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Alumni NewsAlumni NewsKudos & Announcementsof long-term careadministrationexperience with theEvangelical LutheranGood SamaritanSociety in Minnesota.Jill Sowers-Legner,Class of '96, RapidCity, became the newdirector of FamilyLife Ministries forthe Diocese of RapidCity in 2004.Troy Stende, Class of'98, Acworth, Ga.,was recently named"Best CampusSpeaker" by theAssociation for thePromotion of CampusActivities (APCA).Troy is the only twotimewinner of thisaward, having won itin 2002 as well.David Waller, Classof '90, Billings, Mont.,was one of 40 peoplehonored in the 2005"40 Under Forty"Montana successstories. He supervises12 at CentennialHomes, one of thelargest dealershipsof manufactured andmodular homes inthe Midwest. He andhis wife, Lora(Wilczynski), Classof '90, have one son.Stacey (Winter)Wollman, Class of '94,Rapid City, is the newexecutive director ofthe Black Hills CrisisPregnancy Center.The00sTeresa(Lieurance)Clyne,Class of ‘03,Ely, Nev., is a kindergartenteacher for theDavid E. NormanElementary School.Shawn Funk, Classof '03, Newell, wasnamed Arts Educatorof the Year by theMatthews OperaHouse. Shawn workswith approximately130 fifth gradersevery year to createtile murals at EastElementary inSpearfish.Adam Grein, Classof '00, Columbus,Ohio, was promotedto captain in the U.S.Army in October2003.Nicole Hollerman,Class of '03,Spearfish, is the newvisual arts managerat the Spearfish ArtsCenter's newlycreated DowntownGallery. She isresponsible forscheduling classes,keeping the classroomfull, and doingthe graphic designwork for the entireorganization.Alumni perform at music fundraiserLyle, Doug, Rickand Paul, a musicgroup composed ofBHSU alums, recentlyperformed at afundraising concert.Afundraising concert and silent auction atBHSU recently raised more than $2,700for scholarships for music students.A local group, Lyle, Doug, Rick and Paul,whose members are all BHSU graduates presentedthe concert. A number of local businessesdonated auction items.According to Susan Hove-Pabst, coordinatorof the event and music faculty member at BHSU,the event was a success.The musical group donated their performance,forfeiting their normal fee, to support theiralma mater. They played a wide variety of musicincluding rock, pop, country, and an originalnumber.The event was sponsored by the BHSUFriends of Music organization, a group of musicand BHSU supporters whose main functionsinclude raising money for music scholarshipsand generally promoting the BHSU musicdepartment and its events.Morgan Miles, Classof '03, recently joinedThe JourneyMuseum staff inRapid City. She willwork as programcoordinator for themuseum.Dusty Walker, Classof '04, Douglas,Wyo., is the assistantsales manager atBasin Radio.JenniferZimmerman, Class of'04, was recentlyhired as the coach forthe Moffat CountyHigh School Bulldoggirls’ swim team inCraig, Colo.CallingallBHSUalumniThe AlumniAssociation relies onstudent callers tocontact BHSU alumnifor scholarshipgifts. Because thefederal governmentrealizes that privategiving is essential forcampuses to coverunmet tuition costsand other enhancements,universitiesare exempt from the“Do Not CallRegistry.”Engagements & MarriagesThe90sMarlenaHinzman,Class of '92,marriedThomas Parr June 5,2004. The couplelives in Rapid City.Eldon Marshall,Class of '93, andMarc Strain weremarried June 19,2004. Eldon is ateacher and headboys' basketballcoach. The couplelives in White River.Danielle Schumacher,Class of '95, marriedKevin Griffin Dec. 3,2004. She is arespiratory therapistat Mayo Clinic'sSt. Mary's Hospitalin Rochester, Minn.Marli Stroup, Classof '95, Bozeman,Mont., and KaneTrusty plan tomarry in 2005. Sheworks at HighlandMontessori School.The00sTinaBeguin,Class of '04,will marryNicholas Van Kley,who will graduatefrom BH in May 2005,June 18, 2005. Tinaattends HarvardDivinity School inBoston.Tiffani Bird, Class of'02, and Rich Paezwere married Aug. 14,2004. Tiffani nowattends USD and isemployed at BlackHills DermatologyCentre. The couplelives in Rapid City.Averie Bohls, Classof '03, and YanniGeorgas will marryJuly 16, 2005. Averieis a fourth-gradeteacher for the RapidCity School District.Heath Brown, Classof '04, married EmilyPluimer May 10,2004. Heath worksfor the U.S. ForestService. The couplelives in Spearfish.Shannon Calhoon,Class of '03, marriedZac Hester June 19,2004. The couplelives in Rapid Citywhere Shannon is alab assistant atStevens High School.Tara Clemens, Classof '01, married AaronMorgan July 31, 2004.They live in RapidCity where Taramanages Wear ItAgain Sam.Carly Divan, Classof '02, marriedWilliam Buckman,Class of ‘04, May 22,2004. She is a DJ forRushmore Radio andhe is a carpenter withErskin Construction.The couple lives inSpearfish.Toni Edwards, Classof '01, and Jon Giesewere married Sept.18, 2004. They live inRapid City whereToni is a child-careprovider.Mandi Farlee, Classof '04, married AaronTerveen Sept. 4, 2004.She works at FirstPremier Bank andTatanka: Story of theBison. The couplelives in Spearfish.Michelle Fleck,Class of '03, marriedBeau Vinatieri June26, 2004. They live inLas Vegas, Nev.,where Michelle is afirst grade teacher.Stephania Fried, Classof '00, and Kelly Smithwere married Oct. 16,2004. The couple livesin Rapid City whereStephania works as afamily developmentspecialist for Youthand Family Services.Martha Griffith,Class of '03, marriedAlumni gathering in PortlandScott Johnson Aug. 21,2004. They live inPierre.NathanHammerstrom, Classof '04, Belle Fourche,married EmilyBaenen Jan. 8, 2005.Emily will graduatefrom BH in May 2005with an elementaryeducation degree.Nathan has a degreein wellness management.Abby Helling, Classof '03, and Ben Bryce,Class of '04, weremarried Sept. 17, 2004.Abby teaches secondgrade and Ben teachesSpanish. The couplelives in Spearfish.A group of BHSU alumni met this fall in Portland, Ore. Attending were: front row, left toright, Nicole Krcil (attending) , John Ingraham, Class of ‘53; Wanda Hoyt, Class of '86; MattTown, Class of '01; Don Brecht, Class of '68; Melvin Nelson, Class of '63; Sara Schafer (attending);and Jessi Moeller (attending); back row, Holly Slade (attending), Alan Town, Class of'98; Dave Weiss, Class of '79; Ryan Anderson, Class of '01; Kristy (Beyer) Anderson, Class of'95; Rusty Morlan, Class of '51; Brian Relf, Class of '79; Jerry Martin, Class of '70; Elizabeth(Kramlich) Swanson, Class of '78; Madie (Fouch) Roberts, Class of '01; Ione Martin, Class of'70; Tom Douglas, Class of '59.Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 13
Alumni NewsAlumni NewsEngagements & MarriagesTerrilyn Holzer,Class of ’01, RapidCity, will marry JesseVifquain May 7, 2005.Terrilyn is managerof Maurices in theRushmore Mall.Tanna Howie, Classof '03, and VincentHolzer, Class of '03,were married Aug.28, 2004. She worksat Enterprise Leasingand he works forFerguson Enterprises.The couple lives inLittleton, Colo.Dusty Holso, Classof '04, married HenryHollenbeck Jan. 10,2005. Dusty ispursuing her doctorate.The couple willlive in Europe.Annie Koyama,Class of '00, marriedBlair Miller June 5,2004. The couple livesin Kalispell, Mont.Michelle Mahlen,Class of '04, andJustin Chuplis weremarried Aug. 14, 2004.Michelle is a specialeducator for kindergartenthrough thirdgrade students in theTakini School District.Matthew McClung,Class of '01, Jefferson,married JamieMorgan May 28, 2004.He is pursuing adoctor of pharmacydegree at SDSU.Amanda Miller,Class of '04, marriedJoseph Zach July 31,2004. The couplelives in Rapid Citywhere Amandateaches fourth gradeat St. Elizabeth Seton.Shanna Olson, Classof '03, marriedRobert HeishmanSept. 18, 2004. Sheworks at GardenHills Assisted Living.The couple lives inSpearfish.Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 14Alice Orwick, Classof '02, married JohnBoyer Sept. 3, 2004.Alice works atSandford's Grub &Pub. The couple livesin Rapid City.Lynn Rauth, Class of'01, married DanielSandford Aug. 21,2004. Lynn is a unitmanager at PremierBankcard. The couplelives in Spearfish.Darcy Reinicke, Classof '03, will marry RobSales, Class of '03,April 9, 2005. Darcyworks in humanresources at AdvancedDigital Information inEnglewood, Colo. Robworks at Cherry CreekHigh School andcoaches football andwrestling in Denver.Catrina Schlautmann,Class of '03, marriedDouglas Ruby Sept.25, 2004. The couplelives in Gillette, Wyo.Breawna Schwartz,Class of '01, and JasonNylen, Class of '04,were married April 11,2004. She is a weddingand event consultantand he is a schoolcounselor. The couplelives in Rapid City.Cecilie Steib, Classof '00, and JeramiePrine, Class of '00,were married July 31,2004. Both are teacherson the Wind RiverReservation. Theylive in Lander, Wyo.Michelle Stensaas,Class of '00, willmarry Jason Glodt,Class of '97, July 3,2005. She is a middleschool Englishteacher in Fort Pierre.He resigned his postas executive directorof the S.D. RepublicanParty to serve as asenior advisor toGov. Rounds in Pierre.Nicole Swanson,Class of '02, marriedBrice Osnes July 31,2004. The couplelives in Valentine,Neb., where Nicoleworks as a teacher.Jennifer Wagner,Class of '02, andWilliam Williamswere married Feb.26, 2005. Jennifer iscurrently attendingthe USD School ofLaw. The couple livesin Vermillion.April Weisz, Class of'00, married MichaelLembezeder May 29,2004. She is a socialworker for MaricopaCounty. The couplelives in Chandler,Ariz.Kenny Williamson,Class of '04, Lead,married SharonWells Feb. 14, 2005.Kenny ownsPutergraphixDesigns.Alumni meetin PierreThis group of alumni gatheredrecently at a volleyball match up inPierre. Front row, left to right,Shirley Eisnach Class of '74; Marsha(Martin) Berreth, Class of '73; Carol(Halling) Gengler, Class of '88; Jodi(Randall) Neiffer, director of alumniat BHSU, Class of '99. Back row,Willis McLaughlin, Class of '68;Larry Christiansen, Class of '73;Gary Whitney, Class of '69; ChadCoppess, Class of ' 85; Dan Iversen,Class of '79; Kim Bierle, Class of '84;and Steve Meeker Class of '84.BirthsThe80sJeffMorford,Class of'89, FortMorgan, Colo., andhis wife, Bev, hadtheir second daughter,Kylie Nichole,March 21, 2004. Kylieweighed 7 lbs. 1 oz.and was 21" long.The90sDana(Jelinek),Class of '94,and herhusband JonathanBassett, Class of '98,Mitchell, had a son,Jade Michael, June11, 2004. Jade joins abrother, Blake (11).Jodi (Graf) Beyer,Class of '99, and herhusband Christopher,Columbus, Neb., hada baby boy, SamuelRobert, May 19, 2004.Samuel joins a sisterKaylyn Eliza (3).John Peterson, Classof '94, Holbrook, Ariz.,and his wife Angieadopted their secondchild, a boy, KyanAndrew Kenneth,Sept. 16, 2004. Hejoins a sister, Karnie(13 months).Julie (Hughes)Rankin, Class of '96,Gillette, Wyo., andher husband Scottannounce the birth oftheir daughter, RylieRaye, who was bornMay 25, 2004. Shejoins sisters Alisa (12)and Chloe (1½).The00sKimberly(Schell),Class of '01,and JoshCuppy, Class of '03,Mitchell, had a girl,their second child,Isabelle, who wasborn Jan. 23. Sheweighed 5 lbs. 15 oz.and was 18 ½ incheslong. She joins a sisterEmilia, born May9, 2003.Kristi (Knutson) andMarty Hanson, bothClass of '00,Minneapolis, Minn.,had their daughter,Madilyn Jo, Nov. 18,2004. She weighed7 lbs. 4 oz. and was19½” long. Kristi is ahigh school mathteacher, andMarty is atherapeuticspecialist.Marisa (Hendrickson)Hett, Class of '00,Gillette, Wyo., andhusband Tyler hadtwin boys, Keeganand Kelby, Oct. 5,2004. They join abrother Camden (2½).Jeremy and Karina(Bliss) Hohn, bothClass of '02,Albuquerque, N.M.,welcomed their firstchild, Jeremiah Allen,July 24, 2004. Heweighed 7 lbs. 10 oz.and was 24” long.Tonia and BrandonMarkovetz, Class of'00, Spearfish, had ason, Chase Mathew,Sept. 12, 2003.Jodi (Randall), Classof '99, and WestonNeiffer, Class of '00,Spearfish, welcomedElle Lynn to theirfamily May 25, 2003.Elle weighed 7 lbs.,4 oz. and was 21”long.Shauna (Dye), Classof '03, and JeremyTaper-Wagner, Classof '03, Alliance, Neb.,had their first child,Lilly Wagner, Dec. 28,2003. Lilly weighed6 lbs. 11 oz. and was19” long. Jeremy wasactivated with theGathering in ArizonaWyoming ArmyNational Guard inFebruary 2004.A group of BHSU alumni recently met in Phoenix for a reception.Attending were: front row, left to right, Jodi (Randall) Neiffer, Class of'99; Tabi Berner, Class of '93; Donnie Berner, Class of '91; Ryan Ryyth,Class of '03; and Steve Williams, Class of ‘04; middle row, Bob Dermer,Class of ‘81; Cheryl Holmberg, Class of '87; Dan Iversen, Class of '79;Kristin Marshall, Class of '81; and Lynelle (Mohr) Deibert, Class of '80; backrow, Steve Meeker, Class of '84; James Cairo, Class of '71; Pam (Biegler)Charron, Class of '85; and Toby Day, Class of '73. Not pictured are WilliamMcRann, Class of '52 and Jane (Scott) Bertram, Class of '86.Kyle Wahlfeldt,Class of '03, BelleFourche, and his wifeAngela welcomed ababy boy, SeanWesley, March 15,2004.Becky (Keller)Zebroski, Class of'00, Watertown, andher husband Troyannounce the birth oftheir daughter, RileyLynn, who was bornSept. 8, 2004. Sheweighed 7 lbs. 5 oz.and 19.5" long.
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