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The 1939 Society: A New Tradition - A Lasting Legacy 

Gold medallion featuring the Bismarck State College seal with the year 1939, two heraldic lions, and a laurel wreath, next to a gold plaque that reads "BJC ? BSC The 1939 Society, Bismarck State College National Alumni Association."On September 4, 1939, Bismarck Junior College opened for classes. Enrollment on that first day was 104 full and part-time students who were taught by a faculty of 12 instructors in classrooms on the third floor of the Bismarck High School. America was still in the depths of the Great Depression, and World War II was only three days old. It was out of these simple beginnings that Bismarck State College began its mission. It is in recognition of our past and in pursuit of a brighter future that the BSC National Alumni Association has established the 1939 Society.

The 1939 Society is a prestigious and unique program. By making a donation of $1,939, alumni are inducted into the 1939 Society and established as lifetime members of the Alumni Association. The funds will be permanently endowed in the 1939 Society Fund. Earnings from this fund will support and sustain association programs that will connect alumni with BSC while serving the needs of today's students. Membership in this society will enable the association to fulfill its mission to serve the college, our current alumni, and connect with our future alumni.

1939 Society members receive special recognition for their support on our website. Support for the 1939 Society may be tax-deductible. And, of course, as a lifetime member, you will be eligible to receive all present and future membership benefits for life. 

We have much to be proud of as a college. Through your support, we will be offering a future full of promise, and endless in potential, for today's BSC students and tomorrow's BSC alumni.

For more information, contact the Alumni Association Office at 701-224-5692, 800-272-2586 or by email at bsc.alumni@bismarckstate.edu.

1939 Society Members

Al Jaeger Elizabeth Atkinson (Wolf) Jon Fornshell Patrick Atkinson
Dr. Alison Fallgatter Eva Forest Judy Masset Paul Atkinson
Alvin Emineth Gail Hagerty and Dale Sandstrom Karla Buzick Paul Johnson
Alvin Royse Gary and Georgie Ann Huber Sister Kathleen Atkinson Rita Nodland
Angie (Binstock) Milakovic Dr. Gary Johnson Kyren and Amanda Miller Robb Boyd
Bert Gerhart Gerald and Marilyn (Hoffman) Skogley Lawrence and Cheryl Froelich Dr. Ron and Joyce Tello
Bertha LeGore Gordon Dietrich Linda Hansen Falkman Ryan Caya
Bill and Alva Townsend Greg Ellwein Linda Meske Fossum Sheila Bitz
Brad and Jane Mann  Dr. Gregory Chuppe Lloyd Ritchie Sheila Schafer
Brenda (Johnson) and Michael Tzipori Harley Swenson Lois Thompson Shelly Wanek
Carolyn (Heskin) Twingley Harold Schulz Loren Kopseng Dr. Steve and Debra (Schmidt) Chuppe
Cheryl Sloan Miller James Swenson Mari Volk Sue (Kucera) Connor
Christopher Mertz Jason Frank Mark Zimmerman Susan Dingle
Dr. Curtis and Linda (Swanson) Juhala Jason Lueder Maxine (Harter) Hill Terry Bourgeois
Dalles Krause Jason Millner Michael Bullinger Thomas Atkinson
Deb Mantz Jerry Chaussee Michael LaLonde Thomas Marple
Deborah (Guy) Igoe Joan Klemer Mike and Karen Holman  Timothy Atkinson
Deborah Kraft John Atkinson Morris and Irene (Boehm) Tschider Timothy Holtan
Debra Hoistad and Jo Ann Koch John Hawley Myron H. and Marjory Atkinson  Tony P. Welder
Dennis F. Meyer John Michael McCormack Dr. Nichol Dillavou Goetz Victor Uttke
Donna Fricke John Risch Patricia Higgins Caudel Wanda Royse
Dr. Doug and Karen Jensen Jon and Sommer Hunke Patrick and Mary Dirk Wayne and Meagan Heckaman