Winter 2009 Alumni & Friends

Your Success.

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Alumni & Friends Winter 2009

Jamestown College Cabinet

Alumni & Friends

Chairman’s Message

Spring 2008

Board of Trustees Chairman James Unruh ’63 Jamestown College President Robert S. Badal, Ph.D. Alumni Board President Richard Hall ’57 Vice President for Institutional Advancement Polly (Larson) Peterson ’89 Director of Donor Relations Mika Thorlakson ’02

Dear Alumni and Friends, For most of us closing the book on 2008 was a very welcome event! Although cautious, we can approach 2009 with renewed optimism. Most of us have directly or indirectly experienced negative impacts from the financial crisis. Jamestown College is not immune from this either as the investment portfolio was impacted by the general decline in the financial markets.

However, the College remains in sound financial condition. It is a reminder of how important the success of the Special Gifts Campaign has been. We thank you again for your generous support of Jamestown College.

We have previously communicated with you concerning the involvement of the Board and Administration in developing a new Strategic Plan for Jamestown College. We are very pleased with the progress of the Journey to Success program that gives focus to the implementation of the Strategic Plan. While pursuing implementation of the Plan there is, and always will be, a Board and Administration process of on-going assessment and evaluation to identify ways in which Jamestown College can improve in fulfilling its mission and to ensure that it continues to grow and prosper.

One area that the Board and Administration have been very involved with is the development of an updated Master Site Plan for the campus. The purpose of the Master Site Plan is to provide a campus development roadmap that addresses the existing and future academic facility requirements, athletic facilities, housing and student activity needs. While we are proud of the campus, the Site Plan will address ways to enhance the attractiveness and ease of use of the campus. More than ever before, high quality facilities and the campus appearance are very important in attracting and retaining students. The new Welcome Center in the Liechty Center Taber Hall made possible by the generous gift of Clarice and Reuben Liechty is a wonderful example.

During these unsettled economic times I thank you again for your continued support of Jamestown College.

Sincerely, James A. Unruh ‘63 Chairman, Board of Trustees

Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving Bill Robb Associate Director of Design and Publications Donna Schmitz News and Information Writer Erin Klein Associate Director of Annual Giving Erin (Pavlak) Romans ’05 Executive Director of Jimmie Booster Club / Sports Information Director Tracy Erickson ’05 Office Manager Marlene Wiest

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Chairman’s Message

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Presidential Greeting

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College Leaders Look Ahead

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Taber Renaissance

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Annual Fund

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Foss Wellness Center

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Student Media Center

Presidential Greeting

10 Looking Beyond 12 Young Alumni Receive Medallions 13 Armey Addresses College Community 14 Campus Headlines 17 Refer A Student 18 Fine Arts 20 Fall Sports Wrap 22 Mahoney Steps Down 23 Message from Alumni Association President 24 Alumni Days Schedule 28 Class Notes 31 Marriages 32 Births 33 Nominations for Halls of Fame 34 In Memoriam 36 Important Dates On the cover: Left to right (front row) Tom Heck, Vice President for Business Affairs; Polly Peterson, Vice President for Institutional Advancement; Lawrie Paulson, Athletic Director; Dr. Gary Watts, Vice President/Vice President for Academic Affairs; (back row) Dr. Robert Badal, President; Tena Lawrence, Dean of Enrollment Management; Gary Van Zinderen, Dean of Students; Liz Schwartz, Assistant to the President

Dear Alumni and Friends: Whether reading today’s financial section or articles regarding investment losses in real estate and equities, it is hard for many of us to imagine tougher times. We are deeply grateful to our donors for your loyal and continuing support of Jamestown College in the face of these challenges. Since our founding in 1883, we have seen our share of financial panics, the Great Depression and recessionary cycles; we know well that tough times create hardships for parents and for colleges.

Our alumni and friends can play an important role during this unprecedented financial downturn. Please help us to carry the message to friends and family that a high quality college education is still an affordable dream within the reach of most Americans right here at Jamestown College.

In preparing next year’s budget, we are including $7 million in institutional scholarships and work study to support our 1100 students; we are committed to making higher education affordable.

Regardless of what you may have heard or read about college loan availability, I want to reassure you as to the availability of Federal and State loan programs. Any student attending Jamestown can access college loans through the Bank of North Dakota; Minnesota students studying here may access loans through the Minnesota loan program. We also have strong regional banking systems that remain very active in providing government sponsored college loans.

Oftentimes, I hear comments from parents suggesting that a private college education is too expensive to consider; yet, these parents have never completed the Federal FAFSA process nor have they even applied for institutional scholarships. Jamestown College is very affordable for most families. Our tuition and fees are approximately $10,000 per year less than the national average for private colleges! When one considers the benefits of attending a “top tier” college (Jamestown is North Dakota’s only such institution) with a four year graduation guarantee program and a placement rate over 95%, there is tremendous value here. Please help us to reassure and encourage those close to you; Jamestown College stands ready to serve their educational needs. Their Journey starts here.

Sincerely, Robert S. Badal, President

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College leaders look to the future

With Jamestown College’s first 125 years in the history books, College leaders recently took time to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and goals for the future of Jamestown College.

The Journey The Journey to Success began in earnest in the fall with the arrival of the Class of 2012.

“It’s unique to have a programmed approach like the Journey beyond the first-year experience,” says Tena Lawrence ’81, Dean of Enrollment Management.

The first-year experience, Journey 101, emphasizes self-reflection on the part of students with tools such as Strength Quest, Focus, and a health assessment.

“The students ask themselves ‘What are my strengths, goals, and needs?’,” says Dr. Gary Watts, Vice President for Academic Affairs. “It goes well beyond selecting a major.”

“My administrative team is focused on building the quality and reputation of Jamestown College.”

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Before classes even began, Journey 101 classes met during Orientation to watch a film, “The Emperor’s Club.”

They then discussed the film with faculty and upperclass mentors.

“That helped the students recognize from the very beginning that the college experience is fundamentally intellectual,” Dr. Watts says.

Learning Communities provided a theme for exploration for the first-year students.

“The Learning Communities give the students an opportunity to think about and discuss particular subjects that interest them,” Dr. Watts says.

“It’s a shared experience that helps the students feel at home on the campus more quickly.”

The Look Outward, Look Beyond, and Look Forward components of the Journey to Success were also evident in just the fall semester. The Backpack to Briefcase Conference, Journey to China, and various service projects illustrate how all parts of the Journey are in action at all times on the campus.

Dr. Watts says several existing programs, such as the Character in Leadership program, fit seamlessly into the structure of the Journey.

“Our students see the Journey as something that touches various aspects of their lives quite directly,” Dr. Watts says.

Gary Van Zinderen, Dean of Students, agrees that the Journey impacts all facets of student life.

“The Journey is symbiotic in what we’re doing,” he says.

Student Life Van Zinderen’s goals for student life at Jamestown College include promoting leadership within student organizations.

“We’re taking a look at how we can better support student organizations on our campus,” he says. “The Student Senate has created the Organizational Programming Fund, and we want to

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promote the fund as a way for student organizations to be more involved in campus programming.”

Van Zinderen is enthusiastic about integrating the Foss Wellness Center’s programs and objectives into student life.

“It’s more than a workout facility,” he says. “It’s a space for promoting health and wellness on our campus.”

Van Zinderen and his staff faced a challenge this fall as on-campus housing was filled to capacity. Some upper-class students were housed off campus, and other spaces were reconfigured to accommodate students.

“It’s a good problem to have, but it’s still a challenge to meet the needs for housing when there are that many students who desire oncampus housing, and it emphasizes the importance of the residence life experience,” he says. “When you’re on campus, you’re more in tune with what’s going on and more engaged.”

Enrollment An increase in first-year student enrollment was one factor in the campus housing crunch. Lawrence and the admissions staff are working to ensure that trend continues. The Target Cities program, launched last year as a joint venture for Admissions and Institutional Advancement, is a way for Jamestown College alumni to become involved in advocating the College and connecting prospective students with their alma mater.

“Alumni understand best what Jamestown College has to offer,” Lawrence says. “Most alumni want to help, and they know the students in their communities who would excel here.”

Target Cities events held in Fargo and Bismarck, N.D., both resulted in students enrolling as first-year Jimmies. Future plans for the Target Cities program include adding Minneapolis and eventually adding other cities around the country.

As the number of North Dakota high school graduates continues to decline, it becomes more and more important to draw students from other parts of the country.

“We’re looking at new areas where there may be few choices for higher education, where tuition is high at public colleges and universities, and where enrollment may be capped,” Lawrence says. “We encourage alumni to contact us if they live in areas with these conditions.”

Students initially referred by alumni are eligible to receive the Alumni Referral Scholarship valued at $500 for their first year at Jamestown College. Referrals may be submitted online at alumni.jc.edu or e-mailed to admissions@jc.edu.

Future Plans With the ever-present goal of building enrollment, the President’s Cabinet and Board of Trustees are actively engaged in exploring new program offerings for the future.

“We are looking at everything from new areas of interest to the way courses are delivered,” Dr. Watts says. “We are hoping that the Higher Learning Commission this spring will approve our first master’s program in education. This will open the door to explore further graduate study on our campus.”

Just as academic programs grow and change, the physical arrangement of the campus must evolve as well. To that end, a campus master plan has

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been developed over the past year. The plan will go to the Board of Trustees for approval in the spring.

“The main goal of the master plan is to make this a more pedestrian setting and move parking out to the edges of campus,” says Tom Heck, Vice President for Business Affairs. “The plan will help us determine where potential new buildings could be added.”

Polly Peterson ’89, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, says the College enjoys a very low debt-toenrollment ratio which ensures more annual cash flow available to provide for quality academic programming.

“The campus infrastructure has grown significantly in the past 15 years, and, fortunately, many supportive alumni and friends have stepped in to help make limited debt load for such expansion a reality. As we move forward on both an arena and a science building, it is our hope that we can count on the support of alumni and friends to help us continue this trend.”

Enhanced marketing has brought about regional awareness that Jamestown College remains North Dakota’s only top tier school in the U.S. News and World Report “Best Colleges” rankings.

Jamestown College is a college on the move. It is essential to be strategically poised to ensure the graduates of the future are prepared academically, spiritually, and socially to meet the challenges which lie ahead.

“Our vision for Jamestown College is to become a 21st Century model for integrating the liberal arts and the professions, and we are taking that vision seriously,” Peterson says. “I urge our alumni and friends to stay tuned.”

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Taber’s renaissance Storied building is now the liechty center taber Hall Jamestown College has received a gift of $1 million from Reuben and Clarice Liechty of Jamestown. The funds are being used to renovate historic Taber Hall.

“Taber Hall has a lot of history,” says Reuben Liechty, a member of the College’s Board of Trustees. “Almost any student who attended Jamestown College would have memories of that building.”

The Liechty Center includes a new entrance on the west side of Taber, a renovated entrance on the east side, a new main floor lobby and a renovated lower level Welcome Center housing admissions and financial aid offices.

The project began shortly after the Spring semester ended, and the admissions, financial aid, and service department offices were relocated to the renovated space in late November.

“Clarice and Reuben’s generosity throughout the years has resulted in significant improvements in not only the College’s physical plant, but also in scholarship and programming at Jamestown College,” says Polly Peterson, vice president for institutional advancement. “Taber Hall is a building that pulls at the heartstrings of nearly all of our alumni. To be able to renovate it in

this way provides assurance that the building will be around for future generations to enjoy and for our alumni to reminisce. We are honored to be the recipient of this generous gift from Reuben and Clarice.”

Currently housing the College’s administrative offices, Taber Hall was built in 1913 at a cost of $20,000.

The building was financed by the widow of Cyrus McCormick, inventor of the reaper, and named for Henry M. Taber, who was instrumental in reopening the College in 1909 as Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

“The story of Taber Hall is the story of Jamestown College,” says President Robert S. Badal. “President Kroeze went to Mrs. Nettie Fowler McCormick, widow of the great inventor, to ask for the money to build it. She agreed, but only on the condition it would be built within one year’s time and on budget.” Kroeze returned to Jamestown and asked Taber, the Board chairman, to personally supervise the construction. A year later, Kroeze returned to Chicago with the receipts from the completed project and a check for what was not expended. No one had ever before brought a dollar back to Mrs. McCormick. Because of his stewardship and love of Jamestown College, she named the building for Mr. Taber.

“Now Reuben and Clarice Liechty continue in the same spirit as the original benefactor to keep this building alive for future generations of Jamestown College students. We are so grateful to be able to keep this building as a central part of our campus and our 125 year history.”

Reuben and Clarice Liechty present Jamestown College President Robert Badal and Polly Peterson the symbolic $1 million check.

The Liechtys are longtime supporters of Jamestown College, and in recent years they have made gifts toward the fine arts as well as the Unruh and Sheldon Center for Business and Computer Science. They have contributed toward the Larson Center, and the front entrance to Jamestown College is also a gift from the Liechtys.

Clarice Liechty, mayor of Jamestown, is a 1983 graduate of Jamestown College, and Reuben Liechty has served on the Board of Trustees since 1993 and previously from 1977 to 1983. Their son, Richard, is a 1990 graduate of Jamestown College. The Liechtys are engaged in farming and real estate.

“We feel the College is doing a great job of giving young people the education they need to succeed and doing so in a caring atmosphere,” Reuben Liechty says.

The Liechtys also emphasize that Jamestown College is an important part of the city of Jamestown.

“We want to thank all who have invested in the College, as their gifts are also an investment in the community,” Clarice Liechty says.

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Annual Fund supports projects, programs across the spectrum When you make any gift to Jamestown College, it is truly an investment in the future. As they experience the Journey to Success, Jamestown College students are developing the skills and knowledge they will need to positively impact their workplaces, communities, and society as a whole.

But of all the ways you can support Jamestown College, contributions to the Annual Progress Fund have, and always will have, the most immediate impact on current students and current operations.

“With a contribution to the Annual Progress Fund, you can help support the current academic programs, help create new ones, offer additional scholarships, attract the best faculty, and support the overall future of Jamestown College,” says Erin Romans, Associate Director of Annual Giving.

A healthy Annual Progress Fund ensures the continuation of Jamestown College’s exceptional delivery of a quality liberal arts education. Consider this: contributions to the Annual Progress Fund make up approximately five percent of the revenue needed to meet the College’s annual operating expenses. It would take an additional $15 million in the endowment to generate the earnings to replace the

approximately $750,000 a year that Jamestown College receives in gifts to the Annual Progress Fund.

“Although gifts to the Annual Progress Fund do not often come with opportunities for recognition the way that donations to building projects do, it is important to note that your contribution will have a direct and immediate impact on today’s students,” says Polly Peterson, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. “For example, a gift to the Jimmie Booster Club goes directly to helping pay for team uniforms, travel, scholarships, and the necessary equipment a team needs to run a successful program. Without gifts to the Annual Progress Fund, travel opportunities for such organizations as the choir and band would not be able to tour each year, a tradition that has provided a lifetime of memories for generations of students.”

Because the Annual Progress Fund supports everything from academic programs to technology to fine arts performances to athletic endeavors to facility maintenance, you can be sure that your gift is supporting everything that makes a Jamestown College education a valuable asset for the students of today and tomorrow.

“Jamestown College joined the ranks of some highly acclaimed colleges

when it was voted a top tier school by U.S. News and World Report two years in a row, and this does not happen by accident,” Peterson says. “Just as corporate analysts use employee stock holdings as a measure of strength when rating publicly traded companies, so too do rating entities use alumni contributions as a way to measure the quality of the school.”

Peterson describes a contribution to the Annual Progress Fund as a vote of confidence in the experience alumni had at Jamestown College.

“We currently enjoy the support of more than 21 percent of our alumni,” she says. “It is our hope that in the next five years we can grow that percentage to 30 percent. I hope you will join your classmates and other alumni so that together we can show our support for the place we called home for so many special years.”

For more information about annual giving at Jamestown College, contact Erin Romans at (701) 252-3467 ext. 5570 or eromans@jc.edu

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Foss Wellness Center dedicated The dedication of the Foss Wellness Center in September was the culmination of a dream for Drs. Merle ’58 and Peggy (Meister) Foss ’58 of Ann Arbor, Mich.

“For Peggy and I, it was an easy decision to give back,” said Merle Foss at the dedication ceremony. “There are many givers who are our role models, like Marv Seibold and the late Bob Lyngstad.”

The Center opened in August and is the home of the Department of Health and Physical Education, a fitness center, an aerobics room, classrooms, a biomechanical and motor learning lab, an exercise physiology lab, offices, locker rooms and lounge space. Available for use by all Jamestown College students, faculty, and staff, the Center is the College’s first facility to utilize ID card access.

An assessment area provides space and technology for the comprehensive evaluation of a person’s fitness level leading to an individualized wellness prescription.

In his remarks at the dedication, Merle Foss emphasized the potential contained within the walls of the Foss Wellness Center, noting the potential to provide opportunities for Merle ’58 and Peggy (Meister) Foss ’58 are assisted by Dr. Badal and Jamestown learning and research, to Chamber Ambassadors at the ribbon cutting implement the Journey to ceremony.

Success’ “Look Inward” component, to enhance the wellness of the entire campus community, and to attract students.

“The curriculum provides outstanding credentials in many fields,” he said.

“Our students will be in an excellent position to compete for jobs and graduate assistantships. The wellness center becomes a true classroom.”

“Not only did Merle and Peggy contribute to this facility, they recognize a facility is only as good as the programs that go along with it, and they have made a significant contribution to our health and physical education programs,” said Polly Peterson, Vice President for Institutional Advancement.

Several other donors who provided funding for the Foss Wellness Center were recognized at the dedication: Alan ’73 and Genny Lindberg of Jamestown; Dr. Allen ’63 and Jill (Zwemke) Strand ’63 of Hamilton, N.Y.; friends and colleagues of former Jimmie basketball coach Byron Hill; and members of the class of 1958 in honor of their classmates, Merle and Peggy Foss.

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Student Media Center ushers in a new era The memory of Kurt Schork ’69 will live on in the Jamestown College Student Media Center, and those who knew him best say he would have embraced the Center’s concept of a convergent newsroom with print, television, radio, and web-based media all working together for newsgathering and reporting.

“Kurt would have loved this,” said his brother, John Schork, at the dedication held in September. “Something like this would have been his idea.”

Schork, a Rhodes Scholar, had a career in public service before traveling overseas to become a freelance journalist. He later worked as a war correspondent for Reuters. His career took him Mark Lehr ’71 and Dale Shook ’68 to war-torn parts of the world including Iraq, Bosnia, Cambodia, Chechnya, and East Timor. Schork was killed on assignment in 2000 while covering the civil war in Sierra Leone.

His friends and teammates, Mark Lehr ’71 and Dale Shook ’68, contributed the Kurt Schork Newsroom in his memory. Dakota Central Telecommunications contributed the television studio next door. The Center is located in the lower level of Raugust Library.

Since the Center opened in the Fall, students have run it as their own business, selling advertising, conducting interviews, publishing The Collegian, maintaining a web site at http://collegian.jc.edu, and broadcasting locally on JCTV. The College is in the early stages of planning a radio station after receiving approval from the Federal Communications Commission.

Steve Listopad, assistant professor of communication, serves as the Center’s adviser.

In conjunction with the dedication, the Center hosted the “Student Media Conference and First Amendment Celebration in the Buffalo City” featuring a keynote address by Gene Policinski of the First Amendment Center and several breakout sessions presented by local and regional media professionals.

Before the November election, the Center held a Candidates Forum in the television studio. The forum was moderated by news director Tiffany Krinke, a senior from Scranton, N.D., and candidates for local and statewide offices participated.

Visit http://collegian.jc.edu for the latest stories from the Student Media Center.

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Looking Beyond

with international opportunities and global partnerships

Partnership formed with Ansan College Jamestown College and Ansan College, South Korea, have established an Agreement of Academic Cooperation, paving the way for student and faculty exchanges and collaborative research projects.

Five students from Ansan College arrived at Jamestown College this fall for a 16-week orientation program in English and nursing. The goal is to eventually bring Ansan RN graduates to Jamestown College as transfer students to pursue their bachelor of science in nursing degrees and to expand the exchange to other academic programs. Ansan College faculty members Dr. Kae-Sook Kim and Dr. Chin-Eun Chung recently visited Jamestown College.

“Last spring, we participated in the North Dakota Trade Mission to Seoul, and we already have consummated our first major agreement on cooperation between Ansan College and Jamestown College,” says President Robert S. Badal. “Drs. Kim and Chung were excellent ambassadors for Ansan College, and it was a pleasure to share with them the outstanding opportunities available here. We find that our missions as church-related institutions (both have Protestant ties) give us a common purpose, and both have an interest in developing broader understanding, The initial opportunity to develop four-year BSN nurses here is an exciting beginning, and we look forward to the further development of this and other academic opportunities in the years to come.”

“The Department of Nursing has been exploring opportunities to focus more on global healthcare and multicultural nursing issues,” says Dr. Jacqueline Mangnall, department chair. “Our partnership with Ansan College will expand our horizons and give us opportunities to learn alternative ways of being effective nurses.”

Journey to China The Jamestown College Journey to Success Look Beyond committee sponsored a twoday “Journey to China” in November, bringing a taste of China’s history and culture to Jamestown College and the community.

The event opened in the Reiland Fine Arts Center’s Kenneth A. Meier Lobby and Gallery with a Mini Museum displaying Chinese art and artifacts from collectors Dennis Gash, Sue Anderson, Robert and Donna Badal, Irene Paasch, and Sharon Cox, as well as a video by recent Jamestown College graduate Lindsey Rasmussen ’08 of her China trip.

The film “Young and Restless in China” was shown. The 2008 documentary film followed nine young Chinese people over a period of four years as they navigate through relationships, careers, and contemporary life in China.

“Enter the Dragon: The Rise of Modern China” was an overview of the Chinese political and economic transformation presented by Chen Ji, professor of finance, and Stephen Thomas, professor of political science, both from the University of Colorado-Denver.

The Look Beyond committee is planning International Week for Feb. 23-27. The week will include an international/ intercultural fashion show and other events.

The Look Beyond component of the Journey to Success encourages students to look beyond in order to learn about other people, cultures, and ways of life different than their own.

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Nursing students at work in Chogoria Tropical diseases, extreme poverty, and a lack of modern technology aren’t the conditions Jamestown College nursing students typically encounter during their clinical experiences.

But eight senior nursing students are being immersed in those very conditions halfway around the world.

The students are spending a month in Chogoria, Kenya, working at Chogoria Hospital, a facility affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.

Students on the trip are Lisa Carlson, Krista Netser, and Jo Oats, all Jamestown; Taryn Treumer, Kensal, N.D.; Kari Spears, Minneapolis; Kristen Hesby, Lake Preston, S.D.; and Lindsey Hixson, Rapid City, S.D. They are accompanied by faculty Dr. Jackie Mangnall and Dr. Teree Rittenbach.

Nursing delegation bound for Kenya

“The students will get to see how it is to be a nurse without any hi-tech advantages,” said Dr. Mangnall before the trip. “The hospital looks like something out of the 1920s (by U.S. standards).”

This is the second delegation traveling to Chogoria from the Jamestown College Department of Nursing. Six students made the trip in 2007. Last year’s trip was cancelled due to civil unrest in the country.

Chogoria is a small village at the base of Mt. Kenya, about 140 miles northeast of Nairobi, but the hospital is a 300-bed facility serving more than 500,000 people. The students are working in the general hospital, the pediatric and maternity wards, as well as traveling to outlying villages to care for patients with HIV/AIDS and malaria.

Drs. Mangnall and Rittenbach are presenting lectures at the Clive Irvine College of Nursing at Chogoria Hospital. Their topics include nursing management, orthopedic nursing, and nursing in the United States.

Symposium addresses crisis nursing

Col. Sherry (Anderson) Cox ’82

Col. Sherry (Andersen) Cox ’82 was the keynote speaker at the Jamestown College Nursing Symposium, “Caring in the Context of Crisis.” Col. Cox is Commander of the 3rd Inpatient Squadron, 3rd Medical Group at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. She has served in a variety of assignments including Chief Nurse of the 31st Medical Group at Aviano Air Force Base, Italy, and Air Force Chief Nurse at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany. Her topic was “Military Nursing: A Continuum of Caring.” Col. Cox discussed war injuries, the role of the Critical Care Air Transport Team, and combat operational stress reaction or “combat fatigue.” At the end of her presentation, Col. Cox presented the nursing department faculty with an American flag that was flown with wounded soldiers out of Iraq.

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Young Alumni receive Medallions Dr. Ida Allen Bergman ’99 Chiropractor. Entrepreneur. Innovator. Educator. Model. Mom. Dr. Ida Allen Bergman says she found her foundation for success in all areas of her life at Jamestown College.

Dr. Allen Bergman and her husband, Dr. Jerod Bergman, operate Advanced Health, a health improvement center in Rhinelander, Wis., as well as the web site “Educating Wellness.” She is a wellness specialist and a nationally recognized fitness competitor and fitness model.

In her acceptance remarks, Dr. Allen Bergman advised the students in the audience to learn from everything that happens to them at college, including making mistakes.

“Going to college is basically starting a new life all on your own,” she says. “It’s the time where mistakes happen so that you can learn from them.”

In addition to majoring in biology, Dr. Allen Bergman was an active member of the Jimmie Danceline and the women’s track team. She holds the school record in the 100 meter dash and is a member of the record-holding 800 meter medley relay team.

She named Jim Clark, women’s track and cross country coach, as her Young Alumni Medallion mentor.

“Whether I had the best practice or meet of my life or I felt like a total failure, Coach Clark was always there for me with absolutely no judgement on his face,” she says. “He taught me there will always be ups and downs in life, but it’s how you deal with them that matters most. Staying positive truly keeps you focused and happy.”

The concept of a positive attitude is important to Dr. Allen Bergman’s personal definition of success.

“In my book, success is defined as being true to yourself by enhancing the lives of others with a vision and a purpose of building people up,” she says. “Jamestown College is part of my personal journey to success because it’s my foundation. With a firm, solid, trustworthy foundation, there is no limit to how high you can go.”

Jeremy Wells ’00 For Jeremy Wells, Jamestown College didn’t just provide an outstanding education; it’s where he got his professional start in higher education leadership and fundraising.

“I was able to graduate and go right to work at the place I loved,” he says. “It was a fun way to give back.”

Wells began as alumni relations coordinator at Jamestown College and was later named associate director of alumni and annual giving. He received his master’s degree in philanthropy and development from St. Mary’s University, Winona, Minn., and went on to serve as Vice President for Institutional Advancement there before joining Augsburg College as Vice President for Institutional Advancement in 2007.

First as a student, including a term as Student Body President, then as a staff member at Jamestown College, Wells says he was given the tools needed to succeed.

“Coming from a very small town and a high school graduating class of six, I didn’t know if I would be as well prepared for college as other students,” says Wells, who majored in psychology and religion/ philosophy. “But the professors at Jamestown College did a wonderful job of meeting students where they were at. Both the faculty and staff really take a personal interest in the students. I felt I was able to succeed thanks to their support.”

As the Medallion recognizes alumni who exemplify the Journey to Success, Wells reflects upon his personal definition of success.

“Success isn’t about me,” he says. “Success is knowing that I’m making a positive difference in other people’s lives.”

Wells selected Myra Watts, director of the Learning and Academic Advising Center, as his Young Alumni Medallion Mentor.

“We worked together on a number of projects, and Myra made me believe in the person she knew I could become,” he says.

At Augsburg, Wells oversees a staff of 40 people and serves as the school’s chief fundraising officer. He especially enjoys meeting alumni and helping them realize the satisfaction of giving back to their alma mater.

“True philanthropy is a magical thing,” he says. “You’re really helping people fulfill their dreams.”

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Dick Armey addresses college community dr. Richard Armey ’63 visited the campus in September to discuss leadership and current events with students, faculty, and staff.

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the lights of Jamestown and thought of friends who were warm in their beds in a Jamestown College dormitory. He enrolled the following January and was particularly influenced by Dr. Robert Biggs, a professor who inspired him to study economics in graduate school.

Dr. Armey also discussed the concept of servant leadership. He said throughout his life, he has had examples of leaders placed before him. He told the students leaders choose between a model of service and a model of power, and good can only come from the model of service.

“Each and every one of you will, at some point in your life, be in a leadership

“When you get yourself into a position of authority and are showered with deference, it’s very easy to think, ‘this is about me and my power,’” he said.

During a question-and-answer session, Dr.

Dr. Richard Armey ’63

Armey touched on the November election, the war in Iraq, and recent economic troubles which he said have stemmed from a period of lax business practices.

Dr. Armey was accompanied by his wife, Susan, on his return to Jamestown College.

Dr. Armey is the author of “Armey’s Axioms: 40 Hard-earned Truths from Politics, Faith, and Life” (2003).

“Each and every one of you will, at some point in your life, be in a leadership position with responsibility and authority, and you will have to ask yourself, ‘Is it about me? Is it about what I am doing? Or is it about something else outside of myself?’”

Dr. Richard Armey

Left to right: Polly Peterson, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Donna Badal, President Robert Badal, Dick and Susan Armey

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Campus Headlines Tena Lawrence named Dean of Enrollment Management Tena (Vedvig) Lawrence ‘81 has been named Dean of Enrollment Management at Jamestown College.

Lawrence assumed her duties in July and oversees admission, financial aid and retention efforts. She is a graduate of Jamestown College with degrees in business administration and historypolitical science.

“Tena has brought us tremendous marketing experience that has

helped us to develop the Jamestown Journey’s identity, and she is building a strong team in admissions that will build our enrollment,” says President Robert S. Badal. “Her leadership will be invaluable as we move forward with our goals for future enrollment.”

Lawrence previously served as director of development at Jamestown College. She has more than 25 years of banking and management experience in Jamestown.

New student enrollment increases in 2008-09 Jamestown College reported an enrollment of 1,020 students at the beginning of the 2008-09 academic year. This number represents an increase in freshmen and transfer students.

“We are impressed by both the number and quality of enrolling freshmen,” says Tena Lawrence, Dean of Enrollment Management. “They are bright, well prepared, enthusiastic students anxious to begin their college journey.”

“I am pleased that we have increased the size of our entering class once again this year,” adds Jamestown College president Robert S. Badal.

“Our new Journey to Success program

has created a tremendous opportunity for our students to connect and develop during their first year at the College.”

The number of Jamestown College students choosing to live on campus has also gone up, says Gary Van Zinderen, Dean of Students.

This year’s enrollment figures include a six percent increase in out-of-state students. Jamestown College students represent 27 states (up from 23 states last year) and 12 foreign countries (up from 10 last year). In the freshman class, there are about 20 more men than women.

“Through a combination of solutions, we have been able to provide all first and second year students with on-campus housing and meet the housing requests of our upper-class students for the 2008-09 academic year,” he says. “In addition to the cost benefits of living on campus, we believe Jamestown College provides numerous opportunities for oncampus students including a variety of activities, the new Foss Wellness Center, as well as outstanding dining options.”

“Our increase in out-of-state students can be attributed to a number of factors, including the Journey to Success,” Lawrence says. “Our four year graduation guarantee is another factor in which our students find value.”

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U.S. News top tier ranking In rankings released in August, the U.S. News and World Report edition of “Best Colleges 2009” included Jamestown College as one of the top tier baccalaureate colleges in the Midwest region. Jamestown College is again the only North Dakota college or university to achieve top-tier status in their rankings.

The announcement came just as new students arrived on campus to begin the Jamestown College Journey to Success and as two new additions to the campus, the Student Media Center

and Foss Wellness Center, were set to open.

The U.S. News “Best Colleges” is the most recognized and popular of all college rankings. The report evaluates colleges and universities annually by assessing criteria such as peer assessment, graduation rate, student/ faculty ratios, class size and student testing scores.

“For the second time, Jamestown College has been ranked in the top tier category; once again, we are the only

college or university in North Dakota to achieve such a distinction,” says President Robert S. Badal. “We have always been known for the quality of our academic experience and for the success of our graduates, and this honor reinforces that reputation.”

In addition to being named to “2009 Best Colleges” by U.S. News and World Report, Jamestown College has recently been named a “Best in the Midwest” college once again by Princeton Review.

Northern Ireland Student presents Coat of Arms Jamestown College student David McGill of Derry, Northern Ireland, recently presented Jamestown College President Robert S. Badal with the Derry Coat of Arms on behalf of the city’s Mayor, Gerard Diver.

McGill is studying at Jamestown College this year through the Business Education Initiative, a partnership between the Training and Employment Agency in

From left to right: Gary Watts, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Robert Badal, President; David McGill, student; Dennis Gash, Business, Accounting and Economics Department Chair; Mort Sarabakhsh, Associate Professor of Business, Accounting and Economics.

Northern Ireland and American colleges and universities affiliated with Presbyterian, Catholic, United Methodist and Episcopal churches.

“We are honored to have a representative of Derry with us this year as part of our Northern Ireland exchange program,” says Dr. Badal.

When he returns to Derry, McGill will complete his studies at the University of Ulster – Magee Campus, where he

is pursuing a degree in multimedia computing and design.

“Working for a web design or graphic design company has always been my dream job,” he says.

Famous for being a walled city, Derry is the second largest city in Northern Ireland with a population of about 100,000.

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JC math students + area high school students = a great day of competition Students from the Department of Mathematics hosted the Jamestown College Mathematics Competition for high school students on Oct. 20.

More than 250 students representing 63 teams from area schools took part in an individual test, and the day culminated in an exciting team competition. Team champions were from Fargo South High and Bismarck High, while the top individual placewinners were from Jamestown High, Fargo South, and Bismarck High.

High school students from around the region converged for the Jamestown College Mathematics Competition hosted by Jamestown College mathematics students.

Homecoming Royalty take part in Anne Carlsen Center event Jamestown College Homecoming Queen Kellee Black and royalty Nicole Dewald, Lisa Carlson, Darci Purath, Allecia Schultz, and Jennifer Unke took part in a special Princess celebration for Arianna, a young girl at the Anne Carlsen Center for Children. The day included a royal procession around the school, a party, and princesses from around the region showering attention on the little guest of honor.

Photo courtesy of Anne Carlsen Center

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Many Journeys, One Destination At Jamestown College, we call our approach to education the Journey to Success. Think back to your own journey at Jamestown College: your favorite professors, challenging classes, fun activities, and great friends.

Encourage the young people in your life to envision their journey at Jamestown College.

Introduce us to a student you know.

Alumni Referral Scholarship valued at $500 for a student’s first year

Contact Admissions:

1-800-336-2554

admissions@jc.edu

Refer a student online at alumni.jc.edu (click on “Refer a Student”) or send in the form below.

Please send information to this student: Name______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City________________________________________________________________________ State_______ Zip________________ Phone Number__________________________Cell phone number _____________E-mail___________________________________ Parent’s/Guardian’s Name______________________________________________________________________________________ Academic Area of Interest______________________________________________________________________________________ Year of Graduation________________Extra-curricular Activities________________________________________________________ Your Name___________________________________________May we use your name when contacting student? ___yes

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How do you know this student?_________________________________________________________________________________ Mail this form to Jamestown College Office of Admission, 6081 College Lane, Jamestown, ND 58405

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Dr. Wojnar celebrates 30 years in Department of Music Many Jamestown College ceremonies are enhanced by organ or piano music, and, in most of those instances over the past 30 years, the man at the keyboard has been Dr. William Wojnar, music department chairman.

Dr. Wojnar’s 30 years at Jamestown College will be celebrated at an Anniversary Concert at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 in Voorhees Chapel.

“It will be an occasion for thanksgiving,” Dr. Wojnar says.

Dr. William Wojnar at the BlackSchlossman Memorial Pipe Organ in Voorhees Chapel

“Dr. Wojnar is a much beloved colleague and teacher who has served as the pillar of the music department for thirty years. Bill has always shared his talent and knowledge willingly and selflessly with the wider community as well as the Jamestown College campus. All of us at Jamestown College have been blessed by his past service and know how much richer we are for his continuing presence.”

Dr. Gary Watts

Vice President for Academic Affairs

The concert will include choir anthems sung by Dr. Wonjar’s colleagues and friends, piano solos and duets, and, of course, organ selections performed on the Black-Schlossman Memorial Pipe Organ.

As College organist, Dr. Wojnar played at the inaugurations of three presidents as well as at the memorial service for Dr. John Wilson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. He has played for Christmas concerts, Chapel services, Baccalaureate, and the dedication of new buildings, beginning with the Larson Center.

Dr. Wojnar came to Jamestown College in 1979 from Ashland, Ore., where he served on the faculty of Southern Oregon State University.

He is a graduate of Carroll College, the University of Illinois Urbana-

Champaign and the University of Iowa.

“My first two years here, I lived on campus where the Reiland (Fine Arts Center) parking lot is now,” he says.

Besides his teaching schedule, and lessons with organ and piano students, Dr. Wojnar has been involved in Jamestown music community endeavors such as the Civic Music Association. He was the choir director for several years at Trinity Lutheran Church, and he now sings in the choir at First Presbyterian Church.

“I’ve always been fortunate to have Jamestown College alumni as music colleagues in the community,” he says.

Dr. Wojnar says highlights over the past 30 years include the 1999 dedication of the Black-Schlossman Memorial Pipe Organ in Voorhees Chapel and the 2001 dedication of the Reiland Fine Arts Center. The projects provided the opportunity to meet donors like Anna Jane Schlossman and Rose Mary Reiland.

“Our donors do what they do not for personal gain,” he says. “They know, as we know, what an exceptional place this is. We’re here because of their support.”

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‘Camelot’ thrills audiences The annual fall musical, “Camelot,” transported the DeNault Auditorium audience back in time to the age of chivalry and grandeur. The large cast included freshman Erik Bergsven, Bemidji, Minn., as King Arthur; sophomore Theresa Bergstedt, Wimbledon, N.D., as Guenevere; and junior Anthony Roth, Jamestown, as Sir Lancelot. Director and designer Mike McIntyre was joined by music director Dr. Richard Walentine and choreographer Sue Anderson.

The season continues with “Crimes of the Heart” by Beth Henley. Three Mississippi sisters face their personal struggles in ways both moving and funny. David Kusterman, a senior from St. Paul, Minn., will direct. The play runs Feb. 26-28.

“The Liar” by Carlo Goldoni runs April 2-4. This 18th century Italian comedy has mischief and misunderstandings galore.

The season concludes April 30 with “An Evening of One Acts” directed by Jamestown College students in the directing class.

Concert Choir Tour Annual Spring Tour Schedule Additional dates and sites TBA

Saturday, March 7th

Oak Ridge Lutheran Brethren College, Menomonie, Wis.

Sunday, March 8th

First Presbyterian Church, Valparaiso, Ind.

Tuesday, March 10th

Baker United Methodist Church, East Aurora, N.Y.

Friday, March 13th

Church of the Holy Trinity, Philadelphia, Pa.

Sunday, March 15th

Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, Elgin, Ill.

Monday, March 16th

North Como Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis, Minn.

Sunday, March 22

Basilica of St James, Jamestown, N.D.

Performing Arts Series The Hughes Brothers

The Rose Ensemble

Monday, February 9, 2009

Sunday, March 15, 2009

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

DeNault Auditorium, Reiland Fine Arts Center

DeNault Auditorium, Reiland Fine Arts Center

“You’ve never seen so much talent in one single family!”

Presents . . .

By the end of the performance, you feel like a member of the family!

A performance of early American hymns, ballads and spiritual songs and a bit of Hawaiian.

For more information contact Liz Schwartz at 701-252-3467 ext 5551 or e-mail lschwart@jc.edu or go online at http://www.jc.edu/campus/reilandBoxOffice2.php

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Fall Sports Wrap

Compiled by Angie Veches ’10

Football With the return of head coach Bud Etzold and a senior-dominated squad, the Jimmies enjoyed another successful season. While the team fell just short of winning the Dakota Athletic Conference and advancing to the national playoffs, the Jimmies pulled off a 7-3 season and finished second in the DAC with a 5-2 record. Seven out of 10 games were either won or lost by a touchdown thanks to the hard work, determination, and leadership of the 13 seniors on the squad. Even though the Jimmies are losing many key contributors to graduation, Etzold says he is looking forward to the 2009 season for the solid nucleus of returning players he has.

Jordan Dancer

Soccer Both the men and women’s squads struggled this year despite most games being lost by only one goal. The men’s team, only in its second year of varsity competition, improved on their 2007 season record with a 2-13-2 season. The men’s squad is still young and is still building with many of the players being freshmen this year. The women’s squad continuously struggled throughout the season by not being able to find the back of the net, but won their final game against University of Minnesota-Crookston. They finished with a 1-14-2 record.

Phillip Bohn will take over for the Jimmies in 2009 following the resignation of head coach Ben Mumm.

Golf

Courtney Haag

First-year head coach Adam Jacobson and the Jimmies hope to build on their success from the fall half of the season as they prepare for the spring portion set to begin in April. Led by Heather Cellmer (freshman, Jamestown), Jessie Johnson (sophomore, Roseau, Minn.), and Courtney Haag (junior, Jamestown), the women’s team earned second place finishes at both the Jimmie Open and Northern State Invitational. The men’s team is paced by Mike Nogosek (junior, LaMoure, N.D.) and Jake Bauer (freshman, Dickinson, N.D.)

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Cross Country The women’s cross country team ran with much success this season by sending two representatives to the NAIA national meet. Junior Alyssa Bossler (Helena, Mont.) ran her third straight national meet and tied her season best time there. However, it was freshman Katie Conlon’s (Jamestown) inaugural season that added much success to the team. Conlon went on to finish 14th at nationals, the highest national finish in Jamestown College history. She also became the third All-American in Jamestown College women’s cross country history. All together, the team finished third in the DAC for a second straight season. Head coach Jim Clark looks forward to next season with Bossler, Conlon and many other experienced runners returning.

J.J. Koerber

First-year head coach Ed Crawford and the small, but promising men’s squad finished fifth in the DAC with sophomore J.J Koerber (North Branch, Minn.) being once again the men’s top finisher placing 20th at the DAC meet.

Katie Conlon

Volleyball After 12 years as head coach, Chris Mahoney ended his coaching career on a high note with many memorable and successful moments.

The team ended with yet another 20-win season, with a final record of 23-9. One of those wins was against Division 1 foe University of North Dakota. The team also took home their first conference championship in 17 years with a record of 13-1. The squad ended their season with a hard-fought match against Black Hills State in the DAC Championship. This year’s conference title team produced three All-DAC players, four Academic All-Americans and one AllAmerican honorable mention. Mahoney was named the DAC co-coach of the year.

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Mahoney steps down Chris Mahoney couldn’t have asked for a more memorable season to finish out his coaching career at Jamestown College.

A thrilling victory over Division I North Dakota, a regular season conference championship for the first time in 17 years, and a roller coaster conference tournament will have players, fans, and especially Mahoney, remembering the 2008 season for years to come.

Mahoney resigned at the end of the season to become a full-time faculty member and department chair for the Department of Health and Physical Education. After 12 seasons as head coach, he says he will particularly miss being around the student-athletes during their practices and off-season training.

“The season is always exciting, but as a coach, I live for the off-season practices and the time in the weight room,” says Mahoney, who was named co-Coach of the Year for the conference. “That’s where you go through the teaching and learning process. It’s their day in, day out commitment to working hard.”

The Jimmies’ hard work paid off with a 13-1 conference season (23-9 overall).

“I’m proud of the development this team made in the past year to make this happen, “he says. “It says a lot.”

Mahoney says the team received tremendous support from the community, a reflection of the character of the student-athletes, who have achieved role model status through coaching youth volleyball in the spring and working at volleyball camps in the summer.

“The support is attributed to the likeability of the kids,” Mahoney says.

“They’re an easy group to like, and we’re all behind them.”

Mahoney has observed many changes in volleyball over the years, like changes in the scoring system, the addition of the libero position, and unlimited substitutions.

“Athletes just keep getting better, stronger, and faster, the speed of the game has increased, and the quality of the game is as high as it’s ever been,” he says. “It feels like the popularity has grown, and that again is a reflection of our team’s hard work and character.”

As department chair, Mahoney advises about 70 students connected with the health and physical education programs. His goals include rewriting curriculum and strengthening the preparation of students who graduate from the department.

“We want (our graduates) to be highly marketable in a variety of fields,” he says.

“Chris’ transition to full-time faculty will be a great benefit to the physical education department and to Jamestown College, but he will be sorely missed in the athletic department,” says athletic director Lawrie Paulson. He has been an outstanding coach and role model for his players for a long time.”

“I feel so blessed to have been able to work with so many incredible players and people during my coaching years at Jamestown College,” Mahoney says.

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Alumni Association President Dear Alumni and Friends, As president of the Jamestown College Alumni Association, I have had the distinguished honor of working with a very talented and dedicated group of former students as they continue to support the mission and needs of the college and its alumni. The members of the Alumni Board make up a diverse set of former students who truly reflect the motto, “Your Success, Our Tradition.”

As this is our first contribution to the Alumni & Friends publication, I thought it would be appropriate to introduce the members of the Alumni Association Board. Hopefully you will recognize some of your fellow alumni: •

Executive Committee: Richard Hall ’57 (president), Steve Bietz ’81 (vice president), Connie (Mears) Altringer ’90 (secretary)

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Alumni Relations Committee: Karen (Smith) Schenck ’85 (vice president), Sandy Thiel ’72, Tessa Gould ’90, Autumn Schmid ’07

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Development Committee: Gerry Gunderson ’80 (vice president), Dr. Joe Bennett ’84, Dave Schweigert ’90, Teddi Jo (Johnson) Paulson ’93

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Enrollment Committee: Gary Purath ’71 (vice president), Michelle (Monson) Nyhus ’03 , Wade Borth ’90, Gregg Greeno ’78

Over the last few years we have been very busy helping to promote Jamestown College through the Alumni Association as the College solidifies its position as North Dakota’s only top tier school. Under the leadership of Gerry Gunderson, the Development Committee played an integral role in securing funds for the Byron Hill Room in the new Foss Wellness Center. The Enrollment Committee has helped spearhead a Target Cities Program, bringing past, present and future Jimmies together in the hopes of introducing high school students to Jamestown College. The Alumni Relations Committee has helped host socials at Minnesota Twins and Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks games and hopes to build on that success by hosting more socials in communities rich with Jamestown College alumni. We are also in the process of converting the class agent program to a “memoirs” format.

On behalf of the Alumni Association, I can safely say that we are all excited and look forward to serving the College and alumni. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns, and don’t forget to register on the web at http://alumni.jc.edu and on Facebook under the group “Jamestown College Alumni Association.”

Sincerely, Richard Hall ’57

The Alumni Relations Committee is in the planning stages of starting an Alumni Chapter Program to help build the Alumni Association and promote Jamestown College throughout the United States (check the website for updates and ways to participate).

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Alumni 2009 Days

REGISTER online at alumni.jc.edu Wednesday, June 17

Dear Alumni: I predict that the snow will melt prior to Alumni Days, and the North Dakota sky will be warm and sunny next June 17 - 19. Donna and I always look forward to hosting returning alumni, to the renewal of friendships, and to a set of amazing stories and reminiscences. It is such a pleasure to visit with each of our returning alumni and to learn how the College helped to develop and shape their lives as we still do today.

Please plan to join us this summer.

I would enjoy showing you our beautiful campus improvements and our vision for the future development of Jamestown College. Take the Journey this June!

Sincerely, Robert S. Badal, President

3 – 5 p.m. Early Registration Nafus Student Center Lobby, Westminster Hall We’ll be ready for you! Stop by to pick up your registration package, check for schedule changes and enjoy some refreshments.

6 p.m. Early Arrival Dinner Heritage Room, Westminster Join fellow alumni and representatives from the College for a relaxing dinner.

Cost: $10

Thursday, June 18 8 a.m. – 12 noon Registration & Hospitality Room Nafus Student Center Lobby, Westminster Hall Pick up your registration package, check for schedule changes and enjoy some refreshments.

8 – 9:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet Heritage Room, Westminster Hall Good morning! Join Jamestown College President, Dr. Robert Badal, and the Institutional Advancement staff for breakfast. Our chef will whip up a customized omelet for you. A variety of other breakfast items will also be available.

Cost: $6 10-11:30 a.m. Guided Campus Tour Nafus Student Center Lobby, Westminster Hall Stroll memory lane and visit familiar campus spots as well as recent additions during a guided tour of your campus.

Featured during the tour will be the Unruh and Sheldon Center and the Nafus Student Center in Westminster Hall – prepare to be impressed!

12 noon Reunion Luncheon Nafus Student Center Level 2, Westminster Hall President Badal and the Institutional Advancement staff will join you for lunch.

Cost: $8

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2 – 2:30 p.m. Concert Voorhees Chapel Join us in Voorhees Chapel for music to be announced.

3:30 p.m. Class Photos Meet at Voorhees Chapel Color 8x10 photos will be taken of each reunion class as well as a group photo.

Cost: $15 each (includes Reunion Memory Book) 4:30 – 6 p.m. Reception with Dr. Robert and Donna Badal Transportation provided - meet in front of Westminster Hall Join Dr. and Mrs. Badal at their home for a relaxed gathering. Enjoy the beautiful outdoor surroundings while chatting with your classmates and take in the wonderful view of the river. Transportation will be provided.

6:30 p.m. Reunion Banquet Westminster Hall, Level 2 Entertainment, good food and beverages shared with your Jamestown College family. What better way to enjoy an evening than in the company of good friends! All reunion class members will receive their awards during this banquet.

Cost: $12 – Please register in advance.

Friday, June 19 8 – 9:30 a.m. Reunion Breakfast Heritage Room, Westminster Hall Rise and shine! This breakfast is open to all reunion guests. The coffee is hot, the muffins and pastries are freshly baked, and there will be plenty of goodies.

9:30 - 11 a.m. Memory Lane Raugust Library Lobby An annual favorite, stop by and reminisce over photographs from your days at Jamestown College. See if you can identify events and individuals for the archivist and win a prize.

11:30 a.m. Presidential Update and Luncheon Reiland Fine Arts Center, Furness Room We invite you to learn about our future plans for this great College! Lunch will be served in the Reiland Fine Arts Center Kenneth A. Meier Lobby.

Cost: $8 1 – 2:30 p.m. City of Jamestown Tour Transportation provided - meet in the Reiland parking lot Visit new and familiar places in Jamestown on this guided tour.

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3 p.m. Lakeside Social Transportation provided - meet in front of the Westminster Hall Join us at the picturesque Jamestown Reservoir. Enjoy pontoon rides, rootbeer floats, snacks and more time to visit with your classmates. This event is hosted by Institutional Advancement Vice President Polly Peterson and her husband, Darin, at their lake cabin.

3 p.m. Jimmie Shootout (two person) Jamestown Country Club Tee off with your partner for a fun afternoon of golf.

8 p.m. Calcutta Social Jamestown Country Club Join the Jimmie Scramble golfers for some friendly wagers on the next days tournament.

For more information visit:

http://alumni.jc.edu

Overnight Accommodations

Accommodations in the College’s Wilson Hall are available for those who would like to stay on campus.

However, space is limited.

These are limited service accommodations. The rooms are suite-style with a central living room and private bath facilities with air conditioning. Clean towels will be provided daily, and one set of bed linens and pillow cases will be provided. There will be no daily maid service to your room.

A limited number of handicapped accessible rooms are available. Please inform the Institutional Advancement Office if you have any special housing requests.

Cost is $20 per person per night for double occupancy. For a single room there will be a $25 per person per night charge. A maximum of $60 per suite per night will be charged. Examples are as follows:

1 person (single room) $25 per night

2 people per room $40 per night

3-4 people per room $60 per night Registration Deadline

June 1, 2009. Refunds will not be made after June 5, 2009.

Questions?

Please feel free to contact Donna Schmitz in the Jamestown College Institutional Advancement Office at (701) 252-3467, ext. 5427 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Central Time) or anytime by e-mail at dschmitz@jc.edu. To register and pay for events on-line go to alumni.jc.edu and click on Alumni Days.

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— Reservation Form — We ask that you please indicate which meals and events you will be attending so preparations can be made for your arrival. Please remove this page and send it in with your registration fee. You can also register on-line at alumni.jc.edu, then click on Alumni Days listed in the Calendar of Events. Thank you.

Your Name _ _____________________________________________________ Class Year ___________ Spouse’s Name, if attending___________________________ Class Year, if alumnus/alumna __________ Mailing Address ________________________________________________________________________ City_ _________________________________________ State _________

Zip___________________

Telephone_ __________________________ E-mail Address_____________________________________

Wednesday, June 17 Early Arrival Dinner, 6 p.m.

Number attending _ ______ x $10 _________

Thursday, June 18 Breakfast Buffet, 8 a.m.

Number attending _ ______ x $6

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Guided Campus Tour, 10 a.m.

Number attending _ ______ No Cost_________

Reunion Luncheon, 12 noon

Number attending _ ______ x $8

Chapel Service, 2 p.m.

Number attending _ ______ No Cost ________

Reception with Dr. Badal, President, 4:30 p.m.

Number attending _ ______ No Cost_________

Reunion Banquet, 6:30 p.m.

Number attending _ ______ x $12 _________

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Friday, June 19 Reunion Breakfast, 8 a.m.

Number attending _ ______ No Cost_________

Presidential Update & Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.

Number attending _ ______ x $8

Lakeside Social, 3 p.m.

Number attending _ ______ No Cost_________

Total

Housing

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Prentice Hall (see costs and description on previous page) Please reserve overnight accommodations:

Wednesday, June 17 for___________ person(s)

Thursday, June 18 for ___________ person(s)

Friday, June 19 for

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Payment Summary (Make checks payable to Jamestown College.)

Total for events/meals _ _____ Class Photo and Reunion Book ($15) Number ordered _ _____ Housing Number of nights _ _____

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Alumni Days Memory Book

Do you have a special story about Jamestown College you would like to share with fellow alumni?

We will be compiling a book that will be available for purchase.

Feel free to include a picture if you would like. All photographs will be returned to you.

Name ___________________________________________________________________ Graduation Year __________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________________________

State _________ Zip_ ___________

E-mail Address __________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Family _________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Current Employment _____________________________________________________________________________

Life since Jamestown College Career highlights and/or volunteer activities: __________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Free time: _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Remembering Yesterday Memorable/funniest experience:_____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Favorite faculty or staff person: ____________________________________________________________________

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1950 Dr. Seymour Handler (’50), Edina, Minn., reports that, since retirement from private practice in pathology and from teaching at the University of Minnesota, he has been actively writing on a variety of paramedical subjects. He says Jamestown College was good to him and he looks back fondly on his time on the campus.

Class Notes Rev. Susan Carpenter Perrin ’72 (BA), Inman, S.C., attended the Native American Episcopal Niabara Convention in Eagle Butte, S.D., in June where she met the Episcopal Church’s Presiding Bishop, Rt. Rev. Katharine Jefferts Shori.

Richard Karlgaard ’50 (BA), Bismarck, N.D., was inducted into the North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame in June.

Dr. Rodney Stark (’56), Corrales, N.M., was appointed Honorary Professor of Sociology at Beijing University in ceremonies held in China on Oct. 8. His appointment was partly in recognition of the publication of the third of his 30 books to be published in Chinese. His work has now appeared in 13 languages. Dr. Stark is Distinguished Professor of the Social Sciences at Baylor University where he is also Co-Director of the Institute for Studies of Religion.

1960s Rev. Blaine Clarke Vestal ’61 (BA), Denver, Colo., is pastor at First Avenue Presbyterian Church. His wife, Patricia (Hanson) ’62 (BA), is retired.

1970s Steven Keith ’71 (BA), Stamford, Conn., has published several books of his poetry, including “Time to Move” and “68/88.”

James Holle ’76 (BA) is president of Valley Bank, Jordan, Minn.

Dale Normandin ’78 (BA), Anchorage, Alaska, recently came out of retirement to start a new job preparing teachers to become building administrators for the Anchorage school district.

Herman Johnson ’79 (BA), Camas, Wash., was named “Dad of the Month” for October, 2008, on the blog Dadsworld.com.

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Rev. Cherry (Wedberg) Remboldt ’74 (BA), Rancho Mirage, Calif., pictured above, was ordained a Deacon in the Episcopal Church on June 7 at the Cathedral of St. Paul’s in San Diego. She will serve her home congregation, St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church. She credits her professor, Rev. Dr. Harold Strandness for creating a thirst for further Biblical study while at Jamestown College.

Suzie (Schatz) Schatz-Benson ’75 (BA), Sheridan, Wy., recently retired from teaching choir at Sheridan High School after 25 years. Currently she works part-time as assistant activities director at Sheridan.

Dr. Robert Steffan ’82 (BA), Wrightstown, Pa., received the “2008 Excellence in Review Award” from the scientific journal “Environmental Science and Technology” published by the American Chemical Society. The award recognizes the extraordinary service of 24 individuals among the 4,000 scientists who provide scientific peer review for the journal each year. Dr. Steffan is the Director of Biotechnology Development and Applications for Shaw Environmental, Inc., Lawrenceville, N.J. Dr. Shanda (Schulz) Traiser ’83 (BA) is dean of the Tharaldson School of Business at the University of Mary, Bismarck.

Paul Sand ’85 (BA), Woodridge, Ill., is President and CEO of Salare Security LLC, a maker of data leakage prevention security appliances.

Editor’s note: In Class Notes, alumni who received a degree are designated by the year of graduation followed by the degree they received. Alumni who attended, but did not graduate, are designated by their class year in parentheses.

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Shannon Schweigert ’89 (BA), Fargo, N.D., founded GivingPoint – Partners in Fundraising, a philanthropy consulting firm.

The Rev. James Shea (’97) was named President of the University of Mary, Bismarck, N.D., in December.

He will assume his duties July 1, 2009.

Jeff Pospisil ’01 (BA), Mitchell, S.D., is director of finance for the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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Scott Walch ’98 (BA), Jamestown, was elected to the Jamestown Public School Board in June.

Dr. Christopher Ralston ’01 (BA), Ames, Iowa, graduated from Iowa State University with a Ph.D. in counseling psychology. He is completing a post-doctoral research fellowship in forensic psychology and serving as a contract counselor, both at Iowa State.

Dr. Kimlyn Bender ’92 (BA), Sioux Falls, S.D., was a visiting scholar at Princeton Theological Seminary for the fall semester. He is associate professor of theology and philosophy at the University of Sioux Falls.

Cory Mantyka ’93 (BA), Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, joined orthopedic sales with Zimmer, Inc. after retiring from nursing in 2005. He moved from Vancouver to Winnepeg.

Dr. Jacinta Thompson Klindworth ’94 (BA), Beulah, N.D., was recently named vice president of the North Dakota Academy of Family Physicians. She is a family physician employed with Coal Country Community Health Center.

Maj. Kathi (Heinle) Vavra ’94 (BA) received her master’s degree in nursing with a women’s health specialty and has been reassigned to Scott Air Force Base.

Dr. Lance Grammont (’96), Appleton, Wis., completed his family practice residency at the Fox Valley Program – University of Wisconsin in June and is working as a family practice physician in the Appleton area.

Sandra Goehring ’97 (BA), Richmond, Va., completed her M.Div. studies at Princeton Theological Seminary and has begun doctoral studies in the history of Christianity at Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education.

2000s Jill Aune ’00 (BA), Castle Rock, Colo., is Colorado district manager for Chamberlin Edmonds.

Shea Gaier ’00 (BA), Grand Forks, N.D., is a mortgage consultant at First Class Mortgage.

Benjamin Kennelly ’00 (BA), has been working as a Highway Patrol officer in Cooperstown, N.D., and was recently reassigned to Valley City.

Doug Lerfald ’00 (BA), St. Bonifacius, Minn., has been named the head varsity girls’ soccer coach at Chanhassen High School, a brand new school opening in the fall of 2009.

He recently was an assistant coach at Southwest Minneapolis High School and prior to that he was an assistant at Totino-Grace High School. While at Totino Grace, the team won the state championship once, and placed third two times.

Keri (Bakker) Esslinger ’01 (BA), Fayetteville, Ark., completed her M.S. in kinesiology from Fort Hays State University and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville.

Andy Forward ’01 (BA), Oakes, N.D., has begun a law practice in Oakes.

Julie (Baenan) Jeske ’01 (BA), Bismarck, N.D., has become club relationship manager at American Bank.

Carey (Dahners) Rivinius ’01 (BA), Carson, N.D., graduated with a master’s degree from the University of Mary. She is working as a family nurse practioner at the clinic and hospital in Elgin, N.D. Valerie (Herold) Bakken ’02 (BA), Jamestown, is an individual program coordinator at the Anne Carlsen Center for Children.

Tausha Diede (’02), Edgeley, is the office manager for the Edgeley Mail.

Marty Oelrich ’02 (BA), Phoenix, Ariz., completed his M.A. in forensic psychology in May. Dr. Mika Thorlakson ’02 (BS), Jamestown, has joined the Jamestown College institutional advancement staff as Director of Donor Relations.

Amanda Higley ’03 (BA), Baltimore, Md., is working at the National Institute of Drug Abuse at the National Institute of Health as a research fellow to complete her Ph.D. in neuropsychopharmacology through a partnership program with the National Institute of Health and Kansas State University.

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Adam Wogsland ’03 (BA) has joined the Nilles Law Firm’s Fargo, N.D., office as an associate attorney emphasizing his practice in real estate planning, real estate and business transactions.

Rev. Darrell Anderson ’04 (BA) was ordained into ministry in July at Peace Lutheran Church, Linton, N.D. He is a 2008 graduate of Wartburg Seminary and is serving Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Omaha, Neb. Jordan Blundell ’04 (BA) was named Western Major Baseball League Coach of the Year following a successful first season with the Sherwood Park Dukes, a college summer team based in Sherwood Park, Alberta.

Sheldon Greywater ’04 (BA), St. Michael, N.D., is the head football coach at Four Winds High School and recreation director for the Spirit Lake Tribe. He also plays semi-pro football for the Central Minnesota Thunderbirds in St. Cloud.

Jeremiah Olson ’04 (BA) is superintendent and high school principal for the Pingree-Buchanan (N.D.) School District.

1Lt. Carrie Pommeranz ’04 (BS), San Antonio, Texas, is an occupational therapist intern at Brooke Army Medical Center.

Jennifer (Larson) Shafer ’04 (BA), McLean, Va., began a position with LMI Consulting in July.

Sheena (Greenwald) Buckhouse ’05 (BA), Aberdeen, S.D., is a fifth grade teacher at May Overby Elementary School.

Dr. Stephanie (Muhs) Dietz ’05 (BS) has joined the staff of Mid-

Ohio Chiropractic, Carey, Ohio, after completing her studies at Northwestern College of Chiropractic.

Mandi Miedema ’05 (BS), Jamestown, has joined Schmidt Chiropractic for her final internship.

Mary Heinzen ’08 (BA), Bismarck, N.D., is an elementary music teacher at Rita Murphy, Saxvik, and Willmoore elementary schools.

Ashley Hennings (’08), Langdon, N.D., is an English teacher.

Alisa (Boyer) Reindl ’05 (BS), Sioux Falls, S.D., is a fourth year medical student at the University of North Dakota and plans to go into family medicine. Her husband, Bailey ’05 (BS), is a third year medical student at the University of South Dakota and is considering a career in pathology.

Matthew Leier ’08 (BA), Bismarck, N.D., is a financial representative for Northwestern Mutual Financial Network.

Kim (Coauette) Cook ’06 (BA), Carrington, N.D., is a communications specialist for the Garrison Diversion.

Cassie Spencer ’08 (BA) joined the Jamestown College admissions staff as an admissions counselor in July.

Rachael Deyle ’06 (BA) is an executive administrative assistant for Ulteig Engineers in Fargo, N.D. Sam Joseph ’06 (BA), Jamestown, has joined the Jamestown College admissions staff as an admissions counselor.

Patricia Moos ’08 (BSN) joined the staff at South Central Human Services, Jamestown, providing nursing services.

Joshua Sikes ’08 (BSN) is working as an RN at Peace Health Oregon Region.

Nikki Royal ’06 (BA), Granite Falls, Minn., teaches high school English at Yellow Medicine East High School in Granite Falls.

Jenna Wolff ’06 (BA) received a degree in biological sciences education from North Dakota State University and is teaching at Jamestown High School.

Bridget (McDougall) Stowers ’07 (BA), Fargo, N.D., is teaching at an Enderlin Area School.

Alyssa (Bangs) Enger ’08 (BA), Jamestown, is a kindergarten teacher at St. John’s Academy.

A replica of Old Main was displayed this fall during the 2008 Homecoming Parade organized by Jamestown High School and Jamestown College. The float was designed in honor of the College’s 125th Anniversary. The child-sized structure will be used as a playhouse this spring.

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Marriages Kristy Brundin ’95 (BA) and Mitch Ertelt, Jan. 26, 2008 Kathleen Karppinen ’98 (BA) and Robert Pederson, Sept. 20, 2008 Kirsten Melby ’98 (BA) and Tim Michalke, April 5, 2008 Brian Gehl ’99 (BA) and Carissa Nehl, May 31, 2008 Jess Pekarski ’99 (BA) and Sarah Hawkins, Aug. 30, 2008

Adam Wogsland ’03 (BA) and Nicole Sorenson ’04 (BS), Jan. 5, 2008 Ryan Erickson ’04 (BA) and Stephanie Fennell ’07 (BSN), Oct. 11, 2008 Alison Bowman ’05 (BA) and Justin Reisenauer, Sept. 6, 2008 Alisa Boyer ’05 (BS) and Bailey Reindl ’05 (BS), June 27, 2008

Jennifer Semke ’06 (BA) and John Tronset, May 23, 2008 Heidi Backstrom ’07 (BSN) and Timothy Buseman, July 19, 2008 Melissa Johnson ’07 (BSN) and Thomas Hodous, July 18, 2008 Nolan Mitchell ’07 (BS) and Krista Kuivinen ’07 (BS), Aug. 23, 2008

Michelle Braun ’05 (BA) and Kyle Kukowski, Aug. 2, 2008

Amy Spoon ’07 (BA) and Andrew Van Berkum ’07 (BA), June 14, 2008

Christopher Smith ’00 (BA) and Kristina Faye, Aug. 9, 2008

Sheena Greenwald ’05 (BA) and Adam Buckhouse ’05 (BA), May 31, 2008

Amy Torkelson ’07 (BA) and Brandon Miller ’08 (BA), June 14, 2008

Justin Kolden ’01 (BA) and Dana Mattison, May 24, 2008

Krystle Marion ’05 (BA) and Travis Gilbertson, Sept. 3, 2008

Andy Bachmeier ’08 (BA) and Kendra Grubb, Aug. 29, 2008

JR Price ’01 (BA) and Kristin Hanold, Sept. 13, 2008

Adam ’05 (BA) and Jocelyn Mohs ’04 (BA), May 17, 2008

Lori Cawley ’08 (BA) and Bryan Miller, May 31, 2008

Chad Hansen ’02 (BA) and Brooke Hokana ’02 (BA), Aug. 9, 2008

Amanda Brossart ’06 (BSN) and Levi Serfoss, Sept. 13, 2008

Aaron Loff ’08 (BA) and Jayme Muscha (’09), Oct. 25, 2008

Joshua Bugbee ’06 (BA) and Evonne Strand, Aug. 23, 2008

Kacie Edwards (’10) and Shane Pahl, Nov. 8, 2008

Holly Gefroh ’00 (BA) and Adrian Grimes, Sept. 13, 2008

Annie Ness ’02 (BA) and Robert Nagengast, June 28, 2008 Jalynn Schultz ’02 (BA) and Tim Graff ’03 (BA), June 7, 2008 Krista Forward ’03 (BA) and Greg Dobitz, June 7, 2008 Sarah Heidt ’03 (BA) and Scott Eisenbeisz, April 25, 2008 Koree Wanzek ’03 (BA) and Jason Goff, March 29, 2008

Kim Coauette ’06 (BA) and Justin Cook, Sept. 6, 2008 Anthony Holen ’06 (BA) and Alicia Harty ’08 (BA), Nov. 8, 2008 Ryan Hough ’06 (BA) and Kristi Hartmann (’08), Aug. 30, 2008 Christopher Isakson (’06) and Caron Balza, May 3, 2008 Cassandra Schmidt ’06 (BA) and Drew Riter, Sept. 13, 2008

Amy Torkelson ’07 and Brandon Miller ’08 wed in Voorhees Chapel.

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Births Kimlyn ’92 (BA) and Trudy (Rabbitt) Bender ’93 (BA), daughter Karalyn Joy, May 1, 2008

Carrie and Jack Lawrence ’98 (BA), son Carsten James, July 17, 2008

Tara and Travis Roedocker (’00), twins Ashton Jeffrey and Brooklynn Taylor, May 4, 2008

Kari and Bill Pfingsten ’93 (BA), daughter Livia Dallas, Oct. 23, 2008

Scott ’98 (BA) and Shiloh (Dutenhafer) Walch (’02), daughter Emerson Grace, Oct. 15, 2007

David and Tiffany (Nagel) Guthmiller ’01 (BA), son Hudson, July 15, 2008

Brad Sheppard and Terry Kukuk ’94 (BA), son Jadon Isaac, born in China in 2006 and adopted Nov. 12, 2007 Tonya and John Samuelson (’94), son Jack, Nov. 29, 2007 Joe and Amy (Wolff) Horn ’95 (BA), twins Brodey Kristopher and Willa Claire, March 18, 2008 Kevin and Paula (Granlund) Krogen ’95 (BA), daughter Emily Astrid, May 4, 2008 Dallas ’96 (BA) and Kirsten (Shook) Dockter ’96 (BA), son Griffin Dallas, Oct. 17, 2008 Kari and Leroy Huizenga ’96 (BA), son Hans Arnold, June 21, 2008 Naoko and Mitsuhiro (Ishikawa) ’96 (BA), son Hyuga, Aug. 21, 2008 Brad ’97 (BA) and Tammie (Corneillie) Skari ’96 (BA), son Aiden Marlin, Sept. 8, 2008

Patrick and Jill (Parker) Field ’99 (BA), daughter Brynn Alister, March 12, 2008 William and Paula (Maresh) Hill ’99 (BA), daughter Ella Mary, March 20, 2008 Lee and Kris (Johnson) Vining ’99 (BA), son Wyatt, Jan. 21, 2008 Mikkey and Rebekah (Bloms) White ’99 (BA), daughter Sophia Rose, July 15, 2008 Lonny and Jessica (Halseth) Anderson ’00 (BA), daughter Brynn Elizabeth, Nov. 7, 2007 Bradley (’00) and Suzanna (Jury) Bolton (’00), daughter Brooklynn, May 29, 2007 Scott and Jennifer (Hoversland) Nasner ’00 (BA), son Xavier Stephen, Aug. 17, 2008

Cory ’98 (BA) and Ivy Aasen, daughter Lillian Ann, Feb. 12, 2008

Ryan ’00 (BA) and Cindy (Salberg) Jonasson ’98 (BA), daughter Isabelle Grace, Aug. 16, 2007

Damon and Rochelle (Schlecht) Bosche ’98 (BA), daughter Kara Danae, June 3, 2008

Alanna and Michael ’00 (BA) Rerick, son Charles Thomas, Sept.

22, 2008

Jessica and Michael Gilbertson ’98 (BA), son Benjamin Russell, Feb. 6, 2008

Randy and Amanda (Gronos) Risler ’00 (BA), son Blake, Jan. 18, 2008

Perry and Jill (Bisek) Miller ’01 (BA), daughter Bridget Anne, Apr. 15, 2008 Erik and Brenda (Gates) SoelbergDohn (’01), son Eli, April 7, 2008 Benjamin and Tania (Anderson) Busch ’02 (BA), son Cody Kale, Sept.

5, 2008 Kristen and Matthew Doherty ’02 (BA), daughter Ava Marie, Oct. 23, 2008 Tim ’01 (BA) and Tonya (Zimney) Krueger ’02 (BA), daughter Kya Gayle, Feb. 15, 2008 Jeremy ’02 (BA) and Erica (Larson) Skoglund ’02 (BA), daughter Adeline Joy, March 28, 2008 Mika ’02 (BA) and Jessica (Schweitzer) Thorlakson (’03), son Gradin Alexander, Aug. 27, 2007 Jenna and Justin Farkas ’04 (BA), daughter Brinley Mae, April 26, 2008 Ryan ’04 (BA) and Brandi (Geider) Harty ’04 (BA), son Brady Ryan, June 9, 2008 Jeremiah ’04 (BA) and Rebekah (Joy) Olson ’04 (BA), twin daughters Abigail Grace and Lydia Faith, Oct. 8, 2008

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Anthony ’04 (BA) and Jennifer (Post) Smith ’04 (BA), son Killian Scott, March 26, 2008

Gavin (’05) and Sandi (Anderson) Black ’05 (BA), son Grandin Carter, June 19, 2008

Mitch (’05) and Michele (Fahy) Benda ’04 (BA), daughter Kelsey Mae, June 19, 2008

Eric ’06 (BA) and Christina (Wiederrich) Hood ’05 (BA), son Adrian Lucas, April 7, 2008

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Lisa and William “Chet” White ’07 (BA), son William Cordon, May 30, 2008

Nominations sought for Halls of Fame Young Alumni Medallion

Athletic Hall of Fame

Rollie Greeno Award

The Young Alumni Medallions honor the successes of individuals possessing the characteristics of a Jamestown College liberal arts education. The recipients will reflect the following qualities:

The Athletic Hall of Fame honors former Jamestown College athletes, coaches, and friends for outstanding contributions to the College’s athletic history. Admission to the Athletic Hall of Fame is the highest honor presented to a Jamestown College athlete, coach, or team.

Candidates must be men or women of outstanding qualities, high moral character, fine leadership abilities, and must be held in high esteem by their colleagues, former coaches, or former athletes.

The Rollie Greeno Award for Outstanding Commitment in the Field of Education and Coaching was established in 1994 by the Jimmie Booster Club to honor Coach Greeno’s many years of dedicated service as an instructor and coach at Jamestown College.

The award honors individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to youth through their careers in education and/or coaching professions.

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combined professional competence and skills with a commitment to broad-based learning and intellectual curiosity. demonstrated a commitment to life-long learning through a continued effort to learn and grow as individuals. rendered valuable service to the local or wider community. demonstrated good character in their relationship with other individuals and the community as a whole.

Recipients will be graduates from any classes of the previous ten years, portraying the purpose of the award by success in personal and professional areas of life.

Deadline for Nominations Nominations for the Young Alumni Medallions must be received by the Office of Institutional Advancement no later than April 30, 2009, for induction during the Opening Convocation in 2009. To submit a nomination or for more information, call Liz Schwartz at (701) 252-3467 ext. 5551 or e-mail lschwart@jc.edu.

Nominations for Athletic Hall of Fame and the Rollie Greeno Award must be received by the Jimmie Booster Club no later than April 30, 2009, for induction during Homecoming 2009. To submit a nomination or for more information, call Tracy Erickson at (701) 252-3467 ext. 5557 or e-mail terickso@jc.edu.

You can also submit nominations online at alumni.jc.edu.

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In Memoriam Frances (Pendray) Nichols ’30 (BA), March 26, 2008

Elford “Andy” Anderson ’42 (BA), Aug. 1, 2008

Edith (Haas) Broschat (’50), Oct. 26, 2008

Esther (Evert) Anderson (’35), Sept. 13, 2007

Calvin Fallgatter ’42 (BA), Aug. 14, 2008

Morris Olson (’50), June 4, 2008

Eunice (Waller) Johnson (’35), Aug. 27, 2008

Floy (Stough) McMillan ’42 (BA), Aug. 27, 2008

Florence (Lapp) Stamler ’36 (BA), May 25, 2008

Rev. Marvin Scherbenske ’42 (BA), Aug. 26, 2008

Leona (Bon) Strom ’36 (BA), May 14, 2008

Dr. William Haberstroh ’43 (BS), June 21, 2008

Fred Dunn ’37 (BS), Dec. 1, 2008

Clinton Lawler ’44 (BS), Nov. 30, 2008

Bernice (Page) Elwell ’37 (BA), Feb. 27, 2008 Avis Nicholson ’37 (BA), Sept. 29, 2008 Virginia (Hagerman) Bateman ’39 (BS), April 11, 2008 Robert Rasmuson ’39 (BS), Aug. 18, 2008 David Redman ’40 (BA), April 2, 2008 Evelyn (Anderson) Sanders ’40 (BA), April 12, 2008 Dr. Lloyd Carlson ’41 (BA), July 24, 2008 Betty (Meyers) Dinwoodie (’41), Dec. 14, 2008 Ruth Elmer ’41 (BA), Sept. 7, 2008 Dorothy (Wood) Knauf (’41), May 29, 2008

Marguerite (Ekren) Thompson (’44), Jan. 27, 2008 Virginia (Wilson) Van Ness ’44 (BA), Oct. 8, 2008

Rosemary (Bozak) Weber ’50 (BA), May 19, 2008 George Fisher (’51), July 23, 2008 Gloria (Rude) Newman (’51), July 22, 2008 James Speer ’52 (BS), Oct. 30, 2008 Robert Staley ’52 (BA), Oct. 17, 2008 Christine Kruger (’54), March 3, 2008 Greta (Aune) Coppin ’55 (BA), April 5, 2008

Dr. Robert Mork (’45), June 12, 2008

Dale Duggan (’55), Sept. 16, 2008

Adeline (Hall) Halls (’48), Sept. 24, 2008

Richard Erdmann (’55), June 19, 2008

Mary (Tarbell) Chapieski ’48 (BA), Oct. 16, 2008

Kenneth Moen (’55), Oct. 21, 2008

Richard Hoovestol (’49), Jan. 24, 2008 George Pettit ’49 (BS), March 21, 2008 Robert E. Schmidt ’49 (BA), Sept. 11, 2008 Lamoine Stillwell (’49), May 5, 2008

Gordon Wedman ’57 (BS), April 15, 2008 Paul Haglund (’58), Sept. 8, 2008 David Schall (’61), Aug. 9, 2008 Gail Hanson ’65 (BA), March 19, 2008 James Storm (’68), Aug. 16, 2008 Joyce (Martin) Heitmann ’69 (BS), Aug. 10, 2008

alumni

Isabelle (Sinclair) Aslakson ’71 (BA), Sept. 15, 2008

John Dardis, Sept. 19, 2008 Lona Hall, June 18, 2008

Thomas Grant ’72 (BS), Aug. 21, 2008

Stanley P. Jacobsen, Feb. 29, 2008

Greg Andersen (’75), Feb. 12, 2008

Pauline Krieger, May 13, 2008

Kathleen Schafer (’76), Nov. 6, 2008

Seth Larson, May 8, 2008

Darla (Kraft) Martineau (’81), Sept. 12, 2008

Paul Mayer, Aug. 21, 2008

Steven Clark (’92), July 9, 2008 Brandon Mueller (’07), July 8, 2008

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Louie Thomas, Aug. 17, 2008

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Dr. Richard Smith, former Jamestown College choir conductor, directs the Choir reunion concert in Voorhees Chapel during Homecoming 2008. More than 100 alumni joined voices and hailed from as far as North Springfield, Va. (James Beech ’71 ) to be a part of this nostalgic musical event.

23rd Annual Dine and Bid Benefit Auction April 18 Alumni Days reunion June 17-19 Jimmie Scramble June 20 Young Alumni Medallion Awards TBA, Fall 2009 Homecoming 2009 October 3 Character in Leadership Conference October 8-9, 2009

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