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The first graduating class of Bismarck Junior College 1940 Historical Image of BJC students in class.
 
In 1939, Bismarck State College began with just 104 students, 12 instructors, and a single floor in Bismarck High School. While our campus has grown and our name has changed, the spirit of that first "close-knit" class remains the heartbeat of BSC.

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The Story Continues

History isn’t just in the past—it’s happening right now.
 
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Have a memory from the BJC or BSC days? We want to hear it. Reach us at 701-224-5692 or bsc.alumni@bismarckstate.edu.
 

Alma Mater

Bismarck State College's alma mater was selected through a contest held in 2004.  Michele Stockert, BSC adjunct English Instructor and BSC alumna wrote the winning lyrics and Dr. John Darling, BSC Associate Professor of Music composed the music.  The alma mater has been used at commencement since then as well as the annual BSC Student Recognition Ceremony held in the spring.  

Listen to our Alma Mater and sing along with the 2005 BSC Concert Choir!

BJC 1941 Hymn

The Bismarck Junior College Hymn, published in the 1941 Markota Yearbook, was written by Ralph Warren Soule. 

Clyde Bauman, BSC alum ('72) and BSC Alumni Association former board of directors member, coordinated a choir of BJC/BSC alumni and community members to record this song. 
 
Listen and sing along to the 1941 Bismarck Junior College Hymn. 

Special thank you to the choir members.  

Clyde Bauman ('72), Director
Diane (Schmidt) Grotewold ('74)
Karl Morford (attended 2007-2010)
Bill Russell ('07)
Jennifer (Peake) Russell ('07)
Joyce (Saba) Tello ('70)
Steve Schwarting ('89)
Maria (Weber) Roll-Schlecht ('81)
Andrew Miller, BSC Music Faculty
Mary Cooper

1941 BSC Hymn Lyrics