Scranton Francis Mar 7, 2008
He then received Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Augustana College, Rock Island. Rev. Scranton went on to receive his Masters in Elementary Administration from Western Illinois University. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Augie's Giovanine named CCIW Coach of the Year Mar 6, 2008
ROCK ISLAND Grey Giovanine has led the Augustana College to the pot of gold again in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW). The Vikings captured its third straight outright CCIW title by rallying for a 63-59 win at North Central College in Naperville on Feb. 23. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Sports briefs Mar 1, 2008
The Annawan-Wethersfield Lady Titans picked up a relay win and runner-up finish Wednesday at the 13th annual Rock Island Relays at the Pepsi Co. Athletic Center on the campus of Augustana College. The A-W 4x800 relay team of Natalie Fargher, Brooke Buresh, Aron Jackson and Shelby Steger finished first with a time of 10:32. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Klein scores off the court Mar 1, 2008
Two Bureau County athletes have been on the fast track for Augustana College this winter in the collegiate indoor track season. Junior Evan Holschbach of Princeton ran on the Vikings mile relay team that turned in the third fastest time (3:19. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Muscatine's orchestra program still growing after 6 years Feb 29, 2008
Anna played with the orchestra throughout her years at Muscatine High School and received a music scholarship to Augustana College in Illinois. The Pusateris youngest daughter, Kathleen, an MHS sophomore, plays French horn. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Annawan’s top spellers Feb 28, 2008
Harrell went on to win the Henry County Spelling Bee and will compete in the Regional Spelling Bee at Augustana College on March 18. In the second row are homeroom winners Taylor Wilson, Lanae Arnold, and Trevor Nelson; in the third row, Cameron Gilbraith, Megan Foes, and Kyle Thompson; and in the back row are Jordan Morey, Jordan Jackson and Trever Petersen. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
East, North play for state trip Feb 26, 2008
Jorgensen, an Augustana College recruit, is averaging 18. 8 points and 10. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Augustana, S.D. beats St. Cloud St. 86-68 Feb 24, 2008
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Augustana College shot 57 percent in the second half to pull away from St. Cloud State and beat the Huskies 86-68 Saturday in the North Central Conference. (206). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Going green by seeing red Feb 23, 2008
"Every year Gunn organizes a Snowed Out Shootout basketball tournament for Rotary which, this year, for the first time, actually was snowed out.Gunn's 32-year career at SMC as dean of sports education and then dean of fitness and wellness included coaching Roadrunner cross country and track teams to numerous state, regional and national championships.Gunn earned his undergraduate degree from Augustana College in Illinois and a master's degree from Bowling Green University.. (Dowagiac News, MI)
East, North host 4A substate semifinals tonight Feb 22, 2008
When the two met earlier, Carlos Perez, a 6-8 senior, scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Titans while 6-8 Augustana College recruit Eric Jorgensen recorded 27 points and 11 boards for East. Lewis Central also features 6-7 senior Marcos Perez, who, like his brother, scores at a 13-point clip. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
No. 2 Northwestern, No. 3 Morningside collide at Allee Feb 20, 2008
Northwestern has won 15 in a row and its only loss is to NCAA Division II Augustana College, 80-64, on Dec. 28 in Sioux Falls. "It's pretty unusual to get into the last week of the conference season and have two teams who haven't lost, especially in the GPAC," said Northwestern Coach Earl Woudstra. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Bureau County athletes help Augie run down top 10 rankings Feb 16, 2008
to the Augustana College track teams run in the in the Division III Coaches Power Rankings ... Princeton s Angela Baumgartner is perhaps best known around Augustana College for her volleyball game. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
IN SCHOOL - Education roundup Feb 12, 2008
Augustana College (Sioux Falls, S.D.) Halcyon Bjornstad, Missoula. Montana State University/Northern Kari Johnson, Bigfork; Giles Gaughman, Columbia Falls; Tyrel Cochrell, Drummond; James O'Neill, Frenchtown; Carl Christiansen, Kalispell; John Cernick, Seth Cummings, Travis Hjort, Libby; Russell Penner, Ovando; Jon Marchi, Polson; Dustin Feasel, Superior; Cole Wakefield, Thompson Falls; Andrew Conklin, Whitefish. (Missoulian, MT)
Ferrie signs with Augustana Feb 12, 2008
Albert Lea senior Logan Ferrie recently signed his letter of intent to play football for Division II Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D.. I was up there three times for visits and I really liked the campus, Ferrie said. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Augustana, S.D. downs Minn. Duluth 62-46 Feb 10, 2008
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Augustana College jumped out to a 9-0 lead and coasted to a 62-46 win over Minnesota Duluth on Saturday. (221). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Six more added to "Superintendent Central" list Feb 9, 2008
Next month the pair will also participate in the DIspatch-Argus Spelling Bee at Augustana College in Rock Island. Since the column last Saturday proclaiming Kewanee High School Superintendent Central, due to the high number of graduates over the years going on to work in education administration, I ve had more than one Shoulda had a V 8. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Art show features 24 artists from five states Feb 4, 2008
Twenty-four local and regional artists will be featured in Sioux Falls Feb. 15-17 during the 28th annual Artists of the Plains Art Show and Sale sponsored by the Center for Western Studies at Augustana College. (205). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Study: Few South Dakotans have discussed end-of-life wishes Feb 4, 2008
Research for the study was conducted from 2004 to 2007 by researchers from Augustana College, the Sanford School of Medicine and other groups throughout the state. On the Net. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
McIntosh has 32 in Augustana win Feb 1, 2008
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Corey McIntosh scored 32 points and Ian Thomas added 19 as Augustana College knocked off No. 20 Nebraska-Omaha 89-86 Thursday in the North Central Conference. (193). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Hot-shooting East dumps West, 85-63 Jan 29, 2008
And, the West High basketball team did a fair job of that in the first half Monday night, holding the Augustana College recruit to six points. Trouble was, three of Jorgensen's teammates had already scored in double figures by the time the visiting Black Raiders reached halftime with a 43-33 advantage. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Minn. St.,. Mankato maintains NCC lead Jan 27, 2008
St., Mankato held on to the top spot in the North Central Conference with a 91-78 men's basketball victory over Augustana College Saturday. (163). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Dordt hosts Honors Orchestra Festival Jan 25, 2008
Guest conductor for the High School Honor Orchestra was Dr. Scott Johnson, orchestra director from Augustana College in Sioux Falls. Guest conductor for the Middle School Honor Orchestra was Brad Miedema, director of the Northwest Iowa Youth Symphony in Sioux Center. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Center for Restorative Justice offers training Jan 25, 2008
To receive graduate or undergraduate credit or to meet teacher-recertification requirements, one hour of credit is available through Augustana College for an additional 50. Contact the Center for Restorative Justice at 348-3665 by Friday, Feb. 1, to register. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Jorgensen leads No. 7 East boys past CBAL Jan 19, 2008
"We came out playing hard, knowing we needed to win this game," said Vanderloo, whose squad was topped by 6-8 Augustana College recruit Eric Jorgensen's 24 points and 14 rebounds. "We came out with a good purpose in mind and did a good job of establishing what we needed to establish. We did a good job of establishing our inside game."The most important thing, we moved the ball and didn't care who scored the points. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Krogman, VerDouw lead Augustana to win Jan 18, 2008
- Eric Krogman scored 18 points and Tom VerDouw had a double-double Thursday to lead Augustana College to a 63-53 North Central Conference men's basketball win over Minnesota-Duluth. (278). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Column: Checking in with area athletes in college Jan 16, 2008
Matt Morris The former Albert Lea wrestler has moved into the starting lineup at 165 for Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D. He has a 2-2 record on the varsity and was 8-8 during the open season. Laura Hillman The former Albert Lea girls hockey standout has played in 11 games this season with two goals and four assists. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Chicago in the News Jan 11, 2008
Smith, who did the academic research on the specimen with paleontologist Diego Pol of Argentina, accompanied his former professor William Hammer of Augustana College on the digs near the South Pole. Smith named the dinosaur Glacialisaurus hammeri, after Hammer. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Peck promotes healthy lifestyles, too Jan 11, 2008
The Washington resident started her affiliation with the American Cancer Society as a volunteer three years ago, serving as an intern at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D.. The disease had struck hard at her life while she was away at school. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Bridger free throws lift Mavericks over Vikings 98-97 Jan 11, 2008
- Andrew Bridger made two free throws with 10 seconds left in the second overtime Thursday to lift Nebraska-Omaha to a 98-97 win over Augustana College in the North Central Conference opener for both teams. (211). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
ON CAMPUS REPORT Jan 8, 2008
n Aquin grad Lindsay Aalund scored two points as her college team, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, thumped Augustana College 79-48. Aalund also had two rebounds. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
(More)CSU's Klein named as Player of the Week Jan 5, 2008
Two Princeton athletes were named academic all-conference for the fall season at Augustana College Laura Luloff (cross country) and Angela Baumgartner (volleyball). Luloff, a senior majoring in physics, has a 3. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
From sports writing to basketball playing Jan 4, 2008
We made it to the second round of the tournament before losing to Augustana College of Illinois, a team we had beaten earlier in the season in Menomonie to spoil their perfect record. We currently sit at 3-7, a very disappointing season so far considering the talent we have. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Youngberg leads No. 13 Coyotes past Sioux Falls Jan 3, 2008
Jasmine Mosley threw six assists for South Dakota, which is idle until Jan. 12 when it opens North Central Conference play at Augustana College. SIOUX FALLS (53). (Sioux City Journal, IO)
USD's Little out indefinitely with hand injury Jan 3, 2008
South Dakota (14-0) will open North Central Conference play Jan. 12 at Augustana College. Read Comments > | Share This Story. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
First Lutheran celebrates sesquicentennial Dec 29, 2007
It sent missionaries overseas, established social service agencies and founded several colleges and seminaries, such as Augustana College in Rock Island. A synod is an assembly of churches, in this case the Swedish Lutheran. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Big second half carries Augustana, S.D. past Mary 96-75 Dec 28, 2007
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Corey McIntosh scored 19 points and Augustana College shot 73 percent in the second half to beat the University of Mary 96-75 Thursday in the first round of the Augustana Classic. (440). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Lynn Ann Burge Dec 26, 2007
She attended Augustana College where she studied biology and art. Grateful for having shared her life are her parents, Terry and Brenda; brothers Bob and Brian; her grandparents: Wm. (Freeman Courier, SD)
VerDouw a good fit at Augustana Dec 25, 2007
LOADING Dec 25, 2007 - 04:05:20 CST By CINDY PETERSON Bismarck Tribune Thomas VerDouw will always be one of those special players to Augustana College men's basketball coach Tom Billeter. VerDouw, a St. Mary's graduate, was one of the first players Billeter signed when he was hired at Augie. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Jones named as Augie's Most Valuable on defense Dec 22, 2007
Preston Jones made it all the way back from a season-ending injury as a sophomore to be named the Most Valuable Defensive Player for the Augustana College Vikings football team ... Other area volleyball letterwinners included Klein s sophomore teammates Kelsey Polte and Kara Decker of Spring Valley, Augustana College sophomore Angela Baumgartner of Princeton, Louisiana-Lafayette Univer-sity junior Carly Payan of Walnut, Breelyn McMahon (Princeton, Bureau Valley) and Beth Wenzel (Cherry, Spring... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Augustana, S.D. beats Concordia, St.P. 72-66 Dec 21, 2007
- Corey McIntosh scored 15 points and David Foster added 14 to lead Augustana College to a 72-66 men's basketball victory over Concordia-St. Paul on Thursday. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
East shakes off stubborn West Dec 19, 2007
Even with considerable defensive pressure, though, the Augustana College recruit managed 18 points and nine rebounds Tuesday night as East, Iowa's ninth-ranked Class 4A team, turned back the pesky Wolverines, 60-43. Andy Dougherty led a balanced supporting cast with 14 points, connecting for 10 in the fourth quarter as Coach Jeff Vanderloo's Black Raiders, leading just 41-33 with seven minutes to play, put the game on ice with a 10-0 run. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Prep hoops stats/standings Dec 16, 2007
AT ROCK ISLAND (Augustana College). Galesburg vs. Eldridge (Iowa) North Scott, 11 a.m.. (Pekin Times, IL)
Massive new genus of dinosaur discovered in Antarctica Dec 15, 2007
It was named after Dr. William Hammer, a professor at Augustana College who led both field trips to Antarctica. Glacialisaurus Hammeri is believed to be a Massopsondylidae. (TG Daily)
East boys take AL Lynx, 69-59 Dec 15, 2007
"We haven't been lit up like that since Jason Bohannon (of Linn-Mar) scored 40 on us," said East Coach Jeff Vanderloo, whose 5-0 squad got 25 points and 12 rebounds from 6-foot-9 Augustana College recruit Eric Jorgensen while Jordan Gentry added 16. "Jorgensen's 25 wasn't as pretty as Johnson's 38," added the veteran coach. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Test your holiday trivia with Stars 55 Dec 13, 2007
She attended Augustana College in the Quad Cities, where she met her husband Brian Good. After working at the Rock Island Public Library, she decided to pursue a career in Library Science. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
New dinosaur discovered in Antarctica Dec 12, 2007
A team led by William Hammer of Augustana College had unearthed fossils in the early 1990s. They found a partial foot, leg and ankle bones on Mt. Kirkpatrick near the Beardmore Glacier in Antarctica at an elevation of more than 13,000 feet (nearly 4,000 meters). (MSNBC -- Environment)
Massive dinosaur discovered in Antarctica sheds light on life, distribution of sauropodomorphs Dec 11, 2007
It was named after Dr. William Hammer, a professor at Augustana College who led the two field trips to Antarctica that uncovered the fossils ... The new dinosaur genus and species was named after Dr. William Hammer, a professor at Augustana College who led the two trips to Antarctica that uncovered the fossil. (EurekAlert!)
Jorgensen powers East past SB-L Dec 5, 2007
Jorgensen, a 6-8 senior who has signed with NCAA Division II Augustana College, hit 12 of 16 shots from the field to help East overcome the absence of senior forward Andy Dougherty, a third-year starter. Dougherty, East's second-leading scorer with 12. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Augustana, S.D. pulls away to beat Wayne, Neb. 75-69 Dec 5, 2007
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Eric Krogman and Corey McIntosh keyed a seven-point run late in the second half to carry Augustana College to a 75-69 men's basketball victory over Wayne State College on Tuesday. (108). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Augustana, S.D. defeats Missouri Southern 79-77 Dec 2, 2007
- Tom VerDouw scored off an offensive rebound at the buzzer to lift Augustana College to a 79-77 men's basketball victory over Missouri Southern on Saturday ... Corey McIntosh scored 33 points to lead Augustana College to a 79-77 victory over Missouri Southern on Saturday. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Local netter receives special honor Dec 1, 2007
Right now I'm leaning towards Auggie (Augustana College)," said Stagner. Stagner said she has already been to Augustana College for a visit and feels she can fit it well there. "I enjoyed it when I visited the campus," said Stagner. "I liked everything about it. " There was another reason Stagner is leaning towards going to Augustana. "I can be close to family and friends and that's important to me, " said Stagner. As for a future profession, Stagner said she is looking to get into the health... (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Boys basketball abounds in city tonight Nov 30, 2007
East's Eric Jorgensen, a 6-8 senior who has already signed a national letter of intent with NCAA Division II Augustana College, tossed in 25 points. The Black Raiders of Coach Jeff Vanderloo, who made 26 of 29 free throws, also had four players reach double digits. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Free throws help East fend off Le Mars Nov 28, 2007
"Obviously, the big difference in the game was Jorgensen,'' said Irwin, referring to East's 6-8 senior center, who has already signed a national letter of intent with Augustana College. "We just couldn't handle him. . (Sioux City Journal, IO)
A whole new world: Relearning home Nov 28, 2007
Kaija Swisher, a graduate of Spearfish High School and Augustana College, lives in and loves the Black Hills. Contact Kaija at keswish@gmail. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Longtime Journal staffer Ron Bender killed in Maryland Nov 28, 2007
After graduating from Augustana College in 1965, he did graduate work in journalism at the University of Missouri, then became a sportswriter for the Waterloo (Iowa) Daily Courier. He joined the Rapid City Journal in 1969. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Schneider named AVCA first-team All-American Nov 27, 2007
The 2007 All-America selections were made by the AVCA Division II All-America Committee: Kim Sudbeck, Augustana College (S.D.), chairperson; Mario Andaya, Central Washington University; Christy Benner, Wheeling Jesuit University; Jim Boos, University of Minnesota Duluth; Debbie Hendricks, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Sandy Hoffman, Bentley College; Laurie Lokash, Slippery Rock University; Stephanie Radecki, University of North Alabama; and Jill Stephens, Florida Southern College. 2007... (Wwuvikings.com)
Klein warms up to the cold climes of Alaska Nov 24, 2007
Barnas former Bureau Valley teammate, Preston Jones (Sheffield), a junior linebacker for Augustana College, was named to the Second Team CCIW all-conference. Volleyball. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Toland headed to states sports hall Nov 24, 2007
Grebin won state singles and doubles tennis titles at Sioux Falls Washington High School and conference singles and doubles titles at Augustana College. Hes a longtime supporter, promoter and coach of tennis. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Augustana's Rice earns conference honor Nov 21, 2007
By the Augustana College information office Wednesday, November 21, 2007. SIOUX FALLS Dustin Rice capped his brilliant Augustana football career by being selected to the 2007 All-North Central Conference First Team, the league office announced today. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Augustana, S.D. beats Chadron St. 99-91 Nov 21, 2007
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Augustana College took a 17-point halftime lead and held on to beat Chadron State 99-91 Tuesday. (149). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Golf: Osterloo headed to Kansas State Nov 20, 2007
Osterloo said among the colleges on her short list were Akron of Ohio, The University of Wyoming, Augustana College in Sioux Falls and South Dakota State University. The pieces fell into place during her last campus visit to KSU, Osterloo said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Acoustic Christmas to play in Spearfish Nov 19, 2007
A recipient of the 2007-08 McKnight Artist Fellowship, Hoehn received his degree in music performance at Augustana College in Sioux Falls. He was featured at the 2007 Worthington Windsurfing Regatta and Unvarnished Music Festival and recently played harmonica in Minnesota Opera's world premier production of "The Grapes of Wrath." Guest performers The Hegg Brothers are rejoining A South Dakota Acoustic Christmas for the 2007 tour. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Heelan's Lund inks letter with Bradley Nov 15, 2007
Meanwhile, East High senior Eric Jorgensen signed a letter of intent with NCAA Division II Augustana College. Jorgensen, a 6-9 post, averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds as a junior for the Black Raiders. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Caledonia's Moore a quarterback of the modern era Nov 15, 2007
You have to have confidence in your arm strength and I got these (talented) guys around me and a great line in front of me, said Moore, who is being recruited by NCAA Division II Minnesota State, Mankato, and Augustana College. You have confidence in everyone. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Signings: Krogman signs with Coyotes Nov 15, 2007
The Coyotes will begin conference play on Jan. 12 when they travel to Augustana College. Danielle Bellet inks with Dakota Wesleyan. (Rapid City Journal, SD)