Alumnus of the Year found passion for geography at BSC
Volume 9. No 1 www.bismarckstate.edu April 2005 A newsletter for Bismarck State College alumni, contributors and friends. Alumnus of the Year found passion for geography at BSC Selected Accomplishments • Lockheed Martin Stennis Space Center operations, manager of Science and Applications Division • Consortium for International Earth Science Information NetGary E. Johnson, Ph.D. work, vice president and director of Information Resources and Technology Division • Hughes STX Corp., deputy project manager and manager of Science Department • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, chief of Climate Applications Branch, Office of Research and Applications • Technicolor Graphic Service, Inc., manager of Applications Science Section, supervisor of Bioscience and Geoscience sections, principal applications scientist • South Dakota State University, adjunct professor of geography • University of Missouri, Columbia, professor of geography and remote sensing (part-time) • Graduate fellowships from the National Science Foundation • Author and co-author of more than 80 papers and articles published in numerous international, national, and regional academic and professional journals. • Recipient of awards from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, State of North Dakota American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, and Association of American Geographers Gary E. Johnson, Ph.D., ‘63, whose success as an earth scientist, geography professor, and project manager has propelled him into leadership positions in academia, government, and the aerospace industry, is BSC’s Alumnus of the Year for 2005. The college will recognize him at a dinner May 12 at the BSC Student Union and during commencement on May 13. The BSC National Alumni Association board selects the Outstanding Alumnus. Family trips to the West Coast seeded Gary E. Johnson’s curiosity about the world. He grew up on a farm near Carson, N.D., and occasional family trips to visit relatives during his youth produced eyeopening experiences unlike his rural home. Traveling by car through half the country etched mental maps of new terrain, natural wonders, and diversity of life that created a permanent longing for what’s out there. The more he saw, the more he imagined, and the more curious he became – a process of evaluation and discovery that steered a career interest in earth science and work for NASA, Lockheed Martin, and federal agencies that track worldwide climate and ecosystems. Johnson found the scientist within at BSC in the physical geography course taught by retired professor Warren Henke. There, in the geomorphology, land forms, weather and climate – detailed on captivating maps and projections – Johnson finally had the world at his fingertips, and a way to observe the planet. “If you scratch deep enough, inside all geographers is the love and appreciation of maps,” says Johnson, executive officer of the Upper Midwest Aerospace Consortium (UMAC) and professor at UND’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences in Grand Forks. “Maps allow the mind to wander and envision the world in another way.” His first map gazing had traced raising cattle and wheat in North Dakota. Henke showed him a bigger picture, and with his future no longer in doubt, Johnson set aside engineering at BSC to focus his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in geography at UND and his doctorate in geography, regional economics, and remote sensing from Indiana State University. Johnson returned to teach geography at UND from 1971-76 and chaired the department until taking developmental leave to work for former Gov. Art Link and head the N.D. Regional Environmental Impact Study. His contributions to that state/federal study on the impact of proposed lignite coal development earned him a state award. Continued on page 2 Dinner honors Alumnus of the Year BSC Connections is published quarterly at Bismarck State College, Bismarck, North Dakota. Vice President for College Advancement and Federal Relations Gordon Binek BSC Foundation Staff Jaclyn Bugbee Julie Erickson Mary Friesz Jason Matthews Rita Nodland Rhonda Weyer BSC Foundation (800) 272-2586 or (701) 224-5700 BSC Connections Staff Jordis Conrad, Editor Crystal Forster Vicki Voskuil Connections on the Web Patrick Bjork BSC Foundation President Barbara Heinle BSC National Alumni Association President Dr. Steve Chuppe Send alumni notes to: Jordis Conrad BSC, P.O. Box 5587 Bismarck, ND 58506 or e-mail to: Jordis.Conrad@bsc. nodak.edu Send address changes to: Jason Matthews Alumni Coordinator BSC, P.O. Box 5587 Bismarck, ND 58506 or e-mail to: Jason.Matthews.1@bsc. nodak.edu or call: 1-800-BSC-ALUM BSC’s World Wide Web site address is www.bismarckstate.edu Friends and associates of Gary E. Johnson are invited to help honor him as Alumnus of the Year for 2005 at the alumni dinner Thursday, May 12, in the BSC Student Union Missouri Room. The event starts with a social at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Reservations and payment must be made by Friday, May 6. Tickets are $20 per person. Make your reservation early, seating is limited. Name tags and tickets will be at the door. Checks payable to the BSC Alumni Association should be mailed to Jason Matthews, Alumni Coordinator, Bismarck State College, P.O. Box 5587, Bismarck, ND 58506-5587. Those unable to attend who would like to send a letter or card for the memory book should mail them to the same address. For more information, contact Matthews at 701224-5692. Johnson consistently rose to the top (continued) Johnson then spent 24 years in government and industry, first as an agriculture and soil applications scientist in South Dakota, and later as a high level project scientist and manager-director at various agencies and companies in the U.S. and overseas. He worked mostly in remote sensing – the collection of data and images from aircraft and orbiting spacecraft to track weather and land-use changes that affect agriculture and environmental quality. His association with NASA continues at UND, where Johnson helps direct UMAC’s Public Access Resource Center and its joint education programs with seven universities in five states. The consortium purchases data and imagery collected by federal agencies to train farmers and ranchers in precision agriculture. Stored on the UMAC’s digital Northern Great Plains server, the free information can be downloaded for use in global positioning (GPS) and geographic information (GIS) system software to compute rates of pesticide and fertilizer application, maximize crop yields, and more. “That’s good for the environment and puts more money in farmers’ pockets,” says Johnson, who returned to North Dakota in 2002 to be closer to family. He and his Carson-born wife Diana, “the wonderful woman who became an expert in packing,” he says, have a son Rob, daughter Tracy, and five grandchildren. Johnson consistently rose to the top in a management career he attributes partly to fate, his outgoing personality, and ability to deal with people of many backgrounds. “That comes out of respect for all people and points of view,” says Johnson, a value he learned as a farm youth. “I’m also a good persuader and have a good sense of humor – that’s indispensable.” International jobs came from his desire to understand other places and cultures. “By understanding the rest of the world, you can better understand yourself and your place in it,” Johnson says. His vision and skill as teacher and manager have taken him to Thailand twice to lead data collection and training projects, and as a presenter on remote sensing applications throughout Southeast Asia, Australia, and Africa. During his first trip in 1982-84, Johnson taught at the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok and helped develop its Asian Regional Remote Sensing Training Center. His work engaged the interest of the crown princess of Thailand, who became his student, first one-on-one, and later with 20 graduate students. Johnson considers his course design for the crown princess to be one of his greatest professional opportunities. Security and how to act in the presence of royalty presented unique challenges. Johnson returned to Bangkok to direct the United Nations Environmental Programme’s Global Resource Information Database (GRID), supervising all aspects of this large data and image processing installation. He traveled extensively, providing liaison within Asia and UNEP headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. After each move, Gary and Diana always found an anchor in a local church. Johnson has served on many boards and councils, including their church in Grand Forks. Outside of work, he has six joyful priorities: his five grandchildren and travel, he says, laughing. “There are hundreds of places I haven’t seen yet!” Lesnar presides over golf tourney Outstanding athletic alum Brock Lesnar, ‘98, returns to campus June 23-24 to preside over the BSC President’s Cup Golf Classic. Lesnar won the NJCAA heavyweight championship in 1998 and the NCAA heavyweight title at the University of Minnesota. A former champion with World Wresting Entertainment, Lesnar made headlines last fall when he tried out for the Minnesota Vikings. Lesnar will share his experiences since leaving BSC on June 23 from 5-8 p.m. during a Brock Lesnar Community Event at the BSC Armory. Lesnar, who lives near the Twin Cities, praises his BSC coaches and instructors for his success. “BSC was one of those roads that I chose to take, and I wouldn’t have had the chance for my athletic achievements if BSC hadn’t given me the opportunity to wrestle and complete school,” he said. The June 24 golf tourney will be played at Prairie West, Pebble Creek and Tom O’Leary. After the tournament, golfers will return to the campus for a social hour and a chance to visit with Lesnar. Both events will help fund athletic scholarships. For details, contact Jaclyn Bugbee or Rhonda Weyer at 701-224-5700 or register at www.bismarckstate.edu. Donors’ gifts build endowment The Foundation welcomes new and renewing President’s Club members for Dec. 15, 2004 through March 30, 2005. Zachery Allen Alliance Pipeline - VC Area Office Myron and Marjory Atkinson, Jr. Patrick J. Atkinson Atkinson Company Bismarck Tribune BNC National Bank BNI Coal, Ltd. Capital Trophy Jim Christianson and Deb Jaeger Cloverdale Foods Company Comfort Inn Coteau Properties Company Kathleen Dobovsky Doublewood Inn Eckroth Music Marvin and Lois Erdmann Executive Air Taxi Expressway Inn Falkirk Mining Company David and Arlene Farnsworth Gate City Bank Chad Gilchrist Great River Energy Heart & Lung Clinic Duffy and Barbara Heinle Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson Kelly Inn KXMB-TV MDU Resources Group, Inc. Medcenter One Health Systems, Inc. Midwest Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Edna Moses Northwest Companies Ramkota Hotel Warren and Joan Robinson Saks News Inc. Starion Financial Harley and Margaret Swenson Swenson, Hagen & Co. Dr. Ron and Joyce Tello Tesoro Dr. Donna and Sloan Thigpen The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation Unisys US Bank Debbie and Steve Van Berkom WBI Holdings, Inc. Western Steel & Plumbing Westmoreland Coal Company Zuger Kirmis & Smith The Foundation welcomes new and renewing Executive Club members for Dec. 15, 2004 through March 30, 2005. Dr. Marcos and Barbara Benitez Corwin Churchill Motors, Inc. Wayne R. Harris Dr. Robert and Luanne Honkola Dr. Craig Johnson and Connie Hofland Dr. Gary and Carole Johnson Kramer Agency Mid-America Steel Wesley and Myra Norton Office Systems, Inc. Dr. Albert and Carol Samuelson John and Kay Wanser Al and Karen Wolf Brock Lesnar Scholarship honors Frank Koch Frank Koch The BSC Foundation has received funding for a named scholarship honoring chemistry professor Frank Koch. The Frank J. Koch Chemistry Scholarship was established by his niece, Dr. Cheryl Elsbernd, a chemist for 3M in St. Paul. A 1981 BSC graduate, Elsbernd took chemistry from Koch and became one of the many students he mentored into science. “I am pleased to be able to honor Frank in recognition of his exceptional contributions to BSC and the entire community,” said Elsbernd. “Frank’s enthusiasm for the promotion of science and his excellence in teaching have inspired many students, including myself, to pursue rewarding careers in science.” Local and national awards suffuse Koch’s In memoriam Contributions were made to the Foundation in memory of: Given by: Lorraine Anderson...............BSC Employees Mabel Boekes.................. Dr. Lloyd Anderson BSC Employees Doug Darling Vern and Arlene Fluto Kenneth and Linda Knodel Mike and Dena Lenhardt Dr. Kermit and Patty Lidstrom Hal and Sheila Peterson Jane and Gary Schulz Dr. Donna and Sloan Thigpen James Coats..................Dr. Kermit and Patty Lidstrom Bis-Man Retired Teachers Association Winifred Fossum..................BSC Employees Ida Gappert..........................BSC Employees Elizabeth Hilsendeger..........BSC Employees Elwin Hite.............................BSC Employees Margaret Hopfauf................BSC Employees Evan Lips .............. Carol and Dan Cashman Virginia George Dr. Donna and Sloan Thigpen Debbie and Steve Van Berkom LaVonne Reidman ..............BSC Employees Robert Schaible............ Dr. Wayne and Ellen Boekes Anton Schatz........................BSC Employees Donald Seibert......................BSC Employees Remy Stecher.... Dr. Wayne and Ellen Boekes Bernice Temanson...............Bis-Man Retired Teachers Association Mary Wold....... Dr. Wayne and Ellen Boekes career at BSC, where he developed innovative methods for first-year chemistry lab now adopted by several North Dakota universities. He received the BSC Alumnus of the Year Award in 1998 for his dedication to science education for all ages. The $1,000 annual scholarship will benefit a student in engineering, pharmacy, or other chemistry-related field. Koch continues to help with science events, institute Frank Koch has guided students in the sciences for 37 years of teaching chemistry, but thyroid cancer, now in remission, is keeping him from continuing to actively teach. Cancer destroyed the nerves that control the left side of his vocal cords, so talking for any length of time is difficult. While Koch is no longer employed by BSC, he plans to help out with events he started, such as Science Olympiads and National Chemistry Week. He is the coordinator of a summer physics institute for high school teachers that will be held at BSC for the next three summers. Great River Energy receives partnership award Great River Energy (GRE), one of BSC’s industry partners, recently received the Silver Star of Excellence Award from the American Technical Education Association and the National Technical Honor Society. GRE, which operates Coal Creek Station and Stanton Station coal-based generating plants, was nominated by BSC as an exemplary case of how industry partnerships improve technical education for students. Partnership projects include the placement of a $1.2 million power plant simulator on campus in 1999 for shared use, and 80 hours of job-shadowing experiences for BSC’s online power plant and process plant technology students. In addition, GRE plans to donate a large portion of the fly ash needed for construction of BSC’s proposed Career & Technology Institute. Fly ash is a primary component of FlexCrete, a high-quality construction material. Employees donate to Foundation Employees of Bismarck State College have generously donated a total of $68,998.07 to the Foundation over the past year. The employees are listed. Lisa Aamodt Christopher Abbott Betty Aberle Greg Achtenberg Zachery Allen Dr. Lloyd Anderson Marlene Anderson Karen Arlien Robert Arso Gregory Bach Shirley Bachmeier Charles Barth Karen Bauer Joseph Bawolek Angie Benz Dee Bertsch Lonnie Bertsch Carla Bickert Don Bigwood Gordon Binek Dr. Patrick Bjork Dr. Wayne Boekes Stephanie Borud Elaine Bowman Wes Braun Tanie Brodigan Lois Carley Dr. Drake Carter Carol Cashman Dave Clark Jeff Collier James Conley Jordis Conrad Bill Cossette Dr. John Darling Jocelyn Deutsch Bruce Dolajak Jan Dralle Mary Ann Durick James Eggert Mary Eisenbraun Joe Ellefson Donna Ellison Bruce E. Emmil Marjory Zalk Enerson Julie Erickson Vi Fish Donna Fishbeck Carol Flaa Linda Fossum Donna Fricke Sandra Fried Lee Friese Mary Friesz Tanya Fuher Karla Gabriel Kathleen Gappert Virginia George Buster Gilliss Arlene E. Gray Pat Gross Dean Gunsch Dawn Halle Joanne Harrington Lorraine Hatzenbeler Lori Heinsohn Amy Helgeson Tammy Heupel Deb Hieb Jean Hinton Carla Braun Hixson Mark Holkup Micheal A. Holman Kevin Holmstrom John Holtan Mel Hopfauf Dr. Perry Hornbacher Dr. Valeria Howard Lisa Hoynes Michael W. Hubbell Lane Huber Brian Hushagen Jean Hushagen Jeff Jacobs Larry Johnson Michael Jordan Pat Jund Dr. Ron Jyring Laura Kalvoda Jim Kautzman Paula Kemnitz Michael Kern Jayne Kiner Nick Kjos Jack Kline JoDean Knutson-Person Albert Koch Frank Koch Pam Kostelecky Ed Kringstad Robert Kuntz Michael F. LaLonde Ken LaMont Dan Landeis Keith Landeis Catherine Langedyk Daniel Leingang Mike Lenhardt Michelle Lindblom Rita Lindgren Susan Lipp Sue Lippert Richard Malsam Debbie Mantz Dr. Janelle Masters Yvette Matthews Sam May Mike McCormack Jay Meier Lonna Meier Melba Millard Bernie Miller Carmel Miller Francis L. Miller Karla Mongeon-Stewart Cindy Mormann Gary Mormann Evelyn M. Morrell Kathy Murphy Marvin Mutzenberger Katherine Netzer Rita Nodland Arlan Okerson Mika N. Olson Lynette Borjeson Painter Wendy Pank Byron Paul Ken Paulus Ronald Pennenga June Perrizo Yvonne Peters Kristie Petersen Dr. Thomas Porter Mary Jo Prochnow Todd Reidman Jean Reisenauer Dr. Henry Riegler Daniel Rogers Art Rude Daniel Schmidt Jane Schreck Julie Schroer Dr. Jane Schulz Marlene Swenson Seaworth Nick See Karen Selensky Heather Sheehan David Sitte Carla Sivesind Jeff Skibicki Eunice Smith Carol Stanek-Markel Len Stanley Cheryl Templeton Dr. Donna Thigpen Sean Thorenson Linda Tonolli Earl Torgerson Pam Torgerson Laurie Torgerson Ivan Tschider Carolyn Twingley Debbie Van Berkom Sara Vollmer Joseph Vuolo Connie Wagner Daniel B. Wahlman William R. Wahlman William Walz Michael Wardzinski Lyle Warner Mike Wavrin Elmer Weigel Eva Wentz Rhonda K. Weyer Pamela M. Whiteley Anita Wilson Julie Wilson Mike Wilson Shirley Wilson Marge Windhorst James Wright Vickie Wyant Ronald Zarr EDITOR’S NOTE: Multiple mail lists were used to distribute this issue of Connections. Although efforts were made to reduce duplication, some readers will receive more than one copy. We ask you to share it with a friend. 1970s Greg Hill, ‘78, Kirkland, Wash., is president of Roth Hill, a full-service public works consulting firm in Bellevue, Wash. The firm was ranked as one of the top engineering firms in the nation to work for, based on the results of the “Best Civil Engineering Firm to Work For” contest, conducted by CE News, a civil engineering industry publication. The firm was 10th in this year’s rankings, and was the highest ranked Washington State based firm. 1980s Nathan Ruud Cheryl Arndt, ‘82, Bismarck, completed the Emerging Leaders Program through Western Area Power Administration. Arndt is property management specialist for DOE, Western Area Power Administration. 1990s Bruce Emmil Brent Hodgeson, ‘95, Casselton, was promoted to design/construction supervisor at Cass County Electric in the Fargo Service Center. Before the promotion, Hodgeson worked as a journeyman lineworker for eight years at Cass County Electric. Bruce Emmil is Jack Fellowship recipient Bruce Emmil, ‘87, is the 2005 recipient of the Jack Fellowship, a professional development award from the BSC Foundation. Emmil is an energy technology online program manager, responsible for Electric Power and Nuclear Power Technology programs. He will use the fellowship to complete a bachelor of applied science degree through Dickinson State University. “I would like to thank the Foundation and the Jacks, as this fellowship will help accelerate the completion of my degree,” Emmil said. A Foundation committee selected Emmil for the fellowship, which helps BSC employees further their education, conduct research, or pursue other personal growth opportunities. Tom Jack and the late Peg Jack, lead contributors to the Jack Science Center, endowed the $25,000 fellowship in 1999. Suzanne Brown, ‘95, Concord, Calif., is a financial analyst for Bank of the West in Walnut Creek, Calif. 2000s Nathan Ruud, ‘00, Parshall, journeyman lineman for McLean Electric Cooperative, was presented with the Outstanding Apprentice Award at the Apprentice, Training & Safety (AT&S) Banquet on January 13 in Bismarck. Each year one graduating apprentice line worker is recognized for outstanding academic achievements and on-the-job performance, in completing his or her apprenticeship training. Nathan began his career at McLean Electric in 2002. Crystal (Bobbe) Schaunaman, ’00, McClusky, is the extension agent for Sheridan County. She attended North Dakota State University, where she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in farm business management. class Connections Let us know what’s new in your life by submitting updated information to: BSC Alumni Association P.O. Box 5587 Bismarck, ND 58506-5587 Name:_______________________Class:______ Address_________________________________ City_______________State_____Zip_________ ❏ Check here if new address ❏ Check here if your name has changed Previous name___________________________ BSC Degree & Major______________________ Employer name__________________________ Your Position____________________________ Phone (Home)___________(Work)___________ Recent achievement_______________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ BSC retirees plan to stay busy When graduates toss their hats into the air at commencement May 13, four long-time faculty members might just give their mortarboards a heave-ho, as well. As retirees, they probably won’t need their graduation garb again. Retiring are Mary Ann Durick, Dr. Val Howard, Larry Johnson and Mike Wilson. “There aren’t many other professions that allow you to have an impact on students. I will miss them tremendously.” – Mary Ann Durick Mary Ann Durick, professor of chemistry, says the thrill of teaching is that you’ve helped students succeed. “You like to think you’ve made a difference in somebody’s life,” she said. “There aren’t many other professions that allow you to have an impact on students. I will miss them tremendously.” During her 31 years at BSC, Durick has taken on other responsibilities, such as starting the medical lab tech program, and assisting with creation of the phlebotomy program. She also served as department chair and advised the Rodeo Club for nearly 20 years. In 1995 she received a Faculty Achievement Award. Durick serves as a trustee on the BSC Foundation board and on Medcenter One College of Nursing college board. In retirement, she plans to spend more time with a two-year-old granddaughter. Her horses may also get a bit more exercise. Dr. Val Howard, associate professor of biology, has taught at BSC for 15 years. Her skills have been invaluable in assisting with BSC Science Olympiads and science fairs. On the national level, she has been a faculty consultant to Educational Testing Service. A recipient of the Faculty Achievement Award in 1992, Dr. Howard won’t stay away from teaching long. She plans to return in the fall as an adjunct instructor, teaching environmental science online and a biology course on campus. “I have the best colleagues here in biology, they are excellent, hardworking, dedicated people,” Dr. Howard said. “I’m so glad I’ll be coming back to see them Tuesdays and Thursdays when I teach on campus.” Her plans include participating in more service trips with the Sierra Club. In late May, she’s heading to Arizona with a group that will search for and document ancient Native American sites in the Hidden Hills area of Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. “We’ll spend much of our time surveying and mapping as yet unfound habitation sites,” she said. Larry Johnson, assistant professor of electronics/telecommunications technology, joined the faculty in 1976. Not ready to totally retire, Johnson plans to continue part-time engineering work for local radio stations. A motorcycle enthusiast with a new Harley, he’ll take advantage of freedom from full-time teaching to tour the United States. His travels will put him in touch with family he hasn’t seen for a while. “My colleagues have been wonderful over the years and I’ve enjoyed working with students,” said Johnson. “I’m proud of our students’ achievements and my part in helping prepare them for careers in this field.” Johnson said he appreciates the college’s open working environment and the thoughtfulness of BSC’s administrators. “I have enjoyed their support over the years,” he said. Mike Wilson has been called the heart and soul of the lineworker program. An assistant professor, Wilson has been with BSC 27 years. He has provided a great deal of leadership, serving as department chair for many years and maintaining contact with industry for curriculum development and placement of graduates. When the lineworker program started, eight students were accepted each year, and now 54 students enroll each year. There’s a surplus of jobs if students are willing to relocate, he said. Wilson said his teaching career has been very rewarding. “Our students have had a lot of success in industry. It feels good to know that you played a part in their success,” he said. He and his wife will be spending more time with their seven grandchildren, who live in Nebraska and Iowa. Mary Ann Durick Val Howard Larry Johnson Mike Wilson BSC student groups garner regional and national awards Jennifer Weisgerber Angie Frenzel Student groups at BSC have excelled in several areas this spring, and regional and national awards are proof. BSC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter garnered four awards at a regional conference, including the Pinnacle Gold Award for increasing membership by 10 percent for three consecutive years. The chapter also won the Spirit Award for reinvigorating the chapter and the Distinguished Chapter Award. Mathematics assistant professor Dan Leingang was named regional Advisor of the Year. PTK is the international honor society of the two-year college. The four-state region has 53 chapters. The Board of Governors was honored with the Campus of the Year Award from the American Student Association of Community Colleges (ASACC) at the National Conference on Student Advocacy in Washington, D.C. BSC students have been very active in ASACC and had three students serving on the national board. The Mystics women’s basketball team made its second appearance in three years at the NJCAA National Women’s Division II Basketball Tournament in Phoenix. The Mystics beat Carl Sandburg College 74-53 in their first game, but lost to Community College of Rhode Island 87-79 and Kellogg Community Bismarck State College P.O. Box 5587 Bismarck, ND 58506-5587 College 93-69. Angie Frenzel of Mandan was named NJCAA First Team All American and to the All Tournament Team. The Mystics were also awarded the Sportsmanship Award. Coach Len Stanley was named Region 13 and District F Coach of the Year. BSC’s Figments of Imagination Spring 2004 literary publication won the first place Mark of Excellence Award as Best Magazine published once a year from the Society of Professional Journalists Region 6. The publication will be placed in national competition. The literary publications class produced the magazine, with student Jennifer Weisgerber of Bismarck serving as editor-in-chief. Others in the class were Carly Thompson, Keenan Retterath, Matt Kinev, Bridget Minard and Jake Maher. Advisor for the project was Karen Bauer, journalism instructor. View photos from final BSC Foundation ball Revelers enjoyed dancing, dining and remembering past BSC Foundation Balls at the 25th annual and final ball in February. For photos of the event, held on campus in the BSC Armory, go to www.bismarckstate.edu/ connections. Nonprofit Organization Nonprofit US Postage Organization US PAID Postage Permit #9 PAID Bismarck, ND Permit # 251 Bismarck, ND
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