AlumniMagazine Fall 2015

Snjezana Dojcinovic, ’08 Product Director, Lei Lou From the basketball court to clothes, an inside look at an international fashion line

BHSU athletes set high GPA’s 2015 Swarm Days New BHSU Scholarships Greetings BHSU Alumni,

In the last year, I’ve had the honor of serving as President of your alma mater and I thank you for welcoming me and allowing me to be a part of this great University and the community of alumni. When you visit campus and at alumni gatherings, I often hear fond memories about faculty and staff and even fellow students who inspired you along the way. No matter what role or occupation you have chosen since you left the BHSU campus, there’s a tie that connects you with other alumni in your acts, deeds and dreams. There remains a commonality and simplicity to our work that reminds us of the great value in our kindness. Like many of you I wake up every day and remember what a gift I have been given. To have the opportunity to inspire others. Each of us has positively impacted people in ways we may or may not know. That is the joy of our work, and why what we say and how we say it matters so much. The student who attains their degree from BHSU may be the one that saves the planet or a loved one in the future. Our support and genuineness to others does matter. BHSU is truly a unique place that inspires people to reach out into the world to show others a bit of the “Spirit of the Hills,” encouraging us to lead with kindness and make a positive difference in the world.

Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr., President, Black Hills State University

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Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine - Fall 2015

The Alumni Magazine is published twice a year by the Black Hills State University Alumni Association for alumni and friends of BHSU. Your comments are welcome. Email us at [email protected]. President University Advancement Marketing ӕ Communications Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr. Steve Meeker, Class of ’84 Corinne Hansen, Class of ’85 Tom Wheaton, Class of ’87 Kristen Kilmer, Class of ’99 Alumni Association President Kimberly Talcott Julie Benedict, Class of ’96 Jennifer Jungwirth AAlumniluBHSUmni GGatheringsatherings 1974-1978 Footballootball TeamsTeams RReunioneunion - Saturday,Saturday Oct.Oct 1010

The 1974, ’75, ’76, ’77, and ’78 football teams are invited back for a reunion in honor of their head football coach Gene Schlekeway. For more information about this reunion, please contact Gene Schlekeway at [email protected], [email protected] or (605) 642-6385. For a schedule of upcoming alumni events, visit www.BHSU.edu/Alumni.

Alumni & Friends gather in Sioux Falls AlumniAl i & FriendsF i d GatherG th ini CasperC Kory Van Sickle, attended, of Kory & the Nearly 50 BHSU alumni and friends gathered in June at the Hilton Garden Inn in Casper, Wyo. In Fireflies performs during “An Evening addition to campus updates from BHSU President Tom Jackson, Jr., the gathering took place in with the Yellow Jackets” July 11 in conjunction with the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR). The Yellow Jackets men’s and women’s Sioux Falls. The third annual event teams both qualified for the CNFR for the first time in recent years. raised $15,155 for student-athlete scholarships. The total included a $5,000 match from First Premier Bank. BHSU 50-Year Club inducts members from the Class of 1965 Six graduates from the Class of 1965 gathered on campus during spring commencement to celebrate their induction into the 50-Year Club. Each year, classmates from the 50-year class return to campus to celebrate the anniversary of their graduation. Members from prior graduating classes are also invited to attend a luncheon in honor of the 50-year class. Members from the Class of 1965 in attendance at commencement were (left to right): Chuck Schramm, Sioux Falls; Ruth (Walker) Schmaltz, Rushville, Neb.; Ida Mae (Jones) Rounds, Laramie, Wyo.; Marie I. (Collins) DeKnikker, Cambridge, Idaho; Ruth (Jepson) Wickstrom, Midlothian, Va.; and Everett Hunt, Eagle Butte.

Enhance your future. Earn an advanced degree at BHSU. BHSU offers eight master degree programs.. *Business Administration (MBA) Reading Crisis Leadership and Emergency Management *Secondary Education | Project SECONDND Curriculum & Instruction K-12 Project SELECT Integrative Genomics Strategic Leadership * Master degree programs are available at BHSU-Rapid City Learn more at www.BHSU.edu/GraduatePrograms RESEARCH AT BHSU

Jensen Ramsey BHSU faculty receive state research grants Faculty at BHSU received two of the eight competitive BHSU faculty, students work with Sinte Johnson state research grants recently Gleska for hands-on biotechnology training Student lands announced by the South Students from Sinte Gleska Tribal College on the Dakota Board of Regents. Rosebud Reservation visited BHSU for a biotechnology traineeship Dr. Katrina Jensen, assistant boot camp as part of a NASA EPSCoR grant. Students funded by CDC professor of chemistry, worked under the mentorship of BHSU faculty and received a $22,880 grant for students learned how to use bioinformatics tools Shaina Johnson’s her project “Development of and DNA extraction procedures using water and soil grandmother taught Copper Photoredox Catalysts samples collected from the Rosebud Reservation. her native remedies on for the Synthesis of Anti- Pictured at the Sanford Lab, from left, are Mikal the Pine Ridge Indian Microbial Compounds.” Bordeaux, Dakota Young, and Karen Moore from Sinte Reservation, sowing seeds Dr. Justin Ramsey, assistant Gleska Tribal College, and Ida Clarke from BHSU. for Johnson’s future in the professor of plant biology, medical field. received a $24,803 grant for Johnson, biology major “Characteristics of triploid Sanford Lab inspires unique at BHSU and member of ivies (F1 Hedera helix x H. the Oglala Lakota Sioux hibernica) and potential for learning at Black Hills State Tribe from Porcupine, development as non-invasive Black Hills State with research. It’s really spent the summer at Johns horticultural varieties.” University students have easy to get involved Hopkins in Baltimore, unique opportunities at with research at BHSU,” the Centers for Disease BHSU collaborates Sanford Underground said Dr. Brianna Mount, Control and Prevention Research Facility located assistant professor of in Atlanta (CDC), and to improve science, at the former Homestake physics research at BHSU. Sanford Medical Center math education Gold Mine in Lead. Adam Gomez, a May in Sioux Falls as part of a BHSU is the closest graduate, interned with public health initiative. Black Hills State University university to Sanford Lab Sanford Lab producing Throughout the received $119,000 in federal and will offer the use of videos for the lab’s new summer program, grant funding to improve the BHSU Underground Visitor’s Center. the Maternal and science and mathematics Campus. Currently, Anna Hafele, Child Health Careers/ instruction in South Dakota BHSU students in integrative genomics Research Initiatives for schools. mass communication, graduate student from Student Enhancement – The Title II grants from the education, genomics, Newell, worked as an Undergraduate Program U.S. Department of Education music and physics education intern. through the Kennedy help university science, participate in activities She helped with Krieger Institute and the math and education faculty with Sanford Lab. workshops and CDC, Johnson received to work with teachers and “I think one of the most educational activities for training on conducting administrators from high- important experiences as students connecting the community-based need school systems to create a student in college is the activities with the lab’s research to address professional development opportunity to engage experiments. public health prevention activities. The South Dakota and disease treatment, Board of Regents administers Watch BHSU students talk about how Sanford Lab knowledge she plans to the federal grant funds. inspires them at www.youtube.com/BlackHillsState. use to improve healthcare.

2 SCHOLARSHIP NEWS

New scholarships available at BHSU Dual Credit Scholarship Child of alumni Scholarship South Dakota high school students Black Hills State University offers that have completed Dual Credit in-state tuition for children of alumni. courses through BHSU and enroll “At BHSU we have a network of over at BHSU will earn the Early Scholar Offering 17,000 alums. This new program is an Incentive Scholarship, an award of excellent opportunity for B-H alumni up to $7,500. The award is based on students living outside South Dakota to send the number of BHSU college credits their children to BHSU knowing they completed while in high school. The scholarships is will have an exceptional educational new scholarship will be awarded experience,” said BHSU President Tom beginning this fall. just one more Jackson, Jr. Alumni are encouraged to share their Northern Hills Jacket way we can BHSU experience with their children Incentive Scholarship and apply for the scholarship if they plan to attend BHSU. The Northern Hills Jacket Incentive show our future Scholarship, of up to $4,000 (over four Presidential medallion Scholarship years), is awarded based on student’s Yellow Jackets The Presidential Medallion involvement in We The People: The Scholarship, ranging between $4,000 Citizen and the Constitution statewide that anything is and $16,000 (over four years) is based civic education program, high school on an individual’s demonstrated record honors, and/or high school debate. possible at BHSU. of exceptional academic ability as well All students who attend eligible high as their service, intellectual curiosity schools and have been involved with - BEth Oaks, and commitment to community. the listed student organizations will be eligible for these scholarships. ”director of admissions Learn more at www.BHSU.edu/Scholarships 3 BHSU IN THE NEWS Spotlight

Michael Shann, ’70, received an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree during the BHSU 2015 spring commencement ceremony in May. BHSU-RC creates This is the 11th honorary doctorate BHSU has presented to its alumni. higher education Shann built an impressive career over the options for Rapid years, producing large-scale entertainment events around the world, including the 2014 Sochi Winter City residents Olympics Closing Ceremony. Black Hills State University increased higher education opportunities in Rapid City with the establishment of BHSU-RC. Black Hills State University professor Dr. John “Students from the Rapid City [ Glover was one of 23 awarded the prestigious 2015] region have expressed their desire Bush Fellowship. for more options and we are Glover teaches American Indian Studies at BHSU committed to meeting those needs and is the executive director of the non-profit and expanding our offerings in organization Native Educational Endeavors, which Rapid City,” BHSU President strives toward creating educational opportunities Tom Jackson, Jr., said. “As the for American Indians. He plans to use the fellowship state’s only comprehensive to bridge gaps and facilitate understanding between university in western South various constituencies in South Dakota. Dakota, BHSU has a unique role in the Rapid City region.” New programs were recently announced at BHSU-RC. Students Dr. Amy Fuqua, professor of humanities who now have the option of choosing [ has been serving as chair of the School of Arts and] from 50 BHSU programs at the Humanities, was named dean of the College of Rapid City location. BHSU offers Liberal Arts at BHSU. Fuqua succeeds Dr. David 20 bachelor degrees, two master Wolff who retired this spring after serving 17 years degrees, 13 associate degrees, as a history professor and dean at BHSU. eight certificates, two non-credit Fuqua, who joined the faculty at BHSU in 1998, certificates and five minors. previously served as director of the Honors Program The former University Center in addition to teaching a variety of humanities, was renamed Black Hills State literature, poetry and writing courses. University - Rapid City in April. Jackson noted that even as BHSU increases its offerings, BHSU-RC will also maintain [ Dr. Nick Wallerstein, professor of English at ] and enhance collaborative BHSU, received the 2015 Distinguished Faculty partnerships with other state Award. The prestigious Distinguished Faculty universities. Award is given each spring by BHSU to reward BHSU first began offering exceptional teachers and professional dedication. classes in the Rapid City area Wallerstein, who has been at BHSU for 18 years, more than 60 years ago when was chosen for his outstanding accomplishments classes were taught on Ellsworth including publication in more than a dozen Air Force Base. professional literary journals.

Learn more about BHSU-RC at [4 ] www.BHSU.edu/RapidCity BHSU IN THE NEWS

JulieJ lie Benedict,’96, Benedict ’96 Alumni Al mni Association President, left, presents Mary Mitchell with the 2015 Spirit of BH award. Mary Mitchell Photo courtesy of Sanford Lab Black Hills State University student Jesse Dunaway directs his original composition, receives 2015 “Homestake Mine,” during a performance at the Homestake Opera House in Lead. Spirit of BH award Award-winning student musician Since the moment Mary Mitchell stepped foot onto the BHSU writes one-of-a-kind composition campus, she knew she wanted to build a legacy. BHSU music of the Homestake Mine standing ovation from a “I decided early on that I wanted education major Jesse and its evolution into nearly full house to be involved,” said Mitchell, Dunaway conducted the Sanford Lab. BHSU faculty, staff who graduated with a degree in his original composition Jim Dunn, a long- and students were also elementary education in May. “I “Homestake Mine” at time employee at part of the Neutrino feel that college is all about meeting the Historic Homestake Homestake Mine, Day event. new people and having the best Opera House as a as quoted in Deep Dunaway writes experience possible.” kickoff to Neutrino Thoughts news, said nontraditional, vocal Mitchell received the 2015 Spirit Day at Sanford “This young student and instrumental of BH award at the BHSU Student Underground Research captured the heart and compositions, filled Volunteer Awards celebration. Facility. spirit of the mine’s past with unique sounds The Spirit of BH award honors a Dunaway wrote the and what the future and instruments. He’s student who has made significant musical piece bringing holds.” written several original contributions to the University and to life the rich history The piece received a compositions for BHSU. in the community. Mitchell was a mentor in the BHSU President speaks at national gathering Center for American Indian Studies Black Hills State University Jackson, who began his tenure Bridge Program. President Tom Jackson, Jr. was as tenth president of BHSU last She was an active member of selected to be a featured speaker July, has worked to create new the Lakota Omniciye, serving as during the American Association opportunities for students, establish president for two years. of State Colleges and Universities key collaborative partnerships Mitchell was also president of (AASCU) national Summer Council of and strategically address higher the Kappa Delta Phi international Presidents this summer in Denver. educational initiatives. honor society on campus and has Jackson shared reflections on his Jackson’s strategic outlook led to served as an active member of the first year as BHSU President during the statewide expansion of a program Presidential Student Ambassadors, the special session for new college offering veterans and military interacting with University alumni, presidents from across the United personnel a fully-reimbursable tuition donors and the community. States. Jackson has also spoke at the rate, increased study abroad programs Mitchell will begin her teaching Annual Lead Now! Youth Leadership and international partnerships, and career at Eagle Butte this fall where Conference as well as several national the designation of a center in Rapid she will be a junior first grade educational conferences. City as a new BHSU location. teacher.

Keep up-to-date with BHSU at www.BHSU.edu/News 5 Where Anything

Sean Sherman, Attended Buffalo, choke cherries, and wild turnip are a few ingredients Sean Sherman uses in his indigenous cuisine. Last year Sean, Oglala Lakota, opened his business The Sioux Chef, as a caterer and food educator. In cultivating his own concept of Native American and traditional foods, Sean adamantly uses indigenous pieces from tribes throughout the region. “As a self-taught chef I’ve learned so many styles and worked with many cuisines. I saw there was a huge hole in the market for Native American foods,” said Sean. Sean studied wild foods, histories of food preparation, and how Native American cultures grow food. In July he opened a food truck, “Tatanka Truck,” in Minneapolis/ St. Paul and has a cookbook deal featuring Lakota food with modern interpretations. “Simple foods, few ingredients, really clean food,” says Sean. “This cuisine is truly local in preparation and in tradition.”

Joe Feiler, ’82 & Jim Feiler, Attended Jim Feiler, left, and Joe Feiler, right, helped rescue two individuals in Washakie County recently as part of their volunteer work with the Wyoming Civil Air Patrol. Joe flew the Cessna 182T and his brother Jim served as mission observer and scanner. Working with the county sheriff and ground search crews, the brothers scanned the snowy, muddy search area from above looking for a couple in a red pickup missing for four days. After spotting the pickup, the brothers coordinated efforts with the sheriff and his ground crew leading to the couple’s safe rescue. Joe, a career and technical education teacher in Natrona County, Wyo., says he finds many connections between his piloting pastime and his career in the classroom. He incorporated ‘stage checks’ into his school’s welding program, a method he learned during flight training to ensure students meet proficiencies before moving on to the next skill. “Trainees need additional practice, more takeoffs, more landings,” said Joe. “Teaching is the same way. Learn the basic skill and the advanced maneuvers will follow.”

LindseyL Brewer, ’07 Lindsey Brewer received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and ScienceS Teaching (PAEMST). Brewer, a math teacher at Huron High School, was one of 108 math and science teacherst to receive the award. The PAEMST is awarded annually to outstanding kindergartenk through 12th grade science and math teachers across the country. Only twot educators from each state are chosen to receive the honor. Brewer received $10,000 from the National Science Foundation to use at her discretion anda was invited to an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. “It is truly an honor and I am grateful for this tremendous acknowledgement,” BrewerB said. “To be recognized among presidential winners is very humbling. I never imaginedim I could be rewarded in such an awesome way for loving what I do every day – teaching.”

6 Is Possible

Rebecca Linquist, ’04 It took only one clinical rotation for Dr. Rebecca Linquist to choose her medical specialty. Rebecca says she was drawn to the precision of ophthalmology, the medical field focusing on anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the eye. After graduating from BHSU, Rebecca went to medical school planning on specializing in family medicine. But then, she says, she fell in love with surgery. “Ophthalmology gives me the opportunity to perform surgery but also have a long term relationship with my patients,” says Rebecca. Rebecca works at Rapid City Medical Center and says the mix of outdoor activities and family in her native Black Hills called her back to the area after her residency. After growing up in Sturgis, Rebecca joined the National Guard and attended BHSU. She explored many occupations in health care, but says BHSU guided her choice to go into medicine. “I always knew I wanted to help people in the medical field,” said Rebecca. “BHSU did a great job in preparing me for medical school.”

Dan Patterson, ’02 Dan Patterson enjoys working on the edge. Currently covering the United Nations in New York City as a reporter for Gawker Media, an influential online media group and blog network, Dan is known for his forward-looking perspective in journalism, social media, and human rights issues. Dan received the Donald Robinson Award for Investigative Journalism from The American Society of Journalists and Authors earlier this year. In his winning article, “Angels of Death” published on Contently.org, Dan dug into the manipulative and lucrative world of gun smuggling. “Through investigative journalism I find issues that have national or global impact and interview sources who can humanize those issues,” said Dan. A protégé of Dr. Dave Diamond, BHSU professor emeritus, Dan says BHSU faculty inspired him to learn, evolve, and aspire toward a future where anything is possible and where he could make an impact. Dan’s career spans from coast-to-coast having worked for Warner Bros., Capitol Records, ABC News Radio, Duhamel Broadcasting, and overseas.

Mike Cronin, ’96 and Perry Jewett, ’99 The friendship between Mike Cronin, top, and Perry Jewett, bottom, was inevitable. Both active in rock climbing around the Black Hills, the two finally met at BHSU. They became roommates and continued climbing and biking during and after college. With day jobs as firefighters, Mike with the City of Rapid City, and Perry with the Department of Veterans Affairs, both make time to support the trails and routes around the Black Hills. Mike authored a rock climbing guide book, “Spearfish Canyon, the VC and other Black Hills Limestone” and serves as an ambassador with the Access Fund, a non- profit organization protecting the integrity of the nation’s climbing areas. Perry spearheaded the Dakota 5-0, a popular endurance mountain bike race, and leads other adventure sports events throughout the region. He also works with the Ridge Riders of the Black Hills Mountain Bike Club to build trails and coordinate events showcasing the region’s terrain and amenities. “We feel lucky to have a friendship allowing us to share the adventures of life and remind each other of adventures from the past,” said Perry. 7 From the Court to clothes

Black Hills State University alum Snjezana Dojcinovic, left, is the product director for Lei Lou, a high-end, international fashion line in Croatia. Snjezana works with her sister, Aleksandra, right, the founder of the company. BHSU alum builds career with prestigious Croatian fashion line E ach day Snjezana Dojcinovic makes women feel beautiful. A passion for fashion, and a determination to excel in every aspect of her life, has proven beneficial to the young businesswoman, who said Black Hills State University prepared her for a successful career in the fashion industry.

Snjezana, who was known as Z of the company’s success. “You never always held an interest for production, when she attended classes and played know how much you will grow and whether it’s clothes, candy or basketball for BHSU, is the product what your potentials are. I always restaurants. director for Lei Lou, a high-end, knew my sister’s talent was very big “How do you get any kind of international fashion line in Croatia. and I always knew she was going to product? Every time we go to a The company is owned by Snjezana’s be successful.” restaurant or any business, I always sister, Aleksandra Dojcinovic, and As a product director, Snjezana look at it from a business standpoint. since its inception in 2007, the brand handles the planning, coordination How many tables are in the is a fashion icon, featured in Croatian and control of the manufacturing restaurant? How many waitresses are fashion magazines and worn by process from start to finish. That there? I look at a place and I see if it’s internationally-known actresses, includes ordering the correct amount productive or not.” singers and models in Eastern Europe. of fabric to knowing what the Snjezana’s keen observation is Lei Lou’s appeal to celebrities and customers want. something she applies to the fashion top fashion magazines is something Lei Lou offers its brands in two industry. Building a successful she takes pride in. stores in Croatia and one in Germany. business is the result of hard work “The motto of our brand is to make The fashion line is also sold at multi and persistence, traits that Snjezana a woman feel beautiful. When you do brand stores worldwide. cultivated during her time at BHSU, something from your heart, you will While Snjezana loves fashion, she earning her business administration- succeed,” Snjezana said. has always had an interest in the management degree. “It feels amazing,” added Snjezana business side of the industry. She has Her day-to-day routine often runs to really have this successful career in business, at such a young age, Bhsu prepared me. -sNJEZANA Dojcinovic 12 hours, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., filled looking toward her future in the with production meetings, conference fashion industry. calls and other tasks. “I wanted to experience something A hectic schedule is one that new and something different,” she Snjezana is accustomed to, from said. “Learning English would help me balancing athletics, schoolwork and in my career.” a job while a student at BHSU. In An international student, Snjezana addition to her courses, she played for said it took major adjustments, both the Yellow Jacket women’s basketball in balancing athletics and schoolwork team. and acclimating to a new culture. Studying abroad is something “I left my home and I was on my Snjezana had always wanted to do, own, taking care of myself. I wouldn’t ” Snjezana Dojcinovic drives the ball down the to gain experience and exposure for have been able to do it without the court during a Yellow Jacket basketball game. her future in the international fashion help and support of my host family, industry. the Stalders,” Snjezana said. “In those “I had two passions. One was four years, I grew up. BHSU helped sports and the other one was fashion,” build me as a person.” Snjezana said. “I like seeing fashion, Snjezana started her days at 5 a.m. and I like the production of clothing, with practice, classes, a second practice starting with the fabric to seeing the and work in the evenings. After her final piece,” she said. shift as a lifeguard in the Donald E. Snjezana grew up in Zagreb, the Young Sports & Fitness Center, she’d capital of Croatia, a country in Eastern go home and study. Europe. Growing up, she was always “My entire day was very, very close to her sister, Aleksandra; they busy. I didn’t even have one hour for were best friends. myself,” Snjezana said. “It’s not easy. Aleksandra always knew she would But, to really have this successful be a fashion designer, Snjezana said. career in business, at a young age, Snjezana, however, took a different BHSU prepared me.” path. She played basketball. Snjezana worked in Chicago for the “When I started playing I didn’t United Colors of Benetton, a women’s really know what basketball was. I clothing brand, for a year before Models walk the runway at a Lei Lou fashion show. couldn’t even dribble. I was just a kid returning to Croatia to work with her The company holds three shows a year. playing on the street,” she said. sister. Snjezana mastered the art of While her schedule doesn’t allow dribbling and was accepted onto the time for basketball, Snjezana is content Croatian National Team, in the junior with Lei Lou’s direction. division, which included high school Lei Lou holds three fashion shows students. a year, and each has to be better than After high school, BHSU women’s the last, Snjezana said. Snjezana works basketball coach Mark Nore recruited backstage at Lei Lou fashion shows. Snjezana for the Yellow Jackets. Months are spent preparing for the Referred to as “the Croation 15- to 20-minute event. The shows not sensation,” Nore said Snjezana was an only showcase Lei Lou’s latest fashion excellent addition to the team. line, but help determine sales, public “Z was awesome, very hard-headed relations and gage customer feedback. and very competitive. She had a firery “It’s a tough industry. Everyone is spirit and lovable personality,” Nore able to see your work. And everyone said. “She was an awesome teammate is able to comment on it, whether and great memory for me as a coach.” positively or negatively,” Snjezana The opportunity to study and play said. “You have to be able to stay true Black Hills State University alum Brandon Bentley, basketball in the United States offered to yourself and stay dedicated. You just ’10, shows his support for Snjezana Dojcinovic many benefits, as she was already cannot stop.” during a Yellow Jacket basketball game. 22015015 Swarm Days To watch a video from the 2014 Swarm Days celebration, go to www.youtube.com/BlackHillsState. Alumni Award recipients

ExE cellence in Education an insurance agent in Spearfish and two SSpecial Achievement AwA ard: Dr. Tom Hills, years later became one of the owners of an AAward: Sharon House, ’6’62, graduated with his independent insurance agency and a real ’7’71, graduated with a bbachelor’s degree in estate office. He was named Agent of the bbachelor’s of science bbusiness education. After Year by the Professional Insurance Agents ddegree. Following teteaching in Alcester and of South Dakota before retiring in 2010. In ggraduation, she built a BBrookings, Tom traveled 1992, Dan and colleagues franchised the ccareer that combined her Hills wwest receiving his master’s Spearfish Perkins Restaurant opening other aaspiration to work for her in political science and restaurants in Watertown and Scottsbluff, House tribe, Oneida, and serve doctorate in the politics of education/ Neb. He currently serves as president of as an attorney. Sharon educational administration from the the Yellow Jacket Foundation Board of worked for the Oneida Tribe in several University of Oregon. Tom returned to Directors, is an active member of the Green different capacities before attending the BHSU where he built a 29-year career as an and Gold Club/Yellow Jacket Club for University of Wisconsin Law School. educator and leader serving as professor over 30 years, and serves on the School of Sharon’s roles as in-house counsel for the of political science, chair of the division of Business Advisory Board. Oneida Tribe and contract attorney for the social science, and dean of the College of Oneida Gaming Commission led peers Business & Public Affairs before retiring Distinguished Alumnus to nominate her for selection as one of in 1998. Tom was named Best Adviser on AAward: William A. Casino Enterprise Management Magazine’s Campus by the Vets Club, Student Senate Roberts, III, ’73, graduated 2010 Great Women of Gaming. Currently Outstanding Teacher, and Distinguished wwith a bachelor’s of science serving as judge, Sharon was elected to the Faculty. Tom participated in several ddegree. He obtained his Appellate Court of the Oneida Nation of National Science Foundation Chautauqua jujuris doctor with honors Wisconsin in November 2014. Short Courses held in the former Soviet frfrom the University Union and China. Tom was also named a oof Iowa School of Law Young Alumni Fulbright Scholar serving in an academic Roberts and his master of laws Achievement Award: administrator role in Germany. BHSU degree with honors from Amber (Moeding) Bell, named Hills Professor Emeritus in political The George Washington University Law ’06’0 , graduated with a science in 2003. Tom served as a member School. He served as attorney-advisor bachelor’sb degree in of the South Dakota’s state House of in the Navy Regional Procurement biology.b Amber says Representatives from 2005-2009. Center, assistant to the general council workingw as a student of the U.S. Navy, and chief counsel for technologyte fellow Bell SSpecial Service Award: Wang Laboratories, Inc., Federal Services and in the Center for Dan Green, ’64, graduated Division before going into private practice. Conservation of Biological Resources frfrom BHSU with a For over 15 years, Bill has been a senior (CCBR) at BHSU inspired her to study bbachelor’s of education partner and co-chair of the nation’s forensic science. She pursued her master’s ddegree in social science. premier Government Contracts Practice degree in forensic science at Nebraska DDan taught social Group at Wiley Rein LLP in Washington, Wesleyan University and completed an sstudies in the Vermillion D.C. Bill is an active player in charting internship at the Miami-Dade Medical SSchool District. While at the firm’s strategy, finances, talent and Examiner’s Office in Miami, Fla. While Green VVermillion, Dan started the professional affairs. Bill was named one of obtaining her master’s she worked at a wrestling program in 1965 D.C.’s “Super Lawyers” for government livestock genetics company, Geneseek. and was assistant football coach from 1964- contracts by Super Lawyers magazine. Amber now works for the Division 68. He received his master’s in secondary He received the AV Peer Review Rating, of Criminal Investigation’s Forensic education from the University of South Matindale-Hubbell’s highest ranking Laboratory in Pierre. Amber evaluates, Dakota before moving back to Spearfish by peers for general ethical standards examines, and identifies physical evidence where he taught at Spearfish High School and legal ability. Bill is an avid skier and from and at crime scenes, prepares reports, until 1975. Dan was the head coach for golfer and is a member of the Army Navy and provides expert testimony in criminal the Spearfish Spartans football team from Country Club’s traveling competitive golf courts. Amber became a certified crime 1969-74. In 1975 Dan began his career as team. scene investigator in 2014.

10 Schedule of Events | www.BHSU.edu/swarmdays Monday, Oct. 5 Friday, Oct. 9 4 to 7 p.m.: Swarm Days Fair & Carnival, Field House 12 p.m.: Alumni Awards Luncheon, Joy Center Tuesday, Oct. 6 6 p.m.: Hall of Fame Banquet, Jacket Legacy Room 7:30 p.m.: Pep Rally, Burning of the “BH”, Lyle Hare Stadium Saturday, Oct. 10 8:15 p.m.: Country Campfire, Joy Center 10 a.m.: Parade Wednesday, Oct. 7: 11:15 a.m.: Tailgate Social, Joy Center patio 4 to 6 p.m.: Kiddie Carnival, Campus Green 1 p.m.: BHSU Football Game, Lyle Hare Stadium 7 p.m.: Comedy Magician, Jacket Legacy Room Thursday, Oct. 8 *Tickets for the Alumni Awards Luncheon & Hall of Fame Banquet must be purchased in 7 p.m.: Coronation, Clare & Josef Meier Recital Hall advance. Call (605) 642-6385 to purchase tickets or for more information. Yellow Jacket Hall of Fame Three athletes, a coach, contributors and three athletic teams will be inducted into the Yellow Jacket Hall of Fame during the 2015 Swarm Days celebration. Newell Finkbeiner Deaver-Faustino Gunnare Chris and Belva Anderson Dennis R. Newell, Jr., ’04, cross Conference in 1986 - 1989 • Set the BHSU record in shot put – His high school teams won two country & track and field • BHSU men’s basketball All- 45-4 and in discus – 141-9 state championships, and in 2010, • 10-Time NAIA All-American Century Team Selection • District 12 performance in 1993 in his Casper College team made it • 14-Time Dakota Athletic • Scored a career-high 31 points the shot put with a throw of 43-5 ½ to the final four in the national Conference (DAC) All-Conference versus Dakota Wesleyan University • Qualified for NAIA national meet tournament. He has been named • Held six school records • Second in scoring in the South in 1994 coach of the year 16 times. • Two NAIA Team Runner- Up Dakota Intercollegiate Conference • Named All-American and All finishes in cross country and three (SDIC) in 1988 averaging 20.8 District in 1993 Chris, ’69 and ’72, and Belva DAC team titles in cross country points per game • SDIC Champions in 1993 Anderson, ’72 and ’74, contributor • One NAIA Top-Four finish in • 762 career rebounds; ninth in Chris and Belva Anderson indoor track and field rebounding in the SDIC in 1988 Dwight Gunnare, ’82, is being established an endowment for • Six DAC Individual Titles and with 6.1 rebounds per game inducted as a coach. Gunnare’s athletic scholarships and have two DAC records • 1987 SDIC Champions; most overall college coaching record in contributed over $80,000 to BHSU. • National Champion Runner Up valuable player 1986-1989 women’s basketball is 307 wins and Chris, a Yellow Jacket Foundation in 2002 in cross country and 10,000 115 losses for a 73 percent winning board member, is a past president meters in 2003 in outdoor track Anna M. Deaver-Faustino, ’95, percentage. He has coached and helped in the reorganization track and field at Miles Community College of the foundation. Chris graduated Stacy Finkbeiner, ’89, men’s • NAIA All-American in shot put, and Casper College. His high with a history education degree basketball placing fourth in 1993 school overall record in women’s and Belva with an elementary • 1,873 points scored in career • NAIA All-American in the discus basketball is 175-87, completing education degree. • All District in 1987 – 1989 and All placing eighth in 1993 a 66 percent winning percentage.

The 1932 Yellow Jacket football team The 1964-65 men’s basketball team was the first team in BH’s history to go complied a 17-7 record and were The 1973 men’s cross country team was undefeated (6-0-1) and was the only co-champions of the South Dakota the first team in BH’s history to win a team in South Dakota and among the few Intercollegiate Conference. Team cross country conference title winning undefeated teams in the country. Team members include (kneeling left to the South Dakota Intercollegiate members include (kneeling left to right): right): Wayne Ward, Bill Kohn, Cliff Conference. Ken Hunter was the Clarkson Jennerjahn, Louis Day, Donald Hanson, Ken Knapp, and Doug Stanford; individual champion in the meet. Team Kachelhoffer, Howard Christenson, and (standing left to right): Rollie Halverson, members include (kneeling left to Lawrence Johnson; (standing left to right): student manager; Rich Lunderman, Terry right): John Ziegler, Paul Ausderan, Ken Jake Cope, Harold Ellingson, and Woodrow Rypkema, Oliver Carter, Terry Swindell, Hunter, and Bruce Grode; (standing Sampson; not pictured: Robert Bailey, Frank Ward, Skip Larson, and head coach left to right): head coach Dave Robert Calvert, Lawrence Ferguson, Erwin Thurman Wright; not pictured: Ken Alsop Little, Roy Borreson, Gary Padgett, Griffith, Mylo Jackson, Francis Johnson, and Tony Monaco. and Gerald Collogan; not pictured: Ralph Keene, Frank Kucera, Lee Liston, John Fisherman, Alvin Grassrope, Charles Lown, Elmer Pontius, Francis Quinn, Brian McMahon, Terry Padgett, Mitch John Scheidt, Robert Schloredt, Marvin Paulson, and Gene Salmon. Schmoker, Arnold Suiter, and Earl Vopat. The Jackets were coached by Paul Rose. 11 YELLOW JACKET NEWS

BHSU adds women’s triathlon to lineup

Through a grant from USA Triathlon and in conjunction with the NCAA, BHSU will add The BHSU men’s and women’s rodeo team competed at this year’s College National Finals the emerging sport of women’s Rodeo in Casper, Wyo. triathlon beginning in the fall of 2015. BHSU rodeo competes at CNFR “We feel this is a unique opportunity to support an up- Jackets round out a successful year in region and-coming sport that is a natural The BHSU men’s and women’s while Katie Lensegrav was the fit in the community of Spearfish rodeo teams qualified for the College Reserve All-Around Cowgirl for the and the Black Hills area,” BHSU National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) for region. President Tom Jackson, Jr., said. the 2014-15 year. Thybo also won the region title “We are looking forward to seeing The Yellow Jackets were aided on bull riding while the green and gold this sport grow and foster at our the men’s side by winning four of the took home first through fourth place university in the coming years and 10 rodeos enroute to a second place in team roping. Wyatt Treeby won provide additional opportunities Great Plains Region title. the region title. for women who wish to compete at The women’s team won the Will At the conclusion of the regular the NCAA Division II level in the Lantis Yellow Jacket Stampede and season, 11 individuals traveled to finished second in four other rodeos Casper, Wyo. for the CNFR. sport of triathlon.” as they also placed second in the “I thought we had a lot of Jackson praised Director of region. success this year,” head coach Glen Athletics Jhett Albers and his Tate Thybo won the Men’s All- Lammers said. “We just want to keep staff for proactively pursuing and Around Cowboy title for the region improving our team.” obtaining grant funds to establish a women’s triathlon program at BHSU track and field earns All-American honors BHSU. “We are excited to accept the Black Hills State distance medley relay Baldwin followed in USA Triathlon Grant to establish University track and team also garnered All- Kraft’s footsteps and a women’s triathlon team as an field experienced American Status. earned All-American emerging sport at the NCAA unprecedented success The two were joined status individually for Division II level,” Albers said. “We at the NCAA Division by Chris Johnson and the second time when feel the area in and around Black II level during the Baker Diede on the he placed fourth overall Hills State lends very well to the 2014-15 year. Five distance medley relay in the 1,500-meter run training program required of our individuals and a team, setting the school in 3:48.73. student-athletes competing in the relay team earned All- record in 9:54.56. Madison McLaughlin sport of triathlon.” American honors. During the outdoor also garnered All- Triathlon joins women’s soccer In March senior season, Kraft followed American honors when as recent additions to the Yellow Mitch Kraft and junior his indoor success with she placed third in the Jacket athletic department. Alec Baldwin both an eighth place national shot put at the NCAA Women’s soccer will begin in the earned individual finish in the 3,000-meter Outdoor Track and fall of 2016. success while the steeplechase in 8:57.24. Field Championships.

Read more Yellow Jacket news at 12 www.bhsu.edu/athletics YELLOW JACKET NEWS Making the grade Yellow Jacket scholar-athletes record impressive grade point averages Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets aren’t just prepare for classroom exams. making an impression on the court. Scholar-athletes at “The coaches make it known that academics come first BHSU are recording impressive grade point averages and that is always a good reassurance at the end of the (GPAs). day. That perspective is a quality the whole university Jhett Albers, director of athletics, said BHSU scholar- embodies,” said Kotelman. athlete GPA statistics are impressive every year but even The education scholar-athletes receive from BHSU more impressive this year because BHSU has increased benefits both their current and future endeavors. the number of students participating in the University’s Among the 411 BHSU graduates this spring were athletic programs. For the 2014-2015 academic year, more several athletes including Kotelman who will attend than 230 students participated in BHSU Yellow Jacket graduate school to become a physician’s assistant and Athletics. Brody Brisk, Yellow Jacket men’s basketball player, who “The coaching staffs at BHSU do an exceptional will begin medical school in the fall. job recruiting scholar-athletes that fit the University Many successful professionals and business people academically as well as athletically,” said Albers. “Beingeieingng throughoutthroughout the region and worldworld were once stand-out successful both in and out of the classroom and earninging a YeYellowllow JackeJacketsacketsts including SpearfishSpearfish orthodoorthodonorthodontistntist Jesse degree are the top priorities of our department and thathat is DaDana,na, popodiatristdiatriia st shown in the success and academic achievements of ouourr LoLorrirri Riley,lf, financialf l scholar-athletes as reflected through their high-achievingving plplanneranner HarvHaHarveyrvey GPAs and graduation rates.” Krautschun, PresidentPresident The overall total combined GPA for BHSU scholar-- andd CEO of GrahamGraham athletes is nearly 3.0 for the 2014-2015 academic year.. Tiree CompanyCompany DavidDavi Recently released grade point average data reveals thathahatt MickelMickelsonck son who the scholar-athletes’ GPAs not only exceed the academicmicmic residesresides in Sioux FalFalls,ls, eligibility requirements set by the NCAA Division II winnerwinner of the 202201515 but are also higher than the overall average for BHSUU World’s StroStrongestrongest students. Man title BrianBri The BHSU women’s basketball team has the highestst ShawShaw,, andnd SnjeSnjezana average GPA among all the Yellow Jacket teams withh a DojcinovicDojcinovic who works 3.559, followed by women’s cross country with a 3.398989 foforr an internationalinternationa and women’s outdoor track with a 3.364. fashionhi label in President of BHSU, Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr., said scholar-laarr- Croatia.oa athletes are performing well both inside and outside the classroom. “Every scholar-athlete is here to earn a degree at a university with outstanding academic quality,” said Jackson. “We’re fortunate. At BHSU we have a great athletic family supporting our students.” Cassidy Kotelman, biology major from Brookings who plays forward, said the coaches also contribute too the players’ academic success by working with their professors and being flexible when students need timememe to

Cassidy Kotelman, a biology major from Brookings and forward for the Yellow Jackets women’s basketball team, was part of this year’s high student-athlete GPA. The women’s basketball team scored the highest average GPA of all the athletic teams. CREATING A LEGACY BHSU Legacy Family honors four generations of teachers in South Dakota and Wyoming

Black Hills State asa a school librarian for University honored four CampbellC County High generations of descendants SchoolS in Gillette, Wyo. of Hubert L. and Lucille M. Marie’sM daughter Kathleen (Larson) Coffield as the 2015 (Packard) Engle taught Legacy Family. The Coffield middlem school physical family includes BHSU’s educatione in Newcastle, volleyball coach, a National Wyo.,W for more than 25 Hall of Fame Teacher, and yearsy after graduating from more than 20 other BHSU BHSUB and was named to alumni throughout South thet 2008 National Teachers Dakota and Wyoming. HallH of Fame. Started in 2008, the Kathleen’s two daughters, Legacy Family Award KristinK (Engle) Carmichael Black Hills State University honored four generations of Hubert L. and honors families who have Lucille M. (Larson) Coffield as the 2015 Legacy Family. The Coffield and Kalin (Engle) Chapman, a tradition of attending family includes more than 20 alumni throughout South Dakota and graduated from and played BHSU. Wyoming. volleyball at BHSU. Kristin Lucille Coffield, Class Kristin Carmichael, head Hubert and Lucille now serves as the head of ’67, began the family volleyball coach at BHSU Coffield’s youngest coach for the BHSU Yellow tradition attending summer and great-granddaughter daughter, Marie (Coffield) Jacket Volleyball Team school at BHSU while of Lucille, said pursuing Packard, accepted the and Kalin teaches physical teaching in several one- higher education was very Legacy Family Award on education while coaching room country schools in important to her great- behalf of the family’s 23 varsity volleyball in Bison. northwestern South Dakota. grandmother. descendants who have “Coincidentally, Kalin Lucille was inducted into “Education was a legacy attended or graduated from lives and teaches just a few the South Dakota Hall of Lucille Coffield left with BHSU. Marie graduated miles from the country Fame in 1997 at the age of our family. Our family truly with her bachelor’s schools where our Great 97 for her contributions to bleeds BHSU green and degree in education from Grandma Lucille taught 60 education. gold,” said Carmichael. BHSU and then worked years ago,” said Kristin. Artwork by John Gritts raises funds for student scholarships A former BHSU staff member is purchase benefiting Native American putting his talents to good use. student scholarships. John Gritts worked at BHSU for 24 Prints of the drawing, a colored- years mentoring students through the pencil piece featuring a Native Upward Bound, TRIO, and Center for American dancer in BHSU’s American Indian Studies programs green and gold colors, are selling before beginning his work in the for $100 each, with all proceeds BHSU Student Financial Services benefiting American Indian student Office, where he was eventually scholarships at BHSU. named director of financial aid. To purchase a print and support His presence on campus continues American Indian scholarships at to this day with the recent release BHSU, contact Steve Meeker, at of “BHSU Traditional Dancer,” [email protected] or call (605) Prints of a drawing by John Gritts are raising funds a drawing by Gritts available for 642-6385. for BHSU student scholarships. 14 CREATING A LEGACY

‘This is every piano player’s dream’ BHSU alum BHSU alums, establishes community fund scholarship Steinway piano in memory of A new, pristine Steinway teammate & Sons Grand Piano, purchased entirely by More than 40 years donations, now graces after they ran track for the concert stage of BHSU BHSU, Barry Grossenburg, thanks to the generosity of attended, still keeps a the community. photo of his teammate Roy More than $90,000 was Borreson, ’75, in his office. raised to purchase the Grossenburg established piano. the Roy Borreson Memorial The Steinway will be Scholarship recently named in honor of Tad in honor of Roy who and Sandra Addy who lived courageously with contributed more than half Huntington’s disease before the funds raised for the passing away in 2008. instrument. The Roy Borreson “We saw a dream come Memorial Scholarship will true today,” said Sandra Far left, Dr. Rachel Headley, and far right, Dr. Symeon Waseen, thank be awarded to a BHSU Addy. “The quality of this Sandra and Tad Addy (center) who contributed more than half the men’s track and field and/ instrument matches the funds raised to purchase BHSU’s new Steinway Grand Piano. The piano or cross country athlete will be named in honor of the Addys. quality of the BHSU music from South Dakota with faculty and the beautiful “It’s hard to put into sound and quality said Dr. preference given to middle Clare & Josef Meier Recital words what it means to Symeon Waseen, assistant distance runners. Hall.” have a Steinway at BHSU,” professor of music. Dave Little, who coached Jennifer Loftin, said Loftin. “This is every “Students at BHSU will at BHSU for 30 years, said sophomore music piano player’s dream.” play and be accompanied he considers Roy one of the education major from BHSU music faculty by this high-caliber top athletes he ever coached, Sturgis, said the Steinway’s traveled to New York to instrument. This piano both as an athlete and as quality of workmanship personally select the piano. makes everything sound a person. Little says Roy’s and materials make it a The Steinway & Sons more beautiful,” said positive impact continues treasured instrument. piano sets the standard for Waseen. today with the scholarship.

Capital campaign begins to fund Newman Center on BHSU campus Fundraising efforts are currently center will have study and meeting underway for a new BHSU rooms, a kitchen, student lounge Newman Center, south of the and gathering hall. Student Union. Construction will begin in 2017. The current Newman Center To learn more about the Fundraising efforts are currently underway for a new is one mile from campus and has BHSU Newman Center BHSU Newman Center. The new center will be located outgrown the facilities. The new Capital Campaign, visit www. across from the student union and include a chapel, center will have more than 16,000 bhsunewman.com or contact Tracy study and meeting rooms, a kitchen, student lounge and gathering hall. square feet and a chapel. The Manning-Egge at (605) 484-0757. Connect PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT BHSU with BHSU!

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[ The 40s ] [ The 60s ] after a successful 50-year coaching career. John began his coaching career in Iowa for Grace E. Huck, ’49, Spearfish, was recently James “Jim” Doolittle, ’67, Belle Fourche, one year followed by stints in Gregory and honored for her service and dedication to was honored with the Excellence in Huron, before finally coming to Rapid City Harris Memorial College in the Philippines. Economic Development Award. Last and assuming the reins as head track and Harris Memorial College awarded her an April, he was presented the award by S.D. field coach at Central. He stepped down honorary doctorate degree in the past. Grace Gov. Dennis Daugaard at the Economic from the head coach position in 2002 when taught at the school, which trains mainly Development Annual Conference in Sioux he retired from teaching. He was then asked females as deaconesses for the United Falls. Jim was celebrated for achievements to return to the program as the hurdling Methodist Church in the Philippines. The and contributions to economic development coach. Over the years he has produced college campus includes a dormitory named in the Belle Fourche area. numerous state champions in the hurdles. Grace Huck Hall. John Houska, ’65, Rapid City, retired as the Dale Lamphere, Attended, Sturgis, was Rapid City Central High School track coach chosen by S.D. Gov. Dennis Daugaard to KUDOS & ANNOUNCEMENTS be the state’s artist laureate. Dale, who is English (NCTE), as well as the Nebraska head football coach for nine years, and the a sculptor, has his work on display in the English Language Arts Council (NELAC) assistant coach for 21 years. He was inducted Capitol rotunda and other spots on the all of her teaching career. In addition, she into the Wyoming Coaches Hall of Fame Capitol complex in Pierre. His appointment was a member of the Nebraska Speech (2003), the National High School Athletic runs through July 1, 2019. Communication and Theater Association Coaches Association Hall of Fame (2010), and served on that board for seven years. and the BHSU Yellow Jacket Hall of Fame Richard “Dick” Termes, ’64, Spearfish, of She is currently a board member of the (2010). Termesphere Gallery was presented the 2015 Nebraska Writing Project at the University Tip of the Spear Award by Visit Spearfish. of Nebraska, Lincoln, and a member of [ The 80s ] The Tip of the Spear Award is presented the Educational Service Unit 17 board annually in recognition of valuable for Brown, Cherry, Keya Paha, and Rock Darla J. (Talty) Crown, ’80, Rapid City, contributions to the Spearfish Tourism counties in Nebraska. An adjunct professor recently retired after 42 years of service. Industry. at Mid Plains Community College for more In June of 1973, she enlisted into the U.S. than 20 years, Jan is also the Chair of the Women’s Army Corps. In the spring of 2011, [ The 70s ] NeWP Youth Writing Festival. Darla became the first female Chief Warrant Officer for the South Dakota National Janice “Jan” (Brozik) Cerney, ’70, Philip, Gloria (Shavlik) Landphere, ’72, Belle Guard. co-authored a book with Roberta “Bobbi” Fourche, was elected Mayor of the City of Sago, special collections librarian at BHSU. Belle Fourche. Carla Franklin, ’87, Nash, Texas, retired after “Images of America: Black Hills Gold Rush teaching 27 years in elementary education. Towns, Volume II,” shows a pictorial history Dennis “Dennie” Mann, ’79, Rapid City, Carla was employed with the Texarkana of the Black Hills Gold Rush of 1876 and the received the South Dakota Chapter of the Independent School District (15 years) towns that were affected during the gold Wildlife Society’s 2015 Professional of and the Liberty-Eylau Independent School rush era in the late 1800s. the Year Award. His service to the state’s District (12 years). wildlife resources include over 16,000 acres Connie Craft, ’79, Greybull, Wyo., joined the of land acquisition in western South Dakota, Joe Guttierez, ’89 & ’13, Sturgis, was Greybull Standard and its sister publication, utilizing a geographic information system recognized last March at the State A boys the Basin Republican-Rustler. Connie is in (GIS) for habitat and wildlife enforcement basketball tournament in Rapid City for sales/advertising. operations, and forming partnerships with 25 years of coaching in South Dakota. Joe (among others) the U.S. Forest Service started his coaching career at BHSU and was Judy (Boydston) Dryden, ’70 & ’76, Rapid to assist with support and funding for an assistant football coach from 1989 to 2005. City, received the Diplomat of the Year acquisition and habitat enhancement Since 2005, he has been the assistant football Award from the Rapid City Area Chamber projects. Dennie, who retired in 2012, coach at St. Thomas More High School in of Commerce. Each year the chamber worked for the South Dakota Game, Fish & Rapid City. Joe also coached middle and recognizes one of their members that has Parks for 35 years. high school basketball for 13 years in Sturgis. consistently made a difference with the chamber and the community. Tom May, ’72, Spearfish, was inducted Sheila Kinghorn, ’84, Spearfish, was named into the Chamberlain School District Hall the Lead-Deadwood School District Teacher Gary Johnson, ’78, Fort Pierre, was of Fame. Tom worked in the Chamberlain of the Year. Sheila taught fourth grade at presented with the Life National Governor School District from 1971-85 as the high Lead-Deadwood Elementary school. She Award from the Associated General school counselor and coach. retired, at the end of the school year, after 30 Contractors of America during the AGC years of teaching. National meeting last March in San Juan, Priscilla (Young) Romkema, ’79, Spearfish, Puerto Rico. Gary is the seventh individual, was named president-elect of the National Dennis Krejci, ’80, Beatrice, Neb., was since 1946, from the Highway-Heavy Business Education Association (NBEA) named the 2015 National Business Education Utilities Chapter of the AGC of South for the 2015-2016 year at the NBEA annual Association (NBEA) Outstanding secondary Dakota to receive this distinction. It is a convention in Chicago. The NBEA is the Teacher of the Year from the M-PBEA region. 12-year commitment to the National AGC of nation’s leading professional association The Mountain-Plains Business Education America to achieve this status. Gary was also devoted to instruction, administration, Association (M-PBEA) is an affiliate of the re-elected to another three-year term to the research, and dissemination of information NBEA, the nation’s largest professional Stanley County School Board in early June. for and about business. Priscilla is the dean organization devoted to instruction, of the College of Business and Natural administration, research, and dissemination Jan Knispel, ’71, Valentine, Neb., was Sciences at BHSU. of information for and about business. inducted, last May, into the Nebraska Dennis teaches at Tri County High School in English Language Arts Council’s Educators’ Kevin Williams, ’76, Casper, Wyo., retired DeWitt, Neb. Hall of Fame. Jan is a former English teacher as the longtime girl’s track coach at Kelly and language arts department head at Walsh High School in Casper. Kevin was the Valentine High School. Jan was a member head girls track coach for 38 years, winning of the National Council of Teachers of three state championships; he also was the KUDOS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

[ The 90s ] the new president of the Aberdeen Catholic Pam (Haugen) Jacobs, ’07, Spearfish, was School System. Jeff previously served the elected to the Spearfish City Council. Pam, Aaron Carr, ’94, Lusk, Wyo., was hired past nine years as the principal at Sturgis who will represent Ward 3, will serve on the as the superintendent of schools for the Brown High School. legal, finance, and public safety committee. Niobrara County School District #1. Michelle (Geier) Simmons, ’91, Aberdeen, Holly (Misterek) Mortenson, ’09, Shelby (Bennett) Cihak, Attended, was hired as the pre-kindergarten director/ Whitewood, has accepted a position as a Spearfish, was hired as the property teacher at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in credit analyst with Black Hills Community manager for the Real Estate Center in Aberdeen. Bank in Spearfish. Spearfish. Justin Speck, ’91, Rapid City, was Jordan Bauer, ’09 & ’11, Piedmont, Chad Hedderman, ’98, Sturgis, was hired as appointed artistic director of the Black Hills was named the new activities director the new assistant principal at Sturgis Brown Community Theatre. Justin is responsible at Spearfish High School. Jordan was High School (SBHS). Chad was previously for producing five main-stage plays previously the assistant women’s basketball the career and technical education (CTE) and musicals, an annual dinner theater coach at BHSU for nine years. instructor at SBHS. fundraising production and overseeing the educational and outreach efforts of the Anya (Olverson) Mueller, ’02, Rapid City, Carol (Green) Kjar, ’90 & ’91, Garden City, organization. He has been teaching theater received the Young Professional of the Idaho, retired last summer as a natural for over 20 years and has been artistic Year award from the Young Professionals resources technical writer/editor for the director of theater at Rapid City Central Group during the Rapid City Chamber Bureau of Reclamation. Carol recently High School since 2004. of Commerce’s annual meeting. She was published her first suspense romance novel, recognized by the South Dakota Jaycees “The Treasure of Adonis” by C.S. Kjar. She as one of “Ten Outstanding Young South is currently working with an illustrator for [ The 00s ] Dakotans.” Anya works at KNBN, Rapid her children’s book, “The Five Grannies Go City’s NBC affiliate, as a morning news to the Ball,” that she hopes to release before Alexa (Redding) Beltz, ’07, Hugoton, Kan., reporter and social media director. Christmas. was chosen as the 2016 USD 210 School District Teacher of the Year. Alexa teaches Dirk Remily, ’07 & ’09, Denver, Colo., has Don Lyon, ’95, Spearfish, was hired as the Interrelated Studies at Hugoton High School. accepted a clerkship with Denver judge new principal at Spearfish Middle School. Catherine Lemon, after a successful first year Don previously served the past 17 years in Angela “A ngie” (Becker) Duncan, ’00, of law school at the University of Denver. the Meade School District; the last 12 years Spearfish, was named one of 23 top as the assistant principal at Sturgis Brown producing agents in 2014 by Wellmark Blue Bjorg Remmers-Seymour, ’01, Rapid City, High School. Cross and Blue Shield as part of the annual received the Rapid City Educator of the Year Promise Awards. The Promise Awards Award by the Rapid City Public Schools Urla (Charette) Marcus, ’99 & ’07, Spearfish, recognize Wellmark agents and agencies for Foundation. Bjorg teaches eight grade math was named to S.D. Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s their success during the past year as well at East Middle School in Rapid City. Native American Student Achievement as their dedication to serving the needs of Advisory Council. Urla, who was named a Wellmark members. Angie is an agent at Shannon (Mentzer) Schweitzer, ’08, Fort “Champion for American Indian Students” First Western Insurance in Spearfish. Pierre, was elected to a three-year term to the by National Relief Charities, is involved on Stanley County School Board in early June. a national and regional level with Native Patrick Fink, ’06, Denver, Colo., accepted American organizations. She is the director a position at Denver University’s Daniels Dominick J. Vergara, ‘08, Billings, Mont., of the Center for American Indian Studies at College of Business as a program counselor. graduated from Rocky Mountain College BHSU. with a master’s degree in Educational Michelle (Stensaas) Glodt, ’00, Pierre, Leadership. Dominick serves as the athletic Kelly Merager, ’96, Cody, Wyo., was was named the South Dakota Association director, assistant principal and physical recently hired as the principal at Eastside of Elementary School Principal’s 2015 education teacher at Elder Grove School in Elementary School in Cody. Kelly was Instructional Leader of the Year. Michelle Billings. previously the assistant principal at Eastside received this honor for her dedication and Elementary where he had served since 2006. exemplary instructional leadership skills. Nicole (Woolridge) Ott, ’08, Casper, Wyo., She serves as principal for the Stanley was named to the Top 25 under 35 Editors Randy Routier, Attended, Buffalo, was County Elementary School in Fort Pierre. and Publishers by E&P magazine. Within presented with the ninth annual Shane the last two years, Nicole (31) has won a Drury Keeping the Faith/True Grit Award Dan Hodgs, ’03, Spearfish, was elected to President’s Award for Innovation from during the annual Black Hills Stock Show & the Spearfish City Council. Dan, who will parent company Lee Enterprises. She was Rodeo in Rapid City. represent Ward 1, will serve on the public also responsible for redesigning Trib.com, works committee. which has been honored by the Wyoming Jeff Simmons, ’91, Aberdeen, was hired as Press Association two years in a row. Nicole KUDOS & ANNOUNCEMENTS has also helped turn the annual Wyoming Myrna J. Sorensen, ’99, (10 years). for the 2015-16 year. She is among the top six Women’s Expo into a profitable venture. teachers chosen in the state to compete for Nicole is the marketing and digital director Five alumni, in addition to the BHSU Teacher of the Year. Shelly teaches second for the Casper Star-Tribune. Alumni Association, were honored during grade at South Park Elementary School in the 96th annual Spearfish Area Chamber of Belle Fourche. Jennifer (Wagner) Williams, ’02, Rapid Commerce banquet and awards ceremony. City, received the 2015 Young Lawyer of Honorees include: French Bryan, ’72 and Alumni honored by the Meade School the Year Award by the Pennington County Taffy (Tucker) Bryan, ’72, Bay Leaf Café, District include: Retirees: Lon Harter, ’74, Bar Association. Jennifer is a lawyer for the Lifetime Achievement Award; Kelsie (36 years); Sharon (Edlund) Rank, ’96, (15 South Dakota Supreme Court. (Hoffman) Darling, ’07 & ’08, Quik Signs, years); Joyce (McKee) Schieffer, ’82, (33 Business Beautification Award; John Steele, years); and Deb (Murphy) Schnell, ’06, (36 [ The 10s ] ’74, Northern Hills Cinema, Prairie Family years). Business Excellence Award; Paul Young, ’78, Ann (Rinas) Anderson, ’10, Belle Spirit of Spearfish; and the BHSU Alumni Alumni honored by the Meade School Fourche, received the Outstanding Earth Association received the Micropolitan District for their years of service include: Science Teacher award from the National Award for its commitment to bettering Jerri (Maney) Heggem, ’82, (30 years); Association of Geoscience Teachers. Ann is Spearfish. Shari Keffeler, Attended, (30 years); Ann a fifth-grade science teacher in Belle Fourche. (Gallagher) Kling, ’79 & ’02, (35 years); The following alumni were recognized for Sharon (Edlund) Rank, ’96, (15 years); Andrea (Nelson) Bakeberg, ’12, Spearfish, their business contributions and success Wanda Russell, ’83 & ’00, (15 years); and Jan accepted a position as assistant director during the sixth annual South Dakota Center (Petersen) Steffes, ’79, (35 years). of the South Dakota Center of Enterprise for Enterprise Opportunity celebrating Opportunity; SD CEO Women’s Business Women in Business luncheon: Lezlie Alumni honored as Teachers of the Year by Center at BHSU. Snoozy-Kaitfors, Attended, Enterprising the Meade School District include: Katie Business Woman Award, owner of Comfort (Halter) Harrington, ’07, Piedmont Valley Taylor Guthmiller, ’15, Spearfish, was hired Keepers in Spearfish and Belle Estates Living Elementary School; Cary (Kling) Johnston, as the department secretary in the College of in Belle Fourche; Megan (Karbowski) ’83, Rural Schools; Ann (Gallagher) Kling, Business & Natural Sciences. Whitman, Attended, Enterprising Friend of ’79 & ’02, Whitewood Elementary School; Small Business Award, executive director Debby (Hadden) Neiman, ’02, Sturgis Nickolas Ralston, ’13, Denver, Colo., of Main Street Square in Rapid City; and Elementary School; Carolyn (Thomson) accepted a position as a training specialist Midwest Marketing won the Enterprising Schuldies, ’92, Sturgis Brown High School; with the Denver Public School district. Business Team Award. Team members and Cathie (Doering) Anderson, ‘80 & ’02, include: Megan (Foster) Batteen, ’08, Sturgis Williams Middle School and Meade Lila (DeMarris) Mehlhaff, ’12, Rapid City, marketing manager; Mr. Todd Goetz, ’87, School District. is now the CEO/President at Native Legacy creative director; and Erika (Forget) Uecker, Resources Inc., a consulting and project ’14, interactive web director. Alumni honored for service by the Spearfish management company. School District include: Retirees: Dawn Alumni honored for service by the Belle Edwards, ’78, (19 years); Kathy (Gossman) Clay Pottorff, ’12, was hired as the new Fourche School District include: Retirees: Gusso, ’79 & ’02, (27 years); Tim Gusso, ’74, boys’ varsity head basketball coach at Belle Marlene (Mortellaro) Coyle, ’72, (29 years); (30 years); and Darlene (Davis) Telkamp, Fourche High School. Clay was previously Robert “Bob” Hellevang, ’79, (35 years); and ’74 & ’02, (30 years). serving as assistant boys’ basketball coach at Randy Nicholas, ’82, (33 years). Employees Greeley West High School in Greeley, Colo. honored for their years of service include: Alumni honored as Teachers of the Year by Philip “Phil” McNally, ’04, (15 years); and the Spearfish School District include: Kristi Corinne Goodman, ’12, Spearfish, the Nicholas “Nick” Redden, ’04, (10 years). (Dykes) Delahoyde, ’99, Mountain View program manager for the Western Resources Rhonda (Neumiller) Schultz, ’81, Belle Elementary School; Betsy (Magnell) Adult Day Service in Spearfish, had a ribbon Fourche High School secretary, was Koistinen, ’91, West Elementary School; cutting for the Adult Day Service. This recognized as the employee of the year. Rebecca “Becky” (Thomas) Sukstorf, non-profit program provides cognitive and ’83, Spearfish Middle School; and Lauren physical activities to adults with disabilities. Julie (Owen) Hatling, ’05 & ’09, math (Foster) Jones, ’06, Creekside Elementary teacher at Belle Fourche Middle School, School and Spearfish School District. [ 1883-2015 ] was named Belle Fourche School District Teacher of the Year. She was also named a The City of Spearfish recognized the teaching finalist for the Presidential Award following alumni for their years of service: for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching Melinda “Mindy” (Gooddale) Capp, ’02, for the 2014-15 school year. (5 years); William Domagall, ’08, (5 years); Verla (Nicholas) Little, ’93, (15 years); Leah Shelly (Brink) Mikkelson, ’96 & ’06, Belle (Retzlaff) Rafferty, ’99, (15 years); and Fourche, was named the Region 7 Teacher ENGAGEMENTS & MARRIAGES

[ The 90s ] [ The 10s ] Hillary (Wittenhagen), ’11, will marry Reed Perry, Sept. 9, 2016. The wedding will take Gwen (McClure), ’97, married Joseph Ashley (Paisley), Attending, will marry place in Breckenridge, Colo. Hillary is a Martin, Attended, April 3, 2015. Gwen is the Adam Gomez, ’15, Oct. 10, 2015. Adam graphic and web designer for Luxury Time floor supervisor at the Silverado/Franklin is currently employed by the Sanford in Denver, Colo. in Deadwood. Joseph works at Terry Underground Research Facility in Lead. Components in Spearfish. Together they Sara (Thornberry), ’10, married Nicolaus run Black Hills Laser Designs. The couple Roxanne (Gray), ’12, married Cody Hartl, “Nik” Prather, ’10, June 20, 2015. Sara resides in Deadwood. ’09, June 13, 2015. Roxanne is currently is the marketing project coordinator for pursuing her master’s degree in early Colusa Casino Resort. Nik is the Northwest [ The 00s ] childhood special education from UND; she Territory manager for Kingsbury Inc. Repair plans to graduate this December. Cody is an & Services. They live in Marysville, Calif. Jamie (Hermanson), ’09, will marry Josh accountant for the Fresh Start Convenience Applegarth, Aug. 29, 2015. Jamie is an Stores corporate office in Spearfish. The Savhannah (Williams), ’13, married Austin attorney/mediator. The couple will reside in couple resides in Spearfish. Rotert, May 30, 2015. Savhannah is an Omaha, Neb. administrative assistant at The Lodge at Rebecca (Wasserburger), ’13, married Deadwood Resort. Cassie (Schaeffer), ’09, married Jeremey Aaron Hewgley, ’11, May 30, 2015. Garman, May 24, 2014. The couple resides Rebecca is a third grade teacher at South Courtney (Hillard), ’15, married Micah in Spearfish. Park Elementary School. Aaron is an HR Williams, Sept. 19, 2014. Courtney is a generalist with Green Tree. The couple business development specialist by Tout resides in Rapid City. Advertising who runs Black Hills Woman Magazine. The couple resides in Rapid City.

BIRTHS [ The 90s ] Melissa (Baldwin), ’09 and husband Charles [ The 10s ] “Chas” Ihler, Everett, Wash., had a baby boy, Coy McLaughlin, ’99, and wife Hannah, Charles “Charlie” Maxwell Ihler, II, April 24. Alana (Dykhouse), ’11, and husband Josh Clarion, Iowa, had a baby girl, Mara Joy, Melissa is a marriage and family therapist Breske, ’10, Sioux Falls, had a baby girl, Lola March 3. She joins big brothers Luke associate in Lynnwood, Wash. Mae, June 15. Alana is currently a fourth and Bode, and big sister Emory. Coy grade teacher in the Sioux Falls school is the marketing coordinator at Hagie Shawn “Butter” Travis, ’05, and wife Katie district. Josh is the tight ends football coach Manufacturing. (Fitzgibbons), Sioux Falls, had a baby boy, at the University of Sioux Falls. Jacob Leo, May 8. Jacob joins big sister Lucy [ The 00s ] (3) and big brother Theodore (1). Butter Chad Lamb, ’14, and wife Jenna (Bergum), is a junior third party risk analyst at Meta Belle Fourche, had a baby girl, Elizabeth Christine (Davis), ’01, and husband Scott Payment Systems. Faye, April 8. Chad is currently teaching Gordon, Casper, Wyo., had a baby girl, educational technology at Southwest Middle Cannon Lynn, March 23, 2014. Christine is a Janie (Schmeltzer), ’08, and husband Jeremy School in Rapid City. physical therapist assistant, personal trainer Cox, ’06, Williston, N.D., had a baby girl, and fitness instructor. Halle Jane, Feb. 12. She joins big sister Reese Angela (Herman), ’12 and husband Trevor (2). Janie is an elementary technology partner Olson, ’12, Sundance, Wyo., had a baby boy, Kecia (Rembold), ’06, and husband Joe for the Williston Public School District #1. Jhett Wayne, June 10. Angela is a K-6 special Beranek, Miller, had a baby boy, Miles Jeremy is an area manager for the Strata education teacher in Moorcroft, Wyo. Trevor McQuade, April 10. Miles joins big brother Corporation. is a third- and fourth-grade math and science Lincoln. teacher in Hulett, Wyo. They both work for the Crook County School District. Show us your green and gold. Get all your Yellow Jacket apparel at the BHSU Bookstore. The BHSU Bookstore offers a full line of gear and gifts at five locations and online: BHSU Student Union BHSU-Rapid City Joy Alumni & Welcome Center 4300 Cheyenne Blvd. 1351 St. Joe St., Spearfish Downtown Rapid City Jacket Zone 706 Saint Joseph St. 617 Main St., Spearfish www.BHSUBookstore.com IN MEMORY

Dakota Territory/Spearfish Normal School Grace K. (Lewis) Roberts, ’69, Rapid City 1883-1940 Earland “Earl” E. Rose, Attended, Sturgis Martha A. (Brandsma) Beck, Attended, Huron Donley “Don” P. Schell, ’67, Sundance, Wyo. Clara M. (Hedstrom) Mastrovich, ’37, San Diego, Calif. Mary “Jane” S. (Weber) Schuchardt, ’73, Spearfish Helen M. (Shoop) Montgomery, Attended, Whitewood Vera (Watwood) Stahl, ’64, Rapid City Arline M. (Nelson) Petoske, Attended, Midland Kathleen “Kathy” P. (Gross) Valnes, ’74, Chamberlain Lola I. (McAmis) Willey, Attended, Hulett, Wyo. Donald “Don” O. Wohlhueter, Attended, Lead

Black Hills Teachers College Black Hills State University 1941-1963 1989-Present Raymond J. Black, Attended, Pierre Jason I. Crouch, ’89, Janesville, Minn. Verdine “Dean” N. Boschee, Attended, Denver, Colo. Vincent “Vince” A. Hafner, ’00 & ’02, Spearfish Leland M. Bordeaux, ’60, Mission Brett I. Johnson, ’93, Boise, Idaho Cora V. (Stull) Downs, ’52, Sebec, Maine Gage P. McSpadden, Attending, Rawlins, Wyo. Terry J. Egge, ’61, Aubrey, Texas Cassie M. (Hatzenbuhler) Shaw, Attended, Bismarck, N.D. Julia M. Eveleth, Attended, Rapid City Robert W. Stivers, ’89, Kansas City, Mo. Elmer “Leroy” Hill, ’56, Belle Fourche Peggy L. (Hansen) Washabaugh, Attended, Rapid City Lois A. (Cunningham) Jackson, Attended, Overbrook, Kan. Rosetta E. (Jordan) McIntosh, ’41, Rockford, Ill. Former Faculty/Staff Eileen J. (Wade) Millage, ’63, Brookings Lila M. (Anders) Feist, ’62 & ’67, Rapid City John M. Percevich, Jr., ’60, Deadwood Philip “Phil” C. McNally, ’04, Belle Fourche Marie K. (Bogner) Piper, ’50, Scottsbluff, Neb. David B. Moranville, West Des Moines, Iowa Joseph “Joe” J. Rajewich, ’58, Rapid City Gerald D. Shryock, Surprise, Ariz. Lyle Scandrett, ’57, Rapid City Cleo A. (Aaker) Wood, Newell Madeline L. (Pourier) Steen, ’50, Rapid City Sherman Teigen, ’58, Riverside, Calif. Gerald D. Shryock of Surprise, Ariz., David H. Von Wald, ’60, Arvada, Colo. died March 18, 2015. Shryock became Loretta J. (Furrey) Ward, ’63, Sturgis a member of the science and math faculty at BHSU in 1963. From 1968 to Black Hills State College 1989 he served as chair of the BHSU’s 1964-1988 science and math division. In 1989 he Dean F. Aschenbrenner, ’71, Denver, Colo. returned full-time to the classroom as Arthur “Art” G. Becket, ’65, Rapid City a chemistry professor at BHSU. Shryock Bette J. (Percy) Beeman, ’69 & ’76, Kingman, Ariz. was a nominee for the Catalyst Award for excellence Donald F. Bendt, ’75, Piedmont in teaching and received the Distinguished Faculty Marvin L. Brandis, ’84, Winner Award at BHSU in 1983. Shryock graduated from Sharon, William “Butch” J. Cacek, ’69, Rapid City Oklahoma High School in 1952 (salutatorian), received a Norman S. Carrell, ’65, Casper, Wyo. bachelor’s degree with majors in biology and chemistry Harriet A. (Farrell) Dias, ’80, Spearfish from Northwestern State College, Alva, Okla., in 1956, a Deborah L. (Anderson) Doll, Attended, Denver, Colo. master’s in biochemistry from Oklahoma State University Raymond G. Eide, ’71, Custer in 1958 and an Honorary Doctorate of Education from the Robert “Bob” G. Fallbeck, ’67, Firestone, Colo. faculty of Imperial Ethiopian College in 1960. In 1965, he Virginia “Ginger” Fernen, ’81, Belle Fourche was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry Trula M. (Horn) Fields, ’72, Belle Fourche from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif. He did John F. Fillmore, ’70, Whitewood additional post-doctoral work at Florida State University, Diane “Dannie” E. (Matter) Geary-Stone, ’72, Rapid City Tallahassee, Fla., in 1971. He is survived by his wife Sara, Paul Georgas, ’72, Rapid City five children, 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and Paula M. (Boynton) Gillette, ’77, Colorado Springs, Colo. brother E.L. Nancy A. (Muldoon) Hall, ’74, Aurora, Neb. Vivian C. (Palmer) Hansen, ’66, Philip Cliff Papik, of Spearfish, died on July Margaret “Marge” C. (Flatman) Hunt, ’68 & ’70, Rapid City 25, 2015, at the age of 98. Papik was James “Zeke” R. Hylle, Attended, Custer a former BHSU athletic director and Barbara M. (Jones) Karen, ’74, Rapid City baseball coach. He is surived by his wife GeorgiaMae (Knochenmuss) Krosschell, Attended, Rapid City Jeanne Papik, of Spearfish. Due to the Marilyn R. (Caauwe) Oyler, ’71, Rapid City print deadline for the 2015 Fall Alumni Darrel G. Peterson, Attended, Philip Magazine, a full obituary will be in the Jay A. Purintun, Attended, Sugar Creek, Mo. 2016 Spring Alumni Magazine. Jerry L. Reid, Attended, Greeley, Colo. Black Hills State University 1200 University Unit 9506 Spearfi sh, SD 57799-9506

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Commencement Dec. 12

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