Update 1

On December 15 at 2 p.m. the Mount Marty College Fall Commencement was held in Laddie E. Cimpl Arena. A total of 78 graduates from the Yankton, Watertown and Sioux Falls campuses were eligible to receive their diplomas at the ceremony. Jerome Klein, Chancellor for the Sioux Falls Diocese, provided the commencement address for the graduates. An Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters was presented to Sister Matthew Wehri for her dedication and attention to the college mission. Sister Wehri is still very involved with the college as groundskeeper and tends to office plants. Student awards were presented to Mollie Lems and Adam Bierbaum for their outstanding performance as students in the Nurse Anesthesia program. The ceremony was also punctuated by an outstanding choral arrangement from the Mount Marty Chamber Choir under the direction of Dr. Sean Vogt.

Nicole Hirsch celebrates with her family

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Winter 2008

Fall Commencement highlights

Mount Marty College vocalists presented a “Festival of Lessons and Carols” at its annual Vespers celebration December 9 in the Bishop Marty Memorial Chapel. An afternoon and evening performance of brass, handbell and vocal choirs were held with ample audiences at each performance. Originally introduced at King’s College (Cambridge, England) the annual service of Lessons and Carols has been broadcast to millions on public radio for decades. The popularity of the service exists in its accessibility as an ecumenical service for all denominations. The service moves from the wonder and mystery of Advent

to the miracle and joy of the birth of Christ. The scripture readings are echoed by carols for choir and the congregation. This year’s performance opened with

the youthful voice of Yankton fifth grader, Garett Adam, as choir members joined him in a candlelit processional to the front of the chapel. True to the Lessons

and Carols format, readings and choral arrangements were intermixed throughout the performance, communicating the story of Christmas in both spoken and

musical form. Guest readers for the service included several Yankton area notables as well as the Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota, Dennis Daugaard. A DVD of the Vespers performance was compiled by the Graphic Arts Club and is available for

purchase. For more information, or to order your copy, contact Shane Miner at sminer@mtmc.edu or call (605) 668-1336.

Festival of Lessons and Carols

Anesthesia students

Speaker Jerome Klein

Contents

2New Year, New Look Mount Marty unveilsnew marketing logos.

5Distinguished Alumniwere selected by peers as outstanding alumni

7Filsinger family namedFamily of the Year

8Laddie E. Cimpl ArenaCelebrates 20 years

11Alumni news and notes

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Dr. Barry and Sister Matthew

Yankton fifth grader, Garett Adam (center front), led choir members in the candlelit processional.

Update 2

In a December press conference, Mount Marty College unveiled two new logos to be associated with the school. New logos for the college and athletic program were released along with a quick overview of the marketing strategy that will go with them. The new logos have already been implemented, with the full conversion expected to take several years. The new look was developed over several years through research conducted by a marketing committee, and design and implementation concepts put together by the College Relations office. Mount Marty’s Director of Marketing and College Relations, Laura Hanlon Baumeister, presented the new logo formats for the college. “In order to identify closer with today’s potential students as well as our large number of alumni, we felt it important to give our materials a more contemporary look, starting with the logos,” Baumeister explained. The new logos have already been utilized on school stationery, t-shirts, gift items and much more. New advertising materials for events at Mount Marty also feature the new look. A closer focus on individual students will further enhance the marketing message. “Many of today’s students are

looking for a personal benefit from their choice of college beyond the diploma,” Baumeister said. “For that reason, we will feature current Mount Marty students in our advertising and on the web site to communicate the benefits of coming to school here… in their own words.”

Ads featuring the new students have already appeared in area newspapers, and several student profiles are currently available on the Mount Marty College website at www.mtmc.edu. Baumeister said this is just the beginning. “We aren’t able to change everything right

now. The old athletic logo, for example, is a very prominent feature on the floor of Laddie E. Cimpl Arena. We will wait until the next time the floor is resurfaced to replace that with our new look. Other items around campus like banners or flags will be replaced as budget permits

or through attrition.” Although many existing materials will be replaced, the college relations staff members are collecting the old materials for recycling. “We will convert some of the letterhead into scratchpads or notepads,” explained Debra Wolfe, Publication Assistant. “Other materials will be re-used internally. It’s our sincere hope we do not throw anything away.” Vintage items from over seven decades of Mount Marty’s history will also be kept, to be displayed during the 75th year celebration in 2013. During the press conference, Baumeister mentioned other planned enhancements to bolster the Mount Marty brand. These will include the development of a jingle, finding an official voice for the college and developing a new look and sound to the school’s overall marketing campaigns. In the coming months, watch for additional brand changes and implementation on and off campus.

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It may have taken a second glance for you to recognize this issue of the Mount Marty Update. After all, it’s in a new format, and it features a new look for the college. But by the time you took in that second glance, you probably found an article of interest or a focus you’ve been following for some time. That’s what we were hoping for. As a college, Mount Marty has had a very proud history of graduating some of the best and brightest talent in the Midwest. But at times, we still seem like one of the “best kept secrets” in the higher education field. Several years ago, we took a look at how to become more visible and approachable by prospective students, benefactors and even alumni. Two things became very clear: we needed to update our look, and we needed to explore alternative means of delivering our story. Part one of that involved “re-branding” the college, and with the help of guidance and counsel from our Board of Trustees, a marketing committee and our new marketing director, that mandate is well on its way. Our new logos were unveiled in December and they are actively being incorporated in all campus materials. Part two is a little trickier, but is also making strides. A portion of that was a new look for the Update. Last summer during Alumni Days, the new format for the Update was reviewed by the Alumni Council. With feedback from the Council and their approval, this new format was agreed upon and allows us more room for alumni news, student profiles and other special pieces throughout the year. If you prefer receiving news online, check out the new look of our website at www.mtmc.edu. More student profiles, updated news releases and other special features have elevated that communication tool to a new level. We hope these changes will get that second glance I mentioned earlier… and give our prospects, benefactors, alumni and you a new feel for who we are as a campus community and where we are going. As always, it’s a pleasure to share the good news of Mount Marty with our alumni and supporters. I hope to see you in our hallways or in my travels again very soon.

Sincerely,

Dr. James T. (“Tim”) Barry, Ed.D.President

Mount Marty College President, Dr. James T. Barry, and Director of Marketing and College Relations, Laura Baumeister unveiled the new school logos to local media in December.

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Update 3

LINDSAY BEACOM Being a college student is already enough work; can you imagine getting up for physical training at 6:15 in the morning three times a week? That is one of the requirements for the ROTC program through USD, in which Mount Marty College currently has eight students participating: Ricardo Abarca, Abby Goehring, Michelle Guichard, Elizabeth Hoffman, Amanda Pelton, Brandon Phizacklea, Tyler Vela and Theresa Gresham. LTC Richard Plette, Professor of Military Science at USD, is active in the ROTC program, and he commented, “Currently, there are eight MMC Cadets that are enrolled in ROTC and all of them are nursing students. They take the ROTC leadership curriculum in conjunction with the nursing curriculum and that additional training propels them into positions of greater responsibility when they become Army nurses.” All MMC students, no matter what their major, are eligible for ROTC through USD’s program. ROTC scholarships cover full tuition and fees and also provide a monthly “allowance” of $300-$500. In return, ROTC students, upon graduation, do four years active duty and then four years of their choice. The ROTC students on our campus

represent quite a diverse group. We have students from Massachusetts to Virginia to California to Colorado.

Ricardo Abarca is from San Diego CA, and actually turned down an offer to attend the West Point Military

Academy; he wanted to stick with ROTC. Abarca added, “ROTC is a great program for everybody.” Brandon Phizacklea is a member of the MMC track team, coming to Yankton from Colorado Springs, CO. He says, “I guess coming to Mount Marty College

was the choice for me because of the high level nursing education program as well as the ROTC program offering to pay for that education.” Armour, SD native Abby Goehring, transferred here after a year at USD.

Wanting to go straight into the military immediately after graduation from high school, Goehring and her parents compromised; she would attend college and go into ROTC. She noted, “I chose MMC over other colleges based on its closeness to USD and the respect that

there is for the nursing program here.” Amanda Pelton is honored to participate in the ROTC program. “To me, being in ROTC is about pride and doing things for our country others would not do,” said Pelton.

Some of the students plan to make a career out of the military. One of them is Theresa Gresham, who is originally from Stafford, VA. She stated, “My plans for the future include becoming a registered nurse, possibly working in OB, or becoming an ER/trauma nurse, along with putting in twenty or twenty-five years in the Army.” Michelle Guichard joined ROTC because it was part of her family tradition. “Army’s in my blood…my father was in the 101st Airborne, my uncle was a drill sergeant, and my grandfathers on both sides did infantry,” she noted. These students are fine examples of how to make it after graduation; it is not easy paying for college, and they all agree that the ROTC program is the right fit for them. Plette commented, “If a qualified

student is willing to serve in the service, we can provide them the means to achieve their goal while garnering a wealth of experience and benefits.” Lindsay Beacom is a student reporter for the Mount Marty Moderator and is currently a senior majoring in history.

ROTC is a good fit for Mount Marty students

Eight Mount Marty College Students are currently participating in the ROTC program through USD. Pictured from left are: Michelle Guichard, Elizabeth Hoffman, Amanda Pelton, Brandon Phizacklea, Tyler Vela, Ricardo Abarca, and Courtney Buechler (a USD student).

“To me, being in ROTC is about pride and doing things for our country others would not do.”

Amanda Pelton

Michelle Guichard, Theresa Gresham, and Liz Hoffman participate in the nighttime land navigation as part of their ROTC Training.

Update 4

Those involved passionately with theatre know the works of William Shakespeare well. But Shakespeare received a new twist this fall when Mount Marty’s Theatre department presented “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged.” In the production, three actors attempted to convey the key points of each of Shakespeare’s 37 plays, backed by a cheering squad, audience participation and hilarious props. Even some of Shakespeare’s most serious works were developed into comedic performances that left the audience laughing. It was estimated that over 700 people saw the

production which was performed in Marian Auditorium over the course of three nights. Dmitri Baumgart, Taylor Bilthoft

and Mark VanGerpen led the acting charge, playing multiple characters, multiple roles and donning multiple costumes during the performance. Cheer

squad members provided additional comic relief through the talents of Cody Juffer, Margie Hansen, Kelly Olmer and Stephanie Stech.

The theatre department is planning a special outdoor performance for the spring. “The Wakefield Mysteries” will be an outdoor, moving theatre that will be performed on the east lawn of the campus. The production will be reminiscent of traveling troubadours of renaissance theatre, with traveling “caravans” of actors peforming the various scenes. The production is scheduled for April 5th.

A key part of the curriculum at Mount Marty is the understanding of the rules of St. Benedict and what they mean in our everyday lives. One rule, for many students at Mount Marty, means reaching out a helping hand to others. As a result, the activities students are involved with this year are wonderful examples of the depth of philanthropy possible for a small campus. The Mount Marty Student Government held a fundraising golf tournament earlier this year to benefit the Yankton Women’s Shelter. The result of the fundraising was a check for $200 to support the shelter. In early December they held a community blood drive to help support the area blood banks. Other student groups are also involved. In November, the Collegians for Life student group and Residence Life group hosted two meals at The Banquet with help from Mount Marty staff. Just prior to Thanksgiving, about 20 students contributed their time and talents to Habitat for Humanity in Yankton. Over 50 Mount Marty students are signed up to help with Habitat for Humanity projects throughout the year. Collectively, the Mount Marty staff, faculty and students donated 26 food baskets to families for Thanksgiving, making that holiday a little brighter for around 200 individuals in need. Involvement in the community is part of the educational experience at Mount Marty College. Students are not only given the skills to perform in their

chosen career field, but also the skills to contribute as responsible citizens. In addition to participating in structured activities, many also participate independently in their churches, at local daycares and in their hometowns. “The abundant numbers of Mount

Marty students, faculty and staff members involved in service projects do not surprise me,” explained Sister Maribeth Wentzlaff, Mount Marty Director of Campus Ministries. “These activities follow our mission statement at the college which states that we prepare students for the contemporary

world of work and service to the human community. Students, staff and faculty benefit from the giving of their time and talents and are blessed in return.”

Students contribute to community

Fall theatre performance is a hilarious hit

Stephanie Stech, Kelly Olmer, Mark VanGerpen, Dmitri Baumgart, Taylor Biltoft, Margie Hansen, and Cody Juffer bow to the audience.

Tony Lazarowicz, Margie Hansen and Chris Filsinger presented the Yankton Women’s Shelter

with a $200 check earlier this fall.

“Quindaro” Features the Handiwork of Mount Marty Alumna When the curtains open on the theatre production of “Quindaro” in Kansas City this month, Lacy Hansen’s costume creations will be front and center. Following graduation from Mount Marty in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Secondary Education, Hansen continued in graduate school at the University of Missouri - Kansas City. While there, she once again became involved in theatre as a costume designer. “Quindaro” features the costumes she helped design with another costume designer, and feature the civil war period from the mid 1800s. The production is about a town north of Kansas City called Quindaro, KS which existed during the civil war from 1856-1863. Since Missouri was a slave state and Kansas was free territory, Quindaro was bought from the Wyandotte Indians and was developed as a port on the Underground Railroad in which slaves gained access to the free territory. It was a time in history where three cultures existed and thrived simultaneously.

The production runs from February 9 through February 24 and will be held at Union Station in Kansas City.

Food baskets were blessed prior to distribution to the community.

Update 5

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Last summer, the alumni of Mount Marty College voted for three outstanding candidates for their annual alumni awards. Those selected were Janet Holtzman Beattie, Sister Cynthia Binder and Phyllis Kneifl Getz. Selected for the Distinguished Service to Church and Community Award, Beattie graduated from Mount Marty College in 1948. She began her career as an eighth grade teacher in Watertown, then later moved to Chicago, IL to work with accounting firms. In 1992, she began her work for Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Chicago and is the editor of The Voice of Charity. She currently sits on the board of directors for St. Benedict’s High School in Chicago. In the nomination completed by her brother, Reverend Jerome Holtzman, he stated, “As an alumna of Mount Marty College, Janet has evidenced a foundation in academics, in the arts and in the fields of administration, accounting and teaching far beyond the limits of any academic degree. She has carried out leadership roles with competency and compassion.” Sister Binder was chosen for the Distinguished Service to Mount Marty College award. Originally from Yankton, she graduated from Mount Marty High School in 1952 and Mount Marty College in 1957, majoring in French. She has taught at Mount Marty College for 50 years in the areas of French, English, literature and film. In recent years, she was involved in the Gregorian Club’s foreign film program and has continued to be a strong supporter of the arts. In 1984, Sister Binder became involved in the educational programs at the state prison, and later in the Federal Prison Camp, enabling many prisoners to earn an Associate of Arts degree. Getz was honored with the Distinguished Service to Church Award. She graduated from Mount Marty in 1967 with a major in elementary education, and in 1972 received her Masters in Education from the University of South Dakota. Getz moved to Chadwick, IL, where she became a very active leader in the Catholic Church. She taught CCD classes for 31 years, and from 1991 – 1998 led a program that introduced adults to Catholicism for two parishes. In 1996, she became certified as a lay minister in her diocese. She currently teaches sixth grade at Eastland Middle School in Shannon, IL, where she has taught for the past decade. Alumni Director, Christine Tudor, congratulated the winners. “We have so many graduates who have impressive achievements throughout their lives. But when they are nominated by their peers as outstanding alumni, it is truly an honor.”

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Muslim Faith Explored as Part of Benedictine Lecture

In today’s world of heightened awareness regarding foreign cultures, terrorism and religious persecution, hearing the word “Muslim” tends to associate an entire religion with bad behavior in the minds of many Americans.

The Benedictine Lecture on November 20th attempted to dispel that understanding through education, logic and learning. Dr. Scott Alexander spoke to an evening audience in Marian Auditorium about the misconceptions and myths surrounding this culture. His presentation, “Islam, Muslims and the Current Global Context: Ten Things a Thinking Person Should Consider” kept audience members very engaged in the topic as he discussed the difference between what we are led to believe and what we should believe about the Muslim faith.

In particular, he pointed out that we cannot anticipate what Muslims think, much like we cannot anticipate what Christians think. And he also pointed out that any religion at any time may be used for abundantly good or profoundly evil intentions.

Dr. Alexander appeared previously at Mount Marty in 2001 shortly after the September 11 terrorist attacks. Like then, his reflections on Islam in his second appearance were well-received by individuals from the Yankton area who wanted to learn more about this religion.

Currently, Dr. Alexander is Associate Professor of Islam at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, IL where he is also director of the School’s Catholic-Muslim Studies Program.

The lecture was sponsored by Mount Marty College, Sacred Heart Monastery and the Benedictine Institute for Leadership, Ethics and Social Justice.

Distinguished alumni announced

Phyllis Kneifl Getz, President Dr. James Barry and Sister Cynthia Binder pose for a photo during the

Alumni Reunion last summer. Not pictured was Janet Holtzman Beattie.

impacts many at Mount Marty College

Update 6

Student profile: Jesse Kurtenbach

Nurse Anesthesia student Jesse Kurtenbach anticipates his Spring 2009 graduation.

Graduating seniors from Hartington, NE and Dell Rapids, SD area high schools who are entering a medical field have the opportunity to receive a special scholarship, thanks to the generosity of Bob and Bette Kathol. The Bette Hansen Kathol Medical Career Scholarship is an endowed scholarship at Mount Marty College specifically designed for students from Hartington as well as Dell Rapids, SD. The communities were remembered because they were the hometowns of the Kathols. Bette grew up in the Dell Rapids area as one of 16 children born to the Leo and Ida Hansen family. Bob, a son of Leo and Clara Kathol of Hartington, grew up with seven siblings. He experienced a broad Catholic educational background there and later, at Creighton University. Bob currently sits on the Board of Trustees of Mount Marty College. Bob explained, “My motivation to establish this endowed scholarship and for that matter to serve as a Mount Marty Trustee, was inspired by my father’s frequent admonition to try to pay back for our many benefits received. In my case, twelve years of quality education from

the Benedictine Sisters at Holy Trinity in Hartington gave me plenty of inspiration to establish this scholarship. Bette attended twelve productive years of Catholic school education at St. Marty’s in Dell Rapids along with her siblings. She worked as a nurse and a nurse anesthetist in Sioux Falls and Omaha before retiring to raise her eight children. According to Bob, “Bette possesses a very strong work ethic and a real bent for caring and sharing; attributes so important to realizing real success in a nursing career.” Bette hopes to motivate young men and women to pursue a medical career through a Mount Marty educational program. Together Bob and Bette are sharing their good fortune with students of Dell Rapids and Hartington with an annual scholarship given to a Mount Marty student from one of these communities. The first recipient of the scholarship for 2007-08 was Stacey Lickteig from Dell Rapids. “I’m very thankful for the scholarship,” Lickteig said. “When families share like that, to give back to others, to me it gives me the opportunity

to give back too. With nursing, you’re always giving back, so it’s a great opportunity to continue that spirit of sharing. “My ability to attend school isn’t based on just one scholarship, but each one helps. When families like this contribute to a scholarship, though, it makes me appreciate my opportunity and my education even more.” The endowed scholarship is open-ended so others may contribute to allow larger student awards. The purpose of the scholarship reads: “This endowment has been established to encourage careers in the medical field to further the impact of Catholic higher education in the immediate areas around Dell Rapids, SD and Hartington, NE, and most especially to honor the life of Bette Hansen Kathol. Her steadfast dedication to her church, family and nursing career has been an inspiration and wonderful example to those who know her.” Eligible students are encouraged to apply for the scholarships by contacting their high school counselor or the Mount Marty Admissions Office at 800-658-4552.

New scholarship creates opportunities for medical students

Students compete in International Collegiate Programming Contest

Imagine trying to do an entire semester’s worth of work in computer programming in only five hours. That is just what three students from Mount Marty College did when they participated in the North Central Regional of the Association of Computing Machinery’s International Collegiate Programming Contest at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln on Saturday, November 3. Michael Kayser, a senior majoring in computer science and mathematics from Le Mars, IA; Mark Nelson, a junior majoring in computer science and mathematics from Ponca, NE; and Sister Makrina Mtitu, a senior majoring in mathematics from Tanzania, competed with teams from colleges and universities from five states and two Canadian provinces in the North Central Regional. Contestants were given five hours to solve nine problems. Students are asked to identify the easiest problems, then design and code solutions for the problems, as well as debug their solutions. The team that solved the most problems in the fewest attempts and shortest amount of time was declared the winner of the contest. Problem solutions may be submitted multiple times; however each problem submission that fails is given a 20-minute penalty. Contest results showed the Mount Marty College team ranked 15th (in the top 33%) among the 45 teams that participated in the contest at UNL on Saturday, November 3rd. They ranked 39th (in the top 18%) among the 213 teams that participated in the North Central American Region. Their coach, Professor Bonita Gacnik, OSB, was very proud of their accomplishments. “They outperformed teams from schools many times our size. Schools such as Kansas State University, University of Nebraska Omaha, University of North Dakota, Marquette, University of Manitoba and others.” According to Gacnik, the Mount Marty team was the first team to solve three problems correctly. They led the competition at UNL for the first hour of the contest. “Mike, Mark and Sister Makrina are quick thinkers, innovative problem solvers, very logical and effective team members… just the kind of employees you would want in the workplace. A contest such as this provides an excellent opportunity for the student to apply classroom theory to real world problems.”

While attending school at Mount Marty College, Jesse Kurtenbach heard about the graduate program in nurse anesthesia being offered in Sioux Falls. His uncle, who had also graduated from the program, also provided Kurtenbach with additional information. In August last fall, Kurtenbach enrolled in the program and is on his way to completing the 30-month term. Kurtenbach was able to obtain employment in Sioux Falls after receiving his bachelors degree, and kept sight of the possibility of entering the nurse anesthesia program once he fulfilled the entry requirement of one year as a critical care nurse. “As a resident of Sioux Falls, the program was appealing to me because of its location,” Kurtenbach explained. “The program also has a great reputation for having high success ratios on the certification exam.” Before enrolling, however, he had to keep a few other things in mind. “Finances are a big concern. The cost of a higher education is expensive no matter where you go. I just had to look at the big picture and see that an increase in pay and knowledge would be beneficial to my life in the long run,” Kurtenbach said. Perhaps one of the biggest changes after being a critical care nurse was the adjustment to a set schedule and getting into good study habits. “Getting used to studying took several weeks to develop

or relearn habits that had previously been utilized in undergraduate school,” he said. “The coursework is at another level of learning. The graduate school curriculum has less generalization and more direction toward your specified degree. For the anesthesia program there is a great amount of learning that occurs using the student’s background as critical care nurses. The knowledge base is pretty much there so most of our learning is directed specifically about how to manage anesthesia in the perioperative period,” he continued. Kurtenbach indicated that one of the aspects of the program he liked were the structure of the scheduling and the availability of the simulator to practice techniques. “We have a day of lecture and then kind of have a day off, if you don’t have lab, to try and sort through what you

learned the day before in class. It would be hard to sit in lecture for 6 hours on back to back days,” he explained. “I also like the simulation lab, it is nice to put what you learn to use on Marty (the simulator) and not have to stress about harming anyone. Hopefully it won’t be such a shock to go and learn in the O.R. because I will have performed some of the procedures and care on Marty.” Going back to school after earning a steady wage is hard for any student. Although he doesn’t have a family to support, Kurtenbach has made a few sacrifices along the way. “I know my Dad probably wishes I could

go hunting and fishing with him more, but there will be time for that eventually,” he reflected. “I know from talking to some of my classmates that the stress on family life can be difficult. I really admire the parents and spouses in my class for their ability to balance school and family life,” he explained. “The hardest {sacrifice} for me is going to be moving for clinical. I am sure the 18 months will come and go before I know it, however it will be tough to be away from my family and friends.” If all goes well these next several months, Kurtenbach can expect to graduate in the Spring of 2009. For students who complete the program, the rewards are plentiful. Many graduates obtain employment with six-figure salaries and the confidence that they learned from one of the most established programs in the nation.

Update 7

New logo has charm

Wings Studio Sterling Silver Bracelet with Charm. $50.88 (tax included) Wings Studio features Mount Marty’s new logo with this photo charm bracelet. The Mount Marty College Office of Institutional Advancement is offering a Wings Studio sterling silver charm bracelet. To order yours, contact Mary Wendzillo at 605-668-1242 or send an email to mwendzillo@mtmc.edu.

During Blue & Gold Days Family Weekend in November, the Kevin and Celine Filsinger family of Clearwater, NE was named “Family of the Year” by Mount Marty College. Chris Filsinger, their oldest son, is currently a senior at Mount Marty. Since 1984, Mount Marty has recognized a Family of the Year based on three criteria: loyalty to Mount Marty, to church and to civic involvement. In her presentation Friday evening, Sister Maribeth Wentzlaff explained the Filsingers “stand out in all these categories.” “On behalf of Mount Marty College, I congratulate you and your family for being such great ambassadors for the college and for giving so generously to your church and the community of Clearwater, NE,” Sister Maribeth proclaimed. “May you be blessed as you continue to serve. We are proud of you. Thank you for representing Mount Marty College so well to others!” Dr. James T. Barry, president of Mount Marty College, has worked with Chris in a variety of capacities and considered him to be one of the outstanding youth on campus this year. “Chris is an amazing individual who has a great future ahead of him. Time and again, he has exhibited a great amount of insight, thought and compassion toward his activities in class, on the basketball court, in student government and in church,” Dr. Barry said. “After meeting his parents this weekend, I can see where he gets his enthusiasm and passion for life. The Filsingers are a wonderful family, and are very deserving of this award.” Kevin is a diesel mechanic who also serves as a volunteer fireman and an EMT in the community, and as an usher and choir member at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church. He has also been an officer of the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce. Celine is a bookkeeper at Chambers Public School and also serves as the children’s choir director and organist at St Theresa’s. She has been on the Clearwater library board, Clearwater park board, KN for Kids advisory board, an officer of the Clearwater Music Boosters and a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Chris has modeled the active lifestyles of his parents. While at Mount Marty he has served in several leadership roles in student government, currently serving as president. He is a starter on the Lancers basketball team, is the varsity team captain and has won the Emil S. Liston award for the Great Plains Athletic Conference, an award given to a junior basketball player based on scholarship, character and playing ability. Chris has also served as a student ambassador, an orientation leader, a member of the ASPIRE club and member of the ADMIT club. He was selected as a sophomore to serve on the

college Strategic Planning Committee, and this past year was chosen as the recipient of the Mother Jerome Schmitt Scholarship… the highest award given to a Mount Marty student. Chris participates in the liturgies as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, a singer and a guitar player. He also uses his musical talent in the choir. His younger siblings are also very active. David is a sophomore business major at Morningside College where he spends his time and energy on the basketball team. Daniel is a junior in high school involved in swing choir, choir, football, basketball, VICA, student council, National Honor Society and was a class officer. Daniel also is a Nebraska state qualifier in track.

The youngest, Emily, is in sixth grade and is involved in “short shooter” basketball, summer softball, gymnastics, children’s choir and is an acolyte at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church. Kevin and Celine have impressed upon their children the importance and obligation of being involved in the community and church. This is evidenced by their sons’ involvement in Bible School and being alter servers and by having the whole family involved in music at St. Theresa’s. When they were younger, all of the kids delivered Meals on Wheels. The award was presented as part of the Mount Marty Blue and Gold Days Family Weekend.

Chris Filsinger’s grandparents and family attended the weekend ceremonies. Top ( L to R): Virginia Filsinger, Sally Moser. Middle ( L to R): Daniel Filsinger, Dwaine Filsinger, Raymond Moser. Bottom (L to R): Kevin Filsinger, Chris Filsinger, Emily Filsinger and Celine Filsinger.

Filsinger family selected as Family of the Year

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12 Month DeskCalendar

We know you’ll enjoy this 2008 calendar as a special reminder of Mount Marty College. With Dr. Rich Lofthus’s beautiful photography, we give you a slice of Mount Marty Life every month. You’ll see familiar scenes from on campus, around the Yankton community and Sacred Heart Monastery, as well as shots from student activities on and off campus. Photo descriptions are on the back of each calendar month.

Featuring Photography by Rich Lofthus $12 (tax included).

Update 8

A dedication ceremony for the new Mount Marty College Recreational Activity Center took place between the Lady Lancers and Lancers games on Sunday, February 7 at 3 p.m. Laddie Kostel was the opening speaker and stated that the Activity Center,

which cost approximately $1.5 million, was finally a dream come true. He also commented that now the students would have “sound bodies as well as sound minds.” “Bless the people that make the building come alive…” was the message of Father Tom Hillenbrand’s blessing for the Activity Cen-ter. Sister Jacquelyn Ernster commented that this reality (the Activi-ty Center) is here today because of the strong leadership of the Board of Trustees.” She also mentioned that the Activity Center was a “real work of art.” She then in turn introduced the Board of Trustees. Following the National Anthem which was sung by the MMC chorus, Sister Jacquelyn thanked the Board Building Committee which consisted of: Clark Redlinger, Dean Specht, Mark Hunhoff, Sister Marie-Helene Werdel, Bob Winter and herself. Architect, Glenn Mannes commented on the success of the Ac-tivity Center by saying that “the building is only good with the input during the planning stages.”

Sister Jacqueline mentioned that it was hard to believe that they just broke ground in March 1987. A few members of the Yankton community who were involved with the building of the Activity Center were on hand to say a few thank-yous. Pal

Christensen, a representative for the workers, thanked the contractor. He considers the new center a “giant step for-ward for MMC and the Yankton community.” And Tom Cihak thanked the Yankton community for their help and support. “We are grateful for all who worked to make this building a reality,” said Sister Jeanette Klimisch who was a representative of Sister Aidan, prioress of the convent, and spoke on behalf of the Benedictine Sisters. Lady Lancer, Diana Burkard, spoke on behalf of the students and thanked the Yankton Community. Sister Jacqueline cut the ribbon that was held by members of the Chamber of Commerce. The dedication ceremony ended with a performance by the MMC cheer-leaders. Refreshments were provided by ARA.

New Gym Dedicated (Reprinted from the February 11, 1988 • Mount Marty Moderator)

It began with a dream.....

The rest is HISTORY.....Then came the Ground Breaking in March 1987

Update 9

Anniversary presentation given by Derek Wesley, Vice President of Institutional Advancement.

“On January 24th, 1988, the Mount Marty College Lancer men’s and women’s teams played their first games in the newly constructed Activity Center against the Westmar Eagles. During the dedication ceremony on February 7th, Mount Marty College’s president at the time, Sister Jacqueline Ernster, commented that the new facility truly epitomized the mission and spirit of the college. Her remarks perfectly captured the essence of Mount Marty College. Sister said: “In this facility, we will learn to win, graciously lose, build team spirit, strategize, put forth an extra effort, develop self-discipline, stay with a task until its completion and to be fair and ethical. These skills will make us better people and more committed Christians.” “A great community effort was required to make the dream of an athletic facility a reality. In 1993, the facility was renamed the Laddie E. Cimpl Arena. Laddie was a well-respected

Yankton businessman, major donor to the facility project and served Mount Marty College in many capacities. Laddie remained a huge supporter of the athletic program and became the first member inducted into the Lancer Hall of Fame after the shrine was reborn in 2001.” “We are very fortunate to have with us today many individuals who were part of this dream 20 years ago. I’d like you to join me in a big round of applause in recognizing members of the Lancer Hall of Fame, former and current Mount Marty College Board of Trustees

members and several members of the Cimpl family, including his daughters, Colleen and Kay, his brothers Jim, John & Leonard and their families, who have joined us in this celebration today. Please stand and be recognized. Thank you so much for your efforts!!” “In recognition of the hard work, dedication and passion for Mount Marty College displayed by Laddie Cimpl, it is my pleasure to present members of the Cimpl family with a token of our sincere appreciation.” “Again, thanks so much to everyone in attendance. A special thank you to our coaching staff and players, who make the Lancer athletic program something we can all be proud of.

“Go Lancers!”

Laddie E. Cimpl

A reception was held in the Cyber Café following the men’s game.

Laddie E, Cimpl Arena today.

Mount Marty Lancer women played against Concordia University during the Cimpl anniversary recognition games.

Little Lancers performed in between the women’s and

men’s games.

Members of the Cimpl family were present during the 20th Anniversary celebration.

And the dream lives on...

Update 10

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Wesley begins role as Vice President of Institutional Advancement

As his voice resonates through the hallways with a New England accent, it’s quite easy to pick out the new guy on campus these days. Earlier this fall, the Mount Marty community welcomed the arrival of Dr. Derek Wesley as the new Vice President of Institutional Advancement. Wesley, his wife Michelle, and their one year old son, Nicholas, moved to Yankton from their home state of Rhode Island. As Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Wesley’s primary duties will include the continuation and development of fundraising efforts for the college while enhancing the relationships the college holds with benefactors, businesses

and others in the area. He will also oversee the college efforts for alumni relations. Wesley attended the University of Massachusetts, where he earned his bachelor degree in history with a minor in political science. He later earned two masters degrees in history and educational administration from Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island. Most recently, he completed his Doctorate in educational leadership from Johnson & Wales University in Providence Rhode Island. His dissertation was titled Catholic College & University Presidents: Fundraising Initiatives & Identity Maintenance. He will be working closely with Dr. James T. Barry, President of Mount Marty College, as well as the executive team and president’s council for the college. “The Mount Marty community is delighted to have Derek Wesley join us and we also welcome his family to the Yankton area,” explained Barry. “It’s with a sense of excitement and anticipation that we look forward to his years of service to the college.” For Wesley and his family, there will be a transition to life in the Midwest. “I moved here from 1600 miles away where I had a close family and close friends,” explained Wesley. “It’s a life-changing experience to come here, but it also says a lot about Yankton and the college. I was attracted to the commitment to excellence I sensed here and I like the feel of a smaller, supportive campus community. It seemed like a perfect fit. “A challenge would be integrating myself into the community. Just getting familiar with everyone and making connections,” Wesley continued. As he becomes more comfortable in his new role, he plans to become more involved in the community through participation in civic organizations and other avenues. “I’m a big promoter of stewardship… monetary support is very important to any organization, but being involved and getting other people involved is critical.” Despite being a long way from home, Wesley describes the transition as being very positive. “It’s easy to get around, we like the small town atmosphere and the expansiveness of the surroundings.” The outdoor recreation choices are also attractive to the Wesley family. “I used to enjoy archery when I was younger. It was exciting to find out that the National Archery Association will be moving here from California. And when things settle down a bit, I hope to get involved with that again,” Wesley explained. “Other than that, my father likes to hunt and plans to visit. My wife and I like to bicycle and hike and maybe down the road we’ll purchase a small boat. We love the water.”

When students returned to campus for the start of the second semester in January, they were greeted with a visual surprise. Over the holiday break, a new design for the Mount Marty website was implemented to complement the new marketing strategy and feature the new school logos. The information technology department devoted countless hours to the revision, adding several features to make the site not only more attractive, but very functional as well.

Among some of the improvements were an expanded display of news and current events, student feature areas with profiles and comments from current students, expanded photo galleries and type adjustments to allow the reader to enlarge or reduce the size of text on the pages for easier viewing. Two features espcially handy for alumni are the “News” and “Events” boxes on the home page that feature current press releases and coming events. More changes are expected for the

site to enhance the content in a variety of ways. These not only include text and photos, but possibly event videos as well.

To view the new and improved Mount Marty website, visitwww.mtmc.edu.

New website design launched

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Update 11

The Mount Marty College Nursing Honor Society will be chartered as an official chapter of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International on February 24, 2008 at 2 p.m. Gwen Sherwood, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing will conduct the chartering ceremony at the Physician’s Pavillion at Avera Sacred Heart. The chartering officer must be a current member of the International Board or a past president. Sherwood is the current Vice President for the organization.

Approval for the Upsilon Iota Chapter was granted at the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International biennial convention November 8, 2007 in Baltimore, MD. Membership in the honor society is by invitation and is extended to undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and professional nurses who have demonstrated superior scholastic, leadership and nursing achievements. The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to improve the health of people worldwide through leadership and scholarship in practice,

education and research. Founded in 1922, the honor society currently has 134,000 active members in more than 80 countries. Members include practicing nurses, instructors, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs and others. The honor society’s 463 chapters are located at 55 institutions of higher education throughout the United States, as well as in Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Ghana, Hong Kong, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Malawi Mexico, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, Swaziland, Sweden, Taiwan and Tanzania.

Some 50 nurse leaders and students will be inducted as charter members in this group. Officers to be installed are: Christine Eisenhaur, President; Sandra Isburg, Vice President; Darcie Sees, Treasurer; and Sister Sharon Ann Haas, Faculty Counselor. Following the chartering ceremony, a reception will be held at the Pavillion. For more information on membership, contact the nursing department at (605) 668-1511.

Mount Marty College to charter Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society

Our deepest Sympathy to Julie (Christiansen C’92) and Charles Schlomer on the death of their daughter, Lyndan Grace, who died shortly after her birth on August 6, 2007. Gertrude (Hanten SN’50) Moore on the death of her husband, and Richard Moore C’78 on the death of his father, Donald “Tim” Moore.Mary Ellen (Curtice, Brosonski C’68) Johnston on the death of her husband, John Johnston.Donna (Lane HS’53) Banks on the death of her husband, Charles Banks.Peggy Goos C’85 on the death of her mother, Gladys Hasz.Gail Johnson HS’64 on the death of her father, Leo Mattern.Sharon Haberman C’59-60 on the death of her mother, Helen Konfrst.Sheila Bernhard C’73 on the death of her mother, Gladys Bernhard.Marlea Judd C’83 on the death of her father, Theodore Raterman.Arliss (Fees SN’53, C’72) Johnson on the death of her husband, and JoAnn Steffen HS’68 and Denise Hanson C’88 on the death of their father, Chester Johnson.Brenda Tebben C’97 on the death of her father Harold Witte.Susan (Roehl C’85) Brooke on the death of her husband Jeff Brooke.Elizabeth (Weier C’47) Wright on the death of her husband, and Joan Wright C’83 and Lisa Hardy C’92 on the death of their father, Keith Wright.Jill Hoxeng HS’79 on the death of her mother, Marion Nash.Heather Hansen HS’65,C’69 and Mary Beth Gergen HS’67 on the death of their mother, Melba Byrkeland.Carol Kuchta C’96-97 on the death of her mother, Lucille Kuchta.Laurent Josien, faculty, on the death of his mother, Christiane Josien.Diane Schumacher C’75 on the death of her mother, Cyrilla Jones.Elizabeth Lorang C’89 and David Schuster C’90 on the death of their mother, Marita Schuster.Liz (Schieber C’65) Effinger on the death of her husband, Gene Effinger.Mary Ann King C’74 on the death of her father, Harold Tacke.Janice Byrkeland HS’67, Linda Schulte HS’68 and Ann Schulte C’88 on the death of their father, Stanley Schulte.Dorothy Hansen C’76 on the death of her mother, Gladys Fonder.Sister Sharon Ann Haas C’70 on the death of her father, Henry “Heine” Haas.Mary Lynn Bruce C’90 on the death of her husband, John Bruce.Sarah Kaczrowski C’03 on the death of her mother, Laura Kaczrowski.James Wagner C’98 on the death of his father, Darrell Wagner.Jodi Stemper C’05 on the death of her father, Richard Stemper.Jane Olson C’94 on the death of her father, Sylvester Bockholt.Mary Jo Lenzen C’68 on the death of her father, John Fleming.Betty (Matuszewicz HS’59)Jensen on the death of her husband, Larry Jensen.Bradley C’01 and Patrick C’03 Hague on the death of their mother, Mary Ann Hague.DeYon McClintock C’06 on the death of her mother, Diane McClintock.Courtney Hatton C’07 on the death of her mother, Judith Hatton.Lynn (Hirsch SN’63) Heuer on the death of her husband, Lowell Heuer.Eileen Bruner C’72 and Teresa Kattke C’82 on the death of their father, Francis Wiechmann.Yvonne Mackey SN’61 on the death of her mother, Leona Koerner.Helen Vilhauer SN’60 on the death of her mother, Elva Knudsen.Beth Jones C’ 83-86 on the death of her mother, Louise Lonowski.

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Update 12

Congratulations Newlyweds:Peggy Wuebben C’92 and David Schortzman, May 19, 2007.

Monique Heine C’07 and Kevin Donner, June 8, 2007.

Robert Pieper C’07 and Miranda Bardwell, July 14, 2007.

Rachel Weeldreyer C’07 and Jeremy VanHeel C’07, July 14, 2007.

Amanda Ruzicka C’06 and Joshua Kroon, August 25, 2007.

Annie Lanning C’02 and Brian Pearson, November 17, 2007.

Marie E. Fuchtman C’00 and Michael Thorp, December 1, 2007.

sMarcus Gall C’07 and Jenna Butterfield C’07, December 31, 2007.

Alumni Notes

sKylee White C’ 03 and ClifKephart C’04, July 6, 2007.

Students aid in college fundraising efforts

Year after year, Mount Marty’s annual phonathon has proven to be one of the most effective fundraising vehicles for the College. Gifts to the annual fund offer critical support to many different areas. Phonathon callers have included faculty, staff members, former instructors and many students. This year’s student callers phoned Mount Marty alumni and friends for five weeks during October and November. The phonathon is not only a great way to raise funds, but also a quick way for you to get the latest news from campus. They will begin calling again in February in hopes or reaching the $125,000 phonathon goal.

“One night I talked to an alum who was

so excited to hear from someone up at the

college. She told me all kinds of things about

her experiences up here – when it was still an

all-girl’s school – and some of her favorite

things about the College. Those are my

favorite kinds of calls to make – when you

get someone who wants to chat for awhile. It

makes calling fun and interesting.” - Meghan Boyle You may be hearing from Meghan or one of our other student callers soon. Share your

Mount Marty stories and offer a contribution to support Mount Marty College. Your gifts provide resources for academic programs, improvements in technology, and funding for scholarships.

HIGH SCHOOL: 1950s Judy (Olson ‘56) Wallbaum and husband Dan celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 30, 2007 with a gathering of family and friends at the Waterfront Grill in Yankton. The actual date of their wedding was November 29, 1957.

Marietta (Wieseler ‘57) Soukup and husband, Carl, were inducted into the 2007 South Dakota Hall of Fame for their contributions to children.

1960s Carol (Knippling) Marsh, Monica (Dietz) Muth and Kay (Cimpl) Wagner, all from the class of 1966, met this summer on Kay Wagner’s houseboat on Lewis and Clark Lake, Yankton. Carol is from Oregon and her daughter Ashley is a senior at Mount Marty. Monica lives in Yankton and Kay in Sioux Falls.

COLLEGE: 1950s Katheen (Barry ‘52) Magrath lives in Miami, FL. She and her daughter Maureen were in York, NE, this past summer for a family reunion. Following the reunion, they drove to Whitefish, MT to visit five of her six children. On the way back they went through Custer State Park in South Dakota, which they said was one of the highlights of their road trip.

1960s Lori (Meiners ‘65) Devine and husband John celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on September 2, 2007. They have five children and 11 grandchildren.

Maria Novoa ‘66 lives in Brazil and is finishing her doctorate in higher education. She teaches genetics and bioinformatics at the university in Brazil. She has fond memories of her days at ‘the Mount’ and the many friends she made during her time here.

Colleen (Cimpl ‘68, ‘72) Chase and husband Bill celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on September 10, 2007. They have two children.

Shirley (Skrdla ‘68) Musich has returned from her work in Australia and is living in Bloomfield Hills, MI. She is now Senior Consultant with Ingenix (a part of United Healthcare) working with corporations in the United States designing and evaluating their health promotion programs.

1970s Joel Schwiesow ‘73 and wife, Elli, live in Rapid City, SD. Joel has changed jobs and is now a “traveling” anesthetist. They recently traveled to Europe visiting cities bordering the Mediterranean Sea.

Michael Rice ‘74 lives in Phoenix, AZ where he has joined the Arizona State University College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation as an associate professor and member of the Center for

Children, Teens and Families. Mike is a licensed Psychiatric ARNP and board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. His technology project to meet the healthcare needs of rural America won the 2002 EDUCAUSE Award for Excellence in Application of Technology for the Benefit of Humanity. This model is being replicated in other states. He provides national and international consultation and serves on editorial review boards on health care technology.

Bill Schulte ‘74, ‘76 and wife ,Sue, stopped in to visit Sisters Arthur Schramm and Virgil Koch on their way to the west coast. Bill retired this past July from his CRNA position at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. He is a locum tenems anesthetist for hospitals in upper Michigan and northern Wisconsin. They became grandparents for the first time in August.

Cecilia Rokusek ‘75 is the Executive Director of Education, Planning and Research at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL.

David McGinnis ‘76 is the Assistant Director of Campus Ministry and Residence Hall Director on the Mount Marty Campus. Brother David is a member of the Carmelite Order with headquarters in Darien IL. Prior to coming to Mount Marty, Brother David was Pastoral Associate of two parishes in Leavenworth, KS, serving as Director of Religious Education, Youth Director, Liturgy Director and RCIA Director.

Update 13

Angela (Westegaard ) Hejl ‘76 is one of three South Dakota teachers who earned National Board Certification in Science, Adolescence and Young Adulthood. Angela teaches at Yankton High School and teaches advanced anatomy and physiology for which students can receive college credit.

Jane Page ‘76, Pierre, SD, recently underwent a kidney transplant at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Her brother was the donor and her recovery is going well. She was very impressed with the doctors, surgeons and staff at Mayo.

Sister Theresa Camillo, SJI, ‘78 lives in Charles Town,WV and is Pastoral Associate for Outreach and Social Concerns in St. James the Greater Parish consisting of 1500 families. Sister is on the board of an ecumenical group which helps the poor called Jefferson Community Ministries. Prior to coming to the U.S., Sister was Diocesan Education Secretary in Gweru, Zimbabwe. She and a sister companion visited Sacred Heart Monastery in November.

1980s Jeffrey Kerber ‘81 and wife Pam live in Temecula, CA. Jeff works as an RN in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Riverside County Regional Medical Center in Riverside, CA. He has been a NCIU nurse for the last 16 years.

Gerrie Healy ‘81 recently retired after 20 years as a social worker for Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Nick ‘82 and wife, Elizabeth (O’Malley ‘86) Ramold live in Neligh, NE where Nick is Postmaster and Elizabeth is the school nurse. They have four children.

Marie Frodyma ‘85 was recently named pharmacy manager for Option/Care, Specialty Pharmacy and Infusion Service, in Omaha, NE.

Darla (Sudbeck ‘86) Gullikson, Avera Sacred Heart Cancer Center Director, was awarded The Sword of Hope-Health Promotions Award from the American Cancer Society for her long-standing service in the fight against cancer. Darla and husband, Mike ‘79, live in Yankton.

Welcome Future LancersLouis and Julie (Hinrichs C’97) Hartke a son, Grant, January 29, 2007, joining sister Alaina (2).

Javier and Brenda (Gentrup C’89) Urrutia a daughter, Isabela Lucille, February 13, 2007, joining Cynthia (19), Briana (15), Catiana (12), Luisa and Theresa (9) and Corina (5) .

Paul C’97 and Jessica (Berg C’99) Preister a son, Karson Paul, April 11, 2007, joining Kaleb (4).

Nate and Krista (Sanow C’98) Nelson, twins, daughter, Natalie Ann and son, Cooper Ryan, April 18, 2007, joining brother Gavin (4).

Jeff and Stephanie (Landis C’03) Gengler a daughter, Brooklyn Rose, May 15, 2007 joining Brandon (2).

Brian C’97 and Nicole (Streff ’98) Collignon a daughter, Aubrey, June 3, 2007.

Don C’96 and Dawn (Seamann C’99) Harrington a son, Devan, June 8, 2007 joining Donaven (7), Dylan (5) and Danelle (2).

tMichael and Mary Lee (Hochstein C’96) Villanueva a son, Liam Michael, June 28, 2007.

åMatthew and Mieke (Howey C’02) Slaba a daughter, Presley Rita, July 9, 2007.

James and Marshawn (Elkins C’00) Gubbels a son, Matthew Joel, July 19, 2007, joining Hannah (2).

Ike and Becky (Cate C’93) Barnes a son, Cody Wayne, August 7, 2007, joining brother Zach.

Tom and Tanya (Klug C’03) Kuchta a son, Hunter Thomas, August 23, 2007, joining sister Madison.

Robert and Barbara (Flaherty C’94) Vavra a daughter, Jamie Rose November 6, 2007.

Lance C’92 and Ann (Placek C’92) Ryken a son, Beck O’Neill, November 19, 2007, Joining Mac and Drew.

Teddy and Presley Rita. children of Matt and Mieke (Howey C’02) Slaba.

Upcoming Alumni Events

FEBRUARY 17th- San Diego brunch at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse

MARCH 1st- Phoenix at the home of Judy (Powers) Olmanson 2nd- Sun City at the home of Betty (Kostel) Holliday 6th- Sacramento (location to be announced) 9th- Seattle brunch, Palisades Restaurant 16th- Sioux City Brunch, Kahills

APRIL

20th- Minneapolis brunch at the home of Bonnie (Birnbaum) Wheeler 27th- Lincoln/Omaha combined reunion? 30th- Senior Send Off, President’s Home

MAY

1st -Watertown alumni gathering (location to be announced) 9th- 50 MMC reunion dinner 10th- 50 year MMC at commencement

Brian, Jamie (Hansen C’04) and Ella Johnson.

Update 14

Angelita Dold HS’50 July 21, 2007

Valoria (Schmidt) Frazer C’67-68 August 7, 2007

Mary (Mack) Lange SN’46, SA’71 August 11, 2007

Phyllis Brown C’42 August 21, 2007

Chester “Chet” Johnson, former staff, September 18, 2007

Dorothea Huether, former staff September 12, 2007

Melba (Tschetter) Byrkeland C’36 October 4, 2007

Margaret Fitzgerald, former staff October 15, 2007

Cyrilla (Hoebelheinrich) Jones HS’45, October 16, 2007

Marita (Werdel) Schuster HS’51 C’54, October 18, 2007

Patricia (Malloy) Anderson HS’45 November 1, 2007

Fred Williamson, former staff November 9, 2007

Julie Bruggeman C’03 November 10, 2007

Norma (German) Doyle HS’50, C’52 November 25, 2007

Sister Josita Pitz, OSB, HS’41, C’66 November 28, 2007

Marian (Lammers) Schiedel November 27, 2007

Marcille Donnelly Ward, C’47 December 1, 2007

William “Bill” Harris, former faculty, December 26, 2007

Sister Michelle Cale, OSF, former faculty, December 24, 2007

Larry Torkelson, former faculty January 23, 2008

We are saddenned by the loss of the following alumni and staff...

Pamela (Schumacher ‘86) Hegge and husband, Steve, live in Dell Rapids, SD. Pam works at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls and has been in the lab there for 20 years. They are looking forward to being grandparents in May.

Jere Kribell ‘87 is presently stationed in Kirkuk, Iraq where he is training soldiers for the Iraqi army.

Barbara (Bierschbach ‘87) Wolter lives in Perry, IA. She has recently accepted the position of coordinator of religious education at St. Patrick’s Parish in Perry. In January she will begin her studies for a Master of Science in counseling.

Urs Arnold ‘89 lives in Winterthur, Switzerland with wife, Irene and sons Patrick and Fabian. He finished his Bachelors in accounting and controlling at the KV Business School in Zurich this past June. He plans to come to Yankton this summer to visit his aunt, Sister Cordula Walker.

1990s Kevin Bohn ‘90 is stationed in San Miguel, CA, and was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in August 2007.

David J. Abbot, MD, ‘92 recently moved his office into the new Avera Professional Office Pavilion and Educational Center. In his office is a display of photographs of Dr. Rich Lofthus, history professor at

Mount Marty College.

Scott ‘99 and Theresa (Heiberger ‘99) Swier live in Pierre, SD. Scott is the Director of Legislative Affairs for Attorney General Larry Long. He is also involved in the office’s civil and criminal litigation. Theresa teaches third grade at St. Joseph’s Catholic School.

Britt (Peterson ‘95) Zink and husband, Chad, live in Sioux Falls, SD. Britt is a clinical informatics analyst with Sanford Health. She is project manager with Sanford in its implementation of an electronic medical record throughout the system. Chad is in rehabilitation sales for Sanford Home Medical.

Henry Talley ‘95, Holt, MI, received the Competence in Aging Award at the American Association Nurse Anesthetist’s annual meeting August 4-7, 2007 in Denver. The award was given by the AANA Foundation. Henry is program director at Michigan State College of Nursing at East Lansing, MI.

Brother August (John) Schaefer ‘95 made his Final Profession as a Benedictine on Saturday, October 13, 2007. Brother August is a member of St. Michael’s Abbey, Elkhorn, NE, and teaches in their high school located on the monastery property.

Julie (Hinrichs ‘97) Harke and husband, Louis live in Otley, IA. Julie was recently promoted to radiology director of Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa, IA. They have two children, Alaina and Grant.

Brian ‘97 and Nicole (Streff ‘98) Collignon, live in Derby, KS. Brian was made partner at the law firm of Fleeson, Gooing, Coulson & Kitch in Wichita, KS. Nicole received her Masters of Science in curriculum and instruction from Emporia State University and is a science teacher in Mulvane, KS.

Jennifer (Streff ‘99) Roling and husband, Ben, live outside of Salem, SD. Jennifer is a registered nurse at Avera McKennan Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They have two children Landon (3) and Lauren (6).

Jessica (Berg ‘99) Preister has accepted a position in the budget and finance office at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. She and husband, Paul ’97, live in Vermillion with their two sons, Karson and Kaleb. Paul has worked as a branch manager for Bank of the West in Vermillion for over two years.

2000s Marie (Fuchtman’00) Thorp and husband, Michael, live in Omaha, NE. Marie works as training specialist for Woodmen of the World Insurance Society in Omaha.

Alumni Notes

Mollet Music And Mount MartyA Grand Partnership in Music In September, Dr. Eugenio Zapata of Mount Marty College announced the receipt of a Young Chang Platinum Grand Piano for instructional and practice use at the college. The piano was obtained through a cooperative agreement between the college, Mollet Music Company of Yankton and the Young Chang America

division represented by Darin Niebuhr. Three years ago, Mollet Music and Mount Marty created a musical partnership to allow students to rehearse and perform on today’s modern keyboards and pianos. The new Young Chang grand piano is part of this loan program.

The 7’ 6” Platinum grand piano will be used in a practice studio for Dr. Zapata and his students as they prepare for concert appearances and public recitals. A new practice room at the college has been developed to house the exquisite instrument. Young Chang pianos are known

worldwide for their standards of excellence and world-class performance. Founded in 1956 as a family business, Young Chang now has a global presence, with an estimated 30 percent of the world’s piano market. The company has earned a variety of international awards for quality, design, technical excellence and industrial precision. The Platinum series, introduced in 2001, was modeled after Hamburg Steinway’s discontinued Model C piano, and incorporated top quality German materials, and many revolutionary design innovations including an asymetrically tapered soundboard. Zapata is thrilled with the addition of the Grand Piano to his program. “This is an incredible addition to our instruments. “My

students (continued pg. 15) Students enjoy the donated piano.

Update 15

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With the support of the Gregorian Club, Dr. Zapata’s Piano collaboration “Notes From Within” CD sale proceeds will be allocated to a fund for the purchase of a grand piano for the Music Department at Mount Marty College. $10 (tax included) Contact the Advancement Office at 605-668-1242 to get your copy.

Mount Marty College

May 14, 2008 • 1:00 p.m. Start

Hillcrest Country Club • Yankton, SD

Texas Scramble • Men’s and Women’s Divisions

Individual Registration • $125Includes 18 holes of golf, dinner, registration gifts, team photo and many opportunities to win prizes

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If you’re interested in golfing or sponsorship options, contact Sheila Kuchta at 800-658-4552, 605-668-1286,

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Proceeds benefit scholarships, technology, and educational resources

Amy Petrik ‘01 has signed a five-year license art contract with Carousel Checks out of Illinois. She will be designing checks, address labels, checkbook covers and other items for them. She sells her art work in Yankton and Tyndall, SD stores. In February, she will mark five years with the First National Bank of Omaha Service Center in Yankton.

Anthony Foulks ‘02 is stationed at Fort Hood, TX. He was promoted on June 1, 2007 from Army enlisted as a staff sergeant to a warrant officer in the army.

Rebecca (Neth)Rippe ‘04 and husband, Brian, live in Brandon, SD. Rebecca graduated from the Mayo Clinic Physical Therapy Program and is currently employed at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.

Dagen Valentine ‘04 is in his third year in the Peace Corps. He teaches English to grades 3-10 in Shinuhayr Village in Armenia. He is starting a project with livestock in the village.

Deacon Roger Heidt, ‘04 was recently appointed by Bishop Paul Swain as Director of Planning and Director of Deacon Formation for the Diocese of Sioux Falls, SD. He and his wife, Diane, live in Sioux Falls.

Amanda (Ruzicka ‘06) Kroon and husband, Joshua, live in Rochester, MN, where she works in the Mayo neuroscience unit. Joshua works for the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

will have the opportunity to play on a concert level instrument. The experience of playing on a concert grand piano is analogous to the pleasure of a gourmet meal at a five star restaurant. This new piano will allow my students to explore artistry in more depth. We are very grateful for the support Mollet Music has given us throughout the years.” Lanning Mollet of Mollet Music “is an outstanding member of our community and has been one of the most important figures in the development of music in Yankton,” Dr. Zapata added. In addition to the grand piano, Mount Marty and Mollet Music are again in partnership on electronic pianos for the group piano instruction. For the past three years, Mollet Music has loaned

Mount Marty eight electronic pianos for instruction, replacing them annually with new models. The partnership has been beneficial for both the college and Mollet Music. This year the college received eight RE220 Kurzweil keyboards which are the newest model of the Kurzweil line. Dr. Zapata also noted, “The collaboration between Mollet Music and Mount Marty College is an effort to continue the development of music instruction and performance in our area. These efforts are exemplary to our community. If we find other ways of supporting the arts through collaborative efforts, Yankton can become a regional leading force in cultural development.”

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