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• South Dakota State University

George Lilley became the first president of Dakota Agricultural College in 1884 when he was only 30 years old. At this time the college building was only partially complete and seeing how he would not be able to open the college without a building, Lilley gave a third of his $1,500 salary to finish three rooms of the building. On September 23, 1884, 35 students had enrolled in the preparatory course of the college. Over the next two years, the enrollment grew to 252. The first person to receive their degree from South Dakota State graduated on June 24, 1886. The regents felt Lilley was not able to maintain discipline among the students. They had also learned that Lilley had overstated his qualifications. He had not received a college degree and his title of “doctor” was honorary. Lilley submitted his resignation in 1886.

South Dakota State University Wrestling Head Coach, Record: 11-20
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Hometown: Havre, Minnesota
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• South Dakota State University
• Position: 118 Weight Class

• Rapid City Stevens High School, South Dakota
• Position: 126 Weight Class

• Virginia Tech
• Position: 165 Weight Class

• Oregon State University
• Position: 213 Weight Class

James K. "Tex" Lewis was born on October 24, 1924, in Waco, Texas. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Colorado State University in 1948 and a Master of Science in Animal Science from Montana State College in 1951. Lewis pursued graduate studies in range management at Texas A&M University.

Lewis assumed the role of professor of Animal Sciences at South Dakota State University, focusing on teaching and research in range management and range livestock nutrition. Lewis conducted grazing, supplementation, and range improvement studies at the Cottonwood Range Field Station and Antelope Range Field Station, including biometric analyses of grassland ecosystems. Recognitions include the Special Appreciation Award from the South Dakota Section of the Society for Range Management in 1975, the Trail Boss Award in 1980, and the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Society of Range Management in 1984.

James K. "Tex" Lewis retired from South Dakota State University in 1985, leaving behind a legacy in range management.

• Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College

• South Dakota State University
• Position: 123 Weight Class

• Iowa State University
• Position: 191 Weight Class
• Hometown: Wayzata, MInnesota

• South Dakota State University
• Position: 177 Weight Class

• University of Minnesota

Gary Lemme, a native of Kiester, Minnesota, has had a distinguished career in agricultural education and extension services. He Gary Lemme, Ph.D. is a distinguished leader in agricultural education, research, and extension services with over 45 years of experience in academia and administration. A native of Kiester, Minnesota, he earned a B.S. in Agricultural Education (1974) and an M.S. in Agronomy (1975) from South Dakota State University (SDSU), followed by a Ph.D. in Agronomy from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1979), where he focused on soil moisture and stratigraphy in loessial landscapes.

Lemme began his academic career as a faculty member at SDSU (1981–1990), where he taught and conducted research in soil science. During this time, he was recognized as the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences' Teacher of the Year in 1986. He also held faculty and administrative roles at Michigan State University, where he served as Associate Director of the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station (1999–2005), and at the University of Minnesota, where he was Head of the West Central Research and Outreach Center (1992–1999). Additionally, he served as Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Hawaii’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (1990–1992).

In 2005, Lemme was appointed Dean of the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences at SDSU. During his tenure, he oversaw a budget of over $74 million, expanded research funding, and supported academic growth across 14 departments. He played a key role in forming interdisciplinary research collaborations and strengthening sustainable agriculture programs. He stepped down in 2008 but remained at SDSU as a professor and coordinator of special programs.

Lemme's leadership continued as Director of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) from 2011 to 2021. He led the only joint 1862 and 1890 Land-Grant University Extension system in the U.S., overseeing more than 800 employees across Alabama A&M and Auburn University. Under his direction, ACES expanded outreach efforts, enhanced research-driven agricultural solutions, and secured funding to support rural development initiatives.

Throughout his career, Lemme has contributed significantly to agricultural research and education, publishing numerous peer-reviewed articles, and securing over $2 million in grants and contracts. He has completed international assignments in 16 countries, focusing on agricultural sustainability and education. His contributions have been recognized with multiple awards, including the USDA Group Honor Award for Excellence and the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture National Fellow Award.
Now serving as Extension Director Emeritus at Auburn University, Lemme remains committed to advancing agricultural education, research, and outreach programs that support the economic and environmental sustainability of rural communities.

Fred Leinbach became president of South Dakota State in 1947. He was previously dean of agriculture and head of animal husbandry at the University of Maryland. His presidency was marked by a controversy in the reorganization of the Division of Agriculture, which led to Leinbach's eventual resignation. Many buildings were constructed during his tenure, including several agricultural buildings, the Men's dormitory, and Printing and Rural Journalism Building. Public power from the Missouri River Basin Project became available during this time, which helped in running the campus. The Faculty Association was formed, giving faculty a voice in decisions involving their work. The graduate programs continued to develop, and enrollment increased considerably in both graduate and undergraduate programs. His tenure also saw the first hiring of a vice president to manage the increasing enrollment. Another highlight of Leinbach's term was the acquisition of the Harvey Dunn paintings, which now form a core collection for the South Dakota Art Museum. Leinbach resigned in 1951.

Record:

• 2013-2014: 9-9 overall, 0-0 dual
• TOTAL: 9-9 overall, 0-0 dual

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• Lehigh University Coach

• Iowa
• Position: 125 Weight Class

Education:

Ph.D. in Sociology, 1998
South Dakota State University M.A. in Journalism, 1976
University of Maryland B.S. in Journalism, 1975

Adjunct Professor Dr. Lee worked for five years as a newspaper reporter in the Washington, D.C. area, covering issues ranging from urban hunger to teen pregnancy. She holds a Ph.D. in sociology, with a minor in Asian studies, from South Dakota State University. During her 25 years at SDSU, she has held a number of positions, both teaching and administrative, most recently that of diversity coordinator for the College of Engineering. She is also the co-founder and the coordinator of the SDSU-Flandreau Indian School Success Academy, an early and intensive college preparatory program for American Indian high school students. She has been an exchange professor and visiting scholar at Yunnan Normal University, People's Republic of China.

Dr. Lee's first book was Ethnicity, Education and Empowerment: How Minority Students in Southwest China Construct Identities. Her second book is Ethnicity Matters: Rethinking How Black, Hispanic and Indian Students Prepare for and Succeed in College.

• South Dakota State University
• Position: 177 Weight Class

David J. Law grew up in Gary, South Dakota graduated from South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota in 1966. He began his schooling as geography major, that turned into a high school basketball coach and ultimately a speech major which later morphed into journalism and broadcasting. Law was a news director at KWAT in Watertown, South Dakota.

• University of Minnesota
• Position: 149 Weight Class

Before SDSU
Placed second at 285 pounds as a senior at Mitchell High School ... placed second as a junior at 215 pounds and seventh as a freshman at 160 pounds ... majoring in nursing

• South Dakota State University
• Position: 167 Weight Class

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• South Dakota State University
• Position: 177 Weight Class

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