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Dr. Valeriah Big Eagle (Yankton) ‘22 was selected as a 40 under 40 recipient by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development. (Submitted Spring 2026)
Jake '19 and Alyssa '19, '22 Preble welcomed their daughter Emery in January 2025. (Submitted Summer 2025)
Makenzie ‘22 and Mace Merkwan welcomed their newest bundle of joy, Crue Alexander Merkwan, on 01/22/2025. He is welcomed home by his feline sisters Geo and Mia! (Submitted Spring 2025)
Tashena '22 and Chase Bronson welcome Briggs Colin Bronson on 10/28/24. (Submitted Fall 2024)
Katelyn Conover '14, '22 has transitioned to the Montgomery's team and now serve as the Chief Marketing Officer. (Submitted Fall 2023)
Kaycee Verlinde '22 successfully passed her license exam as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). (Submitted Fall 2023)
Since graduating with a Master of Social Work in 2022, Ryan Davis '21, '22 has married, relocated, and gained employment as a Lead Clinical Coordinator with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Ann Arbor, Michigan and is pursing a Doctor of Education at Liberty University. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Matt Nelson '22 is working for Loffler Companies as an Imaging Account Executive. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Hannah Hovel '22 recently began as a Kinship Locator for Lutheran Social Services. She also started in the Masters of Social Work Program through University of North Dakota. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Sidney (Berndt) Backhaus '22 has recently accepted a position with DSS in Mitchell as a Family Services Specialist. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Kiley Burggraff '22 accepted a position with Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota as a JJRI Clinical Therapist (Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Initiative) in August 2022. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Nalini Maharajh '22 has accepted a position in the Sioux Falls School District as a School Home Liaison, supporting students and families who are in the EL Program as well as newcomers to the country. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Hayley Knudsen ' 22 is working as a registered nurse. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Kerby Barnes '22 earned a Master's in American History online at Southern New Hampshire University. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Liv Korngable '22 is finishing up her first year of graduate school at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, MN and will receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in two years. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Dillon D. Kober '17, '22 has joined Sioux Falls law firm Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP, as an associate attorney, having been a summer associate with the firm in 2021. Dillon’s practice covers business transactions, real estate, and estate planning. (Submitted Fall 2022)
Aaron California '22 started working as a psychotherapist in a traditional mental health therapy office (Lifepath Counseling & Wellness) and working as a Social Worker doing suicide assessment for a major hospital in Boise, ID (St. Luke's Hospital) following graduation. (Submitted Summer 2022)
Kacy Kamphoff '22 will be continuing her education to pursue a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of South Dakota. (Submitted Spring 2022)
Hannah Rambow '22 moved to Park City, Utah after graduation to work for Marriott International in their Voyage Global Leadership Development Program in Food and Beverage Operations. (Submitted Spring 2022)

Makayla Epp '21 is starting a new teaching position with the Lennox School District. (Submitted Summer 2025)
Kaylyn and Joe Mehlhaff '21 welcome their daughter Aurora Jane Mehlhaff to the world March 19, 2025. She was welcomed home by her proud older brother, Peter. (Submitted Spring 2025)
Chad Smidt '20, '21 began a new position at Oak View Group as the General Manager at the Tyson Events Center (TEC). In this role, Smidt will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of all Sioux City venues. Smidt joined the TEC in 2021 and has since served in the roles of event manager, director of events, and assistant general manager. Read more here. (Submitted Fall 2024)
Nate Janssen '21 is employed at Dells Auto in Dell Rapids, SD. (Submitted Fall 2023)
Joseph Mehlhaff '21 was elected Board President of the Aberdeen Catholic School System. (Submitted Summer 2023)
Amber Hulse '21 was crowned Miss South Dakota USA 2023 on June 11. She is the 4th woman to be both Miss South Dakota and Miss South Dakota USA and will compete for Miss USA later this year. (Submitted Summer 2023)
Ange Johnson '21 was hired full-time as an Assistant Professor for the MHA program and Enrollment Coordinator at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, IA. (Submitted Summer 2023)
Tori Jones '21 has been working at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) as a Medical Technologist since June 2021. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Leah Dusterhoft '21 has worked as the Director of Creative Content for the Vanderbilt Women's Basketball team since graduation. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Jaycob Danielson '21 currently works as the Youth Success Manager at the South Dakota Afterschool Network and runs a nonprofit called the WeCan Movement. (Submitted Spring 2023)
David King '21 started a career as an Instructor at Spartanburg Community College. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Haleigh Diede '21 is a 7th grade Special Education teacher at Yankton Middle School, as well as the Assistant Gymnastics and Soccer Coach for the High School. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Whitney (Oehlerts) Burrows '18, '21 recently started a position at the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Mark Ellens '21 is currently working for Sioux Falls Fire Rescue as a firefighter. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Taya Vacanti '21 received her LGSW and accepted a position at a long term residential facility for people with severe and persistent mental illness in Minneapolis, MN. Vacanti is currently working towards receiving her LICSW. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Alycen O'Neal '21 earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from NWMS and will be starting a 3rd year of teaching 3rd grade in the fall. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Taylor Janicek '21 serves as the Assistant Director of Annual Giving at Creighton University. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Richard Culver '18, '21 has transitioned from community mental health work to practicing within an established mental health private practice. His next steps include finishing a second-tier licensure and completing the process of becoming a board approved supervisor. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Autumn Tripp ' 21 started her own photography business and taken on the role as an advisor for Talent Search, a TRIO program for first-generation college students. She has also recently taken on the role as the Content Manager and Creative Director of BRCA Mutated, an organization founded by her mother and cousins. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Madilyn Sindelar '21 began flying as a flight attendant with Delta Airlines last October. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Taylor Thompson '21 finished her first year teaching 1st grade at Elkton Elementary in South Dakota. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Since graduating with a Master of Social Work in 2022, Ryan Davis '21, '22 has married, relocated, and gained employment as a Lead Clinical Coordinator with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Ann Arbor, Michigan and is pursing a Doctor of Education at Liberty University. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Peter Michael Mehlhaff was born to Joe '21 and Kaylyn Mehlhaff on September 20th, 2022. At birth he was 7 pounds 15 ounces and looks forward to being a Coyote! (Submitted Fall 2022)
Kelsey (Berger) Grady ‘20, ‘21 and Jacob Grady ‘19 were united in marriage on August 28, 2021. (Submitted Spring 2022)
Patrick Frederick '09, '21 accepted the Superintendent of Schools position in the Bennett County School District. (Submitted Spring 2022)
Reba Arens '13, '21 recently started as community health manager for a local hospital with responsibilities of Director of Public Health for Plymouth County, Iowa. (Submitted Spring 2022)

Alicia Khatt Kuyper '18, '20 and her husband Brian Kuyper '19 welcomed baby boy, Harrison, on June 6, 2025! (Submitted Fall 2025)
Elizabeth Ruen '20 (Master of Public Health) and '11 (Master of Science in Administration) recently earned a Doctor of Education in Public Health Policy from Nebraska Methodist College. Dr. Ruen is a program officer at The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. (Submitted Fall 2025)
Chad Smidt '20, '21 began a new position at Oak View Group as the General Manager at the Tyson Events Center (TEC). In this role, Smidt will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of all Sioux City venues. Smidt joined the TEC in 2021 and has since served in the roles of event manager, director of events, and assistant general manager. Read more here. (Submitted Fall 2024)
Travis Hill '20 is moving from USD University Housing after 2 years to Ball State University to be an Area Coordinator for their Housing and Residence Life. (Submitted Summer 2023)
Nikolas Wilson '20 was recently promoted from reporter to morning anchor at KCAU 9 News. (Submitted Summer 2023)
Seth Gerberding '20 has been working on his Ph.D. in mathematics at Texas A&M University with a focus in an numerical analysis and computational fluid dynamics. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Katrina Callahan '20 has accepted a position as a Policy and Government Relations Specialist at Community Colleges for Iowa located in Des Moines, Iowa. She will be starting August 1 after taking the bar exam. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Haley Wanous '20 earned her Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and is employed with Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center working in the Radiology Department as a Sonographer for almost 3 years now. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Martha Zere '20 has completed the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program in Dallas, TX and work under Obstetrics/GYN, General and Vascular Modality. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Joe Holstedt '20 is now working in Lexington, KY as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Lexington Counter Clocks Professional Baseball team. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Tristan Heinze '20 is currently a PhD candidate at Drake University and began a career with the federal government. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Kevin Wood '13, '20 is currently serving as a District Superintendent of three districts in Northwest Iowa. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Tyler Kann '20 is working full time at SSM St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City as the Lead Sonographer of the Heart and Vascular Clinic. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Hillary Presecan '20 is working for the Housing Assistance Council as Community Placemaking Program Manager for two programs on topic funded by the USDA and the NEA. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Jaycie Foster '20 is going into her 3rd season with the Jefferson High School Marching Band in Sioux Falls as the Color Guard Coach. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Steve Mollick '20 recently transitioned from teaching high school music to elementary general music. He has accepted a position teaching K-5 music at Sheridan Hills Elementary in Richfield, MN, beginning bill with the 2023-24 school year. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Nikolas Wilson '20 accepted a job at KCAU 9 News in Sioux City. (Submitted Summer 2022)
Kelsey (Berger) Grady ‘20, ‘21 and Jacob Grady ‘19 were united in marriage on August 28, 2021. (Submitted Spring 2022)

High school sweethearts, Seth '18 and Ashley Pierce, welcomed Jude Theodore on May 22, 2025. Dad can't wait for his little Jude Dude to be a second generation Yote! (Submitted Fall 2025)
Madeline '18 and Eric Rueb welcomed their baby boy, Elliot on September 12, 2025! (Submitted Fall 2025)
Alicia Khatt Kuyper '18, '20 and her husband Brian Kuyper '19 welcomed baby boy, Harrison, on June 6, 2025! (Submitted Fall 2025)
Paul Wurth '18 recently accepted a publication contract for his debut YA Fantasy Novel The Last Conduit. Scheduled to be published July 1, 2026. (Submitted Fall 2025)
Allyson '15, '18 and Luke '17 McFarland welcomed baby Ezekiel on September 11 who joins big brother Timothy, both future Yotes! (Submitted Fall 2024)
Lyndsay '17, '18 and Ryan '16 O'Toole welcomed their second son, and future Coyote, Benjamin Thomas O’Toole August 17th, 2024! (Submitted Summer 2024)
Brett '18 and wife Lindsey welcomed Van Ewald to the world in July of 2023. (Submitted Summer 2024)
Malachi Petersen '17, '18 has joined Minneapolis-based SRF Consulting Group as a Transportation Planner. In his role Malachi applies for federal transportation grants on behalf of states, local municipalities, and tribal governments. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Whitney (Oehlerts) Burrows '18, '21 recently started a position at the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Richard Culver '18, '21 has transitioned from community mental health work to practicing within an established mental health private practice. His next steps include finishing a second-tier licensure and completing the process of becoming a board approved supervisor. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Rachelle Schmidt '18 and Brennan Schmidt '19 welcomed daughter Cierra Schmidt of Freeman, SD. (Submitted Fall 2022)
Carolyn Rose-Janelle Petersen was born on March 27, 2022 to proud parents Malachi '17, '18 and Kaitlyn '18 Petersen. (Submitted Spring 2022)
Megan Pasika '18 has been volunteering for over two years as a forensic genealogist with the DNA Doe Project, a nonprofit organization that uses forensic genealogy to identify human remains in the US and Canada. She currently serves as a team lead on multiple cases. (Submitted Fall 2021)

Zachary Kraning '17 joined Winthrop & Weinstine as an Associate in their Tax Credit Financing & Syndication Practice. (Submitted Fall 2025)
Annie McClure '17 completed her master’s in Special Education as an Intervention Specialist with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis in May 2021 from the University of Northern Colorado. She currently serves as the Director of Transition at The Joshua School- a Colorado facility school with a mission to serve students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Developmental Disabilities attain the highest quality of life valuing each unique mind, body and spirit. (Submitted Spring 2025)
Allyson '15, '18 and Luke '17 McFarland welcomed baby Ezekiel on September 11 who joins big brother Timothy, both future Yotes! (Submitted Fall 2024)
Morgan '15 and Hank '17 Lentsch welcomed their Yote baby girl on June 13, 2024. (Submitted Fall 2024)
Lyndsay '17, '18 and Ryan '16 O'Toole welcomed their second son, and future Coyote, Benjamin Thomas O’Toole August 17th, 2024! (Submitted Summer 2024)
Cody '16 and Rachel '17 (Meyer) Breen welcomed their second son, Hayden George, into the world on November 14, 2023. He is welcomed home by big brother Connor. Proud to pass on the love of the Yotes to our boys!(Submitted Spring 2024)
Malachi Petersen '17, '18 has joined Minneapolis-based SRF Consulting Group as a Transportation Planner. In his role Malachi applies for federal transportation grants on behalf of states, local municipalities, and tribal governments. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Dillon D. Kober '17, '22 has joined Sioux Falls law firm Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP, as an associate attorney, having been a summer associate with the firm in 2021. Dillon’s practice covers business transactions, real estate, and estate planning. (Submitted Fall 2022)
Kaela Schuiteman '17 and Andrew Schuiteman '17 welcomed Dean Alexander into the world on November 5th, 2022. (Submitted Fall 2022)
Carolyn Rose-Janelle Petersen was born on March 27, 2022 to proud parents Malachi '17, '18 and Kaitlyn '18 Petersen. (Submitted Spring 2022)

Brooks William Wood was born 12/16/25 in Sioux Falls, SD to Kiana (Dowdell) Wood '16 and Tim Wood. (Submitted Spring 2026)
Lucas Martin '16 and his wife Tess of Leander, TX welcomed their second Yote, Emmie Jo Martin on March 27th. (Submitted Spring 2025)
Tyler '15 and Erika '16 Tordsen welcomed Soliene Gabrielle on October 20. 2024. (Submitted Spring 2025)
Anshu Chandra '16 joins BWF as director of philanthropic counsel with the campaigns and fundraising strategy division. His expertise helps BWF’s national and international nonprofit clients raise more philanthropic support to fulfill their missions. (Submitted Fall 2024)
Lyndsay '17, '18 and Ryan '16 O'Toole welcomed their second son, and future Coyote, Benjamin Thomas O’Toole August 17th, 2024! (Submitted Summer 2024)
Kiana '16, '19 and Tim Wood welcomed their daughter Savannah Mae on July 15, 2024. (Submitted Summer 2024)
Cody '16 and Rachel '17 (Meyer) Breen welcomed their second son, Hayden George, into the world on November 14, 2023. He is welcomed home by big brother Connor. Proud to pass on the love of the Yotes to our boys! (Submitted Spring 2024)
Andrew and Brittany (Lunstra) Yanish ‘16 welcomed their daughter Ruby Yanish on November 16th. She joins big sister Lucy! (Submitted Spring 2023)
Kiana Dowdell '16 and Timmy Wood '19 were married on October 13, 2023 at The Atrium in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Submitted Fall 2023)
Jordan Decker '14, '16 was recently hired as the new Associate Director of Admissions for the USD-Sioux Falls campus. (Submitted Fall 2022)
In November 2021, Emily Roberson '16 accepted the Executive Director role at the Youth Garden Project, a 26 year old nonprofit in Moab, Utah. Roberson was one of the first few graduates of the Sustainability program at USD. (Submitted Summer 2022)
Jennifer '16 and Andrew '19 Candela had their baby Yote on July 21, 2021! He came 2 months early and thrived in the NICU and is now home.(Submitted Fall 2021)
Michael Browers ‘16 has been promoted to Director of Product Management at Integer Holdings Company. (Submitted Fall 2021)

Kim Lee '14 recently published a book as the only editor about the Minnesota River Bend Area Immigrant story. (Submitted Fall 2025)
Morris Beato '14 was awarded the Lucy Blair Outstanding Service Award by the American Physical Therapy Association. (Submitted Fall 2024)
Joe Wiltse '14 left private practice at Dorsey & Whitney to lead M&A activity of H.B. Fuller Company, a publicly traded company and the largest pure-play adhesives company in the world. (Submitted Fall 2024)
Craig Haugaard '14 became the 100th person in the world to run a half marathon on every continent when he finished a half marathon in Antarctica on March 21, 2024. (Submitted Spring 2024).
Morris "Rick" Beato '14 has been appointed to the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties of the American Physical Therapy Association. (Submitted Spring 2024)
At the recent 2023 Barchart Hedge Awards Norman Haugaard '14 was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for his "profound impact on the agricultural industry." (Submitted Fall 2023)
Morris "Rick" Beato '14 was appointed as the Chair of the Neurologic Board Specialty Council of the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. (Submitted Fall 2023)
Katelyn Conover '14, '22 has transitioned to the Montgomery's team and now serve as the Chief Marketing Officer. (Submitted Fall 2023)
Kelsey Warkenthien-Smith '14 and Peyton Smith '12 are expecting their second Yote baby in July 2023! It is a boy that will be joining 3 year old Yote girl-Mila! (Submitted Spring 2023)
Morris "Rick" Beato '14 was recognized with the Distinguished Mentor in Residency and Fellowship Education Award by the Academy of Physical Therapy Education. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Jordan Decker '14, '16 was recently hired as the new Associate Director of Admissions for the USD-Sioux Falls campus. (Submitted Fall 2022)
Morris Beato '14 has been recognized by the Florida Physical Therapy Association with the 2022 Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. (Submitted Fall 2022)
Morris "Rick" Beato '14 was recognized with the 2022 Excellence in Neurologic Education Award, Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy and 2021 Outstanding Neurologic Physical Therapist in Education Award, Florida Physical Therapy Association Neurology Special Interest Group. (Submitted Spring 2022)
Zachary Davelaar '14 became a Managing Shareholder of Kennedy, Gelner, Cronk and Waterman PC, where he has been an associate since 2015. (Submitted Spring 2022)

Todd Pokrywa '13 Captained Team Viera in the first ever Florida Space Coast NHL Pro/Am for charity in February 2025. (Submitted Spring 2025)
Josie Beacom born 5/26/24 to Corey Beacom '10 and Kate Beacom '13, joins three older siblings. (Submitted Fall 2024)
Andrew Bremseth '13 was recently credentialed by the International Local Government Management Organization. (Submitted Fall 2024)
Todd J. Pokrywa '13 played in a Celebrity Shinny hockey game at Amalie Arena with former NHL All-Star Brian Bradley vs the first Captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning Paul Ysebaert. (Submitted Spring 2024)
Ryan and Gina '13, '15 O'Connor are expecting Yote #2 in November 2023. (Submitted Fall 2023)
Alexa '12, '13 and Shea '12 Williams are welcoming a substitute for their relay team with baby #5, Dar Colette Williams, joining their family in May 2023. (Submitted Fall 2023).
On November 12, 2023, Todd J. Pokrywa '13 was a guest player in the Hockey Hall of Fame Hyundai Legends Classic held at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada as part of Induction Weekend. Todd played on Team Joe Nieuwendyk, coached by Hall of Famer Lanny McDonald, vs Team Adam Oates. His wife Cyndi was a guest coach for Team Oates. (Submitted Fall 2023)
On September 30, 2023, Todd J Pokrywa '13 returned to Captain Team Viera in the Princess Margaret Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer tournament in Toronto, Canada which raised nearly $30,000 for the cause. (Submitted Fall 2023)
Todd J Pokrywa '13 was the top fundraiser for the second year in a row at the Hockey Helps the Homeless Bay Street Tournament in Toronto Canada. He skated alongside NHL ��vlog Georges Laraque, Christian Hanson and Lou Franceschetti. (Submitted Summer 2023)
Kevin Wood '13, '20 is currently serving as a District Superintendent of three districts in Northwest Iowa. (Submitted Spring 2023)
Brad Omland '13 started a new job as Privacy Senior Associate at PwC. (Submitted Fall 2022)
On October 1, 2022 Todd Pokrywa '13 captained Team Viera in the Princess Margaret Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer Tournament held in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada which featured approximately 140 teams and 1,500 participants. Todd was a top 10 fundraiser and participated in the Celebrities vs Fundraisers game which included NHL ��vlog. (Submitted Fall 2022)
On June 25, Todd Pokrywa '13 traveled from Florida to Toronto to play in the Hockey Helps the Homeless Bay Street Tournament. Todd skated alongside NHL ��vlog teammates Georges Laraque and Todd Warriner. He was the top fundraiser and personally raised over $7,500 for the cause. (Submitted Summer 2022)
Brad Omland passed the Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) exam. (Submitted Summer 2022)
The SDRA recognized the Pizza Ranch restaurant on 41st Street in Sioux Falls with its annual Community Service Award, which recognizes a business that goes above and beyond to give back to the residents of the community it serves. When a tornado destroyed the business in September 2019, the owners knew they would be closed for an extended period. Wanting to keep the team engaged during the downtime, the owners decided to boost their volunteer efforts in the community. The award was presented to co-owners Todd Pharis '85, Mike Pharis '90 and Mark Moeller '13. (Submitted Spring 2022)
Reba Arens '13, '21 recently started as community health manager for a local hospital with responsibilities of Director of Public Health for Plymouth County, Iowa. (Submitted Spring 2022)

Dale Chasing Hawk (Sicangu Lakota) ‘98 & ‘05 served as the Grand Marshall for the 2025 Sioux Falls Native American Day Parade. His mother, Pauline Chasing Hawk-Pourier ‘09, rode alongside him. (Submitted Spring 2026)
Bryant Tchida '98 was elected to a three-year term as members of the firm’s Board of Directors at Moss & Barnett. Bryant is a member of the firm's litigation practice group and brings more than two decades of high-stakes trial and appellate courtroom experience to bear in protecting his clients’ products, practices, and competitive interests. He has tried and argued cases in state and federal courts throughout the Midwest. Bryant concentrates his practice on complex business disputes in a variety of settings, including shareholder and partnership disputes, prosecuting and defending lawsuits seeking emergency injunctive relief, agribusiness disputes, intellectual property and trade secret disputes, securities disputes, class actions, and corporate and government investigations. Bryant will continue practicing law on a full-time basis in addition to handling his management responsibilities. (Submitted Spring 2025)
Robin Aden '98 recently accepted a position as President of Adler Trust Company, located in Sioux Falls, SD. (Submitted Spring 2025)
The Army selected Col. Christopher A. Kennebeck for promotion to the grade of brigadier general and assigned him as lead special trial counsel, Army Office of Special Trial Counsel, headquartered at Fort Belvoir, Va. He assumed duties on June 3, 2024. Kennebeck enlisted in the Army upon high school graduation in ‘85 and served almost six years as an armor crewman. He was later commissioned as a 2nd Lt. with an ROTC scholarship at the University of South Dakota where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in English ‘95 and Juris Doctor degree in Law ‘98. (Submitted Summer 2024)
Samuel A. “Sam” Christensen '98 was appointed Clerk of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, effective June 18, 2023 by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. (Submitted Summer 2023)
Sam Christensen '98 won re-election as the Clerk of Circuit Court for Racine County in Wisconsin. He was appointed to the position in 2015 and first elected in 2018. (Submitted Fall 2022)
Dr. Elizabeth Trayner '98, '00 has been appointed Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity at Seattle University. In this role, Dr. Trayner will serve as Title IX Coordinator and 504 Coordinator. (Submitted Fall 2022)

John Hoeppner '74 published the book "Winning the Naming Game When You're Not First: Smart Strategies for Second Place Brands." (Submitted Fall 2024)
Ann Sattler '74 retired after 40 years as chief of adolescent and young adult medicine, professor of pediatrics, University of Massachusetts medical Center. She enjoys hiking and swimming in the lake during five months of the year in New Hampshire’s white mountains with 4 children, 9 grandchildren. She enjoyed world travel, courtesy of invitations from her husband‘s medical colleagues, including several 1-2stents at the European biomedical research Institute and Salerno, Italy and a summer in Paris while he was at the Pasteur Institute. Her family did the 5 day Milford trek in New Zealand, an adventure trip to Madidi National Park in Remote, Bolivia, and hiking to Macchu Pichu. She climbed Mount Washington with her 12-year-old son and friend. She is grateful they were able to do so much earlier in their lives!
Dave Bakke '74 has written two books - "The Last of The Market Hunters" and "God Knows His Name" and has received many royalties from the Southern Illinois University Press after 30 years. (Submitted Summer 2024)
Mike Hansen '74, '75 completed the annual RAGBRAI bike race across the state of Iowa, 480 miles. At the start of the race in Sioux City, they asked riders to wear a jersey from their college or high school. As a USD alum, Mike had on a USD jersey. (Submitted Summer 2023)
Cathleen Britton '74, '90 received National Citation for Outstanding Service to Music in Orlando, FL in June 2021, presented by the National Federation of State High Schools (NFHS), an organization that oversees most state activities associations in the US. Only 30 other people have received this award in the past. The award is presented only when strict criteria is met so is not given annually. Britton retired from teaching in 2014 after a 38-year career as an outstanding and award-winning music educator in South Dakota. (Submitted Summer 2021)

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