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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 …
Tayla Mullings
Tayla Mullings has always felt VCSU was home even before making the move from the United Kingdom to Valley City. Mullings shares her experiences of embracing the change that brought her new memories and friendships that will follow her into her next adventure. Name: Tayla Mullings Hometown: Redditch, United Kingdom Grad Year: 2024 Major/Minor: Exercise Science and …
Grant Inniger
Grant Inniger, a 6th year transfer student, knew he wanted to be an educator after growing up in a household of teachers. Now preparing for graduation, Inniger reflects on the connections and memories he’s made thus far. Name: Grant Inniger Hometown: Barnesville, Minn. Grad Year: 2024 Major/Minor: Physical Education List any clubs, organizations, activities you are …
Kenna Sorby
Kenna Sorby, a senior majoring in elementary education, is already paving the way for young minds in her own classroom. Set to graduate this December, Sorby has never once thought twice about what she wanted her future career to look like. Name: Kenna Sorby Hometown: Fort Ransom, N.D. Grad Year: 2024 Major/Minor: Elementary Education Why did you …
Jamilee Brown
Jamilee Brown is a senior double majoring in psychology and human services who has made valuable connections here at VCSU. With small class sizes and a tight-knit community surrounding her, she knew this would be the best place to continue her education. Name: Jamilee Brown Hometown: Casselton, N.D. Grad Year: 2024 Major/Minor: Psychology and Human Services List …
Alexis Busch
Alexis Busch is a senior whose love and passion for music has driven her to inspire young minds as an educator. She stays involved in the VCSU music department and even juggles school work and a full time job as a music teacher at St. Catherine’s School here in Valley City. Name: Alexis Busch Hometown: Barney, N.D. …
Avery Thorsgard
Avery Thorsgard is a fifth-year senior who is ready to shape the young minds of the next generation of students. As a quarterback on the VCSU football team and a member of the Student Athletic Advisory and Student Advisory Committees, he has been a valuable part of the campus community since the beginning of his …