2018 Commencement Program

78th Commencement MAY 11, 2018 • 2 P.M.

BISMARCK EVENT CENTER

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

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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.

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.

In addition to the primary campus, BSC has three satellite locations. BSC’s Allied Health programs in downtown Bismarck provide state-of-the-art classrooms and labs for Surgical Technology, Nursing and Paramedic Technology/EMT. 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.

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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.

Today, Bismarck State College is the third largest institution in the North Dakota University System with nearly 4,000 students and 11,000 community members involved in continuing education and training.

Our students choose their beyond. For more than 78 years BSC has proudly helped them get there.

Program PRELUDE............................................................................................................................................. BSC Wind Ensemble Dr. John Darling Professor of Music, Director PROCESSIONAL................................................................................................................................. BSC Wind Ensemble WELCOME............................................................................................................................................ Dr. Larry C. Skogen President GREETINGS.................................................................................................................................................Mr. Nick Hacker State Board of Higher Education INTRODUCTION OF STUDENT SPEAKER.............................................................................................. Dr. Dan Leingang Vice President for Academic Affairs STUDENT SPEAKER...........................................................................................................................Mr. Carter Honeyman MUSICAL SELECTION........................................................................................................................... BSC Concert Choir “I Lived” by OneRepublic Dr. Jeff Stone, Assistant Professor of Music, Director INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER............................................................................ Dr. Larry C. Skogen COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER.....................................................................................................................Ms. Kat Perkins Singer/Songwriter RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING ALUMNI..................................................................................Ms. Jennifer Schlinger President, BSC National Alumni Association Board of Directors PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES................................................................................. Dr. Dan Leingang CONFIRMATION OF CANDIDATES..................................................................................................... Dr. Larry C. Skogen CONFERRAL OF DEGREES.................................................................................................................. Dr. Larry C. Skogen Mr. Nick Hacker Ms. Kat Perkins Dr. Dan Leingang CLOSING REMARKS............................................................................................................................. Dr. Larry C. Skogen BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

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Commencement Speaker

KAT PERKINS

Kat Perkins grew up in Scranton, N.D., surrounded by a family of musicians and knew at a young age that she wanted a career as a performer. After several summers as a main act on the Medora Musical stage, Perkins followed her drive and passion for performing and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, to pursue music.

Perkins quickly gained the attention of the Twin Cities music scene by taking stages in the several projects and bands she formed over the years. The most successful of these was her rock band, Scarlet Haze, which opened for Bon Jovi and worked with some of the music industry’s most well-known acts.

After a hiatus from performing due to vocal surgery, in 2014 Perkins appeared on season 6 of NBC’s The Voice. Perkins turned three chairs during her blind audition, charted in the top five on iTunes several times with her stand-out performances on the show, and sailed to the finals with help from her coach, Adam Levine.

Since The Voice, Perkins has gone on an average of two military tours per year to perform for the troops overseas and sold out venues across America with a variety of themed performances and tours. She more recently began going into schools to encourage students to follow their dreams, live a fearless life, and make a positive impact on the world. Perkins has created a nonprofit foundation, The Rising Star Foundation, providing scholarships and opportunity for aspiring musicians.

Perkins promises to leave graduates with an inspiring message about finding their passion, taking leadership opportunities, working with others, developing a positive attitude, and working towards their dreams.

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Student Commencement Speaker

CARTER HONEYMAN

Carter Honeyman has always known he wanted to become the fourth generation to farm the land his great-grandfather homesteaded in 1904. “I was always out in the field with my dad. I never liked being in the house; I knew that’s what I wanted to do right away.”

Carter’s commitment was tested his senior year of high school after his dad was diagnosed with leukemia, and Carter took charge of the operation. Those months cemented his career choice even as they changed his college choice. Rather than attend North Dakota State University or Dickinson State University, where he had an offer to play football, he set his sights on Bismarck State College. He knew he could earn an agriculture degree in two years at BSC and be close enough to get home every weekend to farm.

Throughout his time at BSC, Carter and his dad (now in full remission) applied Carter’s new knowledge to the farm. From soil health to precision agriculture, Carter says the BSC faculty ensured he was well prepared for his chosen career.

Carter lives on the family farm near Regent, N.D., with his parents Gary (’81) and Tia Honeyman, and four sisters – Jaycie, Mollie, Emma and Kattie.

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Alumnus of the Year

MIKE BULLINGER

BSC Alumnus of the Year Mike Bullinger’s mother died when he was 14 years old. His dad had only an 8th grade education, and the family didn’t have a lot of money. Bullinger worked several jobs in high school but lacked direction academically. Then, during his senior year, Mike’s life took a significant turn. He took a bookkeeping class and met his future wife, Peggy. He fell in love with both.

With Peggy as an influence and accounting as a goal, Bullinger applied to Bismarck Junior College in 1969. The influence of professors like Art Davis and his own considerable work ethic helped him earn a $200 scholarship his first year. That scholarship was a lifeline, and he never forgot it.

Bullinger earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in accounting from the University of North Dakota (UND) and went on to become a CPA. Over the years, he started up or purchased companies in a wide array of industries. Today, he owns Western Products and is actively involved in franchising as well as commercial and residential real estate and development.

Through an endowment with the BSC Foundation, the Bullinger family provides two $1,250 scholarships each year to business and accounting students who need a hand. The family also has established endowments at UND, the Fargo Moorhead Area Foundation and Dakota Medical Foundation, and have been instrumental in preserving historic Medora.

When determining how and where to give, the Bullingers’ philosophy is to look back. “What helped you in life? Look back and help others that way,” Bullinger says.

Mike and Peggy were named Philanthropists of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals in 2016.

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Rising Star Award

JON HUNKE

Jon Hunke (’94) believes that those willing to give back can truly make a difference. As the BSC Rising Star Award winner, he’s being recognized for that very attribute. At age 18, the Bismarck native says BSC was the only college for him – it was familiar, inexpensive, and small enough to ready him to move on to a four-year degree. While Hunke figured he’d eventually pursue business and accounting, BSC made it possible for him to make sure of that direction. He explored psychology, biology, and even engineering before transferring to North Dakota State University (NDSU) and ultimately majoring in accounting.

Hunke paid for college as he went, earning degrees at BSC, NDSU, and University of Mary. He worked full time while earning his master’s degree.

After NDSU, he worked at a regional accounting firm before coming home to Bismarck, where he first went to work for MDU Construction Services Group, an organizational arm of MDU Resources. He’s advanced in the company and currently serves as Vice President of Accounting, Finance and Information Technology.

Hunke is involved in the BSC National Alumni Association and BSC Foundation. He and his wife, Sommer, are members of the BSC Alumni Association 1939 Club. He’s also on the BSC Student Housing Board and the BSC Business and Management Advisory Board.

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Legacy Family

SWENSON FAMILY

Enrolling at BSC in 1954, Harley Swenson says he went from a “stickin-the-mud” kid to a social butterfly. Swenson graduated and went on to the University of North Dakota (UND), where he met his wife, Margaret, and earned an engineering degree. He came home and established Swenson, Hagen & Company, a civil engineering and land surveying firm, in 1967.

Over the years, Harley and his company worked on a number of campus improvement projects with Presidents Kermit Lidstrom and Donna Thigpen. From parking lots to planting trees, Swenson got his hands dirty working on the campus.

Margaret, a homemaker and community volunteer, gets the credit for ensuring Harley could volunteer and serve many business-related causes in the community, including 24 years on the State Water Commission. The couple’s children all attended or graduated from BSC. Kim (Swenson) O’Leary attended for two years and went on to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree at UND. Son Mark (‘85) transferred to North Dakota State University, earned a construction management degree and runs Swenson Engineering. Kari (Swenson) Hausauer (‘82) played basketball for BSC, and racked up a record 43 points in a game against the University of Mary that held for many years. Son-in-law Mark Hausauer (‘79) played basketball at BSC and was the conference rebounding champ in 1978. Grandson Troy Hausauer (’15) also played basketball for the Mystics.

Longtime supporters of both the BSC National Alumni Association (they are members of the 1939 Society) and the BSC Foundation, in 2013 Harley and Margaret established a Swenson family scholarship for pre-engineering students at BSC. Harley was named BSC Outstanding Alumnus in 1995 and received the Presidential Merit Award from the BSC National Alumni Association in 1984.

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NICK HACKER

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

Before joining NDGT, Nick spent three years in Washington, D.C., working in Government Affairs. Prior to his time in Washington, D.C., he spent five years as a business development manager in the Red River Valley focused on real estate development.

Nick also served in the North Dakota State Senate from 2004-2008 in District 42 as the youngest State Senator in history at the time. During his tenure, Nick vice-chaired both the Political Subdivisions and Industry Business and Labor committees. He received a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree in Managerial Finance and Real Estate from the University of North Dakota in 2005.

His passion for service continues through his leadership in numerous organizations including; North Dakota State Board of Higher Education, Stewart Title Insurance Agency Board, Greater North Dakota Chamber Board, Bismarck/Mandan Chamber of Commerce Board, Rotarian, DTD 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. Phi Theta Kappa graduates are wearing gold stoles and gold tassels as part of their graduation regalia.

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.

Brittani M. Amborn Coon Rapids, MN

Samuel Vincent Fairchild Towanda, PA

Dwayne Howard Baltimore, MD

Jason Robert Madrid Sunnyside, UT

Mitchell Curtis Beckner Sunrise, FL

Jessica Fardanesh Folsom, CA

Kenneth R. Johnson Jr. Andover, NH

Carmenetta Doreen Malone Milwaukee, WI

Rocky Barrett Bellomy Sheridan, AR

Michael Kary Fischer Bismarck, ND

Jeromy Jorgensen Kelso, WA

Ryan Keith Martin Diana, TX

Charles Kyle Bentley Saratoga Springs, NY

Steven William Fleming Columbus, OH

Larry Don Jorgensen Kenai, AK

James R. McCormick Roy, UT

Mitchell Scott Bettenhausen Glen Ullin, ND

Marcus Anderson Freer Carrollton, GA

Dustin Robert Kenzel Colorado Springs, CO

Dylan John Monroe Milaca, MN

Steven Brevelle Alexandria, LA

Steven Dewayne Fuller Collinsville, OK

Tibor Douglas Keya Austin, TX

Jermaine Neal Cleveland, OH

Bryan A. Bridges Melbourne, FL

William Gelinas East Longmeadow, MA

Dylan Michael Kinn Max, ND

Bradley James Palu Holdrege, NE

James Edward Crutcher Avon, IN

Ryan Gesellchen Bismarck, ND

Garret Glenn Lamb Altonah, UT

Travis Bruce Pedriani Jermyn, PA

Justyse Wayne Patrick Dahl Bismarck, ND

Dayne Anthony Gordon Grand Forks, ND

John Cole Lancaster College Station, TX

David J. Penny Bismarck, ND

Ryley Don Dawson Rawlins, WY

Kalen LeMoine Hartel Watford City, ND

Charles Roy Langley Rock Hill, SC

Daniel Poreda Stratton, ME

Dereck Joseph Del Valle Mandan, ND

Michael Patrick Hickey Rochester, IL

Michael Raymond Leal San Antonio, TX

Edward Rasbold Warwick, NY

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Alexander Reisnour Fergus Falls, MN

Steve Shelp Waymart, PA

Pierre S. Thompson Brooklyn, NY

Christopher Volpini Bellaire, OH

Eric Richard Rosmarin Massapequa, NY

Sean Franklin Sherrard Middletown, CA

Bevan Jason Tighe Long Beach, CA

Michael Robert Wade Glendive, MT

Alioune Sall Senegal, OR

Tyler Rusco Simpson Great Bend, KS

Marie V. Tiller Clover, SC

Jordan Marion Wells Ogdensburg, NY

Jon Brady Sharp Lewisburg, TN

John P. Thommen Indianapolis, IN

Matthew Wayne Truitt Bartlesville, OK

Candice Suzanne Yates Billings, MT

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 Parsheana Adams Mandan, ND

Richlynn Gabrial Anderson Mandan, ND

Kadie Beckman Washburn, ND

Taylor Mischele Billing Bismarck, ND

Akinpelumi Adekitan Ademeso Lagos, Nigeria

Taylor Anderson Beulah, ND

Brooklyn Beehler Bismarck, ND

Samantha Jo Birrenkott Bismarck, ND

Hunter Lee Andes Makoti, ND

Alexius Belile Bismarck, ND

McKayla Marie Boehm Bismarck, ND

Mary Jean Anton New England, ND

Victoria Lynn Bellon Bismarck, ND

Katharine Anna Bousquet Bismarck, ND

Michelle Rae Baker Parshall, ND

Eric Lee Benson Jamestown, ND

Greta Rae Bradley Devils Lake, ND

Mitchell Bartch Bismarck, ND

Whitney Clare Berg Bismarck, ND

Laiken Bren Mandan, ND

Michael Joseph Becker Bismarck, ND

Alaina Joy Berger Bismarck, ND

Joshua Dean Bring Bismarck, ND

Jennifer Aguilar South El Monte, CA Joshua Paul Aichele Bismarck, ND Paula Lynn Aldous Pocatello, ID Autumn Desiree’ Alt Carson, ND Kammi Rae Anderson Bismarck, ND

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Jarrett Brandon Brown Bismarck, ND

Samantha Kaye Drader Towner, ND

Amber Veronica Friedt Mott, ND

Rebecca RoseMary Helbling Mandan, ND

Scott Bruns Bismarck, ND

Kaitlyn Ilene Duncan New England, ND

Travis Jeffrey Fritel Rolette, ND

Connor Joseph Hellman Bismarck, ND

Sara Jo Bruski Ekalaka, MT

Ethan Andrew Eckholm Wing, ND

Noah Froehling Wishek, ND

Mayuko Hemphill Paynesville, MN

Brooke Emily Rose Buchholz Fredonia, ND

Breanna Rose Edwards Sioux Falls, SD

Brook Frohlich Bismarck, ND

Hannah V Hertz Carson, ND

Schea Bullhead Fort Yates, ND

Nichole Jae Elsner Marion, ND

Joshua Dale Fuller Grand Canyon, AZ

Haley Brooke Hill Mott, ND

Colbie Burghart Bismarck, ND

Matthew Robert Ely Bismarck, ND

Myah J. Gartner Linton, ND

Madyson Jo Hintz Bismarck, ND

Hallie Dawne Burghart Mandan, ND

Carter Engelhard Mandan, ND

Jacob Gathman Bismarck, ND

Reed Allen Hintz Bentley, ND

Kelsey Carol Bursinger Bisbee, ND

Lexi Erickson Mankato, MN

Danielle B. German Fargo, ND

Aaron Hoerner Bismarck, ND

Ethan Joseph Cermak Mandan, ND

Mikayla Marie Erstad West Fargo, ND

Robin Noel Gowen Bismarck, ND

Emily Rae Hogan Mandan, ND

Alexei Nicholas Charvat Bismarck, ND

Abigail Renee Fisher Minot, ND

Sierra Graff Oxbow, ND

Jamie Lee Holzer Bismarck, ND

Paige Marie Christ Jamestown, ND

Cassidy Fitch Eureka, MT

Amanda Grossman Linton, ND

TaLena Rose Horner Bismarck, ND

Jerad Christenson Bismarck, ND

Gavin Lawrence Fitterer New England, ND

Rebecca Joy Haas Bismarck, ND

Montana Lee Howes Bismarck, ND

Bernard Wayne Cline II Massillon, OH

Mariah Joy Fitterer Glen Ullin, ND

Kara Nicole Hathaway Bismarck, ND

April Jerene Hruby Bismarck, ND

Brianna Marie Crispell Bismarck, ND

Tayler Fitzgerald Bismarck, ND

Jesse J. Hauff Bismarck, ND

Brandee Mae Huwe Fargo, ND

Casey DeVos Bismarck, ND

Bryce Nicole Foster Stuart, VA

Brittany Lyn Hawkinson Bismarck, ND

Nathan Lucas Jacobson Rugby, ND

Sarah Jean Diller Bismarck, ND

Carly Freeman Washburn, ND

Gareth James Heintz Bismarck, ND

Robin Jaeger-Hauer Schwuelper, Germany

Krysten Doll New Salem, ND

Sarah S. Fricke Bismarck, ND

Rochelle Marie Heinze Mandan, ND

Joelle B. Jamerson McLaughlin, SD

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Jaden Brian Jangula Napoleon, ND

Alan Joseph Laib Bismarck, ND

Jacob J. Marschner Mandan, ND

Shelby Rae Nelson Jamestown, ND

Jason Randall Johnson Tower City, ND

Ronald L. Laney Fargo, ND

Alainna Marie Martin Bismarck, ND

Kiley E. Neuman Bismarck, ND

Kaelen Johnson Peoria, IL

Kara Jandee Langerud Watford City, ND

Matthew Blaine Martin Emerado, ND

Brody Nieuwsma Strasburg, ND

Tucker Daniel Johnson Wilton, ND

Heather Lynn Lauinger Strasburg, ND

Zachary John Martin Bismarck, ND

Lucas D. Nistler Beach, ND

Amanda Leila Joyce Mandan, ND

Amy Rae Lee Mercer, ND

Jasmine Rae Martinez Apple Valley, CA

Tom A. Noehre Grand Forks, ND

Abbey Kautzman Mott, ND

Lucas Carl Leingang Bismarck, ND

Jena Renee McKay Bismarck, ND

Chance DeLayne John Norton Mandan, ND

Steath Keener Fort Yates, ND

Raelene Mary Lemer Bismarck, ND

Matthew J. McKee Bismarck, ND

Brandon Daniel Oien Linton, ND

Leah Ann Kibbel Underwood, ND

Mikayla Renee` Lennie New Salem, ND

Kylie R. McLain Mohall, ND

Jakob Olheiser Lincoln, ND

Kaylene Klein Hazen, ND

Adrienne Linda Linde Heidelberg, Germany

Arica Elaine Meyer Bismarck, ND

Cody Olson Harvey, ND

Kohl Timothy Klein Bismarck, ND

Kelsie LaRae Lipelt Bismarck, ND

Michaela Grace Milas Bismarck, ND

Kaitlyn Michelle Olson Scranton, ND

Matthew Robert Knutson Bismarck, ND

Austin Brandon Loeks Bismarck, ND

Ty David Mills Bismarck, ND

Kylee Ann Olson Bismarck, ND

Bradley Kostelecky Bismarck, ND

Michaela Jane Longtin Mandan, ND

Ashlee Marie Moch Bismarck, ND

Michael Neil Olson Bismarck, ND

Benson Kramer Dickinson, ND

Kelsey Love Bismarck, ND

Kaleb Emerald Mogard Bismarck, ND

Christopher Oswald Bismarck, ND

Shantel Kramer Glen Ullin, ND

Jasmyn Sita Loven Bismarck, ND

Tracy Joe Moore III Killdeer, ND

Armand Nicholas Pagano Elmira, NY

Anastasia Mae Kroh Bismarck, ND

Madonna Akram Lula Bismarck, ND

Wyett Lee Mosbrucker Bismarck, ND

Jose Pasillas Harvey, ND

Faith JaNae Krom Cando, ND

Mariah Estelle Machart Culbertson, MT

John Ndabunguye Bismarck, ND

Tiffany Jasmine Pauling Bismarck, ND

Dane Thomas Kruger Regent, ND

Kenneth Kyle Markham Bismarck, ND

Cody James Nelson Beulah, ND

Summer Cathryn Pearson Wilton, ND

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Kayla Peterson Bismarck, ND

Isaiah John Sanders Bismarck, ND

LaRae Brianne Skachenko Underwood, ND

Rachel Lynn Vitek Center, ND

Anna Lee Pettit Helena, MT

Alexander Sauer Bismarck, ND

Lorie Steckler Linton, ND

Johnathan Allan Wagoner Odessa, TX

Brookelyn Pfau Martin, ND

Madeleine Clare Savadel Fredericksburg, VA

Lindsey Jane Storms Bismarck, ND

Matthew Weiss Bismarck, ND

Haley Fern Phelps Bowman, ND

Jordan Duane Schade Bowman, ND

Nicole Rae Streyle Bismarck, ND

Nicholas James Westermeyer Bismarck, ND

Cassandra Rae Pike Penn, ND

Abby Schatz Bismarck, ND

Hunter Alan Strickland Washburn, ND

Elizabeth Nicole Wicklund Dickinson, ND

Janae Frances Pinks Bismarck, ND

Miranda Jo Scherr Strasburg, ND

Devin Mark Stroh Bismarck, ND

Celeste Wickman Frenchtown, MT

Alexandra Cathrine Carmen Quarne Bismarck, ND

Ashley Schleicher Mandan, ND

Kasey Diane Susag Harvey, ND

Audrey Rose Wilhelmi Mandan, ND

Bailey J. Schlosser Mandan, ND

Alicia Lynae Swagger Bismarck, ND

Cody Rick Willard Farmington, NM

Shayla Elizabeth Schmaltz Bismarck, ND

Rebecca Kay Syvertson Garrison, ND

Tasha Lynn Williams Turtle Lake, ND

Taylor Mae Schmeichel Jamestown, ND

Micaela Tesky Mandan, ND

Taylor Allen Wilson Bismarck, ND

Brennan Francis Schreder Fargo, ND

Ramona MaryRae Thomas Minot, ND

Gregory Douglas Wolf Bismarck, ND

Chase R. Schuh Bismarck, ND

Joel David Thune Bismarck, ND

Kristen Youren Underwood, ND

Caitlyn Irene Schutt Beulah, ND

Bassam Toshi Bismarck, ND

Bria Nicole Ziegler Bismarck, ND

Walker David Schwengler Lincoln, ND

Leah C. Trautman Cleveland, ND

McKenzie Lynn Zittleman Bismarck, ND

Jaden Derek Scott Bismarck, ND

Ashlyn Nicole Trester Bismarck, ND

Duane Curtis Seelye Mandan, ND

Maekayla Raeann Vandenburg Mandan, ND

Morgan Shae Bismarck, ND

John Jerome Vetter Bismarck, ND

Leah Nicole Rasmussen Lincoln, ND Amy Frances Reimer Washburn, ND Brynn Louise Reinbold Bismarck, ND Marcella Marie Reinbold Bismarck, ND Laura Mae Riepl Bismarck, ND Markita M. Rohde Mandan, ND Tambah Saah Harbel, Liberia Kari Sadler Altoona, WI Jessica Salwei Linton, ND

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ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE Logan Joel Ackerman Dickinson, ND

Casey Bonagofsky Mandan, ND

Melanie Colleen Dougan Minot, ND

Jordan John Friske Dickinson, ND

Jennifer Aguilar South El Monte, CA

Cameron Wade Bott Turtle Lake, ND

Samantha Kaye Drader Towner, ND

Ashley Marie Fritts Mandan, ND

Joshua Paul Aichele Bismarck, ND

Madison Bowling Max, ND

Joshua Dale Fuller Grand Canyon, AZ

Autumn Desiree’ Alt Carson, ND

Jarrett Brandon Brown Bismarck, ND

Jenna Nicole Duttenhefner Menoken, ND

Kammi Rae Anderson Bismarck, ND

Scott Bruns Bismarck, ND

Richlynn Gabrial Anderson Mandan, ND

Sara Jo Bruski Ekalaka, MT

Taylor Anderson Beulah, ND

Colbie Burghart Bismarck, ND

Emily Dawn Archer Bismarck, ND

Brooke Lynn Carr Pingree, ND

Kadie Beckman Washburn, ND

Ethan Joseph Cermak Mandan, ND

Alaina Sarah Berg Baker, MT

Paige Marie Christ Jamestown, ND

Whitney Clare Berg Bismarck, ND

Josiah Matthew Churchill Bismarck, ND

Alaina Joy Berger Bismarck, ND

Brianna Marie Crispell Bismarck, ND

Kaitlyn Marie Binstock McKenzie, ND

Madeline A. Cruff Center, ND

Margo Alayna Binstock Dickinson, ND

Sarah Jean Diller Bismarck, ND

Abigail Renee Fisher Minot, ND

Kenneth Lowel Haugen Mandan, ND

Samantha Jo Birrenkott Bismarck, ND

Krysten I. Doll New Salem, ND

Mariah Joy Fitterer Glen Ullin, ND

Jennifer Maria Hawkins Kensington, OH

McKayla Marie Boehm Bismarck, ND

Zachary A. Doll Bismarck, ND

Amber Veronica Friedt Mott, ND

Brittany Lyn Hawkinson Bismarck, ND

Samuel Lee Gable Jessica Lyn Duttenhefner Mandan, ND Menoken, ND Asha Alexis Gallagher Ethan Andrew Eckholm Carrington, ND Wing, ND Jadyn Mariah Gefroh Adrick Soren Edinger Linton, ND Bismarck, ND Kathryn A. Gerving Breanna Rose Edwards New Salem, ND Sioux Falls, SD Tanner Michael Ghering Matthew Robert Ely Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Haley Dakota Goldade Alicia Lynn Engstrom Bismarck, ND Mandan, ND Allexis Lynn Grabowska Mikayla Marie Erstad Bismarck, ND West Fargo, ND Karlie Rae Hagel Landon Layne Felch Mandan, ND Mandan, ND Morgen James Mikael James Fetch Hagerott Mandan, ND Bismarck, ND

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Kaytlyn Helen Heick Bismarck, ND

Leah Ann Kibbel Underwood, ND

Mariah Estelle Machart Culbertson, MT

Lucas D. Nistler Beach, ND

Bryce Alec Helm Mandan, ND

Kohl Timothy Klein Bismarck, ND

Jacob J. Marschner Mandan, ND

Tom A. Noehre Grand Forks, ND

Haley Brooke Hill Mott, ND

Heather Brooke Kottre Glen Ullin, ND

McKenna Mayne Watford City, ND

Emily Rae Hogan Mandan, ND

Brooke Jean Kraft Wahpeton, ND

Matthew J. McKee Bismarck, ND

Chance DeLayne John Norton Mandan, ND

Brandi Rose Holznagel Washburn, ND

Tyler Jon Kress Bismarck, ND

Christopher Lee Meduna` Bismarck, ND

Sarah Faye Horner Mandan, ND

April-Lee Ann Kroll Bismarck, ND

Tara Rae Mehlhoff Bismarck, ND

Montana Lee Howes Bismarck, ND

Taylor Jensen Krom Cando, ND

Destiny Lynn Miller Minot, ND

April Jerene Hruby Bismarck, ND

Talyssa Faith Kvanvig Hettinger, ND

Ashlee Marie Moch Bismarck, ND

Nicole Faith Hust Mandan, ND

Brianna Landeis Bismarck, ND

Kaleb Emerald Mogard Bismarck, ND

Marc Anthony Isas Lakewood, CA

Ronald L. Laney Fargo, ND

Tracy Joe Moore III Killdeer, ND

Kaelen Johnson Peoria, IL

Kara Jandee Langerud Watford City, ND

Jaron Scott Morman Glen Ullin, ND

Travis D. Johnson McKenzie, ND

Ryan Matthew Larson Mandan, ND

Ashley Rae Mormann Mandan, ND

Tucker Daniel Johnson Wilton, ND

Alyssa Deanne Leintz Bismarck, ND

Jade Murray Mercer, ND

Taylor Kamp Garrison, ND

Mikayla Renee` Lennie New Salem, ND

Amy Marie Needler Newton Falls, OH

Keenan L. Kaufman Bismarck, ND

Austin Brandon Loeks Bismarck, ND

Cody James Nelson Beulah, ND

Abbey Kautzman Mott, ND

Michaela Jane Longtin Mandan, ND

Ethan Paul Nelson Hutchinson, MN

Steath Keener Fort Yates, ND

Kristina Marie Lucier Fargo, ND

Kiley E. Neuman Bismarck, ND

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BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Brandon Daniel Oien Linton, ND Edina Osmanbasic Bismarck, ND Christopher Oswald Bismarck, ND Armand Nicholas Pagano Elmira, NY Tiffany Jasmine Pauling Bismarck, ND Summer Cathryn Pearson Wilton, ND Kayla Taylor Pich Mandan, ND Brandon Lyle Pierce Bowman, ND Bailey Marie Pifer Bismarck, ND Janae Frances Pinks Bismarck, ND Meghan M. Praus Killdeer, ND Taylor Noel Privratsky Dickinson, ND Alexandra Cathrine Carmen Quarne Bismarck, ND

Dalton Daniel Rademacher Minot, ND

Shayla Elizabeth Schmaltz Bismarck, ND

Adrianna Nicole Thinnes Bismarck, ND

Dusty Marshal Wisham Lincoln, ND

Leah Nicole Rasmussen Lincoln, ND

Taylor Mae Schmeichel Jamestown, ND

Ashley F. Thoeny Broadus, MT

Gage Wolt Mandan, ND

Amy Frances Reimer Washburn, ND

Lindsey Terese Schweitzer Bismarck, ND

Joel David Thune Bismarck, ND

Timothy Brian Yoder Wolford, ND

Marcella Marie Reinbold Bismarck, ND

Walker David Schwengler Lincoln, ND

Ashlyn Nicole Trester Bismarck, ND

Wendy Sue Zimprich Pembina, ND

Taylor Jean Reinhardt Mandan, ND

Melissa Rae Severson Sidney, MT

Dynae Marie Zubke Dickinson, ND

Ethan Leo Renbarger Watford City, ND

Morgan Derrick Solberg Bismarck, ND

Uchechukwu Johnfisher Uchem Bismarck, ND

Jesse Roberts Minot, ND

Robert Alexander Spady Mandan, ND

Hadley Elise Rosales Bismarck, ND

Eric John Spilman Mandan, ND

Mara Jo Roteliuk Sawyer, ND

Jasmine Aja Steidl Dickinson, ND

Heather Ann Roy Bismarck, ND

Lindsey Jane Storms Bismarck, ND

Proust Rukundo Bismarck, ND

Nicole Rae Streyle Bismarck, ND

Jessica Salwei Linton, ND

Hunter Alan Strickland Washburn, ND

Isaiah John Sanders Bismarck, ND

Kasey Diane Susag Harvey, ND

Jordan Duane Schade Bowman, ND

Alicia Lynae Swagger Bismarck, ND

Andrew Schafer Flasher, ND

Rebecca Kay Syvertson Garrison, ND

Abby Schatz Bismarck, ND

Taylor Scott Terrasas Bismarck, ND

Bailey J. Schlosser Mandan, ND

Micaela Tesky Mandan, ND

Michaela Rae Urlacher Mandan, ND

Zachary Zane Zuther Bismarck, ND

Maekayla Raeann Vandenburg Mandan, ND Christopher James Vander Wal Mandan, ND Janetta Vander Wal Washburn, ND Devin Frederick Vetsch Rugby, ND John Jerome Vetter Bismarck, ND Jaycee Rae Walter Bismarck, ND Harper Nicole Wavra Bismarck, ND Nicholas James Westermeyer Bismarck, ND Celeste Wickman Frenchtown, MT Taylor Allen Wilson Bismarck, ND

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

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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.

Levi Abbott Process Plant Technology Mountain Home, ID Adam Dwayne Aberle Farm and Ranch Management Menoken, ND

Zachery W. Allen Electrical Transmission System Technology Osceola, WI

Ross Merle Baker Mechanical Maintenance Technology Bismarck, ND

David C. Alphonso Electric Power Technology Albany, NY

Layton Alexander Barnes Information Processing Specialist Killdeer, ND

Joshua Joseph Aberle Instrumentation and Control Technology Brookings, SD

Mark Daniel Anderson Instrumentation and Control Technology Valley City, ND

Louisa Abrahamson Associate Degree Nurse Oklee, MN

Noah William Arnold Farm and Ranch Management Esmond, ND

Rachel Suzanne BartlettDavenport Electric Power Technology Canton, NY

Parker Leroy Bachmeier Graphic Design and Communications Harvey, ND

Jesse Aaron Bauer Electronics/ Telecommunications Technology Mandan, ND

Tate Lee Abrahamson Farm and Ranch Management Velva, ND Amy Renee Adams Graphic Design and Communications Mandan, ND Colton Agotness Digital Audio Production Edmore, ND Caleb Alexander Aipperspach Instrumentation and Control Technology Beulah, ND

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Tyler Craig Bader Automotive Technology Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND Jett James Bailey Graphic Design and Communications Watauga, SD Nakoa Randall Baker Petroleum Production Technology Dickinson, ND

Kevin Efrain Barrientos Power Plant Technology Los Angeles, CA

Aaron Shawn Bechtle Graphic Design and Communications Wishek, ND Bailie Jean Beer Farm and Ranch Management Keldron, SD Kristopher Bellamy Instrumentation and Control Technology Washburn, ND

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Eric Lee Benson Criminal Justice Jamestown, ND Chase Dominic Berger Energy Services and Renewable Technology Glen Ullin, ND Michael John Berreth Process Plant Technology Aberdeen, SD Tagen J. Bertolotto Mechanical Maintenance Technology Washburn, ND Joshua Dean Bierle Nuclear Power Technology Sioux Falls, SD Eric Elliott Bjore Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND Jamison Ray Bogren Mechanical Maintenance Technology Bismarck, ND Marion Duane Bontrager Management Minot, ND Dustin Boone Petroleum Production Technology Enid, OK

Jessika Marilee Borelli Energy Services and Renewable Technology Sawyer, ND

Angela Kim Brown Information Processing Specialist Watford City, ND

Colton James Bosch Electronics/ Telecommunications Technology Bismarck, ND

Colton Gage Brown Automotive Technology Des Lacs, ND

Courtney Marie Bosch Engineering Technology Hazen, ND

Louis Evan Brown Farm and Ranch Management Barnesville, MN

Evan Bothun Associate Degree Nurse Beulah, ND

Jason Michael Brunmeier Instrumentation and Control Technology Beulah, ND

Cameron Wade Bott Criminal Justice Turtle Lake, ND

Cody Alan Buckley Power Plant Technology Westerville, OH

Derek Brackel Energy Services and Renewable Technology Elgin, ND

Nicole Bunting Process Plant Technology Redwood Falls, MN

Matthew Bracken Lineworker (Electrical) Devils Lake, ND Austin James Braunagel Agriculture Industry and Technology Bismarck, ND Kobe Michael Bright Automotive Collision Technology Velva, ND Nicholas Brosseau Engineering Technology Bismarck, ND

Evan John Burckhard Engineering Technology Towner, ND Jasper Peregrine Burgess Power Plant Technology Florence, MT Hallie Dawne Burghart Farm and Ranch Management Mandan, ND Justin K. Burke Web Page Development and Design Omaha, NE

Kevin Burke Electric Power Technology Oviedo, FL

Vanisha Clerge Associate Degree Nurse Bismarck, ND

Heather Marie Burnley Associate Degree Nurse Randle, WA

Colin Colton Petroleum Production Technology Bismarck, ND

Matthew Korey Bush Electrical Transmission System Technology Lakeland, FL Amanda Carrie Butler Process Plant Technology Bossier City, LA Vincent Aaron Campagna Electric Power Technology Shelton, WA Baylee Daniel Carr Process Plant Technology Hazen, ND Isabell Danielle Chadwick Human Services Hazen, ND Genevive Christie Electric Power Technology Fulton, NY Brian Michael Church Electric Power Technology Detroit, MI Nicolas James Cipollini Electrical Transmission System Technology Pahrump, NV Matthew Ryan Clagg Electric Power Technology Foss, OK

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Francis John Connors Management White Shield, ND Chase Allen Conway Petroleum Production Technology Westhope, ND Andrew Lanier Cook Electric Power Technology Grove, OK Sunshine Ediva Cook Associate Degree Nurse Hastings, MI Austin Tyler Costner Welding Bismarck, ND Kenneth Custodio Criminal Justice Bronx, NY Alexander Daniel Dailey Electric Power Technology Boardman, OH Ian Preston Dalzell Mechanical Maintenance Technology Bismarck, ND Casper Bailey Daniel Management Rolette, ND

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Courtney Sharon Dashno Electric Power Technology Constantia, NY

Tara Nicole Dillon Management Scranton, ND

Sawyer Caldwell Dawe Electric Power Technology Ludington, MI

David Michael Dockter Management Streeter, ND

James William DeBottis Geographic Information Systems Technician Bergen, NY

Tylor Matthias Doll Management Bismarck, ND

Meggan Emily DeCoteau Graphic Design and Communications Bismarck, ND Thomas Frederick Delozier II Mass Communication Tyrone, PA

Paul A. Downs Electric Power Technology Langdon, ND Glenda Duppong Administrative Assistant, General Mandan, ND

Tate Delzer Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND

Cameron Durheim Farm and Ranch Management Ellendale, ND

Tate Michael Demaray Energy Services and Renewable Technology Tappen, ND

Hailey Kate Edinger Graphic Design and Communications Harvey, ND

Clinton Joel Denson Power Plant Technology Process Plant Technology Billings, MT

Jessica EvaRose Edinger Graphic Design and Communications Carson, ND

Levi O. Dewald Management Bismarck, ND

Scott Edwards Electric Power Technology Portage, PA

Tomas F. Diaz Power Plant Technology California, MD

Jacob Ellingson Welding Bismarck, ND

Krystal Kay Diggs Electric Power Technology Kingman, AZ

Stetson Miles Ellingson Farm and Ranch Management Saint Anthony, ND

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Drew James Ellison Electronics/ Telecommunications Technology Bismarck, ND Nathan Christopher Enerson Power Plant Technology Process Plant Technology Grand Rapids, MN Alyssa Engel Digital Audio Production Hutchinson, MN Trever Erickson Welding Beulah, ND Angel Espinoza Electrical Transmission System Technology Fontana, CA Christopher James Evans Power Plant Technology Pasadena, MD Kody Mark Faul Agriculture Industry and Technology McClusky, ND Miranda Jade Faut Associate Degree Nurse Hazen, ND Lucanus C. Fechter Power Plant Technology Albuquerque, NM Joshua Calvert Fezio Power Plant Technology Portsmouth, VA Ethan Fike Electric Power Technology Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Sophia Fischer Graphic Design and Communications Hazen, ND Phillip Robert Fisher Engineering Technology Dickinson, ND Tyler Andrew Fjeldahl Agriculture Industry and Technology Berthold, ND Andrew Fusco Electrical Transmission System Technology Farmingdale, NY Mac Gable Process Plant Technology Mandan, ND Thomas Anthony Galassi Electric Power Technology Willow Springs, IL Dakota Dag Garmann Process Plant Technology Watford City, ND Paulette Kristine Gehrke Electric Power Technology Edgerton, WI Cydnee L. Geiger Associate Degree Nurse Mandan, ND Janae L. Geiger Administrative Assistant, General Bismarck, ND Hunter Michael Geithman Mechanical Maintenance Technology Bismarck, ND

William George Petroleum Production Technology Parshall, ND

Tyler Jorden Gravseth Agriculture Industry and Technology Cooperstown, ND

Michael Giglio Electric Power Technology Clarence Center, NY

Daniel Mark Gregory Electric Power Technology Clarinda, IA

Jesse Lee Gilbertson Engineering Technology Binford, ND

Molly LaVerne Gress Graphic Design and Communications Bismarck, ND

Reilly Wyatt Hedegaard Electronics/ Telecommunications Technology Bismarck, ND

Katherine Rose Grubb Management Bismarck, ND

Tanner Hegre Lineworker (Electrical) Bismarck, ND

Brittany Marie Hillerud Associate Degree Nurse Hazen, ND

Ben Gumke Process Plant Technology Watford City, ND

Delaine Heiser Associate Degree Nurse Finley, ND

Rebecca Hillerud Associate Degree Nurse Hazen, ND

Zachary Paul Haar Power Plant Technology Bismarck, ND

John Helbling Electrical Transmission System Technology Raeford, NC

Reed Allen Hintz Carpentry (Residential) Bentley, ND

Spencer Robert Gillund Management Enderlin, ND Alexis Glass Graphic Design and Communications Bismarck, ND Nathan Ryan Goldade Electronics/ Telecommunications Technology Bismarck, ND Brendan Patrick Good Process Plant Technology Evergreen Park, IL Kelli Jo Graber Administrative Assistant, Medical Bisbee, ND Shania Rae Grager Surgical Technology Hazen, ND

Raina Mae Hanley Agriculture Industry and Technology New Salem, ND Bret Bazyl Hardison Process Plant Technology Brighton, CO Heath Guy Harmon Process Plant Technology Mandaree, ND

Brandon James Harris Electrical Transmission Leslie Anne Grant System Technology Electrical Transmission System Spring Green, WI Technology Nathan Alan Hathaway Monroeville, OH Power Plant Technology Bismarck, ND

Jonathan Hausauer Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND Austin Ray Hayes Engineering Technology Phoenix, AZ

Preston Helbling Electronics/ Telecommunications Technology Mandan, ND Trey Michael Helfrich Technical Studies Bismarck, ND Eric John Hellandsaas Lineworker (Electrical) Watford City, ND Chas Jan Hertz Electronics/ Telecommunications Technology Carson, ND

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Jett James Dean Hettich Instrumentation and Control Technology Beulah, ND Jeffery A. Hickerson Energy Services and Renewable Technology Dixon, MO Darrell Amin Hill Power Plant Technology Auburn, NY

Sarah Elizabeth Hockett Associate Degree Nurse Chaska, MN Carrie A. Hoffer Human Services Mandan, ND Tyler John Hoggarth Lineworker (Electrical) Carrington, ND Tayla Jayne Hoherz Farm and Ranch Management Elgin, ND Tanner Ronald Holte Lineworker (Electrical) Burlington, ND

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Carter D. Honeyman Farm and Ranch Management Regent, ND Katelyn Jo Horner Farm and Ranch Management Napoleon, ND

Ryan Michael Ivesdal Process Plant Technology New Rockford, ND

Kody Martin Kalamaha Engineering Technology Bismarck, ND

Jason Wayne Jackson Cybersecurity and Computer Networking Lebanon, OR

Clayton Kalvoda Criminal Justice Mandan, ND

Anthony Thomas Howard Power Plant Technology Rosedale, MD

Matthew Ray Jacobson Agriculture Industry and Technology Baldwin, ND

Nicholas Huizinga Cybersecurity and Computer Networking Dickinson, ND

Laura May Jallad Administrative Assistant, Medical Bemidji, MN

Jefferson Michael Huwe Lineworker (Electrical) Wahpeton, ND

Larree Ann Janssen Graphic Design and Communications LaMoure, ND

Gunnar Michael Hyttinen Mechanical Maintenance Technology Washburn, ND

Lucas Layton James Jewkes Management Ogden, UT

Obike Ibeka Ibeka Process Plant Technology Powder Springs, GA

Kelson Johansen Nuclear Power Technology Berrien Springs, MI

Donald A. Ireland Electric Power Technology Stratford, CT

Ara Duane Johns Electrical Transmission System Technology Dallas, GA

Lindsey Jane Irwin Associate Degree Nurse Bismarck, ND Marcus Richard Isaacs Engineering Technology Mandan, ND Anna Lorraine Iverson Process Plant Technology Beulah, ND

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Tyler Johnson Power Plant Technology Fargo, ND Deavan T. Jones Management Billings, MT Zackery Jorgenson Lineworker (Electrical) Fargo, ND

Quinn Karges Associate Degree Nurse Hazen, ND Ryan Craig Keller Energy Services and Renewable Technology Mandan, ND

Ryan Odel Knutson Petroleum Production Technology Ada, MN Brett Robert Koch Process Plant Technology Beulah, ND Benjamin Kortright Electric Power Technology Syracuse, NY Michael David Koss Electric Power Technology Utica, NY

Timothy Allen Keller Digital Audio Production Lafayette, IN

Reid Matthew Kraft Process Plant Technology Turtle Lake, ND

Tayler Kerzmann Digital Audio Production Garrison, ND

Tanner Reese Krenz Welding Jamestown, ND

Parker Wayne Kidd Process Plant Technology Jamestown, ND

Meghan Krogh Electric Power Technology Burnt Hills, NY

Andrew James Kliem Mechanical Maintenance Technology Mandan, ND

William C. Kroll Welding Bismarck, ND

Jacob Edward Klinner Welding Bismarck, ND Lanna R. Knottnerus Human Services Center, ND Bryce Knudsen Power Plant Technology Gillette, WY

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Jeff Kurtz Electric Power Technology Camillus, NY Cynthia Alece Lagman Management Bismarck, ND Tyrell James Larsen Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Carrington, ND

Corey Lauer Cybersecurity and Computer Networking Bismarck, ND Ransly Lefor Welding Lefor, ND

Jadyn John Lippert Management Ashley, ND Kyle Douglas Little Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND

Payton Lehde Management Bismarck, ND

Desiree Je Ann Little Swallow Human Services New Town, ND

Aaron Wade Leier Farm and Ranch Management Strasburg, ND

Arianne Danielle Lopez Administrative Assistant, Legal Mandan, ND

Kelley Erin Lembeck Electric Power Technology Syracuse, NY

Scott Benjamin Lund Farm and Ranch Management Sentinel Butte, ND

Jackson Robert Lemnus Agriculture Industry and Technology Valley City, ND Rebecca Ann Leuck Geographic Information Systems Technician Salem, CT Jesse Bruce Lien Farm and Ranch Management Milton, ND Elizabeth Nicole Lilley Electrical Transmission System Technology Sacramento, CA Isaiah Kahlil Lindsay Graphic Design and Communications Bismarck, ND

Caitlin Marie Magilke Human Services Pierre, SD Anthony Stuart Magistro Electric Power Technology Bradford, NH Benjamin Makay Process Plant Technology New Rockford, ND Bradley M. Malerbi Power Plant Technology Detroit, MI Matthew Charles Manders Associate Degree Nurse Bismarck, ND Clinton Mannie Instrumentation and Control Technology Hazen, ND

Jenna Mariner Information Processing Specialist Bismarck, ND Cody Adam Martel Petroleum Production Technology Bismarck, ND Joseph Mason Instrumentation and Control Technology Bismarck, ND Miranda Noel Mathias Power Plant Technology Bridgeville, MI Addy Mattern Criminal Justice Mandan, ND Christopher Charles McCarty Power Plant Technology Cove, TX Matthew J. McKee Mechanical Maintenance Technology Bismarck, ND Jesse Shane McLaughlin Process Plant Technology Mandan, ND Zachary Robert Mehl Agriculture Industry and Technology Surrey, ND Keaton Dean Meissel Instrumentation and Control Technology Mandan, ND

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Briana Lynn Miller Associate Degree Nurse Bismarck, ND Christopher Jon Miller Process Plant Technology Mandan, ND Jared D. Miller Farm and Ranch Management Carrington, ND Jeyden Michael Miller Electric Power Technology Cyril, OK Myka Marie Miller Associate Degree Nurse Bismarck, ND Samantha Anna Miller Administrative Assistant, General Beulah, ND Tyler James Miller Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND Michael L. Mills Power Plant Technology Vincennes, IN Allison Rose Mischel Surgical Technology Bismarck, ND David McGuire Mitchener Electric Power Technology Burgaw, NC Joshua Robert Mizell Petroleum Production Technology Laurel, MS

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Kyle Gregory Mollman Process Plant Technology McIntosh, SD Reginald John Morales Electric Power Technology Willcox, AZ Benjamin Morrison Cybersecurity and Computer Networking Bismarck, ND Brianna Mae Mundt Associate Degree Nurse Mandan, ND Jaden Munyer Instrumentation and Control Technology Rugby, ND Preston Murschel Electronics/ Telecommunications Technology Hazen, ND Carolee Nicole Nagel Associate Degree Nurse Bismarck, ND Cory Owen Nattier Electric Power Technology Independence, MO Dakota Scott Neether Lineworker (Electrical) Watford City, ND Colin John Nehl Agriculture Industry and Technology Carson, ND

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Gabrielle Mae Nelson Graphic Design and Communications Bowbells, ND Zachary August Neuberger Process Plant Technology Beulah, ND Alexis Olivia Newton Management Bismarck, ND Kobe Rashaan Newton Electronics/ Telecommunications Technology Bismarck, ND Channing Aric Nielsen Instrumentation and Control Technology Minot, ND Witney Marie Nielsen Graphic Design and Communications Bismarck, ND Hayden Wyatt Norton Instrumentation and Control Technology Beulah, ND Devon Lee Olson Agriculture Industry and Technology Wolford, ND Luke Timothy Olson Lineworker (Electrical) Moorhead, MN Seth Adam Olson Automotive Technology Scranton, ND

Zane Orin Osse Engineering Technology Tappen, ND Jordan Thomas Oster Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND Donnalesha La’Dovie Owens Human Services Bismarck, ND John Charles Parker Power Plant Technology Kennewick, WA John William Patterson Electronics/ Telecommunications Technology Souris, ND Tiffany Jasmine Pauling Engineering Technology Bismarck, ND Curtis Pavard Electrical Transmission System Technology Saugus, CA Travis Jens Pedersen Agriculture Industry and Technology Harvey, ND James Ernest Pelkey Electric Power Technology Liverpool, NY Preston Jacob Peterson Agriculture Industry and Technology Fullerton, ND

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Andrew Robert Petras Jr. Process Plant Technology Stanley, ND Isaac Fontaine Peyton Electrical Transmission System Technology Washington, DC MiKayla Ann Pfaff Graphic Design and Communications Bismarck, ND Jaden Peter Pfliger Power Plant Technology Mandan, ND Zachary Rene Philippot Lineworker (Electrical) Moorhead, MN Michael F. Pilawa Electric Power Technology Utica, NY Mitchel N. Pilon Digital Audio Production Bismarck, ND Brady Jon Pletan Process Plant Technology Killdeer, ND Levi C. Pollman Welding Willow City, ND Coleman Poort Process Plant Technology Temple, TX Kendra Ann Pressnall Surgical Technology Tioga, ND

Seth Alvin Privratsky Carpentry (Residential) South Heart, ND

Austin John Riegel Power Plant Technology Beulah, ND

Rebecca Raatz Administrative Assistant, Medical Bismarck, ND

Melissa R. Rinehart Electrical Transmission System Technology Sherwood, AR

Jace Jacob Ramberg Agriculture Industry and Technology Langdon, ND

Jason George Risley Electric Power Technology Johnstown, NY

Bryan James Randle Lineworker (Electrical) Maddock, ND Jacob James Rau Agriculture Industry and Technology Kief, ND Evan Raymo Electric Power Technology Massena, NY Cory Rebel Process Plant Technology Taylor, ND

Zane H. Ritz Instrumentation and Control Technology Mandan, ND Michelle T. Robarge Electric Power Technology Syracuse, NY Samantha Jo Robb Electric Power Technology Baker City, OR Ismael Rodriguez Electric Power Technology Amarillo, TX

Kurt Joseph Regenscheid Electric Power Technology Austin, MN

Levi John Roehrich Mechanical Maintenance Technology Gackle, ND

Amy Frances Reimer Associate Degree Nurse Washburn, ND

Jeffrey Tyler Roper Electric Power Technology Blue Ridge, GA

Travis Scott Renshaw Lineworker (Electrical) Turlock, CA

Tyler Glenn Rosborough Process Plant Technology Beulah, ND

Devin Lynn Retterath Agriculture Industry and Technology Washburn, ND

Abigail Kathryn Roth Management Stanton, ND

Kyle Merlin Routledge Farm and Ranch Management Minot, ND

Jeremy Otto Andrew Schiefer Power Plant Technology Vassar, MI

Jacob Wilson Russell Geographic Information Systems Technician Ochelata, OK

Blake Schuyler Lee Schmidt Power Plant Technology Bismarck, ND

Ryan Allen Sayler Agriculture Industry and Technology Bismarck, ND Joshua Schaefbauer Graphic Design and Communications Bismarck, ND Andrew Schafer Carpentry (Residential) Flasher, ND Michael W. Schafer Cybersecurity and Computer Networking Bismarck, ND

Joseph Michael Schmidt Cybersecurity and Computer Networking Mandan, ND Devyn Michael Schmitcke Graphic Design and Communications Underwood, ND Randy Jonathan Schonberger Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Bismarck, ND Jason Matthew Schrooten Electric Power Technology Rochester, MN

Jessica C. Schaff Associate Degree Nurse Bismarck, ND

Brandon Dale Schuetz Associate Degree Nurse Mandan, ND

Brittany Jayne Schaner Associate Degree Nurse Mandan, ND

Phillip Schultz Graphic Design and Communications Bismarck, ND

Dylan Robert Scheitlin Criminal Justice Dickinson, ND Kolter James Schell Lineworker (Electrical) Towner, ND

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Keegan Joseph Schunke Process Plant Technology Stanley, ND Tara A. Schwan Criminal Justice Bismarck, ND

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Jaydn Sebastian Schumacher Process Plant Technology Zeeland, ND

Michael Sims Graphic Design and Communications Bismarck, ND

Caleb H. Southerland Cybersecurity and Computer Networking Bismarck, ND

Cullen Blaine Seeger Power Plant Technology New Salem, ND

Alexandra Jo Skalicky Management Colorado Springs, CO

Jacob Sowers Electric Power Technology Las Vegas, NV

Dillon James Seidler Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND

Jonathan Dane Skjervheim Agriculture Industry and Technology Nekoma, ND

Howard Clay Spoede Process Plant Technology Houston, TX

Mariah Sharon Sellon Process Plant Technology Turtle Lake, ND Natasha Ann Semchenko Agriculture Industry and Technology Max, ND Hannah Elizabeth Septon Farm and Ranch Management Rhame, ND Samantha Elizabeth Sheldon Associate Degree Nurse Bismarck, ND Christopher A. Silbernagel Power Plant Technology Bismarck, ND Scott Louis Simenson Farm and Ranch Management Bismarck, ND Susan Simonson Web Page Development and Design Langdon, ND

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Kaitlyn Mary Slavick Surgical Technology Mandan, ND Michelle Amanda Slominski Petroleum Production Technology Dickinson, ND Bruce Smith Electric Power Technology Antioch, CA Corrie Michelle Smith Electric Power Technology Colorado Springs, CO Jacob Jeffrey Smith Agriculture Industry and Technology Sherwood, ND Cole Allen Solem Instrumentation and Control Technology Beulah, ND Jose Gabriel Solorio Electrical Transmission System Technology Sacramento, CA

Matthew Adam Steel Electric Power Technology Green Bay, WI Hunter Jacob Steffen Process Plant Technology Hazen, ND Joshua Job Stehberger Instrumentation and Control Technology Mandan, ND

Robert Allen Stiles Process Plant Technology Grand Island, NE Samuel Norman Stoveland Farm and Ranch Management Golva, ND Matthew Lee Stroh Farm and Ranch Management Killdeer, ND Brianna Nicole Svihl Graphic Design and Communications Bismarck, ND Tianna Marie Tchouban Graphic Design and Communications Bismarck, ND Travis Robert Tekippe Power Plant Technology Mandan, ND

Aaron Michael Stein Process Plant Technology Mandan, ND

McKayla Rosemary Temple Technical Studies Bismarck, ND

Parker Stein Energy Services and Renewable Technology Finley, ND

Michael Anthony Ternes Electronics/ Telecommunications Technology Bismarck, ND

Kaden Michael Steiner Agriculture Industry and Technology Fargo, ND Anthony E. Stewart Electric Power Technology Hartford, KY Keegan Ryan Stiefel Mechanical Maintenance Technology Bismarck, ND

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Pious Thomas Process Plant Technology Mandan, ND Joshua David Thompson Instrumentation and Control Technology Minot, ND McKenna Lee Thompson Farm and Ranch Management Upham, ND

Brittany Marie Thordal Associate Degree Nurse Bismarck, ND Jacob William Thornton Process Plant Technology Avondale, LA Chad Michael Thorp Instrumentation and Control Technology Blaine, MN John Walter Timmons Web Page Development and Design Watford City, ND Tyler James Tkach Criminal Justice Bismarck, ND Timothy Trenkamp Power Plant Technology Burlington, KY Zachary Bryce Trom Instrumentation and Control Technology Bismarck, ND Brian Mark Trzpuc Power Plant Technology Center, ND Tyler Lee Unger Power Plant Technology Bismarck, ND Jakob Michael Vandal Agriculture Industry and Technology Reynolds, ND Ivan Jair Varela Montano Process Plant Technology Rawlins, WY

Jessie Vasquez Jr. Electrical Transmission System Technology Zachary, LA

Allie Paige Weiss Information Processing Specialist New Salem, ND

Meghan Verlinde Surgical Technology Bismarck, ND

Ashley Joelle Welander Paramedic Technology Rolla, ND

Anna Lyn Vetter Management Linton, ND

Randy James Wemette Electric Power Technology Johnson City, NY

McKennon Anthony Vetter Instrumentation and Control Technology Bismarck, ND

Josef Walter Wentz Carpentry (Residential) Bismarck, ND

Melani Renee’ Viner Instrumentation and Control Technology Beach, ND Macie Lee Vogel Graphic Design and Communications Bismarck, ND Krymzon Cheri Volk Automotive Collision Technology Bismarck, ND Wyatt Hunter Wahl Mechanical Maintenance Technology Bismarck, ND Hunter Douglas Wall Process Plant Technology Bottineau, ND

Alex Dee Wise Electric Power Technology Corvallis, OR James Thomas Wold Lineworker (Electrical) Mitchell, SD Kecia Michele Wolf Electric Power Technology Texarkana, AR Dustin Gordon Wollman Process Plant Technology Elgin, ND

Jeremy Ryan Westfall Electric Power Technology Nitro, WV

Colleen Lynn Wood Electrical Transmission System Technology Glendale, AZ

Parker Richard Westgard Agriculture Industry and Technology Westby, MT

Jace P. Woutat Agriculture Industry and Technology Bismarck, ND

Colby Alexander Wightman Electric Power Technology Rockport, MA

Patrick Pedro Wymah Cybersecurity and Computer Networking Bismarck, ND

Sean Paul Williams Process Plant Technology Lambert, MT Matthew Brock Williamson Electric Power Technology Opp, AL

Lindsey Jane Willnow Graphic Design and Communications William Charles Wasserburger Menoken, ND Instrumentation and Thomas Alexander Wire Control Technology Electric Power Technology Rapid City, SD Napoleon, OH

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Cole Aaron Zablotney Automotive Technology Harvey, ND Brandon L. Zachmeier Mechanical Maintenance Technology Mandan, ND

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DIPLOMA

A Diploma is awarded to students who complete a prescribed curriculum in a career and technical program. The granting of the Diploma indicates the student possesses basic knowledge necessary for entrance into a specific career field. BSC recipients must earn at least 120 honor points and a minimum of 60 semester hours, including nine hours of general education requirements in communications; arts and humanities/social and behavioral sciences; and business, math, science and technology.

Logan Gross Carpentry (Residential) Bismarck, 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.

Stacy Jo Abbott Practical Nursing Dawson, ND

Kammi Rae Anderson Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND

Seth Nathaniel Bentz Lineworker (Electrical) Wing, ND

Skyler Bitz Welding Menoken, ND

Logan Allard Electronics Technology Bismarck, ND

Prestin Allen Arrington Automotive Collision Technology Minot, ND

Wyatt John Berg Welding Baldwin, ND

Haley Bladow Practical Nursing Fergus Falls, MN

John Lawrence Beyer Lineworker (Electrical) Sidney, MT

Ryan Bogers Process Plant Technology Halliday, ND

Teverell Glenn Billadeau Electronics Technology Burlington, ND

Tyler Jay Borlaug Process Plant Technology Hazen, ND

Casey L. Binstock Automotive Technology Electrical/Chassis South Heart, ND

Keaton Tucker Borud Welding Berthold, ND

Angela Marie Anderson Practical Nursing Towner, ND Cort Buchan Anderson Power Plant Technology Orofino, ID Ethan Eric Anderson Automotive Technology Electrical/Chassis Miles City, MT

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Jacob Backman Lineworker (Electrical) Flaxville, MT Autumn Rose Belshe Automotive Collision Technology Minot, ND Shantel Janae Bender Practical Nursing Hazelton, ND

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Trevor James Brossart Carpentry (Residential) Rugby, ND

Bryan Lee Burleson Lineworker (Electrical) Tulare, CA

Gabriel S. Dietrich Lineworker (Electrical) Scobey, MT

Samuel Payne Field Welding Langdon, ND

Jacob Paul Hanson Electronics Technology Turtle Lake, ND

Nathalie Marie Burleson Practical Nursing Tulare, CA

Kathrin Elizabeth Dorfschmidt Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND

Tyler Devon Fitzpatrick Electronics Technology Austin, TX

Katrina Marie Hanson Automotive Collision Technology Turtle Lake, ND

Taryn Scott Candee Lineworker (Electrical) Fairview, MT Jacob Tyler Cermak Electronics Technology Bismarck, ND Joshua David Chavez Water and Wastewater Technology Henderson, NV Noah Christenson Lineworker (Electrical) Maxbass, ND Sean Wallace Corbett Electronics Technology Spring Hill, FL Krystal Ann Cox Power Plant Technology Wheatland, WY Kieth Douglas Cullen Lineworker (Electrical) Horace, ND James William DeBottis Geographic Information Systems Technician Bergen, NY Amber DeCoteau Practical Nursing Mandan, ND Brandon Dale Dewald Lineworker (Electrical) Steele, ND

Victoria Lynn Douglas Paramedic Technology Williston, ND Devin Michael Dugdale Lineworker (Electrical) Devils Lake, ND Jacob Martin Edinger Automotive Technology Electrical/Chassis Carson, ND Kyle James Edinger Lineworker (Electrical) McIntosh, SD Tyler James Eggers Automotive Technology Engine Performance/Air Conditioning Mott, ND Caitlyn Mary Ell Electronics Technology Wilton, ND Lori A. Fancieh Practical Nursing Martin, ND Josh Farmer Lineworker (Electrical) Minot, ND Bryce Philip Fettig Carpentry (Residential) Napoleon, ND

Ryan Fowlke Electronics Technology Beaver, UT James Frojen Electronics Technology Dickinson, ND Christ Galster Automotive Technology Electrical/Chassis Mandan, ND Dennis Simba Gichana Practical Nursing Kisii, Kenya Cassidy Jean Gilbert Practical Nursing Ludlow, SD Cody Michael Gilbert Lineworker (Electrical) Ellendale, ND Wendy Marie Green Practical Nursing Beulah, ND Yvonne Green Practical Nursing Tustine, MI Matthew Haiby Lineworker (Electrical) Moorhead, MN Amanda Lee Haman Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND

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Cameron Paul Harter Automotive Collision Technology Steele, ND Daniel Joseph Haugen Automotive Collision Technology Dickinson, ND John Stephen Heisler Lineworker (Electrical) Cando, ND Kylan Hoffert Lineworker (Electrical) Mandan, ND Nikolas Hoffmann Automotive Collision Technology Drake, ND Laine Robert Hoyt Lineworker (Electrical) McHenry, ND Braydin Jangula Instrumentation and Control Technology Napoleon, ND Mark Stevens Jensen Carpentry (Residential) Bismarck, ND Eva Maree Jenson Practical Nursing Lake Park, MN

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Ben Allan Johnson Lineworker (Electrical) Alexandria, MN

Abbi Griffith Practical Nursing Arthur, ND

Paige E. Kahl Practical Nursing Mandan, ND

Summer Joy Lacher Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND

Everette James Kauk Instrumentation and Control Technology Bismarck, ND

Karli Laeger Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND

Dylan Jay Kaul Electronics Technology Washburn, ND Kilea Ann Kaylor Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND Dawson Michael Keller Electronics Technology Fessenden, ND Michael Daniel Kershaw Lineworker (Electrical) Bismarck, ND Brian Kmiecik Practical Nursing Anchorage, AK Alex John Knopik Lineworker (Electrical) Dickinson, ND Chandler Jay Koppinger Lineworker (Electrical) Dickinson, ND Nathan Joseph Kostelecky Carpentry (Residential) Bismarck, ND Ethan Eric Kuntz Lineworker (Electrical) Richardton, ND

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Matty Joel Larson Electronics Technology Burlington, ND Brooklyn Laswell Practical Nursing Turtle Lake, ND Braydon John Lautenschlager Automotive Technology Engine Performance/Air Conditioning Berthold, ND Tucker Gary Samuel Lien Lineworker (Electrical) Savage, MT Tristan James Lippert Carpentry (Residential) Ashley, ND Dustin James Long Automotive Technology Engine Performance/Air Conditioning Mandan, ND Kenneth Justin Lovro Carpentry (Residential) Norwich, ND Skylei J. Luger Power Plant Technology Mandan, ND

Tanner A. Lundby Automotive Collision Technology Washburn, ND Caitlin Marie Magilke Eligibility Worker Pierre, SD Dylan Dion Maike Power Plant Technology Wheatland, WY Nicholas Patrick Malsom Electronics Technology Minot, ND Derek Mangel Electronics Technology Plentywood, MT Hannah Summer Manstrom Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND Dalton Dayle Martian Lineworker (Electrical) Mobridge, SD Adam Martin Water and Wastewater Technology Blissfield, MI Seth Dason Mastel Lineworker (Electrical) Marmarth, ND Brevin Maxon Welding Bismarck, ND Nate McDowell Electronics Technology Bismarck, ND

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Ryan McLendon Lineworker (Electrical) Lewistown, MT Matthew Thomas Meland Lineworker (Electrical) Minot, ND Scott Allen Moe II Lineworker (Electrical) Minot, ND Kristen Denise Moore Practical Nursing Flasher, ND Damian Zachary Mosbrucker Electronics Technology Mandan, ND Jennifer Kay Murphy Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND Kameron John Nagel Automotive Collision Technology Bismarck, ND Ashley K. Nelson Welding Center, ND Justin Leonard Nelson Lineworker (Electrical) Wahpeton, ND Amy Lynn Obritsch Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND Brett Markus Obritsch Lineworker (Electrical) Dickinson, ND Amy Olson Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND

Skyler Patterson Practical Nursing Souris, ND

Gabriel Franklin Rodakowski Welding Fairfield, ND

Anthony Stanley Penksa Electronics Technology Bellingham, WA

Jared Travis Ross Welding Berthold, ND

Austin Peterson Welding Bismarck, ND

Brandi Nicole Rowley Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND

Kyle A. Peterson Lineworker (Electrical) Casselton, ND

Jacob Andrew Rust Automotive Technology Electrical/Chassis Turtle Lake, ND

Sandra Petrovic Geographic Information Systems Technician Bismarck, ND

Josephine J. Rutherford Practical Nursing Pembroke, KY

Reagan Lee Pfeiffer Paramedic Technology Fessenden, ND

Damian Karl Schafer Practical Nursing Mandan, ND

John Poppen Lineworker (Electrical) Wahpeton, ND

Tristin Jacob Schimke Automotive Technology Electrical/Chassis Hurdsfield, ND

Braden Dean Praus Automotive Technology Electrical/Chassis Dickinson, ND

Garrett Thomas Schlatter Electronics Technology Glen Ullin, ND

Evan Paul Quam Electronics Technology Ashby, MN

Samual Joseph Schmidt Lineworker (Electrical) Fargo, ND

Autumn Brooke Reichenberg Process Plant Technology Hazen, ND

Noah Avery Schneider Lineworker (Electrical) Wibaux, MT

Garret James Reineke Lineworker (Electrical) Thompson, ND

Amber Marie Schwab Practical Nursing Lincoln, ND

Daniel John Schwehr Automotive Collision Technology Sanborn, ND Robert James Shelton Water and Wastewater Technology Commerce, MI Keri A. Simons Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND Jesse Sims Power Plant Technology Bismarck, ND Kara Skiple Practical Nursing Fargo, ND Nicholas Ryan Smith Practical Nursing Edgewater, FL Wyatt James Stambaugh Welding Norwich, ND Caleb Scott Stammen Automotive Technology Electrical/Chassis Stanley, ND Alan Thomas Steckler Automotive Technology Electrical/Chassis Bismarck, ND Lori Ann Stein Practical Nursing Harvey, ND Dillon James Steinolfson Lineworker (Electrical) Steele, ND

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Matthew Dylan Strong Lineworker (Electrical) Devils Lake, ND Riley James Struxness Carpentry (Residential) West Fargo, ND Hannah Marie Swanson Practical Nursing Laurel, NE Cole Hunter Tishmack Lineworker (Electrical) Underwood, ND Peggy Marie Treadway Practical Nursing Mohall, ND John Mark Vandal Automotive Technology Electrical/Chassis Langdon, ND Tyler Kent VanderVorste Electronics Technology Bismarck, ND Shane Michael Vettel Power Plant Technology Bismarck, ND Stephen John Vilipski Lineworker (Electrical) Plymouth, MN Cooper Daniel Vols Lineworker (Electrical) Minot, ND Philip James Walter Carpentry (Residential) Bismarck, ND

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Brent D. Webre Instrumentation and Control Technology Daphne, AL Michael Werner Paramedic Technology Cayuga, ND Wyatt Jacob Wiebe Automotive Technology Electrical/Chassis Beulah, ND

Jeromy Wiebelhaus Power Plant Technology Omaha, NE

Jennifer L. Will Practical Nursing Gwinner, ND

Janet Kay Wiege Practical Nursing Lincoln, ND

Cheline E. Winegart Practical Nursing Harvey, ND

Petrus Jacobus Wiese Electronics Technology Richardton, ND

Ian Robert Wolf Electronics Technology Dickinson, ND

Wyatt Wiese Lineworker (Electrical) Billings, MT

Christopher Kyle Earnest Woodruff Automotive Collision Technology Bismarck, ND Laurie M. Zacher Information Processing Specialist Bismarck, ND Christopher Benjamin Ziccarelli Electric Power Technology Antioch, IL

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.

Colbie Burghart Geographic Information Systems Technician Bismarck, ND

Phillip Robert Fisher Geographic Information Systems Technician Dickinson, ND

Jerame Allen Novak Geographic Information Systems Technician Mandan, ND

Vinny Fiedler Geographic Information Systems Technician Lucile, ID

Jesse Lee Gilbertson Geographic Information Systems Technician Binford, ND

Tiffany Jasmine Pauling Geographic Information Systems Technician Bismarck, ND

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MiKayla Faye Schirado Geographic Information Systems Technician Glen Ullin, ND

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 22,000 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

BSC ACADEMIC MACE

The mace dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was used as a weapon of war. Over time, the mace was adopted as a regal symbol of authority. Academic maces symbolize an institution’s authority to grant degrees.

The Bismarck State College mace was first used in 2008 at the request of President Larry C. Skogen. Designed by Michelle Lindblom, Professor of Art, the mace was crafted through a community endeavor led by the Dakota Woodturners and several BSC alumni. It is carved from North Dakota Badlands cedar, a wood native to the state.

The staff on which the mace is carried represents educational stewardship. Its three rings denote important dates in the growth of the college: September 4, 1939, the first day of classes; February 12, 1951, the day the 32nd Legislative Assembly granted the college 15 acres on the Capitol grounds for a campus site; and April 27, 1987, the day the 50th Legislative Assembly changed the college’s name from Bismarck Junior College to Bismarck State College.

The three-sided pyramid signifies BSC’s commitment to serve the community, state and nation. Each side of the pyramid contains symbols of BSC: the college seal, the tree of knowledge and the state Capitol building. The top of the pyramid is adorned with a bronze prow representing lifelong learning.

PHOTOGRAPHS

BJC/BSC LEGACY CORDS

The Bismarck State College National Alumni Association honors graduates who have a shared legacy with parents or grandparents who have also graduated from BJC or BSC. These graduates are recognized today by wearing the green and gold legacy cords.

Lifetouch Special Events will be taking professional photographs of the graduates as they receive their diplomas. Photos may be viewed and purchased at events.lifetouch.com/Bismarck.

COMMENCEMENT LIVESTREAM

Today’s Commencement ceremony can be watched live at bismarckstate.edu. After May 16, the recorded ceremony will be available to view at bismarckstate.edu/2018commencement.

The ceremony will also be aired on Dakota Media Access, Cable Channel 12 or HD Channel 612 (see dakotamediaaccess.org for the schedule).

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MACE BEARER

READERS

Bob Arso

Associate Professor of English

(BSC’s Most Senior Faculty Member)

Dr. Kimberly Crowley

Professor of Electronics/Telecommunications Technology Department Chair – Agriculture, Electronics & Graphic Design

FACULTY FLAG BEARERS (Senior Faculty)

Earl Torgerson

Associate Professor of Carpentry

STAGE PARTY

Angela Uhlich

Nick Hacker

Byron Paul

Kat Perkins

STUDENT FLAG BEARERS

Carter Honeyman

Medical Laboratory Technician Program Director Associate Professor of Electronics/Telecommunications Technology

Michael Fischer

Bachelor of Applied Science

State Board of Higher Education Singer/Songwriter Commencement Speaker Student Speaker

Dr. Larry C. Skogen President

Mary Anton

Associate in Arts

Dave Clark

Executive Vice President

Mariah Fitterer

Associate in Science

Dr. Donna Fishbeck

Vice President for Student Affairs

Caitlin Magilke

Associate in Applied Science

Kari Knudson

Vice President for College Advancement Executive Director, BSC Foundation

Scott Moe II

Diploma/Certificate

Dr. Dan Leingang

MARSHALS

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Karen Arlien

Professor of Computer Science Department Chair – Computers & Office Technology

Liz Braunagel

Associate Professor of Mathematics Department Chair – Geomatics, Engineering & Mathematics

Bob Arso

Professor of Electronics/Telecommunications Technology

Jennifer Schlinger

President, BSC National Alumni Association Board of Directors

Lee Friese

Associate Professor of Automotive Technology Department Chair – Transportation & Construction

Dan Schmidt

Department Chair – National Energy Center of Excellence

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Thank You Thank you to the following BSC employees for making today’s event special for our graduates.

Chris Abbott

Desktop Support Specialist

Dusty Anderson

Production Coordinator

Kirstin Arthaud

Registration Assistant

Shannon Balerud

Admissions Counselor

Sandi Bates

Reference and Instructional Librarian

Chris Beckler Yellow Bird

Veteran Services Coordinator

Cole Bernhardt

Video Production Associate

Sheila Bitz

Administrative Assistant – Vice President for Academic Affairs

Josh Brorby

Leah Diehl

Student & Residence Life Assistant

Mary Eisenbraun

Director of Student Financial Services

Joe Ellefson

Professor of Criminal Justice

Sandy Fried

Associate Registrar

Tess Gierke

Admissions Coordinator

Linda Greenstein

Financial Aid Manager

Claire Gunwall

Academic Records Specialist

Daphne Hauck

Administrative Assistant – Distance Learning

Financial Aid Programs Coordinator

Pat Johnson

Deanna Burgard

Andrene Krein

Administrative Assistant – Dean of Current & Emerging Technologies

Janell Campbell

Executive Assistant to the President

Registration Assistant

Academic Advisor

Juanita Lee

Scott Lingen

Director of Financial Aid

Ashley Mattson

Admissions Counselor

Jay Meier

Associate Dean of Student Affairs

Lonna Meier

Academic Records Technology Specialist

Courtney Reiswig

Administrative Assistant - Dean of NECE

Ginny Saiki

Student Retention Coordinator

Student Accessibility and Academic Support Services Coordinator

Michele Schatz

Kene Miller

Academic/Multicultural Advisor

Academic Records Specialist

Kate Millner

Director of Counseling & Advising Services

Mary Morrell

Grants Coordinator, College Advancement

Laurie Niblick

Registration Assistant

Sarah Olson

Advisor Coordinator

Gerry Pabst

Communications Manager

Administrative Assistant – Vice President for Student Affairs

Tom Leno

Becca Patrick

Director of Academic Records & Registrar

Dustin Peterson

Buildings & Grounds Assistant

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Client Server Specialist

Mary Sennert Mindy Sturn

Student Finance Account Analyst

Mandi Talbacka Counselor

Roxanne Van Zomeren

Administrative Assistant – Executive Vice President

Taunia Welch

Grants Accountant

Kara Welk

Institutional Assessment Coordinator

Nate Welk

Campus Police Officer

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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.

bismarckstate.edu While you wait for the pomp and circumstance to begin, visit facebook.com/bismarckstate to see your graduate in line, preparing to walk across the stage to accept their coveted diploma. Be sure to ”Like” and “Share” your favorite photos to tell the world how proud you are of your BSC graduate!

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