Yote Notes

Posie Elizabeth

Tessa Dee '13, '16 and Sam Parkinson '15 welcomed Posie Elizabeth in January 2026.

Weston Little

Rachel Little '19 welcomed Baby Weston in August 2026!

Taylor Peterson

Elliott Wegner

Tessa Wegner '17 welcomed baby Elliott on July 14, 2026.

Natalie Jo

Tayler Coen

Baby Coen, little Yote of Tayler Coen ’21, will be born on October 31, 2026!

Rosie Fowler

Jarrett Fowler ‘16, ‘19 and Abbey (Ulrich) Fowler ‘15 welcomed their baby girl, Rosie, on September 17, 2026!

Ace Weg

Madilyn (Sindelar) Weg '22 and her husband Antawn Weg, welcomed their son Ace to their family in January. He loves cheering on the Yotes, especially swim & dive, with mom and dad!

Reese Boerboom

Sadie Swier

Sadie Swier '18 has joined the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Sioux Falls as a Business Consultant, continuing her work supporting entrepreneurs and small-business owners as they start, grow, and strengthen their businesses. She brings experience in business advising, community partnerships, and entrepreneurial programming, most recently serving as Director of SD CEO East Women’s Business Center. Sadie looks forward to building new connections and helping business owners move their ideas and goals forward.

Joseph Mehlhaff

Joe Mehlhaff '21 was promoted to Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director at Great Plains Bank in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Eric LaPointe

Eric (Rick) J. LaPointe passed peacefully on Oct. 5, 2026. He earned his PhD, Doctorate of Education, from USD in 1977. He was Director of the Native American Graduate program at USD and President of NIEA/Native Indian Education Association, among serving on numerous other boards and organizations.