Fall 2009

AlumniMagazine Transforming Lives Gary Mule Deer a one-of-a-kind entertainer

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t is rewarding to hear the many national and international success stories from Iyou, our alumni. We want to share these exceptional stories to recognize your service and professional achievements in future issues of our magazine and on our website. One of my goals is to ensure that our alumni grow ever more proud of having earned a BHSU degree. It is my hope that your pride translates into advocacy and support whether that’s through participating on an advisory board, serving a mentor to current students, or supporting our fundraising efforts. BHSU is recognized for transforming the lives of our students. It was an honor for me to present diplomas to the nearly 400 graduates in the Class of 2009 this spring as we celebrated their transformation from student to university graduate. In these uncertain times, it’s important to recognize that a degree from BHSU is an investment in the future for the student and the state. BHSU graduates have been challenged to become critical thinkers with an innovative approach to life that will be vital to their success in our dynamic and ever-changing world.

BHSU President Kay Schallenkamp recently visited with former BHSU presidents, Dr. Clifford Trump (1985-1994), and Dr. Thomas Flickema (1994-2006), about the many changes on campus. They toured the campus and discussed transformations that have taken place during the years each of them served as leaders for the University.

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Bringing people together with healthy laughter

ary Mule Deer knows how to make people laugh. He’s been doing that since 1957 Gwhen he first started performing as a student at Black Hills State and turned to jokes to allevi- ate his nervousness on stage. Although he always knew he wanted to be on stage, Gary says he never dreamed his career would lead him where it has. In a time when celebrities’ careers are short-lived, Gary Mule Deer sustained a five-decade music and comedy career that has kept him on the edge of celebrity and has given him the opportunity to make people laugh at the absurdity of life while showcasing his musical performance. A talent contest at Black Hills State set Gary (who then used his original surname Miller) on a path that has included performances on national stages – performing regularly on the Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show and appearing at Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry. He has had over 350 television appearances and still entertains regularly in Las Vegas, Reno, and Atlantic City. For the past 15 years he has been touring in concert as a special guest with Johnny Mathis. Gary knows the importance of laughter and is proud that his comedy has stayed true to what he calls healthy laughter; the kind of comedy brings people together and bridges generational gaps. He is recognized for his ability to perform for a wide range of ages. Gary, who now resides in his hometown of Spearfish, has been “living on the edge of celebrity” for years and is, in fact, writing a book with that phrase as the working title. Gary has maintained friendships with many celebrities through the years. He met Steve Martin early in his career and created a lasting impression that included a mention in Martin’s memoir. During his career, Gary has shared the stage with many stars including Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson, Vince Gill, Brooks and Dunn, and many others. He continues to earn high compliments from many celebrities including Will Ferrell who named Gary Mule Deer when asked by ESPN to choose a comedian for this hypothetical situation. “It’s the seventh game, ninth inning of the World Series of Comedy. You have to pick a comedian to be out on the mound.” Will’s answer was Gary Mule Deer. Perhaps the compliment he most cherishes is a comment from his hero and mentor Jack Benny who once told Gary “you have the potential of my timing.”

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excerpt from Steve Martin's book Gary’s connection to Black Hills State Born Standing Up goes way back to kindergarten when he attended the “lab” school formerly Tommy Smothers came up to me and said directly, "We located on the BHSU campus that need an intro for this bit. Can you write it?" This question matched local school district students was put to me with a clear implication that my job was on the with teacher training candidates known line. I said yes but meant no. I went upstairs to my office as as “practice teachers." He returned as a if I were on a march to the gallows; my mind was blank. Blanker than blank. I was a tabula rasa. I put paper in the college student in 1957 and often quips typewriter and impotently stared at it. Finally, a great line that he holds the record as a seven-year occurred to me, except it belonged to my roommate, the freshman. Although his educational comedian Gary Mule Deer. But it was perfect for this intro, so career was disrupted by his performing why not call him and ask if i could use it? By a miracle, he was success, he recognizes the importance of home. I explained that I was stuck. He said sure, use it. I went a university degree and supports Black downstairs, handed in the line, and Dick Smothers read the Hills State University in many ways. He joke: "It has been proven that more Americans watch television returned to campus last year for a sold- than any other appliance." Two highly experienced writers, out performance during the University’s Hal Goodman and Al Goldman, with credits extending back to Quasquicentennial celebration and joined Jack Benny, came up to me and said, "Did you write that joke?" fellow performers this summer for a Yes," I said. "Good work," they said. If, at that moment, I had scholarship fundraising concert. been hooked up to a lie detector, it would have spewed smoke. Music is what initially brought Gary to the stage and he remains a musician while building a name for himself as a "This guy has got to be the funniest man on the planet." comedian. Gary, and his former band, - Bob Goen, Entertainment Tonight the Vaqueros, were among the first inductees into the South Dakota Rock "He's charming, he's witty, and he's very, very funny!" and Roll Music Hall of Fame. Gary now - Johnny Mathis performs with the Duck and Cover Band and is known for his performances of "Nobody can be funnier than Gary Mule Deer and watching Johnny Cash music. him receive four standing ovations one night in Las Vegas was something to behold." - Joe Delaney, Las Vegas Review-Journal

"You are a very unusual young man." - Frank Sinatra, Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas

Gary Mule Deer on the Gary with The Duck and Cover Band Late Show with David Letterman Alumni News Kudos & Announcements

Beverly (Olsen) Black Hills Council of Mary (Augspurger) Sharyl (Walla) Glader, Laurie (Williams) Hayes, The Carr, Class of ’55, Local Governments. Cooper, Class of ’74, Class of ’72, Rapid City, Class of ’74, Spearfish, 50s was named the retired after 34 years of received the Golden Apple retired after 31 years of 2009 Auxilian Ken Orth, Class of ’68, teaching. She taught in Award. Sharyl teaches teaching. Laurie is a past of the Year by the Spearfish Mitchell, retired after Spearfish for 24 years. physical education at recipient of the South Regional Hospital and teaching for 40 years and Mary was named the Valley View Elementary Dakota Reading Teacher of Dorsett Regional Senior officiating boys and girls Spearfish School District in Rapid City. the Year. Care Auxiliary. She has basketball for 41 years. Teacher of the Year in 1993. been a member of the Julie (Graham) Glasford, Michael Wayne Miller, Ruth Rosenau, Class of ’69, Auxiliary for more than Madeline Custis, Class Class of ’79, Rapid City, Class of ‘72, Casper, Wyo., Meadow, retired from 35 years. of ’79, Spearfish, received joined the Rapid City retired after 37 years in teaching for 56 years. the F.I.S.H Award (First in Convention and Visitors education. Michael spent Thomas Hart, Spearfish Hospitality) by Bureau as office assistant. the last 32 years teaching The Dale Brownell, The attended, the Spearfish Chamber of physical education at Class of ’79, Washington, 70s Commerce. Madeline is the June (Riggs) Harvey, Kelly Walsh High School 60s Spearfish, wrote and owner of Canyonside Bed Class of ’74, Creswell, in Casper. was inducted into the directed the world debut and Breakfast. Ore., wrote, “An Incredible South Dakota chapter of of the musical “Tastes Like Life – True Stories Told Thomas Pitlick, Class of ’75, the United States Bowling Chicken." Bob DeMersseman, Class by Clarence Riggs." The Gillette, Wyo., was hired Congress (USBC) Hall of ’70, Rapid City, retired book chronicles the life of as the finance director for Van Lindquist, of Fame for meritorious after 21 years as Rapid City her father who grew up in Gillette. Class of ’68, Rapid City, service during the 2009 Economic Development the northern Black Hills; retried after 34 years as Jamboree. Dale is the Partnership president. it is available through the Lin Thompson, Class of ’78, executive director for the proprietor of Lucky Strike BHSU Bookstore. Camp Al Taji, Iraq, is a Lanes in Spearfish. property control specialist BHSU Alumni Association inducts members into 50-Year Club

The BHSU Alumni Association hosted the annual 50-Year Club banquet during spring commencement. Attending the banquet were: (standing, left to right) James Hansen, Class of ’52, Pierre; Ed Fitzgerald, Class of ’59, Rapid City; Steve Gomez, Class of ’55, Pierre; Gene Bovee, Class of ’59, Tucson, Ariz.; Bill Anthony, Class of ’59, Casper, Wyo.; Delbert Harbaugh, Class of ’57, Rapid City; Clifford Kenoyer, Class of ’56, Sturgis; Mary Ann (Stephenson) Erickson, Class of ’54, Spearfish; Conrad Amen, Class of ’59, Rapid City; Darwin Dykes, Class of ’51, Golden, Colo.; Earl Gray, Class of ’59, Sundance, Wyo.; Keith Shostrom, Class of ’57, Deadwood; LeRoy Cliff, Class of ’59, Ingleside, Ill.; JoAnn (Scheirbeck) Pedersen, Rapid City; Otis Eastman, Class of ’58, Spearfish; Marguerite (Mickelson) Kleven, Class of ’54, Sturgis; Bob Pearsall, Class of ‘58, Lacey, Wash.; (Seated, front row, left to right) Rev. Sam Christensen, Class of ’59, Dubois, Wyo.; Everett Follette, Class of ’55, Spearfish; Beverly (Olsen) Carr, Class of ’55, Spearfish; Phyllis (Krause) Eastman, Class of ’58, Spearfish; and Shirley (Kappe) Pearsall, Class of ’58, Lacey, Washington.

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 4 Alumni News Kudos & Announcements for International American in the insurance industry Sara (Scheckel) Nelson, Section. Melissa is also as assistant to the executive Products World Service since 1996. Class of ’95, Sturgis, has licensed to practice law director at the Spearfish (IAPWS) in Baghdad, Iraq. been chosen (along with in Wyoming (1999) and Arts Center Gallery. Lin is also the owner of Jeff Herbert, Class of ’80, two others) as the Meade Colorado (2007). Golden Circle Tours in Sioux Falls, was honored School District Teacher Casey Hibbert, Class of ’09, Custer and Affordable for 25 years of service in of the Year for 2009. Sara Carly (Divan) Spearfish, has been hired Adventures Tours in the Sioux Falls School is a first-grade teacher at The Buckman, as a professional actor for Rapid City. District. He began his Piedmont Elementary, 00s Class of ’02, the Brownsville Theatre in career in Lead-Deadwood. where she has taught for Spearfish, Nebraska. Nancy (Gaffin) Ward, He coached for 23 years the past five years. moved back to the area Class of ’71, Rapid City, and has been at Sioux Falls a year ago and currently Dan Hodgs, Class of ’03, has been named the Washington High School Elizabeth N. Proudfoot, does the morning show Spearfish and Brian Butler, Rapid City Teacher of for the past 15 years. Class of ’90, Huron, on Eagle County 95.9/96.3 attending, Belle Fourche, the Year. Nancy, who has Ohio, graduated from FM as one of the “early are the new owners of taught for 25 years, is a Wilma (Kirksey) Keller, Winebrenner Theological birds” in the morning. She Alpine Coffee Company special education math Class of ’81, Anchorage, Seminary (Findlay, Ohio) is also a professional voice in Spearfish. teacher at General Beadle Alaska, had her theatre in 2007 with a Master over artist and recently got Kelsie Hoffman, Class of ’07, Elementary School. program at Dimond High of Divinity. Elizabeth is paid to do a national ad for Spearfish, is the owner School (Anchorage School a designated minister Google. and operator of the new Jhett Albers, District) selected - out of 40 of St. Stephen United The business, Quick Signs. Class of ’87, high schools - to perform Church of Christ in Tara Buehner, Class of ’07, Kelsie’s business offers 80s Spearfish, was at the Edinburgh, Scotland Sandusky, Ohio. Brookings, has been named the Theater Festival this awarded the highly sign design, full color Dakota Athletic Conference summer; over 1,600 high Jona (Shuck) Schmidt, competitive Gaylord graphics, lettering, banners (DAC) Athletic Director of schools applied. Class of ’91, Madison, Ph.D. Fellowship from the and more. Quick Signs is the Year. Jhett is the BHSU was recently featured in University of Oklahoma, located in Spearfish. athletic director, teaches Ethan Dschaak, the Business Managers which pays all tuition, fees, Jennifer Hoscheid, for the physical education The Class of ’97, section of the March 2009 and travel. The fellowship Class of ’09, Spearfish, department, and is the Spearfish, issue of Prairie Business is awarded to one student 90s accepted a position head volleyball coach for was recently magazine. Jona is the each year with three or in accounting with the Yellow Jackets. Last hired as the principal director of Alumni more years of professional Ketel Thorstenson in season Jhett guided the at Piedmont Stagebarn and Public Relations at experience in journalism Rapid City. BHSU volleyball team to a Elementary School. Ethan Dakota State University. and mass communication was previously the assis- share of the DAC regular disciplines. Jill Kary, Class of ’09, tant principal of Sturgis DeVonne N. Schuh, season title, the conference Spearfish, has been Elementary School and Class of ’99, Isabel, Candy Cullum, Class of ’06, tournament crown, and the hired to oversee sales Sturgis Williams Middle recently earned a Masters Custer, recently joined ISIS school's first ever trip to the and marketing for the School. of Science in Educational Hospitality as the sales and national tournament. Spearfish Holiday Inn and Administration for the marketing manager for Convention Center. Ed Anderson, Class of ’81, Mark Gould, Class of ’90, University of Phoenix WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Spearfish, was recently Pierre, has been hired by Online. DeVonne’s Resort, Fairfield Inn and Lisa (Vail) Katon, hired as the head coach the South Dakota Rural site supervisor was Suites, and the LaQuinta Class of ’06, Broomfield, of the Lead-Deadwood Electric Association (REA) Barry Mann, Class of ’84, Inn and Suites. Colo., recently completed High School boy’s as general manager of the Cheyenne River. Barry is her Bachelor of Science in basketball team. Matthew Fox, Class of ’03, group that represents the the secondary administra- Nursing degree. In 2008, Norman, Okla., recently state’s electric cooperatives. tor and building manager Lisa received her master’s Don Lyon, Class of ’95, passed the clinical exam Ed has been the REA’s at Saint Francis Indian in human services with Spearfish, was selected as for social work to become director of Government School and DeVonne is the an emphasis in health the South Dakota Assistant a Licensed Clinical Social Affairs since 2000 and has music teacher. care administration from Principal of the Year by the Worker (LCSW). He is been serving as interim Capella University. Lisa South Dakota Association Melissa M. Swearingen, employed at the Oklahoma manager. has been accepted to the of Secondary School Class of ’94, Surprise, City Veterans Affairs University of Arizona Becky (Peterson) Gropper, Principals. Don is the Ariz., successfully passed Medical Center where he College of Nursing, Class of ’80, Belle Fourche, assistant principal at the July 2008 Arizona Bar lead an interdisciplinary where she will complete an agent for New York Life Sturgis Brown High School. Examination and can now inspection team of state her Doctorate of Nurse Insurance and a registered practice law in Arizona. veterans homes and Scott Lyon, Class of ’99, Practitioner, a four-year representative for NYLIFE She is currently employed community nursing homes Rapid City, is now program. Securities LLC, a licensed by the Arizona Attorney for eligible veterans. working at Rapid City insurance agency, has General’s Office in Phoenix Pamela Koller, Class of ’04, Regional Hospital as a David Harding, Class of ’09, opened an office in Belle in the Criminal Appeals Edgemont, was recently programmer analyst. Spearfish, has been hired Fourche. Becky has been and Capital Litigation presented with the Post

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Young Alumni Achievement Award presented to Rebecca Skinner-Atkinson Citizenship Education Announcement duties. Teacher of the Year Award in the elementary division. Cassandra Rausch, The Black Hills State University Alumni Association Class of ’09, Spearfish, has presented the Young Alumni Achievement Award to Pamela is a first-grade accepted a position as an Rebecca Skinner-Atkinson, a 1999 graduate of the University. teacher in Edgemont. auditor with the South Rebecca works as an assistant professor in the Department of Dakota Department of Animal Science at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). Bradley Lemmel, Legislative Audit. The Young Alumni Achievement Award is given to honor an Class of ’09, Faith, alumnus who has attended BHSU within the past 10 years and has has accepted a graphic April Rosin, Class of ’09, distinguished him or herself with outstanding achievements, design position with Spearfish, will be working Skinner- contributions, and service to society, the community, and BHSU. Lawrence and Schiller. in Colorado as an aquatic Atkinson nuisance species technician. As a BHSU student, Rebecca was president of the Student Jared McDaris, Ambassadors and the Health Science Student Organization. She Class of ’07, Macomb, Ill., Jill Thomas, Class of ’06, was also a resident assistant at Thomas Hall and later the director of the campus a theatre graduate, is Misenheimer, N.C., was apartments. She also spent two years as a student worker in the Alumni Office. currently portraying recently named head coach After graduating in May of 1999 with a bachelor of science degree in "Einstein" in Picasso at the for women’s basketball at biology and chemistry, Rebecca moved to Fort Collins, Colo., and worked for Lapin Agile, a play written Pfeiffer University. Agilent Technologies for two years. From 2001 to 2003 she was a Graduate Research by film star and comedian Steve Martin. Jared Trask, Class of ’08, Assistant at the University of Wyoming while earning her Master of Science in Rapid City, was recently Animal Science. From 2003 to 2006 Rebecca remained at the University of Wyoming Air National Guard Capt., hired as the multimedia as a Graduate Research Assistant and in 2006 obtained her PhD. Michael Odle, Class of ’02, marketing manager for the In August 2006, Rebecca was hired as an assistant professor in the Department Billings, Mont., was a Rapid City Convention of Animal Science at SIUC. As a beef forage specialist, she is currently a member of participant in the and Visitors Bureau. the Illinois Forage and Grassland Council, the Society of Rangeland Management, presidential inaugura- the American Society of Animal Science, and Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of tion on Jan. 20, as part of Ian Vytlacil, Agriculture. the largest-ever contin- Class of ’08, Box Elder, gent of National Guard a theatre graduate, is members to serve in in his second season Washington, D.C. More touring with the Missoula than 7,000 Army and Air Children’s Theatre (MCT). Casey Hibbert receives the Spirit of BH Award National Guard members Annually, MCT visits participated. Odle was nearly 1,200 communities Casey Hibbert, speech and communications major from recently appointed as the in all 50 states, 4 Canadian Spearfish, was presented with the Spirit of BH Award by the Regional Public Affairs Provinces and overseas. Black Hills State University Alumni Association at the 2009 Officer for the Bureau of Student Volunteer Awards Celebration. Reclamation’s Great Plains Each year, the Alumni Association presents a BHSU student Region, which includes with the Spirit of BH Award. The award is given to a student who nine states from Northern has made significant contributions that reflect positively on the Montana and North University, as well as the community as a whole. Casey was involved Dakota to the Texas Hibbert in various campus activities and organizations. He Gulf Coast. Odle will performed in over 25 university or community shows, including be based at the regional the role of “Scrooge” in A Christmas Carol, “Wild Bill” in Deadwood Dick and “John headquarters in Billings. the Beloved” in the Black Hills Passion Play. Casey was a nominee for the Irene Ryan Jodi Oliver, Class of ’09, Acting Competition for his performance in Much Ado About Nothing and competed Spearfish, is serving for a national acting scholarship award in January at the Kennedy Center American as coordinator for the College Theatre Festival. Last summer he participated in the BHSU Summer Theater YouthWise organization Program and also found time to help orient new students during registration by in the Northern Hills. serving as a student leader. In addition to Casey’s acting, he has provided technical support for the BHSU Anya Olverson, theatre and the Matthews Opera House from 2004 to the present. In 2006, he was Class of ’02, Rapid City, is voted secretary for Props and Liners and Theatre Society, and in 2007 was voted the co-host for the morning show on KAT Country president for Props and Liners and Theatre Society. Casey served as a Student 98.7 FM. Anya's on-air Technology Fellow at BHSU and has been on the Dean’s List. The past five years, name is Kris Killian. he has volunteered at the Spirit of the Hills Animal Sanctuary and in 2008 was She also recently took the organizer for “Paws and Claws," which is a dance concert held to benefit the over the Public Service Western Hills Humane Society.

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Clair Donovan, Schools in Pacifica, Calif. Pendergast School District Bureau of Finance and teaches physical education The attended, and and the founder and in Phoenix, Ariz. Management in Pierre. at Moorcroft Elementary in 70s Betty Vosler artistic director of the Why Cody is the deputy Moorcroft, Wyo. married Knot Theatre Company. Barbara “Barbie” Boyd, legislative director for July 4, 2009. Clair is owner Class of ’03, married the Governor’s office and Dustin Jensen, Class of ’07, of Donovan Construction Traci Price, Class of ’94, David Donat, April 6, 2009. serves as a 2nd Lt. in married Rachel Madden and co-owner of Stadium and Bobby Stohrer, Barbara is employed by the the South Dakota Army May 23, 2009. Dustin is a Sports Grill in Spearfish. Class of ’03, married state of South Dakota and National Guard. manager at Dairy Queen July 11, 2009. Traci is the owner of Mediation in Rapid City. Tanya Fraser, currently employed as Matters in Spearfish. Megan Fitzgerald, The Class of ’99, a programmer analyst Class of ’06, will marry Cassie Kimball, 90s married at Rapid Health. Bobby Brenda Crandell, Brett Poppen Sept. 12, Class of ’06, and Terry Hundley is currently employed Class of ’06, and Terry 2009. Megan graduated Grant Mason married April 25, 2009. Tanya is at Lantis Enterprises in Carroll married Aug. 16, from the University of May 9, 2009. Cassie is a store manager for Office Spearfish. 2008. Brenda is a resource South Dakota (USD) a case manager at Depot in Lewisville, Texas. room tutor at T.F. Riggs School of Law in 2009. Big Brothers/Big Sisters Andrea High School in Pierre. in Rapid City. Sandra Hunter, Class of ’95, The Beasley, Matt Greenwaldt, married David Kullbom 00s attended, Jennifer Donnell, Class of ’06, Class of ’07, married Ryan Koerner, May 23, 2009. Sandra is married and Thane Roark married Rachel Dungan May 3, Class of ’06, will a utility accountant with Christopher McCarrick June 13, 2009. Jennifer is a 2009. Matt is an account marry Heather McGuigan Black Hills Corporation. May 2, 2009. The couple spanish teacher at Rapid executive with Denver Sept. 4, 2009. Ryan is lives in Spring Creek, Nev. City Stevens High School. Outlaws Lacrosse Team. pursuing a nursing degree Benjamin “Ben” Latham, at USD. He is employed at Class of ’97, will marry Brandon Bertram, Rachel Eddy, Class of ’07, Courtney Helmer, Premier Bankcard. Kathryn Thoennes, Class of ’07, married and Cody Byrum, Class of ’08, married July 24, 2010. Ben is Erin Gravalin, June 19, Class of ’04, will marry TJ Bartell, Class of ’08, Katie Lawler, Class of ’08, the director of bands at 2009. Brandon and Erin Oct. 17, 2009. Rachel is Nov. 1, 2008. Courtney is a married Justin Steber Cabrillo and Vallemar are employed by the a budget analyst for the fifth-grade teacher and TJ July 5, 2008. Katie is

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Monica Mills is recognized by largest publication on Capitol Hill a caseworker with the Valerie is employed by the Wyoming Department U.S. Forest Service. Nathan Monica Mills, Class of ’82, Washington, D.C., was named of Corrections. is the Meade County weed one of the top 30 grassroots lobbyists on Capitol Hill by The Hill and pest supervisor. newspaper, which is Capitol Hill’s largest publication. Monica is the Lesley Leahy, Class of ’05, director of government relations for Bread for the World, a and Robert Becker married Amber Richter, Class of ’09, collective Christian voice that urges the nation’s decision makers to July 25, 2009. Lesley is a and Matthew Ogaard end hunger at home and abroad. The newspaper also praised Bread kindergarten teacher in married May 23, 2009. for the World's grassroots support network. Blythe, Calif. According to The Hill, “running an effective grassroots Mandie Ripple, Class of ’08, Mills Karla McClain, Class of ’07, married Mike O’Meara lobbying campaign is about more than sending emails…the trick is married TJ Dieterle April 25, July 11, 2009. Mandie is to combine an activated grassroots network with representatives in 2009. Karla is a teacher. a case manager at the Washington who can personally explain to members and their staff the real-world Stepping Stones Program consequences of legislation.” Kayla Morrison, through Lutheran Social Monica has been with Bread for the World since 2006. She has a broad Class of ’07, and Services. background in public policy and has worked for nongovernmental organizations, Josh Davis married July 18, political campaigns, and Capitol Hill. At the Peace Corps, she oversaw the 2009. Kayla is earning her Savannah Sandberg, recruitment and overseas placement of volunteers. She has worked in senior master's degree in special Class of ’06, and Jeffrey management for more than 20 years. education through Fort Williamson married Hayes State University June 13, 2009. Savannah and is an early childhood is a purchasing agent for special education teacher H-S Precision. BHSU alum recognized as Teacher of Distinction at Lakin Grade School in Lakin, Kansas. Carrie Schlaak, Class of ’07, at South Canyon Elementary in Rapid City and Nathan Barnes Jesse Mutschelknaus, married July 3, 2009. Carrie Travis Swartz, Class of ’06, Rapid City, was named the Teacher of Distinction for attended, will marry is employed with the Rapid the 2008-2009 school year at South Canyon Elementary School in Rapid City. Travis, Jessica Geiman Oct. 10, City Area School District. who is in his second year of teaching fifth-grade at South Canyon, was nominated by 2009. Jesse is a carpenter his colleagues. with Waddell Construction Megan Schriever, Travis enjoys being a role model and believes the best thing about being in Rapid City. attended, married Jason a teacher is the adventure that each new day brings. "Every day is an exciting Whittington July 4, 2009. experience that keeps me Jared Nies, Class of ’07, continually searching for and Sarah Hintz Carlie Sukut, Class of ’04, married Ryan Berger new practices and married July 11, 2009. Jared methods to adapt to the is attending Concordia June 20, 2009. Carlie is a changing environment that Lutheran Seminary in loan officer at Black Hills fifth-graders challenge you St. Louis, Mo. Federal Credit Union in Rapid City. with. I can honestly say there Gerald Ohman, has not been a day that I Class of ’07, and Carrie Stacy Vogt, Class of ’06, didn't look forward to going Fischer, attending, married and Matt Huether, to work," said Travis. June 13, 2009. Gerald is Class of ’05, were married He credits the BHSU employed at South Dakota July 18, 2009. Stacy is a Education Department for STAR Academy in certified public accountant preparing him so well for his Custer. Carrie is a claims with Ketel Thorstenson, career. According to Travis, representative for LLP in Rapid City. Matt is the cutting-edge education Progressive Insurance a financial associate with department at BHSU was in Rapid City. Thrivent Financial for consistent to the current Lutherans in Rapid City. trends in education Erin Olsen, Class of ’04, and trained him for the will marry Corey Pilot Nichole Von Eye, challenges and commitments in Sept. 2009. Erin is an Class of ’06, and that the education field account executive at Victor Gust will marry requires. "When I came to VIRGEN Advertising in Sept. 12, 2009. Nichole the Rapid City area schools, Travis Swartz, Class of '06, assists one of Las Vegas, Nev. is a dental apprentice at Dakota Smiles in Rapid I knew exactly what was his fifth-grade students with a class project. Travis, who is in his second year of teaching Valerie Reddeman, City. She also runs her own expected of this career. I at South Canyon Elementary School in Rapid am thankful to have had Class of ’05, and photography business. City, was named the Teacher of Distinction Nathan Jagim, Class of ’02, the opportunity to attend by his colleagues. married May 23, 2009. BHSU."

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Treese works in health care and at Spearfish High School. March 25, 2009. Beth is Rebecca (Jost), Class of ’05, The (Morford), Robert is a manager for an Don is the assistant an occupational therapist and husband Clint Baird, 90s Class of ’96, armored car company and principal at Sturgis for the Western Hills attended, Sioux Falls, had and her coaches varsity football Brown High School. Area Education Agency. a baby girl, Joni Raquel, husband Shannon DeBoer, for Rancho Cotate High Patrick is a police officer Jan. 22, 2009. Rebecca is a Piedmont, had a baby boy, School. Jennifer (Moyer), for the Sioux City Police sales manager for Taylen Lee, April 15, 2009. Class of ’98, and husband Department. Lia Sophia Jewelry. Taylen is their third child; Jodi (Rembold) Garcia, Jason Piercy, Class of ’97, Clint is a chief engineer Trace is 5 and Carlie is 2. Class of ’99, and husband Sioux Falls, had a baby boy, Clint for SpringHill Suites Treese runs a birth Loren, Spearfish, had a Finn William, Jan. 26, 2009. The Anderson, Marriott/Courtyard. education and private baby boy, Christian Tait, Jennifer works for Sanford 00s Class of ’00, mental health practice. April 20, 2009. Jodi is a Health Clinic. Jason is a and wife Melissa (McGee) Barth, training administrator for special agent for the South Ann (Rinas), attending, Class of ’02 and husband Megan (Webster), Premier Bankcard. Dakota Department of Belle Fourche, had a girl, David, Spearfish, had a Class of ’99, and husband Criminal Investigation. Elle Marie, April 6, 2009. baby boy, Brody David, Robert Buckley, Class of ’99, Ann (Wince), Class of ’94, Clint is the owner of April 23, 2009. Melissa Rohnert Park, Calif., had and husband Don Lyon, Beth (Long), Class of ‘97, Diversified Drafting in is the marketing a baby boy, Jerrek James, Class of ’95, Spearfish, had and husband Patrick Belle Fourche. Ann is coordinator for the Dec. 19, 2008. He joins big a baby girl, Caitlin Cecilia, Tisher, Class of ’95, pursuing her master’s Spearfish Area Chamber sister Jordan (16) and big Jan. 23, 2009. Ann is a Sgt. Bluff, Iowa, had a baby degree at BHSU. of Commerce. brother Kobi (8). Megan special education teacher girl, Madelyn Elizabeth,

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Jensen Moore joins faculty at West Virgina University's Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism Shawnda (Dukat) Nov. 26, 2008. She joins big Carmichael, Class of '02, brother Lane (2). Lesley is Jensen “Jen” (Morris) Moore, Class of ’99, Warren Mich., will join and husband Kyle, a stay-at-home mom. the West Virginia University (WVU) faculty as the director of undergraduate Spearfish, had a baby girl, online programs for the Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism. As the Julia Marie, Feb. 12, 2009. Cary (Oyler) Roller, director, Jen will help the WVU School of Journalism enhance its Shawnda is a prevention Class of ’00, and husband online undergraduate program; develop new courses for the advertising, advisor for Youthwise. Zac, Rapid City, had a public relations, and mass communication curriculum; and promote the baby girl, Annabelle Grace, journalism program. Sara (Sterrett) Elias, Jan. 10, 2009. Cary teaches Jen began her journalism career as sports writer/editor Class of ’05, and husband first-grade at Knollwood Moore and editor-in-chief at BHSU’s Today newspaper. She worked as a Paul, Spearfish, had a Heights Elementary School staff writer and photographer for the Black Hills Pioneer. Following baby girl, Maggie Jayne, in Rapid City. her undergraduate education, she became the media and public relations director March 8, 2009. Sara is a for the Grand Rapids Hoops (Mich.) professional basketball team and later the career counselor at BHSU. Melanie (Griswold), Class of '01, and public/community relations director for the St. Paul Saints (Minn.) professional Jessica (Nedved), Parker Ruby, attended, baseball team. She has also worked as a consultant in the areas of marketing Class of ’07, and husband Idaho Falls, Idaho had a research, public relations, and social media. Will Gray, Class of ’07, baby boy, Connor Keith, Jen received her Ph.D. from the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Pine Bluffs, Wyo., had a March 19, 2009. Melanie and a master’s degree in journalism and mass communication from the University baby girl, Avery Madison, is a human resources of Minnesota. At BHSU she earned her bachelor’s degrees in mass communication, March 8, 2009. Jessica is a specialist for North Wind, marketing, and business administration. first-grade teacher at Pine Inc. Parker is a firefighter Bluffs Elementary. Will for the city of Idaho Falls. teaches social studies at Captain Brett Theeler, M.D. completes neurology the junior high and high Christina (Schultes), residency at Madigan Army Medical Center school at Pine Bluffs. Class of ’00, and husband Thadius Schmit, Class of U.S. Army Medical Corps Captain Joel Hagen, Class of ’07 ’05, Rapid City, had a baby Brett J. Theeler, M.D., and wife Kenna, Rapid boy, Ezekiel John, Jan. 30, Class of '01, completed his City, had a baby girl, Talia 2009. Christina works with neurology residency at Yates, Feb. 25, 2009. Lifeways. Thadius works Madigan Army Medical Center with the Juvenile Service in Ft. Lewis, Wash. He and Eric Ligtenberg, Center. Class of ’04, and wife his wife, Stephanie (Trezona), Danielle, Spearfish, had Michelle (Stensaas), Class of '01 and their children, a baby girl, Elise Tietgen, Class of ’00 and husband Braden and Allison, will move to April 2, 2009. Eric teaches Jason Glodt, Class of ’97, El Paso, Texas, where Brett will at Spearfish High School. Pierre, had a baby girl, serve as the staff neurologist at Allison Lee, May 27, 2009. the Fort Bliss William Beaumont Tracy (Winjum) Meyers, Michelle works for the Army Medical Center. While at Class of ’00, and husband Stanley County School BHSU, Brett earned his bachelor Shannon, Columbus, Neb., District and Jason works of science degree in biology and had a boy, Tanner Jacob, for the state of South Stephanie earned her degree in Aug. 22, 2008. Dakota. marketing.

Nicole (Smith), Dawn (Frantz) Strand, Class of ’02, and husband Class of ’00, and husband Ryan Ogan, Class of ’03, Matt, Casper, Wyo., had Support your alma mater. Pierre, had a boy, Alex a baby girl, Alaina Grace, 1 Braderek, March 3, 2009. A class of '98 alum recently donated an annual gift of $19.98. If all BHSU June 22, 2008. Dawn is a alumni supported their alma mater with a gift in the amount of their class Nicole and Ryan work for school teacher in Casper. the South Dakota Board year (or more), imagine the impact it would make. of Regents. Nicole is a Kimberly (Buck) 9 Your investment in Black Hills State University helps students transform training development Van Loan, Class of ’03, their lives through our innovative, academic programs. Higher alumni manager and Ryan is a and husband Mike, participation rates enhance our University's reputation and the value of a systems administrator. Rapid City, welcomed BHSU degree. Each gift - regardless of size – shows a commitment to the their first baby, Ella June, vision and creating the best university in the region, nation, and the world. Lesley (Hoff) Poper, 9 May 21, 2009. Kimberly is Class of ’03, and husband an occupational therapist You have the power to make a difference in the daily life of a BHSU student. Please consider contributing to this year’s campaign when you Ryan, Sioux Falls, had a with AEGIS Therapies in are contacted by a BHSU student this fall. girl, Genevieve Noelle, Rapid City. 8

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 10 Alumni News In Memory Of

Dakota Territory/Spearfish Normal School Maysie E. (Brown) Engel, attended, Winner 1883-1940 Neil L. Farnsworth, attended, Winner Allene (Furois) Foglesong, Class of ’56, Montrose, Colo. Alice R. (Henriks) Archer, attended, Dalles, Ore. Loretta J. (Hansen) Freed, attended, Belle Fourche Thelma E. (Murray) Delbridge, attended, Tucson, Ariz. Roy C. Giles, Class of ’53, Salinas, Calif. Howard J. Kennedy, Class of '38, Philip Karen A. (Eggers) Johnson, Class of ’63, Spearfish Domenica “Minnie” (Rossio) Jenkin, Class of ’28, Modesto, Calif. Elizabeth M. (Krug) Kumley, attended, Redig Marget C. (Ness) McNenny, attended, Sturgis Arsene J. Martin, Class of ’51, Hemet, Calif. Myra L. (Tanner) Spellman, attended, Spotted Horse, Wyo. Velma E. (Wilhelm) McDonald, attended, Aladdin, Wyo. Doris (Lasotta) Strom, Class of ’38, Bowman, N.D. Dorothy E. (Miles) Morris, Class of ’55, Rapid City Ida Jo (Fowlkes) Tromble, attended, Colorado Springs, Colo. Barbara J. (Menard) Nelson, Class of ’47, Topeka, Kansas Myrna M. (Henderson) Nesson, attended, Hooper, Neb. Black Hills Teachers College Jay F. Pearsall, attended, Wood 1941-1963 Lois E. (Clausen) Raile, attended, Mellette Lenora “Nonie” K. (Goff) Rhoden, attended, Sturgis Charlotte A. (Fetter) Aalseth, Class of ’58, Sturgis Kathryn L. (Hoffman) Richardson, attended, Murdo Glada M. (Aye) Abel, attended, Miles City, Mont. Eris I. (Johnson) Rund, attended, Marshall, Minn. Gladys (Felton) Bauer, Class of ’61, Rapid City Ruth E. Sealey, Class of ’51, Winner Beryl “Sheri” N. (Sherin) Blake, Class of ’41, San Antonio, Texas Marian (Olsen) Sohn, Class of ’55, Puyallup, Wash. Robert “Bob” L. Bracewell, attended, Great Falls, Mont. Donna L. (Peterson) Bussard, Class of ’58, Longmont, Colo. Russell A. Craig, attended, Lompoc, Calif.

Alumni Association hosts sixth annual American Indian gathering

During American Indian Awareness Week this spring at BHSU, the sixth annual American Indian Alumni gathering took place in conjunction with the annual Lakota Omniciye Powwow. Those in attendance were: left to right: Andrew Elk Shoulder, currently attending, Lame Deer, Mont.; Melissa Fire Cloud, currently attending, Albuquerque, N.M.; John Glover, BHSU faculty, Spearfish; Lowell Amiotte, Class of ’64, Rapid City; Kathleen Amiotte, Rapid City; Jace DeCory, BHSU faculty, Spearfish; Dr. Kay Schallenkamp, BHSU president, Spearfish; Lorraine Talks, Class of ’89, Nisland; Rilea (Hutchins) Moyer, Class of ’06, Spearfish; Lila Mehlhaff, attended, Rapid City; Stewart Mehlhaff, Class of ’83, Rapid City; and Tom Wheaton, Class of ’87, director of Alumni Relations at BHSU, Spearfish. During the gathering, Lowell Amiotte was named the BHSU Alumni Lakota Omniciye Outstanding Educator of the Year.

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Black Hills State College Gerald "Jerry" Junek leaves a legacy at BHSU 1964-1988 Gerald James "Jerry" Junek, 89, Spearfish, longtime Joy M. (Lahman) Cook, Class of ’70, Blunt Peter D. DiPirro, Class of ’81, Buffalo, N.Y. supporter of Black Hills State University, died Tuesday, Linda J. (Lay) Dixon, Class of ’74, Cheyenne, Wyo. June 9, 2009. Emma M. Dugger, Class of ’65, Sun Lakes, Ariz. Jerry was born Nov. 18, 1919, in Kimball to James A. Malcolm “Mac” L. Johnson, attended, Belle Fourche and Jocye A. Junek. The family farmed until their livelihood Russell “Bud” D. Mason, Sr., attended, Minot, N.D. succumbed to the Depression and Dust Bowl. In 1931, the Wilma M. (Schell) Moore, Class of ’72, Sacramento, Calif. family loaded their Model T truck and moved to Spearfish Joan M. Morris, Class of ’64, Denver, Colo. where his father opened a service station. Junek Gladys (Burch) Moseley, Class of '71, Baker, Mont. The Junek family was very musical. At the age of 12, Tom K. Nelson, Class of ’64, Des Moines, Iowa Jerry played the trumpet in the Black Hills College Band, Patricia “Pat” L. (Gravis) Pool, Class of ’85, Spearfish while his older brother Delmar played baritone and his Ivan J. Stedillie, attended, Belle Fourche sister Pearl played cornet. Jerry graduated from Spearfish Dan A. Tschetter, Class of ’72, Moorcroft, Wyo. Floy A. (Dye) Washburn, Class of ’75, Spearfish High School in 1937 and enrolled in Black Hills Teachers Frances J. (Sears) Wilcox, Class of ’83, Norris College. While at BHTC, Jerry played varsity basketball, Zane Zieman, attended, Martin majored in business, was a soloist in the chorus, and enrolled in Civil Pilot Training. He also played trumpet in a dance band for tuition money. 1939 Eochia Black Hills State University When his father died suddenly in 1938, Jerry and his photo at BHTC 1989 – Present brother Delmar went into partnership to continue operating Wesley J. Belz Jr., Class of ’96, Casper, Wyo. Junek Service. The business is now Juneks Chrysler Dodge and is owned Elaine A. (Meyer) Ebbert, Class of ’01, Piedmont by Jerry's nephew Ron Junek and his son Ryan. Wallace A. Gunderson, attended, Phoenix, Ariz. Jerry was drafted into military service in March 1942 and served as Carrie Jo Johnson, attended, Spearfish a crew chief with rank of Tech Sergeant during WWII. Upon military discharge in November 1945, he married his college sweetheart, Betty Former Faculty/Staff Burgess. Together they returned to Spearfish, where Jerry and his brothers Diane (Weber) Bishop, Gillette, Wyo. reopened the service station, which had been closed during the war. Ardie B. (Tibbs) Cook, Pierre Jerry possessed a passionate loyalty for the Spearfish community. Ethel M. (Ogdahl) Engebretson, Sturgis He served on numerous boards and was twice elected president of the Stephen L. Henslin, Spicer, Minn. Chamber of Commerce. He was elected to the Spearfish School Board in Bernard “Bernie” J. Hickenbotham, Class of ’76, Spearfish 1957, served for 13 years, and was president for four years. In 1978-79 Jerry was a member of a team that testified in both Pierre and Rapid City before the S.D. State Board of Regents against a proposal to limit the growth of Black Hills State College. In 1980 BHSC awarded him the Presidential Award. From 1989-98 Jerry was president of the Green and Gold Booster Club at BHSU and remained actively involved in raising athletic scholarship funds. He was named Booster of the Year in 1992 and was inducted in the BHSU Yellow Jacket Hall of Fame in 1994. For 10 years, Jerry sang with the Northern Hills Barbershop Chorus. Betty died in 1996, and the following year Jerry married Carol Davis. Their plans to golf, dance, and travel were starkly altered in February 1998 when Jerry fell on ice, damaged his spinal cord, and became a quadriplegic. For over 11 years, Jerry and Carol managed this challenge with incredible grace, grit and wit. In 2005 they were the BHSU Swarm Day Parade Marshals. Jerry is survived by his wife, Carol; his three children, Barbara Looney (Don), Spearfish, Bruce Junek (Tass Thacker), Rapid City, and Mark Junek (Dinah), Spearfish; and by two grandchildren, Shane and Brynne Looney. Donations are being accepted for the Jerry and Betty Junek Memorial Athletic Scholarship at BHSU.

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 12 Alumni News Alumni honored for their achievements during Swarm Week everal Black Hills State University College of Dentistry where alumni will be honored during the he graduated in 1974 with Sannual Alumni Awards Luncheon a Doctorate of Dental Friday, Sept. 18 at 11:30 a.m. in the Jacket Surgery. He returned Legacy Room at the David B. Miller Yellow to Spearfish where he Jacket Student Union. Kathy Christensen established his dental will be presented with the Excellence in practice, Dana Dental Arts Education Award; the Distinguished and now continues to Alumnus Award will be presented to practice with several of his Dr. Michael (Mick) Dana; the Special children. Christensen Dana Gee Owens Achievement Award will be given to Carol Dr. Dana is a member of Gee; and Howard Owens will receive the the American Dental Association, the Report, and the national magazine, Special Service Award. South Dakota Dental Association, and the Romantic Homes. Books that Carol has Black Hills District Dental Society where he published include: The Venus Chronicles, and Kathy Christensen, Class of '73, served as secretary-treasurer for many years. Diary of a ‘Flygirl’ Wannabe (Life Lessons of a has been teaching for 36 years; currently she He has been active in several local Cool Girl in Training). is a fourth-grade teacher at East Elementary organizations including serving on the in Spearfish. One of Kathy's primary goals Board of Directors for the City Recreation Howard Owens, Class of '55, earned as an educator is to create an atmosphere of Committee and serving on an Education his degree from Black Hills Teachers College warmth and safety in her classroom. Committee. Dr. Dana has also served on the in education. One of his fondest memories Kathy has received numerous awards University of Nebraska College of Dentistry is taking one of his first college courses from throughout her teaching career including Dean's Advisory Board. President Jonas. After graduation he spent the Excellence in Education Award. She Dr. Dana, his wife, and five of their some time in the United States Naval Air was chosen to receive this award by her children received their education at BHSU. Corps as an electronic technician. students at East Elementary in 2008. Other He is excited to see the growth and Howard currently owns and operates awards include: the 1996 Presidential Award development that continues to transform Owens Interstate Sales, Inc., in Sturgis for Excellence in Science; and the Spearfish the University. with his son. His company specializes in Teacher of the Year (1985-86). In the summer wholesale/retail sales and service of auto of 2000 she had the opportunity to spend Carol (Braxter) Gee, Class of '82, parts, home appliances, and electronics. six weeks in Japan through the Fulbright is currently the editor in the Organization Howard enjoys serving his community. Memorial Fund Master Teacher Program. and Management Area at the Goizueta He has served as a leader in numerous For over 30 years Kathy has been an Business School at Emory University in organizations including: national and active committee member of the K-12 Atlanta, Ga. She performs research in sup- international director of his Jaycees; the science curriculum group and was port of teaching, and the writing of business Chamber of Commerce director; the Rotary instrumental in adopting and using the first and management journal articles. Carol was International director, and the president and hands-on science curriculum in Spearfish. recently awarded the 2009 UnSung Heroine secretary/treasurer of the Barbershop Chorus. Kathy helped write a guide for the Award in the Staff category from the Center He is also a member of the Shriners, Spearfish Outdoor Learning Center, which for Women at Emory University, for her long- the Mt. Rushmore Society, Toastmasters, is a three-acre area located along the bike time mentorship of alumni, students, and and chairman of the Lawrence County path in the Spearfish city park that provides women at Emory, as well as women in the Republicans. a place where students can explore, experi- surrounding Atlanta area. She was also hon- Howard was presented with the South ment, and discover more about themselves ored for her books and articles that empower Dakota College Federation - Friend of and their world. This area provides for an women to realize their humanity and their Education award (1986); was honored by extension of learning outside the walls of the own personal truth. the South Dakota Vocational Association regular classroom and is open to all learners. Carol has 27 years of experience in with the Distinguished Service Award; and higher education, including teaching and received the University of South Dakota - Dr. Michael (Mick) Dana, Class of '69, administration. She was presented with the T. M. Risk award (1984). received his bachelor's degree in science and Award of Distinction at Emory University in He has served on several educational education from Black Hills State College, 1996 and 2008. boards including roles as the South Dakota where he was a member of the baseball and Her writing has been published in sev- Board of Regents vice president, secretary, basketball team. eral magazines including: Goizueta Magazine, academic affairs chair; BHSU Foundation Following graduation, he attended SisterPower, Swing Magazine, The Emory Board of Directors; and the Northern Hills the University of Nebraska Medical Center Training Center Advisory Council. Swarm Days 2009...starring Sting Monday, September 14 Friday, September 18 Saturday, September 19 • 1 p.m. - Carnival on the Green • 11:30 a.m. - Alumni Awards Luncheon* • 10 a.m. - Parade • 5 p.m. - BBQ • 5 p.m. - Float Prep • 11 a.m. - Tailgate Social, • 6 p.m. - Hall of Fame Banquet* featuring Kory & the Fireflies Wednesday, September 16 • 6 p.m. - KBHU 35th Reunion • 1 p.m. - Football game • 4 p.m. - Kiddie Carnival • Disc Golf Tournament • 5:30 p.m. - All-Volleyball Reunion • Spirit Night - Volleyball game Thursday, September 17 For a complete list of events and locations, • 7 p.m. - Coronation visit www.BHSU.edu/SwarmDays. * Tickets for the Alumni Awards Luncheon and the Hall of Fame Banquet must be purchased in advance. They will not be sold at the door. Please call 605.642.6385 or email [email protected] to purchase tickets. Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 13 Alumni News BHSU Yellow Jacket Hall of Fame inductees announced

lack Hills State University will induct six individuals and one team into the B2009 Yellow Jacket Hall of Fame during the annual Swarm Day activities. Steph Kelley, Mark Larscheid, Josh McNames, and Robert (Bob) Templeton will be inducted as athletes, and Louise Achenbach will be inducted as a coach, and Mary Larscheid- Kelley Larscheid McNames Templeton Achenbach Larscheid - Christensen will be recognized as this year’s Christensen contributor. The 1978 baseball team will also be inducted.

Steph Kelley, Class of '98, will be inducted for her accomplishments Louise Achenbach, Class of '70, earned two teaching degrees as a member of the women’s basketball team. Her records include: from Black Hills Teachers College. Upon graduation, she entered the • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) coaching profession as a tennis coach at a high school in California, All-American Scholar Athlete (senior year) although she never played tennis a day in her life. Louise had the • BHSU record for career steals (203) students run track the first day for "conditioning exercises," while • All-Conference selection all four years she read a book on tennis rules and regulations. She spent 32 years • BHSU record for single-game blocked shots (12) coaching tennis, basketball, softball, and volleyball. Her volleyball • BHSU record for single-game free throw percentage – 100% teams brought home 29 championships. She was the Volleyball League (tied with one other) Coach of the Year 17 times. Louise was inducted into the California • 1,632 points scored in a career (third most in history) State Coaches Hall of Fame. • First Team All-Tournament at the NAIA National Tournament in 1997 1978 Baseball Team – SDIC Champions in 1978 with a 11-5 record (lead conference with a team .344 batting average) - won league by Mark Larscheid, Class of '73, will be inducted posthumously four games. The team’s overall record was 29-8. The 29 wins was a for his achievements in track and football while at BHSU. Mark's single season record for victories. There were seven players from accomplishments include: the team that were selected All-Conference and three were selected • Won the South Dakota Intercollegiate Conference (SDIC) Honorable Mention All-Conference. 120-Yard High Hurdles in 1973 (14.6) • Second place in SDIC 120-Yard High Hurdles in 1972 behind teammate Randy Graves • Third place in SDIC 120-Yard High Hurdles in 1971

Josh McNames, Class of '99, will be inducted for his athletic accomplishments while playing men’s basketball at BHSU. His records include: • BHSU record for most assists in a single game (15) • BHSU record for career assists (232) • NAIA Honorable Mention All-American in 1998 • First Team All-SDIC in 1998 and 1999 • NAIA Second Team All-American in 1999

Bob Templeton, Class of '73, will be inducted for his basketball and football achievements at BHSU. His accomplishments include: • First Team All-Conference as defensive back in 1972 • Lettered in football in 1969, 1970, 1971 and 1972 The 1978 Black Hills State baseball team had an overall • Started four years as defensive back record of 29-8. In the front row, left to right is Steve Thorn, • Member of the 1970 SDIC champion football team Roger Riley, Grant Capoferri, Randy Nicholas, Les Gunnare, • Intercepted a pass and ran it back for a touchdown to win the Dwight Gunnare, and Mark Chapman; middle row, left to right game and clinch the 1970 SDIC title (first one for BH in 35 years) is Kevin Nowotny, Joe Krier, Clark Gusso. Paul Hayashino, • 1970 defense was ranked nationally Dick Fisher, Darrell Hardcastle, Mark Lawler, Craig Fryman, • 1972 Honorable Mention All-District 12 as defensive back Craig Crosswait, and Coach Cliff Papik; back row, left to right is T.J. Ringgaard, Terry Hopkin, Matt Henkener, Steve Naasz, Mary Larscheid-Christensen, Class of '73, is being recognized for Mike West, Dan Adams, Nevin Jacobs, Dennis Gran, and her generous support in coordinating a golf tournament each summer Dann Schwinger. in memory of her late husband Mark. All of the proceeds each year go to a track and field scholarship in Mark’s name at BHSU. The annual tournament has raised over $20,000.

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 14 Creating a Legacy Thanks to our supporters Harvey and Joy Krautschun pledge • First Premier Bankcard/First Premier Bank contributed an additional $48,000 to the BHSU scholarship fund. Twenty thousand dollars will be used for athletic scholarships and million dollar gift to BHSU the additional $28,000 will provide scholarships for full-time arvey Krautschun, students that work part-time at First Premier Bankcard in Class of '72 and his Spearfish. First Premier’s giving has now totaled nearly $300,000 to BHSU. Hwife Joy (Proctor) Krautschun, Class of '73, have • Jim Hood, Class of '69 and Kathleen (Donahue) Hood, announced they are donating Class of '77, have donated $50,000 to establish the one million dollars to BHSU. Kathleen G. Hood Elementary Education Scholarship. In announcing the gift The scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior elementary education major. Jim is a long-time attorney in Harvey stated, “Joy and I Spearfish and Kathleen is an elementary school principal are both proud alumni of in Sundance, Wyo. BHSU, and the education we received. The community of • David Mickelson, Class of ‘94, and Valerie Mickelson, Spearfish and the Black Hills Sioux Falls, along with his mother Linda Mickelson Graham, his brother Mark Mickelson, his sister Amy Brecht, and their area have given to us far families, donated $50,000 to establish the Mickelson Family more than we ever dreamed. Athletic Endowment. David was a National Association of We felt it was time to give Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Honorable Mention and an back.” All-American Offensive Tackle for the Yellow Jacket football Harvey graduated team while attending BHSU. from BHSU in 1972 with a Joy and Harvey Krautschun • Dan Dryden, Class of '68 and Judy (Boydston) Dryden, Bachelor of Science degree in Class of '70, have made a commitment of $25,000 to BHSU. social science. Krautschun has been an earnest and enthusiastic contributor Dan served in the Rapid City School System as an assistant to BHSU for many years, both personally and through his numerous business superintendent for Business Affairs. Judy was the director of contacts. Special Services for the Rapid City School System. Judy serves on the BHSU Foundation Board. He became a chartered life underwriter in 1984. Today he is an insurance and planning specialist with Financial Benefits, Inc. Harvey has • The Cowboys and Candle Light Dinner and Auction, held been president of Black Hills Life Underwriters and a lecturer for numerous in conjunction with the annual Will Lantis Yellow Jacket insurance, estate and tax workshops, and seminars throughout the Stampede Rodeo, had an attendance of over 300 and raised midwestern United States. $13,000. The funds that were raised, which included $2,000 donated by the Lantis Foundation, will help with travel He is a member of the Spearfish Lion's Club, St. Joseph's Catholic expenses and scholarships for the rodeo team. Church, the BHSU Foundation, and the West River Estate Planning Council. Harvey is also a trustee advisor at the Children's Care Hospital and School Booster of the Year awarded Outreach. He served in the South Dakota legislature for 12 years as a representative from District 31 and held the position of Speaker of the House to Rapid City Journal his last term. Joy was instrumental in starting and coaching the University’s first varsity women’s basketball team. While attending BHSU, she majored in physical education and music. Joy was very involved in the dance program, a member of the cheerleading squad, and involved in intramural sports. She taught physical education and music at the Lead-Deadwood and Spearfish school districts. Joy was an active member of the alumni association board of directors for many years. Both Joy and Harvey are now both emeritus members of the alumni board. Joy served with the Spearfish Ambassadors for many years and continues to be an active member of the Spearfish community. She volunteers her time by serving at the Food Pantry, and helping as a reading assistant at Spearfish Elementary. Black Hills State University mascot, Sting; BHSU President Kay Schallenkamp; and president of the Yellow Jacket Harvey and Joy have two children, Bart Krautschun, Spearfish; Foundation, Jim Alcorn; presented the Booster of the and Jamie (Krautschun) Gibson, Class of '02, Indianapolis, Ind. Year Award during a basketball game to Hollie Stalder (far right) on behalf of the Rapid City Journal. The Journal donated $10,000 for BHSU scholarships last year and is an outstanding supporter of BHSU Yellow Jacket athletics.

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 15 Creating a Legacy

Former employee donates Hess donates to $120,000 for BHSU scholarships Lois Watts Scholarship

lack Hills State University received a and cable lack Hills State $120,000 pledge for scholarships from systems in University professor BJoe and Elaine Floyd from Sioux Falls. the region. Bof psychology, The first scholarship, in the amount of Initially, he Dr. Jim Hess has pledged an $12,000, will be awarded for the fall 2009 established additional $50,000 to the Lois semester. Criteria for the award specify that his cable Watts Scholarship for BHSU the recipient be a female from South Dakota headquar- psychology majors. who has a farm/ranch background. The ters in very Hess established the recipient must also have a strong desire humble sur- scholarship in honor of his Hess to learn and have financial need. The roundings grandmother Lois Watts. scholarship is renewable as long as the working Elaine and Joe Floyd “I gave the contribution student is making satisfactory progress. with Elaine. because I believe strongly something my Joe and Elaine Floyd were born and In July 2001, Joe retired from the com- grandmother taught me as a small child. We raised in South Dakota. Elaine attended pany as its president but remains as the vice Black Hills Teachers College in 1953 and later chairman of the board of directors. all need to give more than we take and this worked for Black Hills State College as a Joe and Elaine have shared a life of donation was a part of my commitment to recruiter in the 80s. Their travels for employ- service to others through their work. The honor her message to me," said Hess. ment took them out of state for a time before couple is proud of their part in providing Steve Meeker, vice president of returning to make an important impact not direct support to those in need. University Advancement at BHSU said, only on the business community through- The communications industry, the “Dr. Hess has been a true leader on campus out the state and region, but for supporting region and the state of South Dakota have for many years and is a great example for all people that need it most in many ways. all benefited greatly from the vision, passion employees. This generous gift shows his Joe was born in Sioux Falls, the son of and success of Joe and Elaine Floyd. They commitment and passion for psychology Joe L. Floyd one of the original founding have consistently and quietly improved students, his colleagues, and BHSU.” partners of Midcontinent Theatre Company quality of life for all the right reasons. and KELO-TV. He worked in engineering Vucurevich Foundation is committed to providing scholarships

he John T. Vucurevich Foundation South Dakota. The Foundation now awards “This is a tremendous investment in our recently donated an additional the John T. Vucurevich Presidential Scholar students, the Black Hills region, and the state. T $72,500 for the scholarship program at award that goes to “two of the best and There is a great need for math and science Black Hills State University. brightest junior students." This is the third teachers. We have the largest teacher educa- Many of the scholarships are for math academic year BHSU has received the schol- tion program in the State and region and this and science education majors. Scholarship arship awards and will bring the total the wonderful gift will pay us all back for many awards are made to students who are not Vucurevich Foundation has committed for years to come,” said Steve Meeker, vice presi- eligible for federal aid and are residents of students to $125,000. dent of University Advancement at BHSU.

Williams and Ree, Van Vactor bring reunion performance to BHSU The Williams and Ree "reunion tour” at BHSU this summer raised nearly $7,000 for the Ruth and Sever Eubank scholarship program. Taking the stage with the legendary Williams and Ree duo were, Dennis Van Vactor, Gary Mule Deer, Kenny Miller, Jerry Burton, and Jim Roberts. Many of these performers started performing when they were stu- dents at BHSU in the 60s and 70s. The nearly sold out performance was a rare opportunity to see the performers all on one stage on the campus where it all began.

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 16 University News BHSU in the news Groundbreaking held for new science BHSU will offer an and research facility MBA in Rapid City lack Hills State University celebrated pay rewards over and over though the years. lack Hills State University has the Year of Science by breaking This is not one of those 'build it and they will been authorized by the Board of Bground for a new science building this come' things. We need to build it because BRegents to offer a Master of Business spring. South Dakota Board of Regents Vice they (science students) are already here. It is Administration (MBA) in applied manage- President Kathryn Johnson, who earned her the right time, the right investment, and the ment in Rapid City. This innovative master’s bachelor’s degree in science from Black Hills right place,” Johnson said. degree, which will build on the thriving State University, noted that the time is right The groundbreaking ceremony was business program offered at BHSU, will for this new facility on the campus of BHSU. held at the site of the new building just target mid- to upper-level business “Now is the time. This investment will west of Jonas Hall. BHSU President Kay professionals. Schallenkamp noted that the facility will Courses will be taught in Rapid City provide much needed lab and classroom on a part-time basis in the evenings and space to accommodate the rapidly growing on weekends to meet the needs of working number of students pursuing science degrees business people. (an increase of over 300 percent in the last decade). Schallenkamp noted that grant fund- BHSU President Kay Schallenkamp ing has grown dramatically as well (from says the MBA program will provide an $500,000 to more than $6 million). exceptional educational experience for Dr. Dean Myers, provost and vice presi- business people seeking to advance in their dent of Academic Affairs, who emceed the careers and will also create the potential for event noted that science plays a pivotal role economic development in the Rapid City for the state, region, nation and world. region. “The expansion of our science facilities “This program is good news for business fits perfectly with our long-term planning people seeking to advance in their careers. objectives and our goals to enhance research It’s also good for western South Dakota Lennard Hopper, Class of '02, discussed how opportunities for students and increase the excited he is to see a new science facility because it will meet the unique needs of going up on campus. He noted his admira- number of graduates ready to teach science. the business community and strengthen the tion for the science faculty while he was a With this new construction we are not only economic development partnerships through student and believes the new building will transforming the lives of our students but the region, including those affiliated with the significantly enhance the program at BHSU. also transforming the campus,” Myers said. Sanford Lab in Lead,” Schallenkamp says.

View BHSU campus transformation photos at www.BHSU.edu/CampusTransformations. BHSU has a growing number of international experiences Black Hills State University students and faculty are increasingly pursuing international experiences as a part of their education. BHSU is also estab- lishing a growing number of interna- tional exchange programs and expects to enroll 42 international students this fall from 23 countries. This group recently traveled to China. Front row, kneel- ing, Ben Reiter, Rae Morgan, Jill Kary, Holly Downing, Hillary Wittenhagen, and Tyffani Squires; second row, Aric Bakeberg, Rachel Hobbs, Brian Engler, Andrea Nelson, David Post, and Bobbi Looney; back row, Deaver Traywick, Christian Nsiah, and Jamie Richey.

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 17 University News BHSU in the news Ceremonial mace begins new tradition at BHSU commencement

lack Hills State held its 157th com- commencement ceremony. The mace, nificance as we commemorated our first 125 mencement ceremony this spring with which was commissioned during BHSU’s years and move into our future,” President Bmore than 350 candidates for gradua- Quasquicentennial year, adds to the dignity Kay Schallenkamp says. “The mace, which tion. and grandeur of the commencement cer- symbolizes the academic authority of Black The University began a new tradi- emony. Hills State University, will serve as a physical tion this year with the introduction of Constructed by Lynn Fox, a carpenter element to remind us of our unified vision the University’s ceremonial Mace at the and senior building maintenance worker and our strategic goals as we continue in our at BHSU, the University Mace is made quest to transform lives.” from the African mahogany wood sal- Historically, a mace is a symbol of vaged from the bleachers in the former authority dating from medieval times when Cook Gymnasium that was built in 1953. knights carried them during processions Cook Gym was previously located south with their kings. The mace later became a of the Library and was removed in 2003. ceremonial symbol of leadership at academic The BHSU Mace includes a metal processions. inscription of the BHSU logo on either Dr. Ahrar Ahmad, the 2007 side. The top is a four-inch flame-shaped Distinguished Faculty Member who present- glass finial with the green and gold col- ed the commencement address, carried the ors of the University. mace as he led the procession. Fox, who has built many beautiful Candidates for the spring 2009 BHSU wood structures for the University, is graduation include 74 master’s degree can- known for his meticulous attention to didates, five bachelor of arts candidates, detail and his efforts to include historic one bachelor of applied technical science, elements whenever possible. 12 associate degree candidates, 59 bachelors “We wanted to create a University of science in education candidates, and 243 Mace that would have historical sig- bachelor of science candidates. Dr. Ahrar Ahmad, the 2007 Also new to commencement this year Distinguished Faculty Member was the option to view it online at no charge. who presented this spring’s There were more than 300 people who commencement address, carries watched commencement live on the internet. the University’s new ceremonial mace as he leads the procession.

To view photographs from the ceremony or to read Dr. Ahmad’s commencement address, visit www.BHSU.edu/Class2009. KBHU-FM radio expands coverage Don't miss KBHU's 35th anniversary. The celebration takes place Sept. 18 and 19, call 605.642.6385 for details.

lack Hills State University, which has known as KJKT-FM (K-Jacket). Clarke says campus television programs include had a student-run radio station that plans are in the works to add regular “Spotlight,” a community affairs program, B(KBHU-FM) for nearly 35 years, is newscasts, sports broadcasts and a monthly and the popular “Cooking with That Dude.” expanding its coverage area following a interview program to the station as well. KBHU-TV also presents campus speakers donation from Educational Media Foundation As a part of the Student Union expan- and panel discussions throughout the year. (EMF) Broadcasting of a permit for a non- sion project at BHSU, the students will have The Mass Communication Department commercial educational FM radio station on new production and on-air studios for their is planning a converged media website in Terry Peak. The expansion increases the radio station. fall 2009. coverage area from 10 miles to a 60-mile Many broadcasters in the state and “Dr. Mary Caton-Rosser and I want the radius. KBHU is the only student run region got their initial experience as a student website to offer students the opportunity university radio station in a five-state region. at KBHU Radio, including Stephanie Rissler, to produce media content across platforms, President Kay Schallenkamp notes that who is now a producer at South Dakota and to give the public a one-stop destination extending the University radio station’s reach Public Broadcasting. for campus news and entertainment,” says will greatly enhance the learning opportuni- In addition to the radio station, BHSU Clarke. ties for students. students also operate KBHU-TV, which is The website will feature a common Scott Clarke, assistant professor of seen locally on channels 5 (Midcontinent) homepage for all student campus media, telecommunication and KBHU-FM advisor, and 18 (Knology). Programming includes in addition to individual websites for the worked with EMF to make the expansion a weekly campus newscast. BHSU student newspaper, radio stations and television possible. BHSU is currently simulcasting reporters also submit their KBHU news station. The site will provide streaming audio KBHU’s signal on the new station, now stories to KNBN for possible airing. Other and video, plus graphics and text.

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 18 University News BHSU in the news BHSU is mining for knowledge at the Sanford Underground Lab

lack Hills State University’s Students at BHSU have already had particles in the universe in order to proximity to the Sanford Laboratory the opportunity to participate in ground- understand stars, supernovae, and even Bat Homestake, combined with a high breaking research and will be ready to take galaxies. level of interest among faculty and staff, has part in other activities as the lab develops. 2010 Research Center (CUBED) has created numerous collaborative projects not “BHSU is known for transforming been established at Sanford Lab by the state only in science but also across the disciplines. the lives of students. The laboratory has of South Dakota and provides research the potential to transform not opportunities in physical science. only BHSU, but also the Black Science Education: BHSU, which is Hills region and the entire state,” already recognized as a leader in science President Kay Schallenkamp said. and math education, will use this unique “What was once a gold mine is opportunity to combine its premier teacher now a mine for knowledge with preparation program with cutting-edge implications that will reach around research to identify and refine new ways the world." to teach math and science. In addition, BHSU students and faculty the University is taking the lead in the recognize the importance of the lab development of the Sanford Center for as a research Science Education. facility and also as an impetus for Other Initiatives: History faculty teaching others about science. members are working with the Homestake Science students have the Adams Research and Cultural Center to unique opportunity to participate maintain and enhance historic records. in research involving physics, Students in the mass communication biology, and other fields. program are pursuing options for Microbial research is being internships at the lab and creating performed on water as it is being science photography exhibits. The College pumped out of the mine. This of Business and Technology is collaborating research has implication for on tourism and business plan components. Dr. Kara Keeter and Kristal Running Wolf are among bio-fuel options and medical Students will also be assisting in maintaining several BHSU faculty and students who are actively considerations including the information and technology involved in research at Sanford Lab at Homestake. screenings against antibiotics, infrastructure at Sanford Lab. BHSU’s proximity to the Lab combined with a high anti-tumor, and environmental This is just the beginning. Many more level of interest among faculty and staff has created concerns. opportunities will emerge as the lab is numerous projects not only in science but also in BHSU is establishing a nuclear developed, and the BHSU students and science education and across the disciplines. and particle astrophysics program faculty will be ready to maximize the that studies the very smallest opportunities that lie ahead. Faculty in the news Dr. Cheryl Anagnopoulos, Downing will also serve on the Case Study Chairperson of the Rocky Mountain Section professor of psychology, was ad hoc committee, which selects case of the Mathematical Association of America selected to receive the 2009 studies for discussion at the annual meeting. (MAA) at the section’s annual meeting in Distinguished Faculty Award Golden, Colo. because she epitomizes what Dr. Len Austin, associate professor of it means to be a professor education; and Dr. John Alsup, professor Dr. James Hesson, professor of as evidenced by her of education, presented at the World Civic exercise science, is certified in two NSCA commitment to students, Forum at the United Nations Conference in specializations, Certified Strength and her ongoing research, and Seoul, Korea. Austin presented “Teaching Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Certified her innovative teaching People Not Content: Using Higher Education Personal Trainer (CPT) through the year 2011. methods. Since joining the BHSU faculty to Develop Humanitarian Skills,” and Alsup Currently Hesson is the only individual in in 1993, Anagnopoulos has taught nearly presented “Teaching Mathematics in Rural the state of South Dakota that is dual all of the psychology courses offered at the Tanzania.” certified with dual distinction. University and is known for her commitment , associate professor of to learning and using technology to enhance Dr. Priscilla Romkema, dean of the Kent Meyers English, presented at three different writing these courses. College of Business and Technology, ran in the 113th Boston Marathon. Romkema classes at Loyola College in Baltimore, Md. Dr. Holly Downing, dean of the qualified for the Boston Marathon during the He discussed fiction and non-fiction writing, College of Arts and Sciences, has been Leading Ladies’ Marathon and was one of and contemporary literature. He has also selected to be a member for the Council 22 South Dakota residents who participated. been invited to write the introductory essay of Colleges of Arts and Sciences standing for The Best of the West: Anthology of Classic committee for comprehensive institutions. Daluss Siewert, associate professor Writing from the American West. of mathematics, was recently elected

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 19 University News BHSU in the news

Jacket Journal wins national award BHSU students join thousands from across the nation for Power Shift '09 he Jacket Journal, Black Hills All students on campus are State University’s student welcome to participate in Practicum Tnewspaper, received a first or Jacket Journal as a university place overall award in the American organization. Caton-Rosser invites Scholastic Press Association’s annual students to visit during production newspaper competition. on Monday evenings in the 2009 fall The newspaper was judged in a semester in the newsroom (basement series of categories including content, of Jonas Hall, 006). page design, general plan, art/ads/ The newspaper also received illustrations, editing, and creativity. first place with special merit and The newspaper earned the highest tied with the Sonoma State Star for rating for content with 350/350 points. the Most Outstanding University The Jacket Journal also rated high for Newspaper Award in the 2007. general plan and creativity, with a total of 930 points out of 1000 overall. “We have an excellent, dedicated staff, and committed students that produce Jacket Journal each semester from Practicum (MCOM 495) and Basic BHSU students (left to right) Brett Kavanaugh, Newswriting (MCOM 210). senior biology major; Kristal Running Wolf, senior They work hard, put in long environmental physical science major; Kelly Smith, hours, and have made lots sophomore Spanish major; Joshua McDonald, of progress in the past year; senior sociology major; and Brie Covert, junior Jacket Journal staff produce the student history major, demonstrated their commitment they deserve the award,” said newspaper Monday evenings during the school Mary Caton-Rosser, faculty to sustainability by joining more than 12,000 year. The newspaper received a first place college students from across the nation this spring advisor of the paper and overall award in the American Scholastic Press assistant professor of mass to take part in Power Shift 2009, a national youth Association's annual newspaper competition. summit in Washington, D.C. communication at BHSU. Students in the news Keely Krolikowski, Competition. Juhrend’s play, Blood, was Ashton VandenHoek, senior vocal music freshman chemistry major produced with professional actors in major from Jamestown, Mich., won second from Martin, was awarded Los Angeles in June as a part of the place in the collegiate female division at the with the highly competitive Blank Theatre Company’s Young South Dakota competition for the NATS. Davis-Bahcall Scholarship. Playwright’s Festival. VandenHoek also won first place last fall in The scholarship is a one-of- the South Dakota Music Teachers Association a-kind opportunity for South Tyler Raad, junior speech communications collegiate voice competition. Dakota students interested major from Spearfish, won first place in the in science. Recipients study collegiate male division at the South Dakota Kristin M. Engle, recent physical education at the Sanford Lab at Homestake in Lead, competition for the National Association of and wellness management graduate, received the Gran Sasso National Underground Teachers of Singing (NATS). the Outstanding Major of the Year Award, by Laboratory in Italy, and Princeton University the National American Alliance for Health, in New Jersey. Ten students were chosen to BHSU business students won the Physical Education, Recreation and Dance receive the scholarship that covers tuition, Idea Creation competition at Launch ’09, award (AAHPERD). room and board, and travel for the summer- an entrepreneurship education event which study program. included college participants from across Twenty-two photography students at the state. The event also featured a variety BHSU were chosen as finalists for the 29th Jessica Juhrend, speech communication of speakers, a roundtable discussion, and Annual College Photographers Competition major from Spearfish, won the Blank Theatre several workshops. put on by Photographers Forum magazine. Company’s Nationwide Young Playwright’s

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 20 University News Sports Track and field athletes win three national championship titles

HSU won both the men’s and women’s second in the shot put with a throw of marathon National Championships this 50-9.25. Bseason. Overall the women’s outdoor track Others on the Yellow Jacket teams who and field team placed fifth in the nation this placed in the top 10 were: spring. • Senior Amber Brodersen, Wolsey, took Junior Wendy O’Lexey, Rock Springs, third place in the discus and fourth in Wyo., earned the National Championship in the shot put the marathon with a new BHSU record time of • In the 3000-meter steeplechase event 3:01:49.01. O’Lexey also placed seventh in the junior Shelli Scheffler, Lovell, Wyo., 10,000-meter run at the national meet. placed seventh and senior Alicia The Yellow Jacket men’s team was led by Verhulst, Ralph, finished 10th senior Trent Waage, Aberdeen, who won the • Sophomore Lisa Koch, Elkton, placed National Championship in the marathon with seventh in the pole vault a time of 2:28:27.00, also a new BHSU record. • Thrower Jason Boeding, Caputa, placed Senior Aubrey Baxter, Redfield, won the Trent Waage and Wendy O’Lexey fifth in the hammer throw with a toss National Championship for the hammer throw were the 2009 NAIA marathon national of 178-00 with a toss of 61.48 meters, breaking her champions. Both performances were previous national record throw. She also placed • Lee Deide, Gillette, Wyo., placed 10th in new school records. the pole vault Men's basketball finishes in the final four Softball player earns he BHSU men’s basketball program final four appearance. DAC All-Conference had a remarkable run in the 2008-09 Sophomore Cain Atkinson, Evanston, season finishing in the final four of Wyo., broke two individual records with HSU softball finished their 2009 T season with a 17-16 overall record and the National Association of Intercollegiate best free throw percentage in a season Athletics (NAIA) National Tournament and (87.7%), and number of free throws in a sea- Bplaced fourth in the Dakota Athletic a season record of 30-5. son (171). Atkinson also went over the 1,000 Conference (DAC). The Yellow Jackets won the Dakota point mark. Freshman outfielder Maria Herber, Athletic Conference (DAC) with a 13-1 Will Johnson, Whitewoood, who is also Kadoka, was named All-Conference for the conference record and won the DAC a sophomore, broke the single season DAC. She was honored that her efforts at the tournament by defeating Minot State rebound record with 348. plate and in the outfield were recognized. University. The Yellow Jackets set many Head Coach Paul Sather was honored Herber batted .429 for the season leading the records including best overall record at by receiving the DAC Coach of the Year for Yellow Jacket softball team. BHSU (30-5); most consecutive wins (15); his first time. and the schools first ever men’s basketball Albers named Conference Covey takes over as head Athletic Director of the Year track and field coach at BHSU lack Hills State University athletic director and head ravis Covey has been named head coach of the volleyball coach, Jhett Albers, was recently named track and field program at Black Hills State BDakota Athletic Conference Athletic Director of the Year. TUniversity. In the past academic year, the Yellow Jackets shared the Covey previously served as assistant BHSU conference championship in volleyball and won outright conference track and field coach this year. He takes over for titles in men’s and women’s cross country, men’s Scott Walkinshaw who will continue to serve as head basketball, women’s indoor and outdoor track and coach of the cross country program. field, and women’s golf. Covey has regional, national, and international Albers has served as athletic director at BHSU experience coaching track and field. He spent two Covey since 2006. He also teaches for the physical educa- seasons at Central Michigan University, an NCAA Division I school, tion department and is the head volleyball coach. coaching the sprinters, jumpers, pole vaulters, and multi-event This past volleyball season Albers guided the Yellow competitors. Covey worked with one of the top triple jumpers in Jackets’ volleyball team to a share of the DAC regular Israel, who is competing for a spot on the Israeli Olympic Team. season title, the conference tournament crown and the Covey spent five years at Chadron State College as both a Albers school’s first ever trip to the national tournament. student-athlete and coach. He competed four years for the Eagles in both football and track. He was a sprinter for the Eagles and then coached the sprint and pole vault athletes.

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 21 University News Sports BHSU rodeo team earns fifth at College National Finals Rodeo he Yellow Jacket men’s rodeo team earned fifth place in the nation at the 2009 College National TFinals Rodeo (CNFR), in Casper this summer. The six-member men’s team included Marvin Heesacker, senior from Gillette, Wyo.; Tyler Manke, junior from Hermosa; PJ Painter, senior from Buffalo; Chuck Schmidt, junior from Keldron; Jake Smith, junior from Whitewood; and Taylor Williams, freshman from Broadus, Mont. Amy Holmes, senior from Oregon, Wis., was the only BHSU rodeo team woman to qualify for the national competition. Glen Lammers, BHSU rodeo coach, noted that the men’s team entered the tournament with a sixth place ranking and were able to improve their ranking and earn fifth place. “This was a great accomplishment considering it was our first year sending a full team to the CNFR,” Lammers said. In his first year as BHSU rodeo coach, Lammers earned Coach of the Year honors this season. Roger Walters (far left) director of the National Intercollegiate Painter was recognized for having the third highest Rodeo Association presents a scholarship check to BHSU Rodeo Team grade point average among all of the contestants at the member PJ Painter (second from left) at the College National Finals national rodeo. For this outstanding achievement he earned Rodeo (CNFR) for his 3.8 grade point average (GPA); he had the a $1,000 academic scholarship. Painter currently has a third highest GPA of the contestants entered at the CNFR. Accepting 3.8 grade point average. with Painter are team members Chuck Schmidt, Jake Smith, Taylor Williams, and BHSU rodeo coach, Glen Lammers.

BHSU earns DAC Women's basketball Golf has first trip to Commissioner's Cup again in Elite Eight NAIA tournament

lack Hills State University was the omen’s basketball finished the he Yellow Jacket golf team finished their winner of the 2007-2008 Dakota Athletic 2008-09 season advancing to the 2008-09 season with a trip to the National BConference (DAC) Commissioner’s Cup WElite Eight of the National TAssociation of Intercollegiate Athletics All Sports Award. The award is given to Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) (NAIA) National Golf Tournament for the first the school that collectively has the best National Tournament for the second time ever in school history. The team also won performance in their sports. This was the first consecutive year. the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC). time BHSU received this honor. The team finished second in the Senior A.J. (Amanda) Rolfson, Rapid This award comes after a year of Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) during the City; and sophomore Katelynn Lamb, Onida, unprecedented success for BHSU athletics. regular season. It was a record-breaking season were key players that helped guide the Yellow The Commissioner's Cup All Sports Award for junior Brittany Fuhrman, Mobridge. She Jackets to a conference crown and a spot in the National Tournament. was presented at halftime of the women's broke the all-time three-pointers made record Rolfson was named All-Conference and basketball playoff game versus Jamestown (256) and concluded her season going over DAC Most Valuable Player. She finished College, which ended in a BHSU win. the 1,000 point mark in the final game against the season as the number one golfer in the According to John Kietzmann, director Morningside College. Fuhrman averaged 12 Conference. of Athletic Development, the Yellow Jackets’ points a game this season. Lamb was also named All-Conference, success is due in large part to student-athlete Sophomore Katelynn Lamb, Onida, was and finished as the third best golfer in the scholarship funds provided by the Yellow named Honorable Mention All-American in Conference. Head Coach Jamie Bentley was Jacket Foundation and its supporters. the National Tournament. Lamb averaged awarded DAC Coach of the Year honors in her To learn more, contact Kietzmann 14 points a game helping her team to a first season at the helm. at 642-6385 or [email protected]. 26-7 record.

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Alumni Mile January 30, 2010 1979 BHSU Volleyball Team - State Champions Commencement December 19 May 8, 2010 Looking back The BHSU Alumni Association invites all former 50-Year Club players and coaches to an All-Volleyball Reunion. From Coach Kay Wilke and her first teams of the 70s and Class of '60 Reunion to current Coach Jhett Albers and his teams May 7-8, 2010 of the 21st century, this reunion is for you. The reunion is scheduled during Swarm weekend. BHSU events www.BHSU.edu/Events Contact Jhett Albers to receive a registration packet or for more information.

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