North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is proud to announce the appointment of Gach Gach as the Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach, following the departure of Stu Engen, who has taken a position joining the coaching staff at Idaho State University. 

A 2017 graduate of NDSCS, Gach Gach (pronounced GOTCH GOTCH) brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success. During his time as a player for the Wildcats, Gach was instrumental in leading the team to a remarkable 59-9 overall record, securing two Mon-Dak Conference Championships, two Region XIII Championships, a District Championship, and a National Tournament appearance. Gach’s individual contributions were recognized with numerous Conference and Regional honors. 

Following his tenure at NDSCS, Gach transferred to West Texas A&M where he continued to excel, helping his team to a 66-8 record and leading them to back-to-back Elite Eight and Final Four appearances. His stellar performance earned him Lone Star Conference honors. Over his four-year college career, Gach amassed an outstanding overall record of 125-17. 

An Austin, Minnesota native, Gach earned his bachelor’s degree from West Texas A&M University, and returned to NDSCS in 2022 as an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. 

Gach Gach shared his excitement about this new chapter: “As an NDSCS alum, I’m really excited at this opportunity to lead the Men’s Basketball program along with my fellow coaches. We are eager for the fall to get our team together to start the new season. I’m honored to have been given this responsibility.” 

The Head Men’s Basketball Coach position will remain interim until a new Athletic Director is hired, and the ultimate decision regarding the permanent head coach will be made by them. 

NDSCS President Rod Flanigan expressed his confidence in Gach’s leadership during this transitional period: “During this transition time, we are steadied by having the entire coaching staff’s expertise and guidance to keep our successful program on track and continue our quest for a National Championship. Although the final head coaching decision will be made by the new Athletic Director, we are confident in the leadership of Gach and his staff.” 

Stu Engen's departure marks the end of an era for NDSCS Athletics. Engen, who was named the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Director of Athletics on May 30, 2012, transformed the Wildcats into a basketball powerhouse. Under his leadership, the team achieved a record of 323-60, won seven Region XIII titles, and secured seven Mon-Dak Conference championships, among numerous other accolades. Engen's legacy will continue to inspire future generations of Wildcats. 

The search is currently underway for a new Athletic Director. 

More information about the NDSCS Basketball Program can be found here: NDSCSWildcats.com/Sports/MBKB 

For More Information or to Schedule Interviews: 
Lee Schwartz, Director of Marketing | 701-306-4497 | Lee.Schwartz@ndscs.edu 
Gach Gach, Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach | 507-279-7025 | Gach.Gach@ndscs.edu 

North Dakota State College of Science has named 481 students to its spring 2024 President’s Honor List. The Honor List recognizes students who have achieved grade point averages of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credits with letter grades. The honorees include: 

INTERNATIONAL 
Australia: Keira Williams, Liberal Arts Transfer 

ALASKA 
North Pole: Kassidy Elings, John Deere Tech 

CALIFORNIA 
Hesperia: Cosette Quillin, Culinary Arts 

COLORADO 
Parachute: Alexander Alegria, Electrical Technology 
Windsor: Christopher Cole, Liberal Arts Transfer 

CONNECTICUT 
Weston: Matthias Simon, Welding Technology 

FLORIDA 
Immokalee: Edna Louidor-Rejouis, Registered Nursing 

IOWA 
Eldridge: Benjamin Gripp, Diesel Technology 

INDIANA 
Crawfordsville: Nicholas Curtis, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician 
Goshen: Meridith Frey, Liberal Arts Transfer 

KANSAS 
Garden City: Luis Estrada, Diesel Technology 

MARYLAND 
Prince Frederick: Koby Valentin, Diesel Technology 

MAINE 
New Gloucester: Alexander Henry, Liberal Arts Transfer 

MINNESOTA 
Ada: Aaron Sip, Agriculture; Jonathan Willprecht, Welding Technology 
Albany: Ethan Borgerding, Electrical Technology 
Alexandria: Hunter Athey, Electrical Technology; Autumn Blahosky, Dental Assisting; Alexis Klimek, Registered Nursing; Bryn Loge, Dental Hygiene 
Andover: Brendan Beggin, Diesel Technology 
Ashby: Ethan Johnsrud, Welding Technology 
Bagley: Adrienne Laferriere, Dental Hygiene 
Barnesville: Gavin Grommesh, Precision Agriculture Technology; Brady Kroll, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology; Abbey Nelson, Dental Assisting; Jacob Reep, Practical Nursing; Emmy Stanton, Liberal Arts Transfer 
Battle Lake: Broderick Mekalson, Powersports Technology 
Baxter: Forrest Gibson, Construction Management Technology 
Beardsley: Ryan Geray, Building Construction Technology; Wyatt Krueger, Auto Body Repair & Refinishing Technology 
Becker: Mitchell Miner, John Deere Tech 
Belle Plaine: Wyatt Friendshuh, Diesel Technology 
Bemidji: Alexander Bazoff, Liberal Arts Transfer; Tyler Sandberg, Diesel Technology 
Benson: Libby McGeary, Registered Nursing; Samuel Thompson, Diesel Technology 
Borup: Katrina Quick, Agriculture 
Boyd: Kody Jahn, Electrical Technology 
Breckenridge: Kelsey Ceroll, Liberal Arts Transfer; Joseph Conzemius, Precision Agronomy; Carson Dohman, Precision Agronomy; Corey Dohman, Agriculture; Riley Finkral, Practical Nursing; Larissa Goodman, Registered Nursing; Ashtyn Kaehler, Associate in Science in Nursing; Sophie Larson, Occupational Therapy Assistant; James Mertes, Electrical Technology; McKayla Neuman, Dental Hygiene; Yaraporn Thephasdin Naayuthaya, Dental Hygiene; Ryler Wiertzema, Auto & Diesel Master Technician 
Brooklyn Park: Benjamin Nelson, Diesel Technology; Thomas Yang, Diesel Technology 
Buffalo: Jack Lauer, Building Construction Technology 
Burnsville: Dominique Deming, Auto Body Repair & Refinishing Technology 
Campbell: Elise Klindt, Liberal Arts Transfer 
Chaska: Cameron Pauly, Automotive Technology 
Clarkfield: Travis Vold, John Deere Tech 
Clear Lake: Megan Kardell, Registered Nursing 
Cohasset: Mackenzie Hebeisen, Architectural Modeling & Design Technology 
Crookston: Jenna Seaver, Dental Assisting 
Crystal: Roy Gilles, Electrical Technology 
Dalton: Alexis Olson, Electrical Technology 
Detroit Lakes: Ethan Lundberg, Welding Technology 
Dilworth: Francisco Salazar, Architectural Modeling & Design Technology 
Doran: Mikayla Snobl, Occupational Therapy Assistant 
Duluth: Kevin Hansen, Electrical Technology 
East Bethel: Reed Kohler, Diesel Technology 
East Grand Forks: Kaleb Bolonchuk, Welding Technology; Zachary Stocker, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician 
Eden Prairie: Savanna Jones, Registered Nursing 
Elbow Lake: Hayden Groeneweg, John Deere Tech 
Elko New Market: Ethan Beneke, John Deere Tech 
Fergus Falls: Dylan Hanstad, Automotive Technology; Clarissa Heikes, Registered Nursing; Lianna Jepson, Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics Technology; Aiden Lindgren, John Deere Tech; Evan Lindgren, Electrical Technology; Morgan Olson, Registered Nursing; Hayden Sanchez, Welding Technology; Trent Stach, Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology; Levi Steckler, Liberal Arts Transfer; Samuel Weber, Electrical Technology; Seth Winrod, Welding Technology 
Frazee: Rachel Kasowski, Dental Hygiene 
Glenwood: Hunter LeClair, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology Glyndon: Logan Johnson, Welding Technology 
Hawley: Madison Balsdon, Registered Nursing; Carl Ekre, Precision Machining Technology; Caidin Larson, Building Construction Technology 
Kennedy: Hogan Mortenson, Welding Technology 
Kensington: Parker Martinson, Automotive Technology; Madeline Nadgwick, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Morgan Woodle, Occupational Therapy Assistant 
Kent: McKennah Anderson, Registered Nursing 
Lake Park: Gage Matson, Building Construction Technology 
Mankato: Tegan Felber, Dental Assisting; Adam Schnobrich, John Deere Tech 
Melrose: Jack Ellering, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology; Trevor Thom, Mechanical Systems; Sara Weidauer, Liberal Arts Transfer 
Monticello: Kaylee Stegora, Liberal Arts Transfer 
Moorhead: Samuel Case, John Deere Tech; Aiden Copeland, Welding Technology; Tomas Friedrich, Welding Technology; Chase Hoiland, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Glen Leeper, Electrical Technology; Lily Mathern, Liberal Arts Transfer; Carter Olson, Building Construction Technology; Zachery Taft, Electrical Technology 
Mora: Natalie Devito, Precision Agronomy 
Morris: Tyler Berlinger, Electrical Technology; Whitney Bruns, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Trevor Buss, Business Management; Lewis Nohl, John Deere Tech; Haley Price, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Garner Swenson, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology 
Nerstrand: Mason Pagel, Diesel Technology 
Nevis: Ethan Lewis, Electrical Technology 
New Brighton: Nicholas Craemer, Automotive Technology 
New Richland: Zale Bushlack, Diesel Technology 
New York Mills: Olivia Pilgrim, Dental Hygiene 
Newfolden: Gage Hockstedler, John Deere Tech 
Ogema: Braylen Heisler, Welding Technology 
Ortonville: Arthur Arndt, Electrical Technology; Carter Brown, Electrical Technology 
Osage: Morgan Swanson, Registered Nursing 
Osakis: Elizabeth Pahl, Dental Hygiene 
Pennock: Masyn Olson, Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology 
Perham: Emily Genoch, Liberal Arts Transfer; Maya Richter, Dental Hygiene 
Plummer: Tyler Eskeli, Building Construction Technology 
Roosevelt: Eliana Bleess, Registered Nursing 
Rothsay: Tanner Heier, Electrical Technology; Karter Jensen, Electrical Technology 
Rush City: Grace Folkema, Liberal Arts Transfer 
Sabin: Hunter Albert, Precision Agriculture Technology; Hailey Paulsen, Architectural Modeling & Design Technology 
Sauk Centre: Jarod Drobny, Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology 
Shoreview: Anton Castro, Dual Credit 
Slayton: Keigan Behnke, John Deere Tech 
Solway: Mahrya Gudvangen, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 
Stewartville: Nicholas Bain, Information & Communications Technology 
Thief River Falls: Colby Wooten, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 
Two Harbors: Clark Nelson, Business Management 
Underwood: Blake Sumstad, Diesel Technology 
Warroad: Mackenzie Bergstrom, Occupational Therapy Assistant 
Watertown: Dylan Mandt, Plumbing 
Wheaton: Eli Larson, Plumbing 
White Bear Lake: Nicholas Distad, John Deere Tech 
Willmar: Lily Reed, Welding Technology 
Wolverton: Anna Betz, Registered Nursing; Bradley Lindblad, Liberal Arts Transfer 
Zimmerman: Walter Guse, Diesel Technology 

MONTANA 
Circle: Jalyn Curtiss, Dental Hygiene 
Culbertson: Justice Bengochea, Plumbing 
Glasgow: Benjamin Dykema, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology 
Glendive: Tristen Jarvis, Electrical Technology 
Miles City: Wyatt Muggli, Electrical Technology 
Nashua: Walker Laumeyer, Automotive Technology 
Scobey: Colter Oie, Diesel Technology 

NORTH DAKOTA 
Amenia: Olivea Roth, Architectural Modeling & Design Technology 
Argusville: Benjamin Klemen, Welding Technology 
Battleview: Alexa Sundley, Dental Hygiene 
Belfield: Kase Collins, Diesel Technology 
Beulah: Andrea Seiler, Health Information; Mikayla Voegele, Dental Hygiene 
Bismarck: Andrew Ficek, Liberal Arts Transfer; Matthew Heupel, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Paris Batke, Dental Hygiene; Payten Ell, Dental Hygiene; Erica Haberlock, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Alexis Harstad, Culinary Arts; Gavin Maher, Welding Technology; Gannon McGregor, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology; Sean Pedersen, Culinary Arts; Blake Van Ningen, John Deere Tech; Adam Vigness, Electrical Technology 
Bottineau: Emma Aberle, Dental Hygiene; Josiah Hunter, Electrical Technology 
Bowman: Kennedi Blankenbaker, Dental Hygiene; Jaxson Hansey, Construction Management Technology 
Buchanan: Lilly Bohl, Dental Hygiene 
Buffalo: Clay Hovelson, Precision Agronomy 
Burlington: Susan Chmielewski, Health Information 
Butte: Carson Kostenko, Diesel Technology 
Calvin: Markus Kingzett, Electrical Technology 
Carpio: Benjamin Haaland, Diesel Technology 
Carrington: Alexander Hurlbut, Electrical Technology; Cole Seaburg, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician 
Casselton: Masen Allmaras, Liberal Arts Transfer; Matthew Bergh, Business Management; Mason Bosse, Precision Agronomy; Jordan Flynn, Pharmacy Technician; Brittany Hiltner, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Nathan Hiltner, Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics Technology; Barbara Prante, Business Management; Logan Prochnow, Construction Management Technology; Mikaela Prochnow, Architectural Modeling & Design Technology; Taylor Siverson, Registered Nursing; Conner Tanous, Agriculture 
Cavalier: Nicholas Carignan, John Deere Tech 
Center: Tyson Fricke, Electrical Technology 
Christine: Dain Anderson, Welding Technology; Alexander Martel, Welding Technology 
Cleveland: Emily Carlson, Dental Assisting 
Coleharbor: Dawson Wimer, Electrical Technology 
Colfax: Nathan Moen, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 
Cooperstown: Medora Brandner, Dental Assisting 
Davenport: Sean Maddock, Culinary Arts 
Des Lacs: Julianna Amsden, Pharmacy Technician 
Devils Lake: Hunter Drury, Powersports Technology; Brynn Johnson, Dental Hygiene 
Dickinson: Andrew Ficek, Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics Technology; Jack Kovash, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology; Hunter Moreno, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Meghan Roller, Architectural Modeling & Design Technology; Gabe Sackman, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Madison Semerad, Construction Management Technology; Cherokee Warnecke, Liberal Arts Transfer 
Douglas: Benjamin Lindbo, John Deere Tech 
Drayton: Kiara Aasand, Dental Hygiene 
Edgeley: Helen Ramon-Vega, John Deere Tech 
Edinburg: Rocco Hepokoski, Automotive Technology 
Ellendale: Justin Nelson, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology 
Esmond: Zach Jaeger, John Deere Tech 
Fargo: Abdul-Muktadir Abdul-Mumin, Emergency Medical Services (EMS); Elmer Alvarez Alvarez, Information & Communications Technology; Gabriella Birchem, Culinary Arts; Cierra Davis, Registered Nursing; Mia Engel, Dual Credit; Harleigh Faulkner, Liberal Arts Transfer; Jace Fugl, Practical Nursing; Carissa Gozdal, Diesel Technology; Emma Hagemeister, Business Management; Katheryn Haskins, Pharmacy Technician; Kaylee Haugen, Dual Credit; Riley Heisler, Welding Technology; Aiden Hoff, Construction Management Technology; Joseph Hollingsworth, Dual Credit; Nicholas Holmquist, Information & Communications Technology; Jaeger Jensen, Welding Technology; Grace Jensen, Dual Credit; William Jiskra, Business Management; Abdul Khesro, Automotive Technology; Isabel Lemke, Dual Credit; Brita Lindhag, Registered Nursing; Eliana Logan, Welding Technology; Apelete Messan, Information & Communications Technology; Sarah Olson, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Zachary Onsum, Electrical Technology; Joshua Pogatchnik, Emergency Medical Services (EMS); Michael Quinn, Dual Credit; Taylor Reep, Dental Hygiene; Mason Reinhiller, Information & Communications Technology; Addisyn Rumpf, Dual Credit; Paige Schroeder, Liberal Arts Transfer; Jakob Semerad, Information & Communications Technology; Nolan Shea, Automotive Technology; Andrew Slater, Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics Technology; Nicholas Stading, Heating,Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology; Jacob Thomas, Liberal Arts Transfer; Jacob Topp, Liberal Arts Transfer; Nicole Tucker, Registered Nursing; Karl Vangsness, Information & Communications Technology; Ryan Werness, Information & Communications Technology 
Fort Ransom: Kelby Anderson, Electrical Technology; Griffen McDaniel, Business Management 
Galesburg: Arden Bring, Culinary Arts 
Geneseo: Levi Witt, Business Management 
Gilby: Kaden Moen, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician 
Gladstone: Emily Schmidt, Architectural Modeling & Design Technology 
Glen Ullin: Michael Gartner, Auto Body Repair & Refinishing Technology; Gabrielle Kuhn, Dental Hygiene 
Grace City: Wyatt Walker, Diesel Technology 
Grafton: Gavin Kirkeby, Diesel Technology; Jordie Praska, Pharmacy Technician 
Grand Forks: Glen Erickson, Construction Management Technology; Joel Kavaloski, Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology; Quinn Nelson, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Jacob Thompson, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician 
Gwinner: Alannah Beck, Business Management; Avery McFarland, Precision Machining Technology 
Hague: Jeannie Keller, Dental Hygiene 
Hankinson: Riley Ahrendt, Diesel Technology; Jaycee Brown, Dental Hygiene; Kylee Falk, Dual Credit; Rex Roeder, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Rylee Steffens, Dual Credit; Zeth Titus, Automotive Technology; Anthony Veit, Plumbing 
Hannaford: Lane Kautzman, Agriculture 
Hannah: Benjamin Girodat, Automotive Technology 
Hatton: Ryan Verke, Precision Agriculture Technology; Madison Thompson, Pharmacy Technician 
Hazen: Jarvis Welch, Electrical Technology 
Hickson: Mason Nipstad, Agriculture 
Hillsboro: Kaitlin Anderson, Dental Assisting; Sir Jones, Liberal Arts Transfer; Paige Magnuson, Dental Hygiene 
Hoople: Justin Klose, Agriculture 
Horace: Josiah Bjertness, Information & Communications Technology; Danika Johnson, Liberal Arts Transfer; Theodore Jones, Diesel Technology; Kyle Osland, Dual Credit 
Jamestown: Johnathon Browning, Agriculture; Mason Burrows, Electrical Technology; Kellen Lange, Diesel Technology; Colin Lemieux, Welding Technology; Luke Marker, Liberal Arts Transfer; Zachary Partlow, Diesel Technology; Jacob Roberts, Precision Machining Technology; Sean Schimetz, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Brayden Schmeichel, Construction Management Technology 
Kindred: Dallas Brandt, Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology; Edisen Score, Precision Machining Technology; Logan Wickenheiser, John Deere Tech 
Knox: Collyn Bosch, Electrical Technology 
LaMoure: Monte Rinn, Electrical Technology 
Lankin: Mitchell Shirek, Agriculture; Pamela Kovarik, Health Information 
Larimore: Tysen Landeis, Diesel Technology 
Lehr: Jacy Entzi, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Trenton Erbele, Electrical Technology 
Leonard: Emily Roehrich, Business Management 
Lidgerwood: Andrew Arth, Diesel Technology; Zoey Bohnenstingl, Construction Management Technology; Dylan Frankki, Automotive Technology; Faith Fredrickson, Registered Nursing; Lauren Oster, Business Management 
Linton: Nathan Holzer, Plumbing; Trace King, Electrical Technology 
Lisbon: Megan Burgi, Liberal Arts Transfer; Emma Eskildsen, Pharmacy Technician; Mackenzie Johnson, Dental Hygiene; Angela Padayao, Dental Assisting; Silas Reinke, Building Construction Technology; Shirley Vogelsang, Dental Assisting 
Maddock: Quinn Neppl, Dental Hygiene 
Mandan: Colton Egli, Electrical Technology; Madison Frohlich, Dental Hygiene; Hannah Nehl, Dental Assisting 
Mantador: Hannah Lingen, Dual Credit 
Mayville: Zachary Kville, John Deere Tech 
McCanna: Eric Hoffmann, John Deere Tech 
Mercer: Deven Ketterling, Diesel Technology 
Michigan: Emily Bina, Dental Hygiene 
Minot: Jordan Ball, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Hunter Boyd, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Trevor Emke, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Cierra Erickson, Dental Hygiene; Tyler Harbort, Diesel Technology; Layton Ludwig, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Griffen New, John Deere Tech; Abigail Schaefer, Culinary Arts; Alexander Schottenbauer, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Tate Zablotney, Diesel Technology 
Minto: Taylor Slominski, Business Management 
Mooreton: Ashlyn Foertsch, Dual Credit; Braden Heuer, Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology; Keagan Neppl, Business Management; Grace Wolf, Dual Credit 
Munich: Jacob Pollestad, Agriculture 
New England: Grace Dinius, Agriculture 
New Rockford: Darica Ziebart, Dental Hygiene 
New Salem: Mavrick Nelson, Diesel Technology; Joshua Olin, Diesel Technology 
Newburg: Lance Hunskor, Automotive Technology 
Northwood: Kaleb Braun, Electrical Technology 
Oakes: Jacob Bredeson, Precision Machining Technology; Brynn Dethlefsen, Dental Assisting; Barret Gelinske, Business Management; Kadence Wiedmeier, Pharmacy Technician 
Park River: Clover Gillespie, Dental Hygiene; Gavin Hell, Electrical Technology; Kenneth Porter, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician 
Petersburg: Nora Johnson, Dental Hygiene 
Powers Lake: Emma Kinney, Dental Hygiene 
Reiles Acres: Lucas Allen, Business Management; Hope Uggerud, Dual Credit 
Richardton: Andrea Benson, Dental Hygiene; Kazanne Gjermundson, Dental Hygiene 
Rugby: Eric Martin, Electrical Technology 
Ryder: Hannah Myers, Electrical Technology 
Sentinel Butte: Trin Schumacher, Diesel Technology 
Sheldon: Jaycob Froehlich, Welding Technology 
Sibley: Dylan Johnson, Building Construction Technology 
Spiritwood: Robert Walton, Plumbing 
Stanley: Kimberly Mulder, Health Information 
Stirum: Lily Walth, Dental Hygiene 
Surrey: Steven Fred, Diesel Technology 
Thompson: Eric Isaacson, Plumbing; Nicholas Schlief, Diesel Technology; Nathan Sundberg, Diesel Technology 
Tioga: Bethany Schmidt, Occupational Therapy Assistant 
Valley City: Bryn Didier, Registered Nursing; Broden Muske, Plumbing 
Velva: Logan Dockter, Liberal Arts Transfer; Triton Kaercher, Business Management 
Wahpeton: Elizabeth Thomas, Associate in Science in Nursing; Robert Cade, Technical Studies; Kyra Bellew, Dental Hygiene; Ethan Crane, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Gage Biel, Liberal Arts Transfer; Jessica Munter, Architectural Modeling & Design Technology; Bradley Johnston, Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics Technology; Logan Dimmer, Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics Technology; Katie Willprecht, Registered Nursing; Katlyn Erickson, Liberal Arts Transfer; Colin Samuels, Electrical Technology; Tanner Barth, Business Management; Hattie Dockter, Liberal Arts Transfer; Briar Maudal, Liberal Arts Transfer; Nathaniel Brien, Automotive Technology; Caden Hockert, Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology; Riley Thimjon, Agriculture; Jack Rittenour, Liberal Arts Transfer; Jonathan Hill, Electrical Technology; Connor Rosenberg, Automotive Technology; Kane Hanson, Electrical Technology; Lauren Schiefert, Business Management; Stevie Cade, Liberal Arts Transfer; Kyle Weight, Architectural Modeling & Design Technology; Mason Hughes, Automotive Technology 
Walhalla: Avery Mostad, Dental Hygiene; Mardi White, Architectural Modeling & Design Technology 
Watford City: Kaylee Filkowski, Dental Hygiene; Nevaeh Thiers, Dental Hygiene 
West Fargo: Allie Aalund, Dual Credit; Olivia Arth, Welding Technology; Bradley Bertsch, Diesel Technology; Olivia Blotsky, Dual Credit; Sydney Dye, Dual Credit; Carson Forde, Building Construction Technology; Wrigley Gunderson, Liberal Arts Transfer; Jeffery Guo, Liberal Arts Transfer; Karter Hilde, Business Management; Kaylee Lindeman, Registered Nursing; Hannah Norton, Dual Credit; Madison Puttbrese, Information & Communications Technology; Kyle Roeder, Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics Technology; Jaiden Schwan, Dual Credit; Ryleigh Skaurud, Dental Hygiene; Abudujani Weli, Information & Communications Technology 
Wheatland: Brendan Maasjo, Construction Management Technology; Parker Mack, Welding Technology 
Williston: Grant Friesz, Electrical Technology; Wyatt Hansen, Building Construction Technology; Dawson Morgan, Electrical Technology; Saebra Willardson, Dental Hygiene 
Wilton: Alex Harris, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician 
Wimbledon: Trace Christ, Diesel Technology 
Wyndmere: Moriah Blazek, Business Management; Johnathan Gutzmer, Liberal Arts Transfer; Jake Kuchera, Welding Technology 

SOUTH DAKOTA 
Aberdeen: Marlee Schweitzer, Dental Hygiene 
Buffalo: Keegan Hett, Electrical Technology; Kelby Hett, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology 
Claire City: Ethan Skarnagel, Diesel Technology 
Humboldt: Braden Herr, Liberal Arts Transfer 
Leola: Anna Lapka, Dental Hygiene 
McIntosh: Dara Bauer, Agriculture 
Milbank: Madilyn Loeschke, Liberal Arts Transfer 
Roscoe: Holly Anderson, Dental Hygiene 
Rosholt: Jesse Johnson, Practical Nursing; Morgan Navratil, Liberal Arts Transfer 
Shadehill: Andrew Dirk, Plumbing 
Strandburg: Jace Rufer, Construction Management Technology; Myles Pekelder, John Deere Tech 
Wilmot: Ashlyn Ebben, Agriculture 
Wolsey: Mya Boomsma, Dental Hygiene 

TEXAS 
League City: Avery Martin, Liberal Arts Transfer 

UTAH 
Layton: Dezirae Saldana, Liberal Arts Transfer Sandy: Steven Leo, Liberal Arts Transfer 

WISCONSIN 
Dodgeville: Dylan Wasley, Building Construction Technology 
Roberts: Katie Gostovich, Liberal Arts Transfer 
Milwaukee: Sam Kohl, Dental Hygiene 

WYOMING 
Cheyenne: Tyson Weber, Liberal Arts Transfer 
Hudson: Lillyan Hamilton, Agriculture 
Powell: Stockton Buck, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician

North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS), area leader in First Responder Education, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks' First Responders & Their Families Appreciation Day, taking place on Sunday, July 21st at 1:00 p.m. at Newman Outdoor Field in Fargo, ND. This special game aims to honor, thank and celebrate the dedication and bravery of our local first responders. 

NDSCS has made 500 free tickets available to first responders and their friends/families. They will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and distributed largely through the company/city email networks where they serve. Those getting tickets will not be able to pick out their exact seats but will be assigned great seats in Sections A & B for that game. 

There will also be many giveaways during the game, emergency vehicles parked outside the stadium, and one rural first responder will throw out the game’s ceremonial first pitch. 

"NDSCS is deeply committed to supporting our community and recognizing the extraordinary efforts of our first responders," said Ron Lawler, NDSCS EMS Department Chair. "We are thrilled to partner with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks to host this special event, celebrating those who work tirelessly to keep us safe—and also honoring the friends and families who support them daily."

Tickets for the First Responders Night are available now. (Most first responders will be notified via email through their workplace.) 

NDSCS encourages everyone to come out and show their support for these everyday heroes. Join us at Newman Outdoor Field on July 21st for an unforgettable afternoon of baseball and community spirit as we honor our local first responders and those closest to them. 

First Responders Ticket Link: https://mo1.glitnirticketing.com/moticket/web/logingroup1.php 
Enter code: NDSCS

After over a decade of exemplary leadership and dedication, Stu Engen, the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Athletic Director at North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS), is set to embark on a new journey. Engen will be joining Idaho State University as an Assistant Coach, where he will work under Head Coach Ryan Looney in the NCAA Division I Big Sky Conference. Looney and Engen share a rich history, with Looney having previously served as Engen’s assistant at both the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Minnesota State University Moorhead. 

Engen was named the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and the Director of Athletics at North Dakota State College of Science on May 30, 2012. The Wildcats have won at least 25 games in all of Engen's seasons, including a school-record 31 wins in 2016-17 & 2023-2024. 

During his tenure at NDSCS, Engen transformed the Wildcats into a basketball powerhouse, amassing a remarkable record of 323-60. Under his leadership, the Wildcats clinched seven Region XIII titles and seven Mon-Dak Conference championships. In 2016, the team made a memorable run to the NJCAA National Tournament. His achievements have earned him numerous accolades, including multiple Coach of the Year honors across various conferences and regions. 

NDSCS Career Highlights:

• 2024 Mon-Dak Conference Coach of the Year
• 2024 Region XIII Coach of the Year
• 2023 Mon-Dak Conference Coach of the Year
• 2023 Region XIII Coach of the Year
• 2022 Mon-Dak Conference Coach of the Year
• 2018 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee, Upper Iowa University
• 2018 Mon-Dak Conference Coach of the Year
• 2018 Region XIII Coach of the Year
• 2017 Mon-Dak Conference Coach of the Year
• 2017 Region XIII Coach of the Year
• 2016 District 11 Coach of the Year
• 2016 Mon-Dak Conference Coach of the Year
• 2016 Region XIII Coach of the Year
• 2015 Region XIII Coach of the Year
• 2014 Region XIII Coach of the Year
• 2013 Mon-Dak Conference Coach of the Year 

NDSCS President Rod Flanigan is appreciative of the impact Engen made on the entire NDSCS Athletics program, “Stu Engen's departure marks the end of a significant era for NDSCS athletics. His contributions have left an indelible mark on the college, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of Wildcats. We wish Stu and his family all the best.” 

Throughout his career, Engen has not only focused on team success but also on the development of individual players. Under his mentorship, eight players earned Region XIII Player of the Year honors, 10 became NJCAA All-Americans, and 10 signed with NCAA Division I programs. Engen's influence extends beyond NDSCS, with former assistants now leading collegiate programs and former players pursuing professional careers. 

The search to replace Engen’s dual roles will begin immediately. We will release more information about the search details when they become available.

North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is excited about a new partnership with area coffee shops to support local organizations. This initiative aims to enhance connections while raising funds for community causes within the Wahpeton and Fargo areas.

Participating coffee shops include Dakota Coffee Co. in Wahpeton and Thunder Coffee in Fargo. Lee Schwartz, Director of Marketing at NDSCS, brought the partners together. “We’re always looking for ways to give back…we really wanted to do something bigger than advertising. We met with Skylar (Thunder Coffee) and Victoria (Dakota Coffee), and they generously agreed to distribute the sleeves and stickers to help support the communities we all call home. It might not bring them unprecedented funding, but with over 35,000 pieces being shared, it certainly will raise awareness for the missions of these great nonprofits.”

Customers are encouraged to enjoy their favorite brews and scan the QR code on their coffee cup or sleeve to contribute to the enrichment of their community. The selected organizations, Richland Wilkin Kinship and Farm in the Dell of the Red River Valley, encompass a range of causes, including mentorship, empowerment, education and more. 

“At Farm in the Dell, we are so grateful to be a part of initiatives in the community, working alongside local leaders like NDSCS and Thunder Coffee. It is a wonderful thing when organizations can find alignment and lift each other up - in this case providing real-world experience for individuals looking to develop and grow,” shared Anna Sather, Executive Director of Farm in the Dell, about this partnership. 

Marie Miller, Assistant Director for Richland-Wilkin Kinship is excited about the partnership, sharing, “We greatly appreciate NDSCS and Dakota Coffee Co. for partnering with Richland-Wilkin Kinship over the years in efforts to amplify youth mentoring in our community. Partnerships like this help us recruit ordinary people, to do ordinary things, making an extraordinary difference in the lives of local youth.”

For more information about the organizations receiving funds, visit their websites at:
RWKinship.org and Farminthedellrrv.org.

Throughout the Spring semester, Casey Buskohl and NDSCS-Fargo Welding students built a rhino cage to transport one of the Chahinkapa Zoo rhinos to another zoo. 

The first transport cage that the zoo purchased was easily destroyed by the rhino, so they turned to NDSCS Welding to build something different. Tom Schmaltz, Zoo Curator, reached out with photos of the first cage, highlighting the areas that worked, and those that failed. Using those photos and guidance, Casey and his 12 students designed and fabricated a new rhino cage from scratch. They built a skid bottom (no wheels), sides, and doors out of steel, and then added wood sides and top. 

Casey thanks his students for all of their work with this project – it was a big challenge mentally and physically due to its size and needs for strength and durability. 

The zoo showed their appreciation for this project by inviting the class to a visit to the zoo. The group came to Wahpeton to meet the rhino they built the cage for, and got a personalized, behind-the-scenes tour of Chahinkapa zoo. 

Thank you to Chahinkapa Zoo staff for trusting this big project to NDSCS. We were honored to help!

Read about the conclusion - the rhino's successful move in this crate - from Kathy Diekman's column in the Wahpeton Daily News from May 18, 2024!