Sierra Lang named to 2024 All-North Dakota Academic Team

2024 Apr 11

Sierra Lang, Bismarck, N.D., has been named to the 2024 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes students' academic achievements, leadership and service at one of North Dakota's community colleges. Lang, a Liberal Arts/Transfer major at Bismarck State College, was one of 15 community college students from North Dakota awarded the honor this year.

"The scholars named to the All-North Dakota Academic Team represent the best of the best from across our state," said North Dakota University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott. "They are leaders not just in the classroom but also within their communities. They serve others and have demonstrated a spirit of volunteerism all while pursuing academic excellence and successful futures in our workforce."

The group was honored in March during a recognition dinner at the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, North Dakota.

This year's team members and the colleges they attend included:

Sierra Lang, Bismarck State College

Aissata Soumare, Bismarck State College

William Broderius, Dakota College at Bottineau

Kindal DeGraeve, Dakota College at Bottineau

Lexie Nelson, Dakota College at Bottineau

Megan Green, Lake Region State College

Carla Moros, Lake Region State College

Morgan Thielbar, Lake Region State College

Kyra Bellew, North Dakota State College of Science

Brayden Schmeichel, North Dakota State College of Science

Rose Wendel, North Dakota State College of Science

Katie Willprecht, North Dakota State College of Science

Paige Heilman, Williston State College

Melaica Lozada, Williston State College

Allyson Webster, Williston State College

In North Dakota, the community college awards are co-sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and the North Dakota University System College Technical Education Council. The academic team recognition program is active in 37 states. Students named to the state team are also nominated for the All-USA Academic Team.

Nominations are based on outstanding academic performance and service to the college and community. Each member of the team receives a certificate of congratulations from Gov. Doug Burgum, an award certificate, a medallion and a monetary award. Team members are also eligible for scholarships from Dickinson State University, Mayville State University, Minot State University, Valley City State University, North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota. The University of Mary also offers awards to team members.