North Dakota State College of Science - Agawasie Yearbook (Wahpeton, ND)

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GRADUATION The North Dakota State School of Science graduated 1,544 students on May 25, 1978. Commencement cxccrciscs were held in the college’s new Physical Education Activities Building. The 75th graduating class was the largest ever in the history of NDSSS. NDSSS alumnus Lambert M. Huppclcr delivered the commencement address. NDSSS president, Clair T. Blikrc, on behalf of the State Board of Higher Education. conferred degrees and presented diplomas and certificates to graduates. James A. Horton, Vice President of Academic Affairs, recommended the classes to the State Board. The four division deans presented the candidates. Rev. George Mchok of St. John’s Catholic Church, Wahpeton, gave the invocation and benediction. The processional and recessional were played by Evonne M. Oscarson, a first year Liberal Arts student from Wahpeton. Patrick Freese and Marcy Turner led the processional. Ushers chosen from the freshman class honor students were Jancllc Davis. Deb Mauch, Kayla Hasbargen, Kathy Schmil, Jcrcnc Dallmann, Kim Griepentrog, Carl Wasness, and Paul Ellingson. Victoria Klipfcl. Holly Naggatz, and Bill Sanborn, accompanied by Jay Fuchs, provided special graduation program music. President Blikrc presented a recognition award to Dr. David G. Jachning for 25 years of service as the college doctor.

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7 - ORIENTATION One of the first tilings that all stu-dents at NDSSS do before starling classes is to go through orientation and registration. Preparation of student ID’s, assignment of mailboxes, and vehicle registration, arc just a few of the details that were taken care of. Richard L. Holm. Director of Admissions and Records, reported that 3.354 daytime students enrolled this fall. An all-time college record. This year's enrollment included 1.094 female students which is the highest number of women ever to register at the college. 12