Richard & Judy Anderson Endowed Scholarship

Claude A. Mallory Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Omar Appelwick Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Thomas Murphy Memorial Endowed Scholarship

DSU Baseball Endowed Scholarship

John Michael Pecks Memorial Endowed Scholarship

DSU Men’s Basketball Endowed Scholarship

Maurice and Alice Poppen Endowed Scholarship

DSU Women’s Basketball Endowed Scholarship

Kari Satter-Holman Endowed Scholarship

Blue and Gold Athletic Endowed Scholarship

Kathy Shypulski Endowed Scholarship

Jeff Dittman Endowed Scholarship

Christian Steiber Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Dr. Judy Dittman Endowed Scholarship

DSU Volleyball Endowed Scholarship

Alan Ende Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Lisa Bernard Wachlarowicz Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Dr. Monty Friedow Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Hilbertus A. and Golidie A. Wieman Family Endowed Scholarship

Dawn Gaffney Endowed Scholarship

Madison Discount Liquor Annual Scholarship

Titan John Gioglio Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Herbert Webb Blakely Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Leslie Grayson Kern Memorial Endowed Scholarship

DSU Football Endowed Scholarship

Maurice “Ed” Harter Endowed Scholarship

Jane Nielsen Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Honermann Family Endowed Scholarship

DSU Softball Endowed Scholarship

The Class of 1997 Endowed Scholarship Lynn and Terry Ryan Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Jerry Tunheim Athletic Endowed Scholarship Karl and LaDonna Schulz Endowed Scholarship
Seizing South Dakota Men's Basketball Annual Scholarship Roger and Melodee Anderson Endowed Scholarship

Richard & Judy Anderson Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in October of 2002 by the generosity of Dick Anderson. Dick graduated in 1963 from Dakota State (then-General Beadle).  He was an outstanding football and basketball student-athlete.  In 1963, he was named Athlete of the Year.  After graduating, Dick had an amazing football coaching career in six different high schools in four states, winning over 149 games.  He was named Nebraska's Coach of the Year in 1986.  Currently, Dick is a very successful businessman in Lake Havasu, Arizona.  The student-athlete(s) that receive this award must participate in the sport of football.  Click here to his feature with his brother Roger in the Alumni Magazine on page 8 to 10!

Omar Appelwick Memorial Endowed Scholarship

The Omar Appelwick scholarship was instituted to benefit three outstanding athletic scholars attending Dakota State each year. Mr. Appelwick was a lifetime resident and businessman in the community of Madison. As a youth he was an outstanding athlete at Madison Central High School and Augustana College, where he was an early inductee into that school’s “Athletic Hall of Fame.” This honor was bestowed because of his prowess and achievements in basketball and football, gaining All-Conference recognition numerous times in both sports. Following his graduation from Augustana, Omar coached one year at Jefferson, South Dakota, moving to Madison the following year where he coached basketball at the St. Thomas High School for nine years until its closing in 1945. 

Past Recipients 
Kirk Knight Bill Thurow Teresa Underberg

         Jeff Babbe - 1982

Kirk Knight - 1982 Colleen Moran - 1982

Kent Gutherie - 1983

Craig Sufficool - 1983 Mike Braun - 1983
Bryan Lund - 1984 Monique Nelson - 1984 Jan Boeker - 1984
Julie Hienz - 1985 Jay Trenhaile - 1985 Lane Kurle - 1986
Julie Heinz - 1986 Curt Littau - 1987 Trish Murphy - 1987
James Tainter - 1988 Trish Murphy - 1988 Allen Evans - 1989
Brett Schwartz - 1989 Allen Evans - 1990 Brett Schwartz - 1990
Lisa Gullickson - 1991

Kevin Smith - 1991

David Colberg - 1992
Kevin Smith - 1992 Carmen Herlyn - 1993 Max Hodgen - 1993
Gary Graff - 1994 Gina Kika - 1994 Steven Avery - 1995
Gina Kika - 1996 Johnny Vincent - 1997 Eric Holman - 1997
Eric Holman - 1998 Monica Anderson - 1999 Chad McMillan - 1999

Ted Sees - 2000

Kathy Shypulski - 2000 Korrinn Krog - 2001
Clint Ginsbach - 2001 Matthew Pendergrass - 2002 Matt Nulle - 2003
Matt Nulle - 2004    

DSU Baseball Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established and funded through the hard work and dedication of the 2002 Trojan Baseball team, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the Dakota State Baseball Program. This scholarship is awarded on an annual basis to new or returning baseball student athletes who are academically deserving and of good character. Selection is made by the DSU baseball coaching staff.  

Past Recipients 
Bryan Day - 2003 Adam Beyer - 2004

DSU Men’s Basketball Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established and funded through the hard work and dedication of the 2002 Trojan basketball team, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the Dakota State Trojan Men’s Basketball Program. This scholarship is awarded on an annual basis to new or returning men’s basketball student athletes who are academically deserving and of good character. Selection is made by the DSU men’s basketball coaching staff.

Past Recipients 
Blake Hyde - 2003 Ian McKeithen - 2004

DSU Women’s Basketball Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established and funded by faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the Dakota State Lady T’s Women’s Basketball Program. This scholarship is awarded on an annual basis to new or returning women basketball student athletes who are academically deserving and of good character. Selection is made by the DSU women’s basketball coaching staff.

Past Recipients 
Leah Bakke - 2001 Jennifer Sonne - 2002 Hali McClelland - 2003 
Laura Tewes - 2004    

Blue and Gold Athletic Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Dakota State University Foundation in 1995. The Blue and Gold Athletic Endowment is awarded annually to student athletes who demonstrate qualities of leadership, good character, and success in academics. Selection is made by the DSU Athletic Director.  

Past Recipients 
Teresa Hildebrand - 2001 Dean Cavall - 2002 Tom Nielsen - 2003
Tom Nielsen - 2004    

Jeff Dittman Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship has been created on behalf of Jeff Dittman to assist players participating in the Lady T’s basketball program. Coach Dittman began his coaching at Dakota State in 1993. During his eleven years as the head coach, he has accumulated the second most wins among all coaches in Lady T history. His accomplishments have also included winning the SDIC in the 1999-2000 season with 25 wins and 8 loses and an Elite Eight finish in the NAIA Division II National Tournament. His 2000-01 squad recorded a 23-9 record and won the first DAC-10 Conference Championship. He has been selected Conference Coach of the Year twice in 1997-98 and 2000-01. Coach Dittman has produced many NAIA All-Americans, NAIA Academic All-Americans and All-Conference players.

Coach Dittman’s dedication and commitment to the Lady T’s program has moved the program to National recognition. The Lady T’s have been ranked in the NAIA “Top Twenty” national polls five consecutive years and in 2000 were ranked as high as 7th in the country.

This scholarship is awarded on an annual basis to new or returning women basketball student athletes who demonstrate qualities of leadership, good character, and success in academics.  

Past Recipients 
Amber Malvin - 2002 Ashlei Fawbush - 2003 Sara Nelson - 2004

Dr. Judy Dittman Endowed Scholarship

Dr. Dittman began teaching and coaching at Dakota State in the fall of 1978 and during her tenure, she has taught, coached basketball, softball, track, and was the Director of Athletics from 1989-1996 and 1999-2000. She also was instrumental in beginning the Dakota State University Wellness Center and has served as the Director for a number of years. Her basketball teams won nine SDIC Championships in twelve years (1980-87 and 1990) and her teams hold SDIC records for most conference wins in a season at 14-0 in both 1981 and 1982. Her overall coaching record is 176-101 for a 64% win average while her SDIC coaching record is 104-17. Included in that domination is a 35 game winning streak that extended from February 5, 1981 to January 21, 1984. Coach Dittman was named SDIC Coach of the Year five times in seven years (1984-1987 and 1990). In 1989, she was named South Dakota Women’s College Coach of the Year. Her softball teams won 3 SDIC conference championships and were undefeated in conference play.

In 1992-1993, she was chosen NAIA District 12 Athletic Administrator of the year. Judy was inducted into the South Dakota-Iowa Conference Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Black Hills State University in 1990.

Past Recipients 
Jessica Honermann - 2001 Jessica Honermann - 2002 Amber Malvin - 2003
Amber Malvin - 2004    

Alan Ende Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Alan Ende, class of 1981, received a degree in biology and physical sciences, and went on the become a research scientist with Pan America University and a chemist with Sili-Tex Company of San Marcos, CA. Shortly after his death in 1987, this endowment was established by Alan’s many friends who valued his determination and positive attitude though out his educational career and his lifelong struggle with poor health. Funding is continued annually through the Alan Ende Memorial Golf Tournament. Recipients of these scholarships must participate in track or cross country. Selection is made through the DSU Athletic Director and Cross Country and Track Coach.   

Past Recipients 
Brenda Ferguson - 1987 Brenda Ferguson - 1988 Scott Weber - 1988

John Celberg - 1990

Roger Krammer - 1991 Mark Nesheim - 1991

Gerald Kublak - 1992

Ryan Phillips - 1992 Brad Seamer - 1992

Robert Blase - 1993

Lorynda Eekhoff - 1993 Stefanie Johnson - 1993

Robert Blase - 1994

Adam Cummins - 1994 Lorynda Eekhoff - 1994

Erin Jankord - 1994

Stefanie Johnson - 1994 Gerald Kublak - 1994

Brad Seemer - 1994

Robert Blase - 1995 Stefanie Johnson - 1995

Gerald Kublad - 1995

Donna Talarico - 1995 Robert Blase - 199 6

Amy Hansen - 1996

Gerald Kublak - 1996 Mari Parker- 1996

John Eckein - 1997

Marie Parker- 1997 Brian Tvedt - 1997

John Ecklein - 1998

Shaun Fransen - 199 8 Marie Parker Sample - 1998

Brian Tveldt - 1998

John Ecklein - 1999 Shaun Fransen - 1999

Tonya Olson - 2000

Shaun Fransen - 2000 Desa Rae Doyle - 2000

Desa Rae Doyle - 2001

Ted Sees - 2001 Stephanie Johnson - 2002
Ted Sees - 2002 Stephanie Johnson - 2003 Emily DeGroot - 2003
Amber Fischer - 2003 Nicole Duffy - 2004 Amber Fischer - 2004
Jayna Goodroad - 2004    

Dr. Monty Friedow Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in loving memory of Dr. Monty Friedow who died of cancer in 1994 at the age of 36. Monty was first diagnosed with cancer during his senior year at Madison High School. He was the son of Doyce and Audrey Friedow of Madison. Dr. Friedow did undergraduate studies at Dakota State University and then went on to receive a doctorate in Optometry at Pacific University in 1983. Monty, his wife Elizabeth (Green), and their children moved back to Madison in 1987 where he practiced optometry. Dr. Friedow was an enthusiastic Trojan fan and enjoyed working closely with athletes and coaches. This scholarship is given annually to a men’s basketball player who is an upperclassman in good character and academic standing who has also represented DSU as an outstanding student athlete.  

Past Recipients 
J.F. Jensen - 2001 J.F. Jensen - 2002

Dawn Gaffney Endowed Scholarship

This women’s basketball endowment was established by Lou Gaffney on behalf of his daughter, Dawn, to assist in the recruitment of quality women basketball players. Dawn was a four-year letter winner at Dakota State from 1994-1998. Her basketball accomplishments were outstanding including being named Dakota State’s first third team NAIA All-American in 1998. In 1997 and 1998, Dawn was also named NAIA Academic All-American. She also was selected as a recipient of the John Wollman Award, which is given to one female and one male in the conference who best represents the student athletes. Her senior year she was named first team SDIC female Athlete of the Year for both her academic and athletic achievements. The fund is designed to aid in the recruitment of, and to provide assistance to, women’s basketball scholar/athletes.   

Past Recipients 
Teresa Hildebrand - 2000 Jennifer Sonne - 2001 Jennifer Sonne - 2002
Maria Gengler - 2004    

Titan John Gioglio Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established on Sept. 19, 2002 in loving memory of Dakota State University’s Athletic Director Tom Gioglio and wife Melissa’s infant son. This endowment could not have been created without the generosity and kindness of the following family and friends: 

Tom, Melissa, Kalista & Kinley Gioglio; Jack & Connie “Nani” Casamasso; Jack & Connie Giordano; Leo & Carol Bosch, Bobby, Theresa, Heather & Shannon Dicks; Mark, Julie, Bryce, Jaden & Easton Andersen; Steven & Carol Gioglio; Sam & Diane Masucci, Sr.; Tom & Christine Faragalli; Sam & Diane Masucci, Jr.; Duane & Cindy Masucci; Billy & Vickie Sesty; Tony & Annette Rosigno; Bob & Jackie Furbeck; Billy & Esther Shearer; Danny & Roxanne Febus; Geroge & Jackie Lanterman; Ed & Helen Bartlien; and Neil & Delores Kukla.

The recipient of this annual scholarship must be a student participating in varsity athletics at DSU with a 3.5 GPA and is involved in community service activities.

Leslie Grayson Kern Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in the everlasting tribute to Leslie Grayson Kern. On September 16, 1997, Leslie Grayson Kern died after a battle with cervical cancer. She was born and raised in Madison, SD and graduated from Madison High School. She attended one semester at DSU in 1988. Mrs. Kern will be remembered for her optimism, strength, and dedication to her family. She married Brian Kern who attended DSU in 1986 and 1987 and competed in varsity football and was All Conference and All District Defensive Nose Guard. As a lasting tribute to his wife, Brian established this endowment in her honor. This award is restricted to the students participating in football. The recipient must demonstrate qualities of leadership, good character, and success in academics.

Past Recipients 
Aric Boschee - 2001 Terry Hurlburt - 2002 Derek Barrios - 2003
Brian Melvin - 2003 Brooks Marquardt - 2003 Toby Ball - 2003
Jacob Pettengill - 2003 Tommy Hofer - 2004 Shawn Stewart - 2004

Maurice “Ed” Harter Endowed Scholarship

Created to honor Men’s Basketball Coach Ed Harter for his 28 years of dedication to the Dakota State Men’s basketball program. This scholarship is awarded to a new or returning men’s basketball player.  

Past Recipients 
Brad Mair - 1997 Jamie Mallery - 1998 Joey Hulsebus - 1999
John F. Jensen - 2000 Ryan Burggraff - 2001 Matthew Nulle - 2002
Kyle Konopasek - 2003 Ryan Burggraff - 2004

Honermann Family Endowed Scholarship

This women’s basketball endowed scholarship was established by Rick and Diane Honermann on behalf of their daughter Heidi and their niece Jessica to assist the Lady T’s in the recruitment of quality women basketball players.  Both players are graduates of Adrian High School and were standout prep athletes for the southwest Minnesota community.

Heidi was a four-year letter winner at Dakota State from 1997 through 2001.  A two-time Academic All-American, Heidi was one of the most proficient long-range shooters to ever play at Dakota State.  She finished as the all-time leader in 3-point field goal percentage (40.1%) and third all-time 3-point field goal shooter (163 made).  While outstanding at the offensive end, Heidi was a key to the Lady T's defensive success and finished seventh in career steals.  She was one of the top defenders in the Dakota-10 conference her senior season.  Heidi was a member of two Conference Championship teams that also advanced to the NAIA National Tournament where they finished in the “Sweet Sixteen” and “Elite Eight” rounds.

Jessica was a four-year letter winner from 1999 to 2003.  The 6-0” forward was an All-DAC 10 performer and is found throughout the DSU record books.  Jess reached the 1,000 point mark on February 13th against Huron University and finished her career with 1070 points (8th overall).  She finished first in career blocked shots (153) and has single season blocked shots records of fifty-two (1st), forty-two (3rd), thirty-two (7th) and 27 (9th).  Jessica also finished 5th in career steals (188), 7th in career rebounds (602), 10th in career field goals (430) and career 3-point field goals (39).  She also finished 1st in single season 3-point field goal percentage 53.1% and 5th in career field goal percentage (51.3%).  Jessica was also a member of two conference championship squads (1999 and 2000) and three NAIA National qualifying teams (2000, 2001, and 2003). 

Past Recipients 
Erin Nielsen - 2001 Jessica Van Loy - 2004

Claude A. Mallory Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established by a bequest from the estate of Mr. Mallory, longtime Madison businessman. This endowment funds scholarships to graduates of Madison High School who plan to attend DSU as incoming traditional freshmen and participate in intercollegiate sports. The DSU Athletic Director participates in the selection of the recipients, which are based on academic achievement and athletic ability.

Past Recipients 

Tim Bulick- 1988

Margie Grad - 1988 Pam O’Loughlin - 1988

Kelly Ullrich - 1988

No Awards  - 1989 Chad Hultgren - 1990

Brian Olson - 1990

Brian Stassi - 1990 Dale Stegenga - 1990

Richard Sterns - 1991

Pete Rowland - 1991 Chad Ostrem - 1991

Sara Collignon - 1991

Scott Millard - 1992 Kristine Mader - 1992

Kelli Hoff - 1993

Telly Mikel - 1993 Joshua Anderson - 1994

Erin Jankord - 1994

Kami Bowman - 1994 Justina Lund - 1994

Lisa Ishmael - 1995

Erick Gonzales -1995 Don Bruns - 1995

Christopher Olson - 1996

Kim Gawbush - 1996 Andy Kuyper - 1996

Chad Randall - 1996

Jared Jankord - 1996 Chris Bruns - 1996

Jessica Melcher - 1996

Tasha Wir e - 1996 Jesse Bruns - 1997

Andrea DeBoer - 1997

Mike Heeney - 1997 Tobi Maxwell - 1997

Michael Reese - 1997

Steve Sims - 1997 Jamie Wise - 1997

Kim Merager - 1998

Megan Zolonowsky - 1998 Julia McNary - 1999

Kristi Hageman - 1999

Rachel Sanborn - 2000 Jena Macziewski - 2000

Tara Palmquist - 2000

Craig Falor - 2001 Karissa Rogers - 2001

Tyler Hansen - 2001

Thomas Nielsen - 2002 Shannon Ahern - 2003
Matt Falor - 2003 Austin Slaughter - 2004 Ashlei Fawbush - 2004

Thomas Murphy Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Thomas Murphy was born in River Falls, WI in 1949.  Mr. Murphy died in Vietnam, April 1, 1970, while serving his country in the armed forces.   The Thomas Murphy memorial scholarship is awarded annually to a “walk on” football player who earns his spot on the team through hard work and determination and meets scholastic requirements.

Dakota State University appreciates the generosity and vision of Mr. Gerald Murphy in the endowment of this scholarship in memory of his brother and others who gave their lives to serve their country.  The DSU head football coach and the DSU Athletic Director participate in the selection of the award recipient.  

Past Recipients 
Tony Dinges - 1994 Randy Schmidt - 1995

Jon Knutson - 1996

Chad McMillan - 1997 Chris Blackwelder - 1998

Jesse Voss - 1999

Nicholas Kendig - 2000 Thomas Nielsen - 2001 Bryan Hoskin - 2002

John Michael Pecks Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Dwayne and Edith Pecks, both graduates of the class of 1956, created this endowment in loving memory of their son, John Michael. Scholarships are awarded to deserving incoming freshman students who intend to participate in athletics at DSU and who are from high schools in South Dakota and Southwestern Minnesota within 100 miles of DSU.  

Past Recipients 
Julie Huwe - 1995 Heidi Klinkhammer - 1996 Heidi Klinkhammer - 1997
Heidi Klinkhammer - 1998 Michelle Thomsen - 1999 David O’Hara - 2000

Leah Bakke - 2001

Amber Fischer - 2002 Ben Ryan - 2003
Mathew Nelson - 2004    

Maurice and Alice Poppen Endowed Scholarship

This endowment was established on December 19, 2002 by Maurice and Alice Poppen. This scholarship will award $1,000 per year for four years to a freshman men’s basketball player. The student athlete who receives this scholarship must maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. Selection is made by the DSU men’s basketball coaching staff.

Past Recipients 
Blake Hyde - 2004    

Kari Satter-Holman Endowed Scholarship

The Kari Satter scholarship was set up by her parents, Robert and Barbara Satter in 2000, to honor their daughter, Kari Satter Holman, class of 1999. An outstanding three-sport high school athlete from Irene, SD, Kari brought her athletic and academic skills to DSU and had immediate impact on the women’s basketball program. For her collegiate career, Kari was twice named to the SDIC All Conference squad and was selected an Academic All-American in 1999. Recipients of this scholarship are continuing students from South Dakota and participate in Women’s Basketball.

Past Recipients 
Sandy Smith - 2004    

Kathy Shypulski Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship for women’s basketball was established by Jerry and Ann Shypulski on behalf of their daughter Kathy. “Kat” was an outstanding basketball player who helped lead DSU to two conference championships while advancing to the NAIA National Tournament her junior and senior seasons. DSU advanced to the “Elite Eight” and “Sweet Sixteen” rounds at the post-season tournament.

While helping the team reach their goals, Kathy was also a 1st team All-Conference selection twice, was named honorable mention All-American in 2000 and 2nd team All-American in 2001 and two time Academic All-American. By the end of her career, Kathy’s name was listed 32 times in the DSU record books. She was 3rd in career scoring with 1432 points, 1st in career 3-point field goals, 1st in career free throw shooting accuracy, 3rd in career assists, 3rd in career 3-point field goal accuracy, 5th in career field goals, and 6th in career free throws. Kathy’s senior year, she was named the Most Valuable Senior Basketball Athlete in the Dakota-10 Conference.  

Past Recipients 
Molly Hathaway - 2001 Amy Balk - 2002

Christian Steiber Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2001 through the estate of Lucille Steiber, widow of Christian Steiber. Christian Steiber attended DSU around 1916, but did not graduate from the University. He and his wife lived in Arizona most of their lives. Their gift to DSU is one of the largest in the University’s history and supports both academic and athletic scholarship programs. Awards are made based on a student’s financial need.  

Past Recipients 
Geritt Guillaume - 2003 Ryan Johnson - 2003 Ken Kellner - 2003
Nick Podhradsky - 2003 Tierra Pought - 2003 Chase Rohrer - 2003
Sandy Smith - 2003 Toby Ball - 2004 Francisco Calles - 2004
Kim Henriksen - 2004 Nick Podhradsky - 2004 Lisa Rogers - 2004
Michael Sonne - 2004 Matt Trotter - 2004  

DSU Volleyball Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established and funded through the hard work and dedication of the 2000 and 2001 Trojan Volleyball teams, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the Trojan Volleyball Program. This scholarship is awarded on an annual basis to new or returning volleyball student athletes who are academically deserving and of good character. Selection is made by the Trojan volleyball coaching staff.  

Past Recipients 
Jill Weisser - 2003 Jill Weisser - 2004

Lisa Bernard Wachlarowicz Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowment was established in 1990 to honor the memory of Lisa Bernard-Wachlarowicz, class of 1980. Lisa, a Jefferson, SD native, was an active athlete and an elementary and learning disabilities educator who died in 1989 after a two-year battle with cancer. This scholarship is awarded to a student participating in either women’s basketball or volleyball with a preference to an education major.  

Past Recipients 

Jennifer Nelson - 1996

Stephanie Hein - 1997 Heidi Honermann - 1998
Heidi Honermann - 1999 Heidi Honermann - 2000 Korrinn Krog - 2001
Molly Jones - 2002 Jill Weisser - 2003 Sandy Smith -- 2004

Hilbertus A. and Golidie A. Wieman Family Endowed Scholarship

This endowment, established in 2001, is intended to be a memorial to Hilbertus A. Wieman, husband of Goldie A. Wieman, and father of Randy, David, Glenda, Eldon, Norman, Carol, and Gloria. Five of the children received their degrees from Dakota State University and at times