Bismarck State College celebrated its scholars and outstanding students at the 44th annual spring Recognition Ceremony April 17 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, Outstanding Students in degree areas, student Board of Governors, Phi Beta Lambda, and Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges. Those selected as Outstanding Student, Who's Who, and All-USA Academic Team nominees received certificates and a $100 cash award.
Guest speaker was Dr. Brenda Werner, University of Mary associate professor in the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Master of ceremonies was Gordon Binek, BSC Foundation executive director and vice president of College Advancement.
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. Named to Phi Theta Kappa from North Dakota were: ALMONT – Garret Larson. BEULAH – Jayme Pischel. BISMARCK – Cherelynn Allard, Karleigh Allard, Rachel Bachmeier, Danielle Bailly, William Bates, Kylie Berger, Eileen Boulden, Lucas Buchholz, Arin Buringrud, Jessica Church, Jerika Cleveland, Scott Crawford, Paul Dalzell, Forrest Dockter, Alexander Duppong, Brienne Engelhart, Bethany Erickson, Tanner Garen, Sierra Hall, Austin Hilzendeger, Jordan Hochhalter, Jessica Hollingsworth, Adam Howe, Rocky Huschka, Sean Hushagen, Kaitlin Keeler, Godfried Kenah, Matt Kerzman, Alaina Kloster, Kristen Kramer, Hanna Kuhnley, Jacob Legreid, Derek Lockrem, Zachary Magstadt, William Martin, Amy Meyer, David Neff, Kate Peterson, Bethany Rants, Charles Rebhun, Jared Reinisch, Layn Sabot, Sarah Sanborn, Charles Schwols, Marete Snortland-Banks, Kimberly Stewart, Russell Trotman, Morgan Vandal, Melissa Wagner, Taylor Wanner, Brandon Wetch, Allison Wolf, Christopher Wolf. BURLINGTON – Vernon Eckel. DICKINSON – Kimberly Reiss, Amy Schiff. GRAND FORKS – Brett Steele. HARVEY – Sarah Gregg. HAZELTON – Merry Kraft. JAMESTOWN – Stacy Fritz, Tessa Peuser, Kaitlin Regan. LANGDON – Alistair Crockett. LINCOLN – Lucas Winterberg. LINTON – Anna Schmidt, Alison Serr. MANDAN – Heidi Belohlavek, Eden Butler, Ashlie Carnes, Brandi Davidson, Nicole Frohlich, Kellie Hoffman, Dakota Hoots, Joy Jochim, Shelby Johnson, Cyndy Laber, Tausha Lowe, Thereasa Newman, Cale Schafer, Devin Schaner, Elizabeth Schaner, Eli Severson, Jennifer Shaff, Eric Stockie, Jamie Vetsch. MINOT – Phillip Hamilton. NAPOLEON – Courtney Schumacher. NEW SALEM – Tiffany Fletschock. REGAN – Sarah Morris. SAWYER – Austin Balk. TIOGA – Kyle Hanson. TURTLE LAKE – Jesse Peterson. TUTTLE – Courtney Cheramie. VALLEY CITY – Keely Fogarty. VELVA – Collin Kittelson. WATFORD CITY – Shea Roberson. WILLISTON – Kaleb Barstad, Victoria Douglas. WING – Mary Wagner.
Named to Phi Theta Kappa from out-of-state were: CALIFORNIA: FAIR OAKS – Michael Estes. SEASIDE – Robin Van Huis. SUN CITY – Bruno Robert. COLORADO: BROOMFIELD – Timothy Floyd. DENVER – Anthony Duffy. FORT COLLINS – Carol Ballantine. LOVELAND – Matthew Cartier. PUEBLO – Connie Vaught. THORNTON – Kenny Castaneda. WINDSOR – Jimmy Goodrich. CONNECTICUT: SHELTON – John Landry. SOUTHBURY – Edward Kowalczyk. FLORIDA: ATLANTIC BEACH – Phitroy Gordon. PARRISH – Bryan Swindell. GEORGIA: ATLANTA – Robin Barfield-McGinnis. LITHONIA – Chris Umana. ILLINOIS: CENTRALIA – Tory Dehlin. MORRIS – Timothy Roy. IOWA: BURLINGTON – Mark Lobberecht. CEDAR RAPIDS – Michael Remour. KANSAS: MCLOUTH – Jeffrey Layton. MARYLAND: BALTIMORE – Joshua Papsan. BEL AIR – Phillip Zaragoza. BOWIE – William Spruill. MONTGOMERY VILLAGE – Clare King. MASSACHUSETTES: GEORGETOWN – David Schofield. WALTHAM – Brian McNaughton. MICHIGAN: MONROE – Antonio Alamo. READING – Christopher McArthur. MONTANA: LIBBY – Josiah Pruitt. SIDNEY – Kayla Papka. NEBRASKA: LINCOLN – Jesse Herre. NEVADA: WELLS – Jack French. NEW HAMPSHIRE: HILLSBORO – Christopher Blevens. HUDSON – Amy Taylor. NEW JERSEY: RAHWAY – Paul Zane. NEW YORK: BARNEVELD – John Hart. BINGHAMTON – Alonzo LaBarr. CAMPBELL – Timothy Olszowy. UTICA – Joseph Polise. NORTH CAROLINA: NEWPORT – Christoper Gorrie. MAIDEN – James Myers. OKLAHOMA: BROKEN ARROW – Catherine Sullivan. OREGON: HAPPY VALLEY – Scott Meeker. PENNSYLVANIA: WILLOW STREET – Daniel Moscatiello. SOUTH CAROLINA: CONWAY – Charles Ammons. SOUTH DAKOTA: ABERDEEN – Jennifer Beach. TENNESSEE: HOHENWALD – Nathan Wagner. OOLTEWAH – Jason Baggett. TEXAS: FORT WORTH – Holly Haynes. HARKER HEIGHTS – Harold Hoadley. UTAH: SAINT GEORGE – Brian Jeppson. VIRGINIA: FORT BELVOIR – Henry Howell. HAYES – Stuart Dahl. STERLING – Frances Chaney. WEST VIRGINIA: MORGANTOWN – Edward Rhodes. SCOTT DEPOT – Christina Massey. WISCONSIN: SPARTA – Jodie Ewert. WYOMING: CHEYENNE – Joy Manning. GLENROCK – Brooks Keegan. RIVERTON – Kelly Dugan. SHERIDAN – Robert Bruno.
Faculty selected the Outstanding Student in their area based on academic performance, achievement, character, leadership and contribution to the college. North Dakota recipients were: ASHLEY - Jesse Goehring – Lineworker. BEACH - Levi Nistler – Information Processing Specialist. BISMARCK – Brittany Anderson – Art; Mason Auck – Power Plant Technology (online); Kyle Bonnet – Automotive Collision Technology; Arin Buringrud – Engineering Technology; Christopher Colby – Petroleum Engineering Technology; Steven Deutsch – History; Elizabeth Doll – Nursing PN; Michelle Flesness – Graphic Design & Communications; Tanner Garen – Philosophy; Abbigael Gutierrez – Chemistry (Organic); Abbigael Gutierrez – Physics; Nicholas Haakenson – Carpentry; Nick Hanson – Web Page Development and Design; Derek Hanson – Mechanical Maintenance Technology; Gabriel Hartfield – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Gabriel Kent – Music (instrumental); Laurie Linnertz – Surgical Technology; Michael Little – Automotive Technology; Vitus Maduako – Petroleum Production Technology; Mariah Michaelis – Power Plant Technology (on campus); Lindsey Miles – Anatomy and Physiology; Sara Miller – Social Work; Mark Perius – Information Processing Specialist; Elisha Placek-Solomonson – Education; Courtney Reiswig – Administrative Assistant-Legal; Angela Rislov – Nursing, RN; Jillian Ryen – Web Page Development and Design (online); Kayla Shea – Biology; Kimberly Stewart – Accounting; Joshua Taghon – English; Jordan Taghon – Chemistry (introductory); Adam Tollefsrud – Geographic Information Systems; Aaron Vinje – Instrumentation & Control Technology; Tonya Vogel – Medical Laboratory Sciences; Brandon Wetch – Theatre Arts. CARSON – Lindsey Ruscheinsky – Administrative Assistant-General. HARVEY - Daniel Deck – Farm and Ranch Management; Steven Schild – Computer Support Specialist. HUFF - Cole Miller – Engineering; Cole Miller – Mathematics. LINCOLN - Daniel Faris – Sociology; Alex Kottre – Music (vocal); Jennifer Nagel – Administrative Assistant-Medical. LINTON - Holli Glass – Economics. MANDAN - Kenneth Bahm – Agriculture, Technology, Food and Natural Resources; Angela Carter – Phlebotomy; Justin Farrington – Electrical Transmission Systems Technology (online); Kelly Feigitsch – Theatre Arts-Technical; Kaitlyn Fueller – Foreign Language; James Hatzenbuehler – Management; Cody Morrell – Process Plant Technology (on campus); Theresa Newman – Geography; Austin Nodland – Computer Science; Elma Peterson – Business Administration. MINOT - Lucas Hennessy – Agriculture, Industry and Technology. MONTPELIER - Boyce Kluting – Chemistry (general). SENTINEL BUTTE - Owen Makelky – Welding. STANLEY - Jordan Schell – Geology. STEELE - Samantha Enzminger – Administrative Assistant-General (online). TUTTLE - Courtney Cheramie – Microbiology. WAHPETON - Michael Mauer – Renewable Generation Technology (on campus). WASHBURN - Noele Blevins – Speech. WILTON - Emily Schumacher – Human Services.
Those who received Outstanding Student awards from out-of-state were: MISSOURI: ST. LOUIS - Nathan Murray – Nuclear Power Technology (online). SOUTH DAKOTA: SPRINGFIELD - Jason Lundy – Water & Wastewater Technology. OKLAHOMA: BROKEN ARROW - Catherine Sullivan – Electric Power Technology (online). WYOMING: SHERIDAN – Regan Brilz – Bachelor of Science in Energy Management.
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 – Desirae Messer, Jared Reinisch, Kalyn Retterath, Megan Veitz, Brandon Wetch. HARVEY - Christa Werlinger. HUFF – Cole Miller. MANDAN - Kenneth Bahm, Emily Paul. MERCER – Courtney Hausauer.
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 – Kalyn Retterath. MANDAN – Breann Harm.
Board of Governors members are involved in leadership in college governance through participation on campus committees and sponsoring activities and community service projects. Recognized for their outstanding level of involvement were: BISMARCK – Zachary Magstadt, Kyle Olson, Jared Reinisch, Chase Renner, Kalyn Retterath, Taylor Wanner. DICKINSON – Aaron Polensky. HARVEY – Daniel Deck. MANDAN – Breann Harm. MERCER – Courtney Hausauer. RUGBY – Jessica Harmel, Dustin Jundt. TURTLE LAKE – Megan Presser.
Students who qualified 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 were: BISMARCK – Kalyn Retterath. MONTANA: COLSTRIP – Kayla Crook.
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, Outstanding Students in degree areas, student Board of Governors, Phi Beta Lambda, and Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges. Those selected as Outstanding Student, Who's Who, and All-USA Academic Team nominees received certificates and a $100 cash award.
Guest speaker was Dr. Brenda Werner, University of Mary associate professor in the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Master of ceremonies was Gordon Binek, BSC Foundation executive director and vice president of College Advancement.
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. Named to Phi Theta Kappa from North Dakota were: ALMONT – Garret Larson. BEULAH – Jayme Pischel. BISMARCK – Cherelynn Allard, Karleigh Allard, Rachel Bachmeier, Danielle Bailly, William Bates, Kylie Berger, Eileen Boulden, Lucas Buchholz, Arin Buringrud, Jessica Church, Jerika Cleveland, Scott Crawford, Paul Dalzell, Forrest Dockter, Alexander Duppong, Brienne Engelhart, Bethany Erickson, Tanner Garen, Sierra Hall, Austin Hilzendeger, Jordan Hochhalter, Jessica Hollingsworth, Adam Howe, Rocky Huschka, Sean Hushagen, Kaitlin Keeler, Godfried Kenah, Matt Kerzman, Alaina Kloster, Kristen Kramer, Hanna Kuhnley, Jacob Legreid, Derek Lockrem, Zachary Magstadt, William Martin, Amy Meyer, David Neff, Kate Peterson, Bethany Rants, Charles Rebhun, Jared Reinisch, Layn Sabot, Sarah Sanborn, Charles Schwols, Marete Snortland-Banks, Kimberly Stewart, Russell Trotman, Morgan Vandal, Melissa Wagner, Taylor Wanner, Brandon Wetch, Allison Wolf, Christopher Wolf. BURLINGTON – Vernon Eckel. DICKINSON – Kimberly Reiss, Amy Schiff. GRAND FORKS – Brett Steele. HARVEY – Sarah Gregg. HAZELTON – Merry Kraft. JAMESTOWN – Stacy Fritz, Tessa Peuser, Kaitlin Regan. LANGDON – Alistair Crockett. LINCOLN – Lucas Winterberg. LINTON – Anna Schmidt, Alison Serr. MANDAN – Heidi Belohlavek, Eden Butler, Ashlie Carnes, Brandi Davidson, Nicole Frohlich, Kellie Hoffman, Dakota Hoots, Joy Jochim, Shelby Johnson, Cyndy Laber, Tausha Lowe, Thereasa Newman, Cale Schafer, Devin Schaner, Elizabeth Schaner, Eli Severson, Jennifer Shaff, Eric Stockie, Jamie Vetsch. MINOT – Phillip Hamilton. NAPOLEON – Courtney Schumacher. NEW SALEM – Tiffany Fletschock. REGAN – Sarah Morris. SAWYER – Austin Balk. TIOGA – Kyle Hanson. TURTLE LAKE – Jesse Peterson. TUTTLE – Courtney Cheramie. VALLEY CITY – Keely Fogarty. VELVA – Collin Kittelson. WATFORD CITY – Shea Roberson. WILLISTON – Kaleb Barstad, Victoria Douglas. WING – Mary Wagner.
Named to Phi Theta Kappa from out-of-state were: CALIFORNIA: FAIR OAKS – Michael Estes. SEASIDE – Robin Van Huis. SUN CITY – Bruno Robert. COLORADO: BROOMFIELD – Timothy Floyd. DENVER – Anthony Duffy. FORT COLLINS – Carol Ballantine. LOVELAND – Matthew Cartier. PUEBLO – Connie Vaught. THORNTON – Kenny Castaneda. WINDSOR – Jimmy Goodrich. CONNECTICUT: SHELTON – John Landry. SOUTHBURY – Edward Kowalczyk. FLORIDA: ATLANTIC BEACH – Phitroy Gordon. PARRISH – Bryan Swindell. GEORGIA: ATLANTA – Robin Barfield-McGinnis. LITHONIA – Chris Umana. ILLINOIS: CENTRALIA – Tory Dehlin. MORRIS – Timothy Roy. IOWA: BURLINGTON – Mark Lobberecht. CEDAR RAPIDS – Michael Remour. KANSAS: MCLOUTH – Jeffrey Layton. MARYLAND: BALTIMORE – Joshua Papsan. BEL AIR – Phillip Zaragoza. BOWIE – William Spruill. MONTGOMERY VILLAGE – Clare King. MASSACHUSETTES: GEORGETOWN – David Schofield. WALTHAM – Brian McNaughton. MICHIGAN: MONROE – Antonio Alamo. READING – Christopher McArthur. MONTANA: LIBBY – Josiah Pruitt. SIDNEY – Kayla Papka. NEBRASKA: LINCOLN – Jesse Herre. NEVADA: WELLS – Jack French. NEW HAMPSHIRE: HILLSBORO – Christopher Blevens. HUDSON – Amy Taylor. NEW JERSEY: RAHWAY – Paul Zane. NEW YORK: BARNEVELD – John Hart. BINGHAMTON – Alonzo LaBarr. CAMPBELL – Timothy Olszowy. UTICA – Joseph Polise. NORTH CAROLINA: NEWPORT – Christoper Gorrie. MAIDEN – James Myers. OKLAHOMA: BROKEN ARROW – Catherine Sullivan. OREGON: HAPPY VALLEY – Scott Meeker. PENNSYLVANIA: WILLOW STREET – Daniel Moscatiello. SOUTH CAROLINA: CONWAY – Charles Ammons. SOUTH DAKOTA: ABERDEEN – Jennifer Beach. TENNESSEE: HOHENWALD – Nathan Wagner. OOLTEWAH – Jason Baggett. TEXAS: FORT WORTH – Holly Haynes. HARKER HEIGHTS – Harold Hoadley. UTAH: SAINT GEORGE – Brian Jeppson. VIRGINIA: FORT BELVOIR – Henry Howell. HAYES – Stuart Dahl. STERLING – Frances Chaney. WEST VIRGINIA: MORGANTOWN – Edward Rhodes. SCOTT DEPOT – Christina Massey. WISCONSIN: SPARTA – Jodie Ewert. WYOMING: CHEYENNE – Joy Manning. GLENROCK – Brooks Keegan. RIVERTON – Kelly Dugan. SHERIDAN – Robert Bruno.
Faculty selected the Outstanding Student in their area based on academic performance, achievement, character, leadership and contribution to the college. North Dakota recipients were: ASHLEY - Jesse Goehring – Lineworker. BEACH - Levi Nistler – Information Processing Specialist. BISMARCK – Brittany Anderson – Art; Mason Auck – Power Plant Technology (online); Kyle Bonnet – Automotive Collision Technology; Arin Buringrud – Engineering Technology; Christopher Colby – Petroleum Engineering Technology; Steven Deutsch – History; Elizabeth Doll – Nursing PN; Michelle Flesness – Graphic Design & Communications; Tanner Garen – Philosophy; Abbigael Gutierrez – Chemistry (Organic); Abbigael Gutierrez – Physics; Nicholas Haakenson – Carpentry; Nick Hanson – Web Page Development and Design; Derek Hanson – Mechanical Maintenance Technology; Gabriel Hartfield – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Gabriel Kent – Music (instrumental); Laurie Linnertz – Surgical Technology; Michael Little – Automotive Technology; Vitus Maduako – Petroleum Production Technology; Mariah Michaelis – Power Plant Technology (on campus); Lindsey Miles – Anatomy and Physiology; Sara Miller – Social Work; Mark Perius – Information Processing Specialist; Elisha Placek-Solomonson – Education; Courtney Reiswig – Administrative Assistant-Legal; Angela Rislov – Nursing, RN; Jillian Ryen – Web Page Development and Design (online); Kayla Shea – Biology; Kimberly Stewart – Accounting; Joshua Taghon – English; Jordan Taghon – Chemistry (introductory); Adam Tollefsrud – Geographic Information Systems; Aaron Vinje – Instrumentation & Control Technology; Tonya Vogel – Medical Laboratory Sciences; Brandon Wetch – Theatre Arts. CARSON – Lindsey Ruscheinsky – Administrative Assistant-General. HARVEY - Daniel Deck – Farm and Ranch Management; Steven Schild – Computer Support Specialist. HUFF - Cole Miller – Engineering; Cole Miller – Mathematics. LINCOLN - Daniel Faris – Sociology; Alex Kottre – Music (vocal); Jennifer Nagel – Administrative Assistant-Medical. LINTON - Holli Glass – Economics. MANDAN - Kenneth Bahm – Agriculture, Technology, Food and Natural Resources; Angela Carter – Phlebotomy; Justin Farrington – Electrical Transmission Systems Technology (online); Kelly Feigitsch – Theatre Arts-Technical; Kaitlyn Fueller – Foreign Language; James Hatzenbuehler – Management; Cody Morrell – Process Plant Technology (on campus); Theresa Newman – Geography; Austin Nodland – Computer Science; Elma Peterson – Business Administration. MINOT - Lucas Hennessy – Agriculture, Industry and Technology. MONTPELIER - Boyce Kluting – Chemistry (general). SENTINEL BUTTE - Owen Makelky – Welding. STANLEY - Jordan Schell – Geology. STEELE - Samantha Enzminger – Administrative Assistant-General (online). TUTTLE - Courtney Cheramie – Microbiology. WAHPETON - Michael Mauer – Renewable Generation Technology (on campus). WASHBURN - Noele Blevins – Speech. WILTON - Emily Schumacher – Human Services.
Those who received Outstanding Student awards from out-of-state were: MISSOURI: ST. LOUIS - Nathan Murray – Nuclear Power Technology (online). SOUTH DAKOTA: SPRINGFIELD - Jason Lundy – Water & Wastewater Technology. OKLAHOMA: BROKEN ARROW - Catherine Sullivan – Electric Power Technology (online). WYOMING: SHERIDAN – Regan Brilz – Bachelor of Science in Energy Management.
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 – Desirae Messer, Jared Reinisch, Kalyn Retterath, Megan Veitz, Brandon Wetch. HARVEY - Christa Werlinger. HUFF – Cole Miller. MANDAN - Kenneth Bahm, Emily Paul. MERCER – Courtney Hausauer.
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 – Kalyn Retterath. MANDAN – Breann Harm.
Board of Governors members are involved in leadership in college governance through participation on campus committees and sponsoring activities and community service projects. Recognized for their outstanding level of involvement were: BISMARCK – Zachary Magstadt, Kyle Olson, Jared Reinisch, Chase Renner, Kalyn Retterath, Taylor Wanner. DICKINSON – Aaron Polensky. HARVEY – Daniel Deck. MANDAN – Breann Harm. MERCER – Courtney Hausauer. RUGBY – Jessica Harmel, Dustin Jundt. TURTLE LAKE – Megan Presser.
Students who qualified 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 were: BISMARCK – Kalyn Retterath. MONTANA: COLSTRIP – Kayla Crook.
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.