Basketball: South Dakota sweeps Nebraska in all-star games Jun 15, 2008
A pair of Eastern South Dakota players, Miller s Jordan Miller (Southwest State College) and Watertown s Josh Hanson (Augustana College) added 13 and 11 points respectively for the home state squad. South Dakota took its biggest lead of the first half, 13-6, on a Krogman jumper with 16:10 left to play. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Wilkinson to run, jump for Augustana College Jun 14, 2008
Bureau County Republican - Sports. By Kevin Hieronymuskhieronymus@bcrnews. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Angela Baumgartner Jun 7, 2008
Bureau County Republican - Education. Saturday, June 7, 2008 12:01 AM CDT. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Swedes to name harbor redevelopment in honor of Galva, Bishop Hill Jun 5, 2008
The Augustana College Choir, f rom Augustana College, in Rock Island, will also take part in the dedication, as part of their Scandinavian tour honoring the 200th birthday of Augustana founder Rev. Lars Paul Esbjrn, a native of Gvle, Sweden ... The naming ceremony in Gvle is part of a series of 200th anniversary events honoring the births of both Bishop Hill Colony founder Erik Jansson, and Augustana College founder Lars Paul Esbjrn. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Abilities Plus awards endowment scholarships Jun 5, 2008
Winkelman attends Augustana College in Rock Island, where she is enrolled in the speech pathology program. After graduation in May 2009, she plans to become a speech pathologist and work with children or stroke patients. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Thomas on board at U-Mary Jun 4, 2008
Thomas heard about Bortke's retirement through Bill Gross, the athletic director at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D. U-Mary wasn't Thomas' only option for employment after the NCC disbands. He interviewed at UND for a non-athletic fundraising position and was offered the job. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
The Roger Thomas File Jun 4, 2008
n Began coaching career at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D. ... n Earned an undergraduate degree in physical education and history from Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Report: Thomas new A.D. at U-Mary Jun 3, 2008
He played running back and quarterback at Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill ... His coaching career began at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D., where he served as a part-time assistant for the defensive secondary, as well as being head scout. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Diamond update Jun 3, 2008
The NCIC rivals were to meet in Monday s supersectionals, at Augustana College in Rock Island. 2A softball: Three Rivers champ Morrison took third place in the 2A state finals in east Peoria, defeating Piasa Southwestern 3-2. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
CHS seniors to continue with baseball Jun 1, 2008
Going northwest is Josiah Martin as he will attend Augustana College. Martin went 7-2 this year along with one save. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Russ Miller inducted into H-M-S Athletic Hall of Fame Jun 1, 2008
The next two years he attended Augustana College where he graduated. He majored in sociology and received a bachelor of arts degree in 1955. (Ocheyedan Press Melvin News, IA)
Area Scene: Golf tourney benefits track and field program Jun 1, 2008
Sagen earned the trip after his performance in the USA Junior Nationals all-state high school basketball competition at Augustana College in Sioux Falls. The senior averaged more than 17 points, nine rebounds and three blocks per game at the competition. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Knights, Rockets still in the hunt May 29, 2008
The two winners advance to Saturday's championship for a spot in Monday's Rock Island Supersectional at Augustana College against the Rochelle Sectional champion. Third-seeded Bloomington, which thumped Richwoods 13-2 in a season-opening contest back on March 24, knocked off top-seeded rival Normal West 6-4 at Metamora for its first regional championship since 2006 and the eighth in school history. (Pekin Times, IL)
Senior accomplishments honored during Awards Day May 29, 2008
Boniface Church, Kelley Puig; St. Boniface Ladies Guild, Nicole Bognar and Matt Hell; UW-Barron County/Marjorie A. Reinhart Scholarship, Tanya Dzimiela; Sterling Bank-Chetek, Emily Petersen and Rachel Swangim; Chetek Community Club, Kelley Puig, Mathew Carlson and Bryan Bowers; Chetek Lion's Club, Kelley Puig, Kate DeCook, Emily Petersen, Megan Erspamer and Bryan Bowers; Howard-Campbell-Ganske American Legion Auxiliary Unit #179, Megan Erspamer; Howard-Campell-Ganske American Legion Post #179,... (Chetek Alert, WI)
Princeton High School names top academic seniors for 2007-08 May 27, 2008
Her plans are to attend Augustana College to major in music and business. Mickow is the son of Jay and Mary Mickow. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Three are No. 1 at PTHS May 24, 2008
9596 GPA and will attend Augustana College, Rock Island, to study biology (pre-optometry). NATHANIEL WEBER, son of Greg and Mary Weber, rural Pontiac, earned a 3. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Bureau County athletes competing in NCAA III nationals May 24, 2008
Also competing were Augustana College seniors Wes Jackson of Mineral and John Thompson of Ladd ... Thompson, Jackson and Laura Luloff of Princeton all received a varsity A letter blanket upon the conclusion of their senior track season at Augustana College ... The varsity A letter blanket is the highest honor given by the Augustana College Athletic Department. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Full Story... May 24, 2008
In the fall, Ferrie will attend Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D. to study biology and business. He said he is interested in becoming a dentist, orthodontist or work in finances. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Man sentenced for nude photos May 23, 2008
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- A man who took photos of men showering at Augustana College in Sioux Falls has been sentenced to 10 days in jail and a 200 fine. Timothy Shane Fuehrer of Phoenix, Ariz. (Sioux City Journal)
Hall of Fame induction draws closer May 18, 2008
starter on three national championship football teams and was an All-American track performer at Augustana College. high school football and track coach. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
BC athletes help Augie track down CCIW crown May 17, 2008
Bureau County athletes played a big role in leading the Augustana College Vikings in capturing the Collegiate Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin championships in men and women. Princeton s Evan Holschbach led off the Vikings winning 4x400 relay (3:16. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Lynass keeps plenty busy for the Scoopers May 17, 2008
He plans to major in pre-med and will continue in music at Augustana College in Sioux Falls next fall. Organized sports will have to take a back seat. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Gunderson announces run for state House May 15, 2008
Gunderson grew up in South Dakota, graduated from Augustana College and taught elementary and high school before serving in the U.S. Army. After discharge, he earned his master's degree at University of South Dakota. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Softball: Knights knock out two big wins May 12, 2008
With their backs against the wall all day, the Wartburg Knights responded with big bats at the NCAA Division III softball regional hosted by Augustana College. Facing elimination after a Friday loss to Wisconsin-Whitewater, Wartburg rebounded to pound Maryville, 9-3, and Coe, 11-3. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Marathon runners are all in the family May 11, 2008
She graduated from Augustana College, where she was named an all-conference soccer player, with a degree in speech and communication and works for in Chicago. She holds a special place in the Works family tree as the oldest of Della's 14 grandchildren, all of whom were taught by their grandmother to downhill and cross country ski on Casper Mountain. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Obits: Devine, Swenson, Pettersen, & Nerland May 8, 2008
Violet went on to receive a two year teaching degree in 1946 from Augustana College in Sioux Falls. She taught in Eureka and in township schools near Bison and Britton. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Chetek senior receives scholarship May 8, 2008
Chetek High School senior Megan Erspamer has been offered a Heritage Scholarship from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D.. According to college officials, this award is based on Erspamer's academic record, essay, and contributions in school, community, and church activities. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Bonnie Gregorson May 8, 2008
Following high school graduation, Bonnie attended Augustana College and earned a degree in nursing. As an R.N. she worked for a number of years at Sioux Valley Hospital, in private practice, with the FBI health service in Washington, D.C. and the South Dakota State Penitentiary. (Freeman Courier, SD)
AMCOL International (NYSE: ACO) Announces Executive Appointments May 7, 2008
He holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois and a Master's of Business Administration from the University of Chicago. He is a certified public accountant. (PR Newswire)
Holmen School District names new administrator May 3, 2008
He has degrees from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D., and Winona State University in Winona, Minn. and a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in educational leadership and policy. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Nate and the Moonlighters to perform Saturday at Surf May 2, 2008
Members of the band are Daryl Sherman, Lake Mills Community School Superintendent; John Butz, elementary teacher in Des Moines; Jim Scholbrock, Lake Mills High School Principal; Bruce Adams, safety coordinator at Cummins Filtration in Lake Mills; Mark Timmerman, elementary principal at Earlham Community School; Nate Sletten, a music major at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D.; Bill Georgia, home improvement specialist and also a school bus driver for LMCS.. To date, the Moonlighters have... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Research: Top 50 draft steals Apr 20, 2008
Not bad for a little-known linebacker who started at Augustana College in South Dakota before transferring to Minnesota. Russell S. Baxter, Ryan McCrystal, Jon D. Kramer, Jon T. Stewart, Chris Fallica and Paul Kinney of ESPN Research contributed to this report. (ESPN -- Football News)
Jacob Taylor Apr 19, 2008
He is a 2003 graduate of Hall High School and a 2007 graduate of Augustana College. He is the son of Jim and Rose Taylor of Spring Valley. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Bishop to speak at annual Founders Day service Apr 18, 2008
In addition to leading the young community of immigrants who settled in Andover in the mid-19th century, Esbjorn helped to found both the Augustana Lutheran Synod and Augustana College, serving as first president of the latter from 1860-1863. In honor of the bicentennial, this year s Founders Day worship service at Jenny Lind Chapel will focus on Esbjorn s legacy, which included the landmark chapel in Andover, built with gifts Esbjorn received from famed Swedish singer Jenny Lind during her... (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Falcons should draft Ryan, but likely won't Apr 18, 2008
Ken Anderson - Augustana College, Doug Williams, Division II. So it should be a certainty that Ryan s the man before backing him with the future success of the franchise. I m not as certain as you are. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Konechne leaves Mines for position at Augustana Apr 13, 2008
RAPID CITY Ann Konechne has been named as the athletic department s compliance coordinator and senior woman administrator at Augustana College in Sioux Falls. (22). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
BREAKING NEWS: Annika Smed signs with North Dakota Apr 10, 2008
Annika s father, Mark Smed, played professional basketball in Europe and is in the athletic hall of fame at Augustana College, which also tried to recruit Annika. Mark and mother Karen could tell Annika was athletic at a young age. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
The Rev. George W. Breitkreuz (1927-2007) (1) Apr 6, 2008
The Rev. Breitkreuz earned his undergraduate degree from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D., and graduated from North American Baptist Seminary in Sioux Falls. He earned his master s degree in divinity at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Ill. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Blad-Putzler (1) Apr 5, 2008
The groom, a graduate of Augustana College, is employed at Fraser School in Minneapolis. The couple reside in St. Paul. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
WIU set to head to Wartburg Invite Apr 5, 2008
Western will be competing against Augustana College, Dubuque, Ginnell, Loras, Monmouth, Simpson, College of St. Benedict, St. Thomas, Wisconsin-La Crosse, and Wisconsin-Platteville. The Leathernecks and the Westerwinds each took third at the Eastern Illinois Invitational. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Westerwinds get back to work vs. Augustana Apr 3, 2008
MACOMB - With the last three games against Oakland canceled due to weather and field conditions, the Western Illinois softball team resumes the 2008 schedule with a home game against Augustana College today at 4 p.m. and a three-game conference series against North Dakota State, April 5-6 ... Augustana College comes to Macomb off an 8-0 shutout over Ripon, March 30 in Rock Island. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Area sports roundup Mar 30, 2008
Paced by Ronnisha Hall s second place finish in the shot put, the NIACC women s track and field team placed sixth at the Augustana College Viking Olympics on Saturday. Hall s toss went 12. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
All-Metro boys team features three record-setting rebounders Mar 28, 2008
Augustana College recruit Eric Jorgensen, a 6-8 senior from East, was named to the All-Metro boys basketball team for the second straight season along with 6-9 junior Brennan Cougill of Bishop Heelan and 6-6 junior Alex Walker of North. The team, selected by coaches from Sioux City and South Sioux City, also includes North senior Brian Wanner, East senior Dane Larson and Heelan sophomore Zach McCabe. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Pioneer welcomed new reporter Mar 27, 2008
Varmette is an honors graduate of Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D.. Fort Stockton Pioneer Phone: 432-336-2281 Address: PO Box 1528 * Fort Stockton * Texas *79735-1528Email. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
'Round Robin' still bonds friends after 54 years Mar 24, 2008
Betty Taylor of Hartley, Iowa, looks over the scrapbook she's kept since 1954, when she attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls ... HARTLEY, Iowa -- In 1952 17-year-old Betty Hembd (now Taylor) left her hometown of Ocheyedan, Iowa, to attend Augustana College in Sioux Falls. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Next season bright for MRAC Mar 22, 2008
Rounding off the first team, consisting entirely of Sioux Cityans, is Augustana College recruit Eric Jorgensen of East. The 6-8 senior won MRAC honors for the second straight year along with Cougill and Walker. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Annawan eighth-grader spells his way to Washington, D.C. Mar 20, 2008
Harrell, an eighth grader at Annawan, won the regional spelling bee Tuesday evening at Augustana College in Rock Island. Harrell correctly spelled stratagem in the 12th round to win the regional title. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Chetek High School names valedictorian, salutatorians Mar 20, 2008
or Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill. where she will continue to participate in cross country and track. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Marsot helps QU win fourth straight tennis match Mar 19, 2008
Quincy University also defeated Augustana College 5-4. Marsot and Duckworth competed in No. 3 doubles and fell 8-3. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Brown-Forman CFO to retire next month Mar 17, 2008
He holds a bachelor's degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill. and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. (Louisville Business First, KY)
2008 JOURNAL-STANDARD GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR Mar 16, 2008
Kasten will take her talent, leadership skills, excitement and all of her other likeable qualities to Augustana College next fall, where she'll look to take the next step in her basketball career at the Division III level. "I would definitely like to improve in a lot of aspects," Kasten said. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
The long road to decision day Mar 9, 2008
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Scranton Francis Mar 7, 2008
He then received Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Augustana College, Rock Island. Rev. Scranton went on to receive his Masters in Elementary Administration from Western Illinois University. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Augie's Giovanine named CCIW Coach of the Year Mar 6, 2008
ROCK ISLAND Grey Giovanine has led the Augustana College to the pot of gold again in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW). The Vikings captured its third straight outright CCIW title by rallying for a 63-59 win at North Central College in Naperville on Feb. 23. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Sports briefs Mar 1, 2008
The Annawan-Wethersfield Lady Titans picked up a relay win and runner-up finish Wednesday at the 13th annual Rock Island Relays at the Pepsi Co. Athletic Center on the campus of Augustana College. The A-W 4x800 relay team of Natalie Fargher, Brooke Buresh, Aron Jackson and Shelby Steger finished first with a time of 10:32. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Klein scores off the court Mar 1, 2008
Two Bureau County athletes have been on the fast track for Augustana College this winter in the collegiate indoor track season. Junior Evan Holschbach of Princeton ran on the Vikings mile relay team that turned in the third fastest time (3:19. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Muscatine's orchestra program still growing after 6 years Feb 29, 2008
Anna played with the orchestra throughout her years at Muscatine High School and received a music scholarship to Augustana College in Illinois. The Pusateris youngest daughter, Kathleen, an MHS sophomore, plays French horn. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Annawan’s top spellers Feb 28, 2008
Harrell went on to win the Henry County Spelling Bee and will compete in the Regional Spelling Bee at Augustana College on March 18. In the second row are homeroom winners Taylor Wilson, Lanae Arnold, and Trevor Nelson; in the third row, Cameron Gilbraith, Megan Foes, and Kyle Thompson; and in the back row are Jordan Morey, Jordan Jackson and Trever Petersen. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
East, North play for state trip Feb 26, 2008
Jorgensen, an Augustana College recruit, is averaging 18. 8 points and 10. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Augustana, S.D. beats St. Cloud St. 86-68 Feb 24, 2008
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Augustana College shot 57 percent in the second half to pull away from St. Cloud State and beat the Huskies 86-68 Saturday in the North Central Conference. (206). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Going green by seeing red Feb 23, 2008
"Every year Gunn organizes a Snowed Out Shootout basketball tournament for Rotary which, this year, for the first time, actually was snowed out.Gunn's 32-year career at SMC as dean of sports education and then dean of fitness and wellness included coaching Roadrunner cross country and track teams to numerous state, regional and national championships.Gunn earned his undergraduate degree from Augustana College in Illinois and a master's degree from Bowling Green University.. (Dowagiac News, MI)
East, North host 4A substate semifinals tonight Feb 22, 2008
When the two met earlier, Carlos Perez, a 6-8 senior, scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Titans while 6-8 Augustana College recruit Eric Jorgensen recorded 27 points and 11 boards for East. Lewis Central also features 6-7 senior Marcos Perez, who, like his brother, scores at a 13-point clip. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
No. 2 Northwestern, No. 3 Morningside collide at Allee Feb 20, 2008
Northwestern has won 15 in a row and its only loss is to NCAA Division II Augustana College, 80-64, on Dec. 28 in Sioux Falls. "It's pretty unusual to get into the last week of the conference season and have two teams who haven't lost, especially in the GPAC," said Northwestern Coach Earl Woudstra. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Bureau County athletes help Augie run down top 10 rankings Feb 16, 2008
to the Augustana College track teams run in the in the Division III Coaches Power Rankings ... Princeton s Angela Baumgartner is perhaps best known around Augustana College for her volleyball game. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
IN SCHOOL - Education roundup Feb 12, 2008
Augustana College (Sioux Falls, S.D.) Halcyon Bjornstad, Missoula. Montana State University/Northern Kari Johnson, Bigfork; Giles Gaughman, Columbia Falls; Tyrel Cochrell, Drummond; James O'Neill, Frenchtown; Carl Christiansen, Kalispell; John Cernick, Seth Cummings, Travis Hjort, Libby; Russell Penner, Ovando; Jon Marchi, Polson; Dustin Feasel, Superior; Cole Wakefield, Thompson Falls; Andrew Conklin, Whitefish. (Missoulian, MT)
