Distinguished:
Monique Nelson Reed
Monique Nelson Reed -As Co-Captain for the 1986 women's basketball squad, Monique was a NAIA Academic All-American and honorable mention All-Conference selection at Dakota State College. In 1985 she received the hardest worker award while being named All-Conference in the SDIC. She received the Most Improved player award in 1983.
She finished her career at DSC fourth on both the career rebounds and single season blocked shots lists. She finished 7th on the career list for blocked shots, even though stats were kept only during her senior season. Monique excelled off the court as well, she was a member of the Dean's List, a Who's Who student and a Lowry Scholar. She was part of the DSC Ambassadors, a member of Kappa Sigma Iota, Vice President of the Math and Science Club and was involved with interhall council. While at DSC she received several scholarships.
Since graduating, Monique has been an active teacher. Her first teaching job was in LeSueur, MN as a Science teacher. For tow years there she was also the junior varsity and freshmen girl's basketball coach.
She has lived in Elk point, SD since 1988, teaching chemistry at North High School in Sioux City, IA. In 2000 she was named to Who's Who Among American High School Teachers. Monique also teaches Sunday school, Bible School and plays in the church band. She has also served on the church council and church board of education.
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