Bismarck State College celebrated its scholars and outstanding students at the 45th annual spring Recognition Ceremony April 23 in the Bavendick Stateroom of the National Energy Center of Excellence.
The BSC Foundation sponsors the awards program honoring achievement in the Phi Theta Kappa international two-year college honor society, All-USA Academic Team nominees, Outstanding Students in degree areas, Student Government Association, Phi Beta Lambda, and Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges. Those selected as Outstanding Student, Who's Who, All-USA Academic Team, and most Student Government Association members received certificates and a $100 cash award from the foundation.
Guest speaker was J. Michael McCormack, BSC professor of history and senior faculty member. Other speakers were BSC Interim President David Clark and Mike Schmitz, BSC Foundation board president. Master of ceremonies was Gordon Binek, BSC Foundation executive director and vice president of College Advancement.
Faculty selected the OUTSTANDING STUDENT in their area based on academic performance, achievement, character, leadership and contribution to the college. North Dakota recipients were: ANNAMOOSE – Casey Schuh, Agriculture Food & National Resources Transfer. BEACH - Lucas Buchholz, Humanities. BEULAH - Derek Boeshans, General Chemistry; Cameron Sadowsky, Petroleum Engineering Technology. BISMARCK - Kristen Bortke, Anatomy & Physiology; Hannah Carlson, Music; Allison DeKrey, Theatre Arts; Marcus Dietrich, Science; Megan Eichele, Web Page Development and Design; Cassandra Goldade, Web Page Development and Design; Tony Gullickson, Social Work; Brook Haugen, Administrative Assistant General (online); Nanette Hegwood, Phlebotomy Technician; Austin Hilzendeger, Criminal Justice; Levi Hollinger, Carpentry; Kyle Hornbacher, History; Brooke Hove, Nursing (PN); Roxanne Johnson, Mass Communications; Mathew Johnston, Automotive Technology; Jeremy Kelly, Sociology; Rachel Kovash, Education; Hailey Lacher, Administrative Assistant General; Mariah Michaelis,, Power Plant Technology (on campus); Tony Mitterling, Biology; David Neff, Economics; Blake Nemecek, Foreign Languages; Levi Nistler, Information Processing Specialist; Victor Ogundipe, Computer Science; Tyler Ortmann, Instrumentation and Control; Heather Pearson, Technical Theatre; Mark Perius, Information Processing Specialist; Kyle Redmann, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Jonita Roloff, Psychology; Noah Schaible, Geology; Kimberly Schmitz, Graphic Design; Brandon Schock, English; Brandon Schock, Religion; Drew Spaulding, Engineering; Graham Swenson, Music (vocal); Lucas Weber, Electronics and Telecommunications Technology; Kelsey Jo Weigel, Introductory Chemistry; Matt Welton, Engineering Technology; Autumn Wolf, Administrative Assistance Medical; Emily Wolf, Organic Chemistry; Lisa Zahn, Nursing (RN); Wyatt Zahn, Geographic Information Systems Technician; Tyler Zeller, Geography. CANNON BALL - Ashton Gullickson, Surgical Technology. COLEHARBOR – Ty Rossman, Computer Support Specialist. DRAKE - Ryan Kuntz, Renewable Generation Technology. FARGO - Stephen Leard, Paramedic (EMS) Technology. JAMESTOWN - Stacy Fritz, Art. KENMARE - Spencer Brandt, Petroleum Production Technology. LINCOLN – Jennifer Nagel, Administrative Assistant Legal. MANDAN - Casey Boehm, Mechanical Maintenance Technology; Courtney Goetz, Business Administration; Matt Haag, Automotive Collision Technology; Alexandra Joersz, Philosophy; Korey Mashek, Lineworker (Electrical); Samuel Ravnaas, Mathematics; Samuel Ravnaas, Physics; Landen Schmeichel, Speech; Eli Severson, Process Plant Technology (on campus); Kimberly Wolf, Medical Lab Technician; MCCLUSKY - Jerica Smithers, Human Services. NEW SALEM - Andrew Kreidt, Agriculture, Industry and Technology. REGAN – Sarah Morris, Journalism. SOLEN - Coltan Hogue, Welding. STANLEY - ReeAnn Mehus, Microbiology. STRASBURG – Kyle Roth, Management.
Those who received Outstanding Student awards from out-of-state were: FLORIDA: JACKSONVILLE - Jason Duncan, BAS Energy Management; VENICE – Yvonne Smith, Electric Power Technology (online). MINNESOTA: ROSEMOUNT - Matt Kourouma, Accounting; CHANHASSEN – Craig Shaffer, Power Plant Technology (online). MONTANA: PEERLESS - Melissa Dighans, Farm & Ranch Management. PENNSYLVANIA: WHITEHALL – Jennifer Zamarripa, Electric Transmission Systems Technology (online). VIRGINIA: FORT BELVOIR - Stephen Cooper, Nuclear Power Technology (online). WASHINGTON: MARYSVILLE - Eric Echols, Water & Wastewater Technology. WYOMING: RIVERTON - Kelly Dugan, Process Plant Technology (online).
Students named to WHO'S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN JUNIOR COLLEGES were selected by representatives of the Faculty Senate and the Staff Senate on the basis of academic achievement, community service, leadership in extracurricular activities and future potential. They will be listed in the national "Who's Who" volume. Recipients were: BISMARCK – Allison DeKrey, Emily Kautzman, Katherine Kirschmann, Kalyn Rettrath and Lucas Weber. NEW SALEM - Andrew Kreidt.
Students who qualify for the PHI BETA LAMBDA (collegiate division of national Future Business Leaders of America) National Leadership Conference through state competition received a certificate and a paid membership fee. Chosen for Phi Beta Lambda Chapter Who's Who was: BISMARCK – Hailey Lacher.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION members provide leadership, promote student concerns, plan activities, participate in community service projects, and represent BSC at state and national student association meetings. Recognized for their outstanding level of involvement were: BEACH - Kelly Groll. BISMARCK – Nia Coley, Cheyenne Delorme, Zach Dschaak, Ricky Elton, Cole Frank, Brooke Hove, Brooke Johnson, Leslie Kindseth, Kelsey Klein, Kristen Kramer, Chris Ness, Kalyn Retterath, Jenna Schaff. MANDAN - Dakota Hoots, Bob Mason, Stephanie Moum. NEW SALEM - Andrew Kreidt. MONTANA: SIDNEY - Austin Lantz, Karley Leland.
Nominees for ALL-USA AMERICA TEAM are chosen for their scholarly achievement, participation in honors programs, and service to the college and community. The selection process is sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, the American Association of Community Colleges and USA Today. Nominees were: BISMARCK – Jayme Pischel. MANDAN – Dakota Hoots.
Students nominated for PHI THETA KAPPA membership maintained a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or better and completed 15 semester hours of associate degree work in residence at BSC. They received a certificate and a paid induction fee into this international, two-year college honor society. Named to Phi Theta Kappa from North Dakota were: BEULAH – Derek Boeshans; Nicholas Wolff. BISMARCK – Hannah Bailey, Juan Barrett, Katelyn Baumgartner, Katharine Brandvold, Jessica Church, Julie Dethloff, Isabel DeWitt, Jordan Dollinger, Megan Eichele, Denise Faber, Katrina Hausauer, Kyle Hornbacher, Roxanne Johnson, Breanna Klabo, Kendra Koch, Jason Kurtti, Nathan Kurtti, Karlee Laframboise, David Larson, Derek Lee, Vitus Maduako, Lauren McCollom, Jesse McCormick, Dyllon Meiers, Andrew Ndolo, Blake Nemecek, Emma Peterson, Casey Reamann, Lindsay Reede, Jonathan Rixen, Holly Rudnick, Brandon Schock, Kimberly Spallinger, Austyn Trauger, Scarlett Tweeten, Uchechukwu Uchem, Laken Underdane, Selena Van Hout, Tiahna Wagner, Sadie Wetzel, Emily Wolff. BURLINGTON – Travis Johnson. COLEHARBOR - Ty Rossman. DICKINSON – Leslie Beaudoin, Harley Fisher. DRAKE - Ryan Kuntz. FORT YATES - Lacey Bordeaux. GRAND FORKS – Brett Steele. GWINNER - Treana Berreth. HUFF - Janae Miller. JAMESTOWN – Kathryn Ramlo. MANDAN – Chancellor Baesler, Alexis Cook, Shawna Dietz, Ashley Eagle, Britney Engelhard, Andrea Forde, Perry Freidig, Alexander Froelich, Courtney Goetz, Dylan Horner, Daniel Lengowski, Savanah Monzelowsky, Kendra Pazdernik, Konnor Peterson, Graham Regan, Tiffany Steingrueber. MENOKEN - Jayme Leintz. MINOT – Megan Albertson. NEW ENGLAND - Bonnie Dahmus. STANLEY - ReeAnn Mehus. STRASBURG - Jennifer Wikenheiser. UNDERWOOD - Dylan Ruff. WING – Caleb Mehlhoff.
Named to Phi Theta Kappa from out-of-state: APO: Steven Painter. ARIZONA: TEMPE - Keith Hixon. ARKANSAS: KENAI - Larry Jorgensen; NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Jeffrie Gill. CALIFORNIA: PORT HUENEME - Russell Grandmont; VALLEJO - Jon Santibanes. COLORADO: MANZANOLA - Kevin Brandon; LOMA - Morris Reed. CONNECTICUT: ASHFORD - Timothy Nurse; NIANTIC - Tim Seckla. FLORIDA: GAINESVILLE - Robert Ayres. HARMONY - April Pollack; VENICE - Yvonne Smith. GEORGIA: ATLANTA - Robert Rentfrow. ILLINOIS: ALBANY - Andrew Phelps . INDIANA: FISHERS - James Cruthcer; PENDELTON - Eric Nixon. IOWA: CLINTON - Adam Lewis; MALVERN - Christopher Palmer. IT: SWAN RIVER - Christina Parsons.
KENTUCKY: SHELBYVILLE - Jorge Diaz. LOUISIANA: BALL - Bradley Scroggs. MARYLAND: ELKTON - Arthur Tollinger. MICHIGAN: PICKNEY - David Lobbestael; SAULT STE MARIE - David DePlonty. MINNESOTA: CHANHASSEN - Craig Shaffer; HAYFIELD - Preston Walsh; MOUNDS VIEW - Chelsey Seawell. MISSISSIPPI: BRAXTON - Charles Conerly. MISSOURI: PECULIAR - Matthew Wimsatt. MONTANA: PEERLESS - Melissa Dighans; SIDNEY - Austin Lantz; Karley Leland. NEVADA: LAS VEGAS - Nancy Long. NEW YORK: BINGHAMTON - Erika Miller; CAMILLUS - Michael Barrett. NORTH CAROLINA: FAYETTEVILLE - Jesus Mora. OHIO: STEUBENVILLE - Steven Thomas; WEST LAFAY - David Israel. OKLAHOMA: BROKEN ARROW - Kandace Atchison; CLAREMORE - Kassie Blevins; NORMAN - Zachary Horn. PENNSYLVANIA: HARRISBURG - Jason Kovacs. TEXAS: PORTLAND - Paul Ortiz; SAN ANTONIO - Michael Peterson. UTAH: BRIGHAM - Jay Bywater; SARATOGA SPRINGS - Paul McElligott. VIRGINIA: FORT BELVOIR - Stephen Cooper. WASHINGTON: ENUMCLAW - Anthony Wright ; MARYSVILLE - Eric Echols. WISCONSIN: BEAVER DAM - Joshua Johnson; EAU CLAIRE - Benjamin Schemensky; EAST TROY - Thomas Smith.
About Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.
The BSC Foundation sponsors the awards program honoring achievement in the Phi Theta Kappa international two-year college honor society, All-USA Academic Team nominees, Outstanding Students in degree areas, Student Government Association, Phi Beta Lambda, and Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges. Those selected as Outstanding Student, Who's Who, All-USA Academic Team, and most Student Government Association members received certificates and a $100 cash award from the foundation.
Guest speaker was J. Michael McCormack, BSC professor of history and senior faculty member. Other speakers were BSC Interim President David Clark and Mike Schmitz, BSC Foundation board president. Master of ceremonies was Gordon Binek, BSC Foundation executive director and vice president of College Advancement.
Faculty selected the OUTSTANDING STUDENT in their area based on academic performance, achievement, character, leadership and contribution to the college. North Dakota recipients were: ANNAMOOSE – Casey Schuh, Agriculture Food & National Resources Transfer. BEACH - Lucas Buchholz, Humanities. BEULAH - Derek Boeshans, General Chemistry; Cameron Sadowsky, Petroleum Engineering Technology. BISMARCK - Kristen Bortke, Anatomy & Physiology; Hannah Carlson, Music; Allison DeKrey, Theatre Arts; Marcus Dietrich, Science; Megan Eichele, Web Page Development and Design; Cassandra Goldade, Web Page Development and Design; Tony Gullickson, Social Work; Brook Haugen, Administrative Assistant General (online); Nanette Hegwood, Phlebotomy Technician; Austin Hilzendeger, Criminal Justice; Levi Hollinger, Carpentry; Kyle Hornbacher, History; Brooke Hove, Nursing (PN); Roxanne Johnson, Mass Communications; Mathew Johnston, Automotive Technology; Jeremy Kelly, Sociology; Rachel Kovash, Education; Hailey Lacher, Administrative Assistant General; Mariah Michaelis,, Power Plant Technology (on campus); Tony Mitterling, Biology; David Neff, Economics; Blake Nemecek, Foreign Languages; Levi Nistler, Information Processing Specialist; Victor Ogundipe, Computer Science; Tyler Ortmann, Instrumentation and Control; Heather Pearson, Technical Theatre; Mark Perius, Information Processing Specialist; Kyle Redmann, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Jonita Roloff, Psychology; Noah Schaible, Geology; Kimberly Schmitz, Graphic Design; Brandon Schock, English; Brandon Schock, Religion; Drew Spaulding, Engineering; Graham Swenson, Music (vocal); Lucas Weber, Electronics and Telecommunications Technology; Kelsey Jo Weigel, Introductory Chemistry; Matt Welton, Engineering Technology; Autumn Wolf, Administrative Assistance Medical; Emily Wolf, Organic Chemistry; Lisa Zahn, Nursing (RN); Wyatt Zahn, Geographic Information Systems Technician; Tyler Zeller, Geography. CANNON BALL - Ashton Gullickson, Surgical Technology. COLEHARBOR – Ty Rossman, Computer Support Specialist. DRAKE - Ryan Kuntz, Renewable Generation Technology. FARGO - Stephen Leard, Paramedic (EMS) Technology. JAMESTOWN - Stacy Fritz, Art. KENMARE - Spencer Brandt, Petroleum Production Technology. LINCOLN – Jennifer Nagel, Administrative Assistant Legal. MANDAN - Casey Boehm, Mechanical Maintenance Technology; Courtney Goetz, Business Administration; Matt Haag, Automotive Collision Technology; Alexandra Joersz, Philosophy; Korey Mashek, Lineworker (Electrical); Samuel Ravnaas, Mathematics; Samuel Ravnaas, Physics; Landen Schmeichel, Speech; Eli Severson, Process Plant Technology (on campus); Kimberly Wolf, Medical Lab Technician; MCCLUSKY - Jerica Smithers, Human Services. NEW SALEM - Andrew Kreidt, Agriculture, Industry and Technology. REGAN – Sarah Morris, Journalism. SOLEN - Coltan Hogue, Welding. STANLEY - ReeAnn Mehus, Microbiology. STRASBURG – Kyle Roth, Management.
Those who received Outstanding Student awards from out-of-state were: FLORIDA: JACKSONVILLE - Jason Duncan, BAS Energy Management; VENICE – Yvonne Smith, Electric Power Technology (online). MINNESOTA: ROSEMOUNT - Matt Kourouma, Accounting; CHANHASSEN – Craig Shaffer, Power Plant Technology (online). MONTANA: PEERLESS - Melissa Dighans, Farm & Ranch Management. PENNSYLVANIA: WHITEHALL – Jennifer Zamarripa, Electric Transmission Systems Technology (online). VIRGINIA: FORT BELVOIR - Stephen Cooper, Nuclear Power Technology (online). WASHINGTON: MARYSVILLE - Eric Echols, Water & Wastewater Technology. WYOMING: RIVERTON - Kelly Dugan, Process Plant Technology (online).
Students named to WHO'S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN JUNIOR COLLEGES were selected by representatives of the Faculty Senate and the Staff Senate on the basis of academic achievement, community service, leadership in extracurricular activities and future potential. They will be listed in the national "Who's Who" volume. Recipients were: BISMARCK – Allison DeKrey, Emily Kautzman, Katherine Kirschmann, Kalyn Rettrath and Lucas Weber. NEW SALEM - Andrew Kreidt.
Students who qualify for the PHI BETA LAMBDA (collegiate division of national Future Business Leaders of America) National Leadership Conference through state competition received a certificate and a paid membership fee. Chosen for Phi Beta Lambda Chapter Who's Who was: BISMARCK – Hailey Lacher.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION members provide leadership, promote student concerns, plan activities, participate in community service projects, and represent BSC at state and national student association meetings. Recognized for their outstanding level of involvement were: BEACH - Kelly Groll. BISMARCK – Nia Coley, Cheyenne Delorme, Zach Dschaak, Ricky Elton, Cole Frank, Brooke Hove, Brooke Johnson, Leslie Kindseth, Kelsey Klein, Kristen Kramer, Chris Ness, Kalyn Retterath, Jenna Schaff. MANDAN - Dakota Hoots, Bob Mason, Stephanie Moum. NEW SALEM - Andrew Kreidt. MONTANA: SIDNEY - Austin Lantz, Karley Leland.
Nominees for ALL-USA AMERICA TEAM are chosen for their scholarly achievement, participation in honors programs, and service to the college and community. The selection process is sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, the American Association of Community Colleges and USA Today. Nominees were: BISMARCK – Jayme Pischel. MANDAN – Dakota Hoots.
Students nominated for PHI THETA KAPPA membership maintained a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or better and completed 15 semester hours of associate degree work in residence at BSC. They received a certificate and a paid induction fee into this international, two-year college honor society. Named to Phi Theta Kappa from North Dakota were: BEULAH – Derek Boeshans; Nicholas Wolff. BISMARCK – Hannah Bailey, Juan Barrett, Katelyn Baumgartner, Katharine Brandvold, Jessica Church, Julie Dethloff, Isabel DeWitt, Jordan Dollinger, Megan Eichele, Denise Faber, Katrina Hausauer, Kyle Hornbacher, Roxanne Johnson, Breanna Klabo, Kendra Koch, Jason Kurtti, Nathan Kurtti, Karlee Laframboise, David Larson, Derek Lee, Vitus Maduako, Lauren McCollom, Jesse McCormick, Dyllon Meiers, Andrew Ndolo, Blake Nemecek, Emma Peterson, Casey Reamann, Lindsay Reede, Jonathan Rixen, Holly Rudnick, Brandon Schock, Kimberly Spallinger, Austyn Trauger, Scarlett Tweeten, Uchechukwu Uchem, Laken Underdane, Selena Van Hout, Tiahna Wagner, Sadie Wetzel, Emily Wolff. BURLINGTON – Travis Johnson. COLEHARBOR - Ty Rossman. DICKINSON – Leslie Beaudoin, Harley Fisher. DRAKE - Ryan Kuntz. FORT YATES - Lacey Bordeaux. GRAND FORKS – Brett Steele. GWINNER - Treana Berreth. HUFF - Janae Miller. JAMESTOWN – Kathryn Ramlo. MANDAN – Chancellor Baesler, Alexis Cook, Shawna Dietz, Ashley Eagle, Britney Engelhard, Andrea Forde, Perry Freidig, Alexander Froelich, Courtney Goetz, Dylan Horner, Daniel Lengowski, Savanah Monzelowsky, Kendra Pazdernik, Konnor Peterson, Graham Regan, Tiffany Steingrueber. MENOKEN - Jayme Leintz. MINOT – Megan Albertson. NEW ENGLAND - Bonnie Dahmus. STANLEY - ReeAnn Mehus. STRASBURG - Jennifer Wikenheiser. UNDERWOOD - Dylan Ruff. WING – Caleb Mehlhoff.
Named to Phi Theta Kappa from out-of-state: APO: Steven Painter. ARIZONA: TEMPE - Keith Hixon. ARKANSAS: KENAI - Larry Jorgensen; NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Jeffrie Gill. CALIFORNIA: PORT HUENEME - Russell Grandmont; VALLEJO - Jon Santibanes. COLORADO: MANZANOLA - Kevin Brandon; LOMA - Morris Reed. CONNECTICUT: ASHFORD - Timothy Nurse; NIANTIC - Tim Seckla. FLORIDA: GAINESVILLE - Robert Ayres. HARMONY - April Pollack; VENICE - Yvonne Smith. GEORGIA: ATLANTA - Robert Rentfrow. ILLINOIS: ALBANY - Andrew Phelps . INDIANA: FISHERS - James Cruthcer; PENDELTON - Eric Nixon. IOWA: CLINTON - Adam Lewis; MALVERN - Christopher Palmer. IT: SWAN RIVER - Christina Parsons.
KENTUCKY: SHELBYVILLE - Jorge Diaz. LOUISIANA: BALL - Bradley Scroggs. MARYLAND: ELKTON - Arthur Tollinger. MICHIGAN: PICKNEY - David Lobbestael; SAULT STE MARIE - David DePlonty. MINNESOTA: CHANHASSEN - Craig Shaffer; HAYFIELD - Preston Walsh; MOUNDS VIEW - Chelsey Seawell. MISSISSIPPI: BRAXTON - Charles Conerly. MISSOURI: PECULIAR - Matthew Wimsatt. MONTANA: PEERLESS - Melissa Dighans; SIDNEY - Austin Lantz; Karley Leland. NEVADA: LAS VEGAS - Nancy Long. NEW YORK: BINGHAMTON - Erika Miller; CAMILLUS - Michael Barrett. NORTH CAROLINA: FAYETTEVILLE - Jesus Mora. OHIO: STEUBENVILLE - Steven Thomas; WEST LAFAY - David Israel. OKLAHOMA: BROKEN ARROW - Kandace Atchison; CLAREMORE - Kassie Blevins; NORMAN - Zachary Horn. PENNSYLVANIA: HARRISBURG - Jason Kovacs. TEXAS: PORTLAND - Paul Ortiz; SAN ANTONIO - Michael Peterson. UTAH: BRIGHAM - Jay Bywater; SARATOGA SPRINGS - Paul McElligott. VIRGINIA: FORT BELVOIR - Stephen Cooper. WASHINGTON: ENUMCLAW - Anthony Wright ; MARYSVILLE - Eric Echols. WISCONSIN: BEAVER DAM - Joshua Johnson; EAU CLAIRE - Benjamin Schemensky; EAST TROY - Thomas Smith.
About Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.