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| 2009 Homecoming Alumni/Foundation Award Winners | ||
| Cliff Hermes | ||
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When many of us think of a true NDSCS Wildcat and Science supporter, we think of Cliff Hermes and the Hermes family. So it is only fitting that Cliff be named as the 2009 Alumnus of the Year. Cliff, along with three of his brothers, attended Science in the ’40s and ’50s. Donna, Cliff’s wife of 52 years, attended Science and so did all five of their children: Brian, Wayne, Craig, Joel and Mary Beth – along with three daughter-in-laws. Cliff and Donna are also proud grandparents of 11 grand children. Cliff graduated from Wahpeton High School in 1947 and moved on to NDSCS. Cliff enjoyed great success as an NDSCS athlete and was a multiple-year letterwinner, Captain and All-Conference selection in ‘48 and ‘49. Cliff is in the NDSCS Athletic Hall of Fame and the North Dakota Officials Hall of Fame after 40 years of officiating basketball and football. |
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| Larry and Jeanette Miller Family | ||
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Larry and Jeanette Miller have lived and farmed south of Wahpeton for over 40 years. They have three grown children and two grandsons. Larry graduated from Wahpeton High School and Jeanette graduated from North Central High School in Colfax, N.D. | |
| Scott and Sandy Meyer | ||
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Scott, Sandy and their family have and continue to give to the Wildcat family through their time and talent. Their commitment includes involvement in the Athletic Department with Scott’s actions as Catbacker president and their sponsoring of athletes in their home when school is not in session. They support the DREAM$ Auction, attend events and show support at college functions. | |
| Woody and Connie Caspers | ||
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For 14 years, Woody and Connie Caspers led the NDSCS Alumni/Foundation. Now, they will be leading the 2009 Homecoming Parade as Grand Marshals. Woody, a 1964 NDSCS alumnus, served as the Alumni/Foundation Director from 1994 until his retirement in 2008. Connie, a 1970 NDSCS alumnus, served as NDSCS Alumni/Foundation cheerleader and supporter, as well as NDSCS DREAM$ Auction chair. | |
| Butler Machinery Company Friend of the College | ||
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Butler Machinery of Fargo, N.D., has been named the 2009 Friend of the College. Butler has been an NDSCS advocate for many years and has partnered with the college by having 15-25 students trained on campus each year in the Diesel Technology program. The company has also been a consistent and valued supporter of the Alumni/Foundation through its donations and board participation. | |
| NDSCS IT Department | ||
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The IT Department started in 1995 when a full-time technician, Steve Oakland, was hired. Steve now serves as IT Director. IT needs grew as the Internet exploded onto the scene and laptop computers became a student recruiting necessity. The IT Department has over 1,200 access points on campus and currently manages some 1,500 – 2,000 computers, including repairing and managing student machines. The Department has grown from one employee to the current 5 full-time employees: Steve Oakland (14 yrs.), David Goroski (5 yrs.), Chris Kelsen (5 yrs.), Jason Mehlhoff (3 yrs.) and Tom Helland (3 yrs.). | |
