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| Transcript | Office of University Relations SDSM& T News 501 E. St. Joseph Street • Rapid City, SD 57701- 3995 Phone: ( 605) 394- 6082/ 2554 • Fax: ( 605) 394- 6177 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ( August 27, 1997) SDSM& T FRESHMEN HAVE IMPRESSIVE ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS AND DIVERSE EXPERIENCES – PUBLISHED POET, FERRARI DEALERSHIP LOT MANAGER, AMERICAN ON LINE ADVISOR AND 9- FOOT TOTEM POLE BUILDER SDSM& T's incoming freshmen— the class of 2001— have impressive academic credentials as well as interesting backgrounds and life experiences. According to survey responses received to date from approximately 40% of the freshmen, Dr. Douglas Lange, SDSM& T Dean of Students, reported that Tech's incoming freshman class includes: • 15 Regents Scholars • 14 Valedictorians or Salutatorians and 17 others who graduated with honors • 19 Boys or Girls Staters • 14 high school class presidents • 2 National Merit Scholarship finalists • 12 Eagle Scouts • the Tandy Outstanding Science and Math Student for South Dakota • a National Horatio Alger Scholarship winner • 59 lettered in athletics and 27 lettered in music In addition to impressive scholastic records, Tech's freshmen have a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. The incoming freshman class includes: • a three- times published poet • a lot manager for a Ferrari dealership in Denver • a technical advisor for American On Line and a beta tester of AOL's software • a builder of a 9- foot totem pole • a ham radio operator with sign KBOZSX • a student assistant in the U. S. rd Attorney General's Office • a 3 level brown belt in karate • an individual who speaks Portuguese • the National Reporter for the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America. Overall the freshman class is maintaining SDSM& T's average ACT score of 24 for entering students. The freshmen represent over 22 states and countries, and on average, have graduated in the top 25% of their high school graduating class. Orientation for SDSM& T freshmen began Thursday and will continue through the weekend with a wide range of activities. Registration for the fall semester will be held uesday, September 2. Classes begin Wednesday, September 3. T ++ 30++ |
| Creator | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. University Relations; |
| Subject | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; |
| Local Subject | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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| Digital Publisher | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Devereaux Library
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| Date | 1997-08-27 |
| Type | Text |
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| Language | eng |
| Relation | Is part of Office of University Relations SDSM&T News Collection |
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| Submitting Institution | Devereaux Library. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. |
| Date Digital | 2009 |
| CONTENTdm number | 169 |
| CONTENTdm file name | 79.pdf |
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