Fall 2010 AlumniMagazine

Transforming Lives

John Johnson leaves global legacy at CHS

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Krautschuns BHSU honored with researchers Difference earn grants Maker Award Classnotes SSttuudentdent OOrgrgaaniniz zatatiionsons reetings to all Black Hills State University alumni. As one of 20,000 BHSU alumni, Gyou are the University’s largest and most influential constituency. As I visit with alumni across the state and nation, you often note that your involvement with student organizations was a life-defining experience that opened doors to opportunities throughout your career. I’m impressed by your professional accomplishments and personal commitment to volunteerism. Today, BHSU students continue that tradition as they volunteer to serve in the community, region, and nation. Their energy, talent, and commitment is remarkable. BHSU currently has 77 student organizations, and students have the opportunity to be involved in these organizations from the day they first arrive on campus. Black Hills State University President Kay Schallenkamp and her I would like to take a moment to thank all husband, Dr. Ken Schallenkamp, are pictured with members of the Presidential Student Ambassadors, a student group that represents alumni and current students for your dedication BHSU at campus and community events, helps keep alumni in touch and commitment to making the world a better place with campus life, and makes students more aware of their future as members of student organizations. As alumni, roles as alumni. Pictured left to right are: Sarah Thornberry, Veronica I encourage you to continue to be involved with Begeman, President Kay Schallenkamp, Richard Fairhead, PJ Painter, Dr. Ken Schallenkamp, Joey Painter, and Alyssa Shoemaker. BHSU. You will be helping today's students become tomorrow's leaders.

Sincerely, President Kay Schallenkamp

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It energy utilization. was quite a transition for a young man John is the chief executive officer (CEO) who had limited exposure to travel and of CHS, an energy, grains, and foods international issues. cooperative. He’s been with the company for “When I graduated from college, I had 34 years and is planning to retire this year never been in a town larger than Rapid City. serving as CEO for the last 16 years. John All of sudden, a few years later, I’m CEO of a says his background growing up in a rural company that has a goal to be global,” John area and his education at Black Hills State says. University provided a foundation that has With John’s leadership, CHS has moved served him well as he advanced to become extensively into the global markets, and he John Johnson the CEO of a Fortune 100 company that had says he continues to be amazed at how President and CEO of CHS sales of over $25 billion last year. interdependent business and finance issues John took the fast track literally and are across the world. figuratively with his career. “Coming out of the Midwest, with a “I graduated one weekend, got married domestic mindset, I’ve been surprised by the next weekend, and the following Monday how rapidly our lives have become global. I went to work,” John recalls. “I didn’t spend There’s nothing that happens today that isn’t a lot of time thinking about what my future impacted by global events,” John says. It’s that unpredictability and the was. I just had to get to work and took the never-ending challenge that has inspired first opportunity.” • A diversified energy, grains, John throughout his career. Five years later, John knew he was ready and foods company committed to for a change and was drawn to a career in “People who have flexibility and viability to manage those kinds of unforeseen providing the essential resources agriculture. He signed on as a feed salesman that enrich lives around the world even though he and his wife were a bit events can be quite successful,” John says. concerned about meeting living expenses on He certainly has proven that he has those • Owned by farmers, ranchers, and his commission. qualities and has been able to overcome their member cooperatives across From there his career quickly moved negative situations and turn challenges into the United States to the fast track as he accepted a position opportunities along the way. with GTA (a predecessor of CHS) and began John, who grew up in the Spearfish area • Headquarters located near and spent a lot of time on his Minneapolis, Minn. family’s ranch, says the culture • $25.7 billion in revenue in 2009 and learning environment at BHSU was a good fit for him. • Operates three segments: Energy, He majored in business with Ag Business, and Processing an economic minor and says professors from across the • CHS supplies energy, crop curriculum influenced him and nutrients, livestock feed, grain, his career. food and food ingredients “My business classes set the • Provides business solutions, tone for me. My business degree including insurance, financial was a great background that and risk management services I’ve relied on to understand the complex financial matters I work • Operates petroleum refineries/ with today,” John says. pipelines and manufactures, His early morning speech markets and distributes Cenex® class helped him hone the From left to right, Gary Anderson, vice president, brand refined fuels, lubricants, communication skills that have CHS Grain Marketing; John Johnson, CHS president propane and renewable energy and CEO; and Mike Toelle, CHS board chairman, been integral to his success. A products class activity that required him to discuss grain issues with John Husk, CEO of Elburn • 350 retail operations in the U.S. Cooperative, during a tour of the cooperative's give 10-minute talks without hav- Illinois River terminal at Morris, Ill. These meetings ing the topic ahead of time taught • The third largest grain marketer allow CHS leaders the opportunity to visit with board him to think on his feet. That’s a in the world members and learn more about local agriculture. skill that he’s used and enhanced

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throughout his career. He’s now admired for his As John moves toward retirement he takes time to reflect on exceptional communication skills. his career lessons. The following is an excerpt of a letter that “One day I’ll be in Belle Fourche, Minot, he wrote for an issue of C Magazine, a magazine published or Billings talking to a group of farmers and ranchers; the next day I’ll be in New York City bimonthly by CHS. meeting with Wall Street bankers, the following week in Tokyo or China meeting with investors or customers. That activity in speech class taught me to think on my feet and respond to different kinds of audiences. It also gave me at least a footprint of what I was going to have to deal with,” John says. John is humble about his accomplishments and expresses his appreciation of the CHS employees. orty years ago this spring, I was launched into the “real “In higher management jobs, you find out it’s not a one-man band. Yeah there’s someone world.” F in the corner office expected to guide the ship Armed with a shiny new bachelor’s degree in business but the truth is you need a lot of good people. from Black Hills State University and soon to be married, The key to success is to get the best people you I set off for my first job as a production supervisor for a can, give them the right kind of training and skill sets, and let them do their jobs,” John says. telephone equipment manufacturing company that no longer “There are 9,000 people getting up everyday exists. doing the work, that’s what makes the company Within a few years, I was fortunate to land a feed sales successful.” position for what ultimately became CHS and to have the Now, as he is moving toward retirement, he says it’s difficult to leave. privilege of working in a number of jobs within this system “It’s hard to leave when you know you’ve before becoming CEO. had such an impact on an organization. When I All along the way, I learned quite a few lessons from look at CHS, I see so much of my life. CHS has making my own mistakes and from observing the skills of my name imprinted on it in so many places. My fingerprints and ideas are everywhere,” those I admired. Most of all, I learned about people. And John says. while it may sound like a cliché, I came to realize early in my John is quick to point out that he feels career — and I am more convinced each year — that people fortunate to be blessed with a wife who is very truly are the key to success for any organization. understanding and supportive. The couple, who went to high school and college together, The world has changed dramatically since I left college recently celebrated their 40th wedding in Spearfish, S.D. We’re instantly aware of changes on the anniversary. They have two daughters other side of the globe and must often respond in minutes. and one son who all live in the Twin Cities Communication means everything from a good old-fashioned region. John’s positive attitude and desire to cup of coffee with a customer at the local café to a keep learning, created opportunities for him monitor-to-monitor meeting by Skype with a Chinese grain throughout his career and he says that’s an buyer. Crop production technology advances daily, making essential approach to any successful career. knowledgeable advisors a must. “Get your education so you are prepared for your career, then choose an industry that Graduation may be four decades behind me, but it’s easy matches your passion. Once you graduate, to feel the same thrill and sense of possibility when I consider your learning starts again,” John says. “If you the opportunities ahead for current and future generations of have the right attitude you can accomplish what you need to. Come in with right attitude, CHS employees. be patient and you will get to where you need to be.”

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 3 Alumni News Kudos & Announcements Emma Willey, Bill Anthony, Everett Follette, Robert “Bob” Richard "Dick" Termes, The Class of ’30, The Class of Class of ’55, Spearfish, and The Buck, Class of Class of ’64, Spearfish, 30s Roseburg, Ore., 50s ’59, Casper, Joann Follette, co-owners 60s ’61, Dodgeville, artist/owner of the published Wyo., was of Ski Cross Country, Wis., has been Termesphere Gallery, Inspirations and Reflections, recently presented with the were awarded with named a charter member of received the Micropolitan 89 Years of Life and Love, Wyoming Superintendent’s the First in Spearfish the Dodgeville High School Award during the 91st which contains poetry Award. Bill, a Wyoming Hospitality (FISH) Award Athletic Hall of Fame as annual Spearfish Chamber reflecting on her life as a Board of Education during the 91st annual a coach. This marks the of Commerce Banquet mother and grandmother. member, received the Spearfish Chamber of fourth time Bob has been awards presentation. The Other books Emma has award for his cooperation, Commerce Banquet awards inducted into a Hall of Micropolitan Award is published include: Beyond focused leadership, and presentation. Everett is a Fame. In 1995, he was given to a business the Silent Prairie, A Love unwavering commitment retired BHSU professor inducted into the Wisconsin that exemplifies and Story and Prairie Rattlers, improving student skills who taught science for Basketball Hall of Fame. In promotes the eclectic Long Johns and Chokecherry during his tenure as 31 years. This award is 1998, he was inducted into nature of Spearfish. Wine, Memoirs of the Silent board chairman and his given by the Spearfish the BHSU Yellow Jacket Priarie. She has also had membership on the board. Chamber to recognize a Hall of Fame, and in 1999 Mike Berg, 170 of her needlecraft Bill has a 36-year history in local business that has been he was inducted into the The Class of ’72, designs published in about education as a teacher and gracious in providing Wisconsin Football Hall 70s Grand Forks, 30 magazines, pamphlets, administrator. hospitality. of Fame. N.D., retired and books. after 38 years of teaching physical education and social studies. He coached football for 35 years, BHSU 50-Year Club inducts the Class of 1960 track for 11 years, and basketball for seven. Mike will continue to do the color commentary on the radio for the University of North Dakota football broadcasts and remain as director of the Shrine Bowl.

Robert “Bob” Dorton, Class of ’71, and wife Cozette “Cozy” (Johnson) Dorton, Class of ’71 and ‘02, Custer, recently retired after 66 combined years of teaching. Robert spent 27 years teaching social studies at Custer Middle School and several years in Fairburn and Hermosa. Cozy taught for 39 years at Custer Graduates from the Class of 1960 gathered during the spring commencement ceremony and Elementary School, were inducted into the 50-Year-Club during a banquet hosted by the BHSU Alumni Association. teaching third grade for All BHSU alumni who graduated 50 years ago or more were invited. Attending the banquet 14 years and kindergarten were: (standing left to right) Steve Gomez, Class of '55, Pierre; Virgil Buxcel, Class of '60, for 25 years. Yankton; Otis Eastman, Class of ’58, Spearfish; Robert Julius, Class of ’60, Sturgis; Phyllis (Krause) Eastman, Class of ’58, Spearfish; Jack O’Connor, Class of ’60, Custer; Bill Anthony, Elaine (Doll) Dunn, Class of ’59, Casper, Wyo.; Keith Shostrom, Class of ’57, Deadwood; Ed Furois, Class of ’60, Class of ’79, Spearfish, Spearfish; Clifford Kenoyer, Class of ’56, Piedmont; Sandy Michelena, Class of ’60, Sheridan, won the women's 70 years Wyo.; Del Harbaugh, Class of ’57, Rapid City; Gerald Bruce, Class of ’60, Spearfish; Charles and over age division at the 31st annual Heart of the Schad, Class of ’56, Spearfish; (seated left to right) Mary Ann (Stephenson) Erickson, Class Hill 10.4-mile run. of ’54, Spearfish; Sonya (Bell) Albers, Class of ’56, Spearfish; Beverly (Olsen) Carr, Class of ’55, Spearfish; JoAnn (Hanson) Durgin, Class of ’60, Spearfish; and Mary (Smith) Furois, Class of ’60, Robert “Bob” Hellevang, Spearfish. Class of ’79, Belle Fourche, was recently awarded the

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of the Women’s and teacher in Philip Center at Emory and as a principal and University. Carol superintendent in Winner Class of is an editor in the and Gregory. organization and management area Greg Oleson, Class of ’87, in the Goizueta Rapid City, earned his Reunion Business School. master’s degree in public 1970 Carol’s freelance administration. Members from the Class of 1970 writing appears Susan (Rosencranz) are invited back to campus frequently in Proefrock, Class of ’87, numerous Emory Oct. 1-2 to celebrate the Belle Fourche, was recently periodicals. 40th anniversary of their honored as the 2010 graduation. The reunion will be Becky (Peterson) Outstanding South Dakota held in conjunction with the Gropper, Class School Business Official by the state association of 2010 Swarm Day festivities. of ’80 and ’86, Belle Fourche, School Business Officials. was named Agent This award recognizes a If you, or someone you know, has not received a of the Month for business official who makes registration packet, contact the Alumni Office at January, February, strong contributions to their own school district, to 605.642.6385 or email [email protected]. and March 2010 in the Wyoming their community, and to the General Office state organization. Susan is employed with the Belle South Dakota Industrial Anita (Barrett) Winter, Patsy Custis, Class of ’88, of the New York Fourche School District. Technology Teacher of the Class of ’79, Rapid City, has Spearfish, was hired as Life Insurance Company. Becky received the award in Year Award. Bob teaches been elected as the South coordinator of faith Lorri Riley, Class of ’87, recognition of outstanding vocational and technical Dakota state delegate to formation at St. Joseph Spearfish, invented the sales and exemplary client education programs at the National Association of Catholic Church. OnZgo, a watertight and service and professionalism. Belle Fourche High School School Psychologists. fire resistant container Teresa “Tere” (Brechtel) and Belle Fourche Middle created to keep valued Paul Young, Class of ’78, Froelich, Class of ’89 and Cotton Koch, Class of ’86, School. documents, photos and Spearfish, won re-election ‘01, Spearfish, has been Madison, earned his other meaningful items Coreen (Donnenwirth) for Ward II of the Spearfish selected as one of three doctorate in education. safe from harm during a Lerwick, Class of ’78, City Council. Meade School District Cotton is currently the potential natural disaster. Spearfish, is celebrating Teachers of the Year for principal at Madison Lorri came up with the idea 25 years as a State Farm Carolee (Jeffries) 2010. Tere is a high school Middle School. after assisting displaced Insurance agent. The Buchanan, English teacher and serves Lila (DeMarrias) Mehlhaff, victims of Hurricane Class of ’83, as the district department 80s Attended, Rapid City, Katrina. She also had Tom Lyons, Class of ’70, Rapid City, is chair for language arts was named chair of the the assistance of Angie Magnolia, Texas, and his enjoying semi-retirement at Sturgis Brown High Rapid City Chamber Albonico, of Rylo, Inc., wife Pam (Paulson), of after a rewarding career School. She also advises the of Commerce Cultural and A Step Ahead, with Belle Fourche, recently in education. Her journey high school year book and Diversity Committee. Lila developing the product. made the humanitarian list took her from South Dakota school newspaper, is of National Living Kidney to New Mexico, California, is CEO and publisher of coordinator for the High Rodger Slott, Attended, Donors. Tom donated a Massachusetts, Wyoming, Native Legacy magazine and Schools that Work program, Rapid City, was honored kidney to his brother-in- and back to South Dakota. is also a program assistant is the senior class advisor, when his book Carved High law, Les Justice. Tom is She is now substitute for the BHSU South Dakota and serves as a member won a bronze award in currently involved in the teaching and enjoying golf, Center for Enterprise of the district Instructional the Gift/Holiday/Specialty oil and gas industry. water exercising, and Opportunity. Council. Book category during the following the school careers David Nicholas, Class of ’89, 2010 PubWest Book Design Bill Slovek, Class of ’79, of her eight grandchildren. Carol (Baxter) Gee, Worland, Wyo., was hired Awards. Carved High is a and Pennie (Hamm) Class of ’80, Stone as superintendent for the Mount Rushmore History Slovek, Class of ’79, Philip, Richard Bush, Class of ’85, Mountain, Ga., had her Washakie County School Association book about received the 2010 Black Cheyenne, Wyo., was article “Surviving a District. David had been the architecture and Hills Stock Show Stockman named managing partner Husband, Needing serving in South Dakota’s landscape of the memorial. of the Year Award. They of Hickey & Evans, a law a Blender” appear education system for Rodger's photography was own Slovek Ranch. firm in Cheyenne. in Women’s News and 20 years as a coach featured in the book. The Narratives, the newsletter

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Marlatt recognized with the coveted Arch Coal national design awards are Garrick Cramer, Teacher Achievement Award presented by Publishers Class of ’96, recently Beth (Schuetts) Marlatt, Class of '81 and '98, was Association of the West received the rank of major recognized with the 2010 Arch Coal Teacher Achievement and recognize superior in the United States Army. Award. She was one of only 10 teachers in Wyoming to receive design and outstanding Garrick is currently serving this recognition. She currently teaches fourth grade at Hulett production of books in with the 173D Airborne Elementary in Hulett, Wyo. 20 different categories. Brigade Combat Team Beth, a Spearfish resident, earned her bachelors and in the Logar Province of master’s degrees at BHSU. She has taught and inspired Karen Strain, Class of ’85, Afghanistan. This is his first students for nearly 28 years, receiving recognition for her Rapid City, received the tour to Afghanistan with excellent teaching skills numerous times. Golden Apple Award. two earlier tours in Iraq. He Marlatt Over the last seven years, her classes have researched, Karen teaches language arts received his master’s degree written, filmed, performed in, edited, and celebrated several local history at Rapid City Stevens High in disaster and emergency movies that won Wyoming Historical Society awards. Beth also served as School. management from TUI the designer and director for the Journey Thru Wyoming Project. In 2009, International University. Les Voorhis, Attended, her class researched, wrote, and illustrated an alphabet book about the local Belle Fourche, owner/ Eric Dearcorn, Class of ’95, Vore Buffalo Jump Site that won the National Book Challenge and Wyoming photographer of Royal Tine Gillette, Wyo., has worked Historical Awards. Images, Inc., and Focus in law enforcement for Beth views teaching as not just a job, but a privilege. “I love to see the West Gallery, was named a 14 years as a police officer transformation of my students from the beginning to the end of the year and 2010 Dakota Rising Fellow. and Wyoming Highway sometimes even from minute-to-minute.” She thinks that being a teacher is Dakota Rising is a program Patrol Trooper. He is the best profession in world and still gets excited about each day ahead of her. designed to spur a currently running for Each Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Award recipient receives a trophy, renaissance of South sheriff in Campbell a classroom plaque, and a $3,500 cash award. Nominations of the teachers are Dakota's rural economy. County, Wyo. made by the public. The selection is made by a blue-ribbon panel of the teachers’ peers, who are all former recipients of the Teacher Achievement The Sarah (Fisher) Richard Dodson, Award. Chase, Class of Class of ’91, Austin, Texas, The Arch Coal Foundation is a supporter of teacher-recognition 90s ’98, Greeley, Colo., was hired as the programs in Wyoming, West Virginia, Utah, and Colorado, as well as a earned her Ph.D. technical assistant for number of other education-related causes. Arch Coal, Inc., is the nation’s in higher education and the local Homeless second-largest coal producer. student affairs leadership. Management Information Sarah was awarded the System (HMIS) for Austin Cowden recognized for military aviation service graduate dean’s Citation in Travis County Integral Vi Cowden, Class of '36, was one Excellence and also earned Care (ATCIC). Integral of the first women military pilots to serve one of two outstanding Care is a participant in the dissertation awards. local Continuum of Care in the United States Air Force. She was (CoC) for homelessness, a recognized last spring, among more than Robert Cook, Class of ’90, system the U.S. Department 200 other Women Airforce Service Pilots Summerset, was appointed of Housing and Urban (WASPs), with the Congressional Gold by President Obama to the Development uses to Medal during a ceremony at the nation's National Advisory Council distribute grant money for Capitol. on Indian Education. Robert, homeless shelters and other WASPs didn’t engage in active a member of the Oglala services. warfare, however, they were still Sioux Tribe, completed a essential in helping the U.S. military. term as president of the Jodi (Rembold) Garcia, Many of the WASPs that attended the National Indian Education Class of ’99, Spearfish, event wore their World War II-era Association. He was the was honored by Junior principal of Pine Ridge High uniforms. House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, Achievement (JA) was one of the presenters of the medal. School and assumed the Worldwide Headquarters Vi Cowden, Class of '36, was The Congressional Gold Medal position of managing in Colorado Springs, Colo., recognized last spring, among is the highest recognition that Congress director of Teach for for her outstanding service more than 200 other Women can award to a civilian or group of America's National Native and support to JA of the Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), American Initiative. Robert Northern Hills’ economic civilians. Deanie Parrish, associate with the Congressional Gold will oversee three regions: education efforts. Jodi director of Wings Across America, Medal during a ceremony at the nation's Capitol. South Dakota, New Mexico, was presented with the accepted the medal on behalf of the and Hawaii. JA Worldwide Bronze WASPs. Each WASP received a smaller Leadership Award at the version of the medal to keep. The original medal will be donated to the JA Northern Hills Board Smithsonian Institution for display. Vi was inducted into the South Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame in 1994.

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Retreat. She serves as the Bruce Kessler, Class of ’97, Frances “Fran” (Wagner) Melinda “Mindy” Lynette Daum, Class of ’03, program chair for Spearfish Pierre, recently became White, Class of ’99, Rapid (Gooddale) Capp, Belle Fourche, was hired as and has been an active the new owner of Gator’s, City, has been named the Class of ’02, Spearfish, was the band director at Belle volunteer in the classroom. a mall-based restaurant in South Dakota Financial selected as the 2010 District Fourche High School. Jodi is employed with Pierre. Services Champion of the Teacher of the Year. Mindy PREMIER Bankcard in Year. The award comes teaches seventh grade at Tina Froelich, Class of ’02 Spearfish. Susan (Gilje) Thormahlon, from the U.S. Small Spearfish Middle School. and ‘06, Rapid City, was Class of ’96, Rapid City, Business Administration. hired as a staff auditor Travis Geppert, Class of ’95, received the Golden Apple Fran is a loan officer with Jennifer “Jen” Chrans, with Casey Peterson Spearfish, was elected to Award. Susan teaches Black Hills Community Class of ’00, Plano, Texas, & Associates, LTD. represent Ward I on the second grade at General Economic Development, was hired as project Kayla Gallimore, Spearfish City Council. Beadle Elementary School Inc. manager at Splash Media. in Rapid City. Splash Media is a social Class of ’09, Pierre, was Fred Jackson, Class of ’98, Jill Broecher, media solutions company hired by the State of Sioux Falls, teaches second Jared Vasquez, Class of ’97, The Class of ’09, that offers a unique mix South Dakota as a senior grade at Laura B. Anderson Rapid City, was hired as 00s Spearfish, has of services that include chemist and the chemical Elementary School in Sioux the activities director at been hired as blending interactive digital terrorism coordinator for Falls. Rapid City Stevens High the marketing and public marketing with video the Department of Health School. relations assistant for Visit production. in Pierre. Kayla works in Spearfish, Inc. the environmental laboratory and performs a variety of tests on water Alumni gather for American Indian Awareness Week samples. Monica Headlee, Class of ’02, Walnut Grove, Minn., has been selected as one of the semifinalists for the Minnesota Teacher of the Year Award. Monica currently teaches 11th-grade chemistry and coaches in Tracy, Minn.

Michael “Mike” Jones, Class of ’05, Spearfish, was selected as one of three Meade School District Teachers of the Year for 2010. Mike is a fifth-grade teacher at Whitewood Elementary School. He is involved with the after-school reading program, the after-school chess club, and the native The seventh annual American Indian alumni gathering took place this spring during American plants and rock garden. Indian Awareness Week, held in conjunction with the Lakota Omniciye Wacipi. Attending the Mike also oversees the gathering were: (standing, left to right) Maria Barrera, Attended, Rapid City; Lila (DeMarrias) school D.A.R.E. program, Mehlhaff, Attended, Rapid City; Stewart Mehlhaff, Class of '83, Rapid City; Jessie (Taken Alive) implemented and serves Rencountre, Class of '04, Rapid City; Whitney Rencountre, Attended, Rapid City; Sandor Iron as advisor to the student Rope, Class of '07, Spearfish; Murray Lee, current student, Rapid City; LaFawn Janis, Class council, was responsible of '04, Golden, Colo.; Urla (Charette) Marcus, Class of '99, director of the Center for American for bringing the mobile Indian Studies at BHSU, Spearfish; Tom Wheaton, Class of '87, director of Alumni Relations at science lab to Whitewood BHSU, Spearfish; (seated, left to right) Rilea (Hutchins) Moyer, Class of '06, Spearfish; Elementary, and developed Glenda (Marshall) Nedved, Class '71, Spearfish; Monica (Garreau) Schmidt, Class '73, Rapid the school’s science fair City; Jace DeCory, BHSU faculty, Spearfish; and Beverly (Shott) Running Bear, Class of '00, program. Rapid City. During the event, Monica (Garreau) Schmidt was named the BHSU Alumni Lakota Omniciye Educator of the Year.

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Foster works to preserve American Indian history Haley Lux, Class of ’09, vice president of Pioneer Mandy Foster, Class of '07, is a Fargo, N.D., was hired as Bank & Trust. Ashley works cultural interpreter in the Education a recruiter for the Midwest in the Belle Fourche branch Department of the Smithsonian and Great Plains regions for as a loan officer. Institute's National Museum of the Bank of the West. American Indian in Washington, D.C. Darcy (Reinicke) Sales, Mandy was born on the Angie (Nguyen) Class of ’03, Rapid City, Cheyenne River Indian Reservation McDowell, Class of ’01 was hired as the human and is Mnikowju Lakota on her and ’03, Greeley, Colo., resources manager at mother's side of the family. She was hired as assistant Prairie Berry Winery in credits Jace DeCory, instructor of principal at East Memorial Hill City. American Indian Studies at BHSU, Elementary School in for helping her to really understand Greeley. Daniel “Dan” Schlup, her culture and what she wanted to Class of ’01, Polk City, do with her future. She made Brant Miller, Class of ’01 Iowa, is currently an connections in her classes and began Mandy Foster, Class of '07, and ’04, Minneapolis, administrator at Polk to understand more about American discusses the gold exhibit at the Minn., has been involved County Nursing and Indian cultures and wanted to share Smithsonian Institute's National in many innovative Rehab. that knowledge. Museum of the American Indian in learning programs, such Mandy began at the museum Washington, D.C., where she works as GoNorth!, an adventure The following BHSU as an intern and was later hired full as a cultural interpreter. learning program that alumni were featured in time doing a career that she loves. consists of a team of the article "Our Teachers She delivers hands-on orientations, educators, scientists, and Making a Difference" that programs, and tours. She also works with the Family Programs Unit in the explorers who dog sled appeared in the Black Hills Education Department developing training materials for activities offered to five circumpolar Arctic Pioneer: Jennifer (Pickerd) throughout the year. Research is a constant aspect of her job in order to locations. He is pursuing Roberts, Class of ’98 and develop programs and her personal knowledge. Mandy says, "Working for his Ph.D. in the science ‘06, Spearfish, teaches art at the Smithsonian is really a privilege, there are so many opportunities to further your knowledge and to participate in a wide array of academia." education program at the Belle Fourche High School; She works very hard at the museum to educate the public about University of Minnesota. Shelly (Brink) Mikkelson, Class of ’96 and ’06, indigenous people from across the Western Hemisphere. "The museum is Michael Nekuda, Belle Fourche, teaches a living cultural museum and doesn’t just focus on the historical aspects Class of ’08, Madison, second grade at South of Native culture but includes who we are today. This is very important to me...that people realize Indian people are still here and we still have our was hired as the men’s Park Elementary in Belle culture, traditions, and language," notes Mandy. and women’s head cross Fourche; Pam (Stratton) country coach and the head Smith, Class of ’88, Lead, women’s track coach at is a math recovery teacher BHSU alumni appointed as area judges Dakota State University at Lead-Deadwood Larry M. Donovan, Attended, was appointed as a in Madison. Elementary School; federal administrative law judge and office director for the and Rebecca (Thomas) Department of the Interior, Office of Hearings and Appeals in Elizabeth “Libby” Nisley, Sukstorf, Class of ’83, Rapid City. Class of ’09, Belle Fourche, Spearfish, is a sixth-grade Larry attended BHSU before enlisting in the Coast Guard was recently hired by teacher at Spearfish Middle where he flew search and rescue missions. He received his Halliburton (Baroid and School. law degree from the University of Wyoming in 1981. As a Bentonite Performance federal administrative law judge, Larry will conduct Minerals) in Colony, Wyo. hearings regarding property and money held in trusts for Donovan Libby works in the human American Indian decedents. He will also manage the Rapid resources department, City field office and supervise staff, administer the office budget, and manage handling the payroll and the document retention program. completing necessary Walford “Wally” Eklund, Class of '68, was appointed paperwork for truckers to the 7th Judicial Circuit judge by South Dakota Governor load and unload. She is Mike Rounds. "I am pleased that Wally Eklund has agreed to become also responsible for the

a circuit judge," Rounds said in a news release. "His many Rapid City Journal variance reports, inventory, years of experience, as well as his demeanor, will serve the completing production, citizens well in western South Dakota." and railcar billing. Wally earned his bachelor's degree in business from BHSU and graduated from the University of South Dakota courtesy of Photo Ashley (Cordell) Pearson, School of Law in 1971. He has been in private law practice Eklund Class of ’03, Aladdin, Wyo., since 1971, handling litigation in both the state and federal court systems. was promoted to assistant The 7th Judicial Circuit includes Custer, Fall River, Pennington, and Shannon Counties.

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Della Finn, Woodmen of America. The the State of South Dakota. De Bortoli, July 24, 2010. Jonas operates a seed farm The Class of ’87, couple lives in Spearfish. Cody is a deputy legislative Darwin is employed at in the McLaughlin area. 80s married Cyril director for the Governor’s Kiewit Corporation in Martinmaas Jason Steinle, Attended, Office and is a 2nd Lt. in Omaha, Neb., as a senior Stephanie Miles, April 17, 2010. Della is married Amanda Hindman the South Dakota Army project business manager. Class of ’07, married an account service July 24, 2010. Jason is a National Guard. The couple Justin Crago June 29, 2007. representative for Wellmark chiropractor at his lives in Pierre. Kelli Kammerer, Stephanie is a youth BlueCross BlueShield. The practice, Health and Class of ’03, married David advocate at the YES House couple lives in Rapid City. Harmony Chiropractic, in Kathryn Fauss, Class of ’07, Becker June 5, 2010. Kelli is in Gillette, Wyo. Evergreen, Colo. married John Lynn, employed with the South Cheryl Holmberg, April 30, 2010. Kathryn Dakota School of Mines Sheila Mortensen, Class of ’87, married Julie Stewart, Class of ’93, is pursuing graduate & Technology. Class of ’06, married Mike Wes Bachman Aug. 7, 2010. married Greg Coffman studies at American Morgan May 1, 2010. Sheila Cheryl is employed with July 3, 2010. Julie is vice Military University. Jamie Kennedy, is employed by the Meade KDB Management in Sun president of business Class of ’04, married County School District. Lakes, Ariz. The couple development with the Melissa Giggee, Kirsten William June 26, Nick Redden, Class of ’04, lives in Phoenix, Ariz. Lincoln Property Company. Class of ’07, married 2010. Jamie is currently The couple lives in Chicago. Casey Kistler July 18, working at Youth & Family married, Kari Pearson, Rodney 2010. Melissa is currently Services and runs his own Attended, June 19, 2010. The Bechtold, The Rachel Eddy, teaching extended-day boot camp and personal Nick is employed at Belle 90s Class of ’93, Class of ’07, kindergarten at Sturgis training business. Fourche High School as a married 00s married Cody Elementary. social science teacher, Shannon Locati July 11, Byrum, Class Jonas Lynch, Class of ’05, middle school football 2009. Rodney is a financial of ’04, Oct. 17, 2009. Rachel Darwin Goodsell, and Lauren Wells, got coach, and high school representative with Modern is a budget analyst with Class of ’02, married Carla engaged Feb. 12, 2010. boy’s basketball and track

Runners raise money for scholarships during annual BHSU Alumni Mile

Runners from around the region gathered at the Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center to participate in the 18th annual BHSU Alumni Mile. This year over $2,000 was raised for scholarships, bringing total contributions to the Alumni Mile Endowment to $26,000. Lunch was sponsored by the Stadium Sports Grill, a local supporter of BHSU. Birch Haraden, senior elementary education major from Billings, Mont., and Wendy O’Lexey, senior special education major from Rock Springs, Wyo., were awarded the annual Alumni Mile Scholarships. Pictured at the Alumni Mile standing, left to right are: Dave Little, former BHSU track and field and cross country coach, Spearfish; Stephen Hayes, Class of ’02, Belle Fourche; Dan Bergland, Class of ’89, Beresford; Jack Kirtley, Class of ’93, Idaho Falls, Idaho; Elaine Doll-Dunn, Class of ’79, Spearfish; Phil Bjorneberg, Class of ’86, Sioux Falls; Paul Herman, Class of ’96, Johnston, Colo.; Fred Romkema, Spearfish; Darrell Stewart, Class of ’93, Arvada, Colo.; Scott Kieper, Class of ’95, Marina Del Ray, Calif.; Birch Haraden, BHSU student, Billings, Mont.; Zach Kintzley, Class of ’07, Fort Collins, Colo.; Brent Stille, Class of ’92, Sioux Falls; Jim Glazer, Class of ’82, St. Paul, Minn.; Jim Moravec, Class of ’79, Chico, Calif.; Brian Harms, Attended, Belle Fourche; James Hansen, Attended, Little Creek, Virginia.; Wendy O’Lexey, BHSU student, Rock Springs, Wyo.; John T. Williams, Class of ’07, Spearfish; Brandon Bertram, Class of ’07, Goodyear, Ariz.; Wesleigh Jastorff, Attended, Tea; Vailferree Brechtel, Class of ’05, Spearfish; Luke Watkins, Class of ’07, Rapid City; and Scott Walkinshaw, BHSU cross country coach.

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Adams-Howard earns the BHSU Young Alumni coach. Kari works at Katharine Achievement Award Scissors 5th Avenue in The “Katie” Belle Fourche. 10s Campbell, Rachel Adams-Howard, Class of '00, was presented Class of ’10, with the BHSU Young Alumni Achievement Award at the Marissa Schott, married Cody Peterson, 2010 Student Volunteer Awards Ceremony. Class of ’04, and Ermin Class of ’10, Sept. 4, 2010. Rachel earned her bachelor's degree in mass “Spike” Husidic, announce Cody is employed at Forest communication. As a student, she was a member of University their engagement. Marissa Products Distributors Programming (UP) Team, the Residence Hall Association is employed as “Jayden and Outdoor Elements (RHA), BHTV and KBHU radio; a photo editor for the McKay” at Hits 102.7 in Landscaping and Painting. Today Newspaper; and Pangburn Hall president. She also Rapid City. received the Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award at the Adams-Howard Marcos Munoz, 2000 Student Volunteer Awards Ceremony. Erin Talsma, Class of ’05, Class of ’10, married Rachel has worked for various communication companies such as: married Eric Smith Mary Beth Flanery, KNBN television in Rapid City; Live Strong Orlando: The Lance Armstrong April 24, 2010. Erin is Attending, June 5, 2010. Foundation; and Fox Sports (Sun Sports/FSN Florida). employed at the Hilton Marcos is a project manager Within the past year, she created a web site for parents and teachers called Garden Inn in Frisco, Texas. with Rangel Construction Mamma Bookworm. Her site invites parents to explore, post book reviews, Company. Mary Beth is Shawn “Butter” Travis, and learn from other parents about the genres of literature available for kids. employed at Black Hills Class of ’05, married Katie Rachel also started Port St. John Pastries, a business where she creates Federal Credit Union. The Fitzgibbons, Sept. 3, 2010. custom cakes and treats for parties and special events. couple lives in Rapid City. Butter is a junior customer The Young Alumni Achievement Award honors alumni who have service analyst at attended BHSU within the last 10 years and have distinguished themselves Meta Payment Systems. with outstanding achievements, contributions, and service to society, the community, and BHSU. WWhathat havehave yyouou Painter is recognized with the Spirit of BH Award PJ Painter, recent professional accountancy and business bbeeneen uupp tto?o? administration graduate from Buffalo, was presented with the 2010 Spirit of BH Award. www.BHSU.edu/Alumni The award is given annually to a BHSU student who has made significant contributions that reflect favorably on the Did you finally get that promotion, University as well as the community as a whole. have a baby, win an award or retire? PJ successfully balanced academics, volunteerism, and Send us your news items and updates extra-curricular activities while maintaining a 3.8 grade point so we can keep your file up-to-date. Painter average (GPA). His involvement on campus was varied. He Include your graduation year, spearheaded the return of the BHSU Rodeo Team and volunteered countless hours promoting the program through fundraising mailing address, phone number, and meetings with BHSU administration and faculty. email address, and spouse's name. PJ served as president of the BHSU Rodeo Team from 2006-2009 Is your spouse a BHSU graduate? and took the lead in many community and campus events. He assisted in Send us those updates too. organizing fundraisers, such as golf tournaments, roping events, the Will Lantis Yellow Jacket Stampede, and the Cowboys and Candlelight Dinner and Auction. Check out the lost alumni list at In addition to his involvement in rodeo, PJ contributed many hours to the www.BHSU.edu/Alumni. If you or Volunteer Income Tax Association (VITA), the parade of lights, the Humane Society, and was a member of the BHSU Student Ambassadors. He served someone you know is on the list, as president of the BHSU Pre-Law Association and was accepted into the please send us current information. University of South Dakota Law School; where he will continue his education this fall. While serving in the numerous roles mentioned, PJ also managed to You may email your updates to: make the BHSU Dean’s List eight times. [email protected] “He was a leader and role model for underclassmen and was a positive spokesperson for the rodeo program. When looking for ways to improve or call: 605-642-6385 change the program, he always looked at the big picture and how changes would impact every member, not just himself. In addition, he researched many or mail to: BHSU Alumni Magazine ways for the program to give back to the community and actively participated 1200 University, Unit 9506 in those projects,” stated Glen Lammers, BHSU rodeo coach. Spearfish, SD 57799-9506 Lammers and Dr. Ken Schallenkamp, associate professor of business at BHSU, nominated PJ for the Spirit of BH Award. PJ was the only recipient to receive two nominations.

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Jodi (Alcorn) She weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz. Sara (Schafer) Hornick, Olivia (Norlin) Rieger, Bill, Casper, Wyo., had a The Addy, Class and was 20 ½ inches long. Class of ’07, and husband Class of ’01, and husband boy, Cooper Dean, Oct. 29, 90s of ’99, and Alissa is a library media Chris, Rapid City, had a Blake, Glendive, Mont., had 2009. He weighed 9 lbs. husband Dave, specialist and Mitch is a girl, Lucy Day, Dec. 22, twins, Teag Michael and 5 oz. and was 21 inches Brooklyn Park, Minn., physical science and 2009. She weighed 7 lbs. Bodie John, Feb. 23, 2010. long. Molly is a sales had a boy, Mason David, physics teacher for the 12 oz. and was 19 ¾ inches They were each 4 lbs. 10 oz. administrator for Wyoming May 12, 2010. He weighed Meade County School long. Sara is the area and 17 inches long. Olivia is Machinery Company. 7 lbs. 15 oz. and was District. coordinator for the United the regional deputy public 20 inches long. Jodi is a Way of the Black Hills. defender in the Office of Sara (Blakeman) Wenner, stay-at-home mom. Angie (Case) Black, the State Public Defender - Class of ’06, and husband Class of ’02, and husband Jessica (Hughes), Class Region 10 in Montana. Justin, Olathe, Kan., had a Ara Baumkratz, Class Trent, Spearfish, had a of ’03, and husband Matt boy, Landon Cody, April of ’99, Rapid City, and the girl, Demetria Faith, Larson, Class of ’02, Domico Rodriguez, 29, 2010. He weighed 7 lbs. late Archie Eades had a June 10, 2010. She St. Cloud, Minn., had a Class of ’06, and wife 10 oz. and was 20 ¼ inches girl, Maylie Layne, Dec. 31, weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz. and boy, Jonas, June 28, 2010. Jamie, Rapid City, had a long. Sara works at Fry 2009. She weighed 7 lbs. was 21 inches long. Angie He weighed 6 lbs. 9 oz. and boy, Domico Jamir, May 28, Orthodontic Specialists as a 15 oz. and was 20 ½ inches is the director of sales at the was 18 ¾ inches long. Matt 2010. He weighed 8 lbs. 4.5 receptionist. long. Ara works for the Spearfish Holiday Inn is a territory manager with oz. and was 20 inches long. Black Hills Badlands and & Convention Center. Empi, a medical supply Domico is the sports/events Amanda (Hardin), Lakes Association. and equipment company. sales director for the Rapid Attended, and husband Lindsey (Hins) Brewer, City Convention & Visitors James Williams, Class Jodi (Martin) Noll, Class of ’07, and husband Jill (Sutter) Leonard, Bureau. of ’03, Spearfish, had a girl, Class of ’95, and husband Charles, Wessington, had a Class of ’01, and husband Elin Maell, June 9, 2010. She Craig, Commerce City, girl, Charleigh Rose, Jason, Belle Fourche, had Mallary (Allen), Attended, weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz. and Colo., had a boy, Graham March 23, 2010. She a girl, Jordan Marie, and husband William was 19 inches long. James Taylor, Dec. 8, 2009. He weighed 6 lbs. 13 oz. May 21, 2010. She weighed “Doc” Stodden, Class is an advertising account weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz. and and was 21 inches long. 8 lbs. 4 oz. and was of ’03, Carbondale, Ill., had executive for the Rapid City was 20 ½ inches long. Jodi Lindsey is a mathematics 21 ½ inches long. Jill is a girl, Mica Jane, May 3, Journal. is an assistant director of teacher and technology a staff accountant at JA 2010. She weighed 5 lbs. operations for a financial integrationist at Huron Erickson & Company. 14 oz. and was 18 ¾ inches Jennifer (Wagner) planning association in High School. long. Doc is pursuing his Williams, Class of ’02, Denver. Sarah (Veskrna) Maney, Ph.D. while teaching and husband William, Lillian “Lily” (Van Vlack) Class of ’05, and husband political science at Southern Rapid City, had a baby girl, Justin O’Neill, Class of ’99, Bruckner, Class of ’07, and Joseph, Harvard, Mass., Illinois University (SIU). Josephine May, Aug. 16, and wife Licia, Hot Springs, husband Tyler, Rapid City, had a boy, Liam Joseph, Mallary is earning her 2009. She weighed 7 lbs. had a boy, William Henry, had a boy, Ethan John, Jan. 20, 2010. He weighed master’s degree in 15 oz. and was 19 inches Feb. 21, 2010. He weighed Dec. 10, 2009. He weighed 8 lbs. 15 oz. and was sociology from SIU. long. Jennifer is a law clerk 8 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20 ½ 5 lbs. 13 oz. and was 22 inches long. Sarah is a for Justice Konenkamp. inches long. Justin is an 18 inches long. Lily stay-at-home mom. Molly (Dibble) Wartenbee, attorney in Hot Springs. earned her master of Class of ’04, and husband education in student affairs Patricia “Trish” (Richards), Mackenzie administration. Class of ’01, and husband The (Ehly), Attended, William “Billy” Marsh, Show Yellow Jacket pride 00s and husband Jennifer (Mahlen) Class of ’05, Castle Rock, Ryan Aalbu, Calderon, Class of ’08, and Colo., had a girl, Elliette Jackie (Shavlik) Grimm, Class of ’06, Belle Fourche, husband Alex, Piedmont, Marie, March 17, 2010. She Class of ‘00, teaches had a boy, Connor Paul, had a baby boy, Elias, weighed 8 lbs. 12 oz. and first and second grade Sept. 30, 2009. He weighed Oct. 29, 2009. He weighed was 21 inches long. at University Schools 6 lbs. 9 oz. and was 7 lbs. 4 oz. and was in Greeley, Colo. For 19 inches long. Ryan and 19 ½ inches long. Beth (Bauld) Odenbach, college week at their Mackenzie are employed Class of ’09, and husband school, her students with the Northern Hills Karina (Bliss), Class of ’02, Trent, Hermosa, had a boy, made Yellow Jackets in Training Center in and Jeremy Hohn, Class Harrison Douglas, June 25, art class and decorated Spearfish. of ’02, The Woodlands, 2010. He weighed 8 lbs. the door with BHSU Texas, had a boy, Mathias 2.6 oz. and was 21 inches Alissa (McGee), Class Edwin, Oct. 30, 2009. long. Beth teaches at Yellow Jacket pride. of ’00, and husband He weighed 8 lbs. 11 oz. St. Thomas More in They won first place Mitch Adams, Class of ’01, Jeremy is a senior branch Rapid City. in the door decorating Spearfish, had a girl, Emilia manager for Liberty Mutual contest. “Millie” Feb. 20, 2010. Insurance.

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 11 Alumni News In Memory Of Dakota Territory/Spearfish Normal School Black Hills State College 1883-1940 1964-1988 Dena (Krull) Cook, Class of ’25, Spearfish Harry L. Adam, Class of ’74, Aberdeen Laura B. (Gardner) Hodge, Attended, Belle Fourche Jean N. Anderson, Class of ’68, Spearfish Mary L. (Blair) Jorenson, Attended, Sturgis Josephine N. (Hoppa) Artlip, Class of ’70, Rapid City Kenneth “Ken” L. Kershner, Attended, Stevensville, Mont. Dorothy M. (Alexander) Ashley, Class of ’64, Gillette, Wyo. Rena (De Young) Nemec, Attended, Presho Gerald D. “Buzz” Bettelyoun, “Wanbli Tokahe,” Class of ’82, Rapid City Helen M. (Meyer) O’Neill, Attended, Rapid City Robert A. “Bob” Cheskey, Class of ’84, Sacramento, Calif. Rodger H. Remschel, Attended, Rapid City Kathryn L. (O’Donnell) Damberger, Class of ’69, Gillette, Wyo. Margaret (May) Simons, Attended, Marcus Judith “Judy” M. England, Attended, Pierre Mazy E. (Miller) Weiss, Attended, Maurine James “Jim” Green, Class of ’70, Lead Rolland E. Hostler, Class of ’71, Fort Pierre Black Hills Teachers College Marjean M. (Votroubek) Huber, Class of ’75, Bison Marcia K. (Mollet) Jacobs, Class of ’72, Albuquerque, N.M. 1941-1963 Leola (Scott) Kane, Class of ’64, Rapid City Philip “Father Allen” C. Allen, Class of ’60, Minneapolis, Minn. Rodney M. Larsen, Class of ’74, Lead Patricia “Patty” K. (Randall) Briggs, Attended, Winner Karen D. (Johnson) Lundberg, Class of ’65, Moorhead, Minn. Eleanor (Ackerman) Burger, Class of ’60, Centerville, Ohio Byron J. Miracle Jr., Class of ’83, Robbins, Calif. Thomas W. Carrico, Class of ’57, Belvidere Thomas “Tom” J. Morris, Class of ’67, Lead Emma G. (Usher) Cortez, Class of ’62, Hot Springs Frances M. (Taylor) Olson, Class of ’72, Newell George “Bob” R. Fleming, Class of ’50, Cheyenne, Wyo. Gerald A. Quint, Class of ’70, Belle Fourche Loretta J. (Davis) Fuller, Attended, Belle Fourche Donald R. Rathert, Class of ’74, Rapid City Jerome “Jerry” A. Groeneveld, Class of ’58, Klamath Falls, Ore. Patrick M. Ridge, Class of ’72, Jeffersonville, Ind. C. Loran Hills, Class of ’50, Mitchell Mabelle L. (Cameron) Stadig, Class of ’69, Rapid City Joanne A. (Voyles) Locke, Class of ’58, Puyallup, Wash. Terry A. Weisgram, Attended, Rapid City Ethel (Oitto) Lux, Class of ’46, Saint Joseph, Mo. Thomas “Tom” A. Matthews, Jr., Attended, Aberdeen Black Hills State University Doris M. (Johnson) McElfresh, Class of ’46, Spearfish 1989-Present Lois M. (Prince) McFarling, Attended, Pierre Christina “Christy” L. Caswell, Class of ’07, Rapid City Jerry L. Prazma, Attended, Peoria, Ariz. Michael B. Swenson, Attended, Gillette, Wyo. Wayne R. Sauer, Class of ’62, Custer Helen M. (Homer) Seastrom, Class of ’41, Coos Bay, Ore. Chad M. Williams, Attended, Sioux Falls Harold R. Smith, Class of ’60, Tucson, Ariz. C. Robert “Bob” Todd, Class of ’52, Harrison, Neb. Former Faculty/Staff Donna D. (Miller) Bucher, Aladdin, Wyo. Edna V. (Vopat) Grieb, Class of ’56, emeritus faculty, Spearfish

Remembering Merlyn Aman..."don't let what you can't do interfere with what you can"

Merlyn Aman, who at BHSU. Merlyn and Shirley spent a few Merlyn received much deserved taught music at Black Hills more years away from South Dakota when recognition for his incredible efforts in music. State University for years, Merlyn was pursuing his doctorate of music Though his professional career and its passed away March 4, 2010. at Arizona State University. Merlyn then ensuing awards and recognition did not He spent his life supporting returned to BHSU, where he taught define the man that Merlyn was, they spoke students of all ages and students until his retirement, which was volumes about his commitment to excellence was known for his positive due to the impact of Guillain-Barre and the level of importance that music, attitude and kindness. Syndrome, in 1978. Following four years teaching, and helping others played in his Aman Many people in the of hospitalization and rehabilitation, Merlyn life. community knew and loved Merlyn, returned as part-time volunteer faculty at Donations in Merlyn's memory are including the musicians and athletes from BHSU from 1982-1988. being accepted for two scholarship programs BHSU that he and his wife, Shirley, often took Throughout his career, he composed at BHSU - the Merlyn and Shirley Aman under their wing. numerous choral and vocal solo pieces. He Music Scholarship and the general athletic Merlyn married Shirley Aug. 13, 1955. was one of the founders of the Rapid City scholarship fund. Contact Steve Meeker, vice They moved to Illinois, where he taught Children's Chorus. As a conductor and president of University Advancement, at and earned his master of music degree from vocalist, Merlyn gave many guest [email protected] or call 605-642-6385 Northwestern University. Returning to appearances with a variety of choral and for more information. South Dakota, Merlyn began teaching in operatic organizations throughout the Belle Fourche, then Aberdeen, and later, country.

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Alumni will be honored during Swarm Week for their achievements lack Hills State University will honor as a medical doctor. He several alumni during the annual completed his family BAlumni Awards Luncheon Friday, practice residency in Oct. 1 at 12 noon in the Jacket Legacy Room Sioux Falls and had a of the David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student private family practice in Union. Marla (Hershey) Barnard will be Spearfish from 1980-86. honored with the Special Achievement He currently practices Award; the Distinguished Alumnus Award family medicine at the will be presented to Dr. Forrest Brady; the Regional Medical Clinic in Barnard Brady Creal Schuttler Excellence in Education Award will be given Spearfish. Association of School Administrators to Dr. Tim Creal; and Ron Schuttler will be Forrest's leadership appointments Systems Leadership Committee since 2003 honored with the Special Service Award. include: Spearfish Regional Hospital Peer and chair of the committee in 2006-2007; Marla (Hershey) Barnard, Review chairman, Spearfish Regional and involvement with the Gates Leadership Class of ’81, earned her bachelor’s degree Hospital vice chief of staff, Spearfish Regional Mentoring Project. in speech communication with a minor in Hospital Medical Executive Committee, and Tim and his wife, Darla, have one business. While at BHSU, she was a member Regional Health Physicians Management daughter, Leah. Tim and Darla reside in of the cheerleading squad and created the Committee. Custer. dance/cheer group - the Golden Sting. He has been involved with various Ron Schuttler, Class of ’85, received Marla is currently a senior vice president organizations including: Boy Scouts of his bachelor’s degree in history and art of Human Resources for Fiserv, a Fortune 500 America Troop 17, the Spearfish Rifle and from BHSU after first serving 22 years in the company that delivers integrated solutions Pistol Club, the National Wildlife Federation Navy. After graduating from Spearfish High to help financial service institutions, insurers, Leaders Club, the Rocky Mountain Elk School, he immediately enlisted in the Navy, health benefit administrators, and employers Foundation. He is a professional member of training as a shipboard electrician. His manage and profit from information. the American Medical Athletic Association. service extended through the Vietnam War. During her career in public relations, she Forrest enjoys outdoor sports, dog Ron retired from the service in 1976 helped Duke Energy receive the Outstanding training, cooking, gardening, and reading. having attained the rank of Master Chief Corporate Citizen Award. While serving as He, and his wife, Sharon, have two children, Petty Officer. vice president of Human Resources at Time Rachel and Dan. He moved back to Spearfish with Warner, the company was recognized as one Dr. Tim Creal, Class of ’78, earned his his family and enrolled at BHSU as a of the best places to work in Houston for two bachelor’s degree in mathematics education non-traditional student under the GI bill. consecutive years. One of the highlights of from BHSU. He also has a master’s degree in Shortly after earning his degree, Ron began her career was throwing out the first pitch at educational administration and specialist and working for the Black Hills Area Council of a Houston Astros game. doctorate degrees in education. the Boy Scouts of America. He also directed Marla also has years of involvement Tim began his career in education as the summer camp at Medicine Mountain with non-profit organizations. She is a high school mathematics teacher and Scout Ranch. In 2000, he retired to devote serving as president for Child Advocates coach in the Faith School District. He then time to his volunteer activities. and Business Volunteers for the Arts. She taught mathematics and coached football in Ron has volunteered with several is also a board member for the Volunteer Brookings, Ore. organizations throughout his lifetime. Center, United Way, ESCAPE Family He returned to South Dakota and spent He served on the BHSU Alumni Board of Resources, Society for the Performing Arts, the next 10 years teaching and coaching Directors for 23 years, acting as president in and ChildBuilders. She is a graduate of in New Underwood before taking over as 1997 and 1998. Ron is an active member of Leadership Houston, which is an superintendent, elementary principal, and the American Legion and is the commander organization recognizing and supporting special education director in 1992. of the Spearfish Veterans Honor Guard. He Houston leaders. Marla also served on the Tim is currently the superintendent is active in the Knights of Columbus of BHSU Foundation Advisory Board from for the Custer School District. He is also St. Joseph Church in Spearfish. Ron is 1994 to 1997. an adjunct professor for the South Dakota also involved with the crew members She is proud to have recently started State University West River Graduate associations of the four ships on which he a scholarship for BHSU business/human Center, where he earned the Teacher of the served, and belongs to the Great Northern resources students. Marla and her husband, Year Award in 2000, 2006, 2007, and 2010. Railway Historical Society. Rick, reside in Houston, Texas, with their son, He was also awarded the South Dakota Ron and his wife of 48 years, Eileen, Kyle, who is a junior in college. Superintendent of the Year Award in 2000. reside in Spearfish. They have three sons, Jon, Dr. Forrest Brady, Class of ’72, Tim has a growing list of professional Bill, and David. received his bachelor’s degree in history and accomplishments including: president of math and went on to Creighton University the South Dakota School Superintendent’s Medical School, where he graduated in 1977 Association (1999); member of the American

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BHSU Yellow Jacket Hall of Fame inductees announced he Black Hills State University Yellow Jacket Hall of Fame will induct five individuals and two Tteams during the 2010 Swarm Day festivities. Lisa (Reynolds) Bomengen, Craig Crosswait, and Neil Grandbouche will be inducted as athletes. Kevin Williams will be inducted as a coach, and Scott Graslie will be inducted as this year’s contributor. The 1980 men’s cross country team and the 1963-64 wrestling team will also be inducted. Bomengen Crosswait Grandbouche Williams Graslie Lisa (Reynolds) Bomengen, Class of '00, will be inducted for her accomplishments in track and He has also volunteered his time with BHSU golf tournaments for cross country: years - coordinating the putting contest and Deuce Pot, and has been • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) a financial supporter of the Yellow Jackets since the early 1980s. cross country All-American (1998 and 1999) • South Dakota Intercollegiate Conference (SDIC) cross country champion (1998 and 1999) • Placed 23rd out of 344 runners at national meet (2000) • Earned All-American honors in outdoor track (1999) • South Dakota Sports Writers Collegiate Female Athlete of the Year (1999) Craig Crosswait, Class of '81, will be inducted for his achievements in baseball and golf: • All-District 12 First Team (1980) • All-SDIC second baseman (1979 and 1980) • District 12 baseball team champions (1979 and 1980) • All-District Team in golf (1980) • Second in the SDIC with a .419 batting average (1980) The 1980 men’s cross country team won the SDIC championship with a near perfect 18 points, crushing the second place team Neil Grandbouche, Class of '79, will be inducted for his by 67 points. This marked the eighth straight championship success in track, football, and basketball: for BHSU. They later won their fourth straight District 12 title • SDIC championship mile-relay team member (1976-1979) convincingly with 31 points, and finished 12th in the NAIA • Honorable Mention All-Conference in football (1977) championships. Team members included: (front row, left • First Team All-Conference in football as a defensive to right) Jim Glazer, Dean Mahaffey, Todd Pomeroy, Randy back (1978) Gregson, and Carlo Mileusnich; (back row, left to right) Ken • First Team All-District as a defensive back (1978) Hunter, Curt Fiedler, Doug Knaub, Brent Kannas, and Coach • SDIC champion in the 440 intermediate hurdles (1976) Dave Little. Kevin Williams, Class of '76, will be inducted into the BHSU Hall of Fame for his successful coaching career. Kevin has coached for 34 years at Kelly Walsh High School in Casper, Wyo. His accomplishments include: • Coached the girl's track team to three regional championships and 19 top four finishes at the state track meet (includes eight state champion runner up teams and one state championship) • Wyoming Coaches Association Coach of the Year (eight times) • National Federation of High School Sectional Coach of the Year • Inducted into the Wyoming Coaches Association The 1963-64 wrestling team were SDIC champions, including Hall of Fame (2003) six individual weight class champions. The University hosted • Inducted into the National High School Athletic the 1964 NAIA national wrestling championships - it was the Coaches Association Hall of Fame (2010) first (and only) national event ever hosted in Spearfish. Team members included: (front row, left to right) Ron Fisher, Don Scott Graslie, Class of '76, will be recognized for his Brech, Tom Sprigler, Richard Ebersprecher, Bill Buchholz, and strong support of BHSU athletics over the years. He has been on Coach Tony Schavone; (back row, left to right) Jesse Hoese, the Yellow Jacket Foundation Board of Directors since 1984 and has Tom Walters, John Mattson, James Moore, and Stewart Stites. served as vice president and was treasurer for many years. Scott was Not pictured are: Tom Alsworth, Lionel Bordeoux, Jerry also president of the Green and Gold Booster Club from 1982-1985. Christopherson, Chuck Hull, Frank Lawrence, Lorne Rogerson, Cecil Sallee, Tony Schunot, and Bill Tavegia. Creating a Legacy

Krautschuns honored with the 2010 Difference Maker Award arvey Krautschun, Class of ’72, Joy was instrumental in starting and and his wife, Joy (Proctor), coaching the University’s first HClass of ’73, were honored with the varsity women’s basketball team. She fourth annual Black Hills State University was also very active as a member of the Difference Maker Award. The Difference Alumni Association board of directors Maker Award is given to a top BHSU donor for many years. Joy also served many of the given calendar year. years with the Spearfish Ambassadors. The Krautschuns announced in 2009 they The one million dollar deferred gift were donating one million dollars to BHSU. marked the third time the University has In announcing the gift Harvey stated, “Joy received a gift of this magnitude. Thanks and I are both proud alumni of BHSU. The a million Harvey and Joy! education we received, the community of Spearfish, and the Black Hills area have given us far more than we ever dreamed. We felt it was time to start giving back.” Harvey is an insurance and planning Joy (Proctor) Krautschun, Class of '73, specialist with Financial Benefits, Inc. He also and Harvey Krautschun, Class of '72, served in the South Dakota Legislature for received the Difference Maker Award 12 years as a representative from District 31 from BHSU. The Krautschuns have been and held the position of Speaker of the House enthusiastic contributors to BHSU for his last term. many years.

BHSU receives $15,000 from Pioneer Thomas Family Bank and Trust and the Clarkson family Endowment established On behalf of Pioneer ong-time Black Hills State University Bank and Trust and employee Eileen Thomas, senior secretary the Clarkson family, Lof the Career Center, and her husband, Jeb Clarkson (right), Marvin, recently established a scholarship senior vice president endowment. and senior trust With the assistance of officer for Pioneer John Griffin, hired by the BHSU Bank and Trust, Foundation to work with alumni, presents a $15,000 faculty, and staff to develop and check to Steve Meeker, review estate plans, the Eileen and vice president of Marvin established the Thomas University Advancement at Black Hills State Family Endowment. When funded, the endowment will designate University, to be used Eileen Thomas for scholarships for the 40 percent to cross country 2010-2011 academic scholarships, 40 percent to rodeo scholarships, and year. 20 percent to the Career Service Act (CSA)/BHSU Family Scholarship Fund.

Yordy earns the $12,000 Joe and Elaine Floyd Scholarship

he Joe and Elaine throughout their lives, and Elaine attended Yordy graduated high school in the top Floyd Scholarship BHSU in 1953 and later worked for the of her class and is a member of the National Toffered at Black Hills University. The Floyds established the Honor Society and the Presidents Honor State University awarded scholarship for female students from South Roll. She also has an impressive record $12,000 to Shandel Yordy, Dakota who have a farm/ranch background of community involvement and was very a 2010 graduate of Bennett along with a strong desire to learn. The involved in rodeo and athletics during her County High School. Floyd Scholarship is renewable for high school career. Joe and Elaine Floyd subsequent years at BHSU as long as the She is interested in science and health Yordy have lived in South Dakota student is making satisfactory progress. and aspires to become an optometrist.

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 15 Creating a Legacy

Alice Wiggins Dunn Endowment provides new Hansons establish Yellow Jacket sculpture athletic endowment

new bronze sculpture of the The sculpture, completed by local lack Black Hills State University mascot, artist and 1977 art graduate Tony Chytka Hills State Sting, now adorns the front entrance (Chytka Bronzes), was funded by the Alice University A Wiggins Dunn Endowment. Dunn, wife of B to the Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness supporters Myrle Center. nationally known artist Lyndle Dunn, and Pam Hanson left the BHSU Foundation $200,000 in the pledged $60,000 early 90s. The donation was earmarked to purchase artwork for the campus or to to establish an support the library. endowment for This is the third piece of artwork athletic scholarships purchased by the gift. The other two pieces at the University. are a Termesphere by local artist, alumnus, Myrle earned Pam and Myrle Hanson and art instructor Dick Termes, and an his degree from original piece from local artist, former BHSU in 1953. His dad worked as the BHSU professor, and alumnus Dick Dubois. Both business manager for many years. Myrle and pieces are currently displayed in the BHSU Pam retired in Spearfish in 1991. library. The endowment, which will be named In addition to the $200,000 gift, in 1968, the University library received Lyndle’s the Myrle and Pam Hanson Athletic studio materials and wildlife paintings, Endowment, will be funded through their valued at $211,000. estate with a gift of $60,000. Myrle and Pam The Sting sculpture, which is updated their estate plan with the help of Tony Chytka, artist and 1977 graduate made of bronze and sits on a steel base, John Griffin, who was hired by the BHSU of BHSU, created a bronze sculpture of took Chytka four months to create. Foundation to provide assistance to alumni, BHSU’s mascot, Sting. The piece was made According to Chytka, who is more of faculty, and staff with estate planning and possible by the Alice Wiggins Dunn a contemporary western sculptor, “It was a preparing planned gifts. endowment within the BHSU Foundation. nice change of pace from my usual type of “Our family has a long history with work and was a lot of fun to make.” Chytka, BHSU and we wanted to do something to owner of Chytka Bronzes, added that it was a unique project for him since he is a BHSU help support our students. We love athletics alum. and the athletes are students first and A limited number of miniature participate because of their love of a sport,” Sting bronzes will be available for $1,000 said Myrle. “The advancement staff did There are a limited each. For information please contact a terrific job helping us put together a number of miniature Steve Meeker, vice president of University comprehensive estate plan that allowed us bronze replicas that are Advancement, at 605-642-6385 or email to create this endowment. We could not be available for purchase. [email protected]. more pleased with the process and outcome.”

Plans are underway for a BHSU Alumni-Foundation Welcome Center Black Hills State University is in the planning process of providing an Alumni-Foundation Welcome Center, which will not only support the University’s financial development, it will also strengthen relationships with alumni and provide ongoing communication to increase the visibility of BHSU. The Alumni-Foundation Welcome Center will be the front door for the entire campus. In addition to alumni use, it will provide a space for community members to BHSU Alumni-Foundation Welcome Center conceptual drawing use, including space for dinner functions, exhibits, and other special events. There will also be an area provided for the daily operations of the Black Hills State University Advancement Office. The Center is estimated to be completed by Swarm Week 2011. To donate to the facility or for more information, contact Steve Meeker, vice president of University Advancement at BHSU, at [email protected] or call 605-642-6385. All donors will be recognized on the donor wall in addition to those who select naming opportunities.

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 16 University News BHSU in the news Black Hills State University researchers earn competitive grants esearchers at Black Hills State This is the sixth consecutive year that activity. The research will continue the University earned competitive state the state has financially supported grant development of a hop-based anti-fungal Rgrant funds for additional research awards to build higher levels of competitive treatment for control of Saprolegnia on at the Sanford Lab in Lead and to advance research at the six public universities. salmonid eggs. The primary objective of the research to improve aquaculture. Gov. Mike Rounds’ 2010 Initiative has research study is to develop a hop-based BHSU earned two of the seven placed a strong emphasis on the role aquaculture application. grants awarded to South Dakota public university research plays in South Dakota’s David J. Bergmann, Science - university faculty. One of the BHSU grants economic development. “Metagenomic Analysis of Drainage and is focused on developing a safe, effective, Research funded at BHSU includes: Service Water in the Deep Underground environmentally benign agent to control Dan Durben, Science - “The Efficacy Science and Engineering Laboratory fungal infections in hatchery settings. The of Hops (Humulus lupulus) to Control (DUSEL) at the Homestake Mine” (Grant other BHSU research grant is for the Saprolegnia Fungal Infections on Salmonid award: $80,200; University match: $80,200) analysis of drainage and service water in the Eggs” (Grant award: $43,309; University Other Investigators: Cynthia Anderson Deep Underground Science and Engineering match: $64,984) - According to the grant (BHSU), Garth Spellman (BHSU), and Laboratory (DUSEL) at Homestake. proposal, there is a need for safer, Sookie Bang (South Dakota School of Mines The funds will help advance the effective antifungal compounds that will and Technology) - The drainage and service individual research projects while meeting have no harmful effects on handlers, fish water in the Deep Underground Science the state’s long-term goal of strengthening and their eggs, or the ecosystem. One and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL) site the capacity for research and technology promising natural alternative to in the former Homestake Mine represents development across the public university chemical antifungal treatments is the hop a unique environment. The research will system. plant, which exhibits strong antimicrobial sample and sequence DNA from the entire microbial community in drainage and BHSU researchers earned two service water at the DUSEL. The researchers competitive grants to fund additional will search for novel genes encoding research at the Sanford Lab in Lead and to lignocellulases (used for production of advance research to improve aquaculture. biofuels), enzymes for hydrocarbon One grant is focused on developing a safe, effective, environmentally benign agent catabolism and metal ion reduction to control fungal infections in hatchery (used in biological treatment of aquifers settings. The other BHSU research grant contaminated by hydrocarbons or heavy is for the analysis of drainage and service metals), and enzymes for antibiotic water in the Deep Underground Science synthesis. and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL) at Homestake. 2009 BHSU graduates are finding jobs in their desired fields survey of 2009 Black Hills State employed graduates remain in state. nation continue to struggle with a weak University graduates revealed that “While many of our graduates choose economy,” Arlene Holmes, director of the Arespondents are finding employment to remain in this area, this survey revealed Career Center at BHSU, says. in their desired location either before that our graduates are finding employment Holmes noted that many graduates graduation or within a brief period of time in the geographic area they desire and are are in entry-level positions that offer great following graduation. employed by a wide range of businesses potential for advancement within the next “The survey confirms what we’ve been and organizations,” Schallenkamp says. few years. hearing from our graduates. The majority Of the graduates with a preference for The single largest sector employing are securing employment either before they a specific location, more than 80 percent the survey respondents was education, graduate or shortly after graduation,” BHSU found employment in their desired location, which employs 64 percent of the graduates President Kay Schallenkamp says. including several who are now employed who listed an employer. Other types of BHSU reached a record enrollment internationally. Schallenkamp cited the employment include retail, government, last year and has increased the number of example of a recent education graduate who hospitality, human services, accounting, graduates by 21 percent over the past five landed her dream job teaching in Morocco. financial services, and real estate. Employers years. The areas of study at BHSU with the Starting salaries included several that were included were 43 school districts largest number of graduates are business, graduates from the College of Business and in South Dakota and a variety of businesses education, human services, and mass Technology in the $60,000-$80,000 range. and organizations. communication. “BHSU graduates are successfully A survey of 2010 Black Hills State The majority of the respondents chose securing employment in their chosen University graduates will be conducted this to live in South Dakota – 81 percent of all career fields even as the region and year.

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 17 University News BHSU in the news BHSU now offers corporate communication and general studies degrees he South Dakota Board of Regents the University Center-Rapid City (SDBOR) authorized Black Hills State starting this fall. This move TUniversity to offer a new bachelor’s accommodates students who are degree, general studies, and an additional unable, due to family or work major, corporate communication. commitments, to commute to The corporate communication major, Spearfish to complete the major. which combines the study of business and BHSU will also begin communication, is the only of its kind in offering a bachelor’s degree in South Dakota's public university system. general studies this fall. The public The major is an excellent option for university system in South Dakota students who are planning a career in developed the degree specifically public relations, marketing, corporate for students who already have a advertising or communication, electronic significant number of college media, event management, writing credits completed. Black Hills State University will now offer two new production and management, broadcast “BHSU is looking forward to degree options to its course listings. The South management, and technical communication. offering the general studies degree Dakota Board of Regents approved a new bachelor's “In today’s business world, it is more because we know it’s an excellent degree, general studies, and an additional major, important than ever to prepare effective opportunity for people who have corporate communication. communicators,” said Kay Schallenkamp, earned University credits but have found that people in certain fields, BHSU president. “Students who pursue not yet completed their degree. The degree especially nursing, engineering, and math this major will develop and refine their provides a high level of flexibility which is or science, are more likely to stop out before oral, written, and visual communication vital for working adults seeking to complete completing a degree. Oftentimes, these skills while studying organizational and their University degree,” Schallenkamp people have already completed 90 or more business communication within corporate said. credit hours of study, and need some structures.” The general studies degree will be flexibility to finish out a degree program. Schallenkamp said the need for this available to students on campus, at Warner said it is one more important major was demonstrated by student and off-campus centers, and by distance step the state is taking to increase the business surveys and the growth of new delivery. It will also be available at Dakota number of postsecondary graduates in careers in the communications field. Sixteen State University, Northern State University, South Dakota. “We know that there are of 17 local businesses surveyed by BHSU and the University of South Dakota. many so-called ‘ready adults’ who have said they would want to hire someone with In South Dakota, there are about earned significant college credit but stopped a corporate communication degree. 113,500 people who have begun college out before completing their degree. This The SD BOR also authorized BHSU but did not earn a degree, according to new degree option allows them to use to deliver its existing mass communication Dr. Jack Warner, executive director and CEO credits they have already earned,” he said. major, one of the fastest growing degrees, for the SDBOR. Research by the Western to students in Rapid City by offering it at Interstate Commission for Higher Education

BHSU presents the fourth successful season of the Summer Stage Black Hills State University presented the fourth season of the Summer Stage in July. The season kicked off with the Broadway hit comedy The Philadelphia Story, a classic comedy of manners which found that sometimes getting what you want means learning to let go. The musical fable Disney’s Geppetto and Son featured a quirky Blue Fairy and a lively cast of eccentric characters. The season ended with the Pulitzer Prize winning comedy Harvey, which featured Elwood P. Dowd and his imaginary friend, Harvey, a six-and-a-half-foot tall rabbit. The cast included current BHSU students, BHSU alumni, regional community members and local children. The performances were under the direction of Bert Juhrend, BHSU assistant professor of theatre.

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 18 University News BHSU faculty in the news BHSU history professor honored with the Distinguished Faculty Award

r. David Wolff, professor of history History Association, and Lawrence County at Black Hills State University, Historical Society Board of Directors. Dwho is known for his extensive Wolff also gives presentations in the community service and exemplary community on a wide variety of topics classroom leadership, was selected to related to the area’s history, including topics receive the prestigious 2010 Distinguished discussed in his recently published book, Faculty Award. Seth Bullock: Black Hills Lawman. Wolff was chosen by his peers for Wolff has published numerous articles this award because of his support of and reviews and even appeared in HBO’s hit BHSU students, the University, and the series “Deadwood” during an interview on surrounding community. “The Real Deadwood” discussing Since joining the BHSU faculty in 1998, Deadwood’s history. Wolff has taught numerous history courses, In recognition of his contributions to including History of the Black Hills and the University and the community, Wolff has History of South Dakota. According to one been co-recipient of the BHSU “Community of the nominators, “David is an inspiring Service Award;” was named BHSU Student teacher. His students rave about his classes, Senate Outstanding Faculty Member; and especially those dealing with the history of was presented with the Mining History the Black Hills and South Dakota.” Association’s Clark Spence Award for his Wolff’s passion for history led him to book Industrializing the Rockies. become involved in historical societies and Wolff received bachelor’s degrees in associations including: the Adams Museum pharmacy and history from the University Dr. David Wolff, professor of history at BHSU, and Historic House Board of Directors, of Wyoming, as well as a master’s degree in was honored with the 2010 Distinguished South Dakota State Historical Society Board history. He received his doctoral degree in Faculty Award. Wolff has taught numerous of Trustees, South Dakota State Railroad history from Arizona State University. history courses at BHSU and in the community Museum Board of Directors, Mining with a special emphasis on the history of mining in the Black Hills. Sago and Cerney publish their Fuller receives recognition for second book together MERLOT contributions Dr. Dorothy Fuller (right), associate professor of education at BHSU, and Gabe Mydland, assistant professor at Dakota State University, accept the Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT) 2010 Editorial Board House Cup. The House Cup is awarded to the editorial board that makes the highest level of contributions in an academic year. Fuller and Mydland were among the teacher education Roberta Sago (right), special collections librarian and archivist for editorial board which received the Leland D. Case Library at BHSU, and Janice “Jan” (Brozik) the award this year. MERLOT Cerney (middle), Class of ’70, Philip, sign a copy of their newest is an international initiative book, Black Hills Gold Rush Towns, for Wally Slatterly. The book enabling faculty to integrate takes a look at mining towns that once flourished in the Black technology into higher education. It consists of an online Hills area. This is the second time the two have published a book community of faculty and institutions that collaborate to together. In 2007, they published Spearfish, which documented increase the quantity of high-quality, web-based, interactive the historical past of the Spearfish area. teaching and learning materials.

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 19 University News BHSU students in the news BHSU students gain knowledge and experience through internships

s Black Hills State University students and, Rapid City Council, as well as with supervisor praised her for her dedication. return to campus for the Fall 2010 national and international companies “Katrina has been doing a spectacular Asemester, many are bringing new including Best Buy, Disney World, and job with the program,” Christopher Novak insights and experiences gained from their Vibewire in Australia. says. “She has applied her time to strengthen summer internships and fellowships. This summer, Katrina Salitros, a her talents for the real world.” “BHSU places an emphasis on BHSU mass communication student from experiential learning. Internships and Vermillion, landed an internship at the Home fellowships are an excellent way for our Shopping Network (HSN) near Tampa, Fla. students to advance their educational career,” Salitros says the HSN internship has been a BHSU President Kay Schallenkamp says. rewarding experience. As the on-air associate “These learning opportunities combined with producer and backstage coordinator, she has our innovative academic programs and our had the opportunity to choose the areas of dynamic learning community are leading to specialty that interested her the most. unprecedented success for our graduates.” “I chose to study producing, stage Last summer one of our students had managing, set styling, and visual backstage the honor of being selected for a unique coordination. I was able to shadow the study program that included research time make-up/salon for a few days to see what at the Gran Sasso Lab in Italy as well as at they have to do to make the guests and hosts Princeton University. Other internship look fabulous,” Salitros says. “The Home opportunities include local and regional Shopping Network is a great way to get companies such as: Ketel Thorstensen, Robert your foot in the door when it comes to live Katrina Salitros, mass communication Sharp & Associates, Jewel Cave National television and media in general.” major from Vermillion, landed an Park, Rapid City Regional Hospital, Black She added that the internship opened internship with the Home Shopping Hills Children’s Home, Judicial Circuit Court, her eyes to many opportunities. Her HSN Network (HSN) near Tampa, Fla.

Recipients of the 2010 Vucurevich Presidential Scholarship announced

lack Hills State University has does not feel like a task, but a passion,” Harris helped plan a campus-wide named Grace Hoffman, elementary said Hoffman. cooking competition at BHSU and Band special education major from This summer Hoffman traveled to organized Heels Up for Haiti, a 5K run/walk Gary; and Joshua Harris, biology major Nepal to help teach English to elementary event to raise money for victims of the Haiti from Sturgis, as the John T. Vucurevich school students. She has also volunteered her earthquake. He also took part in a Proyecto Presidential Scholars for the 2010-11 time for numerous projects including: a Red Abrigo mission trip to Juarez, Mexico, in academic school year. Cross blood drive; the Hurricane Katrina 2006 and 2008. BHSU President Kay Schallenkamp Relief Project; a YouthWorks mission trip to He was chosen as a South Dakota expressed her thanks to Mississippi; and a mission trip to Managua, Regents Scholar and a South Dakota State the John T. Vucurevich Nicaragua. Scholar in 2008 and has made the Dean’s List Foundation and noted that Hoffman is a member of the BHSU at BHSU the past two years. the recipients are among Teammates, a group that mentors local These students earned scholarships the best and brightest at students, and is involved with Campus made possible thanks to the generosity of BHSU. The award is offered Ventures. She also made the Dean’s List at the John T. Vucurevich Foundation. The late to students entering their BHSU. In 2008 she was honored with a South philanthropist grew up in Lead, where he junior year; each recipient Dakota Opportunity Scholarship and was a learned the value of hard work, telling the will receive an award of recipient of the TEACH Grant Award. truth, the need for sound spiritual values, Hoffman $6,250 to cover tuition and Harris plans to attend medical school and the importance of helping those persons fees. after graduating from BHSU. He would less fortunate. He felt that community Hoffman plans to like to stay in South Dakota after he has service was very important, serving in both become a certified completed his education and become a the South Dakota House of Representatives elementary and special family practitioner. and Senate and as an active supporter of education teacher after Currently, Harris is in the process higher education. He was a successful graduating from BHSU. She of becoming a volunteer at the Veterans banker, and his success allowed him to create looks forward to a career Administration Hospital at Fort Meade, the John T. Vucurevich Foundation to carry helping students and feels where he will gain experience in a hospital out his goal “to make a piece of the world a it will be a very rewarding setting and an understanding of what a brighter place.” Harris experience. “Being a teacher career as a physician will be like.

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 20 University News Sports BHSU accepted for NCAA Division II candidacy 1970 Football Team lack Hills State University’s application During the transition process, BHSU into the National Collegiate Athletic will be pursuing membership in Reunion BAssociation (NCAA) Division II was a conference. accepted by the NCAA membership “We are exploring our options for committee this summer. conference membership. We have already The 1970 football team, “This is a great day for Yellow Jacket been in contact with the Rocky Mountain considered to be one of the athletics,” BHSU President Kay Schallenkamp Athletic Conference (RMAC) and the finest football teams to said at the press conference. Schallenkamp Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference compete for BHSU, will and Jhett Albers, BHSU athletic director, (NSIC). We have notified each that we are thanked alumni, boosters, and foundation interested in the possibility of joining their gather to celebrate their board members for their on-going support conferences,” said Albers. 40-year anniversary during the of Yellow Jacket athletics and noted the high BHSU is currently a member of the 2010 Swarm Week festivities. level of enthusiasm of Yellow Jacket fans and Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) and athletes as the University prepares for this the National Association of Intercollegiate For more information on this change. Athletics (NAIA). The application to be gathering, please contact “A lot of time and discussion went considered for NCAA Division II was BHSU alumnus Ken Richardt into this decision. After talking with our submitted earlier this year. student-athletes, alumni, donors, and the at (847) 872-3657. administration, it became clear that pursuing (NCAA) Division II was the right choice for the future of Yellow Jacket athletics,” said Albers. BHSU President Albers stated, “This is the first step in Kay Schallenkamp our transition to NCAA Division II. Our thanked supporters athletic program will begin the first year of during the press the candidacy period effective with the conference held to 2010-2011 season. The NCAA will assess our announce that program and determine our readiness. Over the University's the course of the following year we will application into move into a provisional period as an NCAA NCAA Division II member; if all falls into place, we expect was accepted. membership in 2012-2013.” Yellow Jacket student-athletes earn national recognition 2009-2010 NAIA Scholar-Athletes 2009-2010 NAIA All-Americans • Jenna Bolstad, basketball • Cain Atkinson, basketball (Honorable Mention) • Danielle Briere, softball • Jason Boeding, indoor and outdoor • Mandy Brumfield, basketball and volleyball track and field • Erin Curran, cross country • Cody Bordewyk, outdoor track and field • Kalin Engle, volleyball • Erin Curran, cross country • Kristin Engle, volleyball • Kristin Engle, volleyball (First Team) • Brittany Fuhrman, basketball • Luke Enos, basketball (First Team) • Kayla Haines, volleyball • Birch Haraden, outdoor track and field • Birch Haraden, cross country • Shannon Hellman, outdoor track and field • Katelynn Lamb, basketball and golf • Lisa Koch, indoor track and field • Neil Long, cross country • Katelynn Lamb, basketball (First Team) • Mark Mazza, cross country • Jed Morgan, outdoor track and field • Wendy O’Lexey, cross country • Wendy O’Lexey, cross country, indoor and • Janna Schriber, basketball outdoor track and field • Tiffany Thomas, basketball • Josh Wood, football Cheer on the Yellow Jackets this season. Visit www.BHSU.edu/Athletics to view the 2010-2011 sports schedule.

Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 21 University News Sports BHSU names a full-time athletic director and three new coaches

everal changes have been announced Weitzel played for leadership positions in the volleyball for BHSU before SBlack Hills State University Athletic serving the past three Department. years as assistant coach After 11 years as head volleyball coach, under Albers. Jhett Albers has moved from coaching and “I will continue accepted the position of full-time athletic to build on the director at BHSU. successful program Since Albers’ arrival at BHSU in 1999, that Coach Albers has AlbersWeitzel Engle Schafer the volleyball program has shown continued established. I am excited Schafer has been known for his steady improvement. In the past two years, Albers and extremely leadership while serving the past four years led the team to the National Association of honored to have the opportunity to take as assistant men's basketball coach for the Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National over this program. We have a group of Yellow Jackets, under the direction of Paul Tournament. Albers also took the role of well-rounded student-athletes who not only Sather, who resigned recently to take the part-time director of Athletics in January are exceptionally talented on the court, head coaching position at Northern State 2006. Since then, he has overseen the entire but also understand the value of their University. BHSU athletic program. Most recently, education,” said Weitzel. "I have had the chance to work with Albers coordinated the University's NCAA Engle graduated from BHSU this and watch Bradd as an assistant coach for Division II application process. May with a bachelor's degree in physical four years,” Albers says. “He has the “I feel extremely fortunate to have had education and exercise science and a minor qualifications and the leadership skills to be the opportunity to coach the volleyball team in comprehensive K-12 health education and a successful head coach, and the team fully the past 11 years,” said Albers. “I am excited athletic coaching. She was a standout supports him." for the future of Black Hills State athletics athlete at the net for the Yellow Jackets the "I am excited and honored to be chosen and am looking forward to the challenges past five years. She also has experience as a as the men’s basketball coach at Black Hills that lie ahead as the director.” personal trainer, volleyball camp director, State University. I will continue to build a Jennifer Weitzel will assume the role athletic trainer, and conditioning program program that alumni, donors, and fans can of interim volleyball head coach during the coordinator. be proud of. I ask that everyone continue to 2010 season. Former two-time All-American Taking over as head men’s basketball support the outstanding student-athletes middle hitter Kristin Engle will also join the coach is Bradd Schafer, who was previously on our team and in the entire Yellow Jacket volleyball staff as assistant coach the assistant men's basketball coach for athletic program," Schafer says. alongside Weitzel. Black Hills State University.

Swarm Days 2010 Buzzin' on the Beach

Monday, September 27 Saturday, October 2 • 1-5 p.m. - Luau • 10 a.m. - Parade • 11:15 a.m. - Tailgate Social, Wednesday, September 29 featuring Kory & the Fireflies • 4 p.m. - Kiddie Carnival • 1 p.m. - Swarm Day Football Game • 5:30 p.m. - Class of '70 Reunion Reception Thursday, September 30 • 7 p.m. - Swarm Day Volleyball Game • 7 p.m. - Coronation Friday, October 1 Sunday, October 3 • 12 noon - Alumni Awards Luncheon* • Yellow Jacket 5K & 10K Run/Walk • TBA - Float Prep • 5 p.m. - Class of '70 Reunion For a complete list of • 6:30 p.m. - Hall of Fame Banquet* • 7 p.m. - Spirit Night/Volleyball Game events and locations 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 to purchase tickets or for more information.

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Looking ahead

Swarm Week September 27 - October 2

Alumni Art Show September 28 - October 22

Class of 1970 Reunion October 1 and 2 A 1955 BHSU performance of The Torchbearers.

Commencement December 18 Looking back

Alumni Mile Props and Liners 2011 Reunion January 29 In the fall of 2011 Props and Liners, an honorary dramatic society and the oldest active student BHSU Events organization on campus, will celebrate its www.BHSU.edu/Events 90th anniversary. Plans are underway for a reunion. All students and staff who participated Athletic Events in any BHSU production and/or musical are www.BHSU.edu/Athletics invited to attend. More information on this reunion will be available in the Spring 2011 issue of the BHSU Alumni Magazine.