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Veterinary Technician facility opens with ribbon cutting
Iowa Lakes Community College
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Estherville, Iowa 51334
Volume 49, Issue 8
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Publication of the Journalism and
Photography Program
At Iowa Lakes Community College
Reception held for student artists at Iowa Lakes’ Art Show
By Summer James
ALL CAMPUS-The Iowa Lakes’
student Art Show is being held at the
Pearson Lakes Art Center in Okoboji,
Iowa, from April 10 through May 5.
Various artists from Iowa Lakes
Community
College
have
an
opportunity to display their talents.
This is an excellent opportunity for the
public to view talented works the Iowa
Lakes Community College students
had on display.
There was a vast array of art
displayed throughout Pearson Lakes
Art Center. Jill Clark displayed her
batix piece referred to as “The
Peacock.”
“I love the colors and the elegance
that peacocks possess,” said Clark.
This was her second showing of her
art, at the Pearson Lakes Art Center.
“I Love the Iowa Lakes’ exhibit,
because it brings the ILCC community
together, and I love the space at
Pearson Art Center,” said Clark.
Mike Watt is a Graphic Design
student who started in January. This
was his first show to display his talents.
“The first show is nerve racking and
not knowing what people are thinking.
Because there are a million different
perspectives,” said Watt.
He explained that being a Graphic
Design student, “gives me the
opportunity to draw and do graphic
imagery, get paid for it and not get
yelled at,” said Watt.
In addition to the impressive
artwork, Precious Loma and Jay
Lundquist from the Hotel Restaurant
Management Program prepared a
variety of deserts for the reception
held on April 12 from 5-7 p.m.
Ribbon cutting participants included, from left: Vet Tech Student Brittany Watkins with Boxer Porscha, Annette Lindquist,
Trustee Arden Kinnander, Tom Brotherton, Trustee Bob Jennings, President Valerie Newhouse, Trustee Jan Lund, Vet
Tech Student Abbie Bradley, Trustee Pat Kibbie, Dan Cooper, Trustee David Gottsche, Trustee Jane Nolan Goeken, Dr.
David Rentschler, Vet Tech Student Keely Williamson with Irish Setter Chloe.
By Bethany Dieter
EMMETSBURG-On Friday, April 20,
2012, the Iowa Lakes Community
College new Veterinary Technician
Program facility was open to the
public during its ribbon cutting. Visitors
could explore the new building, have
refreshments and even get a first hand
look at all of the new technology that
was brought in to help the students
learn. Several students enrolled in the
program also gave tours around the
facility explaining as they went.
The building had formerly been
known as the horticulture building, but
was chosen as the foundation for the
Veterinary Technology Program.
During
her
speech,
Valerie
Newhouse, President of Iowa Lakes
Community College, acknowledged
some of the services that helped
immensely in making this dream
for Iowa Lakes a reality. She noted
businesses such as Dan Cooper
Construction, KW Electric, Midwest
Mechanical and Copper Cottage.
Newhouse also acknowledged the
staff at Iowa Lakes along with the
two new instructors for the Veterinary
Technician Program, Dr. David
Rentschler and Annette Lindquist.
Several others also spoke including a
student enrolled in the program as well
as Rentschler and Lindquist.
The Vice President of the Board
of Trustees and area farmer, Pat
Kibbie, spoke of his passion for
the program from his history with
agriculture and animals. He thanked
area veterinarians who helped make
the courses exceptional for students.
Students began taking classes for
the Veterinary Technician Program in
the fall of 2011 on campus facilities.
The new building is equipped with
a large laboratory area, a clinical
pathology lab, two offices, a surgery
room, a pharmacy, a full X-ray space
with dark room and prep sinks. There
is also a climate-controlled kennel
that can accommodate 12 dogs and
includes a fenced-in ‘play area’ for
the dogs. There are also cats, a few
rodents and a chinchilla. Students
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Iowa Lakes helps Creston community begin to heal
By Joshua Olson
Iowa Lakes Community College and
the town’s residents will never forget
their effort and the dedication they’ve
put into restoring the community. It will
be a memory they will keep with them
for a lifetime.
The staff of SouthWest Community
College is thankful for what Iowa
Lakes has done for the community of
Creston. Classes were cancelled for
Monday and Tuesday. The college
reopened and resumed classes on
Wednesday, April 18.
ESTHERVILLE-During the evening of Saturday, April 14, a tornado struck the
town of Creston, Iowa. Some houses were damaged, along with the hospital,
a nursing home, the elementary and high school, SouthWestern Community
College and some college dorms. Some residents of Creston were injured
from the disaster. One person was hospitalized in critical condition. Residents
stayed in churches, community shelters or with close family members. College
students who were not allowed back into their dorms were forced to move into
hotels. Some students slept on cots (donated by the American Red Cross) at
SouthWestern Community College. The Salvation Army was also present at
SouthWestern to help the students in need.
On Sunday night, Laker Life Club Advisor, Brett Fuelberth was texting and
calling students about volunteering to clean up the town. He went onto Laker
Life’s Facebook page to post an announcement to students, mentioning days
they would be in Creston. Seventeen students from Iowa Lakes packed duffle
bags, pillows, toiletry items, and clothes. They left on Monday at 12:00 a.m., with
three advisors, Brett Fuelberth, Carol Ayres and Bill Lapczenski, and returned
Tuesday at approximately 7:00 p.m.
As the college students approached the town, they drove to a worksite
Pictured below: Spencer Jensen,
where other volunteers were already picking up debris from demolished houses.
Steve Subbert and Bill Lapczenski
The students and college staff helped gather pieces of insulation, shingles, and
(in vehicle) pick up debris from a
wood paneling, then disposing of them in garbage bags. After the college group
field at Creston, Iowa, after the
was done, they were escorted by a staff member of the Presbyterian church,
tornado on April 14.
where they stayed. The group had a “breakfast” dinner after a hard night’s work.
Brett Fuelberth was appreciative that the church opened its doors and invited
Iowa Lakes’ students and staff to stay the night. “It was great for the students to
see how caring the church was and how it served us and the community. They
let us stay there, drove us to their homes for showers and made us a fabulous
breakfast,” Fuelberth said.
Back row: Bill Lapczenski, Matt Johnson, Devin Warburton, Sara Mukaz, Ben
The next morning, the college students and staff ate breakfast, then headed Tammany, Riley Edwards, Matt Dahlin, Steve Subbert, Brett Fuelberth
toward SouthWestern Community College to help clean up around the campus Middle row: Shannon Wyman, Kayla Banks, Jill Clark, Carol Ayres
grounds. Sara Mukaz was glad to see everyone working together as a team. “I Second row: Marcus Post, Travis Johnson, Josh Olson, Samuel Cross,
was impacted to see people gathering to help clean and give comfort to those Spencer Jensen, Heather Rein Front: Blaine Connor
who were hit by the tornado,” Mukaz said.
Riley Edwards was also pleased
All the hard work and effort that
with the effort everyone put into
was used from these students and
cleaning up after the disaster. “It’s
the town residents paid off in the end.
real sweet to see how helpful people
Kayla Banks was impressed with Iowa
are in times of need,” Edwards said.
Lakes and the town residents’ attitude
The students and staff helped clean
as they helped clean up the community.
a sidewalk where rubble was lying on
“I was inspired to see how everyone
the grass. Debris that needed to be
was in good spirits after the horrific
disposed of also surrounded nearby
impact,” Banks said. The students of
trees and near the campus grounds.
Eventually, students took a 10-minute
break to grab a snack and a drink
before getting back to work.
All students and staff then
walked near some houses that were
demolished. Everyone started taking
the remains of a house and putting
it near the side of a road where it
would be picked up by a construction
On top of truck: Sam Cross. From left: Steve Subbert, Creston man, Riley
vehicle. Some students used shovels Edwards, Spencer Jensen, Heather Rein, Travis Johnson, Creston man, Josh
to clear off the sides of a roadway, Olson load a truck with litter from the tornado on April 14, 2012.
so cars could eventually drive on
it. Workers were repairing power
lines while students were helping
move rubble. As the students were
volunteering, they were awestruck by
the damage caused by the tornado.
Everyone noticed a house ripped
to shreds and the concrete flooring
would outline the dimensions, yet a
flight of stairs remained untouched. A
college student mentioned seeing a
vehicle thrown into a house. The ILCC
students also helped clean an area
near the college football field.
Iowa Lakes’ students and staff
went back to SouthWest Community
College for a luncheon. Some food
items were donated by Fareway,
WalMart and Pizza Ranch. The college
Back: Ben Tammany, Matt Dahlin, Blaine Connor, Jill Clark, Heather Rein
students then went to a resident’s
Front: Sara Mukaz, Steve Subbert, Spencer Jensen, Marcus Post, Riley Edwards, Travis Johnson, Josh Olson, Matt
home to help pick up remains of trees
Johnson, Kayla Banks, Devin Warburton, Sam Cross, Shannon Wyman take a break by a fallen tree.
Ben
Tammany,
Matt
Dahlin,
Travis
Johnson
move
a
big
chunk
of
cement.
and twigs.
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Campus Visit Days show prospective
students the ropes
Calendar of Events
Wednesday, May 2
Laker Life, Estherville Campus,
Room 74, 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m.
Shutterbugs Photography Club
meeting, 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m.
in the Max
Friday, May 4
Laker Life Experience, Estherville
Foyer, 9 p.m.
Final Exams
Bookstore Buy Back at Algona,
4-6 p.m.
Monday, May 7
Final Exams
Thursday, May 10
Final Exams
Laker Life Experience,
Estherville Foyer, 9 p.m.
Musical Spring Recital, Estherville,
Room 60, 2 p.m.
Finals Fest- TRiO-SSS
Tuesday, May 8
Final Exams
Thursday, May 3
Laker Life Bonfire, Meet in the
Estherville Foyer, 9 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9
Laker Life, Estherville Campus,
Room 74, 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m.
Friday, May 11
Last day of Semester
Commencement, Estherville,
7:00 p.m.
Wind students get creative!
By Bethany Dieter
ESTHERVILLE-Friday,
April
13, 2012, and Friday, April 20,
2012, were marked as Spring
Campus Visit Days at Iowa Lakes
Community
College.
Anyone
interested in attending Iowa Lakes
for classes in the future could
attend. The visitation times were
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit days
are a time for prospective students
to get a hands-on look at any
program they might be interested in
and could also meet their advisor.
The day’s activities included
advisor presentations from the
student’s program of interest; a
campus tour, including housing; a
question and answer session for
both parents and students and
the opportunity to have a free
lunch with faculty members and
coaches. This gave the students
the chance to ask questions and
find out more about their program.
Parents were also encouraged
to attend to get a feel for the college
and they were given the chance
to ask financial aid or admission
questions. Also several activities
took place in the afternoon from
1-4 p.m. Students were given the
opportunity to take the COMPASS
or ASSET placement tests and
could even audition for band or choir.
Graphic
Design
Instructor
Debbie Wilson discussed class
requirements and expectations
for her program with her group
of prospects. She gave basic
information of what the student
can expect in the program
and discussed her personal
requirements for success. She
even shared a design handbook for
the students to better understand
what graphic designers do.
For more information on
Campus Visit Days, contact
Iowa Lakes Community College
at 800-242-5106 Ext. 7919.
Debbie Wilson shows a prospective student how to place a vinyl sticker.
Karl Swanson and Chanin Sriintravanit assemble their small wind turbine.
By Bethany Dieter
ESTHERVILLE-Iowa Lakes Wind
Energy and Turbine Technology
students Karl Swanson, Chanin
Sriintravanit and Bubacar Sow
decided to create a few side projects using some of the tools they
have learned in their program. The
trio built their own mini turbine, a
solar panel and their own meteorological tower. The group worked
on these projects on weekends for
a couple of months and are very
happy with their accomplishments.
The small wind turbine was
originally inspired by a design from
the Internet. The group worked
together to incorporate their
own original touch. The turbine
is used to charge a 10-volt battery to produce one amp. which
can be taken out and used in a
radio or household lights. The solar panel also charges a battery
that can be used indoors, as well.
The
meteorological
tower
measures wind speed, direction
and temperature. The meteorological tower then channels the
information collected to a handheld weather tablet. The information collected can be downloaded
and made into graphs on Excel.
Swanson said, “It was a lot
of trial and error to find what
worked best for us. But all of
our projects came out great!”
Swanson, Sow, and Sriintravanit are second year students
at Iowa Lakes. Sriintravanit has
attended school for engineering
in the past and is from Thailand.
He has completed an internship
on small turbines so he knew
quite a bit about the construction. Swanson is from Iowa City,
Iowa, and Sow is from New York
City. Sow has previously studied
to be an anemometry specialist.
The Spindrift
Volume 49, Issue 8 May 3, 2012
The Spindrift is the Iowa Lakes Community College student
newspaper, sponsored and produced by the Journalism and
Photography Program. All Iowa Lakes’ students, faculty and
staff are invited to submit any opinion pieces, articles or ideas
for publication. ALL Letters to the Editor must be signed with a
phone number attached.
Staff Writers and Photographers
Bethany Dieter
Ashleigh Dykes - Sports Editor Pages 3 and 7
Summer K. James
Starla Einertson
Rene Trevino - Sports and News Photographer
Cartoonist: Bethany Dieter
General Layout and Design
by Pam Tschetter, Advisor
The Spindrift office is located
on the Estherville campus,
Room 104B or call (712)3627954
The Spindrift reserves the
right to refuse or to cancel
any advertisement at any
time.
The outdoor sport that is
sweeping the nation!
By Bethany Dieter
ESTHERVILLE-Students are constantly looking for something to
do, some activity to partake in,
someone to hang out with and so
on. But recently, many Iowa Lakes
Community College students can
be found
at the Disc
golf course
in
Estherville,
Iowa. This
course
is free to
play and
has about
ten holes.
D i s c
golf origin a t e d
in
the
1970’s. It
is a game
a lot like
regular
golf but the
player is
using Frisbee discs
instead. The player starts from
the tee area then throws to make
it into the hole. The hole in disc
golf is usually an elevated metal
basket. The thrower tries to make
the disc into the basket from the
tee area in the least amount of
throws possible. There are also
several different kinds of discs
just as there are several clubs
in regular golf. There is no age
limit or restrictions for players.
The question on some people’s minds is why do they play?
Ben Hoolihan, an Iowa Lakes
Community College Wind Energy and Turbine Technology student says, “I like to play because
it’s free and fun. I used to play
regular golf, but I like Disc more.
I like to practice to play in tournaments.” Hoolihan has been playing disc golf for over ten years and
has no plan of stopping. He has
competed in tournaments to win
money for Disc golf merchandise.
He managed to get second place
in a group of about thirty people.
Andrew Willette, also an Iowa
Lakes Community College Wind
Energy and Turbine Technology
student and avid Disc golf player,
said, “I just love being active out-
doors. You kind of feel like you’re
free. But the better you get, the
more enjoyable the game is!”
For more information about
Disc golf rules, regulations or information please visit the Professional Disc Golf Association website at www.pdga.com.
Ribbon Cutting
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travel to the college farm laboratory
for experience with larger animals.
Student Brittany Watkins said, “We
get our dogs and cats from the People
for Pets shelter out of Spencer. We
help the animals get back to full health
with the treatments they need, then
the animals go back up for adoption.”
“My appreciation to the two new
instructors, Dr. David Rentschler and
Annette Lindquist, who performed
a small miracle this year in turning
this program into another ‘shining
star’ for Iowa Lakes,” said President
Newhouse.
For more information on the
Veterinary Technician Program please
visit the Iowa Lakes website at www.
iowalakes.edu.
Wind Energy and Turbine Technology student, Ben Hoolihan, practices his throw.
IOWA LAKES’ COMICS CORNER
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Over the Back Yard Fence
Question: What are your plans after graduating from Iowa Lakes?
By Ashleigh Dykes
Blaine Connor
Thomas Moman
A.J. Irby
Emma-Kate Gibson
David Grant
“Move on to a four-year university to wrestle.”
“Move on to wrestle at another
college and earn a degree in
criminal justice.”
“Transfer to a four-year university and earn a business
degree.”
“Go back to Australia and try
to come back to the states
to hoop and get a degree in
sports management.”
“Hoping to pursue a career in
the wind energy sector.”
Sexual Assault - unreported violent crime in
America
Binge drinking in a college
environment can be a sign of serious
mood or emotional issues surfacing
through alcohol. According to a study,
nearly one third of people with major
depression also have a problem
with alcohol; the depression usually
preceding the problem with alcohol.
Many students believe that drinking is
harmless, ignoring the fact that it often
leads to exasperating mood disorders
and increasing risky behavior that is
often regretted.
No matter what time of year, Iowa
Lakes Community College offers
students an anonymous alcohol selfassessment online. This survey can
provide students with important insight
into their own drinking habits and
behaviors, as well as offer options for
treatment or referral information.
“Many students don’t associate
their drinking and stress with a mood
disorder,” says a health professional.
“Often, they feel like drinking is a
normal and acceptable way to fight
stress, especially during their college
years. However, in reality, alcohol
can make mood disorder symptoms
worse. The alcohol self-assessment
can help students take a step toward
healthier and happier living.”
Some samples taken from the
assessment
include
questions
like, “Have people annoyed you by
criticizing your drinking?” and “Have
you ever felt bad or guilty about your
drinking?”
The online assessment can be taken
at http://www.mentalhealthscreening.
org/screening/?keyword=ilcc.
persecute people they find with certain
anime and manga all because they do
not understand what it is. In fact there
was a man from the Bloomington
region of Minnesota who spent five
days in a Canada jail for it.
Submitted by Jason Slagter
CJ’s Roadkill Roundup cleans hiway ditch
By Summer James
ALL CAMPUSES-Sexual assault is
widely considered to be an unreported
violent crime in America. Most sexual
assaults on college campuses are
committed by an acquaintance of
the victim. “The effects of sexual
abuse are life long and devastating,
it happens everywhere.” said Iowa
Lakes Community College Counselor
Joey Gude.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security and Campus Crime
Statistics Act is the landmark Federal
law, originally known as the Campus
Security Act. This requires colleges
and universities across the United
States to disclose information about
crime on their campuses.
Because the law is tied to
participation in the federal student
aid programs, it applies to most
institutions of higher education, both
public and private. It is enforced by
the U.S. Department of Education.
The law was amended in 1992 and
subsequent amendments were made
in 2000 and 2008. This additionally
added provisions dealing with
registered sex offender notifications
and campus emergency response.
The 2008 amendments also added
a provision to protect crime victims,
“whistleblowers” and other forms of
retaliation.
Clery Act Compliance information
will be incorporated in the handbook
developed by the U.S. Department
of Education to present step-by-step
procedures, examples and references
for higher education institutions to
follow in meeting campus safety
and security requirements of the
Higher Education Act of 1965 as
amended. This handbook replaces
The Handbook for Campus Crime
Reporting.
Students start thinkin’
about their drinkin’
By Bethany Dieter
ALL CAMPUSES-The Iowa Lakes
Community College Counseling
staff is a participating member in
alcohol awareness. National Alcohol
Screening Day was Tuesday, April 2,
2012. Many students seem to believe
drinking alcohol will help with stress
and make people more social, but
there is a lot to be learned.
Iowa Lakes’ student
attends Anime Detour
Jayde Cherkas
"To transfer to a nursing school."
Luau scheduled for June
By Summer James
ALL CAMPUSES-Don’t Miss out! Iowa
Lakes Community College Foundation
presents the Dickinson County
Scholarship Luau.
“The Dickinson County Luau is a
signature event which has provided
scholarships to nearly 150 students
since its inception in 2005,” stated
Jolene Rogers, Executive Director
of
Institutional
Advancement/
Foundations. “The county golf event
had served the Dickinson County
residents very well, however, there
were so many golf tournaments, the
scholarship event got a bit lost.”
All money raised will go towards
scholarships for Dickinson County
residents who attend Iowa Lakes
Community College.
The Dickinson County Scholarship
Luau will be June 21, 2012, at the
Barefoot Bar, Lake Okoboji. The social
will start at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will
be served at 7:00 p.m. “Participants
who like the outside and enjoy friends
and co-workers at a family-friendly
event have really enjoyed the event,”
stated Rogers.
To register for the event or
purchase raffle tickets, please contact
Tony Condon, Event Coordinator,
712-362-0425 or e-mail tcondon@
iowalakes.edu.
On April 12, 2012, Iowa Lakes’ Criminal Justice students participated in the spring Adopt-A-Highway project, “Roadkill
Roundup,” that took place outside of Estherville.
Pictured above from left: Nyron Moore, Janey Van Wyk, Janette Lundquist, Kenzie Nordschow, Zach Harris
Robin Red Breast
would love these
houses
Jason Slagter
BLOOMINGTON, MINN.-During the
last weekend of March to April 1, I
went to Anime Detour, which was
held in Bloomington, Minn. The hotel
hosting this yearly event was the
Double Tree by Hilton. Detour, an
event that celebrates pretty much
everything that the Japanese culture
has to offer, saw a crowd of over 5,000
people this year.
According
to
Wikipedia.org,
Anime Detour’s programming is
common with those of other anime
conventions. Typical events include
anime music video contests, anime
screenings, video games, video game
competitions, cosplay, dealers’ room,
guest singings, guest panels, stand up
comedy and dances.
The event deals with everything
anime (Japanese cartoons), manga
or graphic novels, cosplay, food,
drinks and many other things. It’s
a time when lovers of these things
come together, have fun and enjoy
one another’s company. This was my
second year attending Detour and I
plan on going next year, as well.
Many outsiders have no idea what
our way of life is like, so they often
jeer us and say things that are hurtful.
If fact, some countries are even
The Construction
Technology Program and
Head Start Program at
the Emmetsburg campus
at Iowa Lakes spent an
afternoon in the shop
for “Dad’s Building
Birdhouses.”
Next week, the birdhouses
will be painted and
returned to the children.
The Iowa Lakes Student
Senate also joined in on
the fun, providing extra
hands, cookies and milk for
the participants.
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Spring 2012
Graduation Candidates
As of 4/23/2012
Students listed will not necessarily meet the requirements, but have applied for graduation.
HONORS
* Cum Laude – 3.25 – 3.49
** Magna Cum Laude – 3.50 – 3.74
*** Summa Cum Laude – 3.75 – 4.00
#Presidential Scholar
~Phi Theta Kappa
+ Fall Graduate
Associate in Arts
Juanita Mae Amdahl Jenessa Joy Amundson *+
Danielle C. Arp *
Taylor Ask Caleb Alan Baruth ***
Robin Lynn Baumgarn Nicholas Jay Beernink *
Bryce A. Benson Peter Robert Bergum *
Brady J. Blocker Ruud Gullit Boijseauneau +
Bart J. Bonnstetter *+
Suzanne Kay Brownell Mackenzie Burns *
Crystal Lynn Bush **
Tanner Lucas Carlson +
Melissa Anne Carr Kourtney L. Clasing Blaine William Conner Kendall Marie Corley *
Emily B. Danner +
Peter Dennis Isaac Shea Derner **
Ryann Christine DeYoung Taylor Ashton Duncan *+
Cody Allen Dyhrkopp *
Kayla Mae Eastman **
Patrick D. Eaton Skyla Marie Edwards +
Crystal Grace Egdorf **
Crystal Elsbecker *
Michael Frederick-Fedele +
Callie Froendt +
Jennifer Lynn Geariety Emma-Kate Gibson *
Milford
Spirit Lake
Manning
Trimont, Minn.
Estherville
Ocheyedan
Estherville
Spencer
Ames
Bancroft
Fort Worth, Tex.
Milford
Whittemore
Estherville
Ringsted
Cherokee
Spirit Lake
Emmetsburg
Platte City, Missouri
Emmetsburg
Estherville
Spirit Lake
Milford
Spencer
Milford
Graettinger
Riceville
Des Moines
Graettinger
Paullina
Lake Park
Emmetsburg
Milford
Pemberton, Minn.
Central Coast,
Australia
Homar Alejandro Gonzalez Clutterbuck C J Good *
Julie Good *
Jennifer Lynn Graham *
Matthew S. Graves +
Devon Groen *
Shaela Elise Gross Taylor James Harris Sarah Lynn Harson **
Alexandria Jean Hawn +
Katie Jane Heidner Tyler John Henderson Derek Ryan Henkelvig Heather Heser Mark Joseph Hodgin ***+
Elizabeth Dawn Hoover ***
Evetta Hughes Danielle Marie Huse Anthony Irby Jr.
Cody Jackson ***
Scott Jenson Daniel Jones **
Justin P. Kibbie Stephanie King +
Jennifer Lynn Kipfer ***+
Erin M. Kirchner *
Morgan Kirchner *
Mak Kloewer *
Courtney Paige Kramer Matt Krogman *+
Thomas James Kuecker +
Jacobi Lange Nichole Lansing **
Joelynn Babe Larson Xiao Liang **
Michael Logemann #
Tina Luehring Nichelle A. Mackey Melissa Sue Martin *
Dorado, Puerto Rico
Emporia, Kans.
Ozark, Missouri
Armstrong
Ruthven
Algona
Spirit Lake
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Spirit Lake
Algona
Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg
Jackson, Minn.
Spencer
Spirit Lake
Carbondale,Ill.
Milford
Madison, Wisc.
Estherville
Algona
Estherville
Emmetsburg
Algona
Milford
Estherville
Estherville
Spencer
Spencer
Spirit Lake
Cylinder
Estherville
Ben McCain Kelsie McCauley Cassandra K. McCreary ***
Le Mi ***
Jordan Elizabeth Miller Amy K. Milner *
Joseph Dean Moore **
Nytasha L. Moore Destiny Munden **
Ryan W. Naber +
Kelsey Anne Nielsen Ashley Ann O’Connor Elizabeth Olson Sydnie Elizabeth Packard **+
Justin R. Pangburn *
Erin Marie Patton ***#
Wendell L. Pelts Krista Annabeth Pelzer **
Beth Katie Powell +
Cody J. Prather Heather Richelle Rein Bryson L. Rezac **#
Nicole Riley +
Megan Marie Rogers *
Terry L. Roghair ***~
Chelsie Marie Rolling Aaron Jeffery Rosacker Winston Rosinger ***
Christianne Saiz Kayla June Salton +
Nicole Schany Molli Elizabeth Schmeling Karlee Schneekloth Collin G. Schubert Cory D. Schultes *
Carol Scott +
Lester Earl Sennert II+
Dallas Jay Shumski Chelsea Sophia Simon *
Cheryl Diane Sparks ***
Paul Stewart Sparks ***
Elice Spencer Samantha Spies *
Samantha Lynn Spiker **+#
Jacob J. Stubbs Bethany Julie Suter Chelsey Teague ***
Elizabeth Thilges **
Michelle Esther Thille Amber Lynn Thomas ***+
Jordan D. Thomas ***#
Alexander W. Toay Michael Toebes +
Malisa Vallie **
Alicia Mae Valvick **
Amanda Veit **
Stacie A. VerMeer *
Cayla C. Vimr Jessica Rae Wallace **~
Taran R. Washington Mikaela Weeks **#
Sara M. West +
Kari Lynn Wester Brooke Elizabeth Whiting **+
Aaron Wielenga +
Matthew Wigen *+
Zachary A. Woldruff Abigail Zwanziger #
Associate
Emmetsburg
Iván Antonio Lebrón Acevedo Estherville
Rico
Shan Dong, China
Cottage Grove, Minn.
Houston, Texas
Wallingford
Emmetsburg
Tianjin, China
Ledyard
Terril
Spencer
Pocahontas
Milford
Chicago, Ill.
Armstrong
Nicole Beal ***
Bart J. Bonnstetter *+
Ricci Booth Bryan R. Cox +
Kayla Mae Eastman **~
Lori Flynn Heather Heser David M. Holmquist **+
Matthew R. Kuehler **+
Jessica Larson *
Stephanie Peterson Becky M. Severeid ***
Brendan Scott Studer Marie Dawn Thoreson *
Rose M. Villela *
Spencer
Spencer
Buffalo Center
Estherville
Waterloo
Spirit Lake
Terril
Estherville
Armstrong
Dolliver
Estherville
Estherville
Spirit Lake
Fenton
Ruthven
Estherville
Sylmar, Calif.
Spencer
Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg
Jackson, Minn.
Spirit Lake
Armstrong
Emmetsburg
Drew Evan Strom Spencer
Swea City
Estherville
Burt
Estherville
Spencer
Trimont, Minn.
Emmetsburg
Algona
Nicholas James Hemphill Round Lake, Minn.
Douglas E. Bradburn **
Miranda Gould Richard T. Hamilton *
David M. Holmquist **+
Maria Yamile Lopez Jill K. McPherson +
Lola M. Meyer Carol Ann Miller *+
Nicholas Origer +
Katelynn E. Rees **
Jason C. Salmon Michael Lore Shire **+
Travis Stouffer Marie Dawn Thoreson *
Crystal Titmus Amber Nicole Wells Matthew Wigen *+
Michelle Woodyard *
Spencer
Sioux Rapids
Lakota
Spencer
Spirit Lake
St. Paul, Minn.
Spirit Lake
West Bend
Spirit Lake
Estherville
Larrabee
Spirit Lake
Orange City
Spencer
Alton
Nashua
Gunner Drew Batcher-Johnson *
Justin Bunkers **
Jayde Elizabeth Cherkas Leisa M. Hall +
Kellisha J’nell Hillarine Harley ***#
Erin M. Kirchner *
Staples, Minn.
Lake Park
Maryville, Missouri
Superior
Lakewood, Colo.
Estherville
Milford
Milford
Dolliver
Estherville
Sioux City
Algona
Estherville
St. Paul, Minn.
Terril
Milford
Spencer
Spencer
Riceville
Emmetsburg
Jackson, Minn.
Spirit Lake
Spencer
Ruthven
Algona
Royal
Emmetsburg
Lakefield, Minn.
Thompson
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Royal
Decorah
Bancroft
Havelock
Spirit Lake
Spencer
Emmetsburg
Fairmont, Minn.
Lake Park
Business Administration & Management
Early Childhood Education
Danielle C. Arp *
Rachel Driver Crystal Grace Egdorf **
Kaitlynn M. Grimmius Devon Groen *
Danielle Marie Huse Nichole Lansing **
Kari Lynn Wester Mark Alfred Aeikens +
Cory D. Bailey James E. Bainbridge **
Shane Robert Bush Bill Forry Todd Michael Goeders Shea Patrick Hemmingsen Drew Howing Jessica Jean Allison Kirkland **+
Brett Miller ***
David D. Miller ***
Mitchell Howard Sangel Anthony Charles Smith Natasha K. Van Brunt Patricia Lynn Zalabowski ***
Amber Marie Anderson *+
Caleb N. Benna Kelsey Joy Deling *
Azure L. Ginter ***
Mary Goodell ***
Emily Julia Hecht *
Trevor Johnson Joshua Bryan Naslund Sirena Marrie Richardson **
Timothy L. Roth ***
Janna Jo Hokinson **#
Jessi Lyn Roberts Sarah J. Steffen **+
Kevin Dailey ***
David Matthew Nase Brett Schealler *#
Jesse Roy Tatman +
Donald Andy Wiita ***
Spencer
Christopher A. Regan *+
Jacey Soat Spencer
Spencer
Lakefield, Minn.
Spencer
Emmetsburg
Jodee D. Goche ***+
Ryan Lee Hessenius ***+
Ankeny
Sanborn
Peterson
Emmetsburg
Laurens
Spencer
Cherokee
Springfield, Minn.
Mallard
Ruthven
Wallingford
Spencer
Sergeant Bluff
Everly
Cherokee
Emmetsburg
Apache Junction,
Arnolds Park
Northrop, Minn.
Ida Grove
Fairmont, Minn.
Estherville
Lake Park
Estherville
West Okoboji
Cherokee
Fostoria
Terril
Emmetsburg
Milford
Ruthven
Fort Dodge
Milford
Sioux Rapids
Everly
Mallard
Estherville
Spirit Lake
Lake Park
Spencer
Algona
Fairmont, Minn.
Spirit Lake
Estherville
Sioux City
Lake Park
Substance Abuse Counseling
Bancroft
Asheville, N.
Carolina
Milford
Ellsworth
Sales & Marketing Management
Estherville
Estherville
Larrabee
Recreation & Leisure Management
Nolan James Grundy +
Seth Hellinga ***+
Terril
Algona
Paralegal/Legal Studies
Humboldt
Milford
Journalism & Photography
Spirit Lake
Ringsted
Algona
Information Technology
Milford
Estherville
Spencer
Human Services & Disability Studies
Anna E. Coffin +
Crystal Cross *
Beth A. Herke Sheri R. Salvatore **
Wallace Forrest Webster **+
Estherville
Paullina
Graphic Design & Technology
Andrea Renee Schacherer *+
Spirit Lake
Linn Grove
Ariz.
Spencer
Manning
Environmental Studies
Milford
Criminal Justice
Lucas Budrow +
Nicholas A. Chambers *+
Nyron Moore *
Luke Andrew Selk **#
Angela Wise +
New Ulm, Minn.
Computer Programming
Paul Stewart Sparks ***
in Science
Kolwezi, Rep. of
Broadcast Media Specialist
Spencer
Shan Dong, China
Aviation/Airport Management
Santee, Calif.
Estherville
Kingsley
Administrative Assistant
Spirit Lake
Estherville
Pocahontas
Accounting Specialist
Kendall Marie Corley *
Carrie A. Engelkes **+
Carly Jo Fletcher **
Ryan Hemesath Krista Elizabeth Looft **
Catherine L. Peters **
Laurie Phillips Kayla June Salton +
Keri Lynn Zylstra Emmetsburg
Ledyard
Congo
Jacob M. Nase Thomas L. Pruitt **
Bryson L. Rezac **#
Dane Ross +
Catessa Jean Stevens Elizabeth Thilges **
Jordan D. Thomas ***#
Cayla C. Vimr Royal
Algona
Alta
Michael Steven Logemann #
Melissa Sue Martin *
Ross McNaughton Le Mi ***
Sun K. Mudiavita **
Spencer
Toa Baja, Puerto
Web Development & Design
Elizabeth Eve Hersom **
Trevor Johnson Megan Odefey *+
Joe M. Poyzer Malisa Vallie **
Emmetsburg
West Okoboji
Spirit Lake
Estherville
Sioux Rapids
Associate
in Applied Science
Agribusiness Technology
Ethan Wiltsie Cretsinger Aaron Patrick Fay Tyson Daniel Gath Michael Geitzenauer Scott Arnold Golwitzer **
Mason John Hoffman Nickolas R. Larsen *+
Adam Leuthold ***
Alicia Magg David Movall ***#
Eric Olson Kaleb Jordan Reis **
Dustin A. Slota Coon Rapids
Glidden
Lake Park
Lone Rock
Glidden
Emmetsburg
Ringsted
Rock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Linn Grove
Ringsted
Coon Rapids
Kingsley
Agriculture Production Technology
James Stetson Badje Andrew Thomas Bainbridge Nate Beyenhof Chad Evan Borchers **
Wraine Marie Flohrs **
Troy Hess **
Kevin Dwayne Luke Shelby Anne Meyer Chad Preston ***#
Stanton Safley *
Phillip Edward Schmitt Doug William Schwaller Dustin Schwaller Kyler Jon Spykerboer Andrew Stander *+
Cody Stowater Jesse James Vander Streek Bryce Widman ***#
Dennis Eldon Wilken *
Buffalo Center
Kingsley
Rock Rapids
Fonda
Ringsted
Alta
Swea City
Jefferson
Graettinger
Milford
Milford
Rock Rapids
Sioux Center
Cherokee
Rock Rapids
Storm Lake
Akron
Titonka
Rolfe
Ruthven
David T. Hill Jr
Jessy Ray Hoffmeyer *
Brandon Joseph Juenemann Benjamin James Schoen Shaye Nelson Frazier Thomas *
Estherville
Spencer
Sanborn, Minn.
Ida Grove
Omaha, Nebr.
Construction Technology
Sibley
Manilla
Larchwood
Rolfe
Clarion
Ringsted
Springfield,
Minn.
Algona
Ayrshire
Farm Equipment & Diesel
Technology
Matthew C. Anderson ***
Ethan Bakken **
Dirk W. Benson Henry R. Bosler Luther John Dittman **
Ethan Fehr ***#
Heath D. Golwitzer **
Michael Hartsock **#
Kyle Hersom Casey Louis Jandera Jaimes Duane Looft Nathan Meyer **
Cody Carl Oeltjenbruns Webb
Ruthven
Fostoria
Alvord
Dundee, Minn.
West Bend
Glidden
Laurens
Pomeroy
Lakefield, Minn.
Bancroft
Ruthven
Mountain Lake,
Minn.
Clinton Ohnmacht *
Brady Otis Jordan Paulsen Kyle Raasch Tom Saunders Jeremiah N. Segebart Justin David Stoks **
Derek Hale Van Veldhuizen Brad
Terry
John
Braddyville
Wesley
Armstrong
Marathon
Manilla
Manilla
Spencer
Rock Rapids
Fairmont, Minn.
Hartley
Algona
Hawarden
South Korea
Everly
Madison, Nebr.
Spencer
Whittemore
Spirit Lake
Wallingford
Mallard
Spencer
Bayard
St. Peter, Minn.
Repp **
Moravia
Shanley *
Mound, Minn.
Medical Office Technology
Spencer
Spencer
Dickens
Spencer
Milford
Sioux Rapids
Primghar
Rolfe
Motorcycle & Small Engine Technology
Irwin
Jackson, Minn.
Ruthven
Emmetsburg
Akron
Sioux City
Forest City
Decorah
Okoboji
Pella
Atlantic
Sioux City
Cherokee
Waukon
Nursing
Spencer
Spencer
Forest City
Fenton
St. Paul, Minn.
Lake Park
Graettinger
Terril
Milford
West Bend
Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake
Spencer
Spencer
Armstrong
Lake Park
Graettinger
Blue Earth, Minn.
Spencer
Jackson, Minn.
Algona
Webb
Okoboji
Estherville
Mason City
Algona
Emmetsburg
Milford
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Estherville
Lybarger
Johannsen
Ali Aceves Nicolas Elijah Acosta Kory Arndt **
Matthew Barr Matthew A. Bertrand ***#
Zane Blanchard *
Dustin D. Bloom *
Jordan J. Boland Etienne M. Caruso ***
Kelly E. Cook **
Alfred J. Cooper ***
Samuel R. Cross ***#
Alex Brian Dirks **#
Brandon J. Elliott *
Andrew Thomas Faulkner **
Garrett Felling *
Richard Allen Forburger Jr
CJ Good *
Aaron S. Grote **
Keegan Wade Halma **
Brent Harris ***#
Jesse Hisel **
Julian A. Keller **
Justin Kirsch **
John A. Kruckenberg **#
Paul A. Kuerbitz ***
Spencer
Spencer
Robert Eugene Mason ***
Jordan J. Mathies ***
Brian R. McLaren **
Sean Joseph Monahan **
Paul T. Murphy ***
Terry Alan Nading ***
Russell A. Powers ***#
Sherrie L. Wagner ***
Spencer
Ruthven
Nicholas Leewright Kaylah VanderWerff +
Everly
Fairmont, Minn.
Ashley Cain Brittany Jo Carter Katelyn Marie Cheever **
Algona
Truman, Minn.
Graphic Specialist
Spirit Lake
Estherville
Eau Claire, Wisc.
Watertown, Wisc.
Elizabeth R. Brandt **
Abby Hoffmeyer *
Hinton
Christopher Lloyd Burg **+
Decorah
Ashland, Nebr.
Keri Lynn Zylstra Baxter, Minn.
Jordan Christoffer Sirena Marrie Richardson **
Andrea Renee Schacherer *+
Cedar Rapids
Emporia, Kans.
Webb
Michail Aaron Dakota J. Bartley Dennis Dean Brauer Jason Callenius Peter F. DeMuth *
Jacob A. Evans Darrin James Gordon *
Robert Grant Hargrave Craig Hatland Ty William Helmke Colby Jason Mauch Mark Morrow Kim Novak *
Taylor Olsen Caleb Reed Jeffrey M. Reisch Rudy Rodriguez **
Miguel Adrian Sanchez Brandon L. Schechinger Tyler Schoer *
Benjamin Tammany Lansing
Cedar Rapids
Clarinda
Postville
Swansboro, N.
Loveland, Colo.
Rochester, Minn.
Cream Ridge, N.
Sioux City
Deloit
Emmett, Mich.
Woodbine
Estherville
Marathon
Grand Island,
Spirit Lake
Stewartville, Minn.
Fall Creek, Wisc.
Marquez
Ridgeway
Nicole Beal ***
Ricci Booth Coleen M. Cooke ***
Michelle Cuklanz Kayla Mae Eastman **
Lori Flynn Heather Heser Jessica Larson *
Stephanie Peterson Becky M. Severeid ***
Marie Dawn Thoreson *
Merriam, Kans.
Milford
Cedar Rapids
Dayton
Iowa City
New Ulm, Minn.
Rock Rapids
Larchwood
Coleridge, Nebr.
Postville
Perry
Winona, Minn.
Spencer
Lake Park
Child Care
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Armstrong
Spirit Lake
Sioux Rapids
Spirit Lake
Fostoria
Estherville
Emmetsburg
Burt
Spencer
Spencer
Hospers
Milford
Ruthven
Glidden
Spencer
Dolliver
Ruthven
Mapleton
Spirit Lake
Emmetsburg
Algona
Ruthven
Howard, S. Dak.
Coon Rapids
Estherville
Manilla
Jackson, Minn.
Sandown, N. Hamp.
Certificate
Estherville
Emmetsburg
Welding
Ceylon, Minn.
Strongsville, Ohio
Ruthven
Secretarial Specialist
Regina
Omaha, Nebr.
Estherville
Photography
Wesley
Doon
Okoboji
Pharmacy Technician
St. Paul, Minn.
Greenville, S.
Spencer
Office Specialist
Saginaw, Mich.
Spencer
Webb
Motorcycle & Small Engine Technology
Juanita Mae Amdahl Brianna Lea Landsness **+
Martin, S. Dak.
Spencer
Medical Office Technologist Transcription
Oakland, Calif.
Sioux Center
Medical Office Technologist Coding
Blaine, Minn.
Calmar
Emmetsburg
Medical Assistant Specialist
Ramona Fagen *+
Tonia Sue McGruder *+
Whittemore
Landscape & Turfgrass Technician
Jessica R. Odor ***+
Accounting
Estherville
Hartley
Algona
Burt
Diploma
Nate A. Samp **
Nebr.
Paul S. Sandholdt ***
Kevin R. Scherbenske Kyle Mitchell Schiefelbein *
Bradley Eric Schmidt **
Tanner E. Schnur Robert Lee Smith **
Chanin Sriintravanit ***
Michael D. Steele *
Michael Stellmach *
Michael T. Stickney ***
Shane Ross Stoneburner Karl Swanson ***#
Mitchell J. Turbes Eric Van Den Top ***
Matthew J. Viereck **
Clinton Wemhoff **
Eric T. Winter **
Rudolph Z. Zagar Nicholas Ziegeweid *
Hawarden
Construction Technology
Spencer
Jersey
St. Ansgar
Spencer
Carolina
Andrew C. Lane ***
Ian J. Link **
Nicholas R. Machiz **
Tabatha Harry Heather K. Hermstad *
Tori Lea McCurry *
Kirsten T. Worlds Spirit Lake
Carolina
Estherville
Spencer
Hartley
Wind Energy & Turbine Technology
Spirit Lake
Manilla
Spirit Lake
Estherville
Coleen M. Cooke ***
Kyle D. Erne ***
Spencer
Lone Rock
Surgical Technology
Jenny
Spindrift - Iowa Lakes Community College, May 3, 2012, Page 5
Spirit Lake
Paramedic Specialist
Joseph
Marcus
Katie Lynn Ahern +
Amy Bauler +
Abby J. Bell +
Brittany A. Borchardt +
Sophia Campbell Jennifer L. Dau *+
Miranda A. DePyper +
Paige Elizabeth Evans **
Ceara Ewing Erica Lynn Fehr #
Maggie M. Fliss Molly Kate Fliss +
Tamra Sue Gilderhus +
Grace K. Gould #
Taylor Marie Grabinoski #
Tonia J. Gunderson Ashley Elizabeth Hansen +
Lisa Marie Hanson +
Tracie Anne Hardy +
Mikayla M. Hargus Elizabeth Harms *
Megan Eileen Hildebrand Charles Richard Huber +
Megan Leigh Johnson Jayleen E. Kehm +
Amber N. King +
Dawn Deanna Kollasch +
Julie A. Kollasch +
Amanda Kristine Lietz *
Terry S. McGrauth +
Sylvia M. Mellas Elizabeth Kay Mescher **
Rondi R. Miller *+
Kadee A. Newkirk Ann Renee Nieland *
Jackie Nicole Olson Emily Ann Pedersen Emily S. Penney +
Katherine J. Quiring +
Corrin Nichole Rahm Christy Anne Rekward Madison Paige Schimmer +
Jennifer Shadle +
Brittany Spooner +
Morgan Stuckey +
Myranda J. Thoreson Melissa Mary VonEhwegen Jacque Rae Wagner +
Emily Anne Wigen *
Rachel Wooten **#
Kylee M. Zinn +
Crystal A. Zwiefel +
Okoboji
Bond *
Steven M. Blackwell Calvin J. Brothers Jr***
Christopher Lloyd Burg **
Corey E. DeHoet ***
Andrew Gus Feauto **
Kyle Gant *
Jarod Knudtson Brandon Minear Matthew Raymond Mulder ***
Jaren Kyle Nunnikhoven **
Trent Park ***
Timothy C. Reilly *
Alex A. Ryherd *
Derek Thompson Sioux Rapids
Marine Service Technology
Ashlee Noel Averill +
Deb Burger Kara Lynne Gerdeman ***
Holly Grover +
Judith Rohwer Rachel M. Saunders Diane L. Simpson **+
Bridget Vanderhoff Laurens
Nate A. Samp **
Adam Ryan Zielstra ***
Matthew K. Baschke Travis Wayne Goeders **
Robbie Harris Jacob Lee Kopaska Jason Dale Schmit *
Estherville
Landscape & Turfgrass Technology
Trimont, Minn.
Automotive Technology
Julio A. Ayala Lopez Justin L. Dickson ***
Neal William Kramer Michael Ohmart ***
Ian M. Oliver Eric Olson Jon Salonek Matthew James Brockman Emily Ann Aanonson ***
Jacob L. Carlson Heidi Dollen ***
Sean M. Hensen Emily A. Hubbell **
Craig Andrew Huls **
Hannah Kim ***+
Christopher Thomas Mason Kylie Marissa Mills *
Kathleen Joy Parker ***
Sarah Elizabeth Schumacher **
Sheila Wilson +
Heidi Sue Yackle *+
Holstein
Automotive Collision & Paint
Technology
Johnathan Ryan Anderson Michael Ohmart ***
Caleb Reed Hotel & Restaurant Management
Certified Professional Bookkeeper
Terril
Spencer
Spencer
Spencer
Riceville
Emmetsburg
Jackson, Minn.
Ruthven
Algona
Royal
Lakefield, Minn.
6 - Spindrift - Iowa Lakes Community College - May 3, 2012
BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Lakes & Prairies
Estherville—Emmetsburg—Spencer—Spirit Lake
School of Business
Tamra Kay Birchard
Billie Jean Buhrow
Lawrence Dean Edwards
Jolene R. Froiland
Anna M. Fuerstenau
Jairo Alexandro Garza
Jakob Louis Gayer
Timothy Earl Gum
Molly M. Hansen
Lance Michael Hanson
Lacey R. Heikens
Jon M. Jackson
Nathan Jon Kliegl
Courtney Ann Laubenthal
Amanda F. Lindquist
Jennifer M. Claussen Madden
Kelly Day Miller
Maceylyn Yvonne Rossow Newhouse
Daniel Joseph Niemeier
Michael Dean Ready
Candice Jo Rebstock
Stacy Lynn Berkland Ringlaben
Eric J. Rodger
Jessica A. Sinning
Adrienne S. Squier
Emily Jane Stevenson
Dale Dean Streufert
Jade M. Thiessen
Kristine Ann Flovick Unger
Lorraine Suellen Vanderpool
Asmus is college supervisor
on Spirit Lake campus
Heather Asmus
By Summer James
ALL CAMPUS-Welcome Heather Asmus.
Asmus is the new Iowa Lakes Community College Supervisor and Advisor,
serving the Spirit Lake campus. She originally worked in the Admissions Office
on the Emmetsburg campus 2010 through 2012.
Asmus has a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a Master’s degree in PostSecondary Education Student Affairs. Both degrees were obtained through the
University of Northern Iowa.
Asmus would like to encourage all students to stop into her office to talk about
educational goals and summer registration. She also encourages feedback. “I
hope to bring new ideas to the campus and increase enrollment and retention.
I would also like to make the campus energetic and bring out the pride of Iowa
Lakes Community College,” said Asmus.
In her free time she enjoys baking, reading, movies, and spending time with
friends and family.
Stokes, Grandstaff
receive recognition
Two Iowa Lakes Community
College administrators, Scott Stokes
and Barb Grandstaff, were nominated
for and received an Iowa Community
College Online Consortium (ICCOC)
STARS Award. This award recognizes
those who are Striving To Achieve
Retention and Success for students
enrolled in online courses through the
ICCOC.
Barb Grandstaff, Registrar, and
Scott Stokes, Estherville campus
Executive Dean, were presented
the award at the ICCOC Spring
Conference.
College employees are nominated
based on their efforts to provide
excellence in service for specific
projects and activities that promote
the retention and success of online
students at their colleges.
“Scott and Barb’s commitment
to student success made them an
obvious pair to be nominated for the
2011 – 2012 GRADUATES
School of Social Science
School of Communication & Arts
Robin M. Volk Bonefas
School of Education
Jenica JoAnn Arends
Jennifer Faye Foster Clow
Kelly Joann Muhm
Nikki Lee Roberts
Patrick James Roethler
David William Schmidt
LaShara Jane Tesch
award,” commented Julie Williams,
Dean of Students. “I nominated them
because of their innovative approach
to assuring timely and accurate
academic advising for online students.”
Stokes and Grandstaff’s advising
model included creating a volunteer
team of Iowa Lakes employees to
provide academic advising for students
taking all online courses.
“Iowa Lakes is fortunate to have
volunteers including faculty and
student services personnel who want
to be a part of the online advising
initiative,” said Stokes.
“The project would not be successful
without dedicated staff willing to be
advisors for online students,” added
Grandstaff.
Landscape and Turfgrass students
receive scholarships
EMMETSBURG-Two Iowa Lakes
Community College Landscape and
Turfgrass students have received
scholarships from the Siouxland Golf
Course Superintendents Association
(SGCSA).
Jacob Kopaska, Coon Rapids, and
Travis Goeders, Mallard, were awarded
scholarships for the spring semester. The scholarships were in recognition
of their achievements in their studies
at the college and their future careers
in the golf course industry. Both also
completed internships at golf courses
in northwest Iowa. Kopaska did two internships at
the Coon Rapids Golf Course. He
will complete a third internship this
spring as the greens keeper at Little
Sioux Golf and Country Club in Sioux
Rapids. Goeders worked his fall internship
at Five Island Golf Course in
Emmetsburg and will be returning
there this spring. Some of their duties have included
mowing fairways, greens, tees, rough
and repairing the irrigation system
along with some fertilizing. “I feel honored to receive this
scholarship,” said Kopaska. Goeders
agreed.
“It
helps
tremendously in paying for college,”
said Goeders.
The Landscape and Turfgrass
Technology program is a two-year
Associate in Applied Science program. Students receive three, on-the-job
training experiences at a business of
their choice.
Lisa Ann Blazek
Laura Louise Seeley Campe
Mandy Lyn Ehlert
Patricia Engelke
Chelsey Marie Gjerde
Trevor Harson
Bobbi Jo Kennedy
Megan Marie Klemm
Matthew James Koenecke
Kathleen Ann Davis Leathers
Tasha Marie White Ludwig
Andrea Marie Thompson Miller
Jacob Anton Molacek
Nicole Virgina Naab
Roxanna M. Olson
Michelle Louise Vitzthum
Joshua Daniel Wittenberg
Kathleen Elena Yutzy Wonus
Spindrift - Iowa Lakes Community College, May 3, 2012, Page 7
IOWA LAKES’ SPORTS NEWS
Softball News
Softball prepares for regionals as
conference play nears end
Golf News
Time to tee off!
Baseball News
Strong pitching keeps Lakers in games
By Ashleigh Dykes
ESTHERVILLE-Spring is here and golf is too! Golf season for the Iowa Lakes
Lakers has officially begun.
The Iowa Lakes Golf program has been a success over the years. The
men have consistently been ranked in the top 18 the last five years, and have
finished 2nd overall in the Region XI Tournament in six of the last seven years.
The women have also been ranked in the top 18 over the last five years and
they were also the Region XI champions in 2009.
The roster for this year’s men’s team consists of: freshmen, Ty Asa, Synjin
Hangen, Ben McCain and Benjamin Nath. The sophomores on the team
include: Josh Ellanson, Matt Kosbab, Ryan Stevens, Marc Vorwald and Zach
Woldruff.
The women’s roster consists of: freshmen, Sam Mueller and Taylor Heinrichs
and sophomores Taylor Ask and Karlee Schneekloth.
The Lakers participated in their first tournament of the season on April
5th at the DMACC Spring Invitational. Being their first meet, the Lakers were
just getting their legs under them and Head Coach Andy Soper thought they
performed well in their first outing.
“I feel that overall it was a good day for our first tournament of the season.
The greens gave us a little trouble; they were rolling very well and fast for this
early in the season,” said Soper.
As a team, the men finished in 4th place shooting a final score of 303.
DMACC was the winning team with a final score of Even par 288. Nath led the
way scoring 73, which put him in a tie for 7th place.
For the women, the Lakers competed with three individuals. Meuller placed
11th shooting 88, Schneekloth tied for 19th shooting 97, and Heinrichs shot a
118.
Edwin Dominguez (#26) looks up to catch a pop fly during the Lakers’ home
game against Century on March 29.
By Ashleigh Dykes
Michelle Thille (center) slides into 3rd base during the March 28 game at NIACC.
By Ashleigh Dykes
ESTHERVILLE-As the Iowa Lakes Softball team nears the bottom of conference
play, preparation for the regional tournament is now approaching.
After picking up five quick wins in the start of conference play, the Lakers
have been struggling as of late. Team chemistry and maturity have been areas
of concern, according to Head Coach Jessica VanLoy.
“We just really need to grow up...with better decisions both on and off the
field. But our team chemistry is starting to build as the season goes on, and
we have made a lot of forward progress after suffering some hard losses,” said
VanLoy.
Leadership within a team usually comes into question when maturity is an
issue. However, VanLoy doesn’t just see one person as the one to step up and
lead.
“Softball is a team sport and everyone needs to lead when the opportunity is
there. Everyone is a leader when they need to be,” said VanLoy.
Aside from those minor issues, VanLoy feels her team is ready for the
regional tournament as the end of conference play approaches. Currently
sitting at 7th in the conference, she feels her team has a good chance with that
spot.
“Seventh is a very good spot for us…we would be playing the #2 seed,
Kirkwood, who we already beat once this year,” added VanLoy.
Back row from left: Karlee Schneekloth, Taylor Ask, Sam Mueller
Front: Taylor Heinrichs
ESTHERVILLE-As the 2011- 2012 baseball season continues to roll through,
the Iowa Lakes Men’s Baseball team looks to turn it around as they near the
bottom of conference play.
Currently sitting at the bottom of the ICCAC conference, the Lakers struggled
at the start, but have managed to turn things around and pick up wins this month.
Consistency and injuries were a couple of the issues holding the Lakers back
at the start of conference.
“Consistency was an issue; we were struggling to hit the ball and errors
fielding wise were holding us back,” said Graduate Assistant Craig Fandel.
“We’ve also had a few injuries that caused some guys to have to play out of
position,” added Fandel.
The Lakers have picked up their play lately and the team’s consistent
pitching has been key.
Sophomore Pitcher Gunner Johnson, who the coaching staff considers one
of the leaders on the team, has been big for the Lakers this year in their recent
successes.
Johnson isn’t the only one having success at the mound. Other key pitchers
for the Lakers include: freshman Alcides Fuguet, sophomore Anthony Stewart
and freshman Christian Torrech.
“Our pitchers have played huge roles and have put us in good positions to
win games,” said Fandel.
Game Results:
March 31 @DMACC: Game 1: L10-0, Game 2: L10-0
Back row from left: Marc Vorwald, Ryan Stevens, Zach Woldruff, Matt Kosbab,
Ben McCain
Front row from left: Lathen Stevin Hagestrom-Hasler, Ben Nath, Synjin Haugen, Ty Asa, Josh Ellanson
Meet Results
Jayde Cherkas (left) slides safely into 2nd base during the April 11 game
against Ellsworth.
Game Results:
March 31 @DMACC: Game 1: L15-14, Game 2: L7-6
Highlights: Jayde Cherkas: 1-3
April 1 @Southwestern: Game 1: L5-10, Game 2: L2-4
Highlights: Game 1: Jordan Miller: 3-4, 1 run,
Game 2: Diamond Casados: 2-3
April 4 @Iowa Central: Game 1: L1-6, Game 2: L4-12
Highlights: Game 1: Jerrica Kang: 1-2, 1 RBI, Thille: 1-3,
1 run, 1 RBI
Game 2: Cherkas: 1-3, 1 run, 1 RBI
April 11 vs Ellsworth: Game 1: L10-9, Game 2: L7-6
Highlights: Game 1: Thille: 3-5, 2 runs, 1 RBI, Taylor Bur
meister: 3-4
April 12 @Gustavus JV: Game 1: W2-0, Game 2: L 5-7
Highlights: Game 1: W- Burmeister 7IP. 2 H, 0 R, 1BB
Game 2: Amber Holgren: 2-3, 2RBI
April 10 @ Ellsworth Spring Invite:
Men: Team: 331, Stevens: 77, Nath: 79, Ellanson: 85,
Woldruff: 90, Vorwald: 93
Individuals: Asa: 90, McCain: 90
Women: Mueller: 90, Schneekloth: 99, Heinrichs: 117
April 12 @ Northwestern Men’s Invitational:
Team: 323, 5th place, Nath: 78, Ellanson: 81, Vorwald: 81,
Stevens: 83, Woldruff: 83,
Individual: Asa: 90
April 17 @ Iowa Central Spring Invits:
Men: Team: 326, 7th place, Nath: 74-tied for 6th, Stevens:84,
Ellanson: 84, Woldruff: 84
Women: Team: 367, 3rd place, Mueller: 87, Schneekloth: 92,
Ask: 93, Heinrichs: 95
Region XI Tournament Dates:
Men: May 4-6, hosted by Iowa Central, Fort Dodge Country Club, Fort
Dodge, IA
Women: April 26-28, hosted by DMACC, Otter Creek Golf Course, Ankeny, IA
April 3 @Buena Vista: Game 1: W4-1, GameL4-5
Highlights: Game 1: W-Alcides Fuget: 7IP, 6K’s, 1ER, 2BB, 1-3
Game 2: Esbeban Peraza: 1-1, HBP, 3SB, sac bunt
April 6 vs NIACC: Game 1: W2-0, Game 2: L5-4
Highlights: Game 1: W-Gunner Johnson: 7IP, 5K’s, 3 hits, 1BB
Game 2: Anthony Stewart: 2-4, 2 runs, 2B
April 7 vs NIACC: Game 1: L0-5, Game 2: L0-9
Highlights: Game 1: Esteban Peraza: 1-2
Game 2: Ivan Lebron: 1-2
April 10 @Century: Game 1: W9-4, Game 2: W9-2
Highlights: Game 1: W-Christian Torrech: 7IP, 7 hits, 8K’s, 2BB
Game 2: W-Nate flynn: 7IP, 6 hits, 3K’s 0BB, Ryan
O’Melia:3-5, 3 runs, 2 2b’s, RBI
April 12 @Anoka Ramsey: Game 1: W11-0, Game 2: W11-6
Highlights: Game 1: W-Johnson: 6IP. 14K’s, 0BB, 2 hits
Game 2: W-Stewart, O’Melia: 2-3, 2B, RBI
April 17 vs Waldorf JV: Game 1: W-4-3, Game 2: W5-0
Highlights: Game 1: W-Fuguet: 7IP, 3 runs, 9 hits, 3BB, Edwin Torres:
2-3, 2b, 2RBI
Game 2: W-Torrech: 7IP. 7K’s, 3 hit shutout, 0BB, Miguel
Rosario: 2-4, 2 2b, RBI, SB
Remaining Games
May 5
May 6
Southeastern*Estherville, 2 pm Southeastern*Estherville, Noon