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Farm Expo held in
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300 South 18th Street
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Volume 50, Issue 1
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Publication of the Journalism and
Photography Program
At Iowa Lakes Community College
Wind Energy slated to
expand to SERT building
Senator Jack Kibbie (center) and Board of Trustees President Janice Lund
(right) speak with Bill Northey during Farm Expo on Thursday, Aug. 30, at the
Iowa Lakes Emmetsburg Farm.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, addressed the group at 6 p.m. under the tent.
EMMETSBURG-The Palo Alto Corn
and Soybean Association Field Day,
held at the Iowa Lakes’ farm, focused
on technology and looking to the
future. Companies with field varieties
included Agrigold, Channel, Croplan,
Dairyland, Latham, Monsanto, Pioneer,
SOI, Stine, Syngenta, Wensman, and
Wyffels. Iowa Lakes students hosted
van tours of the college crops and
animal enterprises for attendees from
4:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 30.
Growers were encouraged to visit
with equipment sponsors who attended
including: Fast Sprayer Distributing,
JB Mertz & Sons, Montag Equipment,
Spencer International, and Woodford
Equipment. Other educational displays
and participants included: Agristrand
LLC, Iowa Soybean Association and
National Resource and Conservation
Service.
The meal was free, but donations
were appreciated, and will be used
to finance scholarships for students
pursuing degrees in any of the Ag
programs. Keynote speaker Bill Northey,
Agriculture Students pose for a picture with Bill Northey after he gave his speech during Farm Expo.
Practice Rotor blade and Hub, located on the Iowa Lakes Campus (Estherville) East of the Wind Technology building, are
used by the instructors to demonstrate to students the mechanics of the wind turbine.
By Megan Dvorak
ESTHERVILLE-The Wind Energy
and Turbine Technology program at
Iowa Lakes Community College in
Estherville is getting a new building
in the fall of 2013. The new building
is called SERT, short for Sustainable
Energy Resources Technology. With
SERT, students will have a chance
to learn about the sustainable
energy resources and bio renewable
fuels. The building will also house a
program that will provide training from
Snap-On Tools. The building’s best
feature, other than education, is that
it is powered entirely by solar panels.
Other exciting things in the
program include students going to
various parts of the country to attend
an American Wind Energy Association
meeting. Daniel Lutat, the Wind
Energy program coordinator, drives
or flies with students to the meeting.
Discussion at the meeting includes
advances in the wind energy field.
One main quality of wind energy
students is being proficient in math.
The program will look at ACT, Asset,
and/or, Compass scores. If a student is
not proficient in math, he/she, will take
a math class that is recommended by
his/her advisor, which will allow the
student to still participate in the Wind
Energy program.
Freshman Jonathon McDaniel
shares his views on the program. “It’s
a blast! I’m actually learning about
something I care about!” McDaniel
explains that his classes prepare
him well for the wind energy field. He
expects to come out of the program
with knowledge of what to expect on
the job site. McDaniel expects to have
a vast knowledge of the electrical
aspects of the program and how to
change the parts in a turbine. He looks
forward to the day he becomes a wind
turbine technician. “The turbines were
exciting. All you do is climb a ladder
and crawl through a hatch.” McDaniel
then explained that climbing the 232ft
tower was “intense.”
McDaniel, along with other
freshmen in the program, is extremely
content with the program and looks
forward to being taught and trained
by the professionals at Iowa Lakes
Community College.
to ATV’s and on-road electric/hybrid
powered vehicles. In addition to that,
they also produce some of the highest
quality racing machines - machines
such as those used in the World Power
Sports Association (WPSA) Snocross
circuit.
“Our employees are not only
building and designing our machines,
they are also enthusiastic riders,”
said Cory Knudtson, Operations
Manager of Polaris. “This gives us
the competitive edge because we are
working together to make the riding
experience better.”
Any individual who wants to
know more about the Iowa Lakes
Motorcycle and Small Engine
program, may contact Matt Bohl, the
Program Coordinator, at 712-8525230.
Students get a taste of real life law
Polaris makes its mark at Iowa Lakes
By Marissa Klumper
EMMETSBURG-In June 2012, the
Iowa Lakes Community College
campus in Emmetsburg received
a generous donation from Polaris
Industries Inc. The donation was
two Victory motorcycles: one, a
2007 Vegas and the other, a 2007
Kingpin. Both are being used for
educational purposes in the Iowa
Lakes’ Motorcycle and Small Engine
program.
After hearing this news, a
former graduate from the Lake Area
Technical Institute in Watertown,
S.D., said, “It’s really great to see
that students (at Iowa Lakes) get
the opportunity to actually do what it
is they’re going to school for. Not all
people can be so lucky.”
Based in Minneapolis, Minn.,
Polaris Industries Inc. is a renowned
leader in the power sports industry
and has been since its founding in
1954. Though having started with
not only making, but inventing the
first snowmobile, Polaris now makes Pictured from left: Matt Bohl, Iowa Lakes’ Program Coordinator; Brad Becker,
top-of-the-line,
high
endurance Production Supervisor; Dustin Ross, Instructor and Ted Pollock, Quality Assurance
motorcycles, and also manufactures, Auditor for Polaris.
designs, engineers, and markets
everything from, yes, snowmobiles,
Paralegal/Legal Studies field trip participants and guest, back row from left: Carl Baas, Judge Anuradha Vaitheswaran, Abby Cook, Christine
Noethe, Sierra Flohrs, Jill Dotson, Sheila Sutphin, and program alumnus, Jim Black.
Front row: Crystal Cooper, Kris Cook, and Jennifer Graham
By Ashleigh Dykes
DES MOINES-Paralegal/Legal Studies professor, Rich Keilholtz, likes to offer his students the opportunity to experience
real life law situations, rather than spend all day in a room full of books. He gave his students this opportunity on their
outing to Des Moines, Iowa, on April 4-5 this past spring.
On what could be described as a legal field trip, the Paralegal/Legal students visited multiple places that all pertained
to their craft. Their first stop was the Iowa State Judicial Building. There, they got to meet with Appelate Court Judge
Anuradha Vaitheswaran. From there, they toured the Iowa Supreme Court and viewed multiple oral arguments before
the Supreme Court. On visiting such places, Keilholtz said, “The students realized how much time and effort it takes to
prepare cases and be in such careers.”
Their next stop was Drake University Law School. At Drake, the students had the opportunity to tour the school and the
legal library. “This was especially beneficial for the pre-law students,” said Keilholtz.
On the last day of the trip, the students toured the Iowa State Capitol Building, and also met with Attorney General,
Tom Miller.
The trip, according to Keilholtz, “was fun but primarily educational. It allowed (the students) to see law in real action. I
like to try to focus on real life rather than a stale classroom or in a bunch of books.”
Another activity the Paralegal/Legal Studies students will be participating in is the Innocence Project, in which they will
be working with the Buena Vista Criminal Justice students. The aim of this project is to seek help for wrongly convicted
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life law
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prison inmates. “This project will
give the students the opportunity
to work on real case files and get a
head start on real life scenarios,” said
Keilholtz.
The students are also arranging
their annual Mock Trial, that takes
place every spring, which general
students may attend.
In addition, they are also planning
to host the 3rd District Judge, as well
as other speakers on the Iowa Lakes’
Estherville campus.
For more information about the
Paralegal/Legal studies program and
its events, contact Rich Keilholtz at
[email protected], or 712362-7979.
Motorcycle and Small
Engine Technology is
interesting program
By Courtney Luttrell
EMMETSBURG-Iowa
Lakes
Community
College’s
77-credit
Motorcycle and Small Engine program,
is one of Iowa’s two motorcycle
programs. This is a two-year program
with a degree in Applied Science of
Technology, also included is a oneyear diploma. Out of the five campus
locations, this Iowa Lakes Tech
program is located in Emmetsburg.
Small Engines and Motorcycles is one
of the largest tech programs at the
college. The courses are taught by
Matt Bohl and Dustin Ross. Students
have the opportunity to travel around
the state for competitions and viewing
of different small engine attractions.
Cody Berghuis said, “So far this
class is pretty cool and only being in
it for a month, I have learned a lot.”
Students said the instructors are easy
to get along with and know what they
are talking about.
Students work on several different
types of small engines ranging from
weed eaters, to motorcycles, to
snowmobiles. The average salary
most Small Engine Technicians make
ranges from $15,000 to $30,000.
Students can bring in their own
projects to work on and repair, which
is one of the main reasons this course
gets full fast. Future small engine
technicians get the advantage of tools
and toolboxes at a low and discounted
price, which is the biggest grabber
for most. Students also get OSHA
and CPR certified, along with other
certifications within the courses.
During the summer between the
two school years, on the job training
(OJT) is required, at a business of the
students’ choice, which allows them
the opportunity to experience the
working environment and technician
duties. Students must complete 320
hours of OJT in order to graduate with
a degree. It can be hard to get an on
the job training, due to insurance on a
worker and labor costs.
During the second year of this
course the students will do industrial
technology for business. During their
classes they will learn better business
ideas and management opportunities.
The opportunities will allow the
students to be prepared to run and
own a business and learn how to be a
good entrepreneur, if the future allows
them to. Second year student, Jared
Nelson said, “I am pretty pleased with
this program.” During the second year,
students get to experience the Dyno
and other machines that they might
not get to use many other places.
The Iowa Lakes Small Engines
and Motorcycle program has good
instructors and teachers to get the
students headed into a great career
with a good education.
Move In Day on the
Estherville Campus
New students experience
first day at Iowa Lakes
ESTHERVILLE-On Tuesday, Aug. 25,
2012, Iowa Lakes Community College
opened its doors to a group of brand
new students and very eager minds.
College 101 day is a time when the
freshmen on campus get to meet with
their advisors, take tours around the
buildings, have a grilled lunch and
have the opportunities to win a variety
of prizes. College 101 is a required
class for graduation and is always the
first day before the semester starts.
Several programs on campus
had booths set up in The Max O.
Pelzer center to provide students
with
information
about
clubs
on campus and the chance to
register to win prizes or souvenirs.
The Journalism and Photography
program had a booth set up and
also had a representative of their
program in the dark room on campus
for students who wanted a tour.
The students could also create a
photogram to let them see what
working in the dark room is actually like.
The S.T.A.F.F., or Students Today
Alumni and Friends Forever, booth
had a “vault.” New students could
go into the vault and have tickets
blown around them. Then, the more
tickets the students would grab,
the more prizes they would win.
Some of the other prizes students
could win from the drawing in the
auditorium were gift certificates and
even a 32’ flat screen television.
The Student Senate hosted a
barbeque for the students to have
a delicious, grilled first meal.
Iowa Lakes Community College
will continue to have groups of new
students each year, and many will
continue to find attending the College
101 seminars beneficial to helping
them achieve their goals at school.
ALL CAMPUSES-The region served
by Iowa Lakes Community College
will benefit from a grant announced
Wednesday by the United States
Department of Labor. The statewide
Iowa Community College initiative
is
known
as
Iowa-Advanced
Manufacturing (I-AM): A Talent
Success Strategy for the 21st
Century Workforce. The grant is for
$12,951,165 for the entire state. The I-AM group includes all 15
Iowa Community Colleges. They will
collaboratively build training capacity
at their colleges by developing and
awarding
certificates
(non-credit
and credit), diplomas and associate
degrees. Those certificates, diplomas
and degrees are in the following
signature
programs:
welding,
machining, industrial maintenance,
industrial automation, manufacturing
technology, robotics and transportation
and logistics. “We are pleased to be part of the
consortium of community colleges
in Iowa that was awarded the Trade
Adjustment Assistance funds,” said
Valerie Newhouse, president of Iowa
Lakes Community College. “The
community colleges in Iowa partnered
in an unprecedented manner in the
research and development of this
proposal and based the application
on the needs of the manufacturing
industry in the state of Iowa.”
The content of these programs
uses already established standards.
“The statewide initiative is based
on the skill sets established by the
National Association of Manufacturers
(NAM),” Newhouse said. “The NAM
Skills Certification System is based
on the National Career Readiness
Certificate (NCRC™) and also
includes other certifications relating
to advanced manufacturing and
workforce readiness.”
It is estimated that more than
3,000 individuals across the state
of Iowa will be given the opportunity
to earn a college credential and
industry-recognized
certifications
in a shortened time frame, making
The Spindrift
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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.
ESTHERVILLE-The
ever-popular
Coffee House series is back for the
new college year, featuring a variety
of talented students and community
members. The first Coffee House will
be held Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. in
the Estherville Student Center of Iowa
Lakes Community College.
The evening’s performances will
include the Handbell Ensemble,
the Jazz Band, and several Vocal
Ensembles. They will be joined by
a variety of Iowa Lakes’ students
and some community members,
performing in almost every musical
style, from country to jazz to show
tunes.
Free coffee, lemonade and
snacks will be served throughout
the evening. Admission is free and
everyone is invited!
If anyone is interested in performing
at a Coffee House, please contact Jan
Schutt, Music Department Assistant,
at [email protected] or 712-3628345.
Federal grant benefits
region served by Iowa
Lakes
By Bethany Dieter
Volume 50, Issue 1 September 27, 2012
First Coffee House of the
year is Oct. 9
them eligible for high demand, high
wage employment opportunities and
launching them on a career pathway
in advanced manufacturing. The I-AM consortium is working
directly with over 35 of Iowa’s
manufacturers
and
the
Iowa
Association of Business and Industry
to ensure that the I-AM initiative
addresses and meets the skill needs
of the manufacturing industry.
The grant focuses on ‘stackable
skills certification’ specific to the
industry along with expansion of needs
particular to each area of the state.
“The attractive feature of stackable
skills certification programs is that it
ensures the curriculum aligns with
industry needs,” said Mark Gruwell,
Executive Dean of Instruction and
Development. “Graduates who have
received industry certificates enhance
their marketability.”
While the effort was definitely a
statewide endeavor, several Iowa
Lakes employees put time into the
project.
“I would like to extend my
appreciation to Iowa Lakes employees,
Abigail Sedlacek, Grant Writer; Steve
Farnsworth, Welding Instructor; and
Emily Gottsche, Welding Assistant,
for helping with the research for this
grant,” Newhouse said. “We also
appreciate the role the Des Moines
Area Community College has played
in taking the lead in compiling the data
from the various community colleges
as well as serving as the fiscal agent
for this funding.”
The award to the I-AM consortium
is part of the Department of Labor’s
announcement of $500 million in
grant awards nationwide for the
second round of the Trade Adjustment
Assistance Community College and
Career Training (TAACCCT) program.
Check into TRiO-SSS
By Susan Robinson
TRiO-SSS is a federal outreach and
student services program designed
to identify and provide services for
individuals
from
disadvantaged
backgrounds. This is a program
offered on the campuses in Estherville,
Emmetsburg and Spirit Lake. Some
of the opportunities they offer are:
campus visits, peer-mentoring and
academic tutoring.
Trudy Ahrens is a Trio-SSS
Program Specialist on the Iowa Lakes
Campus in Estherville. The program
currently serves 200 students.
Arriving at college can be a lifechanging event. Whether a student
just graduated or is returning to college
later in life. The TRiO-SSS program
may be just what they are looking for.
TRiO-SSS encourages students to
join at orientation. Those who do join
are eligible for a few different benefits;
they move onto campus three days
earlier and meet and connect with
the other TRiO-SSS students. This
year there were 39 students who were
able to connect before everyone else
arrived on campus.
New this year to TRiO-SSS is two
advising sessions per semester. For
first year students, they help map out
what classes and when to take them
over the next two years.
For the second year students they
really concentrate on applying to
colleges and scholarships. Working
on what needs to be done to transfer
to a four-year college.
Meet the Spindrift Staff
Staff Writers and Photographers
Bethany Dieter
Ashleigh Dykes - Sports Editor
Kylan Ranslow
Megan Dvorak
Marissa Klumper
Susan Robinson
Cadesjha Dixon
Ashleigh Dykes -Soph.
Bethany Dieter - Soph.
Cadesjha Dixon -Freshman
Kylan Ranslow - Freshman
Rene Trevino- Soph.
Susan Robinson-Freshman
Rene Trevino - Sports and News Photographer
Cartoonists: Bethany Dieter
General Layout and Design
by Pam Tschetter, Advisor
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on the Estherville campus,
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time.
Marissa Klumper- Freshman
Megan Dvorak- Freshman
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Over the Back Yard Fence
Question: What was the most exciting thing that you did over the summer?
Aliyah Easter“Went on my first real date.”
Alcides Fuguet“Went to Germany. My sister
got married.”
Ben Shellim“Training camp with Pro Team
in Australia.”
Justin Howing“Went to Jamaica, went
snorkeling. Appreciate The
United States, because you
don’t know how good you
have it.”
By Ashleigh Dykes, Marissa Klumper, Cadesjha Dixon
Kathy Rezac“Two new granddaughters,
EmmaClair and LilyMay.”
Sherena Abercrumbia“First Family Reunion in 3
years.”
Photos by Susan Robinson
Iowa Lakes Remembers September 11, 2001
Students, faculty and staff gathered in the Atrium on the Estherville
campus on Sept. 11, at noon, to remember the tragedy of Sept. 11. 2001.
Pictured top left: Bethany Dieter, master of ceremonies, Kendra Teveldal, who read The Fireman’s Prayer and (in the background) Brett
Fuelberth, choir director.
Pictured above: Jessica Abrahamson and Callie Dahlhauser are singing
“God Bless the USA”.
Top right: Kylan Ranslow (center) spoke as a new freshman on the effects that the tragedy of September 11 has had on his generation.
Bottom left: Presentation of the flags at the VFW Hall. Aleta Jester and
Janette Lundquist were flag bearers. The 9/11 program was also presented to the Estherville Kiwanis Club at the VFW Hall in Estherville.
Bottom right: Flowers were placed at the base of the flag by attendees at
the end of the ceremony in the Atrium on the Estherville campus.
Not pictured: Scott Stokes, executive dean on the Estherville Campus,
recited the timeline of Sept. 11, 2011, and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Iowa Lakes’ Choir sang “The National Anthem” and A Tribute to
the Armed Forces. The playing of TAPS concluded the ceremony and
was played on the trumpet by Damon Morris.
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Summer 2012
Graduation Candidates
Friday, July 27, 2012
Emmetsburg Campus
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
Associate
Automotive Technology
LaRenzale
in Applied Science
Askew
Medical Assistant
Connie M. Covert ***
Ann Nielsen ***
Associate
in Arts
Julia K. Anyieni *
Carolyn Black Monica L. Butcher Thomas C. Carbonari Sarah Christopher **
Crystal Ann Clabaugh Nathan G. Dischler Joshua Edward Ellanson Sierra Flohrs Michelle Renee Fowler *
Kaitlyn Johnson **
Erin J. Krei Nichelle Anne Mackey Raquel Molina Angela Kay Moore Sun Kabange Mudiavita ***
Mikayla Kay Myers Amanda Jo Pugh Marybeth Louise Quattlebaum Chloe Rosdail Brandy Stiner Amy Lynn Sundall (Don’t Rel to Papers) Krista E. Sweers Ashley M. Trulock #
Associate
Spirit Lake
Spencer
Jackson, Minn.
Julia K. Anyieni *
Bridget Joy Bass Julie N. Bloyer **
Amy Elizabeth Boomgarden *#
Adam Boysen Licia K. Christensen Tracie Lynn Eden #
Thomas D. Fitzloff *
Lyndsey Marie Fowler Allison Dorothy Gajewski Abby S. Hansen *
Elizabeth Harms *
Jayden Elizabeth Haviland Beth Kinjah Mitchelle Jepkosgei Limo Jackson Teya Mokaya Rachel Lynn Neeman Rita Kwamboka Nyagitari *
Heidi Jo Peterson Marisa Rapple Ashley Louise Robards *
Gennifer L. Scott Krista E. Sweers Ashley M. Trulock #
Shelly Van Otterloo *
Samantha Rae Willfong Brianne J. Wilson **#
Trimont, Minn.
Milford
Rolfe
Spencer
Spencer
Emmetsburg
Ayrshire
Kolwezi, Rep. of Congo
Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Spirit Lake
Algona
Ruthven
Garner
Clara City, Minn.
Jackson, Minn.
Estherville
Milford
Arnolds Park
Emmetsburg
Spirit Lake
Sioux City
Ruthven
Peterson
Business Administration & Management
Jason Malchow *
Joshua Riphagen Everly
Milford
Criminal Justice
Egel
Information Technology
Spencer
Substance Abuse Counseling
Clint Francis Reiter **
Ruthven
Paralegal/Legal Studies
Abby L. Cook Estherville
Estherville
Zachary Robert Ramsey **
Leland
Graphic Design & Technology
LeeAnn
Sleepy Eye, Minn.
Environmental Studies
Adam Harris Duncan Michael Lee Gebel Sibley
Sustainable Energy Resource Management
Joshua
Riphagen
Milford
Manning
Webb
Spencer
Spencer
Everly
Ringsted
Royal
Milford
Wichita, Kan.
Jackson, Minn.
Algona
Britt
Ringsted
Milford
Woden
Spencer
Algona
Jackson, Minn.
Fenton
Algona
Spencer
Nairobi, Kenya
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Nairobi, Kenya
Spencer
Brooklyn Park, Minn.
Spirit Lake
Humboldt
Milford
Emmetsburg
Garner
Clara City, Minn.
Okoboji
Sioux Rapids
Algona
Estherville
Brewster, Minn.
Spencer
Albert City
Ringsted
Wind Energy & Turbine Technology
Ocala, Fla.
Whitman, Mass.
Tampa, Fla.
Auto Collision & Paint Technology
Freddy Barajas Westley Edward Berte **
Kenny Brandhoij Richard A. Burt Oscar Arley Dessources Zach Groepper Braden Nicholas Held **
Brian LeRoy Kirk Randall J. Wolfgang Nieman Jr.***
Worthington, Minn.
Bancroft
Bradgate
Des Moines
Worthington, Minn.
Paullina
Estherville
Rockwell City
Primghar
Construction Technology
Thomas J. Buscher Emmetsburg
Olson
Curlew
Hull
Iowa Falls
Akron
Le Mars
Fairmont, Minn.
Spencer
Cherokee
Archer
Spencer
Spencer
Spencer
Stafford, Tex.
Albert City
Amboy, Minn.
San Antonio, Tex.
West Bend
West Union
Anamosa
Anita
New Albin
Boyceville, Wis.
Rolfe
Ayrshire
Logan
Sioux Falls, S.D.
Practical Nursing
Jessica Marie Byriel Shelley Lynn Haase Michael W. Kerschner ***
Edwin Moranga Emilie Sue Oviatt Lisa Segura Albert City
Photography
Joshua
Algona
Pharmacy Technician
Katilyn Johnson ***
Angela Kay Moore Faye Marie Welhousen ***
Scottsbluff, Neb.
Motorcycle & Small Engine Technology
Juan Gabriel Arismendez ***
Trevor Betz Duncan Diel **
Dan Damascio Guerra Cody Hoch ***
Landon Johansen ***
Eric D. Kula *
Jared Wayne Nelson **
Eric Scott Rask Matthew W. Wyss Hinton
Medical Assistant Specialist
Shelley Kay Ferguson Tebrina Sheri’ Lovan **
St. Paul, Minn.
Massage Therapy
Kaitelyn Anne-Marie Barbour Kaitlyn Jean Berkenpas ***
Jessica Leininger *
Lydia Ann McCarthy Donna Mogensen-Lee ***
Kelsey Marie Proehl ***
Whytnee S. Rosacker Diploma
Christopher M. Brady Spencer
Spencer
Milford
Marine Service Technology
Surgical Technology
Joel Charles Huffman Austin W. Lindsay Thomas M. Norman Jr.
Terril
Nursing
Mallory Lynn Bradley **
DeAnna Chapman Kristin Lynn Haan ***
Beth Ann Hockenberry **
Jordan Lynn Morris *
Cody M. Nachreiner **
Sheila Renee Doyle **
Chandra C. Jones *
Tammy Ann Krieger **~
Thomas Grant Lachner Ronda Scovel ***
Beverly Y. Shelton ***
Jamie Leigh Sindt Inman **
Sarah A. Underwood ***
Renee Van Westen ***
Stacy Westerman **
Spencer
Trimont, Minn.
Milford
Medical Office Technology
Estherville
Accounting Specialist
Cindy S. Langenfeld ***
Overland Park, Kan.
in Science
Sarah Christopher **
Jill Clark *
Michelle Renee Fowler *
Kyle Christopher Hanson Megan Myers ***
Nicholas Brian Noethe Catessa Jean Stevens Amy Lynn Sundall (Don’t rel to papers) Wichita, Kan.
Cleveland, Ohio
Matthew W. Crawford Julian J. Mancha ***
Alexander J. Schindler ***
Michael David Skiles **
Robbi Lee Subject **
Luke Sundblad ***#
Dennis James Theesfeld ***
Kevin Yen **
Estherville
Burt
Ruthven
Minneapolis, Minn.
Spencer
Fairmont, Minn.
Surgical Technology
DeAnna Chapman Tammy Dykstra *
Rachel Martinez *
Brewster, Minn.
Estherville
Spencer
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IOWA LAKES’ SPORTS NEWS
Volleyball News
Women’s volleyball has a whole new look
The 2012-2013 Lakers Volleyball team looks to keep up Iowa Lakes’ winning
tradition
By Ashleigh Dykes
her plate this year. Wicks, who was
a starter for the Lakers last season,
ESTHERVILLE-The Iowa Lakes has the challenge as being a leader
Women’s Volleyball team has had for 10 newcomers to the program.
its share of successes in past years. “It was hard at first, but I really enjoy
They have appeared at the National the challenge of working with (them).
Tournament five out of the last six I enjoy playing with new people and
years including a 5th place finish last helping them get better,” said Wicks.
season; last season’s team also
One would assume that considering
featured the National Player of the the past success the volleyball program
Year.
has had, including last season, Wicks
This year’s team features just one would feel pressure to make sure her
returner from last season in Christy team stays on that track. Regarding
Wicks, along with ten newcomers. “We feeling that immediate pressure of
have a very young squad this year; being like the teams in the past, Wicks
nine freshmen, one transfer and one commented, “I do feel a lot of pressure
returning starter from last season,” at times, but if we work hard enough
we can get far.”
said Head Coach Scott Tschetter.
When asked about the slow start
The young Lakers, who are perhaps
still getting a feel for each other on the the Lakers have had, transitioning to
court, have been struggling at the start a new playing atmosphere is what
Wicks considered to be one of the
of this season.
The lone returner from last season’s challenges for the team, especially
team, Christy Wicks, has a lot more on the newcomers. “We have so many
freshmen and it’s hard to switch them
from high school mode. But (we’re)
getting there.”
“The main thing I try to instill in the
team is to just have a positive attitude,
not let the pressure get to them and
have fun.”
Off the court Wicks says the team
enjoys spending a lot of time together.
“We’re really close and always
together. That’s one thing I love about
this year.”
After graduating from Iowa Lakes
next year, Wicks plans on playing
at a four-year and studying speech
therapy.
Favorites: TV Show- How I Met
Your Mother
Thing to do other than volleyball:
Be on the lake
Artist: Drake
Thing about Iowa Lakes: playing
volleyball
#7 Christy Wicks goes up for a power
hit against IWCC.
Cross Country News
Let’s get runnin’!
The Iowa Lakes Cross Country team has gotten off to a hot start this season,
including a top 25 ranking by the women’s team.
a strong set of freshmen who should
really help the team.
By Ashleigh Dykes
Men: On the men’s side, freshman
ESTHERVILLE-The Iowa Lakes Cross Andrew Kruger has been the top
Country team is back in action for the runner for the Lakers, leading the
2012-2013 season. Returning just four team in each of the first three meets of
sophomores total for both the men the season. Head Coach Molly Struve
and women’s teams, the Lakers have considers him to be their “top runner
right now.”
Sophomores Luke Hinton and
Cody Wikoff each set personal best
times at the Nike Heartland Preview
meet on Sept. 8.
Even though they are shorthanded
in numbers, Struve still expects a
strong showing at the open invite to
the national tournament in November.
“We have very talented runners,
however, we are limited in team
scoring because we only have five
men on the team,” said Struve.
The men placed 5th in their first
meet of the season, hosted by
Marshalltown.
Women: The women have gotten
off to a strong start to the season, as
they have been ranked in the top 25
for the last few weeks. Struve expects
them to stay ranked throughout the
season as long as the runners stay
healthy and are able to participate in
all meets.
The women’s team features two
returning sophomores in Sydney Park,
their top runner from the previous
season, and Melissa Gjerde.
Placing 4th in their first meet of
the season, and also a 6th place
finish at the Iowa Intercollegiate Meet,
Struve is very pleased in her team
thus far. “This has by far been our
most successful women’s team,” said
Struve.
One reason for the Lakers’ success
is freshman Leah Courtney, the team’s
top runner this season. She has placed
in the top ten in her first two collegiate
meets, including a 6th place finish at
Men’s team: Finishing with just a record of 6-15 last season, the Lakers are
also hoping to turn things around this year. They’ve had a tough start thus far,
however.
“We started rough, but we’re improving a lot,” said Bennett. “We’re dealing
with player adjustment, a few injuries and we’re just not playing well together
right now.”
He also went on to say that the men’s team is also talented; just needs a
little more work.
The men won their first conference game against NIACC, (4-1), but dropped
their next two against Iowa Central and DMACC, (0-1, 0-4).
Golf News
Teeing off the season
By Ashleigh Dykes
Leah Courtney (left) battles DMACC
runner at the Regional Trial Meet.
the Nike Heartland Preview meet,
which featured four-year division III
and NAIA schools.
“She is running strong right now,
and I look for her to be our top runner,”
commented Struve.
She also looks for Park, Gjerde,
and freshman Karen Atlay Gonzalez
Avila to keep running strong and drop
times each week.
Speaking on the whole team,
Struve went on to say, “Look for the
team to place in the top 25 at the
National Meet.”
Soccer News
Iowa Lakes soccer kicks off the season
The Iowa Lakes Women’s Soccer team has gotten off to a great start, beating
two ranked teams and briefly being featured in the top ten.
By Ashleigh Dykes
Women: The Iowa Lakes Women’s Soccer team has made a complete
turnaround from the past two seasons, which included ending records of 1-16,
and 11-7-2. This season the Lakers have made many improvements and now
have a record of 5-3, and briefly earned themselves a 7th place rank in the
NJCAA D1 rankings. “We were able to bring in some solid recruits (17 new
ladies this year) along with some very good returners from last year,” said Head
Coach Ammon Bennett.
The Lakers started the season off making a statement by winning their
first game, 7-0, against Dakota County Community College. “We played well
considering it’s early on and a lot of little things need to be figured out,” said
Bennett.
The team also managed to pull out two big time victories over opponents
ranked in the top 20 and top 5, in Laramie County Community College and Iowa
Western.
Unfortunately the Lakers dropped their first two conference games and have
also dropped out of the NJCAA D1 rankings.
Regarding the start to the season, Bennett said, “(The start) wasn’t bad, but
could have been better. We still have things to work on, but the talent is there.”
He also went on to express how rankings are not at the top of his concern list.
“We were ranked, now we’re not, I could care less. It’s more about how we’re
playing…my focus is on the end of the season rather than just the first four or
five games.”
The Iowa Lakes Men’s Soccer team looks to turn things around from the slow
start and pick up conference wins.
Along with the 15 freshmen new to the golf program at Iowa Lakes are returning
sophomores, Ben Nath and Sam Mueller. Both were qualifiers of the National
Tournament last year, with Nath tying for 26th and Mueller placing 98th.
“I am going to lean on those two to be big leaders for the teams,” said Head
Coach Andy Soper.
Both the men and women’s team had good outings in the first meet of the
season at the DMACC Fall Invite. On the men’s side, the first team placed 2nd,
shooting a 296. Freshman Brandon Klein led the way firing a 69, earning himself
a medal. The second team shot a 315, which put them in 7th place. Leading the
way for that team was Austin Sweeney, who tied for 4th place, shooting a round
of 1 under par.
The women’s team shot a 386, which earned them a 5th place finish. Sam
Mueller led the way placing 9th with a score of 89.
“I am happy with how the meet went and happier for how the freshmen
handled their first collegiate meet,” said Soper.
Scores And Results
Soccer Scores
Men:
Aug. 25 @Dakota County: L3-4 (double OT)
Highlights: Bruce-Burgess- 2 goals
Aug. 31 @Maple Woods Community College: L3-6
Highlights: Bruce-Burgess, Guzman, Murray each scored goal
Sept. 1 @Johnson Community College: W2-0
Highlights: Tarin, Sanchez each scored goal
Sept. 4 vs NIACC: W4-1
Highlights: Arechega- 2 goals
Sept. 7 @Iowa Western: L0-2
Sept. 8 @ Barton County Community College: L0-3
Sept. 11 vs Crown College: W5-0
Highlights: Arrington- 2 goals
Sept. 15 @Iowa Central: L0-2
Women:
Aug. 25 vs Dakota County: W7-0
Aug. 31 @Maple Woods Community College: W3-1
Highlights: Sanchez, Rasmussen, Morris each scored goal
Sept. 1 @ Johnson Community College: W:2-1
Sept. 4 vs Waldorf: W3-1
Highlights: Rasmussen- 2 goals
Sept. 7 @Iowa Western: L1-3
Sept. 8 @Laramie County Community College: L1-2
Highlights: Saxton- goal
Sept. 11 vs Crown College: W6-0
Highlights: Morris- 2 goals
Sept. 15 @Iowa Central: L2-6
Cross Country Results:
Men:
Aug. 25 Regional Trial Meet: Andrew Kruger - 33rd, 18:10, Teague Anderson - 44th, 19:01, Luke Hinton - 49th, 19:55, Kyle Kephart - 52nd, 20:11, Cody
Wikoff - 55th, 38th
Sept. 8 Nike Heartland Preview: Andrew Kruger – 33rd, 29:41
Luke Hinton – 44th, 32:09, Teague Anderson – 45th, 32:28
Kyle Kephart – 46th, 32:56, Cody Wikoff – 47th, 34:13
Sept. 15 Iowa Intercollegiate Meet: Andrew Kruger- 104th, 30:09, Teague
Anderson- 126th, 32:37, Luke Hinton- 129th, 33:07
Kyle Kephart- 131st, 34:46, Cody Wikoff- 132nd, 35:10
Women:
Aug 25 Regional Trial Meet: Leah Courtney - 8th, 20:47, Sydney Park - 27th,
23:20, Melissa Gjerde - 30th, 23:47, Karen Gonzalez - 32nd, 24:02, Sam Piehl
- 36th, 25:18, Emilee Hanson - 39th, 25:56, Kayla Stenberg - 46th, 27:51
Sept. 8 Nike Heartland Preview: Leah Courtney – 6th, 19:47
Melissa Gjerde – 37th, 22:19, Karen Gonzalez – 43rd, 23:19
Sam Piehl – 45th, 23:54, Emilee Hanson -52nd, 25:21
Alyssa Ayers – 53rd, 26:40
Sept. 15 Iowa Intercollegiate Meet: Leah Courtnry- 36th, 20:19, Melissa
Gjerde- 79th, 23:25, Sydney Park- 81st, 23:33, Karen Gonzales- 84th, 24:07,
Sam Piehl- 86th, 24:20, Emilee Hanson- 93rd, 26:06, Alyssa Ayers- 96th,
26:30, Ashley Weston- 97th, 26:33
Volleyball Scores:
Aug. 30 vs Iowa Western: L0-3 (16-25) (21-25) (16-25)
Highlights: Maicee Allen- 10 kills,
Aug. 28 vs Indian Hills: L0-3 (18-25) (19-25) (12-25)
Aug. 31- Sept. 1 Labor Day Tournament: vs Waldorf: W3-0 (25-15) (25-8)
(25-16)
vs Central Community College: L0-3, (14-25) (12-25) (20-25)
vs Kirkwood Community College: L1-4 (15-25) (18-25) (29-27) (10-25)
vs Iowa Western: L0-3 (12-25) (13-25) (25-27)
Sept. 7-8 Kirkwood Invitational: vs East Central: L1-3 (24-26) (16-25) (2624) (21-25)
vs Cowley College: L0-3 (15-25) (19-25) (8-25)
vs Parklamd: L0-3 (18-25) (11-25) (22-25)
vs McHenry: W3-1 (23-25) (25-21) (25-16) (25-18)
Sept. 12 @NIACC: W3-1 (25-17) (25-13) (25-10)
Highlights: Wicks- 14 kills, Garcia- 18 digs
Golf Results:
Sept. 5 DMACC Fall Invite:
Men: 1st Team- 2nd, 299: Klein- 69, Nath- 72 T6th, Wallenburg- 75 10th, Asa83, 38th, Nathan Kyle (non-counting score) 90, 53rd
2nd Team- 7th, 315, Sweeney-1 under par 71, 4th, Carlson- 74, T8th, Dakken83, T38th, Harmon, Pace- 87, T45th
Women: 5th, 386, Mueller- 89, 9th, Heinrichs- 94, 15th, Deboer- 95, T16th,
Galm- 108, 25th