Students from area schools in the news

BOTTINEAU, N.D. — The nursing program at Dakota College at Bottineau pinned 37 Associate in Applied Science nurse graduates this spring from its programs located on the Minot, Valley City and Bottineau campuses.

The Dakota College at Bottineau’s practicum is a member of the Dakota Nursing Program, a consortium of four community college nursing departments that work together to offer a common curriculum for a Practical Nursing Certificate and an Associate in Applied Science in nursing. The program works to meet North Dakota’s growing need for nurses by providing these degree programs on the campuses of four two-year colleges and numerous satellite sites across the state.

There were seven graduates in the Bottineau class, 20 in the Minot class and 10 in the Valley City class. The program collaborates with medical centers across the state at which students gain practical experience.

Associate of Applied Science nurse graduates will be taking their National Council Licensure Examination exam to become licensed to begin their career as registered nurses.

Area Associate of Applied Science graduates include:

Bottineau campus: Jennah Lematta, Fessenden

Valley City campus: Brian Huff, Gackle; Jessica Waliser, Jessica Olafson, Hannah Clemens, Victoria Gilbert; Abby Miller, Medina; Trevan Pfennig, Makayla Nehlich, Macy Reinhart

JAMESTOWN – Students from the Jamestown area have been named to the spring 2023 dean's list at the University of Jamestown. Students are named to the list for maintaining a semester GPA of 3.50 or better. There were 349 students named to the list this semester. Area students on the list include:

Adrian: Madison Letherman

Buchanan: Gracie Bohl

Carrington: Hannah Hagel, Kadyn Mehring, Cassidy Neuman, Lexus Page, Benjamin Schaefer Cleveland: Sierra Schlenker

Dazey: Shannon Bryn, Annabeth Lint, Micah Lint, Gideon Lint

Ellendale: Hunter Thorpe

Fort Ransom: Magi Brademeyer

Jamestown: Daigo Adachi, Emily Ash, Brooks Carroll, Shea Carroll, Thomas Chapin, Nathaniel Cloyd, Caylor Cox, Marlie Desarmes, Dalton Drenth, Sadie Duven, Zereta Gahner, Quin Garrison, Gavin Gibson, Grace Hegerle, Brenna Held, Lauryn Hibl, Codi Hintz, Zack Houge, Joel Hyland, Cara Johnson, Ashka Joshi, Preston Kroeber, Medora Laber, Sydney Lewellen, Kelly McAlpine, Dawson Mee, Isaac Mimong, Olyvia Morin, Madison Motschenbacher, Katelyn Muchowski, Adrian Nannenga, Isaac Patzer, Lydia Poland, Ryder Pringle, Marin Rasmussen, Connor Rene, Keelie Renwick, Diego Righi, Brittney Risser, Christopher Sayler, Mercedes Siek, Benjamin Sletto, Rosendo Sosa Chavez, Bryson Tripp, Jedrik Truax, Matthew Trulsen, Megan Vermeersch, Iker Villegas Dominguez, Kyra Vogel, Marshall Walters, Jaymee Weatherly, Jeremy Williams, Rachel Woodley, Luis Zepeda Rojas

Jud: Dustin Homola

LaMoure: Elizabeth Holen

Lehr: Allison Lucas

Medina: Megan Moser, Madelyn Schmidt

Montpelier: Noah Greer, Elliot Wiley

New Rockford: Danielle Bjerke, Evan Ulrich

Nortonville: Sydni Berg

Pingree: Amanda Allen

Valley City: Molly Dockter, Rebecca Thompson

Wimbledon: Tristin Roaldson

Ypsilanti: Gunnar Pfaff

FARGO – Prairie Public has announced the winners of its 2023 PBS KIDS Writers Contest. Two hundred and fifty-one local children submitted creative entries, and all received certificates of achievement.

Placing first from the Jamestown area were Raegan Harildstad of Carrington, in second grade with “Eva the Owl Fights the Darkness,” and Sam Schauer, grade three, with “Stuck in Space.”

Judges who evaluated the entries and chose the winners were library staff at the Fargo Public Library, and retired educators Marlys Davis and Julie Huebner.

The annual PBS Kids Writers Contest is an initiative designed to promote the advancement of children’s literacy skills through hands-on, active learning. The contest encourages children in grades K-3 to celebrate creativity by submitting their own original stories and illustrations.

Sixteen stories were chosen for first place and red ribbon favorite recognition, which are all available to read at prairiepublic.org .

MADISON, S.D. – Jamestown area students were among those qualifying for the president’s academic honors list for the 2023 spring semester at Dakota State University in Madison.

Megan Beyer of Litcvhille and Scott Wagner of Monango were among the full-time students who achieved a grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0 to qualify for the honors list.

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Meghan Ford of Jamestown was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Furman University, Greenville.

Furman's dean's list is composed of full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher on a four-point system.

Dakota College at Bottineau announced Jamestown area students were named to the spring semester 2023 honor list and dean’s list.

Dean’s list students maintain a GPA of 3.5 and higher, and the honor roll recognizes students who have achieved a GPA of 3.0-3.49.

Dean’s list students include:

Bowdon: Tyjah Hornbacher

Cooperstown: Jessica Olafson

Ellendale: Mckenna Glynn

Jamestown: Abby Miller

Valley City: Kendra Huffman, Jennah Lematta, Trevan Pfennig, Makayla Nehlich, Mya Anderson Jr., Connor Pfennig

Honors list students include:

Carrington: Carrie Cotton

Gackle: Brian Huff

Jamestown: Hannah Clemns, Victoria Gilbert, Amee Johnson, Jessica Waliser

McHenry: Mackenzie Miller

Sanborn: Heather Owens

MANCHESTER, N.H. – Curtiss Heidebrink of Jamestown has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's winter 2023 president's list. The winter terms run from January to May.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the president's list. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired eight-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring and summer.

JAMESTOWN – The following students from the Jamestown area received awards during the University of Jamestown's Honors Convocation in April.

• Shannon Bryn, Dazey, received the Richard Harrison Smith Choral Prize and the Dekrey Instrumental Music Award. The Richard Harrison Smith Choral Prize recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the choral program at the University of Jamestown. The Dekrey Instrumental Music Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the instrumental program at the university.

• Nathan Cohen-Wallis, Jamestown, received the History Merit Award, given in recognition of superior academic performance and outstanding scholarly contributions in the fields of history and political science.

• Marlie Desarmes, Jamestown, received the William J. Klaudt Award. The award, given in honor of Mr. William J. Klaudt, former professor and chair of the Department of Business Administration, is presented to a graduating senior for outstanding overall performance in the Department of Business, Accounting and Economics.

• Delanie Finck, Marin Rasmussen, Mercedes Siek and Kyra Vogel, all Jamestown, received the Chapter AB PEO Award. The award is given to a female student or students with high potential who have graduated from Jamestown High School and have attended UJ for one, two or three semesters.

• Zereta Gahner, Jamestown, received the Religion And Philosophy Department Prize.The Religion And Philosophy Department Prize is given in recognition of exemplary work in the department.

• Anna Holen, LaMoure, received the Kennedy S. Wanner Memorial Trophy. The Kennedy S. Wanner Memorial Trophy was established by the brothers and sisters of Kennedy S. Wanner, a Jamestown College student killed in World War I. The selection is based on the student's scholastic record, participation in intercollegiate athletics, and high ideals.

• MacKenzie Johnson, Jamestown, received the Faculty Recognition Award In Nursing, presented to senior UJ nursing students who have contributed the most effort to assist student learning within the nursing program.

• Kelly McAlpine, Jamestown, received the The History Merit Award. The award is given in recognition of superior academic performance and outstanding scholarly contributions in the fields of history and political science.

• Megan Moser, Medina, received the Outstanding Student In Elementary Education Award, presented to a student in the Teacher Education Department for outstanding achievement.

• Keelie Renwick, Jamestown, received the Chapter K PEO Award. The Chapter K PEO Awards are given to two junior women and are based on character, scholarship and leadership.

• Mason Rose, Carrington, received the Jimmie Zanni Award. given by the theater program to recognize students who epitomize versatility and quality in performance and technical theater.

• Jaymee Weatherly, Jamestown, received the Richard Harrison Smith Choral Prize. Which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the choral program at UJ.

• Elliot Wiley, Montpelier, received the Communication Achievement Award. The award is given in recognition of high academic excellence in the field of communication, service to the college and the community, and leadership in the Communication Department.

• Rachel Woodley, Jamestown, received the Clyde R. Travis Award. The Clyde R. Travis Award is presented to the junior student showing the greatest promise in teacher education. The award was founded by the class of 1926 in memory of Clyde R. Travis, former head of the Teacher Education Department.

FOREST GROVE, Ore. – Brianna Nicole Johnson of Jamestown graduated on May 20 from Pacific University in Oregon with a Doctor of Optometry.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Valley City State University’s School of Education and Graduate Studies has been reaccredited through 2030 by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

The accreditation process requires a comprehensive evaluation of the curriculum and field experiences. This includes reviewing the teaching and content knowledge, skills and dispositions for teacher candidates to successfully enter the profession.
VCSU demonstrated quality assurance and evidence that teacher candidates, completers and the teacher education program are meeting the state and CAEP standards.
The process included a self-study report from VCSU followed by feedback from the CAEP team and a virtual site visit by a CAEP team with representatives from five different states. VCSU successfully met each standard.
The next CAEP accreditation site visit will be during the 2029-2030 school year.

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University in Aberdeen has released the dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester.

Students who have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester are eligible for the dean’s list. Students listed by hometown on the list include:

Ashley: Nathan Schauer, Ashley

Edgeley: Katrina Weigel

Ellendale: Carolyn Endres, Kristi Gilbert, Clayton Grueneich, Taylor Krege

Jamestown: Hannah Murchie, Allie Windjue

Lisbon: Sidney Anderson, Bethany Shearer

Oakes: Pamela McGregor

WATERTOWN, S.D. – Wyatt Zachrison, Jamestown, received a diploma in Professional Fixed Wing Pilot at the May 12 graduation ceremony at Lake Area Technical College.

BISMARCK – Bismarck State College announces the president's honor roll for the spring 2023 semester.

The following area students have maintained at least a 3.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes and qualify for the BSC president's honor roll. Students with an asterisk next to their name had a 4.00 GPA.

Carrington: Michael Clifton, Taryn Hoeckle, Elizabeth Lee, Breanna Mittleider, Lea Mittleider, Jacob Seaburg

Cleveland: Emily Carlson*, Abby Helm, Amber Vanepps*

Cooperstown: Tavon Stadler*

Dawson: Cooper Fanta, Ethan Schaffner*

Gackle: Jayce Rivinius*

Glenfield: Ethan Utke

Grace City: Tristin Larson

Jamestown: Rylee Krapp, Matthew Stoehr

Kensal: Nicole Beckley*, Jacob Timm*

McHenry: Kaleb Short

Medina: Gracie Gunderson*

Napoleon: Isabella Bitz, Dawson Kuipers*

New Rockford: Matthew Duchscherer.*

Pettibone: Calli Mack*

Steele: Jacob Biegler

Streeter: Grace Nagbe

Tappen: Hailey Pfaff

Valley City: Andrew Berntson

Verona: James Sandness

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – American International College student Aaron Grounds of Jamestown has earned dean's list honors for the spring 2023 semester.

Dean's list honors are awarded to full-time students who have achieved a 3.3 to 4.0 GPA.

ATCHISON, Kan. – Monica Ripplinger of Jamestown was recently named to the dean's list at Benedictine College for the spring semester which ended May 9.

Full-time students with 12 hours and a grade point average of 3.5 are named to the dean's list.

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Agtegra Cooperative has awarded scholarships to 10 high school seniors and two college students for the 2023-2024 school year.

The purpose of the scholarship program is to further the advancement of the agricultural

industry and the cooperative system through education while promoting academic excellence.

High school senior recipients will each receive $500 to be used toward a full-time undergraduate

agricultural degree program at a 2- or 4-year postsecondary institution located in South Dakota or North Dakota.

Two students from each of Agtegra’s regions were selected from a competitive pool of applications.

Awarded a scholarship from the Jamestown region was Samantha Meehl, Oakes.

Medina High School released the names of those students listed on its “A” and “B” honor rolls for the fourth quarter of the 2022-23 academic year. The students are:

‘A’ Honor Roll

Seniors: Shania Foerderer, Dylan Lachenmeier, Tia McMillan, Brydgette Mittleider, Joshua Moser, Keisha Salinas, Isabel Schmidt, Chel-C Stangland, Kelsey Vandeberghe, Sawyer Wanzek

Juniors: Alaina Bosche, Cyenna Garrett, Rozalyn Hawkinson, Caleb Jones, Gage Magstadt, Bryce Markegard, Kayley Mittleider, Cale Redlin, Rylen Wick

Sophomores: Kennedy Behm, Kameron Bodvig, Stormie Carter, Camden Cassula, Roper Foerderer, Madelyn Gefroh, Aiden Greer, Madison Hofmann, Eric Leik, Cierra Mack, Dakota Martinson, Jared Moser, Grace Reister, Samantha Reister, Savannah Reister, Abigail Ryun, Taya Schelske, Madilyn Schlecht, Elizabeth Sund

Freshmen: Paige Anderson, Kara Bosche, Allison Erickson, Layna Garrett, Seth Guthmiller, Gage Hofmann, Lauren Markegard, Shayla Martin, Kylie Mees, Taryn Mittleider, Adam Ryun, Melissa Schlecht, Joshua VanEpps

Grade 8: Trevin Behm, Ally Greer, Nicole Hayes, Marly Hoffmann, Angela Jones, Lucas Lytle, Destiny Opp, Kitra Schmidt

Grade 7: Bella Clark, Jacob Griffeth, Drew Hofmann, Isabella Hofmann, Aubree Lachenmeier, Layne Millage, Jayden Opp, Hank Redlin, Carter Schlecht, Charice Slaughter, Terran Tripp, Tessa Wanzek

‘B’ Honor Roll

Seniors: Makenzie High

Juniors: Payton Wanzek

Sophomores: Adam Dehne, Aiden High, Levi Mees

Freshmen: Joseph Elston, Gage Grabinger, Kylee Hofmann, Chloe Reister, Cherdan Slaughter

Grade 8: Etta Banashak, Dawson Cassula, Willah Elston, Aaliyah Salinas, Dyllon Schlabsz

Grade 7: Corah Elston, Xander Hayes, Blaire Irish

WHITEWATER, Wis. – Theo Herzog from Valley City has made the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater dean's list for the 2023 spring semester.

Students on the dean’s list have demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester.

BISMARCK — Area residents are among a record 940 students named to the 2023 Spring

Semester Dean’s List at the University of Mary, in Bismarck. This number includes students in

Mary’s undergraduate program and in adult education (University of Mary Online).

To qualify for the honor, traditional undergraduate students must earn a 3.50 or better grade

point average while carrying at least 12 credit hours.

Students enrolled in the UMary Online program must earn a 3.50 or better grade point average

while at a full-time adult learner status.

The students are:

Berlin: Anastasia Swiontek

Dawson: Garrett Jangula

Edgeley: Katherine Entzi, Tess Hanson, Jorgen Paulson

Fessenden: Kaylyn Keller

Jamestown: Aaron Lind, Katherine Horgan, Maleeka Kramlich, Morgan Radenz

LaMoure: Ann Estvold

Linton: Kaylee Werlinger

Napoleon: Ashley Schmitt

Oakes; Shayla Novak

Steele: Miranda Nelson

Valley City: Faith Dockter

Zeeland: Karissa Rossow