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Dorothy Hass Fransen '34 and her husband, Edwin, recently
celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a dinner in
Westby, Mont. Dorothy and Edwin farmed on the family
homestead between Westby and Plentywood until their retirement
in 2000. They have three children, 10 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren.
Ethel Fleming '40 and her husband, Clyde, are charter members
of the Pompeys Pillar Historical Association. Shovels in
hand, they participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the
new interpretive center in April 2004.
William Benjamin '66 has been named regional director of the
Bureau of Indian Affairs Great Plains office in Aberdeen, S.D.
Benjamin is a native of Browning, Mont and a Blackfeet Tribe
member. He has been deputy regional director of the Rocky
Mountain office since 1996.
Amalie Sieler '69 and her husband, Ben, recently celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary. They ranched west of
Plevna before moving to Billings in 1954. Ben owned Ben's
Draperies in Billings and Amalie taught German at Senior High
for 31 years before retiring in 2000.
Clint Van Atta '72 was honored as the Montana Credit Union
Professional of the Year for 2004. Clint is president of
the Billings Federal Credit Union. He serves on the Credit
Union National Association's Cooperative Alliances Committee and
as a trustee for the National Credit Union Legislative Action
Committee.
Jay Strever '78 has been named regional director of human
resources for the Billings Gazette, the Helena Independent
Record, the Montana Standard in Butte and the Casper Star
Tribune. He will direct employee relations, training,
recruitment and policy administration for the four Lee
newspapers. Prior to joining the Gazette in 2002, Jay was
controller for Beall Trailers of Montana. He is also owner
of Jaymie Duck Enterprises, a computer consulting business.
Brian Pogue '80 has been named director of the Bureau of
Indian Affairs. The Agency provides services to the
nation's 562 federally recognized tribes. Pogue began his
career with the BIA at the Billings area office and is now
located in Oklahoma where he is an enrolled member of the
Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.
Patrick Hould '82 has been appointed to the National
Association of Elementary School Principals board of directors
as a middle school representative. Pat began his career in
education as a music teacher in Thompson Falls, Mont. and for
the past eleven years has been principal of Lewistown Junior
High. He has been a member of NAESP for the past eleven
years and recently completed his fourth year as a state officer
of the Montana Elementary and Middle School Principals
Association.
Clayton Jones '87, a Billings, Mont. investment representative
for Edward Jones, was one of 50 representatives honored at a
business management forum in St. Louis, Mo.
Mark Holle '87 of Billings, Mont. has joined Engineering, Inc.
as controller. Holle is a CPA with more than 15 years of
public accounting experience in tax preparation and auditing.
As controller he will be responsible for the firm's financial
management systems and financial reporting.
Karen Pearson '88 owns both Alpine Counseling Associates and
Inner Sanctum in Billings, Mont. and plans to merge the two
businesses into a service that will provide ""a holistic
experience for each person as their inner beauty unfolds.""
Karen has been providing personal counseling for nearly 10 years
and last year expanded her business with the opening of Inner
Sanctum where she retails all natural skin care products and
provides a yoga/stretching program and massage.
Marsha Schell '88 is a member of the 100 Percent Club.
She is a realtor with RE/MAX in Billings, Mont. and was recently
recognized for her level of production during 2003.
Robert Gilpen '89 had a showing of his paintings at the
Blackfish Gallery in Portland, Ore. in January 2003, followed by
a showing at the Mark Woolley Gallery, also in Portland, in
December 2003 and January 2004.
Ericka (Swanson) Herbers '90 graduated June 2004 from the
University of Phoenix with a M.A. in school counseling.
Previously an elementary teacher, she will begin her new career
as a school counselor in fall 2004 at Eaglecrest High School in
the Cherry Creek School District in Colorado, where she lives
with her husband and daughter.
Sue Tombrink '90 is a member of the 100 Percent Club.
She is a realtor with RE/MAX of Billings, Mont. and was
recognized for her level of production during 2003.
Beverly Ross '91 a premier agent with Prudential's Pioneer
Agency in Billings, Mont. qualified for membership in the
Million Dollar Round Table, 2004. Membership is based on
excellence in customer sales and service. Bev is also a
trustee of the Montana State University-Billings Foundation.
Sara Rosin '92 has been promoted to escrow officer at American
Title & Escrow in Billings, Mont. She joined the company
in 1994 and has been marketing director for the last eight
years.
Matthew Meismer '93 has joined the engineering firm of Kadrmas,
Lee and Jackson in Billings, Mont. as a CADD technician.
Matthew has 20 years drafting and surveying experience and will
provide drafting and design support for all civil projects.
Dianna Nuernberger '94 has been promoted to promotions
coordinator at Intermountain Mortgage Co. in Billings, Mont.
She is responsible for event planning, sponsorship efforts,
incentive programs and is the contact for promotional and
merchandising efforts.
Michael L. Smith '95 was recognized as Citizen of the Year by
the Montana Sheriff's and Peace Officer's Association. He
developed a computer data system that matches stolen property
reports to pawn shop receipts and made it available, free of
charge, to Billings police detectives through an internet
connection. His program helped police officers gather
evidence in more than 70 cases of burglaries, thefts and other
property crimes.
Julie Sullivan '95 has joined Prudential Financial's Pioneer
Agency in Billings, Mont. as a financial services associate.
Julie has attained her Life and Health and NASD Series 7
registration.
Kimberly Dare '97 of the accounting firm, Galusha Higgins and
Galusha in Billings, Mont. recently passed the Certified Fraud
Exam. She has the expertise to resolve allegations of
fraud, gather evidence, write reports and testify to findings as
well as assist in the prevention and detection of fraud.
Stephanie Long '98 is the new superintendent of Canyon Creek
School District west of Billings. She was previously a
middle school teacher for the Lockwood School District and had
also taught at Sandstone Elementary in Billings and in Stockton,
Calif. Stephanie and her husband, Dave, have two children.
Michelle Qualls '98 was elected president of the MSU Billings
5904 Toastmasters for the 2003-2004 term. Michelle works for St.
Vincent Healthcare.
Jerry Simonson '98 has joined Western Security Bank in
Billings, Mont. as a commercial loan officer. He has over
five years of lending experience.
Daniel Lewis '99 was presented with a Doctor of Medicine
degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine
and Health Sciences during commencement ceremonies May 8 at the
Chester Fritz Auditorium on the UND campus in Grand Forks.
He has gone on for residency training in emergency medicine at
Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minn.
Tony Stark '99 has joined the staff of the Yellowstone County
Council on Aging as the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
volunteer coordinator.
Christopher Hirt '00 received his doctor of dental medicine at
Oregon Health University in Portland. He plans to return
to Billings to practice dentistry.
Shaun McKinley '00 is the coordinator of marketing for the
Partnership for Families, Children and Adults, a social service
agency operating 27 different programs in 17 counties throughout
Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia. Shaun now lives in
Cleveland, Tenn.
Jeremiah Rouane '00 has been promoted to assistant vice
president of commercial real estate at First Interstate Bank in
Billings, Mont. He was previously a construction loan
officer and began his career at First Interstate as a credit
analyst and teller. Rouane is a certified public
accountant and a graduate of both MSU Billings and Northwest
College.
Gina Wilson '01 was recently certified as a family support
specialist by the State of Montana. Gina is an employee of
STEP Inc. in Billings and will provide support to families with
children with disabilities.
Jeremy Morgret '02 has been promoted to commercial real estate
loan officer at First Interstate Bank in Billings, Mont.
Jeremy completed the management training program and was most
recently a credit analyst for the downtown branch.
Janeil Riesinger '02 has joined New York Life Insurance in
Billings, Mont. as an agent. She participated in New York
Life's agent training program.
Russell Stevens '02 of MH Computers in Billings, Mont. is a
certified WatchGuard Firebox technician and is able to install,
service and provide training on WatchGuard firewall systems.
Cristine Green '03 an accountant with Yellowstone Trust
Administration Inc. in Billings, Mont. has earned her CPA
designation. Cristine provides charitable trust accounting
and client services and is one of three CPA's on the YTA staff.
Travis Rykowski '03 recently joined CTA Architects Engineers
in Billings, Mont. as a structural steel designer.
Christine Mueller '04 has joined Scottrade Financial Services
as an administrative assistant. She interned at Scottrade
while at MSU Billings and was hired full-time following her
graduation.
Jeralee Zaharko '04 has joined Farm Bureau Financial Services
in Billings, Mont. as office manager. She will be involved
with agency operations and client service.
Kathy L. Legerski ‘98 to Gregory S. Wilson, 3/4/2004
Carol M. Springer ’75 to Scott M. Harr, 3/19/2004
Travis J. Rykowski ‘03 to Darci D. Schlepp, 3/26/2004
Mari Ann K. Leischner ‘03 to Wade T. Michaels, 3/27/2004
Roger D. Leichner ‘88 to Cherry C. Cahalane, 4/3/2004
Anne M. Gangstad ‘97 to Shawn M. Exner, 4/10/2004
Cheryl D. Fortune ‘03 to Sean M. Hoke, 4/17/2004
Jamie C. Larson ’01 to Trenton J. Kuntz, 4/17/2004
Jacob P. Rome ’00 to Tanya M. Turley ‘00, 4/17/2004
John E. Bach ’99 to Brandi A.Cornish, 4/23/2004
Kathy J. Vallie ‘82 to Mark Whiteman, 4/26/2004
Michael J. Albertson ’04 to Kandis Koenig ‘01, 5/2004
Tara J. Christensen ’03 to Matthew D. Sather, 5/8/2004
Sheila R. Arno ’04 to Eddie G. Cuny, 5/12/2004
Ehren J. Byrd ’98 to Crystal A. Smith, 5/15/2004
Mike S. Worden ’95 to Julie A. Aalgaard, 5/15/2004
Doug W. Andersen ’02 to Candice N. Smeltzer, 5/15/2004
Lisa D. Braulick ’02 to Chad C. Frank, 5/15/2004
Dale P. Ahrens ’82 to Nancy L. Glueckert, 5/21/2004
Rachael K. Jam ’04 to Brian K. Kelly ‘92, 5/22/2004
Afton A. Marsh ’04 to Richard A. Logan, 5/29/2004
Holly R. Hale ’03 to Desi J. Torres, 5/29/2004
Paulette C. Salyer ’98 to Scott K. West, 5/30/2004
Melissa S. Rogers ’04 to Brandon L. Butler, 5/30/2004
Scott R. Delpriore ’93 to Monica Phillips, 6/2004
Toni A. Bequette ’99 to Jason J. Milburn, 6/5/2004
Christina R. Haider ’04 to Kurt L. Jensen, 6/5/2004
Nichole M. Riley ’03 to Michael R. Eastman, 6/5/2004
Gregory J. Palmer ’01 to Pandora K. Ziokowski ‘99, 6/12/2004
Andrew T. Verhasselt 03 to Samantha J. Grant, 6/12/2004
James Aldrich ’73 to Darlene Neff, 6/18/2004
Amy A. Reynolds 02 to Christopher A. Leffler, 6/18/2004
David C. Soucy ’02 to Melissa L. Sokoloski, 6/25/2004
Zachariah N. Robbins ’03 to Jessica D. Jahnke, 7/2/2004
Breeann M. Flesch ’03 to Robert R. Tonnsen, 7/2/2004
Katie A. May ’99 to Daniel M. Burke, 7/3/2004
Linda F. Jochim ’74 to Terrance L. Madison, 7/3/2004
Donita N. Beeman ’00 to Darin A. Bessler, 7/3/2004
Gary C. Tipton ’96 to Paige A.Hendrickson, 7/10/2004
Annamarie R. O'Blizalo ’02 to Jesse C. Everitt, 7/10/2004
Diane M. Pavek ’98 to Leonard K. Brien, 7/30/2004
Loni R. Woodard ’03 to Jarrod R. Fox, 7/30/2004
Tara J. Decker ’99 to Nicholas A. Christman, 7/31/2004
Adrienne M. Wegner ’01 to Brian C. Haynes, 7/31/2004
Kelli S. Cummings ’03 to Brian S. Lethert, 7/31/2004
Kellie C. Glennon ’03 to Bryan J. Knaub ‘03, 7/31/2004
Brenna Parker ’04 to Andrew Ricci, 8/2004
Anthony Q. Sewchok ’04 to Kaycee L. Jacobs ‘03, 8/2004
Jamie Jacobson ’04 to Toby Stone, 8/2004
Jamie D. Jensen ’04 to Mark G. Goyette, 8/6/2004
Brian D. Petty ’95 to Monika B. Place, 8/6/2004
Laura E. Madden ’02 to Patrick A. Christoferson, 8/7/2004
Leslie L. Johnson ’01 to Craig A. Vihinen ‘01, 8/7/2004
Scott W. Loiselle ’92 to Shelly R. Rios, 8/7/2004
Harold A. Luce ’85 to Luz B. Calle, 8/8/2004
Janelle K. Lawrence ’03 to Tuni N. Rafaele, 8/13/2004
Terri A. Peters ’91 to Michael J. Schlicht, 8/14/2004
Michelle M. Eschler ’96 to Andrew C. Lussier, 8/14/2004
Jodi L. Carter ’04 to Shawn J. Manweiler, 8/14/2004
Sherlene K. Robison ’92 to Thomas W. O'Dea, 8/15/2004
Class Notes – Deceased
Sally A. Ryckman ‘34, April 01, 2004
C. Bryn Nelson ‘75, May 26, 2004
Elinor Catterall ‘64, May 27, 2004
Margaret Jarrett ‘57, May 27, 2004
Roger D. Newman ‘62, May 28, 2004
Jerry E. Asay ‘78, June 01, 2004
Elizabeth A. Gainan ‘38, June 05, 2004
Marvin W. Stewart ‘85, June 08, 2004
Clara A. Dahl ‘59, June 10, 2004
Doris Z. Stevenson ‘38, June 13, 2004
Frederick G. Nickol ‘73, June 16, 2004
Laura Steele ‘41, June 24, 2004
Alta M. Wardell ‘54, June 24, 2004
Mary K. Stratford ‘38, June 30, 2004
Marilyn D. Stewart ‘77, July 04, 2004
Harold Watne ‘71, July 04, 2004
Walter T. Krimmer ‘81, July 05, 2004
James B. Gohn ‘68, July 11, 2004
T. N. Brown ‘91, July 17, 2004
Lillian Zahller ‘42, July 17, 2004
Fred H. Stansbury ‘91, July 22, 2004
Vivian L. Drew ‘57, August 04, 2004
Evan R. Ellison ‘66, August 04, 2004
Leona Geary ‘43, August 06, 2004
Mildred M. Braun ‘33, August 08, 2004
Dwight L. Gauger ‘64, August 10, 2004
Joseph M. Barker ‘79, August 29, 2004
Zylpha L. Keefer ‘53, September 11, 2004
Glenn A. Williams ‘78, September 14, 2004
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