78 th Commencement MAY 11, P.M. BISMARCK EVENT CENTER BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 3

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1 78 th Commencement MAY 11, P.M. BISMARCK EVENT CENTER BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 3

2 BSC History Created in 1939 in response to a community need for a local college, BSC was originally known as Bismarck Junior College. The first students started classes on September 4, 1939, on the third floor of Bismarck High School with 107 full- and part-time students and 12 instructors. By the late 1940s a new location became increasingly urgent as college enrollments soared with returning GIs. In 1951 the ND Legislature responded to an appeal from community leaders to grant the college 15 acres on the Capitol grounds for a campus site. BJC moved into its own building at 900 Boulevard Avenue in Within a few years the college had outgrown the Capitol site. In 1959 Harold Schafer, a local entrepreneur and founder of the successful Gold Seal Company, offered the college land overlooking the Missouri River at the northwest edge of Bismarck. Classes began on the new campus in the fall of 1961 in a single building, Schafer Hall. That windy hill has been transformed over the years with the addition of more than a dozen buildings, countless landscape improvements, the MDU Resources Community Bowl, parking lots, sidewalks, walking paths and more. In addition to the primary campus, BSC has three satellite locations. BSC s Allied Health programs in downtown Bismarck provide state-of-the-art classrooms and labs for Surgical, Nursing and Paramedic /EMT. The Bismarck State College-Mandan Campus at 1831 Twin City Drive S.E. in Mandan opened in 2007 to house the Mechanical Maintenance program. The Lineworker program has long been located in its own space on the Old Red Trail in Mandan where an outdoor forest of poles provides hands-on practice for lineworker students. Part of the Bismarck Public Schools for many years, the college became part of the North Dakota University System in The college s name changed to Bismarck State College in Today, Bismarck State College is the third largest institution in the North Dakota University System with nearly 4,000 students and 11,000 community members involved in continuing education and training. Our students choose their beyond. For more than 78 years BSC has proudly helped them get there. beyond

3 Program PRELUDE... BSC Wind Ensemble Dr. John Darling Professor of Music, Director PROCESSIONAL... BSC Wind Ensemble WELCOME... Dr. Larry C. Skogen President GREETINGS...Mr. Nick Hacker State Board of Higher Education INTRODUCTION OF STUDENT SPEAKER... Dr. Dan Leingang Vice President for Academic Affairs STUDENT SPEAKER...Mr. Carter Honeyman MUSICAL SELECTION... BSC Concert Choir I Lived by OneRepublic Dr. Jeff Stone, Assistant Professor of Music, Director INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER... Dr. Larry C. Skogen COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER...Ms. Kat Perkins Singer/Songwriter RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING ALUMNI...Ms. Jennifer Schlinger President, BSC National Alumni Association Board of Directors PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES... Dr. Dan Leingang CONFIRMATION OF CANDIDATES... Dr. Larry C. Skogen CONFERRAL OF DEGREES... Dr. Larry C. Skogen Mr. Nick Hacker Ms. Kat Perkins Dr. Dan Leingang CLOSING REMARKS... Dr. Larry C. Skogen BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 3

4 Commencement Speaker KAT PERKINS Kat Perkins grew up in Scranton, N.D., surrounded by a family of musicians and knew at a young age that she wanted a career as a performer. After several summers as a main act on the Medora Musical stage, Perkins followed her drive and passion for performing and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, to pursue music. Perkins quickly gained the attention of the Twin Cities music scene by taking stages in the several projects and bands she formed over the years. The most successful of these was her rock band, Scarlet Haze, which opened for Bon Jovi and worked with some of the music industry s most well-known acts. After a hiatus from performing due to vocal surgery, in 2014 Perkins appeared on season 6 of NBC s The Voice. Perkins turned three chairs during her blind audition, charted in the top five on itunes several times with her stand-out performances on the show, and sailed to the finals with help from her coach, Adam Levine. Since The Voice, Perkins has gone on an average of two military tours per year to perform for the troops overseas and sold out venues across America with a variety of themed performances and tours. She more recently began going into schools to encourage students to follow their dreams, live a fearless life, and make a positive impact on the world. Perkins has created a nonprofit foundation, The Rising Star Foundation, providing scholarships and opportunity for aspiring musicians. Perkins promises to leave graduates with an inspiring message about finding their passion, taking leadership opportunities, working with others, developing a positive attitude, and working towards their dreams. 4 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

5 Student Commencement Speaker CARTER HONEYMAN Carter Honeyman has always known he wanted to become the fourth generation to farm the land his great-grandfather homesteaded in I was always out in the field with my dad. I never liked being in the house; I knew that s what I wanted to do right away. Carter s commitment was tested his senior year of high school after his dad was diagnosed with leukemia, and Carter took charge of the operation. Those months cemented his career choice even as they changed his college choice. Rather than attend North Dakota State University or Dickinson State University, where he had an offer to play football, he set his sights on Bismarck State College. He knew he could earn an agriculture degree in two years at BSC and be close enough to get home every weekend to farm. Throughout his time at BSC, Carter and his dad (now in full remission) applied Carter s new knowledge to the farm. From soil health to precision agriculture, Carter says the BSC faculty ensured he was well prepared for his chosen career. Carter lives on the family farm near Regent, N.D., with his parents Gary ( 81) and Tia Honeyman, and four sisters Jaycie, Mollie, Emma and Kattie. BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 5

6 Alumnus of the Year MIKE BULLINGER BSC Alumnus of the Year Mike Bullinger s mother died when he was 14 years old. His dad had only an 8th grade education, and the family didn t have a lot of money. Bullinger worked several jobs in high school but lacked direction academically. Then, during his senior year, Mike s life took a significant turn. He took a bookkeeping class and met his future wife, Peggy. He fell in love with both. With Peggy as an influence and accounting as a goal, Bullinger applied to Bismarck Junior College in The influence of professors like Art Davis and his own considerable work ethic helped him earn a $200 scholarship his first year. That scholarship was a lifeline, and he never forgot it. Bullinger earned a bachelor s and master s degree in accounting from the University of North Dakota (UND) and went on to become a CPA. Over the years, he started up or purchased companies in a wide array of industries. Today, he owns Western Products and is actively involved in franchising as well as commercial and residential real estate and development. Through an endowment with the BSC Foundation, the Bullinger family provides two $1,250 scholarships each year to business and accounting students who need a hand. The family also has established endowments at UND, the Fargo Moorhead Area Foundation and Dakota Medical Foundation, and have been instrumental in preserving historic Medora. When determining how and where to give, the Bullingers philosophy is to look back. What helped you in life? Look back and help others that way, Bullinger says. Mike and Peggy were named Philanthropists of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals in BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

7 Rising Star Award JON HUNKE Jon Hunke ( 94) believes that those willing to give back can truly make a difference. As the BSC Rising Star Award winner, he s being recognized for that very attribute. At age 18, the Bismarck native says BSC was the only college for him it was familiar, inexpensive, and small enough to ready him to move on to a four-year degree. While Hunke figured he d eventually pursue business and accounting, BSC made it possible for him to make sure of that direction. He explored psychology, biology, and even engineering before transferring to North Dakota State University (NDSU) and ultimately majoring in accounting. Hunke paid for college as he went, earning degrees at BSC, NDSU, and University of Mary. He worked full time while earning his master s degree. After NDSU, he worked at a regional accounting firm before coming home to Bismarck, where he first went to work for MDU Construction Services Group, an organizational arm of MDU Resources. He s advanced in the company and currently serves as Vice President of Accounting, Finance and Information. Hunke is involved in the BSC National Alumni Association and BSC Foundation. He and his wife, Sommer, are members of the BSC Alumni Association 1939 Club. He s also on the BSC Student Housing Board and the BSC Business and Advisory Board. BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 7

8 Legacy Family SWENSON FAMILY Enrolling at BSC in 1954, Harley Swenson says he went from a stickin-the-mud kid to a social butterfly. Swenson graduated and went on to the University of North Dakota (UND), where he met his wife, Margaret, and earned an engineering degree. He came home and established Swenson, Hagen & Company, a civil engineering and land surveying firm, in Over the years, Harley and his company worked on a number of campus improvement projects with Presidents Kermit Lidstrom and Donna Thigpen. From parking lots to planting trees, Swenson got his hands dirty working on the campus. Margaret, a homemaker and community volunteer, gets the credit for ensuring Harley could volunteer and serve many business-related causes in the community, including 24 years on the State Water Commission. The couple s children all attended or graduated from BSC. Kim (Swenson) O Leary attended for two years and went on to earn a bachelor s and master s degree at UND. Son Mark ( 85) transferred to North Dakota State University, earned a construction management degree and runs Swenson Engineering. Kari (Swenson) Hausauer ( 82) played basketball for BSC, and racked up a record 43 points in a game against the University of Mary that held for many years. Son-in-law Mark Hausauer ( 79) played basketball at BSC and was the conference rebounding champ in Grandson Troy Hausauer ( 15) also played basketball for the Mystics. Longtime supporters of both the BSC National Alumni Association (they are members of the 1939 Society) and the BSC Foundation, in 2013 Harley and Margaret established a Swenson family scholarship for pre-engineering students at BSC. Harley was named BSC Outstanding Alumnus in 1995 and received the Presidential Merit Award from the BSC National Alumni Association in BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

9 NICK HACKER Nick Hacker serves as President of North Dakota Guaranty and Title Co. (NDGT). Founded in 1955, NDGT is the state s largest title insurance and real estate closing company with operations in North Dakota, Minnesota and Montana. Nick continues to drive new growth through strategic partnerships, acquisitions and leadership development within his team. Before joining NDGT, Nick spent three years in Washington, D.C., working in Government Affairs. Prior to his time in Washington, D.C., he spent five years as a business development manager in the Red River Valley focused on real estate development. Nick also served in the North Dakota State Senate from in District 42 as the youngest State Senator in history at the time. During his tenure, Nick vice-chaired both the Political Subdivisions and Industry Business and Labor committees. He received a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree in Managerial Finance and Real Estate from the University of North Dakota in His passion for service continues through his leadership in numerous organizations including; North Dakota State Board of Higher Education, Stewart Title Insurance Agency Board, Greater North Dakota Chamber Board, Bismarck/Mandan Chamber of Commerce Board, Rotarian, DTD Education Foundation, and several committees of the American Land Title Association. LARRY C. SKOGEN Dr. Larry C. Skogen began his tenure as BSC s sixth CEO in In June 2013, he became Acting Chancellor of the North Dakota University System. He then served as Interim Chancellor from November 1, 2013 until June 30, 2015, when he returned to BSC. Retired from a career in the U.S. Air Force, Dr. Skogen has been a high school teacher and college faculty member in a variety of military and civilian institutions, including the U.S. Air Force Academy. He is author of works about federal Indian policies and the history of the American West. A native of Hettinger, Dr. Skogen has a Ph.D. in history from Arizona State University, Tempe; an M.A. in history from the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg; and a B.S. in secondary education from Dickinson State University. DAN LEINGANG Dr. Daniel Leingang is Vice President for Academic Affairs at Bismarck State College. He joined the faculty in 2000 as an assistant professor of mathematics and was appointed Dean of Academic Affairs in 2014 and later Dean of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences. He held that position until he was named Vice President for Academic Affairs in Born and raised in Mandan, N.D., Dr. Leingang has a B.A. in mathematics from Concordia College in Moorhead, M.N. He holds a M.S. in mathematics and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership (Higher Education emphasis) from the University of North Dakota. BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 9

10 Phi Theta Kappa Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society of two-year colleges. Graduates with preceding their names have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5, completed 12 or more semester hours in residence and have been enrolled either part-time or full-time. Phi Theta Kappa graduates are wearing gold stoles and gold tassels as part of their graduation regalia. BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN ENERGY MANAGEMENT These students are receiving Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Energy. The BAS degree requirements include completing a total of 120 semester hours of course work, with a minimum of 30 semester hours of upper division level courses, and at least 30 hours of the required semester hours from Bismarck State College. Brittani M. Amborn Coon Rapids, MN Samuel Vincent Fairchild Towanda, PA Dwayne Howard Baltimore, MD Jason Robert Madrid Sunnyside, UT Mitchell Curtis Beckner Sunrise, FL Jessica Fardanesh Folsom, CA Kenneth R. Johnson Jr. Andover, NH Carmenetta Doreen Malone Milwaukee, WI Rocky Barrett Bellomy Sheridan, AR Michael Kary Fischer Jeromy Jorgensen Kelso, WA Ryan Keith Martin Diana, TX Charles Kyle Bentley Saratoga Springs, NY Steven William Fleming Columbus, OH Larry Don Jorgensen Kenai, AK James R. McCormick Roy, UT Mitchell Scott Bettenhausen Glen Ullin, ND Marcus Anderson Freer Carrollton, GA Dustin Robert Kenzel Colorado Springs, CO Dylan John Monroe Milaca, MN Steven Brevelle Alexandria, LA Steven Dewayne Fuller Collinsville, OK Tibor Douglas Keya Austin, TX Jermaine Neal Cleveland, OH Bryan A. Bridges Melbourne, FL William Gelinas East Longmeadow, MA Dylan Michael Kinn Max, ND Bradley James Palu Holdrege, NE James Edward Crutcher Avon, IN Ryan Gesellchen Garret Glenn Lamb Altonah, UT Travis Bruce Pedriani Jermyn, PA Justyse Wayne Patrick Dahl Dayne Anthony Gordon Grand Forks, ND John Cole Lancaster College Station, TX David J. Penny Ryley Don Dawson Rawlins, WY Kalen LeMoine Hartel Watford City, ND Charles Roy Langley Rock Hill, SC Daniel Poreda Stratton, ME Dereck Joseph Del Valle Michael Patrick Hickey Rochester, IL Michael Raymond Leal San Antonio, TX Edward Rasbold Warwick, NY 10 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

11 Alexander Reisnour Fergus Falls, MN Steve Shelp Waymart, PA Pierre S. Thompson Brooklyn, NY Christopher Volpini Bellaire, OH Eric Richard Rosmarin Massapequa, NY Sean Franklin Sherrard Middletown, CA Bevan Jason Tighe Long Beach, CA Michael Robert Wade Glendive, MT Alioune Sall Senegal, OR Tyler Rusco Simpson Great Bend, KS Marie V. Tiller Clover, SC Jordan Marion Wells Ogdensburg, NY Jon Brady Sharp Lewisburg, TN John P. Thommen Indianapolis, IN Matthew Wayne Truitt Bartlesville, OK Candice Suzanne Yates Billings, MT Associate in Arts and Associate in Science These degrees are awarded to students who are following programs similar to those of baccalaureate degrees. Both degrees are designed to meet basic requirements for general education, as well as to provide a beginning in preprofessional studies, with the Associate in Science intended for students going into science-related fields. The recipients of these degrees must satisfactorily complete 60 semester hours of course work and earn at least 120 honor points. They must also satisfy specified requirements in communications; arts and humanities; social and behavioral sciences; math, science and technology; diversity and enrichment courses. ASSOCIATE IN ARTS Parsheana Adams Richlynn Gabrial Anderson Kadie Beckman Washburn, ND Taylor Mischele Billing Akinpelumi Adekitan Ademeso Lagos, Nigeria Jennifer Aguilar South El Monte, CA Joshua Paul Aichele Paula Lynn Aldous Pocatello, ID Autumn Desiree Alt Carson, ND Kammi Rae Anderson Taylor Anderson Hunter Lee Andes Makoti, ND Mary Jean Anton New England, ND Michelle Rae Baker Parshall, ND Mitchell Bartch Michael Joseph Becker Brooklyn Beehler Alexius Belile Victoria Lynn Bellon Eric Lee Benson Jamestown, ND Whitney Clare Berg Alaina Joy Berger Samantha Jo Birrenkott McKayla Marie Boehm Katharine Anna Bousquet Greta Rae Bradley Devils Lake, ND Laiken Bren Joshua Dean Bring BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 11

12 Jarrett Brandon Brown Samantha Kaye Drader Towner, ND Amber Veronica Friedt Mott, ND Rebecca RoseMary Helbling Scott Bruns Kaitlyn Ilene Duncan New England, ND Travis Jeffrey Fritel Rolette, ND Connor Joseph Hellman Sara Jo Bruski Ekalaka, MT Ethan Andrew Eckholm Wing, ND Noah Froehling Wishek, ND Mayuko Hemphill Paynesville, MN Brooke Emily Rose Buchholz Fredonia, ND Breanna Rose Edwards Sioux Falls, SD Brook Frohlich Hannah V Hertz Carson, ND Schea Bullhead Fort Yates, ND Nichole Jae Elsner Marion, ND Joshua Dale Fuller Grand Canyon, AZ Haley Brooke Hill Mott, ND Colbie Burghart Matthew Robert Ely Myah J. Gartner Linton, ND Madyson Jo Hintz Hallie Dawne Burghart Carter Engelhard Jacob Gathman Reed Allen Hintz Bentley, ND Kelsey Carol Bursinger Bisbee, ND Lexi Erickson Mankato, MN Danielle B. German Fargo, ND Aaron Hoerner Ethan Joseph Cermak Mikayla Marie Erstad West Fargo, ND Robin Noel Gowen Emily Rae Hogan Alexei Nicholas Charvat Abigail Renee Fisher Minot, ND Sierra Graff Oxbow, ND Jamie Lee Holzer Paige Marie Christ Jamestown, ND Cassidy Fitch Eureka, MT Amanda Grossman Linton, ND TaLena Rose Horner Jerad Christenson Gavin Lawrence Fitterer New England, ND Rebecca Joy Haas Montana Lee Howes Bernard Wayne Cline II Massillon, OH Mariah Joy Fitterer Glen Ullin, ND Kara Nicole Hathaway April Jerene Hruby Brianna Marie Crispell Tayler Fitzgerald Jesse J. Hauff Brandee Mae Huwe Fargo, ND Casey DeVos Bryce Nicole Foster Stuart, VA Brittany Lyn Hawkinson Nathan Lucas Jacobson Rugby, ND Sarah Jean Diller Carly Freeman Washburn, ND Gareth James Heintz Robin Jaeger-Hauer Schwuelper, Germany Krysten Doll New Salem, ND Sarah S. Fricke Rochelle Marie Heinze Joelle B. Jamerson McLaughlin, SD 12 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

13 Jaden Brian Jangula Napoleon, ND Alan Joseph Laib Jacob J. Marschner Shelby Rae Nelson Jamestown, ND Jason Randall Johnson Tower City, ND Ronald L. Laney Fargo, ND Alainna Marie Martin Kiley E. Neuman Kaelen Johnson Peoria, IL Kara Jandee Langerud Watford City, ND Matthew Blaine Martin Emerado, ND Brody Nieuwsma Strasburg, ND Tucker Daniel Johnson Wilton, ND Heather Lynn Lauinger Strasburg, ND Zachary John Martin Lucas D. Nistler Beach, ND Amanda Leila Joyce Amy Rae Lee Mercer, ND Jasmine Rae Martinez Apple Valley, CA Tom A. Noehre Grand Forks, ND Abbey Kautzman Mott, ND Lucas Carl Leingang Jena Renee McKay Chance DeLayne John Norton Steath Keener Fort Yates, ND Raelene Mary Lemer Matthew J. McKee Brandon Daniel Oien Linton, ND Leah Ann Kibbel Underwood, ND Mikayla Renee` Lennie New Salem, ND Kylie R. McLain Mohall, ND Jakob Olheiser Lincoln, ND Kaylene Klein Hazen, ND Adrienne Linda Linde Heidelberg, Germany Arica Elaine Meyer Cody Olson Harvey, ND Kohl Timothy Klein Kelsie LaRae Lipelt Michaela Grace Milas Kaitlyn Michelle Olson Scranton, ND Matthew Robert Knutson Austin Brandon Loeks Ty David Mills Kylee Ann Olson Bradley Kostelecky Michaela Jane Longtin Ashlee Marie Moch Michael Neil Olson Benson Kramer Kelsey Love Kaleb Emerald Mogard Christopher Oswald Shantel Kramer Glen Ullin, ND Jasmyn Sita Loven Tracy Joe Moore III Killdeer, ND Armand Nicholas Pagano Elmira, NY Anastasia Mae Kroh Madonna Akram Lula Wyett Lee Mosbrucker Jose Pasillas Harvey, ND Faith JaNae Krom Cando, ND Mariah Estelle Machart Culbertson, MT John Ndabunguye Tiffany Jasmine Pauling Dane Thomas Kruger Regent, ND Kenneth Kyle Markham Cody James Nelson Summer Cathryn Pearson Wilton, ND BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 13

14 Kayla Peterson Isaiah John Sanders LaRae Brianne Skachenko Underwood, ND Rachel Lynn Vitek Center, ND Anna Lee Pettit Helena, MT Alexander Sauer Lorie Steckler Linton, ND Johnathan Allan Wagoner Odessa, TX Brookelyn Pfau Martin, ND Madeleine Clare Savadel Fredericksburg, VA Lindsey Jane Storms Matthew Weiss Haley Fern Phelps Bowman, ND Jordan Duane Schade Bowman, ND Nicole Rae Streyle Nicholas James Westermeyer Cassandra Rae Pike Penn, ND Abby Schatz Hunter Alan Strickland Washburn, ND Elizabeth Nicole Wicklund Janae Frances Pinks Miranda Jo Scherr Strasburg, ND Devin Mark Stroh Celeste Wickman Frenchtown, MT Alexandra Cathrine Carmen Quarne Leah Nicole Rasmussen Lincoln, ND Amy Frances Reimer Washburn, ND Brynn Louise Reinbold Marcella Marie Reinbold Laura Mae Riepl Markita M. Rohde Tambah Saah Harbel, Liberia Kari Sadler Altoona, WI Jessica Salwei Linton, ND Ashley Schleicher Bailey J. Schlosser Shayla Elizabeth Schmaltz Taylor Mae Schmeichel Jamestown, ND Brennan Francis Schreder Fargo, ND Chase R. Schuh Caitlyn Irene Schutt Walker David Schwengler Lincoln, ND Jaden Derek Scott Duane Curtis Seelye Morgan Shae Kasey Diane Susag Harvey, ND Alicia Lynae Swagger Rebecca Kay Syvertson Garrison, ND Micaela Tesky Ramona MaryRae Thomas Minot, ND Joel David Thune Bassam Toshi Leah C. Trautman Cleveland, ND Ashlyn Nicole Trester Maekayla Raeann Vandenburg John Jerome Vetter Audrey Rose Wilhelmi Cody Rick Willard Farmington, NM Tasha Lynn Williams Turtle Lake, ND Taylor Allen Wilson Gregory Douglas Wolf Kristen Youren Underwood, ND Bria Nicole Ziegler McKenzie Lynn Zittleman 14 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

15 ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE Logan Joel Ackerman Casey Bonagofsky Melanie Colleen Dougan Minot, ND Jordan John Friske Jennifer Aguilar South El Monte, CA Cameron Wade Bott Turtle Lake, ND Samantha Kaye Drader Towner, ND Ashley Marie Fritts Joshua Paul Aichele Autumn Desiree Alt Carson, ND Kammi Rae Anderson Richlynn Gabrial Anderson Taylor Anderson Emily Dawn Archer Kadie Beckman Washburn, ND Alaina Sarah Berg Baker, MT Whitney Clare Berg Alaina Joy Berger Kaitlyn Marie Binstock McKenzie, ND Margo Alayna Binstock Samantha Jo Birrenkott McKayla Marie Boehm Madison Bowling Max, ND Jarrett Brandon Brown Scott Bruns Sara Jo Bruski Ekalaka, MT Colbie Burghart Brooke Lynn Carr Pingree, ND Ethan Joseph Cermak Paige Marie Christ Jamestown, ND Josiah Matthew Churchill Brianna Marie Crispell Madeline A. Cruff Center, ND Sarah Jean Diller Krysten I. Doll New Salem, ND Zachary A. Doll Jenna Nicole Duttenhefner Menoken, ND Jessica Lyn Duttenhefner Menoken, ND Ethan Andrew Eckholm Wing, ND Adrick Soren Edinger Breanna Rose Edwards Sioux Falls, SD Matthew Robert Ely Alicia Lynn Engstrom Mikayla Marie Erstad West Fargo, ND Landon Layne Felch Mikael James Fetch Abigail Renee Fisher Minot, ND Mariah Joy Fitterer Glen Ullin, ND Amber Veronica Friedt Mott, ND Joshua Dale Fuller Grand Canyon, AZ Samuel Lee Gable Asha Alexis Gallagher Carrington, ND Jadyn Mariah Gefroh Linton, ND Kathryn A. Gerving New Salem, ND Tanner Michael Ghering Haley Dakota Goldade Allexis Lynn Grabowska Karlie Rae Hagel Morgen James Hagerott Kenneth Lowel Haugen Jennifer Maria Hawkins Kensington, OH Brittany Lyn Hawkinson BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 15

16 Kaytlyn Helen Heick Leah Ann Kibbel Underwood, ND Mariah Estelle Machart Culbertson, MT Lucas D. Nistler Beach, ND Bryce Alec Helm Kohl Timothy Klein Jacob J. Marschner Tom A. Noehre Grand Forks, ND Haley Brooke Hill Mott, ND Emily Rae Hogan Brandi Rose Holznagel Washburn, ND Sarah Faye Horner Montana Lee Howes April Jerene Hruby Nicole Faith Hust Marc Anthony Isas Lakewood, CA Kaelen Johnson Peoria, IL Travis D. Johnson McKenzie, ND Tucker Daniel Johnson Wilton, ND Taylor Kamp Garrison, ND Keenan L. Kaufman Abbey Kautzman Mott, ND Steath Keener Fort Yates, ND Heather Brooke Kottre Glen Ullin, ND Brooke Jean Kraft Wahpeton, ND Tyler Jon Kress April-Lee Ann Kroll Taylor Jensen Krom Cando, ND Talyssa Faith Kvanvig Hettinger, ND Brianna Landeis Ronald L. Laney Fargo, ND Kara Jandee Langerud Watford City, ND Ryan Matthew Larson Alyssa Deanne Leintz Mikayla Renee` Lennie New Salem, ND Austin Brandon Loeks Michaela Jane Longtin Kristina Marie Lucier Fargo, ND McKenna Mayne Watford City, ND Matthew J. McKee Christopher Lee Meduna` Tara Rae Mehlhoff Destiny Lynn Miller Minot, ND Ashlee Marie Moch Kaleb Emerald Mogard Tracy Joe Moore III Killdeer, ND Jaron Scott Morman Glen Ullin, ND Ashley Rae Mormann Jade Murray Mercer, ND Amy Marie Needler Newton Falls, OH Cody James Nelson Ethan Paul Nelson Hutchinson, MN Kiley E. Neuman Chance DeLayne John Norton Brandon Daniel Oien Linton, ND Edina Osmanbasic Christopher Oswald Armand Nicholas Pagano Elmira, NY Tiffany Jasmine Pauling Summer Cathryn Pearson Wilton, ND Kayla Taylor Pich Brandon Lyle Pierce Bowman, ND Bailey Marie Pifer Janae Frances Pinks Meghan M. Praus Killdeer, ND Taylor Noel Privratsky Alexandra Cathrine Carmen Quarne 16 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

17 Dalton Daniel Rademacher Minot, ND Shayla Elizabeth Schmaltz Adrianna Nicole Thinnes Dusty Marshal Wisham Lincoln, ND Leah Nicole Rasmussen Lincoln, ND Taylor Mae Schmeichel Jamestown, ND Ashley F. Thoeny Broadus, MT Gage Wolt Amy Frances Reimer Washburn, ND Lindsey Terese Schweitzer Joel David Thune Timothy Brian Yoder Wolford, ND Marcella Marie Reinbold Walker David Schwengler Lincoln, ND Ashlyn Nicole Trester Wendy Sue Zimprich Pembina, ND Taylor Jean Reinhardt Ethan Leo Renbarger Watford City, ND Jesse Roberts Minot, ND Hadley Elise Rosales Mara Jo Roteliuk Sawyer, ND Heather Ann Roy Proust Rukundo Jessica Salwei Linton, ND Isaiah John Sanders Jordan Duane Schade Bowman, ND Andrew Schafer Flasher, ND Abby Schatz Bailey J. Schlosser Melissa Rae Severson Sidney, MT Morgan Derrick Solberg Robert Alexander Spady Eric John Spilman Jasmine Aja Steidl Lindsey Jane Storms Nicole Rae Streyle Hunter Alan Strickland Washburn, ND Kasey Diane Susag Harvey, ND Alicia Lynae Swagger Rebecca Kay Syvertson Garrison, ND Taylor Scott Terrasas Micaela Tesky Uchechukwu Johnfisher Uchem Michaela Rae Urlacher Maekayla Raeann Vandenburg Christopher James Vander Wal Janetta Vander Wal Washburn, ND Devin Frederick Vetsch Rugby, ND John Jerome Vetter Jaycee Rae Walter Harper Nicole Wavra Nicholas James Westermeyer Celeste Wickman Frenchtown, MT Taylor Allen Wilson Dynae Marie Zubke Zachary Zane Zuther BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 17

18 ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE The Associate in Applied Science degree is awarded to students who are following a prescribed curriculum in a career and technical area. Granting of this degree indicates that the student possesses basic knowledge necessary for entrance into a specific career field. The recipients of this degree must earn a minimum of 60 semester hours in defined course work in specified career areas and accumulate at least 120 honor points. They also must satisfy specified requirements in communications; arts and humanities/social and behavioral sciences; and business, math, science and technology courses. Levi Abbott Process Plant Mountain Home, ID Adam Dwayne Aberle Farm and Ranch Menoken, ND Joshua Joseph Aberle Brookings, SD Louisa Abrahamson Oklee, MN Tate Lee Abrahamson Farm and Ranch Velva, ND Amy Renee Adams Colton Agotness Digital Audio Production Edmore, ND Caleb Alexander Aipperspach Zachery W. Allen Electrical Transmission System Osceola, WI David C. Alphonso Electric Power Albany, NY Mark Daniel Anderson Valley City, ND Noah William Arnold Farm and Ranch Esmond, ND Parker Leroy Bachmeier Harvey, ND Tyler Craig Bader Automotive Process Plant Jett James Bailey Watauga, SD Nakoa Randall Baker Petroleum Production Ross Merle Baker Mechanical Maintenance Layton Alexander Barnes Information Processing Specialist Killdeer, ND Kevin Efrain Barrientos Power Plant Los Angeles, CA Rachel Suzanne Bartlett- Davenport Electric Power Canton, NY Jesse Aaron Bauer Electronics/ Telecommunications Aaron Shawn Bechtle Wishek, ND Bailie Jean Beer Farm and Ranch Keldron, SD Kristopher Bellamy Washburn, ND Eric Lee Benson Criminal Justice Jamestown, ND Chase Dominic Berger Energy Services and Renewable Glen Ullin, ND Michael John Berreth Process Plant Aberdeen, SD Tagen J. Bertolotto Mechanical Maintenance Washburn, ND Joshua Dean Bierle Nuclear Power Sioux Falls, SD Eric Elliott Bjore Process Plant Jamison Ray Bogren Mechanical Maintenance Marion Duane Bontrager Minot, ND Dustin Boone Petroleum Production Enid, OK 18 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

19 Jessika Marilee Borelli Energy Services and Renewable Sawyer, ND Colton James Bosch Electronics/ Telecommunications Courtney Marie Bosch Engineering Hazen, ND Evan Bothun Cameron Wade Bott Criminal Justice Turtle Lake, ND Derek Brackel Energy Services and Renewable Elgin, ND Matthew Bracken Devils Lake, ND Austin James Braunagel Kobe Michael Bright Automotive Collision Velva, ND Nicholas Brosseau Engineering Angela Kim Brown Information Processing Specialist Watford City, ND Colton Gage Brown Automotive Des Lacs, ND Louis Evan Brown Farm and Ranch Barnesville, MN Jason Michael Brunmeier Cody Alan Buckley Power Plant Westerville, OH Nicole Bunting Process Plant Redwood Falls, MN Evan John Burckhard Engineering Towner, ND Jasper Peregrine Burgess Power Plant Florence, MT Hallie Dawne Burghart Farm and Ranch Justin K. Burke Web Page Development and Design Omaha, NE Kevin Burke Electric Power Oviedo, FL Heather Marie Burnley Randle, WA Matthew Korey Bush Electrical Transmission System Lakeland, FL Amanda Carrie Butler Process Plant Bossier City, LA Vincent Aaron Campagna Electric Power Shelton, WA Baylee Daniel Carr Process Plant Hazen, ND Isabell Danielle Chadwick Human Services Hazen, ND Genevive Christie Electric Power Fulton, NY Brian Michael Church Electric Power Detroit, MI Nicolas James Cipollini Electrical Transmission System Pahrump, NV Matthew Ryan Clagg Electric Power Foss, OK Vanisha Clerge Colin Colton Petroleum Production Francis John Connors White Shield, ND Chase Allen Conway Petroleum Production Westhope, ND Andrew Lanier Cook Electric Power Grove, OK Sunshine Ediva Cook Hastings, MI Austin Tyler Costner Welding Kenneth Custodio Criminal Justice Bronx, NY Alexander Daniel Dailey Electric Power Boardman, OH Ian Preston Dalzell Mechanical Maintenance Casper Bailey Daniel Rolette, ND BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 19

20 Courtney Sharon Dashno Electric Power Constantia, NY Sawyer Caldwell Dawe Electric Power Ludington, MI James William DeBottis Geographic Information Systems Technician Bergen, NY Meggan Emily DeCoteau Thomas Frederick Delozier II Mass Communication Tyrone, PA Tate Delzer Process Plant Tate Michael Demaray Energy Services and Renewable Tappen, ND Clinton Joel Denson Power Plant Process Plant Billings, MT Levi O. Dewald Tomas F. Diaz Power Plant California, MD Krystal Kay Diggs Electric Power Kingman, AZ Tara Nicole Dillon Scranton, ND David Michael Dockter Streeter, ND Tylor Matthias Doll Paul A. Downs Electric Power Langdon, ND Glenda Duppong Administrative Assistant, General Cameron Durheim Farm and Ranch Ellendale, ND Hailey Kate Edinger Harvey, ND Jessica EvaRose Edinger Carson, ND Scott Edwards Electric Power Portage, PA Jacob Ellingson Welding Stetson Miles Ellingson Farm and Ranch Saint Anthony, ND Drew James Ellison Electronics/ Telecommunications Nathan Christopher Enerson Power Plant Process Plant Grand Rapids, MN Alyssa Engel Digital Audio Production Hutchinson, MN Trever Erickson Welding Angel Espinoza Electrical Transmission System Fontana, CA Christopher James Evans Power Plant Pasadena, MD Kody Mark Faul McClusky, ND Miranda Jade Faut Hazen, ND Lucanus C. Fechter Power Plant Albuquerque, NM Joshua Calvert Fezio Power Plant Portsmouth, VA Ethan Fike Electric Power Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Sophia Fischer Hazen, ND Phillip Robert Fisher Engineering Tyler Andrew Fjeldahl Berthold, ND Andrew Fusco Electrical Transmission System Farmingdale, NY Mac Gable Process Plant Thomas Anthony Galassi Electric Power Willow Springs, IL Dakota Dag Garmann Process Plant Watford City, ND Paulette Kristine Gehrke Electric Power Edgerton, WI Cydnee L. Geiger Janae L. Geiger Administrative Assistant, General Hunter Michael Geithman Mechanical Maintenance 20 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

21 William George Petroleum Production Parshall, ND Michael Giglio Electric Power Clarence Center, NY Jesse Lee Gilbertson Engineering Binford, ND Spencer Robert Gillund Enderlin, ND Alexis Glass Tyler Jorden Gravseth Cooperstown, ND Daniel Mark Gregory Electric Power Clarinda, IA Molly LaVerne Gress Katherine Rose Grubb Ben Gumke Process Plant Watford City, ND Jonathan Hausauer Process Plant Austin Ray Hayes Engineering Phoenix, AZ Reilly Wyatt Hedegaard Electronics/ Telecommunications Tanner Hegre Delaine Heiser Finley, ND Jett James Dean Hettich Jeffery A. Hickerson Energy Services and Renewable Dixon, MO Darrell Amin Hill Power Plant Auburn, NY Brittany Marie Hillerud Hazen, ND Rebecca Hillerud Hazen, ND Nathan Ryan Goldade Electronics/ Telecommunications Brendan Patrick Good Process Plant Evergreen Park, IL Kelli Jo Graber Administrative Assistant, Medical Bisbee, ND Shania Rae Grager Surgical Hazen, ND Leslie Anne Grant Electrical Transmission System Monroeville, OH Zachary Paul Haar Power Plant Raina Mae Hanley New Salem, ND Bret Bazyl Hardison Process Plant Brighton, CO Heath Guy Harmon Process Plant Mandaree, ND Brandon James Harris Electrical Transmission System Spring Green, WI Nathan Alan Hathaway Power Plant John Helbling Electrical Transmission System Raeford, NC Preston Helbling Electronics/ Telecommunications Trey Michael Helfrich Technical Studies Eric John Hellandsaas Watford City, ND Chas Jan Hertz Electronics/ Telecommunications Carson, ND Reed Allen Hintz Carpentry (Residential) Bentley, ND Sarah Elizabeth Hockett Chaska, MN Carrie A. Hoffer Human Services Tyler John Hoggarth Carrington, ND Tayla Jayne Hoherz Farm and Ranch Elgin, ND Tanner Ronald Holte Burlington, ND BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 21

22 Carter D. Honeyman Farm and Ranch Regent, ND Katelyn Jo Horner Farm and Ranch Napoleon, ND Anthony Thomas Howard Power Plant Rosedale, MD Nicholas Huizinga Cybersecurity and Computer Networking Jefferson Michael Huwe Wahpeton, ND Gunnar Michael Hyttinen Mechanical Maintenance Washburn, ND Obike Ibeka Ibeka Process Plant Powder Springs, GA Donald A. Ireland Electric Power Stratford, CT Lindsey Jane Irwin Marcus Richard Isaacs Engineering Anna Lorraine Iverson Process Plant Ryan Michael Ivesdal Process Plant New Rockford, ND Jason Wayne Jackson Cybersecurity and Computer Networking Lebanon, OR Matthew Ray Jacobson Baldwin, ND Laura May Jallad Administrative Assistant, Medical Bemidji, MN Larree Ann Janssen LaMoure, ND Lucas Layton James Jewkes Ogden, UT Kelson Johansen Nuclear Power Berrien Springs, MI Ara Duane Johns Electrical Transmission System Dallas, GA Tyler Johnson Power Plant Fargo, ND Deavan T. Jones Billings, MT Zackery Jorgenson Fargo, ND Kody Martin Kalamaha Engineering Clayton Kalvoda Criminal Justice Quinn Karges Hazen, ND Ryan Craig Keller Energy Services and Renewable Timothy Allen Keller Digital Audio Production Lafayette, IN Tayler Kerzmann Digital Audio Production Garrison, ND Parker Wayne Kidd Process Plant Jamestown, ND Andrew James Kliem Mechanical Maintenance Jacob Edward Klinner Welding Lanna R. Knottnerus Human Services Center, ND Bryce Knudsen Power Plant Gillette, WY Ryan Odel Knutson Petroleum Production Ada, MN Brett Robert Koch Process Plant Benjamin Kortright Electric Power Syracuse, NY Michael David Koss Electric Power Utica, NY Reid Matthew Kraft Process Plant Turtle Lake, ND Tanner Reese Krenz Welding Jamestown, ND Meghan Krogh Electric Power Burnt Hills, NY William C. Kroll Welding Jeff Kurtz Electric Power Camillus, NY Cynthia Alece Lagman Tyrell James Larsen Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Carrington, ND 22 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

23 Corey Lauer Cybersecurity and Computer Networking Ransly Lefor Welding Lefor, ND Payton Lehde Aaron Wade Leier Farm and Ranch Strasburg, ND Kelley Erin Lembeck Electric Power Syracuse, NY Jackson Robert Lemnus Valley City, ND Rebecca Ann Leuck Geographic Information Systems Technician Salem, CT Jesse Bruce Lien Farm and Ranch Milton, ND Elizabeth Nicole Lilley Electrical Transmission System Sacramento, CA Isaiah Kahlil Lindsay Jadyn John Lippert Ashley, ND Kyle Douglas Little Process Plant Desiree Je Ann Little Swallow Human Services New Town, ND Arianne Danielle Lopez Administrative Assistant, Legal Scott Benjamin Lund Farm and Ranch Sentinel Butte, ND Caitlin Marie Magilke Human Services Pierre, SD Anthony Stuart Magistro Electric Power Bradford, NH Benjamin Makay Process Plant New Rockford, ND Bradley M. Malerbi Power Plant Detroit, MI Matthew Charles Manders Clinton Mannie Hazen, ND Jenna Mariner Information Processing Specialist Cody Adam Martel Petroleum Production Joseph Mason Miranda Noel Mathias Power Plant Bridgeville, MI Addy Mattern Criminal Justice Christopher Charles McCarty Power Plant Cove, TX Matthew J. McKee Mechanical Maintenance Jesse Shane McLaughlin Process Plant Zachary Robert Mehl Surrey, ND Keaton Dean Meissel Briana Lynn Miller Christopher Jon Miller Process Plant Jared D. Miller Farm and Ranch Carrington, ND Jeyden Michael Miller Electric Power Cyril, OK Myka Marie Miller Samantha Anna Miller Administrative Assistant, General Tyler James Miller Process Plant Michael L. Mills Power Plant Vincennes, IN Allison Rose Mischel Surgical David McGuire Mitchener Electric Power Burgaw, NC Joshua Robert Mizell Petroleum Production Laurel, MS BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 23

24 Kyle Gregory Mollman Process Plant McIntosh, SD Reginald John Morales Electric Power Willcox, AZ Benjamin Morrison Cybersecurity and Computer Networking Brianna Mae Mundt Jaden Munyer Rugby, ND Preston Murschel Electronics/ Telecommunications Hazen, ND Carolee Nicole Nagel Cory Owen Nattier Electric Power Independence, MO Dakota Scott Neether Watford City, ND Colin John Nehl Carson, ND Gabrielle Mae Nelson Bowbells, ND Zachary August Neuberger Process Plant Alexis Olivia Newton Kobe Rashaan Newton Electronics/ Telecommunications Channing Aric Nielsen Minot, ND Witney Marie Nielsen Hayden Wyatt Norton Devon Lee Olson Wolford, ND Luke Timothy Olson Moorhead, MN Seth Adam Olson Automotive Scranton, ND Zane Orin Osse Engineering Tappen, ND Jordan Thomas Oster Process Plant Donnalesha La Dovie Owens Human Services John Charles Parker Power Plant Kennewick, WA John William Patterson Electronics/ Telecommunications Souris, ND Tiffany Jasmine Pauling Engineering Curtis Pavard Electrical Transmission System Saugus, CA Travis Jens Pedersen Harvey, ND James Ernest Pelkey Electric Power Liverpool, NY Preston Jacob Peterson Fullerton, ND Andrew Robert Petras Jr. Process Plant Stanley, ND Isaac Fontaine Peyton Electrical Transmission System Washington, DC MiKayla Ann Pfaff Jaden Peter Pfliger Power Plant Zachary Rene Philippot Moorhead, MN Michael F. Pilawa Electric Power Utica, NY Mitchel N. Pilon Digital Audio Production Brady Jon Pletan Process Plant Killdeer, ND Levi C. Pollman Welding Willow City, ND Coleman Poort Process Plant Temple, TX Kendra Ann Pressnall Surgical Tioga, ND 24 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

25 Seth Alvin Privratsky Carpentry (Residential) South Heart, ND Rebecca Raatz Administrative Assistant, Medical Jace Jacob Ramberg Langdon, ND Bryan James Randle Maddock, ND Jacob James Rau Kief, ND Evan Raymo Electric Power Massena, NY Cory Rebel Process Plant Taylor, ND Kurt Joseph Regenscheid Electric Power Austin, MN Amy Frances Reimer Washburn, ND Travis Scott Renshaw Turlock, CA Devin Lynn Retterath Washburn, ND Austin John Riegel Power Plant Melissa R. Rinehart Electrical Transmission System Sherwood, AR Jason George Risley Electric Power Johnstown, NY Zane H. Ritz Michelle T. Robarge Electric Power Syracuse, NY Samantha Jo Robb Electric Power Baker City, OR Ismael Rodriguez Electric Power Amarillo, TX Levi John Roehrich Mechanical Maintenance Gackle, ND Jeffrey Tyler Roper Electric Power Blue Ridge, GA Tyler Glenn Rosborough Process Plant Abigail Kathryn Roth Stanton, ND Kyle Merlin Routledge Farm and Ranch Minot, ND Jacob Wilson Russell Geographic Information Systems Technician Ochelata, OK Ryan Allen Sayler Joshua Schaefbauer Andrew Schafer Carpentry (Residential) Flasher, ND Michael W. Schafer Cybersecurity and Computer Networking Jessica C. Schaff Brittany Jayne Schaner Dylan Robert Scheitlin Criminal Justice Kolter James Schell Towner, ND Jeremy Otto Andrew Schiefer Power Plant Vassar, MI Blake Schuyler Lee Schmidt Power Plant Joseph Michael Schmidt Cybersecurity and Computer Networking Devyn Michael Schmitcke Underwood, ND Randy Jonathan Schonberger Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Jason Matthew Schrooten Electric Power Rochester, MN Brandon Dale Schuetz Phillip Schultz Keegan Joseph Schunke Process Plant Stanley, ND Tara A. Schwan Criminal Justice BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 25

26 Jaydn Sebastian Schumacher Process Plant Zeeland, ND Cullen Blaine Seeger Power Plant New Salem, ND Dillon James Seidler Process Plant Mariah Sharon Sellon Process Plant Turtle Lake, ND Natasha Ann Semchenko Max, ND Hannah Elizabeth Septon Farm and Ranch Rhame, ND Samantha Elizabeth Sheldon Christopher A. Silbernagel Power Plant Scott Louis Simenson Farm and Ranch Susan Simonson Web Page Development and Design Langdon, ND Michael Sims Alexandra Jo Skalicky Colorado Springs, CO Jonathan Dane Skjervheim Nekoma, ND Kaitlyn Mary Slavick Surgical Michelle Amanda Slominski Petroleum Production Bruce Smith Electric Power Antioch, CA Corrie Michelle Smith Electric Power Colorado Springs, CO Jacob Jeffrey Smith Sherwood, ND Cole Allen Solem Jose Gabriel Solorio Electrical Transmission System Sacramento, CA Caleb H. Southerland Cybersecurity and Computer Networking Jacob Sowers Electric Power Las Vegas, NV Howard Clay Spoede Process Plant Houston, TX Matthew Adam Steel Electric Power Green Bay, WI Hunter Jacob Steffen Process Plant Hazen, ND Joshua Job Stehberger Aaron Michael Stein Process Plant Parker Stein Energy Services and Renewable Finley, ND Kaden Michael Steiner Fargo, ND Anthony E. Stewart Electric Power Hartford, KY Keegan Ryan Stiefel Mechanical Maintenance Robert Allen Stiles Process Plant Grand Island, NE Samuel Norman Stoveland Farm and Ranch Golva, ND Matthew Lee Stroh Farm and Ranch Killdeer, ND Brianna Nicole Svihl Tianna Marie Tchouban Travis Robert Tekippe Power Plant McKayla Rosemary Temple Technical Studies Michael Anthony Ternes Electronics/ Telecommunications Pious Thomas Process Plant Joshua David Thompson Minot, ND McKenna Lee Thompson Farm and Ranch Upham, ND 26 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

27 Brittany Marie Thordal Jacob William Thornton Process Plant Avondale, LA Chad Michael Thorp Blaine, MN John Walter Timmons Web Page Development and Design Watford City, ND Tyler James Tkach Criminal Justice Timothy Trenkamp Power Plant Burlington, KY Zachary Bryce Trom Brian Mark Trzpuc Power Plant Center, ND Tyler Lee Unger Power Plant Jakob Michael Vandal Reynolds, ND Ivan Jair Varela Montano Process Plant Rawlins, WY Jessie Vasquez Jr. Electrical Transmission System Zachary, LA Meghan Verlinde Surgical Anna Lyn Vetter Linton, ND McKennon Anthony Vetter Melani Renee Viner Beach, ND Macie Lee Vogel Krymzon Cheri Volk Automotive Collision Wyatt Hunter Wahl Mechanical Maintenance Hunter Douglas Wall Process Plant Bottineau, ND William Charles Wasserburger Instrumentation and Control Rapid City, SD Allie Paige Weiss Information Processing Specialist New Salem, ND Ashley Joelle Welander Paramedic Rolla, ND Randy James Wemette Electric Power Johnson City, NY Josef Walter Wentz Carpentry (Residential) Jeremy Ryan Westfall Electric Power Nitro, WV Parker Richard Westgard Westby, MT Colby Alexander Wightman Electric Power Rockport, MA Sean Paul Williams Process Plant Lambert, MT Matthew Brock Williamson Electric Power Opp, AL Lindsey Jane Willnow Menoken, ND Thomas Alexander Wire Electric Power Napoleon, OH Alex Dee Wise Electric Power Corvallis, OR James Thomas Wold Mitchell, SD Kecia Michele Wolf Electric Power Texarkana, AR Dustin Gordon Wollman Process Plant Elgin, ND Colleen Lynn Wood Electrical Transmission System Glendale, AZ Jace P. Woutat Patrick Pedro Wymah Cybersecurity and Computer Networking Cole Aaron Zablotney Automotive Harvey, ND Brandon L. Zachmeier Mechanical Maintenance BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 27

28 DIPLOMA A Diploma is awarded to students who complete a prescribed curriculum in a career and technical program. The granting of the Diploma indicates the student possesses basic knowledge necessary for entrance into a specific career field. BSC recipients must earn at least 120 honor points and a minimum of 60 semester hours, including nine hours of general education requirements in communications; arts and humanities/social and behavioral sciences; and business, math, science and technology. Logan Gross Carpentry (Residential) PROGRAM CERTIFICATE The Program Certificate is similar in design to the Associate in Applied Science degree, but is awarded for curricula requiring fewer than 60 semester hours. Program Certificate course work is taken in specific career areas. The number of required hours may vary from program to program. If the program contains 45 or more credits, recipients must complete four semester hours of general education requirements. Students must earn enough honor points to maintain at least a C average. Stacy Jo Abbott Dawson, ND Kammi Rae Anderson Seth Nathaniel Bentz Wing, ND Skyler Bitz Welding Menoken, ND Logan Allard Electronics Angela Marie Anderson Towner, ND Cort Buchan Anderson Power Plant Orofino, ID Ethan Eric Anderson Automotive - Electrical/Chassis Miles City, MT Prestin Allen Arrington Automotive Collision Minot, ND Jacob Backman Flaxville, MT Autumn Rose Belshe Automotive Collision Minot, ND Shantel Janae Bender Hazelton, ND Wyatt John Berg Welding Baldwin, ND John Lawrence Beyer Sidney, MT Teverell Glenn Billadeau Electronics Burlington, ND Casey L. Binstock Automotive - Electrical/Chassis South Heart, ND Haley Bladow Fergus Falls, MN Ryan Bogers Process Plant Halliday, ND Tyler Jay Borlaug Process Plant Hazen, ND Keaton Tucker Borud Welding Berthold, ND Trevor James Brossart Carpentry (Residential) Rugby, ND 28 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

29 Bryan Lee Burleson Tulare, CA Gabriel S. Dietrich Scobey, MT Samuel Payne Field Welding Langdon, ND Jacob Paul Hanson Electronics Turtle Lake, ND Nathalie Marie Burleson Tulare, CA Taryn Scott Candee Fairview, MT Jacob Tyler Cermak Electronics Joshua David Chavez Water and Wastewater Henderson, NV Noah Christenson Maxbass, ND Sean Wallace Corbett Electronics Spring Hill, FL Krystal Ann Cox Power Plant Wheatland, WY Kieth Douglas Cullen Horace, ND James William DeBottis Geographic Information Systems Technician Bergen, NY Amber DeCoteau Brandon Dale Dewald Steele, ND Kathrin Elizabeth Dorfschmidt Victoria Lynn Douglas Paramedic Williston, ND Devin Michael Dugdale Devils Lake, ND Jacob Martin Edinger Automotive - Electrical/Chassis Carson, ND Kyle James Edinger McIntosh, SD Tyler James Eggers Automotive - Engine Performance/Air Conditioning Mott, ND Caitlyn Mary Ell Electronics Wilton, ND Lori A. Fancieh Martin, ND Josh Farmer Minot, ND Bryce Philip Fettig Carpentry (Residential) Napoleon, ND Tyler Devon Fitzpatrick Electronics Austin, TX Ryan Fowlke Electronics Beaver, UT James Frojen Electronics Christ Galster Automotive - Electrical/Chassis Dennis Simba Gichana Kisii, Kenya Cassidy Jean Gilbert Ludlow, SD Cody Michael Gilbert Ellendale, ND Wendy Marie Green Yvonne Green Tustine, MI Matthew Haiby Moorhead, MN Amanda Lee Haman Katrina Marie Hanson Automotive Collision Turtle Lake, ND Cameron Paul Harter Automotive Collision Steele, ND Daniel Joseph Haugen Automotive Collision John Stephen Heisler Cando, ND Kylan Hoffert Nikolas Hoffmann Automotive Collision Drake, ND Laine Robert Hoyt McHenry, ND Braydin Jangula Napoleon, ND Mark Stevens Jensen Carpentry (Residential) Eva Maree Jenson Lake Park, MN BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 29

30 Ben Allan Johnson Alexandria, MN Paige E. Kahl Everette James Kauk Dylan Jay Kaul Electronics Washburn, ND Kilea Ann Kaylor Dawson Michael Keller Electronics Fessenden, ND Michael Daniel Kershaw Brian Kmiecik Anchorage, AK Alex John Knopik Chandler Jay Koppinger Nathan Joseph Kostelecky Carpentry (Residential) Ethan Eric Kuntz Richardton, ND Abbi Griffith Arthur, ND Summer Joy Lacher Karli Laeger Matty Joel Larson Electronics Burlington, ND Brooklyn Laswell Turtle Lake, ND Braydon John Lautenschlager Automotive - Engine Performance/Air Conditioning Berthold, ND Tucker Gary Samuel Lien Savage, MT Tristan James Lippert Carpentry (Residential) Ashley, ND Dustin James Long Automotive - Engine Performance/Air Conditioning Kenneth Justin Lovro Carpentry (Residential) Norwich, ND Skylei J. Luger Power Plant Tanner A. Lundby Automotive Collision Washburn, ND Caitlin Marie Magilke Eligibility Worker Pierre, SD Dylan Dion Maike Power Plant Wheatland, WY Nicholas Patrick Malsom Electronics Minot, ND Derek Mangel Electronics Plentywood, MT Hannah Summer Manstrom Dalton Dayle Martian Mobridge, SD Adam Martin Water and Wastewater Blissfield, MI Seth Dason Mastel Marmarth, ND Brevin Maxon Welding Nate McDowell Electronics Ryan McLendon Lewistown, MT Matthew Thomas Meland Minot, ND Scott Allen Moe II Minot, ND Kristen Denise Moore Flasher, ND Damian Zachary Mosbrucker Electronics Jennifer Kay Murphy Kameron John Nagel Automotive Collision Ashley K. Nelson Welding Center, ND Justin Leonard Nelson Wahpeton, ND Amy Lynn Obritsch Brett Markus Obritsch Amy Olson 30 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

31 Skyler Patterson Souris, ND Anthony Stanley Penksa Electronics Bellingham, WA Austin Peterson Welding Kyle A. Peterson Casselton, ND Sandra Petrovic Geographic Information Systems Technician Reagan Lee Pfeiffer Paramedic Fessenden, ND John Poppen Wahpeton, ND Braden Dean Praus Automotive - Electrical/Chassis Evan Paul Quam Electronics Ashby, MN Autumn Brooke Reichenberg Process Plant Hazen, ND Garret James Reineke Thompson, ND Gabriel Franklin Rodakowski Welding Fairfield, ND Jared Travis Ross Welding Berthold, ND Brandi Nicole Rowley Jacob Andrew Rust Automotive - Electrical/Chassis Turtle Lake, ND Josephine J. Rutherford Pembroke, KY Damian Karl Schafer Tristin Jacob Schimke Automotive - Electrical/Chassis Hurdsfield, ND Garrett Thomas Schlatter Electronics Glen Ullin, ND Samual Joseph Schmidt Fargo, ND Noah Avery Schneider Wibaux, MT Amber Marie Schwab Lincoln, ND Daniel John Schwehr Automotive Collision Sanborn, ND Robert James Shelton Water and Wastewater Commerce, MI Keri A. Simons Jesse Sims Power Plant Kara Skiple Fargo, ND Nicholas Ryan Smith Edgewater, FL Wyatt James Stambaugh Welding Norwich, ND Caleb Scott Stammen Automotive - Electrical/Chassis Stanley, ND Alan Thomas Steckler Automotive - Electrical/Chassis Lori Ann Stein Harvey, ND Dillon James Steinolfson Steele, ND Matthew Dylan Strong Devils Lake, ND Riley James Struxness Carpentry (Residential) West Fargo, ND Hannah Marie Swanson Laurel, NE Cole Hunter Tishmack Underwood, ND Peggy Marie Treadway Mohall, ND John Mark Vandal Automotive - Electrical/Chassis Langdon, ND Tyler Kent VanderVorste Electronics Shane Michael Vettel Power Plant Stephen John Vilipski Plymouth, MN Cooper Daniel Vols Minot, ND Philip James Walter Carpentry (Residential) BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 31

32 Brent D. Webre Instrumentation and Control Daphne, AL Michael Werner Paramedic Cayuga, ND Wyatt Jacob Wiebe Automotive - Electrical/Chassis Jeromy Wiebelhaus Power Plant Omaha, NE Janet Kay Wiege Lincoln, ND Petrus Jacobus Wiese Electronics Richardton, ND Wyatt Wiese Billings, MT Jennifer L. Will Gwinner, ND Cheline E. Winegart Harvey, ND Ian Robert Wolf Electronics Christopher Kyle Earnest Woodruff Automotive Collision Laurie M. Zacher Information Processing Specialist Christopher Benjamin Ziccarelli Electric Power Antioch, IL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION A Certificate of Completion is awarded to students who complete a prescribed curriculum in a career and technical program. The granting of the Certificate of Completion indicates the student possesses basic knowledge necessary for entrance into a specific career field. BSC recipients must earn at least half of the required semester hours from Bismarck State College. Colbie Burghart Geographic Information Systems Technician Phillip Robert Fisher Geographic Information Systems Technician Jerame Allen Novak Geographic Information Systems Technician MiKayla Faye Schirado Geographic Information Systems Technician Glen Ullin, ND Vinny Fiedler Geographic Information Systems Technician Lucile, ID Jesse Lee Gilbertson Geographic Information Systems Technician Binford, ND Tiffany Jasmine Pauling Geographic Information Systems Technician 32 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

33 BSC NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Graduates Congratulations on your accomplishment! Your graduation is a very important milestone in your life. Whether you plan to continue your education or apply it to a career, you are entering a new era in your life. Even as you accept your diploma, you continue to be a member of the Bismarck State College family. The benefits derived from attending Bismarck State College do not end with the completion of your last class. You will carry and enhance the reputation of BSC through your activities and accomplishments moving forward as you join the ranks of the BSC National Alumni Association. You join a network of more than 22,000 alumni who work together to strengthen this outstanding institution. You ll soon begin receiving the BSC Magazine, which will keep you up to date on BSC and your fellow alumni. You can help BSC through your personal and professional achievements, recommending the college to potential students, volunteering, or simply by staying connected as your life unfolds. Please update your address with our office throughout your life s journey! Congratulations again, and welcome to the BSC National Alumni Association! Rita Nodland Alumni Coordinator BSC National Alumni Association bsc.alumni@bismarckstate.edu BJC/BSC LEGACY CORDS The Bismarck State College National Alumni Association honors graduates who have a shared legacy with parents or grandparents who have also graduated from BJC or BSC. These graduates are recognized today by wearing the green and gold legacy cords. BSC ACADEMIC MACE The mace dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was used as a weapon of war. Over time, the mace was adopted as a regal symbol of authority. Academic maces symbolize an institution s authority to grant degrees. The Bismarck State College mace was first used in 2008 at the request of President Larry C. Skogen. Designed by Michelle Lindblom, Professor of Art, the mace was crafted through a community endeavor led by the Dakota Woodturners and several BSC alumni. It is carved from North Dakota Badlands cedar, a wood native to the state. The staff on which the mace is carried represents educational stewardship. Its three rings denote important dates in the growth of the college: September 4, 1939, the first day of classes; February 12, 1951, the day the 32nd Legislative Assembly granted the college 15 acres on the Capitol grounds for a campus site; and April 27, 1987, the day the 50th Legislative Assembly changed the college s name from Bismarck Junior College to Bismarck State College. The three-sided pyramid signifies BSC s commitment to serve the community, state and nation. Each side of the pyramid contains symbols of BSC: the college seal, the tree of knowledge and the state Capitol building. The top of the pyramid is adorned with a bronze prow representing lifelong learning. PHOTOGRAPHS Lifetouch Special Events will be taking professional photographs of the graduates as they receive their diplomas. Photos may be viewed and purchased at events.lifetouch.com/bismarck. COMMENCEMENT LIVESTREAM Today s Commencement ceremony can be watched live at bismarckstate.edu. After May 16, the recorded ceremony will be available to view at bismarckstate.edu/2018commencement. The ceremony will also be aired on Dakota Media Access, Cable Channel 12 or HD Channel 612 (see dakotamediaaccess.org for the schedule). BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 33

34 MACE BEARER (BSC s Most Senior Faculty Member) Bob Arso Professor of Electronics/Telecommunications Department Chair Agriculture, Electronics & Graphic Design FACULTY FLAG BEARERS (Senior Faculty) Angela Uhlich Medical Laboratory Technician Program Director Byron Paul Associate Professor of Electronics/Telecommunications STUDENT FLAG BEARERS Michael Fischer Bachelor of Applied Science Mary Anton Associate in Arts Mariah Fitterer Associate in Science Caitlin Magilke Associate in Applied Science Scott Moe II Diploma/Certificate MARSHALS Dr. Karen Arlien Professor of Computer Science Department Chair Computers & Office Liz Braunagel Associate Professor of Mathematics Department Chair Geomatics, Engineering & Mathematics READERS Dr. Kimberly Crowley Associate Professor of English Earl Torgerson Associate Professor of Carpentry STAGE PARTY Nick Hacker State Board of Higher Education Kat Perkins Singer/Songwriter Commencement Speaker Carter Honeyman Student Speaker Dr. Larry C. Skogen President Dave Clark Executive Vice President Dr. Donna Fishbeck Vice President for Student Affairs Kari Knudson Vice President for College Advancement Executive Director, BSC Foundation Dr. Dan Leingang Vice President for Academic Affairs Bob Arso Professor of Electronics/Telecommunications Jennifer Schlinger President, BSC National Alumni Association Board of Directors Lee Friese Associate Professor of Automotive Department Chair Transportation & Construction Dan Schmidt Department Chair National Energy Center of Excellence 34 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

35 Thank You Thank you to the following BSC employees for making today s event special for our graduates. Chris Abbott Desktop Support Specialist Dusty Anderson Production Coordinator Kirstin Arthaud Registration Assistant Shannon Balerud Admissions Counselor Sandi Bates Reference and Instructional Librarian Chris Beckler Yellow Bird Veteran Services Coordinator Cole Bernhardt Video Production Associate Sheila Bitz Administrative Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Josh Brorby Financial Aid Programs Coordinator Deanna Burgard Administrative Assistant Dean of Current & Emerging Technologies Janell Campbell Executive Assistant to the President Leah Diehl Student & Residence Life Assistant Mary Eisenbraun Director of Student Financial Services Joe Ellefson Professor of Criminal Justice Sandy Fried Associate Registrar Tess Gierke Admissions Coordinator Linda Greenstein Financial Aid Manager Claire Gunwall Academic Records Specialist Daphne Hauck Administrative Assistant Distance Learning Pat Johnson Registration Assistant Andrene Krein Academic Advisor Juanita Lee Manager Tom Leno Director of Academic Records & Registrar Scott Lingen Director of Financial Aid Ashley Mattson Admissions Counselor Jay Meier Associate Dean of Student Affairs Lonna Meier Student Accessibility and Academic Support Services Coordinator Kene Miller Academic Records Specialist Kate Millner Director of Counseling & Advising Services Mary Morrell Grants Coordinator, College Advancement Laurie Niblick Registration Assistant Sarah Olson Advisor Coordinator Gerry Pabst Administrative Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Becca Patrick Buildings & Grounds Assistant Dustin Peterson Academic Records Specialist Courtney Reiswig Administrative Assistant - Dean of NECE Ginny Saiki Student Retention Coordinator Michele Schatz Client Server Specialist Mary Sennert Academic/Multicultural Advisor Mindy Sturn Student Finance Account Analyst Mandi Talbacka Counselor Roxanne Van Zomeren Administrative Assistant Executive Vice President Taunia Welch Grants Accountant Kara Welk Institutional Assessment Coordinator Nate Welk Campus Police Officer BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 35

36 B ismarck State College, an innovative community college, offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities. bismarckstate.edu While you wait for the pomp and circumstance to begin, visit facebook.com/bismarckstate to see your graduate in line, preparing to walk across the stage to accept their coveted diploma. Be sure to Like and Share your favorite photos to tell the world how proud you are of your BSC graduate! ACA