Mitchell—440 students were eligible to graduate as part of Mitchell Technical Institute’s 2020 graduation on Friday, May 8. Depending upon completion dates, their degrees and diplomas will be conferred in May, August or December.
Each graduate will receive a commemorative box with their diploma, any awards or honors and several customized celebratory items.
** = High Honors (4.0 – 3.75) in an AAS program; * = Honors (3.74-3.5) in an AAS program. Honors are based on cumulative GPA through the Fall 2019 semester. BDS = Build Dakota Scholar
Agriculture & Transportation Technologies Division
Agri-Business (AAS)
Carter Brett Brickman, Winner
Connor Wayne Brockhaus**, Bellevue, NE
Jill Buchholz, Ladysmith, WI
Bristol D. Cleveland, Presho
Steven Fernholz*, Miller
Justus E. Gregg*, Winner
Cecil Gylfe**, Elk Point
Bradley Hoff, Madison
Breanna RaeLee Hutcheson**, Elk Point
Alec Steven Johnson, Tyndall
James D. Kirwan, Bonesteel
Blake Bradley Kontz, Flandreau
Allison Lembcke, Madison
Stormy Willow Mette, Winfred
Tanner G. Moeller, Winner
Lake A. Oien, Baltic
Derek Martin Pedersen, Lesterville
Curt J. Rueckert-Laverty**, Spencer
Molly Kay Schladweiler (Posthumous), Mitchell
Spencer Jay Schultz**, Menno
Logan John Wolter**, Wessington Springs
Agronomy (AAS)
Windsor Darrel Barry, Carter
Shelby Lynn Hiller**, Colman
Ian J. Hoarty**, Wessington Springs
Jared J. Houska, Chamberlain
Jasmine Rose LaValley, Madison
Cordel Andrew Menning, Corsica
Bobbie Lee Nolz*, Kimball
Justin P. Oberlander, New Underwood
Lake A. Oien, Baltic
Tate Austin Wagner**, Presho
Animal Science (AAS)
Sutton Michael Adams, Dell Rapids
Aislynn Grace Bortnem, Estelline
Tyler Douglas Christensen, Beresford
Kara Kay DeYoung, Redfield
Hailey Mae Herrboldt, Scotland
Jessica Lynn Jaeger, Bridgewater
William Austin Jarecke*, Stuart, NE
Ashley Kotilinek**, Gann Valley
Brittany Marie Luitjens, Brewster, MN
Hannah Leigh Pageler, Huron
Sydney Marie Riggs**, Hay Springs, NE
Noah David Schenkel**, Tyndall
Brianna Nicole Schock, Salem
Jordyn Summer Schwartz*, Harrisburg
Brady Lee Stowell, Flandreau
Amya Inez Swett, Kimball
Jared Dean Tiede**, Parkston
Diesel Power Technology (AAS)
William C. Buchanan (BDS), Irene
Wyatt Earl Larsen** (BDS), Huron
Santanya Liegh Matucha**, Burke
Peyton Lee Nelson* (BDS), Platte
James Ryan Schuurmans, Avon
Joshua W. Williams*, Miller
Light Truck Technology (AAS)
Colter Bryce Assman, Winner
Alan W. Baker, Upton, WY
Tritt Alan Dingman, Parkston
Kade Adam Hieb*, Highmore
Jakob M. Larson (BDS), Yankton
Caleb M. Phillips, New Underwood
Tanner Pulscher, Davis
Evan P. Rosenbaum, Brandon
Power Sports Technology – Marine (AAS)
Ruth Noelia Clemente Escalera, Loiza, Puerto Rico
Mason Alexander Koehn, Armour
Allen R. Schaller, Wessington Springs
Power Sports Technology – Motorcycle (AAS)
Isaac William Carlin, Spencer
Dominic C. T. Howard*, Pierre
Terry L. Letsche*, Artesian
Stephen C. Oyen, Salem
Kendall John Veenstra**, Corsica
Precision Ag Technology (AAS)
Dillon M. Barger (BDS), Yankton
Connor Wayne Brockhaus**, Bellevue, NE
Heath John Bullington* (BDS), Brookings
Jacob Jeffrey Clark*, Mount Vernon
Dustin Scott Frank** (BDS), Gregory
Hunter Paul Huber, Menno
Owen Wayne King, Whitewood
Conner J. Kroll (BDS), Fort Pierre
Zackary Nicholas Leitheiser, Emery
Luke Isaac Masters**, Mapleton, IA
Dylan R. Mohnen* (BDS), White Lake
Nathan C. Nelson, Yankton
Jared Dale Sorenson**, Mitchell
Dustin Del Weber** (BDS), Emery
Dylan James Wilbur*, Belle Fourche
Business/Service Industries Division
Accounting (AAS)
Elisabeth Duffy, Winner
Estefani Vianey Estrada**, Huron
JC Campbell Forman, Highmore
Bryan Roger Johnson, Webster
Tanner Jay Van Winkle*, Tyndall
Lacey Lee Wynia*, Tripp
Business Management (AAS)
Terryn A. Degen**, Mitchell
Blake A. Ferry, Fulton
Seth Joseph Kirsch*, White Lake
Luke Peterson*, Sioux Falls
Sommer Riggins*, Estelline
Sara Rockwood, Fort Thompson
Bernadine Kay Schutt**, Huron
Lane Austin Wesseling*, Plankinton
Administrative Office Specialist (AAS)
Drew Boisen*, Plankinton
Brandi J. Ford**, Sioux Falls
Carter Josef Kline, Rapid City
Abby Mae Opp, Scotland
Allen R. Osborn**, Lennox
Brandy Peck, Burke
Alexis A. Rhew, Hot Springs
Small Business Management (Diploma)
Angela Bretsch, Hecla
Andrea Callahan, Mitchell
Randi Gruenstein, Aberdeen
Tevan Noel Head, Aberdeen
Cole Kenneth William Long, Mitchell
Hayley Marquardt, Alexandria
Lindsey Jo Totton, Mitchell
Culinary Academy (AAS)
Bethany Lynn Craker*, Reedsburg, WI
Parker Hans Dally, Armour
Rebecca Jean Johnson, Canton
Munir Shewangizaw, Clarkston, GA
Jacie Lyn Teller**, Buffalo
Construction & Manufacturing Division
Architectural Design & Building Construction (AAS)
Seth Edward Bares*, Dell Rapids
Joseph Timothy Beaner**, Canistota
Jazmyn Brinkman-Wall (BDS), Mitchell
Grace Bultsma (BDS), Plankinton
Tyler Eichmann, Madison
Bradley Ryan Hento, Yankton
Matthew Mark Kayser* (BDS), Alexandria
Blake John Klinkhammer*, Alexandria
Gabriel Augustus Long**, Mitchell
Meyada Maali (BDS), Rochester, NY
Lacey J. Malm (BDS), Fort Pierre
Quentin Leroy McKinney** (BDS), Madison
Brady Mitchel Nelson** (BDS), Creighton, NE
Jaxon Graham Perkins, Rapid City
Miles Lee Rolle (BDS), Mitchell
Craig Allen Schaeffer*, Menno
James Robert Ulrich, Faith
Alexander Jacob Veik, Henderson, CO
Justin Kidd Vostad, Sioux Falls
Matthew Paul Williams* (BDS), Madison
Adam Wollman*, Leola
Nathaniel Lee Zirpel (BDS), Mitchell
Electrical Construction & Maintenance (AAS)
Trajan Logan Anderson* (BDS), White Lake
Reed Jacob Ashmore, Custer
Connor Lyle Bartz*, Sisseton
Colton Timothy Borah, Wolsey
Jake Allen Braun, Spearfish
Hunter David Christopherson, Vermillion
Bradley Michael Cranny**, Plankinton
Thomas Allen Dryer, Java
John Franken, Hartford
Nile McCoy Frasier** (BDS), Oral
Lucas J. Griebel**, Pipestone, MN
Gregory Lewis Guthrie (BDS), Mitchell
Andrew William Hardina** (BDS), Britton
Wyatt Jeffrey Haux** (BDS), Mina
Tucker C. Hawley, Armour
Luke James Hemen**, Westport
Hser Blute Htoo, Huron
Bryce Edward Knigge, Redfield
Bo Kyaw (BDS), Huron
Matthew Wayne Lambert (BDS), Mitchell
Devin Burton Letsche, Miller
Dustin McDonald, Huron
Carter Richard Mehling, Wessington
Parker William Mentzer, Valley, NE
Preston D. Morton, Milbank
Skyler Jay Niemann** (BDS), Watertown
Benjamin R. Olson, Harrisburg
Justus Rae Reidburn, Clark
Jayden Thomas Renken, Luverne, MN
Nicklaus Rettinger, New England, ND
Koby Lee Schild*, Yankton
Brady August Schoenfelder (BDS), Parkston
Gayge Addison Schopp**, Lemmon
Xavier Sporrer, Miller
Austin Craig Stoltz, Alexandria
Riley McCay Sund (BDS), Winner
Stefan Levi Van Beek** (BDS), Inwood, IA
Cayden Dexter VanVugt, Mobridge
Jared Weisser, Leola
Bryce Keith Williams, Hayti
Hunter Joseph Wright (BDS), Redfield
Zane Johnathon Zilverberg*, Holabird
Scott Zollner** (BDS), Wabasso, MN
Heating & Cooling Technology (AAS)
Kellen Robert Barden, Whitewood
Nathan Barger, Madison
Chandler Owen Diede**, Scotland
Cody Dockter, Milbank
Nathan Brock Jahnig**, Hurley
Carson DD Keller, Mobridge
Jedidiah Konechne (BDS), Platte
Wyatt Kostrzewski*, Zimmerman MN
Trevin Mykal Mowery (BDS), Crofton, NE
Hunter Daniel Neiber*, Britton
Adam Eugene Ronke, Florence
Alex Dwight Schaeffer* (BDS), Winner
Ty Mathan Sparks, Armour
Welding & Manufacturing Technology
Manufacturing & Machining (AAS)
Jaxon Andrew Guenther**, Crofton, NE
Ashton Alan Porter, Geddes
Trevor Scott Renelt, Arlington
Alex Lee Schoenenberger* (BDS), Neligh, NE
Tristan Allan Scott, Ethan
Jeremiah Wagner, Scotland
Progressive Welding Technology (AAS)
RyanJeffery L. Adrian (BDS), Rapid City
Alexander Charles Davenport, Thornton, CO
Tate Marshall Dewey (BDS), Box Elder
Jonah I. Honomichl, Mitchell
Raymond John Ketelsen*, Box Elder
Shyanne Dawn McCarlson, Webster
Kade Clifford Scott (BDS), Canton
Thomas James Shaw** (BDS), White Owl
Caige Strub (BDS), Yankton
Alexander Drake Sully, Wagner
Ian Thornton, Sioux Falls
Devin A. Ward, Piedmont
Welding & Manufacturing (Diploma)
Breyden A. Thuringer, Mitchell
Energy Production & Transmission Division
Utilities Technologies (AAS)
Chandler DeWayne Baumgart**, Parkston
Ismael Muñoz Correa, Hill City
Trey Arthur Hage, Vermillion
Lawrence Gabriel Jack, Parmelee
Devin James Koslowski, Webster
Dalton J. Kummer**, Mitchell
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology (AAS)
Braeden Bruning**, Onida
Alixandor Chafee, Gillette, WY
Kameron Alan Cochran, Sturgis
Alec W. Daniel, Rapid City
Theodore J. DeRoode, Minnetonka, MN
Clay Earl Entzi, Rolette, ND
Dean Coltar Fuerstenberg**, Beaver Creek, MN
James Gengler**, Salix, IA
Clayton Hansen, Butte, NE
Dylan G. Kuyper*, Mitchell
Darin Lindgren, Clinton, MN
Dallas Loneman*, Zimmerman, MN
Wind Turbine Technology (AAS)
Steven L. Boeckel**, Lemmon
Alan Douglas Brott, Jr.*, Mitchell
Logan Dalton*, Spencer
Chandler Ray Schopp**, Lemmon
Tai McKenzie Sokoloski**, Glendive, MT
Thomas Wayne Thompson** (BDS), Fort Thompson
Natural Gas Technology (Diploma)
Tate Randall Andersen (BDS), North Platte, NE
Jorge A. Cabrales, Ponca, NE
Dauson J. Elliott, North Platte, NE
Noe Escalante, Hill City
Grant M. Isley (BDS), Grand Island, NE
Casey Allen Lindholm, Rapid City
Ely McCluskey (BDS), Newcastle, NE
Gabriel Joseph VanWormer, Goodwin
Power Line Construction & Maintenance (Diploma)
Austin Heath Anderson, Hay Springs, NE
Zachary David Bain, Sioux Falls
Zackary Shay Bevans, Solon, IA
Hunter Dawson Braun, Canton
Tanner Michael Carda, Tabor
Erik W. Chafin, Hot Springs
Trey Louis Christensen, Gillette, WY
Nathan Paul Christenson, Tea
Hunter Scott Deeds, Correctionville, IA
Dominik Michael Diedrich, Pierre
Henry Dannenbring Eichstadt, Wolsey
Devin Marvin Eppard, Chester
Taten Jon Fox, Fruitdale
Cole J. Fritz, Solon, IA
Raymond G. Gibson, Sioux Falls
Grant Christian Goldsberry, Solon, IA
Ryan William Grieff, Princeton, IL
John Charles Gullickson, Rapid City
Kody L. Hagen, Hot Springs
Michael James Halvorson, Morris, MN
Porter Hansen, McIntosh
Noah E. Hofer, Valley Springs
Blake Hornig, De Smet
Riley Hrdlicka, Armour
Landon Charles Huls, Mitchell
Blake Richard Hummel, Alcester
Caden Carl Isley, Grand Island, NE
Trace William Jensen, Hot Springs
Wyatt Alan Johnson, Balaton, MN
Layton J. Kasper, Bismarck, ND
Wilson Kolbeck, Brandon
Logan Dennis Kreger, Clear Lake
Silas Gene Larsen, Volga
Tanner Michael Linn, Broken Bow, NE
Preston Thomas Madsen, Rapid City
Miguel A. Martinez, Custer
Scott Calvin Mathison, Madison
Nathan Dean McDonald, Colton
Dylan Lee Meyer, Crooks
Michael Steven Milander, Hancock, MN
Mason Michael Murnion, Jordan, MT
Carl Nash, Sturgis
Trevor Richard Nelson, Solon, IA
Luther Nielson, Rapid City
Lathen James Norling, Beresford
Joseph P. O’Connell, Rozet ,WY
Tyler H. Olson, Rapid City
Ethan John Pavelko, Worthington, MN
Thomas Sage Penny, Decatur, NE
Brekken J. Pickett, Sturgis
Michael Allen Poncelet, Brandon
Jacob Craig Quiett, Elk Point
Jack Stanton Rasche, Lake Park, IA
Zachary Eugene Reber, Miller
Ethan Reed, Alcester
Reese Connor Ribordy, Belle Fourche
Wyatt O. Risa, Clarkfield, MN
Austin Anthony Robinson, Mitchell
Elijah James Roghair, Okaton
Tyler Joseph Ruby, Wilmot
Camden Don Sawvell, Quinn
Dakota David Schaetz, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Matthew Allen Schnyer, Cheyenne, WY
Keagan Austin Schroder, Pierre
Chase Lee Snedeker, Mitchell
Spencer Lee Streblow, Sheffield, IA
William Charles Torrence, Aberdeen
Stockten Shane Walter, Huron
Alec Joseph Whitney, Murdo
Engineering Technologies Division
Automation Controls/SCADA (AAS)
Caleb David Aguilar (BDS), Mitchell
Jordan Andrews*, Murdo
Brandon Matthew Chayka, Piedmont
Dillon Ray Collins, Bison
Hunter Douglas Gaikowski (BDS), Webster
Jared Michael Goldammer, Woonsocket
Nicholas William Houston (BDS), Mitchell
Jacob William Kahler (BDS), Bison
Nicholas William Leighton**, Madison
Rease William Logan**, Gettysburg
McClain Lone (BDS), Bristol
Joshua L. Owens (BDS), Gillette, WY
Gabriel Joel Suchor**, Redfield
Automation Engineering (AAS)
Dillon Ray Collins, Bison
GPS/GIS Mapping Technology (Diploma)
Benjamin Colwell, Mitchell
Logan Addison Ellis, Gretna, NE
Tyrell Guerwin Schneider, Eden
Adam Dale Trimble, Belle Fourche
Information Systems Technology (AAS)
Payton Richard Bates, Herreid
Lucas Roy Bindert (BDS), Mitchell
Jhon A. Gomez, Howard
Layne A. Heath, Kimball
Brady D. Jaquith (BDS), Yankton
Cory Joseph Rice, Mitchell
Daniel Colby Martin Shaw**, Miller
Logan Charles Spelbring** (BDS), Pierre
Levi S. Swearingen, Artesian
Jeffrey W. Tuttle**, Mitchell
Cody James Washburn, Scotland
Kaylyn Suzanne Wynia, Springfield
Jonah A. Zwinger**, Dimock
Telecommunications (AAS)
Brett William Atkinson, Hot Springs
Daniel Lee Bents (BDS), Mitchell
Jessica M. Chafin (McBride)**, Wagner
Kellan Francis Culbert**, Parkston
Dillan Kostrzewski* (BDS), Kimball
Koby Jacob Larson** (BDS), Letcher
Micah B. Osterloo** (BDS), Mitchell
Austin James Parry, Canistota
Thomas Newton Semmler* (BDS), Highmore
Dustin James Teune*, Steen, MN
Connor L. Wendland** (BDS), Baltic
Health Sciences Division
Human Services Technician (AAS)
Callie Theresa Bezpaletz*, Woonsocket
Destenie Jo DeBoer**, Mitchell
Grace G. Garrels*, Mitchell
Brianna Vey Johnson*, Burke
Cherokee L. McAlpine*, Mitchell
Samantha Jo McQuarie, Hoven
Bailey A. Olson, Platte
Dayna Kay Opsahl, Woonsocket
Mason Dawn Ottoson*, Chester
Abby Jo Stunes, Mitchell
Licensed Practical Nursing (Diploma)
Sage Darlene Antonsen, Geddes
Hannah June Bach, Belle Fourche
William M. Campbell, Mitchell
Abby Jo Doering, Woonsocket
Amy R. Esh (BDS), Fulton
Shelbi Lynn Fox (BDS), Mitchell
Tonya Lynn Fredrickson, Mitchell
Jena Lynn Hanson (BDS), Mount Vernon
Kala Marie Hughes, Mitchell
Emily Elaine Iverson (BDS), Lake Andes
Shaye Marie Janish (BDS), Kimball
Allie Rae Jenkins, Mitchell
Macey Elizabeth Koopal, Platte
Kaylee Marie Milbrandt (BDS), Huron
Emma Ada May Olson, Newell
Shawn Renee Patton, Mitchell
Tyra Shae Sinkie, Wessington Springs
Kalissa A. Steffen, Gregory
Darby J. Swenson (BDS), Mitchell
Brittney Ann Townsend (BDS), Mitchell
Robert Allen Voje, Parkston
Jennifer Waba (BDS), Madison
Brianna Weber (BDS), Alexandria
Medical Assistant (AAS)
Bailey Jo Bauder, Scotland
Nicole Anne Conrad, Mitchell
Taylor Elizabeth Hamilton, Avon
Hannah Marie Holland, Mitchell
Elaina Ardell Houser, Mitchell
Medical Laboratory Technology (AAS)
Regina Marcella Kocher**, Rapid City
Kaitlyn Ashley Lee, Aberdeen
Haley Marie Lydick, Mitchell
Lauren Mae Norrid, Winner
Carly Kay Oakland (BDS), Pierre
Alix Michelle Peterka* (BDS), Yankton
Travis Kenneth Pollreisz**, Mitchell
Tia Rose Schmidt**, Ethan
Medical Office Professional (AAS)
Pamela M. Hof*, Madison
Dawn M. Letellier, Norris
Terra Mims, Sioux Falls
Alyssa Ogstad, Yankton
Kassidy Riggs, Ethan
Morgan Turner, Mitchell
Nikki Marie Jo Weber, Menno
Dana Wipf, Cavour
Radiation Therapy (AAS)
Hailey McCune, Huron
Allison Corrine Munyer**, West Fargo, ND
Aislinn O’Brien, Dubuque, IA
Julia Lee Renner**, Park Rapids, MN
Brianna Lynn Weis**, Creston, IA
Kristine Marie Wurtz*, Sioux Falls
Radiologic Technology (AAS)
Kelsie Mae Anderson*, New Underwood
Kamille Nicole Baize, Sturgis
Sophia Jo Bullard, Pierre
Skylar Dekker, Custer
Cortney Rose Eaton, Rapid City
Faith Maria Halvorson, Montrose
Jaycee Rae Hohn**, Wessington Springs
Jaidyn Catherine Kramp, Platte
Alyssa Marie Francis Laurenz, Rapid City
Hannah Amanda Lecy, Granite Falls, MN
Mikayla Nicole Maloney, Rapid City
Kayla Lynn O’Dell, Murdo
Shannon Marie Reagan, Rapid City
Trista Rochelle Reinert, Wall
Samantha Mae Schumacher**, Mitchell
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (AAS)
Taylor Hogg**, Charlotte, NC
Chelsey Ann Hotchkiss**, Spearfish
Erin Renae Kindle**, Miller
Arica Mack, Watertown
Mallorie M. Mattern, Aberdeen
Brittany Marie Peterson, Rapid City
MiKayla Lynn Williams, Huron
