85 years of ND FFA by ND FFA

This book is dedicated to the thousands of North Dakota agriculture educators who have helped students dream and succeed. These teachers are not only instructors in the classroom but friends and mentors on weekend trips, SAE visits, and leadership training conferences. Our FFA advisors lead the way in all areas of study: we expect them to be experts in horticulture, animal science, mechanics, biology, carpentry, crop production, ag sales, farm business management, food science, ag communications, nursery/landscape, and numerous special project areas. They are the people warming up the bus for livestock judging; they are the people keeping everyone awake at early morning fall parliamentary procedure practices; they are the ones who help develop a script and awards for the annual banquet; they are the ones who celebrate with FFA members when a competition went well and the ones who commiserate when a competition went poorly. The history youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve helped create is dedicated to you â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the ND Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor. As a special project of the ND FFA Foundation and Association, we present this book commemorating the first 85 years of FFA in North Dakota. We hope that you enjoy this history, and while every attempt was made to ensure information was accurate, we welcome you to contact the ND FFA Foundation by emailing Beth Bakke Stenehjem (bethbakke@btinet.net) or Tamra Maddock (tamra.maddock@btinet.net) or call the Foundation at 701-224-8390 with any corrections or additions you may have. In addition, space did not allow for all histories to be printed in their entirety. For this reason, all versions from this book and those that were edited are available by visiting www.NDFFAFoundation.com.

Table of Contents FFA Mission & Motto.................................................... 2 FFA Creed....................................................................... 3 The FFA Emblem............................................................ 4 FFA Milestones Timeline.............................................. 5 The FFA Jacket.............................................................. 13 Reflection....................................................................... 14 Active Chapter Histories............................................. 15 Inactive Chapter Histories........................................ 100 Team Ag Ed................................................................. 114 FFA Foundation.......................................................... 116 Bakk Land Trust......................................................... 120 ND FFA Alumni......................................................... 122 PAS............................................................................... 124 NDSU Agricultural Education................................. 127 Farm Business Management.................................... 134 State FFA Officers....................................................... 136 Reflections................................................................... 180 Women of ND FFA.................................................... 194 Ag Teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creed.................................................... 196 Why I Teach Ag.......................................................... 197 Roster of ND Ag Teachers......................................... 202 Special thanks to ND Farm Bureau whose generous donation made this book a reality. Thank you for your outstanding support of our members. Thanks also goes to Jessie Topp whose hours of dedication to the ND FFA and this book created a special memory for all of us. Finally, a tremendous thank you to all the dedicated alumni who supplied us with memories.

FFA Mission FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

FFA Motto

Learning to do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve. 2

FFA Creed I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deedsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years. I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny. I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil. I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it soâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me. I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task. The creed was written by E. M. Tiffany, and adopted at the 3rd National Convention of the FFA. It was revised at the 38th Convention and the 63rd Convention. 3

FFA Emblem The cross section of the ear of corn provides the foundation of the emblem, just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American agriculture. It is also a symbol of unity, as corn is grown in every state of the nation. The rising run signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day, glowing with opportunity. The plow signified labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength. The eagle is a national symbol, which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture. The owl, long recognized for its wisdom, symbolizes the knowledge of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture. The words “Agriculture Education” and “FFA” are emblazoned in the center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture. The emblem’s history traces to the fall of 1926 when Henry Groseclose, working on the Future Farmers of Virginia constitution and bylaws, asked R. W. Cline for help in developing an emblem. Early the following year, Groseclose discovered an inspiring drawing among some Danish agricultural organization materials. It was a picture of an owl perched on a spade in a partially spaded field. Groseclose and Cline substituted a plow for the spade, added a rising sun, and following several revisions, the emblem was created. Other states modeled Virginia’s emblem until FFA adopted the final revision, adding the cross-section ear of corn.

Taken from the Blue Jackets Gold Standards FFA Book compiled by the National FFA.

FFA Milestones YEAR 1928 1928 1928 1929 1929 1929

1930 1931

1933 1936 1937 1938

1941 1941 1943

1944 1944

EVENT Future Farmers of America established in Kansas City, MO. First National FFA Convention in Kansas City: 33 delegates from 18 states: 2 delegates from ND National FFA dues set at $.10 Edward H. Jones was the first ND FFA Advisor National blue and corn gold adopted as official colors On May 11, 1929, a delegation of 58 vocational agriculture students from 29 ND high schools met at the ND Agriculture College and decided to organize a State FFA Assn. Official FFA Creed adopted Governor George F. Shafer and Dr. J. H. Sheppard (President of ND Agriculture College) were the first recipients of the Honorary State Farmer Degrees Blue corduroy jacket adopted as official dress Ernest DeAlton became 2nd State FFA Advisor FFA membership reached over 1,000 members with 1,045 active members Arden Burbidge of the Wm. A. Broyles Chapter from Park River was one of the vice presidents of the national organization There were 45 active chapters in ND with 1,391 active members Earl Walter from Starkweather was elected Student Secretary of the national organization The State FFA Convention was not held because of the war; a few officers were named to plan the next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s convention National FFA Foundation was founded and first proficiency awards presented State and National dues went from $.25 up to $.40

1946

1946 1947 1947 1948 1950 1952 1953 1953 1954 1957 1959 1961 1963 1963 1963 1965 1966 1969 1969

Wartime activities from 1941-46: Chapters collected 4,411,311 pounds of scrap metal; 770,838 pounds of paper; 4,414 bushels of rags; 169,583 pounds of rubber; 1,314 burlap bags. Total number of active and associate members who served in the armed forces of the US was 600 First National FFA Band at National Convention Osborne Arlien from Rugby was elected as one of the vice presidents of the national organization First National FFA Chorus and Talent Program Federal Charter granted by the U.S. Congress Code of ethics adopted ND FFA membership reached over 2,000 members Commemorative FFA stamp issued by US Post Office Department The State Convention had a total attendance of 500 with 96 delegates There was a tornado during the state convention which damaged several campus buildings Total expenditures for the State Convention was $6,233.21 Darryl Eastvold from Mayville was elected as one of the vice presidents of the national organization Stanley Amundson from Valley City was named Regional Star Farmer at the National Convention The 34th State Convention held at NDSU in June was attended by 620 members and advisors The average labor income of members who completed supervised farming programs during the year was $328 Merger of New Farmers of America and Future Farmers of America First FFA National Agricultural Career Show at National Convention Membership opened to female students in the National FFA Past State Officers invited to 40th Anniversary at State Convention: 69 attended and were recognized

1969 1969 1969 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971

1972

1973

1974 1975 1975 1976 1977 1977 1978

1979

Approximately 1,000 members attended the state convention this year which was an all-time high Congressman Tom Kleppe received Honorary State Farmer Degree After 33 years, Ernest L DeAlton retired as state FFA advisor Don Erickson became third State FFA Advisor State FFA Office moved from Fargo to Bismarck The ND FFA membership was at an all-time high with 3500 members ND State FFA Officer positions changed from Officer at Large to Vice Presidents National FFA Alumni organization created Gerald (Jerry) Wettlaufer, Bottineau, won high individual in the National Land Judging contest with a perfect score The Wyndmere FFA chapter submitted the winning name of the FFA newsletter now to be called the FFA Roughrider Report 60 females were in attendance at the State Convention with Debbie Brooks from Jamestown winning the state FFA Public Speaking contest The Old Field House at NDSU replaced the past use of Festival Hall at the State FFA Convention Shannon Simonson became Queen of the American Royal in Kansas City ND elected first female state officer: Betty Gasel from Jamestown First FFA Student Handbook published, written by State Advisor Don Erickson Golden Anniversary National Convention Jamestown FFA Chapter completed BOAC project: All Faith Memorial Chapel at the lake near Jamestown ND FFA President Gregory Davidson and officers flew to Los Angeles to present Lawrence Welk the Honorary State FFA Degree on the Lawrence Welk Show Two FFA camps were held for the first time in the North Unit of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park

1979 1979 1979 1979

1980 1980 1984 1984 1986 1987 1987 1987 1988 1988

1989 1989 1989

Entire National FFA officer team visited North Dakota 50th Anniversary of the State Convention ND FFA membership reached all-time high of 6,071 Karen Mastel from Beach won both State Extemporaneous Public Speaking CDE and State Memorized Public Speaking CDE Joel Janke became 4th State FFA Advisor The ND FFA Foundation is established $1 from each of the members’ dues was donated to the ND FFA Foundation First Female State FFA President in ND, Judy Wolfe First Agriscience Teacher of the Year Award The ND FFA Alumni Association started Paul Foss from Maddock won the National Poultry Proficiency award First national television satellite broadcast of National FFA Convention Name changed to National FFA Organization To celebrate the 3 millionth FFA jacket ever made, each state FFA President received a commemorative jacket. President Tom Lilja’s 3,000,030 jacket hangs in the ND FFA Foundation office today. The words “Vocational Agriculture” on the FFA emblem changed to Agricultural Education The National Future Farmer Magazine title is changed to FFA New Horizons ND FFA Alumni Association conducted its first annual meeting during the Greenhand Leadership Conf. in Minot All the awards presented by the association had the 1989 ND Centennial logo on them State Sweetheart program discontinued and the State Ambassador program started Over 160 FFA former officers and other alumni were in attendance at the Centennial Reunion at the State Convention

1991 1993 1994 1995 1996

1996 1997 1997

1997 1998 1998 1998 1999 1999 1999 2000 2001 2001 2001

Tom Lilja, NDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1988-89 State FFA President, is chosen to be an American Royal Ambassador Kermit Ketterling of Wishek is named Star Farmer Finalist at National Convention Shawna (Titus) McFarland of Powers Lake served as the last ND State FFA Sweetheart April Hanson of Velva is selected as the first ND State FFA Ambassador ND Farm Credit Services has been providing the Official Student Handbook to ND FFA members for 20 years First H.O. Sargent Awards presented The ND State Crops Show dedicated to Bev and Joel Janke for their work with the FFA and the Winter Show Excessive snow load caused partial collapse of the ND Winter Show Building roof. The Winter Show Committee repaired the roof and held the Winter Show 6 weeks late. First Agri-Entrepreneurship awards presented Steve Zimmerman becomes 5th State FFA Advisor Tribute to Joel Janke at his retirement: approximately 90 past state officers were in attendance The last of 71 National Conventions was held in Kansas City The ND FFA Alumni and FFA Foundation held the first annual auction during the State Fair Erica Kenner is finalist for Star Farmer of America First National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky Brady Miller of Wahpeton was finalist for Star Farmer of America Maddock FFA Chapter held its first annual Chapter Officer Retreat Chris Brossart of Rugby was finalist for Star Agri-businessman of America Amber Haugland from Divide County was elected as one of the vice presidents of the national organization

2002 2002 2002 2003 2003 2003 2004

2004 2005

2005

Bev Janke retired from the ND FFA Foundation and Beth Bakke Stenehjem named as replacement Joel Janke received a special National VIP Citation for his significant contributions to agricultural education The inaugural issue of the ND FFA Foundation Newsletter is sent to donors and supporters House Bill 1299 was passed at the ND Legislature which allowed for a ND FFA license plate 70 ND FFA members received their American FFA degrees at National Convention Kevin Teigen from Rugby won the National Diversified Crop Proficiency award ND FFA celebrated their 75th Anniversary with a t-shirt contest, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guests from our pastâ&#x20AC;? picnic with 175 alumni and friends, and the planting of a tree on NDSU campus with soil from FFA chapters Wade Bomber of Finley/Sharon selected as the first male State FFA Ambassador ND FFA had 6 national finalist in proficiency areas: Brad Fritel of Rugby won the National Diversified Crop Production Proficiency Neil Veen of Carrington won the National Forage Production Proficiency Finalists were Derek Beckley of Carrington in Turf Grass Management Placement Proficiency, Lee Copenhaver of Carrington in Sheep Production Proficiency, Robert Foertsch of Wyndmere in Emerging Ag Technology Proficiency, Seth Schulz of Carrington in Ag Process Proficiency, Kevin Moch of Napoleon is named the National High Individual in Farm Business Management. Robert Foertsch (Wyndmere) was also a National Agriscience Student Winner ND FFA members raised more than $8,000 for victims of Hurricane Katrina

2006

2006 2006 2006

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2007 2007 2008 2008 2008

2009

The ND FFA thanked Farm Credit Services for 30 years of giving to the FFA. Farm Credit Services has provided FFA handbooks to incoming FFA members for all those years The Blue Jackets Bright Futures program was born, providing jackets to young FFA members. Forty-seven members received jackets at the State FFA Convention The ND FFA Foundation received land in Richland and Sargent counties from the Fridtjov Bakk Trust Richland 44 was a finalist in the National FFA Models of Innovation Community Development ND had 5 national finalists in proficiency areas: Ben Beach of Carrington in Ag Design and Fabrication, Andrew Draeger of Wyndmere in Food Science and Technology, Alexis Freier of Medina in Environmental Science and Natural Resources, Nick Hafner of Carrington in Ag Mechanics and Energy Systems, and Steve Mattern of Rugby in Ag Processing ND had 2 national finalists in proficiency areas: Mitchell Becker of Minot was the national winner in Agricultural Education proficiency and Cooper Tonnessen of Granville was a finalist in Ag Processing Neil Veen of the Carrington FFA Chapter was a finalist for American Star in Agribusiness Craig Goettle of Kenmare performed his own song on stage at the National FFA Conventionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final session Nine FFA members from ND recorded a talent CD which was sold by the foundation Tony Boehm (Richland 44) received National Agriscience Teacher Award National Ag Sales Champions were from Napoleon. Robert Foertsch, Wydmere is National Star in Agriscience Finalist The National FFA celebrated the 40th anniversary of women in the National FFA

2009

2009 2010

2010 2011 2011

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2013 2013 2013

ND had two finalists in proficiency areas at the National Convention: Kami Slaughter of Medina in Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management and August Heupel of Medina in Fiber and Oil Crop Production Proficiency Doug Vannurden, Assistant State Supervisor, retired after over 20 years in the state office (from 1986-2009) Vance Zacharias of the Enderlin FFA Chapter won the national award for Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production Proficiency. The Minot FFA team won the National Agriculture Sales and Service Career Development Event. The ND FFA Foundation office moved to 909 Basin Ave. in Bismarck Daniel Deck of Harvey was named first Parliamentarian on a State Officer Team at the state convention The ND FFA hosted a legislative picnic at the State Capitol steps for ND legislators, their staff and elected officials Cole Vculek of Oakes/Sargent Central was named Star Farmer over America; Vance Zacharias from Enderlin was finalist for National Diversified Crop Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency. Richland 44 was a finalist in the Models of Innovation Community Development Jesse Klebe of Bottineau tied for high individual in the National Land Judging contest with a perfect score. His advisor Jerry Wettlaufer did the same in 1971 Matthew Knudson of Maddock was the National Turf Grass Management Proficiency Winner. Justin Zahradka was a finalist in the Agriscience Research â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Integrated Systems Proficiency The blue corduroy jacket, official dress of the National FFA Organization, turned 80 years old Winter Leadership Conferences had a record 1100 students in attendance The ND State Crops Show was dedicated to Steve Zimmerman for his work with the FFA and the Winter Show

2013

Joel Janke was named the first ND FFA Foundation Friend of the Foundation

2013

Vance Zacharias from Enderlin was finalist for Star Farmer over America; Justin Zahradka of Park River won the National Agriscience Research â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Plant Systems Proficiency award. Napoleon won Ag Sales CDE and Bailey Bitz National High individual in Ag Sales, Tyler Toepke Floyd of Wishek placed 1st in National Agriscience Fair. The National FFA Convention reached a record attendance of over 62,000. Richland 44 FFA recognized as National Winner in the Models of Innovation for Community Development and a finalist in the Student Development category

2014

More than 250 jackets were given out through the Blue Jackets Bright Futures Program to new members

The FFA Jacket FFA members are steeped in tradition and, since 1933, have proudly worn the blue corduroy jacket with the official emblem and colors, national blue and corn gold, as our official FFA dress. Along with the FFA jacket, official FFA dress requirements for male members are black slacks (no jeans), a white collared shirt, official FFA tie, black socks and black dress shoes (no boots, sandals, open-toed shoes or tennis shoes), and female member official dress requirements are a black skirt (black slacks may be worn for traveling and outdoor activities), black hosiery, a white collared shirt, official FFA blue scarf, black closed-heel and closed-toe dress shoes (no boots, sandals, opentoed shoes or tennis shoes). FFA jackets have remained affordable after all these years, even so in 2004 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of FFA, the ND FFA Foundation started the Blue Jackets, Bright Futures campaign. Since its inception, the generous sponsors of this program have provided more than 1300 official FFA jackets to deserving students across North Dakota.

Reflection “The FFA Creed–by E.M. Tiffany” I have heard these words and the recitation of the Creed thousands of times. First, as a student and member of the Medina FFA Chapter from 1968 to 1971; second, as an ag education student at NDSU from 1971 to 1975; third, as a Vo-Ag and FFA advisor in Wishek and Medina; and fourth, as a judge during District Leadership meetings and attending various other FFA activities. As a student, we recited the Creed because we had to. BORING!!!! But the more I recited the Creed, I started to take notice of what E. M. Tiffany was trying to get across to those who were reciting it, as well as those who were the audience. And as an advisor, the Creed really started to take on a whole new meaning in my life as an adult. Have you ever noticed that each paragraph starts out with the words, “I believe”? What is it that I believe? Or am I just saying the words just to hear myself speak? Well, to me the Creed is filled with a lot of things you can believe in. But the one sentence that always hits home and I have leaned on it to be my life’s motto and that is the last sentence in the fourth paragraph. “---in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.” Ever since I was a young FFA advisor in the mid 1970’s until the present, I have been given the responsibility and obligation to work with and deal with other human beings. Every day I make decisions that affect other people’s lives. My job as a Farm Credit Services loan officer affects the livelihood and well-being of those who depend upon me making sound credit decisions. I don’t take that responsibility lightly! My goal as being a respected credit/loan officer can be summed up in that one sentence. I, myself, want to be happy. But, in addition to my happiness, I also need to be aware of how I work with and deal with those whose happiness depends upon how I treat them. Do I treat others with the respect and fairness that they deserve and expect? When all is said and done, I hope others can say “Yes, he played square with me.” If so, mission accomplished!! “The FFA Creed by E.M. Tiffany.” Read it, Study it, and Believe it!! You may notice a change in how you live your life. Warren Schlecht (former member, advisor, foundation board member) Senior Loan Officer, Farm Credit Services of Mandan 14

Chapter Histories

Active North Dakota FFA Chapters

BEACH Beach High School was chosen by the State Board of Education to be one of the first five schools to become a State Agricultural High School in 1911. The Golden Valley FFA Chapter was chartered April 17, 1930 and Mr. Raymond Lanning was the first FFA Advisor (1925-38). Charter chapter members included: Donald Evans, Lewis Odland, Leonard Thill, Donald Hathaway, Dale Burlingame, Russell McClenahan, Werner Kippley, George Ramstad, and Donald Youells. In 1929 the North Dakota FFA chose its first 12 State Farmers and Carl Ueckert and Douglas Evans were among those selected. Donald Hathaway was elected State FFA Vice President in 1930. Other Beach members to have served as State Officers include; Lawrence Kukowski – 1933, Ervin Simonson – 1955, Brenda Quale – 1986 and Nathan Popiel in 2002. A short list of people have advised at Beach including; Richard Schroeder from 1939-1968 excluding 1942-44 when he served in World War II, Ken Werk – 1969-71, Radford Barnhart – 1971-72, and Gary Bock – 1972-75 followed Schroeder. In 1975 Doug Vannurden finished the year and taught through 1986 when he left to become Assistant State Supervisor for Ag Education. John Cote taught for 9 months (1979-80) when Vannurden left to farm for his father-in-law, returning before the end of school in 1980. Terry Week started fall 1986 and continues to guide the program today. Others who have co-taught in Beach include; Marvin Linson, Clyde Moore, Larry Olson, Robin Gaebe, and Tom Bares. Outstanding members of the chapter include Karen Mastel who won the State Memorized Speaking, Extemporaneous Speaking, and State Demonstration contests at State Convention in 1979. She also earned high individual honors in state Land and Range Judging competitions and was the first Beach FFA member to earn the American FFA Degree in 1982. 16

Beach FFA hosted the first State FFA Range Judging Contest in 1976. Doug Ueckert was the High Individual in the State Ag Mechanics contest in 1984 and placed 4th high individual on the 3rd place team at the National Convention in Kansas City. Jay Tescher was named a national finalist in Outdoor Recreation Proficiency in Kansas City in 1983. Loren Martian and Curtis VanVleet received 6th place in the James F Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation Awards in 1985 and the same year the Dairy Foods team of Brenda Quale, Richard Booth and Clark Johnson won the state contest and competed at the National Convention. In 1986, the Dairy Cattle team of Emily Tescher, Mark Bares and, Greg Lardy won state and competed at nationals. The Beach FFA Crops and Livestock Judging teams and individuals have received many gold awards and ranked near the top on several occasions at the state level including Brian Reber who scored a perfect 1200 in the State FFA Crops Judging Contest.

Beach FFA Chapter 1986

Beach FFA Chapter 2013

BELFIELD The Belfield FFA Chapter was chartered on June 4, 1997 under Trevor Steeke. Despite being a relatively young chapter, Belfield has been quite successful in many areas. Among these successes are three state proficiency award winners, eleven state degree recipients, two American Degree recipients, and two members elected to serve as state FFA officers; Jon Odermann (2004-05) and Erica Odermann (2009-10). Past advisors include John Cote, 1997; Trevor Steeke, 1998; Kay Poland, 1999; Brice Stegner, 2000-2003; Dan Spellerberg, 2004; Kim Murphy, 2005-2006; and Alan Geiger, 2007-present. The Belfield FFA Chapter has also been quite active in the Belfield community. In the summer of 2012, the chapter raised over $1500 for a student with a heart condition. That money allowed his parents to purchase a defibrillator for him if it is ever needed. The chapter has done other various activities, among them assisting with setup for Cowboy Christmas in Medora and helping the local gun club sound proof their shooting range. The Belfield Chapter also is involved in chapter and student development by putting on the District 8 Junior High Ag Day. This conference is for students in grades 7-9 from around southwestern North Dakota and has various sessions dealing with leadership, teamwork, and various other topics in agriculture. The chapter won the FFA State Leadership award in 2011 for their work developing this conference. This year has been the 7th year Belfield FFA has held Junior High Ag Day and they had over 130 students participate in the sessions they conducted.

BERTHOLD The Berthold FFA Chapter was chartered in 1964 under James Mortensen. Other advisors for the program have been Allen Hargrove, Richard Debertin, Keri Hove, Howdy Lawlar, Kelly (Novak) Finke, Troy Enga, and Ian Bridges. Richard Debertin was the advisor with the most years; he served from 1967-1998. There were more than twenty-five student teachers who taught under Richard Debertin in his years as an agriculture educator. The chapter has been very successful with students winning state offices. There have been 12 FFA members from Berthold who have been state officers. The most interesting of them have been the Hall brothers: Zach, Noah, Levi and Ian who have all served as state officers since 2000. There have never been so many siblings who have been state officers in North Dakota. Other state officers have been Glenn Elstoen, Janelle Bredahl, Jim Hennessy, Michelle Kleven Peterson, Kelly Linster, Marte Neshem, Kyle Debertin, Rhonda Graff Menze, and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state sentinel Bryce Lynne. The chapter has had 102 state degree recipients and 12 American Degree recipients. In 2011 Betholdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Payton Lautenslager was named the State Star in Agribusiness. During the 70s the Berthold FFA members along with science students helped establish the Berthold School Arboretum. Some of the most successful C.D.E. teams from Berthold were in Crops Judging, Livestock Judging,Dairy Cattle Judging, Ag Mechanics, Dairy foods, and Nursery Landscape.

BEULAH The Beulah Agricultural Education Department started in the fall of 1950 and the FFA chapter was organized on October 4 that same year. The first vocational agriculture instructor/FFA advisor was Clemens Brigl who taught in Beulah until 1955. The Beulah FFA Chapter has had 99 members earn their State FFA Degree and 24 receive their American Degree. The following members have served as ND State FFA Officers: LeAnn Erickson, SW Vice President (1985), Anecia Hafner, State Sweetheart (1986), Cassie Benz, State Ambassador (2003), Lyn Moody, SW Vice President (2010), and Jodi Boe, State President (2011). Over the years, members have earned their way to the National FFA Convention in livestock judging, dairy cattle judging, dairy foods, floriculture, agricultural mechanics, courtesy corps and FFA Creed. The Beulah FFA Chapter currently has over 130 members. These members carry out an ambitious program of activities including many opportunities for competition, travel, positive social experiences, and events to help students grow in their skills and abilities. Judging events, leadership development, contests, state and national conventions, and county and state fairs provide the bulk of opportunities for current FFA members. The chapter continues to be competitive at the district, state, and national levels in a variety of areas. During the current year (2013-14) the chapter has had members compete in agronomy, agricultural sales, livestock selection, agriculture mechanics, floriculture, nursery/landscape, small animal care, FFA quiz, horse selection, demonstration, range evaluation, parliamentary procedure, prepared public speaking, extemporaneous public speaking, and job interview. The agriculture education department currently has two instructors, Tim Aichele and Duane Schmidt, providing students with introductory courses in agriculture and semester courses in electricity, structures, welding, small engines, meats processing, AUTOCADD, and botany horticulture. 20

BISMARCK On November 7th, 1944 the Bismarck FFA was chartered with 25 members. J. Shrum, chartering advisor, took up the torch as the first of 17 Ag teachers that would impact the lives of Bismarck students in the classroom and FFA. Some of these advisors served for many years, including Dale Hruby, whose tenure was 34 years, Cliff Nygard 20 years, and Bryan Flath who has served 19 and is still going strong. Joel Janke, who became the State FFA Advisor, also spent time advising the Bismarck FFA chapter. Bismarck has had as many as three ag teachers serving at one time. Bismarck has produced twelve state officers to date, five of them serving as the State President. In fact, one family produced three State Presidents; Will, Beverly, and Jim MacDonald. There have been 105 State Degrees earned by Bismarck members and 16 of them went on to earn their American FFA Degree. In 2000, Shannon Leingang won the State Star in Agribusiness for her SAE in Agriculture Placement. There were numerous state winning teams in Ag Mechanics, Dairy Cattle Evaluation, Livestock Evaluation, Crops Judging (Agronomy), and Farm Business Management. The Bismarck Farm Business Management Team placed 2nd at the 1986 National FFA Convention. Dale Hruby recalls winning three different state events in 1989; Crops, Livestock, and Farm Business Management. Bismarck members have held annual fruit sales around Christmas time and help beautify the city through horticulture and landscaping projects. The Ag program is also known for helping people with building projects. From building garden sheds, to making birdhouses, few requests for projects have been turned down. There currently are many members from Bismarck who have gone on to share their love of agriculture with the community in which they live. David Pearce owns and operates Papaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pumpkin Patch, Gabe Brown has become a specialist in no-till farming and soil health, and Rick Vannett is currently teaching Ag in Rugby, to name a few. The extent of Bismarckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s member successes is too great to mention in a few short paragraphs. The chapter would like to thank all who have been part of the Bismarck FFA Chapter and wish great success to all who have been part of the chapter. 21

BOTTINEAU The Bottineau FFA was chartered on June 15, 1936. Bottineau and surrounding communities have been a wonderful support system for the FFA program. Individual members and teams have earned outstanding achievements throughout the years. Henry Solper was the first State FFA Degree recipient in 1941-42 and was also the first state officer from Bottineau, serving as State Reporter in 1943-44. Virgil VandeWalle in 1950-51 was awarded the first Honorary Chapter FFA Degree and was a long time instructor and FFA advisor at Bottineau High School. The Bottineau FFA currently holds one fundraiser each year in October where they sell several items. This fundraiser serves as the major source of financing for the entire school year. Other local donations, Red Brand Wire and Steel, and Zoetis are also of great help to the chapter. Accomplishments that would rank towards the top for the Bottineau chapter include having two individuals tie for high individual in the National Land Judging contest in Oklahoma City, both with perfect scores. In 1971, Gerald Wettlaufer, now the Bottineau FFA advisor, accomplished the feat, and then again in 2012, his student Jesse Klebe accomplished the same. The 2012 team also claimed a fourth place finish in the national contest. In 1995, Andrew Brekke was a member of the National Ag Mechanics team from North Dakota that placed second in the nation. There have been many members who have served as state FFA officers from Bottineau. Along with Henry Solper, Joel Brandvold was elected to State FFA President in 1979-80. There have also been numerous State and American Degree recipients, state winning teams, and individual contest winners. The FFA chapter takes pride in the many activities that it is involved with in the community. These activities include, FFA Learn and Serve Grants provided by Alliance Pipeline which have benefited many groups and the city, working with the Peace of Home project for service men and women serving overseas, the Cheerbox Telethon, Relay for Life, the Bottineau County Fair, the Family Crisis Center, Highway Department cleanup, and the local food pantry. 22

BOWMAN COUNTY The Bowman FFA Chapter was chartered on January 22, 1950 with 46 members and Harry Bruhn was the advisor. The Bowman area economy relies heavily on its number one industry – agriculture. Farm and ranch operations are diversified, incorporating both crops and livestock production in the area. Beef cattle and sheep are also an important part of the economic cycle of Bowman County. With the wide open spaces and ample prairies, the county is ideal for cattle production. The livestock industry dates back to the early 1890’s and is still one of our most important occupations. The implementation of the Vocational Agriculture program along with the FFA chapter was a natural fit into the area’s belief system and way of life. The Bowman FFA chapter has been active throughout the years. Due to a decrease in the population of rural students, the Rhame High School campus was closed and consolidated with the Bowman High School in 2006. This merger created the current Bowman County FFA chapter serving the towns of Bowman and Rhame. The instructor/FFA advisors of record are; 1950-1952 Harry Bruhn 1963-1977 Howard Pearson 1952-1955 William Start 1977-1988 Dale Carpentier 1955-1957 Duane Erickson 1988-1990 Mike Kamrath 1957-1960 John Haas 1990-2004 Wayne Olson 1960-1961 James Well 2004-2006 Jeremy Carkuff 1961-1963 William Elliot 2006-Present Mary Fischer

This is the group picture of the first year of the Bowman County FFA Chapter 23

CARRINGTON The Carrington FFA Chapter was chartered November 30, 1934. The members of the chapter have been active in many local, state, and national events including the Foster County Fair, District Leadership, State FFA Convention, North Dakota State Fair, North Dakota Winter Show, National FFA Convention, National Land and Range Judging and the Washington Leadership Conference. The Carrington FFA Chapter has been successful in many career development events and competitive activities. The chapter has represented North Dakota in a national event for twenty consecutive years, and often in more than one area. The chapter is also known for their quality crop show exhibits at the North Dakota Winter Show and a member of the chapter has earned the Rutledge Kane Showmanship Award 20 out of the 25 years it has been awarded. Members of the chapter participate in many community activities including sponsoring blood drives, Relay-for-Life, the Adopt-A-Highway Program, serving for various events and banquets, and assisting with the Farm Bureau Farm Safety Day. Over the years, 210 Carrington FFA members have earned the State FFA Degree and thirty-five members have earned the American FFA Degree. Ten members have been honored as National Proficiency Finalists. Seven Carrington FFA members have served as state officers including James McCreary (1936-1937), Dean Edwardson (1983-84), Mike Pretzer (1987-1988), Gretchen (Anderson) Sharp (South Dakota State Officer 1989-1990), Missy (Montgomery) Hansen (1998-1999), Jessie Topp (2009-2010), and Breanna Bregel (2013-2014). One member, Neil Veen was recognized as a National Star in Agribusiness finalist in 2007.

1994 National Champion Ag. Mechanics Team. Team members: Jason Odenbach, Darren Knutson, and Jason Muscha. Advisor: Joel Lemer

CENTER The Center FFA Chapter was officially chartered as an active FFA chapter in the North Dakota FFA Association on June 5th, 1973. The charter was signed by then State FFA President Allen Olson, State FFA Secretary Mark Holkup and State FFA Advisor Don Erickson. Their signatures were accompanied by the names of 54 active FFA members which include: Kurt Albers, Mark Albers, David Beckman, Dennis Beckman, Lee Benjamin, Darwin Berg, David Berger, Kevin Berger, Rod Berger, Mark Boom, Scott Boom, Robert Bornemann, Rodney Bornemann, Carl Christman, Jeff Corwin, Greg Doll, Patrick Donovan, Jeff Erhardt, Mark A. Erhardt, Matt Erhardt, Paul Folk, Tim Geiger, Marty Gullickson, Conrad Haag, Arliss Hatzenbihler, Randy Hatzenbihler, Bernie Heinz, Curtis Henke, Ross Henke, Thomas Hettervig, Kelly Hintz, Murray Hintz, Jay Kautzman, Ted Lipp, Dick Meyhoff, Jeff Meyhoff, Keith Oestrich, Cliffored Orgaard, Mike Orgaard, Mark Ottema, Clyde Pfleger, Gary Pfleger, Marvin Pfleger, Tom Pfliger, Kerry Rabe, Ron Schneider, Randy Schoepp, Mike Schwab, Alan Schwalbe, Walt Staigle, Richard Thompson, Blake Wilkens, Daryl Yantzer and Hal Yunker. Since its establishment in 1973, the chapter continues to develop a rich history. Center FFA members compete in many events at District 7 Leadership Conference, Winter Career Development Events, State FFA Convention, and National FFA Convention. Center has had several state winning teams and won the District 7 Parli Pro contest 11 straight years (1992-2002) with seven Chapter-of-the-Day awards in that time. Center has conducted numerous community projects such as building benches for the three parks and the school, a gazebo for the city, tie-outs and portable corral panels for the Oliver County Fair, poured and finished a wash rack area for the fair and assembled a metal building for a ticket stand for the fair. Today, members do various activities such as fruit and Butter Braid sales, Ag in the Classroom, officer retreats, attend FFA meetings, community service projects and much more. Members exhibit various projects at the Oliver County Fair and North Dakota State Fair showcasing their talent in Career and Technical Education. Spreading the word about agriculture and the FFA comes naturally to this chapter. The chapter uses the Center Republican and the chapter Facebook page to inform the community of what they are doing. Agriculture Day, Agriculture in the Classroom and National FFA Week Activities are just some of the many ways the Center FFA Chapter reaches out to its youth.

CENTRAL CASS The Central Cass FFA Chapter, located in Casselton, was chartered on June 5th, 2007. The chapter has been involved in creating a frolth course at the park, presenting at the Cass County Farm Safety Day, building items for the Casselton Public Library, hosting a school-wide dodge ball tournament, and presenting a Safety Day to 1st Graders in the Central Cass Elementary School. The chapter has five members that have attained their State FFA Degree (Nicole Shumacher, Mindy Lisburg, Harison Weber, Jake Lisburg, and Bryan Cramer) and one member who has received the American FFA Degree (Mindy Lisburg). The Central Cass FFA Members have been involved in all levels of the FFA organization including District Leadership, Winter Leadership Conferences, Winter Judging CDEs, State FFA Convention, and National FFA Convention. In 2013 they earned their first trip to the State Parliamentary Procedure CDE with the following officers: President-Steven Grossman, Vice-President-Andrew Dehne, Secretary-Kaleen Krueger, Treasurer-Sarah Schmidt, Reporter-Matt Dean, Sentinel-Kelsey Fraase, and Advisor-JoDee Free.

CROSBY/DIVIDE COUNTY Divide County FFA started as the Crosby FFA in 1934. There were many advisors over the years but the longest serving advisor was Gerald â&#x20AC;&#x153;Butchâ&#x20AC;? Haugland who was the FFA advisor from 1977-2006. The chapter has had 101 students who have received their State FFA Degrees and 19 students who received their American Degrees. Past state officers from Divide County FFA were two sets of siblings: Aaron Jacobson in 1988-89, David Jacobson in 1993-94, Amber Haugland in 2000-2001, and Paige Haugland in 2004-05. Amber Haugland also went on to become a National FFA Officer in 2001. The chapter was always doing community service projects and believed in knowledge through travel under Butch Haugland. In December of 2001 the Divide County FFA Chapter with the U. S. Durum Growers Association members traveled to New York City to bring a semi-load of pasta to the hungry after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The chapter also did a chapter exchange with a New York City FFA chapter and a Puerto Rico FFA chapter. They visited each twice and chapter members from both places visited the Divide County Chapter in Crosby. FFA members also got to visit Russia in 1995 and 1998.

DES LACS-BURLINGTON The Des Lacs-Burlington FFA chapter was chartered in June of 1972. The chapter has had four FFA members serve the ND FFA organization as state officers. In 1981, Coreen Stevick became the first member of the Des Lacs-Burlington chapter to serve as a state officer; she served as a State Vice President. In 1989 Frank Senn served as a State Vice President, Christine Behm in 2002 as State Secretary, and in 2007 Sarah Perry was a State Vice President. Over the years the chapter has had success on the state and national levels. Eighty-four members earned their State FFA Degree and twenty-seven members their American Degree. The Des Lacs-Burlington community is also home to thirteen Honorary State FFA Degree recipients. On the SAE side of things, the chapter has also had thirty-six individuals win state proficiencies in their SAE area. At the local and state level Des Lacs-Burlington FFA has been actively involved in all areas of the FFA. They compete at District Leadership competition where they have won and represented their district at the state level in the Advanced Quiz CDE several times. They also attend Winter Leadership Conferences each in Bismarck. During the winter months the chapter has taken part in winter CDEs with teams competing in Small Animal Care, Livestock Evaluation, and Agronomy (crops judging) CDEs. Also in June of every year, Des Lacs-Burlington FFA has taken part in the State FFA Convention. The Des Lacs-Burlington chapter has taken an active role in the community and assists with several community events held throughout the year. They assist with Hostefest by parking vehicles during the week each year. They also help with “Pride of Dakota” each year in Minot by parking of vendors and the public and assist with “Ag in the Classroom” which is held the first two days of the KMOT AG Expo annually. In addition to annual fruit, pizza, and Butter Braid fundraisers, they assist with the local Bullarama held in Minot and hosted by the Abrahamson Rodeo Company. 28

DICKINSON The Dickinson FFA Chapter chartered on June 5, 1973. The first teachers at the school were Godron Ridl and Terry Reule. The chapter was chartered when Dale Reommich became the agriculture teacher there. The longest serving teacher was Richard Jambor who taught in Dickinson from 1988-2012. The current agriculture educator is Cody Wolf. Dickinson FFA members were very successful in state contests in the late 70s and early 80s. Dickinson had state winning teams in both Floriculture and Nursery & Landscape in 1979 and 1980. The also went to the National FFA Convention to compete in Floriculture in 1983 and Nursery & Landscape in 1983. State Degree recipients are Lorraine Dassinger, Blaise Dukart, KariLei Dukart, Jay Dukart, Rocky Dukart, Scott Gabbert, Curt Kittleson, Kim Lampl, Vern Stolz, Judy Wolfe, and James Kirsch. James Kirsch also received his American Degree in 1978. Judy Wolfe from the chapter became the first female state FFA president in 1983.

DRAKE/ANAMOOSE

Drake/Anamoose as a school system has seen many changes to the leadership in its ag education program. Many FFA advisors have come and gone but the program has remained strong. Several teachers whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve taught at Drake in the past are still in the profession throughout ND today. Among those are Bill Zingg, Amanda (Buynak) Huettl, Greg Thompson (now in Oregon), James Jansen, and Troy Enga. The current chapter advisor is Kasey Okke. 29

The shop and agriculture classroom for the school were built in 1969 and remain the same today. The main part of the school was built in 1908. The Drake FFA has been a mainstay in the various communities of this school district. The Drake-Anamoose FFA has lent a helping hand in many events in the region. A couple events are very unique to the city of Drake, the Drake Threshing Show and the Drake Breeders Classic. These are two events everyone in the community has taken great pride in and the FFA has always been there to help. At the threshing show, the students take full control of parking and gate admission, and at the Breeders Classic, the students sell pie and ice cream to spectators and participants. Fruit sales has been something community members have looked forward to for years and the students always deliver (literally and figuratively). Pizza has been added to the fruit sales in recent years and this addition has made a huge impact financially for the chapter. Drake has seen numerous changes in leadership but has always continued to have a positive impact on the students, the school, and the community.

EDGELEY-KULM

Although the Edgeley-Kulm FFA Chapter has only been established for a little over a year, their short history of accomplishments is very exciting. They received their charter at the 2013 ND State FFA Convention with forty-five charter members and Cameron Young at the helm as FFA advisor. In this short time period have helped their community, attended numerous contests, leadership conferences, and even attended the National FFA Convention in Kentucky this past November.

They have begun to have an impact in the community, working closely with community leaders on Harvest for Hunger, Christmas on Main, Harvest Holidays, the Community Thanksgiving Meal, and other projects. People are recognizing that having an FFA chapter in the community is a valuable thing. The chapter is a sought after group when something needs to be done. Edgeley-Kulm members have taken full advantage of the diverse offerings of the North Dakota FFA. Members have received Supervised Agriculture Experience start up and expansion grants from the ND FFA Foundation along with many Blue Jacket Bright Future recipients. They have attended the winter leadership conferences in record numbers and there is hardly a ND State FFA function that they havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been a part of.

ENDERLIN

Zacharias family with advisor Bob Moller

The Enderlin FFA Chapter was chartered in 1960 under advisor Clarence Anderson. For the past 26 years the chapter has been led by advisor Bob Moller. The chapter has been home to 54 State FFA Degree and 13 American FFA Degree recipients. Among these State and American Degrees are the Zacharias brothers, Vance and twins, Donovan and Verlin. Vance was the 2010 State Farmer and a national finalist for the 2013 National Star Farmer, Donovan was the 2013 State Star in Ag Placement and Verlin the State Star Farmer the same year. Vance was a state officer in 2010-2011. Enderlin has had two State Sweethearts: Nancy Wadeson in 1972 and Roxanne Anderson in 1978. The Enderlin chapter continues to be active attending state and national conventions and leadership conferences and participate in career development events. 31

FESSENDEN/BOWDON

The Fessenden-Bowdon FFA Chapter came into being in the fall of 1998 when the Fessenden and Bowdon School Districts combined. In 1998 and 1999, the chapter was honored to have national semi-finalists in proficiency award areas with Dusty Kost in Specialty Animal in 1998 and Miles Patrie in Vegetable Production in 1999. Kost was a member from the Fessenden area and Patrie a member from Bowdon. Through the 15 years of the Fessenden-Bowdon FFA Chapter there have been many state winning proficiency awards representing a variety of areas, including three in 2013. In 2006, Nickolas Hart was named the individual winner of the State Dairy Cattle Event and thereby the first career development event winner for the chapter. Years since that award the chapter has excelled in many CDE areas. After failing to have qualified for state parliamentary procedure for over 20 years, the officer team has qualified in three of the past four years with the 2013 team making the state finals, also a first for the chapter. In 2011, another first for the FB chapter was the earning of Chapter of the Day in District 3. The first CDE team to qualify for Nationals was the agronomy team of Alex Jones, Karl Klindworth, Colton Eichele and Alex Lies in 2010. Three of these members along with Zachary Johnson also made the trip to Indianapolis in 2011 as part of the state winning Farm Management CDE. In 2012, the floriculture team of Megan Jones, Torie Jones, Caitlan Wolkenhauer and Kasha Brewer earned their right to go to National Convention and Megan and Torie joined forces with Brock Hagemeister and Thomas Van Ness to represent ND in the agronomy event in Louisville in 2013. The four straight National Convention CDEs resulted in four gold

emblems and placings of 8th, 5th, 7th and 4th overall. Megan Jones and Torie Jones were the first members from the FB chapter to finish in the top 10 at a national event as they finished 6th and 9th in 2013. Keeping up with the Joneses has been a tough thing to do in Fessenden as four have earned baby bison awards since 2010. Megan has won two crops (agronomy) CDEs and has also finished as high individual in the Food Science and Floriculture Events. Torie was co-high individual in the agronomy event in 2013 while Megan’s brother Alex won the 2010 crops event. Torie’s brother Reese, was the winner of the 10th Grade Agriculture Mechanics Event in 2013. Other state winning awards for the chapter include the Ag Mech Sweepstakes trophy in 2012 and the high individual (Kasha Brewer) in Small Animal Care in 2013. Keeping it in the family, Colton and Megan Eichele were both state winners in their respective proficiency award areas with Colton’s being Agriculture Mechanics Repair while Megan’s was Equine Placement. In 2013, the FB FFA Chapter was recognized with three state winning proficiencies, the most of any one single year for the chapter. The FB chapter does a lot of the same fundraisers as many chapters and does them well. In the fall of 2013, the 24 members of the chapter that participated in pizza sales, sold over 2700 Pizza Corner pizzas. In recent years, the chapter has raised the bar in terms of community service with many small and large projects affecting different organizations. The chapter has done projects for the Fessenden Park Board, Wells County Fair Association, Fessenden Country Club and Fessenden Civic and Commerce. For many years, members ran the local Punt, Pass, and Kick competition. During the 2013 National FFA Week, the officer team got the entire Fessenden-Bowdon School involved in making 50 blankets for Project Linus. This past fall, the three members that went to Washington Leadership Conference, organized and presented a Poverty Dinner for the entire high school and then had a homeless night to follow. In 2009, the group started a chapter garden which is about 6000 square feet. Almost all of the produce raised is given to the local food pantry and social services. One of the single most fun things that the chapter members take part in is called a Washer Tournament. The tournament is always held in conjunction with a pizza party which is earned by selling pizzas. Nearly 100% of the members show up for this monthly meeting and tournament. This past year was the 13th year that this was done and really brings FFA members together for fun and friendship. One other thing that is unique to the chapter is the awarding of the oil can awards at the annual FFA banquet. The oil can awards go to the students in each grade that excel in the laboratory setting.

FINLEY/SHARON The Finley FFA Chapter started in 1963 and gained its national charter on Jan. 22, 1964. The chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first advisor was Richard Hofstrand, who taught for two years at Finley. Ken Votava is the current advisor and has taught there since 1980. There were twenty-two members the first year. The following were the charter members: Richard Hofstrand, Advisor Neil Qualey Larry Carlson Mike Fugleberg Nick Dekker Mark Jacobson Dennis Carlson John Brager Reed Qualey Mark Vinje Larry Mustad David Vareberg Lyle Midstokke Jay Hendrickson Dale Amundson Darnell Jungels Larry Amundson Timothy Bakke Dale Good Dennis Amundson Albert Brag Richard Pederson Steve Olson The Finley Chapter became the Finley-Sharon FFA Chapter in the fall of 1975 when the Finley and Sharon School Districts merged and the Finley-Sharon FFA Alumni Association started in 1983 with the following chartered members: Buck Archer, Virgil Babinski, Bill Busch, Greg Engen, Terry Euscher, Tammy Fiebiger, Pam Leslie, Brad Gilbertson, Dave Mehus, Mike Hanson, John Mikkelson, Jay Henrickson, Dave Nygaard, Rod Haugtvedt, Don Nygaard, Brian Jerstad, Mitch Ostrom, and Gerry Leadbetter.

As of 2013 the chapter has earned 23 Chapter of the Day awards at district competition.Â The chapter is also very proud of their strong partnership with the Finley-Sharon FFA Alumni.

GACKLE/STREETER It is very exciting to share an anniversary with the State FFA. Congrats on 85 years for the state and 50 years for Gackle-Streeter. Fifty-two members and one advisor were chartered into the FFA on November 11th, 1963 by State Secretary, Douglas Johnson; President, Daniel Lerfald; and State Advisor Earnest DeAlton. The early chapter was instrumental in planning and organizing the Town and Country Day Feeder Calf Show held each fall in late September from 1963 until 2010. Gackle-Steeter’s first advisor Allen Dockter served as secretary until he departed in 1970. The FFA took major leadership in the event and even hosted animals in the shop. Other advisors have been Ray Erbele , Randy Mairs, Stan Fettig, Paul Wagner, Paul Becklund, Jeff Thomas, Nels Anderson (some may remember him as a representative of WyoTech), Hebron Smith, John Funk, Tom Risdal, Darrel Eggert, Randy Cale, JoDee Free (currently advising at Northern Cass), Andrew Dosch, Joseph Odermann (currently advising at South Heart), and presently Jeremy Bahr. Donald Metz served as state reporter in 1967 and serves his community still as a longtime bus driver for Gackle-Streeter school. Sixty members have received State FFA Degrees and twelve went on to qualify for the American FFA Degree. Many alumni of the chapter are currently farming and ranching in the Gackle and Streeter area. Celebrating National FFA week has been a strong tradition for the Gackle-Steeter FFA. There have been Ag Olympic games at lunch, fun dress up days like bring a stuffed animal, and ag Color wars-Green, Red, Blue. Part of that week is the annual “Kiss the Lamb” where students pay to have teachers kiss a lamb. Other chapter activities include a yearly Ag in the Classroom presentation and Farm Safety Fair, and a summer steak fry. Members have also excelled at the North Dakota State Fair through exhibition of projects and livestock. These activities have been a long time tradition and at the 2013 State Fair Lane Kleingartner received the Grand Champion FFA Dairy Herdsman Award and Grand Champion Jersey female. 2009 Gackle-Streeter High School Superintendent Norm Fries gave a $107.50 kiss to this little lamb. He was the top vote getter in the school’s “Kiss the Lamb Contest” conducted by FFA students. FFA students raised $300 for Farm Rescue.

GARRISON

2006 Garrison State Winning Ag Sales Team Garrison FFAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first State Degree recipient, Gordon Stumvoll (1960) and his son, Dale Stumvoll (1989), the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first American Degree recipient.

The Garrison FFA Chapter was chartered on February 24th, 1954 with 48 founding members. In recent years, the program has competed at the national level in numerous speaking events including Extemporaneous Public Speaking, Prepared Public Speaking, and Creed. Over that same period, the chapter produced more than 25 state SAE proficiency winners. One of the unique activities the Garrison Chapter takes part in is the annual Garrison FFA McLean County Ag Show. Members help vendors set up booths, serve concessions, and sell raffle tickets. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Ag Show. In addition to the Ag Show, Garrison FFA established the Fort Stevenson Arboretum in 1995. The arboretum is a half mile walking path featuring seventy varieties of trees and shrubs at a nearby state park. The chapter also established the Trooper Outdoor Wildlife Learning Site, a 33 acre outdoor classroom in cooperation with the US Corps of Engineering and the ND Game & Fish Department. During National FFA Week, officers host a pie and ice cream social where they serve homemade cherry pie and freshly made ice cream to the community. Members also take part in a labor auction and fruit sales in the fall. Garrison has had five state FFA officers. This includes presidents, Jason Suydam (2001), Benjamin Seidler (2006) and three vice presidents; Thane Fliginger (1986), Daryl Lies (1991), and 36

Cody Friesz (2007). Garrison FFA has sent a chapter officer to the Washington D.C. Leadership Conference every year since 1986. Leo Schaan was the first Garrison FFA advisor, serving one year. Garrison has been served by a short list of advisors in the past 60 years. Curt Jensen served nearly 29 years, Michael Heilman 11, and the current advisor, Glen T. Huettl, is in his 20th year. Jerome Migler substituted part of the 1982-83 school year following Jensenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death.

GLEN ULLIN The Glen Ullin FFA chapter was chartered on January 17, 1956. Over the years, the chapter has had 15 vocational agriculture instructors. Glen Clark taught and advised the longest starting in 1992 until his retirement in 2013. The Glen Ullin FFA chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history is rich with many contributions to their community. The chapter has made picnic tables for the Glen Ullin Lions Club which are still used today in the community park. In addition, the chapter participates in the Glen Ullin Harvest Days by giving barrel train rides to youth. The Glen Ullin FFA Chapter has also helped the Bismarck Cancer Center by donating the barrel train cars to help with raising awareness for cancer. Over the years, it has been a tradition for the chapter to give some of their annual fruit from fruit sales to the local nursing home. The FFA also plays a role in the county fair. In years previous, the Glen Ullin FFA Chapter has helped to set up for the fair and clean up after the fair. The Glen Ullin FFA Chapter has been active at the local, state and national level.

GRANT COUNTY The Elgin FFA Chapter was chartered January 5, 1942. Everett Tool was the first advisor. The chapter began with 40 members and the ag department was housed in a quonset a block from the main school building. Dairy and hog projects were an important part of giving members a start in agriculture. Developing balanced rations and ag mechanics projects played an important part in the curriculum of the department. In 1966 an addition was made to the high school and the ag department moved into a new shop and classroom. Students from New Leipzig were bused to Elgin starting in the 1994-95 school year to take ag classes and become members of the FFA. The name of the chapter was changed to Elgin/New Leipzig in 1996 when the Elgin and New Leipzig school districts consolidated. The beginning of the 2004-2005 school year started a new academic co-op with the Roosevelt School District and members of the Carson FFA merged with Elgin/New Leipzing to form the Grant County FFA. The chapter has had 146 State Degree winners, 15 American Degree winners and 11 state officers: Gerhardt Hintz-1944; Harry Bruhn-1945, 1946; Rueben Brenner-1947; Maynard Krause 1948, 1949; Melvin Maier-1951, 1952; Norman Tibke-1953; Eugene Zimmerman-1962; Dale Schock-1970; and Brooks Hetle-2004. The chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main fundraisers today are fruit sales in December and a labor auction in February. There are currently 40 members under the direction of advisor Pete Hetle.

GRANVILLE The Granville (R. H. Gaines) FFA Chapter was originally chartered on April 16, 1929 making it the fourth oldest chapter in North Dakota. There were 18 original members and the advisor was S. M. Thorfinson. Evert Graham served as chapter president, Delos Wells as vice president, George Folden as secretary, Lee Miller as treasurer and Mylo Beam as reporter. The name chosen for the chapter was the R. H. Gaines FFA Chapter after Gaines who was the first chapter honorary member. The chapter was closed during World War II and was reactivated on January 23, 1967. Upon reactivation in 1967 the chapter had thirty-six members with Lynn Frey serving as chapter president and Warren Tewksbury as advisor. The program has been active since that time. Currently, the chapter has fifty-three members and the current FFA advisor is Mr. Jeff Hagel who started his teaching career here 35 years ago. The chapter has had ninety State FFA Degree and twelve American FFA Degree recipients and several district and state winning proficiency award winners. The chapter has had four state FFA officers and two State Stars In Agribusiness. The chapter has won ten Grand Champion FFA Chapter Sweepstakes plaques; eighty-nine Grand Champion chapters exhibit plaques and ninety-one second and third place FFA chapter plaques at the North Dakota State Fair. The chapter has worked with many organizations over the years including the North Dakota State Fair as stewards of the Alternative Ag. Barn and NDSU Crop Plots at the NDSF grounds. The chapter has been proud of its association with the Souris River Basin Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation in its â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trees and Shrubs for Habitat Program.â&#x20AC;? The chapter also has been planting a chapter garden for the past eight years and was one of the first chapters to start such a program to raise produce for the school and local food pantry.

HARVEY

Quinten Anderson and Paul Anderson

Sam Ongstad

2003 Harvey Farm Business Managment Team

The Harvey FFA was chartered January 1, 1930 and operated at the BM Hansen School until the early 1950’s when the chapter was closed. The chapter restarted in 1973 at the present Harvey High School location. In the early days, the chapter produced four State FFA Officers: Quinten Anderson (46); LaVerne Freeh (47); John Lithun (48) and Math Prom (52). The greatest highlight for the early chapter was Quinten Anderson being named the first State Star Farmer of North Dakota in 1945. The Quinten Anderson legacy continued to make an impact on the chapter as his son, Paul Anderson, earned the State Star Farmer in 1986 and his grandson, Brian, was elected a state FFA officer in 2012. Harvey FFA has also had six additional State FFA Officers: Sam Ongtad (93), Aaron Walsh (04), Jayme Fiesel (05), Chelsey Flick (07), Daniel Deck (11) and Brian Anderson (12). In addition, the Harvey FFA Chapter has had 205 State FFA Degree and 10 American FFA degree recipients. Earning the State Star Farmer award in addition to the Anderson’s, was Sam Ongstad in 1993. Jesse Fettig (96) and Curtis Lautt (98) each earned the State Star of Agribusiness and Casey Lautt was the inaugural winner of State Star of Ag Placement in 2002. Harvey FFA played a dynamic role in North Dakota’s success in 40

the National Agricultural Mechanics contest in the early 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. At this time state teams were comprised of the top three state winners in the Advanced Agriculture Mechanics contest. In 1993, the State Team Placed 1st nationally and Sam Ongstad was named High Individual. Again in 1994 the ND team placed 1st and Jason Muscha finished 6th. The team was 2nd in 1995 and Jesse Fettig placed high gold. The Harvey FFA Chapter has participated at the national level in the following events: Dairy Cattle, Extemporaneous Speech, FBM, Memorized Speech, and Horse Judging. The chapter has received four gold rankings, the highest a 7th place finish in Farm Business Management in 2003. The chapter has had 14 students win a baby bison as high individuals in state events. Harvey Chapter activities include annual labor auction, fruit sales, food drives, planting of a garden for the local food pantry, member participation in Relay for Life, and numerous leadership retreats and conferences. The chapter has also played a vital role in the Harvey Ag Day, sponsored by the Harvey FFA Alumni. This event provides scholarships and equipment for the Harvey Agriculture Education program.

HAZEN Hazen FFA was charted on February 9, 1952. The chapter has had twelve advisors. At the time it was chartered Duncan Warren was the advisor and Dan Walsvik has the longest tenure as advisor for the chapter teaching from 1981 to 2009. Today the chapter is advised by Bill Zingg. There have been thirty-eight members earn the State FFA Degree and two the coveted American FFA Degree, Erica Knell (1999) and Carrie Knell (2002). The chapter has been home to eight state FFA officers: Rodney Ford (1961), James Unterseher (1966), Brian Albers (1981), Liz Reinhiller (1987), Jeb Reinhiller (1994), Erica Knell (1997), Dean Knell (1999), and Carrie Knell (2000). The chapter has been active in assisting with various needs of their community such as setting up for the Hazen Car Show, repairing and fixing the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horseshoe pits, and hosting community breakfasts and benefits. 41

HEBRON

Left: FFA Float October ,1981

Right: 1981 FFA livestock show on the street in front of the school. Animals were prepped for the show inside the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shop.

The Hebron FFA Chapter was chartered June 1, 1972. The goal of the FFA organization is to provide personal growth opportunities for all members. This is accomplished through the many leadership, citizenship, scholarship, and cooperative activities in which the Hebron FFA has participated. The Hebron FFA has provided its members many opportunities to participate in leadership activities. On the local level FFA members can serve on committees and serve as officers. There are also many opportunities to prepare and deliver speeches and demonstrations for district and state competitions. On the state level hundreds of Hebron FFA members have participated in the Greenhand, Made for Excellence, and Advanced Leadership Conferences, presently known as 101, 212, and 360 conferences. Each year two FFA members represent Hebron as voting delegates to the State FFA Convention. The National FFA Convention has also provided many opportunities for leadership activities at the national level. Richardton students first were allowed to join the chapter in 1986, among them was Joel Bobb who was very active in FFA events. 42

The Hebron FFA has had five state officers including: Dean Wehri 1989-1990; Doug Kraenzel 1992-1993; Erica Spangelo 2006-2007; Nikki Fideldy 2007-2008; and Danelle Hoff 20092010. One of the goals of the Hebron FFA was to conduct a community service project each year. FFA members abide by a code of ethics that teaches the skills necessary to take an active role in our communities. The Hebron FFA has conducted many community service projects over the years. The Hebron chapter has worked with the American Legion, Lions, Hebron School, Broken Arrow Saddle Club, Hebron Business Club, and most recently with the Hebron Park Board. Skills attained in the classroom, laboratory, and supervised agricultural experiences have helped Hebron FFA members accomplish great success in school and their chosen careers. Historical accomplishments to note would be James Kinnischtzke (1982) being the first Hebron member to earn his American FFA Degree and Danelle Hoff earning the 2009 State Star in Agricultural Placement. There are many cooperative activities members participate in at the local, state, and national levels. The primary goal of these activities is to practice cooperation and teamwork. The Hebron FFA has had many state winning teams and individuals representing ND in the following career development events: Livestock judging, Farm Business Management, Tractor Driving, Demonstration, Crops, Meats, Range, Floriculture, Dairy Foods, Dairy Handling, and Dairy Evaluation. The Hebron FFA has had much success over its time. Through the many activities, the Hebron FFA has played a vital role in the Hebron Public School and the City of Hebron.

HETTINGER The Hettinger FFA Chapter was chartered on February 7, 1938, as the Beleal FFA Chapter and in 1967 was renamed the Hettinger FFA Chapter. There were 42 members on the original charter. Since its inception, Hettinger has had thirty State and four American FFA Degree recipients. Karman Silkman was the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first and only state FFA officer serving as Vice President in 1977. There have been sixteen advisors for the Hettinger FFA Chapter. Today the chapter is advised by Larry Lueck.

HILLSBORO The Hillsboro FFA Chapter was chartered during the 1966-67 school year. Advisors were James Krady and Westley Wankel at that time. There have only been a few other advisors in the Hillsboro history with Charles Anderson, Paul Lindseth, Jim Heern, Gary Olson, Kendal Nichols, Greg Tufte, Jeff Mootz, and Eric Ptacek. There have been 47 state degree winners and four state officers from Hillsboro and four American Degree recipients: Randy Lemm, Ronald Mueller, Larry Mueller, and Heather Misek. The state officers from Hillsboro were Joe Mueller 1975-76, Ronald Mueller 1977-78, Jennifer Larson 2000-2001, and Heather Misek 2002-03. Some of the highlights have been Hillsboroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s achievements at the National FFA Convention. In 1983, the Ag Mechanics team from Hillsboro won a gold at the National Convention. Margretta Hansen was a bronze in Extemporaneous Public Speaking in 1999, and Rebecca Mootz won a bronze at the Creed Speaking event in 2001. Jennifer Larson was a finalist for the Agriscience Student Scholarship and Recognition Program in 2000. 44

JAMESTOWN FFA history in Jamestown began on February 21, 1948. Jamestown FFA was chartered just twenty years after the National FFA began. There have been 17 different advisors for the Jamestown FFA with James Nayes having the longest tenure at 21 years. Douglas Fisk was the first agriculture teacher of record. Fisk started agriculture classes one year prior to Jamestown FFA being chartered. Numerous Jamestown FFA members served the North Dakota FFA Association as state officers: 1953 Reporter Ron Schwartz; 1958 Secretary Ronald Ginsbach; 1973 Secretary Jim Nayes; 1975 Vice-President Betty Gasal; 1978 Secretary Raymond Goodroad; 1980 Vice-President Wade Williams; 1981 Vice President Cameron Rudolph. Nayes completed education requirements and became an instructor and advisor at Jamestown. Gasal, as Vice President in 1975, has the distinction of being the first female state officer. Currently the Jamestown Agriculture Department is part of the James Valley Career and Tech Center which administers fifteen Career and Technical Education programs including agriculture education. This association began in the mid 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Prior to that, Jamestown Agriculture Education/FFA was part of Jamestown High School housed in the downtown building. Jamestown agriculture classes are on a semester schedule and serve about 110 students per year.

KENMARE

2013 State Convention Attendees

1973 Northwest District Meeting where the chapter took top honors

On April 1, 1930, Kenmare FFA signed its chapter charter. It took place in a wide assortment of activities, ranging from trap shoots to visits with Santa! The Kenmare FFA had bowling parties with FHA, pancake and sausage feeds, and a father-son buffalo feed. Kenmare FFA has always done well in various events and contests, placing first in parliamentary procedure numerous times and earning several District Chapter of the Day honors. They have sent over fifty members to the Washington Leadership Conference and have had ten members serve the association as state officers: Leo Theil-1930, William Siebert-1941, Francis Schammel-1944, Harvey Nelson-1945, John Schou-1963, Roger Gissel-1959, Andrew Hager-2005, Anna Moss-2008, Hope Johnson-2009, and Charles Steinberger-2013. For their community, the Kenmare FFA has done many projects, such as building stands and tables for the town square and hosted warm buildings and refreshments during the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas holiday parade! They have sold concessions for events, such as Toy Show, Art Show, and numerous sporting events. Kenmare FFA also organized and participated in a basketball tournament for the community. They have also sold wreaths and garland, fruit, and hosted garden tractor pulls. Today, the Kenmare FFA competes in many local, state, and national contests. They have helped with multiple events including Light-up the Night, the Annual Vendor show, and the summer 46

Pioneer Days in Kenmare. Kenmare’s FFA Chapter has a grand total of 75 members this year, compared to the 18 that signed the charter in 1930! To fundraise Kenmare FFA has sold fruit and Butter Braids and even organized a Donkey Basketball Tournament. Kenmare FFA continues to hold on to basic traditions of their past. But true to their history, they are still terrible about taking pictures!

KILLDEER The Killdeer FFA Chapter was chartered in 1960. This was the same year a new high school was built along with a new Vocational Agriculture facility. The first agriculture teacher was Larry Selland. In 1978 a new agriculture classroom and shop was built. Killdeer has produced seven state officers over the years: Stanley Dardis (1966), Bernie Dardis (1971), Doug Dukart (1973), Toby Stroh (1975), Rick Steckler (1978), Myron Jepson (1985), Derrick Dukart (1994), Amy Dukart (1997), Ryan Hauck (2003) and Tyrell Martin (2008). Killdeer has produced many state gold teams including four state champion range judging teams, three ag sales teams, and two horse judging teams. Brian Dukart was the first American Degree recipient. The Killdeer Chapter has always been active in the local community. In the seventies, advisor Ken Mathern started the high school rodeo that still is held today. The chapter’s community involvement has been instrumental in maintaining and constructing many building fixtures and panels for the rodeo grounds which hosts North Dakota’s oldest PRCA rodeo. Larry Lundberg has been the longest serving advisor and agriculture instructor for the past 23 years followed by Richard Jambor who taught and advised for 10 years from 1979 to 1988. FFA leadership, community service, agricultural mechanics, and ag sciences have been the foundation of the Killdeer agricultural education program for the past 54 years. The chapter is currently at an all-time high membership with 100 members in grades 7-12. 47

KINDRED The Kindred FFA Chapter was chartered in 1957 and is rich in its history of achievements and leaders. To date, the chapter has had 138 members receive their State FFA Degree. On top of that, 28 members have attained the highest FFA achievement earning their American FFA Degrees. The Kindred Chapter has supplied North Dakota with ten state officers, and two former Kindred FFA members have been selected to run for National FFA Office. Over the years, the Kindred chapter has worked hard to achieve numerous titles and rankings in career development events. The chapter has had a total of 10 teams compete in national FFA events and 12 state champion teams and individuals. In just the past 31 years, Kindred has had 400 district winning proficiency awards. Out of those, Kindred can make claim to 93 state winning proficiency awards. Kindred has also had success with Superior Chapter Awards and has received numerous Two Star and Three Star rankings at the national level. During its 57 years, the chapter has had only eight instructors and has been a two teacher program since the 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. For many years, the chapter was a major presence at the ND State Fair, bringing a semi-load of livestock and students to compete in various livestock shows. This is a significant part of the history since the Kindred chapter is almost 300 miles away from Minot! Many members have fond memories of camping on the fairgrounds, caring for livestock in extreme temperatures, and eating Tubby Burgers for a week. The FFA motto includes the words â&#x20AC;&#x153;Living to Serveâ&#x20AC;? The Kindred chapter has always taken those words to heart. In recent years, the chapter has established a large garden that has supplied over 10,000 pounds of produce to the Great Plains Food Bank in Fargo. The chapter has served the community for decades through programs like Partners in Active Learning Support (PALS), Food For America, and Building Our American Communities (BOAC). 48

Kindred FFA

Top left: Recently Kindred has had an extensive garden donating more than 10,000 lbs. annually to the Great Plains Food Bank. Top right: Ashley Vangsness (left) and Carly Alsaager (right). Right: 1975 chapter delegates to State Convention: Craig Hertsgaard – far left, Todd Toppen – back row center, Dale Torgersonsecond from left.

Lakota FFA

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Above: Lakota FFA members that restored a 1938 A International tractor. Right: A painting commissioned by artist Allen Bykonen for the Lakota Chapter’s 75th Anniversary

LAKOTA The Lakota FFA Chapter was chartered on April 21, 1938. Lakota FFAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founding members included Lowell Alwin, Harlan Beaty, George Eastburn, Fred Ettl, Pat Fahey, Ray Greene, Charles Groves, Marlyn Grinde, Charles Harbaugh, Clifford Harper, Harry Harper, Gerald Harbaugh, John Koski, Alvin Helland, Emil Koski, Runold Kyllonen, Manser Lien, Kermit Lien, Merlin Munson, Eugene Rosenberger, Lynn Schroeder, Toivo Simila, George Walo, and their advisor R.A. Humphrey. Over the past 75 years, the Lakota FFA has had five state officers: Eugene Rosenberger was reporter in 1942, Jerry Midstoke Treasurer in 1962, Benhard Varson Vice President in 1963, Jared Peterson Vice President in 2005, and Andrea Hamel Secretary in 2009. Lakota has also had forty-nine State FFA Degree recipients and five American Degrees. The chapter has a rich history of involvement in their community, by helping those in need. Members have spent countless hours working on community service projects. Taking a drive around the city of Lakota, you can see today many of the projects members have done over the years.

LAMOURE

The LaMoure FFA Chapter was charted on December 2, 1929. The chapter has a rich history and has had many great accomplishments throughout the years. LaMoure FFA has had sixty-seven members receive their North Dakota State FFA Degree, and two members got their American FFA Degree; Walter Haberman and Brenda Potts. Seven members of the chapter have served as ND State FFA Officers. 50

The chapter does a lot of great things for their community. Conducting a Farm Safety Program for the elementary students and selling fruit before the Christmas holiday are among these events. The chapter has had career development teams compete at the state and national level. Several members have attended the State and National FFA Conventions. The chapter also manages a test plot on the north side of LaMoure with the NRCS office.

LARIMORE The J. E. Eastgate FFA Chapter is located in Larimore, North Dakota and is the oldest active chapter in the state, chartered in 1929. J. E. Eastgate, the man for which the chapter was named, was born April 27, 1873 at Texas Mills, N.Y. In the year 1881 Eastgate came with his parents to Dacotah Territory, arriving at Grand Forks. During their temporary stay at Grand Forks, Mr. Eastgate earned his first money by running a ferry across the English Coulee. In 1883 the Eastgate family was residing at the current Willowbank Farm west of Larimore. Mr. Eastgate traveled all over the country speaking as guest of the International Harvester Company. He also maintained a state demonstration farm for NDSU and served as a state senator for 16 years. The Larimore Chapter has over 140 State Degrees and one American Degree and several members who have served as state officers: Adrian Mclellan (1931), Lewis Bowman (1931), Robert Williams (1932), William Neal (1935), Clarence Christianson (1934 and 35), Johnannes Olson (1933), John Farrell (1941), Robert Amundsen (1964), Richard Amundson (1986), Tom Lilja (1988), and Shana Gratton (1999). Community support for the Larimore FFA Chapter is outstanding to this day. Achievements and awards for Larimore FFA members are too numerous to list. The community service provided by the Larimore FFA Chapter has been outstanding with the newest addition for the community being a school garden to provide fresh produce to the school and food pantries in the area. 51

LEEDS On February 21, 1948, the Leeds FFA Chapter was chartered with thirty-five members. The Leeds FFA Chapter was the 38th chapter to be chartered in the state. After sixty-six years of as an active FFA chapter, there are thirty-nine members on their roster. The Leeds FFA has had 215 State FFA Degree recipients; the first two were Lee O. Larson and Donald McIntyre in 1950, just two years after the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s formation. There have been nine American Degree recipients including Keith Berger (1966), Roger Kenner (1967), Karl Berger (1968), Jim Fragodt (1972), Allen Halverson (1973), Dean Anderson (1981), Kyle Nelsen (1992), Steve Anderson (1997), and Erika Kenner (1999). Erika Kenner was also an American Star Finalist. The chapter has had one State Star Agribusinessman, Kyle Nelsen in 1989, and three State Star Farmers; Roger Kenner (1967), Allen Halverson (1972), and Erika Kenner (1996). The Leeds FFA Chapter has had seven members elected as North Dakota State Officers over the years. Roger Kenner served as Vice President from 1967-1968, Arnold Nestegard(1957-58) and Erika Kenner (1996-97) both served as the State Secretary. Keith Berger (1966-67) and Carl Berger (1968-69) served as State Treasurer. Norm Tollefson was an Officer at Large in 1969 and 1970, and in 1980 Mary Paulson was elected as the State Sweetheart. The Leeds FFA Chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most successful career development event has been Milk Quality and Products, winning the state contest eight times and receiving a gold award all but once at nationals. The chapter has always been willing to volunteer to help with community projects. For example, building benches for the centennial celebration, helping sandbag when flooding threatened their community, and participating annually in roadside clean-up, as well as other worthwhile projects. With sixty-six years under their belt, they are sure to go forward with further support from the Leeds School and community. The chapter is currently advised by Dan Stave. 52

LIDGERWOOD The Lidgerwood FFA Chapter was started in 2006 at Lidgerwood High School with approximately 30 members. The chapter received its charter in February of 2008. In Lidgerwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s short history members have been very active in the local community and participated at numerous events on a state wide level. Lidgerwood has had several students participate in the many leadership opportunities and several have attended the Washington Leadership Conference. Hope Newgard was the first Lidgerwood FFA member to receive her State Degree, which was in 2013.

LISBON The Lisbon FFA Chapter began in the 1943-1944 school year with Morris Jorgenson as the advisor. Jorgenson remained as the advisor for ten years. The program had three vo-ag teachers and advisors until the department and chapter closed in 1963. The vo-ag program opened its doors again in 1970 when a new high school was built that included a new shop and classroom. Since re-opening, there have been many FFA advisors. Myron Johs was the longest serving advisor of 31 years before retiring in 2009. The FFA program has been quite successful over the many years. Gerald Weiderholt was elected as the Officer At Large for the ND State FFA for the 1949-1950 term. The chapter has had 54 members who received their American FFA Degree, 170 who earned the State FFA Degree, three State Star Farmers, three State Stars in Agribusiness, many state winning proficiency awards, and one state winning judging team. The Lisbon FFA celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2001 by inviting and recognizing those original 1944 charter members during the Annual Parent Member Alumni Banquet. There were 11 former members present. 53

MADDOCK The Maddock A. S. Gibbens FFA Chapter was chartered November 8, 1929. The chapter was named for a Cando state legislator who introduced legislation in 1911 to form county agriculture and training schools. The Benson County Agriculture and Training School (BCATS) began operation in October 1914 and operated through May 1968. The present Maddock Public School was built in 1968 and houses the Maddock FFA Chapter to this day. The Maddock Chapter had 46 members and was the sixth chapter in North Dakota to be chartered. An interesting fact is that among the 46 members on the original charter three were girls. During the past 85 years, the Maddock FFA Chapter has had 300 State FFA Degree recipients; 37 American FFA Degree recipients; and 37 FFA members elected to North Dakota State FFA Office, eight of whom were elected State FFA President. In 1987 Paul Foss was the national winner of the Poultry Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency; and in 2012 Matt Knudson was the national winner in Turf and Landscape Production Proficiency. Fifteen members of the Maddock FFA Chapter have received Star status during the State FFA Degree Ceremonies. These include: Jim Meyer, 1978 State Star Farmer; Wes Maddock, 1979 State Star in Agribusiness; Scott Foss, 1983 State Star of Agribusiness; Bobby Buckmier, 1983 State Star Farmer; Jeremy Wald, 1995 State Star of Agribusiness; Kayla Swanson, 2002 State Star of Agriscience; Mary Wald, 2003 State Star of Agriscience; Brian Grondahl, 2004 State Star of Agriscience; Jeffrey Wald, 2005 State Star of Agribusiness; John T. Rice, 2006 State Star Farmer; Kimberly Randle, 2008 State Star of Agriscience; Paul Rice, 2008 State Star Farmer; Preston Gilderhus, 2011 State Star of Agriscience; Matt Knudson, 2012 State Star of Agribusiness; and Jaden Kallenbach, 2013 State Star of Agribusiness.

Over the past 85 years the Maddock FFA Chapter has always been involved in community volunteerism including the past thirty years delivering meals to elderly members of the community each noon. The chapter was selected as the 1st runner up in a National FFA Safety program in 1968. The Maddock FFA Chapter has a long history of leadership development and community development. This has been accomplished through great support from parents, the Maddock School, the Maddock community and the Maddock FFA Alumni.

Picture of the old BCATS–the ag mechanics department built these for area farmers in the 20’s and 30’s

Matthew Knudson announced national winner of Turf and Landscape Proficiency at National FFA Convention in 2012.

State Officers and Chapter officers at 13th annual Maddock Officer Leadership Retreat in August, 2013. 55

MANDAN The Mandan FFA was chartered on April 28, 1936. Since its inception in 1936, the Mandan FFA chapter has been advised by nine Agricultural Instructors/FFA Advisors. The advisors, in chronologic order, include: J.Spaulding, William Mutz, Dan Lantis, Robert Pappa, Tracey Tebben, Al Leibersbach, Dave Axt, Heidi Reiter, and Dylan Zubke. In its 78 years it has seen 100 State Degree recipients and 18 American Degree recipients. Proudly the Mandan FFA has produced an impressive number of state officers. The Mandan FFA has had the privilege of providing the state of North Dakota with 17 State FFA Officers, they are Michael Bahm, Brenda Kalvoda, Richard Unkenholz, David Boehm, Tony Boehm, Carey Entzel, Melissa Miller, Juile Schaff, Kim Schaff, Tammy Schaff, Ellen Thomas, Gay Madler, Aaron Steckler, Emily Steckler, Mike Tokach, Rebecca Tokach, and Macey Issacs. In addition to these successes, the Mandan FFA assists their community by planting and maintaining the flower beds around the high school in the summer and assisting with many different banquet events. The Mandan FFA supports various banquets by helping with preparation, setup, tear down, and serving of meals. A few of the common events the Mandan FFA assists with are the USDA Friends and Neighbors Day, Applefest, The Pride of Dakota Show, and many Mandan FFA Alumni fundraising events.

Top left: 2013 District Leadership Top right: 2013 Officer Team at State Parliamentary Procedure contest Bottom: 2009 State Dairy Cattle Evaluation Team and Dairy Handler

MAX The Max FFA Chapter was chartered on September 23, 2008. Since its start the chapter has had an impact on its membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; futures as well as the community. Chapter members have been seen serving community breakfasts and benefits during the winter and taking tickets at the Max Rodeo in the summer. Recently, the chapter started a Teddy Bear Toss and Toy Drive Program where both the FFA members and the community come together to collect Christmas gifts for the less fortunate. During extra time, many members help construct paddles for the YMCA Camp in Garrison. They also put on many activities for the elementary including, Ag Olympics, farm safety workshops, and opportunities to learn about FFA and agriculture. They also read to the elementary during reading week and during reading hour on Fridays. Max FFA members have participated in various competitions throughout the years at various levels. They exhibit projects and animals at the McLean County and ND State fair. They participate in many events at District II Leadership Conference, Winter CDEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, State Convention, and National Convention. They have had a few state winners in the first five years as a chapter including Job Interview, an Agricultural Sales individual, a Basic Ag Mechanics individual, a Prepared Public Speaking individual, a Food Science and Technology team and individual, a Demonstration Team, and a Parliamentary Procedure team. Their advisor is Amanda Huettl.

MCCLUSKY The McClusky FFA was chartered on November 30, 1956, with thirty active members. The charter was signed by then State Secretary Curtis Teigen, State President Carl Haas, and State Advisor Ernest DeAlton. At the following state convention in 1957, members Robert Saueressig, Leslie Gerhing, Gerald Boehm, Douglas Wahl, Raymond Bauer, Jerry Hoffer, Allen Dockter, Roger Baker, and advisor Arlo Howe received the charter. Members of the chapter took place in district leadership conferences, state and national conventions, the Valley City Winter Show, the Little International judging contests, as well as other judging contests. At the local level members did various activities such as the pancake and sausage supper, revolving swine project, labor auction, fruit sales, pizza sales, wreath sales, camping trips, and classroom exchange with the FHA. Presently, members do activities such as a haunted house, New Year’s Eve event, ag in the classroom, officer (leadership) retreats, games in the park during Midsummerfest, community service projects the local farmer’s market, a chapter garden, Valentine’s Day flower arrangements, teacher breakfasts, Legislative Day, concessions, and ice cream socials. Over the years, the McClusky FFA chapter has received many degrees and awards. The first member to receive their State Degree from McClusky was Harlan Swendsen in 1968. The chapter now gives an award in his honor to the member with the most outstanding supervised agricultural experience. Thirty -one members have received their State FFA Degree to date. Of the State Degree earners, nine members have earned their American FFA Degree. Members, Tim Faul and Noel Zingg, have won the State Ag Mechanics Career Development Event. The chapter has had one ND State FFA Officer, Dave Axt; five Star finalists; one State Star Farmer; one State Star of Agribusiness; and one Agri-Entrepreneurship Education Award winner. The McClusky FFA also participates in ND State Fair activities, receiving numerous grand and reserve champion awards. The chapter has received the Grand Champion Swine Herdsmen, Grand Champion Ag Products, Grand Champion Crop Exhibits, State Ag Mechanics, and many other awards. 58

MEDINA The Medina FFA Chapter was started December 28, 1954. The Linton FFA Chapter came over to help with the installation ceremony. Richard Tewksbury was the 1st FFA advisor at Medina. The first slate of officers included: Gerald Eissinger, President; Donn Gunter, Secretary; Wayne Reardon, Treasurer; Donald Johnson, Reporter; and Larry Ford, Sentinel. The chapter was chartered on February 8, 1955. Since then the Medina FFA Chapter has had 109 State Degree and 30 American Degree recipients. Three members have served the ND FFA Association as state officers Paul Jeannotte, Corey Morlock, and Bailey Dockter. The Medina FFA Chapter has had 22 advisors since its beginning. The current advisor is Jenny Vandehoven. In 1955, the Medina FFA Chapter secured a few acres of land where members conducted trial plots to help local farmers. They planted different varieties of wheat, oats, and barley. This continued for a few years. Some of the other community activities the chapter has participated in include Adopt-A-Highway, Medina Ag Days, and the Medina Fall Festival. Interviews with charter members, make obvious one resounding strength of the Medina FFA Chapter, present since the Chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inception. This strength is membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; talent for livestock judging. In 1957, Wayne Reardon was the high individual in the State Livestock Judging Contest, and was one of the four from North Dakota that competed nationally in Kansas City. In 1958, Arlyn Schmidt was 2nd high individual in the livestock contest. In 2012, the Medina FFA Livestock Judging team, which consisted of Ceph Dockter, Bailey Dockter, Daven Dockter, Cheyenne Dockter, and Tanner Larson placed first in the state contest. This placing earned them the opportunity to compete at the national level in Indianapolis, Indiana. Between 1957 and present day, there have been several team and individual successes in the livestock judging career development event from the Medina FFA Chapter. In addition to livestock judging, teams have had success at the state and national level competing in the following Career Development Events Ag Mechanics, Dairy Foods, Food Science, Farm Business Management, Ag Sales, and Meats Judging. 60

MINOT The Minot Agriculture Education Program began in July of 1948. The Minot FFA Chapter # 0037 was chartered on January 6, 1949. The first instructor, Ray Skorheim, was hired by Superintendent Paul Miller. Skorheim still lives in Minot and is an active member of the Ag. Ed. Advisory Committee and holds the Honorary Chapter Degree in the Minot FFA. Other instructors have been Norman Howe, Maynard Iverson, Jim Mostad, Dale Carpentier, Steve Musch, Mike Heilman, Ed Mueller, Darin Erickson, David Kopp, Tom Hanson in Farm Business Management, Lance VanBerkom (current), Tracey Hartwig (current), Jeff Ball (current), and Troy Enga (current). 1970s – Ag. education and FFA enrollment reach approximately 400 students. Four ag instructors and two FRBM instructors are on staff. FFA fruit sales average two semi loads per year. Adult classes in welding, butchering, and building construction are offered. Minot Public Schools started several other vocational programs. This increase in electives causes enrollment in ag education classes to decline. 1990 – Minot Public Schools was forced to make major budget cuts. The plan was to close the ag. program and Farm & Ranch Management programs. Efforts of the Ag. Ed. Booster Club and the FFA Advisory Committees lead to the salvage of the ag education program by making it a half-time appointment and the Farm & Ranch Management program seven month contract. David Kopp resigns and Tom Hanson agrees to take over instruction for both part-time programs. At that time ag. ed. enrollment was at 22 and FRBM at 26 farmers. Tom with vocational director, Ladonna Elhardt, and both advisory committees develop a plan to move from a production based curriculum towards ag. business, ag. mechanics, horticulture, and other diverse classes to attract students. Boosters launched a promotion plan to make more students aware of the program. 1994 – Minot FFA Alumni was formed from the Ag. Ed. Booster Club, providing funding to support FFA activities and scholarships. 1995 – Lance, Tom, the advisory committee, alumni, and area 61

supporters develop a plan to build a greenhouse at the Magic City Campus. Funding secured and the greenhouse was built with generous donations of time, talent, and resources. 2006 – The FRBM program was moved to Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB). 2013 – 2014 Ag education enrollment is approximately 500 students. To date there are 132 Honorary Chapter members, 137 State FFA Degree recipients and 31 American FFA degree recipients.

State Fair Parade float 1999

Jack Morey and Leo Korgel Jr. look at the original charter Ray Skorheim was Minot’s first ag teacher. This plaque was given to Ray at the FFA banquet in 1984, the year that he was given honorary membership in the Minot FFA.

M o h a l l Five members of the Mohall FFA Officer team are direct descendants of five original charter members who signed the Mohall FFA Chapter charter. Pictured left to right: Jess Asheim, Hayley Southam, Madison Southam, Shannon Asheim, and Macy Sundahl.

MOHALL The history of the Mohall FFA begins January 15, 1935 when 32 students signed a charter forming the Mohall FFA Chapter. Under the instruction of Herbert Herbison (Advisor), this group of members began a journey for excellence that is now being followed by todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s members. Many of the original charter members have direct descendants who are active in the chapter today. Among these descendants are members of the 2013-2014 Mohall FFA officer team: Jess Asheim, Hayley Southam, Madison Southam, Shannon Asheim, and Macy Sundahl. Mohall FFA has undergone many changes, evolving from competition in a limited number of contests and specified areas of farming and ranching to growing and thriving in all aspects of agriculture. In the past 79 years the chapter has been under the guidance of 23 advisors. Mohall has had 83 members earn the State Degree and eight earn their American Degree and made multiple appearances at National FFA Convention. Mohall has had eight members serve as state officers for ND: Donald Bahl (1939 & 40), Vernon Asheim (1940 & 41), Sidney Olson (1954), Paul Brackelsberg (1956), Maynard Iverson (1957), Marlo Brackelsberg (1958), Donald Hagen (1964), and Brian Kelly (1987). Mohall is currently under leadership from advisor Travis Fritel (2012) and the Mohall chapter is continuing to grow and thrive.

MOTT The Mott Chapter was chartered in 1930. Over the years, Mott has had 52 State Degree recipients and numerous state officers: Gary Berreth, Carl Haas, Harvey Hirning, Dale Roemmich, George Schwartz, Gary Sprecher, Robert Swindler and Ronald Swindler. Harvey Hirning, state reporter in 1958-59 from Mott said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 1954 Orville Overboe was the chapter advisor. Among the activities was a chapter clean barn contest. In 1956 Wayne Dittmer became chapter adviser. During that period the chapter was very successful in developing state farmer members. At the 1957 state FFA convention all attendees were sent from Dakota Hall where all of the sessions were held to the basement of the new NDSU library because of a tornado. When 63

we emerged from the library there was some damage to the entrance to Dakota Hall and major damage to Fargo to the south and east of the campus. I and one other chapter member had been scheduled to stay in Fargo over the weekend because we were to participate in Boy’s State the next week. Well, that got canceled along with the last day of the state convention.” The Regent chapter started in 1983 with Brad Tews. Brad said, “In the spring of 1982, I was contracted to teach Agricultural Education in New England Public Schools, St. Mary’s High School in New England, and Regent Public Schools. During that spring the Regent School District constructed a 50’ x 100’ shop/classroom addition to the high school to accommodate the new program. I believe we received our FFA Charter at the 1983 State FFA Convention. I served as the FFA advisor/Ag Educator at Regent for 10 years – leaving in 1992. Mott and Regent were two distinctly different programs then.” “The Regent community and school administration was VERY supportive of the agriculture education program. While I was there our chapter was active in many events, winning the State Parliamentary Procedure Contest and many district leadership honors. The real great thing about Regent was the enthusiasm of the students. They were great and very eager to participate and grow the program. Students built and all the shop benches, welding tables, tool room storage, as well as a lean-to greenhouse during my tenure. They also constructed a ‘Welcome to Regent’ sign in conjunction with the Hettinger County Historical Society.” In 2001 the Mott and Regent FFA Chapters merged under Alan Geiger, advisor.

Napoleon Chapter in 1957

Napoleon Chapter in 1980s

NAPOLEON The Napoleon FFA Chapter was started January 17, 1956. Since then, Napoleon has had 18 advisors, with the present advisor being Mr. Brian Schneider. Currently, they have 63 members. Over the years, Napoleon has become a prosperous chapter. Napoleon has won parliamentary procedure, farm business management, agricultural mechanics, agricultural sales, livestock judging, memorized public speaking, and extemporaneous public speaking at the state level multiple times, and have competed at the national level in those events. Napoleon has also won food science, floriculture, range judging, and creed speaking at the state level and has competed at nationals in those events once. The Napoleon FFA Chapter is also home to multiple quiz, SAE recordbook, agricultural mechanics sweepstakes, demonstration, star farmer, basic tractor driving, and advanced tractor driving state championships. Napoleon FFA students hold many high individual awards at the state level, as well as two at the national level, one in farm business management, and one in agricultural sales. The Napoleon FFA Chapter has also won two national titles, both in agricultural sales, captured in 2008 and 2013. Napoleon FFA participates in events around the community such as cleaning ditches, participating in boulevard days, teaching farm safety, and serving meals for organizations. In the past, the chapter has also raised pheasants and put up Christmas lights for the community. The Napoleon FFA Alumni Chapter was started in 2009 by a group of FFA supporters and now has grown to over 30 members. The Alumni sponsors many scholarships to the students and helps to organize the annual Napoleon Winter Career Development Events.

Napoleon Chapter in 2008

NEW ENGLAND The New England FFA Chapter was founded on Jan 11 of 1930, and was the 12th chapter chartered in the state. The chapter was originally known as the M.J. Connolly FFA Chapter and was later changed to the New England FFA Chapter. For a few years in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s New England FFA was combined with St. Mary School FFA for the New England/St. Mary’s FFA Chapter. The chapter has a long and proud history of State and American Degrees, state officers, numerous awards, and memories. One of the most memorable moments for current FFA Advisor, Ben Krebs: “A couple of years ago some of the students were looking through an old scrapbook from the 40’s and suddenly one of the students shouted out ‘Hey that’s my grandpa!’ His grandfather had passed before he was born and it was never mentioned to him that his grandfather was involved in the FFA chapter many years earlier. It is instances such as this that remind us how an FFA chapter not only enhances the students of today but brings together members of all generations.” Krebs continues by adding, “For many people in rural America FFA is not just some ‘club’ to be involved with but a way of life which is passed on throughout the generations. We have many members who are second and third generation students here at the school and the support given to the students by not only their parents, but also by the community as well is amazing. No matter how education and the FFA have changed throughout the years, some things such as the values, merits, and core principles for which the FFA was founded have never changed and that is what makes this the greatest student organization in the world.”

NEW ROCKFORD/SHEYENNE New Rockford FFA was organized in 1948 by vo-ag teacher Lyle Willard. The first officers were President Marvin Erman, Vice President Joseph Klemin, Secretary Richard Dyrness, Treasurer Jack McDowell, Reporter Robert Eckert, Sentinel Melvin Boyer. In the early years the chapter participated in dairy, livestock, and crops judging contests, meetings, barn dances, Arbor Day tree plantings, and other community service projects. New Rockford student Jerry Seibold was active in the chapter from 196165. He earned his State FFA Degree in 1965 and went on to get his vocational education degree from North Dakota State University. He returned to New Rockford to teach vo-ag from 1973-75. New Rockford discontinued the vo-ag and FFA programs in 1976. In 2007 the New Rockford-Sheyenne FFA chapter was re-chartered with Matt Mootz as advisor. The following year a core group of dedicated students reignited the interest in FFA led by the officer team of President Chelsey Schafer, Vice President Charlie Meehan, Secretary Whitney Smith, Treasurer Emilee Herman, Reporter Colten Schafer, and Sentinel Corey Schafer. From 2007-2011 the New Rockford-Sheyenne chapter competed in district leadership, attended winter leadership conferences, conducted Ag in the Classroom visits educating grade school kids on crops and livestock and the impact agriculture plays in the community. The chapter also teamed up with the local bakery to bake and sell Valentine cookies for fundraising, conducted community service projects, helped secure funding for a school greenhouse, and participated in livestock and crops judging and contests at state convention. The four girl officers attended National Convention in Indianapolis in 2010 to bring ideas back to the chapter. The following year, Chelsey Schafer won the Baby Bison in the 2011 Extemporaneous Public Speaking and competed at nationals in Indianapolis. *History contributed by Leann Schaffer

NEW SALEM

The John Christiansen New Salem FFA Chapter was established in November, 1929. The chapter is named after the founder of the town of New Salem. The charter was signed by then National President Leslie Applegate. The chapter membership was twenty-three members. At the time the chapter participated in contests at State Convention, livestock and crops judging, State Fair, District Leadership, and attended National Convention. The New Salem FFA Chapter has excelled in these areas by competing in the following contests at National Convention: Livestock Judging (1978), Ag Mechanics (1985), Vet Science (2012), and four people have competed in Dairy Handling. Chancey Shultz received State Star in Agriscience in 2005. The New Salem FFA Chapter has been awarded 17 American Degrees and 86 State FFA Degrees and is home to four North Dakota State Officers: Kenton Holle, Heidi Brandt, Taylor Freisz, and Andrew Kreidt. Today the John Christiansen New Salem FFA membership has 116 members and the advisor is Shawn Feiring. The chapter is active in many contests at State Convention, Winter Career Development Events, Range Judging, National Convention, District Leadership, and the State Fair. The chapter also is active in setting up Pride of Dakota; sells fruit, sweet corn, Butter Braids, Clubs Choice, 50/50 raffle tickets, concessions; and also holds an annual duck race.

NEW TOWN The New Town FFA Chapter was chartered on June 1, 1971 and is currently advised by Kurt Wollschlager. There have been 13 members earn their State FFA Degree. Steven Nelson served the state association as Vice President in 1978. 68

NORTHERN CASS

The Northern Cass FFA Chapter in Hunter, North Dakota was established in August of 2013 and officially chartered in June of 2014. The chapter is in District 4. The Northern Cass Chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first FFA officer team includes President- Benjamin Longlet, Vice President- Elizabeth Johnson, Secretary- Philip Johnson, Treasurer- Ean Grieger, Reporter- Benjamin Dickson, Sentinel- Wyatt Erickson, Parliamentarian- Alexander Nelson, and HistorianCole Perry, under the direction of advisor, Lucas Schmaltz. The chapter has competed at the Red River Valley Fair and North Dakota State Fair in the summers and District Leadership, Winter Career Development Events throughout the fall and winter. March, 2014 marked their first ever FFA banquet. Members are also anxious to attend the North Dakota State FFA Convention in June of 2014.

NORTH SARGENT The North Sargent FFA Chapter chartered in 2005 with Ardell Ptacek as the advisor. 69

OAKES/ SARGENT CENTRAL The Oakes/Sargent Central FFA Chapter was chartered on October 20, 2005. The chapter history truly starts with those members originally charted as the Oakes FFA Chapter on June 5, 1973, this program however, was dropped in the early 1990’s, therefore chapter records are in two stages, old and new. The original Oakes Chapter had some great highlights that span from 1972-92. The chapter had two state officers, Sonia Vculek and Mark Schmitz, and some career development event highlights included winning livestock judging in 1980, public speaking (1975), and dairy cattle showmanship (1980). Advisors over the that time period were David Jenner, Marvin Witt, Mark Holkup, Paul Oehlke, Keith Rheault, Larry Smith, Tim Steen, and Dana Svanes. In 1977 the chapter installed a well and a center pivot in the back of the school. The land and pivot provided a nice land lab learning opportunity as well as a nice source of income for the chapter. The current Oakes/Sargent Central FFA Chapter (2005 – present) consists of members from the Ellendale, Oakes, and Sargent Central schools. The chapter is over 140 members strong and continues to achieve new goals every year. The chapter has had two state officers, Jenna and Katie Vculek; a State Star Farmer, Cole Vculek; and a National Star Farmer, also Cole Vculek. The chapter has also had success with proficiencies at the national level. Cole Vculek was recognized as North Dakota’s first and only National Star Farmer winner, in 2011. Cole and his advisor Mr. Dan Spellerberg were given the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica on the Proficiency and Star Trip in June of 2012. Chapter members have served community lunches and customer appreciation dinners for local agri-businesses. The chapter also started hosting local contests during the winter months and a Jr. High Agtivities Day to educate younger members about the opportunities in the FFA organization and ag industry.

The Oakes/Sargent Central FFA members have participated in various competitions throughout the years at all levels. They exhibit projects and animals at the Dickey, Sargent, and Ransom county fairs, and at the ND State Fair. They participate in many events at District V Leadership Conference, Winter CDEs, State Convention, and National Convention. The chapter is also home to a few state winners in its first nine years including a 10th Grade Ag Mechanics individual, a Creed Speaking individual, two Food Science and Technology teams, and an Advance Ag Mechanics Team under current advisor Dan Spellerberg.

Cole Vculek named the 2011 National Star Farmer

State winning ND Livestock Judging Team at National FFA Convention in 1980

2011 State winning Food Science Team

PARK RIVER The William A. Broyles Chapter of Park River was chartered in November, 1929 and was part of the Walsh County Agriculture & Training School. Today members go to the Park River Area High School. Chapter events include the Walsh County Fair, District 4 Leadership Conference, the National FFA Convention, several winter career development events, Winter Leadership Conference, Agriculture and Natural Resources Day at the University of Minnesota - Crookston, Little I, and State FFA Convention. At the local level, chapter members do many different activities such as camping, Minnesota Twins games, and selling fruit and cheesecakes for fundraisers. The chapter donates several cases of fruit to the local food pantry each year. The William A. Broyles-Park River Area Chapter has had a long historical past and promising future. The chapter has earned statewide recognition with112 members earning their North Dakota State FFA Degrees and has produced over twenty State FFA Officers: five state presidents, ten state vice presidents, four state secretaries, three state reporters, four state treasurers, and four state officers at large. Recognition at the national level has included thirteen members earning their American FFA Degrees, a 3rd place finish in the National Chapter Award (1931), 1st place National Chapter Award in 1933, National Livestock-gold emblem team (1950), and bronze Horse Team (1997). Individual achievements at the national level include M.H. McDonald receiving the Honorary American FFA Degree, 1933; Lee BenningtonNational Proficiency Award-Ag Mechanics, 1946; Leonard Dalzell-Livestock-Gold Emblem 1948; Dale Longtin-Livestock-Bronze Emblem, 1950; Floyd Askim-Livestock-Gold Emblem, 1952; Gary Puppe-Livestock-Gold Emblem, 1954; Kali Waslaski-Horse Judging Silver, 1997; Blaine Laaveg-Horse-Bronze,1997; Heather Swartz-Horse-Bronze,1997; Austin Swartz-Horse-Bronze,1997; Justin Zahradka National Proficiency Finalist in 2012; Justin Zahradka National Proficiency Winner in 2013.

PARSHALL An FFA chapter operated for a year around 1950 in Parshall, however, the Parshall FFA Chapter was not officially chartered until the 1958-59 school year. The first chapter president was Neil Bartleson. Leo Vossler was stationed by the owl as advisor from chapter conception until 1976. During its history, the chapter had several inactive years but dedicated students, teachers, administrators, and the community members revived the program. As was popular at the time, chapters gave themselves a nickname or mascot. The chapter was called the Parshall Tillers Chapter of Future Farmers of America. The advisor was Frank Bauman and members included: Jerome Dalby, Herb Geving, Ron Geving, Ted Zavalney, Lester Severance, Gordon Evenson, Loren Elhert, and others. The 1950 school annual shows that the chapter had a girl member, Theresa Kohls. She was the first female member from Parshall, an odd fact since girls werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t officially allowed as members in the national organization until 1969. Many different people have served as advisors since Mr. Vossler moved in 1976. Tenures varied but those who advised the chapter were Willard A. Flippin, Ed Meuller, Mr. Franzen, Julie Veer, Lynn Carlson, Kurt Wollschlager, Mr. Matthies, Jack Hanzal, Leonard Enander, Brian Merce, and Julie Woodbury. Leo Vossler served as a State FFA Officer in 1945 and was assistant director of the National FFA Band from 1959-66. Leo had many students as members of the band during his years at Parshall. Ed Meuller served briefly as State Advisor of the South Dakota FFA Association. Twenty-nine members have earned their State Degree and three members; David Debertin (1967), Roger Christenson (1984), Cody Folden (2012); the American Degree. Two members have served as state officers Cody Folden as NW Vice-President in 73

2011-12 and Lincoln Christenson as State Reporter in 2013-14. Parshall FFA Alum recall that receiving an award at a state contest was an accomplishment to be proud of. Through the chapter’s history three individuals have won state proficiencies awards: Roger Christenson in Crop Production (1982), Cody Folden in Outdoor Recreation (2011), and Lincoln Christenson in Grain Production (2013), and six individuals the coveted “baby bison” for top honors in various career development events. In addition, eight members have been chosen to perform in the National FFA Band and Chorus. *History contributed by Roger Christenson

State Winter CDE’s 2012

Spring 1981

State Convention 2012

POWERS LAKE

Powers Lake FFA received its charter on June 1, 1971. The chapter had its beginning in the fall of 1970 with the following charter members: Richard Andersen, Jeff Anderson, Keith Anderson, Larry Axelson, Greg Axelson, Mark Barenthsen, David Breding, Delmar Durward, David Edwards, Michael Edwards, Pat Goldberg, David Hegstad, Richard Jorgenson, Joe Lucy, Pat Lucy, Tim Lucy, Galen Moody, Burnel Nelson, Ervin Nielsen, Carl Olsen, Bill Podell, Gaylen Schroeder, Scott Sem, and Richard Weinmann. The first advisor was Kermit Olson, who was originally from Washington state, and taught in Powers Lake only one year. The following instructors have since served as advisors Dennis Dosch, 1971-79; Richard Sabol, 1979-80; David Wieser, 1980-81; Rick Vannett, 1982-87; Bryce Stegner, 198789; Dennis Dosch, 1989-2009; Keri Hove, 2009 to present. Powers Lake has had forty-one State FFA Degree recipients, of these, seven have also received the American FFA Degree. The first State FFA Degree recipient was Joel Anderson in 1974. Powers Lake FFA has had five State Officers: Mark Larson(80), Mike Lucy(85), Mark Nelson(92) and Andrew Dosch(2005). Shawna (Titus) McFarland was selected at State FFA Sweetheart in 1994 and has the distinction of being the last State Sweetheart as the program was changed to the State Ambassador program. Over the years Powers Lake FFA was involved in a num75

ber of community projects. Some of these projects were roadside clean up, tree planting, repair and construction of park equipment, construction of storage sheds, assistance at local horse shows, and assisting elementary students. Two major undertakings were helping with the Powers Lake Watershed Improvement Project, here FFA members collected data from land within the watershed and helped determine sediment deposits within the lake. The other major event was establishing a local recycling center where cans, paper, and cardboard were collected and delivered to a recycling center in Minot. *Powers Lake history contributed by Dennis Dosch.

RAY The Ray FFA Chapter was chartered on August 18, 2011 with forty-eight FFA members and current advisor Cari Northington. Chapter activities have been vast in their short existence as a chapter from attending state and national conventions and members competing in numerous district and state career development events. The Ray community has benefitted enormously from the establishment of the chapter as members serve community appreciation baked goods, serve the community soup supper, organize town clean-up, assist the FBLA chapter with starting a community food pantry, and host a community-wide ice cream social.

RICHLAND 44 The Richland 44 FFA Chapter is composed of students from the communities of Colfax, Abercrombie, Christine, and Galchutt. Started in 1995 and chartered in 1996, the chapter quickly became the largest and most active organization at Richland 44 Jr./Sr. High School. Ron Smithberg was the first FFA advisor and Tony Boehm, current advisor, started in 1996. Boehm would later be named the 2008 National Agriscience Teacher of the Year. In 18 years, Richland 44 FFA has had 65 State and 21 American FFA Degree recipients, as well as 30 state proficiency award winners. Three members have served the ND FFA Association as state FFA officers: Jessie Hendrickson, Robert Vallie, and Tanasha Krull. In addition to tremendous accomplishments at the state level, Richland 44 FFA members have been very successful at the national level. In 2001, the Food Science team of Jennifer Rieger, Jessie Rieger, Faith Hestdalen and Josh Erbes placed 5th. The 2005 Food Science team placed 7th with Emily Allen, Audrey Nash, Ethan Myhre, and Jessie Hendrickson. The 10th place Food Science team in 2010 consisted of Tanasha Krull, Marissa Schrader, Laura Morken, and Issac Myhre. The Ag Communications team of Robert Vallie, Emily Allen, Audrey Nash, Aaron Hendrickson, and Jordan Bernier earned a 12th placed national award in 2007. State Champions in Extemporaneous Speaking include Travis Zimbelman, Grant Tegtmeier, Lucas Hulne, and Robert Vallie with Vallie earning 3rd at the 2008 national event. In the National Agri-Science Fair, Angela Birchfield placed 3rd in 2008 and Kristina Hotchkiss received 12th in 2012. Also in 2012, Gavin Muscha received a bronze award in National Creed. Community service has been a goal of the chapter from the beginning. Members have been involved in Harvest for Life 77

soybean drives, golf tournaments, raffle activities, and Kiss the Pig events to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House, Cystic Fibrosis, the Outdoor Adventure Foundation, CatchA-Dream, and Kids Against Hunger. Other service projects include checkerboards for the Sanford Children’s Hospital, book drives, food drives, shoe drives, and building benches for the Red River Valley Fair. These projects helped the chapter earn a National Model of Innovation finalist award in Community Development in 2006 and the national winner of this award in 2013. Richland 44 also was a finalist in Student Development in 2013 for their “On a Roll” project that awards students’ academic success with breakfast rolls.

Richland 44 FFA

Winning the Model of Innovation award at the 2013 National Convention

Richland 44’s first National FFA Convention in 1996

ROLETTE The Rolette FFA Chapter is a small chapter with roughly 25 active members. They are heavily involved with the community that shows tremendous support for the chapter and is a major contributor to the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success. In the recent years the FFA chapter has sponsored a local Ag Day and has raised thousands of dollars to help the graduating seniors in the form of scholarships. The FFA program is making a comeback from struggling years but the potential is very strong and will be fascinating to see in the years to come. Some of most recent community service projects conducted by members and ag education students assembly of the play structures at the community park and, in earlier years, construction of the baseball dugouts. The chapter was chartered on January 20, 1933. Since this time nine members have earned the American FFA Degree and ninety-six their State FFA Degree. In addition, twelve members have served as state FFA officers: William Linson (1935), George Lynnes (1936), Richard Olson (1937), Tilford Tastad (1937), Harold Tastad (1938 & 1939), Roger Beaver (1965), Allan Berube (1975), Brad Scott (1976), Dennis Walsh (1976), Douglas Lemieux (1978), Ryan Pederson (1995), and Craig Danielson (1996).

ROLLA

The Iven Hagen FFA Chapter in Rolla, ND received their charter on April 1, 1930. Two brothers, Vernon and Bernard Hagen, plus the rest of the chapter decided to name the chapter after the brothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; father, Iven Hagen. Iven was a successful agriculturist in the Rolla community. Since 1939 Rolla has had 22 agriculture teachers\FFA advisors. The chapter has had two members serve as State FFA Officers. Ernest Matson served as the State Vice President from 1931-32. Erica (Disrud) Althoff served as the Northeast Region Vice President from 1995-96. The chapter has participated at the national level in Dairy Cattle Showmanship, Meats, and Agriculture Sales. In 2013, the chapter was awarded a 2- star National Chapter award. At the state level the chapter has participated in the State Convention, Winter Leadership Conference, State Winter CDEs, and the Valley City Winter Show. The chapter has had 58 State Degree recipients and numerous state proficiency finalists. A legacy in the Rolla FFA chapter is the Boe Family. Three brothers, Tom, Scott, and Tracy were all named State Star Farmers in 1977, 1978, and 1980. Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son, Taylor, was a State Star Finalist in Agriculture Placement in 2012. Every year the chapter helps host the District Spring CDEs along with the St. John chapter. The chapter hosts Basic and Intermediate Agriculture Mechanic events. In the fall the chapter participates in the District Leadership Conference where they participate in several events. 80

In memory of Michael Timmerman, the chapter donates funds to the Blue Jackets Bright Future program through the ND FFA Foundation, which provides FFA jackets to ND FFA members. At the local level the chapter does many activities, such as the FFA Fun Run, food drives, FFA week, Fall Sales, FFA concessions, Food for American Program, and the FFA wrestling tournament. Former FFA member Levi Reese is currently an ag. teacher in Lakota, ND and the current advisor is William Fritz.

RUGBY The Rugby Chapter has a long history of outstanding leadership and SAE accomplishments. Chartered in 1934, the chapter has had only four different head FFA advisors. This long line of consistency had been a key in the success of the Rugby Chapter. This rich history is chronicled each year as the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highlights are added to large display panels exhibited in the ag classroom. In the school hallway, Agway, the FFA has a mural on the wall dedicated to former instructor Don Erickson who taught in Rugby from 1938 to 1969 and the Rugby FFA Hall of Fame dedicated to Quentin Christman who taught in Rugby from 1969 to 1999. In the area of leadership Rugby has had 40 State FFA Officers and one National Officer in its history signifying the strong commitment to leadership. In 1944 the National FFA Organization started the National FFA Chapter award program. Since that time, the Rugby FFA Chapter has represented North Dakota on the national level 59 times. Rugby has also been dedicated to maintaining excellence in the area of supervised agricultural experiences. Since 1937 Rugby has had 549 State FFA Degree recipients, 103 American Degree recipients, 12 North Dakota Stars, 110 State Proficiency winners, 6 National Proficiency finalists, and two National Champion Proficiency winners. Two of the Rugby American Degree recipients were selected as finalists for Star Over America. 81

ST. JOHN

The St. John FFA Chapter was chartered on June 1, 1989 under advisor Elroy Burkle who taught there until 1990. Burkle was followed by Neil Halley and then, present advisor, Danielle Hannon in 2009. The chapter is active in its community, selling concessions at the Annual Bull-arama and tying blankets for Project Linus.

Scranton FFA

Right: Ag Sales Team with Orion Samuelson

SCRANTON The Scranton FFA was chartered in 1998. The program was part-time to start and became full-time in 2000. Trevor Steeke was the first advisor for the Scranton FFA and taught there until 2010. The Scranton FFA has been very successful in Supervised Agriculture Experiences and proficiency award areas; they have had numerous students win state proficiency areas ranging in beef & swine production to fiber and grain production. Scranton FFA has had a number of students participate at nationals in the Career Development Events such as Creed, Ag Communications (twice winning the state competition), Band, Agri-science, Talent, and Choir. Since 1999, the Scranton FFA Chapter has hosted an annual FFA banquet in which they invite a keynote speaker and a state officer. The chapter has had forty-four State FFA Degree and twelve American FFA Degree recipients. Scranton FFA has an alumni affiliate which is very helpful to the chapter on all levels. The chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major fundraising activities are selling FFA fruit and a hunting donation program which is promoted by the Scranton FFA Alumni. The Scranton chapter has a strong program for community service and student development. Currently there are forty-three active members in the Scranton FFA. The chapter is advised by Misty Steeke. Some of the activities that the Scranton FFA participates in are Washington Leadership Conference, community service activities such as the Bowman County Fair entertainment setup, and building benches and picnic tables for City of Scranton. The chapter also held a benefit auction for the Bucyrus City and raised over $10,000 to aid in rebuilding the town.

SOUTH HEART The South Heart FFA chapter was chartered on September 1, 1996 under advisor Annette Steffen. Other advisors at South Heart have been Steven Bohl, Tim Belland, Christa Schmidt, Kay Poland, Marcus Lewton, and Cody Wolf. The chapter is currently advised by Joseph Odermann. Holly Hurt was selected as the 1999 State FFA Sweetheart. Hurt and eight additional members of the chapter have earned their State FFA Degrees and Jessica Wirrenga (2003) is the sole member of the chapter to have earned the American FFA Degree.

Stanley FFA

STANLEY The Stanley FFA became a chapter on April 21, 1938. The charter was signed by Milton Enander, Ralph Enander, Gordan Johnson, Glenn Knickerbocker, Ray Kulland, Andy Mogahon, Marvin Nordby, Lars Solberg, Arnold Sorenson, Ernest Steele, and Claude Ridgeway. Throughout the years, the Stanley FFA Chapter has competed in numerous state and national events and has earned many awards. Some of these highlights were state winning teams in the following areas: the 1987 Ag Mechanics team – gold finish at nationals, Ag Sales in 2002 and 2003 – earning silver awards both years at nationals, the Commodity Marketing Team and the Meat Judging Team were state high teams in 1999. Most recently, the 2013 state winning team in Livestock Judging was from Stanley. The team consisted of Bailey Hawbaker, Colby Hennessy, Dylan Enger, and Michael Rostad (high individual). They earned a gold award at nationals, placing 11th. The Stanley Chapter continues to attend District Leadership, National Convention, Winter Leadership, Washington Leadership Conference, State Convention, and the ND State Fair. They also host an annual FFA banquet and Farm and Ranch Safety Day, as well as, presenting the elementary school with “Food for America”. The Stanley FFA Chapter currently consists of two advisors, Joseph Reum and Paige Uran, and 102 members. They continue to compete in events at the district, state, and national levels. The 2013-2014 FFA Officer Team is Dylan Enger, Haley Goodall, Tyrel Johnson, Jayce Harstad, Payton Erie, Paige Aadness, Ashton Smith, Shawn Johnson, TJ Edwards, and Trevor Harstad.

TAPPEN/ KIDDER COUNTY

Above: State winning Advanced Ag Mechanics team Below: Kidder County FFA Farmers Market

Chartered on December 23, 1960 the Tappen FFA Chapter is 53-years-old. The charter was signed by advisor Carl Hass and thirty-three members. Twenty-two advisors have taught in Tappen, Carl Hass being the first and Pete Martin from 2001 to present. The Tappen FFA Chapter changed its name to the Kidder County FFA after a school consolidation in 2013. Members of the chapter have earned seventy-one State and nine American FFA Degrees. Three members have served the ND Association as State FFA Officers: Alois Fettig, State Secretary 1965; Mike Keily, State Vice-President 1985; and Jed Dewitz State Vice-President 1995. Also, four members of the chapter in 2006 won the state Advanced Ag Mechanics contest. Those members were Michael Kapp, Scott Stroh, Matthew Kapp, and Phillip Mittleider. At nationals they placed second in the nation; and three team members placed in the top twenty, placing third, seventh, and eleventh high individually. 86

The chapter has also been involved in many community projects. Helping countless people in the area with numerous projects has taught various useful skills. These skills involve trust, communication, and responsibility among others. Projects have included work for the cemetery, updates to the baseball diamond, constructing wheel chair ramps, and farm safety day activities. In addition the chapter assists with the county fair and Harvestfest parades and sponsors train rides. One thing that makes the Kidder County FFA Chapter stand out from all the rest is the chapter garden. During the spring and summer, they raise a garden full of many different vegetables to sell at their annual farmers market. Some of the vegetables they sell are potatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, tomatoes, peppers, and carrots. They also welcome other members of the community to sell their produce at the farmers market and donate some produce to the local food pantry throughout the growing season.

TIOGA The Tioga FFA was founded in 1959 which corresponds with the first annual Tioga Farm Festival. The Tioga Farm Festival is the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest running festival. It was started by Tioga FFA Advisor Arlo Howe and the first Tioga FFA members as a way to showcase livestock and crops exhibits. The weekend event continues to be an important part of the community. This year the festival went back to its roots and brought back many of the FFA and 4-H events that were lost over time. It is an impressive event, made even more so by the fact that it is run by a committee of Tioga FFA students under the leadership of their advisor, Jeremy Carkuff . Tioga FFA has had two state officers: Treasurer William G. Sheldon (1967-68) and Ambassador Heather Davidson Feiring (1998-99). Fifty-nine chapter members have earned the State Degree and five have earned the American FFA Degree. 87

TOWNER The Schultz Chapter of the Towner FFA was chartered on November 19, 1929. The original advisor for the Towner FFA chapter was Merle Kidder (1925-33). The Towner chapter has had an extensive list of advisors. Steve Zimmerman has the longest tenure, 1976-96 and 1997-98, and Herman Larson the second longest from 1941-43 and 194562. Larson later became the sponsor and supervisor of the State FFA Sweetheart contest. Following this era, numerous advisors served Towner from 1963-1976. Difficult groups of students (according to one source) and low numbers of certified instructors are explanations given to this large number in such few years. The 1976 school year began an era of stability when Steve Zimmerman, “Z”, took the reins. Taking a year off in 1996-97 to pursue a masters degree, Curt Voeller taught and Steve resumed his career at Towner in 1997-98, after which he became State Advisor of FFA and Ag Education, a position he holds today. The Towner program changed significantly in the late 90s and early 2000s with the closure of two area schools. The Towner Chapter was joined by students from Willow City and Upham, as well as Mr. Larry Sitter who became advisor in 2001 and remained until his retirement in 2011. Currently, alum Jason Mongeon serves as the advisor and ag teacher. The Towner chapter has been well represented at the state and national levels with 93 State and 13 American Degree recipients and several national qualifying career development teams: Horse, Dairy, Livestock, Floral, and Nursery Landscape teams historically have won state titles and represented ND at nationals. Community service projects like the annual member labor auction following each year’s banquet, landscaping for the school and city, and the floral teams doing flowers for alumni member’s weddings are among members’ fond memories.

Several Towner members have served as state FFA officers: Kyle Miller (1942 President & 1943 Officer at Large), Curtis Norenberg (1949 Officer at Large), Gene Albrecht (1950 Reporter), Bill Wager (1954 Officer at Large), Chester Anfinson (1967 Officer at Large), Richard Berndt (1974 Vice President), Karla McCombs (1989 Sweetheart), Tam Livedalen (1993 Sweetheart & 1994 President), Cami Marshal (1995 Vice President), Kristi Jorde (1998 Secretary), and Sarah Jorde 2001 Secretary. The chapter produced several agriculture teachers Jason Mongeon, Tracey (Follman) Hartwig, Reggie Laframboise, and Tam (Livedalen) Maddock have attained ag education degrees and served the FFA as advisors or worked for the association. It is noteworthy that all were students of Zâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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TURTLE LAKE/MERCER The Turtle Lake FFA Chapter was chartered on February 8, 1955 with 30 signing members and one advisor. The chapter of Turtle Lake didn’t become the Turtle Lake-Mercer chapter until 1973 when the schools combined. Throughout the years there have been 20 American Degree and 50 State Degree recipients. TL-M has had two Parli Pro teams, one Floriculture, one Horse Judging, and multiple Livestock Judging teams win state and advance to national competition. In addition, the chapter has had several members who’ve served the ND FFA Association as state officers: William “Skip” White (1997), KariAnn Seeger (1998), Stephanie Lee (2004), and Natalie Reiser (2006). The TL-M Chapter may be best known for its annual stronghold in the Winter CDE contest season even through some of the harshest North Dakota weather. The contest was put on hold for two years but now continues to be one that many schools choose to travel to and participate in. In conjunction with the TL-M FFA Alumni, TL-M holds a Junior High Ag Day in January. Ag Day is open to 7th-9th grade students from the surrounding towns to come and learn about ag. related careers and opportunities. Other activities held by the chapter include the annual Labor Auction, painted Turtle Ads on Main Street, and fruit and pizza sales. Along with fundraising events, the chapter also assists with many community service events. For many years the FFA members have set up an Ag in the Classroom booth at the local craft fair to show children how their food is produced. The members also put on holiday carnivals for the children in the community to come enjoy and win prizes. The FFA members show their appreciation for the school staff every year during National FFA Week with an appreciation breakfast prepared by the members themselves. Along with these fun activities the chapter also cleans the sales barn in town frequently for ranchers before cattle sales. 90

Coupled with the TL-M FFA Chapter is a very active alumni affiliate that was started in 2009. The alumni works hand-in-hand with the local chapter during many events throughout the year. The support from the alumni greatly helps the chapter and also helps create better community involvement and awareness of the FFA as a whole.

VELVA The Velva FFA Chapter was chartered on January 28, 1931. The first advisor was Mr. Fred E. Long, a graduate of Montana State College. Throughout the years, Velva FFA has seen numerous advisors come and go, including Mr. Maurice Cantwell from the great state of Oklahoma in 1951! In the early years, Velva was very active in FFA with several members serving as North Dakota State FFA Officers, competing in Dairy Cattle Judging, and keeping records which have earned members over 100 State and three American Degrees. Velva was recognized five consecutive years for National Chapter Awards, earning gold in 1948 and 1949. The longest serving advisor to Velva was Mr. Noel Podoll, a graduate of North Dakota State University. From 19802012, a span of 32 years, he oversaw the activities of the chapter and the construction of a new shop and classroom. Podol took teams to National Convention to compete in Horse Evaluation and Dairy Foods and earned several honors at home in North Dakota in those contests, as well as Crops Judging. Today the Velva FFA Chapter is active in Livestock Judging; helping sell and eat â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meat Sticksâ&#x20AC;?; celebrating National FFA Week; competing at District Leadership Conference; and attending Winter Leadership Conferences, National FFA Convention, area Career Development Events, State FFA Convention. They also help out in the Velva community, volunteer their time, and work hard on their supervised agriculture experience projects. 91

WAHPETON The Wahpeton FFA Chapter was chartered on January 23, 1954 with 38 members signing the charter. Over the last 60 years Wahpeton FFA has continued to grow in membership, success, and community involvement. Wahpeton FFA has had its share of successful students with several State and American FFA degree recipients, state winning and national proficiency finalists, state officers and state stars of farming and agribusiness. The chapter was also very active in the State Fair, taking home the North Dakota State Fair Sweepstakes trophy for several consecutive years. If you were to ask any former chapter FFA member about the greatest accomplishments of the Wahpeton Chapter, they would talk about the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s devotion to community service. For 20 years the chapter has been purchasing Christmas presents for children in need through the Richland County Social Services. The chapter has been actively involved in restoring and renovating places around the community including refurbishing equipment for the Bagg Bonanza Farm and building shelters for Mooreton Pond. Every year the chapter paints and carves pumpkins for the local zoo and various nursing homes. In 1994 a greenhouse was added to the agriculture education facility, which provided more opportunities for the chapter to serve the community. Soon after construction of the greenhouse the FFA chapter began planting flowers for use around school grounds and throughout town. In the last 20 years, tens of thousands of plants have been used by the City Parks Department for the zoo, parks, and other public areas. The chapter also constructed two butterfly gardens near the middle school which they plant with flowers every year to beautify the area and provide educational opportunities for middle school students. In between community service activities and state events the chapter members take time to relax and have developed many chapter recreation traditions. Within the first few weeks of school each year the FFA and alumni chapters put together a back-to-school picnic. Members also enjoy an annual trap shoot, Christmas party, ice fishing derby, ski trip, and bowling. During the last 60 years Wahpeton FFA has become an integral part of the community, not only by providing services, but by preparing students for a life of leadership. 92

WASHBURN The Washburn FFA Chapter started in 1951 under the direction of Kenneth Griswold. The early chapter was very active with Jack Eichhorst, serving as the first president. Within two years, Eichhorst was the State Public Speaking Champion. The Washburn chapter was off to a great start. They have had several excellent advisors such as Don Davidson, Tom Hanson, and Frank Manderfeld. Today the chapter is advised by Mike Kamrath. According to records in the Washburn chapter they also had the first “official” female member in the state of North Dakota. Miss Dora Sayler was active in the chapter and graduated in 1970. During the 50th Anniversary celebration for the chapter several letters were received from alumni that spoke to the chapter’s participation in various contests such as crops and livestock judging. Former members also talked about how much they enjoyed attending state and national convention. The Washburn Chapter is still very active in various CDEs, proficiencies, and SAE projects. Today the chapter’s community and school activities include a food drive, an annual icecream and pie social, and an annual awards program. Washburn has also had members give demonstrations to the North Dakota State Congress to encourage continued funding for various career and technology student programs. The chapter has also had 46 State Degree and 11 American Degree recipients.

WATFORD CITY Left: 1996 State Winning Nursery Team Right: 1983-84 Watford City CoOp students

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The Watford City FFA was chartered in 1958 and the first advisor was Eric Arntson who taught from 1958 to 1967. Today the chapter is advised by Justin Johnsrud and Scott Wisness, both alumni of the Watford City FFA Chapter. Watford City FFA has a history of being a vital part of the Watford City community and has taken part in several projects which greatly improved the community. The FFA was the first to build three picnic shelters at local parks, assist in signage for community churches, plant hundreds of trees around town, and help construct the local Nature Park and Fish Pond. The FFA chapter can always be counted on to assist in community projects and lead the way with projects like the Childrensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Park, athletic field tree planting, construction of the golf course clubhouse, the frisbee golf course, and tee box signs. The FFA chapter is also known for the leadership skills it cultivates in its members, from the president to its newest members. The chapter has had more than 100 members on their annual roster for the last 40 years. Over 184 members have earned the State FFA Degree and 15 have advanced to earn the American FFA Degree. David Wahus (1961) and Ron Anderson (1962) were the first State Degree recipients from the chapter. 94

Watford City is also home to three state FFA officers: Caryle Stenberg (1969), Frank Walker (1972), and Lynn Meyer (1974). The chapter holds an annual banquet every spring in which almost 300 people attend. The school and community of Watford City take pride in the FFA program and are very supportive. Every year, businesses work with the school to employ students in the co-op work experience program. Current supervisors were once students themselves in the program. The traditions of the FFA are definitely evident in the history of the Watford City FFA Chapter. These traditions will continue to keep the chapter strong for many years to come.

WESTHOPE/NEWBURG The Westhope-Newburg FFA was conjoined in 1991. The past advisors have been Tate Eck, Gary Wendel, and Jeff Botts. The FFA members have competed in crop judging and in ag mechanics competitions. They also have competed in livestock judging where a few members have done quite well. Students bring their welding and woodworking projects to fairs in the area and to the state fair. The FFA hosts an annual cherry pie social during FFA Week and have had an annual pheasant hunt. They also have the annual FFA Banquet. There has been a resurgence in the Westhope-Newburg FFA in 2012 as a new advisor, Don Antram, got on board. In 2013 six students (2 officers, 1 graduated officer, and 3 members) attended the National FFA Convention held in Louisville, Kentucky. Logan Hermes from the chapter competed in the Extemporaneous Public Speaking event at the National FFA Convention and received a bronze award. Don Anstram has done a wonderful job, teaching members what FFA really means and all the job opportunities that come with being an FFA member and an officer. 95

WILLISTON The Williston FFA Chapter was chartered on October 20, 1930. The chapter has participated in such activities as District Leadership, State Convention, National Convention, Winter Leadership, Winter Show, Crop Judging, Livestock Judging, Upper Missouri Valley Fair, State Fair, Range Judging, Land Judging, Building Our American Communities, National Chorus, National Hard Red Spring Wheat Show, and the Agribition in Regina, Canada. At the local level the chapter has taken part in Food for America for area 2nd graders, sponsored a spaghetti dinner, worked sports concessions, landscaped area schools, constructed many projects for schools and community businesses, ran the petting zoo at the county fair, organized safety projects, and participated in fundraisers and agriculture field trips throughout the state. The chapter participated at National Convention in Dairy Cattle in 1955, Dairy Products in 1950,1954, 1956, 1964, 1966, and Livestock Judging in 1971. Ag instructor, Verdine Rice, received his Honorary American Degree in 1969. The chapter received the National Chapter Award in 1969-71, 1978, 1986-89, National Safety Award in 196973,1976, 1978,1986,1988, the Building Our American Communities award in 1978-88, and the Celebrate â&#x20AC;&#x2122;76 National FFA Bicentennial award in 1976. Ron Lewis received the National Placement in Ag. Production in 1969 and Blaine Jorgenson was a National Agriscience Finalist, 1990. The Williston FFA has had 26 state officers and 119 State FFA Degrees and the chapter has had seven American Degrees: Ron Lewis (1970), Bruce Krabseth (1975), Arthur Schmidt (1988), Vaughn Cornell (1992), Nadine Cornell (1994), Aaron Pepple (2009), and Nathan Pepple (2011). 96

WISHEK The Wishek FFA Chapter was chartered in 1937 with 28 members under advisor Roman Pung . Throughout the years the Wishek FFA chapter has been very busy in the community. They have helped with serving at the Lions Club breakfast and the Wild Life Club Buffalo Suppers annually. There have been 34 advisors in the history of the chapter with Rice Verdine having the longest tenure with 17 years and current advisor Rocky Brown second longest tenure, starting in 2007. Since the 1990â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the chapter has won 16 state titles including Crops, Agriculture Sales, Farm Business Management (2), Nursery Landscape, Dairy Cattle Showmanship, Memorized Public Speaking, Demonstration (2), Creed Speaking, Talent, Horse Evaluation (2), Range Judging, Quiz, and Job Interview and also competed at the National Level in Parliamentary Procedure. Starting in 1944 with Leo Vossler (Reporter), Wishek has had a total of 12 State Officers including Lynn Eissinger (Reporter),Delmar Gruebele (Officer at Large),Arlyn Sukut (Secretary), James Gruebele (Reporter), Tommy Kautz (Treasurer), Vernon Meidinger (Vice-President), Todd Gerber (Vice President), Bridgette Rath (Vice President), Riston Zielke (President), Christine Wanner (President), and Phillip Wanner (Secretary). The Wishek FFA Chapter has produced 103 State Degree recipients and 18 American Degree recipients with Kermit Ketterling being the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second-ever finalist for Star Farmer over America in 1993. The chapter currently has 38 members and is actively involved in both the community and state FFA activities. The chapter has an annual parent/member awards banquet that is very well attended. The chapter also has many activities every year during National FFA Week, serves concessions for all of the football games, sells fruit and pizza as a fundraiser, serves many weddings and community events throughout the year, helps out at Santa Days, hosts a Farm Safety Day each year, grows a school garden, and attends an officer retreat and state and national conventions yearly. The chapter has, for as long as can be remembered, participated 97

at both the county and state fairs, exhibiting their agricultural mechanics projects, earning many grand and reserve grand champion ribbons. Colbie Fandrich received Grand Champion Large Metal Project, Overall Metal Project, and Best in Show Ag Mechanics project at the 2013 ND State Fair with his handcrafted barbeque grill.

1993 Kermit Ketterling and Bridgette Rath

Wishek FFA

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WYNDMERE The Wyndmere FFA was first chartered on January 22, 1954. The chapter was started by 25 young men and advised by Mr. Melvin Knudsen. Today the chapter has grown to over 75 members strong. Wyndmere FFA has always been a strong partner in their community. From labor auctions of the past to service projects of today like the Santa Day Carnival, FFA members have always loved giving back to the small town that supports them so much. For being a small town and chapter, Wyndmere FFA has enjoyed a multitude of success. Over the years 187 members have received their North Dakota State FFA Degree and 38 individuals have gone on to receive their American FFA Degree. Three individuals have also taken their SAE experiences and won the prestigious honor of State Stars. In 2007, Andrew Draeger was named State Star in Ag Science and 2013 Abby Braaten took home that same honor. In 2008, Nicholas Priewe was named the State Star in Agricultural Placement. Leadership has also been a huge part of the Wyndmere FFA. Many members have served as chapter officers and some have taken that leadership to the next level. Seven members over the years have served as a North Dakota State FFA Officers. The first state officer from the chapter was Steven Strege who served as President in 1967. In 1970, John Nagel served as Vice President, followed in 1971 by John Solberg in the same position. In 1982 John Carlson was the State President and in 1990 Chad Dotzenrod. In 2005, Robert Foertch was the State Ambassador and in 2008 Darin Spelhaug served as State President. Today the chapter enjoys participating in many different FFA activities including District 5 Leadership Contests, State Fair, Winter CDEs, Winter Leadership Conferences, State Convention and National Convention. The students and advisor alike look forward to many more years to come! The chapter is currently advised by Desiree Severance. 99

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Inactive North Dakota FFA Chapters On the following pages you will find the histories of inactive North Dakota FFA Chapters. We were not able to gather histories for all of the inactive chapters; however, below is a listing of all inactive chapters that we are aware of. Alice/Chaffee Amenia Anamoose Argusville Arthur Ashley Bisbee Bisbee/Egeland Bisbee Buffalo Butte Buxton Cando Carson Cavalier Cooperstown Devils Lake Dunseith Ellendale Fargo Fargo North Fargo South

Fingal Forman Four Winds/Ft. Totten Gardner Grand Forks Halliday Hannaford Hatton Hazelton Hunter Inkster Langdon Linton Mandaree Mayville Michigan Milton Minto NC Rogers Northwood Pembina Petersburg 100

Plaza Portal Rhame Robinson Rock Lake Roseglen Sarles Sherwood Solen St. Thomas Starkweather Tower City Trenton Upham Valley City Vanhook Walhalla West Fargo Willow City Wolford Zeeland

Bowdon The Bowdon FFA Chapter was chartered in June of 1986. The chapter shared FFA advisors with the Fessenden FFA Chapter from 1986 until 1998 but maintained their own chapter. During this time, the chapter participated in District Leadership, Winter Career Development Events, State Convention and National Conventions yearly. The chapter annually held their labor sale with the Bowdon Fire Department hosting a chili feed in conjunction. The chapter was represented at the National Convention in 1989 and 1990 by Jesse Braunagel who was a member of the National Band. Steven Jones was the lone state winning proficiency award recipient as he won the state Oil Crop Proficiency in 1996. The Bowdon FFA Chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other fundraisers were selling Pizza Corner pizzas which carried over to the Fessenden-Bowdon FFA Chapter when the two chapters combined forces in the fall of 1998. The chapter also sold fruit at the same time as the pizza and based on the color of the ceiling fan in the shop, more than one orange may have found its way toward the ceiling.

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CANDO The Cando FFA Chapter was established in 1973 and closed in 1998. During that time, the chapter had seven agriculture instructors/FFA advisors. A couple of those advisors are still teaching today, such as Dan Stave (Leeds) and Brian Schneider (Napoleon). The chapter had the privilege of having two members serve as State FFA Officers. Julie Johnston served as the NE Region Vice- President in 1977. Kyle Timms served as the State FFA President in 1984. The chapter had one state proficiency winner. Bryan Haugen won the Turf and Landscape Proficiency, which advanced to nationals. During the 25 years the chapter existed, they participated in many national, state, and local events. Mike Farbo took part in the National Band and Julie Freund entertained people with her talent at the National Convention. Kirk Isreal helped at National Convention by being a part of the Courtesy Corps. The chapter received a bronze award on the Building Our American Communities Project, which facilitated the identification of elementary students. The chapter had nine American Degree Recipents. The chapter was very active in the District Leadership Conferences. They came away with many gold ribbons and the officers spent many hours preparing for the Parliamentary Procedure Event. The chapter also excelled in the Public Speaking Event. In 1982, the chapter was awarded the “Chapter of the Day.” Kyle Timms, a former member of the Cando Chapter, stated “It was always a treat to come out on top of Rugby.” At the local level, the Annual Kiddies Barn was a successful event. The members brought in animals for the elementary kids to learn about. Students used a hand crank to make homemade ice cream, which was sold later in the day. In closing, Kyle Timms states “I have many fond memories of the Cando FFA and feel blessed to have been a part of its history and success.” 102

CARSON The Carson FFA was chartered in the 1956. Early contests favored by the chapter were range and crops judging. The chapter funded their state and national convention travel and judging trips by selling concessions at basketball games. The chapter won state contest in range, meats, dairy cattle, dairy foods, and livestock. One highlight was a meats team who finished second at the national level. Chapter members earned forty-eight State Degrees, two American Degrees, and three members served as ND State Officers: Jerome Broadhead-1962, James Diehl-1976, and Amy Nolan-2003. Unique to North Dakota FFA history is the fact that Carson was the first ND FFA chapter to participate in the Rural Enterprise Adaptation Program (REAP International) when Gary Martins advised there. Several chapters participated in REAP, traveling to Russia to witness the agriculture industry and hosting Russian students in North Dakota. The chapter worked with the Carson FHA Chapter in hosting the school prom. The Roosevelt School District joined with the Elgin/New Leipzig School District in 2004-2005 and the chapters merged to become the Grant County FFA.

CAVALIER The Cavalier FFA chapter was chartered as the Fred Harris Chapter on November 16, 1931 with 26 charter members. The first agriculture educator in Cavalier was Fred Wilson in 1925-26 before the chapter was chartered. Other agriculture educators were P.J. Holand who helped charter the chapter, William Mutz in 1939, followed by Henry Ness in 1941, and then Gerald Heutzenoeder from 194345. The chapter became inactive in 1945 with a high of 45 members. Wayne Rowe, a state officer in 1940-41 and 1941-42 from Cavalier remembers, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had one girl member even though the rules at that time specified only boys studying vocational agriculture were legitimate members. It was a Thorwaldson girl who was a member for two years if not longer, while I was a member from 1936-1940.â&#x20AC;? Wayne Rowe and Richard Hinkle from the chapter were awarded their State Farmer Degree and both became state officers. Richard Hinkle was a state officer from 1943-44. Wayne Rowe also was awarded the American Farmer Degree.

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DEVILS LAKE The Devils Lake FFA Chapter was instituted in the fall of 1937 at the new Devils Lake Central High School. Arne Kunkel was the first chapter advisor. Kunkel wrote an article in the October 21, 1937, issue of the Devils Lake Journal explaining the Smith-Hughes Act which provided assistance for vocational agriculture programs in local school districts. Kunkel dedicated a large part of his article to the “... organization called the Future Farmers of America.” The article goes on to say “Meetings are held at regular intervals, all students in agriculture taking part in discussing various problems, that is usually followed by a social program of some nature put on by the boys.” The article concludes by stating “Various community services are rendered free of charge…” Kunkel’s article certainly laid out a broad spectrum for the future members of the Devils Lake FFA Chapter! District meetings were held at the Benson County Agriculture School in Maddock and most years the chapter officers returned home with Gold Chapter Award, many ‘Officers of the Day’, and gold awards in public speaking events. Over fifty members earned the Chapter Farmer Degree and seven the American Farmer Degree: Calvin Konzak 1946, Bob Weed 1949, Mike Connor 1963, Terry Borstad 1965, Jay Olson and Richard Frith 1971, and Allan Olson 1972. The chapter also honored over 70 community members with the Honorary Chapter Farmer Degree. The ‘Gold Chapter Award’ was awarded to chapters for participation in district, state and national activities. Advisor Norris Fagerlund (1947-73) can remember the Devils Lake Chapter receiving the award sixteen consecutive years! The Pershing Building, attached to Central High School, was home to the chapter for many years. Physical education classes were held just outside the door so Mr. Fagerlund at104

tached padding to the door to deaden the noise! In 1975 the program was moved to the new Lake Area Vocational Center on the high school campus until its end in 1989. The Annual State FFA Convention was attended by many and the Devils Lake Chapter has contributed its share of state officers, including: Bob Weed, Officer at Large 194647 and State President 1947-48; Mike Connor, State President 1961-62; Terry Borstad, Officer at Large 1964-65; Richard Frith, State President 1968-69; Jay Olson, Officer at Large 1969-70 and Keith Maetzold, Officer at Large 1970-71. During the Devils Lake ‘All School Reunion’ in 2000, former State Officers and American Farmers conducted the opening and closing ceremony for a chapter meeting under the benevolent eye of Norris Fagerlund seated “under the Owl”. Several hundred former chapter members, spouses, educators and friends of FFA joined together to honor one of the most outstanding high school programs ever conducted at Devils Lake! Submitted by: Mike Connor Member~Devils Lake Chapter State FFA Association President 1961-62 American Farmer Degree 1963

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FESSENDEN The Fessenden FFA Chapter was chartered on February 26, 1949. In 1956, Phillip Braeger was the first member to ever compete at a national event when he participated in the National Livestock Judging Contest. In 1959, James E. Zeien was the first member to receive the American FFA Degree. The 1970s and 80s were good decades for the chapter. Steve Zimmerman, current State FFA Advisor, was a member from Fessenden and served as a state officer. There were several other members in the 70s that also served the state association as officers. In 1981, 83 and 84, the chapter participated in the National Farm Business Management CDE. In 1985 and 1987, Todd Hirschkorn won the state crops judging contest and one of the years even scored a perfect 1200. John Muscha won the state Basic Tractor Driving in 2003. The Fessenden FFA Chapter was proud to recognize 73 Honorary Chapter FFA Degree recipients from 1956 through 1998. The Fessenden FFA Chapter started their annual Labor Sale in 1971, a tradition that continues today, with the 42nd sale being part of the Fessenden-Bowdon FFA Chapter held in 2013. Other chapter fundraisers undertaken were fruit sales and pop concessions at basketball games. The chapter annually ran Saturday Matinee concessions during the Christmas Season at the local theatre during the 1990â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The District 6 Agriculture Mechanics CDE was started in Fessenden in the 1985 and is still a career development event today as the same contest, but now held in Carrington as Fessenden was moved to District 3.

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LANGDON The B.E. Groom FFA Chapter was located in Langdon, North Dakota. The members of the chapter took part in District Leadership Conferences, Walsh County Fair, The National FFA Convention in Kansas City, Cavalier County Durum Show, Winter Show in Valley City, Jamestown Dairy Show, State FFA Convention in Fargo, Little I, and the Potato Show. At the local level, the chapter members did many different activities such as, camping and picnic trips, selling produce for fundraising, hay rides with the FHA Chapter, collecting donations for the Red Cross, collecting durum samples to help pay for FFA jackets for new members, installing street sign post, building a warming house for Langdonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ice Skating Rink, and made bicycle racks for the Langdon Jaycees. The chapter also had a Bubble- Gum- A- Thon for Cystic Fibrosis. During the active years of the B.E. Groom FFA Chapter, the members received many awards at the district, state, and national levels. The chapter participated at the National FFA Convention in Dairy Cattle Judging in 1949, 1960, and 1964. In 1948 and 1949, the chapter took part in the National Livestock Judging. Mike Rose in 1964 took part in the Dairy Cattle Showmanship Contest and received a bronze award. The chapter was awarded eight American Degrees. They were Charles Shortridge (1951), Charles Soderstore (1967), Larry Murie (1968), Mark Ratzlaff (1970), Stacey Chaput (1974), Ross Olson (1974), Dennis Karsky (1976), Paul Peterson (1976).

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LINTON The Linton Vocational Agriculture Department opened for the first time during the 1951-1952 school year. The school constructed a new addition to the high school which would house the vo-ag classroom and a new farm mechanics shop. LaVern Freeh, a Harvey, ND native, was hired as the vocational agriculture instructor. Freeh would start an active Future Farmers of America program in his six years that he taught in Linton. The school would hire other instructors, many of which were emergency instructors , that taught for only one year. After the 1963-1964 school year, Linton closed the doors on the program. In 1973-1974, the school once again hired a vo-ag teacher in hopes of resurrecting the program. The school once again closed the program when they decided to go with an industrial arts curriculum. One of the more active members of the Linton FFA Chapter was Michael (Mike) Horner. He became very involved and was elected as the State FFA Reporter in 1954-1955. Mike used his training in vo-ag and FFA to become a successful dairy farmer and community leader who served on many local boards. In addition, Linton was home to state officers Raymond Hedblad (1955-56), Glenn McCrory (1959-60), and Gary Weber (1963-1964).

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MIDWAY/ INKSTER The Midway FFA Chapter was chartered in 1962 under advisor Leo Schann and continued until 1978 when the program closed. The last advisor was John Wanner. Midway was a consolidated school located midway between Inkster, Gilby, and Forest River in the middle of a quarter section of land in the northeastern part of the state. The chapter participated in the usual FFA activities. Six members of the chapter earned their State Farmer and American Farmer Degrees. Several state officers came from the Midway Chapter in the late 60’s and early 70’s; Rich Matteson (1972), Gregg Halvorson (1966) and Duane Midboe (1970). There was a period of time when ag teachers were in short supply that the state of Texas supplied teachers for the Midway program. A few of these emergency teachers were John Dillingham and William Weatherford. Current FFA advisor Max Danner of Larimore was the President for the Midway Chapter in 1969. *History submitted by Max Danner and Verne Spengler.

MICHIGAN The Michigan FFA Chapter was located in the town of Michigan, North Dakota. The chapter was chartered in the 40s and ran up until sometime in the 90s when the chapter was renamed Dakota Praire after a school consolidation. The first two advisors were Ole Berg (1946-49) and Leo Vossler (1949-58). There were many members who received the State Farmer Degree and the chapter was very active in the community. In 1983 a brand new vocational building was built one block from the high school. Max Danner, now advisor in Larimore, was instructor in Michigan when the new building was erected and he advised there from 1979-87. Today the “new building” is a body shop. *Contributions made by Ed Duke (instructor 1962-65) and Max Danner- Michigan FFA Alumni and current advisor of Larimore. 109

MINTO The chapter was started by the first ag instructor, Torfin Evenson, in 1949. Minto was a small school to have an agriculture department with only 100 students. The programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advantage though was its location in the land rich Red River Valley. Evenson left teaching and began work with the Soil Conservation Service in 1954. Moreland Stotesberg followed from 1954 to 1956 and Richard States as the next instructor until 1958 when he moved to Langdon to teach agriculture. Verne Spengler remained in Minto until 1964 when he moved to Thief River Falls to continue his agriculture teaching career. Paul Lemieux was instructor from 1965 to 1966 and from 1966 to 1967 Professor L. Brovence. The department then closed in 1967. For a small school Minto had a lot of students who were interested in agriculture classes, careers, and the FFA. The Minto chapter attended district FFA meetings, the ND Winter Show, and the State FFA Convention annually. On occasion, members attended the National FFA Convention. In 1962, two Minto chapter members were placed on the State Dairy Judging Team and Verne Spengler was selected as coach. The national contest was held in Waterloo, IA at that time. The team brought home a silver award. *Special thanks to Verne Spengler for help with this submission.

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RHAME The Rhame FFA Chapter was chartered in 1983 under advisor Allen Wahl. Charter members were Sheldon Braaten, Wayne Buchholz, Wayne Fischer, Steve Janikowski, Tim Larkin, Robert Timm, Shaun Bergquist, James Carrol, Mark Crow, Rex Eagon, Monte Edwards, Dan Altringer, Lee Brooks, Jeff Fischer, Jarod Waller, Kevin Swanke, Rob Brooks, Pam Hafele, Brian Rants, Shawn Larkin, and Selmar Waller. Rhame FFA advisors have been Allen Wahl (1982-86), Rick Wutzke (1986-89), Raedeen Heupel (1989-90), Mike Keily (199098), Mary Fischer (1998-2000), and Misty Steeke (2000-06). The Rhame ag program was actually started in a mobile classroom that sat along the west entrance to the school. In 1986 the ag shop was built on the west side of the school. Through the years the Rhame chapter members were successful on the chapter, district, state and national level. Fourteen members earned their State FFA Degrees and three their American FFA Degrees. Rhame had students who participated in National Agriscience Fair and attended Washington Leadership Conference. The Rhame FFA Chapter earned a lot of recognition in district proficiencies. In one year the chapter had eighteen district winners and three state winners in different production areas. District leadership was also very successful in Creed, Prepared Public Speaking, and Demonstration Career Development Events. The Rhame FFA Chapter was very active in taking animal projects to the North Dakota State Fair. In 1999 Derrick and Kristine German took over 100 head of sheep to exhibit in the FFA and open class shows at the state fair. Through the next years there were students such as Nevada Turbiville, Lindsey Wahl, Katie Larson, and Cassie Johnson who also exhibited swine, sheep, and beef representing the chapter. The Rhame FFA Chapter closed in 2005 when the school consolidated with Bowman County High School. In the fall of 2006, students were brought to their feet when the parliamentary procedure team from Bowman County placed in the top two at districts and represented the chapter at state competition. *Contributors: RaeDeen Heupel and Misty Steeke 111

UPHAM Larry Sitter was the sole advisor at Upham and recounts his chapter’s short history. “In the fall of 1996, I started a brand new grade 7 through 12 grades Ag Ed program in Upham, ND. I had a classroom on the top floor in the old part of the school. I had no books to use the first year, after that I borrowed books from other schools that were kind enough to lend or give them to the Ag. Ed Program. I borrowed some woodworking tools from local farmers and ranchers the first couple of years. For metal working classes I asked and received some metal working tools from businesses to try out to see if I wanted to purchase them. “ “With the metal and woodworking tools, the classes made a lot of metal and wood projects for farmers and ranchers, and the money we got from them, we used to purchase the woodworking and metal tools, like band saw, table saw, metal chop saw, wire feed welder, drills and things like that. Besides teaching 7th through 12th ag. ed. classes and advising the FFA Program, I also taught earth science, biology, and internet class, and black and white photography class. Also while working at Upham School, I received my Master of Education Degree in 1997. In the spring of 2001 the school combined with Towner and Granville to form the TGU School District. I was fortunate to get the position in TGU Towner where I taught until I retired in June of 2012.” *Submitted by Larry Sitter

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ND Team Ag Ed Team Ag Ed is a collaborative effort, connecting the leading agriculture education organizations in North Dakota. Its goal is to coordinate strategies to guide agricultural education today and into the future. The team is made up of seven organizations with over 7000 members and participants.

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North Dakota FFA Association — With over 4500 members, the FFA provides opportunities to develop leadership skills through Career Development Events, conferences, and individualized learning through Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs where students are self-employed or hired to work in agricultural related positions. North Dakota FFA Foundation — The mission of the foundation is to support leadership opportunities and activities of the FFA and agriculture education. Currently there are over 700 friends, past members, and businesses who choose to invest in the future of our FFA members in the study of agriculture. North Dakota Association of Agricultural Educators (NDAAE) — This professional organizations of over 100 agriculture education teachers work on the promotion and furtherance of all levels of agriculture education. ND FFA Alumni Association — Alumni members around the state work to organize support for local agricultural education programs. Approximately 500 members assist with FFA activities and serve as a resource to aid the workings of the local FFA chapter. Post Secondary Agricultural Students Organization (PAS) — The organization of college students provides opportunities for membership of over 150 students at BSC, WSC, NDSCS, DSU, and NDSU to develop their career and leadership skills. Agricultural Education at North Dakota State University – NDSU is the only university in North Dakota that can award degrees in agricultural education. The agricultural education program at NDSU is an essential component of ND Team Ag Ed, providing educational opportunities for prospective and current teachers of agriculture. ND Farm Business Management Education (FBM) — The ND Farm Business Management Programs are designed to provide education to farm owners and operators or persons interested in farming. The purpose of the program is to assist clients in meeting their business and personal goals. There are approximately 1,000 farmers enrolled in the program and through their marketing clubs.

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ND FFA Foundation Nineteen sixty-nine was significant for Future Farmers of America (FFA) in that Agricultural Education and FFA moved from North Dakota State University to The State Board for Vocational Education (SBVE) in Bismarck. That change left Ernest L. DeAlton and Winston Dolve, former Supervisor and Assistant of Agricultural Education with the teacher education department at NDSU. To complete the move the SBVE hired Don Erickson, Vocational Agriculture instructor at Rugby as Supervisor of Vocational Agriculture and Advisor for FFA. Larry Selland, teacher of Vocational Agriculture at Killdeer, was hired as the Assistant Supervisor. Ernest L. DeAlton was State FFA Advisor from 1938 to 1969 and had developed a special relationship with many people in the state. One of those friends was FridtJov Bakk, a farmer from southeast North Dakota. Mr. Bakk developed a sincere appreciation for the young men of FFA and over time named the ND FFA Association in his will as heir to his estate upon his death. The Bakk will was a document that followed the FFA move from NDSU to Bismarck; it was kept in a safe deposit box at Norwest Bank. Joel Janke was hired as the Assistant Supervisor for Agricultural Education in 1976. He came to the state office from Bismarck State College where he had taught since 1974. In 1977 Don Erickson shared the Bakk will information with Joel Janke and the wheels started to turn regarding the way to handle the potential of the Bakk will. Over the next year it was decided the ND FFA Association needed a non-profit entity to handle the proceeds of the will when the transition would occur. Janke became the State Supervisor for Agricultural Education and State FFA Advisor in 1981 upon Don Ericksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retirement. 116

In 1979 Al Schultz (Attorney) and Janke began the process of developing a non-profit status that would make a significant impact on FFA members for the future. Mr. Schultz and Joel Janke crafted a Constitution and By-Laws that would give FFA members, FFA advisors, and business and industry a voice as plans moved forward. The Internal Revenue Service approved the request for the North Dakota FFA Foundation as a legal 501-c-3 non-profit foundation in 1980. Now what? An organization was born and really needed direction to develop and become truly functional. A meeting was called for all interested parties to gather in Bismarck to discuss the organization and set direction for prosperity and a future for FFA members. At the meeting three vocational agriculture teachers, three business and industry people, two State FFA Officers, the members of the State Department of Vocational Agriculture, and the NDSU Ag Education Staff, were elected as the first members to the ND FFA Foundation Board of Directors. An executive director needed to be hired and a location needed to be selected for doing business. As a special request from a member of the Board of Directors, Bev Janke was selected as the first Executive Director of the ND FFA Foundation and the Janke residence became the first home for the operation of the Foundation. The salary was zero and the office rental space was also zero. That was a meager beginning to what has grown to be a successful entity for ND FFA members and their programs for awards and other incentives. Since 1980 many of the agriculture business and industry leaders in North Dakota and beyond our borders have become supporters of the activities of FFA members in the state and the ND FFA Foundation has since been recognized as a true and functional non-profit organization. In 1988 the Foundation office moved to a new location in downtown Bismarck and Farm Business Management become an additional venture for the FFA Foundation as there needed to be a location to house Farm Business 117

Management supplies and records. This relationship exists to this day. At this same time, the SBVE requested proposals for a non-profit entity to assist all Vocational Student Organizations (VSO, today these are referred to as CTSO-Career and Technical Student Organizations) to support them by handling their finances. The Foundation Board of Directors approved a proposal which was submitted to the SBVE and approved. That activity has helped each of the seven VSO groups to maintain a common effort with financial records that help them maintain their IRS 501-c-3 approval rating. The associations included are Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Technology Student Association (TSA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), Post Secondary Agricultural Student Organization (NDPAS) and Skills USA Association (VICA). In 1996 the only heir to the Bakk Trust passed away and the financial environment for the ND FFA Foundation changed considerably. For the next ten years the ND FFA Foundation received 50 percent of the profits of the Bakk Trust and Mr. Bakkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relatives in Norway received the other 50 percent. The North Dakota FFA was now in the farming business and needless to say FFA programs for members and local chapters have continued to grow since that time. FFA is fortunate that a former FFA advisor acts as the trust officer at US Bank, responsible for the management of the Bakk Trust and also works closely with the Foundation executive director as funding proceeds. The Bakk farm encompasses land in Richland and Sargent counties and is farmed on cash rent and crop share contracts. The ND FFA Foundation is proud to be farming in ND and maintaining the traditions taught in the FFA regarding stewardship of land and community.

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In 2004 Beth Bakke Stenehjem was hired as the second Executive Director of the ND FFA Foundation. Programs to help student members and local programs have expanded under her leadership. In 2006 the Bakk Estate became the property of the ND FFA Foundation and the members of the Board of Directors have played a vital role in the program development phase as to the use of the Bakk Trust funds. Tam (Livedalen) Maddock joined the staff in October of 2011 as Assistant Executive Director. Now watch us continue to grow as programs are developed and funded to serve FFA members in North Dakota. The ND FFA Foundation now resides at 909 Basin Ave in Bismarck. Our friends and neighbors are always welcome. The mission of the Foundation is to support the leadership development and activities of ND FFA. FFA sincerely appreciates the support of our sponsors! Article by Joel Janke, former ND FFA State Advisor, founding member of the ND FFA Foundation, and current ND FFA Foundation employee.

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Bakk Land Trust “Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.” This is the FFA motto and no one exemplifies it more than Mr. Fridtjov Bakk. It was the mid 1960’s, and Fridtjov Bakk reflected on his life as an immigrant farmer in eastern North Dakota and those who had made his transition from Norway to this country easier. Bakk had taken agriculture courses at a local high school and forged a relationship with FFA members that would impact North Dakota’s members for generations to come. Making arrangements with his attorney, Bakk established a land trust that would provide future FFA members support to advance their interests in agricultural careers. In October 2006, this trust was transferred to the North Dakota FFA Foundation, Inc. The North Dakota FFA Foundation Board of Directors immediately set out to make sure this trust was handled as Mr. Bakk had intended. Programs were developed that provide assistance to FFA members ranging from programs benefiting the youngest members to young farmers just starting their careers in agricultural production. Land in Sargent and Richland counties is farmed and continues to produce revenue that supports FFA programs across the state. Since 2007, the generosity of this gift has been responsible for 114 Beginning Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) grants, 97 Expansion SAE grants, 53 college scholarships, 48 Young Farmer scholarships to former FFA members enrolled in the ND Farm Business Management program, and 6 special projects: a gift totaling over $240,000. The continuing legacy of this gift has and will continue to enhance the education and opportunities of the youth and young adults involved in agriculture in North Dakota for years to come. It is important that current and former FFA members and supporters know of the tremendous impact Bakk’s give has made and realize the lasting affect this gift has had and continues to contribute to agriculture’s future leaders. 120

How can you Support ND FFA? •Join your local FFA alumni or start one if there isn’t one •Volunteer to chaperone or help coach a CDE team •Help raise funds to support FFA youth activities •Volunteer to become a judge at District Leadership or State CDEs •Make a donation to your local chapter and/or the ND FFA Foundation Donors to the ND FFA Foundation make the programs below possible.

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ND FFA Alumni The North Dakota FFA Alumni Association was chartered as a state association of the National FFA Alumni Association on May 11, 1972 with 175 members. Lowell Anderson was acting as council chairman and Don Erickson as State FFA Advisor. The chartering local affiliates were: Bismarck—Donovan Eck acting chairman, Rugby—Curt Teigen acting chairman, Williston—John Schmitz acting chairman, Leeds—Roger Kenner acting chairman, Fargo—George Schwartz acting chairman, Jamestown—Bill Dutoit acting chairman. North Dakota FFA Alumni was relatively inactive from 1972 to 1988 after which, Joel Janke, the acting ND State FFA Advisor, was instrumental in reactivating the group. In 1987 there were 21 lifetime members and 62 annual members, a number that has grown continually and today is more than 800 members (430+ lifetime members). This period of renewed activity, in 1988, was led by the following slate of executive officers: President Jamie Hanson from Bismarck, Vice President David Mehus from Finley/Sharon, Secretary/Treasurer Tammy Meyer from Finley/Sharon, Reporter Ken Votava from Finley/Sharon, and Regional Directors: NE-Tammy Votava from Finley/Sharon, NW-Jim Burbridge from Mohall, SE-Myron Johs from Lisbon, and SW-Kevin Vannett from Glen Ullin. At this time there were 117 members, 20 of which were lifetime memberships. Dues were $3.00 State and $7.00 National. Myron Johs and Randy Schultz, members of Lisbon Affiliate represented North Dakota at the National FFA Alumni Convention. The Finley/Sharon Affiliate received the National Outstanding FFA Alumni Affiliate Award, one of many in the affiliate’s history. Since this time, the Garrison and Carrington Alumni affiliates have joined them in winning this national award. An annual Alumni Scavenger Hunt was started at the Winter Leadership Conference with four people per team and prize money of $40 per team. 122

In 1989 the 1st Annual Meeting was held on March 11 at the Holiday Inn in Bismarck. This year also marked the start of the Trivia Quiz contest for participants of the MFE (Made For Excellence) conference and the submission of a North Dakota State Basket to the National Convention Alumni Auction. Twenty years later, 1992, saw a membership of 244 members, 52 of which were lifetime members. Three short years later the ND FFA Alumniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus included the establishment of FFA Achievement Awards to be given to worthy FFA members in the state. The first winners in 1995 were Jason Odenbash, Lenita Rime, and Chris Jorde. Dedicated leadership helped the Alumni Association achieve a total membership of 360 in 2001, earning North Dakota National FFA Alumniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1st place Award for Largest Alumni Growth and 2nd place for Largest Percentage Growth. Mirroring Nationals, the Alumni began recognizing the Largest Growth Award for the state, an honor that has gone to Wahpeton numerous times and Wyndmere. In 2002 the Alumni awarded three $200 Washington Leadership Scholarships, and three $100 Achievement Awards. Today the Alumni gives more than $6,000 per year in Washington Leadership Scholarships as well as funds for numerous other award, project, and scholarship areas. A few of the items they provide assistance with are American Degree Recipient Awards, funding for the ND Ag Teachers Association summer intern, Maddock Officers Retreat, Chapter Presidents Conference in Carrington, proficiency award sponsorships, Washington Leadership Conference Scholarships, FFA Achievement Awards, and funds for the Ag Teacher Picnic at Professional Development Conference. To assist with the funding of these worthwhile events, the Alumni hosted their 1st Annual Alumni Raffle in 2007. A webpage was started in 2012, www.NDFFAAlumni.com, where existing and potential members can connect and information can be found about establishing local affiliates. Support ND FFA and continue the legacy that is 85 years strong by growing an alumni affiliate for your FFA chapter!

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PAS In March of 1975, a North Dakota Junior College Agribusiness Sales Contest was held in Valley City during the North Dakota Winter Show. Colleges participating were NDSU-Bottineau, Bismarck Junior College, Lake Region Junior College, and UND-Williston. This event was organized by the post-secondary instructors of the North Dakota Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association including Joel Janke, Sam May, Mark Krebsbach, Doug Bremner, Roger Halverson, Allan Dockter, Mike Deplazes, Leonard Larshus, and Wayne Berry under the guidance of Norbert Mayer. This inaugural event, was what became the North Dakota Post-Secondary Agriculture Student Organization –NDPASO or ND PAS today. The winner of this first event was Richard Jambor, who was a student at UND-Williston. In 1978, Dickinson State College and North Dakota State Science School joined the others by sending students to this event and later North Dakota State University and Fort Berthold Community College added chapters. In March of 1979, Ken Olcott from Cobleskill, NY attended the salesmanship contest in Valley City to promote the development of a National Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization (NPASO). In April, ten students and three advisors traveled to Kansas City, Missouri, to the first National Convention of the NPASO. There were 29 delegates from 17 states that answered the roll call at the Continental Hotel. North Dakota’s first delegates were Tammy Brandvold of NDSU-Bottineau and Larry Lee of Lake Region Junior College. The North Dakota Post-Secondary Agriculture Student Organization (ND PAS) was officially chartered into the National PAS Organization on November 16, 1979 by 42 members at the Seven Seas Hotel in Mandan, ND. PAS’s motto is “Uniting Education and Industry in Agriculture.” North Dakota PAS members have upheld this motto at various conventions and conferences over their history. The first fall conference was held in 1984 in Williston, ND. Events 124

hosted were demonstration, employment interview, farm management, parliamentary procedure, and agriculture machinery service technician. While the spring conference held at the Winter Show had competitive events such as impromptu and prepared public speaking, Partners in Agricultural Leadership/Personal Education Evaluation Recognition (PAL/PEER), and agribusiness salesmanship. In 1989 the ND PAS combined their spring and fall competitive events into one state convention that was held each January in conjunction with the Minot Ag Expo. The State PAS Convention continued this way until November 2013 when a plans were made to rotate the conference among the PAS chapters to host the event. North Dakota has hosted the National PAS Convention twice in its history. The first was in March 1986 at the Double Wood Inn in Bismarck, ND. There were 84 colleges from 18 states with 463 students and advisors attending. The 2001 National Convention was also held in Bismarck, at the Ramkota Hotel with approximately 700 members in attendance. The conference had two themes “PAS –Building Dreams into Reality” and the North Dakota theme was “Discover the Spirit of PAS”. Today there are five active PAS chapters in North Dakota with approximately 125 members. ND PAS has had several students elected to serve as National PAS Officers: 1981-82 Kevin Bachmeier, Vice President, 85-86 Robert Vanderwende Vice President, 89-90 Troy Sailer President, 90-91 Brian Filibeck-President, 91-92 Kristi Dukart-Secretary, 92-93 Mathew Dunlop-Vice President, 94-95 Lealand Schoon – President, 96-97 Derrick Dukart-Vice President, 97-98 Heidi Lefor-Vice President, 98-99 Craig Kleven – Vice President, 03-04 Meghan Phillippi President Elect, 04-05 President, 05-06 Jason Tews-Vice President, 09-10 Casey Mueller – Vice President. 125

North Dakotans have also served as members of the National PAS Board of Directors: Joel Janke, Lyle Warner, Doug Vannurden, Brad Tews and Craig Kleven. Assistant State Supervisors of Agriculture Education who have led the organization as State PAS Advisor are Norbert Mayer, Joel Janke, Gary Straquadine, Dr. Lawerence Helt, Doug Vannurden and Aaron Anderson.

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NDSU Ag Education The following pages are an excerpt from a book titled “History of Agricultural Education of Less Than College Grade in the United States”. The book was compiled by Rufus W. Stimson and Frank W. Lathrop; it was published in 1940 by the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare. The manuscript has been reformatted for inclusion in this publication and every effort has been made to assure an accurate reproduction. NORTH DAKOTA Subcollegiate Education at North Dakota Agricultural College The North Dakota Agriculture College was organized by act of the legislature in 1890 and the first class of students was admitted in September 1891. Short Courses in Agriculture A 2-year course in agriculture was announced of the first time in a special catalog issued for the year 189899. This course covered 3 terms of work for 2 years. In 1898-99 a three month’s farm school, which evidently began about the first of December and ended the first of March, was announced. According to the catalog this course was “designed especially for the benefit of active farmers regardless of age, farmer’s sons, and for young men intending to farm for a livelihood, who can spare only the winter months from their work” (74) The 1901-2 catalog announced a 2 year farm course similar in outline to that of that 3-month’s course. The annual catalog for 1903-4 included an announcement that the short course in agriculture had been expanded to 3 years of 5 ½ months each. This course of 3 years of 5 ½ months each, each divided into 2 terms, a fall term of 10 weeks and a winter term of 12 weeks, is perhaps the most significant contribution in sub collegiate education that the North Dakota Agriculture College has ever made in its history. (74) 127

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was on providing for the establishment of departments of agriculture, home economics, and manual training in State high schools. The provision of this law, chapter 267 of the 1911 Session Laws reads: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any State high school having satisfactory rooms, equipment, and a tract of at least 10 acres within 1 mile of the schoolhouse, having shown itself fitted by location and otherwise to do agricultural work; having trained instructors in agriculture, manual training, and domestic economy; maintaining well organized agricultural, manual training and domestic science and art courses, and meeting such other requirements as the State superintendent of public instruction may define, shall upon application be designated by said superintendent to maintain an agricultural department; provided that the high schools now designated and those hereafter designated to maintain departments of agriculture, manual training and domestic economy shall continue to be so designated and aided so long as they comply with the rules and regulations of the State superintendent of public instruction and perform satisfactorily the work contemplated by this section.â&#x20AC;? The law provided an appropriation of $2500 to each school designated by the State Board of Education as a State agricultural high school and the law further provided that not more than five schools should be added the first year, nor more than five new schools should be established every 2 years thereafter. It likewise further provided that not more than one school in any one county should be designated as a State agricultural school for 2 years. A State appropriation of $12,500 was made to carry out the provisions of the act for 1912-13. (75) A total of 26 applications were received from schools desiring to establish departments of agriculture, home economics, and manual training. From this list five centers, namely, Grafton, LaMoure, Velva, Beach, and Carrington, were designated as State agricultural high schools. The appropriation continued at the same amount from year to year until it was discontinued in 1933. With the exception of Carrington, which had discontinued its department in 1919, all of the departments were still operating and have continued with Federal aid under the Smith-Hughes Act. County Agricultural and Training Schools In 1911 the legislature provided also for the establishment of county agricultural and training schools to be maintained jointly 129

by the county and State. Two schools were established in 1913 under the provisions of the act; namely, the Walsh County Agricultural Training School at Park River, and the Benson County Agricultural and Training School located at Maddock. Both schools opened in the fall of 1913 and are in operation at the present time. The schools have been designated as beneficiaries of Federal aid under the provisions of the vocational education acts. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN AGRICULTURE The North Dakota Legislature of 1917 failed to pass a bill accepting the provisions of the Smith-Hughes Act. As a consequence, the Governor accepted by proclamation the benefits of the act under a provision of the Federal Board for Vocational Education, and designated the State board of education as the State board for vocational education. In 1919 the legislature enacted a law accepting the benefits of the Smith-Hughes Act and made provisions for the administration of the program in the State. From the time the Governor accepted the act in 1918 and until the State law went into effect in 1919, only a few schools qualified for Federal reimbursement. The State superintendent of public instruction acted as executive officer and two school inspectors in his department worked with a few high schools that applied for reimbursement for vocational agriculture. Personnel On March 10, 1919, C.G. Carlson, a graduate of the North Dakota Agricultural College, and at the time principal of the Agricultural College High School, was appointed as State supervisor of agricultural education… Prof. E. H. Jones (appointed August 1, 1921) continued his work as head of the department of agricultural education and as State supervisor until his death September 17, 1938. During this period, the following assisted with the work: R.E. McConnell was employed part-time assistant during the school year 1923-24, serving on a 9 months’ basis and devoting two-thirds of his time to the agricultural education program. Lyman E. Jackson replaced Mr. McConnell July 1, 1925 and served until … 1928. During the year 1928-29, L.L. Scranton and G.C. Cook were employed as assistant teacher trainer and assistant supervisor, respectively. Mr. Scranton was granted a leave of absence and later resigned effec130

tive July 1, 1936. Mr. Cook resigned effective September 1, 1936, and was replaced by Ernest L. DeAlton, as assistant professor and assistant supervisor. Shubel D. Owen was brought in to the agricultural education department March 15, 1938, as assistant professor, and Mr. DeAlton was raised to the rank of associate professor. On January 1, 1939, following the death of Professor Jones, Mr. DeAlton was made head of the agricultural education department and State supervisor of agricultural education. (75) Teacher Training and Supervision The North Dakota Agricultural College is designated by the State board for vocational education as the recognized teacher-training institution in the State for the training of teachers of vocational agriculture. The State supervisor is also the head of the department of agricultural education which affords an excellent opportunity to carry out an integrated program of teacher training and supervision for the State vocational agriculture program. The curriculum in agricultural education at the college is designed primarily to train young men to teach vocational agriculture in secondary schools of North Dakota and to give additional professional training to employed teachers of vocational agriculture in the State as provided for in the State plan. The training-in-service program is carried in the form of district and State conferences, Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; helps, service and news letters, personal visits, and conferences. Supervisory visits to schools in North Dakota are thought of and made primarily as a means of offering assistance to local instructors in carrying out a more effective program, rather than for a mere inspection purpose. Three weeksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; conferences were held during the summers of 1938 and 1939 for vocational agricultural instructors in order that they might secure needed professional and technical assistance. These were held at the North Dakota Agricultural College and the work organized in such a way that the men might earn graduate credit. The training-in-service phase of the program has been extremely valuable because of the splendid cooperation received from the college proper and the extension service. Both have been called on to assist and both have rendered a much needed service. A teacher training center was established at Casselton July 1, 1939, in cooperation with the department of agricultural education of the North Dakota Agricultural College and the Casselton School Board. James H. Erickson was employed as supervising teacher. (75) Present Program Seven departments of vocational agriculture were established 131

in 1917-18. The number of departments increased regularly until 1929-30 when 49 departments were operating. Although the number of departments decreased somewhat during the depression period, the enrollment of 1,419 students in all-day classes in the 38 departments in 1939-40 was the largest in the history of the program. Two of the schools offering the work are county agricultural and training schools, while the others are either classified high schools or graded and consolidated schools. A large number of the vocational agriculture departments are prorated; that is, the instructor devotes only a portion of his time to vocational agriculture. Work for out-of-school young men and adult farmers, for one reason or another, has not made rapid progress in North Dakota. Economic conditions in the State have had their effect on salaries which in turn have had their influence on the State program. Increased interest in the vocational agriculture program throughout the State, however is evident and the past 3 years have seen marked improvement primarily because of the George-Dean funds and State aid which came as much needed help to financially distressed school districts. The trend now appears to be for more full time departments with complete programs. During 1939-40 a joint department with the agricultural instructor serving two small nearby rural high schools was approved. Another joint department was approved for 194041. This plan appears to be one solution for the small rural high schools inasmuch as it enables them to offer practical training to the farm boys, which is often a rather costly undertaking in prorated departments, especially if experienced men are to be employed. (75) Future Farmers of America Prior to 1928 a number of agricultural clubs existed in North Dakota departments of vocational agriculture. Two delegates from the Park River school attended the organization meeting of the F.F.A. in Kansas City in November 1928. In May of the following year delegates from 30 of the local agricultural clubs met at the North Dakota Agricultural College and organized The North Dakota Association of Future Farmers of America. At present every department of vocational agriculture in North Dakota has a local F.F.A. chapter. The State association was honored at the national F.F.A. convention at Kansas City in 1940 when Douglas Fisk of Hunter won the national public speaking contest. The State association had previously received national recognition when the Park River Chapter won the national chapter contest in 1931. 132

74. Walster, H. L. History of subcollegiate education at North Dakota Agricultural College.An unpublished manuscript, 21 pages, prepared by authority of President Frank L. Eversull. Copy in library of North Dakota Agricultural College, State College Station, Fargo, N. Dak. 75.DeAlton, Ernest L. The historical development of vocational agriculture in North Dakota. An unpublished manuscript, 19 pages, prepared by authority of President Frank L. Eversull. Copy in library of North Dakota Agricultural College, State College Station, Fargo, N. Dak. NDSU Agricultural Education Program Faculty Shubel Owen served from 1938 to 1975 and was granted emeritus status upon his retirement. A 1955 graduate of the North Dakota Agricultural College (NDAC), Donald Priebe was a faculty member in the department from 1969 to 1990 and was granted emeritus status upon his retirement. Vernon Luft (1975-1989) and 1956 NDAC graduate Lawrence Helt (1977-1983) were on the faculty with Dr. Priebe. The only NDSU graduate, Leon Schumacher (1977, 1984) served the academic year 1989-90. The most recent faculty members were Michael K. Swan (199097), Anissa Wilhelm (1998-2005), and Brent Young (2006-2014).

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ND Farm Business Management The Farm & Ranch Business Management Program began in North Dakota in the early 70s with a part-time program taught at Stanley High School instructed by Leonard Larshus. More part-time and full time teachers were added in the next few years. Les Gullickson was hired to coordinate the efforts of the Adult Farm Management instructors and the first State Averages were produced in 1974. Les was a part of the Bismarck State College staff assigned to adult responsibilities. The programs and the coordinator position were funded by the North Dakota State Board for Vocational Education. Much of the early instructor training was done at the University of Minnesota since ND Programs followed the Minnesota Model. In time The National Farm and Ranch Management Association was formed and that affiliation has become a main source of teacher in-service. The program worked closely in the early years with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vets Agâ&#x20AC;? program which provided training for Vietnam Veterans returning home to farm after their service. These farmers kept all their farming records, financial and production in handwritten record books using adding machines to help total all columns and pages. The concept of dividing the business into each of its profit centers or farm enterprises was introduced and followed closely. The first set of averages was compiled in 1974 and included 69 farms. The information from these farms was transferred to data sheets in the Bismarck office and sent to a main frame computer to generate the analysis of data submitted. A typical farm in 1974 had around $44,000 of gross farm income and a typical family spent about $10,000 per year on family living and taxes. The average farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s net worth was around $130,000 and the 1974 that farm showed an increase in net worth of $2,405. He spent $10.55 an acre on seed, fertilizer and chemicals for a continuous crop of spring wheat. Apparently 1974 was not 134

a good year for beef cattle as it showed an $84 loss per cow that year. By 1980 315 farms were enrolled in 17 programs in the state and 231 farms were included in the State Averages and gross farm income is now over $108,000 per farm. As the farming business continued to change and grow in size, the need for understanding the farm business became increasingly clear for most farmers. In 1988 the ND Farm and Ranch Business Management Programs affiliated with the University of Minnesota and became a partner with the FINPACK Center to generate a Finan individual farm analysis for each farmer enrolled. That partnership led to another partnership with the North Dakota State University where a FINPACK Center is now located to handle the North Dakota Data. The Farm Business Management Program is now more able to help farmers and ranchers to organize their records and interpret the business strengths and weaknesses using the FINPAK Finan analysis. The goal of the program is to run a business analysis on each farm or ranch enrolled to determine profit, then to break it down into each of the enterprises to see what is working well and what may not be. The 2012 State Averages look really different than those from the early years, 537 farms and ranches are included with total farm assets of $2,089,244 per farm or ranch, having a gross farm income of $799,464. Today there are programs in 17 different locations across North Dakota, many of the instructors have been in the business for over 30 years, indicating that the Farm Business Management Educational Programs provide an excellent opportunity for growth and renewal. Additional information regarding the ND Farm & Ranch Business Management Programs is available at www.ndfarmmanagement.com or you may email Joel C. Janke at jcjanke@btinet.net or call 701224-8390.

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ND State FFA Officers 1930-2013

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There seems to be a legacy with state officers in families. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen so many siblings or father/son, father/daughter combinations of state officers over the years. Below are some of the families who have had more than three officers in their immediate family. This is a partial list.

Dukart from Killdeer Doug 1973-74 - father Derrick 1994-95 Amy (Norby) 1997-98 Hall from Berthold (siblings) Zachary 2000-01 Noah 2002-03 Levi 2008-09 Ian 2010-11 Leier from Napoleon (siblings) and all SE Region Vice Presidents Mitch 1984-85 Jean 1989-90 Beth 1996-97 David 2012-2013 - son of Mitch MacDonald from Bismarck (siblings) and all State Presidents Will 1987-88 Beverly (Tong) 1989-90 Jim 1995-96 Schaaf from Mandan (siblings) Tammy (Pazdernick) 1987-88 Julie (Ellingson) 1992-93 Kimberly 2001-02 Schmidt from Center (siblings) and all SW Region Vice Presidents Rick 1988-89 Ronald 1990-91 Ronda (Schauer) 1995-96 Swanson from Maddock David 1979-80 - father Justin 2000-01 Joshua 2000-01 Kayla 2002-03 Teigen from Rugby James Thomas Jennifer (Schwind) Kevin

1964-65 1966-67 1996-97 - daughter of James 2002-03 - son of James

Walsh/Berg Connection (all 28 years apart) Bertram Berg from Maddock 1948-49 Dennis Walsh from Rolette 1976-77 - son-in-law Aaron Walsh from Harvey 2004 -05 - grandson

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1930-1931 President Maynard Sholts, Hazelton Vice President Donald Hathaway, Beach Secretary Loren Anderson, Grafton Treasurer Frank Paulus, Drake

1931-1932 President Harold Hanggi, Park River Vice President Ernest Matson, Rolla Secretary Lewis Bowman, Larimore Treasurer Chet Berntson, Stanley Reporter Adrian McLellan, Larimore Officer at Large Ole Rod, Grafton Officer at Large Harold Hofstrand, Maddock

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1932-1933 President Harold Hofstrand, Maddock Vice President Ole Rod, Grafton Secretary Adrian McLellan, Larimore Treasurer Harry Graves, Park River Reporter Robert Williams, Larimore Officer at Large Ivan Tuntland, Maddock Officer at Large Joe Masset, New England

1933-1934 President Harry Graves, Park River Vice President Orville Brown, Maddock Secretary Robert Williams, Larimore Treasurer Johannes Olson, Larimore Reporter Leo Theil, Kenmare Officer at Large Elton Clark, Rugby Officer at Large Lawrence Kukowski, Beach

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1934-1935 President Arly Hovland, New England Vice President John McDonald, Hannaford Secretary Richard Weiser, Hazelton Treasurer Stanley Edwards, LaMoure Reporter Earl Carpentier, Williston Officer at Large Clarence Christianson, Larimore

1935-1936 President Clarence Christianson, Larimore Secretary Milo Scott, Williston Treasurer Earl Carpentier, Williston Officer at Large William Neal, Larimore Vice President Arden Burbidge, Park River Officer at Large William Linson, Rolette

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1936-1937 President Clarence Bergsgaard, Maddock Vice President James McCreary, Carrington Secretary Kenneth Ford, Park River Treasurer Lloyd Nygard, Park River Reporter Delmar Scott, Williston Officer at Large George Lynnes, Rolette Officer at Large Alan Zempel, New England

1937-1938 President George Christensen, Williston Vice President Floyd Allan, Maddock Secretary William Welander, LaMoure Treasurer Roland Currie, Starkweather Reporter Dean Miller, Park River Officer at Large Richard Olson, Rolette Officer at Large Robert Beard, Williston Officer at Large Tilford Tastad, Rolette

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1938-1939 President Harold Tastad, Rolette Vice President Howard Jacobson, Maddock Secretary Clifford Nygard, Park River Treasurer Clarence Welander, LaMoure Reporter Earl Walter, Starkweather Officer at Large Marvin Albertson, Maddock Officer at Large Robert Beard, Williston Officer at Large Francis Daniel, Ray

1939-1940 President Clifford Nygard, Park River Vice President Earl Walter, Starkweather Secretary Elmer Olson, Williston Treasurer Ardell Luidahl, Maddock Reporter Francis Daniel, Ray Officer at Large Wallace Campbell, Egeland Officer at Large Donald Bahl, Mohall Officer at Large Harold Tastad, Rolette

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1940-1941

President Donald Bahl, Mohall; Vice President Wayne Rowe, Cavalier; Secreatry Allan Flaten, Park River; Treasurer Harold Rossland, Williston; Reporter LeRoy Nayes, Fingal; Historian Henning Eidsvoog, Williston; Officer at Large Vernon Asheim, Mohall; Officer at Large Henry Ouradnik, Park River

1941-1942 President Kirk Bellows, Devils Lake Vice President Vernon Ahseim, Maddock Secretary A. John Weber, Fingal Treasurer John Farrell, Larimore Reporter Erwin Mindt, New Salem Officer at Large William Sibert, Cavalier Officer at Large Harold Becktold, Velva Officer at Large Wayne Rowe, Cavalier

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1942-1943 Officer at Large Kirk Bellows, Devils Lake Vice President John Schmitz, Williston Secretary Wesley King, Starkweather Treasurer Quinton Daley, Park River Reporter Eugene Rosenberger, Lakota Officer at Large Donald E. Maasjo, Fingal Officer at Large Howard Sander, New England President* Kyle Miller, Towner

1943-1944 President Quinton Daley, Park River Vice President Richard Hinkle, Cavalier Secretary Robert Kitterman, Jr., Devils Lake Treasurer Kenneth Gathman, Williston Reporter Henry Sopler, Jr., Bottineau Officer at Large Kyle Miller, Towner

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1944-1945

President John Colby, Velva; Vice President Harvey Tallackson, Park River; Secretary Gerhardt L. Hintz, Elgin; Treasurer Osborne Arlien, Rugby; Reporter Leo Vossler, Wishek; Officer at Large Robert Kitterman, Jr., Devils Lake; Officer at Large Frances Schammel, Kenmare; Officer at Large Richard Unkenholz, Mandan

1945-1946

President Richard Unkenholz, Mandan; Vice President Harvey Nelson, Kenmare; Secretary Raymond Halvorson, Rugby; Treasurer Charles Palmberg, Velva; Reporter Clinton Beard, Williston; Officer at Large Merle Daley, Park River; Officer at Large Harry Bruhn, Elgin; Officer at Large Clifford Haro, LaMoure 145

1946-1947 President Harry Bruhn, Elgin Vice President Leonard Hilzendager, Rugby Secretary Durelle Hansen, Velva Treasurer Curtis L. Hegg, Northwood Reporter Lynn Eslinger, Wishek Officer at Large Robert Weed, Devils Lake Officer at Large Quinten Anderson, Harvey Officer at Large Howard Dahl, Rugby

1947-1948

President Robert Weed, Devils Lake; Vice President Edmund Gaardner, Park River; Secretary Reuben Brenner, Elgin; Treasurer Duane Ellingson, Maddock; Reporter LaVerne Freeh, Harvey; Officer at Large Orvin Blekeberg, Rugby; Officer at Large William Anderson, Velva; Officer at Large Howard Brown, Mayville 146

1948-1949

President Raymond Axtman, Rugby; Vice President Bertram Berg, Maddock; Secretary Rodger Gaarder, Park River; Treasurer Howard Brown, Mayville; Reporter Leland Sturlaugson, Langdon; Officer at Large Mayndard Krause, Elgin; Officer at Large John Lithun, Harvey; Officer at Large Arlyn Hendrickson, Velva

1949-1950

President Maynard Krause, Elgin; Vice President Howard Jundt, Rugby; Secretary Charles Shortridge, Langdon; Treasurer I. Duane Nysveen, Mayville; Reporter Leondard Dalzell, Park River; Officer at Large John Kallenbach, Maddock; Officer at Large Gerald Weiderhold, Lisbon; Officer at Large Curtis Norenberg, Towner 147

1950-1951 President Wallace Vance, Williston Vice President Paul Nilson, Park River Secretary Wayne Ditmer, Velva Treasurer John Kallenbach, Maddock Reporter Gene Albrecht, Towner Officer at Large Delmar D. Gruebele, Wishek Officer at Large Lloyd Funston, Bismarck Officer at Large Gary Hart, Langdon

1951-1952 President Gary Hart, Langdon Vice President Benjamin Axtman, Rugby Vice President Melvin Maier, Elgin Secretary Arlyn Sukut, Wishek Treasurer Gary Longtin, Park River Officer at Large Willy Marvin, Maddock Officer at Large Neal Feist, Velva Officer at Large Robert Boone, Bismarck

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1952-1953 President Floyd Askim, Park River Vice President Melvin Maier, Elgin Secretary Garhold Weber, Valley City Treasurer Gus Duchschere, Rugby Reporter Dale Longtin, Park River Officer at Large Harvey M. Held, Bisbee Officer at Large Math Prom, Harvey Officer at Large Dorne Solberg, Williston

1953-1954

President Warner Johnson, Rugby; Vice President Kenneth Mukomela, Langdon; Secretary Carl Haugeberg, Minot; Treasurer Reggie Gorder, Bottineau; Reporter Donald Schwartz, Jamestown; Officer at Large Adolph Sobolik, Park River; Officer at Large Howard Schmid, Maddock; Officer at Large Norman Tibke, Elgin 149

1954-1955

President Howard Lahlum, Valley City; Vice President Ronald Mehrer, Bismarck; Secretary Eugene Jensen, Williston; Treasurer George Schwartz, Mott; Reporter Michael Horner, Linton; Officer at Large Robert Maxwell, Devils Lake; Officer at Large Bill Wager, Towner; Officer at Large Sidney Olson, Mohall

1955-1956

President Donald McKenzie, Park River; Secretary Dennis Wold, Maddock; Treasurer Wayne Sabbe, Rugby; Officer at Large Ervin Simonson, Beach; Officer at Large Walter Haberman, LaMoure; Officer at Large Raymond Hedblad, Linton; Vice President Donavan Evashenko, Velva; Reporter James Gruebele, Wishek 150

1956-1957

President Carl B. Haas, Mott; Vice President Gerald Puppe, Park River; Secretary Curtis Teigen, Rugby; Treasurer Paul Brackelsberg, Mohall; Reporter Leonard Neubauer, Bottineau; Officer at Large Harold Burley, Mayville; Officer at Large Marlen Coleman, Bismarck; Officer at Large Gary Gilbertson, Maddock

1957-1958 President Maynard Iverson, Mohall Vice President Wesley Nichol, Bottineau Secretary Arnold Nestegard, Leeds Treasurer Bradley Harmel, Rugby Reporter Robert Strand, Williston Officer at Large Ronald Wald, Velva Officer at Large Gary Sprecher, Mott Officer at Large Leo Korgel, Jr., Minot

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1958-1959

President Loren Stadig, Maddock; Vice President Marlo Brackelsberg, Mohall; Secretary Ronald Ginsbach, Jamestown; Treasurer John Froelich, Valley City; Reporter Harvey Hirning, Mott; Officer at Large Paul Martin, Williston; Officer at Large Bob Miller, Park River; Officer at Large Lewellyn Rustan, New England

1959-1960

President Curtis Holman, Minot; Vice President Donavan Eck, Bismarck; Secretary Lannis Bergsgaard, Maddock; Treasurer Glenn McCrory, Linton; Reporter Vale Tareski, Bottineau; Officer at Large Norman Thomsen, Valley City; Officer at Large Roger Gissel, Kenmare; Officer at Large E. Sanford Martin, Williston 152

1960-1961

President Darryl Eastvold, Mayville; Vice President Gary Puppe, Park River; Secretary Stanley Amundson, Valley City; Treasurer Alfred Anderson, Rugby; Reporter Erling Rasmussen, Stanley; Officer at Large Mark Kitchen, Langdon; Officer at Large Elston Ott, Minot; Officer at Large Ronald Swindler, Mott

1961-1962 President Michael Connor, Devils Lake Vice President Allen Redmann, Park River Secretary Richard Turnquist, Rugby Reporter Rodney Ford, Hazen Treasurer Gary Berreth, Mott Officer at Large Lyle Nelson, Williston Officer at Large Ross Noeske, Valley City Officer at Large Harald Hanson, Jr., Bottineau Officer at Large Maury Bredahl, Minot 153

1962-1963

President Jerome Broadhead, Carson; VP Fred Schroeder, Valley City; Secretary Jerald Bergman, Langdon; Treasurer Jerry Midstokke, Lakota; Reporter Robert Swindler, Mott; Officer at Large James Drege, Rugby; Officer at Large David Bakken, Minot; Officer at Large Eugene Zimmerman, Elgin

1963-1964

President Daniel Lerfald, Mayville; Vice President Benhard Varnson, Lakota; Secretary Timothy Blessum, Rugby; Treasurer Dr. John Bertel Schou, Kenmare; Reporter Gary Rosevold, Mayville; Officer at Large Richard Anderson, Minot; Officer at Large William Bertram, Valley City; Officer at Large Gary Weber, Linton 154

1964-1965

President Michael Anderson, Kindred; Vice President Robert Erlendson, Park River; Secretary Kenneth Silha, Bowman; Reporter Donald Hagen, Mohall; Treasurer Douglas Johnson, Rugby; Treasurer James Teigen, Rugby; Officer at Large Robert Amundsen, Larimore; Officer at Large Terry Borstad, Devils Lake; Officer at Large David Bakken, Minot; Officer at Large Eugene Zimmerman, Elgin

1965-1966

President C. Mauritz Carlson, Maddock; VP Sidney C. Lerfald, Mayville; Secretary Al Fettig, Tappen; Treasurer Tommy Kautz, Wishek; Reporter Richard Roland, Bottineau; Officer at Large Douglas Burwick, New England; Officer at Large Gordon P. Olson, Minot; Officer at Large Robert Beaver, Rolette 155

1966-1967 President Thomas Teigen, Rugby Vice President Stanley Dardis, Killdeer Secretary Ansel Hakanson, Maddock Treasurer Keith Berger, Leeds Reporter James Unterseher, Hazen Officer at Large Nicholas Andre, Williston Officer at Large Dale Roemmich, Mott Officer at Large Gregg Halverson, Inkster

1967-1968 President Steve Strege, Wyndmere Vice President Roger Kenner, Leeds Secretary Ronald J. Lewis, Williston Treasurer William G. Sheldon, Tioga Reporter Donald Metz, Gackle Officer at Large Chester Anfinson, Towner Officer at Large Larry White, Bowman Officer at Large Marvin E. Witt, LaMoure

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1968-1969

President Richard Frith, Devils Lake; Vice President Kenneth Frey, Minot; Secretary Marvin E. Witt, LaMoure; Treasurer Carl Berger, Leeds; Reporter Dennis Boyle, Enderlin; Officer at Large Richard Larson, Willison; Officer at Large Rod Schaaff, Bowman; Officer at Large Bill Ongstad, Fessenden

1969-1970

President Carlyle Stenberg, Watford City; Vice President Jay Olson, Devils Lake; Secretary Dr. Keith Lesteberg, Velva; Treasurer Rodney Hiatt, Bottineau; Reporter Craig Pausch, Wahpeton; Officer at Large Paul Backstrom, Maddock; Officer at Large David G. Anderson, Rugby; Officer at Large Norm Tollefson, Leeds 157

1970-1971

President Jack Ingstad, Valley City; Secretary Paul Lindseth, Rugby; VP Gerald Roise, Stanley; VP Martin Stanley, Napoleon; VP Dale Schock, Elgin; VP Keith Maetzold, Devils Lake; VP Gerald Wettlaufer, Bottineau; VP John Nagel, Wyndmere; Officer at Large Duane Midboe, Inkster

1971-1972

President Bernie Dardis, Killdeer; Secretary Ross Olson, Langdon; VP Jerome Migler, Rugby; VP Gary Vavrosky, Park River; VP Jeff Jennings, Washburn; VP Dale Enerson, Stanley; VP Darrel Heins, Fessenden; VP Fred Eslinger, Elgin; Sweetheart Roselyn Strommen, New England 158

1972-1973

President Allen Olson, Devils Lake; Secretary Mark Holkup, Washburn; VP Douglas Nordby, Bowman; VP Frank Walker, Watford City; VP Rick Halvorson, Rugby; VP Steve Zimmerman, Fessenden; VP Kenton Holle, New Salem; VP Keith Rhealt, Kindred; VP Richard Matteson, Inkster; Sweetheart Nancy Wadson, Enderlin

1973-1974

President David Pearce, Bismarck; Secretary Jim Nayes, Jr., Jamestown; Sweetheart Wendy Bjerke Haisley, Buxton; VP Don Flatie, Valley City; VP David Holkup, Washburn; VP Stacey Chaput, Langdon; VP Ron Peterson, Rugby; VP Bruce Krabseth, Williston; VP John Novodvorsky, Minot; VP Doug Dukart, Killdeer 159

1974-1975

President Darrell Bohnhott, New England; Secretary Barry Jennings, Washburn; Sweetheart Shannon Simonson Welsh, Crosby; VP Richard Berndt, Towner; VP Vernon Meidinger, Wishek; VP Paul Peterson, Langdon; VP Roger Simmers, Jamestown; VP Jeff Kallenbach, Maddock; VP Albert “Kemp” Ellingson, Bowman; Sweetheart Cindy Evenson, Turtle Lake

1975-1976

President Robb Boyd, Bismarck; Secretary Don Nordby, Bowman; VP Betty Gasal, Jamestown; VP Toby Stroh, Killdeer; VP Allan Berube, Rolette; VP Joe Mueller, Hillsboro; VP Blake Schindler, Carrington; VP Glenn Elstoen, Berthold; VP Bernard Haas, Napoleon 160

1976-1977

President Brad Scott, Rolette; Secretary Jay Brown, Bismarck; NW Region VP Dennis Walsh, Rolette; NE Region VP James Diehl, Carson; SE Region VP Howard VanBruggen, Valley City, Sweetheart Luann Ackerman, Lakota

1977-1978

President Gregory Davidson, Maddock; Secretary Mark Schmidtz, Oakes; Sweetheart Karen Axtman VanBruggen, Rugby; NW Region VP Jim Lodeon, Westhope; NE Region VP Julie Johnstem Lemm, Cando; SW Region VP Karman Silkman Young, Hettinger; SE Region VP Ronald Mueller, Hillsboro 161

1978-1979

President Kenny Roise, Stanley; Secretary Raymond Goodroad, Jamestown; NW Region VP Steven Nelson, New Town; NE Region VP Doug Lemieux, Rolette; SW Region VP Rick Steckler, Killdeer; SE Region VP Blake Miller, Wahpeton; Sweetheart Roxanne Anderson, Enderlin

1979-1980

President Rev. Joel Brandvold, Bottineau; Secretary Tammy Meyer, Maddock; Sweetheart Lila Anderson, Fessenden; NW Region VP Janelle Bredahl, Berthold; NE Region VP David Swanson, Maddock; SW Region VP Gabe Brown, Bismarck; SE Region VP Cathy Selberg Bridwell, Valley City 162

1980-1981

President Paul Jeanotte, Medina; Secretary Marilyn Artz Backman, Westhope; Sweetheart Mary Paulson, Leeds; NW Region VP Mark Larsen, Powers Lake; NE Region VP Leslie Simons, Walhalla; SW Region VP Craig Miller, Bowman; SE Region VP Wade Williams, Jamestown

1981-1982

President Brian Albers, Hazen; Secretary Sonia Vculek Meehl, Oakes; Sweetheart Bonnie Henke Moore, Hazen; NW Region VP Coreen Stevick Ball, Des Lacs; NE Region VP Todd Sturud, Rugby; SW Region VP Dean Dittus, Elgin; SE Region VP Cameron Rudolf, Jamestown 163

1982-1983

President John Carlson, Wyndmere; Secretary RaeDeen Heupel, Bowman; Sweetheart Lynelle Jordheim-Bachmeier, Kindred; NW Region VP Jim Hennessy, Berthold; NE Region VP Jack Keller, Bisbee; SW Region VP Mike Tokach, Mandan; SE Region VP Joan Braaten-Grabanski, Kindred

1983-1984

President Judy Wolf Straquadine, Dickinson; Secretary Craig Hagen, Williston; Sweetheart Barbara Glatt Domek, Napoleon; NW Region VP Bob Bachmeier, Granville; NE Region VP Kim Beauchamp, Langdon; SW Region VP Renee Heupel Hanson, Bowman; SE Region VP Dean Edwardson, Carrington 164

1984-1985

President Kyle Timms, Cando; Secretary Mary Manderfeld Linehan, Washburn; Sweetheart Theresa Harmon, Fargo; NW Region VP Michelle Kleven Peterson, Berthold; NE Region VP Keith Medalen, Bottineau; SW Region VP GayLynn Madler Leuder, Mandan; SE Region VP Mitch Leier, Napoleon

1985-1986

President Brenda Kalvoda, Mandan; Secretary Leann Erickson Schafer, Beulah; Sweetheart Ellen Thomas Huber, Mandan; NW Region VP Mike Lucy, Powers Lake; NE Region VP Mike Johnston, Rugby; SW Region VP Myron Jepson, Killdeer, SE Region VP Mike Keily, Tappen 165

1986-1987

President Marcie Volk Swearson, Ruby; Secretary Ellen Thomas Huber, Mandan; Sweetheart Aneica Hafner Behm, Beulah; NW Region VP Thane Fliginger, Garrison; NE Region VP Richard Amundson, Larimore; SW Region VP Brenda Quale, Beach; SE Region VP Tim Bernston, Valley City

1987-1988

President Will MacDonald, Bismarck; Secretary Kelly Linster, Berthold; Sweetheart Tammy Schaff Pazdernik, Mandan; NW Region VP Brian Kelly, Mohall; NE Region VP Thomas Williams III, Northwood; SW Region VP Liz Reinhiller, Hazen; SE Region VP Rev. Mike Pretzer, Carrington 166

1988-1989

President Tom Lilja, Larimore; Secretary Shane Goettle, Stanley; Sweetheart Brenda Potts Goettle, LaMoure; NW Region VP Aaron Jacobson, Crosby; NE Region VP Paul Foss, Maddock; SW Region VP Rick Schmidt, Center; SE Region VP Darren Hoyme, Kindred

1989-1990

President Beverly MacDonald Tong, Bismarck; Secretary Brenda Potts Goettle, LaMoure; Sweetheart Karla McCombs Spence, Towner; NW Region VP Frank Senn, Des Lacs/ Burlington; NE Region VP Tracy Amsbaugh Bott, Bottineau; SW Region VP Dean Wehri, Hebron; SE Region VP Jean Leier, Napoleon 167

1990-1991

President Chad Dotzenrod, Wyndmere; Secretary Marte Neshem Casso, Berthold; Sweetheart Colleen Huff, Kenmare; NW Region VP Dusti Borseheim, Williston; NE Region VP Chad Ellingson, Maddock; SW Region VP Ronald Schmidt, Center; SE Region VP Todd Gerber, Wishek

1991-1992

President Robert Maddock, Maddock; Secretary Tony Boehm, Mandad; Sweetheart Carey Entzel Weiland, Mandan; NW Region VP Daryl Lies, Garrison; NE Region VP Scott Theil, Rugby; SW Region VP David Boehm, Mandan; SE Region VP Bridgette Rath Readel, Wishek 168

1992-1993

President Kyle Debertin, Berthold; Secretary Kari Warner Fried, Bismarck; Sweetheart Julie Schaff Ellingson, Mandan; NW Region VP Mark Nelson, Powers Lake; NE Region VP Katie Volk Dilse, Rugby; SW Region VP Doug Kranzel, Hebron; SE Region VP Dustin Mumm, Wahpeton

1993-1994

President David Jacobson, Crosby; Secretary Troy Uglem, Northwood; Sweetheart Tam Livedalen Maddock, Towner; NW Region VP Jason Bachmeier, Granville; NE Region VP Jared Hagert, Northwood; SW Region VP Aimee Schneider Burley, Center; SE Region VP Sam Onstand, Harvey 169

1994-1995

President Tam Livedalen Maddock, Towner; Secretary Jeb Reinhiller, Hazen; Sweetheart Shawna Titus McFarland, Powers Lake; NW Region VP Todd Klein, Stanley; NE Region VP Peter Foss, Maddock; SW Region VP Derrick Dukart, Killdeer; SE Region VP Jason Richter, Wahpeton

1995-1996

President Jim MacDonald, Bismarck; Secreary Ryan Pederson, Rolette; Ambassador April Hanson Mitchell, Velva; NW Region VP Cami Marshall Metzger, Towner; NE Region VP Erica Disrud, Rolla; SW Region VP Ronda Schmidt Schauer, Center; SE Region VP Jed DeWitz, Tappen 170

1996-1997

President Jessica Anderson Ruhland, Rugby; Secretary Erika Kenner, Leeds; Ambassador Jennifer Teigen Schwind, Rugby; NW Region VP Rhonda Graff Menze, Berthold; NE Region VP Craig Danielson, Rolette; SW Region VP David Gardner, New England; SE Region VP Beth Leier, Napoleon

1997-1998

President Justin Maddock, Maddock; Secreatry William “Skip” White, II, Mercer; Ambassador Amy Dukart Norby, Killdeer; NW Region VP Jon Solberg, Minot; NE Region VP Lorissa Benson Frey, Maddock; SW Region VP Erica Knell Marvelli, Hazen; SE Region VP Jessica Larson, Kindred 171

1998-1999

President Gregory Mostad, Minot; Secretary Kristina Jorde Olstad, Towner; Ambassador Heather Davidson Feiring, Tioga; NW Region VP KariAnn Seeger Buntrock, Turtle Lake/ Mercer, NE Region VP Chris Brossart, Rugby; SW Region VP Nicole Gullickson, Center; SE Region VP Melissa Montgomery Hansen, Carrington

1999-2000

President Bryan Kenner, Maddock; Secretary Aaron Anderson, Rugby; Ambassador Holly Hurt Callahan, South Heart; NW Region VP Dave Axt, McClusky; NE Region VP Shanna Gratton, Larimore; SW Region VP Dean Knell, Hazen; SE Region VP Jason Oehlke, Wahpeton 172

2000-2001

President Amber Haugland, Crosby; Secretary Joshua Swanson, Maddock; Ambassador Jennifer Larson, Hillsboro; NW Region VP Zachary Hall, Berthold; NE Region VP Justin Swanson, Maddock; SW Region VP Carrie Knell, Hazen; SE Region VP Taya Spelhaug, Kindred

2001-2002

President Jason Suydam, Garrison; Secretary Sarah Jorde, Towner; Ambassador Kimberly Schaff, Mandan; NW Region VP Jesse Cook, Kenmare; NE Region VP Jill Hegland, Maddock; SW Region VP Heidi Jo Brandt Reiter, New Salem; SE Region VP Corey Morlock, Medina 173

2002-2003

President Kevin Teigen, Rugby; Secretary Christine Behm Rau, Des Lacs/Burlington; Ambassador Kayla Swanson, Maddock; NW Region VP Noah Hall, Berthold; NE Region VP Heather Misek Vandrovec, Hillsboro; SW Region VP Nathan Popiel, Beach; SE Region VP Elizabeth Rood, Wahpeton

2003-2004

President Riston Zielke, Wishek; Secretary Ryan Hauck, Killdeer; Ambassador Cassandra Benz Jones, Beulah; NW Region VP Tyrell Forman, Minot; NE Region VP Adam Little, Bottineau; SW Region VP Amy Nolan Peterson, Carson; SE Region VP Ashley Vangsness, Kindred 174

2004-2005

President Brooks Hetle, Grant County; Secretary Paige Haugland, Divide County; Ambassador Wade Bomber, Finley/Sharon; NW Region VP Stephanie Lee, Turtle Lake/Mercer; NE Region VP Rebecca Tokach, Mandan; SW Region VP Jonathan Oderman, Belfield; SE Region VP Aaron Walsh, Harvey

2005-2006

President Brooke Jameson, Kindred; Secretary Andrew Hager, Kenmare; Ambassador Robert Foertsch, Wyndmere; NW Region VP Andrew Dosch, Powers Lake, NE Region VP Jared Peterson, Lakota; SW Region VP Emily Steckler, Mandan; SE Region VP Jayme Fiesel, Harvey 175

2006-2007

President Benjamin Seidler, Garrison; Secretary Jessie Hendrickson, Richland 44; Abassador Natalie Jo Reiser, Turtle Lake/Mercer; NW Region VP Sarah Perry, Des Lacs/ Burlington; NE Region VP Jon Leadbetter, Finley/Sharon; SW Region VP Erica Spangelo, Hebron; SE Region VP Lucas Vangsness, Kindred

2007-2008

President Mitchell Becker, Minot; Secretary Emily Martwick, Drake/Anamoose; Abassador Randi Moore, Stanley; NW Region VP Cody Friesz, Garrison; NE Region VP Chelsey Flick, Harvey; SW Region VP Nikki Fideldy, Hebron; SE Region VP Michael Bjertness, Kindred 176

2008-2009

President Darin Spelhaug, Wyndmere; Secretary Levi Hall, Berthold; Ambassador Andrew Young, Napoleon; NW Region VP Anna Moss, Kenmare; NE Region VP Tyrell Martin, Killdeer; SW Region VP Aaron Steckler, Mandan; SE Region Robert Vallie, Richland 44

2009-2010

President Christine Wanner, Wishek; Secretary Andi Hamel, Lakota; Abassador Erica Oderman, Beach; NW Region VP Hope Johnson, Kenmare; NE Region VP Lucas Schmaltz, Rugby; SW Region VP Danelle Hoff, Hebron; SE Region VP Jessie Topp, Carrington 177

2010-2011

President Michael Bahm, Mandan; Secretary Jenna Vculek, Oakes/Sargent Central; Ambassador Tanasha Krull, Richland 44; NW Region VP Ian Hall, Berthold; NE Region VP Zach Rameden, Rugby; SW Region VP Rosalyn Moody, Beulah; SE Region VP Vance Zacharias, Enderlin

2011-2012

President Jodi Boe, Beulah; Secretary Preston Gilderhus, Maddock; Parliamentarian Daniel Deck, Harvey; NW Region VP Cody Folden, Parshall; NE Region VP Wyatt Bachmeier, Granville; SW Region VP Taylor Friesz, New Salem; SE Region VP Kristi Tonnessen, Granville 178

2012-2013

President Daniel Bjertness, Kindred; Secretary Phillip Wanner, Wishek; Parliamentarian Bailey Dockter, Medina; NW Region VP Justin Zahradka, Park River; NE Region VP Brian Anderson, Harvey; SW Region VP Andrew Kreidt, New Salem; SE Region VP David Leier, Napoleon

2013-2014

President Charles Steinberger, Kenmare; Secretary Mikayla Young, Napoleon; Vice President Katie Vculek, Oakes/Sargent Central; Treasurer Breanna Bregel, Carrington; Reporter Lincoln Christenson, Parshall; Sentinel Bryce Lynne, Berthold; Parlimentarian Macey Issacs, Mandan 179

Reflections by Howard Lahlum It began the summer after graduating from the eighth grade of a one room country school. Charles Challey, or “Challey”, the agriculture teacher and FFA advisor visited our farm and invited me to become one of his students at Valley City High School. As it turned out, this was one of the most important invitations I ever accepted. From the beginning of my freshman year, I became active in the chapter’s activities. This involvement helped me gain confidence needed to become involved in many other school organizations and events. My major FFA activities were livestock judging and public speaking. Both of these activities were valuable in my life work as a county extension agent and later as a farmer in LaMoure County. Building on the foundation of chapter activities, I was honored to be elected State FFA President at the silver anniversary convention in 1954. Later I achieved the American Farmer Degree and was a candidate for national office. Even though I didn’t win national office, I was richly rewarded for my involvement in FFA. Thank you, Mr. Challey. Howard Lahlum, 1954-55 State President

Reflections by James W. Gruebele It was a great honor for me to serve as State Reporter for the North Dakota State Association of Future Farmers of America in 1955-56. As usual the state officers were outstanding young persons who were destined to serve as leaders in agriculture. The FFA as an organization was and is very efficient and extremely disciplined in conducting business meetings and this experience served me well in leadership positions throughout my career. Dr. James W. Gruebele State Reporter 1955-56 180

Reflections by Kirk Bellows In 1941 we were in the Stone Age compared to FFA today. Even so, North Dakota was on the map in a big way for Earl Walters of Starkweather, now the second ND student to become a national officer and Doug Fisk of Hunter who won the national speaking contest. The country had barely emerged from the most severe depression ever and now prepared for the biggest war ever. It was a time of uncertainty for my generation, but we saw ourselves as bullet-proof and forged full steam ahead! I hitch-hiked around the state while I was state president, visiting chapters and spent so much time at it I nearly washed out in my freshman year at NDAC. In 1942 Kyle Miller of Towner succeeded me and kidded me the rest of his life about being so effective in office that no convention was held the following year! It was due to the war, of course. It is obvious from the coverage I read that a camaraderie exists among state officers today that bodes well for the future, much more so than in my time. I love to see it and I suspect the inclusion of the female gender has been a big contributor to that end as well as to the phenomenal progress FFA has made in recent years. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishing the best to all present and future memberâ&#x20AC;Ś..from one of the old timers. Kirk Bellows 1941-42 State President; 1942-43 Officer at Large

Reflections by Robert Weed I was the State FFA President in 1948, American Farmer in 1949 and married my sweetheart of 64 years in 1949. What a great two years! FFA has a soft spot in my heart all these years. I still help feed cows every day; that keeps me young. I am only 84. Bob (Robert) Weed State FFA President 1948-49

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Reflections by Maynard Krause I joined the Elgin FFA Chapter as a high school freshman in 1945. Mr. Everett Tool was our vocational agriculture instructor and FFA chapter advisor. To this day, I have never regretted the knowledge I gained and the different experiences that were available to me under his leadership. I believe he went on to become the commissioner of the ND State Seed Department after he left the teaching profession. The FFA program taught me various management skills that have been useful throughout my entire life. The program gave me the opportunity to start raising registered Duroc-Jersey breeding stock through the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revolving hog project. I then used some of the proceeds from the sale of Durocs to start a purebred herd of Hereford beef cattle. When I graduated from high school, I had hopes that our farm culture would always remain as it was at that time because we were so diversified in the crops and livestock we raised. My memories of past state FFA conventions remind me of the strict discipline our state advisor, Mr. Ernest DeAlton, brought to the convention floor. I know the discipline has mellowed over the past 65 years. The only music we had was the band, playing some patriotic songs. We also did not have any young women as FFA members, and meetings were conducted in an almost strict military fashion. The competition among the chapters for state officers and state awards was rather political. Some of the larger chapters worked hard to get many members involved. I recall Rugby, Park River, the Benson County Aggies, Maddock, Elgin, Lisbon and Langdon were some of the chapters whose advisors would lobby hard to get as many members as possible to be recipients of state awards or a position as a state officer. It was due to Mr. Toolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard work that I was able to be an officer at large in 1948-49 and the honor of state president in 1949-50. Even though agriculture has changed significantly in the past 65 years, I will be forever grateful for the opportunities that were made available to me through the Future Farmers of America program. Maynard Krause Officer at Large 1948-49; State FFA President 1949-50

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Reflections by Terry Week I, Terry Week, as an ag teacher for these past 28 years, have had many rewarding experiences. As FFA celebrates its 85th anniversary, I only wish to tell about the one most memorable. As my 7th graders walked into the classroom of the fall of 2000, I happened to take a special interest in a student named Brian. Maybe it was because he looked shy or maybe it was because he looked alone. As I got to know my 7th graders better, I would take maybe a little more time to talk to Brian and I found out that he lived north of Beach and lived with his mother and grandmother. Brian was extremely bright and open minded. One day I asked him if he would join FFA and he said, “Yes”. That was the beginning of many good experiences for a young boy that really did not have much direction. He was an FFA member all through his junior and senior years of high school. From the beginning, he was very competitive and had good leadership skills. He was particularly gifted at crops judging. Constantly studying plants and seeds, he got very precise. By the end of his senior year he had accumulated 25 career development gold metals. His junior year he participated in a handful of contests and took first in three of them. Then I knew we had something special. As his senior year got underway I was wondering if he would continue getting firsts. He would do well but as of yet no firsts. As the State contest approached, he seemed to have a different attitude, there was something different about him, as if because this was his last contest, he’d better make it count. Well, Brian did make it count, he took first and more amazing then that he scored a perfect 1200 point contest a feat that had been accomplished to this point, only twice in the state since 1928. I wanted Brian to be a doctor because he was so good with people and smart. I couldn’t talk him into that but he did go to college first at Dickinson for computers and then transferred to Rapid City for engineering. It was the summer of his junior year, I believe, that he was helping someone move a mobile home. It was there that tragedy occurred. Brian was under the trailer when a jack slipped causing the mobile home to fall on him. Brian was killed. A young mind and young body was gone in the blink of an eye. I have been a casket bearers for many beloved people and that has to be one of the saddest. I think of Brian a lot and what he could have become. Terry Week Ag Teacher, Beach High School

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Reflections by Dick Kukowski To Believe in Myself, the Power of a Teacher

*the following is a letter from Dick Kukowski, a former ag student who graduated from Beach, ND, regarding his vo ag instructor Richard Schroeder. Schroeder taught in Beach in 1939-41 and 1944-68. Dick (Richard Schroeder) was a recently discharged veteran of World War II and had just returned to resume his job as vocational agriculture instructor at Beach High School. Dick was a breath of fresh air compared to other teachers. He brought an intensity and fervor into the classroom that was unequaled. He inspired his students with a willingness to learn. His classes were always of the live-wire variety. No one ever fell asleep while he was holding court. Even allowing for the impressionable nature of teenage boys, he was incredibly persuasive. From time to time he would further enliven his classes with tales of his experiences overseas. One such involved a duck that he and a buddy had seen while traveling past a farmyard in France. They subsequently argued about the duckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breed and made a $40 bet. The next day they returned to the farm and it was determined that is was a Muscovy duck. Dick won the bet. Not all his recollections of the European theater were as whimsical. We were given some insight into the brutality of war. Dick said that if he was ever called upon again to serve in the military there would two guys that werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going; he and the guy that came to get him. Dick wasted no time in re-establishing an FFA Chapter. He got it off the ground and running in an amazing short time. Nor was it long before our chapter began winning awards at the state convention every year. His personality was such that he brought out the best in his students. A number of them went on to college, myself included, and pursued agricultural degrees. I am sure this was a great source of pride for him. He told of an earlier 184

graduate from humble beginnings who probably would have been destined to a career as a common laborer. Dick encouraged him to go to college and fashion a better life for himself and he did. Dick Schroeder was a born teacher. He was endowed with a commanding voice and was extremely articulate. Coupled with a sincerity and conviction, whatever the subject, he spoke with a missionary zeal. One can only speculate how many teenage boys he influenced to better their circumstances and fashion a better life for themselves. As one student went on to a successful career put it, “Dick Schroeder taught me to believe in myself. In the grand scheme of things, could there be any better tribute to a teacher.” Signed, Dick Kukowski, student of Dick Schroeder

“My memories of FFA are deep and of a wide variety. Primarily I am grateful for the opportunities that FFA allowed me to have in development of leadership, critical thinking, knowledge and teamwork. I am especially grateful to Elvin Anderson who, as our advisor in Rolette, convinced us that we could achieve. He made many personal sacrifices and pushed us in contests to be champions. He taught us to win graciously and to lose respectfully. Also the experience as a State Officer was life changing as I learned the value and joy of serving others in a leadership role. Lessons learned in FFA have shaped my life.”

Dennis Walsh, past state officer 1976-77, past foundation board member

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Forever Blue Memories from the “Other Guy” By Doug Vannurden, past FFA advisor from Beach and then Assistant State Supervisor for Agriculture Education In the spring of 1986 I applied for the Assistant Supervisor position in Bismarck, was hired to replace Dr. Lawrence Helt, and work with State Supervisor Joel Janke. Our office on the 15th floor was a very busy place and some days was filled with a blue haze as both Joel and I, as well as, our secretary, Mary Houn, were smokers and there were no restrictions on smoking in the Capitol. There were very few computers in the State Capitol; and when we did start getting them, they were IBM computers with a different operating system that we had to learn. We still used mimeograph machines to make copies and most information was typed on electric typewriters. We would put together monthly “mailers” which we would send out in big brown envelopes to each program, and we used various colored papers to try to bring attention to different events. We began putting together what we called the “Report Packet” which were the entry forms and information schools would need to register for the major events such as District Leadership, Greenhand Conference, and State Convention. We would have all of these forms printed up, have them bound together, and then hand them out at “Summer Conference” in August. A few teachers will also remember “Mimeo 6” which was an annual report of the local program activities including participation in events, SAE projects, and other data. It was a required report from each program and was dreaded by all and ignored by many until threatened with untold consequences. My position was to serve as the Assistant Supervisor, Executive Secretary to the FFA, as well as the State Advisor for the Post-secondary Ag Students (PAS). Each title came with its own set of activities and responsibilities. The majority of the time in the office was spent getting ready for the next big event. Starting in July, FFA and PAS events came one after another and a quick list reads: State Fair, Land Judging, Summer Conference, Range Judging, District Leadership, National FFA Convention, Greenhand/MFE Conferences, State PAS Conference, Winter Show, National PAS Conference, State Convention. Is it any wonder that my 23 years in the state office seemed to fly by? And that my hair fell out or turned gray? And none of these activities were possible without the many advisors, alumni, and officers that

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would take what we had prepared and make these events happen. One of my major responsibilities was to review the reimbursement claims of every program, a process that took hundreds of hours right before and after State FFA Convention. Another of the major responsibilities was to evaluate programs. Each year 20% of the programs were scheduled for an evaluation. Of these, the agency would select about 20 programs to receive a formal “team” evaluation that would include evaluations of all Vocational/CTE programs in that school. The rest of the programs would be split between the two supervisors for individual evaluations – visits to programs. We also were required to be a part of committees and task forces that were implemented to revise course content and integrate new initiatives such as “School to Work” and “Applied Math”. Today the trends are to “STEM” integration, “CASE”, or “Project Lead the Way”. The best part of this position was the opportunity to work closely with State FFA and PAS officers each year. Each year at the State FFA Convention we would be presented with a new set of the best young people in our state. It was a pleasure and an honor to be associated with them and to advise them as the need arose. The year always went too fast and by the end of the next state convention, we were just getting to know each other well, and it would be time to start over again. After events at the State Fair, the first big event would be District Leadership meetings. Joel and I had a system set up so that we would switch each year and one would go west and the other east with teams of officers in a state van. The van would be loaded with officers, luggage, and boxes of ribbons and paperwork for the District Leadership meetings. When traveling the western half of the state, one thing I always added was a drive to the overlook shelter in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. For many years we would each have a national officer that would travel with us to the District Leadership meetings. We also would make arrangements for the state officers to stay in the homes of local chapter members instead of in hotels. There were also the trips to Kansas City, Louisville, and Indianapolis, where our officer team would have the responsibility of representing North Dakota as official delegates. In the early years of my tenure, we would not only coordinate all housing for our state delegation but we would also coordinate up to three charter buses that would start in the west and pick up members and advisors as they went across the state and then run all night in a marathon trip

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to convention. The two days prior to the National Convention were always national meetings for the National Association of Supervisors of Agriculture Education. Meetings, in-service for supervisors, speakers, and banquets were held at the same time the state officers were participating in delegate committee work. We would get done just in time to greet the buses and vans full of North Dakota members. The North Dakota Winter Show was always a major event for the North Dakota FFA. The tradition of having 4-H and FFA judging events at the Winter Show goes back to the foundations of this, the granddaddy of livestock shows in our region. State Livestock and Crops Judging, State Crops Show, and in more recent years the state Ag Sales competitions were held in Valley City. For many years, FFA chapters could make connections to house students with local families, and the state officer teams would do the same. Attendance at the PRCA Rodeo was always a highlight of the weekend. I took the opportunity to retire from the State Ag Education Department in 2009 after 11 years in the classroom and 23 in the state office. I have been working as a part-time director of a newly established and growing area virtual technical center, now in my 5th year with the Missouri River Area Career and Technical Center. I do miss the relationships I have had with FFA advisors and members across the state. However, I do not miss all the travel that was required (40 and 50 nights on the road each year on average), not counting the many day trips out and back to visit programs. I now appreciate more the time I have with my wife and family including my four grandchildren – my main priority now. I guess that you could label me as Forever Blue, my current office is loaded with mementos of my years in Agriculture Education. I plan to remain a supporter and help with whatever I can. Thanks to you all for making such a rewarding career possible. *”The Other Guy” was a column written by Doug that frequently appeared in the ND Association of Agriculture Educator’s “Ag & I” newsletter. “FFA taught organizational and public speaking skills that have stayed with me for more than 40 years. Those have been key to my career and being an active engaged citizen.” Steve Strege Executive Director of the ND Grain Dealers Association and was the State FFA President in 1967-68. Steve was a member of the Wyndmere FFA chapter.

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FFA Creates Special Connections Ron Mueller, former ND FFA member, an American Farmer Degree recipient, a state officer, advisor, and supporter recounts his time and “special connections” in the ND FFA. “Karen Axtman was the state sweetheart and was on the 1977 state officer team with myself. She met and married Howard Van Bruggen who was a member of the 1976 state officer team. They met at the NDSU back to school dance and were introduced by another State FFA Officer on Howard’s team. Johnny Holms was the band. Karen introduced me to her sister, Gwen the following year at the NDSU back to school dance and I married her. It must be something about FFA and Johnny Holms. Karen and Gwen’s father Ben Axtman was also a state officer (1951) and also received his American Farmer degree. Maybe her Dad indicated you can’t go wrong dating a FFA guy. On a side note, you know my family was very involved in FFA. All seven brothers were very involved in FFA. Ed still teaches vocational agriculture in Garrison, South Dakota. Four of the seven brothers taught agriculture. My brother Joe was also a state officer (1975) and my Mom received the Honorary American Farmer Degree*. All the best to you, Ron Mueller *It is noteworthy to share that Ron’s mother, Barbara, always attended the ND State FFA Convention to hand out the ND Agri-Women awards until her death.

“Being involved with the North Dakota FFA for over twenty seven years, it has been so exciting to watch FFA members move into their next phase of life with such confidence, poise and professionalism. This type of personal growth is strengthened through the involvement in all the outstanding leadership programs the FFA provides its membership. That is why I have always been, and I will continue to be, a strong supporter of the North Dakota FFA.” Bryan Strom, former agriculture educator, former foundation board member, Bakk Farm Manager for the Foundation.

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FFA Reflections “I learned my first leadership skills in FFA. It time that I was a club secretary and everything about parliamentary procedure I learned in fundamental training is still used by me today.” –

was the first that I know FFA. That

Al Jaeger, ND Secretary of State and honorary member of the Killdeer FFA chapter.

“Remember the goosebumps you felt when the session was about to start, the music began and the state officers paraded into the Old Fieldhouse during the State FFA Convention? I do. They are the same kind of goosebumps I feel when I see outstanding young people outfitted in their blue and gold corduroy jackets. For me, those jackets symbolize the premier leadership the organization is built around, as well as the bright future in store for American agriculture. My involvement in the FFA provided the foundation for my career. Through the FFA, I developed technical skills, parliamentary procedure know-how and self-confidence that help me in my dayto-day work as a professional.” Julie Ellingson, Executive Vice President ND Stockman’s Association, State FFA Sweetheart 1992-93, Mandan FFA chapter.

“FFA provided me with the tools and experiences to pursue my dreams and goals in an effective way. As a professor of Animal Sciences at NDSU, I still use the leadership skills learned in FFA every day. Without a doubt, I am a more successful person due to my experiences in FFA.” Robert Maddock, Professor of Animal Science, North Dakota State

University. Rob was State FFA President in 1991-92. His home chapter is Maddock.

There is little doubt that, next to God and my parents, early life experiences offered by FFA were a major influence on my life. As a boy from one of North Dakota’s “hail belts,” with little financial hope for a college education, winning a district FFA Creed Contest as a high school freshman introduced me to the campus of North Dakota State, an experience that fostered a higher education dream. That dream lead me to participate in dairy, beef cattle and grain judging state FFA contests, state and national FFA convention bands, win the State FFA Public Speaking Contest to represent North Dakota at national and become a North Dakota FFA officer, activities that afforded experiences and contacts that made my higher education goal a possibility. I believe my nearly 50 years of being in the national “aggie business arena” were made possible by my experiences in FFA. Most importantly, I look back on my three-quarters of a century and ask, “Did I make a difference in someone else’s life?” I believe I did, and trace many of the influences I may have made to those early years in FFA.” Donovan Evashenko, Sr., past state officer in 1955-56

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“I was at Washington Leadership Conference in the summer of 1989. We were just getting off the bus at Arlington National Cemetery and two elderly ladies asked us if we were all in a gang because of our matching official dress. I told them yes we are, to make sure they had good leaders and never went hungry! Judging contests were great! We got to visit with kids from other chapters around the state, travel to new places and really enjoyed the competition! State FFA Convention was what I looked forward to all year long! It was a week with so many other FFA members to visit and learn about them. We competed heavily but learned to play hard too!” Bridgette Rath Readel was a state officer in 1991-92 from Wishek. “When I began participating in FFA career development events as a seventh grader, I had little idea what the organization entailed and less of an idea of what it would do for me. As my involvement in FFA increased, my knowledge and respect for the organization grew exponentially. It is rare to find a group of teachers, mentors, peers and friends united in the ultimate goal of developing premier leadership, personal growth, and career success among students. All those involved are deeply committed to developing the next generation of American leaders, paving the way for advancement and success. Surrounding myself with this attitude and quality of people helped shape who I am today. Throughout my involvement I learned invaluable skills, made lasting friendships, developed a strong character, and refined my potential for leadership. I was blessed to have the opportunity to serve as a state officer, giving back to the FFA while also furthering my development as a leader. Thanks to the FFA and its members, I have entered the agriculture industry as a well-trained, prepared leader that is also ready to help develop our future generations.” Mike

Bjertness, State Officer 2007-08 and currently C-W Valley Co-op Agronomist

“My experience in FFA was absolutely life-changing. FFA encourages goal setting and provides abundant opportunities outside the classroom to exercise judgment, leadership, teamwork, cooperation, public speaking and networking with some of the best and brightest youth in the state. In my professional career today, I continuously draw and build upon the many experiences and life lessons gleaned from my days as an FFA member.” Shane Goettle was the State FFA Secretary in 1988-89 from the Stanley FFA chapter.

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FFA Q&A with Steve Strege An interview by Phillip Wanner FFA members, guests, advisors, and parents, It has been 85 years that this great organization that we all love has existed in our state. With that, it is only fitting that we remember some of the greats that have served ND FFA in the past! When I was a state officer in the 2012-2013 year, I had the opportunity to visit one of the FFA’s biggest supporters, Steve Strege. Visiting with Steve a year ago was a very humbling and informing experience, so I decided to once again catch up with our 1967-1968 State FFA President to see what the FFA has meant to him on a personal level. Let’s check it out! Q: How would you describe the FFA? Steve: The FFA is an organization that does wonders with developing young people today. It teaches them how to run meetings, public speaking skills, and leadership. They’re unique skills that don’t get taught anywhere else; hands on and applicable. It prepares young people for challenges they will face in today’s world, and that is very important.

Q: What is the most important thing that you think the FFA teaches members? Steve: Responsibility. FFA encourages members to take on leadership roles, and it teaches them to be accountable because of it. They earn a sense of responsibility and pride with what they do, whether that is in school or their career.

Q: The FFA DOES influence members in so many ways. How did it influence you personally? Steve: The FFA taught me many of the same skills it still 192

teaches members. I really caught on to public speaking, as I have spoken at many events over the years for my career. It taught me to organize, and most of all, it has driven me to always strive to learn and do better throughout my life.

Q: What is your greatest FFA memory? Steve: It has to be the year I was State President. That whole year of representing the members, meeting the members, and traveling was very memorable. From being a delegate to the National FFA Convention to running the State Convention here in North Dakota, it was one of the most memorable years of my life.

Q: What do you think has changed about the FFA since you have worn the blue and gold? Steve: (Chuckling) Well when I was in it, there were no women in the program! I was a delegate to the National Convention in which they moved to let women into the FFA, but when I was in it, there were no girls. (More seriously now) There are also many more awards and recognition today than there was back then. There were 7 proficiency awards when I was in FFA, and now there is many, many more to give students the recognition they deserve.

Q: In your opinion, what is the most remarkable part about our great organization? Steve: This organization helps young people grow. It helps us take all those skills that FFA teaches, and turns students into well rounded individuals. FFA affects everyone differently, but it really turns members into the future leaders of this world.

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Women of ND FFA Before Their Time – Women in North Dakota FFA and the Preuss (Price) of Admission Anyone versed with the workings of the National FFA Organization, formerly the Future Farmers of America, knows the organization is steeped in tradition with a keen eye to the future. This is why it surprises many to know that after its establishment in 1928 it took more than forty years (1969) for females to be recognized as official members of the FFA. This fact, however, did not deter some North Dakota ladies from enrolling in and even helping to charter chapters across the state. A closer look at some ND chapter charters shows females have influenced ND FFA’s history from the start. One of these women was a young Dorothy Preuss (pronounced “Proyce” but commonly mispronounced “Price”). Dorothy was one of three women (Evelyn Nelson & Jennie Knudson) listed as charter members of the A.S. Gibbens FFA chapter of Maddock, formerly the Benson County Ag School. The A.S. Gibbens chapter was chartered on November 8, 1929. Upon graduation from Maddock, Dorothy followed a path that led her through years of education and service to others and her country. From teaching in one room schoolhouses in North Dakota and Montana, to her time with “SPARs”, the Women’s Reserve of the U. S. Coast Guard Reserve program (officially nicknamed the “SPARs”), “She was always in a helping kind of profession,” says cousin, Jane Preuss Nissen, who spoke with admiration of Dorothy’s experiences. SPARs was founded in 1942 amidst the U.S. involvement in World War II. Dorothy would serve in the Reserve Officer Organization for the remainder of her life. Later Dorothy would be named the Executive Director for the Campfire Girls Organization in Washington state, would teach in Ohio, and finish her career devoted to education and service working as the Activities Director for the Jacksonville Junior College in Jacksonville, Florida. Dorothy was devoted to teaching others and no matter where her career took her she always kept dear her North Dakota roots and returned to the state frequently, Jane reported. 194

For decades the Future Homemakers of America (FHA), now Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), have been the sister organization to the FFA. Today many FFA and FCCLA chapters cooperate on community service projects and help each other with their annual banquets. Jane Preuss Nissen served as the State FHA President in 1950 and as was custom was asked to â&#x20AC;&#x153;speak to the boysâ&#x20AC;? at the Annual FFA State Convention Banquet at the Elks Club in Fargo. Jane recalls addressing them about everyday accomplishments and the future. Today the ND FFA Association is composed of an almost equal ratio of male to female membership. The 2013 ND FFA State Convention held annually the first full week of June on the campus of North Dakota State University, hosted a record attendance of over 1700 members, advisors, and guests and for the first time in history member attendance was 50/50 males to females. Thanks goes to Dorothy and her cousin Jane for pioneering women in leadership positions. *Special thanks to Jane Preuss Nissen for contributing.

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Ag Teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creed I am an agricultural educator by choice and not by chance. I believe in American agriculture; I dedicate my life to its development and the advancement of its people. I will strive to set before my students by my deeds and actions the highest standards of citizenship for the community, state and nation. I will endeavor to develop professionally through study, travel and exploration. I will not knowingly wrong my fellow teachers. I will defend them as far as honesty will permit. I will work for the advancement of agricultural education and I will defend it in my community, state and nation. I realize that I am a part of the school system. I will work in harmony with school authorities and other teachers of the school. My love for youth will spur me on to impart something from my life that will help make for each of my students a full and happy future. 196

Why I Teach Ag By Joel Lemer (Elgin High School 1978-82, Carrington High School 1982-2010) “I am a teacher of agricultural education by choice and not by chance”. The opening line of the Agricultural Education Teacher’s Creed reminds all Ag. Ed. Instructors of their call to teach. Teaching is the most noble of all professions. Agriculture is the backbone of all of civilization. Is there a more rewarding occupation, than being an agricultural education teacher? I grew up on a small diversified farm near Drake. Growing up on the family farm spiked my interest in production agriculture. I really appreciated the rural way of life on the family farm in a small North Dakota community. I was not able to return to the farm, but saw an opportunity to remain directly tied to the family farm way of life by teaching agricultural education. I choose to teach agriculture to pass that appreciation of agriculture on to young people. As most agricultural education instructors will tell you, they were influenced to teach by their agricultural education teachers. I had two agricultural education teachers in high school. They expanded my knowledge of the agriculture/ agribusiness industry. I choose to teach agriculture to make youth aware of the opportunities in agriculture/agribusiness. The FFA gave me an opportunity to excel in judging teams, attend leadership conferences, develop leadership skills, travel, and meet several life-long friends. I choose to teach agriculture to be able to see the joy and excitement of students in winning a state FFA judging contest, to take a student to the National FFA Convention or to the Washington Leadership Conference, to see the leadership development in a high school student, to see a student excel beyond their wildest expecta197

tions either in the FFA, the classroom, or the mechanics lab. I choose to teach agriculture to provide a positive influence on the lives of young people. You cannot describe the feeling of fulfillment when former students thank you for all that you have done for them, or a parent thanks you for guiding their son/daughter to their present career. A parent once introduced me to his friends as his “daughter’s other father”. Priceless! I recently attended an Industrial Beet Grower’s production meeting. Of the fifty-six attendees, twenty-three were former agricultural education students from my classroom. Many were young farmers, several were agronomists, and a couple were agricultural loan officers. I hope that I had some positive influence in their pursuit of their present careers. That is why “I Choose to Teach Ag”.

Tired of Tests? Here is an easy one! 1. Do you love FFA?

2. Do you love Ag. Education class?

3. Wouldn’t it be great to love going to work every day and work with the greatest students in the world? Extra Credit: Have you ever thought about becoming an Agricultural Education Instructor/FFA Advisor?

Everyone has role models, people who have made a difference in their lives: maybe they are parents, brothers/sisters, or possibly your FFA Advisor. Consider a career where you get to help others create successes in their lives, while building Premier Leadership, Personal Growth and Career Success. Consider a career where you love going to work every day. Consider a career teaching agriculture! For more information visit with your FFA advisor/Ag Ed instructor or log on to www.naae.org/teachag

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Why We Teach Ag By Glen and Amanda Huettl Busy schedules, multitasking, several teenagers in confined areas, an agriculture curriculum, blue corduroy jackets, teenage dances, coaching…what could the above items have in common… the life of an agriculture educator! You may be asking yourself, “Who in their right mind would take on that combination?” Glen T. Huettl not only became an agriculture instructor but he also decided to marry one! Now that might just be plumb crazy, but if you were to visit with Glen and his wife Amanda that is not the impression you would get at all. Agriculture education is not only their profession, but also how they met each other. While each loaded up students to take to the National FFA Convention on a Bottineau FFA charter bus when Amanda was student teaching, Gerald Wettlaufer, Bottineau FFA advisor/agriculture educator introduced the two. After a few short years, the two were a couple and the rest is agriculture education history. Glen and Amanda both have different reasons why they became agriculture educators. During her years at North Dakota State University (NDSU), Amanda found agriculture education was a link between two areas she deeply enjoyed; agriculture and young people. She grew up on a dairy and small grain farm in northern North Dakota near the town of Antler. During her time at NDSU, she worked at daycares while being a full time student and enjoyed working with kids. Agriculture education seemed to be a great balance between the two and she then chose it as her major. Amanda’s intent after graduating from NDSU was not to necessarily teach, but following a great student teaching experience under Mr. Wettlaufer, she decided to apply for positions. She took her first teaching position in the Drake and Anamoose Public Schools in ND as a shared agriculture educator. Glen’s attraction to agriculture was in part due to growing up around a family owned and operated farm equipment dealership

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in Garrison, ND. He planned to return to the family business after graduation, until his student teaching with Mr. Tim Aichele that is. Similar to Amanda, his experience working with an awesome mentor teacher led him to a career in education. Glen then returned to Garrison where he took his first teaching position. Glen has resided as an agriculture educator since 1993, teaching mostly in Garrison, ND. He taught a year in Rugby early in his career. After five years in Drake and Anamoose, Amanda moved to Garrison right before the couple married. Within the next year, Amanda started the agriculture education program in Max, ND where she still resides. During their years of teaching, both of the Huettls have also attained masters’ degrees in agriculture education from NDSU to expand their teaching abilities. Being an agriculture educator and being married to an agriculture educator, makes for a different life for all involved. Glen and Amanda have nearly always taught in District II and have been in direct competition with each other’s chapters over the years. This has only made their careers and chapters stronger. In many cases, their students/FFA members get the luxury of having two instructors/advisors. The students in their programs are exposed to shared curriculum, help coaching each other’s teams, traveling together when they can, and working together to build each other’s programs. Glen and Amanda often bounce ideas off of each other about areas of agriculture curriculum to ideas on ways to recruit and retain students. They both enjoy and appreciate the support that they attain from each other. Both of the Huettls highly enjoy being apart of the “Ag Education family”. They have been active in many areas of agriculture education from the ND FFA Alumni to the North Dakota Association of Agriculture Educators (NDAAE) to the ND FFA Foundation. Now you may see the Huettls driving down the highway in their Max and Garrison buses and think those poor, craze driven agriculture educators, they would not share that opinion. Agriculture education is near and dear to both of these instructors in a variety of ways. If it wasn’t for this great profession, they may not have found each other and built such great friendships. The “Ag Education family” has supported them in their careers and in life. All of these reasons, are why the Huettls chose, and continue to be, agriculture educators. 200

Why I Teach Ag By Monica Pritchett currently student teaching at Central Cass High School under Ms. JoDee Free I made my decision to go into Ag Education when I was a senior in high school, shortly after National Convention. There were quite a few reasons that led me to my decision. One, was simply the fact that I was not ready to say goodbye to the FFA and my blue jacket. I wanted to somehow stay involved in the organization that helped me so much. Reason two was because of my two awesome advisors, Rick Vannett and Jason Mongeon. Without these two men, I would not have had the successes I did while involved in FFA. It is because of their encouragement and enthusiasm for Ag Ed and FFA that I decided I wanted to teach. They helped me create big goals and achieve them and they were supportive if I failed. It is one of my goals as a future teacher to pass the same encouragement I received from my advisors to my students. I do not think I have thanked them enough, but they truly impacted my life. My third reason why I chose to teach ag is because of the huge variety of topics that are encompassed. I consider myself a lifelong learner and in agriculture there is always something to learn. I have always thought of Ag Ed as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything Classâ&#x20AC;?. There are very few classes that incorporate everything you learn in math, science, English, and history. In Ag Ed, all these subjects come together and get a real life application. When I was in high school, I would take my younger sisters (who were not older than 10) out to the back yard and teach them how to texture our soil or identify plants in the ditches. It was at that time I realized I enjoyed teaching others how to do things. To this day, I cannot think of another profession that I would rather be doing. Ag Ed provides me with all the aspects that I could want in a job. As I begin my career, I am scared but also very excited for what is ahead. Ag Ed and FFA have changed my life and I hope I can help provide the same for my future students. 201

Roster of ND Ag Teachers Hansen Carl

Alice/Chaffee

1941

1942

Olson Walt

Berthold

1964

1965 1966

Nystuen Peder

Amenia

1939

1942

Christensen George

Berthold

1965

Beard Robert

Amenia

1942

1943

Hargrove Allen

Berthold

1965

1967

Erickson V.E.

Anamoose

1925

1926

Watkins John

Berthold

1965

1966

Heutzenroeder Gerald

Argusville

1940

1943

Nystuen Peder

Arthur

1939

1942

Campbell John

Arthur

1942

1943

Musselman Bill

Arthur

1948

1963

Harvig Tom

Arthur

1967

1968

Willert Lyle

Arthur

1967

1971

Mehrer Ron

Ashley

1961

1964

Cormany Charles

Ashley

1963

1967

Mikkelson C.B.

Ashley

1965

1966

Eberle Raymond

Ashley

1967

1970

Lanning Raymond

Beach

1925

1930

Schroeder Richard

Beach

1939

1942

Linson Marvin

Beach

1942

1943

Schroeder Richard

Beach

1945

1968

Moore Clyde

Beach

1953

1956

Olson Larry

Beach

1965

1968

Werk Kenneth

Beach

1969

1971

Barnhard Radford

Beach

1971

1972

Bock Gary

Beach

1972

1975

Vannurden Doug

Beach

1975

1979

Bares Tom

Beach

1978

1979

Cote John

Beach

1979

1980

Vannurden Doug

Beach

1980

1986

Gaebe Robin

Beach

1984

1985

Week Terry

Beach

1986

2014

Cote John

Belfield

1996

1997

Steeke Trevor

Belfield

1997

1998

Poland Kay

Belfield

1998

1999

Stegner Bryce

Belfield

1999

2004

Spellerberg Dan

Belfield

2004

2005

Murphy Kim

Belfield

2005

2007

Geiger Alan

Belfield

2007

2014

Mortensen James

Berthold

1964

1965

Debertin Richard

Berthold

1967

1998

Hove Keri

Berthold

1998

2001

Lawlar Howdy

Berthold

2001

2003

Finke (Novak) Kelly

Berthold

2003

2008

Enga Troy

Berthold

2008

2012

Bridges Ian

Berthold

2012

2014

Brigl Clemens

Beulah

1950

1955

Morley Al

Beulah

1954

1959

Aasen Lynn

Beulah

1955

1969

Witt Marvin

Beulah

1972

1977

Risdal Tom

Beulah

1975

1976

Hansen Doug

Beulah

1976

1979

Clark Glen

Beulah

1977

1980

Geiszler Walt

Beulah

1977

1983

Wagner Mark

Beulah

1983

1997

Tews Brad

Beulah

1992

1994

Aichle Tim

Beulah

1994

2014

Bohn Keith

Beulah

1997

2008

Haugland Paige

Beulah

2009

2010

Schilke Caitlin

Beulah

2010

2011

Zubke Dylan

Beulah

2011

2013

Schmidt Duane

Beulah

2013

2014

Freeman William

Bisbee

1925

1926

Myrdal F.

Bisbee

1939

1941

Grande Ludvik

Bisbee

1941

1949

Bishop Frank

Bisbee

1949

1954

Pullman Ferdinand

Bisbee

1954

1956

Wibe Iver

Bisbee

1954

1955

Larshus Leonard

Bisbee

1955

1964

Fossaen Al

Bisbee

1964

1966

Helt Winslow

Bisbee

1964

1965

Borland Larry

Bisbee

1965

1967

Ward Gerald

Bisbee

1965

1966

Lalum Russell

Bisbee

1967

1969

202

Lutgen Lynn

Bisbee

1969

1971

Baarstad Daniel

Bisbee

1971

1973

Orts Jack

Bisbee

1973

1974

Solberg Dave

Bisbee

1974

1976

Liebersbach Al

Bisbee

1976

1977

Risdal Tom

Bisbee

1978

1981

Baerwald Darwin

Bisbee

1981

1983

Olson Wayne

Bisbee

1983

1987

Burkle Elroy

Bisbee

1988

1992

Weinmann Glenn

Bisbee/Egland

1992

1994

Schmidt Mark A.

Bisbee/Egland

1994

1995

Nikoliason Tom

Bisbee/Egland

1995

1997

Shrum J.

Bismarck

1943

1945

Zetter Oscar

Bismarck

1945

1959

Neff Roy

Bismarck

1946

1950

Johnston James

Bismarck

1949

1952

Nygard Clifford (Cliff)

Bismarck

1952

1972

Janke Joel

Bismarck

1971

1974

Olson Jay

Bismarck

1972

1975

Olson Tom

Bismarck

1973

1974

Nelson Loel

Bismarck

1974

1975

Page Frank

Bismarck

1974

1977

Lundquist Oscar

Bismarck

1975

1979

Tews Brad

Bismarck

1975

1978

Yokom Terry

Bismarck

1978

1979

Hruby Dale

Bismarck

1979

2013

Miller Carmell

Bismarck JC-Bismarck SC

2001

2014

Kleven Craig

Bismarck JC-Bismarck SC

2005

2014

Bingeman Bobbi

Bismarck JC-Bismarck SC

2007

2014

Schau Tyler

Bismarck JC-Bismarck SC

2009

2014

Holkup Mark *

Bismarck JC-Bismarck SC Adult

1990

2014

Grove Orland

Bismarck Junior College

1969

1972

Dockter Allen

Bismarck Junior College

1970

1999

Hahn August

Bismarck Junior College

1974

1975

Janke Joel

Bismarck Junior College

1974

1976

Vossler Leo

Bismarck Junior College

1976

1987

Anderson Elvin 2

Bismarck Junior College

1977

1981

Page Frank

Bismarck Junior College

1977

1979

Ferguson Gordon

Bismarck Junior College

1981

1982

Warner Lyle

Bismarck Junior College

1982

2008

Holkup Mark

Bismarck Junior College

1985

1986

Well Bill *

Bismarck Junior College - Adult

1973

1974

Gullickson Les *

Bismarck Junior College - Adult

1973

1985

Bismarck Junior College Adult

1975

1990

Flath Bryan

Bismarck

1995

2014

Hetletved Lee

Bismarck

2005

2009

Axt David

Bismarck

2013

2014

Larshus Leonard

Bismarck JC-Bismarck SC

1972

1991

Nelson Loel *

Eck Donovan

Bismarck JC-Bismarck SC

1974

2001

Berglund A.

Bottineau

1939

1940

Holstrom Clarence

Bottineau

1940

1943

May Sam

Bismarck JC-Bismarck SC

1974

2005

Larshus Henry

Bottineau

1943

1944

Stauffer James

Bottineau

1943

1944

Helt Lawrence

Bismarck JC-Bismarck SC

1986

1990

Campbell John

Bottineau

1945

1946

Berg Curtis

Bottineau

1946

1947

Sand Delbert

Bottineau

1946

1947

Holwell James

Bottineau

1948

1959

203

Syverson Ryland

Bottineau

1953

1954

Vandewalle Virgil

Bottineau

1954

1974

Krezebetkoski Joseph

Bottineau

1959

1960

Hanson Reuben

Bottineau

1960

1961

Krezebetkowski Joseph

Bottineau

1961

1962

Raymo Leonard

Bottineau

1962

1963

Miller James

Bottineau

1971

1976

Roland Earl

Bottineau

1974

1978

Skarsgard Dan

Bottineau

1974

1975

Chilson Bob

Bottineau

1975

1976

Schneibel Dan

Bottineau

1977

1986

Vandal Bob

Bottineau

1977

1978

Boulger Marsha

Bottineau -Post Sec.

1983

1986

Migler Jerome

Bottineau -Post Sec.

1983

1984

Duerre Dan

Bottineau -Post Sec.

1984

1989

McFarlane Ronald

Bottineau -Post Sec.

1986

1987

Kaufman Diane

Bottineau -Post Sec.

1987

1988

Goldman Julie

Bottineau -Post Sec.

1988

1991

Neisar Sherri

Bottineau -Post Sec.

1988

1991

Lester Shane

Bottineau -Post Sec.

1989

1993

Berg Paula

Bottineau -Post Sec.

1991

2000

Wang Dennis

Bottineau

1977

1978

Wang Dennis

Bottineau

1978

1979

Wettlaufer Gerald (Jerry)

Bottineau

1979

1987

Nichols Joel

Bottineau -Post Sec.

1991

1993

Schneibel Dan

Bottineau

1987

1990

Underwood Robert

1996

2011

Wettlaufer Gerald (Jerry)

Bottineau

1991

2014

Bottineau -Post Sec.

Pomarleau Mark

2011

2014

Hanson Tom

Bottineau - Dakota College

2011

2012

Bottineau -Post Sec.

Braun Harry

Bowdon

1950

1952

Frey Lynsey *

Bottineau - Dakota College Adult

2011

2013

Knudson Keith *

Bottineau - Dakota College Adult

2012

2014

Bottineau -Adult

1989

Bottineau -Post Sec.

1972

Carlson Gerald

Bottineau -Post Sec.

1973

1975

Larson Craig

Bottineau -Post Sec.

1975

1978

Bottineau -Post Sec.

1977

Mayer Rueben* Bremner Doug

Wahl Ann Beckman Ring Diane

2014 1983

1978

Bottineau -Post Sec.

1978

Bottineau -Post Sec.

1978

Ringuette Richard

Bottineau -Post Sec.

1979

1982

Cushing Wendel

Bottineau -Post Sec.

1982

1988

Bottineau -Post Sec.

1982

Olson Lisa

McVey Linda

2014 1983

1983

Stark William

Bowdon

1952

1955

Erickson Duane

Bowdon

1955

1957

Haas John

Bowdon

1957

1960

Well James

Bowdon

1960

1961

Elliott William

Bowdon

1961

1963

Sedevie Al

Bowdon

1962

1963

Pearson Howard

Bowdon

1963

1977

Mostad Jim

Bowdon

1973

1974

Holmquist Lee

Bowdon

1974

1976

Carpentier Dale

Bowdon

1977

1988

Lesmeister Leonard

Bowdon

1977

1978

Bonhoff Darrell

Bowdon

1978

1980

Eklund Don

Bowdon

1978

1979

Pfeiffer Paula

Bowdon

1980

1982

Wahl Allen

Bowdon

1982

1983

Dosch Dennis

Bowdon

1984

1988

Bray David

Bowdon

1988

1990

Kamrath Mike

Bowdon

1988

1990

Moellenkamp Lane

Bowdon

1990

1998

Olson Wayne

Bowdon

1990

2004

Carkuff Jeremy

Bowdon

2004

2006

204

Fischer Mary

Bowdon Bowman County

2006

2014

Kalldahl Henry

Buffalo

1925

1926

Diemeret Ray

Buffalo

1965

1966

Manderfeld Frank

Buffalo

1965

1969

Dillar James

Buffalo

1967

1968

Maher George

Buffalo

1970

1971

Schmidt Duane

Carrington

1986

1990

Hansen Montgomery Missy

Carrington

2010

2014

Hansen Jory *

Carrington Adult

2010

2014

Metzger Steve *

Carrington Adult

1985

2014

Metzger Steve*

Carrington HS/Adult

1979

1982

Roemmich Dale

Buffalo

1971

1972

Cvancara Joe

Carson

1955

1956

Larson Clinton

Buffalo

1972

1974

Fischer Tom

Carson

1956

1958

Dietz Frank

Buffalo

1974

1976

McIlroy Dean

Carson

1956

1959

Zubrod Tom

Butte

1987

1991

Pearson Howard

Carson

1959

1963

1968

Moltzen Kevin

Butte

1991

1994

Gullickson Les

Carson

Alme Tom

Butte

1994

1995

Wheeler Jim

Carson

1963

1964

Roberts Butch

Butte

1995

1998

Klein Ron

Carson

1968

1970

Belland Tim

Butte

1999

2000

Tuhy Richard

Carson

1970

1972

Grindeland Gene

Buxton

1965

Williams Ed

Carson

1972

1974

Harvig Tom

Buxton

1965

1966

Kirkpatrick Randy

Carson

1974

1977

Willert Lyle

Buxton

1965

1967

Guenthner Steve

Carson

1977

1978

Dillar James

Buxton

1966

1967

Anderson Nels

Carson

1978

1980

Lemieux Paul

Buxton

1967

1968

Schmidt Duane

Carson

1980

1986

Tendland Pat

Buxton

1967

1968

Weinmann Glenn

Carson

1986

1992

Nettum Leslie

Buxton

1968

1969

Martens Gary

Carson

1992

1996

Rose Lyle

Buxton

1969

2002

Maddock Travis

Carson

1996

1999

Murphy Kim

Buxton

2002

2005

Feiring Shawn

Carson

1999

2002

Baerwald Darwin

Cando

1973

1981

Woodbury Dick

Carson

2002

2003

Stave Dan

Cando

1976

1977

Hetle Pete

Carson

2003

2005

Tews Brad

Cando

1978

1979

Frederick Vern *

2000

Cando

1981

1986

Carson Adult

1976

Burkle Elroy Schneider Brian

Cando

1986

1991

Erickson James

Casselton

1939

1942 1943

Wageman Mark

Cando

1991

1997

Beard Robert

Casselton

1942

Belland Tim

Cando

1997

1998

Sweeney Wallace

Casselton

1948

1957

Erickson Kenneth

Carrington

1940

1943

Brandt Alfred

Casselton

1957

1959

Willert Lyle

Carrington

1948

1949

Prischmann Arnold

Casselton

1957

1959

1950

Lehman Alfred

Casselton

1962

1966

1951

Holter James

Casselton

1963

1964

Grande Ludvik Nordbo Marvin

Carrington Carrington

1949 1950

Nelson Marlow

Carrington

1972

1974

Woehl Frank

Casselton

1964

1965

Metzger Steve

Carrington

1974

1977

Wisness Scott

Casselton

2006

2009

1986

Free JoDee

Casselton

2009

2014

Smithberg Ron*

Casselton Adult NDCS-Fargo

2002

2012

Willson Fred

Cavalier

1925

1926

Backlund David

Carrington

1975

Bjellstad Bob

Carrington

1977

1978

Smithberg Ron

Carrington

1977

1979

Gjellstad Bob

Carrington

1978

1979

Lemer Joel

Carrington

1982

2010

205

Mutz William

Cavalier

1939

1941

Krecklau Jamison *

Crosby Adult

2000

2002

Ness Henry

Cavalier

1941

1942

2006

Cavalier

1943

1945

Crosby-Divide County

1977

Heutzenroeder Gerald

Haugland Gerald (Butch) Lampert Lee

2005

Center

1972

1977

Crosby-Divide County

1979

Dally Jerry Frey Ken

Center

1977

1978

Malard Mike

Crosby-Divide County

2006

2008

Phelan, Amber

Crosby-Divide County

2008

2009

Woehl DJ

Crosby-Divide County

2009

2012

Johnston Kami

Crosby-Divide County

2012

2014

Boese Chuck

Dakota Prairie

1993

1994

Woodbury Julie

Dakota Prairie

1994

1995

Karls Jason

Dakota Prairie

1995

1997

Hruby Dale

Center

1978

1979

King Jack

Center

1979

1980

Hahn August

Center

1980

1986

Brehmer Jeff

Center

1986

1989

Strom Bryan

Center

1989

1991

Schmidt Duane

Center

1991

2013

Smithberg Ron

Colfax

1995

1996

Curtis Bernard

Cooperstown

1939

1943

Lippert Don

Cooperstown

1976

1977

Bjornson Barry *

Cooperstown

1985

1992

Graner Allen *

Cooperstown - Adult

1976

1979

Cooperstown Adult

1974

Meester Jeff *

1979

Mollohan James

Des Lacs

1971

1973

Grove Robert

Des Lacs

1973

1974

Walter Larry

Des Lacs

1974

1978

Cogdill Brad

Des Lacs

1978

1979

Johnson Randy *

Cooperstown Adult

1975

1978

Bell Jady

Des Lacs

1979

1980

Sellie Chris *

Cooperstown Adult

1978

1981

Sabol Richard

Des Lacs/ Burlington

1980

2007

Yokom Terry *

Cooperstown Adult

1979

1985

Pelton Marco

Des Lacs/ Burlington

2006

2007

Skjolden Lowell *

Cooperstown Adult

1981

1989

Quam Brandon

Des Lacs/ Burlington

2007

2014

Bartruff J.A.

Crosby

1925

1926

Kunkel A.

Devils Lake

1939

1940

Anderson Gordon

Crosby

1945

1946

Solberg R.

Devils Lake

1940

1941

Thorson Roy

Crosby

1946

1947

Kvamme Ralph

Devils Lake

1941

1946

Anderson Gordon

Crosby

1947

1948

Fagerlund Norris

Devils Lake

1946

1973

Gleesing Jerome

Crosby

1948

1955

Hovland Arley

Devils Lake

1946

1947

Vangness Elmer

Crosby

1955

1957

Nyland John

Devils Lake

1958

1959

Gorder Reginald

Crosby

1957

1959

Roberts Carl

Devils Lake

1960

1970

Spieker Clifford

Crosby

1959

1960

Wald Gary

Devils Lake

1974

1977

Gundeson Lloyd

Crosby

1960

1962

Hanson Arman

Devils Lake

1975

1982

Hanna Willis

Crosby

1960

1961

Dekrey Duane

Devils Lake

1978

1979

Schlichting Harley

Crosby

1961

1969

Stoltz Jeannie

Devils Lake

1978

1979

Calton Cal

Crosby

1963

1964

Kisko Adrienne

Devils Lake

1979

1980

Coverdell Norman

Crosby

1971

1972

Marquardt Bob

Devils Lake

1982

1984

Risdal Tom

Crosby

1971

1972

Peterson Dennis

Devils Lake

1984

1990

Dalebout Larry

Crosby

1972

1979

Roberts Carl

Devils Lake (LRJC)

1971

1973

Wendal Gary

Crosby

1972

1979

Roland Richard

Crosby

1973

1977

206

Krebsbach Mark

Devils Lake (LRJC)

1974

1977

Steffan Charles

Dickinson State U.

1984

1991

Gibson Phil

Devils Lake (LRJC)

1986

1987

Steffan Richard (Dick)

Dickinson State U.

1986

1989

Mootz Matthew

Devils Lake (LRJC)

1987

2003

Carpentier Dale

Dickinson State U.

1989

1990

Overby Paul

Devils Lake (LRJC)

2006

2007

Dillivan Kim

Dickinson State U.

1991

1992

Severson Loren

Devils Lake (LRJC)

2007

2008

Stroh Toby

Dickinson State U.

1991

2014

Stromme Craig

Devils Lake (LRJC)

2010

2014

White Gary Dr.

Dickinson State U.

1992

2006

Deplazes Michael *

Devils Lake (LRJC) Adult

1971

1986

King Doug

Dickinson State U.

1996

2014

Fagerlund Norris *

Devils Lake (LRJC) Adult

1973

1977

King Doug Dr.

Dickinson State U.

1997

2007

Sletteland Ray *

Devils Lake (LRJC) Adult

1974

2006

Novotorov Andrew Dr.

Dickinson State U.

2003

2006

Olson Jay *

Devils Lake (LRJC) Adult

1978

2014

Newton Jarri

Dickinson State U.

2006

2008

Poland Chip

Dickinson State U.

2006

2014

Obrigewitch Jen

Dickinson State U.

2008

2014

Soman Seth

Dickinson State U.

2008

2014

Brevik Eric

Dickinson State U.

2011

2014

Steffan Joshua

Dickinson State U.

2013

2014

Ridl Gordon

Dickinson

1969

1972

Reule Terry

Dickinson

1971

1972

Roemmich Dale

Dickinson

1972

1976

Musselman Bill

Dickinson

1973

1974

Abbott Larry

Dickinson

1975

1976

Basol Loren

Dickinson

1976

1977

Olson Scott

Dickinson

1976

1979

Shidal Ron

Dickinson

1977

1978

Schock Dennis

Dickinson

1978

1979

Berg Wallace

Drake

1925

1926

Straquadine Gary

Dickinson

1979

1982

Aanrud Jim

Drake

1969

1972

Tews Brad

Dickinson

1979

1982

Gregoire Peter

Drake

1972

1974

Boulger Marsha

Dickinson

1982

1983

Selmer Tim

Drake

1974

1975

Clark Glen

Dickinson

1982

1988

Thompson Greg

Drake

1974

1980

Jambor Richard

Dickinson

1988

2012

Peterson John

Drake

1975

1976

Wolf Cody

Dickinson

2013

2014

Mueller Ed

Drake

1981

1984

Tuhy Gerald (Jerry)*

Dickinson Adult

1974

2013

Dessonville Ron

Drake

1986

1987

Frey Lynsey *

Dickinson Adult

2013

2014

Buynak Amanda

Drake/Anamoose

2002

2007

Arnston Eric

Dickinson State U.

1977

1993

Zingg Bill

Drake/Anamoose

2007

2009

Metzger Steve

Dickinson State U.

1977

1979

Jansen James

Drake/Anamoose

2010

2013

Fleck Arnold

Dickinson State U.

1978

1984

Okke Kasey

Drake/Anamoose

2013

2014

Gardiner Duane

Dickinson State U.

1980

1986

207

Pfeiffer Paula

Drake/Butte

1984

1986

Zubrod Tom

Drake/Butte

1987

1991

Moltzen Kevin

Drake/Butte

1991

1994

Alme Tom

Drake/Butte

1994

1995

Schock Dale

Elgin

1976

1978

Roberts Butch

Drake/Butte

1995

1998

Lemer Joel

Elgin

1978

1982

Enga Troy

Drake/Butte

1998

1999

Pepple Wes

Elgin

1982

1990

Belland Tim

Drake/Butte

1999

2001

Mueller Larry

Elgin

1990

1991

Alme Tom

Drake/Butte

2001

2002

Kamrath Mike

Elgin

1991

1992

Knell Marvin

Dunseith

1970

1971

Botts Jeff

Elgin

1992

1994

Harold Ron

Dunseith

1971

1972

Mongeon Jason

Elgin

1994

2004

Wilson Dave

Dunseith

1972

1973

Mongeon Jason

2004

2005

Enander Leonard

Dunseith

1973

1975

Elgin - Grant County

Ringuette Richard

Dunseith

1975

1979

Hetle Pete

Elgin - Grant County

2005

2014

1975

1978

Carlson Don

Dunseith

1979

1980

Anderson Arnold

Ellendale

Olson Ernie

Dunseith

1980

1982

Hansen Carl

Enderlin

1941

1942

Ringuette Richard

Dunseith

1982

1983

Anderson Clarence

Enderlin

1960

1969

Foster Steven

Dunseith

1983

1985

Hovland Larry

Enderlin

1965

1966

Harold Ron

Dunseith

1986

1987

Johnson Kenneth

Enderlin

1965

1966

Wettlaufer Gerald (Jerry)

Dunseith

1987

1988

Pohlman Berentje

Enderlin

1967

1968

Sitter Larry

Dunseith

1988

1994

Harold Ron

Dunseith

1994

1995

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary Robert

Dunseith

1995

1996

Halvorson Gloria

Dunseith

1996

1997

Botts Jeff

Dunseith

1997

1999

Langland Richard

Dunseith

1999

2002

Young Cameron

Edgely-Kulm

2012

2014

Wieland Woodrow

Egeland

1939

1940

Lawrence Lester

Egeland

1940

1943

Thorson John

Enderlin

1967

1968

Gross Dennis

Enderlin

1969

1972

Metzger Steve

Enderlin

1973

1974

Torgerson Keith

Enderlin

1974

1978

Boyle Dennis

Enderlin

1978

1983

Schwartzrock Doug

Enderlin

1983

1985

Almen Mark

Enderlin

1985

1986

Moller Robert

Enderlin

1986

2014

Dagman Virgil *

Enderlin Adult

1975

2003

Johnson A.O.

Egeland

1944

1947

Hanson Carl

Fargo

1942

1943

Tool Everett

Elgin

1941

1950

Mallow Amos

Fargo

1945

1946

Arlein Osborne

Elgin

1950

1951

Anderson Michael

Fargo

1970

1974

Nasset Robert

Elgin

1950

1953

Onerheim Jim

Fargo

1977

1983

Page Frank

Elgin

1953

1955

Collins Jim

Fargo

1981

1982

Olson Maurice

Elgin

1955

1957

Welk John

Fargo North

1972

1973

Spengler Verne

Elgin

1957

1958

Nowatzki John

Fargo North

1973

1976

Schwartz George

Elgin

1958

1959

Larson Clinton

Fargo North

1975

1976

Grubl Leo

Elgin

1959

1961

Holznagel Loren

Fargo North

1976

1977

Demaine Dennis

Elgin

1962

1963

Larons Clinton

Fargo North

1976

1977

Bares Irvin

Elgin

1963

1967

Brahee Doug

Fargo North

1977

1978

Beede Ralph

Elgin

1963

1964

Lipp William

Fargo South

1974

1976

Haas Carl

Elgin

1967

1973

Hayford Chester

Fessenden

1944

1945 1949

Corley Mike

Elgin

1973

1974

Warner Leon

Fessenden

1948

Larson Clinton

Elgin

1974

1975

Amstrup Harold

Fessenden

1949

1951

Bartlett Garland

Elgin

1975

1976

Havens Harvey

Fessenden

1951

1952

208

Dale Alan

Fessenden

1952

1953

Peterson John

Fessenden

1953

1957

Sandager Carl

Fessenden

1957

1959

Parker William

Fessenden

1959

1961

Iverson Maynard

Fessenden

1961

1962

Anderson Lowell

Fessenden

1962

1971

DuBray Elroy

Fort Totten CC

1998

2001

Halverson Gary

Fort Totten CC

1998

2007

Bigger Jacqueline

Fort Totten CC

2001

2003

Carlson Mauritz

Fort Totten CC

2002

2003

Sharff Linda

Fort Yates Sitting Bull

2002

2003

LaQua Vincent

Fessenden

1967

1968

Ruud Richard

Fessenden

1971

1972

Carpentier Dale

Fessenden

1972

1974

Beri Russell

Gackle

1963

Lohse Cory

Fessenden

1974

1976

Dockter Allen

Gackle

1963

1967

Deutsch Paul

Fessenden

1976

1977

Hummel Alvin

Gackle

1963

1964

Zidon Mark

Fessenden

1977

1984

Vagneur James

Gackle

1963

1964

Mootz Jeff

Fessenden

1984

1987

Poykoo Wesley

Gackle

1964

1965

Bray David

Fessenden

1987

1990

Dockter Allen

Gackle

1968

1970

Moellenkamp Lane

Fessenden/ Bowdon

1990

2014

1973

Fingal

1939

Dolve Winston

1940

Vancamp Lloyd

Fingal

1940

1942

Joos Loyal

Fingal

1941

1942

Hofstrand Richard

Finley

1963

1965

Berglund Roger

Finley

1965

1967

Overby Alph

Finley

1965

1966

Dockter Allen

Finley

1967

1968

Anderson Allen

Finley

1968

1969

Nettum Leslie

Finley

1969

1974

Carlson Dana

Finley

1974

1976

Walsvik David

Finley

1976

1980

Votava Ken

Finley/Sharon

1980

2012

Delfs Robert

Forman

1975

1976

Eberle Raymond

Gackle

1970

Mairs Randy

Gackle

1973

1974

Eberle Raymond

Gackle

1974

1976

Fettig Stan

Gackle

1974

1977

Erbele Ray

Gackle

1976

1977 1978

Wagner Paul

Gackle

1977

Backlund Paul

Gackle

1978

1979

Thomas Jeff

Gackle

1979

1980

Anderson Nels

Gackle

1980

1981

Smith Hebron

Gackle

1981

1982 1983

Funk John

Gackle

1982

Risdal Tom

Gackle

1983

1984

Anderson Nels

Gackle

1984

1988

Eggert Darrell

Gackle

1988

1992

Cale Randy

Gackle

1992

1999 2009

Brummond John

Forman

1976

1979

Free JoDee

Gackle

1999

Carlson Mauritz

Fort Totten

1997

2000

Dosch Andrew

Gackle

2010

2012

Wald Gary

Fort Totten

2000

2003

Odermann Joe

2012

2013

Beaston Littlebrave

Fort Totten CC

1977

1980

Gackle/ Streeter Gardner

1940

1943

Fee Linda

Fort Totten CC

1979

1980

Heutzenroeder Gerald

Schott Wally

Fort Totten CC

1980

1983

Jones John

Fort Totten CC

1983

1987

Misterick John

Fort Totten CC

1983

1984

Martin Melinda

Fort Totten CC

1997

2002

209

Schaan Leo

Garrison

1953

1964

Jensen Curtis

Garrison

1954

1983

Tutland Mervin

Garrison

1965

1966

Heilman Michael

Garrison

1983

1993

Huettl Glen

Garrison

1993

1996

Heilman Michael

Garrison

1996

1997

Huettl Glen

Garrison

1997

2014

Kittel Jeff *

Garrison Adult

1998

Glen Ullin

1955

Cowdin Duane

Glen Ullin

1977

1979

Weiser David

Glen Ullin

1979

1980

Page Frank

2001 1960

Stoltz Jeannie

Glen Ullin

1980

1981

Nelson Kevin

Glen Ullin

1981

1985

Zubrod Tom

Glen Ullin

1985

1987

Bisek Jeff

Glen Ullin

1987

1989

Woroniecki Jodi

Glen Ullin

1989

1991

Bitz Darwin

Glen Ullin

1990

1994

Clevland Clark

Glen Ullin

1991

1992

Clark Glen

Glen Ullin

1992

2013

Boeshans Vernon *

Glen Ullin

1994

2000

Tollefsrud Kaitlyn

Glen Ullin

2013

2014

Hagen Donald

Glen Ullin Adult

2000

2014

Irwin Brad *

Glen Ullin Adult

1987

1988

Glen Ullin Adult

1988

Tullis Greg *

1990

Stenson Lee

Grenora

2004

2012

Ptacek Ardell

Gwinner / North Sargent

2005

2014

Grove Robert

Halliday

1974

1979

Reiersgaard James

Halliday

1974

1975

Cowdin Duane

Halliday

1979

1982

Wagner Mark

Halliday

1982

1983

Walker Julie

Halliday

1983

1984

Owen Joel

Halliday

1984

1987

Wageman Mark

Halliday

1987

1988

Peterson Nels

Halliday

1988

1994

Monek Martin

Halliday

1994

1995

Sitter Larry

Halliday

1995

1996

Steeke Trevor

Halliday

1996

1997

Lambourn Emily

Halliday

1997

1998

Olson Kirk

Halliday

2000

2002

Frei Cathy

Halliday

2002

2003

Akin Ned

Halliday

2003

2010

Armstrong R.

Hannaford

1939

1940

Kunkel Willard

Hannaford

1940

1943

1942

1943

Pederson Dustin

Golden Valley

1995

1996

Kutz H.J.

Hannaford

Campbell Frank C.

Grafton

1925

1926

Heathcote Marion

Harvey

1925

1933

Vallager Emil

Grafton

1939

1943

Wieland Woodrow

Harvey

1940

1942

Lund Martin

Grafton

1942

1944

Cullen Michael

Harvey

1941

1947

Gelland Tim

Grafton

1973

1974

Bertsch Geo Mrs.

Harvey

1946

1947

Belland Tim

Grafton

1974

1977

Troftgruben Arnold

Harvey

1946

1949

Connelly John

Grafton

1977

1979

Rauk Frieda

Harvey

1948

1949

Noll Allison

Grafton

2013

2014

Holte Harold

Harvey

1949

1953

Maatz Duane *

Grafton Adult

1992

1998

Janneck Harold

Harvey

1953

1954

Grafton Vo Tech

1975

Bishop Frank

Harvey

1954

1958

Schaan Leo

Harvey

1958

1959

Seeger Steve

Harvey

1973

1974

Barta Ted Carlson R.G.

Grand Forks

1942

1977 1943

Mattson Ebert

Grand Forks

1942

1943

Martin Bob

Harvey

1974

1981

Quammen Sid

Grand Forks

1942

1943

Lippert Don

Harvey

1977

1979

Flaagan Sonja

Grand Forks Adult

2013

2014

Tankersley Tim

Harvey

1979

1980

Christianson G.M

Granville

1966

1967

Anderson Wade

Harvey

1980

2014

Tewksbury Warren

Granville

1966

1967

Ferris Bill *

Harvey Adult

1991

1995

Giddens Freddie

Granville

1967

1978

Sellie Chris *

Harvey Adult

1981

1991

Skolness Ames

Hatton

1953

1954

Tuhy Gerald (Jerry)

Hazelton

1971

1974

Wallace Richard

Granville

1978

1979

Hagel Jeff

Granville

1979

2014

Schneekloth Bob

Grenora

1998

2003

210

Miller R.L.

Hazen

1925

1929

Wankel Westley

Hillsboro

1966

1974

Warren Duncan

Hazen

1951

1952

Anderson Charles

Hillsboro

1967

1968

Kylla Francis

Hazen

1952

1953

Lindseth Paul

Hillsboro

1974

1975

Hanson Gunder

Hazen

1953

1954

Heern Jim

Hillsboro

1975

1978

Hanson Bunder ? (Gunder)

Hazen

1954

1955

Olson Gary

Hillsboro

1978

1979

Nichols Kendal

Hillsboro

1979

1980 1988

Schamberger Carroll

Hazen

1955

1957

Zahara Nick

Hazen

1957

1982

Klaudt Art

Hazen

1958

1959

Garner Tim

Hazen

1967

1968

Roemmich Dale

Hazen

1976

1981

Walsvik Dan

Hazen

1981

2009

Swenson Norlyn

Hazen

1982

1984

Zingg Bill

Hazen

2009

2014

Giles Richard

Hebron

1971

1972

Bang Tom

Hebron

1972

1973

Backlund David

Hebron

1973

1975

Moos Dean

Hebron

1975

1978

Johnson Grant

Hebron

1978

1980

Gaebe Robin

Hebron

1980

1982

Jung Leland

Hebron

1982

1984

Aanderud Dean

Hebron

1984

1985

Nelson Kevin

Hebron

1985

2008

Liebersbach Al

Hebron

2008

Zielke Riston

Hebron

2009

2014

Sanders Nobel

Hettinger

1939

1943

Holmquist Melvin

Hettinger

1944

1950

Conway John

Hettinger

1945

1946

Amsden Dean

Hettinger

1951

1957

Grasser Herb

Hettinger

1954

1955

Boyce Jesse

Hettinger

1955

1956

Bowman Darrell

Hettinger

1956

1957

Eklund Don

Hettinger

1956

1974

Gordon Glenn

Hettinger

1959

1960

Jordan Curtis

Hettinger

1971

1975

Anderson Stanley

Hettinger

1975

1976

Cote John

Hettinger

1977

1979

Faller Tim

Hettinger

1979

1980

Seamands Jerel

Hettinger

1979

1980

Rotering Jeff

Hettinger

1981

1985

Lueck Larry

Hettinger

1985

2014

Krady James

Hillsboro

1966

1967

211

Tufte Greg

Hillsboro

1980

Mootz Jeff

Hillsboro

1988

2001

Ptacek Eric

Hillsboro

2001

2013

Campbell John

Hunter

1939

1943

Musselman Bill

Hunter

1948

1963

Schaan Leo

Inkster

1962

1963

Chase R.

Inkster

1963

1964

Nelson Robert

Inkster

1963

1964

Palmer M.J.

Inkster

1963

1964

Peterson Blake

Inkster

1963

1967

Sturlaugson Lee

Inkster

1963

1964

Vaulden Reinis

Inkster

1963

1964

Beck Robert

Inkster

1964

1965

Brennan James

Inkster

1964

1965

Cooke Donald

Inkster

1964

1965

Partan Daniel

Inkster

1964

1965

Phillips Ray

Inkster

1964

1965

Walden Gerrold

Inkster

1964

1965

Harvig Tom

Inkster

1966

1967

Dillingham John

Inkster

1967

1968

Hendrickson Odee

Inkster

1967

1968

Weatherford William

Inkster

1968

1970

Nowatzki John

Inkster

1970

1972

Larsgaard James

Inkster

1972

1975

Wanner John

Inkster

1975

1978

Fisk Douglas

Jamestown

1946

1951

Gentzkow Marvin

Jamestown

1951

1952

Ekstrom Carl

Jamestown

1952

1966

Hanna Carroll

Jamestown

1961

1962

Wahl Fred

Jamestown

1962

1965 1987

Nayes James

Jamestown

1966

Knell Marvin

Jamestown

1972

1974

Yatskis Donn

Jamestown

1974

1975

Brown Tim

Jamestown

1975

1977

Sabol Richard

Jamestown

1977

1979

Monek Martin

Jamestown

1979

1980

Aakre Dean

Jamestown

1987

1988

Richau Erwin

Killdeer

1961

1966

Lundberg Larry

Jamestown

1988

1991

Aanrud Jim

Killdeer

1967

1969

Vannett Rick

Jamestown

1991

1997

Mathern Kenneth

Killdeer

1969

1974

Rohr Jason

Jamestown

1997

2008

Hansen Doug

Killdeer

1974

1976

Vangness Ashley

Jamestown

2008

2010

Kelling Curt

Killdeer

1974

1976

Mootz Matthew

Jamestown

2010

2014

Hauff Jerry

Killdeer

1976

1979

Knell Marvin *

Jamestown Adult

1974

2001

1988

Ova Connie *

Jamestown Adult

1991

1994

Bitz Darwin *

Jamestown Adult

1994

1997

Jamestown Adult

1997

Thoreson Curt

Jamestown Adult

2002

2003

Dagman Virgil *

Jamestown Adult

2003

2014

Tyre Brenda

Jamestown Adult

2011

2013

Ova Connie *

Mares Fred

Kenmare

1925

2002

1926

Wyman L.

Kenmare

1939

1941

Beard Robert

Kenmare

1941

1942

Fulks Bruce

Kenmare

1942

1943

Lawrence Lester Eklund Verne

Kenmare Kenmare

1943 1956

1956 1957

Priebe Don

Kenmare

1956

1967

Hubbard CE

Kenmare

1963

1964

Johrdahl E.

Kenmare

1963

1964

Minot Vet Clinic

Kenmare

1963

1964

Bakken David

Kenmare

1967

1969

Schilling Harvey

Kenmare

1967

1968

Halverson Roger

Kenmare

1969

1974

Haugland Gerald (Butch)

Kenmare

1974

1977

Anderson Nels

Kenmare

1977

1978

Peterson Nels Krantz Mark Yamachit Tom

Kenmare Kenmare Kenmare

1977 1978 1978

1978 1979 1979

Schumacher Leon

Kenmare

1979

1982

Sitter Larry

Kenmare

1983

1988

Erickson Sharon

Kenmare

1988

1994

Young Cameron

Kenmare

1995

2012

Becker Mitchell

Kenmare

2012

2014

Selland Larry

Killdeer

1960

1967

Jambor Richard

Killdeer

1979

Kanable Jim

Killdeer

1988

1989

Martens Gary

Killdeer

1989

1991

Lundberg Larry

Killdeer

1991

2014

Ellingson Grant

Kindred

1957

1958

Nayes James

Kindred

1957

1963

Maxwell Ralph

Kindred

1961

1962

Aaser Martin

Kindred

1962

1963

Krause Robert

Kindred

1963

1966

David Del

Kindred

1965

1966

Rosberg Elroy

Kindred

1966

1976

Rostad Ken

Kindred

1972

1979

Johnson Ted

Kindred

1976

1980

Leslie Curt

Kindred

1979

2010

Mairs Lorren

Kindred

1980

1985

Crist Bill

Kindred

1986

1988

Johnson Ted

Kindred

1996

2014

Smithberg Ron *

Kindred

1996

2002

Jameson Brooke

Kindred

2010

2014

Johnson Ted *

Kindred Adult

1988

1996 1943

Humphrey R.

Lakota

1940

Busche Rawlyn

Lakota

1946

1949

Johnson Lawrence

Lakota

1949

1951

Aaser Martin

Lakota

1951

1968

Kyllo Lester

Lakota

1951

1952

Aaser Martin

Lakota

1952

1965

McGrath Earl

Lakota

1955

1956

Ferry Les

Lakota

1959

1968

Hansen Howard

Lakota

1963

1964

Duke Edward

Lakota

1965

1967 1970

Fitzgerald Joseph

Lakota

1968

Coverdell Norman

Lakota

1970

1971

Maher George

Lakota

1971

1973

Kleppe Norman

Lakota

1983

1985

Slater Kent

Lakota

1985

1988

212

Pies Barbara

Lakota

1988

1989

Sturlaugson Lee

Larimore

1964

1965

Fegert Wally

Lakota

1989

2004

Vaulden Reinis

Larimore

1964

1965

Reese Levi

Lakota

2004

2014

Running Gerald

Larimore

1965

1966

Ferry Les *

Lakota Adult

1954

1955

Stroud Don

Larimore

1966

1969

Klein J. Fred

LaMoure

1925

1926

Olsen Dennis

Larimore

1970

1972

Geiszler Walt

Larimore

1972

1976 1978

Challey Charles

LaMoure

1939

1947

Welander William

LaMoure

1946

1957

Fog Holger

LaMoure

1957

1958

Rodenburg Melvin

LaMoure

1958

1964

Kafton George

LaMoure

1963

1964

Meronuck Richard

LaMoure

1963

1965

Mayer Norbert

LaMoure

1965

1967

Robinson Robert

LaMoure

1967

1969

Roland Richard

LaMoure

1969

1973

Kaul Larry

LaMoure

1973

2013

Monson Ron

LaMoure

1975

1976

Dally Jerry

LaMoure

1977

1978

Hammer Jane

LaMoure

1977

1979

Jensen James

LaMoure

2013

2014

Ellingson V.

Langdon

1939

1941

Vallager Emil

Langdon

1945

1954

Slotten Wayne

Langdon

1954

1958

States Richard

Langdon

1958

1967

Roberts Carl

Langdon

1963

1964

Ridgeway Claude

Langdon

1966

1968

Goeser George

Langdon

1967

1972

Barta Ted

Langdon

1972

1975

Goeser George

Langdon

1975

1976

Nowatzki John

Langdon

1976

1986

Misek Kevin

Langdon Adult

2003

2007

Armstrong Rodney *

Langdon Adult

2007

2014

Larimore

1925

Payton Earl

1926

Rheault keith

Larimore

1977

Carlson Dana

Larimore

1978

1986

Maatz Duane

Larimore

1986

1992

Danner Max

Larimore

1992

2014

Colwell Dell

Leeds

1946

1950

Samson Lyle

Leeds

1950

1954

Stave Nelson

Leeds

1954

1960

Lofthus Noel

Leeds

1960

1962

Larson Herman

Leeds

1962

1973

McClintock John

Leeds

1963

1964

Moller Thomas

Leeds

1965

1967

Pappa Robert

Leeds

1973

1975

Mack Greg

Leeds

1975

1977

Stave Dan

Leeds

1977

2014

Wagenman Mark

Leeds

1990

1991

Brause Billie Jo

Lidgerwood

2007

2013

Bjugstad Jeff

Lidgerwood

2013

2014

Freeh Lavern

Linton

1951

1957

Anzelman L.P.

Linton

1954

1955

Rabenitch Carl

Linton

1955

1956

Pfiefer Art

Linton

1956

1957

Rebinitch Carl

Linton

1957

1958

Syverson Dean

Linton

1957

1958

Mehrer Ron

Linton

1958

1959

Okerstom Roland

Linton

1959

1962

Pfiefer Art

Linton

1960

1961

Grubl Leo

Linton

1962

1964

Rohrich F.C.

Linton

1963

1964

Seebart A.

Larimore

1939

1941

Wanner Duane

Linton

1973

1974

Berg Ordean

Larimore

1941

1943

Jorgenson Morris

Lisbon

1943

1953

Ridgeway Claude

Larimore

1952

1961

Thomasson G.

Lisbon

1943

1944

Peterson Randolph

Larimore

1954

1960

Johnson Wilfred

Lisbon

1953

1955

Wymore Robert

Larimore

1957

1958

Thorfinnson Vaughn

Lisbon

1955

1963

Johnson Donald

Larimore

1961

1965

Hanson Tom

Lisbon

1970

1974

Nelson Robert

Larimore

1964

1965

Meester Jeff

Lisbon

1972

1973

Ridgeway Claude

Larimore

1964

1966

Johnsen David

Lisbon

1974

1975

213

Mairs Randy

Lisbon

1974

1978

Axt David

Mandan

2004

2013

Johnson Ted

Lisbon

1975

1976

Reiter Heidi

Mandan

2007

2014

Anderson Nels

Lisbon

1976

1977

Zubke Dylan

Mandan

2013

2014

Aakre Dean

Lisbon

1977

1979

Fettig Leroy

Mandaree

1970

1973

Johs Myron

Lisbon

1978

2009

Kirkpatrick Randy

Mandaree

1973

1974

Krebs Kendall

Lisbon

1979

1981

Sorenson Curtis

Mandaree

1974

1977

Schiele Heather

Lisbon

2009

2011

Enander Leonard

Mandaree

1977

1981

Schilke Holm Caitlin

Lisbon

2011

2014

2008

2014

Maddock

1925

1926

Buynack Huettl Amanda

Max

Neuman Louis Sloulin M.

Maddock

1939

1945

Thomasson G.

Maddock

1939

1943

Tuntland M.A.

Maddock

1944

1945

Ellingson Bruce

Maddock

1945

1951

Eslinger Dan

Maddock

1945

1946

Hedberg Arthur

Maddock

1946

1947

Simek Cliff

Maddock

1946

1983

Pederson Oscar

Maddock

1950

1953

Konzak Peter

Maddock

1953

1954

Wagner Gerald

Maddock

1954

1970

Williams James

Maddock

1964

1965

Thorp Paul

Maddock

1970

1973

Backstrom Paul

Maddock

1973

1974

Bullinger Bruce

Maddock

1973

1974

Orts Jack

Maddock

1974

1976

Backstrom Paul *

Maddock

1975

1981

Wald Gary

Maddock

1977

1985

Stave Lowell

Maddock

1983

1986

Paulson Lynn Carter Cody

Maddock Maddock

1985 1986

1986 1987

Olson Wayne

Maddock

1987

1990

Voeller Curt

Maddock

1990

1995

Carlson Mauritz Wutzke Dennis Meyer Ben

Maddock Maddock Maddock

1995 1997 2003

1997 2002 2003

Wald Gary

Maddock

2003

2014

Spaulding J.

Mandan

1939

1941

Mutz William

Mandan

1941

1947

Pappa Robert

Mandan

1975

1976

Lantis Dan

Mandan

1976

1977

Liebersbach Al

Mandan

1977

1990

Tebben Tracy

Mandan

1990

1995

Liebersbach Al

Mandan

1995

2004

Thomas M.C.

Mayville

1925

1926

Nesvig M.

Mayville

1939

1942

Moltzen A.

Mayville

1941

1942

Undlin Gerald

Mayville

1941

1946

Hanson Betsy

Mayville

1945

1947

Stangler Harvey

Mayville

1946

1949

Pederson Oscar

Mayville

1949

1951

Shelstad John

Mayville

1950

1953

Schlaht Wilbert

Mayville

1953

1966

Schlaht Wilbert

Mayville

1954

1955

Schlaht Wilbert

Mayville

1958

1959

Schlaht Wilbert

Mayville

1961

1962

Larson Leonard

Mayville

1963

1964

Tewksbury Warren

Mayville

1965

1966

Howe Arlo

McClusky

1956

1958

Lehmann Ben

McClusky

1956

1957

Amyer Bob

McClusky

1957

1958

Boelter Henry

McClusky

1957

1958

Peterson Earl

McClusky

1958

1959

Hanson James

McClusky

1959

1963

Lehmann Ben

McClusky

1959

1960

Pupple Gerald

McClusky

1963

1964

Roberts Douglas

McClusky

1963

1964

Thorson John

McClusky

1963

1964

Berglund Duane

McClusky

1964

1967

Boelter Henry

McClusky

1964

1965 1965

Mayer Robert

McClusky

1964

Morkassel Neil

McClusky

1967

1969

Tewksbury Warren

McClusky

1969

1970

Tuhy Gerald (Jerry)

McClusky

1970

1971

Everhart Charles

McClusky

1971

1972

Hahn August

McClusky

1972

1974

Seeger Steve

McClusky

1974

1976

214

Hruby Dale

McClusky

1977

1978

Einerson William

Michigan

1964

1965

Axt Michael

McClusky

1978

1981

Ferry Leslie

Michigan

1965

1967

Zeller Richard

McClusky

1981

1984

Lalum Russell

Michigan

1965

1967

Joyce Jim

McClusky

1984

1997

Borland Larry

Michigan

1967

1972

Wagenman Mark

McClusky

1997

1999

Bursinger Rodney

Michigan

1972

1976

Schmidt Ronda

McClusky

2000

Eifealdt Ted

Michigan

1977

1979

Zimprich Craig

McClusky

2000

2008

Danner Max

Michigan

1979

1987

Axt Michael

McClusky

2008

2014

Klaers Bill

Michigan

1987

1990

Skjolden Lowell *

McVille Adult

1989

1990

Boese Chuck

Michigan

1990

1993

Tewksbury Richard

Medina

1954

1956

Johasson Gerald

Milton

1957

1959

Schaeffer E.R.

Medina

1956

1958

Well William

Medina

1956

1967

Kluth Arthur

Medina

1958

1960

Schaeffer E.R.

Medina

1962

1964

Jukkala Gerald

Medina

1967

1968

Lugen Lynn

Medina

1967

1969

Dempsey Tom

Medina

1969

1970

Hoberg Clair

Medina

1970

1971

Seeger Steve

Medina

1971

1973

Thoreson Curt

Medina

1973

1975

Jennings Jeff

Medina

1975

1976

Yokom Terry

Medina

1976

1978

Schlecht Warren

Medina

1978

1979

Rothering Jeff

Medina

1979

1981

Harner Leann

Medina

1981

1982

Domine Melvin

Medina

1982

1988

Mathison Steve

Medina

1988

1990

Monek Martin

Medina

1990

1992

Ball Jeff

Medina

1992

2002

Hansen Montgomery Missy

Medina

2002

2010

Cale Tyrel Vandehoven Jenny

Medina Medina

2010 2011

McLeod Walter

Milton

1958

1960

Tumbleson Donald

Milton

1959

1961

Well James

Milton

1961

1963

Onestri Donald

Milton

1963

1965

Jund Thomas

Milton

1964

1965

Goeser George

Milton

1965

1967

Nelson Robert

Milton

1965

1966

Sturlaugson Lee

Milton

1965

1966

Lindwed Charles

Milton

1967

1969

Johasson Gerald

Milton

1969

1971

Meyer Carl

Milton

1971

1972

Skoreim Raymond

Minot

1948

1958

Charlebois Anthony

Minot

1951

1952

Taylor Phillip

Minot

1951

1952

Steckel Frank

Minot

1952

1956

Hoberg Clair

Minot

1956

1958

Howe Norman

Minot

1958

1963

Leite Richard

Minot

1958

1960

Beite Richard

Minot

1960

1961

Leite Richard

Minot

1961

1962

Iverson Maynard

Minot

1962

1963

2011

Iverson Maynard

Minot

1964

1969

2014

Norenberg Curtis

Minot

1964

1968

Ehr Wilfred

Minot

1968

1969 1974

Berg Ole

Michigan

1946

1949

Vossler Leo

Michigan

1949

1958

Fettig Alois

Minot

1970

1955

Iverson Gerald

Minot

1970

1976

Ruud Richard

Minot

1972

1974

Broten Elmer

Michigan

1954

Anderson Clarence

Michigan

1958

1960

Krause Robert

Michigan

1960

1961

Anderson Ken

Minot

1973

1976

Kaseman Gene

Minot

1973

1980 1977

Beck Christian

Michigan

1961

1962

Broten Elmer

Michigan

1962

1963

Carpentier Dale

Minot

1974

Duke Edward

Michigan

1962

1965

Schmidt Mark A.

Minot

1977

1978

Musch Steve

Minot

1978

1979

215

Heilman Michael

Minot

1982

1983

Carlson Mauritz

Mohall

1970

1971

Mostad Jim

Minot

1982

1984

Walter Larry

Mohall

1971

1973

Hehn Darold

Minot

1983

1984

Kopp David

Mohall

1973

1975

Mueller Ed

Minot

1984

1986

Lawrence Lester

Mohall

1975

1976

Erickson Deron

Minot

1986

1988

Cogdill Brad

Mohall

1976

1978

Van Berkom Lance

Minot

1992

2014

Schumacher Leon

Mohall

1978

1979

Follman Tracey (Hartwig)

Minot

1995

2014

1990

Ball Jeff

Minot

2004

2014

Haugland Paige

Minot

2010

2011

Enga Troy

Minot

2012

2014

Kopp David *

Minot Adult

1975

1990

Senechal George *

Minot Adult

1974

1980

Hanson Tom *

Minot Adult - Dakota College Bottineau

2007

2008

Minot Adult - Dakota College Bottineau

2013

Shae BilliJo

2014

Hanson Tom * 1/2 and 1/2

Minot HS and Adult

1988

2007

Hanson Tom

Minot NWNDCTC

2008

2011

Evenson Torfin

Minto

1949

1954

Stotesberg Moreland

Minto

1954

1956

States Richard

Minto

1956

1958

Spengler Verne

Minto

1958

1964

Lemieux Paul

Minto

1964

1966

Brovence Prof L.

Minto

1965

1966

Herbison Herbert

Mohall

1925

1926

Biewer P.

Mohall

1939

1940

Gesllchen Victor

Mohall

1940

1942

Johnson Robert

Mohall

1951

1953

Howe Norman

Mohall

1953

1958

Stewart Lyle

Mohall

1955

1957

Robey George

Mohall

1957

1959

Johnson Richard

Mohall

1958

1959

Helt Lawrence

Mohall

1959

1964

Brendel Erwin

Mohall

1962

1963

Holte Glenn

Mohall

1965

1966

Roland Earl

Mohall

1966

1967

Weatherford William

Mohall

1967

1968

Anderson Michael

Mohall

1968

1970

Wendal Gary

Mohall

1979

Hanson Kelly

Mohall

1990

1995

Vander Laan Chad

Mohall

1995

2011

Fritel Travis

Mohall

2012

2014

Biewer P.

Mott

1940

1941

Fichter George

Mott

1941

1943

Marr Willis

Mott

1946

1947

Melzar David

Mott

1949

1952

Overboe Orville

Mott

1952

1956

Ditmer Wayne

Mott

1956

1984

Crane C.E.

Mott

1963

1964

Skroms Janis

Mott

1966

1967

Naaden B.T.

Mott

1967

1968

Schweitzer Myron

Mott

1984

2000

Johnson James

Mott

1999

2001

Geiger Alan

Mott

2001

2003

Wisness Scott

Mott

2003

2006

Schweitzer Myron

Mott

2006

2014

Haas John *

Mott - Adult

1976

1978

Waclawik John

Napoleon

1955

1957

Eriksmoen Duane

Napoleon

1957

1960

Pogatshnik William

Napoleon

1960

1962

Braun John

Napoleon

1961

1962

Bennett Gregory

Napoleon

1962

1963

Doerr August

Napoleon

1963

1964

Hoberg Gordon

Napoleon

1963

1964

Wilkie Gerry

Napoleon

1963

1965

Willardsen Ronald

Napoleon

1964

1986

Fuller Robert

Napoleon

1966

1967

Martin Bob

Napoleon

1967

1968 1974

Silbernagel Tom

Napoleon

1969

Johnson Dale

Napoleon

1975

1980

Meidinger Randy

Napoleon

1980

1985

Kleppe Norman

Napoleon

1985

1988

Scott Alan

Napoleon

1988

1991

Lee Curt

Napoleon

1991

216

Schneider Brian

Napoleon

1991

2014

Hansen Jory *

Napoleon Adult

2006

2010

Willardsen Ron

Napoleon Adult

1986

2006

Hammer Jane

NC Rogers

1988

1995

Alberts Howard

NDAC

1942

1943

Gress Joe

NDAC

1942

1943

McLaren Leo

NDAC

1942

1943

Moilanen W.C.

NDAC

1942

1943

Smithberg Ron

NDSCS Fargo

2012

2014

Helt Lawrence

NDSU

1977

1983

Swan Mike Dr.

NDSU

1990

1997

Zimmerman Steve

NDSU

1996

1997

Wilhelm Anissa Dr.

NDSU

1998

2005

Young Brent Dr.

NDSU

2006

2014

Stachler Wendi

NDSU

2011

2013

Adams W. John

Neche

1925

1926

Wilson L.

New England

1939

1942

Steinke Willard

New England

1941

1943

Bushey Lawrence

New England

1946

1949

Stark William

New England

1949

1952

Wilson Darrell

New England

1952

1954

Arnston Eric

New England

1954

1958

Grasser Herb

New England

1954

1955

Gerth Fred

New England

1958

1966

Lechler Larry

New England

1966

2005

Bock Gary

New England

1975

1978

Tews Brad

New England

1982

1992

Jung Leland

New England

1992

1998

Steeke Misty

New England

1999

2000

Poland Kay

New England

2000

2004

Stegner Bryce

New England

2004

2006

217

Krebs Ben

New England

2006

2014

Tews Brad

New England St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

1982

1992

Willert Lyle

New Rockford

1946

1948

Simons Stanley

New Rockford

1948

1951

Danielson Vernon

New Rockford

1951

1957

Mehlhoff Philip

New Rockford

1955

1956

Johnson James

New Rockford

1956

1957

Fehr Allen

New Rockford

1958

1959

Telkamp Ray

New Rockford

1958

1963

Birkleland Myron

New Rockford

1959

Williams James

New Rockford

1961

1962

Danielson Vernon

New Rockford

1962

1963

Brose Reinhard

New Rockford

1963

1964

Peterson Dennis

New Rockford

1963

1964

Fuhrman Kenneth

New Rockford

1964

1965

Mortensen James

New Rockford

1965

1969

Ferry Leslie

New Rockford

1967

1968

Manderfeld Frank

New Rockford

1969

1970

Mayer Rueben

New Rockford

1970

1971

Fiscus Arnold

New Rockford

1971

1972

Hines Bill

New Rockford

1972

1973

Seibold Jerome

New Rockford

1973

1975

Stanley Martin

New Rockford

1975

1976

Richter Orlan

New Rockford

1976

1980

Schumacher Leon

New Rockford

1977

1978

Frappier Tom

New Rockford

1978

1979

Peterson Nels

New Rockford

1978

1979

Mootz Matthew

New Rockford

2004

2010

Forrister William

New Rockford

2010

2011

Becker Mitchell

New Rockford

2011

2012

Klopfleisch L.G.

New Salem

1925

1926

Fisher W.

New Salem

1940

1941

Hobbs Frank

New Salem

1941

1942

Musselman Bill

New Salem

1963

1968

Anderson Richard

New Salem

1968

1970

Mayer Carl

New Salem

1970

1971

Gullickson Les

New Salem

1971

1973

Reum Ronald

New Town Fort Berthold CC

1997

2003

Fredericks Casey

New Town Fort Berthold CC

1998

1999

Martens Gary

New Town Fort Berthold CC

1998

1999

Fox Sheri

New Town Fort Berthold CC

1999

2000

Erickson Cheyanne

New Town Fort Berthold CC

2000

2003

Klein Ron

New Town Fort Berthold CC

2000

2008

Morsette Gene *

New Town Fort Berthold CC Adult

1997

2003

Schmaltz Lucas

Northern Cass

2013

2014

Anderson Nels

New Salem

1974

1976

Wheeler Joel

New Salem

1976

1977

Cosner Danny

New Salem

1977

1978

Holstrom Clarence

Northwood

1939

1940

Schock Eugene

New Salem

1978

1979

Sulerud E.

Northwood

1940

1942

Cutler Windy

New Salem

1979

1982

Liddle Delwin

Northwood

1941

1943

Pfleger Gary

New Salem

1982

1990

Northwood

1942

1947

Ringuette Richard

New Salem

1990

2002

Nygard Clifford (Cliff)

Feiring Shawn

New Salem

2002

2014

Northwood

1945

1947

Anderson Ken

New Town

1972

1973

Nygard Clifford (Cliff)

Delaney Gary

New Town

1972

1974

Williams Ed

New Town

1974

1975

Smith Lance

New Town

1976

1978

Jung Leland

New Town

1978

1982

Franzen Robert

New Town

1982

1983

Veer Julie

New Town

1983

1984

Carlson Lynn

New Town

1984

1985

Foster Steven

New Town

1985

1987

Cunningham Duane

New Town

1987

1990

Jung Leland

New Town

1991

1992

Wollschlager Kurt

New Town

1992

1993

Schmidt Mark

New Town

1994

1996

Fladeland Troy

New Town

1996

2000

Wollschlager Kurt

New Town

2000

2014

Helt Lawrence

New Town Fort Berthold CC

1990

1998

Klubben William

Northwood

1946

1949

Naastud Knute Mrs.

Northwood

1946

1947

Warner Leon

Northwood

1949

1953

Lofthus Noel

Northwood

1962

1966

Schander Frank

Northwood

1966

1986

Harvig Tom

Northwood

1967

1968

Zimmerman Randy

Northwood

1986

1988

Wagenman Mark

Northwood

1988

1989

Timms Kyle

Northwood

1989

1991

Bjugstad Jeff

Northwood

1991

1999

Johnson Randy

Northwood

1999

2000

Vig Ben

Northwood

2000

2001

Ostlie Mike

Northwood

2001

2002

Jenner David

Oakes

1972

1975

Witt Marvin

Oakes

1975

1976

Holkup Mark

Oakes

1976

1981

Oehlke Paul

Oakes

1976

1980

Rheault Keith

Oakes

1980

1982

218

Smith Larry

Oakes

1981

1983

Orts Jack

Parshall

2001

2002

Steen Tim

Oakes

1983

1987

Enander Leonard

Parshall

2002

2004

Svanes Dana

Oakes

1987

1991

Prest Eric

Parshall

2005

2006 2008

Spellerberg Dan

Oakes

2005

2014

Merce Brian

Parshall

2006

Schaeffer Robert *

Oakes Adult

1976

2000

Woodbury Julie

Parshall

2008

2014

Brower Lance *

Oakes-Adult

2014

Barron William

Pembina

1941

1942

Hanson Oscar

Park River

1925

1926

Hess W.M.

Pembina

1942

1943

Taintor E. J.

Park River

1925

1939

Ottem John

Pembina

1942

1943

Forbes E.R.

Park River

1939

1940

Ward Lawrence

Pembina

1943

1944

Hagen I.

Park River

1939

1944

Ottem John

Pembina

1945

1946

McDonald M.H.

Park River

1939

1942

Johasson Gerald

Petersburg

1981

1983

Walker George

Park River

1939

1943

Maatz Duane

Petersburg

1983

1986

Woods C.

Park River

1940

1941

Kvistero Kevin

Petersburg

1986

1988

Dolve Winston

Park River

1941

1942

Klaers Bill

Petersburg

1988

1990

Knutsen Carl

Park River

1941

1946

Boese Chuck

Petersburg

1990

1993

Alberts Howard

Park River

1942

1943

Fordyce George

Portal

1945

1946

McLaren Leo

Park River

1942

1943

Lawrence Lester

Powers Lake

1965

1966

Thiele Herbert

Park River

1944

1972

Olson Kermit

Powers Lake

1970

1971

Erickson Kenneth

Park River

1945

1947

Dosch Dennis

Powers Lake

1971

1979

Liudahl Ardell

Park River

1946

1947

Sabol Richard

Powers Lake

1979

1980

Shortridge Russell

Park River

1946

1952

Weiser David

Powers Lake

1980

1982

Liudahl Ardell

Park River

1948

1951

Vannett Rick

Powers Lake

1981

1987

Amstrup Carl

Park River

1950

1953

Stegner Bryce

Powers Lake

1987

1989

Gordon Howard

Park River

1951

1959

Dosch Dennis

Powers Lake

1989

2009

Lannoye Merlind

Park River

1953

1961

Hove Keri

Powers Lake

2009

2014

Arhold Stockstad

Park River

1959

1960

Cote John

1999

2009

Melin Kenneth

Park River

1960

1972

Raleigh - Prairie Learning

2014

Schluchter Keith

Park River

1960

1961

Northington Cari

Ray

2011

Stockstad Arnold

Park River

1960

1967

Tews Brad

Regent

1982

1992

Nelson Loel

Park River

1972

1974

Jung Leland

Regent

1992

1998

1999

2000

Link Harvey

Park River

1973

1978

Johnson James

Regent

Enerson Dale

Park River

1974

1978

Johnsrud Justin

Regent

2000

2001

Thomasson Fred

Park River

1978

2008

Wahl Allen

Rhame

1982

1986

Arndt Brent

Park River

2008

2014

Wutzke Rick

Rhame

1986

1989

Bowman Frank

Parshall

1949

1950

Heupel Raedeen

Rhame

1989

1990

Vossler Leo

Parshall

1958

1976

Keily Mike

Rhame

1990

1998

Flippin W.A.

Parshall

1977

1979

Fischer Mary

Rhame

1998

2000

Mueller Ed

Parshall

1979

1981

Steeke Misty

Rhame

2000

2006

Franzen Robert

Parshall

1981

1983

Boehm Tony

Richland 44

1996

2014

Veer Julie

Parshall

1983

1984

Hetletved Lee

Robinson

1996

1998

Lalum Russell

Rock Lake

1971

1974

Carlson Lynn

Parshall

1984

1985

Wollschlager Kurt

Parshall

1995

2000

219

Bartow Richard

Rock Lake

1974

1976

Thomas Jeff

Rolla

1980

1988

Kvamme Ralph

Rolette

1939

1941

Mayland Nancy

Rolla

1988

1990

Zetter Oscar

Rolette

1941

1945

Hinsz Brent

Rolla

1990

1991

Hazlett W.H.

Rolette

1942

1943

Young Cameron

Rolla

1991

1995

Bartlett E.S.

Rolette

1944

1945

Laframboise Reggie

Rolla

1995

1997

Grande Ludvik

Rolette

1945

1947

Dugan Dibble Raquel

Rolla

1997

2000 2014

Sand Darrell

Rolette

1946

1949

Fritz William

Rolla

2002

Thompson Alfred

Rolette

1946

1947

Enander Leonard

Roseglen

1980

1982

Hansen Howard

Rolette

1949

1951

Cutler Windy

Roseglen

1982

1986

Melin Kenneth

Rolette

1951

1961

Erickson Don

Rugby

1940

1969

Roberts Carl

Rolette

1951

1952

Dregs Lester

Rugby

1943

1944

Teigen Curtis

Rolette

1960

1965

Seitz Roy

Rugby

1948

1954

Wilkie Gerry

Rolette

1964

1966

Konzak Peter

Rugby

1954

1956

Pepple Dellan

Rolette

1966

1970

Teigen Curtis

Rugby

1967

1970

Beaver Roger

Rolette

1970

1973

Christman Quentin

Rugby

1969

1999

Anderson Elvin 2

Rolette

1973

1977

Taylor William

Rugby

1970

1972

Beaver Roger

Rolette

1977

1978

Anderson Ken

Rugby

1972

1973

Podoll Noel

Rolette

1978

1979

Sayler Leo

Rugby

1973

1975

Barnes Bob

Rolette

1979

1981

Hanson Tom

Rugby

1974

1977

Volk Jim

Rolette

1981

1983

Migler Jerome

Rugby

1975

1977

Armstrong Rodney

Rolette

1983

1985

Fritel Robert

Rugby

1977

1978

Marquardt Bob

Rolette

1985

1986

Teigen Curtis

Rugby

1977

1979

Orgaard Cliff

Rolette

1986

1999

Teigen Jim

Rugby

1977

1978

Enga Troy

Rolette

1999

2008

Migler Jerome

Rugby

1978

1981

Harold Ron

Rolette

2008

2011

Anderson Elvin 2

Rugby

1981

1987

Clemens Sara

Rolette

2011

2014

Burkle Elroy

Rugby

1987

1988

Solberg R.

Rolla

1939

1940

Mack Greg

Rugby

1988

1990

Boardsen Charles

Rolla

1940

1942

Huettl Glen

Rugby

1996

1997

Wiese Clifford

Rolla

1948

1952

Vannett Rick

Rugby

1997

2014

Arlein Osborne

Rolla

1952

1953

Cale Randy

Rugby

1999

2005

Fischer William

Rolla

1953

1954

Mongeon Jason

Rugby

2005

2011

Anderson Wallace

Rolla

1954

1955

Fideldy Nikki

Rugby

2011

2013

Aanderud Wallace

Rolla

1955

1957

Graner Allen *

1979

2011

Moilanen Charles

Rolla

1956

1960

Rugby Adult

Linke Murl

Rolla

1959

1967

Graner Allen *

2011

2014

Osowki Leon

Rolla

1967

1968

Rugby - Dakota College - Bottineau - Adult

1990

Halverson Roger

Rolla

1968

1969

Lalum Russell

Rolla

1969

1971

Maine Richard

Rolla

1971

1972

Anderson Elvin 2

Rolla

1972

1973

Larson Herman

Rolla

1973

1977

Peterson John

Rolla

1976

1980

Morkassel Neil *

Rugby Adult

1987

Lybeck Thores

Sarles

1940

1941

Steeke Trevor

Scranton

1998

2009

Steeke Misty

Scranton

2009

2014

Fiske Clarence

Sherwood

1925

1926

220

Clemetson Lloyd

Solen

1970

1973

Welch R.

Starkweather

1939

1941

Zuehlsdorff Les

Solen

1973

1975

Ellingson Bruce

Starkweather

1941

1943

HFU George

Solen

1975

1976

Luehr Gregory

Starkweather

1942

1943

Beaston Littlebrave

Solen

1976

1977

DeAlton Ernest

State

1936

1969

Flippin Don

Solen

1977

1978

Erickson Don

State

1969

1982

Sander Richard

Solen

1978

1980

Mayer Norbert

State

1971

1974

Curry John

Solen

1980

1981

Janke Joel

State

1976

1998

Cantrell Wally

Solen

1981

1982

Straquadine Gary

State

1982

1984

Steffen Annette

South Heart

1996

2000

Helt Lawrence

State

1984

1986

Bohl Steven

South Heart

2000

2001

Vannurden Doug

State

1986

2009

Belland Tim

South Heart

2001

2002

State

1998

2014

Schmidt Christa

South Heart

2002

2003

Zimmerman Steve “Z”

Poland Kay

South Heart

2003

2007

Lewton Marcus

South Heart

2007

2010

Wolf Cody

South Heart

2010

2013

Odermann Joe

South Heart

2013

2014

Burkle Elroy

St John

1988

1990

Halley Neil

St John

1990

2009

Hannon Danielle

St John

2009

2014

Kaseman Gene

St. Thomas

1971

1972

Maine Richard

St. Thomas

1972

1974

Nygard William

St. Thomas

1974

1975

Ridgway C.

Stanley

1940

1941

Lybeck Thores

Stanley

1941

1943

Linson Marvin

Stanley

1943

1944

Hovey Roy

Stanley

1948

1951

Olson Warren

Stanley

1951

1952

Taylor Leslie

Stanley

1952

1956

Jensen Andrew

Stanley

1955

1956

Norenberg Curtis

Stanley

1956

1964

Larshus Leonard

Stanley

1964

1972

Hubbard C.E.

Stanley

1966

1967

Sayler Leo

Stanley

1972

1973

Klein Ron

Stanley

1973

1999

Nelson Marlow

Stanley

1974

1987

Nichols Ron

Stanley

1977

1983

Martens Gary

Stanley

1999

2007

Reum Joseph

Stanley

2006

2014

Northington Cari

Stanley

2009

2011

Haugland Uran Paige

Stanley

2011

2014

Enerson Dale *

Stanley Adult

1994

2003

221

Anderson Aaron

State

2009

2014

Botsfard W. E.

Sykeston

1925

1926

Haas Carl

Tappen

1960

1962

Fuhrman Kenneth

Tappen

1962

1964

Schulta C.R.

Tappen

1963

1964

Beri Russell

Tappen

1964

1965 1965

Vagneur James

Tappen

1964

Wold Dennis

Tappen

1964

1966

Robinson Boyd

Tappen

1966

1967

Reppert Robert

Tappen

1967

1971

Hager Richard

Tappen

1971

1972

Burleson Ron

Tappen

1974

1976

Dewitz Loren

Tappen

1975

1978

Peterson Nels

Tappen

1976

1977

Beutsch Paul

Tappen

1977

1978

Fisher John

Tappen

1977

1978

Lehner Casper

Tappen

1978

1979

Lippert Don

Tappen

1979

1980

Monek Martin

Tappen

1980

1992

Ball Jeff

Tappen

1992

1993

Gross Andy

Tappen

1993

1995

Monek Martin

Tappen

1995

1999

Keily Mike

Tappen

1999

2001

Martin Pete

Tappen

2001

2014

Howe Arlo

Tioga

1958

1965 1959

Peterson Orville

Tioga

1958

Peterson Percy

Tioga

1958

1959

Gehab Paul

Tioga

1959

1961

Rodewald Charles

Tioga

1961

1962

Boardman Earl

Tioga

1966

1968

Nelson Marlow

Tioga

1968

1972

Voeller Curt

Towner

1996

1997

Hansen Doug

Tioga

1972

1974

Zimmerman Steve

Towner

1997

1998

Jensen Les

Tioga

1974

1975

Voeller Curt

Towner

1998

2000

Sheldon William

Tioga

1974

1975

Kleven Craig

Towner

2000

2001

Gunlickson Lee

Tioga

1975

1978

Sitter Larry

Towner

2001

2011

Hammer Jane

Tioga

1979

1983

Mongeon Jason

Towner

2011

2014

Anderson Beau

Trenton Eight Mile

2002

2006

Wankel Westley

Turtle Lake

1954

1966

Peterson Clarence

Turtle Lake

1956

1957

Brown C.

Turtle Lake

1964

1965

Thompson Flint

Tioga

1983

1987

Larson Charles

Tioga

1987

1988

Kronemann Wayne

Tioga

1988

1990

Nelson Marlow

Tioga

1990

1996

Schmidt Mark

Tioga

1996

2006

Carkuff Jeremy

Tioga

2006

2014

Sulerud E.

Tower City

1939

1940

Stauffer James

Tower City

1940

1943

Luehr Gregory

Tower City

1943

1944

Kidder Merle

Towner

1925

1933

Haugen W.

Towner

1940

1941

Larson Herman

Towner

1941

1943

Larson Herman

Towner

1945

1962

Heitz Robert

Towner

1955

1956

Pogatshnik William

Towner

1962

1963

Randolph Frank

Towner

1963

1964

Christianson G.M.

Towner

1964

1965

Johnson Don

Towner

1964

1965

Mayer Norbert

Towner

1964

1965

Schipper I.A.

Towner

1964

1965

Scully A.E.

Towner

1964

1965

Watkins John

Towner

1964

1965

Werdin Ronald

Towner

1964

1965

Christman Quentin

Towner

1965

1969

McIntee Joe

Towner

1965

1966

Dahl Jack

Towner

1966

1967

Hanson Tom

Towner

1966

1967

Teigen Curtis

Towner

1966

1967

Wilkie Gerry

Towner

1966

1967

Roberts Carl

Towner

1967

1968

Tewksbury Warren

Towner

1967

1968

Carey Don

Towner

1969

1970

Dempsey Tom

Towner

1970

1973

Anderson Dave

Towner

1973

1975

Nelson Rodney

Towner

1975

1976

Zimmerman Steve

Towner

1976

1996

Skorms V.

Turtle Lake

1964

1965

Lindell William

Turtle Lake

1965

1966

Short Con

Turtle Lake

1966

1968

Knell Marvin

Turtle Lake

1967

1970

Enander Leonard

Turtle Lake

1970

1972

Handegaard Steve

Turtle Lake

1972

1976

Grueneich Myron

Turtle Lake

1976

1980

Olschlager Bryan

Turtle Lake

1980

1984

Aichle Tim

Turtle Lake

1984

1994

Grueneich Myron

Turtle Lake

1994

1995

Bohn Keith

Turtle Lake

1995

1997

Laframboise Reggie

Turtle Lake

1997

2002

Ball Jeff

Turtle Lake

2002

2004

Anderson Aaron

Turtle Lake

2004

2009

Guenzler Sarah

Turtle Lake

2009

2011

Seidler Ben

Turtle Lake

2011

2013

Sondrol Isacc

Turtle Lake

2013

2014

Seeger Steve *

Turtle Lake Adult

1981

1989

Desjarlais Jeff

Turtle Mt. Comm Coll

1998

2001

Hamley Mark

Turtle Mt. Comm Coll

1998

2002

Hanson Scott

Turtle Mt. Comm Coll

1998

2002

Pelteir Leslie

Turtle Mt. Comm Coll

1998

2002

Knell Dean

Underwood

2004

2006

Sitter Larry

Upham

1996

2001

Challey Charles

Valley City

1946

1973

Akolneww Ames

Valley City

1959

1960

Rausch Duane

Valley City

1966

1968

Dempsey Tom

Valley City

1973

1974

222

Wall Tim

Valley City

1974

1977

Schaeffer Robert *

Wahpeton

1972

1975

Orts Jack

Valley City

1976

1977

Deede Robert

Wahpeton

1974

1982

Thoreson Curt

Valley City

1977

1986

Steinhoff Lorenz

Wahpeton

1974

1975

Krebs Kendall

Valley City

1986

1989

Walsvik David

Wahpeton

1975

1976

Hammer Jane *

Valley City Adult

1987

1995

Olson Jay

Wahpeton

1976

1978

Valley City Adult

1995

Tiegs Bruce

Wahpeton

1977

1980 1979

Hanson Greg * Steffen Shawn *

Valley City Adult

1996

1996 2001

Due Bruce

Wahpeton

1978

Eifealdt Ted

Wahpeton

1979

1981

Mueller Ron

Wahpeton

1981

1982

Heisheim Hans

Vanhook

1945

1946

Giese Allen

Wahpeton

1982

2013

Jensen John

Velva

1925

1926

Steen Tim

Wahpeton

1990

1993

Erickson M.

Velva

1939

1940

Jacobson Brent

Wahpeton

1993

1996

Nygard Lloyd

Velva

1940

1951

Gjerstad Curt

Wahpeton

1995

1997

Bartlett E.S.

Velva

1944

1945

Erickson Judy

Wahpeton

1998

1999

Dekrey Elaine

Velva

1946

1947

Wehde Jon

Wahpeton

Schlect Peter Mrs.

Velva

1948

1949

Bjugstad Jeff

Wahpeton

1999

2013

Amsden Dean

Velva

1949

1951

Spelhaug Darin

Wahpeton

2013

2014

Cain Manford

Velva

1950

1951

Torgerson Keith *

1978

2014

Cantwell Maurice

Velva

1951

1952

Wahpeton Adult NDSCS

Warner Lyle

Wahpeton NDSCS

1977

1980

Link Harvey

Wahpeton NDSCS

1978

1989

Due Bruce

Wahpeton NDSCS

1979

1985

Oehlke Paul

Wahpeton NDSCS

1980

2004

Thomas Wally

Wahpeton NDSCS

1985

1990

Schander Frank

Wahpeton NDSCS

1989

2006

Tews Brad

Wahpeton NDSCS

1994

2014

Volla Sterling

Wahpeton NDSCS

2004

2008

Wilhelm Anissa Dr.

Wahpeton NDSCS

2006

2014

Schmiess Sheldon

Wahpeton NDSCS

2008

2014

Zimprich Craig

Wahpeton NDSCS

2008

2014

Mandt Orven

Velva

1952

1959

Kritsky Ted

Velva

1956

1957

Fuhrman Kenneth

Velva

1959

1962

Back Christina

Velva

1962

1963

Bergsgaard Lannis

Velva

1964

1968

Christensen George

Velva

1965

1966

Jordahl G.W.

Velva

1965

1966

McIntee Joe

Velva

1966

1967

Swedlund Paul

Velva

1968

1969

May Sam

Velva

1969

1973

Torgerson Keith

Velva

1973

1974

Knudsen Bruce

Velva

1974

1978

Chilson Bob

Velva

1977

1979

Paulson Lynn

Velva

1978

1979

Podoll Noel

Velva

1979

2012

Batie Juliana

Velva

2012

2014

Amstrup Carl

Wahpeton

1953

1955

Gagelin Herman

Wahpeton

1954

1957

Vallager Emil

Wahpeton

1954

1976

Gronneberg Clarence

Walhalla

1940

1942

Hagelin Herman

Wahpeton

1957

1958

Walhalla

1942

1943

Bullis Harold

Wahpeton

1961

1962

Nygard Clifford (Cliff)

Best Lloyd

Wahpeton

1962

1963

Maine Richard

Walhalla

1974

1976

Jordan Curtis

Walhalla

1975

1990

Best Lloyd

Wahpeton

1967

1968

223

Holm Tom

Walhalla

1976

1979

Paulson Ron

Westhope

1978

1991

Hahn August

Walhalla

1979

1980

Mayer Rueben

Westhope

1981

1986

Holm Tom

Walhalla

1980

1985

Mueller Ed

Westhope

1986

1987

Strom Bryan

Walhalla

1987

1989

Wendal Gary

1991

1996

Schmidt Mark A.

Walhalla

1989

1993

Westhope/ Newberg

Williams Thomas III

Walhalla

1993

1994

Eck Tate

Westhope/ Newberg

1996

1999

Botts Jeff

Westhope/ Newberg

1999

2012

Antram Don

Westhope/ Newberg

2012

2014 1940

Griswold Ken

Washburn

1950

1952

Davidson Donald

Washburn

1952

1962

Roscoe Dennis

Washburn

1961

1966

Schluchter Keith

Washburn

1961

1962

Lindell William

Washburn

1963

1964

Morkassel Neil

Washburn

1966

1967

Hanson Tom

Washburn

1967

1970

Manderfeld Frank

Washburn

1970

1994

Kamrath Mike

Washburn

1994

2014

Arnston Eric

Watford City

1958

1967

Tschetter R.W.

Watford City

1964

1965

Lindbloom Jerome

Watford City

1966

1967

Clausen Thomas

Watford City

1967

1968

Robinson Boyd

Watford City

1967

1969

Arnston Eric

Watford City

1969

1977

Grueneich Myron

Watford City

1975

1976

Pelton Kent

Watford City

1976

1979

Drew Dan

Watford City

1977

1978

Leslie Curt

Watford City

1978

1979

Belland Tim

Watford City

1979

1980

Stohler Andy

Watford City

1979

1980

Lohse Cory

Watford City

1980

2008

Pelton Kent

Watford City

1980

2009

Peterson Linda

Watford City

1980

1981

Johnsrud Justin

Watford City

2008

2014

Wisness Scott

Watford City

2009

2014

Vavrosky Gary

West Fargo

1975

1977

Larson Clinton

West Fargo

1977

1980

Johnson Gerald

West Fargo

1980

1981

Johnson Ted

West Fargo

1981

1988

Lilly Olin

Westhope

1925

1926

Oberholtzer Michael

Westhope

1971

1974

Pelton Kent

Westhope

1974

1975

Due Bruce

Westhope

1975

1978

Rogers Kenneth

Westhope

1975

1977

Armstrong Rodney

Westhope

1978

1981

Gotham W.

Williston

1939

Lee G.I.

Williston

1939

1941

Anderson Elvin 1

Williston

1940

1943

Lybeck Thores

Williston

1942

1946

Olson Elmer

Williston

1946

1955 1953

Diers Andrew

Williston

1952

Vanbramer Donald

Williston

1953

1954

Maier Melvin

Williston

1955

1956

Rice Verdine

Williston

1956

1980

Pippin Harry

Williston

1962

1963

Amsden William

Williston

1963

1964

Ekblad Norman

Williston

1964

1965

Clausen Thomas

Williston

1965

1968

Suess Roland

Williston

1965

1966

Krieger George

Williston

1967

1968

Thompson Greg

Williston

1982

1990

Pepple Wes

Williston

1990

2014

Schlichting Harley

Williston UND

1969

1974

Berry Wayne

Williston UND

1971

2007

Halverson Roger

Williston UND

1974

2004

Slagle Rich

Williston UND

1975

1977

Anderson Vance *

Williston UND

1977

1994

Hauff Jerry

Williston UND

1981

1982

Feiring Heather

Williston UND

2006

2010

Murphy Kim

Williston UND

2007

2014

Anderson Beau

Williston UND Adult

2006

2014

Beaver Roger

Willow City

1969

1970

224

Mostad Jim

Willow City

1970

1971

Belland Tim

Wolford

1997

1998

Mayer Rueben

Willow City

1971

1981

Knudsen Melvin

Wyndmere

1953

1959

Schauer Russ

Willow City

1981

1984

Gaglin Walter

Wyndmere

1959

1960

Stutrud Todd

Willow City

1985

2000

Mehrer Ron

Wyndmere

1959

1961

Dugan-Dibble Raquel

Willow City

2000

2002

Johnson Richard

Wyndmere

1961

1966

Wendel Gary

Willow City

2002

2003

Dotzenrod Alvin

Wyndmere

1963

1964 1967

Hetletved Lee

Wilton

2009

2014

Schwartz George

Wyndmere

1966

Rice Verdine

Wishek

1939

1956

Mayer Norbert

Wyndmere

1967

1971

Bartlett E.S.

Wishek

1944

1945

Werk Kenneth

Wyndmere

1971

1978

Nayes James

Wishek

1956

1957

Swinontek James

Wyndmere

1978

1981

Maclawik John

Wishek

1957

1959

Randles David

Wyndmere

1981

1982

Schaan Leo

Wishek

1959

1961

Thomas Wally

Wyndmere

1982

1985

Butterfield Ralph

Wishek

1962

1966

Pagel Michael

Wyndmere

1985

1989

Brettschmar Bill

Wishek

1964

1965

Steen Tim

Wyndmere

1989

1993

Doerr August

Wishek

1964

1965

Jacobson Brent

Wyndmere

1993

1996

Hoberg Gordon

Wishek

1964

1965

Theil Scott

Wyndmere

1996

2009

Schultz Alfred

Wishek

1964

1965

Steckler Emily

Wyndmere

2009

2010

Wishek May

Wishek

1964

1965

Severance Desiree

Wyndmere

2010

2014

Schilling Marvin

Wishek

1965

1966

Barnhard Radford

Zeeland

1970

1971

Schell James

Wishek

1966

1967

Fritzler Mel

Zeeland

1971

1972

Umiker Glenn

Zeeland

1972

1973

Menzies Craig

Wishek

1967

1970

Klein Ron

Wishek

1970

1973

Watkins Randy

Wishek

1973

1974

Schauer Bruce

Wishek

1974

1975

Schlecht Warren

Wishek

1975

1978 1978

Schauer Bruce

Wishek

1976

Burgoon Kevin

Wishek

1978

1979

Meidinger Wes

Wishek

1978

1979

Stoltz Jeanie

Wishek

1979

1980

Orgaard Cliff

Wishek

1980

1985 1986

Bausman Kevin

Wishek

1985

Brooks Kevin

Wishek

1986

1987

Vannett Rick

Wishek

1987

1991

Zubrod Tom

Wishek

1991

1992

Balstad Nathan

Wishek

1992

1994

Williams Thomas III

Wishek

1994

1997

Karls Jason

Wishek

1997

1998

Hetletved Lee

Wishek

1998

2004

Hansen Jory

Wishek

2004

2006

Misek Heather

Wishek

2006

2007

Brown Rocky

Wishek

2007

2014

Wagenman Mark

Wolford

1993

1997

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While in high school FFA helped prepare me for the challenges that everyday life can present, while at the same time being a successful business owner. The ND FFA Association further developed my leadership skills and made me aware of how important it is to be involved in agriculture. FFA has positively impacted my life in more ways than are possible to describe! Chris Brossart, North Dakota Farm Bureau Vice President