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Home > Media > Events > 2012 NDSCS Homecoming > Homecoming Award Winners
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An Alumna with a passion for NDSCS describes this year’s Alumna of the Year, Jeanette Miller. Jeanette grew up in Galchutt, N.D., and graduated in 1965 from North Central High School, Colfax, N.D. She completed the secretarial program at NDSSS in 1966. After graduation she worked in the office at Northern School Supply in Fargo, N.D. Jeanette married Larry Miller from Tyler, N.D., a graduate of Wahpeton High School and NDSSS. Jeanette and Larry lived on a farm south of Wahpeton until 2010 when they moved to Wahpeton.
Jeanette served as an active member of the Alumni/Foundation Board for nine years. Because of her leadership and support, she was honored as the 2003 Centennial “Key to the Future” award winner. She is a contributor and supporter of the Catbackers Club and NDSCS 300 Club. Jeanette has been a key member of the DREAMS Auction steering committee for the past 16 years, where she has effortlessly helped to procure gifts, decorate, sell tickets and promote this fundraising event.
Jeanette is involved in many other community and volunteer activities. She served on the Benedictine Living Communities Foundation board representing St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton. She is an active member of St. John’s Catholic Church, Catholic daughters of Americas, GFWC Women’s Literary Club and other volunteer services.
Larry and Jeanette have three grown children. Chad and his wife, Darcy, live in Wayzata, Minn. Christi, her husband, Ryan Thielke, and their sons Jake and Ty live in Moorhead, Minn. Cody, his wife, Heather, and their son Zach live on the family farm south of Wahpeton. The Miller family was selected to receive the Family Tradition Award in 2009.
Congratulations to Jeanette and a huge thank you for her support and passion to NDSCS and the NDSCS Alumni/Foundation.
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Congratulations to the Jacklitch family for being awarded the 2012 Family Tradition Award. The entire Jacklitch family attended NDSCS; Michael and Mary in 1971, their son Nathanyal in 1997 and daughter Alia in 2001. After graduating from MSUM in 1973, Michael went on to earn his Doctorate in Chiropractic at Logan College in St. Louis. The Jacklitchs have been married 38 years and have been residents of Wahpeton since 1977.
Michael has been in private practice at Dakota Chiropractic Clinic since 1977 and Mary is employed by St. Francis Medical Center as the Administrative Assistant to the CEO as well as the director of marketing and public relations. Mary is active in many service organizations in the community.
Michael has been involved with his profession on the state and national level and has served as president of the ND State Chiropractic Association. He is a member of the NDSCS Foundation, serves on the Airport Authority and is president of St. John’s parish council.
Nathanyal also attended UND graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a Master’s in Physical Therapy in 2003. He currently resides in Blaine, Minn., working as a Physical Therapist at the Courage Center. Alia, while at NDSCS, played volleyball and was named All-Conference. She attended the College of St. Mary in Omaha, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. She is employed by the Veterans Administration in Omaha as the CIS-ARK Clinical Coordinator.
Congratulations to all of the members of the Jacklitch family.
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In the fall of 1970 Mike Neppl crossed the Red River and went from being a “Cowboy” to a “Wildcat.” He has been a Wildcat ever since!
Mike graduated from Science in 1972 and played on the Co-Champion 1971 Football team, which was recently inducted into the NDSCS Hall of Fame. Mike is also a Hall of Fame Inductee. Mike serves on the Letterwinners and the Catbackers Board of Directors.
In 1980 Mike began a career in the insurance industry where he currently works. Mike’s wife of 32 years, Linda, is a 1974 graduate of Science who practices dental hygiene in Fargo. Linda served two terms on the N.D. Board of Dental Examiners and currently serves as an examiner for the Dental Hygiene Board exams at colleges across the country.
The Neppl’s have two daughters. Kali Cascarano resides in Minneapolis with husband Dan and son Vincent. Megan Hauck lives in Fargo with husband Austin and daughter Kendal and son Brayden.
Congratulations to Mike and Linda Neppl on being the 2012 Wildcats of the Year.
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Paul and Lee Ann Folden have lived in Wahpeton for over 50 years and are owners of Corner Drug. They have been loyal supporters of NDSCS during that time. Paul and Lee Ann both attended Concordia College; Paul went on to UNLV and NDSU where he earned his Pharmacy Degree. They have four children. Dustin lives in Lafayette, Ind., with his wife Trisha and children Mackenna and Sawyer. Braden, who after serving four years in the Navy and four years in the Army with the 82nd Airborne, is now attending MSUM. Alexandra is also at MSUM. Turner graduated from Faith Christian School in May 2012.
The Foldens stated that during the past 10 years, Corner Drug has benefitted greatly from the NDSCS Pharmacy Technician program through participating in internships to hiring graduates. Paul said, “NDSCS is a vital part of the professionalism we are able to offer our customers by having the Pharmacy Technician program available as a resource to us.”
Thank you to Corner Drug and the Folden’s for their many years of support and service to the Pharmacy Technician program and to NDSCS.
Congratulations to Corner Drug, a deserving “Friend of the College” award winner.
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What better way to lead a parade than to have Parade Grand Marshals and Wildcat supporters like Carol and Blayne Helgeson. You’ll hardly ever attend an NDSCS event without seeing Blayne and Carol. They not only attend events, but are also great supporters of the NDSCS 300 Club and the Catbacker Club.
Blayne and Carol have been involved in the community and have resided in Breckenridge since 1964. Blayne joined NDSSS in the Administrative Services Division in 1974, where he was writer of college and alumni activities and a photographer for alumni, college media and printed pieces. He retired in 2002 after 28 years at the College. Carol was a teacher in the Breckenridge School District, teaching 6th and 8th grades for 28 years, and then served as a substitute teacher for several more years.
Carol and Blayne were married in 1963 in Minneapolis and they have two children, Sheila of Detroit Lakes, Minn., and Thomas of Fort McCoy, Wis. Thomas and his spouse, Callie have three children, Makenna, Kevin and Matthew. Sheila and Thomas are alumni of NDSCS. Sheila received her Liberal Arts Degree in 1984 and Thomas a Physical Science Degree in 1987.
Carol and Blayne are active in the community. Blayne is a member the Wahpeton-Breckenridge Kiwanis Club and the Tri-State Masonic Lodge in Fairmount. Both are high school speech judges and have coached speech at Breckenridge High School for several years. Carol is active in Athenaeum Guild and they both are active in Breckenridge Lutheran Church activities.
Congratulations, Blayne and Carol, for leading the way at Homecoming 2012.
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Congratulations and thank you to Mary Uhren, Kyle Armitage and Richard Siegel for their support to the Alumni/Foundation and the entire NDSCS campus. From the fabulous food and service at the DREAMS Auction to the River Valley Inn weekly meals, the culinary camps so well attended to quality of students that graduate, this trio is committed to excellence 24/7, 365 days a year.
Mary Uhren has been a part of the NDSCS family since 1981 when she enrolled as a student in the Cook and Chef Training program. Graduating in 1983, she worked restaurants with catering and baking her main passions. In March of 1986 she was hired as a full-time instructor at NDSCS and currently serves as the program coordinator for the Culinary Arts department. Mary has a daughter, Thia, who is 15 and attends Wahpeton High School.
Kyle Armitage attended NDSCS as a student in the Culinary Arts program from 1998-2000 and as a student athlete on the Wildcat football team coached by Dr. Richman. Kyle has worked hard to create a top quality culinary program through the development of Culinary Intensive (a culinary career exploration camp), community partnerships and creative campus projects. Kyle and his wife, Michelle, reside in Doran, Minn., and are the parents of two boys, Paul and Gabe.
Richard Siegel from San Diego, Calif., enrolled in the Culinary Arts program at NDSCS in 2007. Richard was the 2008 and 2009 North Dakota Skills USA champion in Culinary Arts. He represented NDSCS and the state at the national competition and finished fourth in the nation. Richard graduated in 2009 with academic honors and a 4.0 GPA. In 2011, Richard joined the faculty as a chef instructor. He is passionate about teaching and is excited about the future of the Culinary Arts program at NDSCS. Richard lives in Wahpeton, N.D., with his mini dachshund, Camden.
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