Special Donor Issue - University of Minnesota, Crookston

INAUGURATION OF DR. CHARLES H. CASEYMarch 3, 2006

UMC News cont…New Student Experience/ParentCoordinator NamedSara Kasier was named StudentExperience/Parent Coordinator. Theposition was formerly titled directorof First Year Experience. Kaiser has adegree in communication with concentrationsin public relations andsports information from theSara KaiserUniversity of Indianapolis. She isoriginally from Crookston and has worked on thecampus as an admissions counselor since September2004. She assumed her new duties on March 6.New Director of CommunicationUMC named Krista Lemos the new director ofcommunication. Lemos comes toUMC from Monterey, CA, where shecurrently serves as the communityeducation and outreach coordinator.Lemos will be joining UMC in lateMarch to take over her new responsibilities,which include serving asmedia spokesperson; developing keymessages and coordinating communicationstrategies for the campus; and overseeingdevelopment and execution of marketing effortsalong with image building.Krista LemosDan Williams (left) and Earl Evans (pictured withRep. Denny McNamara of Hoffman and McNamaraNursery and Landscaping) were awarded the MinnesotaNursery and Landscape Association Foundation Scholarship.MNLA Scholarships Awardedto Two UMC StudentsTwo students in the horticultural studies programat University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC)recently received scholarships sponsored by theMinnesota Nursery and Landscape Association(MNLA) Foundation. Scholarship recipients are EarlEvans, Crookston, MN, and Dan Williams,Thompson, ND.The MNLA scholarship program recognizes superiorstudents enrolled in horticultural, nursery orlandscape studies programs at several area collegesand universities. The scholarships are designed byMNLA and its member companies to help growfuture leaders in the nursery and landscape industry.Increase in Applications for 2006UMC reports an increase in the number of applicantsfor fall semester 2006, up 51.9% from the previousyear. This increase is recorded in the out of stateapplicants, up 24%, as well as in the applications bystudents of color, up 42%. These numbers are thehighest since 2003 and are significantly higher thanat any time during the period from 2003 to 2005.Ag Arama RoyaltyAg Arama celebrated its 31st coronation at theUniversity of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC). The facultyof the agriculture department at UMC nominatethe candidates and a panel of judges selects the maleand female students who they feel best reflect thegoals and spirit of the UMC agriculture department.Selection is based on congeniality and involvement inthe department and campus activities. This year’s royaltyare (l to r) Prince Austin Aasness, Fergus Falls,MN, Princess Amy Schwartz, Monticello, MN, QueenJessica Robinson, Morton, MN, and King CraigRoerick, Swanville, MN.Ag Arama “True Grit” Award WinnerAg Arama 2006 was held on Friday and Saturday,January 27 & 28, 2006 at theUniversity of Minnesota,Crookston (UMC). Winner ofthe most coveted of all awardsat Ag Arama, the True GritAward, was UMC studentAlison Stone, a senior fromLakeville, MN, majoring in AgBusiness. The True Grit Awardis dedicated to the memory ofTodd Opsahl a UMC student4

in 1973-74. Todd was extremely active in campusactivities especially in the Ag Divisionwhere he studied animal science. Todd’s lifewas cut short by leukemia. In his remembrance,the True Grit award is presented tothe student who best demonstrates ToddOpsahl’s active participation and encouragementof others.Governor Pawlenty WearsMaroon & GoldTwo of the University ofMinnesota, Crookston AlumniAssociation’s (UMCAA) boardmembers along with UMCmascot, Regal Eagle, celebratedMaroon & Gold Fridaywith Minnesota Governor TimPawlenty in Crookston onFriday, January 20, 2006. The governor was inCrookston to broadcast his weekly radio programand announce the appointment of JeffRemick, a Crookston attorney with Odland,Fitzgergald, Reynolds and Remick Law Officeand Tamara Yon, a Crookston attorney withJohannson, Rust, Yon, Stock and RasmussenLaw firm to the Ninth Judicial District trialcourt bench. Yon is an adjunct professor atUMC and teaches the Legal Environment inBusiness course.Tamara YonMiller at UMC’s Centerfor Adult LearningRhonda Miller is the newProgram Associate in theCenter for Adult Learning atthe University of Minnesota,Crookston (UMC). Miller, anative of Greenbush,Minnesota, graduated from UMC in the summer2005 with a B.S. in InformationTechnology Management and a minor inRhonda MillerBusiness Management. Miller is pursuing amaster’s degree in Public, Health and HumanService Administration from Minnesota StateUniversity, Moorhead.Armstrong to Present atNational ConferenceUMC senior, Vanessa Armstrong, fromFisher, MN, was recently notified that herabstract, “THE EFFECTS OF THREEPOTENTIAL ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORSON THE SEXUAL REPRODUCTION OFTHE ROTIFER BRACHIONUS CALYCI-FLORUS,” has been accepted for a posterpresentation at the 20th AnniversaryNational Conference on UndergraduateResearch (NCUR)® at the University ofNorth Carolina Asheville, April 6-8, 2006.Presenters must be available to discuss theirdisplays during an assigned two-hour session atthe conference. Armstrong and UMC assistantprofessor in biology Brian Dingmann, Ph.D.worked on rotifer research as part of theUniversity of Minnesota’s UndergraduateResearch Opportunity Program (UROP).New Chief PilotMike Vivion an experiencednatural resources pilot fromFairbanks, AK was hired asUMC’s Chief Pilot. He hasflown for the U. S. Fish andWildlife Service for over 25years. Natural ResourceAviation and Law Enforcement Aviation wereadded as areas of emphasis within the aviationprogram at UMC three years ago. Vivion willreplace retired Chief Pilot, Larry Leake.New Development DirectorCorby Kemmer was appointed the newdirector of development and alumni relations.He comes to UMC from the Mayville StateUniversity Foundation wherehe served as developmentassociate and assistant directorof the Comet Athletic Club.He was responsible for theannual fund drive at Mayvilleover the past three years andcoordinated the NorthwestHall Renovation Project forMike VivionCorby Kemmerthe campus. His involvement with donor developmentwill be an important aspect of his newrole as development director at UMC.Continued on page 65

UMC News cont…Joe Massey RetiresUMC’s Senior Vice Chancellor forAcademic Affairs and Dean JoeMassey announced his retirement.He came to UMC in July 2004 asvice chancellor for academic affairsand was appointed chief executiveofficer in November 2004 where he Joe Masseyserved until the appointment of Chancellor CharlesH. Casey in September 2005. A search will begin fora new vice chancellor of academic affairs in Marchwith the anticipation of having a new vice chancellorin place by July 1, 2006.John and Deb Zak with Pam Holsinger-Fuchs, interim vicechancellor for student affairs and enrollment managementClock donated to Minnesota RoomDeborah and John Zak donated a mantel clock tothe Minnesota Room in the Student Center. Theclock will grace the old Bede ballroom mantel thatwas restored for the conference room. TheMinnesota Room also features the lights from theold dining hall.Traci Richter, Dan Bjornson,Aaron Motl, Jessi FandrichStudents Raise Poinsettia CropChristmas began in September for a group of sixstudents at the University of Minnesota, Crookston(UMC). As members of UMC’s “CommercialFloriculture Crops, fall” class, Laura Culver, MapleGrove, MN; Aimee Grosam, Brownsdale, MN; JessiFandrich, Richardton, ND; Traci Richter, Bertha,MN; Aaron Motl, Staples, MN; and Dan Bjornson,Arvilla, ND, began working with the HorticultureDepartment’s annual poinsettia crop at the beginningof fall semester.Collegiate Crops Judging Team marksanother successful yearUMC’s Collegiate Crops Judging Team has a longhistory of success. This year’s team, while smaller, isno exception. Crop judging teams usually consist ofthree members, but this year, UMC had only two:Rob Proulx fromCrookston, MN andTony Barteng fromRoseau, MN.It was the only teamin the competitionwith two members,but the results ofthese two individualswere not diminishedby their lack of athird team member. The team placed sixth overall inboth the National Collegiate Crops Contests inChicago and Kansas City. Rob Proulx received thesecond place award in both contests continuingUMC’s legacy of success.6The TorchThe UMC TORCH is a publication of the UMCAlumni Association.Director of Alumni & DevelopmentCorby Kemmer,218-281-8434 ckemmer@umn.eduDirector of Athletic FundraisingBill Tyrrell,218-281-8436 btyrrell@umn.eduAssistant Director ofDevelopment & Alumni RelationsLiz Tollefson,218-281-8432 ltollefs@umn.eduSupport StaffRose Ulseth,218-281-8439 rulseth@umn.eduSue Dwyer,218-281-8401 sdwyer@umn.eduUMC Alumni BoardLeah (Stratton) Reitmeier ’93, Dave LeGare ’89,Korey Hegreberg ’98, Kari Torkelson, Kevin Poppel ‘03,Nikki (Krueger) Massmann ‘03, Kylene (Odegaard)Lehman ‘01, Cindy Bigger ‘79, Jon Christenson ‘70,TomDeBoer ‘03, Mandy (Johnson) Cymbaluk ‘04, Kari Vallager ‘03.Ex Officio: Corby Kemmer, Liz Tollefson ‘02,Rose (Iraci) Ulseth ‘87, Sue (Noss) Dwyer ‘74Send address changes and informationfor the magazine to:UMC Alumni Association115 Kiehle Building2900 University AvenueCrookston, MN 56716-5001Phone: 218-281-8439 or 1-800-232-6466, Ext. 8439FAX: 218-281-8440E-mail: rulseth@umn.eduEditor: Liz TollefsonPhotos: UMC and Media

Rob Proulx ReceivesFrances Klein-Fortie ScholarshipIn 1946, the Experiment Station celebrated 51years since its founding. T.M. McCall whoserved as superintendent at that time, had beenan integral part of the Station and theNorthwest School of Agriculture (NWSA) for 35years. William Barron was teaching classes infield machinery, tractor, and motors. EdwinBennett was coaching cross country andwrestling, and Fae Hughbanks was instructingstudents in shorthand and typewriting.There were almost 400 students that year.Audrey Linde and Alvin Naplin served asthe class advisors. Mr, Naplin had to bereplaced when he left to join the Navy andAlvin Nordvold took his place as advisor. Whenthe class was in their junior year, they planned aprom with the theme “The Deep Blue Sea” creatingthe atmosphere for a long-rememberedevening. The class motto became “Forwardever; backward never.” With Edward Nelson asclass president, the class of 1946 won the annualsong contest and when they graduated theyknew it was just the beginning of each of theirlives’ and that each of them still had much toaccomplish.Frances Klein, nicknamed Fran, fromWarroad, Minnesota was one of the members ofthe class of 1946. She was an attendant to homecomingqueen, Geneva Iverson, along withColleen Skeie, Ellen Johnson, Iris Sinclair, andLillian Qualley. Frances enjoyed her years at theNWSA, she was member of the “Agony Sisters”with Ellen Johnson of Lancaster and placed secondin the annual all-student variety night inJanuary of 1946. She played “Hyacinth” in thesenior class play, “Brother Goose.” She was onthe class honor roll a number of times andinvolved in choir, basketball, and volleyball. Sheloved attending the NWSA.After her graduation, she went toMinneapolis, and in 1951, she enlisted in theU.S. Marine Corps. She received her basic trainingat Parris Island, South Carolina and waslater assigned as a receptionist to the UnderSecretary of the Navy at the Pentagon.One of Frances’ fondest memories was whenshe represented the U.S. Marine Corp in a“First Day of Issue” ceremony for a three-centstamp honoring women in the Armed Services.President Harry S. Truman presided over thisevent. The photograph of Frances representingthe U.S. Marine Corps was taken with PresidentRay K. Jonson, Cincinnati, Ohio and Lorraine AndersonNesland, Long Beach, California, members of theNorthwest School of Agriculture, Class of 1946,spearheaded the drive to honor their classmate andestablish the Frances Klein-Fortie Scholarship.Truman along with the 3¢ stamps issued in 1952are permanently together, framed, and hangingin the Development and Alumni RelationsOffice at UMC. Eventually, the photograph willbe hung in the Heritage Room in the KiehleBuilding.In 1997, the class of 1946, paid tribute to theirclassmate by creating a scholarship fund in herRob Proulx, recipient of the Klein-Fortie Scholarship, holds thephotograph of Frances Klein in 1952 with President Truman.8

name to help students atthe University ofMinnesota, Crookston(UMC) to pay for theireducation. In 1998, theFrances Klein-FortieScholarship was created,and it has helped studentsat UMC ever since.This year’s recipient isRob Proulx from RedLake Falls, Minnesota.His grandfather, EarlProulx of Argyle,Minnesota, attended theNorthwest School andwas a junior in 1946 the same year Franceswas a senior.Earl was an outstanding athlete andfootball co-captain in 1947. He also servedas president of the “A” Club. TheNorthwest Monthly reported another of hissuccesses: “At the Awards Assembly heldon January 9, trophies for outstandingaccomplishment in student summer homeproject work in 1947 by students at theNorthwest School of Agriculture were wonby Phyllis Anderson of Caledonia, NorthDakota, and Earl Proulx of Red Lake Falls.Phyllis Anderson ranked first in five HomeEconomics home projects and Earl Proulxfinished seven home projects with highgrades in each.” Earl enjoyed theNorthwest School and holds the school inhigh regard.His grandson, Rob is no stranger to successeither. A senior majoring in plantindustries management, Rob, placed secondin the National Collegiate CropsContests in Kansas City on November 15,2005 and again in Chicago on November19. He has been named to theChancellor’s 4.0 Club more than once.The first year after Rob transferred, hewas a tutor in the Academic AssistanceCenter, and he is currently a member ofthe Agronomy Club. Rob will graduate inthe spring 2006 and is considering attendinggraduate school in agronomy or arelated field when he is finished.Rob appreciated the help scholarshipsprovided. “In the ag area,” Rob explains,“there are so many scholarships and alumnihave given so much to UMC students.The student scholarship application isfilled with support from the NorthwestSchool. UMC has changed over the years,but the legacy is still here. We appreciatethe help we receive from the alumni.”Rob started attending college atConcordia in Moorhead as a businessmajor, but when he decided to changemajors and schools, he looked immediatelyat UMC. “It is a school with a great reputationin agriculture,” Rob stated. Thatreputation influenced Rob’s decision toattend UMC. Four out of the five Proulxchildren attended UMC so Rob not onlyhad the influence of his grandfather, buthe also had the influence of siblings whohad attended. His younger brother, Eric, isa freshman this year so Rob is not the lastof the Proulx’s to choose UMC.There is something about the legacy thatlives through scholarships that reaches outto students over many miles and over theyears. If you are interested in supportingstudents at UMC through scholarship giving,please contact the Office ofDevelopment & Alumni Relations at 218-281-8439 or 800-862-6466 ext. 8439.Scholarships help students like Rob reachtheir goals, you can be a part of helpingUMC students by your gift to the HeritageFund Drive or establishing a scholarshipof your own. Thank you for considering acontribution and for the gifts that havemade such a difference throughouthistory. ✦Frances Klein (farleft) served in theU.S. Marine Corpswhich led to apersonal visit withPresident of theUnited States, HarryS.Truman.Earl Proulx (left)listed becoming anathletic coach as oneof his ambitions inthe 1947 yearbook.“There issomething aboutthe legacy thatlives throughscholarships thatreaches out tostudents overmany miles andover the years.”9

Dr. Charles H. Casey Inauguration10Dr. Charles H. Casey was inauguratedMarch 3 as the fourth chancellor of theUniversity of Minnesota, Crookston(UMC). His inauguration was a day long celebrationfor the UMC campus. The ceremony,attended by nearly 400 people, took place at2:30 in Kiehle Auditorium and was followed bya reception in the Northern Lights Lounge inthe StudentCenter.Everyonewhoattendedfelt the enthusiasmand excitementsurroundingChancellorCasey’s appointment.In the evening, nearly 190 UMC faculty, staff,alumni, community members, and other friendscelebrated not only the inauguration but thecentennial at a social and dinner, which featuredlocally grown foods. Local producers featuredat the dinner included wine from TwoFools Winery in Plummer (owned and operatedby Senator LeRoy Stumpf and his wife),locally grown potatoes from Lonnie Spokely ‘03of Nielsville, MN, and even homemade breadsmade by a 4-H club in Clay County. Coffee andwild rice camefrom WhiteEarth(www.nativeharvest.com).There werecandles madeby the BridgeStreet CandleCompany inCrookston,which the horticulturestudents from UMC used in theirarrangements for the tables. Gifts for the platformguests were created by Marv Lundin ofThief River Falls. He does woodworking and hisspecial lazer engraved clocks commemoratingthe event were given to the platform guests.Gifts for those attending the ceremony includedcentennial chocolates made by Widman’sCandy in Grand Forks, ND and note cards thatfeature prints by local artist LaVonne Forsbergof Thief River Falls. She was commissioned topaint three watercolors for the Kiehle Building.The watercolors featured the new StudentCenter, the Kiehle Building, and the Gazebo onthe campus mall.Following the meal was a centennial dancefeaturing a jazz ensemble from the University ofIf you would like to learn more aboutthe inauguration, visit the web at:www.UMCrookston.edu/North Dakota. The entire celebration was thehighlight of the centennial year and a day thatwill be long remembered. It is also a bright harbingerof the future. ✦LaVonne Forsberg was one of the local artisans featured at theinauguration of Chancellor Casey. She is pictured working on awatercolor of the Kiehle Building.

Still for the Birds, After All These Years!Earlier this winter, UMCChancellor Charles H. Casey,Interim Vice Chancellor forStudent Affairs Pam Holsinger-Fuchs,and natural resources students gavethe “feathered folks” at UMC a boostby filling the “Nature Nook” birdfeeder. Interestingly enough, it is thesame bird feeder that was inauguratedin 1974. It was originally built byBill McWaters, campus carpenter,and painted by the ConservationClub but has gone through a coupleof face lifts and repairs since then.The Provost at that time was StanleySahlstrom, shown filling the feeder in1974. In the original article in theFebruary 14, 1974 issue of the UMCCommentator, Sahlstrom noted, “Ouravian friends are a very important part ofthe total environment and this is dedicatedin the hope that all of us will develop abetter appreciation of the total environmentin which we live.” Two of the studentspresent at the initial dedication havecertainly gone on to appreciate andimprove the environment. MikeKovacovich is the current manager ofItasca State Park, the crown jewel ofMinnesota’s state parks. David Thom, isnow the Resources and Planning StaffOfficer of the Black Hills National Forestin South Dakota.Originally the bird feeder was in thesunken garden in front of what is now theSahlstrom Conference Center but is nowlocated in the Nature Nook wildlife developmentarea between Owen and HillHalls. Nature Nook is a joint project ofUMC’s Student Chapter of The WildlifeSociety, advised by John Loegering, andthe Natural Resources Club (formerlyConservation Club) advised by Phil Baird.Club members secured $2,000 in grantfunds from the Minnesota Chapter of TheWildlife Society and the Rocky MountainElk Foundation to develop Nature Nook.When completed it will host a micro-cosmof Minnesota’s 3 biomes – DeciduousForest, Coniferous Forest, and TallgrassPrairie. So far a number of trees andshrubs have been moved in with a treespade to complement a butterfly garden,raingarden, and wildlife tree. The raingardenis a depressionplanted to nativeaquatic plants tocatch and purifyrunoff water fromthe buildings.Other possibilitiesinclude a smallpeat bog and watergarden with asmall waterfall.So far, theNature Nook areahas attracted manyfall migrant birdsand the feederdaily hosts a number of house sparrowsand up to 4 gray squirrels. “The feederreally adds a lot of interest to students asthey walk down the hallways on 2 levelsand can note the activity,” according toNate Emery, former Student Chapter ofThe Wildlife Society President and UMC’s2005 Man of the Year. Emery authored thegrant applications to obtain start-up fundsfor Nature Nook. The club will be developinginterpretive placards in the hallwaysto identify feeder visitors and explaininteresting natural history notes. ✦Chancellor Casey fillingthe feeder- 2005.From left; NaturalResources ClubPresident – JenniferTepovich, HeathEstey, Michael Hill,Tamara Saxton,Amanda Williams,Casey, PamHolsinger-Fuchs,Melissa Lance,AlishaFlemming, andRichard Rice.Provost Sahlstromfilling the feeder –1974. From left,Michael Kovacovich,Robert Pollock,Sahlstrom, DavidThom, Jeff Becker,Unidentified, andDoug Albin.11

The King (Homecoming, that is)Who Would Be PresidentThe year was 1972, the UMC basketballteam coached by Marv Bachmeier finishedthe season with fourteen wins andeight losses, and Pablo Ronderos would benamed most valuable player and chosen a memberof the All-State junior college team. One ofhis fellow teammates would be named Athleteof the Year. That student was Kevin Kopischke.Kevin was an honor student and letterman inboth basketball and baseball. He served as vicepresident of the studentsenate, tourguide, and 1971homecoming king toQueen Mary Copp.Kevin received aUMC Service Award,one of nine to receivethe award in 1972.Nine of his classmatesreceivedrecognition whenthey were electedto Who’s WhoAmong Students inAmerican JuniorColleges. They werechosen for theirscholarship, service,leadership, and potential based on faculty voteand approval by the national organization. Thegroup included Stephanie Arnston, EvelynBoser, Jerry Jacobson, Elton Hendrickson,Stephen Hottinger, Darrell Larson, JeromeJansen, Clare Olson, Harlan Rademacher, andKevin. He recalls, “UMC was the perfect placefor me to be, and I remember it as a very enjoyabletime of my life.”The division of Hotel, Restaurant, andInstitutional Management (HRI), chaired byRalph Nestor, was growing fast through theirinnovation and hard work. Kevin came to UMCin the fall of 1970 to major in HRI because hisfather had a café and the work interested him.The oldest of seven children growing up inMorgan, Minnesota, Kevin became one of theQueen Mary Copp and King Kevin Kopischkeat homecoming in the fall of 1971.work-study students whowould spend evenings cleaningup after the food preparationlabs. One of thethings Kevin recalls isPresident Richard Nixon’strip to China in February of1972 because the HRI divisionhosted a “Salute to theOrient” dinner that year inrecognition of the trip.Kevin remembers the great leadership in theHRI division with Nestor and Brian Harron, buthe also fondly remembers Joe Mazzitelli, JerryKnutson, Lynnette Mullins, and Dave Hoff.Provost Stan Sahlstrom stands out vividly inKevin’s memory along with his wife, Mil, whomhe refers to as a “great lady.” Kevin had anopportunity to get to know the SahlstromsKevin Kopischke in hisyearbook photo in the1972 yearbook.If you would like more information on the HRI programor any of the other programs offered at UMC, pleasevisit: http://academics.UMCrookston.eduthrough the catering the HRI program did inthe Sahlstrom home. He could not leave out hiscoaches Marv Bachmeier and Phil Englemanand, of course, Herschel Lysaker, who all influencedhis life as a student at UMC. He gives alot of credit to these role models. “By the luckof the draw, I ended up at UMC and off to a12Kevin Kopischke was athlete of the year in 1972.He played basketball and baseball.

great start. I will always be appreciative ofthat,” Kevin reflects.Kevin went to work after graduation forMannings, Inc., a national food servicemanagement corporation. He lived in bigcities like Omaha and Denver, and alongthe way, realized that he would like toreturn to Minnesota. Kevin completed amarketing education degree from St.Cloud State University in 1976 and did hisstudent teaching at Alexandria TechnicalCollege. Following graduation, he wouldteach for the next ten years in Alexandria.He beganworking onhis master’sdegree in1986, whenhe received acall fromBrainerdoffering a jobas a vice presidentat theBrainerdKevin Kopischke and his daughter,Lindsey, a student in thenursing program atAlexandria Technical College.TechnicalCollege. Heacceptedknowing thathe wanted theopportunity to gain experience at whatwould become his new passion, highereducation administration. He and his familylived and worked in Brainerd for fiveyears.When a position opened up inAlexandria, Kevin, his wife, Donna, andtheir three children, Kristi, Jay, andLindsey, would move back, and Kevinwould take over as vice president in thearea of customized training. He earnedhis Ed.D in 1995 at the University ofMinnesota. Later, he would become chiefof staff under then president, LarryShellito. When Minnesota Governor TimPawlenty appointed Shellito adjutant general,Kevin became president ofAlexandria Technical College—a job heloves. His passion for higher educationand his background in marketing makehim a strong proponent for the campus inAlexandria, andhe believes thatit is serving avital role intraining studentsto not justget a job, butalso create jobsfor others.Kevin remembersand relishesthe time hehad at UMC, “When I reflect, I know howUMC was lead by Stan [Sahlstrom], a veryaggressive and respected man with highstandards. He built a college that hadexcellence as a benchmark. His exampleset us all out on a path to be good at whatwe do and to be proud of it.” Kevin has alot to be proud of both personally andprofessionally. His years at UMC wereinfluential in developing his leadershipskills and professional life. No matter whatstudents choose to do as a career, participationin college life helps create a foundationon which to build. Kevin Kopischkehas done that as well as anyone. ✦Kevin Kopischke graduated in 1972 with a degree in Hotel,Restaurant, and Institutional ManagementKevin Kopischke sits at a table in his office withprints by art students at Alexandria Technical Collegein the background.“When I reflect, Iknow how UMCwas lead by Stan(Sahlstrom), avery agressive andrespected manwith high standards.He built acollege that hadexcellence as abenchmark. Hisexample set us allout on a path tobe good at whatwe do and to beproud of it.”— Kevin Kopischke13

A Week in the Life of aStudent AthleteBy Beth JacobsonIt is hard to keep up with a college student’s busy life, and if you area student athlete, it is even harder. Take a look at a week in the lifeof UMC student athlete, Karna Plaine, a senior from Hatton, ND.Fellow athlete, Beth Jacobson, will take you on a photo journey of whatit is like to be a UMC Golden Eagle women’s basketball player. ✦MONDAY11:00: Wake up, eat and shower12:00: Chemical Principles II1:00: Lunch2:00-5:00: Chemical Principles II5:00: Foot treatments (ultrasound/ice)6:00-8:00: Practice (1)8:00-9:00 Eat, shower9:00-9:30: Real World/Road RulesChallenge (MTV)9:30-10:30: Homework10:30: Computer time(email, chatting with friends),BedtimeTUESDAY6:00AM: Wake up7:00-9:00: Practice19:00: Genetics10:00-12:00: Nap time/ Eat12:00: Chemical Principles II2:00: Individual meeting with Coach Roux3:00-5:00: Genetics Lab (2)5:00-7:00: Eat, TV7:00-8:00: Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting8:00-9:00: American Idol9:00-10:00: Homework, Bedtime14WEDNESDAY10:00: Work on Chemical Principles problems12:00: Chemical Principles II1:00-1:30: Social half hour in the Student Center1:30-2:45: Healthcare Policy & Comparative Systems2:45: Foot treatments3:30-5:30: Practice5:30-6:30: Lifting (3)6:30: Eat8:00: W.O.W. Event;Fear Factor9:00-11:00: Homework, TV,Bedtime32

THURSDAY8:15: Wake up9:00-10:00: Genetics10:00-2:00: TV, eat, get packed, nap (4)2:30: Foot treatments3:00-5:00: Practice5:00-12:30: On the road for basketball (Marshall, MN)12:30: Arrive at hotel in Marshall, MN (5)54FRIDAY8:30-9:00: Wake up and eat breakfast10:00-11:00: Shoot around11:30-12:30: Watch film1:30-2:30: Go eat pre-game meal4:15: Leave for gym6:00: Game time (6)8:00: Watch men’s game and eat10:30: Drive to Wayne, NE2:00AM: Arrive in Wayne (7)6SATURDAY9:00-9:30: Breakfast (8)11:00-12:00: Shoot around12:30-1:30: Watch film1:30-2:30: Eat pre-game meal4:15: Leave for gym6:00: Game time (9)8:00: Watch men’s game and eat10:30: Drive home5:30AM: Arrive at homeSUNDAY2:00PM:3:00PM:Wake upDo homework and relax7HUGHES PHOTOGRAPHY6HUGHES PHOTOGRAPHY8915

Bringing Back the MemoOn February 4, 2006 at 2:00 P.M., Lysaker gymnasiumwas host to the first Golden EagleWomen’s Basketball alumni game. Manyfamiliar faces filled the court players like: Amy Kuznia(2004), Bev McNamee (2002), Brenda Johnson(1986), and Jody Oien (1979) just to name a few. Thegame brought back many laughs for the alums andsome “old school” moves that haven’t been seen inawhile. It was a hard fought game and at the end, the“Black team” came out victorious.What was your favoritepart of UMC basketball?Later that evening many of the alumni came to supportthe Women’s Basketball team play againstBemidji State. It turned out to be a close gamethroughout with the Beaver’s coming out with a victory.There was a social with lots of great food for all thecurrent and former Women’s basketball players afterthe game. At halftime of the Men’s Basketball game,all the alumni who made it to the events for the daywere introduced. Turned out that thirty-one alumnicame to this event! It was a much better turnout thanexpected, and we can only hope that number willgrow as the years go on! ✦“Defensive privilege drillsin practice! The team andfriendships rock!”- Kim Pinske, 2004“My favorite part wasthe friendships formedand all of our crazytimes together”- Sherry (Staff)Nelson, 1986

ies“Traveling withmy team, ourrelationships.”- Jodi Oien, 1979“Relationshipsformed from sweat,determination,and teamwork thatlasts for years!”- Bev McNamee, 2002WOMEN’S BASKETBALLALUMNI GAMEBLACK TEAMNo. Name Maiden Graduated Hometown4 Sonia Kraft Walski 1991 Oslo, MN20 Kim Pinske 2004 Gary, MN22 Amy Kuznia 2004 Stephen, MN24 Lana Leach 1999 Glyndon, MN34 Sara Miller Gunderson 2000 Mahnomen, MN42 Katie Carlson 2005 Mora, MN44 Kari Torkelson 1991 Thief River Falls, MN45 Meghan Messerschmidt 2002 Inver Grove Heights, MN50 Allison Kluck 2004 Hawley, MN52 Tiffany Hasbrouck 2004 Crookston, MNCoach: Abby HearnWOMEN’S BASKETBALLALUMNI GAMEWHITE TEAMNo. Name Maiden Graduated Hometown12 Arla Meyer Spilde 1986 Halma, MN13 Amber Michaelis 2003 Paynesville, MN20 Ronda Biermaier Olson 1997 Alvadrado, MN22 Sherry Nelson Staff 1986 Crookston, MN40 Brenda Johnson Ignazewski 1986 Stephen, MN42 Bev McNamee 2002 Mahnomen, MN45 Brandy Chaffee Lietz 2000 Hoople, ND32 Jody Oien 1979 St. Paul, MN50 Sheila Roux 2000 Ada, MN54 Karla Thormodson 1998 Dalton, MNCoach: Sheila Roux

Golden Eagles Conclude WinterSports Seasons; Prepare for PlayoffsWith the turning of the calendarcomes the conclusion of anotherseason of winter sports at theUniversity of Minnesota, Crookston. Thisseason would also bring an end to threeoutstanding careers. Patrick Knutson (Sr.,East Grand Forks, MN), Lee Roberts (Sr.,Cushing, MN), and Karna Plaine (Sr.,Hatton, ND) have each been leaders ontheir team since the moment they walkedon campus four years ago. Each hasamassed many honors and accolades intheir time as a Golden Eagle, and eachwill be missed after their time here isthrough.Women’s Basketball - Following a seasonthat saw the Golden Eagle Women’sBasketball team finish with the most winsin school history, the future looked brightand a quality core of returners was back tolead the way. However, the departure ofthree of last season’s starters to graduationleft some holes to fill. The young playersfrom last season would be asked to step inand fill those rolls. With the new seasonbrought a new head coach and the optimismthat comes along with it. SheilaRoux would return to her alma mater tocommand the team she once played for.Roux would bring with her a wealth ofknowledge and a history of success, beingan assistant to two different playoff boundprograms.Now in her final season Plaine was sureto be a highlight night in and night out,and she would not disappoint. Plainewould start the season shooting hot, tyingthe Pepsi Tip-Off Tournament (Mankato,MN) record by scoring 56 points in twogames. She would score 25 points in thefirst game and follow up by scoring 31 thenext night. For that effort she would alsoearn the first NSIC Player-of-the-Weekaward of the season. Plaine would lead theNSIC in scoring all season, while followingclose behind the entire way would beteammate, Kari Score (Jr., Boyceville, WI).The two would continue to outpace theconference for the entire season, scoringnearly 20 points per game each. Throughthe season’s first 11 weeks, the tandemwould hold six NSIC Player-of-the-WeekKari Score earned her 1,000th point in her Golden Eaglecareer with a three-pointer against Concordia St. Paul.awards, with each having three.“Karna Plaine has proven night in andnight out that she is a dominant DivisionII basketball player. She has led the conferencein scoring the entire season whileplaying on a bad foot,” says HeadWomen’s Basketball Coach Sheila Roux.“Karna is one of those kids that you feelprivileged to coach and know what greatthings she is going to do in her life.”Coach Roux adds, “Kari Score has consistentlygotten better and better this season.She plays with a lot of confidence andshe’s really done a great job reboundingthis season for us. She will be lookedupon next season to be a big leader forthe Golden Eagles.”In the first exhibition of the season,Beth Jacobson (Jr., Mayville, ND) wouldtear her ACL and be lost for the season.Jacobson was expected to play a majorrole on the team this season and withouther, the Golden Eagles were left a playershort and trying to fill the void. An earlyChristmas present to the new coach was awin on December 3rd over Chadron Statein the Southwest Minnesota StateContinued on page 2221

Hardee’s Classic for Coach Roux’sfirst career win. Also following thetournament Plaine and Carly Score(Jr., Boyceville, WI) would garnerAll-Tournament honors for theirdominant play. Plaine and the twinScore sisters would be the trio thatled the Golden Eagles all seasonwith each ranking among the topscorers in the conference. As theconference season opened up, theGolden Eagles would start 1-0 gettinga win over the host Warriors ofWinona State. The following nightin St. Paul against ConcordiaUniversity Kari Score would net the 1,000thpoint of her Golden Eagle career with a threepointer for the Golden Eagles’ first points ofthe game. As the season rolled on, the emergenceof Theresa Crance (So., Timber Lake,SD) and Joan Ebnet (Sr., Pequot Lakes, MN) asconsistent scorers became a key to the successof the team.Men’s Basketball - The Golden Eagle Menstarted the season looking to make an impact inthe NSIC during Coach Oseth’s third full season.Lee Roberts (Sr., Cushing, MN) and PatPosl (Sr., Bird Island) were back for their seniorcampaigns and ready to lead the Golden Eagles.The top four scorers were gone from a year ago,but the core of the team remained, and theblend of new recruits had the team excited forwhat lie ahead. Roberts and the men createdsome excitement that had not been seen inLysaker Gymnasium for some time. OnNovember 29 Minot State University came toCrookston with the Golden Eagles looking fortheir first win. After a close first half the visitingBeavers held the one point advantage at 37-36.A back and forth second half saw the guestsahead in the final minutes of the game. GarryThompson (So., Elk River, MN) would hit a pairof free throws late to bring UMC to within two.Following a pair of missed shots by each teamand an offensive rebound by the Golden Eagles,Roberts was left open in the corner. With thecrowd on their feet, Roberts would nail a threepointer to put UMC up by one with three secondsleft. He would also be fouled on the shotand hit the free throw to complete the fourpoint play and put the Golden Eagles up twoPatrick Knutson scored his 100th career point.and leave Minot State with nothing but a desperationshot as time expired. The Beaverswould have no such luck and the Golden Eagleswould get the first win of the young season.Following such a dramatic game, UMC mayhave been prime for a let down as rivalMinnesota, Morris came to town just two nightslater. The Golden Eagles followed their first winwith an impressive victory over the Cougars, thistime with less dramatics. Following the wincame a stretch of games against tough NCCteams such as Minnesota State, Mankato, St.Cloud State, Augustana College, and theUniversity of South Dakota to close out the nonconferenceseason. With the opening of theconference season, came the first conferencewin as the Golden Eagles beat Red River Valleyrival Minnesota State University, Moorhead 72-58. The game would see Thompson net a double-doubleas he finished with 23 points and 10rebounds to lead UMC to the win.“We have a very young team with only two seniors.This group has worked extremely hardand the future of Golden Eagle basketball looksbright,” states Head Men’s Basketball Coach JeffOseth. “We may have come up a little short onthe scoreboard at times, but the respect ouropponents have for these young men and theprogram is very rewarding. This has been ablue collar type of team and it has been veryfun to coach.”The trio of Roberts, Posl, and Thompsoncould always be looked to when the GoldenEagles needed them. Mario Bonner (Jr.,Milledgeville, GA), Jordan Grafsgaard (So.,Ulen, MN) and Antwon Miller (So., MorenoValley, CA) would be pleasant surprises as they22

Golden Eagles Spring Sport PreviewMen’s Golf - The Golden Eagle Men’sGolf team will start the 2006 Springseason with a goal of staying in thetop eight in the Central Region and getting abid to the NCAA Division II ChampionshipsMay 1-3. The Golden Eagles finished the fall2005 stretch of the season rewriting almost allteam records and placing third in the NSICChampionship at Pebble Creek Golf Club inBecker, MN, behind Winona State and BemidjiState. Going into the Spring half of the season,the Golden Eagles are ranked 6th in the CentralRegion. Most often the top eight in each regionget bids to the first round of the NCAA DivisionII Championships, which will take place thisyear at Prairie Bluff Golf Club in Joliet, Illinois.Participant from last spring’s 2005Championships/Super-Regional, Matt Hiller(Sr., Crookston, MN), Branden Schwartz (Sr.,Brooklyn Park, MN), and Steven Busho (So.,Blooming Prairie, MN) are all eager to return.Coach Jason Tangquist is also expecting goodthings this spring from Garrett Scott (Fr., RedDeer, Alberta), Nate Dahl (Sr., Ventura, CA),Trent Senenfelder (Jr., Walker, MN), StevenZutz (So., Red Lake Falls, MN), Brent Groenke(So., Morden, Manitoba), James Matthews (Jr.,Spring Green, WI), and Nick Nelson (Fr., ColdSpring, MN).Coach Tangquist commented on the springseason, “Our senior captains Branden Schwartzand Matt Hiller are eager to end their collegegolf careers on a high note. Participating as ateam at the Super-Regionals in May is the priority,but both men are ranked high enough in theRegion individually to advance if for some reasonwe do not advance as a team. The team hasbeen working hard in the fitness center withour off-season conditioning and lifting routinesand they hit regularly as well. We are really lookingforward to a great spring for our program.”The Golden Eagles will start the Spring portionof the season with invites at Augustana(April 1), the University of South Dakota (April2-3), Winona State (April 9) and Mankato State(April 10-11), and finish up with the NSICSpring Invite at Concordia St. Paul (April 17-18).Baseball - Strong leadership returns to theGolden Eagle Baseball team to compliment atalented group of newcomers this season. It is acombination that will result in a competitivesquad in the NSIC for the 2006 baseball campaign.“We have great leadership returning to ourteam with players like Brandon Wolf (P/SS,Sauk Centre, MN) and Aaron Motl (C, Staples,MN). Both Motl and Wolf were NSIC All-Conference Honorable Mention players lastspring and have improved their play throughoutthe off season,” says Head Baseball CoachSteve Olson.Joe Nelson (3B, West Fargo, ND), Matt Morin(OF, East Grand Forks, MN), Kyle Nyquist (2B,Cokato, MN) and Zach Schneider (P/IF,Sheboygan, WI) are returning players that havestarted at their respective positions for theGolden Eagles.Key newcomers include Cameron Routon(IF/P, Moose Lake, MN), Adam Knebel (IF/P,Warroad, MN), Adam Johnson (IF/P, Motley,MN), Laudyn Nelson (IF, Middle River, MN),Stephen Funk (OF, Sebeka, MN), Pablo Garcia(OF, Crookston, MN), Josh Bullivant (OF,Dassel, MN), Johnny Johnson (OF, Macon, GA)and Erick Martin (OF, Grasston, MN). GarryThompson (OF, Elk River, MN) and LeeRoberts (OF, Cushing, MN) will also join theteam after completion of their Golden Eaglebasketball season.Versatility is the key for the Golden Eagles thisspring. UMC has several players who can playmultiple positions. With a large number of positionplayers who also pitch, many different playerswill get opportunities to play and contributeto the success of the team.“Our players have been working extremelyhard and I am looking forward to their continuedprogress,” says Coach Olson. “I am excitedabout the leaders we have on our team this yearand I am also excited to watch our kids competeagainst some great competition.”The Golden Eagle baseball team opens up the2006 season at Northwest Missouri on March 12.The first home contest will be April 8 againstNSIC opponent Southwest Minnesota State.24

Softball - The Golden Eagle Women’sSoftball team is looking forward to thechallenge of the upcoming season. Theteam opens the 2006 season with a SpringBreak trip to Pittsburg, Kansas to play inthe Gorilla Invitational. UMC will playeight games in four days in Pittsburgbefore returning home to play at MayvilleState on March 23. The first home gamefor the Golden Eagles is March 28 as theteam hosts the University of Minnesota,Morris. UMC will also host the 2006 NSICConference Tournament on May 5-6, 2006.The Golden Eagles return four dedicatedplayers from last year’s squad; KaceeBiederman (Senior, Captain), ChrisCarlson (Senior, Captain), Lisa Erickson(Junior, Captain) and Kristen Beyak(Senior). Inexperience will be the majorobstacle this season as those four playerswill be the only on the team to haveDivision II softball experience. The teamwill look to two college transfers and sixtrue freshmen to carry the rest of the loadfor the team. The hectic March schedulewill help solidify the line-up and gel theteam as a whole. Although young, theGolden Eagles look to be competitive withthe help of the newcomers. They are lookingforward to gaining experience andbecoming more competitive throughoutthe season. Pitching for the Golden Eagleswill be the freshmen duo of CourtneyNohre (Bemidji, MN) and BritneyWinkelman (Foley, MN). Both pitchershave good control and deceptive off speedpitches that will keep the opposition offbalance. Returning to call the gamesbehind the plate this season will be seniorChris Carlson (Hines, MN). Chris was aleader both offensively and defensively lastseason and is expected to make an impactthis season. Sharing time will be ItascaCommunity College transfer StaceyVillebro (Hill City, MN). Stacey has greatspeed and will be utilized any way she can;catching, in the outfield, or as a designatedplayer. The infielder positions have gonethrough almost a complete overhaul froma year ago. The only returner will be LisaErickson (Wadena, MN) at third base. Lisawill be looked upon to use her NSIC experienceto “quarterback” the infield. Theshortstop position will see a familiar face asCrookston native Shawna Steinbrink(Crookston, MN) who transferred to UMClast fall will take a majority of the reps.Tracy Nyhus (Almena, WI) will be theGolden Eagle second baseman for a majorityof the games this season. She will sharetime with Lorelei McGee (Moose Lake,MN) who will take most of her reps in theoutfield. First base will see a trio sharingtime throughout most of the season.Courtney Nohre and Britney Winkelmanwill share time when they aren’t pitchingwith newcomer Cassie Yates (Buffalo, MN)who joined the team following the completionof the Golden Eagle Volleyball season.Yates has outstanding speed and will alsobe looked upon as a utility player to pinchrun, play outfield, first base and be a designatedplayer when needed. The outfieldwill boast the most experience with thereturn of Kacee Biederman (Milaca, MN)in left field and Kristen Beyak (Calgary,Alberta) in centerfield. Playing a majorityof her time in the outfield will beMarybeth Eckstrom (Hines, MN), who willalso be looked upon as a courtesy andpinch runner.“The inexperience of the team will bethe biggest concern for me this season.However, our overall athletic ability hascarried us well past where we were last seasonat this time,” says Head Women’sSoftball Coach Mitch Bakken. “Ourdefense was solid again this fall so ourfocus will be putting runs on the board totake the pressure off of our pitchers. Theteam has been in the weight room andbatting cage religiously and I am alreadyseeing results. The team’s hard work anddedication will result in a more offensiveteam that will be a true competitor in theNSIC,” coach Bakken adds.Women’s Tennis - After a six year hiatus,UMC has reinstated their Women’s TennisProgram. Seven new players have joinedthe inaugural team this fall.The Golden Eagle squad consists ofsome local as well as regional talent. TaraContinued on page 26“Our defense wassolid again this fallso our focus willbe putting runs onthe board to takethe pressure offof our pitchers.”- Head Women’sSoftball CoachMitch Bakken25

Sylvester (Crookston, MN) and ChristieChappell (Ottawa, Canada) are the two seniorson the team.Tara, a standout from Crookston High School,which has an outstanding reputation in thestate for their tennis program, will lead theteam this spring. “Her skill and knowledge ofthe game will definitely help this program havea successful season,” says first year coach AbbyHearn. Christie, a four-year soccer player forUMC, who is also been recognized as the mostsuccessful soccer player in UMC history, joinsthe team as the team’s only dual-sport athlete.“Her quickness and athleticism will be critical toher singles and doubles matches. She is a truecompetitor,” notes Coach Hearn. Both Tara andChristie will be looked upon to provide leadershipfor this young squad.Other players rounding out the team include;juniors Susan Turner (Echo, MN), Jackie Baird(Langdon, ND), and Holly Robinson (Roseau,MN); sophomore Vanessa Houle (Ashland, WI);and Freshman Lindsey Johnson (Crookston,MN). Johnson, another Crookston High Schoolprodigy, competed in the Minnesota State AATennis Championships last year as a doublesplayer.“Our team has been working hard to improveeveryday. I have a great group of student-athletesthat really want to get better and love toplay tennis. I’m excited to see how far we’veprogressed at the end of the season,” says CoachHearn.The Golden Eagles play a very competitiveschedule, playing some very tough non-conferencematches this season, as well as a strongconference schedule. UMC opens up the 2006season on the road against Winona State(2005 NSIC Champions) in St. Cloud onMarch 19. ✦26Introducing Bill TyrrellIwould like to take this time to say hello to allof you that I do know and introduce myselfto those of you I have not met. On August29, 2005, after nineteen years as the HeadAthletic Trainer at UMC I became the Directorof Athletic Fundraising.Though I miss the day to day activity with thestudent-athletes and coaches I am enjoying mynew job very much and amexcited about the futureof athletics at UMC.I would like all of ouralumni to consider contributingto our UMC Teambackerorganization especially thoseof you who participated inathletics while at UMC. I havetried to contact as many ofBill Tyrrellyou as possible and will continueto do so but if I have notplease contact me. It is important that we in thedevelopment office have updated informationon all of you.As of mid February we have 285 Teambackermembers and have raised about $106,000towards athletic scholarships and I am workingdaily to increase these numbers. It is also importantto know that you may now direct your contributiona specific sport if you are interested bysimply contacting me and letting me know orwriting it down when you send you contributionin. This option also now includes our non-scholarshipsports which include hockey and equestrian,though these young men and women cannotbe given scholarships the money can gotowards the their budgets to help with expenses.On April 28, we will be having our annual FunNite and I encourage all alumni to attend. Thisis our biggest fundraiser for athletics for theentire year. Tickets are $35 each which includesYou can contact Bill Tyrrell at:(218) 281-8436 or btyrrell@umn.edua great meal from the Crookston Eagles andalso qualifies you for drawings for the entireevening.We also have four golf tournaments scheduledfor this summer. Friday, June 16 is the UMCTeambacker/Heart of The Valley golf tournamnetin Ada, MN. Saturday, July 16 is the annualUMC Teambacker Golf Classic at Minakwa GolfClub in Crookston. The UMC Women’s GolfTournament will be held in early August at theMinakwa Golf Club. The Mark OlsonawskiEndowment Scholarship Tournament held eachyear in Hallock, Minnesota should be set soon.Please consider joining us for one or more ofthese tournaments.I look forward to hearing from you and wouldappreciate the opportunity to visit with youabout UMC Teambackers. ✦

Computers and Agriculture Make aPerfect TeamIn the spring of 2003, Jay Hogfoss hadjust graduated with a degree in ag systemsmanagement (ASM) with anemphasis in precision agriculture and aminor in information technology management(ITM). He was able to adapt hiscomputer classes to agriculture and hiseducation led him to his first position atTitan Machinery, one of the largest CaseIH dealership networks in the U.S. andfrom there to Trimble Navigations.Working for Trimble has Jay based outof the main Case New Holland plant inRacine, Wisconsin, where he provides supportfor all the auto guidance systems. Jayloves working with the Case New Hollandauto guidance systems and seeing all thenew technology about a year in advance.That fact makes Jay’s work interesting andexciting for him. “The job is uniquebecause I get to work with the new productsfrom two different companies,Trimble Navigation and Case NewHolland,” says Hogfoss. He also does theirprep work for farm shows, magazinephoto shoots, and training programs.He feels that his education at theUniversity of Minnesota, Crookston(UMC) helped him get where he is now.He liked UMC’s close student/faculty relationships.The size of UMC continues tobe an advantage for its graduates.Professors Paul Aakre and Bruce Brorsonwere two of Jay’s favorite professors. Theyhelped to advise Jay of which classes wouldhelp him reach his goals. Thanks toUMC’s small class sizes, these professorshad time to work with him after class andin the field. It gave him an edge in the jobmarket.Aakre was Jay’s advisor in theAgricultural Systems Management program.“Jay was introduced to me after hisfirst year as an ITM major at UMC. Heliked to work with computers, but he reallywanted to be involved in agriculturalapplications where he could use his computerskills.”Jay Hogfoss ’03 works today for Trimble Navigations, based out of the mainCase New Holland plant in Racine,Wisconsin.The ASM program with an emphasis inprecision agriculture seemed to peak Jay’sinterest. “With this degree,” Aakreexplains, “Jay could apply his computerskills and still be actively involved in helpingothers with their production agriculturechallenges. The ASM program hasnearly 30 credits of electives that studentscan use to tailor their education to fit individualgoals. This allowed Jay to add aminor in ITM.”The guidance positioning system experiencethat Jay had at UMC made a differenceto his future employers. They likedthat he already had some experience onwhich to build. A few of the classes towhich Jay owes some of his success areApplication in Precision Agriculture,Microcomputer System Architecture,Computer-Aided Drafting, andTopographical Mapping and SpatialAnalyses. The courses offered with thehands-on approach to learning found atUMC were just what he needed.Outside of class, Jay was a member ofthe Ag Industries Club, the highly successfulNorth American Colleges and Teachersof Agriculture (NACTA) team, and Delta“With this degree,Jay could apply hiscomputer skillsand still beactively involvedin helping otherswith theirproductionagriculturechallenges.”— ProfessorPaul Aakre27

Jay Hogfoss is a graduate of theag systems management programwith a minor in informationtechnology management.Theta Sigma (DTS).Of his membership inUMC’s agriculturalfraternity, Jay says,“The great part of theDTS fraternity is allthe good times that Ihad at the houseand all of thegood friendsthat I met beingone of the fraternitybrothers. I am proudto say that I am partof the DTS fraternity,and I am still to thisday meeting otherpeople and friends that were in other chaptersof our fraternity.”Jay has always kept in contact with his advisorsand teachers at UMC; he felt very comfortableabout dropping by just to chat and or ask questions.This good habit has also carried to hisworking career. Two years after graduation, Jaystill calls up advisors Paul Aakre and GaryWagner (precision ag consultant, instructor,If you would like to know more about ITM orthe ASM degrees at UMC, please visithttp://academics.UMCrookston.eduand local farmer) to let them know what he isup to. Occasionally, he is called by his formeremployers to answer technical questions regardingtheir precision ag products.The ASM degree develops students into problemsolvers. Jay Hogfoss is a professional problemsolver working for Trimble Navigation andCase New Holland. ✦WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Don’t forget tosend a picture!Let us know any information or news you’d like to share with your UMC classmates and friends.To submit an item for the Alumni News Section, complete this form and send it to UMC Alumni Relations,115 Kiehle Building, 2900 University Avenue, Crookston, MN 56716, or email: rulseth@umn.edu, orcomplete the form on line at: www.UMCrookston.edu/people/alumni/info-form.htm.Name ___________________________________________________ Phone _________________________Address ___________________________________________________________________________________City/State/Zip ____________________________ Email ___________________________________________May we include your email in the news section of the Torch?________ Can we publish it in our online directory?________Year of Graduation __________________________ or years of attendance ___________________________Information or news you wish to share (new job, career, or family achievements, hobbies, etc.)____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________UMC Outstanding Alumniand Athletic Hall of Fame NominationI wish to nominate the following for: ❐ Athletic Hall of FameNominations must be received by July 1, 2006❐ Outstanding AlumniName ________________________________________________________Graduation Year or Years Attended __________________________________Address ____________________________________________________________________Submitted by ________________________________________________________________Address ____________________________________________________________________Mail to: UMC Alumni Association, 115 Kiehle Bldg., 2900 University Ave., Crookston, MN 56716-5001 or email your nominations to rulseth@umn.edu28

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McIntyreKathleen MetzlerCarolyn MeyerLu Ann MillerBruce & MarlysMjoenJoseph MontonyeBarbara MolsknessKelly MorrowGregory MutchlerKrystal MyersJerome MyklesethJami NelsonDaniel NessJudith NessRaymond NiedzielskiRobert NoonanAllen O’BannonDarryld OistadLonnie & LindaOlsonLee OsowskiStanley & ShelleyOvergaardHarold OverlandPatti PaulBruce PaulsonRuth PaulsonKyle PearsonScott PearsonMichael PedersonTony PeetersIris PeperTimothy PerssonJerroll PetersonMarcia PlaschkoTimothy & KristenPoehlerPamela PontiusDana PowersDennis PrimusDeborah PrososkiRandolph PrososkiKrista ProulxMary RandallColleen RanzArvid RensvoldDouglas RhonemusEugene & TracyRigstadKenneth RobertsJohn RogallaTimothy RoseCynthia Jo SandahlGary SandstromJohn SaudeJill SchatzPerry SchermerhornFrank SchindlerJohn & LynelSchleicherDavid SchliepRobert SchmitzHoward SchultzSteven SellnowRandolph SenstMark ShaskyRaymond ShuckIrving SlettoDonald SmithRandal SoderstromScott SolumRobert SorvigGregory SprickPatricia StarksCarol 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UNIVERSITY OFMINNESOTA, CROOKSTON60sMike Hagen att ’67-’69, Roseau MN has joined theFarm Credit Services of Grand Forks team as a financialservices officer for the Roseau area. He has been aself-employed farmer since 1973, raising wheat, barley,canola, grass seeds, soybeans and feeder pigs. He alsoworked as a farm business management instructor from1995-1998 and at the FmHA office in Roseau from1980-1983.70sDennis Bizek ’70, Surprise AZ has retired after 20+years in mortgage banking. Dennis and his wife, Bev,will be full-time RVing in their new Class A motorhome. They will travel during the summers and spendwinters in Arizona. Their summers will be in the PacificNorthwest but do plan a trip to Minnesota in 2007.Susan (Hagen) Cummings ’73, Roseau MN. Since graduatingin 1973, she has lived in Minneapolis andworked at the University of Minnesota Hospitals for 15years where she met her future husband. When heretired in 1987 they moved to San Diego so he couldgolf and she worked for a medical transcription companyfor 15 years. In 2001 they returned to Roseau to bemarried among friends and family. They returned toSan Diego until April 2003 when they moved to Roseauto be closer to family. Her husband passed away in May2003 and Susan continues to reside in Roseau. She isstill working for the same company that she did in SanDiego but she is able to do so from home. She hasreunited with a few friends from the class of 1973 butwould like to hear from more of you out there.Email Susan at cummings@mncable.net orshagen@medquistmail.comRon Dvergsten att ’77-’79, Thief RiverFalls MN is the dean of managementeducation at Northland Communityand Technical College in Thief RiverFalls. He recently graduated from theAcademy for Leadership andDevelopment which is a year-long programthat includes an initial week of on-site training; apracticum experience involving implementation of anindividualized professional development plan thatfocuses on the application of skills learned duringtraining.80sBob Bartlett ’80, Reynolds ND is amember of the board of directors of theThird Street Clinic in Grand Forks ND.He has been pastor of CottonwoodCommunity Church for the past 11years.Nancy (Kotval) Salentine ’81, Fergus Falls MN.Continues to consult part-time as a dietitian and isinvolved with the district association. She enjoys spendingsome winter months in Peoria AZ and any otherAlumni Newstravel. The recently got a new Samoyed puppy and sheis enjoying life as it throws in a surprise now and then.Loves to spend time with friends, especially UMC. Bestto all classmates of the early eighties.Email Nancy at salentine2@aol.comFlor Portillo Lopez ’83, Grand Rapids MI is an administrativeassistant for an attorney. She was remarried ayear ago and she has two beautiful boys ages 13 and 14.Email Flor at lareina2121@aol.comMary (Schroeder) Story ’85,Douglasville GA married DavidStory on October 22, 2005. Theyare both employed by PrimericaFinancial Services which is the distributionHUB for Citigroup.Paul Mickelsen ’89, Elbow LakeMN is a power system operator forOtter Tail Power Company. He has been married for 12years and has three children, Kyle, 9; Emily, 7 andHunter, 5. Email Paul atpnm@runestone.net90sAndy Bates ’90, Dayton TX. Email Andy atstormybates@yahoo.comRandy DeMers ’92, Big Lake MN is the business managerfor his father-in-law’s business, garage-toys.com. Theyhave four websites that keep him quite busy. Randy andhis wife have two sons, Garrett, 8 and Brady, 4. EmailRandy at saturnstreet@yahoo.comJason Kainz att ’92-’94, Tracy MN is anassistant football coach in the TracySchools as a defensive coordinator andoffensive/defensive line coach. He hasrecently returned to teaching in theTracy area.Gary Schindler att ’93-’94, Red Lake Falls MN is a physicaltherapist at RiverView Healthcare in Crookston andis a certified athletic trainer. Gary and his wife, Sarah,have three children, Madison, 6; Olivia, 3; and Grace,10 months.Corey Jamieson att ’95-’96, Oslo, MN is aheavy equipment operator and is employedby Robinson Excavating. He marriedMonica Sands on November 26, 2005.Mark Suska ’97, Royalton MN and his wife,Jessica, have two sons. Gavin is 5 andGrayson is 3. Mark is a district sales managerfor Producers Hybrids and covers the northern halfof Minnesota. Email Mark at mark.suska@producershybrids.comContinued on page 23Compiled by RoseUlseth. Please sendnews items andphotos to Roseby email:rulseth@umn.edu,via mail:UMC AlumniAssociation,2900 UniversityAvenue,Crookston, MN56716-5001 orsubmit on line at,see the websiteat left.Don’t forget tosend a photowith your news!33

Tara Audette ’98, Lincoln NE is a nutrition educator forFamily Services Child Care Food Program. She has a five yearold son and a six year old bulldog. Tara and her husbandrecently celebrated their 10 year anniversary. Email Tara atfsnutrition@aol.comJon Fridgen ’98, Tolono IL is a research scientist for theInstitute for Technology Development and NASA. Jon and hiswife are expecting their second child in May. Email Jon atjon.fridgen@gmail.comMelissa (Lund) & Ben Lindquist ’98, Perham MN have threechildren, Rylee, 5; Rowdie, 4 and Rorey, 17 months. Ben is anutritionist for the Perham Cooperative Creamery and Missy isa licensed daycare provider and coaches JO volleyball forPerham. Email them at lindquist@arvig.netMarlene (Raddatz) Niemann ’98, Grafton NDhas been promoted to team leader for FarmCredit Services office in Grafton ND. Alongwith this role, she continues to work as a financialservices officer for the Grafton area.Tanya (Waller) Hazeldine att ’97-’98, CoonRapids MN. Email Tanya at tanyahazeldine@hotmail.comEileen Todahl ’99, Fosston MN is currently working at UltimaBank Minnesota in the Winger MN branch. Email Eileen atEileen@ultimabank.com00sTrevor Bjerke ’00, Manhattan KS is attending Kansas State inthe veterinary medicine program and will graduate in 2009.He married Jenniefer Irmen on July 22, 2005 in Fargo ND.Email Trevor at bjerkeqtrhorses@hotmail.comShane Naslund ’00, Dane WI and his wife, Rebecca, areexpecting their second child in July. Email Shane at shanenaslund@hotmail.comBrittany Sedler att ’00-’04, Fargo ND is employed by IdeaOneTelcom in Fargo.Luciana Forati ’01, San Diego CA is an assistant women’s soccercoach at Southwestern College in Chula Vista CA and hascontinued her education in California.Deb (Wosick) Kolling ’01, Grand Forks ND and her husband,Shane, are the proud parents of Jack Michael Kolling. Jack wasborn on December 12, 2005.Kylene (Odegaard) Lehmann ’01, FertileMN is employed by RiverView HealthcareAssociation and JJ’s Body Shop inCrookston. She married Darin Lehman,on March 11, 2006.Laura Pikop ’01, Stephen MN marriedJeremy Clow on June 18, 2005 at the Innat Maple Crossing on Maple Lake. EmailLaura at laura_pikop@hotmail.comRyan Blechta ’02, Big Sky MT is an assistantsuperintendent at The YellowstoneClub. Email Ryan atrblechta@hotmail.comAlaina Burt ’02, Jacobson MN is a graduatestudent in the Journalism and MassCommunications program at South DakotaState University and recently received thehighly coveted International Stockmen’sEducational Foundation Travel Fellowship tothe 2006 International Livestock Congressthat was held in Houston TX on March 1-2, 2006.Amy (Peterson) Lubarski ’02, CrookstonMN married Nathan Lubarski on January21, 2006. Amy is the senior administrativespecialist in the agriculture department atUMC.Steve & Amy (Lampi) Miller ’02 and att’00-‘02, Savoy IL were married August 20,2005 in Duluth MN. Steve is a networkadministrator with Hobbico and Amy is aveterinary assistant at VCA HeritageAnimal Hospital, both in Champaign IL.Kyle Smith ’02, Mountain Lake MN and his wife, Jessica, areproud to announce the birth of their first daughter, AdaMarie, on February 4, 2005. Kyle works as a farm equipmentsalesman and Jessica is an elementary teacher. Email Kyle atumc8829@hotmail.comMindy (Fowler) Wolford ’02, Minneapolis MN is a senior veterinarytechnician at the Large Animal Hospital of theUniversity of Minnesota. Email Mindy atmindy55428@yahoo.comBaizhou Chen ’03, Oakland Gardens NY was awarded his MBAin public accounting from St. John’s University in New Yorkand received an offer to join Ernst & Young, LLP. Email Chenat chenbaizhou@hotmail.comAdam Coe ’03, International Falls MN is the administrator ofthe Good Samaritan of International Falls.James Lamb ’03, Grand Forks ND is a teller forAlerus Financial at its Banksouth location inGrand Forks.James Mages ’01, Alexandria MN and his wife, Tricia, had twinboys, Grant and Kyle, on November 7, 2005.Nicole (Wolkenhauer) Larson ’03, Fargo ND. Email Nicole atdnlarson@cableone.netAnna Anderson ’04, St. Cloud MN. Email Anna ata_ander32@hotmail.com34

Todd Dvorak ’04, E Grand ForksMN farms in the Tabor MN area.He will marry Kailee Rivard onMarch 25, 2006.Laura (Anderson) & Joshua Efta’04 & ’99, Mayville ND were marriedOctober 22, 2005 in WarrenMN. Joshua is working for May-Port Farmers as an agronomistand Laura is working for MayvilleState Child DevelopmentPrograms as a preschool teacher. Email them at landerson_21@hotmail.comJennifer Goeller ’04, Juneau WI. Email Jennifer atcows45@hotmail.comMelissa M. Miller ’04, Bagley MN is working for theUniversity of Minnesota Extension Service as a 4-Hcoordinator. Email Melissa at melissam@umn.eduSamuel Trausch ’04, Grand Island NE. Email Sam atsam.trausch@appliedcontrols.netEva Cernegova ’05 North Ridgeville OH. Email Eva atec011075@yahoo.comMark Gangler ’05, New Hope MN. Email Mark atmark@gangler.orgRosemary Ketring ’05, Kingshill VI is a research analystat the Agriculture Experiment Station at the Universityof the Virgin Islands, St. Croix. She is involved withresearch done with the native hair sheep of St. Croix.She married Kaleb Driscoll on January 7, 2006. EmailRosemary at maircath@hotmail.comMelissa Martin ’05, Apple Valley MN is an accountdevelopment manager for the Midwest North Divisionof Frito Lay located in Bloomington MN. She managesand calls on 10 accounts in Minnesota as well as 7 surroundingstates. Email Melissa at melissa.l.martin@fritolay.comRhonda Miller ’05, Crookston MN is a program associatein the Center for Adult Learning at UMC. Sheworks will the College in the High School program,PSEO online students along with all online and off sitestudents.Chad Vien ’05, Fergus Falls MN is an assistant managerfor Sherwin Williams Paint Company. Email Chad atbigv9799@yahoo.comCompiled by RoseUlseth. Please sendnews items andphotos to Roseby email:rulseth@umn.edu,via mail:UMC AlumniAssociation,2900 UniversityAvenue,Crookston, MN56716-5001 orsubmit on line at,see the websiteat left.Memorial Gift AccountUMCAA has a memorial fund set up to receive memorial contributions honoring departed alumni,friends and loved ones. If you wish to honor an individual, please make your gift to theUMCAA and send it to our office and we will notify the family that our office is in receipt of amemorial gift. Amounts will not be disclosed. Please consider your alumni association family forfuture memorial gifts.Don’t forget tosend a photowith your news!Please Support the Herschel Lysaker Endowment FundName ____________________________________________________________________ Class of ___________Address ______________________________________________________________________________________City/State/Zip _________________________________________________________________________________Phone __________________________________________ Email _______________________________________I/we would like to support the Herschel Lysaker Endowment Fund. My/our commitment will be made as follows:❏ With the enclosed sum of $___________. Please make your check payable to Herschel Lysaker Endowment.❏ Please bill my credit card. ❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard ❏ Discover ❏ American ExpressAccount number_______________________________________________________________ Expires _________V-Code _______________ (3-digit verification code at the end of the signature panel on the back of the credit card.)Signature _____________________________________________________________________________________Please send your contribution to: Office of Development, 2900 University Ave., Crookston, MN 56716-500135

UMC’s Herschel Lysaker Leaves Legacyin Sports and MusicFrom the Grand Forks HeraldBy Lisa Gibson, Herald Staff WriterIn MemoryHerschel Lysaker, clarinetist and recognizedathlete, died Wednesday, February 8, 2006 atage 95.He had been residing in the Villa St. Vincent NursingHome in Crookston since July 2004.Lysaker loved music. He began playing the clarinet insixth grade, crying because his mother made him practicetwo hours per day. The practice paid off though,and Lysaker held first-chair at Concordia College andalso played solo clarinet in the Fargo-Moorhead symphony.Lysaker joined the Ninth District Band about thistime and eventually became the business manager.He continued to play in the band as he coached footballand basketball and served as the athletic director atthe University of Minnesota, Crookston, where theLysaker Auditorium is named after him. UMC also hasestablished the Herschel Lysaker Endowment Fund tohonor his legacy as a coach and athletic director.“He loved what he was doing,” said his wife, YvonneLysaker, whom he married in 1997.Lysaker was inducted into the Minnesota Football Hallof Fame, the Concordia College Hall of Fame, and the UND Athletic Hall of Fame, where hereceived the Tom Clifford Award.Lysaker retired from UMC in 1976, after 32 years of service.“It never failed,” said Yvonne Lysaker, “whenever we would go to meetings, men would put a handon his shoulder and say, ‘How’s my old coach?’” Yvonne added, “I would laugh because they usuallylooked older than he did.”Herschel Lysaker remained active in the Ninth District Band until 2002 when he retired at age 91,saying, “It is time for someone else to take over, and I will help out as long as I can.”“He didn’t miss a convention or parade,” Yvonne said. Lysaker was very dedicated to the band andis quoted as saying, “I’ll quit when I can’t march anymore.”Yet, even after retirement, Lysaker joined the band again this past summer and played with themat many venues.Yvonne recalls being told many times by many different people that they would not be where theyare if it weren’t for Herschel Lysaker.“He was a giving person and was concerned about others,” said Yvonne Lysaker. “If someone neededhelp, he was always right there. He was a very, very special man.”36

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