Outstanding Alumni - 1991
Everal Vermilyea
Bemidji State University Graduate 1938
Career and Professional Achievements
- M.S., Education, University of North Dakota.
- Teacher, Math, Science, Physical Education, Welcome, MN, 1939-1942.
- Principle and Teacher, Math, Science, Physical Education, Fisher, MN, 1939-1942.
- Coach for Basketball and track; Welcome, Fisher, Elgin, and Swanville, MN, 1938-1944.
- Superintendent, Fisher, Elgin, and Swanville Public Schools, MN, 1941-1946.
- Purchased four Junior Department stores in Cottonwood, Granite Falls, Kenyon, MN; and Canton, SD, 1946-1978.
Community Service
- Served on Church board and Church council, Kenyon, MN.
- Assisted in the transportation of rural students, who wished to participate in extracurricular events and practices after school hours.
- Member, former President, Lions Club, Kenyon, MN; Charter member, Cottonwood, MN.
- Member, Masons, worked primarily on heart research funds that were donated to the University of Minnesota hospital.
- Member, former President, Business Mens' Clubs, Kenyon, MN.
Outstanding Service to Bemidji State University
- Assisted in the recruitment of two talented Basketball Athletes to Bemidji State University.
- Member, Century Club and B-1000 Club.
- Listed in "Who's Who in Minnesota Athletics," 1930.
Personal Achievements/Awards
- Have 3 beautiful, wonderful children.
- Member, Eye and Heart service clubs.
- Contributed to the Good Samaritan Club, helping needy Senior Citizens in the community.