Michael & Mary Jacklitch Family

Congratulations to the Jacklitch family for being awarded the “2012 Family Tradition Award.”  The entire Jacklitch family attended NDSCS; Michael and Mary, ‘71, their son Nathanyal, ’97 and daughter Alia, ’01. After graduating from MSUM in ’73, Michael went on to earn his Doctorate in Chiropractic at Logan College in St. Louis. The Jacklitch’s have been married 38 years and have been residents of Wahpeton since 1977.

Michael has been in private practice at Dakota Chiropractic Clinic since 1977 Mary is employed by St. Francis Medical Center as the Administrative Assistant to the CEO as well as the director of marketing and public relations.  Mary is active in many service organizations in the community.

Michael has been involved with his profession on the state and national level and has served as president of the ND State Chiropractic Association. He is a member of the NDSCS Foundation, serves on the Airport Authority and is president of St. Johns parish council.

Nathanyal also attended UND graduating with a BS degree in Biology and a Masters in Physical Therapy in 2003. He currently resides in Blaine, Minn. working as a Physical Therapist at the Courage Center. Alia, while at NDSCS, played volleyball and was named All-Conference. She attended the College of St. Mary in Omaha, where she received her BS degree in Nursing. She is employed by the Veterans Administration in Omaha as the CIS-ARK Clinical Coordinator. 

Congratulations to all of the members of the Jacklitch family.