Macy Fridgen
Name: Macy Fridgen Hometown: Bismarck, N.D. Major/Minor: Business Management and Human Resources Graduation Year: 2025 Can you walk us through your typical workday? What does it look like? What do you do? A typical day at Alley Beans begins with working as a barista during the first part of my shift. In the afternoons, I collaborate with the owners, complete assigned ...
Read More About Macy FridgenNed 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 but decided it was time ...
Read More About Ned Clooten ’98Joe 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 VCSU? How did you decide ...
Read More About Joe Wright ’17Brittany 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 Welcome Center is a specialized ...
Read More About Brittany Foss ’17Grace 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 English Club, President of Spanish ...
Read More About Grace MuellerBeth 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 design certificate Activities on campus: ...
Read More About Beth MehusShelby Hartman ’15
Name: Shelby Hartman ’15 Current residence: Mandan, N.D. Degree earned from VCSU: Elementary Education What is your current employment? 5th grade teacher, Bismarck Public Schools Member of my school’s leadership team MTSS B Committee Co-Lead Student Ambassadors Co-Advisor What first interested you in VCSU and how did you decide to attend? I always knew I wanted to go to the ...
Read More About Shelby Hartman ’15Karly 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: Track & field, cross country, ...
Read More About Karly JustAshlyn 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 & softball What made you choose ...
Read More About Ashlyn DiemertMathea 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 and human services club What ...
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