Shirley Fox Trydahl

It is only appropriate that this year’s NDSCS Parade Grand Marshal, Shirley Fox Trydahl, be honored by leading the parade she had orchestrated for nearly 14 years.  

Shirley started her career with NDSCS in 1977, working in the Business Office. She also spent 18 years as Dental Clinic Coordinator and her last 14 years as Student Center Director before retiring in January of 2013. Shirley also served as the advisor for the Student Senate and Campus Activities Board. 

Her favorite day on campus each year was move-in day. She would have sleepless nights before move-in day because of the excitement of new students coming to campus. Her favorite week of the year was Homecoming week, as she worked with students to build lasting memories on the campus of NDSCS. Shirley commented, “My saddest day was always Graduation day, as I said farewell to so many wonderful students I had gotten to know so well.”

Shirley commented, “Honestly, I can say that after 35 years as an NDSCS employee, I still loved coming to work every day.”  Her time now is spent with her husband, Dennis Trydahl, her children, Stephanie (Philip Brown), Michael, Timothy, Scott, Stacy (Keith Wendorf) and Nathan Trydahl, and her five grandchildren, Anna, Jeremiah, Isaac, Olivia and Alexander.