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A magazine for alumni & friends of Southwest Minnesota State University

The Danahar

LEGACY Looking back on 10 years

Winter-Spring 2011 Edition | Insert: 2009-2010 Foundation Annual Report

Above is a panoramic view of newly renovated Culinology® labs, kitchens and dining room. Alumni might recall seeing the early HRA Dining Room in this space, and post-fire students would remember it as the location of the temporary Snack Bar. The SMSU Culinology® Program stays busy in their new kitchens and beyond. Inset photos: (clockwise from top left) students participated in the catering effort for Avera Cancer Institute “Building for Hope” Gala; all hands are needed to prep for the SMSU Dinner Theatre meal; a student working hands-on in the lab; the array of stainless steel and silicone utensils at the ready; students serving at the University Gala in the Mission District of San Francisco station; and a tray of seasoned meats await their turn in the ovens. [ see the story on page 3 ]

President Dr. David C. Danahar

A magazine for alumni & friends of SMSU Winter/Spring 2011

Vol. 30, No. 2

2 Around Campus 4 Alumni Spotlight 5 Q&A with David Danahar 8 Alumni Connections 10 Foundation Annual Report 2009-10 18 Mustang Athletics 19 Class Notes

Associate Vice President for Advancement/Executive Director of Foundation Bill Mulso ’93 Director of Alumni Relations/ Focus Editor Tyler Bowen ’95/MS’08 Senior Writer and Photographer Jim Tate Designer Marcy D. Olson, ’93/MBA’05 Contributors Stephanie Bruns ’10 Stacy Frost ’93 Karen Kaas Kelly Loft ’97 Stacie Mulso ’94 Erica Spencer ’10

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Alicia (Lanning) Johnson ’77 Speaks to Freshmen Class The importance of faculty contributions to the educational journey was underscored in the 2010 convocation keynote address

by SMSU alumna Alicia M. (Lanning) Johnson, the Director of Continuing Education for the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.

Johnson’s talk was given during Gold Rush Days, when freshmen come to campus and become acclimated to the university and college life while meeting their new classmates.

Johnson received an English degree from SMSU in 1977. The Yankton, S.D. native later earned a master’s in rhetoric/scientific and technical communication from the University of Minnesota.

She has worked at the University of Minnesota since 1999. Prior to her current position, she served as associate to the dean of the University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts. Before that, she was executive administrator for the University of Minnesota Foundation Investment Advisors.

During her time at SMSU, Johnson had a special student-teacher relationship with English professors Philip Dacey and Howard Mohr.

“People who teach classes have more to teach than just the core academic material. I think when you get close to faculty, you get triple the benefits,” she said.

She urged freshmen to take advantage of their professors’

knowledge during their time at SMSU. “Access to faculty at SMSU is so unique in higher education,” said Johnson. “It’s part of the history and the culture of the university. SMSU does not have the burden of large graduate or professional programs.

Undergraduate education is the core, and the teachers live in the community. That doesn’t happen in many places.”

She arrived at the topic of her talk by asking herself a few questions. “What are the things that made me grow up while in college? Who were the people who taught me things outside of the classroom, as well?”

The answers to those questions were faculty, and she explored those relationships and their value to her during her talk.

“I loved my time at SMSU,” she said. She transferred from Yankton College to SMSU because she was impressed with the mission of the school. “The mission was access, both intellectually and physically, and I found that whole philosophy very interesting.”

Pedestrian Underpass Complete A pedestrian underpass that links the campus of SMSU to Marshall Senior High School was officially opened on Nov. 16, 2010 during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Construction on the underpass was not scheduled until 2012, but when plans were announced to improve Highway 23 this past summer, the project was moved up and work was done simultaneously.

The underpass is a safe, fully-lighted pedestrian route that connects the two campuses. SMSU President Dr. David Danahar said it’s symbolic of the working relationship that the university has with Marshall High School.

The underpass begins near Founders Hall on the SMSU side. It comes out on the high school side next to a renovated bike path, and near the site of a proposed two-sheet ice facility, which is expected to include an adjacent hotel and other retail development.

Marshall School Superintendent Klint Willert (left) and President Danahar cut the ribbon at the underpass opening.

University Gala Raises Over $40,000 The University Gala took on something of a different look this past year at the 21st annual event. It was held Oct. 1, 2010 and was part of Homecoming week activities.

With a theme of “San Francisco,” the University Gala raised more than $40,000 for music, fine arts and presidential scholarships.

Since the beginning of the event, over $500,000 has been raised.

Over 250 guests attended the event, the largest scholarship fundraiser annually at SMSU. Rather than sit down for the meal, guests were invited to follow Lombard Street, where themed stations were set up with cuisine and decorations to match.

“We thought the San Francisco theme — with all the different types of foods — would be fun for those who attended,” said Stacy Frost, Director of Annual Giving and a University Gala coordinator.

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Several food items were available at each station, and a local chef prepared one of those items on-site. A sit-down dessert was served. The new format enabled attendees to view and bid on the 400 silent auction items. There was also a live auction.

Over 100 SMSU students helped with the evening, including the Concert Choir and Jazz Band. All My Favorites gave a rare performance as the dance band. Jazz duo Ross Anderson and Peter Lothringer also performed. Alumni Relations Director Tyler Bowen and admissions counselor Erin Eichten were emcees. Tim Deutz was the auctioneer. Lisa Gilbertson of Simply Fabulous in Marshall coordinated the decorations

Virtual Tour of Campus Now Online Students (and alumni) from across the country can now take a tour of SMSU no matter there they live.

SMSU has partnered with YourCampus360 to create the tour.

YourCampus360 is a New York-based company that uses the latest technology to present virtual walking tours of campuses on websites, as well as utilizing popular social media and mobile devices.

The virtual tour is accessible on the SMSU website: www.SMSU.edu. It includes academic buildings, the Student Center/Conference Center, athletic facilities, residence halls and other areas. Each stop along the tour includes photographs and 360degree views. There are even some videos.

In fall, a YourCampus360 photographer captured images of more than 45 areas on campus. With the use of a wide-angle lens and by ‘stitching’ photos, virtual images showing the 360-degree views of much of the campus were created.

The virtual tour allow prospective students from anywhere in the world to get a feel of the SMSU campus, its facilities and spirit. The content of SMSU’s tour can be easily updated, so as the campus grows and changes, so will the tour.

The tour guide is Elise Kazmerzak, a sophomore from Lake Preston, S.D. Her avatar-like features are shown during the tour as she gives the viewer a description at each tour stop.

The tour is available via Facebook and mobile devices such as the Android and the iPad. Students at home or on the go have access to SMSU wherever they have access to the internet.

“Students today begin their college search on the internet. Giving students access to SMSU through this virtual tour lets them see the university without taking time out of their schedules to come to the campus itself. The YourCampus360 tour also answers many of the basic questions that both students and parents have about college,” said Andrew Hlubek, SMSU Director of Admissions.

“We think this is a unique addition to our website, as we are attracting more students from longer distances, and this will encourage them to come to campus for a personal visit,” he said.

Culinology® Program Goes State-of-the-Art The Culinology® kitchens at SMSU underwent a complete makeover during the summer of 2010. Today, they rival anything in the country.

“The students love it; I love it,” said Culinology® Director Michael Cheng. “It has brought the program into the 21st century, and beyond. We now have facilities that no one else has.”

The renovation work resulted in a total of five kitchens. One, the Ecolab Skills Kitchen, was named after Ecolab, the St. Paul-based company that is a world leader in cleaning, sanitizing, food safety and infection control products and services.

The company presented the Culinology® program a $100,000 gift to help with the renovation project. SMSU alumna Kris Taylor (1987), the Vice President of Community Relations and Ecolab Foundation, helped facilitate the gift. She is a past chairperson of the Culinology® Advisory Board, and sits on the board today.

“The Ecolab kitchen is where every student begins his or her Culinology® training. It’s where they learn the basics,” said Cheng.

Other kitchens include the baking and demonstration kitchen, where hands-on demonstrations of skills occur and where guest chefs work; the restaurant kitchen, which supports the green Bistro restaurant; and the Culinology® kitchen, used primarily as a research and development kitchen.

Culinology® students have many hands-on opportunities throughout the year. Cheng and 25 students from his Menu Design and Service Management class helped with the Avera Cancer Institute’s Building Hope Gala in Sioux Falls, S.D. on Oct. 23.

The SMSU contingent helped cater the event for 3,000 guests and keynote speaker Lance Armstrong. “It was quite a challenge and a wonderful opportunity,” said Cheng. “We’ve done small-scale

events in the past, 15 people up to 300 at the University Gala, so this was an experience we don’t get every day. I was very proud of them.”

S M S U students helped prep, cook and serve the food, and helped clean up afterward.

Culinology ® has grown in popularity as a major since being introduced in fall semester 2006.

“We primarily get our students from Minnesota and surrounding states, though we do have students from the East (coast),” said Cheng. “We have been getting more and more from Illinois. I think our presence each year at the National Restaurant Association show in Chicago has helped that.”

The renovations mean that the state-of-the-art program now has state-of-the-art facilities to support the educational goals of the students.

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Alex Holmes Making His Way in L.A.

by Stephanie Bruns ’10 Minnesota has a history of producing great artists, actors, and musicians. Alex Holmes would like to be included as one of those elite.

Holmes, a 2004 alumnus with a Theatre Arts degree, is pursuing acting in Hollywood. After graduating, he attended University of Nevada, Las Vegas to pursue a Masters in Acting. Even though he planned on going to New York to study his passion of musical theatre, life had different plans for him.

“I planned on going to New York originally, but I wanted to go to grad school and study my craft,” said Holmes. “While at UNLV, I made connections there. We were only four hours from L.A., so there were a lot of actors flying back and forth.”

After spending some time in Sacramento doing musical theatre, he moved to L.A. so he could audition more regularly. And some of those auditions are paying off.

He’s done his share of commercials, including one for the return of Conan [O’Brien] on TBS. He’s also appeared on 1,000 Ways to Die and the Nickelodeon show iCarly. Holmes is currently working on a West Coast version of Glory Days, originally a Broadway production.

A native of St. Paul, his father is an SMSU alumnus as well. He had planned on attending Luther College in Iowa, but finally visited SMSU with his father and had a better feeling about the school.

“I really liked the campus and I would have a lot of opportunities to be a part of productions,” he said. “When I went there, the Theatre Arts Alex Robert Holmes program wasn’t very big so you had to learn to do everything to make the show a success.”

Holmes started acting when he was just 10 years old. His father’s law firm had a theatre guild because many of the lawyers took theatre classes in preparation for the courtroom. Every year they would put together a show and his father volunteered him for one.

“From then on, I was in a musical every year. As I got older I was involved in community theaters and every show in high school,” he said. “I engulfed myself in everything I could.”

At SMSU, he was involved in several productions, including Pippin, The Boys Next Door, and Blood Brothers.

Mary (Reisdorfer) Fuhrman Sets the Tone

by Stephanie Bruns ’10 Hy-Vee stores pride themselves in the friendly “neighborhood” feel they bring to a community. Store directors are often the ones who set the tone for that atmosphere. Who would better understand a friendly, small-town experience than an SMSU alumnus?

Mary Reisdorfer Fuhrman, a 1995 alumnus with a Business Administration degree, has climbed the ladder to become Store Director of Hy-Vee in Davenport, IA. Fuhrman supervises 300-350 employees while managing sales and profit increases for the store as well as dealing with employee and customer relations. She recently appeared in Hy-Vee television ads celebrating the company’s 80th anniversary. As she looks back at her time at SMSU, she recalls her favorite part about the University.

“I loved the small campus feel,” said Fuhrman. “It’s more of a family atmosphere. SMSU is the perfect size…I had 30 or 35 classmates in a class at most and I still knew them all.”

Even during her undergraduate career, Fuhrman was working at Hy-Vee in Marshall. As a Business Administration major, there were a few classes that were required but she didn’t necessarily enjoy.

Economics happened to be one of them. But one professor helped Fuhrman push through and succeed when she thought she couldn’t.

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“I had Professor Toland for four or five different classes – economics was one of them,” said Fuhrman. “He was down to earth…he made me understand it. Whenever there was a choice, I picked him for class.”

It’s that education that has brought her far in life. Since becoming Store Mary (Reisdorfer) Fuhrman Director for Hy-Vee, she has become a part of the community in Davenport. She feels it’s a priority to be a part of giving back to not only her own community, but to SMSU. “Someone gave to SMSU when I was a student. As an alumnus, that’s my responsibility now. It’s important to make sure students have everything they need,” said Fuhrman. “It’s about keeping the college up-to-date to promote more students and ensuring future generations.”

Fuhrman also wants the current generation, especially graduating seniors, to enjoy their time at SMSU, knowing that this is a once in a lifetime experience.

“Don’t be in a hurry,” she said. “Have fun and enjoy your last year and your friends. The next phrase of life will still be there.”

Reflecting on a

decade Dr. David Danahar came to Southwest Minnesota State University on July 1, 2001 as the eighth permanent president of the institution. He will conclude a 41-year career in higher education on June 30, 2011 when he retires. He is the longest-serving president in the history of the university — 10 years.

His leadership and vision have transformed the university over that time, in both obvious and invisible ways. New buildings dot the campus, renovations to the library and science labs are complete, infrastructure improvements are in place, popular new academic programs have been added, academic outreach has occurred, scholarships offered to students through the SMSU Foundation have increased, the visibility of the university has been raised considerably, and bridges to the community and region have been solidly established.

President Danahar has three children: daughters Deidre and Rebecca and son Michael.

His wife, Cecelia, has been very active at SMSU, as well. They plan on moving to upstate New York after his retirement.

President Danahar took some time recently to sit down and discuss his presidency at SMSU. Q. What interested you in Southwest Minnesota State University in the first place?

A. First, the people. I also knew it was a relatively new institution that had a boisterous history. That was both interesting and curious. And I thought the match for where I was at in my career and what the institution might want from a president might be a good one, though I had no idea what I was going to get into.

Q. Your career took you from the East Coast to Louisiana and to Minnesota. What are the differences you’ve noticed?

A. The biggest change for me was change, period. We’ve made so many moves that making one more was not as substantial as it might have been. People asked me, ‘How can you go out to Pictured in their home is David with his wife, Cecelia. Looking on is their dog, Ike.

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We’re not the best advocates for our own situation. But if you cut higher education, in the short run it looks like there’s not a lot of damage, but in my opinion, it does huge damage in the long run.

I’d like to see that trend reversed, but I don’t see it anytime soon.

There’s the presumption the economy is not turning around as quickly as people would like. Higher education is the economic engine, locally and in the region.

David’s family at his inauguration (from left): Sasha Mednikov, Deidre Danahar, Steven Price, Cecelia Danahar, David Danahar, Michael Danahar, Quinn Booth, Rebecca Booth, Michael Rogers, Susan Claro, and John Rogers. the prairie?’ We had moved a lot and were looking for a place we could be comfortable and Michael could have an opportunity to grow into a young man. This is a wonderful community and region for families.

Q. What were some things you learned, immediately, when you became president?

A. The first clear thing is that you’re alone. Decisions — good or bad — will fall on you. The second is that it’s absolutely fundamental to you surround yourself with people who are brighter than you, and that you get them to challenge you. The third thing you learn is to say ‘Oops, I made a mistake’ and move on. There are a number of other things, but those are three you come to terms with right away.

Q. You’ve had to make budget cuts every year as president. Why isn’t higher education supported more at the state level?

A. That’s a difficult question. It’s not in the same category as questions of health, safety, questions of basic education, K-12.

(Higher education) is not there, though I think it should be there.

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Q. Is it fair to say that the fire on Jan. 2, 2002 in a number of ways has defined your presidency?

A. Some have said that, yes. I prefer to say it gave me an opportunity to do some things that I might not have had the opportunity to do.

When the fire was out after several days, it was clear we had to do something with student dining and the Student Center. The fire allowed me, the campus community, and the community of Marshall to get to know each other more quickly. Should that be the measure of my presidency? No, that issue is much more complicated than a fire. I think if you look at what I’ve done over 10 years — or haven’t done, depending on who you are and what you’re looking for — I think that’s the measure. Is it a better institution, a stronger institution? I think all of those things are a part of it.

Q. You’re credited with changing the culture of the university — pulling it together and lifting morale. How did you do that?

A. I wanted to convey to people that whatever the situation had been, it was a new time, a time for us to work together and trust each other. I am known to be direct, and some people have come to appreciate that. Then people saw that we could do things — whether it was a new residence hall, Conference Center, Student Center, academic programs, any number of things — they rallied behind it. Another focus was the beautification of the campus — curb appeal. I’m not averse to saying how important that is, and people notice that.

Q. How has technology changed education during your career?

A. When I began my career, there wasn’t really any of the technology as we know it today. Today there are Smart Boards and courses taught wholly or partially online. Students are far more technologically savvy today than they were 10 and 20 years ago, and their expectations are greater. Then there’s the issue of how do you manage all of this? Not only from the point of view of using it, but

paying for it — that’s the most explosive budgetary item. I don’t think technology has made it easier to be a student today. I think it’s more challenging. You have to manage the technology. I look at my own son [Michael]. He’ll be working on his computer, listening to his iPod, and talking on his cell phone. Students aren’t afraid of technology. I’m a great supporter of technology. It is something students today grow up with, just as a lack of technology was how my generation was brought up.

I‘m most proud of the fact that this is a different, stronger and more complicated institution than when I arrived.

Q. You’re known for your sense of humor. Is that something that’s helped sustain you throughout your presidency?

A. Absolutely. I grew up in a house where my dad said you always have to keep your sense of humor. You have to remember people are people. We all make mistakes sometimes, say things we might regret, but we’re all very human and we have to keep that in mind. I used to put that [a sense of humor requirement] in a lot of employment ads. Human Resources didn’t always agree with me. It’s the way you get through things. Even in the very grim moments of our lives, if you can bring a little humor at some point to the table, that’s a real help.

Q. You successfully battled cancer recently. How did that experience change you?

A. It was a shock, but at some point I simply said, ‘I have to deal with this.’ I had tremendous support at home. The medical world I dealt with was very good. It was an eye-opener. It made you look at your mortality. It was also an eye-opener in that you began to see you were not alone. No cancer is good; it’s all bad. Some is worse than others. I didn’t make a big issue out of it; that’s not my way. I’d come in [to the office] the afternoons following radiation. I did that to keep myself preoccupied. I put 5,000 miles on my car and the cars of people who helped me drive back and forth to Sioux Falls — five

days a week for six weeks. There were people who stepped up who I appreciate and will never forget.

Q. What accomplishments stand out for you in your presidency?

A. I‘m most proud of the fact that this is a different, stronger and more complicated institution than when I arrived, and that I had a role in causing that to happen, in a positive sense. There’s not one facility I’m prouder of than another, it’s the collective effort that went on here. With all the adjustments we’ve had to make in terms of our resources, the overall continuing positive attitude of my colleagues here — the students, staff and faculty — you can’t put a price on that. That’s a very special thing.

Q. You have a history background. How do you hope that history will remember you?

A. As a good person who tried to do the best he could for the institution he was serving. I don’t think anyone has the full endorsement of the people they work with. I understand that. But that’s how I’d hope to be judged.

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SMSU Homecoming 2010 Highlights 1 At the 2010 Homecoming

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Parade are (from left) Brian

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Knochenmus ’00, his sons Osiah, Oakley, Owen, and his parents Niter and Jon Knochenmus.

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Joan and Dan (’85) Koster at

the University Gala. 3 Stacy Frost ’93 and her son, Salem, enjoy the football game at SMSU’s pRegional Event Center. 4 Paulette (Ibberson) Grausam ’76, Candy (Schewe) Siewert ’76, Jean Nagel ’77, Jan Gudknecht ’76, and Jesse Jones-Flaschenreim ’74.

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Culhanes: Jim (‘73), Sean (‘05) and Mike (‘74).

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2010 Award Winners Alumni Achievement Dr. Joann Fredrickson graduated

with a Business Administration degree in 1984, and later returned for an Accounting degree in 1987. She received her master’s in Accounting from St. Cloud State in 1991, and a doctorate in Sociology with a concentration in Organizational Theory from SDSU in 1996.

She taught at SMSU from 1988 to 1999. She then served in interim vice president positions from 1999-2002.

She moved to Bemidji State in 2002 to serve as a vice president, then provost. Though she enjoyed these leadership roles, she returned to the classroom as an associate professor of Business Administration in 2008.

Capt. Jim Norton graduated with a double major in Biology and Chemistry in 1978, entered grad school at the University of Massachusetts, where he received his Master’s in Exercise Science in 1984.

Through the Navy, Jim furthered his education and earned a PhD in Kinesiology

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from the U of M in 2001.

Today he lives in K. Norton ’81 Fredrickson ’78 J. Norton ’78 Eckstrom ’79 Highland Naval service.”

Park, Ill., where he is the Executive Officer (second in Capt. Reed Eckstrom (Retired) command) at the Navy’s largest gradated in 1979 with a degree rate training school, the Naval in Business Administration.

Hospital Corps School.

He joined the Aviation Jim and his wife, Cynthia, Reserve Officer Candidate have raised four children: Jason; Program during his sophomore Natalie; Jimmy; and Emily. year. He retired in April 2008, Rear Admiral Ken Norton, a White Bear Lake native and 1981 SMSU alumnus with a degree in Biology was recently promoted to Rear Admiral (lower half ), and is awaiting orders for his next duty.

He had planned to retire from the Navy last November, until he was nominated by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates as a Rear Admiral.

“I’m humbled that I am the recipient of this prestigious award and recognition. This honor that I will share with others is as meaningful to me as any medal or awards that I have received over the course of my

after serving 28 years.

His fondest memory of the institution is meeting his wife, Vickie (Thorpe), a Northfield, Minn., native. They have three children: Leah Rivera, Jessica Eckstrom and Elliott Eckstrom.

His father, Con, was an assistant swim coach and Registrar who retired in 1992.

Honorary Lifetime Membership Brad and Joyce Strootman have

been a radio and community fixture in Marshall for 25 years now. Brad is the general manager of KMHL Broadcasting Co. and

Joyce & Brad Strootman

Galstad ’72

Joyce does a morning show on KMHL-AM, as well as helps in various areas of the operation, where needed.

Their civic efforts are many.

Joyce served on the SMSU Foundation six years, one as president. Brad served two terms on the SMSU Foundation board.

“The university has added so much to the community and the region,” said Joyce.

They are the parents of a son, Aaron, a college freshman.

John & Kathy Paxton Alumni Service Award Stu Galstad ’72 was honored with the John & Kathy Paxton Alumni Service Award in recognition of his tireless, behind-the-scenes service to SMSU in Electronic Media Services.

For the complete biographies:

www.SouthwestAlumni.com

Alumni Heritage Scholarships Available SPOTLIGHT ON

The SMSU Alumni Association is proud to recognize high school seniors and transfer students for their academic and leadership achievements. In April, we will award scholarships to four students attending SMSU in the Fall of 2011. Children and grandchildren of SMSU graduates are encouraged to apply for these scholarships.

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For more information visit: www.SouthwestAlumni.com/scholarship

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SMSU Featured in Seventeen Magazine The SMSU Education program will be featured in the February issue of Seventeen magazine. SMSU was among a small group of universities contacted for a spotlight the education edition. Watch for it on newstands!

Mustang Pride in Amazing Places Bruce(’89) and Linda (‘90) Saugstad traveled to Hawaii in June 2010.

They are pictured at the beach with their kids Austin, Morgan, and Lexi showing their Mustang Pride.

Congratulations to Bruce and Linda! You’ve won a $50 gift card to the Barnes & Noble Campus Store that you can use in the store or online at smsu.bncollege.com to pick up more Brown & Gold gear!

Do you have a photo of yourself wearing your Mustang gear in an amazing place or while on an incredible adventure? If so, send it along with a brief description to: alumni@smsu.edu. Winners will see their photo published in FOCUS and receive a $50 gift card to the SMSU Barnes & Noble Campus Store. To be considered, photos must be in focus with SMSU or Mustang logo clearly visible.

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Foundation Annual Report 2009-2010 Dear Fellow Alumni and Friends, The Southwest Minnesota State University Foundation is pleased to share with you our 2009-2010 Annual Report. As we start a new year, we would like to thank and recognize those whose time, talents and financial contributions have so generously supported the University.

This past year saw the Foundation investments begin to rebound from the economic challenges of the past few years. The SMSU Foundation received $2,726,763 in contributions, revenue and support this past year, made possible by the generosity of 5,638 donors. This generosity allowed the Foundation to contribute over $3 million back to the University with over $730,000 going directly to student scholarships. Overall, we were pleased to show modest growth in the total net assets of the Foundation from $6,682,031 to $6,839,030.

As you read through this report, please note all of the individuals and businesses that have so generously supported Southwest Minnesota State University. While this report lists only those donors who have given over $100 or more this past fiscal year, a complete listing of all donors is on display in the Alumni Heritage Gallery located on campus in the Student Center. No matter what the size of the gift, please know that each and every gift is important and appreciated by SMSU. On behalf of the SMSU Foundation Board of Directors, thank you for your all that you do to make Southwest Minnesota State a great University.

Sincerely,

Bill Mulso Executive Director SMSU Foundation

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Board of Directors CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED as of June 30, 2010 Interest Income $94,998

Matching Gift $31,908

Friends $1,053,494

Faculty & Staff $103,692

Business $1,082,865

Alumni $454,804

SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION Foundation Support for FY 2010 - $3,087,722

Fundraising $494,097 University Development $1,413,854

Academic & Program Support $449,870

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Kristi Mukomela, President Bradley Winkelman, 1st Vice President Daniel Koster, 2nd Vice President Diane Taylor, Secretary/Treasurer Bruce Saugstad, Past President Robert Aufenthie Julie Bleyhl Deb Boulton Timothy Burns Leland Bush Vonnie Carda Bill DeLay Lee French Taylor Gronau Bob Gunther Sheldon Haaland Dorene Kronke-McCourt Maren Larson Jan Loft Roger Madison Richard Maertens Marilyn McLaughlin Mary Meaden Roger Mohr Orian Muecke Ken Mukomela Mike Rich Linda Sanders Bill Toulouse

Scholarship $729,901

For complete information on the University’s Financials for Fiscal Year End June 30, 2010, visit: www.SMSU.edu

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Honor Roll of Donors Presidential Benefactors Society $1,000,000 + cum.

Presidential Patrons Society $500,000 - $999,999 cum.

Presidential Fellows Society $250,000 - $499,999 cum.

PRESIDENTIAL BENEFACTORS SOCIETY Business Aramark Corporation Schwan’s Shared Services, LLC The Schwan Food Company PRESIDENTIAL PATRONS Alumni & Friends Oscar & Cora Sather PRESIDENTIAL FELLOWS SOCIETY Alumni & Friends Walter & Arthur Anderson Deeann Griebel ‘80 Karen LeShufy D. C. McFarland Business Minnesota Corn Growers Association Otto Bremer Foundation Schwan’s Corporate Giving Foundation US Bancorp Business Equipment Finance Group CORNERSTONE SOCIETY Alumni & Friends Charles & Dorothy McGuiggan Business Archer Daniels Midland Company Bremer Bank Buuck Family Foundation CHS Foundation Ralph Manwarren Minnesota Soybean Growers Association SMSU Booster Club Southwest Initiative Foundation Upper Midwest Employers Association LANDMARK SOCIETY Alumni & Friends *David & Cecelia Danahar Mark Edelmann ‘75 & Leslie Edelmann Doug & JoAnne Fraunfelder Josie Haaland Sheldon & Margery Haaland Mildred L Madden Walter L. Mann Estate Thomas McCourt & Dorene Kronke-McCourt ‘73 Ann Peters Thomas & Linda Sanders Business Bank of the West - Marshall Bremer Financial Corporation Carr Properties

Cornerstone Society $100,000 - $249,999 cum.

Landmark Society $50,000 - $99,999 cum.

Benefactors Society $25,000 - $49,999 cum.

East River Electric Power Cooperative Ecolab Industry Foundation First USA Bank, N.A. Great Plains Natural Gas Co. Hy-Vee Food Store KMHL Broadcasting McLaughlin & Schulz, Inc. R & G Construction Ralco Nutrition, Inc. Slumberland of Marshall The McFarland Company Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, NA BENEFACTOR SOCIETY Alumni & Friends Joseph & Cathy Amato Jerrold Cohen & Diane Cohen ‘72 Alice Drever William Hezlep Jack & Mary Hickerson *Steven Kramer & *Beth Weatherby *Robert & Premjit Larsen John (Jack) & Esther McLaughlin Orian Muecke ‘75 & Sue Muecke Kenneth & Gwen Mukomela *William Mulso ‘93 & *Stacie Mulso ‘94 Maxine Pierson Lenny & Judy Pippin Lloyd & Linnea Raymond *Michael & Arlene Rich Thomas Sand David & Marlys Simpson Dan & Mary Snobl ‘88 Michael & Karen Sterner Mary Jane Striegel Dan & Kathy Sussner Doug Sweetland Joseph & Eileen VanWie Agnes Zwach Estate Business Ameriprise Financial - Tom VanderHagen Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center Basin Electric Power Cooperative Bisbee Plumbing & Heating Borch’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Bornhoft Concrete, Inc. Bremer Trust Company of MN Burger King of Marshall Cattoor Oil Company, Inc. D & G Excavating D & M Implement, Inc. Great River Energy Har-Mar Foods, Inc.- Hardees

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University Society $10,000 - $24,999 cum.

President’s Society $5,000 - $9,999 cum.

Heartland Consumers Power District Henle Printing Company Hoffman & Brobst, PLLP Hormel Food Corporation ING ReliaStar Life Insurance Company K.T.’s Kitchens, Inc. Land O’Lakes Foundation Lockwood Motors, Inc. Lyon-Lincoln Electric Coop.

Mardag Foundation Marshall Independent Material Distributors, Inc. Merck Partnership for Giving Midwest United Insurance Services, Inc. Midwest Wireless of Mankato Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation Minnesota Pork Board Minnwest Bank, M.V. Paxton Signs, Inc. PPG Industries Foundation Quarnstrom & Doering, P.A. Rock-Tenn Company Runnings Farm & Fleet Schott Foundation Southwest Tour & Travel State Farm Companies Foundation Subway The Farm Credit System Foundation, Inc. Viking Coca Cola Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, NA Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Western Printing Company UNIVERSITY SOCIETY Alumni & Friends Randy Abbott & Jill Buitendyk ‘92 *Timothy Alcorn ‘89 Frederick Almer & *Debra Almer ‘76 Harvey Angel ‘73 Robert Archbold Robert Aufenthie & Ramona Nagel Bonnie Babcock Michael Bjerkesett ‘71 Greg & Paula Boerboom ‘91 Charles & Katherine Bonifas *Tyler Bowen ‘95 & Susan Bowen ‘95 Brian & Kathy Brandt Leland Bush ‘73 & Pamela Bush ‘72 Edward & Linda Carberry Audrey Carlson

Bellows Club $1,000 - $4,999 annually Founders Club $500 - $999 annually Century Club $100 - $499 annually

Duane & *Debra Carrow ‘94 Jim & Kim Christianson Esther Cooper *Scott & *Laura Crowell Donald & Phyllis Danielson Debbie Denbeck Rick & Linda Dennis David & Carol Drown Terry & Roxanne Eberle Willard & Colleen Engel Ed & Connie Evans Terrence Fogarty ‘82 & Karen Fogarty Neil Frost ‘93 & *Stacy Frost ‘93 Sandra Fuhr ‘90 Jim & Jan Fuhrmann David Grong ‘76 & Linda Grong Mabel Grong Brian & Kristin Gruhot ‘93 G. B. Gunlogson Robert Gunther ‘77 & Jill McCartney Lois Henkel ‘72 Tom & Fran Hill *Christopher Hmielewski ‘98 & Mary1V Hmielewski ‘04 Keigh & Arlene Hubel Robert Jacobson & Jill Vroman Randy & Deb Johnson Robert Johnson & Alma Cater Violet Johnson Eileen Jones Richard Jorgensen ‘72 & Barbara Jorgensen Charles Kauffman Michael Kramer ‘94 & Alecia Kramer ‘94 Vincent & Anne LaPorte Dennis Larson ‘71 & *Maren Larson ‘89 John & Dorothy Lasher Rena Lockwood John & Kathy Loe Susan Madsen Richard & Irene Maertens C. Paul & Carole Martin Bill & Roz McCormack Tom & Liz McLaughlin Harvey McVey George & Rise Mitchell Roger & Constance Mohr Gordon & Jenice Molitor Doug & *Sandy Mosch ‘79 Charles Myrbach Kenneth & Janice Noyes John Paxton ‘71 & Kathy Paxton ‘69 Vincent & Marcy Pellegrino Stella Peterson *David Pichaske & Michelle Payne Pichaske ‘88 Doug Pilgrim & *Jan Loft

Warren & Ardella Quarnstrom Thaddeus Radzilowski David & Bette Reeder Thomas Roberts & Deanna Getschel Roberts *Don Robertson ‘84 & Marci Robertson Alvin Rusk & Joan Rusk ‘82 Bruce Saugstad ‘89 & Linda Saugstad ‘90 Michael Springman ‘73 & Tracey Springman Mark & Claudia Stenson Eileen Thomas *Gerald & Mary Toland ‘96 William Toulouse ‘94 & Traci Toulouse Doug & Carole Treadway Robert Walker ‘98 & Nancy Walker ‘02 Patrick Wands ‘85 David Weiner Mike & Lorraine Weverka Daniel & Carleen Wiersma Dale W. Youngern *James & *Marianne Zarzana Business Affiliated Community Medical Center AgriBank AgStar Financial Services Alltel Corporation American Legion Post #113 Annexstad Family Foundation Anton Chevrolet Becker Iron & Metal Company Breyfogle Auto Sales Burger King Corporation Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration Cars Limited CHS Inc. CHS Inc. - Marshall Coca Cola Bottlers’ Foundation Cottonwood Co-op Oil Company Cowles Media Company Credit Bureau of Marshall, Inc. Davisco Foods International, Inc. Domino’s Pizza Duane Anderson Chartered Edelmann Management Company First Independent Bank Great Plains Sports, LLC Gregory G. Lecy, D.D.S. Heartland Corn Products Helena Chemical Company - Marshall Hubbard Foundation John V. or Esther McLaughlin Foundation KHC Construction, Inc.

This Honor Roll of Donors lists annual contributors of gifts of $100 or more for the period between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010, and cumulative gifts and pledges of $5,000 or more. While gifts of any amount are very much appreciated, this report contains only those in the Century Club or higher. Great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this report. If you see any discrepancies, please contact the SMSU Foundation. A complete listing of donors is available in the Alumni Heritage Gallery.

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Kyle B. Petersen Farms Ludwig & Inez Huso Estate Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce Marshall Public School District 413 McNeely Foundation MDU Resources Foundation Meier Electric, Inc. Midwest Ag Enterprises, Inc. Midwest Aviation Midwest Wireless of Willmar Minehart McKee & Associates Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative Minnwest Bank, M.V. National Endowment For The Humanities Nationwide Foundation North Star Mutual Insurance Company Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation, Inc. Papa John’s Pizza Perkin’s Family Restaurant Prairie Pride Cooperative Preferred One Prudential Foundation Ramada Marshall Red Rock Rural Water System Reinhart FoodService, LLC Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative Southwest Ophthalmology Associates, P.A. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Strategic Marketing Services, Inc. Tholen Auto Sales, Inc. United FCS Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #742 Wachovia Foundation PRESIDENT’S SOCIETY Alumni & Friends David Anastasi ‘82 & Joyce Anastasi Adrian & Claudia Anderson ‘81 Douglas Anderson Mabel V. Anderson Michelle Anderson ‘88 Joseph & Helen Andries Kevin Anundson ‘82 & Karla Anundson Wilfredo & Alice Apostol Shirlee Bailey Bradley Baune Gary & Marjory Becker Dale Berkner ‘78 & Dianne Berkner Eli & Mary Berry Brian & Krista Bjella ‘96 *Paul & Nancy Blanchard Jerald Bly ‘71 & Ricke Bly ‘73 Todd & Jane Bock Thomas Brutscher ‘85 Julie Caron Greg & Sue Cattoor Jim Checkel John Chute ‘77 & Debra Chute Stanley & Katherine Claussen Edmond & Nina Conway *Verna Cornish Bruce Cox & Constance Smith-Cox *Terrence Culhane ‘78 & Sandra Culhane ‘78 Hugh & Linda Curtler

Jeremy Daberkow Kevin & Nancy Dahlman John & Stephanie DeVos Martin & Betsy Draper John & Pat Drown ‘71 Tim & Marlene Dufault Eric & Neenah Eben ‘04 Conrad & Marcia Eckstrom Faye Eckternacht Eric & Brandy Eidsness Robert & Maryann Eliason Bradley Engebretson ‘76 & *Jill Engebretson Dave & Pam Epperly Cam & Joanne Fanfulik Robert & Sandra Fenske Bryan Fier & *Sara Fier ‘93 Daniel Fischer & Jan Nordin-Fischer Oliver & Mary Ford Joann Fredrickson ‘84 Steve & Linda Fruechte Darrell & Marilyn Fuhr Randy & Pamela Galbraith ‘80 Pete Gaskell & Julia Gaskell ‘83 LaVern & Pat Gawarecki Mitch Glover ‘85 & Jane Glover ‘84 George Goblish & Jenifer Goblish ‘99 Thomas Good ‘73 & Annette Good Forrest Gorter ‘73 & Mary Ferron Curtis & Kristy Griffin Steve Groenewold & Joanne Groenewold ‘74 Shane Hastings ‘92 & Penny Hastings Darin & Nancy Hegland Don Hein & Julie Hein ‘71 Marvin & Jan Hey Mark Hodder ‘87 & Xunyu Qian Gerald Hoffbeck & *Sandy Hoffbeck ‘74 Brian & Sandi Hoffman Ken Holm & *Cynthia Holm ‘79 Michael Holmes ‘85 James Hubley ‘74 & Barbara Hubley ‘75 *Brent & Mary Jeffers ‘02 Owen Jensen ‘71 & Darlene Jensen James & Ann John ‘77 David Johnson ‘72 & Lourdes Vasquez De Johnson Michael Kaczmarek ‘98 & Lyn Kaczmarek Ralph & Mena Kaehler Randy & Susan Kamrath James Kerkaert & *Debra Kerkaert ‘88 John Kern ‘75 & Lynda Kern ‘77 Carlos & Jean Knakmuhs *Jeff Kolnick & Rosa Tock Todd Konietzko ‘85 & Kelly Konietzko ‘84 Richard Kontz & Marilyn Kontz ‘71 Michael Kopp & *Vicky Brockman ‘82 *Charles Kost & *Elizabeth Desy David & *Brittany Krull ‘04 Stephen Krumpe & Paula Nelson ‘72 Marilyn Leach Gregory & Rebecca Lecy Daniel & Kim Lippert *Kelly Loft ‘97 & Kari Loft ‘96 Joel Mathiowetz Darlene Mattke ‘74 Mike & Sharon Maxwell

Ronald & Marilyn McLaughlin Perry & Lou Ann Meyer Bruce Mitlyng & *Debra Mitlyng ‘85 Tim Moberg ‘71 & Judy Moberg Larry & Michelle Muff Kristi Mukomela ‘80 Chuck Muller & *Rosalie Muller ‘85 David Musser ‘81 & Tammy Musser ‘81 David & Judith Nass Ron & Karen Obermoller Girard Parnell ‘71 & Diane Parnell *William Pavot George & Mary Peichel Craig Pellerin Lloyd & Rennae Petersen ‘86 Duke Pogatchnik Don & Mary Polfliet Karl Porisch ‘03 & Shirley Anderson-Porisch Gregory Posch & Diane Nagel ‘73 David Potter ‘77 Leland & Norma Raske Daniel Reed ‘76 Robert Reinhart ‘75 Jean Replinger Michael & Rosemary Rizzo Joe Roers ‘05 & *Betty Roers ‘05 Anthony & Michelle Rossman James & Aileen Rowe Steve & Juli Sanders Larry & Dawn Schiavo Mike & Susan Schneider *Robert Schwoch ‘02 *George & Peggy Seldat Lew & Judith Shaver ‘95 Richard & Mary Shearer Sherwin Skar & Kathy Jones James Smalley & Sara Runchey Alan Smith ‘71 & Evie Smith Richard & Carol Spencer ‘97 *Tim & Christy Steinbach Gregory Stemen ‘01 John & Margaret Suedbeck Jerry & Linda Svoboda Randy & Leann Tatge David Taylor & Diane Taylor ‘75 Doug Theis David Thomas Eric & Tamara Thorn Bruce & Ann Tiffany Paul & Cindy Torkelson Pat VanKeulen & Karen VanKeulen ‘87 Joseph & Shirley VanOverbeke David Verkinderen ‘90 & Krista Verkinderen *Eugene & Brenda Verschelde Timothy & Mary Jean Waibel Darrel Wiener ‘75 & Karen Wiener ‘74 Mark & Michelle Wilcox Joe & Jane Willett Harmon Wilts & Gina Kelly-Wilts Terry Wynia ‘87 & *Lori Wynia Thomas & DeVonna Zeug John & Kara Zimmerman James & Emily Zwach Business 3M Foundation All My Favorites Alliance Pipeline L.P. American Hotel Foundation, Inc. American Insurance Administrators, Inc.

AmericInn Motel & Suites Aramark BENCO Electric Cooperative Brownlee & Hayes, Inc. Charter Communications Company Chase Manhattan Foundation Chemical Bank City Looks Comfort Inn Communicating for Agriculture Daley Farm of Lewiston, LLP The Equitable Foundation Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Clarkfield Farmland Foundation Floor to Ceiling Store Floyd Wild Trucking, Inc. Gene’s Sporting Goods, Inc. of Marshall Gene’s Sporting Goods, Inc. of Minneota Granite Falls Bank Hitching Post of Marshall, Inc. Horty Elving & Associates, Inc. J. R. Farms, Inc. Jennie-O Turkey Store Landmark Bistro Larson’s Home Furnishings Marshall H. W. Linder Ludowese A E Inc. Lyon County Farm Service JV Marshall Convention and Visitors Bureau McDonald’s of Marshall McDonald’s of Redwood Falls Michael R. Thomas, DDS Minnesota FFA Foundation Minnesota Pork Producers Association Mister Cool’s Clothing Monsanto Company N.B. Golf Cars, Inc. National Collegiate Athletic Association NE Foods, Inc. New Life Farms, LLLP Northwestern Mutual Life - Bernie Archbold Olson & Johnson International, Inc. Pine Lake Wild Rice Farm Prinsco, Inc. R & R Imdieke Farms Randall W. Johnson, D.D.S. Redwood County Probate Court Silvercrest Charolais Skewes Jewelry Southwest Cattlemen’s Association Southwest Minnesota Arts & Humanities Council Southwest Sanitation State Bank of Lucan State Farm Insurance Company - Kevin Anundson Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation Distric Stoneberg Giles & Stroup, P.A. T & I Marketing, Inc. Tanner Systems, Inc. The Rosen Family Foundation Tip Top Tux Traveler’s Lodge Motel True Value Home Center

TRW Foundation TSP Twin Oak Acres UniPro Foodservice, Inc. United FCS United Southwest Bank US Bancorp Foundation US Bancorp Vendor Services US Bank Wherley Moving & Storage Yellow Medicine East Independent School Dist. 2190 BELLOWS SOCIETY Alumni & Friends Lawrence & Elizabeth Baun Steven Binder ‘79 & Debbie Binder Michael Blum ‘77 & Louise Blum Staci Bohlen Joe & Antoinette Borgerding *Patricia Brace *Glen Bruns ‘85 & Mary Bruns ‘75 Don & Susan Buhl Jeff Buyck Paul & Susan Dale Tom & Cheryl Day James & *B.C. Franson *Vaughn Gehle ‘82 Tyler & Rhea Grove Jason Gruhot ‘88 & Danielle Gruhot Scott & Michelle Hislop Joel Johanningmeier George & Jane Korver Christopher & Candace LaDage David Marquardt Scott & Lisa Mauch James & Laura Molenaar James O’Connor Blake & Ronda Owens Kevin & Julie Paap *David & Marica Patterson Steven & *Peg Furshong Alex Pirkl Kelly & Lynn Plumley Les & Mary Jo Plumley ‘81 MaJa Pogatchnik Anne Pryor ‘82 Jill Resler Gregory & Joan Schwarz Timothy & Sarah Sullivan Russell & Sarah Svenningsen ‘09 Lonnie & Jeannie Swenson Michael & Jennifer Thomas ‘95 Wally & Debra Thomas *William & Candace Thomas ‘08 Ronell & Michael Uran Joseph & Rita Vander Kooi Marlin Wendland ‘92 & Lisa Wendland ‘93 Douglas & Stacy Westerman Isiah Whitlock ‘76 Matthew Wolle Charles & Louise Worm Business Ameriprise Financial - Randy Groff Brad Anderson Farms, LP Choice Connection, LLP Complete Health Center David J. & Mabel Weiner Foundation District 5M-3 Lions International

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Girl Scouts of Minnesota and WI River Valleys, Inc. Hormel Foods Charitable Trust Independent School District #549 Independent School District 891 Johnsrud Brothers Lyon County Soybean Growers Madden Upholstery of Marshall Marshall Volunteer Firefighters Minnesota Logger Education Program MN Department of Agriculture Organic FarmingWorks, LLC Pinedale Farms Purfeerst Farms Renville County Farm Bureau Sherman Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Thalmann Seeds, Inc. Walmart Foundation FOUNDERS SOCIETY Alumni & Friends Bruce Aamot ‘76 & Lori Aamot Bruce & Mary Ahrendt Paul Arends & Joyce Arends ‘98 Randy & Judy Barka Lee Barrett ‘83 Mark Berle James Beyer ‘97 & *Noelle Beyer ‘97 Thomas & Gayle Birath Reuben Bode Cal & Deb Brink Shaun & Becky Bruns David Caslavka ‘91 James & Judith Chittick James Cockriel ‘84 & Jean Cockriel ‘85 Michael & Joyce Conzemius Chad Crow ‘72 & Marilyn Crow Larry & June Daellenbach Tim & Jennifer Deutz ‘84 Cathy DeVos ‘74 James & Gail Donkers Scott Dubbelde ‘84 & Diane Dubbelde ‘87 Lara Durben William Fenske ‘84 & Anne Fenske Gary & Mary Frandson ‘71 Jayson & Sheila Fultz Chuck Gaworski ‘74 & Germaine Gaworski Dan & RaeJean Gee David & Linnea Genereux Craig Gifford ‘71 & Ann Marie Gifford ‘71 *John & *Denise Gochenouer ‘02 Sharon Gruhot Elizabeth Hamilton Bruce Hanson Jonathan Harley ‘72 & Donna Harley Steve & Peggy Hatlestad Kirby Hettver Michael Hickman ‘74 & Sharon Hickman Doug & Lois Hoffbauer *Diana Holmes Bryon Hotzler ‘72 & Laura Hotzler ‘72 Jerry & *Marcia Hubner Darrell Ingvaldson Neil Jensen ‘71 & Karen Jensen Mike & Michelle Jewett Lisa Jo Johnson

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Richard & Margaret Jolstad Marc & Melissa Klaith Dallas & Gale Kluksdal Kerry & Becky Knakmuhs Ken & Marlys Knuth Bradley & Rochelle Krusemark William Kult ‘92 Russ & *Debra Labat Mike & Kari Landuyt Daniel Lee ‘83 & Karolee Knudson-Lee Michael & Paula Liepold David Loe ‘94 & Melissa Loe ‘94 Max & Mary Lord Vito & Lisa Macchio Jon Maker ‘78 & Rhonda Maker Mark Mather ‘98 & Jean Mather ‘89 Marian McLaughlin David Meier ‘84 & Nancy Gerber-Meier Toni Merdan David Meyer ‘93 & Becky Meyer G. R. & Phyllis Moberg Jeffrey & *Regina Modica Jan Nelson ‘73 *Jesse & Julie Nelson Robert Nemmers ‘77 & Kathleen Nemmers ‘88 Daniel Nesdahl ‘97 & Kathryn Nesdahl Craig & Debra Norland *Amy Olson Kevin & Barb Paulsen Sigmund Peterson ‘78 & Karen Peterson David & Robyn Pfarr James Polejewski ‘87 & Gail Polejewski ‘93 Jenna Pomerenke Jorge Prince Jim & Genevieve Ratekin Todd Reif ‘84 & Mary Reif ‘85 Peter & Stacy Ripka Valerie Romberg ‘78 Marsha Rose ‘94 Gary Rychley ‘72 & Wendy Rychley Ian Sandager Alan Schafer ‘73 & Juliane Schafer Shelly Schell Steven & Loronda Schuler Randy Serreyn ‘82 & Roxanne Serreyn ‘82 Steve Sorenson Alan Stager ‘97 Pam Sukalski ‘95 Jim Sullivan ‘83 & Terry Sullivan John & Alison Tauer Christopher Theobald ‘86 & Elisa Theobald John Thomsen ‘02 Carey & Emily Tweten Charles & Debra Uphoff Paul & Colette Wagner Scott Waldner & Gail Gilman-Waldner Kim & Kristin Wegner Gary Whitney ‘96 & Jodi Whitney Adam Willert ‘05 Scott & Terri Williams Bradley Winkelman ‘91 & Alison Winkelman ‘91 Ashton Youboty

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Hans & Shana Zahrbock Business AgVenture Feed & Seed, Inc. Altimate Medical, Inc. Altria Group, Inc. Big Stone Therapies Marshall, LLC Bladholm Construction, Inc. Blue-Edge Dairy Boulder Estates Buysse Roofing Systems & Sheet Metal Co. Construction Framing Specialists, Inc. Dairyland Beef Producers Association Daktronics David Schrader Scholarship Fund Doom & Cuypers, Inc. Eickhoff Enterprises, Inc. Fieldstone Vineyards General Mills Happy Feet Harvest Land Cooperative Helping Unify Bagley - HUB Independent Lumber of Marshall Lilibet’s Marshall Area YMCA Massa Dental Offices, P.C. Medtronic Foundation Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Foundation MinnWest Technology Campus Northrop Grumman Foundation P. J. Farms of Franklin, Inc. Riverview, LLP Sanford Health Southwestern Center for Independent Living (SWCIL) State Farm Insurance - Charlie Aufenthie The Daily Grind The Farmer - Farm Progress Companies Willmar Poultry Co. Inc. CENTURY SOCIETY Alumni & Friends Brett Aasen ‘89 Kim & Nancy Abraham Thomas & Lorlee Ackerman Chad Adams ‘96 & Ann Adams ‘97 Jason Adams ‘94 & Kami Adams ‘95 Buddie Adkins & Mary Adkins ‘74 Duane Alberts *John Alcorn ‘89 & Susan Alcorn Tony Alcorn ‘90 & Patricia Alcorn ‘91 Robert & Sonya Alexander ‘89 Jeff & Bonnie Allen Jeffrey Allen & Linda Allen ‘84 Charles Amberg A. Eric Anderson Brad & Monica Anderson Brent Anderson ‘83 & Rebeca Anderson Duane & Gail Anderson Paul Anderson ‘93 & Julie Anderson Rick Anderson Dave & Jan Andrews Bradley Angell ‘72 & Erna Angell Lillie Arndt ‘96

Bret & Amy Atkins Charles Aufenthie ‘93 & Heidi Aufenthie Bradley Bacon ‘92 & Renee Bacon Scott & Brenda Baker Larry Balfanz ‘75 & Mary Leopold Rick Ballantine Jason & Lori Banks Richard Banks & Debra Banks ‘75 Calvin Barnett Dale Barsness ‘92 & Yvonne Barsness Gregory & Mary Bartz Steven Baukol & DeAnna Baukol ‘03 *Daniel Baun ‘83 & *Linda Baun ‘85 Keith & Sandra Bebler William Bechtol Jr. ‘76 & Sharon Bechtol Thomas & Coleen Behm Frank Belmont ‘76 & Rebecca Belmont Richard Bendt ‘90 & Shawna Bendt Roger Benson ‘78 & Deborah Benson ‘76 Charles Beranek ‘96 & Heidi Beranek ‘96 Dale & Marlene Berg Steve Berkenpas ‘86 Terry Bernardy ‘77 & Dorothy Bernardy Tyler Beske & Jolene Beske ‘96 Scott & *Marcia Beukelman David Beyenhof ‘85 & Sherri Beyenhof Greg & Kristen Bich *Brad Bigler ‘02 & Heather Bigler ‘05 Mark Bigler David Binder ‘83 & Yu-min Chiou Douglas Binsfeld Kevin & Nancy Bitterman John Blake ‘83 & Mary Monnet-Blake Bruce & Pat Block John Blomme ‘90 & Kristin Blomme ‘89 Eric Bly ‘02 & Erica Bly ‘02 Jeffrey & Candice Bobrowicz Thomas Boerboom ‘74 & Susan Boerboom Dwayne & Eunice Boerner Keith Boeve ‘84 & Marlys Boeve ‘84 Brian Boll Lee Braaten ‘86 & Donna Braaten Dale Bradtke ‘85 Patrick Brady ‘71 Jeff & Stephanie Bragg ‘08 Martin Brandl ‘02 & Tara Brandl ‘02 Mike & Sue Bredeck Mark & Kim Brenkus James & Patricia Brewer John & Mary Brinkmann Lisa Brinkmann Brian Bromen ‘72 & *Melissa Bromen ‘74 Harolyn Brown *Jay & Judy Brown

Bruce Bruhn Darlyne Brunsvold James Buchanon ‘85 & Lois Buchanon Jim Budahn ‘75 & Amy Budahn James Bonczek Jeff & *Rhonda Bonnstetter ‘96 Raymond & Karri Crittleton Eric Born ‘93 & Danita Born Frank & Mary Borowiak Greg & *Carol Bossuyt Alan Bot ‘83 John Bot ‘95 & Becky Bot ‘02 David & Judy Bouffleur Mark & Deborah Boulton ‘93 Robert & Madella Bous Rande Bowman ‘78 John Boyd & Joan Mire ‘75 Timothy & Kathy Boyd Ardene Boysen ‘74 & Roxann Boysen *David Braaten Floyd & Judith Buddenhagen Stan & Catherine Bular Lynn Buldhaupt ‘87 John Bunge & *Kathleen Ashe Lawrence & Julie Burgart Donna Burgraff Matthew & Terri Burke Ryan Burke *Nathan Burns ‘07 & Alicia Burns ‘07 John Burton ‘72 & Sandra Burton ‘71 John Buseth ‘86 & Vicki Buseth Steve Bush ‘76 & Sonya Bush Irving Busman ‘82 & Judith Busman ‘82 Laurie Butler ‘92 Charles Buysse ‘82 & Sharon Buysse Phil Buysse & Kari Buysse ‘98 Rodney Cardinal ‘71 & Mary Cardinal ‘71 Timothy Carlblom Brett Carlson ‘92 & Loretta Carlson Keith & Jodi Carlson Mary Alice Carlson Sean Carmody ‘81 & *Patricia Carmody ‘80 Alan Carpenter ‘72 & Anne Carpenter ‘75 Andy & Nicole Carr David Carrow ‘84 & Laura Carrow Craig & Linda Carter Jay & Heather Cattoor William & Kathleen Cavanaugh Nicholas Cessario ‘83 & Angela Cessario Charles Chalberg ‘73 Dean Champine ‘74 & Karen Champine ‘77 Paul Choudek ‘82 & Julie Choudek ‘84 Richard & Donna Christopherson Bernard Claeys ‘93 & Margene Claeys ‘93 Jason & Jennifer Clarin Chuck & Benay Cole David & Sharon Cole Nicholas Cole John Compton ‘80 & Renee Compton Gustavo & Kari Condezo

Rod & Laurie Condon Brian & Jill Cook Jerry Cooney Patrick Cooney Darrell Courneya ‘73 & Celeste Courneya Michael & Nancy Cox Sherry Craig ‘78 Marc Craigmile ‘05 & Regan Craigmile ‘05 Glen & Susan Crawford Matthew Crellin ‘76 & Joan Cochran Tom & Heidi Critchley Richard Crumb ‘81 & Helen Crumb Kevin & Kelly Culbertson Marsha Culhane & James Culhane ‘73 *Sean Culhane ‘05 Timothy Cundy ‘97 Nathan Dahlager ‘98 & *Cori Ann Dahlager ‘98 Dan Dallman & Judith Letrud ‘77 Bruce Davis & Diane Davis ‘75 William & Kathleen Davis *Emily Deaver Fran & Syl DeBaere Roger DeBaere Paul DeBoer Andrew DeCock ‘08 Bernie & Julie DeCock ‘81 Scott DeCramer & Leslie DeCramer ‘93 Jeanne Deinken ‘86 William DeLay ‘85 & Lori DeLay Alan DeLeeuw ‘76 & Jane DeLeeuw Christopher Demarest ‘87 James Denevan ‘83 & Betsy Denevan Heather DeRock Brent & JoAnne Deruyter Wayne Detmer ‘80 & Barbara Wilson Mark & Brenda Deutz Ghislain Devlaminck ‘76 & Virginia Devlaminck Carolyn Dindorf ‘83 Bradley Dirckx ‘76 & Margaret Dirckx Josh Dirckx ‘85 & Heidi Dirckx Joe Dittrich ‘81 John Docken & Cathy Lindquist John Doherty ‘79 & Kim Doherty Tracy Doherty ‘80 & Lisa Doherty *Lon Dopp ‘93 & *Jill Dopp ‘93 *Robert Dorlac & Patricia McLoone Timothy Draheim & Mary Draheim ‘96 David Driessen ‘77 & Laurie Driessen ‘88 Scott Dunlop Carey & Venkat Duraiappa Dale & Mary Dwire ‘90 Peter Egan ‘74 & Carol Egan ‘74 Timothy Eichacker ‘94 Robert Eichenlaub & Margaret Eichenlaub ‘89 C. Lyle & Jean Eidsness Joyce Eischens ‘87 Gerald Elert Michael & Pamela Ellingson Michael & Joan Endres

Curtis Enestvedt ‘71 & Debra Enestvedt David Engel ‘72 Gordon & *Bonnie Engesmoe Tyler Engquist ‘02 & Jill Engquist ‘02 Steven Erickson & Joan Erickson ‘84 Carl Ernst & Evelyn Ernst ‘71 Keith Evenson & Kathleen Evenson ‘73 Jacob Fahl ‘03 & *Angela Fahl ‘04 Buzz Fate Aju & Ann Simpson William & Deb Fennelly Tim & Annette Fernholz Molly Feterl ‘90 Roger Fimon Kevin Finkey Max & Ello Finkey Patrick Finnegan ‘75 & Barbara Kessler ‘74 David Fischenich ‘96 & Joni Fischenich ‘88 Charles & Bernice Fischer John Fischer ‘89 & Mary Fischer Kevin & Monica Fischer Quentin & Carla Fixen Neil & Carol Fletcher *Mark Fokken Pat & Doris Foley Warren & Karen Formo Daniel & Jennifer Fosvick Michael Foutch ‘82 & Shelley Foutch Tom & Karen Francis Dennis & Marjorie Frederickson ‘79 Nikki Frederickson ‘93 Eloise Fredrickson ‘73 Charles Freiss & Catherine Schlagel ‘76 Lee French ‘72 & Joann French ‘75 John & Robin Frerich ‘97 Jerry Fury Richard Gabe & Rachael Gabe ‘72 Paul Gaffney ‘82 Roger Galles *Stuart Galstad ‘72 Brian Gardner Everett Garlisch ‘72 David Garman ‘76 & Nancy Garman Jon & Julie Garrow James Garvin ‘84 & Debra Garvin ‘84 *Brett Gaul ‘00 & Anita Gaul Larry Gavin ‘81 & Patricia Gavin Thomas Gelhar ‘78 & Lynn Gelhar Tami Geselius ‘92 Tom & Susan Geske Brian Gilbert Scott Gilbertson ‘90 & DeAnn Gilbertson ‘90 Keith & Theresia Gillie Daryl Gillund ‘96 William Gimmestad ‘07 & Paula Gimmestad ‘86 *John & Leanna Ginocchio Jerome Girton ‘73 Brent Gish ‘73 & Gayle Gish Daren Gislason Dennis Gittinger

& Debra Morgan ‘79 Miles Gladitsch & Shirley Gladitsch ‘75 John Glasgow ‘72 & Jo Anne Glasgow ‘71 Thomas Goblirsch ‘75 & Lisa Goblirsch Julie Goeddertz ‘90 Peter Goedtke Richard Goehring ‘94 Karla & Greg Goepferich James Goldenstein ‘04 Jamie Gonzales & Kay Gonzales ‘73 Mason Goodenow Glenn & Lynn Graf Thomas & Jeanette Granger Sara Granheim ‘02 Bret & Sandra Griebel Marvin Grobove & Leah Grobove ‘87 Jerry Groen ‘85 & Marcella Groen ‘85 Josh Gronli ‘08 Duane Grussing & Phyllis Grussing ‘71 Tim Gudal *Christian & Kim Guenther Barbara Habstritt Mark Hacker ‘74 Llewellyn & Janet Hagen Steven Hagen John Hagenow & Diane Bigler-Hagenow Eugene & Sandra Hagny Timothy & Dianne Hahn Michael Haig ‘76 Douglas & Charis Hamilton Dorothy Hamman ‘93 *Carrie Hansen ‘08 Loren & Lisa Hansen Paulette Hanson William Hanson ‘77 & Jan Hanson ‘75 Annette Harding ‘71 Kristin & Steven Harner Brian Hart James Hartman & Jean Hartman ‘76 Tim & Susan Hatfield Josh Hawkinson & Michelle Hawkinson ‘03 Steve Hawkinson John Head Brian Healy ‘92 & Terri Healy Roger Hebeisen ‘71 & Cecelia Hebeisen Adrian Hebig ‘89 & Nicole Hebig ‘89 Larry Hebrink ‘72 & Linda Hebrink Steven Hedberg ‘71 *Shawn Hedman ‘86 & Nancy Jo Hedman ‘87 Richard Hegge ‘83 & Kari Hegge ‘83 Lowell & Gladys Hellie Peter Hellie ‘84 & Joy Hellie ‘88 Thomas Hellmann ‘81 & Diana Hellmann Christopher Helvig ‘83 & Lisa Helvig Bruce Hendrickson Larry & Barbara Henle Mike & Judy Henle James Henning & Lori Henning ‘90

John Henrich ‘76 & Roberta Henrich ‘74 Kevin & Barb Henry Kim Henspeter & *Kristine Henspeter ‘74 Shaun Herring ‘81 & Paula Herring John Hess ‘74 & Liz Hess John Hewitt ‘73 & Susan Hewitt James & Deb Hey Greg Higdem ‘77 David Hilbrands ‘86 & Dori Hilbrands ‘85 Scott Hildebrandt Lucas Hilgemann Scott & Shirley Hiller Max Hinneberg ‘78 & Michele Hinneberg Michael Hoberg ‘77 & Traci Hoberg Barry Hochhalter & Lisa Hochhalter ‘89 Thomas Hoff ‘87 & Cheryl Hoff ‘87 Dennis Hoffbeck ‘03 Daniel & Ronaele Hoffman Jason Hoffman ‘99 & Pam Hoffman Jennifer Hoffman ‘99 Jerome Hoffman James Hofmann ‘84 Tim Holinka ‘87 & Kris Holinka Norbert Holland Tom Hollatz & Sharon Hollatz ‘01 Carl Holmquist Ronald Honken & Susan Honken ‘79 Dennis Hoogeveen ‘85 & Brenda Hoogeveen ‘88 Jeffrey & Lisa Hoover Les Horsager & Linda Horsager ‘71 Quinn & Kari Horvath ‘98 Mark Hotzler ‘80 & Jane Hotzler Kenneth & Kari Howe Courtney & Angie Hughes Leslie Huie ‘74 & Mary Huie ‘75 Hollis & Ann Hunter Douglas Imming ‘84 & Coleen Imming Chris & Debra Iversen John & Jeanette Iversen Mark & Carolyn Jansen Paul Jansen ‘88 Jerry Janssen Jon Jasper & Lisa Jasper ‘89 Jacob Jenniges ‘04 & Sophie Jenniges *Jeffrey & Nicolle Jennings Mark Jennings ‘77 & Dorothy Tischer Dennis Jensen ‘71 Mark & Mary Joy Jensen ‘84 Robert & Sharron Jensen Paul Jesse ‘98 & *Denise Jesse ‘98 Philip Jessen ‘84 & Gayleen Jessen ‘85 Richard & Glenda Jewett Curtis Johnson ‘81 & Ruth Johnson Gary Johnson ‘75 & Susan Johnson Irene Johnson Joel & Stacy Johnson Nancy Johnson ‘73

Paul & Lois Johnson Richard & Lori Johnson ‘98 Steve Johnson ‘81 David Johnsrud Brian Jones ‘82 & *Susan Jones ‘82 Harry Jones & Donna Slettedahl ‘92 Joyce Jones Michael Jorgenson ‘74 & Jana Jorgenson Tom Joyce & Annette Atkins ‘72 Richard & Pam Jueneman *Sangnyeol Jung *Karen Kaas ‘94 Dave & *Sharon Kabes *Daniel & *Sheryl Kaiser ‘06 Lee Kanten ‘74 & Jean Kanten ‘75 Gordon Karels ‘73 & Earla Karels Dean & Kendra Kattelmann Jared Keaveny *William & Gayle Keehr Curtis & Beverly Kenyon Jason Kerr ‘97 & Tiffany Kerr ‘96 Dan & Abby Kersbergen Craig & Joy Kesteloot Gary & Lorie Kidrowski Nancy Kinley Thomas & Debbie Kinley Andy Kleindl ‘83 & Julie Kleindl Kirk Kleist ‘99 & Brean Kleist Sarah Kmetz ‘97 Kevin & Mary Knetsch ‘05 Brian Knochenmus ‘00 & Mindy Knochenmus Jim & Robin Knudson Stephen Koch ‘76 & Kathy Larsen Koch Jim & Jill Kontz Gary Koosmann ‘73 Ronald Kopischke ‘82 & Judy Kopischke ‘81 Brian & Nancy Kor ‘83 Michael Korda ‘74 & Marjorie Longino Daniel Koster ‘85 & Joan Koster Roger Koster ‘84 & Joan Koster ‘86 Michael Kraemer ‘70 & Candice Kraemer Michael & Mary Krantz Randy & Christine Kraus Dale Krogman ‘93 & Kristin Krogman ‘93 Terry & Jeanne Krome Eldon Krull Neil Kruse ‘79 Andrew Kubat ‘76 & Dona Kubat ‘76 Scott & Julie Kuecker Natasha Kuhle ‘03 Roger & Linda Kulla Douglas Kunde ‘83 & Marissa Kunde Scott Kurz & Pam Kurz ‘89 Shane Kussatz ‘96 & Heather Kussatz Mark & Claire Kuzma Daniel Labat ‘82 Dick & Kathy Labat Duane & Gerri Labat Bob Ladner & Diane Ladner ‘93 Gary & Yvonne Lager *Paul LaMantia Bonnie Lamb *Dennis & Jonice Lamb

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Bruce & Vicki Lamprecht Kirk & Jane Landman Steven & Peg Lange Cletus & Lorraine Lanners Dave & *Maggie Larsen Kevin Larsen ‘87 & Anita Larsen ‘86 Danny & Tracy Larson Lisa Latham ‘95 Russell Launer & Deborah Launer ‘77 Jeff & Thuy Leach Steven Leaf ‘76 Rita Lear ‘89 Mike & Michele Leary Steven & Marsha Lecy ‘88 Gregory Lee ‘80 & Theresa Wolf-Lee Robert & Betty Lee Darwin Leek ‘79 & Virgean Leek Brad & Linda Leiding Matthew & Marne Leighton Karen Leonard ‘73 Bill Leslie & *Diane Leslie ‘91 Michael Lieb ‘94 & Karole Lieb Jeff Lies & Melissa Lies ‘92 Matt Lind & Erin Lind ‘01 Kelly Lindeman Peter Linder ‘94 & Rhonda Linder Gary Lindert ‘75 & Mary Lindert Stephen & Mary Jane Lindholm ‘83 Chet Lockwood & Nicole Welsh Mark & Patrice Loewen Rocco & Josephine Lombardi Craig Louwagie ‘88 Curtis & Christie Louwagie David & Chris Louwagie Donald & Carol Louwagie Jackie Louwagie James Louwagie ‘86 & Julie Louwagie Jerald Louwagie ‘77 & *Janice Louwagie ‘79 Pat Louwagie ‘83 John Lozenski ‘71 Brian Lucker ‘77 & Janeen Lucker Joe Ludowese Mike & Deb Ludwig Brian Luke ‘75 & Jane Luke ‘75 Eric & Karla Luther Barbara Lynch ‘75 James Lynn Roger & Donna Madison Jon Madland Dorothy Madsen ‘71 John & Sue Maertens Duane & Laurie Maeyaert Burton Magnuson ‘04 Syed Mahmood ‘92 Ralph & Debra Malz Joseph & Nancy Mansfield David Maruska ‘93 Robert Mathison & Sandra Mathison ‘71 Jeffrey Mauland ‘78 & Lynn Mauland Robert & Marie Maurer David Mbonu ‘80 & Emilia Mbonu Martin McAlpin Gregory & Katherine McCarthy Clinton McCully & Jennifer Sandberg ‘77 Mike & Becki McGlauflin

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Paul McHenry Christopher & Cindy McHorney *Michael McHugh *Susan McLean Perry McNeil & Kristin McNeil ‘05 Tim & *Mary Meaden Patrick Meagher & Carol Meagher ‘73 Michael Meier ‘98 & Cat Abbott ‘09 Steven & Karen Meister Ronald & Sally Mellies Todd Mentzer ‘92 & Bev Mentzer Thomas Meulebroeck ‘73 & Veronica Meulebroeck Verne Meyer ‘72 & Linda Meyer Michael & Mary Meyers Richard Meyers ‘72 Craig Milacek ‘82 & Conelle Milacek ‘77 Tim & Kari Miles Alan & Shelly Miller Dean Miller ‘91 & Lisa Miller Todd Miller ‘85 Thomas Minehart ‘78 & Anita Minehart ‘77 David Minge & Karen Minge ‘88 Thomas Miramontes & Julie Miramontes ‘83 Ritch & Luanne Mjelde E.J. Moberg ‘98 & Shannon Moberg Chris & Mindy Moede James Moldenhauer & Renee Zachman Tim Moline ‘01 & Erin Moline Doug & Celeste Moore Matt Morrissette & Valerie Morrissette ‘90 CJ Mortier & Julie Mortier ‘91 Jason Mortvedt ‘78 Wayne Motal & Helen Motal ‘72 Jim & Mary Muchlinski Brian Muldoon & Paula Buchta Robert & Lynne Mulso *Michael Munford ‘05 & Cinara Munford *Ken Murphy ‘88 & Sandra Murphy Gary & LouAnn Nagel Susan Nasers Michael Nash ‘75 & Elizabeth Nash Ryan Neale ‘08 & Crystal Neale ‘08 Alton & Cheri Neiman Keith Nelsen ‘71 & Jane Nelsen ‘88 Darlene Nelson Gary & Marie Nelson Jess & Linda Nelson Jo Ann Nelson Mark Nelson ‘92 & Cynthia Nelson Patty Nelson Randall Nelson ‘82 & Lynn Nelson Robert Nelson ‘75 & Kathleen Nelson Gregory & Cheryl Nemec Michael Nesdahl ‘98 & Melissa Nesdahl ‘98 S. & C. Newberry

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Keith Newman ‘88 & Tamara Newman ‘90 Tom & Darlene Neyens Richard Noer ‘73 & Nancy Noer Daniel & Teresa Noethlich Suzanne Norgaard & Michael Norgaard ‘02 Charles & Gwen Norland Jim Norton ‘78 & Cynthia Norton Harvey & *Dicksy Howe-Noyes John Nyhus Donald Ochocki ‘74 & Arlene Ochocki ‘71 Sean & Karen O’Leary Therese O’Leary Doug & Leanna Olsem Arthur & Louise Olson Bradley & Susan Olson Daniel & Shelley Olson Roger & Sherry Olson Don Ondracek ‘75 & Karen Ondracek ‘76 *Ray & Jane Oster Don & Carlene Otterson Harlan Otto Paul & Jacqueline Ottoson Terry & Laurie Ourada Chris Oveson & *Lyn Brodersen Phillip & Robin Pagel Tom & Denise Palmer Dale Paluch ‘83 & Mickie Paluch Christian Paul & Lori Paul ‘98 David & Mindy Pedersen Robert Pedersen ‘73 Richard & Joyce Persoon LeaAnn & Michael Peschong Paul Petan ‘86 & Rebecca Petan John & Jessica Petersen Leroy Petersen ‘08 & Sheryl Petersen Nathan Petersen ‘00 Svend & Maren Petersen Bradley Peterson & Sue Peterson ‘89 Gary Peterson ‘77 & Patricia Peterson James Peterson ‘87 James & Lynn Peterson Kevin & Jacqueline Peterson ‘88 *Scott & Peggy Peterson Brian & Cindy Pfeiffer Eric & Rachelle Graham Brian & Michelle Pietz Mark Plenke ‘77 Scott & Marcy Pohlman Nathan Polfliet ‘00 & Angela Polfliet Dean Polkow ‘82 Steven Polkow ‘71 & Linda Polkow Michael Pominville ‘84 Craig Porter ‘79 Curtis Porter Robert Porter ‘80 & Helen Porter Duane Possail ‘87 & Jeanna Possail ‘89 Prudence Precourt Steven & Deirdre Danahar Jerry & Sara Priester ‘86 Corey Prins Jim Purfeerst Dwayne & Carol Purrington Michael Qualls & Laurie Shaw ‘82 Thomas Quarnstrom ‘75 Allan Quist ‘74 & Lynette Quist

Daniel Radel ‘08 & Kelli Radel ‘93 Myron & *Ellen Radel Brian Rademacher & Lisa Rademacher ‘93 Scott Radloff ‘96 & Carrie Radloff ‘98 Charles Rahm ‘72 Karl Ramey ‘91 & Karen Ramey Dale Raschke ‘75 Dennis Rasmussen Steve Rasmusson Tim Ratz & Alana Ratz ‘97 Jon Redlin ‘80 & Karen Redlin Rob & Kathy Reed Roger & Karen Reede Charles Regnier ‘84 & Rhonda Regnier Mark Regnier ‘87 & Patricia Regnier ‘84 Paul & Marcia Rehkamp John Reid ‘74 & Cindy Reid Ronald Reiff Larry & Betty Reinhart Ardith Reishus ‘78 Patrick Remick ‘87 & Mary Remick ‘88 Jerry & Renae Reu Roger Reuvers ‘81 & Linda Reuvers ‘82 Charles Ricketts ‘83 & Myra Ricketts ‘81 Mark Riebel ‘85 & Kathy Riebel Dennis Rieke ‘72 & Debra Arlington Dennis & Lois Ries Thomas Rignell ‘76 & Cindy Rignell Dennis Ritchie ‘77 & Barbara Ritchie ‘77 *Rick & *Janice Robinson Kent Roers ‘98 & Susan Roers Clay & Mellissa Roll Duane Roslansky ‘71 & Sandra Roslansky Brian Rowell ‘77 & Susan Rowell Charles & Carol Rowntree Russell Royce ‘78 Marlon Rudolph Tom & Muriel Runholt Bruce Ryan ‘76 Dolores Rysdahl ‘71 Robert & Denise Salisbury Elaine Sandager ‘74 Michael & Nancy Sandager Mark Sandberg ‘83 & Linda Sandberg Mark & Cheryl Sanken Julio & Rita Santiago Mark Saran Scott & Staci Saugstad *Cory & Amy Sauter Kevin Schaefer ‘94 & Linda Schaefer ‘96 Douglas Scheppmann ‘72 & Kathy Grathwohl Randy & Mary Scherr Terry Schiro ‘75 & Susan Schiro Chris Schlegel ‘95 & Jolene Schlegel ‘96 Terry Schleif ‘76 & Robin Schleif Andrew Schlichting ‘06 Corey Schmid ‘89 & Julie Schmid Louise Schmid ‘77 Karl & *Nadine Schmidt

Ronald Schmidt ‘74 Troy Schmitt Robert & Robin Schoeneck Donald & Lesley Schoenhard Richard & Judi Schollmeyer Tracy Schramm ‘01 Michael Schuetz ‘93 Alex Schuh ‘08 Robert Schulte Lonny Schultz & Kathryn Schultz ‘90 Ward & Barbara Schuster Charles & Patricia Schuveiller Mary Schuveiller Kevin Schwartz & Vicki Schwartz ‘79 Todd Schweer ‘74 & Jeanine Schweer Eugene Schwitters *Shawn & Danielle Semler Richard Sether Kristopher Setnes & Marie Setnes ‘02 Patrick Shaffer Dean Shupe & Colleen Shupe ‘86 Kenneth & Marcia Siemonsma Jeffrey Sieve ‘72 & Susan Jane Sieve ‘72 Michael Sieve ‘75 Thomas Silverberg ‘75 Dennis & Pat Simpson Aaron Sinclair ‘99 & Michelle Sinclair ‘99 Brian Skalbeck ‘73 & Dee Skalbeck Chester & Dolores Skibinski Mark & Kim Skibinski John Skogstoe ‘73 & Susan Skogstoe Paul & *Connie Smisek Brian Smith & Margarita Ochoa-Smith Craig Smith Kirk Smith ‘79 & LouAnn Smith ‘77 Scott Snobl ‘94 & Saundra Snobl Mike & Susan Snodgrass Michael & Jen Soderman Gil & Roshawn Sook ‘95 Randy & Elaine Sook Bradley Sorenson & Jean Sorenson ‘89 Cynthia Sorenson ‘80 Jeffrey Sorenson Paul & Marlene Soupir Andy & Teresa Spaeth Dale & Jane Sparling Lyle Sparrowgrove ‘74 & Bobbi Jordan Chad & Joy Springborg Ron Springer & Sharon Springer ‘71 William Springman ‘88 & Jill Springman Steven Squibb ‘92 & Kelly Squibb Gary St Aubin ‘82 & Wendy St Aubin Daniel Stacken ‘86 & Tracy Stacken Michael Stamer Daniel Stanley ‘82 James Stanton ‘87 & Pamela Stanton ‘85 Joseph Stefanick & *Paulette Stefanick ‘86

Stephon Steinke Howard & Marilynne Stemen Leroy Stensgaard & Betty Ann Stensgaard ‘70 Donovan & Shirley Stensrud Rodney & LaDonna Stensrud Daniel Stevens ‘03 & Kandy Noles-Stevens ‘99 Vernon Stewart & Marilyn Stewart ‘86 Leon Stoel ‘89 & Tammy Stoel ‘90 Connie Stover Mark & Janelle Streed Keith Strickland ‘86 Corey & Susan Strom David Strom ‘75 & Vicki Strom ‘75 Mike & *Elizabeth Struve Bill & Lois Stuefen Mark Stumm ‘82 Timothy & Julie Stupka *Matthew Suby Jon Suedbeck & Becky Suedbeck Harbarth ‘97 Mark Sunwall ‘74 & Deborah Sunwall Matt & Linnea Surprenant Neil Sussenguth & Valerie Swanson ‘76 Bob & Yvonne Sussner James Sustacek ‘02 & Maire Sustacek ‘04 April Sutor ‘80 Nicki Swan *James Swartz John Sweetland Peter Swenson ‘90 & Bonnie Swenson James & *Sheila Tabaka Laurence & Jill Tarvestad *James & Mary Tate Rob & Kelly Tate Loren Tauer ‘73 & Janelle Tauer Kristina Taylor ‘87 Jeff Tetrick ‘72 & Chris Tetrick Todd & Julie Thedens Lyle Thies ‘77 & Joyce Thies Doug Thiesen & Dawn Reed ‘74 Robert & Harriette Tholen Gordon Thomas & Dene Thomas ‘78 Jeff & Jacalyn Thomas *Gloria Thompson Jeff & Colleen Thompson Steve & Melissa Thompson Jerome & Debbie Thygesen Gary Tigges ‘78 Thomas Timko ‘91 & Tamela Timko ‘91 Irene Timm Rollin & Bonnie Timm Terry Timm ‘71 & Rebecca Timm Jerry & Cheryl Toering Richard Toews ‘75 & Jeanne Toews ‘74 Timothy Tomasek ‘82 & Tonya Tomasek Gary & Connie Tonderum Dale Tondryk ‘80 Cathy Tormey Wade Tornquist ‘81 & Mary Tornquist Steven Trebesch ‘82 & Lora Trebesch ‘81 Pat & Christine Troendle *Layne & Deborah Turner

Steve & *Joan Tutt David & Karen Twedt Michael Utt & Karen Utt ‘90 Mark & Jane Vandelanotte Thomas & Janet Vandendriessche Mark & Rita Vandeputte Daniel & Mary VanHauwaert ‘88 Bert VanHoof Scott VanMoer Gary VanOverbeke & *Debbie VanOverbeke ‘89 Michele VanOverbeke ‘85 Andrew Varady & Claudia Varady ‘93 Jeffrey Varcoe ‘94 & Lori Varcoe Gary & Diana Veenstra ‘72 Bill Verschaetse ‘76 & Judy Verschaetse Michael Viehauser & Diane Viehauser ‘73 Christopher Volzke ‘05 Tyrone & Vereen Wacker Donald & Donna Waletzko Doug Wallace ‘77 & Debra Wallace ‘79 Jim Walters ‘90 & Sharon Walters Paul Wambeke & Karen Wambeke ‘95 Dwight Warkenthien S. C. & Michelle Warme Jack Warnemunde ‘73 & Jodi Warnemunde Greg & Debra Warner Mark & Shawna Warner John Warnert ‘86 William Weber *Ross Webskowski ‘02 & Heather Webskowski ‘98 Ronald & Donna Weidauer John & Pat Weir Bradley Wendland ‘89 & Pamela Wendland ‘90 Ron Wendorff ‘78 & Ann Wendorff Sue Wentzlaff ‘75 Darrel & Mari Wenzel Beth Wesselhoeft ‘76 Daniel Westby ‘89 & Debra Westby ‘83 Amy Westermeyer Dwayne & Beth Westra ‘74 Lou Ann Wewetzer ‘84 Randy Wewetzer Lloyd & Kathleen White Matt & Teresa Widboom ‘02 Terry Wieting Chuck & MerriJo Wilgenbusch Paul & Myrth Williamson Daniel Wilson Marlin & Beverly Winkelman Scott & Jean Winslow Bruce Winter ‘79 Michael Winter ‘88 & Karen Winter *Lori Witthaus Ronald Woldengen ‘72 & Karol Woldengen Craig Wolter ‘89 & Paula Wolter ‘91 David Wood & Vicki Wood ‘06 Mark Woodworth & Teresa Woodworth ‘79 David & Maya Wudtke Gary & Elaine Wyffels Greg Wymer ‘95 & Amy Wymer Kevin Wynia ‘84 & Sara Lee Wynia ‘89

Robert & Karen Yant Edwin Yerka & Roberta Wyatt James York ‘82 & Rosemary York Henry Yost ‘86 Bill & Tammy Ziegenhagen Donald Zierke ‘77 & Barbara Zierke Peter & Annette Zimmerman Larry Zwach Thomas & Chris Zwirlein Marv Zylstra ‘86 Business 509 Design AB Vacuum Center Action Sports Activeaid, Inc. Affiliated Community Medical Center PA Arthritis Foundation - North Central Chapter Avon Products Foundation, Inc. Award Winning Sports Recognition & Apparel, LLC Awards Plus of Southwest Minnesota, Inc. B & A Sundance Barnes and Noble Bauer Industrial Products, Inc. Becker Properties Best Buy Bestmark, Inc. BH Electronics, Inc. Big Foot Hydro-Vac, Inc. Bike Shop Bloomington Legion Baseball Concession, Inc. Blue Ribbon Carriage Service Bolden-Fischenich Enterprises Boysen Insurance Services Breezy Meadow Retreat Brown County Rural Electric Association Bruce Hendrickson Marketing Strategies Buffalo Ridge Resort & Business Center Bunkers Oil Co. Citizens Charitable Foundation Citizens State Bank of Clara City City of Marshall Computer Man, Inc. Computers and Beyond Cooperative Light & Power Association Cost Cutters Courtyard by Marriott Dana F Cole & Company, LLP Dental Health Center Deruyter Pallets DJ’s of Anoka, Inc. Douglas Scheppmann Insurance Agency Dow Corning Matching Gifts Program Dybsetter Farms, Inc. E & K Recreational Concepts, Inc. Ecowater Systems of Marshall Edward D. Jones - Mike Snodgrass Edward D. Jones - Neil Frost Evergreen Farms-Hayes Feed America Associates Fixen Chiropractic Fran’s Communications General Mills Foundation Geyermans

Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare Gillie Grain Goedtke Living Trust Golden Home Care Plus, Inc. Great Plains Natural Gas Co Guthrie Theater Habilitative Services, Inc. Hair Designers of Marshall LLC Hamilton Funeral Home Harris Foundation Hiller Rentals Hiltons Americas - Houston HiRel Systems Hull’s Nor-Cal Window & Door, Inc. IBM Matching Grants Program Jasper Bus Service, LLC Jeseritz Electric Johnson’s Paint & Wallpaper Center KAB Farms LLC L & J Farms LabCorp Matching Gift Program David Ladd Lee’s Country Woods Len’s Southside Service Lockheed Martin Corporation Locy Studio LP Acres Malz Bros. Farm Marshall Area Stage Company Marshall Decorating Center Marshall Eagles Aerie # 3405 Lounge Marshall Golf Club Marshall Golf Club Pro Shop Marshall Shrine Club Marshall Small Engine Martin County Farm Bureau McNamara Farms, Inc. Mid-West Dry Cleaners Minnesota Milk Producers Association Minnesota Twins Moline Products, Inc. MSUAASF Norm’s GTC - Car Quest Northern Trust Paul D. Johnson D.D.S. Peplawn, Inc. Perry Meyer Farms, Inc Pinetree Jewelers PNC Foundation Prairie River Home Care, Inc. Preferred Health of Marshall, PA Randi Construction Redwood Falls Nursery, Inc. Rehkamp & Horvath Funeral Directors Rice Home Medical Rice Memorial Hospital Rossman Farms Runholt Family Farm Partnership Salmon Automotive Schlenner Construction Co. Senate District 21 DFL Shellie R. Kahler Inc. Shooters Sporting Clays Sioux City Police Officers Assocation SMSU Faculty Association Sole-Mates, LLC Southwest ChemDry Southwest Towing State Bank of Jeffers State Bank of Taunton

Stemen Farms Sunsational Tanning SuperAmerica Taft Optical Terex Corporation Three-Legged Dog, Inc. Titan Machinery Touching Hearts Home Care, LLC Town & Country Agency Triko Farms, Inc. Troy Schmitt Trucking United Ag Resource LLC Urban Appeal Salon Valley Discount Liquor VanderHagen Skogrand & Associates VanderZiel Tax & Accounting Service Veire & Peters, Inc. Vermeer & Sons Farms Water Billboards by Buffalo Ridge Water Company Webster Well, Inc. Wells Ag Supply, LLC HERITAGE SOCIETY Michelle Anderson Michael Bjerkesett John & Jean Brobst Timothy & Julie Burns Marylee & Dennis Dallmann David & Cecelia Danahar Donald & Phyllis Danielson Mitch & Jane Glover Deeann Griebel Chris Grosz Sheldon & Margery Haaland Jason & Pam Hoffman Richard & Barbara Jorgensen Grant & Nancy Joy Richard & Marilyn Kontz Ronald & Marilyn McLaughlin Charles Myrbach Norman & Doris Olson

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Former Player Returns to Court

Volleyball Regional Tournament For the first time in the program’s history, Southwest Minnesota State University hosted the Division II Central Region Volleyball Tournament Nov. 18-20. SMSU was awarded the host site by being ranked the top seed in the region.

Eight schools competed, included SMSU, the University of NebraskaKearney, Concordia-St. Paul, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Wayne State, Metro State, Colorado School of Mines and the University of MinnesotaDuluth.

The Mustangs took on Colorado School of Mines opening night, winning 32. They fell to Nebraska-Kearney in the semifinals. Concordia-St. Paul would go on to win the tournament and, eventually, its fourth straight national championship.

SMSU head coach Terry Culhane suffered a heart attack following the opening-round game. He was taken to a Sioux Falls, S.D., hospital and missed the rest of the tournament. Culhane is back on the job, and his heart attack resulted in an emotional day for the Mustang women when they played in the semifinals.

The Mustangs had a great following this year, and were ranked in the top five nationally in attendance. The Central Region tournament was held in the PE gym and brought in a big following of volleyball fans from across the region.

Over 1,500 saw the SMSU vs. Nebraska-Kearney match.

Athletic Communications Director Kelly Loft was pleased with how the tournament ran. “It went very smoothly; everyone in the SMSU Athletic Department was happy with the way things ran the entire weekend. We did our best to create a great experience for all student-athletes, and worked to make it a unique and successful tournament.”

The Mustangs were ranked as high as second nationally, and were ranked every week during the season. They ended the season ranked seventh. The NSIC had five schools ranked in the top 25 at season’s end.

Shauna (Wendland) Rhinesmith has always managed to keep volleyball in her life since her days as a player. Since graduating from Southwest in 1990, she stays connected to volleyball in many ways: as co-owner of Metro Volleyball Officials Shauna Rhinesmith Association that coordinates referees for local and national tournaments in the metro area; as an official for high school, juniors, and college volleyball; and as the parent of volleyball players.

Recently she found herself back in the PE Gym, not in the stands, but on the court as an official in the NCAA DII Regional Volleyball Tournament hosted by SMSU. She’s currently the only PAVO nationally-ranked female official in the state of Minnesota. She was the lead official for the SMSU v. Colorado School of Mines and was selected to officiate the championship match on November 20, 2010. Southwest didn’t make the final round, but some longtime Mustang fans may have recognized a familiar face on the court that night.

“It was just awesome coming back to officiate on the court where I played,” said Shauna. “It’s all business on the stand, but I enjoyed seeing some familiar faces in the crowd. SMSU really hosted a great tournament, and the atmosphere in the gym was the best I have experienced at this level.”

Athletics’ Civic Engagement Efforts Earn National Recognition Southwest Minnesota State athletics has enjoyed a great deal of success on the field of play in recent years, but just as important has been SMSU athletics recent involvement in civic engagement with Marshall and the surrounding communities.

SMSU Athletics has created events designed to involve local communities in Mustang home games. The success of the community programs has been recognized nationally. The NCAA has twice honored SMSU as one of the top civic-engagement institutions in the country.

“We are very proud of our commitment to Civic Engagement at SMSU. Civic Engagement is about engaging the SMSU community in activities that promote and enhance the quality of life in Southwestern Minnesota,” said Tim Steinbach, athletic development director at SMSU.

Since 2007, SMSU has hosted Ag Bowl during the fall season to celebrate agriculture in southwestern Minnesota. The event features a punt, pass and kick competition and a state-sanctioned pedal-pull for kids, as well as pony rides, petting zoo, mechanical bull riding, inflatable games, great food, music and more.

SMSU hosts the annual Smokefest, during the fall season, a BBQ contest that features nearly 50 cooking teams competing for cash prizes. The event is open to the public and features a beverage and food tent along with live music.

In 2009, SMSU initiated Mustang Mail, a “mentor-type program.” Over 300 SMSU student-athletes exchange letters with elementary students to help promote SMSU athletics and encourage improved literacy in area schools.

For more information, visit www.SMSUmustangs.com

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1974 Jim Olson is a guitarist/vocalist for the bands The Cavemen and Tilly and the Time Bombs. These overlapping bands played a 1960s and 1970s throwback show at Marshall’s Sounds of Summer concert. Olson and his wife, Janice, live in Mounds View.

1977 Kristin (Simon) Pfeiffer has been hired as a third-grade teacher at Fulda Elementary School. Pfeiffer formerly served as a special education emotional behavior disability teacher at Winfair Elementary in Windom.

She currently lives in Mountain Lake with her husband, Dusty, and their two daughters.

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1972 Janice Bailey was been reappointed as a member of the Minnesota Rehabilitation Council for the Blind by former Gov. Tim Pawlenty. Bailey is also a member of the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota Board of Directors, the president of Rochester’s chapter, and a member of the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind Advisory Council.

From left: Charlie Boone, Roger Erickson, Howard Bellows, and John Schatzlein after the Boone and Erickson show broadcast from Southwest.

Charlie Boone, half of the Boone and (Roger) Erickson radio team which was a staple on WCCO-AM for years, retired from a 50-year career on Dec. 18, 2010. Boone and Erickson are good friends of the university and broadcast their show from campus when the university opened (pictured above). They were recognized with Alumni Association Awards in 1974. Charlie’s wife, Carol Heen, a charter class alumna, was presented an Alumni Achievement Award in 2007.

Chemistry Department at EMU.

1986 Dr. David Perkins is an Associate Professor of Business at Grand 1984 Scott Dubbelde has been inducted Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz. into the NSIC Hall of Fame for his He recently earned a Doctor of performances as a wrestler at SMSU. Business Administration degree in He holds a .835 win percentage, still Management from Anderson 1980 the second-best for wrestlers in University in Anderson, Ind. Carol (Kruse) Bachman recently SMSU history. Dubbelde is now retired and lives in Clute, Texas, with general manager of the Farmers 1987 her husband, Jerry. She loves the area Cooperative Elevator in Granite Michelle Fridrich is currently “and does not miss the snow and ice. Falls where he lives with his wife, employed with Lockheed Martin in My memories of the college still Project Management & Planning Diane (Moret). resonate with positive feelings. I was Operations within the company’s blessed to be able to attend an 1985 energy programs. She lives in excellent college.”

Jennifer (Einck) VanWesten, a Elmhurst, Ill. U.S. Bank branch manager in Sioux 1981 1989 Falls, S.D., won the U.S. Bank Wade Tornquist is now the Dr. Jim Hanson is a resident Pinnacle Award, the highest Associate Dean in the College of veterinarian and veterinary technical achievement award for consumer Arts and Sciences at Eastern banking employees. VanWesten lives program director at Globe University Michigan University (EMU). in Sioux Falls, S.D. He worked as a with her husband, Scott, her two Tornquist served previously as an sons and a daughter in Brandon, S.D. veterinarian for 12 years before executive associate to the Provost for joining Globe University.

Operations and as head of the Todd Quigley lives in Newcastle,

Wyo., where he is the assistant principal and athletic director at a high school in northeast Wyoming.

He is also principal at a rural country school of four students (“Yes, there are still one-room school houses,” he says). He served as the president of the Newcastle City Council for nearly 12 years before stepping down.

He welcomes friends to stop in if they come out his way.

1990 Patricia (Smith) Enger of Canby was elected as the Yellow Medicine County representative to the Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council. Enger was formerly the William Whipple Gallery curator and the former owner-director of Marshall’s Fallen Angel Art Gallery.

1992 Michael Bosch, assistant coach for Syracuse University’s softball team, was named a National Fastpitch Coaches Association National Coach of the Year. Bosch and his wife, Leslie ( Jacobsen, ’92), live in Estherville, Iowa.

1995 Greg Wymer is the Director of Undergraduate Enrollment at Crown College and currently lives in St. Bonifiacius, MN with his wife, Amy. Wymer served as Assistant Director for International Student affairs at SMSU and as the Director for International Student Affairs at Minnesota State UniversityMoorhead.

1999 Christopher Mueller recently joined the staff of the Upper Midwest Automated Clearing House Association (UMACHA), Brooklyn Park, as its Compliance Services Specialist.

Two Alumni Win Minnesota House Seats in Recent Elections Two alumni have won seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives. One is a graduate from the early years, the other a recent graduate.

Mark Murdock, a 1974 alumnus, retained his seat representing District 10B. It is his second Murdock term in office. He owns a hardware store in Perham and lives in Ottertail with his wife, Patricia (Buysse ’74), and their two children.

Luverne, Minn. native Joe Schomacker was elected to the House for the first time in 2010, representing District 22A. He is a 2008 alumnus who as a student served as the Student Association president at SMSU. He later earned his master’s degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He is employed as an independent public relations consultant.

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In his new role, he is responsible for servicing the compliance needs of UMACHA members, as well as conducting ACH audits and ACH and Remote Deposit Capture risk assessments. He holds the Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) designation.

2001 Aurora (Buss) Heard is the county administrator’s assistant for Lyon County. She lives near Cottonwood with her husband, Jody.

2002 Travis Barringer has been selected as the principal of River Crest Elementary in Hudson, Wis. Barringer applied for the position during his sabbatical, when he taught fourth grade in Jakarta, Indonesia. Before teaching abroad, Barringer was an elementary teacher and a K-12 math and science specialist. He will be returning the United States to live in Cottage Grove, Wis., with his wife, also a teacher, and his two daughters.

Edward Evans, former Professor of Art at SMSU, won the Purchase Award, the highest-paying award from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. He won the award for his painting entitled “Flight of Matta,” which was also on display at an exhibit in New York City at the time. He is the curator of Gallery 705 in Stroudsburg, Penn., and his wife, Connie, is the Gallery 705 director.

Ryan Martin ran his second wheelchair basketball camp this year in South Windsor, Conn.

Martin also works as a mentor at the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain, Minn.

Amy (Cox)Vincelli and her husband, Nick (‘01) welcomed twin baby boys, Elijah and Will, on September 13, 2010. They live in Owatonna where Nick is an optometrist at Horizon Eye Care.

Whitlock ’76 on the big screen Isiah Whitlock, Jr. ’76 (right) is starring with John C. Reilly (left), Ed Helms (center) and Anne Heche (not pictured) in the upcoming comedy Cedar Rapids from Fox Searchlight Films. The movie was an official selection for the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. It opens Feb. 11 nationwide. summer when school is out. He lives in Queen Creek, Ariz., with his wife, Sara Negen (’03).

previously served as an admissions representative for MTI.

2007 2004 Edward Dunn (M.S. Education) JoDee (Ryan) Driggs is now a lives in Sioux City, Iowa, and works high school English teacher at at Western Iowa Tech Community Yellow Medicine East High School College and KWIT radio. He has in Granite Falls. Driggs formerly been a professional musician since served as a substitute teacher for the he was a teenager, playing mostly district but will now be a full-time bass guitar and vocals. In recent teacher for three English classes at years he has played mostly under the high school. the name of the Eddie Dunn Bill Northey (MBA) was reProject. He joined with four others elected as Iowa Secretary of to play the Cherokee (Iowa) Jazz Agriculture in the November 2010 and Blues Festival on Jan. 7, 2011. elections. Before Northey was elected in 2006, he served as president of the National Corn Grower’s Association. He now lives in Spirit Lake, Iowa.

Zeb Prairie works at North Star Mutual Insurance of Cottonwood and recently completed the requirements leading to the completion of the Associate in Andrea Kopfmann is the Walser Insurance Services program. He Foundation manager for Walser began working for North Star in Automotive Group in the Twin June 2005 and is a claims Cities. Walser was a part of the All representative for the Auto Claims Day Blizzard Blitz for Better Department.

Hearing held January 17 on Lake Waconia. The ice fishing contest 2006 featured Adrian Peterson and other Josh Junker is the head baseball members of the Minnesota Vikings coach at Redwood Valley High and benefitted the Starkey Hearing School in Redwood Falls. He is also Foundation and Peterson’s All Day 2003 a substitute teacher in the district.

Foundation. Andrea is pictured Jacob Rozema is a member of the Amanda (Patzer) Neppl married above with Vikings’ running back Mesa, Ariz., Police Department and Greg Neppl, an instructor at Adrian Peterson. participated in the Summer Tactical Mitchell Technical Institute (MTI), Lee Trotman is the gardening Enforcement Action in Mesa located in Mitchell, S.D., in June and greenery manager for the New (STEAM) program, an effort to 2009. Amanda became Career York City Housing Authority. quell criminal activity during the Services Coordinator at MTI. She

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2008 Kara Brockett works at the Future Leaders Institute (FLI) Charter School in New York City, formed in 2005.

Darci Tietz, a first-grade teacher at Milroy Charter School and currently living in Lucan, Minn., is participating in the school’s travelling pet project using a tan stuffed puppy named Ralph. Her students take Ralph home on the weekends and report on his travels, which are fully documented in the class’s memory book.

Amy (Blum) White works as the Manager of Culinology at UniPro Foodservice in Atlanta, Ga. White lives with her husband, Todd, in Smyrna, Ga.

IN MEMORIUM Charter faculty member/ administrator Dr. Robert D. (Bob) Johnson died on Monday, Dec. 20 at the Golden Living Center in Battle Lake. He was a vice president at Southwest for more than two decades, filling a number of roles. Bob was passionate about the university and played a key part in its growth and development.

Associate Professor of Education Dr. Winston Gittens, who was in his fifth year at SMSU, died unexpectedly Dec. 17, 2010 after he landed in his home country of Barbados to visit his family.

His passing made national news in Barbados where he was well-known as a prominent scholar and educator. Barbados is a small island of 288,000 people in the southern Caribbean.

Leadership is a complex proposition but at its core it is built upon and driven by trust, and trust has been the hallmark of my presidency.

Parting WORDS

These past ten years have passed much too quickly, but they have been filled with many wonderful experiences. Perhaps the most rewarding experience has been my success in leading this unique and always challenging institution. Hardly a day has passed from my arrival in the summer of 2001 to the present without some enjoyable or pointed encounter with a colleague, or some unexpected turn of events requiring immediate attention. Whether these encounters or turn of events contributed to my success as a leader will be a matter for others to judge, but from my perspective they enriched and strengthened my presidency and my ability to offer direction. Leadership is a complex proposition but at its core it is built upon and driven by trust, and trust has been the hallmark of my presidency.

There are many things that I might note about my time here at Southwest Minnesota State University, but I will limit myself to a few brief comments. I have had the fortune to work with some truly exceptional colleagues, individuals who have dedicated their professional lives to our students and to their continuing success. They are teachers and scholars who have never lost sight of their principle responsibility to meet and challenge the intellectual potential of students. At the same time these colleagues have been generously supported by a community of alumni and friends who annually provide extensive financial assistance and ongoing encouragement to move to new levels of achievement. I am deeply indebted to these colleagues, alumni and friends.

They have been fundamental to my successes and they, along with our students, are the foundation for the future success of Southwest Minnesota State University.

It has been an honor to serve as President of Southwest Minnesota State University and I offer my profound thanks to all who have supported me as I carried out my responsibilities.

With very best wishes,

David C. Danahar President

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