Three portraits side by side of student contest winners

Pictured, left to right: Scott Johnson, Reece Moehlenbrink and Hailey Smith.

 

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Three Northern State University students won awards for their entries in the Brown County Historical Society’s annual research and writing contest. 

First place went to Scott Johnson for his paper, “The Rising Star and the Lake of Shining Shells: The Settlement and Pre-1900 History of Watertown, South Dakota.” Johnson is a history major from Watertown, S.D.

Reece Moehlenbrink received second place for “Robert Smalls: The Courage of One Ex-Slave.” Moehlenbrink is a history education major from Ipswich, S.D.

Hailey Smith received third place for “Gold Rush in the Hills: The People and Towns.” Smith is a social science education major from Aberdeen, S.D.

Each of the students received a certificate and a cash prize for their winning papers.

About Northern State University

Northern State University is a student-centered institution that provides an outstanding educational experience, preparing students through the liberal arts and professional education for their future endeavors. A regional university, Northern offers rigorous academics; diverse civic, social and cultural opportunities; and a commitment to building an inclusive environment for all points of view. Northern also offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC). The university strives to enrich the community through partnerships such as its Educational Impact Campaign, which opened a new South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; new athletic and recreation fields; and an on-campus regional sports complex. With the $55 million campaign, NSU has been the recipient of more than $150 million in privately funded building projects and scholarships within a decade. To learn more, visit NSU Admissions