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MAY 15, 2020 • 2 P.M. • VIRTUAL CEREMONY

BSC History Created in 1939 in response to a community need for a local college, BSC was originally known as Bismarck Junior College.

The first students started classes on September 4, 1939, on the third floor of Bismarck High School with 107 full- and part-time students and 12 instructors. By the late 1940s, a new location became increasingly urgent as college enrollments soared with returning GIs. In 1951 the ND Legislature responded to an appeal from community leaders to grant the college 15 acres on the Capitol grounds for a campus site. BJC moved into its own building at 900 Boulevard Avenue in 1955.

In addition to the primary campus, BSC has two satellite locations. The Bismarck State College-Mandan Campus at 1831 Twin City Drive S.E. in Mandan opened in 2007 to house the Mechanical Maintenance Technology program.

The Lineworker program has long been located in its own space on the Old Red Trail in Mandan where an outdoor forest of poles provides hands-on practice for lineworker students.

Part of the Bismarck Public Schools for many years, the college became part of the North Dakota University System in 1984. The college’s name changed to Bismarck State College in 1987.

Within a few years, the college had outgrown the Capitol site. In 1959 Harold Schafer, a local entrepreneur and founder of the successful Gold Seal Company, offered the college land overlooking the Missouri River at the northwest edge of Bismarck. Classes began on the new campus in the fall of 1961 in a single building, Schafer Hall.

Today, Bismarck State College is transitioning to the state’s first polytechnic institution, building upon its two-year transfer and technical offerings with more four-year technical degrees. BSC is the third largest institution in the North Dakota University System with 3,600 students and serving 6,400 additional community and business members through Continuing Education and TrainND.

That windy hill has been transformed over the years with the addition of more than a dozen buildings, countless landscape improvements, the MDU Resources Community Bowl, parking lots, sidewalks, walking paths and more. The most recent addition, the BSC Health Sciences, brought a state-of-the art virtual hospital to campus for students studying for careers in healthcare.

For 80 years, this college has served students and the region, evolving and growing to ensure that our students are ready for what comes next and ready for their beyond.

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Congratulations graduates! You’ve made history.

The Spring of 2020 was one for the books. Historians will write about this experience for generations to come. The coronavirus pandemic closed schools and businesses. Jobs and lives were lost. Weddings, funerals, entertainment, and, yes, commencements were disrupted all over the world. In his bestselling book, The World is Flat, Thomas Friedman argues that technology has made us all neighbors.

Geographical distances and political boundaries, he says, are no longer obstacles to learning or business or daily lives. The coronavirus has made this neighborhood even more intimate. We’re all in this together, all of humanity. We are all neighbors on what physicist Carl Sagan called this “Pale Blue Dot,” a reference to what our Earth looks like in a photograph taken by the spacecraft Voyager when it was 3.7 billion miles away from us. The coronavirus pandemic tells us that on this Pale Blue Dot, we all need to learn to cooperate to prevent such crises from happening in the future.

Closer to home, this virus taught us new ways to live, mostly alone; new ways to interact with family and friends, conduct business, and live our daily lives. It’s a time that both isolated us and brought us closer together as we worked, studied, or simply waited this thing out in our homes. We adapted, evolved, and persevered in our global neighborhood. And you, graduate, you made it through all that to this milestone.

BSC could not be prouder of our 2020 graduates. Earning a degree is a significant accomplishment worthy of celebration in normal times. But 2020 was not normal. Those used to in-person learning had to navigate a fully online learning environment, figure out how to connect with classmates and faculty, and manage the responsibilities of life outside of school — all while coping with the fear and stress of a global health crisis.

And you did it. You made it. You graduated from college.

As you celebrate this milestone, celebrate your courage, too. No matter how quickly your workplace evolves or how the jobs of the future look, this spring has proven you have the resiliency, strength, and abilities to meet any challenge head on, and, as of today, with a college degree in hand, too.

Go forward, be well, and enjoy what comes next.

Best Wishes!

Larry C. Skogen, Ph.D. President

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Virtual Commencement Ceremony WELCOME............................................................................................................................................ Dr. Larry C. Skogen President GREETINGS.................................................................................................................................................Mr. Nick Hacker State Board of Higher Education INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Dr. Dan Leingang Vice President for Academic Affairs COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Ms. Cara Mund Miss America 2018 PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Dr. Dan Leingang CONFIRMATION OF CANDIDATES ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Dr. Larry C. Skogen CONFERRAL OF DEGREES.......................................................................................... Video Messages from BSC Faculty CLOSING REMARKS ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Dr. Larry C. Skogen

Thank You Thank you to the following BSC employees who brought the BSC 2020 Virtual Commencement Ceremony to fruition.

Dusty Anderson

Sheila Bitz

Witney Nielsen

Cole Bernhardt

Juanita Lee

Marnie Piehl

Rhea Beto

Kene Miller

BSC Faculty

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Commencement Speaker CARA MUND Cara Mund is a Brown University honors graduate with a degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, and Organizations. On September 10, 2017, Cara made history by becoming the first woman from the state of North Dakota to be awarded the title of Miss America.

In her role as Miss America, Cara embarked on a yearlong national speaking tour where she traveled an average of 20,000 miles a month and changed location nearly every 48 hours. During her year as Miss America, Cara served as the National Goodwill Ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, supported our military, promoted her own personal platform, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and encouraged young women everywhere to strive for excellence and never be silenced.

Cara knows the importance of failure, determination, persistence, and courage when it comes to turning a dream into a reality. As a firm believer that our lives are defined by the legacy we leave, Cara intended to leave a Miss America legacy focused around inspiring others to accomplish their own “firsts.” Due to Cara’s willingness to use her voice and stand up, not only for herself, but for all of the women that will follow her, Cara’s year as Miss America turned out to be much more than that.

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NICK HACKER

Nick Hacker serves as President/CEO of Guaranty and Title Co. Founded in 1955, Guaranty & Title is the state’s largest title insurance and real estate closing company with operations in North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Montana. Nick continues to drive new growth through strategic partnerships, acquisitions and leadership development within his team.

Before joining Guaranty and Title, Nick spent three years in Washington, D.C., in Government Affairs. Prior to his time in Washington, D.C., he was a business development manager in the Red River Valley focused on real estate development.

Nick served in the North Dakota State Senate from 2004-2008. While in the Senate he was Vice Chair of the Political Subdivision and Industry Business & Labor committee. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Real Estate from the University of North Dakota in 2005.

His passion for service continues as Chair of the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education, Greater North Dakota Chamber Board, Delta Tau Delta Education Foundation, and several committees of the American Land Title Association.

LARRY C. SKOGEN

Dr. Larry C. Skogen began his tenure as BSC’s sixth CEO in 2007. In June 2013, he became Acting Chancellor of the North Dakota University System. He then served as Interim Chancellor from November 1, 2013, until June 30, 2015, when he returned to BSC. Retired from a career in the U.S. Air Force, Dr. Skogen has been a high school teacher and college faculty member in a variety of military and civilian institutions, including the U.S. Air Force Academy. He is author of works about federal Indian policies and the history of the American West.

A native of Hettinger, Dr. Skogen has a Ph.D. in history from Arizona State University, Tempe; an M.A. in history from the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg; and a B.S. in secondary education from Dickinson State University.

DAN LEINGANG

Dr. Daniel Leingang is Vice President for Academic Affairs at Bismarck State College. He joined the faculty in 2000 as an assistant professor of mathematics and was appointed Dean of Academic Affairs in 2014 and later Dean of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences. He held that position until he was named Vice President for Academic Affairs in 2017.

Born and raised in Mandan, N.D., Dr. Leingang has a B.A. in mathematics from Concordia College in Moorhead, M.N. He holds a M.S. in mathematics and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership (Higher Education emphasis) from the University of North Dakota.

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Phi Theta Kappa Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society of two-year colleges. Graduates with preceding their names have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5, completed 12 or more semester hours in residence and have been enrolled either part-time or full-time.

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN ENERGY MANAGEMENT These students are receiving Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Energy Management. The BAS degree requirements include completing a total of 120 semester hours of course work, with a minimum of 30 semester hours of upper division level courses, and at least 30 hours of the required semester hours from Bismarck State College.

Grant Jerome Aasand Mandan, ND

James William Greene Ooltewah, TN

Cory Hummel Hague, ND

Keith Bradley Poole Butler, GA

William Robert Anderson Dodge, NE

Wesley Jackson Guy Coon Valley, WI

Stuart Michael Hurd Clarksville, TN

Carlos Omar Ramirez Salt Lake City, UT

Chase Dominic Berger Glen Ullin, ND

Brandon James Harris Spring Green, WI

Bernard Kenneth Johnson Natchitoches, LA

Jarred Rich Adelanto, CA

Arthur Steven Bernal San Luis, CO

Drew Jacob Hausauer Bismarck, ND

Race L. Jones Lake Havasu City, AZ

Brad Michael Rustman Alexandria, MN

Coral Breidenbach Arvada, CO

Zachary David Hauser Beulah, ND

Nick Lawler Buffalo, MN

Baxter Paul Sahlfeld Salina, KS

Brian Burgfechtel Sioux City, IA

Mark Douglas Hayes Rural Retreat, VA

Vitus Okechukwu Maduako Bismarck, ND

Jeremy Scott Schroers Hammond, IN

Matthew Korey Bush Lakeland, FL

Joshua Wallace Hebert International Falls, MN

Timothy M. Martin Lake City, MI

Brian Alen Setterlund Bismarck, ND

Gillian Christopher Sabado Capati San Diego, CA

Jett James Dean Hettich Beulah, ND

Alexandra Nichole Mintz Fayetteville, NC

Joshua Daniel Smith Mary Esther, FL

Matthew H. Heupel Eureka, SD

Lucas James Montag Finley, ND

Ryan Christopher Smith Utica, NY

Kent Holzer Bismarck, ND

Cory Don Morton Lubbock, TX

Linda Stanek Mandan, ND

Adam Wesley Hooper Franklin, NC

Joshua T. Mullins Virginia Beach, VA

Robert Stiles Grand Island, NE

Mitchell John Horner Bismarck, ND

Ross Nilles Bismarck, ND

Ryan Stolzer Lincoln, NE

Christopher J. Huffstutter Topeka, KS

Brent Orndorff Sartell, MN

Joseph R. Timmons Apple Valley, CA

Clayton Dean Dawsonville, GA Tomas F. Diaz California, MD Matthew Clinton Donald Hampton, IA Caitlyn Mary Ell Wilton, ND Hector Francisco Franco El Paso, TX

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Joshua James Vance Lincoln, ME

Bret Thomas Weiland Bismarck, ND

Billie Weltikol Beulah, ND

Jeremy Ryan Westfall Nitro, WV

Associate in Arts and Associate in Science These degrees are awarded to students who are following programs similar to those of baccalaureate degrees. Both degrees are designed to meet basic requirements for general education, as well as to provide a beginning in preprofessional studies, with the Associate in Science intended for students going into science-related fields. The recipients of these degrees must satisfactorily complete 60 semester hours of course work and earn at least 120 honor points. They must also satisfy specified requirements in communications; arts and humanities; social and behavioral sciences; math, science and technology; diversity and enrichment courses.

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS Sydney Lyn Andersen Killdeer, ND

Katie Renee Bentz Mandan, ND

Alexius Rose Boelter Bismarck, ND

Lucas Duane Butts Bismarck, ND

Morgan Lee Arvidson St. John, ND

Amanda Jean Berger Mandan, ND

Koby Lee Bosch Bismarck, ND

Keana Don Cahill Rolla, ND

Tracy Leo Ault Minot, ND

Katie Anne Bieber Bismarck, ND

Ryan Christopher Bourassa West Fargo, ND

Kylee Lynn Carico Berthold, ND

Michael Robert Scott Bahm New Salem, ND

Eleanor Louise Bierman Mandan, ND

Calli Lee Brackenbury Mohall, ND

Cianna Jo Carlson Bowman, ND

Keisha Bailey Fort Yates, ND

Joshua John Bitterman Hazen, ND

Jessica Joy Braun Bismarck, ND

Naomi Chaffee Bismarck, ND

Lauren Baker Bismarck, ND

Jacob George Bitz Napoleon, ND

Cassidy Dean Brendel Bismarck, ND

Joely A. Charrier Mohall, ND

Kaylee Christine Barbie Mandan, ND

Jacqueline Jeane Bitz Bismarck, ND

Benjamin David Brostrom Bismarck, ND

Hunter C. Christopherson Williston, ND

Allison Bard Bismarck, ND

Jaden L. Bitz Bismarck, ND

Nikki Amanda Bruley Bismarck, ND

Ademola Coker Bismarck, ND

Allison Emma Bargmann Bismarck, ND

Alyssa Taylor Bjornson Beulah, ND

Cassidy Rose Buchholz Lehr, ND

Caleb Luke Collado Bismarck, ND

Jessica Elin Bauman West Fargo, ND

Timothy Ray Bjugstad Mandan, ND

Brittany Deanne Buechler Mandan, ND

Candice Aileen Currier Roseville, MN

Dempsie Ashe Beckers Bismarck, ND

Matthew John Black Jacksonville, FL

Sierra Marie Burgad Bismarck, ND

Amanda Love Davidson Bismarck, ND

Kai Morgan Bell Lafeyette, IN

Alyda Blazek Bismarck, ND

Sierra Jo Butler Mandan, ND

Tiara Denise Davis Racine, WI

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Tanner Anthony Davis Bismarck, ND

Benjamin Philip Fishbeck Mandan, ND

David Joshua Hanson Jamestown, ND

Justice Lee Keller Mobridge, SD

Sierra Marie Deringer Menoken, ND

Kaitlyn Fisher Bismarck, ND

Jared Myron Harr Jamestown, ND

Nicole Kerner Mandan, ND

Michael John Dietz Bismarck, ND

Paige Brittany Fleck Bismarck, ND

Darian Taylor Haug Williston, ND

Zachary Allan Kirschemann Regent, ND

Emery Renee Dobitz Killdeer, ND

Tiara Renae Flying Horse Kenel, SD

Tanya Lynn Haugen Mandan, ND

Russell William Koch Bismarck, ND

Jaclyn Chris Dockter Bismarck, ND

Abigale Noel Fontenot Bismarck, ND

Devon James Headdress New Town, ND

Brandt Edward Kolpack Fargo, ND

Ashley Doppler Bismarck, ND

Mercedez Fraction LaMoure, ND

Megan Ann Heick Bismarck, ND

Lauren Kaye Koski Wing, ND

Stephen Dora Rio Rancho, NM

Joseph Friedt Mott, ND

Nicole Marie Heinert Bismarck, ND

Devin Lee Kouba Regent, ND

Kaylee Marie Eckert Bismarck, ND

Anthony David Frison Fessenden, ND

Kathryn Herring New England, ND

Brooke A. Krapp Cleveland, ND

Isabella P. Eckes Bismarck, ND

Hope Lynn Froshaug New Town, ND

Andrew Eric Hodell South Heart, ND

Kaden Krause Mandan, ND

Alexandra Bryn Eldridge Bismarck, ND

Heather Marie Fuchs Marshfield, WI

Tanner Jackson James Huber Unity, SK

Morgan Elizabeth Krizan Hebron, ND

Keylee Engelhard Bismarck, ND

Brandi Lee Garrett Hazen, ND

Shane Michael Isaak Hazen, ND

Winona Irene Kucharski Belleville, MI

Allison A. Erickson Jamestown, ND

Shanwia Natashia Gertz Bismarck, ND

Hannah Rose Iszler Elgin, ND

Grace Marie Kuntz Mandan, ND

Callie M. Evett Turtle Lake, ND

Kole Kaye Glass Linton, ND

Tasha Jo Jensen Bismarck, ND

Leyton Rodney Lang Minot, ND

Ryan Everett Roy Faragher Fort Frances, ON

Alie Rose Glasser Bismarck, ND

McKenna Rae Johnson Napoleon, ND

Troyleah Mercedes Langerud Belcourt, ND

Devon Farrell Saskatoon, SK

Samantha L. Goetz Sterling, ND

Alexander Brady Kahl Bismarck, ND

Larissa Karen Larson Carrington, ND

Madison Faith Feist Napoleon, ND

Hannah Rose Gress Mandan, ND

Chad David Kahl Mandan, ND

Evan James LaVallie St. John, ND

Jon Lee Fettig Minot, ND

Sierra Kate Guches Bismarck, ND

Alex Taylor Kaseman Bismarck, ND

Justin Scott Learn Bismarck, ND

Nicole Fettig Napoleon, ND

Mariah Josephine Gutierrez Santa Ana, CA

Michaela Jayne Kauk Bismarck, ND

Jacob Adam Lillis Lincoln, ND

Olivia Adeline Fischer Bismarck, ND

Stetson I. Haak Strasburg, ND

Kyle George Keepseagle Bismarck, ND

Stephen Loftesnes Okinawa, Japan

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Arianne Lopez Mandan, ND

Trae Breeze Murray Halliday, ND

Peter Isaac Pomplun Bismarck, ND

Austina R. Saunsoci Winnebago, NE

Irma Celene Madera Quintero Mandan, ND

Nicole Marie Myers Bismarck, ND

Ashlyn Rose Privratsky South Heart, ND

Annika Jean Schlosser Bismarck, ND

Samuel Jon Magelky Bismarck, ND

Sarah Ann Nagel Bismarck, ND

Megan Louise Radenz Bismarck, ND

Karlie Renae Schroeder New Salem, ND

Ethan Jade Magstadt Bismarck, ND

Tucker J. Nameniuk Dickinson, ND

Joanne Marie Rangen Bismarck, ND

Benjamin Paul Schuck Bismarck, ND

Brenna Hope Malard Bismarck, ND

Alyssa Nardello Mandan, ND

Mark Allen Rath Bismarck, ND

Erin K Schwalk Turtle Lake, ND

Lexis Marie Martell Bismarck, ND

Hope Nelson Bismarck, ND

Mariah Lynn Reinhardt Bismarck, ND

Sarah Marie Selzler Bismarck, ND

Colton Alex Martin Anamoose, ND

Erika Faith Ochsner Beulah, ND

Kenzie Jean Reisenauer Mandan, ND

Hunter Sigette Bismarck, ND

Jamie Lynn McFarling Bismarck, ND

Amanda Leigh Odegard Wilton, ND

Courtney Paige Reiswig Bismarck, ND

Trajan Micheal Silk Selfridge, ND

Kyler James McGillis St. John, ND

Aimee Jo Olson Bismarck, ND

Maggie May Rennecke Mandan, ND

Jamie Simenson Colorado Springs, CO

Remington McGraw Olathe, KS

Bailey Makaye Olson Dickinson, ND

Allyson Kae Renschler Bismarck, ND

Grant Jeffrey Skibicki Bismarck, ND

Easton Edward Miller Mandan, ND

Kolbey Nichole Pahl Ellendale, ND

Emily Elizabeth Ripplinger Beulah, ND

Jasmine Ann Skorheim Bismarck, ND

Katie Ellen Miller Bismarck, ND

Karli Angeline Pazdernik Mandan, ND

Chad Rittenbach Bismarck, ND

Anya Rose Smith Bismarck, ND

Matthew Terry Miller Bismarck, ND

Dawson Penticoff Rapid City, SD

Trey W. Rogers Sioux Falls, SD

Jordan Arial Speidel Bismarck, ND

Mikaela Ann Miller Bismarck, ND

Luke Isaac Peterson Mandan, ND

Jory Lynn Rohrich Wilton, ND

Anthony Steele Beach, ND

Logan Mollman Bismarck, ND

Krissa Pfennig Bismarck, ND

Jacob Michael Roth Bismarck, ND

Ryann Alexis Steiner Dickinson, ND

Alicia Marie Moran Bismarck, ND

Connor Piatz Bismarck, ND

Makenna Brielle Rudolph Bismarck, ND

Grayden Eric Allen Stone Bismarck, ND

Breanna Nicole Moritz Bismarck, ND

Zoe Rebekah Pitkin Bismarck, ND

Tambah Saah Bismarck, ND

Carter Ryan Stonecipher Rapid City, SD

Jeremy A. Mortice Fargo, ND

Robert A. Poe Bismarck, ND

Jessica Rae Sabo Leeds, ND

Elizabeth Ann Stringer Bismarck, ND

Robert Ethan Moser Dickinson, ND

Michelle Kay Pomarleau Belfield, ND

Isabelle Maryn Sanstead Bismarck, ND

Melissa Marvae Stute Bismarck, ND

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Kennedy Layne Sundsbak Hazen, ND

Caitlyn Hope Tveter New Town, ND

Kaylin Weigel Napoleon, ND

Kendal Marie Winkler Menoken, ND

Nathan Symens Bismarck, ND

Clark Joseph Twardoski Bismarck, ND

Jaden Faith Wentz Bismarck, ND

Justin Yoder Wolford, ND

Rogel Jan Derequito Tare Bismarck, ND

Jayden Nicole Uhlich Watford City, ND

Kali Rae Werner Bismarck, ND

Macy Rae Young Ellendale, ND

Matthew Raymond Taylor Mandan, ND

Jordan Tyler Upgren Bismarck, ND

James Karl Westberg St. Anthony, ND

Sarah Elizabeth Yunker Hazen, ND

Dylan Bradley Thiel Almont, ND

Andrew Christopher Vadnais Bismarck, ND

Taylor William Wetzel Minot, ND

Bradley R. Zetocha Stirum, ND

Ashlyn Elizabeth Thompson Carpio, ND

Aaron Presley Vallejo Twin Buttes, ND

Owen Michael Wheeler Minot, ND

Sierra Rose Zetocha Bismarck, ND

Sarah Grace Thompson Center, ND

Sarah Lynn Walter Bismarck, ND

Jefferson Dugan White Bismarck, ND

Jalen Addison Ziegler Bismarck, ND

Starla Tipton Bismarck, ND

McKenzie Rose Walters Hazen, ND

Sommer Grace Wilmeth Bismarck, ND

Darian J. Zimmerman Carson, ND

Heather Dawn Tischmak Mandan, ND

Paige CJ Walters Bismarck, ND

Alexis Shai Wilson Lemmon, SD

Samuel Michael Trottier Bismarck, ND

Haylee Marie Walz Bismarck, ND

Ryan Paul Wilson Lake Williams, ND

Isaiah A. Tschida Mandan, ND

Lucas Mitchell Weber Bismarck, ND

Olivia May Winfrey Ada, MN

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE Sydney Lyn Andersen Killdeer, ND

Jessica Elin Bauman West Fargo, ND

Jaydan Bergenheier Mandan, ND

Keana Don Cahill Rolla, ND

Morgan Grace Anderson Mandan, ND

Jared John Baumiller Hazelton, ND

Eleanor Louise Bierman Mandan, ND

Michaela J. Casey Bismarck, ND

Nickolas Bryan Backman Wilton, ND

Trevor Behm Mandan, ND

Alyda Blazek Bismarck, ND

Hallie Brooke Cherwinski Bismarck, ND

Christina Marie Baltzell Bismarck, ND

Kai Morgan Bell Lafeyette, IN

Bailey Lynn Boltz South Heart, ND

Hunter C. Christopherson Williston, ND

Allison Emma Bargmann Bismarck, ND

Robert James Bender Bismarck, ND

Calli Lee Brackenbury Mohall, ND

Rachael Louise DeMaria Bismarck, ND

Elizabeth Ann Bartholmy Scranton, ND

Cole Lawrence Bennion Jamestown, ND

Sierra Jo Butler Mandan, ND

Sierra Marie Deringer Menoken, ND

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Jaclyn Chris Dockter Bismarck, ND Stephen Dora Rio Rancho, NM Tessa Leigh Duben Medical Laboratory Technician Garrison, ND Kaylee Marie Eckert Bismarck, ND Jaden Lane Evanger Bismarck, ND Callie M. Evett Turtle Lake, ND Jacob Wayne Faircloth West Fargo, ND Madison Faith Feist Napoleon, ND Kaitlyn Fisher Bismarck, ND McKenzie Forman Austin, MN Jayden Lee Freyer Bismarck, ND Joseph Friedt Mott, ND Heather Marie Fuchs Marshfield, WI Nathan Harris Fuder Bismarck, ND Tayla Ann Gange Mandan, ND Brandi Lee Garrett Hazen, ND Ellie Kay Gehring Garrison, ND Leah Gerving Glen Ullin, ND

Carla Gilman Medical Laboratory Technician Big Sandy, MT Alie Rose Glasser Bismarck, ND Hannah Rose Gress Mandan, ND Riley Gross Medical Laboratory Technician Bismarck, ND Jared Mitchell Gudereit Regina, SK Maddie Jo Guthmiller Bismarck, ND Koby Byron Hansen Washburn, ND Darian Taylor Haug Williston, ND Courtney Lyn Hawkinson Bismarck, ND Devon James Headdress New Town, ND Mackenzie Joan Heflin Gackle, ND Ryan Thomas Heilman Bismarck, ND Nicole Marie Heinert Bismarck, ND Alexis Ann Helm Bismarck, ND Kathryn Herring New England, ND Hannah V. Hertz Carson, ND Elise Hintz Hazen, ND Jackson Allen Hopfauf Bismarck, ND

Torie Rose Horning Zap, ND

Michelle Danielle Mackay Bismarck, ND

Hannah Rose Iszler Elgin, ND

Kaitlyn Louise Mackert Bismarck, ND

Abby R. Iverson Stanley, ND

Jenaya Hope Manolovits Mott, ND

Samantha Mary Jensen Medical Laboratory Technician Alamogordo, NM

Emma Lee Marion Flasher, ND

McKenna Rae Johnson Napoleon, ND Brandon Mark Jundt Bismarck, ND Mason Thomas Kary Bismarck, ND Elizabeth Kaufman Regent, ND Justice Lee Keller Mobridge, SD Ethan Jonathan Ketterling Bismarck, ND Samantha Marie Knutson Hettinger, ND Russell William Koch Bismarck, ND Devin Lee Kouba Regent, ND Brooke A. Krapp Cleveland, ND Kaden Krause Mandan, ND Morgan Elizabeth Krizan Hebron, ND MaKayla Kuss Bismarck, ND Callie Jo Lemer Hazen, ND

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Lexis Marie Martell Bismarck, ND Kendra Lynn Mauch Bismarck, ND Brevin Maxon Bismarck, ND Kyler James McGillis St. John, ND Justice Parker McMahon Bismarck, ND Amber Lynn Messer Mott, ND Nicholas James Metzger Williston, ND Easton Edward Miller Mandan, ND Kristina Kathy Misic Bismarck, ND Jonas James Mitzel Bismarck, ND Alicia Marie Moran Bismarck, ND Breanna Nicole Moritz Bismarck, ND Robert Ethan Moser Dickinson, ND Zachary Dean Mostad Bismarck, ND Trae Breeze Murray Halliday, ND

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Jackson Hunter Nagel Mandan, ND

Bayley Rhiannon Rolfe Stanley, ND

Anthony Steele Beach, ND

Jayden Nicole Uhlich Watford City, ND

Tucker J. Nameniuk Dickinson, ND

Tambah Saah Bismarck, ND

Ryann Alexis Steiner Dickinson, ND

Paul Richard Vetter Torrington, WY

Steven John Newburgh Mandan, ND

Samantha Sandgren Lockport, IL

Olivia Wagner Bismarck, ND

Nicholas Jeffrey Nuelle Mandan, ND

Isabelle Maryn Sanstead Bismarck, ND

Sarah Marie Steiner Medical Laboratory Technician Billings, MT

Erika Faith Ochsner Beulah, ND

Austina R. Saunsoci Winnebago, NE

Oluwatobi Olaiya Bismarck, ND

Hanna Schaible Bismarck, ND

Bailee Marie Otterness Bismarck, ND

Annika Jean Schlosser Bismarck, ND

Luis Antonio Pasillas Harvey, ND

Myles Allen Schlosser Mandan, ND

Luke Isaac Peterson Mandan, ND

Nikki Schmaltz Bismarck, ND

Jayden Pifer Bismarck, ND

Abygail Kathryn Schmid Bismarck, ND

Zoe Rebekah Pitkin Bismarck, ND

Emily Schumacher Linton, ND

Robert A. Poe Bismarck, ND

Erin K Schwalk Turtle Lake, ND

Peter Isaac Pomplun Bismarck, ND

Paige Violet Schweitzer Dickinson, ND

Kenzie Jean Reisenauer Mandan, ND

Halle Shereck Bismarck, ND

Allyson Kae Renschler Bismarck, ND

Trajan Micheal Silk Selfridge, ND

Sydney Maria Rhodes Bismarck, ND

Grant Jeffrey Skibicki Bismarck, ND

Joseph Thaddeus Richter Bismarck, ND

Jasmine Ann Skorheim Bismarck, ND

Lilyann Maria Roberson Mandan, ND

Katelyn Elizabeth Sprenger Bismarck, ND

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Amber Lyn Stevahn Bismarck, ND Elizabeth Ann Stringer Bismarck, ND Megan V. Stroh Bismarck, ND Rogel Jan Derequito Tare Bismarck, ND Savanna Lenae Taylor Bismarck, ND Betty Chebet Tenai Medical Laboratory Technician Bismarck, ND Teresa Marie Thiery Ashley, ND Ashlyn Elizabeth Thompson Carpio, ND Sarah Grace Thompson Center, ND Tanya Lynn Tipler Bismarck, ND Heather Dawn Tischmak Mandan, ND Alexis Triebenbach Jamestown, ND Jessica Tsao Bismarck, ND Taylor Brooke Uehran Pingree, ND

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2020 COMMENCEMENT

Sarah Lynn Walter Bismarck, ND Haylee Marie Walz Bismarck, ND Lucas Mitchell Weber Bismarck, ND Lauren Taylor Weddell Carson City, NV James Karl Westberg St. Anthony, ND Jefferson Dugan White Bismarck, ND Josie Rae Wicks Richardton, ND Jackson C. Wiese Mandan, ND Jacob Dylan Wilke Mandan, ND Olivia May Winfrey Ada, MN Sarah Elizabeth Yunker Hazen, ND Bradley R. Zetocha Stirum, ND Katie Lynn Zimmer Bismarck, ND Darian J. Zimmerman Carson, ND

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE The Associate in Applied Science degree is awarded to students who are following a prescribed curriculum in a career and technical area. Granting of this degree indicates that the student possesses basic knowledge necessary for entrance into a specific career field. The recipients of this degree must earn a minimum of 60 semester hours in defined course work in specified career areas and accumulate at least 120 honor points. They also must satisfy specified requirements in communications; arts and humanities/social and behavioral sciences; and business, math, science and technology courses.

Travis D. Aamodt Process Plant Technology Lake Park, MN Troy Richard Aannerud Electric Power Technology Minot, ND Maryam N. Abddo Human Services Bismarck, ND Michaela Marie Ahrendt Graphic Design and Communications Park Rapids, MN Brandon Allen Akerman Nuclear Power Technology Belvidere, IL Parker Alexander Farm and Ranch Management Esmond, ND Haylea Ruth Ammon Management Harvey, ND Justin Anderson Power Plant Technology Goldsboro, NC Hart Braden Andes Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Plaza, ND Hunter Lee Andes Mass Communication Makoti, ND Benjamin Gregory Arbach Graphic Design and Communications Bismarck, ND

Alexander Earl Atwood Electrical Transmission System Technology Mobile, AL

Tate William Beckler Instrumentation and Control Technology Bismarck, ND

Alix Nicole Auck Associate Degree Nurse Underwood, ND

Izaiah Michael Belgarde Lineworker (Electrical) Saint John, ND

Michael Robert Scott Bahm Farm and Ranch Management New Salem, ND

Levi Cole Bence Process Plant Technology Billings, MT

Joseph Patrick Baker Lineworker (Electrical) New Town, ND

Brock Clinton Bender Automotive Collision Technology Anamoose, ND

Dustin Duane Bakken Petroleum Production Technology Bismarck, ND

Ethan Robert Benham Automotive Technology Minot, ND

Nathan John Ball Process Plant Technology Des-Lacs, ND

Logan Michael Berger Engineering Technology Bismarck, ND

Nicholas Blane Barnacastle Electric Power Technology Tucson, AZ

Ryan James Bergh Electric Power Technology Coon Rapids, MN

Mitchell Bartch Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Bismarck, ND

Norman Betland Geographic Information Systems Technician Bismarck, ND

Adam Bartholomew Process Plant Technology Cheyenne, WY

Tyler James Betts Graphic Design and Communications Minot, ND

Jordan Bartlett Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Steele, ND

Ashley Bitz Management Bismarck, ND

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2020 COMMENCEMENT

Emily Kaye Bitz Associate Degree Nurse Napoleon, ND Sadie Lee Black Associate Degree Nurse Alpena, MI Catherine Blasi Electric Power Technology Syracuse, NY Shandel Ann Boehm Management Bismarck, ND Trevor Lee Boldt Electric Power Technology Ninnekah, OK Kenneth Lane Boos Engineering Technology Wolf Point, MT Cooper Roan Booth Energy Services and Renewable Technology Scobey, MT Heather Nichole Brady Web Page Development and Design Spokane, WA Chandler B. Brandner Mechanical Maintenance Technology Bismarck, ND Bailey Branesky Petroleum Production Technology Tioga, ND

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Logan Andrew Lee Braun Web Page Development and Design Cando, ND Morgan Nicole Braun Associate Degree Nurse Wahpeton, ND Rebecka Alexa Brazeal Paramedic Technology Wheatland, WY Brandon James Broddrick Electrical Transmission System Technology Orangevale, CA Ann Michelle Brooks Electric Power Technology Troy, NY Austyn LaDoran Bruington Surgical Technology Mandan, ND Darrin R. Bryson Electric Power Technology Lula, GA Ryan Buchanan Power Plant Technology Lakeland, FL Joseph Buchmuller Electric Power Technology Toms River, NJ

Dillion Micheal Matthias Calkins Lineworker (Electrical) Fryburg, ND

Derek Colte Cocheran Electric Power Technology Cyril, OK

Jonah Keith Candrian Mechanical Maintenance Technology Regent, ND

Joshua Adam Courtneay Electric Power Technology Prescott, AZ

William Cappel Electrical Transmission System Technology Marshfield, MO Nicholas Daniel Carlberg Web Page Development and Design Climax, NC Cory Gordon Carroll Power Plant Technology Delta, UT Bruce Norman Carter Agriculture Industry and Technology Westby, MT Garyd Robert Casteel Electrical Transmission System Technology Delta, CO Megan Kathleen Checksfield Electric Power Technology Baldwinsville, NY

Nathaniel Burkhardsmeier Lineworker (Electrical) Bismarck, ND

Eric Scott Christiansen Web Page Development and Design Racine, WI

Evan Butland Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Bismarck, ND

Calvin Todd Clark Electric Power Technology Huntington, WV

Christopher Corey Caldwell Electrical Transmission System Technology Rapid City, SD

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Logan Clark Management Jamestown, ND Mark Allen Cleveland Power Plant Technology Hollywood, FL

Damian Jacob Cowley Process Plant Technology Dickinson, ND Briley John Crissler Petroleum Production Technology Belcourt, ND Benjamin Jon Crum Electric Power Technology Shoreline, WA Christopher L. Crum Electric Power Technology Washington, DC Andrew Robbin Davenport Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Minot, ND Kody Ryan David Electrical Transmission System Technology Roseburg, OR

Joshua William Dixon Electrical Transmission System Technology Butte, MT Joseph Michael Docker Associate Degree Nurse Bremerton, WA Mason Paul Dolbec Instrumentation and Control Technology Beulah, ND Randy Dwayne Downes Process Plant Technology Elkton, MD Ryan Dralle Welding Moffit, ND Tyler Due Mechanical Maintenance Technology Washburn, ND Krissandra Leigh Duke Farm and Ranch Management Center, ND Christopher Thomas Duong Electric Power Technology Salisbury, MD

Westin Davies Process Plant Technology Miles City, MT

BreeAnn Rose Dutchuk Human Services Bismarck, ND

Trenton Jay Davis Engineering Technology Dickinson, ND

Desiree Alexis Dvorak Management Bismarck, ND

Mitchell Todd Dean Associate Degree Nurse Hazen, ND

William Todd Dys Process Plant Technology Hanna, WY

Nicholas James DelVecchio Electric Power Technology Syracuse, NY

Preston Ross Eagleson Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND

J. Bryan Dial Electric Power Technology Hurricane, UT

Alissa Nicole Eberle Administrative Assistant, General Hazen, ND

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2020 COMMENCEMENT

Troy Lyn Eisenbeis Instrumentation and Control Technology Beulah, ND Cayde Patrick Enns Lineworker (Electrical) Minot, ND Aidan Jae Eriksmoen Farm and Ranch Management Crosby, ND Jessy Faulkner Associate Degree Nurse Chula Vista, CA Mason Ty Faut Instrumentation and Control Technology Hazen, ND Chiveon Lynn Feil Management Mandan, ND Levi James Feland Agriculture Industry and Technology Antler, ND Haley Isabelle Feldhaus Farm and Ranch Management Howard, SD Jennifer Ferderer Administrative Assistant, General Mandan, ND Matthew J. Flom Web Page Development and Design Fargo, ND Riley Joseph Folk Milbank, SD Engineering Technology Lorenzo Fonseca Instrumentation and Control Technology Royal Palm Beach, FL

Tyler James Force Welding Minot, ND Noah Forys Power Plant Technology New Salem, ND Austin Spike Freeman Power Plant Technology Pittsburgh, PA Megan Friedrich Associate Degree Nurse Brandon, MN Paul Joseph Gapp Lineworker (Electrical) Fisher, MN Callie Gartner Graphic Design and Communications Bismarck, ND

Cathy Jo Griffith Administrative Assistant, General Gillette, WY Shuntel Guillory Process Plant Technology Lake Charles, LA Ryan Michael Hagarty Welding Bismarck, ND Justin D. Hagen Power Plant Technology Bismarck, ND Brock Alexander Hager Management New Salem, ND Leopold John Halko Lineworker (Electrical) Jamestown, ND

Ellie Kay Gehring Surgical Technology Garrison, ND

Alden E. Halverson Power Plant Technology Bismarck, ND

Noah A. Gerhardt Welding Mandan, ND

Zachary John Hanson Agriculture Industry and Technology Dazey, ND

Matthew Thomas Gerhart Graphic Design and Communications Mandan, ND Carlee Kora Gifford Graphic Design and Communications Mandan, ND

Samantha Emma Hardison Process Plant Technology Northglenn, CO Travis Martin Hardy Electric Power Technology Midlothian, VA

Steven Ross Gillis Welding St. John, ND

Jacob Harm Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Mandan, ND

Hannah Christine Gottschall Process Plant Technology Norma, ND

Austin Allen Hatfield Welding Des Monies, IA

Janet Graff Electrical Transmission System Technology Williston, ND

McKayla Lynn Haux Surgical Technology Bismarck, ND

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2020 COMMENCEMENT

Colton David Hazer Electric Power Technology Maquoketa, IA Jacob Wesley Timothy Heighes Electric Power Technology Redlands, CA Isaac Patrick Hendrickson Agriculture Industry and Technology Bisbee, ND Josie Jessie Henningsen Administrative Assistant, General Ellendale, ND Rory Hintz Farm and Ranch Management Bentley, ND Stephen Hintze Electrical Transmission System Technology Delta, UT Zachery Hoepfer Power Plant Technology Harvey, ND Samantha Jo Hoffman Associate Degree Nurse Cavalier, ND Donna Hogue Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Hebron, ND Hunter Daniel Hollowell Farm and Ranch Management Hysham, MT Alexander Earl Holman Electric Power Technology Claremore, OK Joshua Ray Holt Electric Power Technology Garden City, KS Jaden Todd Holweger Welding Bismarck, ND

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Jason Hoover Electric Power Technology Cape Coral, FL

Lynette Kay Johnston Associate Degree Nurse Watford City, ND

Coltin D. Horob Technical Studies New Town, ND

Haylee Rose Jones Graphic Design and Communications Towner, ND

Kelly Howery Electrical Transmission System Technology Butte, MT Matthew L. Huffman Electrical Transmission System Technology Meridian, ID Adam Humbert Process Plant Technology Loveland, CO Zoe Hurley Process Plant Technology Mandan, ND Robert Jackson Electric Power Technology Wesson, MS Jeremy Jacobson Petroleum Production Technology Minot, ND Anna Jamieson Graphic Design and Communications Bismarck, ND Emilee Katherine Johnson Agriculture Industry and Technology Farm and Ranch Management Noonan, ND Samantha Leigh Johnson Electric Power Technology Sinclairville, NY Steven Richard Johnson Electrical Transmission System Technology Montrose, CO

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Hunter Klipfel Agriculture Industry and Technology Jamestown, ND

Ronald Kunik Jr. Petroleum Production Technology Pittsburgh, PA

Korbin David Knutson Lineworker (Electrical) Watford City, ND

Matthew Steven Larson Petroleum Production Technology Bismarck, ND

Brody William Judd Electric Power Technology Weekie Wachee, FL

Rebecca Knutson Farm and Ranch Management Hettinger, ND

Cortney Lee Kahl Associate Degree Nurse Mandan, ND

Tony Nathan Kovar Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND

Paige E. Kahl Associate Degree Nurse Mandan, ND

Sam Leo Kozaczok Power Plant Technology Cudahy, WI

Evan Lloyd John Kary Power Plant Technology Solen, ND

Preston John Krecklau Farm and Ranch Management Noonan, ND

Dustin Everett Keate Electrical Transmission System Technology Midland, TX

Ryan Kruckenberg Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Hazen, ND

Andrew James Keefe Electric Power Technology Greenville, WI

Timothy Paul Kubisiak Engineering Technology Bismarck, ND

Garett Q. Kessel Carpentry (Residential) Belfield, ND

Levi Randall Kudrna Energy Services and Renewable Technology Manning, ND

Brandon Kihne Agriculture Industry and Technology Neche, ND Wesley Dominic King Process Plant Technology Houston, TX Justin Klabunde Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND Marcus Keith Klein Process Plant Technology Jamestown, ND

Justin John Lee Farm and Ranch Management Carrington, ND Shaylyn Dakota Lefor Digital Audio Production Lefor, ND Connor John Leier Welding Bismarck, ND Jayney Rae Lein Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Bismarck, ND Mariah Elizabeth Leintz Management Velva, ND Payton Andrew Leintz Instrumentation and Control Technology Hazen, ND Evan Michael Lemere Process Plant Technology Kenmare, ND

Steven Kukowski Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Harvey, ND

Jessica J. Lemieux Associate Degree Nurse Anchorage, AK

Jared Kump Process Plant Technology Bountiful, UT

Leonel Armando Lemus Electric Power Technology Reno, NV

Corey Joe Kumpula Process Plant Technology Red Lodge, MT

Jaret Nathan Lennie Welding New Salem, ND

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2020 COMMENCEMENT

Mary Lindsay Graphic Design and Communications Bismarck, ND Andy Jay Linstrom Lineworker (Electrical) Towner, ND Ashton Dakota Lively Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Glen Ullin, ND Hans William Lovell Electric Power Technology Oak City, UT Mathew Michael Luna Geographic Information Systems Technician Maplewood, MN Courtney Deanne Lund Surgical Technology Sentinel Butte, ND Cassie Maki Instrumentation and Control Technology Watford City, ND Danyka MeKay Malkowski Management Fairfield, ND Christian Paul Malo Instrumentation and Control Technology Hazen, ND Kristen Sara Mangovski Electric Power Technology Camillus, NY Logan Darrel Markwardt Instrumentation and Control Technology Hazen, ND Mason Martinson Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND

Kyle Dennis Masset Process Plant Technology Linton, ND

Jasmine Olive Marie Meyer Associate Degree Nurse Mandan, ND

Richard Henry Nelson Process Plant Technology Great Falls, MT

Adam Gerard Mathern Nuclear Power Technology Bismarck, ND

Christopher Aron Miller Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND

William Kevin Niendorf Electric Power Technology Huntington Beach, CA

David Mathern Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND

Christopher James Miller Electric Power Technology Greeneville, TN

Brody Nieuwsma Process Plant Technology Strasburg, ND

Riley David Mautz Farm and Ranch Management Garrison, ND

Jacob Patrick Miller Instrumentation and Control Technology Washburn, ND

Jayd Aaron Novak Farm and Ranch Management Minot, ND

Chandler McArdle Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Los Angeles, CA

Shawn Charles Miller Process Plant Technology Hebron, ND

Alex Brandon Olheiser Graphic Design and Communications Dickinson, ND

Caleb Eugene McCallum Process Plant Technology Drummond, MT

Joseph Anthony Millette Power Plant Technology Riverside, AL

Jordan Omlie Lineworker (Electrical) Lankin, ND

Jacob Steven McGrady Power Plant Technology Bismarck, ND

Michael Andrew Morris Process Plant Technology Beulah, ND

Erik Michael McGurren Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Bismarck, ND

Jacob Jordan Morrissette Electric Power Technology Bismarck, ND

Cole Oster Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Steele, ND

Kelley Faye McKenney Electric Power Technology Syracuse, NY Brayden Meduna Electronics/Telecommunications Technology Bismarck, ND Noah B. Melby Lineworker (Electrical) Minot, ND Ravijah Ella Hoekstra Melvin Welding Bismarck, ND Alec George Meranda Electronics/Telecommunications Technology Harvey, ND

Cameron Gary Moser Process Plant Technology Steele, ND Riley J. Mueller Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Bismarck, ND Arron J. Muller Management Wishek, ND Autumn Rose Nelson Carpentry (Residential) Metlakatla, AK Reese Dean Nelson Power Plant Technology Steele, ND

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2020 COMMENCEMENT

Cole Alan Ouse Electrical Transmission System Technology Rothsay, MN Christopher Raymond Owens Electrical Transmission System Technology Wharton, TX Katherine Kay Palmer Associate Degree Nurse Hazen, ND Jose James Pasillas Process Plant Technology Harvey, ND Luis Antonio Pasillas Associate Degree Nurse Harvey, ND Kate Suzanne Pazanin Paramedic Technology Kulm, ND

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William Peacock Electrical Transmission System Technology Jacksonville, FL Rebecca Grace Perkerewicz Instrumentation and Control Technology Wilton, ND Grace Kathryn Persico Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND Anders Peterson Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Hebron, ND Bradon Daniel Peterson Agriculture Industry and Technology Columbus, ND Craig Thomas Peterson Agriculture Industry and Technology Devils Lake, ND Erik Earl Peterson Electrical Transmission System Technology Northville, MI Grace Alexis Peterson Surgical Technology Mandan, ND Zachery Peterson Associate Degree Nurse Eugene, OR

Caitlin Jane Phelps Surgical Technology Wilton, ND

Jessica Ressler Associate Degree Nurse Mandan, ND

Forrest Gene Pifer Electric Power Technology Bismarck, ND

Mindy Lynn Rime Associate Degree Nurse Garrison, ND

Michael Evan Plush Welding McLaughlin, SD

Chandler Daniel Risser Instrumentation and Control Technology Mandan, ND

Chance Robert-Wyman Porsborg Farm and Ranch Management Bismarck, ND Austin Michael Pouliot Process Plant Technology Beulah, ND Adam Jackson Preston Electric Power Technology Lawrenceville, GA Tonya Price Process Plant Technology Washburn, ND Kenneth Stanley Provost Electric Power Technology Saginaw, MI Joseph Gene Puryear Electric Power Technology El Campo, TX Autumn Brooke Reichenberg Process Plant Technology Hazen, ND

Jordan A. Pfeifer Lineworker (Electrical) Zeeland, ND

Bethany Jean Reiten Graphic Design and Communications Kathryn, ND

Mariah Renae Pfeifer Management Rugby, ND

Austin B. Renaud Process Plant Technology Minot, ND

Tyler Michael Pfennig Petroleum Production Technology Polson, MT

Todd Kenneth Rennich Process Plant Technology Mandan, ND

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Justin Dean Riveland Instrumentation and Control Technology Bismarck, ND

Jesus Aaron Sanchez Electrical Transmission System Technology Pomona, CA Denzel Sanders Instrumentation and Control Technology Hazen, ND Zakery Sarsten Paramedic Technology Bismarck, ND Nash Sauers Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND

Justin Dale Roberts Electric Power Technology Ewing, MO

Jessica A. Sayler Associate Degree Nurse Wishek, ND

Jennifer Renee Roehrich Web Page Development and Design Bismarck, ND

Jennifer M. Schaefer Associate Degree Nurse Des Lacs, ND

Ethen Roemmich Process Plant Technology Linton, ND Caleb Allen Rogers Electrical Transmission System Technology Pleasantville, IA

Madison Kay Schatz Associate Degree Nurse Bismarck, ND April S. Schauer Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Bismarck, ND

Daryl Roller Electric Power Technology Rome, NY

Lyndsey Leigh Scheurer Graphic Design and Communications Bismarck, ND

Aaron M. Roth Process Plant Technology New Leipzig, ND

Lisa J. Schlichting Associate Degree Nurse Garrison, ND

Ryan James Russell Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Jamestown, ND

Katherine A. Schlosser Administrative Assistant, Legal Bismarck, ND

Aaron Bailey Sagsveen Welding Bismarck, ND

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2020 COMMENCEMENT

Cory George Schmaltz Carpentry (Residential) Harvey, ND

Jaden Schmidt Web Page Development and Design Bismarck, ND

Jarred Lee Sifuentes Instrumentation and Control Technology Sidney, MT

Kamen Shawn Schmidt Power Plant Technology Steele, ND

Dustin Simmonds Process Plant Technology Bountiful, UT

Devyn Michael Schmitcke Web Page Development and Design Underwood, ND

Andrew Patrick Solomon Petroleum Production Technology Hartville, OH

Chloe Lee Schneibel Associate Degree Nurse Harvey, ND

Joshua Clay Spann Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Wynne, AR

Rylan Charles Schorsch Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Bismarck, ND Brandon Jacob Schroeder Agriculture Industry and Technology New Salem, ND Kelsey May Schulz Associate Degree Nurse Mandan, ND Anthony Daniel Schumacher Process Plant Technology Linton, ND Daniel Schwartz Electrical Transmission System Technology Ste. Genevieve, MO Jacob Leon Schwarz Graphic Design and Communications Bismarck, ND

Stefani Lee Specht Management Selfridge, ND Brady Troy Spiry Automotive Technology Mobridge, SD Nathan James Splichal Instrumentation and Control Technology Bismarck, ND Magdalene May Splonskowski Geographic Information Systems Technician Bismarck, ND Justin James Sprosty Electrical Transmission System Technology Gays Mills, WI Jonathan Stacy Electric Power Technology Crewe, VA

Dustin B. Shepherd Power Plant Technology Delta, UT

Ashlee Stairs Associate Degree Nurse Williston, ND

Margarita Shporunenko Associate Degree Nurse Bismarck, ND

Chelsea Starcher Electric Power Technology Nitro, WV

Robert Duane Stedman Welding Beach, ND

Jessica Sue Thompson Human Services New York Mills, MN

Devin Stein Lineworker (Electrical) Minot, ND

Seth Ryan Thomsen Instrumentation and Control Technology Bismarck, ND

Tyler Strandberg Automotive Technology Minot, ND Jessica Diane Strausbaugh Electric Power Technology Soldotna, AK Lucas Ludell Stroh Paramedic Technology Killdeer, ND Jasmine Jemar Sullivan Electrical Transmission System Technology Gillette, WY Kylie Rae Susag Graphic Design and Communications Harvey, ND Ian Stuart Sweep Management Bismarck, ND Jason M. Sweet Electric Power Technology Xenia, OH Rebecca Kay Syvertson Associate Degree Nurse Garrison, ND Marcus Aaron-Lee Taken Alive Graphic Design and Communications McLaughlin, SD Garret Michael Tandeski Power Plant Technology Maddock, ND Zephirin Tanefeu Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2020 COMMENCEMENT

Charles William Tollefson Lineworker (Electrical) Fargo, ND Shane Tyler Townsend Power Plant Technology Brighton, CO Colin Bradley Trebas Lineworker (Electrical) Bottineau, ND Chauncey William Turner Agriculture Industry and Technology Steele, ND Mathew Gregory Urbanski Electric Power Technology Buffalo, NY Gabe Vaagen Automotive Collision Technology Taylor, ND John Mark Vandal Automotive Technology Langdon, ND Brady Vasichek Associate Degree Nurse Mandan, ND Jayden Harrison Vaupel Lineworker (Electrical) Watford City, ND Lyndon Raul Gabales Veloso Electrical Transmission System Technology Baraboo, WI

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Ashley Lauren Verbitsky Administrative Assistant, Medical Butte, ND

Joe Wegner Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Bismarck, ND

Jager Lynn Westgard Agriculture Industry and Technology Westby, MT

Marcus Paul Yeado Electronics/Telecommunications Technology Bismarck, ND

David Vinson Geographic Information Systems Technician Fargo, ND

Henry Philip Weikum Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND

Anthony James Westmiller Energy Services and Renewable Technology Napoleon, ND

Robert Zassowski Electric Power Technology Rensselaer, NY

Lane Douglas Vocu Petroleum Production Technology Bismarck, ND Kyle Allen Volk Lineworker (Electrical) Rugby, ND Easton James Walby Electronics/Telecommunications Technology Dickinson, ND Jacob Walby Power Plant Technology Mandan, ND Jerry Paul Walker Electric Power Technology Show Low, AZ Sean William Webb Electric Power Technology Smith Station, AL

Ariane Marie Weil Associate Degree Nurse Bismarck, ND Cameron Weiss Electric Power Technology New River, AZ

Sean Paul Williams Power Plant Technology Lambert, MT

Olivia Marie Christine Weisz Surgical Technology Hazen, ND

Chase Dimitri Willman Electronics/Telecommunications Technology Instrumentation and Control Technology Bismarck, ND

Keenan Welder Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Bismarck, ND

Cole James Wilson Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Underwood, ND

Michael Werner Paramedic Technology Cayuga, ND

Matthew Lyle Wolski Electric Power Technology Mandan, ND

Devin Jon Wert Agriculture Industry and Technology New England, ND

Grant Thomas Woodson-Little Instrumentation and Control Technology Mandan, ND

Joel Zastoupil Instrumentation and Control Technology Bismarck, ND Ryan Michael Zastoupil Lineworker (Electrical) Killdeer, ND Cale Jacob Zeien Graphic Design and Communications Bismarck, ND Macey Jo Ziesch Agriculture Industry and Technology Pingree, ND Mark Zimprich Petroleum Production Technology Aneta, ND

PROGRAM CERTIFICATE The Program Certificate is similar in design to the Associate in Applied Science degree, but is awarded for curricula requiring fewer than 60 semester hours. Program Certificate course work is taken in specific career areas. The number of required hours may vary from program to program. If the program contains 45 or more credits, recipients must complete four semester hours of general education requirements. Students must earn enough honor points to maintain at least a “C� average.

Jayden Micheal Aadnes Paramedic Technology Beulah, ND

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Maryam N. Abddo Eligibility Worker Bismarck, ND

Kari Lee Arnett Practical Nursing Bowman, ND

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2020 COMMENCEMENT

Tracey Lynn Baker Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND

Allison Emma Bargmann Geographic Information Systems Technician Bismarck, ND

Nathan Jerry Bren Automotive Technology Electrical/Chassis Elgin, ND

Bridger Ace Barnett Lineworker (Electrical) Fort Peck, MT

Rhonda Rose Buckman Administrative Assistant, General South Heart, ND

Ty Allen Bauer Water and Wastewater Technology Beulah, ND John Colton Beck Automotive Technology - Engine Performance/Air Conditioning Linton, ND Madisen Taite Beeler Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND Rebecca Nicole Beitscher Practical Nursing Garrison, ND Ethan Robert Benham Automotive Technology - Engine Performance/Air Conditioning Minot, ND Jared O. Berg Lineworker (Electrical) Minot, ND Isaac Frank Berger Carpentry (Residential) Mandan, ND Dalton Bohrer Power Plant Technology Process Plant Technology Mandan, ND Brian John Bonnet Lineworker (Electrical) Bismarck, ND Sophia Dian Boutrous Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND

Alex Lynn Casteel Lineworker (Electrical) Columbus, ND Gabriel Clements Carpentry (Residential) Rugby, ND Christopher James Colgan Lineworker (Electrical) Poplar, MT Jessica Maria Coombs Practical Nursing Tampa, FL

Ronald Glen Fogle Electric Power Technology Howell, MI

Austin Allen Hatfield Welding Des Monies, IA

Tyler James Force Welding Minot, ND

Christian Heer Carpentry (Residential) Linton, ND

McKenzie Forman Practical Nursing Austin, MN

Braxton Deland Heinle Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Jamestown, ND

Heidi Jo Foss Practical Nursing Carson, ND Dane Patrick Allan Fox Web Page Development and Design Baltimore, MD Michele Lee Frank Practical Nursing Denhoff, ND

Jenna Marin Corsiatto Practical Nursing Davie, FL

Isaac T. Frey Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Mott, ND

Trevor Mitchell Dean Lineworker (Electrical) Sidney, MT

Lucas E. Geiger Welding Mandan, ND

Carson Michael Dowling Automotive Technology Electrical/Chassis Bismarck, ND

Whitney Elise Geletich Practical Nursing Modesto, CA

Lindsey May Eder Practical Nursing Northridge, CA

Courtney Lynn Gieser Practical Nursing Washburn, ND

Corey Robert Feist Carpentry (Residential) Strasburg, ND

Nicholas Erick Glasser Instrumentation and Control Technology Bismarck, ND

Sandra Kay Feist Practical Nursing Carson, ND

Garth Curtis Gnirk Process Plant Technology Sterling, ND

Shane Fleck Lineworker (Electrical) Bismarck, ND

Ioana M. Hanna Practical Nursing Riverdale, ND

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2020 COMMENCEMENT

Kristi Lee Hermanson Practical Nursing Mandan, ND Shane Roger Hochhalter Automotive Technology Electrical/Chassis Glen Ullin, ND Anthony Scott Holding Eagle Carpentry (Residential) Twin Buttes, ND Samantha Elizabeth Holly Web Page Development and Design Bismarck, ND Jaden Todd Holweger Welding Bismarck, ND Hunter Holzer Practical Nursing Mandan, ND Kathy Lynn Holzer Administrative Assistant, General Mandan, ND Ryan Dean Holzer Lineworker (Electrical) Linton, ND Michael Lee Hoppe Lineworker (Electrical) Harwood, ND Brianna Danielle Howard Practical Nursing Columbia, MO

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Jieun Hwang Practical Nursing Salt Lake City, UT

Taylor Daniel Landsverk Lineworker (Electrical) Crosby, ND

Gary Murray Electronics Technology Marion, IA

Tamara Lynn Petryszyn Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND

Brayden Glenn Johnson Lineworker (Electrical) Cavalier, ND

Tyler Gary Larson Petroleum Production Technology Tioga, ND

Shay Matthew Ness Lineworker (Electrical) Lamoure, ND

Angel LaRee Porter Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND

Carter Russell Nickoloff Lineworker (Electrical) Culbertson, MT

Yajaira Guadalupe Ramirez Practical Nursing Enterprise, UT

Seaira Nygaard Practical Nursing Dickinson, ND

Adriana Raquel Rangel Practical Nursing Mandan, ND

Jayden Nelson Nygard Lineworker (Electrical) Columbus, ND

Andrew Redfield Lineworker (Electrical) Sundance, WY

Daniel Glenn Nyhusmoen Power Plant Technology Bismarck, ND

Ronald John Reighard Electrical Transmission System Technology Butte, MT

Chase Mychael Johnson Lineworker (Electrical) Lisbon, ND Ethan Wayne Johnson Lineworker (Electrical) Beulah, ND Tyler Curtis Kahl Lineworker (Electrical) Belfield, ND Brenden Thomas Kaminsky Process Plant Technology Hebron, ND Dalton William Klein Lineworker (Electrical) Surrey, ND

Stacy Lee Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND Mason Eugene Love Carpentry (Residential) Bismarck, ND Cody Marvin Luck Lineworker (Electrical) Minot, ND David W. Ludwick Paramedic Technology Goodrich, ND Chance Allan Magilke Lineworker (Electrical) Solen, ND

Brayden L. Obritsch Mechanical Maintenance Technology Fairfield, ND

Jerzy Middle Martin Carpentry (Residential) Dickinson, ND

Erika Faith Ochsner Practical Nursing Beulah, ND

Blair Bradley Martinson Lineworker (Electrical) Devils Lake, ND

Krista Olson Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND

Jacob Darin Miller Lineworker (Electrical) Bismarck, ND

Heather Marie Osborn Practical Nursing Drake, ND

Summer Morgenstern Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND

Matthew Joseph Oswalt Lineworker (Electrical) Minot, ND

Kirkland Kuntz Welding South Heart, ND

Erin Mae Moriarty Practical Nursing San Luis Obispo, CA

Sikotilani Sheffield Palanite Lineworker (Electrical) Longomapu, Vava’u, Tonga

Danielle K. Landeis Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND

Hailey Marie Morrell Practical Nursing Mandan, ND

Clinton Cody Perkins Lineworker (Electrical) Mott, ND

Kirklan Henry Korczak Lineworker (Electrical) Bismarck, ND Kevin Walker Kostenko Lineworker (Electrical) Butte, ND Sarah A. Kraft Practical Nursing Mandan, ND Garret Krein Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Wing, ND

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BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2020 COMMENCEMENT

Haylie Marie Rychlik Practical Nursing Baldwin, ND Camden Dakota Sailer Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Hazen, ND Austina R. Saunsoci Practical Nursing Winnebago, NE Sarah Lyn Schillo Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND Leah Noelle Schmidt Practical Nursing Tioga, ND Bradly Joseph Schmitt Lineworker (Electrical) Mandan, ND Kyle Schulte Welding Hebron, ND

Dylan Ray Scott Automotive Technology - Engine Performance/Air Conditioning Bowman, ND Dawson Wayne Sessing Lineworker (Electrical) Plaza, ND Brandon Daniel Skabo Petroleum Production Technology Tioga, ND Ty Alan Sparks Carpentry (Residential) Crosby, ND Brady Troy Spiry Automotive Technology - Engine Performance/Air Conditioning Mobridge, SD Tyler Strandberg Automotive Technology - Engine Performance/Air Conditioning Minot, ND

Dylan Tabor Carpentry (Residential) Killdeer, ND

Taylor Brooke Uehran Practical Nursing Pingree, ND

Hannah Wishek Practical Nursing Ashley, ND

Bram Tilley Welding Bismarck, ND

Daniel Joseph Walker Lineworker (Electrical) Grand Forks, ND

Brandon Gene Wiskow Lineworker (Electrical) Red Lake Falls, MN

Joshua Harold Torno Automotive Technology - Engine Performance/Air Conditioning Garrison, ND

Taylor Rai Werbelow Carpentry (Residential) Bismarck, ND

Nicholas Sylvester Wolf Carpentry (Residential) Zeeland, ND

James Karl Westberg Geographic Information Systems Technician St. Anthony, ND

Derrick A. Ziegler Lineworker (Electrical) Bismarck, ND

Devin R. Triplett Lineworker (Electrical) Kenmare, ND Braden Lee Tripp Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Jamestown, ND Alecia Mae Turner Paramedic Technology New England, ND

Chance Wilhelm Power Plant Technology Beulah, ND Tauna Rae Wilson Practical Nursing Richardton, ND

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION A Certificate of Completion is awarded to students who complete a prescribed curriculum in a career and technical program.

The granting of the Certificate of Completion indicates the student possesses basic knowledge necessary for entrance into a specific career field. BSC recipients must earn at least half of the required semester hours from Bismarck State College.

Destin R. Cole Geographic Information Systems Technician Williston, ND

Tucker J. Nameniuk Insurance Dickinson, ND

Brock Alan Tokach Geographic Information Systems Technician Mandan, ND

This program is not an official graduation list. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy in this program, printing deadlines may result in omission of names and inclusion of names of persons not completing graduation requirements as intended. This printed program, therefore, should not be used to determine a student’s academic or degree status.

Bismarck State College’s official registry for conferral of degrees is the student’s permanent academic record, maintained by the Academic Records Office.

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NORTH DAKOTA STATE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION Nick Hacker Chair Bismarck

Don Morton Member Fargo

Jill Louters Member Sheyenne

Timothy Mihalick Member Minot

Casey Ryan Vice Chair Grand Forks

Kathleen Neset Member Tioga

Kaleb Dschaak Student Member Grand Forks

Debora Dragseth Faculty Advisor Dickinson Retha Mattern Staff Advisor Bismarck

BSC NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Graduates – Congratulations on your accomplishment! Your graduation is a very important milestone in your life. Whether you plan to continue your education or apply it to a career, you are entering a new era in your life.

Even as you accept your diploma, you continue to be a member of the Bismarck State College family. The benefits derived from attending Bismarck State College do not end with the completion of your last class. You will carry and enhance the reputation of BSC through your activities and accomplishments moving forward as you join the ranks of the BSC National Alumni Association.

You join a network of more than 23,000 alumni who work together to strengthen this outstanding institution. You’ll soon begin receiving the BSC Magazine, which will keep you up to date on BSC and your fellow alumni. You can help BSC through your personal and professional achievements, recommending the college to potential students, volunteering, or simply by staying connected as your life unfolds. Please update your address with our office throughout your life’s journey!

Congratulations again, and welcome to the BSC National Alumni Association!

Rita Nodland Alumni Coordinator BSC National Alumni Association bsc.alumni@bismarckstate.edu

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VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT A recording of the BSC 2020 Virtual Commencement Ceremony, honoring Fall 2019 and Spring and Summer 2020 graduates, will be available to view at bismarckstate.edu/commencement after May 15. The ceremony will also be aired on Dakota Media Access, Cable Channel 12 or Channel 612 HD (see dakotamediaaccess.org for the schedule).

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B ismarck State College, an innovative community college,

offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.

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