Tag Archives: friendships
Taylor Pfeifer
Name: Taylor Pfeifer Hometown: Reiles Acres, N.D. Taylor Pfeifer, a senior at Northern Cass High School, is celebrating a huge milestone in her education. While Pfeifer is leaving Northern Cass with a high school diploma, she is also leaving with her associates degree from VCSU! Although the journey had its ups and downs, she’s been …
Grant Larson
Grant Larson, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education, will deliver the student address at spring commencement. Hailing from a farm near Leeds, N.D., Larson is the fourth generation in his family to pursue a career in teaching. Throughout his time at VCSU, Larson demonstrated a deep commitment to both his …
Peyton Zaun
Name: Peyton Zaun Hometown: Valley City, N.D. Major/Minor: Chemistry & Health Science Graduation Year: 2025 What made you choose those majors? I chose my majors because I’ve always had an interest in biological sciences and chemistry, as well as scientific discovery. Are you involved in any extracurricular activities on campus? I was on the Men’s Basketball …
Camden Schwarzkopf
Name: Camden Schwarzkopf Hometown: Bismarck, N.D. Major/Minor: Software Engineering with a minor in computer science Graduation Year: 2025 Can you walk us through your typical workday? What does it look like? What do you do? A typical day in my internship involves a mix of technical maintenance, research, development, and documentation, all centered around integrating VR …
Macy Fridgen
Name: Macy Fridgen Hometown: Bismarck, N.D. Major/Minor: Business Administration, Human Resource and Management Concentration 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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …