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