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Black Hills State University
Spring 2006
Alumni Magazine
President
Flickema retires
Also in
this issue
Schallenkamp
named future
BHSU president
Kamstra creates
Italian dining
experience
Rodeo clown is
serious about
education
Classnotes
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Editorial
Alumni News
Flickema leaves a legacy at BHSU __________________ Page 2
Dr. Thomas O. Flickema Leigh Kamstra builds her dream __________________ Page 4
BHSU President
Reichert clowns his way to success__________________ Page 6
Larry Vavruska
Class of ‘68
BHSU Alumni Association President Research leads to career for Ebbert__________________ Page 7
Steve Meeker
Class of ‘84 Classnotes ______________________________________ Page 8
Vice President for
Institutional Advancement
John Kietzmann
Director of Development
Jodi Neiffer
Creating a Legacy
Class of ‘99
Director of Alumni
Scholarships established ________________________ Page 20
Corinne Hansen
Class of ‘85
Director of University Communications
Businesses donate scholarship money ____________ Page 21
Editor
Kristen Kilmer
Class of ‘99
Information Specialist
Copy Editor
Black Hills State University,
University News
founded in 1883 as a teacher
preparatory institution, has grown to BHSU people in the news ________________________ Page 24
become the state's third largest univer-
sity with nearly 3,900 students. BHSU
has expanded its curriculum and now BHSU in the news ______________________________ Page 27
offers more than 80 majors and minors
through three colleges - the College of
Education, the College of Business and
Technology and the College of Arts and BHSU students in the news ______________________ Page 28
Sciences. To find out more see
www.bhsu.edu.
Sports ________________________ Page 30-31
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professional career. I
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k Hills State University have bee vibrant and growing univer-
he 12 years I have spent at Blac of serving as the president of this
T for extending me the privilege
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thank the Board of Regents staff. They have proven themselv Looking ahead __________________ Page 33
remarkably talented faculty and
sity. In that role I have had the chance to work with t, and guidance. I have also
finest possible education, suppor
Spring 2006
providing our students with the e so much to make this
to be individuals dedicated to friends of BHSU who have don
alum ni, community members, and
had the pleasure of working with the
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BHSU has been driven by the effo tributions. Judy and I also say
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could become. To all k Hills, and to those across Black Hills St of 48.7 cents
people of Spearfish and the Blac nted at a cost
for
the university community, to the nt and to continue our support pri
of you, we have chosen to stay in Spearfish for our retireme copies were BHSU,
so much at home. Because of all ni news to:
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President Flickema leaves a legacy at BHSU
r. Thomas Flickema, who is retiring professor and his tenure at BHSU will go worked to ensure that BHSU has the best of
D from his position as president of
BHSU this summer, says his 45-year
career in higher education is the result of
down in history as a time of profound
accomplishments and great change and
improvement for the university. Thirty
both. Through the years the number of fac-
ulty members with the highest available
degrees in their fields has increased from 53
"I'm going to walk out of here
some sound advice from his father many years ago Flickema was a tenured full pro- percent to more than 77 percent.
years ago. fessor enjoying teaching and research with "The greatest strength is the people on
"My father said 'whatever you do, have a
job that you want to do. You spend so many
no intention of going into administration.
He accepted his election as chair of the his-
campus. The Black Hills State University
faculty and staff provide the best possible
missing a lot of things.
hours at work. Do something that gives you tory department at California State education and services to our students and
a sense of satisfaction.' I've had the opportu- University, Fullerton, as a temporary assign- to the community beyond the campus.
nity to earn that sense of satisfaction in my
career," Flickema says.
ment, little realizing it would lead to a suc-
cessful and influential career in administra-
These years have been the most satisfying
and fulfilling professional experience in my
I will miss the day-to-day
As a faculty member and administrator tion. life and I value the rich associations I have
in higher education for more than four At BHSU, Flickema will be remembered had with all of you and thank you for all
decades, including 12 years as president at
BHSU, Flickema has had many opportuni-
for his far-reaching vision for the university
and many accomplishments as he led the
that you have contributed," Flickema said
during his state of the university address
interaction with talented,
ties to make a positive difference in the lives university through a number of changes this fall.
of students, faculty and staff members as and enhancements. Looking back, Flickema Under Flickema's watch, outside fund-
well as the community as a whole. For says his greatest pride is in the improve- ing for the university has grown exponen- creative, dedicated people.
Flickema it all comes down to what the stu- ment of instruction on campus. tially. He noted that the university will
dents accomplish. "The driving force in an academic insti- receive more than $4 million in grant fund-
"Students. That's what we're all about. tution is the faculty, and Black Hills State is ing this year, an dramatic increase from the
When one of them comes back and lets us fortunate in that our faculty are extremely $75,000 received in 1995. He noted that At the same time I'm going to
know what they have accomplished, that's talented, dedicated and hardworking," grants have brought more than $1 million
the ultimate satisfaction," Flickema says. Flickema says. Faculty research and publi- worth of equipment to campus which
Flickema, who has served as BHSU pres- cations, as well as performance activities, brings valuable equipment to our campus
ident since 1994, will retire July 1. Flickema have increased dramatically in the last 10 which provides enhanced learning opportu- walk out of here feeling good
served as the eighth president at BHSU. years. Flickema notes that faculty use of nities for students. Many of these grants
Under Flickema's leadership, BHSU has instructional technology has also seen major have provided much needed equipment for
established itself as the third largest univer- changes and improvements in that time teaching and training.
sity in South Dakota and a leader in liberal period. The university has placed a growing about what we've accomplished."
arts education. Flickema believes the uni- Flickema has always maintained that the emphasis on research and development.
versity is poised for unprecedented success cornerstone of academic achievement rests Faculty research has increased dramatically
in the future. upon the strength of the faculty and the
Flickema began his career as a history diversity of the curriculum, and he has Continued on page 32
Schallenkamp chosen to lead BHSU
r. Kay Schallenkamp, president of Emporia State University at Emporia, Kan., will become the ninth els. She currently serves on the board of directors for the American Association of State Colleges
D president of Black Hills State University, the South Dakota Board of Regents announced this spring.
Schallenkamp has served as president at Emporia State since 1997. Prior to that, she was provost and
and Universities, the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, and The Renaissance
Group. She chairs the board of directors of The National Teachers Hall of Fame and has served as
chair of the Presidents Council of the NCAA Division II. Additionally, she has been active in the
vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and provost at Chadron American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the North Central Association's Higher
(Neb.) State College. She began her higher education experience in South Dakota as an undergraduate Learning Commission.
student at Northern State University. She later returned to Northern to begin her academic career, start- Schallenkamp holds three degrees in communication disorders: a B.S. from Northern State
ing as an instructor of communication disorders in 1973 and ending her tenure there as dean of gradu- University, a M.A. from the University of South Dakota, and a Ph.D. from the University of
ate studies and research in 1988. Colorado. She and her husband, Ken, have two grown daughters.
Throughout her career, Schallenkamp has been professionally active at the state and national lev-
Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 3
Building a moment of it. She also excelled at it -
finishing first in her class of 1997. She
graduated with a 4.0 grade point
no electricity or water to the building.
They stripped paint to reveal beauti-
ful fir woodwork. A good friend and
"I live and
breathe this
place," Leigh
dream
average, three gold medals and two photo stylist from Denver accompa- says. "It is
silvers. nied her on snooping tours of upscale both a bless-
While in school, Leigh honed restaurants which eventually resulted ing and a
what would become her special culi- in the stunning, eclectic interior curse, but
nary magic sauces. She also secured a design that makes up Roma's atmos- my blood
special wine and spirits certification, phere. pressure
which means she pairs different There is an interesting clash of old is the
wines with multi-course meals. and new at Roma's, where some of lowest it
Although she didn't know it at the the original features of the building- has been
time, her skill with sauces would like stained glass, painted plaster in years."
become the impetus behind the name walls, food bins, counter tops and She regrets that she
Roma's (after the tomatoes she uses in wooden showcases-are juxtaposed takes no vacations, but plans to reme-
her marinara sauces) and the wine with modern touches like metal dy that in the future when she
and spirits certification would sculpture and plaster busts. The col- achieves her next dream of buying a
become the force behind Roma's ors are vivid and inviting. Harley. Right now she is
Wine Dinner (served monthly from For artwork to adorn Roma's learning to ride a bor-
October through April), where she walls, Leigh momentarily shut off the rowed Harley belonging
treats lucky patrons to a four-course creative, culinary side of her brain to a friend who refuses
dinner of original, not-on-the-menu and let her business brain take over. to sell her the bike.
dishes made by Leigh herself and "Spearfish is a big arts community, Given Leigh's histo-
paried with carefully selected wines. and I decided to develop a rotating ry of getting what she
After graduation, Leigh started art gallery on my wall. Local artists sets her mind to, I sus-
her cooking career in Colorado. For a get a place to display their work, and pect we'll see her cruis-
or Spearfish busi- "I knew one
F
time, she was happy working in head I get top-notch art for my walls that ing Spearfish Canyon
nesswoman and thing. I did not chef positions at upscale restaurants changes every month," Leigh on her Harley some-
chef Leigh want to go to in Boulder and Cherry Creek. But explains. She does not charge artists a time soon.
Kamstra, Class college where then she became frustrated with the commission and keeps a pricelist of
of ‘82, it all my parents trend she was seeing. "They were artwork discreetly hidden behind the This article reprinted
started when were teach- downgrading the quality of the food counter in case a patron is interested with permission
she fell in ing," Leigh while they were raising the prices," in buying. from Black Hills
love with a recalls. she explains. "It was my name on the For the first two years in business, Faces Magazine, a
building. With a food, and I was not happy about it." Leigh never left Roma's kitchen. She quarterly publica-
And it head for Back home visiting family at now cooks once a week and spends tion that features
wasn't much numbers Christmastime in Spearfish, Leigh the rest of her time on the multiple stories on people
of a building and natural happened upon her favorite building- management duties associated with from the Black
at that. bookkeep- still there and still empty. But this the popular restaurant. She is quick to Hills.
The former ing abilities, time, there was a "for sale or lease" pass herself over when she discusses Subscriptions are
W.B. Lown she got her sign in the window. For Leigh, this Roma's success and popularity with available for $20
Dry Goods degree in was another sign. patrons from all over the Black Hills. per year. Please
and Mercantile business with a "This is going to sound crazy," Roma's fans will tell you the atmos- send check or
was a dilapidated building that had been empty minor in computer science. After graduation, she Leigh explains, "but I looked in the phere is stunning, the food outstand- money order to:
for 37 years when it caught Leigh's eye. This was spent 10 years in the banking industry - three window and I could see my restau- ing, and the service is over the top. BHFM, PO Box
some time during the years 1978 to 1982 while she years in California and another seven years in rant." But Leigh refuses to take the credit. 9566, Rapid City,
was attending college at Black Hills State Denver. Even more interesting was discov- "I have to give a lot of credit to my SD 57709.
University. At the time, Leigh had no clue what And then came the fateful day in 1994 when ering that the building's owner was staff," Leigh insists. "I absolute-
she might do with the old stone building. All she Leigh was sitting on the couch watching television only 10 minutes away from her home ly would not be where I am
knew was that someday, someway, she and this after a stressful day at the office and saw a com- in Denver. Another sign. today without my staff." She
particular building would forge a relationship. mercial for a culinary arts degree program offered Putting her business acumen to still has the first server she
That relationship eventually became Roma's on through the Colorado Institute of Art. good use, Leigh negotiated with the ever hired and says her
the corner of Fifth Street and Illinois in downtown "It was like a light went off in my head," Leigh owner a deal that would make her employees stay with her an
Spearfish. But what happened between the early says. "I had always loved to cook, though I was dream a reality-even though she average of 2 ½ years - not bad
80s when Leigh first discovered it - and the year never very good at it. I used cooking and baking could not afford to buy the building. in an industry known for its
2000 when Roma's opened its doors - is a history for stress relief after a long day at work." She hired local contractors and start- high turnover rate.
well worth revisiting. It may have been slightly out of character for ed refurbishing the building in Now that Roma's has
The second to youngest of six children, Leigh the shrewd businesswoman to make the sponta- earnest in March 2000. In a three- passed its five-year mark,
grew up in Brookings, where her parents were neous decision to chuck her successful business month whirlwind of activity, renova- how does Leigh feel about
both professors at South Dakota State University. career to become a chef, but once Leigh had set tions were completed and Leigh her long-term relationship
With a family cabin on Nemo road and grand- her mind to it, she did not look back. opened Roma's on July 1. she's had with the building
mother in Sturgis, Leigh considered the Black The 18-month culinary arts program was Among the multiple challenges she spotted over 20 years
Hills her second home - which is why she chose intense, Leigh says, and out of a class of 125 stu- the old building presented, there was ago?
BHSU for college. dents, only 42 graduated. But she loved every
Alumni News
Rodeo clown teaches the Ebbert researches
importance of education her way to an
D
uane Reichert, Class of ‘72, gets
ready for work in the mornings
sitting on a hay bale in a dirt-floor
"Walt Disney said if you can dream it,
you can do it, and I can attest to that - I've
been living my dream for 40 years,"
tection," distracting the bull while the
cowboy picks himself up, he said.
A shy and introverted Reichert began
outdoor career
tent. Reichert said before the 20-minute per- clowning in 1961, two years out of high
hile growing up in Deadwood, found that she loved doing research.
W
He tugs on pink tights over an aging formance. school.
body, flops a carrot-top wig over his gray- He won't reveal his age, but he's old "When I put on the makeup, it trans- Elaine Ebbert liked being out- Her job also expanded as she became
ing hair, runs a can of gold spray paint enough to collect Social Security. forms me. It's like a split personality," he doors as much as possible. a consultant to other cancer registry
over his cowboy boots and His "Backstage" show has toured in 22 said. "When I walk into the arena, I Today, Elaine's career as a wildlife biolo- programs and helped them prepare
tops the ensemble off with states. He's on the road 279 days a year. become a totally different person." gist keeps her outdoors. Elaine had for accreditation.
a pink cowboy hat. His wife of 37 years, Claudette, is a He took speech classes in college to dreamed of this type of a career for years, Although Elaine enjoyed her job
Reichert is a rodeo school-curriculum administrator in help overcome his shyness, and he earned and after several other endeavors, she took at the hospital, she was ready for a
clown, cowboy protector Sturgis. a degree in elementary edu- the first step in making that dream come change and once again enrolled at
and bull fighter rolled into "I'm proud to be cation from Black Hills State true when she enrolled at BHSU to study BHSU. This time she knew what Dr. Audrey G
a bundle of funny clothes, University in Spearfish. abel, profess
biology. she wanted to do and was ready to at BHSU, and or emeritus
laugh- He uses a broken side "I have always been an outdoors per- put her experience in research to Elaine Ebber
out- mirror from a pickup truck collaborated t (right)
son. I was the kind of kid that my mother work with a degree. Her experi- on several re
Reichert loud to help him dab on colorful couldn't get to stay in the house. I didn't ence with data analysis and projects inclu search
schtick makeup stored in a video- ding one that
know how to cook like my sister. I could research gave Elaine the back- field guide to lead to a
and uncommon brava- cassette case. have cared less," Elaine says. ground that would prove to be Black Hills m
do. The bravado comes Children pour into the ushrooms.
Like many young people, Elaine wasn't useful as she pursued a biology
from being in the bull- tent, and soon he is intro-
sure what vocation she wanted to pursue, degree and a career as a wildlife biologist. state.
riding arena on the ducing his purple-headed
but she enrolled as a commuter student at "I returned to BH because I felt like I Her work with "Idea Wild," a
Professional Rodeo stick horse "that I don't
Cowboys Association have to water or feed." BHSU and earned a secretarial degree in needed a change. I had always wanted a group that raised money to fund projects
tour for more than 40 He pulls a rabbit not out 1970. She later continued her education in biology degree. I didn't know that when I in Central and South America for biolo-
years. of his hat but his pants. the secretarial field with coursework in was younger, but as time went on, I began gists, introduced her to the Nature
Throughout the He pulls a guinea pig medical transcription in California. to realize that. I have always been an out- Conservancy in Rapid City. She began
National Western Stock from a French horn, to When she moved back to Rapid City, doors person and have friends who are doing volunteer work for the Nature
Show & Rodeo (in the delight of the chil- she was hired as a medical transcriptionist wildlife biologists. I felt a real desire to Conservancy, and after she received her
Denver, Colo.), he's pre- dren. in the records department at Rapid City achieve this goal," Elaine said. degree she continued on a contract basis.
sented "Backstage With a "I thought it was Regional Hospital. It didn't take her long Elaine now works with the Nature She also coordinates education programs
Rodeo Clown," a program very well done, and I to discover that this job wasn't her calling. Conservancy in Rapid City. The mission of for schools and other groups.
geared to toddlers and liked the way he This realization prompted her to transfer the Nature Conservancy is to preserve the While at BH, Elaine met Audrey and
school-age kids, three to addressed the issues of within the hospital to the Cancer Registry plants, animals and natural communities Mark Gabel, emeritus professors, who
seven times daily. The pro- education and not department, where she worked nearly 20 that represent the diversity of life on Earth became mentors and eventually life-long
gram is new to the 100- doing drugs," said years. Her work involved research of by protecting the lands and waters they friends.
year-old stock show. Jacquie Brostrom, of patients, their types of cancer, and what need to survive. The organization owns "Mark and Audrey Gabel have been
In "Backstage," Reichert Centennial, who was treatments were most successful. She land and works to preserve it in its natural one of the best influences in my life. We
describes the life and dan- with her husband, have become close friends.
gers of being a clown - he has
ream it, Dave, and two grand-
if you can d
The opportunity They are the reason that I am
broken his foot and each fin- children, Quincy, 4,
ey said to spend days able to do this job."
"Walt Disn
ger and once required 25 and Jade, 3. Elaine began helping the
stitches to his face. He throws in
at - At one point in outdoors doing Gabels with research projects
some magic, comedy and farm
nd I can attest to th the show, Reichert
this type of and says it was a meaningful
can do it, a
animals, entertaining up to 300 promised to share
research is what learning experience for her.
youngsters on bleachers and hay
you ears."
candy but instead
"I wish that every student
eam for 40 y
bales in the tent. pulled out yet led Elaine majoring in science could
After sharing lemonade from a
g my dr another small ani-
e been livin
wooden keg with the audience, mal. Ebbert to return experience having the Gabels
Reichert puckishly pulled a dog I'v Quincy's eyes grew to BHSU to earn as a professors," Elaine said.
"They are incredible. Their
from the same keg. wide at the surprise. a biology
Even the shy children in the part of the 100th National enthusiasm is just contagious."
audience grimaced. Western Stock Show," Reichert said. Reprinted with permission from the degree. Elaine Elaine has high praise for
He also incorporates three messages: Clowning has evolved over the years, Denver Post. Written by Dave Curtin. now works for all of her science professors at
Education is important. Drugs can kill he said. "It used to be every rodeo clown Originally published Jan. 12, 2006, in the BHSU and says she sometimes
the Nature
you. Live your dream. did comedy. Now it's more cowboy pro- Denver Post. encounters people who don't
Conservancy in
Rapid City. Continued on page 25
Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 6
Alumni News Alumni News
Kudos & Announcements Kudos & Announcements
The Grace Huck,
Class of ‘49,
his honor at the
BHSU Ruddell
Tucson, Ariz., was
named Arizona's
also the yearbook
advisor. In 1983, he
caster on both TV and
radio. He received the
the Real Estate Center
franchise in Belle
in as a 4th Circuit
Court Judge in
Leandro, Calif., was
honored with the
Commerce Health
and Human Service
Protection Council in
April 2005. She has
40s Spearfish, Gallery July 31, 2005. National Distinguished was named the S.D. 2004-05 S.D. Basketball Fourche and built a Deadwood in Champions of Health Committee. Betty has worked as a case
recently Elementary Principal Conservation Teacher Coaches Association new office there. December 2005. Professionals Diversity worked as a social manager for the
published her second The James
Dunn, Class
of 2004-05. Her school, of the Year. “Friend of Basketball”
Bob DeMersseman, Carol (Reinhardt)
Award in June 2005. worker and volunteer Department of Social
book, “God's Amazing
Grace, Stories From
60s of ‘62, Lead,
Mesquite Elementary,
was also recognized Dennis Howell, Class
Award. He previously
received this award in Class of ‘70, Rapid Meyer, Class of ‘77, Ken Wetz, Class of
for many years. Services for the last
four years.
My Life.” For more was recently as one of the top three of ‘67, Wheatland, 1993-94. City, received the Punta Gorda, Fla., has ‘70, Newell, was Dwight E. Cundy,
information, visit inducted into the schools in Arizona for Wyo., was recognized 2004 S.D. Tech been working as an named the Black Hills Class of ‘84, Lincoln, Richard J. Martian,
gracepublisher.com. Deadwood Hall of “Best Practices.” in the "Who's Who Avonelle Kelsey, 'Outstanding Public independent contrac- Volunteer of the Year Neb., retired as the Class of ‘86, Whiting,
Grace retired as a Fame. James, a long- Among America's Class of ‘65, recently Service Award.' Bob is tor for three and a by the Black Hills senior auditor with Iowa, has been a CAD
pastor at age 65. time supporter of Richard Greco, Class Teachers" for 2005. He opened her own art Rapid City Economic half years. Most of Community Economic the USDA Office of and construction
Deadwood, served in of ‘64, Eureka, retired is an art instructor at gallery in Hot Springs. Development partner- her work has taken Development. Ken Inspector General, instructor at Sioux
The Richard
“Dick”
the S.D. House of
Representatives and
in 2004 after teaching
for 40 years. Some of
Wheatland High
School.
The gallery features
artwork, poems, and
ship president. her overseas. has served as the
mayor of Newell and
Great Plains Region,
in December 2005
City West High School
for seven years.
50s Ruddell, as a state senator for the subjects he covered much more. Kathleen Dodson- Ernie Nauman, Class in the state legisla- after 25 years of dedi-
Class of ‘58, nearly 30 years. were biology, world Robert J. Julius, Class Smith, Class of ‘72, of ‘71, Spearfish, ture. cated service to the Armond “Red”
Spearfish, recently history, Spanish, and of '60, Sturgis, is in his Clarence McGirr, Maple Grove, Minn., retired in fall 2005 federal government. Olson, Class of ‘81,
celebrated his 90th Connie (Morrissey) geography. He was 40th year as a sports- Class of ‘65, Arizona was recently elected after 31 years with the
The Richard Ft. Thompson, is act-
80s
birthday! An open Erickson, Class of ‘69, City, Ariz., recently to serve a two-year Forest Department. Anderson, Robert Dohrer, Class ing superintendent
house was held in retired after working term on the board of He continues to oper- Class of ‘82, of ‘88, Eden Prairie, for the Lower Brule
for the Belle Fourche directors for WAMSO ate E & S Custom Laramie, Minn., was recently Agency. He has 10
School District for 16 (Minnesota Symphony Cabinets & Furniture Wyo., was named named to the Audit grandchildren.
years and at Maricopa Orchestra Association). Repair, a business he Wyoming Sportswriter Standards Board by
Community Colleges and his wife, Sandi, of the Year by the the American Institute Susan (Rosencranz)
in Arizona for 16 years. Elaine Doll-Dunn, started years ago. National Sportswriters of Certified Public Proefrock, Class of
Class of ‘79, Spearfish, Association. Accountants. He is the ‘87, Belle Fourche, is
Roger Merriman, recently started Thomas Pitlick, Class co-director of auditing serving as president-
Class of ‘67, Leading Lady of ‘75, Pierre, was Nancy (Pulliam) for McGladery and elect of the S.D.
Deadwood, works for Enterprises to recently chosen to be Coker, Class of ‘87, Pullen, CPAs. Association of School
Seaton Publishing, promote books and the finance manager recently completed Business Officials for
parent company of speaking engage- for the city of Pierre. the criteria necessary Joe Guttierez, Class 2005-06. Next year
the Black Hills Pioneer, ments about her life. to become a National of ‘89, Sturgis, was she will assume the
as publisher of their Jennifer (Wilson) Board Certified recently selected as role of president.
newest paper, Rapid Robin I. (Vanvactor) Silbaugh, Class of ‘71, Teacher in the field of the West River
City Weekly News. Henrikson, Class of received an H&B exceptional needs. Juvenile Corrections Jeanette Scarborough,
‘74, Rapid City, was Teacher of Excellence She lives and teaches Agent Supervisor by Class of ‘86, Aberdeen,
Dennis Schaar, Class named the 2005-06 regional award and in Georgetown, S.C. the S.D. Department was inducted into the
of ‘64, Rapid City, is "Teacher of the Year" was one of five in of Corrections. Dakota Musicians
serving his third term for North Middle Texas to receive a Joan Conroy, Class of Association Hall of
as an elder at the School, where she has lifetime achievement ‘87, Rapid City, was Josh Hall, Class of ‘89, Fame for North and
s at BH
Westminster taught for 15 years. award. She lives in recently featured in Sturgis, was named South Dakota.
tball team meeetYellow Jacket team
Presbyterian Church. Harlingen, Texas, the Black Hills Faces S.D. Technology
Class of ‘70 foo
Since retiring in 2001 Robert ‘Bob’ Knapp, with husband Mike Magazine for her work Teacher of the Year Darin Schiller, Class
from his job as a Class of ‘77, Spearfish, Silbaugh, Class of ‘69. in starting the first by the International of ‘89, Belle Fourche,
1970 of th
s that were part ered at recently received the is assistant pipeline
r 35 years, gath
United Airlines cap- Native American Technology Education
p of former BH SU football player football team fo Spearfish Economic Darlene (Davis) superintendent for
A grou essful school
at captivated the
tain, Dennis has been Lutheran Church in Association. Josh is a
as the most succ
which holds the record ha d an 8-2 record th receive traveling and doing Development Telkamp, Class of ‘74, South Dakota. As teacher at North Belle Fourche Pipeline
Yellow Jacket team voy, went on to
cently. The 1970 including Mike Sa
Corporation Award Spearfish, was named and Bridger Pipeline
BHSU re am, pleton, community work. pastor, Joan leads the Middle School in
ayers from the te to right, Bob Tem
mmunity. Star pl e: front row, left
of Excellence for his “South Dakota 's LLC. His wife, Jo
and co ing the reunion w
er , Buffalo, Woyatan Lutheran Rapid City.
NAIA ho nors. Those attend
; Bill Fleak, Class
of '74, Riverton, W
yo.; Kent Waugh
s, former The Cathy strong community Preserve America Church in Rapid City. Lynn (Christensen),
right, Bill Hughe
70s
(Birkeland), support and dedica- History Teacher of the Rosa (Vetter) Herman, Class of ‘88, works in
Class of '73, Ree Heights sh; back row, left to ; Jim
ass of '73, Spearfi Roseth, Ft. Pierre Class of ‘76, tion to economic Year” for 2005. She is Betty Coon, Class of Class of ‘88, Rapid the Campbell County
Wyo.; Lanny Swisher, Cl '78, Watertown; Doug of '72,
Murphy, Class of ul Georgas, Class Belle development. a teacher at Spearfish ‘85, Rapid City, City, was named School System.
coach, Spearfish: Mike as s of '72, Pierre; Pa d Gene
lo.; Ron Young, Cl p Harbor, Ill.; an Fourche, and her Middle School. received the Wind Social Worker of the
Holweg ner, Ft. Collins, Co Ri chardt, Winthro football Randall Macy, Class Deanna Streeter,
, Mobridge; Ken SU vs. S.D. Tech
husband, Melvin Beneath our Wings Year for Western
Rapid City; Kent Mauck sh. The grou p met at the BH of ‘77, Deadwood, Martin Waukazoo, Class of ‘87, Sioux
kers 34-17.
Eaton, Class of ‘75, Award from the Rapid South Dakota by the
er coach, Spearfi feat the Hardroc
Schlekeway, form
was formally sworn Class of ‘72, San Falls, is teaching
to watch the Yellow Jackets de recently purchased City Area Chamber of Western S.D. Child
game in Spearfish Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 9
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English as a second Vanessa Bernstein, Woman of the Year for administration from elected the Spearfish Dorthy Quaal, Class previously winning in was promoted to First Candy Creations, spe- LaNaya (Durland)
language to refugees Class of ‘92, Suches, her chapter. Michele SDSU via the West Fire Chief. Doug has of ‘95, Sturgis, works ‘02 and ‘04. He works Sergeant in the 842nd cializing in bouquets Elliott, Class of ‘05,
with Lutheran Social Ga., completed her lives in Rapid City River Graduate served as a biology for the Black Hills with his wife, Karin Engineer Company and centerpieces was recently hired
Services. master’s degree in with husband Joseph Center in April 2005. teacher at Spearfish Veterans Administra- (Malkowski) Stende, of the South Dakota made with candy. as a part-time vocal
landscape architec- Carlin Jr., Class of ‘91. In June 2005, she was High School for many tion (VA) in the VA Class of ‘99, who National Guard music teacher at
The Christopher ture in 2005. married. She teaches years. Heath Care System at recently graduated Sept. 15, 2005. The Mitch Sturgis Williams
00s
Adams,
90s
Andre, Billy Carrillo, Class music at Westminster Fort Meade. from Kennesaw State Middle School.
Class of ‘98, Kimberly (Burr) of ‘95, Spearfish, is a Angela King, Class of University with a Janet Wendt, Class of Class of ‘01,
Elementary.
Mission, is Bynote, Class of ‘98, special education ‘97, Spearfish, was Lycynda (Creighton) master of science in ‘91, Fort Collins, Colo., Spearfish, Matthew Fox, Class
in his eighth year of Omaha, Neb., is teacher at Southwest David Curington, recently hired as the Sanders, Class of ‘97, conflict management has been working as was recently hired as of ‘03, Norman, Okla.,
teaching for the Todd studying the effects of Middle School in Class of ‘98, Rapid drug-free schools Spearfish, was recently (MSCM) and was an assistant archivist a physical science is attending graduate
County School estrogen on breast Rapid City. He previ- City, graduated from coordinator for the promoted to director named Outstanding for the Redemptorists teacher at Sturgis school at the University
District. He and wife cancer, thymus, and ously taught physical the USD School of Meade County School of the Artemis House, Graduate Student for Religious Order since Brown High School. of Oklahoma. He will
Jessie (Bordeaux), pituitary tissues at the education/health in Law in May 2005. He District. a shelter for battered the MSCM program. October 2004. receive his masters in
women and children Heidi Baltezore, social work in May
Class of ‘97, have University of Belle Fourche for nine accepted a position in Troy and Karin
Lori Linco, Class of and victims of sexual Julie (Bode) Wenger, Class of ‘01, Beresford, 2006. He and his wife,
three daughters. Nebraska Medical years. the Pennington County recently adopted a
‘99, Belle Fourche, assault. She has been Class of ‘91, Lancaster, was hired as a phar- Lindsey, have a two-
Center. She has also Public Defender's son, Elijah Umoja, who
Dadra (Morris) Avery, Wendi (French) Coop, recently passed her working with the pro- Ohio, recently received maceutical representa- year-old daughter.
done some cloning. Office in October. was born Jan. 10, 2005.
Class of ‘97, Sturgis, Class of ‘98, Thornton, national certified gram for seven years. her master of social tive with Pfizer.
was recently hired as Michele Carlin, Class Colo., received her Doug Custis, Class of rehabilitation coun- Randy Vetch, Class of work from Ohio State Nicholas Horning,
selor exam. Lori has Troy Stende, Class of University. Previously, Burke Binning, Class Class of ‘05, Reno,
a guidance counselor of ‘95, was honored as master’s in education ‘91, Spearfish, was ‘98, Rapid City, has
been employed with ‘97, Acworth, Ga., was she received a master’s of ‘01, Burke, Va., was Nev., is working on his
at Sturgis Brown a Beta Sigma Phi been nominated twice
the state of South once again named the in counseling and named the assistant Ph.D. in interdiscipli-
High School. for Teacher of the
Dakota for six years. "Best Campus Speaker" human resource devel- women's track and nary social psychology
Year and has received
by the Association for opment from SDSU. field/cross country at the University of
the Golden Apple
Sean McGary, Class the Promotion of coach at the NCAA Nevada.
Award for his work
of ‘93, Billings, Mont., Campus Activities Lanette (Cole) Zubrod, Division I George
as a literacy teacher.
was named interim (APCA). This is Troy's Class of ‘91, Spearfish, Mason University. Jeremy Hoven, Class
head softball coach at third award, making Donald Weiand, recently purchased of ‘05, Spearfish, has
MSU (Montana State him the APCA's only Class of ‘96, Custer, been named a Wells
uba i Fargo business bank-
SU pride in D
University) in August multi-year winner,
2005. Sean has worked ing relationship man-
with the MSU softball
program since it was
BH e with their fa
mily in Dubai
,
ager. Jeremy provides
financial services
started five years ago. ic and D ebi Caskey liv ss of ‘99, and Debi, support to area
irates. Ric, Cla
Robin (Overweg)
Meyerink, Class of
R
United Arab Em teach at the American Scho
Class of ‘90,
Dubai. The co
up
both
le and their ch
for more than
ildren, Ian and
six years. Alth
ol of
Halley, have
ough, that area
, Ric says
business customers.
Melanie Hurley,
‘91, recently joined lived in Dubai usal " to most of us Class of ‘00, Rapid
quite "exotic, un s to stay for
the Spearfish office of the world is at home there and plan City, was named
of Ketel Thorstenson, his fam ily feels right the Rapid City
funds
we find
ship years now so
e time. School District
aise scholar
LLP. Robin and her som six
here for over The photo
"We have lived mon by now. Teacher of the Year.
rs r
husband, Rick
Alumni mile
com
s e world pretty newly built
n ual Black Hill Meyerink, Class of this part of th front of the Melanie is a
in the 14th an
in
Palace Road " Ric said. "It is
ross the U.S . participated in g for a social ‘01, live in Spearfish. was taken on s Burj Al Arab, literacy teacher
nners from ac n Friday even inat and the w
orld famou to stay
ximately 25 ru p gathered o then partic- Mad r ch ildren. We plan at Knollwood
Appro ile in Janu ary. The grou all games . The alumni Justin O'Neill, extremely safe
place to raise ou
d most likely
until Ian
mni M ketb enter on Heights
d women's bas
an
the Young C
tes an
State University Alu 's an k at Class of ‘99, Hot at least until
Halley gradua
w Jacket men vitational Trac ium Sports
Elementary
wing the Yello avid Little In es at the Stad
con-
South Dakota
during the D
follo ag Springs, opened graduates."
od and bever ant coach found several School.
ipated in a mile run cipan ts enjoyed fo serv es as the assist his own private Ric notes that
they have
e meet, parti op, who now was raised, le ft
rday. After th was Tim Bish more $1,000 re who have
ai.
Satu ile , law practice in nections in Dub people over he
Wendell
f the alumni m ams. This year senior from e not the only of the world,"
Ric
Grill. The winner o trac k and field te al Hostetter, a Hot Springs. He "We ar
sandier, hotter
part Johnson, Class
country and 17,000. Cryst the annual Dakota for this presidents is fr
om
e BHSU cross ent to over $ ere awarded plans to focus on South college of ‘01, Belle
for th dowm City, w Ric, one of the ai was a
A lumni Mile en nio r from Rapid . According to friends in Dub Fourche, was
bringing the
property, estate
Watkins, a ju osest
said
one of their cl th were in
W yo., and Luke planning, and ch ildren, Rapid City. Also, s when they bo hired as an
Thermopolis, y, and their Ric's in the la
te 70
Technology.
ile sc holarships. corporate law.
Debi an d Ric Caske Dubai, classmate of h Dakota School of Mines and information
Alumni M y living in
Halley, enjo
ut
enrolled at So technology
Ian and ates.
United Arab Emir instructor at
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and Wyoming in Stacey Yost, Class of
The Claire
The Beth Carter, Shannon Scott, Class Michelle Thomas, Nick is a graduate
d
ns now to atten
October 2005. ‘05, Gann Valley, has Johnson- Class of ‘99, of ‘94, Rapid City, and Class of ‘97, Omaha, student at Brandeis
70s 90s
Make pla
received an early LeDuc, and Scott Chris VandeVenter Neb., married Brian University. The couple
Kyle Smith, Class
n
childhood special Class of ‘73, Nielsen were married Oct. 22, Smith Jan. 22, 2005. lives in Boston.
baseball reunio
of ‘02, Rapid City, education teaching Spearfish, married were married July 30, 2005. She works at
the recently joined the
First Western
job in the Chamberlain
School District.
Danny O'Neill,
May 14, 2005.
2005. Beth is an
individual program
Arrowhead Country
Club as an accountant.
The
00s
Jeremy
Weaver,
Adelle Beltman,
Class of ‘01, Berdi,
at BHSU
Bank team as a coordinator at Black Class of ‘01, Minn., married
loan officer. Christina Haines,
attended ‘80-’83, was
The Tina
Farmer,
Hills Special Services. Sona Starkey, Class
of ‘99, Spearfish, mar-
Rapid City,
married Heather
Jonathan Kallemeyn
June 11, 2005. Adelle
Mikayla recently named the 80s Class of ‘89, Kimberly Foley, ried Craig O'Connell Carpenter Oct. 8, 2005. is currently finishing
(Tetrault) Graslie, NJCAA 2005 Midlothian, Class of ‘99, Philip, Sept. 17, 2005. She is Jeremy is a compen- a BS in graphics/web
Class of ‘02,
June 23-24
Administrator of the Va., married Bill and James Bouman an advertising repre- sation and benefits design at DSU.
Spearfish, joined Year by the National Clarke in August 2005. were married June 25, sentative at the Black analyst at Rapid City
the Lead- Amanda Benedick,
Spearfish
Association of She is an elementary 2005. She is a junior Hills Pioneer. Regional Hospital.
Deadwood High Collegiate Women teacher with the high school science Class of ‘01, Fort
School teaching Athletics Administra- Chesterfield County and math teacher. John Stelljes, Class of Tina Beguin, Class of Collins, Colo., married
staff in August tors. She is the athletic School District. ‘98, Milwaukee, Wis., ‘04, and Nick VanKley, Brent Uhrich July 9,
Events include:
2005. director for South Shane Hime, Class of and Angela Mickelson Class of ‘05, married 2005. Amanda is an
Kelly Trenary, Class of ‘94, Torrington, Wyo., were married April 23, June 18, 2005. Tina is elementary special
al and picnic
Mountain Community
Campus tour, soci
Norma Walks, ‘83, New Underwood, will marry Keri 2005. John is a theology a graduate student at education teacher for
College in Chandler,
urnament.
Class of ‘00,
as well as a golf to
Ariz. married Judy Bowman Minnmann June 24, graduate student at Harvard University. Poudre School District.
Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 18, 2005. Kelly is 2006. Shane works for Martin Luther College.
ily
he Crosswait fam
recently a corrections officer. Union Pacific Railroad.
graduated
campus with t
ail JodiNeiff er@bhsu.edu for de
tails.
from Former
Crossing
Call 642-6446 or em Minnesota Hills State
attending Black
Medical School. She is Faculty he Crosswait family has been
nerations. It all
started when Bi
ll
Sturgis Williams
Middle School.
elected president of
the South Dakota
his master's degree
from the University of
Sydney, Australia.
now in general sur-
gery residency at the
University of Arizona.
& Staff T
Universit y for several ge
Crosswait, Class
after the war.
of '50, enrolled at
oonsocket, in the
Black Hill s State University
eastern part of So
uth Dakota,
for a vaca-
Technology Bill grew up in W ills each summer with his family
Education Association Anya Olverson-Linn, Mark Watson, Class Merlyn and Shirley and came to the Black H llege in 1946, Bill and his broth-
Michael Jones, Class s ready to begin co . Bill lived on the second floor
and was a nominee Class of ‘02, Sturgis, of ‘03, Spearfish, was Aman celebrated tion. When he wa d BHSU
of ‘05, Spearfish, was ed to atten when he first
for Teacher of the was named a Ten recently named city their 50th anniver- er Bruce both decid (where his grandson also lived r
recently hired as a
of Wenona Cook
H all e lab school unde
rs teaching at th
fifth-grade teacher Year award from the Outstanding Young editor for the Black sary July 23, 2005.
came to colle ge). Bill remembe e graduated with a bachelor's
West Region S.D. Award recipient by Hills Pioneer. Mrs. Warren. H rn a doctorate de
gree
at Whitewood the direction of He went on to ea
Elementary School. Technology Education the S.D. Jaycees. Anya Jan Golliher, retired
degree in sc ience and math. perintendent of schools for a
Jennifer (Wagner) assistant professor ration and was su studies and
Association. and husband Derrick in school administ served as director of graduate ,
Justin Kopp, Class of Linn, Class of ‘02, Williams, Class of and outdoor educa-
few years. He later m 1969 to 1985. His wife
Pat Moriarty, Class of ‘02, Pierre, is working co urses at BHSU fro
‘01, Billings, Mont., own and operate the tion coordinator at taught education BHSU.
d Mary's son,
will receive his master ‘03, joined the Lead- Sturgis Dance Studio. as a law clerk for the BHSU, was named Mary, also attende second generation, Bob, Bill and to
Representing th e He later went on
of science in mental Deadwood High South Dakota the South Dakota a biology degree.
School faculty in Dan Patterson, Class Supreme Court. She Outstanding came to BH SU in 1974 to earn rk as dentist in Spearfish. Bob's
health and rehabilita- d continues to wo BHSU and earned teaching
August 2005. He of ‘02, Spearfish, coor- recently moved to Environmental dentistry school an o attended
tion from Montana ondra), als tend BHSU.
wife, Charlene (V by his father to at
State University in teaches social studies. dinates hundreds of Pierre with husband Educator for 2004 by ys he was persuaded be. And it is. People seem
audio blogs, manages William Williams Jr. the Environmental certificate. Bob sa s the best place to ys.
May 2006. He is also Michael R. Odle, "He said BHSU wa ey graduate from BHSU," Bob sa
ter th rsuing a
pursuing a Ph.D. in Class of ‘02, Redding,
two bands from San
David Worthington,
Education Council. to do pretty well af e's oldest son Jonathon is pu in the
interdisciplinary Francisco, and pro- She was also Current ly, Bob and Charlen considering dentistry school
Calif., was named the Class of ‘05, Littleton, BHSU and is
studies with an duces three podcasts. presented with biology degree at
public affairs officer Colo., has joined the connection
an honorable future. the same alumni
emphasis on multi- of the 2.1-million-acre Shaun Reinhart, Class Department of Other family m embers who have uated in '81 and is now the
mention award grad
cultural issues. b's brother. Craig School District. Craig's wife
STNF (Shasta Trinity of ‘00, Casper, Wyo., Defense Contract include Craig, Bo
for the National for the Spearfish e is a phys-
Kenneth National Forest). graduated in May Audit Agency as a
Environmental business manager ), graduated with honors in '94. Sh Class of
Michael joined the 2005 with a degree in GS-9 auditor at their Kimberly (Mickelson ne (Crosswa it) Degen,
Krzyzanowski, Educator in June . Meade. Also, An of '78. In additio
n Katie
STNF staff in June law. He was admitted Lakewood, Colo., ical therapist at Ft ve Degen, Class
Class of ‘00, Rapid of 2005. r husband Da
present three '76 and tended BHSU.
he
on Crosswait re
2003 after receiving to practice in Colorado branch.
Bill and Jonath
City, was recently Degen at
.
Bob, ndance at BHSU
family atte
generations of
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Candace Brunner, 2005. She is a benefits Environment and
16th Annua The Catherine Julie (Raad)
70s
Class of ‘05, and Alex specialist with the Natural Resources. (Holland) Chapman, Class of
Gustafson, Class of Department of Social Hafner, ‘94, and husband Eric,
‘04, Spearfish, were Services. The couple Mary Class of ‘73, Billings, Mont.,
married July 8, 2005. lives in Caputa. Laudenschlager, and husband Mike, announce the birth of
He works at Pioneer Class of ‘04, Rapid Camas, Wash., are their first child, Cody
Bank and Trust. Carol Halter, Class of City, married Luke proud new grandpar- Patrick, who was
llow Jacket
‘00, Rapid City, and Baker Feb. 18, 2006. ents of a baby girl, born Sept. 1, 2005.
Ye
Kimberly Buck, Class Adam Waider were Mary is a teacher at Sophia Elizabeth, Julie works as an
of ‘03, Rapid City, married Oct. 8, 2005. West Middle School born July 2005. account manager for
Golf Classic
married Mike Van They are both elemen- in Rapid City. AZ & Company.
Loan Sept. 24, 2005. tary teachers.
Hope Hauber, Class The Lila
80s
Kimberly is pursuing (DeMarrias), Travis Geppert, Class
a master's at USD. Katie Holberg, Class of ‘03, Gillette, Wyo., attended of ‘95, and his wife,
of ‘05, Rapid City, married Whitney ‘82-‘85, and DeYon, Spearfish,
Erin Carr, Class of ‘03, married Jeremy Lyon Sept. 17, 2005. Stew Mehlhaff, Class announce the birth of
Broomfield, Colo., Casteel July 2, 2005. of ‘83, Rapid City, daughter Morgan
ion eld
Roundball reunrecently hurned to
married Brian Baldwin Katie is a head start Brandy Miller, Class
recently adopted a Mae, born June 10,
Aug. 20, 2005. Erin is teacher in Rapid City. of ‘03, married Kyle
baby girl, Aleya 2005. She joins Daxon
a pharmaceutical sales Vavruska, Spearfish,
Janae. Stew is general (8) and Madelynn (4). ret
Elizabeth (Betsy) Aug. 26, 2005. She is a rs all playe
Former BHSU basketb
representative for Eli
undball Reunion,
manager for Qdoba Travis was named the
ter for the annual Ro
Lilly & Company. Holdhusen, Class of special education
Mexican Grill, and October 2005 their alma ma e Yellow
th the beginning of th
‘04, married Timothy teacher with Region
Lila works for Senator Spearfish Chamber held in conjunction wi the BHSU
ason. Members of
Teresa Cooley, Class Stearns March 18, Three Development
Jacket basketball se
John Thune. They of Commerce
t to right,
m were, front row, lef
of ‘03, was married to 2006. They live in Services.
women's alumni tea
have three other Ambassador of the
William Norwood Prescott, Ariz., where
une 24 leen (Herber) Lete
llier, Traci
Erika Miller, Class of Saturday, J b children, Arianne (17), Month. He has been
Courtney Berry, Co
Country Clu Heibult;
May 7, 2004. They Betsy works as an
da Schelle, and Sarah
ish Canyon
Kalen (15), and an insurance agent at
(Schenk) Dana, Aman
‘03, married Nic Allen
Spearf thier, Jodi
live in Sioux Falls, assistant professional
Jordan (14). Western Dakota to right, Christa Au
and back row, left
where Teresa works and merchandising Aug. 19, 2005. Erika
s support th
e ltzel, Kim
works at First Western All proceed Fund Insurors the past Annie (Rossow) He
as a benefits specialist manager for Prescott
thletic Scholarship The Jodi (Wherley) VerHey, r, Amanda
Bank. The couple and Gold A r email
eight years. Kayla Bolke-Hemme
in the Department of Lakes Golf and Green call 642-63
85 o (Alcorn), (Rochlitz) Niemann, Braegger.
Social Services. Country Club. lives in Rapid City. For details
JohnKietzm
ann@bhsu.e
du 90s Class of ‘99, Nicole (Tomes) Mortenson, Marla Gu
stufsen, and Melissa
Abby Osberg, Class and Dave Halligan, Class of ‘98,
Sara Cox, Class of ‘01, Kelsey Hurlburt,
of ‘04, Brandon, mar- Addy, Brooklyn Park, and husband Scott,
and James Connolly Class of ‘05, Bowman, Nicole Weimer, Class
ried Chad Schmidt Colo., married Billy Minn., announce the Norfolk, Neb.,
will marry June 24, N.D., married Jon of ‘05, married Elliot
June 11, 2004. Marsh April 4, 2005. birth of their son, announce the birth of
2006. Sara is a graphic Brosz July 30, 2005. Moser, Class of ‘98,
Trish works for LPL Logan Thomas, who their second child,
designer in Tampa, Fla. Kelsey is a substitute Sept. 24, 2005. They
Nicki Oxford, Class was born Aug. 25, Richard Michael, born
teacher. Financial Services. live in Whitewood.
Amber DeSmet, Class of ‘02, Rapid City, 2005. Jodi is coordina- Jan. 27, 2005. He was
married Doug Kroeger Nicole is an entertain-
of ‘05, Rapid City, mar- Michelle Janish, Amy Rosacker, Class tor for the Sports welcomed home by
Sept. 24, 2005. She is a ment consultant, and
ried Richard Hudson Class of ‘03, Spearfish, of ‘05, Yankton, and Cities Connection brother Garrett (4).
school-age coordinator Elliot is the owner/
May 21, 2005. Amber married Jeremy Tracy, Michael Pollard were adult volleyball league.
for Youth and Family operator of Moser Tara (Pietz), Class of
is a microbiologist for attended, Sept. 24, married June 11, 2005.
Services. General Construction. Melissa (Mettler) ‘98, and James
Environmental 2005. Michelle works
Michelle Stensaas, Boyer, Class of ‘98, Harmon, Class of ‘97,
Laboratories. in the Graphics and James Williams,
Brandon Pieper, Class Class of ‘00, married and husband Justin, Sugar Land, Texas,
Media Department at Class of ‘03, Spearfish,
Wendy Emerson, of ‘04, Lincoln, Neb., Jason Glodt, Class of Sidney, Mont., announce the birth of
BHSU. Jeremy works and Amanda Hardin,
Class of ‘02, Nenana, will marry Afton ‘97, Pierre, July 3, 2005. announce the birth of their fourth child,
at Beck’s Nursery. attending, will marry
Olson July 15, 2006. their daughter, Wyatt Samuel, born re, front
men's alumni team we
Alaska, will marry Leif Michelle works with
July 7, 2006. James
Jacobsen June 3, 2006. Jason Knapp, Class of He is a second-year the Stanley County Brooklyn Olivia, who Sept. 13, 2005. He Members of the BHSU ris Rozell,
works at Wal-Mart Gould, Mark Nore, Ch
She is a special educa- ‘00, Pierre, will marry dental student at the School District as a was born Nov. 1, 2005. joins Colton (7), Katie row, left to right, Mark ck row,
and Eagle Country. Eldon Marshall; and ba
tion teacher and coach. Stephanie Tveidt University of middle school lan- She was welcomed (5), and Cassidy (3). James Mortenson, and son, Tory
Amanda is majoring lentine, Eric Thom
left to right, Aaron Va
June 24, 2006. Jason Nebraska-Lincoln guage arts teacher. home by brother James teaches and
d Bryan
in elementary educa-
an, Devin Gonzalez, an
Schwartz, Brad Massm
Melody Gossard, is an environmental School of Dentistry. Jason is a senior Logan (2). Melissa is a coaches and is work-
Class of ‘03, married tion at BHSU working
engineer with the advisor to Governor project director for ing on his master’s
Matt Larson Oct. 29, Trish Richards, Class at Premier BankCard. Heck.
Department of Rounds in Pierre. the Richland County degree in education
of ‘01, Centennial,
Health Department. from the University of
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Houston. Tara stays tor for the state of Kristi (Hansen) Hope (Hauber) Lyon, at Madigan Army The Myrtle Marvin Kallenberger,
home with the chil-
dren.
Fred Jackson, Class of
Wyoming.
Marcia (Metz)
Sexton, Class of ‘97,
Turman, Class of ‘96,
and husband Chad,
attended ‘90, Fort
Class of ‘03, and her
husband, Whitney,
Gillette, Wyo.,
Medical Center.
Jennifer (Herbst)
Vaughn, Class of ‘00,
30s (Dusing)
Bryan,
attended in
Class of ‘58, San
Antonio, Texas, died
Jan. 8, 2006. Marvin
you
have
Pierre, announce the announce the birth the ‘30s, Spearfish, worked in education
‘98, and wife Jennifer, and husband David, birth of their son, Ty of their son, Josiah and husband Ryan, passed away July 14, for nearly 15 years,
Holbrook, Ariz., Baton Rouge, La., David, who was born James, who was born Rogers, Ark., had a 2005. After receiving then he worked in the
announce the birth of announce the birth of June 8, 2003. Kristi is Nov. 10, 2005. baby boy, Connor Jay. her teaching certifi- insurance adjustment
these
their first child, their baby boy, Robin the director of the S.D. Born Aug. 26, 2005, cate, she taught at business.
Dakota Edward, born Michael. He was born Office of Emergency Melissa McGee, Connor joins big Ingersall School. She
July 6, 2005. Fred was April 27, 2005. Marcia Class of ‘02, and brother Logan. then spent 35 years Georgiana (Giroux)
Management.
honored as the 2004- works for the Ramapo Dave Barth, Spearfish, Jennifer is a seventh- ranching with her King, Class of ‘52,
Quail Valley, Calif.,
copies?
05 Holbrook School College of New Jersey. Kalla (Traversie) announce the birth of grade reading teacher. husband, Roland,
District Elementary Vieth, Class of ‘98, their baby girl, Ellee and raising their five passed away Oct. 31,
Teacher of the Year. Jennifer (Wales), and husband Paul, Marie. She was born Tessa Anderson- children. 2005. While at BHSU,
Class of ‘98, and Tory Mitchell, announce Aug. 18, 2005. Voyles, Class of ‘01, she was elected Most
Eric Koster, Class of Schwartz, Class of the birth of their son, and husband Cory, The Chester Representative
40s
‘97, and wife Heather, ‘97, Gering, Neb., Alex, who was born Jennifer (Pope) Belle Fourche, are (Chet) Woman by the teach-
Le Mars, Iowa, announce the birth Renner, Class of ‘99, the proud parents Worth, ing staff. She worked Due to ch
April 7, 2005. He was anging po
announce the birth of of their third child, and husband Nate, of Aiden Alexander. Class of ‘49, in the medical field endorsem stal
welcomed home by ents, any
their first child, Ashtyn Reece. She brother Adam (5). Black Hawk, had a He was born Gillette, Wyo., passed for many years. who rece one
away Aug. 5, 2005. ntly chan
Katelyn Jean, born was born Aug. 31, baby boy, Chet Jacob, Sept. 23, 2005.
Madonna (Hill) their add ged
Sept. 1, 2005. 2005. Other children Jensen (Morris) Sept. 3, 2005. Jennifer He served the Sturgis ress may
School District for Reynolds, Class of have rece not
include Tori (6) and Moore-Copple, Class works as a Mary Kay
‘59, Thermopolis, ived their
Tommi Jo (Casteel) Trevor (2). of ‘99, and husband consultant. many years as a copies of
Wyo., passed away the Alum
Krautschun, Class of
‘98, and husband Natasha (Taylor)
Matthew, Jefferson
City, Mo., welcomed Kylea (Habitzruther) Calling teacher, coach, assis-
tant principal, and as Nov. 19, 2005. She Magazine
received th
. We are u
ni
nable to d
taught all over the etermine
Bart, Spearfish, Starr, Class of ‘99, Scott, Class of ‘05, the athletic director. eir copies
announce the birth of and husband Jayde,
their first child,
and her husband, all BHSU world, including posi- would lik
e copies o
and who who
didn’t. If y
their third child, Lane Dupree, announce the
Jocelyn Angeline,
Justin, Douglas, Wyo., The Elizabeth tions in South Dakota, contact th f the mag
azines sh
ou
alumni
Dec. 7, 2005. Jensen is e Alumni
Allen. He was born birth of their son, employed by the announce the birth of
50s (DeHaven)
Burton,
California, Nebraska,
and South America. alumni@b
hsu.edu.
Office at
605-642-6
own,
Sept. 9, 2005. He joins Haydon Leon, who University of Missouri their daughter, Jyllian
Class of ‘52, 446 or
brother Levi (3) and was born June 16, School of Journalism. Marie, born June 16, Charles Swanson,
Denver, Colo., passed All issues
sister Mesa (2). 2005. Natasha works 2005. Kylea is a first- The Alumni Class of ‘55, Fremont, are also a
vailable in
The
away Jan. 20, 2006. the BHSU
for First Financial Danielle grade teacher at Association relies on She was dedicated to Calif., passed away website a PDF form
Patricia (Nickisch)
www.bhs t at on
00s
Bank. (Mahlen) Douglas Primary student callers to Dec. 3, 2005. Charles
LaMont, Class of ‘97, education for many u.edu/alu
Harding, School. taught for many years mni+mag
and husband Michael, Marianne (Palleria) contact BHSU alum- years, retiring from azine.asp
Columbus, Ohio, Trandall, Class of ‘97,
Class of ‘04,
Stephanie (Trezona) ni for scholarship the Belle Fourche in South Dakota and x
and her husband, in the Fremont area. the community
announce the birth of and husband Josh, and Brett Theeler, gifts. Because the School District in 1985.
Douglas, Rapid City, He also served as a as a youth coach in
their baby girl, Alyssa Asuncion, Paraguay, announce the birth of both Class of ‘01, federal government many activities. Louis Bagley, Class
George Cheshire, pastor and volun-
Grace, born May 9, announce the birth of their baby girl, Dupont, Wash., of ‘69, died July 20, passed away Dec. 15,
realizes that private Class of ‘51, Redmond, teered as a chaplain at
2005. She joins big
sister Leah.
their second child,
Abigail. She joins a
Felicity Abigail, born announce the birth
of their first child,
giving is essential for Ore., died Jan. 6, 2006. numerous hospices. The Marvin G.
Amiotte,
2005. He worked in
the mining industry
2005. He was a long-
time supporter of the
Chad Pickett, Class of
brother, Jackson (3).
June 24, 2005.
Braden James, who campuses to cover He worked as an edu-
cator until he retired Wilfred Ray Tope, 60s Class of ‘61, for many years. community. After
Marianne is nearly Martha (Griffith) was born Sept. 9, unmet tuition costs attended ‘57-‘58, Belle Kyle, died retiring from working
‘98, and his wife, in 1987. Marilyn (Pribble)
finished with her Johnson, Class of ‘03, 2005. Brett recently and other enhance- Fourche, passed away Sept. 19, 2005. Marvin full time in the bank-
Tessa, Encampment, taught and coached Fitzgerald, Class of
MSCI online degree and husband Scott, received his doctor of ments, universities Kehala 'Kay' (Gilland) June 18, 2005. Wilfred ing business, he con-
Wyo., announce the for many years before ‘69, Hermosa, passed
from BHSU. Both Pierre, announce the medicine from the are exempt from the Cliff, Class of ‘59, served in the United tinued to drive school
birth of their son, continuing his educa- away Dec. 30, 2005.
Marianne and Josh birth of their baby Uniformed Services Zion, Ill., passed away States Navy from bus for area schools.
Kaben Cecil, born “Do Not Call tion and receiving a She worked for the
are teachers at the girl, Morgan Lynn, University of Health Dec. 12, 2005. She 1953-57. After an
April 18, 2005. Chad Registry.” juris doctorate from South Dakota Carol (Poferl)
American School of born Sept. 28, 2005. Sciences. He is a first- taught for 34 years, honorable discharge,
is an acreage inspec- USD. He served as a Department of Merfeld, Class of ‘68,
Asuncion in Paraguay. year neurology intern 33 of which she spent he returned to Belle
legal advisor to the Social Services for Rapid City, passed
in Winthrop Harbor, Fourche and attended
Ogalala Sioux Tribe over 35 years. away Nov. 13, 2005.
Ill. She also taught Black Hills State
She taught in the
For updated classnotes see www.bhsu.edu/classmates+news.aspx swimming lessons. College from 1957-58.
He was active in
for 29 years. Bill Hannah, Class of
‘60, Belle Fourche,
Rapid City area from
1968 until 1992 except
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for one year teaching Katherine (Brief) passed away Jan. 23, for 21 years as a Communications.
in Geneva , N.Y. She Wallace, Class of ‘64, 2006. He worked in respected Lakota
was recognized for Belle Fourche, passed for the U.S. Labor educator at the Oglala Norman C. "Sonny"
her dedication to away Nov. 28, 2005. Department and Lakota College on the McNall, Class of ‘93,
education by being She taught at various Rapid City Regional Pine Ridge Indian Lead, died Dec. 27,
named one of South South Dakota schools Hospital in addition Reservation. 2005. He spent a
Dakota's "Annie and served in many to serving 22 years in number of years
Tallent" teachers. community organiza- the U.S. Air Force. Karyl (Reman) King, working in institu-
tions. Class of ‘82, Fairburn, tional food sales.
Penny (Horman) David Meyers, Class passed away July 28,
O'Dea, attended ‘69-
‘71, Spearfish, passed
The Florence
Bailey,
of ‘77, Laramie, Wyo.,
passed away June 12,
2005. Upon graduation
she became an art
Rhonda Lynn
(Parsons) Thompson,
away Sept. 5, 2005. 70s Class of ‘72, 2005. David taught director for a silk Class of ‘90, New
Underwood, passed
She worked at Rapid City, industrial arts at screening business.
Pioneer Bank and passed away Dec. 29, Edgemont High away Aug. 11, 2005.
Trust in the opera- 2005. She taught for School and Laramie Gregory Schumacher, She worked as a
tions department, a 35 years, 26 of them Junior High School. Class of ‘84, Hot kitchen manager, co-
position she held for in Rapid City. Springs, passed away owner of the Lester
20 years. Donald Miles, Jan. 6, 2006. He was Inn steakhouse,
Dakota Lorraine attended ‘70-’73, a member of the dietary manager,
John D. Samuelsen, (Threadgold) Spearfish, passed ROTC and was and Pampered Chef
Class of ‘67, Rapid Hildebrandt-Nelson, away Sept. 12, 2005. commissioned as a consultant.
City, died Nov. 29, Class of ‘73, Sturgis, He attended BHSC U.S. Army officer
2005. John worked in passed away April 26, for three years then upon graduation The Charity
Saathoff,
various positions
until he joined his
2005. After retiring
from teaching after
began working at the
Homestake Sawmill.
from BHSU.
00s Class of ‘00,
family’s company, 25 years, Dakota He later worked at The Jerome
Grudzinski,
Sydney,
Australia, died Oct.
Highland Beverage,
becoming a partner in
worked at Wall Drug. Pope and Talbot,
where he worked 90s Class of ‘91, 30, 2005. She moved
1973. He was later James L. Hoff, Class until his death. Las Cruces, to Wollongong,
part-owner of the of ‘77, Rapid City, N.M., died July 7, 2005. Australia, in 2004 to
Rapid City Thrillers. passed away Sept. 12, Carol Ann Nightser, He served in the complete her master's
John served on the 2005. James spent Class of ‘77, Rapid Marines and the Air degree in strategic
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away Jan. 15, 2005. Beulah, Wyo., passed died Jan. 2, 2006. She Steven Hopwood, Class of ‘03, Belle
Verla taught high away Oct. 28, 2005. taught second grade Class of ‘95, Rapid Fourche, died Oct. 19, Name ______
She enjoyed garden- City, passed away ____________
school vocal music in for a few years in 2005. He worked in ____________
Graduation ye ____________
Belle Fourche for over ing, doll collecting Moorcroft, Wyo. She Nov. 19, 2005. He the oil fields in ar _______ M ____________
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and quilt making in worked as a commu- Spouse’s nam ____________ ____________
30 years. She was also also enjoyed sewing Wyoming and as a e___________ _ ____________
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an avid supporter of and reading. heavy equipment Address ____ _____ A BHSU
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the BHSU Music operator in Lead. ____________ so, list year)
Mildred “Midge” ____________ ____________ ____________
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Phone ______ ____________ ____________
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Stoddard, Class of
Class of ‘78, Martin,
passed away July 19,
of ‘74, Spearfish, died
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‘64, Mountain Home, 2005. Carol was a receiving her masters ____________ ____________
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Idaho, died Nov. 5, from BHSU, she ____________ ____________
the Little Wound passed away Nov. 16, 2005. Fred was a faculty ____________ ____________ ____________
2005. She taught taught at Deadwood ____________ ____________ ____________
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Viola (Bright) ____________ ____________ ____________
23 years. She was also ____________ ____________ ____________
Mackrell, Class of ‘76, ____________ ________
taught Sunday school
Sturgis, passed away The Calvin
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Evelyn Elliott, Spearfish, passed away May 3,
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volunteer at Elmore of ‘80, teacher. She retired in 1982 as professor emeritus ____________
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Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 18
Creating a legacy Creating a legacy
Davis contributes Juneks contribute additional scholarship money Recent donations create more scholarships
J
rthur Davis, Rapid City, recently
A
fund.
donated an additional $10,000 to the
E.W. and H.W. Clarkson scholarship
erry and Carol Junek recently donated an additional $10,000 to the Betty and Jerry
Junek scholarship fund. The Juneks, longtime supporters of the university, established
the scholarship in 1997, and it currently has a balance of $20,625. Interest from this
fund is used for athletic scholarships.
The latest donation brings the total Jerry has lived in Spearfish since 1931 when he moved here with his family from east-
Clarkson fund to $192,500. Interest from this ern South Dakota at the age of 11. He attended Black Hills Teachers College from 1938-
fund is used to provide Clarkson Scholarhips 40. Jerry was active in many student activities, played basketball and participated in cho-
for BHSU students. The scholarships are cur- rus while attending BHSU. Jerry took the Civil Pilot Training course while attending
rently awarded for three years at $2,500 annu- BHSU, which was useful when he joined the Army Air Force in 1942. Jerry received the
ally as long as the students maintain full-time BHSU Presidential Award and is an honorary member of the Yellow Jacket Hall of Fame.
status and meet grade-point average require- Jerry and Carol (Davis) were married in December 1997 after both had lost longtime
ments. Each year, another student is added, spouses. Carol graduated as a cadet nurse from the Presentation School of Nursing in
so there are usually three students attending 1947. She spent most of her professional life working as a librarian, first at the Sturgis
BHSU on a Clarkson scholarship. Public Library and later as the reference librarian at the Health Sciences Library at Rapid
City Regional Hospital. In 1974, Carol was honored as the Librarian of the Year by the
Shipley donates to South Dakota Library Association, and in 1997, the association presented her with the
Distinguished Service Award. Jerry and Carol Junek were chosen as Swarm Day parade
American Indian marshals this year to recognize their longstanding support of the university
and community.
Studies program
rships
eates business scholak Hills State
Elliott estate cr a former business instructor at aiBlacer trust estab-
oris Shipley, Class of ‘65,
D Spearfish, recently donated
$7,000, which will be used to
create the Shipley Family Fund
he estate of
Evelyn Elliott,
ntributed $77,
m nd
890 from a ch
aritable re
fund for busine
ss stu-
Scholarship.
These funds will be used to support
American Indian Studies at BHSU. T
University,
lished in 1998
dents at th
recently co
. The gift will
e university.
business course
create an endo
s at BH
w ed scholarship
SU for nearly 40
years before re
ogram at BHSU
tiring in 1982,
. During her pr
o- Premier donates a
the business pr SU and even
total of $120,000
Earnings from the fund are designated tt, who taught
Ellio ishment of BH
le in the establ class offered at b-
to bring American Indian speakers to
played a key ro every business has several pu
campus, provide educational equip- er, she taug ht practically of business . Elliott, who
fessional care
for scholarships
on
n for the divisi .
ment, fund seminars for students to rim chairperso e award in 1998 during
served as inte Special Servic ram at BHSU
learn about graduate school opportuni- works, receiv ed the BHSU pment of th e business prog tes has evolve
d
lished the develo l certifica
ties, conduct research projects in the area
Elliott was in strumental in o- year secretaria or's de grees
ith one- and tw w offers bachel Premier Bankcard and First Premier
of Indian Studies and provide scholar- What began w ogram that no liott as
th e early years. to a full business pr ram, which began with El Bank recently pledged an additional
ships for American Indian students at over the years business prog pand ed through-
degree. The in 1945, has ex $100,000 donation for scholarships at
BHSU. and a master's ss instructors e College of
rt-time busine instructors. Th BHSU. With this pledge, the company's
one of two pa es 19 full-time ors and eight
and now includ offers six maj
Krautschun family out the years
Business and
Technology at
BH SU currently
s as well as a m
aster's degree
in business serv
- total donation amounts to $120,000.
The five-year pledge of $20,000 per
elor's degree ch was recently
donates funds minors for bach
ices manag ement. The BH
SU business
l Assembl
program, whi
y for Collegi
ate Business year will provide academic and athletic
the Internatio
na it one of the scholarships for BHSU students.
accredited by rolled, making
arvey and Joy Krautschun, 800 students en
H Spearfish, recently donated $5,000
to the Joy Proctor Krautschun
Scholarship Fund at BHSU.
Elliott
Elliott bega
Education (IA
larg est universi
n painting whe
CBE), has near
ty business pr
n she retired
the Black Hill
ly
ograms in the
and de
s re
state.
veloped an ar
gion. Her artw
tistic talent fo
ork is featured
BHSU.
r creating
throughout
Dr. Thomas Flickema, president of
BHSU, and Myles Kennedy, president
of the Yellow Jacket Foundation,
accept a $100,000 donation from
cting scenes of the campus of
$140,000 for
This scholarship fund was originally set died
paintings depi Meier Hall on tie) Elliott. She Premier Bankcard. Representatives
up in 1999 by June and the late T.H. Proctor, ays on the thir
d floor of d Mary (Chris
k to George an
te
Alberts dona te scholarships
the hallw Frederic Spearfish. from Premier Bankcard include Miles
who donated $100,000 via a charitable ov. 23, 1916, in isted Living in ed School
She was born N arden Hills Ass ard Consolidat Beacom, president and CEO of
remainder trust. Interest from the deferred 3, 2005, at G condary school at Barn bachelor of sc
i-
Tuesday, May
e
football athl
entary and se liott received a Premier Bankcard; Monte Bertsch,
scholarship fund will be distributed to female attended elem ledictorian. El ucatio n and busi-
Elliott gh school as va in business ed
basketball players to honor Joy Krautschun, uated from hi master of arts m through w directing officer, customer service;
where she grad later earned a e RSVP progra 0 check to Y
ello
the first head women's basketball coach at io n degree and was a member of th other organi- nt a $28,00 Amy Lee, human resources officer;
ence in educat retirement she l Library and se eve
tration. Upon lloch Memoria (center) pre eft) and St
nda Albert, Kennedy (l
BHSU, who coached in the mid 70s. she served on Darcy Emme, directing officer, col-
ness adminis work for the G
race Ba
of Christ where Bob and Li s
Joy is a 1973 graduate of BHSU with a did volunteer United Church nited sident Myle ment. This is
which she rfish much of the U ndation pre utio nal advance lections; Jerry Krambeck, facilities
physical education major and a music minor. . She was a mem
ber of the Spea
rsistent travel
er who visited Jacket Fou ent of instit all scholar-
zations tt was a pe ht) , vice presid led ge for footb manager at Premier Bankcard and
As a student, she was involved in the dance mmittees. Ellio mester for jun- Meeker (rig $140,000 p more than $
25,000
boards and co ts. t $1,000 schola
rships each se allm ent of their uted
mayor of Spearfish; and Dana
program at the university, was a cheerleader
States and m any continen suppor ors at BHSU. the first inst erts contrib
dowment will inistration maj to this gift, the Alb Dykhouse, president and CEO of
gs from the en d business adm since 1999.
and was involved in intramural sports. Joy
Earnin education an ships. Prior ips at BHSU First Premier Bank, were also on
taught high school physical education and -level business scholarsh
ior- and senior for athletic hand for the presentation.
music.
Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 21
Creating a legacy University News
Naming opportunities announced at BHSU Williams scholarship supports non-traditional females
lack Hills State University recently building, was added to the BHSU campus recitals and faculty concerts, and each year
B
he recently established Linda Kay Williams Scholarship will Williams fund. According to Gene, Linda's life was dedicated to
announced that several naming
opportunities are available in Clare
and Josef Meier Hall for donors who wish
two years ago. The building, which
includes a magnificent recital hall, offers
music students some of the best practice
performers from outside the university are
invited to campus to provide concerts and
master classes. During the summer, the
T support non-traditional female students pursuing a college
degree at BHSU.
The scholarship, established by the family of Linda Kay
helping others in a variety of ways.
"The main thing Linda tried to do throughout her life was to
help others. Whether it was by working with pre-schoolers in a
to make a lasting impact on the university. and performance halls in the region. The Johanna Meier Opera Theatre Workshop (Hibbert) Williams, will be awarded annually. An endowment has story-hour class to promote interest in reading; working with elect-
Following a nationwide fundraising building includes rehearsal rooms, sound- brings in faculty from the Metropolitan also been established so this scholarship will continue in perpetuity. ed officials through Women Involved in Farm Economics to help
trend of naming buildings in honor of proof practice room facilities, a piano lab, Opera House in New York City and other Linda was working toward a degree in business through the them understand the needs of people in agriculture; or helping
donors, BHSU is offering donors the sound studio, classrooms as well as audio well known opera centers to provide stu- Rapid City campus of Black adults learn how to use their
opportunity to name a room in Meier Hall, recording and electronic keyboarding dents with unique learning and perform- Hills State University prior to computers so they could e-mail
including the recital hall, which is recog- labs. ance opportunities. being diagnosed with cancer in their grandchildren and keep
nized as the finest facility of its kind in the According to Dr. Janeen Larsen, music "Many of our music graduates are July of 2003. She passed away up on the world around them,
region, in honor of their financial support professor and chair of the department of teaching music in public schools in South from complications related to Linda tried to help however she
of the university. Money raised through fine and applied arts, there are many rea- Dakota, Wyoming, Minnesota, Colorado, lymphoma in August 2004. Her could," says Gene. "Her family
this naming effort will be dedicated to cre- sons that students interested in music Arizona, California, and elsewhere," wish was that memorial money and friends all recognized this
ating scholarships for music students. should consider attending BHSU, the pri- Larsen says. She adds that others have given in her name be used to as a very special gift that Linda
Meier Hall, a state-of-the-art music and mary reason being that chosen careers as private piano or voice help other women attain their shared with all of us. This schol-
classroom the university offers an teachers while other graduates have joined goal of earning a college degree. arship is intended to help other
exceptional music pro- military bands or are involved in music- Family members who women who have that same
gram that is fully accred- related businesses. Some students have helped make this wish a reality interest in making the world a
ited by the National used their music degree as a springboard include her two sons, Tristen better place. The scholarship
Association of Schools to other fields such as law or computer sci- and Trevor; her husband, Gene; award is a financial recognition
of Music. ence. Many students combine a music her mother, Kathryn Hibbert; for their efforts."
"BHSU music stu- minor with another major, such as English, her brother, Dewayne Hibbert; The $500 scholarship will be
dents have the opportu- math, business, or elementary education. Nancy Hendricks (center), a senior BHSU education
and her sisters, Janet Ryan and awarded annually. Recipients
nity to participate in According to Steve Meeker, vice presi- major from Wilmot, is the first recipient of the Linda
Nancy Hibbert. must be a female student age 25
classes with low num- dent for institutional advancement at Kay Williams Scholarship. The scholarship was estab-
Earlier this year, Linda's or older. Preference is given to
bers of students and BHSU, naming opportunities have gained lished by Linda's family members including her sons,
grandmother, Marie Stoneall, students coming from farm or
have access to individ- popularity in recent years. Tristen (left) and Trevor (right); and her husband,
passed away, and a portion of ranch families.
ual mentoring by "Black Hills State University must do Gene. Linda was pursuing a business degree from
her memorial was also con-
experienced, highly all we can to raise scholarship funds for BHSU prior to being diagnosed with cancer.
tributed to the Linda Kay
educated faculty future students. One approach that is
members. The music
building is brand
being used successfully by our peers is to
offer naming opportunities for new facili- Railroad materials donated to Case Libary at BHSU
new, with a beautiful ties," Meeker said. "An investment in Black
he first installment of what promises to be a very significant Chicago and Northwestern (C&NW) narrow gauge lines through
and elegant recital
hall; spacious
ensemble rehearsal
Hills State University is truly an invest-
ment in the future that will produce sig-
nificant benefits for students for many T collection of Black Hills railroad materials arrived at the
BHSU Case Library for Western Historical Studies this sum-
the Bald Mountain and Ruby Basin mining districts. Drawn by the
railroad company in 1914, the map not only highlights the C&NW
s
mer. The donation comes from Joseph R. Douda of Westmont, Ill., rail lines, but also the Burlington's and the area mines.
athon reache
rooms; and sound years to come."
and includes more than 35 large format drawings and maps and "This is an invaluable piece for anyone interested in these his-
Phon
proof, attractive Meeker noted that donors can use this
practice room facil- opportunity to memorialize, honor or other written documents relating to area railroads. toric mining regions," Wolff says.
record for $$
ities," Larsen says. remember a friend, colleague, mentor, According to David Wolff, associate history professor at Another fascinating map details the C&NW rail lines
a new
BHSU, one of the more interesting maps in Rapid City. Stretching for 12 feet, this map shows the
l collec-
Larsen notes family member or themselves.
details the , specia main line, sidings and businesses served by the railroad.
that students have "It's an opportunity to fulfill a dream,
Bob bi Sago n, me
nds
our best libraria
Among the written documents is the "Register of
on utilizes a wide variety of to remember a loved one or simply to of
ry year, the phonath pon alumni
on performance leave a personal legacy at the university. tions
f the "R
egister Enginemen at Deadwood" from 1927-1958. This is a full
Eve ll u pages o wood,"
ents - to ca eth at Dead
record of daily train activity in Deadwood, listing what
ass et - our stud ate Un iversity. JoB opportunities, These gifts are an investment in the future
inemen ion of
lack Hills St Eng ect trains came to town and left, their point of origin or des-
lle rs for of a coll
behalf of B
including music of Black Hills State," Meeker said.
e student ca e piece ateri-
as one of th on m tination, the engines used, and the engineers and fire-
which theater produc- Naming opportunities at Meier Hall railroad
Stenerson w phonathon, ck Hills by the men involved, on a daily basis. From the pages of this
holar Dollars e s. The tions, small wind include the following: the recital hall for Bla
tly receiv
ed
the 2005 Sc 00 in pledg als recen y at BHSU. Th
e register come the intimate details of railroading in
than $74,0 ree col- ensembles, a $250,000; the band room or choir room for
raised more llars support
the th
Case Lib
rar by Deadwood over a 31-year period.
ese do chnology,
concert band, a $100,000 each; classrooms for $50,000 each; onated
majority of th usiness & Te n was d f The donor of this collection, Douda, has been
& Sciences, B o directly to
pep band, a audio recording lab or electronic record- collectio uda o
leges: Arts R. Do
on. The donations g large chorus, a ing lab for $40,000 each; ensemble practice
Joseph include s studying Black Hills railroading for over 50 years. In
and Educati dy that has , Ill., and the process he has collected a massive amount of pri-
in the area of stu ffers
jazz band, a room for $35,000 each; practice rooms for
W estmont large fo
rmat
e students oundation o an 35 mary documents about the area railroads. This
th F jazz choir and a $25,000 each; sound studios for $25,000
more th and donation is just one part of his collection. Douda has
ed. The BHSU ntinued gen
er- d maps
b een request e co c h a m b e r each; piano labs for $20,000 each; and s an
drawing ten document
s
anks for th , for
ur sincere th lumni who participated
written two manuscripts on Black Hills railroads
orchestra. recital hall chairs for $300 each. rit
o
of a ever! other w area railroads. but has decided not to publish them at this time.
o us support essful phonathon BHSU hosts a
lating to
ur most succ re Instead, he is beginning to make his collection
this was o
regular series
of student available to others.
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BHSU people in the news BHSU people in the news
i r
Meyers named writer-in-residence Meeker returns fulltime to advancement;
ent Meyers, BHSU English profes- what I can write. It will give me the oppor- it well, you find your energy from writ- Albers named athletic director at BHSU
K sor and accomplished author, has tunity to explore possibilities," Meyers ing," Meyers says. Meyers will continue to
teve Meeker, vice president for insti- and now turns the position Both Meeker and
S
been named a Writer-in-Residence says. teach several writing courses including an
at the university, Dr. Thomas Flickema, He notes that once the position takes advanced creative writing course, a litera- tutional advancement at BHSU, over to Albers who has Albers are graduates of
president of BHSU, recently announced. shape, it will offer increased opportuni- ture of the American West course, an envi- returned fulltime to the advancement shown strong leadership BHSU and have longstand-
"This appointment recognizes the ties to ronment and literature course and a com- office in order to focus all of his efforts on and decision-making ing records of exceptional
widespread acclaim position course, on a rotating schedule. his duties there. Since the fall of 2003, skills. and dedicated service to
bestowed A devoted writer for 25 years, Meyers Meeker has also been serving as athletic Meeker says he is excit- the university.
u p o n writes daily for three hours before coming director. Jhett Albers, associate athletic ed to once again focus all Meeker first began
Professor to campus. He disciplines himself to write director, will take over as athletic director. of his attention on leading working at BHSU in 1986
Meyers for his at least two pages every day whether he Dr. Thomas Flickema, president of Meeker campus fundraising Albers as an admissions coun-
extraordinary feels like writing or not. However, finding BHSU, announced the changes and efforts to raise money for selor. He was later named
achievements time for research has been difficult and praised both individuals for their dedica- academic scholarships and capital needs. coordinator of enrollment management. In
in the field of Meyers is looking forward to a reduced tion and hard work. "It's important to enhance our fundrais- 1990 he was named director of advance-
literature," class load that will allow him time to con- "Steve did a marvelous job for us as ing efforts for the entire campus and I'm ment, and in 2001, he was promoted to his
Flickema said. duct research needed for future writing athletic director," Flickema stated. "He dedicated to doing that," Meeker said. "As current position as vice president for insti-
"The Black Hills projects. He noted that a recent sabbatical took over the athletic department at a time vice president of institutional advance- tutional advancement. Meeker is a native
State University leave allowed him time to conduct of uncertainty and confusion and created a ment for Black Hills State University, I am South Dakotan who graduated from
community takes research, including reading 40-50 books positive environment and made a series of entrusted with raising funds for BHSU to Britton High School in 1980 and BHSU in
pride in Kent and traveling to Germany, needed to write decisions that will have a profoundly pos- support building endeavors, acquire the 1984.
Meyers' achieve- his latest novel, The Work of Wolves. itive effect on the long-range development latest equipment, fund endowed chairs, Albers served as the head varsity
ments." Although writer-in-residence pro- of the athletic program. He stepped in at a and most critically, underwrite student volleyball coach at Spearfish High School
Meyers, who grams are fairly common at other univer- critical time and handled all challenges scholarships. That is what I'm committed prior to joining the coaching staff at BHSU
has been a faculty sities in the nation, Meyers' designation as superbly." to doing." in 1999. Albers earned a bachelor's degree
member at BHSU Writer-in-Residence at BHSU is the first of According to Flickema, Meeker Albers will continue to serve as head in 1987 and a master's degree in 1991 from
since 1980, has its kind at the university and unique in brought the athletic department through a volleyball coach and is looking forward to BHSU.
published many many ways. According to Dr. Dean Myers, difficult time, including a Title IX review, taking over the athletic director duties.
articles and short vice president of academic affairs at
stories, as well as BHSU, it's quite unusual for an author
four books that
have earned him
who has been teaching at a university for
many years to receive such designation. Ebbert research Continued from page 7
well-deserved Usually the position is reserved for well- understand all of the great things that science professors are doing need to have an environment assessment and a mechanical survey
national recognition. Kent Meyers known writers who have achieved great at BHSU. of the land. These reports are done on property to determine if it
Humble about writing status in the literary field. "Faculty are working on some great things. BHSU has things has biological value before the Nature Conservancy enters into
his achievements, write and be available to assist Meyers, who presents at many writing that no one in the entire area has. Some people just don't realize contracts for land purchases and easements.
Meyers is honored by aspiring student writers in their projects. workshops and meetings throughout the what an incredible program there is at Black Hills State. It's amaz-
ounce tuition
the Writer-In-Residence designation. The He says that it may also offer an opportu- year, sees this change as an opportunity to ing to me what all they have," Elaine says.
designation will reduce Meyers' teaching nity to extend the writing program on increase the time spent at these types of
Regents ann
She mentioned the volcano research by Dr.
load and provide him with additional campus as well as opportunities for writ- events. He recently made a class presenta- Steve Anderson, research by Dan Durben and
rs
r out-of-state
writing opportunities as well as more time ing workshops in the region, state and tion at his alma mater, the University of the recently established DNA lab under the
reduction fo
to do research and present at writing con- nation. Minnesota-Morris, and was also a keynote direction of Dr. Shane Sarver as a few examples.
ferences and workshops in the state and On a practical level, the designation reader and presenter at the University of Elaine says the best part of her current career
nation. means a different day-to-day schedule South Dakota. He also has plans to attend er
continues to be the research aspect. itions of high
five state inst
Meyers, a dedicated writer who is which will allow the research and writing and present at numerous writing confer- In fact, the research that she did as an under- as wel l as the other e fr eshmen and
e University, tes for first-tim
working on several new writing projects time necessary to complete additional ences throughout the country. In the last graduate with Audrey Gabel, entering data, creat- lack Hills Stat ident tuition ra is 150 percen
t of in-state
r lower nonres
including another novel, says he is uncer-
tain what the future holds but is confident
that this designation will create positive
opportunities in the future.
projects. Meyers has mixed feelings about
the fact that the designation will decrease
the amount of time he spends in the class-
room, but is looking forward to commit-
year he has made many presentations
throughout South Dakota because his lat-
est novel was chosen to receive the state's
One-Book designation. He was also a fea-
ing charts and graphs, and presentations, gave her
the real world experience she needed for her cur-
rent work as a researcher for the Nature
Conservancy, Forest Service, National Turkey
Beducatio
new transfer studen
tuition, begins
n, will offe
this summer.
m
ts. The new tu
ore attractiv
The move seek
e to regional
ition rate, which
s to make a So
and internatio
ade th
uth Dakota pu
nal students.
e announcem
ent in Novem
blic univer-
ber in a
gnificantly
ty education of Regents m y will mean si
"This will open all sorts of doors for ting more time to writing projects. He is an tured speaker at the Bookfest in Federation, and many other organizations who si Dakota Board The new polic states, as wel
l
The South sident enrollm
ents.
sfers from 32
me. What are the possibilities? I'm not excellent teacher as evidenced by the fact Deadwood this fall. Meyers was also hire her for her expertise.
rt to gr ow its non-re and new tran ll no n-resident
Elaine collaborated with her former professor to effo -time freshmen ld pay the fu
sure. It's unknown, highly significant and that he has been chosen as distinguished recently chosen as one of very few authors rates for first currently wou w rate will
lower tuition ose students nts pay. The ne
kind of frightening. It's a remarkable faculty member by both the faculty senate to serve as a faculty working with master publish a book about mushrooms in the Black Hills.
ternational students. Th ent of what reside more than
Elaine also continues to do contract research. as in ur, or 317 perc t is projected
to increase by
thing; and I know it will lead to things I and the student senate. of fine arts students for Pacific Lutheran $242.6 0 per credit ho llmen countries.
According to Elaine, whenever the Nature rate of edit hour. Enro international
haven't even imagined yet. It will make a "I like to teach. It's always been my University.
ate to $114.55 per cr , Illinois, and
Conservancy does a conservation easement, they transl om Wisconsin
big difference in how much I can write and career. But once you start to write and do particularly fr
that number—
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Bukralia named director of the library BHSU grant assists school districts meet mandate
HSU, along with Montana State only 59 percent of paraprofessionals met bound, and the distance from their home
R
ajeev Bukralia has been named
director of the E.Y. Berry Library
Learning Center at BHSU. Bukralia
has served as systems librarian since 2002.
library, offering checkout of laptop com-
puters, and providing other services.
These changes have resulted in an increase
in the number of students who use the
many technological
changes at the library that
have set the stage for the
university to provide
B University-Billings and Casper
College, received a three-year $1.5-
million grant for a joint effort to address a
the "highly qualified" requirement. By
June 2006, 100 percent must meet this
requirement according to the NCLB Act.
and workplace to a university makes it dif-
ficult to take traditional on-campus class-
es. BHSU currently collaborates with
Bukralia, who has a strong information library at a time when many libraries are enhanced services for stu- requirement under the No Child Left This tri-state grant, from the U.S. Northern State University to offer a para-
technology background as well as exten- seeing a decline in their numbers. dents as well as faculty and Behind (NCLB) Act that all instructional Department of Education, is collaborative professional program. Courses are offered
sive library experience, has several goals Bukralia says collection development is staff. staff meet "highly qualified" criteria by the and each state will have a unique on campus and through distance learning
for the library including improving the one of his priorities and he plans to use Previously, Bukralia end of the 2005-06 school year. approach to provide training opportuni- options.
collections and enhancing and promoting technological means, along with personal served as a business and Bukralia School districts in South Dakota and ties for paraeducators. The overall goal of BHSU is also organizing workshops to
the special collections area. feedback from faculty and students, to technology consultant for neighboring states are facing a looming this grant is to guarantee that participating help the paraprofessionals prepare to take
Bukralia noted that in recent years the determine the most effective and useful business promotion, e-commerce, enter- deadline to address this requirement. paraeducators in these rural western states and pass the national Praxis exam by the
BHSU library instituted some rather ways to improve the collections. prise resource planning and management Most rural school districts in western achieve the status of “highly qualified” 2006 deadline, which is another way to
unorthodox changes including the estab- Bukralia plans a strong effort to pre- information systems. Bukralia earned a South Dakota, as well as in neighboring through a number of activities. reach the "highly qualified" status set by
lishment of a coffee shop in the serve and cata- master of science degree in information states, have severe budget constraints and Calhoon and Dr. Pat Simpson at BHSU the national legislation. BHSU will con-
log the special systems from Dakota State University. He do not have resources to support the are coordinating the efforts in South tract with DIAL, an educational service
collections in has a book publishing post graduate required education and training for para- Dakota through a Rural Site-Bound organization that has already developed
the library. In degree from the University of Delhi in professional staff, according to Dr. David Paraeducator Program recently estab- and provided this training, to provide
the past three India as well as a bachelor of science Calhoon, chair of the department of edu- lished through the College of Education at these sessions.
y e a r s , degree with majors in chemistry, botany cation. Black Hills State University. The paraeducator program staff mem-
Bukralia has and zoology. Paraeducators, commonly known as Through this grant, BHSU is working bers will also work to establish academic
spearheaded teacher's aids and teacher's assistants, are with school districts statewide to offer sev- credit for paraeducator experience
in great demand. However, they are not eral options to help current paraeducators through the development of modules to
well paid and generally cannot afford to complete requirements to become "highly demonstrate content knowledge.
Kietzmann begins as further their formal education. Calhoon
notes that paraeducators are the lowest
qualified" by the end of the 2005-06 school
year. The grant money is being used for
Simpson has already begun to recruit
paraeducators in school districts through-
development director paid individuals charged with helping to
educate children. He adds that the number
tuition support for paraeducators to enroll
in classes that will put them on the path to
out the state who wish to become “highly
qualified” through the two-year degree
of paraeducators has grown at a signifi- reaching the "highly qualified" criteria. option. She will also work with school dis-
J
ohn Kietzmann, formerly multi-media
coordinator at Colorado State University,
has been named director of development
at Black Hills State University.
cant rate in the last decade.
Data from the January 2005 South
Dakota Department of Education
Paraeducators can meet the legislative cri-
teria by earning 48 hours toward a degree
in education.
tricts to develop ongoing plans for train-
ing, recruitment and retention of paraedu-
cators.
Consolidated Performance Report indi- Paraeducators in South Dakota and
Kietzmann, who joined the staff in the
cates that during the 2003-04 school year, surrounding states are generally site-
BHSU institutional advancement office, now
works under the direction of Steve Meeker,
isc
er wins world d
vice president of institutional advancement.
He is working primarily with athletic devel- Kietzmann
Altmy
ionship Order BHSU
opment and the Yellow Jacket Foundation
golfing champ
Board of Directors. According to Meeker, Kietzmann's
duties will be approximately 80 percent athletic fundrais-
d wooden
earfish, won this handcrafte
Don Altmyer, Sp nted portable Mach 5 disc golf
basket
ing and 20 percent other fundraising duties as needed.
Meeker is focusing the majority of his time working on the merchandise
and custom-pai the
aster Division at
disc
online
ndm academic scholarship program.
e Advanced Gra mateur
when he won th Disc Golf Association (PDGA) A "John brings significant athletic experience to the posi-
2005 Professiona
l College of
f Championsh ip. Altmyer, a tion. He's got a lot of energy," Meeker says.
World Disc Gol as instru-
ate professor, w Kietzmann has a bachelor's degree in business and is
siness and Te chnology associ se on the BHSU
cam- currently pursuing an MBA from Colorado State The BHSU Bookstore has items featuring
Bu cour
ping a disc golf d community m
em-
mental in develo en, students an
University. As multi-media coordinator at CSU, the new Yellow Jacket mascot as well as
pus in 19 95. Since th SU Bookstore sells Kietzmann was active in fundraising and friend-raising
the sport. The BH an aerial map of books by local authors. To view these and
bers have embraced in g activities for the university. He maintained the athletic
s a display featur lay other items access the bookstore online
go lfing discs and ha i-basket as well as a custom disp website and served as a primary contact for the CSU for-
a min college
the course and with custom-stamped
mer athletes association. He was also responsible for from the
rack feat uring 100 discs ld ov er 2,000 discs coordinating all printed materials for the athletics BHSU homepage or
bookstore has so ts by sponsoring
logo s. To date, the men department and handling media relations for women's
go directly to
d campus tourna e traditional golf.
an d has supporte much lik basketball. He has also worked as a sports information
<www.bhsubookstore.com>.
prizes. Disc golf is played ers use a flying intern, sports broadcast producer and assistant athletics
s, however, play
Inst ead of a ball and club rget . coordinator.
a tee area to a ta
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BHSU student does groundbreaking research on squirrels Bachand has the drive for success
Black Hills State University facul- fles, are much smaller than the species research also documents the presence of
A ty member and student, in collab-
oration with the staff members of
the U.S. Forest Service, are con-
which are highly valued for eating.
The BHSU research is the
hypogeous fungi in the Black Hills of
South Dakota.
The study included digging
D
rive. Some people have it, others
don’t. Drive is what pushes an ath-
lete to continually strive to better
themselves. Those student-athletes that
Dakota in January 2005.
“I was running in the 800-meters,” said
Bachand, “and I stepped on a girl after she
cut in front of me. I suffered a hyper-
said Bachand. “He said that he dreaded
coming to see me because it was so hard.”
Bachand pushed on. She continued
through her rehab, and over time, was
ducting groundbreaking research and recovering fruiting bodies compete in track and field are driven to extension and dislocation in my knee.” able to pedal a bike. Then she was able to
on the diets of flying squirrels in (sporocarps) of the fungi. perform not only The injury was extensive. Doctors were jog. And after defying the odds, she was
the Black Hills. Ackerman, who is also active on for their team- concerned about the damage done to able to run again.
Callie Ackerman, a senior biolo- the track team at BHSU, says the mates and coach- Bachand’s knee and told her that she only “I was scared,” said Bachand.
gy/environmental science major research opportunity taught her es, but for them- had a slim chance of being able to run “Originally I was going to wait until the
from Hulett, Wyo., spent a major many things. She says one of the selves also. The again. outdoor track season to get back compet-
part of the summer working on the most important things she BHSU record “I was devastated,” remarked ing because the turns on the indoor track
research. Dr. Audrey Gabel, emeri- learned while working on this holder in the Bachand. are so tight. After talking with my physi-
tus professor of biology at BHSU, project is how the research women’s indoor Less than two weeks after her injury, cal therapist, we decided that I was ready
and Elizabeth Krueger, U.S. Forest process really works. pentathlon has Bachand was under the knife to repair the to try it.”
Service, Spearfish ranger district, "I've always been interested shown that she damaged knee. After surgery, Bachand So she did. Bachand competed for the
are co-principal investigators for the in working in the outdoors and has this drive. and her physical therapist focused on her Yellow Jackets for the first time in
project. Dr. Mark Gabel, emeritus like to work with mammals so Sturgis strength and flexibility. During her rehab, December 2005, less than a year after suf-
professor of biology at BHSU, and this research project was perfect native Jenna Bachand was not progressing as quickly fering her devastating injury.
Scott Weins, from the U.S. Forest for me," Ackerman said. Bachand was as she should have been. The decision was However, the story doesn’t end there.
Service, are also participating in the At the encouragement of her en route to made to undergo another surgery to For most people, the success of rehabbing
research. professors, Ackerman is mak- Bachand becoming one manipulate her knee into the right posi- a potentially career-ending injury would
The research is being funded by ing plans to attend graduate of the best all tion. Surgeons removed scar tissue that be enough. Not for Bachand. Less than
the South Dakota Game, Fish and school after she graduates around athletes in the history of Black had built up in her knee during the heal- three months after competing for the first
ronmen-
Parks and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife , a se nior biology/envi from BHSU in May. Hills State. As a sophomore, Bachand ing from her original surgery. Some might time since her injury, Bachand would win
Service. Callie Ackerman conducted research on the "I'm from a ranch, and I had already set the school record in the have been discouraged by all of these set- the Dakota Athletic Conference women’s
,
According to Audrey Gabel, it has tal science major els in the Black Hills. always liked learning about women’s indoor pentathlon and was backs and given up. Not Bachand though. indoor pentathlon and set a new Black
diets of flying squirr
been reported from research in the plants and animals. I've just looking to improve on her mark at the She was driven to overcome this injury. Hills State school record in the process.
Pacific Northwest that flying squirrels first doc- kept building on that interest while in 2005 conference championships. “The physical therapist told me that
include hypogeous (underground) fungi umentation of the presence of hypogeous college," Ackerman says. She's consider- However, Bachand would suffer a cata- my injury was one of the five most intense
in their diet. These fungi, which are fungi in scat (excrement) from flying ing a career in research. strophic knee injury during an indoor therapies that he ever had to work on,”
sometimes called truffles and false truf- squirrels captured in the Black Hills. The track meet at the University of South
Black Hills
Summer Institute
of the Arts
June 11-24, 2006
This program offeres the highest level of artistic train-
ing and performance experience. This unique program
of study, performance and personal growth takes
place in the inspirational setting of the Black Hills
of South Dakota. Participants in the program are
urged to stretch creative potential with
an emphasis on individual expression.
For details call
Kay Kerney at 642-6420.
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Sports Sports
Cross country teams place at national meet Football team ends with a winning season
he women's and men's cross country expected. The women's team finished in Freshman Kerry Washburn and redshirt
T teams were ranked sixth and tenth
going into the nationals. However,
the teams finished higher than
second place and the men earned an
eighth place finish at nationals. The
Yellow Jackets also fin-
freshman Wesleigh Jastorff both qualified
for the award by finishing in the top 30.
After an impressive top-20 finish at the
T
he Yellow Jacket football program
finished the year with a 7-3 record,
one of the best seasons the team has
had in 30 years. The Jackets, under the
BHSU had five first-team all-conference
selections: tight end Zach Alcorn, defen-
sive lineman Luke Neely, defensive back
Tanner Tetrault, kickoff returner Craig
ished third in the com- NAIA meet in 2004, senior Zach Kintzley
direction of head coach John Scott, placed Tschetter, and kicker Rocky Stevens.
bined title race and also finished his 2005 year in 60th place.
third in the tough Dakota Athletic The Jackets had another eight selections
had two harriers earn All- Kintzley struggled with numerous injuries
American honors. this season. Conference (DAC) and was ranked 24th in to the second team in running back James
the final NAIA football rankings. Lemke, wide receiver Kyle Gerik, tight end
The 2005 season got off to a rough start, Dale Query, offensive line Jeremy Cox,
Track team competes at nationals after losing to Dickinson State in a non-con-
ference game and falling to Valley City in
defensive line John Smit, linebacker Travis
Peetz, linebacker Shad Schneider and
he men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams had a success- the DAC opener. In the next four games the defensive back Tschetter.
T ful season this spring, which culminated in a national meet compe-
tition with six members winning All-American honors for the
women’s team.
Jackets came back with four wins.
A highlight of the season was the fact
that the Yellow Jackets defeated three
The team is already making plans for
an even more successful season next year.
The Yellow Jacket football team earned The Yellow Jackets will lose 10 seniors,
Amber Brodersen, a freshman from Wolsey, earned All-American tough North Dakota teams with impres- the honor of displaying the coveted however, there are 11 juniors coming back
honors at the national meet with a fourth-place finish in the shot put sive wins against Dickinson State, the Homestake trophy after beating S.D. and Scott is busy recruiting an impressive
competition. The women’s 3,200-meter relay also earned a fourth-place University of Mary and Minot State. Tech. group of newcomers.
finish. Members of the 3,200-meter relay were Jamie Hahn, Crystal
takes Hostetter, Liz Woodruff, and Wesleigh Jastorff. The women’s distance
cross country team
The Yellow
a break
Jacket women’s
during the natio
nal meet. The te
am finished
g at the top
Members, startin n, Kendra
medley relay team from BHSU finished fifth. This was the fifth time in
six years that the BHSU women’s DMR finished in the top six in the
nation and were named All-Americans. Members of the medley team
Alcorn keeps it simple and dreams big
seco nd in the nation. ie Hah
ckwise, are: Jam were Liz Woodruff, Callie Ackerman, Wesleigh Jastorff, and Crystal od, family and football. It's pretty "In high school I was told that I had the Alcorn. A former assistant coach from his
left and going clo ulst, Liz Woodruff, Wesleigh
Karst, Alicia Ve tetter and Kerry Washburn.
Jastorff,
rh
Crystal Hos
Hostetter.
Hostetter, a BHSU senior from Thermopolis, Wyo., finished
eighth with a time of 5:06.11, just two seconds from the sixth-place
G simple to me." Black Hills State
senior Zach Alcorn has his priori-
ties set in life and he is on the brink of
potential to be pretty good," says Alcorn.
"It just happened that the ball bounced my
way a couple of
days in Chadron was now an assistant at
BHSU. Alcorn decided to play for the
Yellow Jackets and has had a very success-
runner. Freshman Kerry Washburn finished 12th in the women’s making his times and I got a ful career here.
Gurney named softball 5,000-meter run. A total of 14 men’s and women’s indoor track ath-
letes competed at the national meet.
dreams of play-
ing football pro-
shot to keep
going."
In 2005, Alcorn competed in the inau-
gural Magnolia Gridiron All-Star Classic
coach at Black Hills State The women’s team also won their first-ever Dakota Athletic
Conference Indoor Track and Field Championship this season.
fessionally
reality.
a Alcorn start-
ed out his col-
in Mississippi. He earned a spot in the All-
Star Game by catching 43 passes for 689
"I have lege career at yards and seven touchdowns during the
my Gurney, an assistant softball coach at Northern State
A University in Aberdeen (NSU), has been named head
women's softball coach at BHSU.
BB te ams miss nationa
int
l
wanted this
since I was a lit-
tle boy," says
Chadron State
College in his
hometown of
regular season, leading the Yellow Jackets
to a 7-3 record.
All of Spearfish and the surrounding
ourney by one po
Gurney has been an assistant coach at Northern since 2004. Prior Alcorn. "It feels Chadron, Neb. area have encouraged Alcorn in his quest.
to her coaching experience she was a pitcher for the NSU Wolves
softball team from 1999-2003. Gurney also served as head softball
coach for the Aberdeen Parks and Recreation program and has
t sketball teams at Bla
ck Hills State
awesome for me
to finally have a
Before long,
Alcorn real-
"It feels so awesome to have the sup-
port of the community around me," says
oth the me n’s and women’s ba from the nation-
chance to achieve ized that Alcorn. "People that I have never met will
sons just one point
served as a volunteer softball coach and pitching clinic director at
Yankton. She has been involved in a number of pro-
fessional activities including the South Dakota
Counseling Association, South Dakota Education
B Unive rsity ended their sea
al tournament.
The Lady Jac kets fell 53-52 to
game Feb. 27 in M
Minot State in th
inot, N.D. It was a
e DAC
heartbreaking
n
my dream."
During his past
two seasons at
BHSU, Alcorn has
Chadron State
was not right
for him. He
took a year off
come up to me and wish me luck.
Everyone is pulling for me."
The one constant for Alcorn has been
his family. Alcorn is married to his high
Championship n finished the seaso
Association and Kappa Mu Epsilon. r season. The wome posted some to work out school sweetheart, Jennifer. They have a
way to end a roller-coaste five losses this season by three impressive stats. At and train for son, Justus, and are now expecting the
Gurney is currently a counseling center intern and the team suffered iors, center Becca
15-16 overall, but ts will lose two sen 6'3" and 250 n, what he birth of their second child.
disability services graduate assistant at NSU. She pre-
points or less. The Lady Jacke n w ith hi s so
viously served as a substitute math teacher and resi- Jill Thomas. all
pounds, his meas- Za ch A lc or n, sh ow nnifer, is pursu- hoped would "We started dating during my sopho-
Walters and guard the men’s basketb ife, Je
dence life program coordinator in Aberdeen.
der first-year head
coach, Paul Sather,
ting one-point loss,
urements are that of
Justus, and his w becoming a profes- eventually be more year in high school. My family
Originally from Yankton, Gurney graduated from
Un
ndous season with
a devasta the prototypical
ing his dream of a shot at the means so much to me,” says Alcorn.
team ended a treme Conference champi-
Gurney NSU with a bachelor’s degree in education with a ayville State in the Dakota Athletic th a
tight end. His 40-
siona l football player. big time. However, not far behind his family, is
69-68, at M ished the season wi yard dash time In the fall football. He now knows that no matter
coaching minor in 2003. She will finish her master's basketball team fin
onsh ip game. The men’s will leave the team, including ranks among the of 2003, the possibility of going back to what happens in his professional career,
degree in education, guidance and counseling this spring. record. Six seniors d/forward Ammo
n
17-14 (10-4 DAC) d J.J. White, guar
best in the nation for tight ends. His creden- college and finishing his collegiate career he will always be a Yellow Jacket and have
In a written coaching philosophy, Gurney says she believes coach-
guard Case y Doolan, guar and forward
rd Scott Ferguson tials are impeccable. He earned first-team became more and more of a reality for loyal fans in Spearfish.
ing is a matter of creating an environment of expectations and trust. vi Memmer, forwa
Bemis, forward Le NAIA All-American status in 2005 among Alcorn. BHSU and the community of "I guess people just like cheering for an
.
Hallard Jackson III numerous other top awards. Spearfish seemed to be a perfect fit for underdog."
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University News Calendar of Events
Flickema Continued from page 3
Looking ahead
during Flickema's tenure at BHSU. Vision, a regional economic development
Dr. Thomas
"One of the best ways to keep enthusi- group seeking to add new dimensions to
asm in the field is to do research in the the economy through technology. In addi-
Commencement
F li c k e m a
field. Our faculty are doing that. Research tion, the university has several ongoing
doesn't take away from teaching, it adds projects in conjunction with the gover- May 13
another dimension. I take great pride in nor's 2010 initiative to promote economic y
50-year class reunion
our faculty research," Flickema says. He development in the state.
e, Flickema
Michigan nativ adds that faculty are also committed to "The role that BHSU will play in all of
A Old Baldy Golf Classic
. from W ayne
received a Ph.D providing opportunities for undergradu- these important endeavors is important,"
in Detroit,
State University ate research to students. Flickema says. "We need to be proactive.
th a polit ical science 5
June 3-5
Mich., in history wi in He values undergraduate research and There is much we can do. This is a for-
a master's degree Saratoga, Wyo.
minor. He earned du- has encouraged more undergraduates to ward-moving institution that makes a
1962. His undergra
history at WSU in on was pursue graduate school. profound impact on the community and
story and educati
ate degree in hi
acquired at Hope
College , Holland, "It's important to get the students to
see the bigger picture. A lot of times they
outlying region."
Flickema's vision for BHSU has includ-
Black Hills Summer Institute of the Arts
Mich., in 1960. t- don't see their own potential," Flickema ed expanding the reach of the university 2
June 11-24
a teaching assistan
After completing history, says. by increasing the number and types of
ter's degree in
ship and his mas Perhaps the most noticeable change is courses offered in the surrounding area.
Flickema began hi
s profes
ry instr
sional career
uctor at Henry the transformation of the campus with BHSU now offers classes at several sites in Baseball Reunion
in 1962 as a histo
ge in Dearborn, ongoing landscaping and building the Rapid City region and also makes 2
June 23-24
Ford Community Colle t in 1966, improvements, and most recently, the classes available at other locations and
e West Coas
Mich. Moving to th essorship at addition of Clare and Josef Meier Hall, a through distance learning options. BHSU
story prof
he accepted a hi
California State
Univ ersity-Fullerton.
er
magnificent music and classroom build-
ing located in the center of campus.
now has a full-time presence in Rapid City
at the Higher Education Center - West
Gold Dust Yellow
director of summ
There he served
sessions in Mexico
as
and Guate mala, and "The physical changes are supplemen- River to assist residents in that area with Jacket Golf Classic
ctor of La tin American tary to what is going on inside the univer- higher educational needs and goals.
ultimately, as dire . From 1975 to sity. It's important to provide the facilities Flickema led the university through a June 24
studies from 1973 to 1975 ry Spearfish Country Club
man of the histo needed. Overall, we've tried to make facil- successful national accreditation visit
1979 he was chair mpus. ity improvements that enhance the cam- from the Higher Learning Commission in
Fullerton ca
department at the
Flickema was ap
at
poin ted dean of
the University of
pus and create a learning atmosphere so
people feel good about being here,"
2002. The university also received positive
accreditation approvals from several dis- Gold Dust Yellow
graduate studies
Nebraska at Kear
ne y in 1979. He serv
83 when he was ap
ed
point-
Flickema says.
Clare and Josef Meier Hall is an excel-
cipline-specific organizations.
The BHSU Foundation and the Yellow Jacket Auction
as dean until 19 emic affairs at lent example of facility improvement. The Jacket Foundation have seen huge increas- Sept. 8
for acad
ed vice president
ty in Aberdeen. magnificent music and classroom build- es in the last decade. The assets of the Spearfish Pavilion
North ern State Universi gust
Flickema cam e to BHSU in Au ing boasts the finest recital hall and music foundations now total more than $8.5 mil-
serve as practice facilities in the region and is the lion. The scholarship programs adminis-
was appointed to
1994 when he
interim president.
He wa s named to the site of the annual internationally-known tered by the BHSU Foundations have Homecoming Week
in February 1995 fol- Black Hills Summer Institute of the Arts. grown dramatically, and BHSU was able
post permanently -year 2
Sept. 17-23
ide search. His 22 Flickema stressed the growing role to award more than $662,000 in scholar-
lowing a nationw higher BHSU vs. Dickinson State
career in the So uth Dakota public that BHSU has taken in community and ships last year, compared to $150,000
ing
also includes serv regional affairs. The university has also when Flickema arrived at BHSU in 1994.
education system
for academic affairs at greatly enhanced economic and educa- "The greatest strength of this campus is
as vice president to
iversity from 1983 tional outreach activities through the the people. Through the years I've learned
Northern State Un
1994. Flickem a is BHSU's eight
h presi- addition of several centers including the
Center for the Advancement of Math
to rely on people around me," Flickema
says.
BHSU events
dent. k- For a complete list of events at BHSU,
t, Flickema is loo and Science Education, the Center for He noted that because of limited
During retiremen rol of
ing forward to having more cont Tourism Research, the Center for the finances, people often get the job done see www.bhsu.edu:8085/oncampus
end more
Looking backthe past will meet in Spearfish e 23su4, mer
his time an d planning to sp Conservation of Biological Resources, with extra effort and creative thinking - or choose About BHSU,
ng, gardening. He
will contin- the Center for Business and something that happens every day across then Calendars from the this m
time golfi - -2 will
community organi Entrepreneurship and the Center for the BHSU campus. s from n
ue to be involved
in BHSU home page
Baseball player union, Ju
ep his professio
nal union. The re golf tournamen
t
ver baseball re
Indian Studies. These centers provide a I have people coming to me all the time www.bhsu.edu
zations and ke 's interest- at the first-e al pa rticipation in a ll
ts. He also said he link to the community with services, with good ideas. What I do as president is
time and option g-time baseba
involvemen on the history include social ill honor lon
ing some research assistance and development. encourage people to make their ideas a
For athletic ame. Attendees w gathering. Th
ese
d baseball g e right, at the
ed in do
teach a history an om th e Schatz, Ken
is area and may BHSU is taking a lead role in the reality and make suggestions about how
of th information see pik, second fr to right, Jerom
course or two.
development of the educational out- their ideas fit together in the big picture to coach, Cliff Pa team are, left
d his wife, Judy
, www.bhsu.edu/bh/athletics/ the 1957
The president an
reach component of the DUSEL Lab at improve our campus. My job is to coordi- players, from and Wes Stor
m.
ree grown ch ildren, Patricia, Homestake. Members of the faculty nate and help make things happen," W agner, Te rry Bell, Papik,
have th
n grandchildren.
Todd , and Jan, and seve are highly involved with Black Hills Flickema says.
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Another look
This view of Spearfish Falls awaits those who take the trail from Savoy in Spearfish Canyon.
