Outstanding Alumni - 1989
Dr. Perry Patterson
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Bemidji State University Graduate 1948
Career and Professional Achievements
- Technical Director, Distant Drums, Red Rock Theatre, Colorado, 1949.
- Certificate in radio and television, New York University, 1952.
- Drama Director/Instructor, Iowa State University, 1952-1956.
- Author, 3-act play The Stronger Desire, Iowa State, 1955.
- Professor of Speech and Theater, University of Sioux Falls, 1949-1951, and 1960-1991.
- Collaborator, Speech/Drama K-12 Curriculum Guide, State of South Dakota, 1976.
Community Service
- Designer and Technical Director, the first Paul Bunyan Water Carnival on Lake Bemidji.
- Soloist, Methodist Church Choir, Bemidji, for 8 years.
- Costumer, Set Designer, Performer for Gilbert and Sullivan Operas, Collegiate Methodist Church, Ames, Iowa, 1953-1956.
- Performer and Master of Ceremonies, Tanglefoot Dance Studio, Sioux Falls, for 15 years.
- Volunteer, $15 million Washington Performing Arts Center Campaign, Sioux Falls, 1990-1992.
- Vice President and charter member, Humanists Chapter of South Dakota, 1995.
Personal Achievements/Awards
- Lead Roles, Bemidji State University plays and musicals, 1944-1948.
- Outstanding Male Senior, American Academy of Dramatic Arts Stock Company, 1953.
- Designed theater facilities, University of Sioux Falls Fine Arts Center, 1967.
- Designed/constructed stage costumes, University of Sioux Falls, 1968-1988.
Humanitarian Service
- President, United Nations Association, South Dakota Chapter.
- Support for the National Women's Political Caucus.