CLASS OF 2018 FEATURE By: Parker Robinson ZACH MILLER CARLIE BOWDITCH Hometown: Dickinson, North Dakota Major: Computer Technology Management Minor: Leadership Hometown: Sylvania, Sas katchewan, Canada Major: Agriculture Studies option Business/Marketing Minor: Leadership Why did you chose DSU? Why did you chose DSU? As a young child, I would attend many DSU athletic events.I Iwas looking for a school with a great agriculture and rodeo was able to get a taste of the Blue Hawk atmosphere from a program The assistant coach at the time, Jen Obrigewitch, young age, which was a unique opportunity. From those ex reached out to me and after a school tour, meeting Chip periences,I always knew that I would attend DSU someday.1 Poland and Jarri Newton, seeing the facilities and loving am proud to be a third-generation Blue Hawk the idea of small class sizes I decided I wanted to be a Blue What activities and organizations you have participated in? Hawk Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Men's Golf Team, Theodore What activities and organizations you have participated in? Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program, President Mitzels Rodeo Team, Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Pro Student Advisory Committee gram, Range Club, and Farm Bureau State? What is your favorite memory from your time at Dickinson What is your favorite memory from your time at Dickinson Through these impressionable yeors, there are far too many The national conventions with Range club and Farm Bureau. memories to just choose one. However, each year during Also, the multiple road trips with the rodeo team and build spring break, our men's golf team travels to Meso, Arizona. ing lifelong relationships. to get prepped for the spring season. Larry Merwin has been a phenomenal host for us year in and year out. That trip holds the best memories every year State? How has DSU helped you grow? Moving far from home made me grow up in a hurry. My problem solving and ability to think things through have im- proved so much. I have also grown to appreciate things and How has DSU helped you grow? Through the Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Pro people. So many staff, faculty and students have gone out of gram (TRHLP). Dickinson State University has equipped me their way to make my college career successful and I cannot for the next chapter in my life. With a focus on servant lead say thank you enough! ership, many leadership characteristics have been sharp W ened throughout my time here. It has been a true blessing to be a part of the TRHLP, because it has shown me how much of a difference I can make in the world by serving others What are your plans following graduation? I plan to attend equine chiropractic school, travel, and then return home to the family farm. I have also seen myself grow through my time as acollegiate golfer. To me, golf goes hand-in hand with leadership. Golf is a game of integrity, honesty, trust, and mental toughness four characteristics that are vital to becoming a successful er. I am excited to see how my learning experiences at Dickinson State transition into the next chapter of my life. What are your plans following graduation? I had a unique opportunity early on in college to step into a part-time career with the Information Systems department at American Bank Center. Now, three and a half years later, I will transition into a full-time role within the department.