Martinson upsets Johnson in city council runoff Jun 25, 2008
She graduated from Sturgis Brown High School and attended Western Dakota Technical Institute, Black Hills State University and National American University. When contacted, Johnson said he was obviously disappointed with the results but proud of his years of service. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Sculptor to cast famed horse in bronze Jun 23, 2008
Till said she s known Chytka since they both attended college at Black Hills State University in Spearfish. Her ancestors raised the famed bucking horse near Long Pines, and now she is on the Buffalo Centennial Committee. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
NAU saddles up for its final ride Jun 14, 2008
He said that a majority will transfer to Black Hills State University next season, where he will be the coach. Still others will seek independent rodeo activities while finishing their educations at NAU.. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Obituaries for Sunday, June 8, 2008 Jun 8, 2008
Following her graduation she taught school at a country school in Ludlow, SD. Ferne attended college in Tacoma, WA and later at Black Hills State University in Spearfish. She was married to Walter Wenckus on April 28, 1946 in San Francisco, CA. To this union, three children were born: Faye, Karen, and Mark. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Super seniors: String players among the best in the class of 2008 Jun 3, 2008
Harter and Woods will attend UW-L, Jolley will go to UW-Platteville and Miller will attend Black Hills State University (S.D.). Jon Fendt of Sparta High School was a percussionist in the Wisconsin School Music Association all-state orchestra and the National Band Association all-state band. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
No justification for RCAS administration raises Jun 2, 2008
(As many have pointed out, Rapid City administrators are paid better than full professors at Black Hills State University. . (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Area Scene: Golf tourney benefits track and field program Jun 1, 2008
The proceeds benefit the Black Hills State University Track and Field program in the form of an annual Mark Larscheid Memorial Track and Field Scholarship. A putting contest, hosted by the BHSU Track and Field and Cross-country teams, will also be at 11:30 a.m. on the day of the tournament. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Clinton to stop at Tally's during third visit Jun 1, 2008
Her husband, former President Bill Clinton, made an appearance at Rapid City Stevens High School on May 10 and spoke Friday at Black Hills State University in Spearfish. The Clintons have also made five appearances on four South Dakota reservations. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Central's Sturlaugson not done yet Jun 1, 2008
Brent, 23, is soon to graduate from the University of Oregon with a degree in architecture, and Dayne, 20, is attending Black Hills State University in Spearfish. I ve tried during all this mix to stay focused on family. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Bill Clinton stumps for Hillary at BHSU May 31, 2008
Hillary Clinton made in Rapid City on Wednesday as he campaigned for her Friday at Black Hills State University ... Former President Bill Clinton makes his entrance Friday at Black Hills State University in Spearfish during a campaign stop for his wife, Hillary. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Bill Clinton to campaign Friday in Spearfish May 30, 2008
The program in Spearfish begins at noon in the Jacket Legacy Room of the Black Hills State University student union. University officials say it will be the first campus visit by a former president. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Clinton: Primary race with Obama 'going down to the wire' May 29, 2008
Bill Clinton will visit Black Hills State University in Spearfish on Friday as well as Mitchell and Vermillion. On Saturday, he will campaign for his wife in Canton, Dell Rapids, Flandreau and Madison. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
College track: Jackets grab four titles at nationals May 25, 2008
The Black Hills State University thrower dominated the shot put competition winning with a throw of 51 feet, ; inches. Baxter s throw was over a foot farther than the runner-up Jessica Becker of Bethany, Kan. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Flores, Hellman win titles for BHSU May 24, 2008
Black Hills State University sophomore Eric Flores was unable to defend his hammer throw national title on Day 1 of the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championship, but he made up for it on Friday taking the discus title. Flores bettered the field by 4 feet, 1/4 inch with his throw of 58-4 1/4 inches to better second place Scott VanCura of Hastings. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
2008 seniors honored at banquet May 21, 2008
Kayleen Wagner - James W. Flevares Scholarship ( 1,000); Health Rocks Scholarship ( 250); Black Hills State University Buzz Bonus Scholarship ( 750) and Schllenkamp Leadership Scholarship ( 500). Cory Sykora - Carl Youngworth Award ( 15. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
BHSU standout says she's 'same as everyone' May 10, 2008
Alyssa Goeden will make the ceremonial walk this morning during Black Hills State University's graduation ceremony, but she won't hear the famous "Pomp and Circumstance" music that will accompany the graduates ... What: 155th commencement ceremony, Black Hills State University ... Alyssa Goeden, right, signs to her interpreter of five years, Linda Fletcher, while leaving graduation practice at Black Hills State University in Spearfish. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Track: Hellman eyes the next hurdle May 9, 2008
13 set a school record and when added to her victory in the heptathlon a few weeks ago, Hellman helped the Black Hills State University women s team take the top spot in the conference for the third straight year. I love being around athletes that hate to lose more than they love to win, BHSU head coach Scott Walkinshaw said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Newcastle teacher deemed among the nation's best May 8, 2008
Master s degree in curriculum and instruction, Black Hills State University, 1994; bachelor s in science, BHSU, 1980; Campbell County High School, 1976 ... - Black Hills State University Excellence in Education Award, in 2000. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Kirkeby to seek re-election in District 35 May 6, 2008
He is a lifelong resident of Rapid City and graduated from Central High School and Black Hills State University with a degree in political science. I have a passion for serving my neighbors and working to improve our quality of life, he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Medical marijuana advocates pledge new effort May 4, 2008
Faltynowicz, a rancher from southern Meade County, said he uses the herb to treat nausea and appetite loss from the mixture of medicines he takes to treat AIDS. Patterson, a Black Hills State University student now living in Wasta, said he was serving with the U.S. Army in Iraq in January of 2005 when he was wounded by an improvised explosive device. Marijuana has helped with pain from shrapnel wounds but is especially effective in treating his post-traumatic stress syndrome, Patterson said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
BHSU perfect on first day in DAC Softball tournament May 4, 2008
JAMESTOWN, N.D. - The Black Hills State University softball team went 2-0 on the first day of the Dakota Athletic Conference Tournament on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets downed Dakota State 8-5 before holding on for a 4-3 win over Minot State in the second game of the day. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Educators receive honorary doctorates May 3, 2008
During his years of service to education in South Dakota, Amiotte served as director of Indian Education for the Rapid City Public Schools, director for the Center of Indian Studies at Black Hills State University; director for American Indian Higher Education, president of the National Indian Education Association and president of the South Dakota Indian Association. "Mr. Amiotte has made unsurpassed contributions to education in South Dakota and has provided a bridge of invaluable dimension... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Daschle comes to Hills to support Obama May 2, 2008
Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. Early vote rally at the Jacket Legacy Room at Black Hills State University in Spearfish; 5:30 p.m. community event at Lacroix Hall, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City. Wednesday: 9:30 a.m., community coffee in the Pine Room, Custer County Annex, Custer; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. book signing at Prairie Edge in downtown Rapid City. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rapid City mayor says stay home May 2, 2008
Black Hills State University main campus. Calvary Christian School. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rural areas struggling to recruit teachers Apr 22, 2008
Mark Braun knows exactly where he's going when he graduates from Black Hills State University - home ... One chance for schools to find good candidates is this Monday's teacher job fair at Black Hills State University. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Grads take the fast track to the classroom Apr 22, 2008
Hamilton is one of 20 people this year taking advantage of Black Hills State University's Project SELECT. ... It's just one of the many ways, said Nancy Hall, Dean of the College of Education at Black Hills State University, that school officials are trying to combat teacher shortages, particularly at rural schools ... Hamilton is a student in the Project SELECT program at Black Hills State University, which helps fight teacher shortages by training people with bachelor's degrees to be teachers... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Scientists go to Lead for science workshop Apr 21, 2008
7 p.m. Thursday, Black Hills State University, Spearfish. -- Physicist Hitoshi Murayama of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will present "Cosmology for everyone." 7 p.m. Friday, School of Mines campus, Rapid City. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Historian questions claims that knife belonged to Crazy Horse Apr 18, 2008
But Donovin Sprague, a university instructor at Black Hills State University and Crazy Horse Memorial, says he has questions about the knife's authenticity. "From this 38-page document, I am very skeptical. It's very well written. They spent a lot of time researching, but I've found a whole lot of areas of question," he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
White House science adviser visits Homestake lab Apr 18, 2008
- Physicist Bob Svoboda, who will install an experiment in the Sanford Lab, will talk about "searching for 'dark matter'" at the student union at Black Hills State University on Thursday, April 24. - Physicist Hitoshi Murayama, a neutrino researcher and popular lecturer, will present "cosmology for everyone" on Friday, April 25 at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in Rapid City. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Deep Science for Everyone Apr 18, 2008
The Sanford Lab s co-sponsors for the lectures are the Homestake Collaboration, Black Hills State University, South Dakota School of Mines, Lead High School and the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center. Those organizations promise that the deep science being studied in Lead can educate us all. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Golf: Eagles set pace at Hardrocker Invite Apr 15, 2008
Black Hills State University finished in fourth place with a total of 784 and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology shot 924. Allyson Malzahn led the Eagles with a two-day total of 165. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
College track & field: Hellman wins 100-meter hurdles at U of Marys Marauder Open Apr 14, 2008
BISMARCK, N.D. The Black Hills State University men s and women s track and field teams competed against several strong squads at the Maurader Open in Bismarck, N.D. on Sunday. (22). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
College golf: Chadron women, Minot men take early lead Apr 14, 2008
Black Hills State University is in fourth place with a total of 394 and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology shot 451. (22). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Scientists to meet in Lead for deep-lab planning Apr 13, 2008
-- Physicist Bob Svoboda of the University of California at Davis will talk about "Searching for 'dark matter' at the Sanford Underground Laboratory at Homestake." Svoboda will speak at the Student Union at Black Hills State University in Spearfish on Thursday, April 24 ... The Sanford Underground Laboratory at Homestake is sponsoring the lecture series, along with Black Hills State University, the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Lead High School, the Homestake DUSEL Collaboration and... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rodeo: Stampede rodeo planned for April 24-25 Apr 11, 2008
Black Hills State University ... SPEARFISH The annual Black Hills State University Will Lantis Yellow Jacket Stampede Rodeo will be April 24-25 at the Seven Down Arena. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Area scene: Special Olympics to host two spring events Apr 9, 2008
On Friday, the Spring Games track and field event will be at Black Hills State University in Spearfish. Events begin at 8 a.m.. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Hill City athletic director battles Lou Gehrig's disease Apr 8, 2008
The couple has three grown children, Clint is in Sioux Falls, Wade attends Northern State University in Aberdeen and Katie attends Black Hills State University in Spearfish. We re supposed to be enjoying this time, Cory said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Junior high jazz band goes to the black hills Apr 5, 2008
Published: Friday, April 4, 2008 2:03 PM MDT The Twin Spruce Junior High Jazz Band will participate with jazz bands and choirs from three states in the Black Hills Jazz Festival on Monday at Black Hills State University. The event, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, is free and open to the public. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Homestake lab workshop brings world-class scientists to South Dakota Apr 4, 2008
During a presentation Thursday at the 10th Annual Black Hills Research Symposium at Black Hills State University, lab director Jose Alonso said research scientists are interested in establishing connections and relationships with local people ... Thursday, April 24, at Black Hills State University, Robert Svoboda of the University of California, Davis, will speak. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
College track: Outdoor season begins at O'Harra Stadium Mar 30, 2008
Black Hills State University had several top performances beginning with Shannon Hellman, who won four state hurdle titles while running for Douglas High School, and led the way again on Saturday winning the 100-meter hurdles with ease in 14. 15 seconds. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Trautman seeks re-election to Pennington County Commission Mar 29, 2008
Trautman, 56, a native South Dakotan, grew up on a ranch near Hermosa, graduated from Rapid City Central High School and attended Black Hills State University. She worked in the financial industry in the Black Hills for more than 30 years. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Area scene: Walk-run planned in Spearfish Mar 28, 2008
For more information, call Black Hills State University Student Support Services at 642-6294. Share This Story. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
School board race over before it began Mar 27, 2008
Swanson, who teaches English in Rapid City for Black Hills State University, said he never expected to be unopposed for the school board. "This all happened very fast," he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Women's basketball: Jackets set new bar Mar 27, 2008
SPEARFISH After a couple of frustrating seasons with the goal tantalizing close to being reached the Black Hills State University women s basketball team broke through in 2008. the team never slowed gaining confidence along the way. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Martinson announces run for city council Mar 26, 2008
She graduated from Sturgis Brown High School and attended Western Dakota Technical Institute, Black Hills State University and National American University. She is single and has no children but has family in the area, including her mother and sister, who are "great people to look up to," she said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Tom Hills seeks District 31 senate seat Mar 26, 2008
He taught government and political science classes and administrated at Black Hills State University for 34 years. He is a native of western South Dakota and previously served as a South Dakota delegate to the Republican National Convention. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Women's basketball: Jackets gain hoops transfer from Montana Mar 26, 2008
By the Black Hills State University Wednesday, March 26, 2008. SPEARFISH Jenna Bolstad has signed a letter of intent to play collegiate basketball for Black Hills State. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Kirsch a candidate in Ward 1 Mar 26, 2008
Kirsch earned a business degree from Black Hills State University. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, bicycling and camping. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Women's basketball: Vedvei, Haughian selected as All-Americans Mar 22, 2008
RAPID CITY The 2008 NAIA Division II Women s Basketball All-American teams were announced with South Dakota School of Mines senior Melanie Vedvei and Black Hills State University senior Lacey Haughian both receiving first team honors ... Melanie Vedvei, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Lacey Haughian, Black Hills State University; Debbie Remmerde, Northwestern College; Dani Gass, Morningside College; Lindsey Ducey, Hastings College; Jenna Matson, MidAmerica Nazarene University;... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Volleyball: NAU athletes weigh options Mar 20, 2008
Coaches from nearby NAIA programs at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, nearby South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City and Dickinson State University in North Dakota visited with the team at the NAU campus on Wednesday. Representatives from NCAA Div. II Chadron State College in Nebraska are slated to come to Rapid City today. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
National American ends storied volleyball and rodeo programs Mar 19, 2008
The current team will compete at five rodeos this spring, starting at South Dakota State University on April 11-13, and including the Black Hills State University Yellow Jacket Stampede on April 24-25 and the final Maverick Stampede on April 26-27. Lowery amassed a 188-11 record at the helm of the volleyball program, winning NAIA national championships in 2002 and 2006. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Youth groups benefit from home show Mar 9, 2008
He expected about 3,000 people at this year's home show, the 22nd annual, held at the Donald E. Young Center field house at Black Hills State University. "This area is an important market in the Northern Hills, so we get vendors and consumers from all over this region," Gannaway said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
State tourney a family affair for Bardens Mar 6, 2008
Cady plans to attend Black Hills State University this fall, majoring in teaching and coaching. Carsey hopes to continue playing basketball in her junior and senior year of high school and would like to play college basketball. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Spearfish man to be honored as an 'Outstanding Citizen' Mar 4, 2008
But today, Haug, 27, lives on his own, works at Wal-Mart in Spearfish, and attends Black Hills State University. Recently, he was nominated by South Dakota Advocacy Services for the "Outstanding Citizen with a Disability Award," which he will receive at the Governor's Award Luncheon on Tuesday, March 4, in Pierre. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Women's basketball: BHSU wins DAC title Mar 3, 2008
SPEARFISH After a hiatus of six years, Black Hills State University women s basketball team is returning to the national tournament. The Lady Jackets downed Mayville State 75-65 in the Dakota Athletic Conference tournament championship game on Sunday afternoon at the Young Center. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
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Wenko has earned a Bachelor of Science in hospitality administration from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D. and holds an MBA in tourism management with an emphasis on sustainable destination development from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C.. A recent oil industry survey anticipates that the emerging Bakken play will require some 3,000 additional workers a year over the next four years. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Women's basketball: Jackets reach DAC final Feb 28, 2008
SPEARFISH On a day in which Black Hills State University celebrated its 125th anniversary, the Lady Yellow Jackets moved one win away from earning a berth in the. (39). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
West River university land measure approved Feb 27, 2008
The courses and degrees are offered by Black Hills State University, South Dakota State University, the University of South Dakota, Dakota State University and Northern State University. Sen. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Good, Bad & Ugly Feb 26, 2008
THE GOOD: Not to be outdone in college mascot news, Black Hills State University announced the naming of its Yellow Jackets mascot this week. According to university folklore, BHSU first adopted the Yellow Jacket mascot in the late 1920s, after a fan yelled go you yellow jackets at the football team, which was wearing yellow jackets to stay warm during an exceptionally cold game. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Track and field: BHSU, Dickinson State win DAC Feb 24, 2008
SPEARFISH Black Hills State University women and Dickinson State men continued their dominance, winning team titles at the Dakota Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field meet Saturday at the Young Center. (43). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Guitar Masters 2008 Feb 23, 2008
And Royer is a professor of music and jazz band at Black Hills State University. Together, they make up an accomplished jazz duo in the Northern Hills. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
West River university plan moves ahead Feb 22, 2008
The courses and degrees are offered by Black Hills State University, South Dakota State University, the University of South Dakota, Dakota State University and Northern State University. The donated land is along Interstate 90, on the eastern side of Rapid City. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Flip that room Feb 22, 2008
This weekend, 75 Black Hills State University rooms may get a fresh coat of paint as part of Resident Life s efforts to create a homey environment for students. To get some decorating tips, the students may even want to tour the Flip That Room contest winner in Thomas Hall. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Black Hills timber industry fights 'LEED' Feb 21, 2008
For example, the Black Hills State University student union was renovated to meet the LEED silver standard. LEED has four levels -- from lowest to highest, certified, silver, gold and platinum. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Students plan a different kind of spring break Feb 17, 2008
These students and two advisers from Black Hills State University will make the world a greener place by traveling to Seattle for the fourth annual Alternative Spring Break ... Heather Thompson, a junior mass-communication major at Black Hills State University, sells raffle tickets to raise money for her upcoming Alternative Spring Break trip to Seattle. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
