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NOVEMBER 25, 2009
VOLUME 3 s ISSUE 1
W H AT ’ S N E W AT W I L L I S T O N S T AT E C O L L E G E A N D T H E W S C F O U N D AT I O N
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cott Molander has worn many hats in his life: #7 Welder 768
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farm kid, athlete, WSC basketball forward. But
#8 Engin./Equip. Operator 749
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the hats he wears today are all from Hat World,
10.33 x 10.33
the company he co-founded. It accelerated him from #9 Electrician 662
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humble beginnings to become a national success. #10 Hairstylist/Cosmetologist 657
In 1995, Molander and his partner were managers 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0
at Indianapolis Foot Locker stores. Their idea was *Combines jobs from new openings and turnover from
to create a retail shop that sold just sports caps. The retiring workers, requiring less than a 4-yr degree.
business was an immediate success, selling more Information obtained from ND Careers by Education, 2009
than 6,000 hats in its first eight weeks. The rest, as
they say, is history.
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WHAT’S INSIDE!
Hat World, a multi-million
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The WSC Foundation
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dollar company, now has 900 gives thanks
“At WSC, the teachers gave you close attention.
locations, and Scott Molander They really cared about you getting a good educa- PAGE 3
proudly wears the hat of tion and succeeding. Even more than learning facts, The new $6M Career
and Tech Center
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On the basketball court, Molander encountered an dons a bayonet
A knowledgeable, friendly staff, electronic and telephone banking attentive and demanding coach in Terry Olson, who
Hat World, a multi-million dollar company, now has “taught me a lot about hard work and intensity. He PAGE 9
services, drive-up windows, ATMs, and so much more are all yours, 900 locations, and Scott Molander proudly wears Fanfare over new
showed me how much it took to play at one level,
backed by 100+ years of solid shelter and growth for personal and the hat of “Successful Entrepreneur.” and then demanded that I move up another level.” Hall of Fame
business finances. Seeing parallels in his own career, Molander added, PAGE 11
After two years at Williston State College, Molander Tragic accident
Give us a call, stop by or see us online. We’ll be happy to help. earned a basketball scholarship and graduated from “It’s like that in business, where as soon as you clear begs for community
Dickinson State University. He looks back fondly a hurdle, you encounter the next hurdle.” support
on his time at WSC, treasuring memories of classes
with professors Bervig, Newirth and Solberg.
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— ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Cont’d on Page 4
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Major changes are cause for thanksgiving W hen she leaves as Williston State’s Volleyball
coach this year, Lindsey Graue will go out on
I came to Williston State, and now, as a sopho-
more, she’s helping me get recruited to a four-year
top – of her conference, that is – and maybe on top school.”
W e would like to welcome you to the new and
improved, bi-monthly issue of the Teton
Thunder where we’ll keep you updated on the many
In our recent annual report we were able to thank
by name more than 1,000 of you who have made
Williston State College a source of educational
of her players’ lists of Facebook friends, as well.
Graue’s parting words to her players: “Don’t forget
Graue struck a delicate balance between coach and me. If you ever need anything, I’ll be there for you.”
changes, new buildings and added educational training, steady employment, new leadership, and
comrade while taking the Lady Tetons to a confer- Her words to Williston: “I’m going to miss you.
opportunities available at Williston State College. athletic entertainment for nearly 50 years!
ence championship in October. “We had lots of The fans were awesome, and there were amazing
doubts as a team at the beginning of the season,” people in the athletic department who supported
Considering that the college has received funding for We believe we’re heading into another golden
explained sophomore Ashley Senst. me 100 percent.”
a dormitory, math/science building, and career and era, when high schools throughout the region will
tech center all during a national recession, we are be talking about Williston State. We give thanks
“But she split us into teams and sent us on a scaven- That certainly included her best supporter, fiancé,
humbled at our good fortune on this Thanksgiving. to those of you who are joining us as Foundation
ger hunt to build our teamwork. She supported us and Williston State College’s former men’s basket-
members and “Making a Promise” to provide for
on and off the court.” By the end of the season the ball assistant Eric Peterson whom she will join as
Under the new vision and leadership of President future generations, and for those whose support
TERRY OLSON Dr. Ray Nadolny, this 2009 year has truly been a will help us to meet each year’s new challenges.
team was clicking, even sponsoring a breast cancer
benefit together.
he has accepted an assistant coaching job at Min-
nesota State University Morehead. Surrounding Coach Graue from the left, Katie Hansen
major turning point in the history of Williston State (now head volleyball coach at Surrey High in Minot);
Executive Director of the WSC Foundation College, with a bright future on the horizon. Many have found the recession a great time to fur-
“What I’ll remember is how hard she pushed us and sophomore Chelsea Hicks from Williston, and Chelsea
ther their education and increase their earning power “If you ever need anything,
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how she stuck with us. She was very competitive Hanson from Enderlin, North Dakota.
ALUMNI CENTRAL This Thanksgiving is a perfect time to look back with until the employment picture in their fields improve.
and very friendly,” said Senst. “She was the reason I’ll be there for you.”
gratitude at the major financial and land gifts of men Do your neighbor, relative or co-worker a favor by
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and women like Otto and Alma Boss, Charles Ball, telling them about the new opportunities here.
“As WSC Alum and Olaf and Bertina Nelson whose legacies live on
Dr. Sarah Solberg
to bless future generations of Williston State College
students.
And in the meantime, enjoy family and friends for a
blessed Thanksgiving!
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expected, concluding at midnight. “Next year, we all wish we could go back to those moments
“When the Legislative process began, everyone worked ed,” Richter said.
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our maximum number of inductees is four, so sometimes, and so we got to do it for a few minutes
their tails off to put this Fourteen area high schools are involved in the coop-
we’ll get home a lot sooner,” Berg promised. anyway.” “It was an unbelievable turnout, better than
together,” he said. erative, including Williston, Alexander, Divide County,
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my highest hopes,” concluded Berg. “But then, “Students there will prepare Grenora, Trenton, Ray, Tioga, Powers Lake, Stanley,
But for others, it made up for lost time and as Jean Roise said when she talked about the
Williston for occupations in diesel Burke Central, New Town, Parshall and Watford City.
was one of those evenings you wished would incredible support she got when she played here,
State College technology, graphic design
never end. “The Hall of Fame is something the ‘That’s Williston!’”
currently offers Classes are expected to begin in the new building by
51 academic and multimedia, architecture the fall of 2010 with four new teachers, instructing with
courses through and drafting, and building online and interactive television, modules and traveling
trades including carpentry, outreach programs.
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welding, plumbing, electrical, Clearly excited about this important addition to cam-
“I’m very proud and amazed at what the inductees and green energy careers.” pus, Richter said the architecture itself will also be in-
were able to accomplish. And I’m just as excited in spiring. “It will be a great-looking building. Its technol-
looking to the annual selection of new inductees,” RJ\ ZLOO EH VWDWHRIWKHDUW DQG LWV HGXFDWLRQ ÀUVW UDWH
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Hunter Berg observed. “High schools in the area are very supportive of this Programs will address the needs of the area workforce,
project and provided a lot of help,” he added. “We could and may bring new businesses to Williston.”
Teams inducted included the 1967 volleyball team, not have gotten the funding for this project or made it
the first University of North Dakota-Williston squad successful if not for great cooperation and support that Richter noted WSC had originally requested $5.2
to qualify for a national tourney. They were joined we’ve received from area million in funding, with the North Dakota
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by the 1976-77 women’s basketball team, a national superintendents.”
tournament team, along with the 1978-79 women’s — CAMPUS EXPANSION Cont’d on Page 4
basketball team, which finished third at the NJCAA
tournament. On the men’s side, the 1998-99 men’s
basketball team earned the honor as the first men’s
Coaches Penny Slagle, Phil Rabon and Terry Olson were the first Hall of Fame coaches
team to make the final 16 National Tournament.
inducted. Rabon (left) talks with Olson (right) at the Phil Rabon Field, which was
Other individual inductees included Diana dedicated before a baseball game here on September 18.
(Anderson) Farrenkopf, women’s basketball 1975-77;
Shelly (Hughes) Feeney, women’s basketball 1978-80; Writing, editing and design by Storycraft Communications, www.storycraftbiz.com
Architectural rending of Career & Tech Center
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State Legislature allowing for up to $6 SPORTS SPOTLIGHT By Tom Kvamme and Julie Kendrick
million in funding for the entire project
during the last legislative session via
Senate Bill 2003. With $5 million coming
from the state’s Permanent Oil Tax Trust
Hall of Famers cheered for buzzer
Fund, Richter said that funding came from
several sources, including some local
and federal, with the bulk of the money
beaters and super serves
“mostly in hand.”
$UHD OHDGHUV ZKR ÀUVW VDZ WKH QHHG IRU A t a packed Elks Club, videos rolled and devout
fans cheered, recounting memories of the 14
the building approached State Represen- Williston State College athletes inducted into the
tative Bob Skarpol of Tioga, who began new Athletic Hall of Fame. Alumni from around the
the drive to seek funds from the Legisla- nation reunited with former teammates, giving high
Scott Molander ture, said Richter. Richter credits Skarpol fives and beaming with pride while discussing their
buzzer beaters and super serves.
Even with his move to Indianapolis and extraordi- Junior and senior high Eight players, four teams and three coaches,
nary achievements there, Molander’s North Dakota representing the finest athletic achievements Williston
roots run deep. He visits home frequently to help out
school students will be
State College has known, were lauded and applaud-
on the 3,000-acre family farm in Crosby, which is run able to complete as “dual ed past midnight by more than 200 former players,
in partnership with brother-in-law Lynn Torgerson. credit” the equivalent of fans, residents and boosters – hallowed on Hallow-
one year of college course- een night – establishing a hall that many considered
“Indianapolis is a big town,” he said, “and I’m really long overdue.
work. “This came together Basketball stand-out Lori Klabunde,
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not a big town guy.” Molander was back this fall to RN, today is a physician’s assistant “Fast Fred” Fridley, now a coach and
help with the harvest. “I love the crisp weather in as something the area high “For almost 45 years, our college’s athletics program for The Bone & Joint Center
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teacher at University of Mary in Bismarck,
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North Dakota!” he exclaimed. school superintendents has accomplished great things. I had no idea the in Bismarck. was one of 14 Hall of Famers honored.
number of sports we have competed in or the amount
He and his wife, Carolyn, have two daughters,
wanted and needed,” of success we have had,” said current men’s basketball
Maggie, age 8, and Sarah, age 4. Molander says he’s Richter said. coach and WSC athletic director Hunter Berg, one of Berg noted that they just had a col-
content now with his life, in which he is able split time many former stars to speak. “This Athletic Hall of lege reunion recently, but still made Teton alumni show fruits of highest
among work, farm and family. Asked if he planned with spearheading the effort, helped by Fame project has been a fun one for me.” the special effort to travel back team GPA. See this related story
another entrepreneurial venture, he observed, “Never Williston legislators Representatives Pat to North Dakota. “That team is www.wscfoundation.com under
say never, but I’ve got a really good life right now, Hatlestad and Gary Sukut, Representative pretty unique in how committed to they are to getting “Alumni Central,”1990’s graduates.
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with good balance.” David Rust of Tioga, and State Senator back together with each other,” he said.
Stan Lyson. Superintendent Murray Klein of Alexander also noted that Williston State College Foundation
When volunteering at business competitions, he is is the lead administrator for the overall project. Richter Director Terry Olson was involved from the start. One especially moving speech came from former
asked for advice from budding entrepreneurs. His standout basketball player Jean Roise, said Berg “Many consider Jean to be the greatest woman who
answer: “Whatever you do, you’ve got to have
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in an interview. Roise played women’s basketball has ever played here,” Berg said. She observed that
passion, because that’s what will get you through at Williston State from 1978 through 1980. From many junior college athletes often focus on what’s
the tough days. The money will come, but you need WSC, Roise went on to Kansas State, playing coming up next – their next school and their next
passion first.” Division I basketball and traveling all over the team – instead of savoring the special qualities of
FAST FACT! country. Berg said he wished that all WSC athletes where they are right now. Roise insisted that Williston
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As he looks ahead, Molander tries to consider, now could have heard her speech. was her greatest place to play basketball, ever.
and then, what people might say about him at his
funeral, and to live with that thought in mind. He — SPORTS SPOTLIGHT Cont’d on Page 10
hopes that his eulogy goes something along the lines While 84% of the state’s top job opportunities require only
of, “He was a good man and a good son, sibling,
husband, father, friend, teammate, boss, a 2-year degree, 80% of the state’s post-secondary students
businessman and farmer.” However,
he adds, an honest eulogy would
are enrolled at 4-year colleges, according to the North Dakota One outstanding group of players that Berg called “probably our best-ever women’s team” showed plenty of Teton
have to include mentioning, “He Workforce Development Division. spirit even 30 years after their playing days. Eleven of the 12 members of the women’s 78-79 basketball team traveled
was slow on the basketball Source: The Bismarck Tribune, 2/28/09 to the ceremony, from as far away as Arizona and Tennessee. — Hunter Berg, Athletic Director
court and could not jump.”
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Can’t imagine juggling COACHING STAFF UPDATE By Tom Kvamme
Williston Herald
s (ISTORY s .UTRITION sunny Arizona. So why did he feel compelled to leave three-year period, and tripled the win production of
s )NTRODUCTION TO #OMPUTERS s 0SYCHOLOGY 3OCIOLOGY those warm climates and transfer to the frigid north? the Scottsdale Community College Artichokes. The
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s #OLLEGE #OMPOSITION s #ONCEPTS OF &ITNESS 7ELLNESS His family was the first to ask. “My family called from best thing about their veggie mascot, he said, was that
“In the coming years, jobs requiring at Arizona in October, and I told them it had snowed it was green and gold, he laughed. “So I’m halfway
least an associate degree are projected already. They think I’m crazy, but we love it here.” there for Williston State attire!”
to grow twice as fast as jobs requiring
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Flaco and Berg find their different coaching styles
Just being around Robb for a couple months, you complementary, he said. “I’m a Type-A guy, very pro-
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Mr. Floco enjoys a trip to the zoo with
see his passion for coaching basketball,” said Tetons active. Hunter is straightforward, and person of great Rachael, 10, and Roman, 3.
Head Coach Hunter Berg. He has a good knowledge character. I told him, I’m a real go-getter; I’m here to
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fter the new buildings are built and the big machines drive away, it will of the game, and works very well with our players.” assist you. If he’s successful, we’re successful. I think
be time for finishing touches. 90% of our funds are tied to scholarships. we’re a good match.”
Berg concurred. “He’s very vocal and I’m more
We need your help to assure that visiting students like what they see! reserved and quiet at times. He’s a good injection
of energy into practices and games, and does an
TWO WAYS YOU CAN HELP: “I’m aware of the academic and the maturity levels excellent job of planning and scheduling.”
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1 Add Some Beauty 2 Become a Member of these students. I like being there as a coach for that Flaco’s wife Sonia, and children Rachael, age 10,
and Roman, age 3, have found a fit too at home and
Provide finishing touches to our By simply joining the WSC Foundation academic, emotional and athletic growth.” school. “We’ve fallen in love with Williston, the people
campus renovation. A donation of: team, you help give students a “Regional and with what the community has to offer,” he said.
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FACULTY FOCUS By Julie Kendrick “It’s history come alive,” Stenberg enthused, adding,
“In the trade house, you can see beaver, muskrat and
Stenberg, who attended Williston State College
himself as an undergraduate, insisted that a love of
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new dynamic in the classroom.” the Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site. football together. We were surprised we had never Revolution, and it was so exciting! We could almost
Liudahl, who received his associates’ degree crossed paths before, but glad when we finally did.” smell the scent of gunpowder!”
During some shifts, he wears the traditional ranger
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from Williston State College in 1995.
Stenberg does his best to conduct hat and uniform, leading school groups and interact-
what he calls “repair work” “I was one of Professor Stenberg’s very ing with the public. Frequently, he dons period dress
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