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South Dakota Mines releases
Academic Recognition, Dean’s lists
South Dakota Mines is celebrating academic excellence this spring, honoring 763 high-achieving students for their hard work and dedication. A total of 653 students earned a place on the Spring 2025 Dean’s List, and 110 students were recognized on the Academic Recognition List.
The Dean’s List recognition is for full-time students while the Academic Recognition List is for part-time students.
To merit Dean’s List recognition, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester. Full-time students must have earned a minimum of 12 credit hours for the term. To earn a place on the Academic Recognition List, part-time students must have earned between three and 11 credit hours that term in addition to a 3.5 GPA.
Area students included on the list are: Brandon – Tristan Niewenhuis, John Pellman, Adam Smook, Ethan Thompson, Logan Thompson, Luke Wickersham, Josie Wickersham; Garretson – Braden Biuettner, Sage Solheim.
NWC spring dean’s list includes seven local students
Seven local Northwestern College students have earned Academic Dean’s List honors for the spring 2025 semester. From Brandon are Abigail Blok*, 2025 business administration/marketing graduate; Peyton Carroll, senior business administration/management major; Kylie Foss*, senior biology-health professions major; Keaton Jensen*, junior exercise major; Emily Outland, sophomore English teaching and theatre major; from Valley Springs are Nichole Hansen, senior public relations major; and Allison Sjaarda*, senior music major.
The Dean’s List is comprised of students who achieved a semester grade point average of 3.50 or above while carrying a minimum of 12 graded hours. This semester, 414 students qualified for the Dean’s List. Of them, 260 students earned a GPA of 3.75 or higher and are considered Collegiate Scholars, designated with an asterisk.
STC graduates 237 at May 9
commencement ceremonies
Southeast Technical College conferred degrees to 237 students at the May 9 commencement ceremony. Students were awarded Associate of Applied Science degrees, diplomas and certificates, depending on the program of completion.
Area students include: Brandon – Jeffrey Dew, Computer Programming, A.A.S.; Ryan Doll, Civil Engineering Technology and Land Surveying Science Technology, A.A.S.; Evan Gundvaldson, Plumbing Technology, Diploma; Brayden Gylling, Welding, Diploma; Jennifer Hinsch, Paramedic Science, A.A.S.; Isaac Kellogg, System and Network Security, A.A.S.; Kyle Maasesen, Business Administration, A.A.S.; Jackson McCafferty, Welding, Diploma; Nicholas Neville, Medical Coding, A.A.S.; Jax Neubel, HVAC/R, Diploma; Kellen Olson, Sports Turf Management, A.A.S.; Rebekah Wilcox, Business Administration, A.A.S.; Celeste Wilson, Licensed Practical Nursing, Diploma; Valley Springs – Sara Kiefer, Magna Cum Laude, Early Childhood Specialist, A.A.S.; Jason Nelson, Summa Cum Laude, Computer Programming, A.A.S.; Autumn Schreiber, Magna Cum Laude, Media Design Technology, A.A.S.; Garretson – Angel Larson, Summa Cum Laude, Media Design Technology, A.A.S.
Southeast Technical College President’s List released
The following Southeast Technical College area students were recognized on the President’s List for academic achievement during the spring 2025 semester. To be named to the President’s List, students must be seeking a degree and have a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Students from Brandon are: Erika Beck, Horticulture Technology; Nova Denton-Parry, Computer Programming; Katelyn Gray, Licensed Practical Nursing; Brayden Gilling, Welding; Jennifer Hinsch, Paramedic Science; Isaiah Jansen, Mechatronics Technology; Jacob Jorgensen, Computer Programming; Mia Lembcke, Surgical Technology; Jaida Metzger, Surgical Technology; Sarah Morrison, Business Administration; Tori Perry, Licensed Practical Nursing; Emily Rakus, Civil Engineering Technology; Natasha Savery, System and Network Security; Taylor Staab, Veterinary Technician; Celeste Wilson, Licensed Practical Nursing; Sioux Falls – Christian Aguilar, Licensed Practical Nursing; Emily House, Behavioral and Mental Health Technician; Hanna Jellema, Licensed Practical Nursing; Garretson – Autumn Gaspar, Business Administration; Angel Larson, Medical Design Technology; Valley Springs – Sara Kiefer, Early Childhood Specialist; Ethan Schleicher, Automotive Technology; Autumn Schreiber, Media Design Technology; Renner – Nataliya Shkinder, Media Design Technology.
