“I KNEW WHAT I NEEDED TO DO” News NORTHERN “I was fortunate to be the recipient of scholarships that made a huge impact on my experience as a student and athlete at NSU. The assistance made it possible for me to concentrate on my studies without the worry of finding a part-time job that would work around my class and sports schedule.” “Amanda is one of the most driven and talented students I have ever come across. Her ability to balance her athletics and academics is unprecedented.” SARA CHRISTENSEN BLAIR, NSU ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ART It’s the philosophy that drives NSU senior Amanda Madden to excellence on the track, in the classroom and in the studio. An art major from Herreid, S.D., Amanda is a girl who knows what she wants and stops at nothing to get it. AFTER BACK-TO-BACK RUNNER-UP finishes in the indoor weight throw and the outdoor hammer throw last season, Amanda Madden broke through in spectacular fashion on Mar. 12 at the 2010 NCAA National Indoor Championships, winning the weight throw with a lifetime best and NSU school record throw of 19.81 meters (65-00 feet). Amanda credits coaches Mariah Mougey and Brenda Fuller on improving both her footwork and delivery technique in the ring with both the two and three turn throws. “Mariah and I talked about the different situations before hand and I felt confident that we had made the right decision. I knew what I needed to do,” said Amanda. “I am a very visual person and Mariah has taken the time to learn what works for me, and my success in these events wouldn’t be possible without her.” Fresh off her national champion performance at the indoor national meet, Amanda booked her ticket to the outdoor championships with her NCAA automatic qualifying toss in the hammer throw on Sat, Apr. 4. The senior won that event with a mark of 55.40 meters (181 feet, 9 inches), winning by more than 45 feet. Visualization comes naturally for Amanda who is also a gifted artist. She has studied drawing, painting, sculpture and many forms of digital media, which is her favorite medium. She hopes to land a position working with graphic design and digital media after she graduates. “Amanda is one of the most driven and talented students I have ever come across. Her ability to balance her athletics and academics is unprecedented,” said Sara Christensen Blair, NSU assistant professor of art. “It is bitter sweet to see her graduate. We are sad to see her go but so happy for all of her successes.” Amanda, who is a third generation alumnus of NSU, was the recipient of many athletic and academic awards including NSU Track and Field Scholarship, the WolfPACT Scholarship, H.P. Gerber Memorial Scholarship, James L. and Edna Faye Lauver Art Scholarship and Interior Design Concepts Scholarship. “I was fortunate to be the recipient of scholarships that made a huge impact on my experience as a student and athlete at NSU,” said Amanda. “The assistance made it possible for me to concentrate on my studies without the worry of finding a part-time job that would work around my class and sports schedule.” Amanda will graduate with Cum Laude honors from Northern State on May 8. MARIAH MOUGEY, ASSISTANT TRACK AND FIELD COACH, AMANDA MADDEN AND JIM FULLER, HEAD TRACK AND FIELD COACH 8 N O R T H E R N T O D A Y
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