Five Bismarck State College students received national awards at the National Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization (PAS) conference held March 16-22, 2013 in Louisville, Ky.
Enrolled in BSC's Agriculture, Technology and Natural Resources (ATNR) program, these students are now qualified for national competition in leadership and career development.
Emily Paul, Rugby, placed first in the Career Progress – Retail Agribusiness Systems and was first in the Employment Interview – Fertilizer and Ag Chemicals career program areas.
Luke Dukart, Dickinson, placed second in the Livestock Sheep Specialist career program area.
Callie Jo Schmidt, Flasher, placed third in the Career Planning – Retails Agribusiness Systems career program area.
Hadlie Hansen, Ryder, and Cole Binstock, South Heart, were members of the third place team in the Livestock Beef Specialist career program area.
Daniel Deck, Harvey, serves as the North Dakota PAS state secretary. Deck was an official voting delegate for North Dakota.
Additional BSC students participating included Dustin Jundt of Rugby, Annie Allen of Mandan, Taylor Friesz of New Salem, Hadley Thompson of Granville, Karly Wald of Wishek, Sarah Fischer of Mandan, and Paxton Klein of Rugby.
Advisor Craig Kleven, associate professor of ATNR, accompanied the students who enjoyed agriculture tours and landmarks in the area. Kleven is also a member of the National PAS Board of Directors.
The National Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization provides opportunities for individual growth, leadership and career preparation. For more information about PAS visit nationalpas.org
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.
Enrolled in BSC's Agriculture, Technology and Natural Resources (ATNR) program, these students are now qualified for national competition in leadership and career development.
Emily Paul, Rugby, placed first in the Career Progress – Retail Agribusiness Systems and was first in the Employment Interview – Fertilizer and Ag Chemicals career program areas.
Luke Dukart, Dickinson, placed second in the Livestock Sheep Specialist career program area.
Callie Jo Schmidt, Flasher, placed third in the Career Planning – Retails Agribusiness Systems career program area.
Hadlie Hansen, Ryder, and Cole Binstock, South Heart, were members of the third place team in the Livestock Beef Specialist career program area.
Daniel Deck, Harvey, serves as the North Dakota PAS state secretary. Deck was an official voting delegate for North Dakota.
Additional BSC students participating included Dustin Jundt of Rugby, Annie Allen of Mandan, Taylor Friesz of New Salem, Hadley Thompson of Granville, Karly Wald of Wishek, Sarah Fischer of Mandan, and Paxton Klein of Rugby.
Advisor Craig Kleven, associate professor of ATNR, accompanied the students who enjoyed agriculture tours and landmarks in the area. Kleven is also a member of the National PAS Board of Directors.
The National Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization provides opportunities for individual growth, leadership and career preparation. For more information about PAS visit nationalpas.org
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.