Author Archives: Sarah Monilaws
Becoming the Match – Loke Iese’s Selfless Decision to Change a Life
VCSU senior Loke Iese is pictured with the medical team that helped with his stem cell donation. Written by Sarah Monilaws, ’26 Valley City State University senior Loke Iese recently had the chance to make a life-changing stem cell donation, and it all started with a simple cheek swab on campus. The National Marrow Donor …
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Ned Clooten ’98
Name: Ned Clooten ’98 Current Residence: Devils Lake, N.D. Major/Minor: Biology Education, minors in chemistry and coaching What is your current employment, education program, or passion project? I’m currently in my second year as the Superintendent of Schools for Devils Lake Public Schools (DLPS). I had previously been a high school principal for 16 years …
Joe Wright ’17
Name: Joe Wright ’17 Current Residence: West Fargo, N.D. Major/Minor: Professional Communications, music minor What is your current employment, education program, or passion project? I am the owner of Wright Foot, a viral social media sock brand that specializes in puns, such as “Otter Space” “Fork Lift” and “Couch Potato.” What first interested you in …
Brittany Foss ’17
Name: Brittany Foss, M.Ed ’17 Current Residence: Fargo, N.D. Major/Minor: Education and Teaching, English Language Learners certificate What is your current employment, education program, or passion project? I have been teaching for West Fargo Public Schools for over 10 years. I work at Willow Park Elementary, specifically for a program called the Welcome Center. The …
Grace Mueller
Grace Mueller is getting ready for her future in writing through an internship here in Valley City. Mueller is excited to work on projects and learn skills that she can take with her on her next journey after graduation. Hometown: Wimbledon, N.D. Year: Senior Major/Minor: English with a music minor Activities on campus: President of …
Beth Mehus
Preparing for graduation, Beth Mehus reflects on her time at VCSU and all the skills she learned from the English Department. Mehus also recalls all the real-life experience she got from her internship during the fall semester. Hometown: Finley, N.D. Year: Senior Major/Minor: English with a marketing minor and a digital marketing certificate & digital …
Karly Just
As an active soldier in the North Dakota National Guard, Karly Just is passionate about living an active lifestyle and helping those around her do the same. Now a student athlete, Just can’t wait to share her passions with the next generation of runners. Hometown: LaMoure, N.D. Year: Senior Major: Applied Kinesiology Activities on campus: …
Ashlyn Diemert
Being a multi-sport athlete most of her life, Ashlyn Diemert knew she wanted to continue her love for sports at the next level. With her passion burning, she is preparing to shape the minds of the next generation of athletes. Hometown: West Fargo, N.D. Year: Senior Major: Sports Leadership Activities on campus: Women’s basketball & …
Mathea Jablonsky
Mathea Jablonsky has always had a passion for working with children. With a broad degree choice, she landed on a career that would help her continue to work with the group of people she loves most. Hometown: Barnesville, M.N. Year: Senior Major: Psychology & Human Services Activities on campus: Track & field, SACC, and psychology …
Stacey Lilja
Stacey Lilja, a student and working mom, decided to leave her job and come back to school to pursue a degree in education. With the help of professors, she was able to excel in the online program while still having quality family time. Name: Stacey (Kunze) Lilja Hometown: Oriska, N.D. Grad Year: 2024 Major/Minor: Business Education Why …