http://www.bhsu.edu RSS feeds for Black Hills State University 60 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4530/2012-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Jerome-A-Greene.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=4530 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4530&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4530/2012-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Jerome-A-Greene.aspx                                 2012 Alumni Award Recipients Black Hills State University honored five individuals during the annual BHSU Alumni Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 21, at 12:00 p.m. in the Jacket Legacy room of the David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union. Those honored this year were, left to right: Keith Stover, Class of ’71, Excellence in Education Award; William “Bill” Weyer, Class of ’62, Distinguished Alumnus Award, Johanna Meier & Guido Della Vecchia, Special Service Award; and Jerome A. Greene, Class of ’68, Special Achievement Award. Jerome A. Greene, class of ’68, enrolled in the United States Army after graduating high school in Watertown. He then went on to further his education, earning his bachelor’s degree in history education from Black Hills State University and his master’s degree in history from the University of South Dakota. He also completed doctoral work in American History at the University of Oklahoma. Greene has a wealth of experience in careers associated with American History, including most recently serving as a research historian and staff curator for Historic Furnishings at Harpers Ferry Center in West Virginia. Greene officially retired in 2007 but continues his love of writing and making appearances around the nation speaking about history. He is the author of many articles, books, contributed chapters, reviews, and government reports pertaining to Indian-white relations in the trans-Mississippi West and other aspects of American History and cultural resources preservation. Greene has been a part of numerous history projects including completing a special reconnaissance study of Indian-U.S. Army Battlefields of the Northern Plains for the American Battlefield Protection Program and conducting oral history interviews with Pearl Harbor survivors for the USS Arizona Memorial. He is a member of the boards of editors for South Dakota History, Montana: The Magazine of Western History, and the Campaigns and Commanders Series by the University of Oklahoma Press.                 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 04:54:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4530 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4013/2011-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Darla-Talty-Crown.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=4013 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4013&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4013/2011-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Darla-Talty-Crown.aspx 2011 Alumni Award Recipients Black Hills State University honored four BHSU alumni during the annual Alumni Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 9, at 12:00 p.m. in the Jacket Legacy room of the David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union. Those honored this year were, left to right: Darla (Talty) Crown, Class of ’80, Special Achievement Award; Dr. Barry Jankord, Class of ’82, Excellence in Education Award; Dr. George Rinker, Special Service Award; and Charles “Chuck” Sederstrom Jr., Attended, Distinguished Alumnus Award. Command Chief Warrant Officer Darla J. (Talty) Crown, Class of ’80, enlisted in the United States Army, Women’s Army Corp, in 1973 after graduating from Wall High School. Upon her honorable discharge from active duty, she immediately joined the South Dakota Army National Guard. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from BHSU and began teaching math and science at the junior high level. After receiving her master’s degree in education and science, she worked as a counselor, sales and marketing professional, and development officer.  Last spring the South Dakota National Guard welcomed Darla as the first female Command Chief Warrant Officer during a ceremony honoring the transfer of authority. She oversees recruiting, morale, education, promotions, retention and Warrant Officer career development.  Responsibilities in her career have included: being assigned as a personnel officer in a field artillery brigade, instructing leadership and land navigation for the Officer Candidate School, and serving as a Casualty Notification Officer. In addition to her active duty time from 1973-76, she also served on active duty during Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Darla was named the Girl Scouts “Woman of Distinction” and received the Rapid City Chamber ATHENA Award, for her contributions to the support and development of women in leadership roles. Just as she has been inspired, mentored, and encouraged by other men and women in uniform, Darla hopes to serve as a role model to inspire, mentor, and encourage others to set their goals high, work hard, and reach for their dreams.       Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:32:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4013 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3050/2008-125-Accomplished-Alumni.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=3050 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3050&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3050/2008-125-Accomplished-Alumni.aspx 125 Accomplished Alumni As part of the Quasquicentennial Celebration (125th Anniversary) at BHSU, 125 Accomplished Alumni were recognized during the 125 Accomplished Alumni Luncheon on Friday, September 19, 2008, in the Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center Gymnasium. The 125 Accomplished Alumni who have achieved prominence and distinction in their careers, were selected to represent the thousands of alumni since our founding in 1883. To view 125 Accomplished Alumni click here   Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:37:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3050 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2920/2010-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Marla-Hershey-Barnard.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=2920 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2920&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2920/2010-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Marla-Hershey-Barnard.aspx 2010 Alumni Award Recipients Black Hills State University honored four BHSU alumni during the annual Alumni Awards Luncehon on Friday, October 1, at 11:30 a.m. in the Jacket Legacy room of the David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union. Those honored this year were, left to right: Ron Schuttler, Class of '85, Special Service Award; Dr. Tim Creal, Class of '78, Excellence in Education Award; Dr. Forrest Brady, Class of '72, Distinguished Alumnus Award; and Marla (Hershey) Barnard, Class of '81, Special Achievement Award. Marla (Hershey) Barnard, Class of ’81, earned her bachelor’s degree in speech communications with a minor in business. While at BHSU, she was a member of the cheerleading squad and created the dance/cheer group - the Golden Sting. In addition, she was selected Miss Black Hills State and represented the University in the Miss South Dakota pageant. Marla has had a successful career in public relations and human resources and has held management and senior-level executive positions at companies such as Duke Energy, Enron, Time Warner, and Comcast. She is currently senior vice president of Human Resources for Fiserv, a Fortune 500 company that delivers integrated solutions to help financial service institutions, insurers, health benefit administrators, and employers manage and profit from information. During her career in public relations, she helped Duke Energy receive the Outstanding Corporate Citizen Award. While serving as vice president of Human Resources at Time Warner, she worked to help the company become awarded as one of the best places to work in Houston for two years in a row. One of the highlights of her career was throwing out the first pitch at a Houston Astros game. Marla also has many years of involvement with non-profit organizations. She is serving as president for Child Advocates and Business Volunteers for the Arts. She is also a board member for the Volunteer Center, United Way, ESCAPE Family Resources, Society for the Performing Arts, and ChildBuilders. She is a graduate of Leadership Houston, which is a local organization recognizing and supporting Houston leaders. Marla also served on the BHSU Foundation Advisory Board from 1994 to 1997. Marla recently established a scholarship for BHSU business/human resource students. Marla and her husband, Rick, reside in Houston, Texas with their son, Kyle, who is a junior in college.   Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:41:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2920 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2919/2009-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Carol-Gee.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=2919 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2919&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2919/2009-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Carol-Gee.aspx Four BHSU alumni were honored during the Alumni Awards Luncehon on Friday, September 18, 2009. Tom Wheaton (center), director of Alumni Relations at BHSU, presented awards to (left to right) Howard Owens, Special Service Award; Dr. Michael (Mick) Dana, Distinguished Alumnus Award; Carol Gee, Special Achievement Award; and Kathy Christensen, Excellence in Education Award. Carol Gee, Class of '82, has 27 years of experience in higher education, including teaching and administration. She was presented with the Award of Distinction at Emory University in 1996 and 2008. Her writing has been published in several magazines including: Goizueta Magazine, SisterPower, Swing Magazine, The Emory Report, and the national magazine, Romantic Homes. Books that Carol has published include: The Venus Chronicles, and Diary of a ‘Flygirl’ Wannabe (Life Lessons of a Cool Girl in Training).   Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:32:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2919 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2918/2007-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-John-Karinen.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=2918 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2918&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2918/2007-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-John-Karinen.aspx Alumni Award Winners: Tom Wheaton (far right), director of Alumni Relations at BHSU, presented awards to (left to right) Mona Chancellor, Distinguished Alumnae Award; Janet Hensley, Excellence in Education Award; Joy Krautschun, Special Service Award; and John Karinen, Special Achievement Award. John Karinen, Class of ’58, is a research oceanographer for the Alaska Fisheries Science Center's Auke Bay Laboratories. He researches Alaska’s fish stocks, fish habitats, and the chemistry of marine environments. Karinen did part-time work and collected data for the Dingell Johnson Reports for the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks while attending BHSU from 1953 to 1958. He went on to work at the U.S. Army Medical Research Laboratory-Fitzsimmons General Hospital in Denver and was a research associate at Oregon State University. Karinen has been program leader and program manager for various projects at Auke Bay Labs and was the task leader for work following the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Karinen is a member of many organizations dedicated to his work including:American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute of Fishery Research Biologists, and the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography.   Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:29:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2918 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2917/2006-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Craig-Katt.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=2917 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2917&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2917/2006-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Craig-Katt.aspx Alumni Award Winners: Ron (McNeil) His Horse is Thunder, Fort Yates, N.D., Excellence in Education Award; Craig Katt, Atlanta, GA., Special Achievement Award; Mary and Ed Furois, Spearfish, Special Service Award; Tim Penton, Miami, Fl., Distinguished Alumnus Award. Craig Katt, Class of ’75, is owner and partner as well as president of Solare Solutions, a visual communications company with headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. and a manufacturing site in Wiggins, Miss. The multi-layered company is comprised of a multi-million dollar state-of-the-art signage manufacturing facility; an award-winning creative design team; an animation/content creation media group; and a video systems integration division for hi-tech large-screen indoor and outdoor display systems. Priori to joining Solare, Katt was the national market manager for the international Belgian video display manufacturer Barco after serving 10 years as one of the company market managers for Daktronics. Katt is recognized as one of the industry experts in LED (light emitting diode) technology and is a frequent contributor of technical articles dealing with the technology. Considered a “go-to” by architects and designers throughout the country, Katt’s consultant efforts are manifested in some of the nation’s most advanced large screen video designs. Katt and his wife, Beth, have four daughters.   Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:27:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2917 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2916/2005-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-dee-Denise-Welsch.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=2916 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2916&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2916/2005-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-dee-Denise-Welsch.aspx Alumni Award Winners: dee (Denise) Welsch, Dick DuBois, Walter Higbee, Roger Risty dee (Denise) Welsch was an honoree for the Special Achievement Award for her work in graphic design and photography. Welsch is a Torrington, Wyo. native that earned a bachelors degree in mass communications/ photography from BHSU in 1982. While attending she participated in the campus newspaper and yearbook. She served as both photographer and photo editor. Welsch was also an accomplished volleyball player and was a four-year letter winner. After graduating, she worked for the Queen City Mail, a local newspaper in Spearfish. She then relocated to the west coast, where she attended Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, Calf. In California, Welsch worked for Fuji Film during the 1984 Olympics and was employed at a commercial photographic laboratory in Los Angeles as manager and in sales. Welsch has had clients in the aerospace, entertainment, architectural, and sporting industries. For the past 12 years, she worked for various industries as a graphic designer and photographer in Denver, Colo. area. In 2005 Welsch was employed at PEN-TAX Imaging in Golden, Colo., as a graphic designer, coordinating visual marketing concepts, graphic design, photography and all printed materials. Welsch also was a freelance photographer for the National Football League and a national stock photography photo agency.   Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2916 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2915/2004-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Linda-Jodie-Henry.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=2915 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2915&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2915/2004-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Linda-Jodie-Henry.aspx Alumni Award Winners: Gary Larson, Rapid City, S.D., Distinguished Alumni Award; Linda Jodie Henry, Spearfish, S.D., Special Achievement Award; Lynette Powell, Hot Springs, S.D., Excellence in Education Award; and Bruce Williams and Terry Ree, Hendersonville, T.N., Special Service Award. Linda Jodie Henry, a 1969 graduate with a bachelor's degree in education, is receiving the Special Service Award. Henry taught history, geography and government classes in Lemmon for eight years before relocating to Spearfish. She earned a license as a real estate agent and in 1985 became an owner of Johnson Joy Real Estate. During her real estate career, Henry has served in the capacity of secretary, treasurer, vice president and president of the Northern Black Hills Association of Realtors. She has served on various committees for the South Dakota Association of Realtors, including a six-year term on the South Dakota Realtors Professional Standards Committee. Henry served on the BHSU Alumni Board of Directors, as well as serving a term as president of the Alumni Board during the capital campaign for the Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center. In addition, Henry has served on the Spearfish Chamber of Commerce and has been president of both the Zonta Club and the Spearfish Economic Development Corporation.   Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:22:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2915 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2914/2003-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-John-Fidler.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=2914 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2914&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2914/2003-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-John-Fidler.aspx Alumni Award Winners Individuals recognized were John Fidler, Palmdale, Calif., Special Aceivement Award; Beth (Gallup) Benning, Spearfish, Distinguished Alumni Award; Linda (Morris) McKay, Belle Fourche, Excellence in Education Award; and Jim Benning, Spearfish, Special Service Award. John Fidler a former hospital administrator who now serves as a senior consultant for M.L. Schwartz and Associates, says BHSU was the right choice to prepare him for success throughout his career in the healthcare field. John received his degree in chemistry from BHSU in 1960. A four-year letterman in football and all-conference center and middle linebacker who was active in Science Club, Phi Mu Beta, and choir, John was named "Joe College 1959," by BHSU faculty and was one of 13 seniors selected for "Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities." Throughout his career as CEO of several major hospitals in California and Missouri, John has been a healthcare leader with expertise in developing new services, resulting in increased market share, higher profits, improved productivity and quality.   Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:19:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2914 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2913/2002-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Richard-W-Lemm.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=2913 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2913&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2913/2002-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Richard-W-Lemm.aspx Special achievement award winner Richard W. Lemm graduated from BH in 1969 and went on to flight school at Lewistown, Mont. Lemm’s love of flying began when he worked for Clyde Ice, the “father” of aviation in South Dakota. Since then, Lemm has worked outdoors for much of his life, including time with the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. From 1970 through 1977, Lemm was flight instructor and program administrator for Sky Ranch for Boys as well as a charter pilot and various other aviation positions. In 1977 he began a 25-year career with Mini Mart Inc. During that time Mini Mart grew from 25 to 120 stores. He retired as regional vice-president from Mini Mart in July 2002. Lemm’s love of the outdoors has not diminished. He and his wife, Cathy, reside on a ranch outside Story, Wyo. He has been involved with the sports of rodeo for 40 years and continues to be an avid hunter and fisherman.   Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:17:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2913 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2912/2001-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Thomas-Finn.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=2912 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2912&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2912/2001-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Thomas-Finn.aspx Special achievement award winner Thomas Finn is a 1966 graduate of BHSU with a degree in physical education. He earned a master’s degree in education from BHSU in 1970. He began his education career in South Dakota as a teacher in Geddes, moved to Las Vegas, Nev., to teach, returned to Lead as public relations manager for Homestake (1969), and then did counseling work for Lead/Deadwood Public Schools (1970-1976). From 1976 to 1979 he served as dean of student affairs at Archbishop Shaw High School, Marrero, La. For the next 20 years (1979-1999) Finn worked for McDermott International, Inc., a multi-national offshore oil construction company, in the areas of employee relations and human resources. His responsibilities dealt with company domestic and international relations in numerous countries from South America to the Far East. He lived, traveled and worked in Europe, Emirate countries, Africa, Indonesia, China, and Australia, to name a few. This provided him with the opportunity to study different languages and experience many different ethnic backgrounds and cultures. His job with McDermott provided him with unusual and exciting opportunities; it also provided stressful situations involving evacuating company employees when revolutions broke out, such as in Indonesia in 1998. He received recognition from the American Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, and a special citation of excellence from McDermott International for his efforts in that evacuation. He also had the difficult task of notifying families of fatalities resulting from transportation accidents (helicopter and boat transportation) or work related injuries. “Professional management opportunities have provided me with a wealth of life experience. The most important value of these experiences has been the ability to live, work, and absorb the culture of not only the United States, but also numerous other foreign countries and cultures,“ said Finn.   Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2912 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2911/2000-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Jeff-Jacobs.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=2911 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2911&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2911/2000-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Jeff-Jacobs.aspx Jeff Jacobs, a Pierre native, attended BHSU from 1980 to 1982. In 1986 he modified his grandfather's barbecue sauce to give it a Southwest flair, and he began a business known as Southwest Specialty Food Inc. Today, his company ships to over 3,000 specialty gift, gourmet, airport, upscale grocery and tourist areas in the United States and Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, China and Japan, as well as servicing over 120,000 direct-mail customers and an ever-expanding base of Internet customers.   Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:14:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2911 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2910/1998-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Tom-Vucurevich.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=2910 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2910&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2910/1998-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Tom-Vucurevich.aspx Tom Vucurevich, ’68 Tom is vice president of United Corporation, working with investments in the real estate, finance and mortgage business. Awards include Cosmopolitan Club 1997 Community Service Award, and the 1968 BHSC Man of Year Award. Outside activities include memberships with Muscular Dystrophy South Dakota Council on Economic Education, South Dakota Industrial Expansion Agency, Rapid City Planning Commission, Rapid City Housing Commission, BHSU Foundation Board, serving as Senior Warden for Emanuel Episcopal Church, serving on the first board of directors for Consumer Credit Council Service, and serving as Sigma Tau Gamma vice president.   Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:13:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2910 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2909/1997-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Peter-Cappa.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=2909 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2909&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2909/1997-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Peter-Cappa.aspx Peter Cappa, ’74 Cappa is currently president of Norwest Bank in Rapid City. He joined Norwest in the fall of 1974 and is currently on the board of directors for the Black Hills Workshop, Rapid City Community Health Center, American Cancer Society, Rapid City Chamber of Commerce and BHSU Foundation. He is also past president of the Rapid City United Way and Arrowhead Country Club.   Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:12:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2909 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2908/1996-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-James-Toohey.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=2908 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2908&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2908/1996-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-James-Toohey.aspx James Toohey, ’64 Toohey is recently retired as president of Hallmark International and corporate officer of Hallmark Cards, Inc., the world’s largest publisher of greeting cards and related personal communication products. After joining Hallmark in 1964, Toohey’s assignments included sales, product marketing management before becoming director of product marketing and then division vice president of sales planning and administration. He also served as division vice president, retail management and executive vice president for Hallmark International.   Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2908 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2906/1994-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Michael-Shann.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=2906 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2906&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2906/1994-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Michael-Shann.aspx Michael Shann, ’70 Shann is currently the senior producer of creative entertainment at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. Previously, Shann served as director of entertainment for Tokyo Disneyland, production manager of convention entertainment at Disney World and worked in the creative show development area at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. He has a master of fine arts degree in stage directing from Florida State.   Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:09:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2906 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2907/1995-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Bruce-Davis.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=2907 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2907&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2907/1995-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Bruce-Davis.aspx Bruce Davis, ’58 Davis recently retired from the Garvey School District (students represent 19 languages) in Rosemead, California, where he had been principal since 1965. He has received many honors over the years and was one of ten people in the nation to receive the 1995 Readers Digest American Hero in Education Award. He has a Master of Arts in education administration from California State University, Los Angeles.   Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:09:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2907 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2905/1993-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Linda-Stephens.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=2905 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2905&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2905/1993-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Linda-Stephens.aspx Linda Stephens, Class of ’66 Stephens is co-owner of Harding County’s Nation’s Center News, a weekly newspaper. Prior to her newspaper work, Stephens taught junior-high students in Buffalo. She advised many student organizations and is credited with establishing the first girls’ track and basketball teams and boy’s wrestling. Her home has been opened to area high school students who live on ranches and she and her husband are also foster parents, They have also hosted a dozen kids from foreign countries.   Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:07:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2905 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2904/1991-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Spike-Jorgensen.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=2904 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2904&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2904/1991-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Spike-Jorgensen.aspx Spike Jorgensen, ’65 Spike Jorgensen has been named the Alaska superintendent of the year and is one of the finalists for the national superintendent of the year. He has been superintendent at Alaska Gateway School District for the last 12 years.   Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:58:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2904 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2903/1992-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-James-P-Leonard.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=2903 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2903&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2903/1992-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-James-P-Leonard.aspx James P. Leonard, ’65 Leonard ranks among the world’s best money managers according to Nelson’s Publications. He supervises $25 million in client assets at his Avon firm, The Leonard Management Group. For firms with less than $200 million under management in 1989, Leonard was ranked No.1 among the 25 best managers of fixed-income or bond portfolios. His rate of return was 25.6 percent.   Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:46:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2903 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2902/1990-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Roger-Tellinghuisen.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=2902 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2902&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2902/1990-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Roger-Tellinghuisen.aspx Roger Tellinghuisen, ’75 Tellinghuisen has served as South Dakota’s attorney general since 1986. From 1979 to 1986 he served as Lawrence County deputy states attorney and as Lawrence County states attorney. Prior to public service he was in private law practice. He was named a centennial alumnus for the state of South Dakota during its centennial year in 1988. He was also the recipient of the outstanding alumnus award by the division of business at BHSU in 1988.   Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:45:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2902 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2901/1988-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Lionel-Bordeaux.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=2901 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2901&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2901/1988-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Lionel-Bordeaux.aspx Lionel Bordeaux, ’64 Bordeaux, president of Sinte Gleska College, graduated from BHSC in 1964 with a composite major in social science and history. He received his master’s degree from the University of South Dakota and was a doctoral candidate at the University of Minnesota. In addition to serving as college president since 1973, he has been active with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, serving as a councilman and as chairman of the education committee. Through his leadership Sinte Gleska College became a fully accredited reservation-based institution of higher education, the first of its kind at the bachelor’s degree level. He was also responsible for establishing a reservation-based master’s degree program in elementary education.   Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:44:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2901