Dean of Students
Student Excellence Awards 2010
Stacie Barker of Taylorsville, Utah plans to graduate in May with a Bachelor of Science Degree
in Elementary Education. She is the wife of Tysen Barker. As a member of the Skylights
basketball team Barker set numerous individual game, single season, and career records.
She was also named First Team All Conference for two years and "Conference Defensive
Player of the Year" for two years. Barker received First Team All-American Honors
from Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and NAIA Third Team All-American
honors. She also holds the NAIA record for most blocks for a two year career. Upon
graduation, Barker plans on becoming an elementary school teacher.
Mandee Carroll of Helena, Montana plans to graduate in May with a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Design Drafting Technology and a minor in Civil Engineering Technology. She is the
daughter of Collen and Pat Carroll. After graduation, Carroll plans to utilize her
education to develop and create working drawings. She has been a two year member of
the Student Senate, participating this past year as ASMSU-N president. Carroll also
was the President of Northern's chapter of the American Drafting Design Association.
She also was a two year member of the Skylights basketball team and a one year member
of the Skylights golf team. Most recently Carroll has been the student representative
on the Provost Search Committee.
Danielle Dirden of Harlem, Montana will graduate in May with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer
Information Systems and a minor in Design Drafting Technology. She is the daughter
of Roxian and Marty Dirden. Upon graduation, Dirden is planning on getting a job or
internship in the Bozeman area and pursuing a master's degree at MSU. A four year
member of the Skylights golf team, Dirden has received Academic All-Conference recognition
the past three years. She has been an integral part of the Residence Life Staff the
past three years including the past two years as the Resident Director for Morgan
Hall.
Amanda Hansen of Havre, Montana will graduate in May with Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary
Education and a minor in Reading. She is the wife of Paul Hansen. After graduation,
Hansen plans to take on a K-12 teaching position along the Hi-Line and to begin work
on a master's degree in counseling right here at Northern. Upon obtaining her master's
degree she plans to work with "At Risk" high school students. Hansen has served as
a Special Olympics Coach the past three years and has been active as a member of the
MSU-Northern Student Education Association.
Yana Khegay of Kazakhstan, plans to graduate in May of 2011 with a Bachelor of Science Degree
in Business Administration and minors in Accounting and Small Business Management.
She is the daughter of Ellaiya Kim. Upon graduation from Northern, Khegay would like
to pursue a master's degree in Accounting. After attending Harlem High School for
her senior year, Khegay came to Northern and has been very active on the campus. The
past two years she has been a member of the Northern Cheerleaders and Business Manager
for the Student Senate, a member of SIFE and this year a Resident Assistant at Mackenzie
Hall.
Brittnee' Klick of Simms, Montana will graduate in May of 2010 with a Bachelor of Science Degree
in Business Administration and a minor in Accounting. She is the daughter of Mike
and Belinda Klick. In addition to being a MSU-Northern student Klick is also a full-time
Northern employee working in the Business Services Office. She plans on furthering
her education by obtaining her MBA from the University of Montana while continuing
to work here at Northern. Klick has been active 4-H member for many years, a Bear
Paw Bowmen's member and was the Site Coordinator for this year's College Goal Sunday.
Kyle Little of Fort Benton plans to graduate in May of 2011 with a Bachelor of Science Degree
in Diesel Technology and a minor in business technology. He is the son of Sherry Little.
Little is planning on a career in the diesel field in Montana and would like to eventually
start his own business. In addition to being the Resident Director for Mackenzie Hall,
Little has been a member of the MSU-Northern Pep Band and a student leader of Chi
Alpha. As a member of Chi Alpha, he has led a weekly Bible study and been a part of
their many activities.
Travis Noble of Rupert, Idaho plans to graduate in May with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health
and Physical Education. He is the husband of Katy Noble. This past year he was a Student
Assistant for the MSU-Northern Lights basketball team. Travis would like to pursue
a career in coaching and teaching, with his ultimate goal of becoming a NCAA Division
I head coach. Noble was named first team all conference for two years and was also
a two time academic all conference selection. At the 2009 NAIA National basketball
Tournament, he received a NAIA Champion of Character Award.
William J. Turcotte of Chinook, Montana will graduate in May with Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary
Education: Social Science-Broadfield and a minor in Native American studies. He is
the father of 2009 graduate Jacob "Buck" Turcotte. Turcotte plans on pursing a master's
degree. While attending Northern he has received numerous scholarships including the
We Love Northern Scholarship and the Earl Bronson Memorial Scholarship. Turcotte has
competed in various Pow-wows as a Men's Traditional Dancer and has been active in
the MSU-Northern Sweet Grass Society Pow-wow as an Announcer and a Headman. Turcotte
has also presented to various schools in and outside of Havre on the Assiniboine culture.
George Young of Great Falls, Montana will graduate in the summer of 2011 with Bachelor of Science
Degree in Business Administration and a minor in civil engineering technology. Young
is a single parent raising two teenage sons. At the completion of his degree, Young
plans to continue to operate the company, AXESS OUTDOORS. He started this company
while attending college. His company builds the IM, or improved mobility, off road
wheelchairs.