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MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO
MNSU-MANKATO announced
summer/fall graduates
MANKATO, Minn. -- Minnesota State University, Mankato presented
1,638 degrees during summer/fall commencement exercises on Saturday,
Dec. 14, 2013 in Taylor Center on the Minnesota State Mankato campus.
Graduate-level doctoral degrees presented included eight doctor of ed-
ucation (Ed.D.) degrees and one doctor of psychology (Psy.D.) degree.
Graduate-level master's degrees presented included 80 master of arts
degrees, eight master of arts in teaching degrees, three master of music
degrees, 18 master of fine arts degrees, 10 master of business adminis-
tration degrees, five master of public administration degrees, 182 mas-
ter of science degrees, 29 master of social work degrees and 36 special-
ist degrees.
Awarded at the undergraduate level was 70 bachelor of arts degrees,
two bachelor of athletic training degrees, 27 bachelor of fine arts degrees,
three bachelor of music degrees, 1,062 bachelor of science degrees, three
bachelor of science in computer engineering degrees, one bachelor of sci-
ence in mechanical engineering degree, nine bachelor of science in elec-
trical engineering degrees, two bachelor of science in engineering degrees,
42 bachelor of science in social work degrees and 37 associate of arts de-
grees.
Minnesota State Mankato, a comprehensive university with 15,409 stu-
dents, is part of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities system, which
comprises 31 state institutions.
Local graduate, Jeremy Lund of Pisek, N.D., received his MS in Ed-
ucation Technology.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
UND names 2013 winter graduates
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- More than 860 University of North Dako-
ta students were eligible to receive degrees during Winter Commence-
ment events Friday, Dec. 20, at Chester Fritz Auditorium on campus.
The following is a list of new graduates, sorted alphabetically, are North
Dakota students:
NORTH DAKOTA: Adams -- Jocelyn Lee (BSED); Edinburg --
Nicholas Althoff (BA), Carrie Kachena (BBA, Magna Cure Laude);
Grafton -- Wade Berg (BAcc), Rachel Grzadzielewski (MS), Ryan Hills
(BBA), Rebecca Lessard (BA), Tim McDonald (BSME), Kyle Novak (BA,
Magna Cure Laude), Lindsay Presteng (BSN), Kody Stark (BBA); Hoople
-- Alisha Schulz (BA); Minto -- Alexander Gruchala (JD), Zachary Miller
(BBA), Thomas Sitzer (BSME); Park River -- Andrew Anderson
(BGS), Evan Koenig (BBA), Sarah Orstad (BS), Nicholas Svobodny (BA);
Pisek -- Danielle Bjerke (MSW).
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Photos: Submitted
Above Right: Ben Thompson, left, and Britt
Brouillard sandwiched Devils Lake's Levi Yolk
during the second period of Grafton-Park River
Area's 4-3 win over the Firebirds in Devils Lake.
Above Left: Grafton-Park River Area goalie Zach
Nelson reaches up to ricochet a puck over the
goal during the Spoilers' win over the Firebirds.
Photos: Larry Biri
Above: Midway-Minto Mustangs Ben Schanilec is
fouled by Aggies Spencer Rehovsky on his way to
the basket.
At Right: Park River Area-Fordville/Lankin Aggies
Andrew Hylden drives past Midway-Minto Mus-
tangs Derek Goodoien on the way to the basket for
two of his 18 points in the Aggies 55-44 win Thurs-
day night in Park River,
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that was so loving as an adult that He]
paid for our downfalls so we had no need[
to. This is a gift that should be shared[
VALLEY-EDINBURG HIGH SCIIOOL
with all, yet we hesitate. The child born
on that day doesn't recognize the rich
from the poor, nor one race from the oth-
er. He is not denominational. The baby
was a gift from God that awaits anyone
By Larry Omdahl ings for these frantic young ones. I'm willing to unwrap it. It is a gift that each
Did the holiday season go as fast for sure you can picture nine little ones rang- of us should feel privileged to share.
you as it did for me? Each year it seems ing in age from one to eleven trying to As I approach this new year, I intend
to fly by faster than the previous yea ". wrestle the grownups from their slum- to use the sharing of that special gift as
Maybe it is an age-related phenomenon, ber. CHAOS ring a bell. The decibel a resolution. I have applied for a lead-
For me, this is the most enjoyable time
of the year. Being such a golf fanatic I
find it hard to believe myself. But this
a time of year that we manage to get the
whole family together for an extended
time. Getting the family together is a
very special time in our household.
Our Christmas celebration begins
with everyone eventually gathering in
our home on Christmas Eve. Some ear-
ly and some late, but the time comes
when we are all together in anticipation
of Christmas m6m. Very few get to bed
very early and no one gets to catch up
on sleep in the morning. With nine
grandchildren anxiously awaiting the ar-
rival of Santa, we find little time for sleep
once morning arrives. After all, we need
to find what Santa has left in the stock-
level is unbelievable. The kids are in ership role in a program called Fellow-
their own little world and what a special ship of Christian Athletes (FCA) which
sight to see. Once the stockings have applies the Bible to lifetime experiences
been ransacked, look out gifts. Superbly
wrapped packages are redticed to con- and especially to the athletes in their ar-
fetti. Once exposed these new-found eas of competition. Once I have ap-
toys and gifts are thoroughly enjoyed by proval from the organization I will ac-
each and every grandchild, tively invite students to take part if they
As I observe the "oohs and aahs" find this to be something they would be
of excitement, eventually I notice that interested in. I want to be involved in
they all begin to share their new things sharing this gift of the first Christmas
with each other and play peacefully to- with anyone that chooses to join in and
gether, with the older ones looking af- I want to do it on a daily basis. Wish-
ter the younger. It crosses my mind that
what a wonderful example these little ing all a very happy new year and may
ones are. The more I think of it, I won- each of your resolutions stand the test of
der why we, as grownups can't follow time.
suit. We received the greatest gift pos- Editor's Note: Omdahl is a math tech-
sible about two thousand years ago er at Park RiverArea Schools.
First Quarter
"A" Honor Roll
12th Grade
Courtney Duff
Morgan Ellingson
Courtney Estad
Hayley Fingarson
Selena Hobbs
Abbie Sondeland
llth Grade
Alex Iverson
10th Grade
Shelby Cyr
Danielle Durand
Kayla O'Toole
Ellisha Pastorek
9th Grade
Mikayla Fingarson
Rachel Jonasson
Emily Swanson
"B" Honor Roll
12th Grade
Josh Holm
Josh Langerud
Kristan Lorenzen
Mark Kristian Myrdal
Sarah Olson
Honor Roll
Aaron Sondeland
Paul Tharalson
llth Grade
Alexandra Braathen
Kristy Estad
Becky Klose
Jackalyn McCollum
Eli Olson
10th Grade
Charley Hall
Steven Kartes
Dustin Lorenzen
Brock Olafson
Ben Phelps
Patrick Reilly
9th Grade
Haley Ashpole
Christian DuBois
McKenzie Geir
Kia Hiller
Hailey Jackson
Sayler Jenson
Brooklyn Johnson
Morgan Laxdal
Steven McCollum
Adam Oberg
Shayla Rouland
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Meals are subject
to change without notice
EDMOI~ PUBLIC SCHOOLS
(EDMORE)
Served Daily: Skim milk, salad
bar option, whole wheat
products
Thurs- B: French toast, sauce L:
taco 'n bag w/trimmings, sauce
Fri- B: cereal, yogurt, juice L:
spaghetti, w/meat sauce, garlic
sauce, garlic toast, green beans,
fruit
~o. B: cereal, yogurt, juice L:
chicken noodle hot dish,
carrots, breadsticks, sauce
Tues- B: cinnamon rolls, sauce
L: vegetable soup, assorted
sandwiches, crackers
Wed- B: oatmeal, toast, fruit L:
scalloped potatoes, ham, green
beans, dinner rolls, sauce
FORDVILLE-LANKIN
SCHOOL
(FoRDVILLE)
Milk & bread are served daily.
Meals are subject to change.
Thurs -
MINTO PUBLIC SCHOOL
(MINTO)
k3vuits, vegetables, milk, peanut
butter, jelly, and bread served
with all meals.
Thurs- 13: oatmeal, toast, fruit L:
taco salad, fruits and veggies
Fri- B: cereal, toast, fruit L: BBQ
on a bun, chips, mac. salad,
fruit and veggies
Mon- B: eggs, bacon, toast, fruit
L: beef stew, biscuit, fruits and
ve'~gies
Tues- B: omelets, toast, fruit,
juice L: hot turkey sandwich
with potatoes and gravy, fruits
and veggies
Wed- B: pancakes, syrup, fruit
L: hamburger on a bun, potato
chips, fruits and veggies
PARK RIVER AREA
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Bread, sun butter, jelly, fruit,
salad bar, and milk arc se~ed
daily.
Thurs- B: omelets, toast, f~it L:
hamburger macaroni hot dish,
corn
Fri- B: break£ast pizza, fruit L:
chicken burgers, chips salsa
Mon- B: breakfast taco L:
chicken nuggets, California
blend
qSaes- B: cereal, toast, fruit L:
cheese burgers, French fries
Wed- B: breakfast bagel, fruit L:
hot ham & cheese, rice,
pineapple
VALLEY- EDINBURG K-4
(HOOPLE)
Fresh vcggies (lettuce, broccoli,
carrots, cucumbers, celery),
fruit and milk served at each
meal. Peanut Butter and Jelly
sandwiches offered as an
alternative to the entree.
Thurs- spaghetti w/meat sauce,
garlic toast, veggie bar, peas,
fruit
Fri- chicken noodle soup, egg
salad, turkey, uncrustable
sandwiches
Mon- chicken nuggets, hash
browns, dinner rolls, cooked
carrots
Tues- hot dogs, tator tots, peas
Wed- BBQ'S, baked chips, baked
beans
VALLEY-EDINBURG
MIDDLE SCHOOL
(CRYSTAL)
Salad bar, fruit, milk served at
each meal.
Thurs- crispitos
Fri- hot dogs, mac. & cheese,
bush's beans
Mon- bean & cheese burritos
Tues- chicken & dumpling
soup, bologna or uncrustable
sandwich
Wed- chicken nuggets, mashed
potatoes and gravy, carrots
VALLEY-EDINBURG
HIGH SCHOOL
(EDINBURG)
Bread, milk, fruit, veggie bar,
dessert, peanut butter and jelly
served with all meals.
Thurs- taco salad, salsa, cheese,
Bush's beans
Fri- French toast, sausages,
scrambled eggs, juice cup
Mon- chicken burger on
whole-grain bun, mac salad
Tues- Macaroni hot dish,
whole-grain French bread,
carrots
Wed- Soup choice, asst.
sandwiches, crackers
