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Tim Penton lands a job in energy exploration ______Page 2

Gregory Schopen revolutionizes Buddhist history ____ Page 4 Dr. Thomas O. Flickema BHSU President Robinson hits the jackpot in casino management ____ Page 6 Larry Vavruska Class of ‘68 BHSU Alumni Association President Classnotes ______Page 8 Steve Meeker Class of ‘84 50-year class reunion ______Page 18 Vice President for Institutional Advancement Terri Wells Director of Development Creating a Legacy Jodi Neiffer Class of ‘99 Director of Alumni Wanda Bellman honored ______Page 20 Corinne Hansen Class of ‘85 Golf tourneys raise funds for scholarships ______Page 20 Director of University Communications Editor Scholarships established ______Page 21 Kristen Kilmer It’s one of my greatest honors to Class of ‘99 Information Specialist present awards to exceptional Copy Editor students, faculty and alumni at Black Hills State University. Megan Wyett, Black Hills State University, who received the Spirit of BH Award founded in 1883 as a teacher this spring, is an excellent example University News preparatory institution, has grown to of the talented, creative, hard-work- become the state's third largest univer- Flickema presents Spirit of BH award ing and motivated students on our sity with nearly 3,900 students. BHSU campus. She and other BHSU has expanded its curriculum and now Alumni will be honored during Swarm Days ______Page 22 offers more than 80 majors and minors Dr. Thomas Flickema, president of Black Hills State University, presents students develop time management Megan Wyett with the Spirit of BH award to honor her leadership in a through three colleges - the College of skills by successfully managing aca- Education, the College of Business and number of student organizations and her participation in volunteer BHSU people in the news ______Page 26 demics, volunteerism and extra-cur- Technology and the College of Arts and activities throughout the community. Sciences. To find out more see ricular activities. The success of our Wyett has been actively involved in a variety of student organizations www.bhsu.edu. Students in the news ______Page 27 since she first came to campus as a freshman in the fall of 2001. She is alumni attest to the fact that these currently president of the Student Senate, a past president and member of skills are put to use when the the BHSU Student Ambassadors, and vice-president of the University students graduate and emerge as University news______Page 28 Programming Team. She has co-chaired and chaired the annual Swarm leaders in their communities. I’m BHSU Alumni Magazine Days homecoming week committee, was elected vice president of awards always pleasantly surprised by the for the BHSU Reading Council, is currently serving as the president of Chi variety of occupations that our alum- Fall 2005 Sports ______Page 32 Theta Xi Sorority and is a member of the search and screen committee for ni pursue.. retention. She has also volunteered as a New Student Days group leader and as a student athletic trainer. The Alumni Magazine is published twice a year by the Looking ahead ______Page 33 The Spirit of BH award is given annually by the BHSU Alumni Association Dr. Thomas O. Flickema Black Hills State University Alumni Association. 13,910 to honor a student who has made significant contributions that reflect BHSU President copies were printed at a cost of 48.7 cents each. favorably on the university and larger community. Send address corrections and alumni news to: BHSU, 1200 University, Unit 9506, Spearfish, SD 57799-9506 or call 605-642-6446. Your comments are welcome. Please email [email protected]. Alumni News The low American at the U.S. Embassy who "Although energy has been my career, asked him to come to work for Williams as my passion has been education," Tim says. the director of finance and administration Tim has long been interested in teaching for their Venezuelan operations. and says he seriously considered adding three Energy businessman "It was by sheer coincidence that we met teaching as a second major while at BHSU. at all," Tim says. "It was a great move for Tim has used that on-going passion to me." A move that he's been happy with become involved in the development and Education advocate despite some trying times at the company, advancement of an English-speaking school which was at one point within 12 hours of in Venezuela, Escuela Campo Alegre, which bankruptcy. In what has been called the his children attended. He has helped out in greatest turnaround in the history of the many ways and most recently served as Family man industry, Williams pulled through, restruc- president of the board of education and has tured the business and is now contending chaired many committees. with growth. When the school created a mission to s It's obvious that Tim has a strong loyal- "be the best school in the world," Tim says imC says he can trace his success in ty for Williams, a Tulsa, Okla., based com- others scoffed at the idea, but the school life to his parents, who both chal- pany, which produces, gathers, processes board and faculty were determined to "see lenged him to reach out and do Tim Penton and transports clean-burning natural gas how close we could get to that vision." The whateverT he was interested in. that is used to heat homes and power elec- school has been very successful and pro- "My parents let me believe that I could vides inno- be whatever I wanted to be. That was the vative edu- biggest catalyst for me. They gave me the cation, confidence I needed," Tim says. Now, as a which s a high school student, Tim Waiting a year to begin parent, Tim tries to instill that confidence focuses on Penton, Class of '80, began work- college turned out to be a in his own children. He recently had the individual ing in the oil fields near his home- good decision for Tim honor of speaking to his daughter's gradu- A student town of Casper, Wyo. That was the begin- because the following year, ating high school class. In his address, he needs. ning of what would become a long and Gene Schlekeway, who According outlined the importance and value of three successful energy career that has included was then head football to Tim, the key attributes: commitment, caring and assignments in the western part of the U.S. coach at BHSU, called and Tim Penton school pro- confidence. Tim's philosophy on living as well as in several international loca- asked Tim and a high vides the and learning is based on these attributes, tions. school teammate to join the you're through with college, you're not most up- or what could be termed the three Cs. It has been a career of dreams with Yellow Jacket football team. Tim remem- going to succeed. You continue to learn all to-date unforeseen opportunities and develop- bers that call from the football coach and of your life." education- ments for Tim, who is now country man- considers it a pivotal point that offered Tim credits his start in the energy busi- al method- ager for Williams International, an energy him a positive direction in his life. ness to growing up in Casper where he ology and Confidence business that produces, gathers, processes "That was a very fortunate call. I was gained experience in the industry through technology Tim knows the confidence his parents and transports natural gas across the U.S. just finishing up a job, and at the time, I summer jobs. He began as a tool mechan- and is rec- as well as in some international locations. thought it sounded better than any other instilled in him was empowering through- ic and later moved into a field job as a ognized Tim oversees the Venezuela, South options I had," Tim says. While at BHSU, out his education and career. He encour- roustabout for a major oil company. Tim interna- America, operations. Tim also participated with the rodeo club ages young people to "set goals you can't says his college degree made it possible for tionally as Energy has been Tim's business; how- and as a member of the track team. achieve because otherwise you won't him to move into an office position which an out- ever, he has maintained a strong interest Tim remembers many instrumental know what you can do." He also reminds later led to advanced positions in other standing and an active role in education, an occupa- and influential professors at BHSU, but students of all ages that "it's up to you to locations which he decided seemed to be a school. tion he once considered in college. Even as one, Fred Heidrich, stands out in particu- have the confidence to demonstrate leader- better option "than staying in the cold Tim met Tim continues to rise in the international lar. Tim remembers that Heidrich, who ship." Wyoming winters." his wife, energy field, he has stayed active in educa- recently retired as a business instructor, Tim and his family soon embarked on Lisa, while tion on many levels. would begin each class with the statement Living in Venezuela, Tim Penton's interest in world politics has a series of assignments which included they were When Tim graduated from high school that if at the end of the class the students intensified. Venezuela has endured civil unrest, strikes and massive stays in Kansas, Texas, and eventually both in col- Caring in the fall of 1974, he was in no hurry to hadn't learned anything, they should let Gabon, in west Africa. That was Tim's first rallies like this march last year that attracted more than a million lege. Lisa, begin college. the instructor know. Tim points out the importance of caring overseas job. He was then promoted to people. Penton says observing these types of events firsthand gives who is "I decided to take a year off and explore "He held himself accountable for what with the simple example of asking if the administrative manager. He later came him a renewed appreciation for democracy and highlights the originally the world," Tim says. As it turned out, Tim we learned in the classroom. No one ever students remembered who won medals or back to Houston, where his family stayed, need fortric Americans generators across to evolve the country. with Williamsthe world. from Sioux Falls, was attending an east river did get the opportunity to explore the stepped forward with that complaint in awards in sports 10 years ago. Then he as he took additional job ventures in is one of the world's leading integrated university when she came to the Black Hills world but not until after he completed a any of my classes," Tim says. asked the students to think about who has Mauritania, just south of Morocco, as well natural gas companies. for a skiing trip. They were later married business degree from BHSU and began Tim feels that the education he as in Congo. Tim describes Venezuela as an "inter- and now have two grown children, Molly, been instrumental in caring about them. working in the oil industry once again. received at BHSU was excellent. Early in During this time, Tim, who values the esting place to live with good, fun-loving who is studying in Madrid, Spain, and Tim says it's these people and the memo- his career, just out of college, Tim applied importance of lifelong learning, continued people, amazing scenic beauty and unbe- Montana, who is currently stationed in Italy ries you have of these people that matter with the fourth-largest energy company in to his education through graduate courses lievable resources." He's proud of the fact with the U.S. Air Force. most in your life. the nation and was successful in being in international finance. In the summer of that his company focuses on the develop- When he's not working or helping at the chosen for the job. On the cover 1995, Tim was offered a job opening a new ment of the people who live in the country school, Tim enjoys exotic sportsfishing in a "I was competing with applicants from office in Venezuela. A few years later, he and offers employment opportunities for huge reservoir, Guri, that flows into prime Harvard, Dartmouth, and others like that. Commitment Tim Penton was set to leave the country and return to many. He noted that of the 250 employees fishing country. The key is how well the school teaches you catches a nice the U.S. when fate intervened once again in Venezuela, only four are from the Tim praises the unparalleled commit- to develop yourself afterward by implant- peacock bass and brought a change that would define United States. ment of teachers he's known and worked at his favorite ing the ability to learn," Tim says. "If you Tim's career and family life. Tim met a fel- with throughout the years. He also advises get-away in think you're done with education when that if you can't demonstrate 100 percent Venezuela. Continued on page 26 commitment to what you are doing, go find something else to do.

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religions. weather and everything we need within chair because he works largely on the his- Asia or "At the time, I was already interested in walking distance," Gregory says. tory of Buddhism, which moved out of Asia and religions, but there was not a Gregory enjoys teaching both under- India, to China, to Japan, and to Korea, so degree offered at BH in that area, so I graduates and graduates, and in fact, one he has an interest in all of these areas. chose to major in English. I did take every of the conditions of his accepting his cur- "However," Gregory said, "I think it's history course I could and remember rent position at UCLA was that he could because no one else wanted to be chair." Sever Eubank who was an excellent pro- continue to teach undergraduates. While Gregory may be understating fessor. I was also able to take a World "Teaching undergraduates gives me a his abilities, others certainly had confi- Religions course taught by Dr. Jonas. At fresh perspective in my teaching. dence in his abilities and accomplishments Schopen’s study the time, I had to make an as evidenced by the fact that he appointment with him to get received the McArthur permission to take this class as a Fellowship Award in 1985. This freshman," Gregory said. grant, which provided more than After graduating from BH, $600,000 over a five-year period, revolutionizes Gregory earned a master's allowed him to pursue research of degree in Religious Studies at any kind. To this day, Gregory McMaster University in Ontario does not know who nominated and a Ph.D. in South Asian and him or why he was chosen for this Buddhist Studies at Australian prestigious fellowship. Buddhist history National University. After earn- "It's an amazing grant with ing these degrees, his first job five years of support with no was as a night watchman at a strings attached. Its intentions are sawmill in Newcastle, Wyo. to free people to pursue whatever s a young boy growing up in Deadwood, Gregory Schopen, Class of Although Gregory said he creative interests they want. I did '70, would often visit the local museum and was fascinated by the enjoyed this job and it allowed end up teaching for part of the Asian artifacts. He also explored Mt. Moriah cemetery, located just his young family to be closer to time because I love teaching and A relatives, he could not pass up an it gave me an anchor to the real above his family home, and remembers wondering what the Chinese inscrip- tions on the tombstones meant. opportunity to do post-doctoral world," Gregory said. Now a leading scholar of Indian Buddhism and department chair of Asian work in Japan at the Reflecting on the course of his Languages & Cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), International Institute for life, Gregory said, "I had no idea Gregory, has spent his adult life studying a culture that piqued his interest as Buddhist Studies in Tokyo. That Gregory Schopen, a leading scholar of Indian that I would end up teaching Buddhism, works in Royce Hall on the UCLA campus. a child. The simple wonderment of his childhood has evolved into a life of was the first of many stops Asian religions. It was the Modeled after Milan, Italy's, San Ambrogio Church, research, worldwide travel and teaching about Asian religions. around the world as he began a furthest thing from my mind, but which was constructed in the tenth and eleventh cen- Gregory is an historian of Buddhism who has written numerous articles career of research and teaching. I've always followed what inter- For the next 20 years, Gregory turies, the structure was built in 1929 as one of the ested me, which is what my and books on the subject. A 2004 article published in the Taipei Times describes first campus buildings and its profile is incorporated Gregory as a specialist in a very restricted academic world of Indian Buddhist enjoyed his nomadic life of parents encouraged me to do. teaching around the world at into the UCLA logo. Its unique Romanesque architec- The best part of it is that I am studies and credits him as having revolutionized the study of Indian Buddhism. ture prompted the California State Historic Because Gregory studies Buddhism from an archaeological and art-histori- universities in Europe, Japan, paid well to do something I New Zealand and the United Preservation Office to select it for restoration to its enjoy." cal perspective as well as studying sacred texts, his research has revealed a original design. The building has been used by film States. However, in 1999, he detailed picture of early Indian tradition that is far different from previously studios for exterior shots in several movies. held beliefs. He says that archaeological findings paint a different picture than decided to settle down. At that the texts do, and he suggests that the artifact findings are more realistic while time, both Stanford University and UCLA Undergraduates have open minds and ask the texts probably reflect an ideal to live up to rather than actual historical prac- were recruiting him. interesting questions; sometimes they ask tices. His work overturned the field's long-held beliefs that monks and nuns "It was a nice position to be in," said questions that I cannot answer or that I were free of material possessions and had little or no contact with money. Gregory. "I decided I would spend a year have not thought about," Gregory says. Gregory's writings report that archeological findings of donation records as at each place and then decide where I In addition to his teaching responsi- well as evidence that monks actually minted coins show that monks and nuns wanted to stay." bilities, Gregory is department chair, were actually active business people. Gregory found that the diversity at the which he says he finds amazing In high school Gregory was formally introduced to Asia through a World public institution of UCLA suited him. He because he claims he is not Civilizations class taught by Dorothea (Dottie) Williams, also a BHSU graduate, and his wife, who is a researcher in biolo- good with details. Class of '58. He notes that Williams' positive influence led him to what has gy at UCLA, have also discovered they It's a large and diverse become a lifetime of learning about cultures around the world. like the diversity of Los Angeles itself. department of 30 professors who "She encouraged her students to better their lives by learning more about "We both came to Los Angeles pre- teach Chinese, Japanese, Korean, the world," Gregory said. "She promoted the notion that the more you know pared to thoroughly dislike it, but we've Sanskrit and Hindi. These about the world in which you live, the better off you are." settled into a neighborhood close to the groups tend to break down After campus and enjoy being part of this into factions. Gregory says he diverse community that offers great may have been chosen to be department high school Gregory chose to attend Black Hills State University because it was close to home and his brother also attended the university. At BH, Gregory majored in English literature because there was not a major in Robinson hits the jackpot as chief financial officer at Pechanga

Ryan Robinson, who earned an accounting degree at BHSU and began working in the gaming business as a college student, is now chief financial officer at Pechanga Resort and Casino in southern California.

yan Robinson, Class of ‘93, who Although Ryan says he learned write properly. I learned how to read testing many ideas that have the poten- right people working for you, it's not Pacific Ocean and in the midst of now is chief financial officer at much of his job on the job, he knows he into information, how to interpret infor- tial to change the face of gaming. going to work," Ryan says. "It's because California wine country. Ryan loves the RPechanga Resort and Casino in would never have had the opportunity mation," Ryan says. "We are the first casino of our size to of the people that you become success- area and has learned to sail and also southern California, knows what it to go into the career without a college As with nearly every business per- be completely coinless," Ryan says. "It's ful." spends some time golfing. takes to be successful. He says motiva- diploma. son, Ryan continues to face difficulties pretty amazing stuff." Ryan continues to recruit employees "Snow, sand and water, all within an tion is the key, and his advice to aspir- "It may be just a piece of paper, but in the industry and relies on his experi- Pechanga, which is the largest casi- from the Midwest area and notes that hour," Ryan says of what is his ideal ing business people is to stay motivated that piece of paper got me into the job," ence and knowledge to overcome no in California, employs more than another BHSU graduate, Tom Trump, location. "It's an hour from the beach, and be open to change. Ryan says. obstacles. 4,500 people. Through experience Ryan Class of ‘93, also works at the casino. the mountains and the desert." Ryan, who was recruited for his cur- Ryan earned an accounting degree "I like to think of problems as chal- has found that, perhaps, the most He encourages all business people "I've sacrificed a lot. Eighty-hour rent position while working in a similar from BHSU and graduated with hon- lenges to overcome," Ryan said. "There important aspect of running a business to look to the future and be ready to work weeks are common. I don't have position as controller at the First Gold ors. He said when he began school, he are many big challenges with big casi- is having the right people on your staff. speak up for their ideas. weekends or holidays," Ryan says. "I Hotel and Casino in Deadwood, feels didn't really have a long-term plan. nos." Ryan says his success, and for that mat- "Change is a good thing. Don't be work hard and have been very motivat- that his experience at a smaller casino "I don't think there was a method to Ryan noted that Pechanga Resort ter, the success of any business person, afraid to step up and voice your ideas ed to get to where I am." combined with the knowledge gained my madness then," he laughs. He was and Casino is on the cutting edge of is dependent on having good people on and opinions. Your concepts can While Ryan enjoys the challenges in from earning a college degree prepared serious about his classes and was con- many new technologies and that other your team. With more than 500 people change how the business is run," Ryan his career, the long hours and constant him for his current position. sidering a career as a certified public people in the industry look to them to in his department, Ryan knows the says. demands have him eyeing early retire- "Because I was involved in a small accountant someday. Looking back he see what the trends are in the business. importance of choosing and promoting Since relocating to southern ment so he can be "sitting on the beach operation, I learned about nearly every knows that earning a college degree "We were completely revolutioniz- the right people. California, Ryan has learned to love the in Mexico before long." Recently, he has aspect of the business," Ryan says. He helped him hone some valuable reason- ing the industry with new innovative "No matter how knowledgeable or climate and recreational opportunities developed an interest in the legal now incorporates that knowledge and ing skills that would become vital to his technology. It's very exciting," Ryan innovative you are, your success afforded by his location in what has aspects of the business and said he may experience every day as he oversees the success in the business world. says. He noted that Pechanga serves as depends on the quality of the people been dubbed "the tourists’ secret para- consider attending law school in the financial department at Pechanga. "You learn to be analytical and to a beta site for new technology and is working for you. If you don't have the dise," is just 20 miles inland from the future.

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Lowell burned. He now talks previously received Linda (Griffins) Faith Christian School of English for SDSU. Defense Dependents’ The Amiotte, to people about his this award in 2002. Parsons, Class of '68, in Foreston, Minn., He was then hired as Schools in Europe. 60s Class of ‘65, burn experience and Bill is an associate New Underwood, for 11 years and BHSU will no longer maintain a full time English Rapid City, fire safety. He has music professor and recently retired after substituted there instructor in 2003. James Moore, Class is the director for the spoken to over 680,000 the director of bands. 25 years of teaching for another 11 years of '76, Aberdeen, has Center for American people, including at New Underwood before moving back credential files for graduates Jerry Johnson, Class been named the new Indian Studies at nearly 400,000 kids John Oyler, Class High School. to South Dakota. of '76, Rapid City, has general manager/ BHSU. He held this from kindergarten of '66, Rapid City, ecent changes in the credential file system at BHSU, have made old paper been a counselor and chief executive officer position earlier in his through 12th grade. recently met with Edna Lois (Haley) Ruth (Johnson) copies of credential files obsolete so the Career Center at BHSU will be coach at Rapid City’s of Northern Electric career, and after the president of the Smith, Class of '61, Whisler, Class of '61, Rclosing out all of those files. South Middle School Cooperative, which gaining a wealth of Bill Long, Class of ‘65, National Association of Union Center, is Rozet, Wyo., turned In the fall of 2001, the Career Center converted to a self-managed credential for the last 13 years. has headquarters experience across the Newberry, S.C., was Civilian Conservation enjoying her retire- 101 years old in May. file system. BHSU, with the technical partner ReferenceNow.com, has made cre- He and his wife, between Aberdeen state, he returned to named the "2005 Corps (CCC) Alumni, ment. She taught in Ruth, who still lives dential files available via the internet. Individuals are now responsible for main- Maria, have four and Bath. taining their own credential files. This policy change was announced in January BHSU. Professor of the Year" who is planning a rural schools in independently on children: Sydney (2½), at Newberry College national CCC reunion Meade and Lyman her ranch, came to 2001 and notifications appeared in various BHSU publications, including alum- McKenzie (12), Jared Betty Musilek, Lawrence Larive, for his dedication to in Rapid City in counties for six years. Wyoming from ni publications and our web site www.bhsu.edu/careers. (26), and Jeremy (29). Class of '79, Sturgis, Alumni who would like old files mailed to them should submit a request in attended ‘65-‘75, the students and his October. Oyler plans She then taught at Oklahoma on a graduated from the writing by Sept. 30. Requests can be mailed to Career Center, 1200 University Spearfish, survived ability to inspire to share his stories at covered wagon Kathryn Johnson, International Tour St., Unit 9002, Spearfish, SD, 57799-9002 or faxed to 605-642-6095. Requests must an accident in 1970 in future leaders. He the reunion. with her parents Class of '75, Hill City, Management Institute include a signature authorizing release. There is no cost for the files. Files that which over 87 percent and five siblings. was appointed to the (ITMI) Feb. 14, 2005. are not requested will be shredded. S.D. Board of Regents She is a tour director of his body was Ruth now has three ReferenceNow, the repository for student and alumni credential files by Gov. Mike Rounds. and guide. children, five grand- involved in the field of education, is well known and currently serves as the children, seven great She owns Johnson official site for a multitude of universities and state education associations. Priscilla Romkema, and two great, great Environmental Expense is minimal and a "lifetime" service is offered. Simply log on to Class of '79, Spearfish, grandchildren. www.ReferenceNow.com directly, or through www.bhsu.edu/careers, and Concepts and owns associate professor at follow the directions. and operates The Pet The Michael If you have questions, call the Career Center at 605-642-6277. Pantry in Rapid City. BHSU, is serving as Berg, Class president-elect of the 70s of '72, Kathi O'Grady National Association teacher in the Mineral Stonebarger Martin, for Business Teacher Grand professor until his County School System. Class of '78, travels, Education (NABTE) Forks, N.D., has been now serves as clerk/ retirement. He was with her family, to Board for 2005-07. coaching for 33 years, treasurer for the City recently awarded the Michael Haug, Class Romania twice a year The following term, the last 26 of which of Newcastle, Wyo. “Sports Fan of the of '71, Castlewood, on missions trips. 2007-09, she will he has spent as the Year” by Tri-Valley Pete Cappa, Class of retired from the S.D. There they work with assume the role of head football coach High School in Colton. Humanities Council for Grand Forks '74, Rapid City, and orphanages, feeding NABTE president. In Kitty Kinsman were in 2001 after 25 years programs, and homes April, Priscilla and Central. He is second Mike Fitzgerald, Class of service--the last six in longevity among recently appointed of '78, Hawthorne, for unwed mothers. her husband, Fred, co-chairmen of the of which he served as Kathi is currently competed in the 109th Class AAA coaches in Nev., was named the executive director. In North Dakota. Black Hills Air 2005 Nevada 2A State employed by the Boston Marathon. Service Task Force, 2002, he was hired as Department of Central has gone to Golf Coach of the an adjunct instructor the state playoffs 15 which helps enhance Year. He is a computer of the last 17 years airline service, Alumni Association holds second and was the runner- increase demand and up team in both the reduce passenger 1996 and 2004 N.D. fares into Rapid City Alumni gather in Denver annual Native American gathering State Class AAA Regional Airport. Championships. Donald Erdahl, Class A group of BHSU alums recently attended a reunion in Denver. Attending were: Jodi The second annual Native American alumni gathering was held this spring in con- of '71, Sioux Falls, has Neiffer, Class of '99; Spearfish; Pamela Bell, Class of '91, Thornton; Woody Shelton, Class junction with the Lakota Omniciye powwow. Attending were: back row, left to Charita Brunner, retired after a long of '00, Boulder, Colo.; Kelley Kadlecek, Class of '89, Denver, Colo.; Marlene Ketterling right, Walt Swan, Class of ‘00, Rapid City; William McCloskey, Class of ‘71, Mission; Class of '79, career in education. Swartz, Class of '87, Arvada, Colo.; Luca Lee, Class of '98, Lakewood, Colo.; Stacey Hess, Calvin Jumping Bull, Class of ‘80, Oglala; Lowell Amiotte, Class of ‘64, Rapid City; Edgemont, served He was a teacher, Class of '93 & '00, Thornton, Colo.; Doug Arithson, Class of '87, Aurora, Colo.; Lee Marlis White Hat, attended ‘73-’83, St. Francis; Albert White Hat, attended ‘74-’83, as the deputy high school principal, Claymore, Class of '89, Denver, Colo.; Rob Welo, Class of '92, Aurora, Colo.; Jerry Meyers, St. Francis; Rachel Jacobs, Class of ‘01, Gillette, Wyo.; and Charles Grignon, Class of county auditor for Butte County in and superintendent in Class of '71, Littleton, Colo.; Scott Benson, Class of '96, Denver, Colo.; Gary Geis, Class of ‘96, Spearfish; and front row, left to right, Leona White Hat, Class of ‘02, Bismarck, Belle Fourche Minnesota before ' 86, Boulder, Colo.; Michael Holzer, Class of '95, Thornton, Colo.; Colin Heupel, Class of N.D.; Kristal Running Wolf; currently attending, Spearfish; Norma Janis-Grignon, moving to San Diego, from 2000-03. She '85, Arvada, Colo.; and Craig Rozman, Class of '93, Thornton, Colo. Due to technical Class of ‘91, Spearfish; and Rosalind Mahto, Class of ‘90, New Town, N.D. where he was a college difficulties, no photo was available. Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 9 Alumni News Alumni News

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Dan Solberg, Class of by the South Dakota expert in Phoenix. He coach at Custer High Kerry Bell, Class of the Year for the have one daughter, head boy's basketball degree in reading Anti-Tobacco '70 and '78, Alcester, Association of is the president of a School (CHS). In 2005, '83, Belle Fourche, Meade 46-1 School Allison (3). coach at Belle Fourche. leadership. Advertisements." She retired after 28 years Elementary Principals firm that specializes in his second year as was inducted into the District, where she was also honored Linda Van Pelt, Class in education, the last as their National business valuation head coach, CHS won 2005 Spearfish High teaches second grade William (Bill) Wade Mackey, Class with the Kappa Tau of '87, Council Bluffs, 21 of which he spent Distinguished and litigation support the State A Consolation School Hall of Fame. at Sturgis Elementary. Hoffman, Class of '96, of '90, Lead, is the Alpha research award Iowa, recently as the elementary Principal for 2005. services. Jim married Championship trophy. She is also a member Aberdeen, was hired new head coach for at the conference. Carol Gee, Class of graduated from principal at Alcester. She is the principal Glenda in 2002. He This was the second of the BHSU Athletic as the commercial the Lead-Deadwood '80, Stone Mountain, Bellevue University His wife, Sherry of Corral Drive has one daughter, time in history that Hall of Fame. Kerry sheet-fed department American Legion Post Jason Steinle, Ga., recently joined with a bachelor of (Soelzer), attended Elementary School. two stepsons, and the CHS girl's basket- works as a manager for Midstates 31 baseball team. He attended ‘94-‘96, Giozueta Business science in human ‘65-’67, teaches fourth a granddaughter. ball team made it to guidance counselor Printing, Inc./Quality has been involved in Evergreen, Colo., School at Emory resource management. grade at Beresford Jim the state tournament, at Spearfish Middle Quick Print. He coaching for 20 years. recently authored The University in Atlanta She is the human Elementary. They Anderson, L. Paul Anderson, and it was their high- School. brings more than five Upload Experience: 80s as editor in the resource manager for Jen (Morris) Moore, have three sons and Class of '85, Class of '89, Custer, is est place finish ever. years of management Quarterlife Solutions, organization and The Home Depot. Class of '99, Moberly, three grandchildren. Glendale, activities director and Allen Benoist, Class experience to the which is based, in part, Ariz., is a CPA and head girl's basketball of '84, Eagle Butte, management area. company. Mo., received first on his uncertainty Ethan Nancy Whitcher, business valuation just completed his She is also the author The place at the Association after graduating Dschaak, Class of '77, Rapid 20th year of coaching of two books and Melanie Hurley, for Education in college. Jason also 90s Class of '97, City, was selected boy's basketball. In recently sold her first Class of ‘99, Rapid Journalism and Mass hosts his own radio honor of this, he free-lance piece to a Spearfish, City, received the 10th Communications and TV talk show, received a 20-year national magazine. has been named the annual Teacher of the national conference The Steinle Show, and coaching award from new Sturgis Scoopers Year Award from the for her research paper is the director of the South Dakota Tom Tolo, Class of boy's basketball head Rapid City Public "Unselling the Health and Harmony Basketball Coaches '86, Sioux Falls, coach for the 2005-06 School Foundation. Cigarette: A Content Chiropractic and Association. Allen graduated from the school year. He is also She is a Knollwood Analysis of Persuasive Wellness Center. coached three years University of Sioux the assistant principal Elementary literacy Elements of Two at Crazy Horse High Falls in December at Sturgis Williams teacher. She is also Types of National School in Wanblee 2004 with a bachelor Middle School. Prior pursuing her master’s and has spent the last of arts in English. He to that, he was the 17 years as an assis- and his wife, Desiree, tant and head coach at Cheyenne Eagle Butte High School. Hewitt receives Young Bill Cissell, Class of '80, Sturgis, was recently named Alumni Award editor of the Meade County Times- Dr. Thomas Flickema, president of Black Hills State Tribune and the Black Hills Press University, presents the Young Alumni Achievement Former DJs meet at KBHU reunionwhen Lee Award to Stephanie Hewitt, a 1995 BHSU graduate Enterprises who now has her own law firm. Hewitt, who attended KBHU, Black Hills State University's student-run radio station, hosted a reunion this purchased the BHSU on a volleyball scholarship, earned a business spring for current and former disc jockeys and staff members. The two-day event two Sturgis administration degree from BHSU and went on to earn included tours of the radio station, a banquet and an all-day music festival at the city papers and a law degree. While at BHSU, Hewitt was involved in park. Cody Oliver, current BHSU student and general manager of KBHU, said more than several other various organizations including the student senate and 50 people attended the banquet and many more attended the music festival, BuzzFest. Northern Hills student ambassadors. She is also remembered for her Former students and instructors who returned to BHSU for the 30th anniversary cel- newspapers. volleyball accomplishments, including once serving ebration of the campus radio station included: front row, left to right, Art Prosper, seven aces in one match. Cari Frasier, After working in the public defender's office in retired professor, Spearfish; Andre Wald, Class of '01, Rapid City; Dave Diamond, BHSU Class of '82, mass communications faculty member; and Jerome Wickersham, Class of '98, Rapid City. Sturgis, was Casper, Wyo., Hewitt began doing contract legal work for various law firms and for the government. She later Second row: Kim Schubert, Class of '02, Rapid City; Gordon Coates, Class of '88, Webster one of three accepted a position at the public defender's office in Greeley, Colo. City, Iowa; Jennifer Walker, Class of '03, Belle Fourche; Jimmy Cypher, Class of '04, teachers "This was a return to doing the type of legal work that I love, criminal defense," Hewitt says. Since then she Wolsey; and Nate Brown, Class of '04, Spearfish; Back row, Justin Wickhersham, Class of named 2005 has established her own law practice in which she specializes in criminal defense. '98, Rapid City; Tom Wheaton, Class of '87, Spearfish; and Dave Thum, Class of '86, Teacher of The BHSU Alumni Association annually presents this award to honor alumni who have distinguished them- Vermillion; and Steve Meeker, Class of '84, Spearfish. selves with outstanding achievements, contributions and service to society, the community and Black Hills For more information about KBHU visit . State University. Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 11 Alumni News Alumni News

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new Made in National Strength and Richard manager at the Rapid Payne, were married 2005. She is an Kelli Chytka, Class South Dakota Conditioning The Cross, City Journal, and Tina May 14, 2005. Brandon elementary teacher. of '04, Rapid City, program Association (NSCA) 90s Class of '97, is a classified ad taker is a machinist at HS married Shane Vegas Chad Sayles, Class of Viva Las V (www.madein- for his achievement in married at the Rapid City Precision, IRP. Penfield July 1, 2005. southdakota.com). the development of YanZhi Liang April 23, Journal. '98, Rapid City, mar- She is an elementary Ryan is employed improved athletic 2005. Richard is a Kristi Knutson, Class ried Shannon Barker teacher in the Douglas with the South performance through facility operations Monica Dryden, of '97, Minneapolis, June 4, 2005. Chad is School District. Dakota Board of total conditioning. engineer for Green Class of '97, married Minn., will marry employed by the Regents Hunter is pursuing a Tree Servicing. The Jason Nardi April 1, Jason Fladages Sept. South Dakota Game, Amanda Dailey, Information master’s degree in couple resides in 2005. Monica is an 4, 2005. Kristi is the Fish & Parks. Class of '05, Belle Systems. exercise science at the Rapid City. employment specialist office manager at Fourche, will marry University of Virginia for the state of South Profile Center. Jason Virtue, Class Justin Moser July 2, Ryan Ryyth, Tim Christofferson, Dakota. The couple of '98, Belle Fourche, 2005. Amanda gradu- Class of '03, Natalie (Daffara- Class of '98, Rapid lives in Rapid City. Misty Reub, Class married Conni ated with a degree in Scottsdale, Ariz., Larose), Class of '03, City, married Tina of '99, Rapid City, Neugebauer June 17, elementary and mid- began at High and Paul Thares, Jimenez, attending, Brandon Haslip, married Mark 2005. Jason is a fire dle school education. Tech Institute as Class of '02, currently June 18, 2005. Tim is Class of '98, Rapid Weishaar May 28, budget planner and a Student live in Lancaster, the retail advertising City, and Tonia air tanker base man- Andrea Farr and Services advi- Wis., where Paul ager for the Black Andrew Foxworthy, sor. In less than works for the Hills National Forest. both Class of '04, a year, he was University of Wahiawa, Hawaii, Tifanie A group of BHSU alumni gathered in Las Vegas this spring. Attendees promoted to Wisconsin were married Nov. 15, The Barnett, included: back row, left to right, Chris Eastman, Class of '85, Las Vegas, director of Extension as 2004. Andrew is an 00s Class of '04, Nev.; Greg Goeken, Class of '88, Henderson, Nev.; Alan Nagel, Class of Student a community electric bass player for Services with a resource development Rapid City, '72, Las Vegas, Nev.; Terry Nagel, Class of '73, Las Vegas, Nev. ; front the U.S. Army Band staff of four agent and an assistant and Eric Petro were at Schofield Barracks. row, left to right, Steven Schiebel, Class of '64, Las Vegas, Nev.; Dan and advisors who professor in the married April 23, Dixie Grantz, Class of '64 Las Vegas, Nev.; Leonard Petoske, Class of oversee more Department of 2005. She is a service SharLa Fowler, Class '61, Las Vegas, Nev.; and Jodi Neiffer, Class of '99, Spearfish. than 850 Community Natural receptionist at of '04, Rapid City, students. Ryan is Resources and Accurpress America. married David Tricia (McCrabb) Carol responsible for all Economic Enriquez, June 5, The McCleary, Class of ‘00, Sarah Bonnichsen, Max Wetz, Class of Halter, operations of the Development. 2005. She is a claims is living in Germany Class of '04, Wisconsin '99, Pierre, has been 00s Class of '00, Student Services representative for the until May 2007 with Rapids, Wis., will selected to serve as Rapid City, Department. Social Security her husband, Clyde, marry Lucas Klumper the executive director was named one of Administration. who is in the military. Melissa Sandy, Class Sept. 24, 2005. Sarah of the South Dakota three Teachers of the Former They have two young of '04, Rapid City, has Republican Party. Year for 2005 in the is a high school social Shelly Gibson, Class daughters. After grad- been named to the Prior to this, Max Meade 46-1 School faculty studies teacher. of ‘04, and Josh uating from BHSU, National Dean's List. was the editor of the District. She teaches Smith, Class of ‘03, Tricia attended school Only one percent of William Hughes, Sean Bradley, Class Black Hills Pioneer in third grade at were married July 24, for nursing and grad- college graduates are Class of '89, of '01, married Spearfish. Whitewood School. 2004. Shelly is an uated in 2002. Before nominated for this Spearfish, was named Heather Lillibridge Estee Lauder advisor, Leora Ann (Schneidt) the Knights of Wendy Jarvis, Class moving overseas, she award. She is the K-5 Sept. 5, 2004. Sean is a and Josh is a video Will, Class of '96, worked in the mother/ Columbus John F. of '03, Powell, Wyo., literacy leader teacher production director editor. The couple Newcastle, Wyo., was baby unit at the Good Kennedy Knight of has been accepted at Canyon Lake for KEVN Fox 7. The lives in Rapid City recently awarded the Samaritan Hospital in Elementary School the Year at the South couple lives in Rapid into the graduate Dakota state Knights prestigious Arch Coal Puyallup, Wash. and plans to pursue a City. Shirley (Medeiros) program at Iowa State convention in May. Johnson rides the Rockies Teacher Achievement master's degree in University, where she This lifetime achieve- Hall, Class of '02, Award. Leora teaches Nicole (Smith), Class Erin Carr, Class of will pursue a master's curriculum this fall. ment award was Daryl Johnson, Class of '68, Spearfish, achieved his goal of Rapid City, became special education of '02, and Ryan Ogan, '03, Tucson, Ariz., will degree in family and presented to Hughes completing the 2005 Ride the Rockies bicycle tour this sum- engaged to John Class of '03, are Hunter Schurrer, marry Brian Baldwin courses at Newcastle consumer sciences. in recognition of mer. The annual bicycle trek takes more than 2,000 cyclists Petersen on Jan. 28. living in Pierre, Class of '04, Spearfish, High School and is She is employed as an his efforts and on a week-long ride on paved roads through Colorado's Aug. 20, 2005. Erin is No wedding date has where Nicole works was named an All- the president of the ECSE teacher at the accomplishments Rocky Mountains including several challenging mountain a pharmaceutical been set. for the Governor's American 2005 Wyoming Federation Children's Resource as a Knight in the passes. The ride, which celebrated its 20th anniversary this sales representative of the Council for Office of Economic Strength and for Eli Lilly and Sara Kaiser, Class of Center. community. year, included participants from every state in the union and Exceptional Children. Development and Conditioning Athlete Company. '01, married Quinton is involved in the of the Year by the numerous foreign countries.

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Engagements & Marriages Births Sherman, attended, The Walt Walt was recently Marie. Born May 21, The Teri daughter, Wregan Jan. 1, 2005. Sara Dansby Jr., promoted to teacher 2005, Teresa weighed (Hudson) Faith, who was born is a teacher, and 70s Class of '79, at Mingo Job Corps 8 lbs. 14 oz. and was 90s Brown, April 11, 2005, and Quinton is an '99, and '04, in Puxico, Mo. 20½” long. Theresa Class of '96, who weighed 8 lbs. auto body Rapid City, and his joins a brother, John Piedmont, and her 12 oz. and was 19 1/2" technician. wife, Tiffany, had a Mary (Stransky), Paul. Roy is the husband, Bill, are the long. She joins big The couple White Hat named to son, Gavyn Walker, Class of '79, and Roy president of proud parents of a brother Winston and lives in June 26, 2003. He Wilson, Class of '86, irrigation for big sister Wacey. Rapid City. national community joins three brothers Lincoln, Neb., adopted Landscapes and three sisters. a baby girl, Teresa Unlimited. Sandra Leatherwood, service board Class of ‘01, and Tom Trump, Leona White Hat, shown receiving her BHSU diploma Following in their Class of '93, were married in 2002, was recently chosen to serve a five-year term Oct. 9, 2004. on the national board for the Corporation for National father’s footsteps Sandra works in and Community Service. Leona currently teaches research at a English at the United Tribes Technical College in raduation day at Black Hills State University is a family biotech company Bismarck, N.D. tradition for the Julius family. Robert Julius, Class of '60 and Tom is an Leona was nominated for the position by Pres. Gand '70, has a family of BHSU graduates. All of his five executive at George W. Bush and approved by the Senate. She is children have earned degrees at BHSU. Pechanga Resort currently the only American Indian to sit on the board The siblings, Bob Julius, Class of '80, Gillette, Wyo.; Gogie (Julius) Enstad, Class of '86, Rapid City; Tona (Julius) Tribby, and Casino. The of the Corporation for National and Community Class of '81, Rapid City; Sherry (Julius) Frease, Class of '83, Rapid couple lives in Service. City; and John Julius, Class of 88, Rapid City, all chose to attend Menifee, Calif. In this position, Leona will be involved with approving grants on both the local and BHSU, the alma mater of their father. national levels. The Senior Corps, AmeriCorps and the Learn and Serve America volunteer Jessi Linn and Eric z Bob Julius, who earned a business administration degree in programs are all part of the corporation. Leona previously served as assistant director of The children of Robert Julius (back right) all earned Westling, both the Center for Indian Studies at BHSU. She also taught English classes for the Upward 1980, is currently a foreman with the Burlington Northern Class of '04, were Railroad in Gillette, Wyo. degrees from Black Hills State University. Pictured are, Bound Program and served as an English tutor at BHSU. married July 9, 2005. z back, left to right, Bob, John, Bernice (mother) Robert, for the S.D. Army John Julius, Class of '88, earned a degree in physical sci- The couple recently ence and is now the assistant principal at Stevens High School (father); front, left to right, Tona, Gogie and Sherry. May 29, 2005. Nicole National Guard. moved to Honolulu, Travel. The couple is an independent in Rapid City. Angela Petersen, Hawaii, where Jessi lives in Sioux Falls. sales director for Jami Williams, z Tona (Julius) Tribby, Class of '81, earned an elementary Class of '03, Bayard, will attend graduate Mary Kay Cosmetics. Class of '05, Sturgis, education degree and is now a literary teacher at Robinsdale Neb., will marry Nathan Steinle, Their father Robert came to school for her Michael is a Second and Chad Anderson School in Rapid City. Justin Raber July 29, Class of '01, and Val BHSU after serving in the armed forces. He relied on the GI master's degree in Lieutenant in the were married July 9, z Gogie Sue (Julius) Enstad, Class of '86, earned a degree in 2005. Angela is Schettler were married Bill and a job at a local implement shop to finance his education. public health. Eric Army National 2005. Jami received business administration and is now the marketing director for currently working June 4, 2005. Nathan Robert earned a teaching degree in 1960 with a minor in speech. will teach English at a Guard. The couple her teaching degree Black Hills Gold by Coleman in Rapid City. toward her master's earned his doctor of He later returned to earn a master's degree in 1970. Robert, a private high school. lives in Rapid City. this spring. z Sherry (Julius) Frease, Class of '83, has a degree in elemen- longtime sportscaster who was named South Dakota degree in marketing. medicine from the tary education and is a literacy teacher at Corral Drive Sportscaster of the Year in 2001 and again in 2003, says his minor Erika Miller, Class of University of South Rebecca Welke, Class Jill Wince, Class of Elementary in Rapid City. Jessica Rath, Class in speech was the catalyst for his long and successful broadcast- '03, Spearfish, will Dakota this spring. of '04, and Scott '04, McLaughlin, and Patriarch Robert, who operates a ranch between Belle ing career. of '04, Piedmont, and marry Nic Allen After a surgery Linquist, Class of '98, James Pierce, were Fourche and Spearfish, says he can view the campus from high Robert began his sportscasting career at KDSJ in 1966. He Tyler Rachetto were Aug. 19, 2005. Erika internship, he Vermillion, will marry married July 8, 2005. on the rim rock on the ranch and was pleased that his children later moved on to KBHB/KRCS in Sturgis where he remained for married July 16, 2005. is a loan secretary at will complete an July 16, 2005. Rebecca Jill is a fourth-grade all decided to earn their degrees there. According to their father, 27 years. Recently, Robert has broadcast games for KBFS in Belle Jessica is attending the children all had the mindset of going to college and BHSU First Western Bank. ophthalmology will attend the teacher with the Fourche. In all, Robert estimates he has broadcast more than the University of was a natural choice. residency at the University of South McLaughlin Public 1,400 high school games, some of which were played at BHSU. Josh Page, Class of South Dakota. "Black Hills State University was the choice for us because it's He has received many awards throughout this broadcasting University of Dakota (USD) School System. '00, Buffalo, married right here and it offers an excellent education. It's been good. career, including the Distinguished Service Award from the Kentucky. The couple Medical School, and Chrissy Henderson Katie Scott, Class of Each of the children has succeeded in their own way after earn- South Dakota High School Activities Association. His wife, lives in Lexington, Ky. Scott is pursuing a ing their degrees," Robert says. He noted that although the chil- July 9, 2005. Josh is a '04, married Marcus Bernice, who is the mother of the five graduates, has a degree master's degree at dren were active in high school sports and academic activities, social science teacher Peterson June 18, Nicole Underwood from Auburn University in Alabama, and is now the dietary USD. He is also a while attending BHSU the Julius siblings were expected to work and basketball coach 2005. Katie is a travel and Michael manager for the Sturgis Community Health Care Center. computer specialist and concentrate on their academic work. at Harding County consultant for Abbott McDaniel, both Class and helicopter pilot High School. Carlson Wagon of '03, were married

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Births Obituaries , Class of '40, Spearfish, r. Charles Linander died April 18, 2005. He was a superinten- Michael DeLancey, Jacob Sioux City, Iowa, Lindsay (Moser) Gloria Rose David Meyers, Class The dent of schools in Morton, Wyo., worked in Class of '94, Gillette, Theodore, had a son, William Schaffner, Class of (Halse) D of '77, Laramie, Wyo., Wyo., and his wife, Jan. 12, 2005. Caine, April 5, ‘00, Basin, Wyo., and 40s Gannon, a machine factory for the war efforts, served in the died June 12, 2005. Jacque, had a baby He weighed 2005. He joins a her husband, Shane, Class of '47, Marine Corps from 1944-46, and then earned a doc- David taught indus- boy, Jayce, Dec. 15, 9 lbs. 3 oz. brother, Samuel had a 7 lbs. 3 oz. Rapid City, died at tor of dental surgery degree and operated his own trial arts at Edgemont 2004. Jayce, who was and was (2). Patrick works baby girl, Kendall her home April 29, dentist office for 33 years. High School and 8 lbs. 14 oz. and 20½" 22" long. Kim for the Sioux City Danielle, March 13, 2005. She was active Linander was actively involved in community Laramie Junior High long, joins sister Kyler is a fifth grade Police Dept., and 2005. Lindsay is an in her community and area service. At BHSU, he co-founded the ath- School. He enjoyed (5) and brother Jade teacher in the Beth is an elementary teacher in and was instrumental letic booster club, the Green and Gold Club, and teaching kids; wood- (10). Michael recently Beaman- occupational the Big Horn County in the building of a was twice named the Green and Gold Club Man of working; and playing Linander received his masters Conrad- therapist at the School District. new county library in and coaching baseball. in administration Liscomb- Western Hills Martin. the Year for his contributions and leadership. He was inducted into the from SDSU through Union-Whittey Area Education Rebecca (Patocka) Yellow Jacket Hall of Fame, led the Alumni Association as president Class of 2023? Bessie Marjorie Correction the West River (BCLUW) Agency. Vitek, Class of '00, three separate terms, was Outstanding Alumnus in 1973, and served, Scotland, and her (McCain) Gilmore, along with his wife, as a Swarm Day parade marshalHazel in 2003. Ruth Smith, Graduate Center. Community Jeremiah Hohn, the son of Nora Anderson, Class of '41, Yakima, Class of '64, Rapid School District. Jeremy and Karina Hohn, both Kristin husband, Andrew, science in elementary attended, should Wash., passed away City, died April 5, Monica (Mooney) from the Class of '02, expresses (Schamber), who were married in education. have been listed in April 2, 2005. After He worked in the 2005. Hazel taught at Denny, Class of '96, Lori (Abbott) Class of '99, July 2002, had their the obituaries in his BHSU spirit. Just four college, she worked Douglas School Ft. Carson, Colo., and Gill, Class of '93, and Tom first child, a baby girl, Dorothy (Dobyns) country schools and the Spring 2005 months old when this photo at Northwestern District from 1959- her husband, Les, Sergeant Bluff, Wheaton, July 4, 2004. Rebecca Kosola, Class of '69, then moved to Sturgis Alumni Magazine was taken, Jeremiah looks like a University in Chicago. recently adopted a Iowa, and her Class of '87, owns Scribbles N 2003, where he taught Rapid City, passed and continued to instead of Nora great candidate for the BHSU She then moved to physical education daughter, Iris Torre. husband, Thomas, Spearfish, Giggles Daycare. away April 12, 2005. teach there and near (Tidball) Anderson, Class of 2023. Riverside, Calif., where and drivers education She was born June 20, had a baby boy, had a baby She taught in Lead-Deadwood. Her Class of ‘77. she taught school and was the head 2003, and weighed Carter Thomas, girl, Kylie Anne, Lemmon, Bison, career in teaching while her husband coach for track and Nora Anderson, 7 lbs. and was 18½" Dec. 30, 2004. April 20, 2005. She Newell, Edgemont, lasted 20 years. Hall, Oct. 25, 2004. served in the Army. cross country. Six of attended, died Sept. 2, long. Iris joins two Carter joins big weighed 6 lbs. 6 oz. Calling and Haakon and She joins a brother, his grandchildren Shannon Counties. Sarah 2004. After receiving brothers, Anthony brother Cade (4). and was 20½" long. Esther Grandpre, The Max. now attend BHSU. She retired from Sandra her teaching certificate and Austin. Lori is a teacher Tom works in the Class of '43, Osburn, from Spearfish College, all BHSU teaching in 1994. 70s (Looks at Sioux City Todd Pfitzer, Class of BHSU Enrollment Ind., died April 21, Helen (Malcom) Twice) Nora taught in various Katherine (Walton), Community School. '99, Glenham, and his Center and Kristin 2005. She received her Grahek, Class of '50, Mary Lou Taft, Class Brown, Class of '74, rural schools. She also Class of '96, and Joe alumni wife, Becky, had their teaches high school first-grade teaching Morristown, died of '66, Spearfish, died Pine Ridge, died served in the Navy Divis, Class of '95, Lisa (Box) Hamilton, second child, Turner, in Sturgis. certificate and taught April 27, 2005. She March 13, 2005. She March 30, 2005. She during World War II. Rapid City, had their Class of '96, Cedar Jan. 23, 2005. He joins The Alumni at a one-room country taught in a rural taught school in began her teaching fourth child, Andrew Rapids, Iowa, and David Wiley, Class of Nora (Tidball) brother Ashton (1½). Association relies on school. She also school for a couple of Rapid City for six career in Rapid City Jonathan, March 26, her husband, Jim, '93, Manderson, Wyo., Anderson, Class of Todd is employed by student callers to farmed and owned years and then stayed years and in Spearfish then moved to Pine 2005. He joins two welcomed their first and his wife, Tracey, ‘77, is alive and well UPS. contact BHSU alum- and operated a motel. home to raise her four one year. She then Ridge. She finished in Lemmon. She is brothers, Tyler and child, Kimberly had their third child, ni for scholarship children. In 1960, earned her master's her career at the Pine enjoying retirement Nathan, and one sister, Elizabeth, April 20, Susan (Sander), Class Lena Mikal, Sept. 20, Lyle The Helen and her degree and taught Ridge Elementary after years of teach gifts. Because the Beaudin, Alisha. Joe works for 2005. Kimberly of '96, and Brian Ruff, 2004. She joins two husband purchased elementary education School after 35 years federal government 50s Class of '52, ing. CompuCom as a arrived three months Class of '95, Ft. Collins, brothers Maclin (5) a beach store in for 24 years in Joplin, of teaching. realizes that private Colorado desktop support early at 1 lb. 9 oz. and Colo, had a baby girl, and Marcus (2). California, but they Mo., retiring in 1992. engineer and the 13’ long. Lisa is a Ireland Abigayle, giving is essential for Springs, Colo., died eventually returned Ruth (Thompson) telephone site admin- kindergarten teacher June 10, 2005. Ireland campuses to cover March 25, 2005. Lyle to South Dakota. Judith (Gullickson) Former Faculty & Staff istrator and Katherine for Cedar Rapids weighed 8 lbs. 5 oz. Woods, Class of '98, unmet tuition costs is survived by his Schopen, Class of '67, Wright, Wyo., and her does bookkeeping School District. and was 20½" long. and other enhance- wife, Gwen (Smith), The Janet Lead, died April 24, Patricia Clark, Spearfish, died March 15, 2005. She was husband, Brian, had Class of '51. Lyle from their home. She joins sisters ments, universities (Norman) 2005. She was an a cook at BHSU from 1978-1988. Pat worked for many David Mickelson, their second child, worked in District 11 60s Houston, years in the food service area. During the 1972 Rapid Sydney (6), Morgan are exempt from the elementary school Kim (Campbell) Class of '94, Sioux Benjamin Brian, for 30 years, the last Class of '65, teacher in the Lead City flood, she was a staff/volunteer. She also worked (1½), and Austin (4). “Do Not Call Geelhart, Class of '98, Falls, and his wife, March 15, 2005. He 17 of which he served Northfield, Minn., Public School System as a cook for OK’s Cascade Co. of Monroe, Wash., and Registry.” Marshalltown, Iowa, Valerie, welcomed Beth (Long), Class weighed 7 lbs. 2 oz. as principal of Holmes died March 23, 2005. for a number of years Lookout Memorial Hospital in Spearfish. and husband, Ted, the birth of their of '97, and Patrick and was 18" long. Middle School. Janet taught for a before dedicating Ruth (Moore) Sleep, Spearfish, died May 11, 2005. had their first child, daughter, Katherine Tisher, Class of '95, Ruth is a homemaker. year in Brookings herself to raising Edmund (Don) Ruth worked in the Registrar's Office at BHSU. She also and Mankato, Minn., her sons. She also Blewett, Class of '59, worked for the Spearfish Soil Conservation Office and before continuing served on the Lead- Rapid City, passed operated the store and campground at Iron Creek Lake. 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scholarship established by a for- the first scholarship will be awarded in matics and science and that's the reason he lack Hills State University recently hosted a reception to mer BHSU mathematics professor 2006. felt compelled to establish this scholar- honor Dr. Wanda Bellman, emeritus professor, for her sig- will provide funds for future The Durgin Mathematics Scholarship ship. nificant contributions to the university, especially in the area B students.A will be awarded to sophomores, juniors or During his 37 years in the classroom, of the arts. Max Durgin, Class of '62, spent 37 years seniors majoring in mathematics who Durgin witnessed vast changes in teach- Dick Termes, Spearfish artist and Termesphere creator, instructing BHSU students as he prepared demonstrate financial need. Other criteria ing-from blackboards and chalk to com- described Bellman and her late husband, Stewart, as true patrons of the arts due to their longtime willingness to support art them for careers that would help better to be met include an ACT composite score puters and graphing calculators. His dedi- endeavors for others to enjoy. Termes noted that many people their lives. Although Durgin retired in of 24 or better and a minimum freshman cation to teaching mathematics will be purchase art for their own enjoyment, but the Bellmans, as true 2002, his influence on BH students GPA of 3.0. perpetuated through the Max Durgin patrons of the arts, also purchased art to share with others. remains through the Durgin Mathematics Durgin explained that he felt there was Mathematics Scholarship. Jean Helmer, director of United Ministries at BHSU, said the Scholarship. a real need for scholarships in the area of Bellmans shared a love for mentoring artists. She said they Durgin established the scholarship in mathe- phere cre- believed that “art is to be enjoyed, performed, and made public 2002 and has been making contribu- nd Termes fish artist a ssor for – for art exists for and within a community.” Living according tions to the fund since. He recently left), Spear ritus profe k Termes ( right), eme the to that philosophy, Bellman recently donated “The Carousel,” reached the level of funding needed Dic Bellman ( front of nd Wanda , stand in ly a Termesphere from her private collection, to the BHSU for an endowed scholarship fund and ator, a niversity ho recent ls State U llman, w Student Union. “The Carousel” is now hanging above the Black Hil ousel." Be on, was "The Car dent Uni staircase in the Student Union. Others who spoke at the recep- mesphere BHSU Stu Ter ce to the B tion were: Steve Meeker, vice president of institutional d the pie donate BHSU. advancement; Art Prosper, BHSU emeritus professor; and Schroeder onored by recently h Jane Klug, director of the Student Union. estate supports Golf tournaments raise scholarships funds scholarships he estate of Freeda Summers ecent golf tour- people golfing. Schroeder bequeathed an addi- naments have "These two golf tour- Golf tourney tional $30,000 to Black Hills State added nearly naments are great T R honors Larscheid University in March. This was in addition $32,000 to the Yellow events. I was extremely to a previous $10,000 certificate of deposit Jacket Foundation pleased to have so donated to the university through her scholarship fund. many golfers. I'd like to ollowing a golf tournament held in estate. The annual Old thank all of those who his memory, the family and friends Freeda, Class of '45 graduate, worked at Baldy Golf tournament participated in these of Mark Larscheid donated an addi- BHSU for 30 years retiring in 1978. She had in Saratoga, Wyo., coor- important fundraising F tional $3,100 to a scholarship through the grown up in Spearfish and taught English dinated by the institu- events," Steve Meeker, Black Hills State University Yellow Jacket in Belle Fourche before joining the univer- tional advancement vice president for insti- Foundation. The fund total is now $15,671. office at BHSU, raised tutional advancement, sity staff. Freeda loved books and reading To celebrate Larscheid's life and pre- more than $16,000 that said. and believed in young people and the serve his memory, his family sponsors an will be designated for The annual Gold power of education. She died Oct. 6, 2004. annual memorial golf tournament which Yellow Jacket athletic Dust Yellow Jacket Golf In 1996 she created the Freeda includes a silent auction, dinner and scholarships. A record Gary Mule Deer was one of 144 Classic fundraiser, Summers Schroeder Scholarship fund for dance. The proceeds are contributed to a Pizza and phonathon number of golfers, 80, golfers who took part in the which is open to the education major. Over the years, she made track athlete scholarship fund at BHSU in participated in the tour- public, featured an 18- additional contributions to build the fund annual Gold Dust Yellow Jacket Larscheid's name. nament which raised hole golf tournament, and added a second scholarship in 1999 for Pizza is part of college life and especially for the student callers during Golf Classic. Golf tournaments Larscheid, a former teacher and coach more funds than any of $250,000 shoot-out and English majors. With the addition of the annual phonathon. Every year BHSU students telephone alumni this summer have raised more at Williams Middle School in Sturgis for 27 the previous tourna- a sports and leisure auc- $40,000 from her estate, the endowed years, died in an automobile accident in as part of the Dollars for Scholars program. This year's phonathon will ments. The Old Baldy than $35,000 for scholarships. tion. Both events were 2000. He also taught and coached in scholarship fund has grown to nearly raise money for academic scholarships during the upcoming school Golf champions were Chris Telkamp, designed to raise money to support Yellow Spearfish and Wall. $50,000. Her scholarship and commitment Roger Tellinghuisen, Ken Shultz, and Jacket athletics. year. The Mark Larscheid Golf Tournament to education will continue in perpetuity as Floyd Rummel, Jr. "We also sincerely appreciate the ongo- Pictured are student ambassadors taking a "pizza break" during the will be held again next summer. yearly scholarship awards are made from The 15th annual Gold Dust Yellow ing support of the Gold Dust which spon- The gifted endowment scholarship is earnings of the fund. 2005 spring phonathon. Front row from left: Kelly McGoldrick, a sen- Jacket Golf Classic and Sports and Leisure sors the tournament as well as the many presented to a South Dakota male or For additional information about creat- ior English major from Wickenburg, Ariz., and Nicole Krcil, a senior Auction contributed nearly $16,000 for local businesses who contribute items for female track athlete. ing an endowed scholarship fund at BHSU elementary education major from Wagner; Back from left: Alexa scholarships. This tournament also had a the auction. Their support has made this contact Terri Wells at 605-642-6832 or email record number of participants with 144 the great event it is," Meeker said. Redding, a senior education major from Buffalo, Wyo.; Emily Storms, [email protected]. a sophomore education major from Winner; and Joe Herzog, a mass communications major from Ismay, Mont.

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 20 Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 21 University News University News Alumni will be honored during Swarm Week Dick DuBois dee (Denise) Dr. Walter Higbee Roger Risty

ick DuBois, who taught studio in Amherst. Dick maintains a private Welsch alter Higbee, a longtime educa- special education major. At the height of oger Risty, a longtime licensed art at BHSU for 35 years before studio and home in tion professor at BHSU, is being the program, there were 30 to 35 special insurance agent and community Dretiring, is Rapid City. Before ee (Denise) Welsch, graphic Whonored with the Special Service education graduates each year. advocate, is being honored with the being honored with joining the faculty R designer and photographer, is Award. Walter retired from BHSU Distinguished Aumni Award. the Excellence in at BHSU, Dubois dbeing honored with the Special Walter joined the Black Hills in 1992 after 26 years of serv- Roger is currently president of Risty Education Award. taught high school Achievement Award. State faculty in ice. He considers the devel- Benefits Inc. In addition to being a Dick earned an art in Rapid City and A Torrington, Wyo., native, dee the fall of 1966. opment of the special educa- licensed insurance agent, Roger is a regis- degree from BHSU in Lead. earned a bachelors degree in mass He previously tion program the highlight tered investment advisor and a series six 1964. He then attended Dick has influ- communications/photography from had worked in of his tenure at BHSU. He is licensed securities represen- the University of enced many art BHSU in 1982. While attending several education also remem- tative. After 30 years in the Wyoming, earning a students BHSU, dee was on the staff of the capacities in Iowa. bered for insurance business, Roger master of art degree in throughout the Walter spent time campus newspaper and campus year- training hun- opened his own agency art. He then continued years and said as a special educa- dreds of spe- book serving as both a photographer specializing in employee post graduate study in he hopes that he tion teacher, a spe- cial education benefits such as group and photo editor. dee was also a four- New England at the has made a dif- cial education teachers. medical, life, disability year letter winner on the BHSU colle- University of ference in their lives and supervisor, and a Walter was and long term care. Massachusetts Dick DuBois helped them be better prepared giate volleyball team. school psychologist. the first recip- Roger is actively for a career or future in art. After graduating, dee worked for When he came to ient of the involved in the Sioux "I try to inspire the students the Queen City Mail, the local newspa- BHSU, he moved the BHSU distin- Falls community. He was to be better people as well as per in Spearfish. She later relocated special education guished facul- a member of the Sioux better in their craft," Dick said. to the west coast and attended Brooks coursework from the ty award in Falls School Board from "I hope I've made a dif- Institute of summer to the 1987. 1989-2004, serving as ference in some small Photography in academic year. The Walter lives in president for eight way in their future." Santa Barbara, Calif. program was first a col-Dr. Walter Higbee Spearfish with his wife, Marion, years and vice presi- A native of the Black While in California, lateral field, then known as a special edu- and visits campus regularly. dent for four years. He Hills, Dick prefers tradi- dee worked for Fuji cation major and later emerged as a full also served as presi- tional watercolor as his Film during the Roger Ristydent and vice president to the Association medium. He is the co- 1984 Olympics and of School Boards of South Dakota and founder of the Northern was employed at a served as a delegate for the national school Plains Watercolor commercial pho- board association. Society and has served tographic labora- Roger is a member of the board of on the board of directors tory in Los directors for the Sioux Falls Area Chamber for the past ten years. In Angeles as a of Commerce, the Sioux Falls Community addition to his studio Order BHSU Development Foundation and Big manager and work, Dick participates Brothers and Big Sisters. He is also a mem- pt. 17 then in sales. day, Se in and conducts profes- ber of the El Riad Shrine Temple, is a Satur She worked K Run, 8 a.m. sional workshops in member of the Sioux Falls Downtown Annual 5 2nd watercolor. He has been with clients in Kiwanis Club, is on the board of directors dee (Denise) Welsch the aerospace, merchandise 0 in numerous group and y, Sept. 2 for the Volunteers of America organiza- Tuesda solo exhibitions and entertainment, archi- tion and has served as vice president of rnival, 4-7 p.m, Student Union juried competitions and tectural and sporting industries. Kiddie Ca the Pennington County Republican Party. . 21 invitational shows. His For the past 12 years, dee has lived He is the founder of the President's y, Sept tball work is featured in per- in the greater Denver, Colo., area nesda f Flag Foo online! Bowl, a high school football event that has ed taf W Faculty/S manent collections working in various industries as a raised more than a million dollars since its /Alumni/ Student throughout the United graphic designer and photographer. inception. He is also founder and presi- ent, 6-9 p.m, Young Center The University Bookstore Tournam States. She is presently employed at PEN- dent of Sioux Empire Safety Village, an Dick has received has a great selection of BHSU merchandise , Sept. 22 TAX Imaging in Golden, Colo., as a organization that brings safety related Thursday numerous awards. graphic designer, coordinating visual including alumni items. information and support to all aspects of n, 7 p.m., Student Union His most recent marketing concepts, graphic design, the community. Coronatio awards include the photography and all printed materi- Roger has received many awards Rapid City Chamber t. 23 als. dee is also a freelance photogra- Access the bookstore at including the Outstanding Achievement ay, Sep of Commerce Visual Frid et, 6 p.m. pher for the National Football League Award from the Sioux Falls Chamber and me Banqu Arts Award in 2004. www.bhsubookstore.com Hall of Fa and a national stock photography the Lifetime Achievement Award from the or through the link on the BHSU homepage. Sioux Falls PTA. Sept. 24 photo agency. Saturday, reakfast, 8:30 a.m., Student Union Alumni B Parade, 10:30 p.m. ame, Dickinson State University vs. Football G BHSU, 1:30 p.m, Lyle Hare Stadium Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 23 University News University News Yellow Jacket Hall of Fame inductees named Seven individuals are being inducted into the Yellow Jacket Hall of Fame during a banquet Friday, Sept. 23. Athlete Coach z Inducted as athletes are: Michele (Cliff) Batz, Class of '81; Joe Divis, Class of '95; Greg Deville, Class of '77; and Ron Erion, Class of ‘75. z John Nicholas, Class of ‘62, is being inducted as a coach. on Erion, Class of ‘75, is being inducted as a ohn Nicholas, Class of '62, was a head coach for 26 years at three Wisconsin z Bob and Linda Albert, Class of '72 and '82, are being inducted as contributors. baseball player. He was named to the ALL- high schools. All together his teams won 13 regional and seven sectional tour- SDIC First team in 1973 and 1974 as an out- naments and advanced to the state tournament seven times. Coach Nicholas' Athletes R fielder. In 1974 he had 54 hits J teams won 442 games and lost 177 for a 71 and 10 doubles. He had a percent winning average. reg ichele (Cliff) Batz attended oe Divis, Class of ‘81, had an extraordi- batting average of .365 in John was a member of the Federation of Deville BHSU from 1977-1981 and grad- nary basketball career at BHSU, finish- 1974. In 1973 he batted .385, Wisconsin High School Coaches Association , Class uated with a degree in physical ing with 1,590 points, 745 rebounds G which was third in individ- and the National Basketball Coaches M J of '77, was the ual batting in the SDIC. Association. He has served on the executive education. She was a four-year letter win- and 361 blocked shots, an NAIA record for starting catch- ner in volleyball as well as track and field. blocks. The NAIA All-American center After graduating from board and as chairman of the player selec- er all four Michele received was named newcomer of the year in 1990- BHSU, Ron stayed in tion committee for the WBCA and hosts the years he all-conference hon- 91. He was also named to the all-confer- Spearfish for a few years and annual Northwest Basketball Clinic. He also spent at ors all four years in ence second team his freshman year. The managed a bowling alley. He chairs the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches BHSU. In volleyball as a set- following three years he was named to the then moved to southern Association Hall of Fame. He was chosen as 1977, Greg ter and helped all conference Ohio where he coached and an assistant coach in the all-star game in earned the her team first team. In Ron Erion taught for four years. He later 1987 and was head coach in the 1988 game. top spot in compiled a 1992-1993 he returned to Spearfish as a high school teacher and In the mid-sixties, Nicholas was one of the SDIC in team record of was named to coach. He stayed with the Spearfish School district the first coaches in the state to use a match- batting aver- 25-1 during the NAIA All for 14 years and spent the last five years there as ath- up zone defense. Though his coaching age with a her junior District 12 letic director and assistant principal. He also style changed to meet the challenge of .514 batting year. team. He was coached the BHSU baseball team in 1982. In 1995, today's game, his philosophy, which was average. According to named the Ron moved to Casper ,Wyo., to take a position as designed to enable team members to He was Michele, the team’s most associate commissioner for the Wyoming High achieve their maximum potential, remained Michele Batz the area highlight that year was being crowned valuable play- School Activities Association. In January of this year, constant: “Always be the best person, the best three NAIA John Nicholas South Dakota State Volleyball er and SDIC Ron resigned from that job and is now working as an student, and the best player that you can be.” batting champion in Champions in 1980. Her senior year player of the Greg Deville independent insurance adjuster. John was inducted into the Wisconsin High School Basketball Coaches 1975 and also received the Rawlings- brought a first place finish in the con- year in 1993- In addition to his degree from BHSU, Ron also Association Hall of Fame in 1993. He retired from coaching in 1992 and worked Adirondack "Big Stick" award and the ference tournament, a record of 35-14 94. He also completed a master's degree in education and an as a volunteer assistant coach at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire until 2003. Stan Musial sportsmanship award that and a second place finish in the state earned NAIA athletic administration certificate. year. He was named to the all-district team tournament. division two, in 1976 and the All-SDIC team in 1976 and Michele was a sprinter when she third team 1977. He had a .377 batting average and entered BHSU, but she left a quarter- all-American had 29 RBI in 1976. He was named to the miler. Michele was also part of 400- status. Contributors honorable mention All-SDIC team in 1974 meter relay team, the 800-meter medley After when he had a .487 batting average in relay team and the 1600-meter relay graduating ob and Linda Albert are Get monthly SDIC in 1974. He recorded a fielding per- team that set school and conference from BHSU being inducted as contribu- centage of over .990 for all four years. records. She was a member of the first with a tors. The couple has been Greg is now senior vice president of B conference track meet set for women, degree in consistent and generous support- BHSU news operations support services for Beech right on the BHSU campus in the spring business ers of Yellow Jacket athletics. In Street Corporation in Lake Forest, Calif. of 1981. administra- the past six years they have con- Early in his career he coached basketball at updates After graduating, Michele taught and tion, Joe tributed more than $25,000 to ath- Spearfish High School. coached at Reedsville High School in began letic scholarships. Wisconsin. In 1987, she left teaching to working Bob and Linda both attended by email become the aquatics director for the Zion for Green BHSU in the late 60s and early Park District in her hometown of Zion, Ill. Tree 70s. Bob earned an education BHSU is now sending a She is a certified aerobics instructor, Financial degree in 1976 and Linda yogafit instructor and water aerobics in Rapid Hall of Fame nominations returned to BHSU to earn her monthly email newsletter, degree in 1982. After teaching and instructor. Michele recently returned to City. He is News@BHSU. teaching physical education to elementary currently very year the Yellow Jacket coaching for several years, Bob students and has been recognized as an working Hall of Fame inducts several and Linda relocated to the outstanding teacher by the school board. for new members. The Yellow Denver, Colo., area where they E now own and operate Greenleaf To sign up to receive the She writes her own weekly fitness column CompuCom as a desktop support engi- Jacket Hall of Fame began inducting for the News Sun in Waukegan, Ill. A year Joeneer Divis and is the telephone site administra- members in 1983. To nominate some- Construction and Timberco Linda and Bob Albert news updates visit: ago, she wrote her first book. tor in Rapid City. one, contact Steve Meeker, vice pres- Manufacturing. ident for institutional advancement, The Alberts are involved in many community and charitable activities including . Volunteers of America, Boys and Girls Clubs of America and other groups.

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 24 Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 25 University News University News BHSU people in the news BHSU students in the news Pearce named director of enrollment services Student interns at Mayo Clinic r. Kristi Pearce, a longtime educa- "general sense of imagina- and a doctorate in educational psychology tion professor at Black Hills State tion" to think outside of the from the University of South Dakota. isters Lindsay and Lacy Schaeffer, ence program at BHSU University, was recently named box. In a time when the Pearce recently served as president of the who say "they couldn't be much for her success in being D more different," have at least one chosen. dean of enrollment services. number of high school faculty senate and is an active member of S Pearce, who just finished a year of sab- graduates in the region are several other university committees and thing in common. They both share an "My preparation at batical leave that was dedicated to declining, Pearce says she boards. She is also a member of many pro- affinity for Black Hills State University. BHSU was outstanding. research and writing instructional materi- will look at several options, fessional and academic associations. Lindsay, the older of the siblings, My education gave me als, says she's ready for a new challenge including increasing the Pearce served as director of the Bush recently completed two years of study at the work ethic needed to BHSU before transferring to a nursing be selected for this and thinks that her appointment as head number of internationalPearce Grant for faculty development at BHSU of the enrollment services department will students and increasing the from 1993-1997 and coordinated the recent program in Rapid City. This summer she internship There's an be a positive change for her and for the number of non-traditional students, to teacher education accreditation renewal. was selected for an internship at the pres- outstanding university. bolster enrollment at BHSU. She has also served as coordinator of the tigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. biology/chemistry Pearce is looking at creative ways to Pearce joined the BHSU faculty in 1992. master's degree in curriculum and instruc- Lacy, the younger sister, is looking for- program here. Dr. Lamb recruit students and says she will use a She holds a master's degree in counseling tion at BHSU. ward to her second year at BHSU. She is and other faculty mem- pursuing a degree in mass communica- bers expect a lot, but in tions with an emphasis in photography the long run, it's good," and works part-time in the enrollment Lindsay says. Hall named dean of the College of Education center on campus. The sisters, who grew Lindsay, who says she always knew up in Winner, both say r. Nancy Hall, for- South Dakota in 1991. Since then she has Hall has significant leadership experi- she wanted to work in the healthcare field, once they visited the mer vice president continued with formal and informal train- ence in primary through high school edu- is excited about her future as a nurse and BHSU campus, they for academic ing in the assessment of learning, accredi- cation as well as higher education. Before is pleased she could complete much of the knew they wanted to D program at BHSU. attend classes here. affairs, at Minot State tation, community leadership and select- joining the faculty at MSU, Hall served as University, has been ing and developing leaders. She recently an elementary teacher, remedial diagnosti- "When I was younger, I thought I might "I toured other named the new dean of the attended the Carlson School of cian, administrator of gifted education, want to be a veterinarian. Then I decided schools, but when I cameLindsay to and Lacy Schaefferknows having an internship with the College of Education at Management at the University of assistant principal and principal. to be a nurse. I think it's a good choice for BHSU, I just fell in love with the Hills and Mayo Clinic has the potential to open BHSU. Minnesota for an immersion program in For the last five years, Hall has served me," Lindsay says. the people here. It's been great for me," other doors for her in the future. She noted Hall, who has been at educational leadership. as the chief academic officer at MSU. Her At Mayo Clinic, Lindsay is participat- Lindsay says. Hall that many students who complete intern- Minot State University Hall has a master's degree in education duties included responsibility for the areas ing in a 10-week internship in the ortho- Lindsay plans to return to classes this ships at the clinic are eventually hired (MSU) since 1994, previously served as administration as well as endorsements of academic policy, planning, curriculum, pedic sports injury department. Lindsay fall in Rapid City and will graduate with a there as well. She is interested in working principal for a Rapid City elementary for elementary principal, reading special- faculty development, academic personnel successfully completed an intensive nursing degree from South Dakota State for one of the satellite clinics operated by school and at Douglas High School near ist and gifted education from South administration, library, records, academic selection process at Mayo Clinic before University in May. Then her options and Mayo. Ellsworth Air Force Base. Dakota State University. She earned her budgeting, research and the centers of she was chosen for the internship plans are wide open because she Hall completed her doctorate in educa- undergraduate degree in elementary edu- excellence. She previously served as dean program. She credits the excellent sci- tional administration the University of cation from the University of Minnesota. of institutional planning.

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"It's total peace and quiet and a great march last summer, which included more respect for the unknown. stress reliever. No cell phones, no interrup- than one million people, shows the magni- With a career that has mandated many Glad grad tions," says Tim. tude of passion that exists in the country. moves, Tim is looking forward to putting He is also a member of the Venezuela "It is amazing to see. It's a great opportu- down roots in the Black Hills area, a location American Friendship Association and works nity to live through and find out firsthand he remembers fondly from his college days. Venessa Adcock enthusiastically expresses her feelings with the Venezuela/American Chamber of how fragile a democracy is. It's really inter- Tim and his wife now have a house in Commerce. Recently, Tim has taken an active esting," Tim says. "We, as Americans, need to Spearfish and plan to be active in the com- of exhilaration during the spring commencement cere- role in the Williams Foundation, which sup- be more open to developing the world. We munity when they retire here. mony at Black Hills State University with a thumbs up ports education. need to look outside our yard and help oth- "When I was in college, I never would signal and "Thank God!" on her mortarboard. More than Living in Venezuela, where he has an up ers. As the world evolves, we have to evolve have envisioned this," Tim says looking back. 360 students received diplomas at the 149th com- close look at an ever-evolving political sys- with it," Tim says. "I always had summer jobs working in oil mencement ceremony. Venessa, a human services major tem, Tim's interest in world politics has Tim is looking forward to several more fields while I figured out what I wanted to intensified. Venezuela, which established a years of international assignments with do." What he was doing turned out to be from Albuquerque, N.M. who is planning to go on to democracy fairly recently in 1959, has the Williams which will cap off his interesting what he would continue to do and evolved law school, and Ian Laber, a political science major from oldest democracy in Latin America, but has and successful career. Tim knows that the into a career that has led him to some inter- Winner, were honored this spring by the Student Senate endured civil unrest, massive rallies and energy industry is going to change and looks esting and faraway places. as outstanding students of the year. strikes. He says that an opposition protest forward to the changes with anticipation and

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 26 Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 27 University News University News BHSU in the news BHSU people in the news BHSU hosts summer opera program Hesson honored as distinguished faculty member

ationally-known opera directors and conductors were on the campus of BHSU this sum- r. James Hesson, BHSU professor of research resource for Esquire magazine in Hesson is active in many on-campus mer to teach a vocal arts and opera school as part of the Black Hills Summer Institute of biokinetics in the division of physi- 1996. Hesson averages two publications and community organizations. He also Nthe Arts. The unusual two-week workshop, which is in its seventh year, is the brainchild cal education and health since 1990, per year including textbooks, textbook serves on many campus committees, as of world-renowned opera star Johanna Meier. The school brings nationally-known opera conduc- D was chosen by his peers to receive the pres- chapters, instructors' manuals and test many as 14 in one year. Hesson is the only tors and directors to Spearfish to work with participants of the workshop. Several public per- tigious Distinguished Faculty Award. banks. He also reviews new textbooks for original member of the BHSU strategic formances are scheduled every year. Hesson was recognized during the spring several publishing companies. planning committee and currently is serv- Johanna Meier, who presently resides in Spearfish and runs the Black Hills Passion Play, commencement ceremony. Hesson remains humble about his ing his third three-year term on the faculty believes the Vocal Arts and Opera Theatre School is a natural for this area because the beauty of Hesson, a lifelong promoter of health accomplishments noting that the BHSU senate. the Black Hills makes it an ideal location for summer arts festivals. Several of Meier's friends in and wellness, is a natural at community has a large number of extreme- Hesson presents health and fitness the professional opera world travel to Spearfish to coach aspiring opera singers in opera scenes his chosen profession ly dedicated and hardworking members. information several times a year to local and other vocal performances. because his goal in life is "The fact that I was chosen for this schools, churches and service organiza- Bruce Donnell, this year's stage director, is known for his stage direction at the Metropolitan reflected by what he does award at BHSU, where I know there are so tions as well as giving professional presen- Opera in New York City as well as the Santa Fe Opera. Music director Richard Nechamkin is well everyday. As a health pro- many deserving recipients, makes the tations at state, regional and national con- known in New York as an opera conductor and vocal coach; he is also music director of the fessor, Hesson may have award an even greater honor," Hesson ferences. He is a member of the Spearfish Nachez Music Festival. Experienced vocal coach and accompanist Tony Bellomy also comes from found the perfect outlet for says. Lions Club and volunteers to help at track New York. Conductor John Stewart is a former opera star who now teaches voice and opera at the what he describes as his Through his lifetime, Hesson has seen meets, cross country meets and many other University of St. Louis. "purpose in life." major shifts in his field and has been at the events. Students from the Vocal Arts and Opera Theatre School presented several public performanc- Hesson "My purpose in life is to forefront of several exercise and fitness Hesson worked every summer for 10 es. The Vocal Arts and Opera Theatre School resides in the new Clare and Joseph Meier Hall on motivate and inspire others changes. Hesson, who began advocating years, beginning in 1993, at the United the BHSU campus. This building is the namesake of Johanna Meier's parents, who were the orig- to achieve success," Hesson says. "What I weightlifting as a lifetime fitness activity States Olympic Training Center (USOC) in inal founders of the Black Hills Passion Play. Specially selected opera students from all over the enjoy most about my position here is the long before it was accepted as such, noted Colorado United States and Canada participate in the school. This year, students from California, New York, Local students Erin Talsma, opportunity every day in every class to that he has taken Springs, Colo. Arizona, and Sweden, as well as a few "home grown" talents, took part in the school. Spearfish, and Jonathan Brown, motivate and inspire students to achieve a lot of abuse for He worked success." his recommenda- with world- Rapid City, practice during the Hesson makes the most of his ongoing tions and ideas. “The fact that I was chosen for class athletes Vocal Arts and Opera Theatre opportunities to motivate and inspire He recalls and the latest School. students by not only providing informa- being on a highthis award at BHSU, where I know training and tion for the students but also serving as a school football conditioning role model for students by being physical- team which had athere are so many deserving techniques. ly active and health conscious himself. rule againstrecipients, makes the award an even Hesson "What you do speaks louder than what weightlifting forgreater honor.” earned his you say. If behaviors don't match words, team members. It Dr. James Hesson doctoral there's no credibility," Hesson says. "I teach has been gratifying degree in scientific basis of human motion the benefits of exercise; my students see me for him to witness the changes and see from Brigham Young University in 1980 exercise every day; and they see me enjoy- weightlifting recognized as a valuable part where he graduated as valedictorian. ing the positive benefits of exercise." of mainstream exercise guidelines. Hesson earned bachelor's and master's A colleague who nominated Hesson for "When I played football in high school, degrees in physical education, health, and the award says that he teaches with enthu- if athletes were caught weightlifting, athletic coaching from the University of siasm and enjoyment and that students they'd be kicked off the team," Hesson Nebraska in Lincoln. He has also earned respond to and appreciate his efforts. says. By the 70s, Hesson notes that three of the highest and most difficult cer- "Dr. Hesson serves as a role model to weightlifting had become more acceptable, tifications in his field and is believed to be our students in the classroom and in mod- at least for athletes. By the 80s, Hesson says the only person teaching in South Dakota eling a healthy lifestyle. He treats everyone that many teams required weightlifting who has earned all three of these certifica- with courtesy, respect and dignity. He is which was a complete reversal from earlier tions. always professional and is dedicated to the years. Before joining the BHSU faculty, students and to Black Hills State "Now team members who don't lift Hesson served as a professor and coach at University," according to the nomination weights face expulsion from the team," Delta State University in Cleveland, Miss. letter. Hesson says. "I recognized the benefits of He also taught and coached at Rice A member of 10 professional organiza- weightlifting and lifetime fitness. That's University in Houston, Texas; Brigham Stadium gets a face lift tions, Hesson has authored, co-authored or why I published books on the subject." Young University in Provo, Utah; Corio contributed to more than 30 textbooks Hesson began weight training 20 years Technical School in Australia; the The track and football field in Lyle Hare Stadium on the campus of BHSU is undergoing a major "face lift." since 1984. He has written several books on before authoring a book on the subject and University of Nebraska in Lincoln, and in The work, which began this spring, includes removing, recrowning, and replacing the field with a new weight training and other fitness activities continues to promote weight training and Lincoln Public Schools. sod surface in time for kickoff of the fall 2005 football season which begins Aug. 27 in Dickinson. The first and served as a contributing author and fitness as a lifetime activity. home game is scheduled for Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. vs. Valley City State University. The track, which was originally laid down in late 1975, was replaced with a new eight-lane Recotan track surface. Two long jump, triplejump and pole vault runways and a new shot put throw area will accompany the newly surfaced track. Other upgrades and improvements include relocation of the stee- plechase to the north end of the track, along with a new irrigation and drainage system, curbing, and sprinkler system. Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 29 University News University News

Dr. Ed Erickson Retirees Director of the E.Y. Berry Library-Learning Center and education professor BHSU faculty and who retired this year were: Dr. Ed r. Ed Erickson decid- Library Network (SDLN)" for his work writing a grant proposal that set Erickson, director of the E.Y. ed to become a librar- up the statewide library system. In 1993, Erickson received the honor of Berry Library-Learning Dian because he saw being named state librarian of the year by the S.D. Library Association. that as a way to impact a Just recently the library converted to a new system which Erickson feels Center, who is retiring follow- large number of students will provide enhanced services for library users well into the future. ing 33 years; Dr. Riley and provide enhanced edu- "It's nice to retire knowing that you've left a new system for others Chrisman, history professor, cation opportunities. that has tremendous potential for the future," Erickson says. who taught for 26 years; "A good library is needed Erickson says that although ten years ago some people were pre- Barbara Chrisman, librarian to support academics. That dicting the end of an era for libraries, he sees a bright future for both and associate library science has always been my goal," libraries and the people who staff them. professor, who is retiring Erickson says. "Technology is going to continue to change, and the future of after 26 years of service; Ann Erickson, who has bache- libraries is good. There is a lot of information out there, but someone Chastain, secretary who Erickson lor's and master's degrees in has to organize that information. Libraries will continue to enhance etired after 32 years; and Dr. music, first began his educa- their services," Erickson says. "People sometimes need assistance to tion career as a band director but decided to become a librarian translate information into usable data. It takes trained people to do Dan Peterson, sociology pro- because he saw it a as an opportunity to "improve the quality of that." fessor, who is retiring after 28 instruction for all kids and have a chance to make an impact for Erickson is looking forward to retirement as a time to travel and years. students studying a variety of subjects." visit his sons as well as other relatives and friends across the country When Erickson came to BHSU, his first task was to oversee com- and overseas. He plans to stay involved in several professional organi- pletion of the library building. In the 33 years since then, he has been zations including Phi Delta Kappa, for which he currently serves as given many other tasks and, looking back, he feels a sense of accom- coordinator. He will also remain active volunteering for Destination Barbara Dr. Riley Chrisman plishment for his achievements. Imagination, a creative competition for elementary students that he has Chrisman History professor He was responsible for bringing the audio visual and computing been involved with for many years. services into the library setting and was instrumental in establishing Erickson has been active in a variety of community groups as well Librarian and erhaps it will be best to remember the campus radio station, KBHU, which recently celebrated its 30th holding officer positions for the school board, several service groups Associate professor Dr. Riley Chrisman, retiring history anniversary this spring. and his church. Erickson has two sons who are both in the final stages Pprofessor, through the words of his Erickson is often referred to as "the father of the South Dakota of Ph.D. programs in science. etiring librarian Barbara hero, Harry Truman, as someone who has Chrisman says she has the best "done his damnedest." Rjob in the library and continues Nearly every year on May 8, Truman's to enjoy her job because of the variety birthday, R. Chrisman would gather of her work and the ever-changing and friends and colleagues to celebrate the life ongoing contact with library patrons. of the Missouri statesman who served as Dr. Dan Peterson "Being a reference librarian is an 33rd president of the U.S. Sociology professor and chair of the department of social sciences exciting job. I like helping faculty and R. Chrisman, who began his education students. I have different things to do career as a junior high and high school every day and work with different teacher, decided to pursue a career in r. Dan Peterson, who retires; however, a brief discussion with him reveals a variety of B. Chrisman people as I help students and faculty," higher education so he could "spend moreR. Chrisman time on content than discipline." He began teaching eco- interests and it's easy to see that he'll rely on his "free spirit person- B. Chrisman says. "I get to learn new things all the time too. As I'm began teaching at a community college in his home state of Missouri nomics and social sci- ality" to keep life interesting. Dan is a world-wide traveler who has looking up information on a variety of topics, it expands my D and then decided to pursue a doctorate degree. ence classes at Black Hills been around the globe before and is ready to go again. knowledge. I like that." His position at BHSU was his first full-time teaching appoint- State University in 1977, was "I figure 28 years is enough. I decided it was time to give some- B. Chrisman taught in elementary schools for five years before ment, and it turned out to be the one that will go down in history described by a colleague as a one else an opportunity to teach these classes," Peterson says. earning a master's degree in library science. She worked as a refer- for him as he made his career as a history professor at the universi- "free spirit." Peterson started teaching as a part-time economist and part-time ence librarian while her husband, Riley, finished his doctorate ty. Through the years, R. Chrisman taught a variety of history cours- "Dan is patient, non-judg- sociologist. Through the years, his teaching load has evolved into degree. es including Western Civilization 1 and 2, all the geography cours- mental and a friend," says teaching sociology courses full time. Peterson has a list of 22 differ- Through the years, B. Chrisman has seen some major changes es, History of the Far East, Latin American History, U.S. History 1 longtime colleague Dr. ent classes that he has taught in the nearly three decades he has both in the library and throughout the campus. She was involved and 2, Historiography, and Recent American History. His favorite George Earley, who shared spent at BHSU. He says he especially enjoyed teaching the social with the re-classification of the library from a Dewey Decimal sys- courses have been U.S. History 1 and 2, Western Civilization and a an office with Peterson for theory and social stratification classes. tem to the Library of Congress system. In the early 80s, B. Chrisman Canadian History course that he developed at BHSU. Peterson many years. "When describ- Peterson has seen many changes at BHSU and notes that he has worked to help establish the online catalog access and institute a During his time at BHSU, R. Chrisman served as Faculty Senate ing Dan as a free spirit, I mean someone who is easy-going, slow to seen the campus evolve through the years. He says that facility national catalogue database. B. Chrisman says BHSU was on the president, chair of the department and has spent time on numerous anger, and more concerned about content than format." additions have transformed the campus into "much more of a uni- forefront of a statewide effort to incorporate a collaborative catalog. faculty committees including the Case Library Committee, the Earley says that Peterson worked hard to make the sociology versity environment." Recently she, along with several other BHSU librarians, became Facilities and Safety Committee and the Chiesman Committee. major one of the best majors at the university and deserves credit According to Peterson, the highlight for him as a professor is part of a statewide "virtual librarian" service that answers patrons' R. Chrisman and his wife, Barbara, moved to Spearfish with for his effort. hearing from students after they have graduated and are working questions in real time via the internet. their young son, Joe, and since then have made this their home. The sociology professor is actively involved in many profes- in the field. B. Chrisman predicts that although librarians' tasks continue to Although some relatives in Missouri are still waiting for them to sional organizations and encourages students to present at nation- "We have some really fine people who have come through this change, they will remain in demand in the future. "move back home," the Chrisman's consider Spearfish their true al and regional meetings. He has also served as president of the institution," Peterson says. "Many have gone on to earn Ph.D.s and "Some people may think we don't need libraries because of the home and are looking forward to spending their retirement here. R. Chrisman says that Spearfish was a good choice for them. Midwestern Society of Sociologists. are working in interesting and demanding jobs. We should be very internet. Because there is so much information, students need R. Chrisman, who is also a master woodworking craftsman, says During his tenure at BHSU, Peterson received a Fulbright proud of our students. It's heartening to know that they are out direction," B. Chrisman says. "There are so many options, students retirement will afford him time to complete some projects and trav- Scholarship to study in India, received two governor's awards for there doing something interesting." need to learn to be more specific as they are conducting searches for el. In the classroom, Riley is known for being a true "craftsman" course redevelopment and participated in a global conditions and Peterson's wife, Barb, is an elementary school counselor and term papers and research." working to shape the minds and lives of students. world hunger institute in 1994. their daughter is currently completing a bachelor's degree in psy- Peterson says he "doesn't have a clue" what he'll do when he chology.

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 30 Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 31 University News Calendar of Events Track team wins and breaks records at nationals Looking ahead he BHSU track and field team broke Underwood's three Yellow Jacket records and two record which won TSouth Dakota collegiate records as the marathon in well as winning an individual national 2004. Alumni art show championship title at the NAIA National Senior Kristal Sept. 1-224 Track Meet in Louisville, Ky., this spring. Keffler, Faith, The BHSU women's 4x800-meter relay claimed All- team, which included Jamie Hahn, American recog- Spearfish; Liz Woodruff, Chamberlain; nition in the dis- Homecoming week Wesleigh Hardy, Spearfish; and Angie cus and became a Sept. 17-224 Axmann, Rutesheim, Germany; earned three-time All- Sept 23 Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet All-American honors with a fifth-place American winner finish in a time of 9 minutes 2.30 seconds in the event. Sept 24 Alumni Breakfast, Swarm Day, Parade, and Football game vs. Dickinson State in the finals.The Yellow Jacket squad Keffler placed (See complete schedule on page 22) broke the school record in the preliminary fifth. She also race. competed in the Axmann went on to earn a national shot put. Class of ‘70 Football reunion championship title in the 3,000-meter stee- Senior Surrena plechase. Axmann's time shattered her Davidson,The BHSU women's 4x800-meter relay team earned All- Oct. 8 own school record and also broke the state Sheridan, Wyo.,American honors with a fifth-place finish at the national record. Axmann won the finals and just placed eighthmeet. Relay members Liz Woodruff, Jamie Hahn, missed the national record by a little over nationally andWesleigh Hardy and Angi Axman, also broke a statewide Roundball Reunion a second. broke the school Nov. 4-55 Senior Cassie Knutson from Fort record in the 400-collegiate record by three seconds. Collins, Colo., also received All-American meter dash with a time of 57.76. mark by 14 seconds. honors in the marathon with a sixth place Hardy, a member of the winning relay The Yellow Jackets also had two men finish. Knutson's time was the second best team, also placed ninth in the 1,500-meter competing at the national meet. Junior Graduation Brandon Bertram, from Fargo, N.D., and ever for a BHSU athlete, behind Nikki run with a time of 4:42.46. Dec. 17 Crystal Hostetter com- J.R. Grabinger, a sophomore from peted in the 3,000-meter Jamestown, N.D., ran the marathon. steeplechase and was able Bertram placed 14th with a time of 2:35.02 to better her personal best and Grabinger was 17th with a time of Alumni Mile 2:37.20. Sather is men’s BB coach Jan. 28 aul Sather, former assistant coach at the University of Colorado - Boulder and former player and coach at PNorthern State University, has been named head bas- BHSU to add women’s softball BHSU events ketball coach at Black Hills State University. Sather has a wealth of coaching experi- See www.bhsu.edu ences at many levels from the high school HSU will add women's softball, not women's soccer as previously then choose announced. According to Steve Meeker, athletic director at BHSU, level through the NCAA Division I and II Campus Calendar from levels. Sather spent six years as an assistant the university decided to switch sports because recent changes in the B the quick links menu coach at Northern State University, his alma Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) would make scheduling soccer games mater, before taking the job with CU. He more difficult. for a complete list of served as assistant coach for NSU for three Last spring when BHSU announced plans to begin a women's soccer campus activities. Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference program, four other universities, Si Tanka-Huron University, University of (NSIC) regular season championships and Mary, Jamestown University and Mayville State University, in the confer- For athletic ence had women's soccer teams. In addition, Dakota State University had Sather NSU's first ever NSIC Tournament information see plans to add soccer. Championship. Since then, Si Tanka has closed amid financial difficulties, and the www.bhsu.edu/ Originally from Princeton, Minn., Sather had a stellar col- University of Mary in Bismarck, N.D., left the DAC for the NCAA athletics. legiate career with Northern State University as a player Division II Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Dakota State is no from 1990-1994. He was team captain for the NSU Wolves longer considering adding women's soccer which would mean only two when they earned back-to-back national runner-up finishes schools in the current eight-team conference would offer women's soc- g back in 1993 and 1994. cer. Lookin Sather earned his bachelor's degree in secondary educa- The addition of women's softball is one of several changes planned After a fire destroyed Normal Hall in 1925, workers pulled a safe from the tion from NSU in 1995. He then served as physical education following a statewide Title IX review. BHSU will begin their first year of building. The building, located where Woodburn Hall now stands, was nearly teacher and assistant boys' basketball coach at Sidney High women's golf competition this fall. Title IX of the Educational School in Nebraska from 1996-1997. The following year, Amendments of 1972 is the landmark legislation that bans sex discrim- completely consumed by the late night fire. The entrance to the building, now Sather returned to college basketball, serving as a graduate ination in schools both in academics and athletics. Since it was passed, referred to as "the arches" were removed and relocated to Ida Henton Park on assistant at Wayne State while he earned a master's degree in Title IX has influenced athletic programs at the high school and college campus. The caption on the old photo reads: “The records of forty years of sports administration. level. ardent toil were saved in this ALL Steel Safe.” Another look

Iron Creek Lake, a short drive from campus, is a popular place for BHSU students to enjoy the Black Hills.