It appears from your posts that you have assimilated quite well for a BLUE STATER. I am sure having been that long in Rapid City you could pass along much about good old SDSM&T.
I was there from 53-56 & the Dean of Students, LRP said I needed to buckle down a little more. I felt that some time in the local watering holes was stimulating. He was not used to dealing with Vet's, & felt we could all be treated like we were fresh out of Hi school. Anyway I finished at U-Dub. I have said I got my education at SDSM&T & my diploma from the University of Washington.
If I ever get back to Rapid City I'll look you up, you sound like a good guy!