February 2 2012 - Iowa Lakes Community College

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Volume 49, Issue 5
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Publication of the Journalism and
Photography Program
At Iowa Lakes Community College
Stokes named new executive
dean on Estherville campus
Pictured above: Iowa Lakes students;
Trustees Janice Lund, Mike
Prior and Bob Jennings; and Iowa
Lakes President Valerie Newhouse;
gather around Senator Jack Kibbie
and his wife, Kay, as they honored
him for his steadfast support
of Iowa’s Community Colleges.
Pictured at left, from left: student senators
Yonblee Dean, Dani Huston,
Travis Johnson, Luke Kordick, Nate
Samp, Ronnie Glisan, Sun Mudiavita,
Summer James, Advisor Bill Lapczenski
and dean of students, Julie Williams
Photos by Rene Trevino
Spring musical announced at
Iowa Lakes
Scott Stokes
ESTHERVILLE-Scott Stokes has been named new executive dean for the
Estherville campus of Iowa Lakes.
Stokes was selected from an outstanding field of six finalists, including both
internal and external applicants. He served as registrar for Iowa Lakes, a position
he held for six years. He has been active on several college committees, which
involve academic policies and curriculum. In addition, he has participated on
the enrollment management team and an advising for success group.
This experience has provided him with an extensive background of student
needs and issues, as well as, knowledge related to the entire college and its
academic standards.
“This position offers me the chance to continue to work with the outstanding
faculty and staff of the Estherville campus,” Stokes said. “I’m thankful to
work with such a good group of dedicated individuals, college wide, who have
established some great initiatives, which I will continue to support as executive
dean.”
Stokes is a member of the Estherville Public Library Board, has represented
the college at community events and has participated in and assisted at
foundation scholarship events in the area. He also wants to expand upon his
local involvement.
“I look forward to building on the positive relationships, which the college
has with the community,” Stokes said. “Also, I want to work with members of
the advisory committees of the Estherville campus to help serve their needs for
continued growth in local business and industry.”
And, the northwest Iowa native appreciates this region.
“I feel very fortunate to live in such a great community,” Stokes said. “It’s a
great place to live and raise a family.”
Valerie Newhouse, president of Iowa Lakes, credited Stokes with a proven
track record and an exemplary work ethic.
“Scott is a visionary and a problem solver,” President Newhouse said.
“While serving as registrar, he investigated options for the future and guided
Iowa Lakes to first go paperless with its academic catalog and then to invest
in a system where records are electronically scanned, thus making student
information available to all campuses simultaneously.”
Stokes has worked with all five college campuses and has a good
understanding of the entire college.
“He relates well to staff from diverse backgrounds and can bring them
together to help move the college forward,” President Newhouse said. “Scott
has demonstrated an ability to customize our college software to help streamline
processes for all our staff.”
He also has a good rapport with students.
“He represents the college in a positive manner to students, employees,
visitors and the community,” President Newhouse added.
Prior to his position as registrar, Stokes worked at Iowa Lakes as the housing
manager, intramurals coordinator and as assistant men’s basketball coach for
two and a half years.
Stokes earned a Masters of Science degree in Education Leadership in
2005 from Southwest Minnesota State University, a Bachelor’s degree in Math
in 2003 from the University of Northern Iowa and an Associate in Arts degree
from Iowa Lakes in 2000.
The Trustees of Iowa Lakes officially accepted Stokes as the executive dean
at their Jan. 17 meeting.
Former President Richard Blacker
Passes
Richard H. Blacker, long-time employee and former President of Iowa Lakes
Community College, passed away Dec. 24, 2011, after a battle with cancer.
Blacker was Director of Vocational Education from 1966 to 1971, when he
became President of the college. He held that position until his retirement in
1993. Colleagues remember him as a great leader, who helped to grow and
improve the college.
“When he became president, the statewide community college system was
still in its infancy - having only been established a few years earlier,” said current
Iowa Lakes President Valerie Newhouse. “Under his leadership, numerous
programs were initiated and many facilities were built. These programs and
facilities are woven into the core fabric of the college today.”
By Summer K. James
ALL CAMPUSES-On Jan. 25, 2012, Iowa Lakes Community College student senators embarked on a trip to the Iowa State
Capitol in Des Moines to attend the 24th Annual IACCT Student Legislative Seminars held at the Ramada Tropics Resort.
The first order of business was to tour the Iowa State Capitol. As the student senators arrived
at the capitol building, several comments were made about the beautiful gold-leafed dome.
Sun Mudiavita, a sophomore said, “I was impressed with the grandure of the gold dome.”
Dani Huston , from Idaho Falls, Idaho, said, “It wasn’t what I was expecting and it’s different from the one back home.”
After the tour the student senators headed to the Ramada Tropics Resort to attend the 24th Annual Legislative Seminars.
Govenor Terry Branstad and State
Senator Jack Kibbie were two of several
speakers who spoke to all community
college student senators present.
As the ILCC student senators enjoyed
the seminars, they also had a
chance to socialize with other Iowa
Community College students from
across the state and network with
state senators and representatives.
On Thursday, Jan. 26, the student
senators headed back to the capitol
building to have breakfast with legislators
on the first floor. Then they had the
opportunity to listen to Senator Kibbie
and to participate in honoring Senator
Kibbie before the students made the
return trip to Iowa Lakes. ( Story below)
Bill Lapczenski said that he was
very pleased with the student senators
who attended these seminars.
IACCT holds event to honor
Senator John P. “Jack” Kibbie
DES MOINES—The man who many
call “the Father of Iowa Community
Colleges,” Sen. John P. “Jack” Kibbie,
was honored at the statehouse
Thursday morning, Jan. 26, by those
who have been impacted the most by
his leadership in action. Some 200 Iowa
Community College students, joined
by Iowa Association of Community
College Trustees Board Members,
Community College Presidents and
staff along with agency boards and
directors gathered early Thursday on
the first floor of the State Capitol East
Rotunda. State legislators and special
guest Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad made
remarks regarding Sen. Kibbie’s
significant contribution to Iowa’s
educational system.
In 1965, Senator Kibbie sponsored
the bill to create Iowa’s Community
Colleges. During his tenure as an
elected official in the Iowa House of
Representatives, as a member of the
Iowa Lakes Community College Board
of Trustees and in the Iowa Senate,
Kibbie has remained a steadfast
supporter of Iowa’s Community
Colleges. Kibbie was first elected to
the Iowa House in 1960. He served
on the Iowa Lakes Community College
Board beginning in 1970 and ending
with his run for the Senate in 1988.
Kibbie will not run for re-election in the
upcoming 2012 elections.
I
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ESTHERVILLE-Those who love a
warming, dreams-come-true fairytale
will want to attend the spring musical
at Iowa Lakes Community College!
Students and area community
members will perform the timeless
story of Cinderella (Enchanted
Edition).
This classic tale will be retold with
all the magic and charm created by the
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Lakes students help at Annual
Emmetsburg Dinner
Hotel and Restaurant Management program students were on hand for the official check passing. They included: from left,
Emily Aanonson, Emily Hubbell, Sarah Schumacher, Bob Wuebker, Kylie Mills, Heidi Dollen and Kathleen Parker.
EMMETSBURG-Students in the Hotel and Restaurant Management program at Iowa Lakes Community College were
thanked recently by the Emmetsburg Knights of Columbus organization for their assistance in preparing food for the Fall
Harvest Dinner in Emmetsburg.
The students used November’s Fall Harvest Dinner in Emmetsburg as a learning experience on how to prepare a large
amount of food and transport it to a remote location.
The Knights of Columbus members of Emmetsburg sponsor the event and the students prepare food for more than
600 hungry people.
A check has been given to the college, which will be used for scholarships for Hotel and Restaurant Management
students.
“They help with making everything, but the turkey,” said Bob Wuebker, a member of the Knights. “This year, they also
made most of the pies.”
This has been an annual project for the students for many years.
“It’s a nice partnership and we appreciate what they’re doing. They’re always right there for us,” Wuebker added.

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Calendar of Events
Thursday, Feb. 2
Wrestling, North Iowa Area
Community College Dual,
Estherville, 7 p.m.
Basketball, Briar Cliff JV,
Estherville, 7:30 p.m.
Musical Auditions, Estherville
Campus, 7 p.m.
Laker Life Experience,
Estherville Foyer, 9 p.m.
Iowa Power Farming Show,
Vets Auditorium, Des Moines
Spring PAS Leadership
Conference, Hawkeye
Community College
Friday, Feb. 3
Spring PAS Leadership
Conference, Hawkeye
Community College
Wrestling, Ellsworth Dual,
Estherville, 6 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 4
Wrestling, North Country Open,
St. Cloud, MN, 9 a.m.
Basketball, (W, M) NIACC,
Mason City, 2 & 3 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 5
Laker Life Super Bowl Party,
4:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 6
TRiO-SSS Laundry Bingo
begins this week
Tuesday, Feb. 7
Musical Auditions, Estherville
Campus, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
Convocation: Dr. King’s Dream
with John Rush, Estherville: 9
a.m., Emmetsburg: 1 p.m.
Laker Life, Estherville Campus,
Room 74, 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1
p.m.
Photography Club, Shutterbugs,
Estherville, The Max. Get your
Valentine picture taken between
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $1 for a 4x6”
picture. Bring a friend or your
sweetie.
Basketball, (W, M) DMACC,
Estherville, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 9
Mandatory Housing Meeting,
Healthy Relationships,
Estherville, Gymnasium, 4 p.m.
Laker Life Experience,
Estherville Foyer, 9 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 10
Journalism Students, ACP
Convention, Minneapolis
Saturday, Feb. 11
Journalism Students, ACP
Convention, Minneapolis
Iowa Beef Expo, Iowa State
Fairgrounds, Des Moines
Wrestling,
Regional
Tournament, Mason City, 9 a.m.
Basketball (W, M) Iowa Central
Community College, Fort
Dodge, 1 & 3 p.m
Monday, Feb. 13
Singing Valentines
The Shutterbugs
WILL BE HOLDING A CLUB
FUND RAISER ON
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8
FROM 11 a.m., to 2 p.m.
In The Max (Cafeteria)
On the Estherville Campus
EDITORIALS
Tuesday, Feb. 14
Singing Valentines
Wednesday, Feb. 15
Laker Life, Estherville Campus,
Room 74, 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1
p.m.
Basketball, (W, M) Ellsworth
Community College, Iowa Falls,
5:30 & 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 16
Laker Life Experience,
Estherville Foyer, 9 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 17
Employee Inservice, No Classes
Saturday, Feb. 18
FAFSA Assistance Workshop,
Emmetsburg, Rooms 330, 450;
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Basketball, (W) Marshalltown
Community College, Estherville,
2 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 19
Basketball, (M) Clinton,
Estherville, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 21
Basketball, (M) Iowa Western,
Council Bluffs, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 22
Laker Life, Estherville, Room
74, 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m.
Photography Club, Shutterbugs,
Estherville, The Max, 11 a.m.,
12 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Wrestling, National Tournament,
Rochester, MN, TBA
Thursday, Feb. 23
Laker Life Experience,
Estherville Foyer, 9 p.m.
Wrestling, National Tournament,
Rochester, MN, TBA
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original Rodgers and Hammerstein
score. The tale of the humble, young
girl who goes from an underprivileged
maid to an elegant princess is loved
by many, from adults to children alike.
In the Enchanted edition, the story
of Cinderella will create warmth and
charm, from the hilarious stepsisters
to the moment when the slipper fits.
Performances will be March 29, 30
and 31, 2012.
Audition dates are scheduled for
Feb. 2 and 7, in room 72 at the Estherville
campus. Children will audition at 6
p.m., adults at 7 p.m. Those interested
need only attend one of the audition
dates.
“We need a large cast with at least
6 men and 6 women with an unlimited
number of chorus members, including
children, teenagers and adults,” said
Carol Ayres, Professor of Music.
Cinderella (Enchanted Edition)
was based on the original production
of Cinderella, written by Rodgers and
Hammerstein. Book, music and lyrics
are by Oscar Hammerstein II; adapted
for the stage by Tom Briggs; from the
Teleplay by Robert L. Freedman. The
Enchanted Edition is based on the
1997 teleplay which starred Brandy
as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as
her Fairy Godmother.
Iowa Lakes receives USDA
funding to benefit area
schools and communities
ALL CAMPUSES-Iowa Lakes Community
College, along with several area schools, will
benefit from a grant announced Thursday
by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The USDA grants are for funds to
improve educational services in rural
areas or improve access to health
care through the USDA Distance
Learning and Telemedicine program.
Iowa Lakes will improve
telecommunications at all five campuses:
Algona, Emmetsburg, Estherville,
Spencer and Spirit Lake. In addition,
the funds will be used to provide
video access to college level classes
for nine eligible area high schools.
“This is a huge step in partnering
with some of our interested local
school districts,” said Valerie
Newhouse, president of Iowa Lakes.
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Madrigal was
another success
Brett Fuelberth and Carol Ayres carry their “roasted pig” during the Madrigal
Feast, which was performed on Dec. 3 and 4 in the MT Vault in Estherville.
Ayres and Fueberth were directors of this musical performance.
The cast and crew of the 12th Annual Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste held on
Dec. 3 and 4 pause for a group shot.
GET YOUR VALENTINE PICTURE
TAKEN WITH FRIENDS OR SOMEONE SPECIAL!
$1.00 FOR A 4x6 INCH PICTURE
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Summer K. James
The Spindrift
Volume 49, Issue 5 February 2, 2012
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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
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Jason Slagter
Starla Einertson
A court jester played by Matt Johnson thoroughly entertained his audience
during the Madrigal Feaste. (See story on Page 3)
Staff Writers and Photographers
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Ashleigh Dykes - Sports Editor
Melissa Langfald-Gjerstad
Kendra Teveldal
Summer K. James
Starla Einertson
Jason Slagter
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Rene Trevino - Sports and News Photographer
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Over the Back Yard Fence
QUESTION: What is the best Valentine you have ever received?
By Bethany Dieter
Andrew Lane
“A box of chocolates and a
Charlie Brown Valentine’s
card.”
Danny Cruz
“Some sneakers.”
Jim Doyle
“My little sister bought me a
rose.”
Katie Hargrove
“I would have to say just the
love from my parents.”
Emma Kate
“A rose that lasted forever.”
Rene Trevino
“I’d have to say my niece. She
was born on Valentine’s Day.”
Davis creates Graphic Design banner
Student Kipp Davis puts the finishing touches on his banner.
By Bethany Dieter
ESTHERVILLE-Graphic Design
student Kipp Davis is always looking
for a challenge. When advisor Debbie
Wilson approached Davis and asked
him to use his artistic talents to create
a new banner for the Graphic Design
lab, Davis was ready and willing.
Davis is from Spencer, Iowa, and
came to Iowa Lakes Community
College because it was close to home
and had a good Graphic Design
program. This is his first year at Iowa
Lakes and Davis says it is a good
school.
Iowa Lakes
has to say
goodbye
By Bethany Dieter
ESTHERVILLE-Broadcasting student
Michael Wichtendahl was involved in
an automobile accident on Nov. 4,
2011, which left him with a hard road
to recovery. Then, on Friday, Nov. 25,
2011, he died at the age of 19.
Wichtendahl was born in Algona,
Iowa, on April 24, 2011, and attended
Algona High School. He was in
his second year at Iowa Lakes
Community College. Those who
knew him well would say he was a
goofy, happy guy who loved to have
fun.
Broadcasting Advisor Robert
Pritchard said, “Mike was a good
student. He had a lot of fun and liked
to joke around, but still got his work
done and was able to help others
out. A guy like me could really relate
to him because I was always one to
play jokes and have a good time. He
was always a lot of fun to have in
class and I will miss him.”
The funeral services for
Wichtendahl were held in Algona,
Iowa, on November 29, 2011.
Davis has had a history with art
and has been creating since he was in
seventh grade. He uses paint marker,
airbrush, spray paint and acrylics. He
also designs on shirts and hats. “Any
type of design a person wants, I can
make it,” Davis says.
When he was asked to do the
Graphic Design banner, he was
shocked. “It’s cool doing things to
get my art out there. It’s just a way to
express myself and advertise. I cannot
thank Deb Wilson enough for giving
me this opportunity. It’s kind of like I’ve
left my mark,” Davis explained.
Wilson stated, “I think it’s just so
Coffee House
kicks off holidays
By Bethany Dieter
ESTHERVILLE-On Tuesday, Dec. 6,
2011, Iowa Lakes Community College
hosted the Holiday Coffee House in
“The Max” at 7:00 p.m. The Iowa
Lakes Food Service provided coffee
and treats for guests.
Photo by Rene Trevino
neat. It’s an expression from one of
my students and it is great and I thank
Kipp for working so hard!”
Davis and friend Taylor Smith did
the banner over Christmas break and
it is now displayed in the Graphic
Design lab. He said it took only a
couple of days to complete. Davis has
also done some art for his high school
in Spencer, Iowa, and in the Spencer
Dream Center.
Davis is always looking for new
challenges with his art and plans to
keep creating in the future.
The evening focused on a variety
of performers including the Handbell
Ensemble, the Men’s and Women’s
Ensemble, the Brass Ensemble and
many others. Anyone is invited to
perform at the Coffee House to show
off his or her talents, even community
members.
To sign up for the next Coffee
House, contact Jan Schutt at jschutt@
iowalakes.edu.
Steven Michael Wastler holds his
finished copy of his novel entitled
“Dear Mother.”
Writing for
pleasure
By Bethany Dieter
ESTHERVILLE-Iowa Lakes
Community College student Steven
Michael Wastler does many different
things with his free time when he is
not attending class or riding his bicycle
and enjoying life. One of Wastler’s
biggest hobbies is writing. Wastler
recently finished his first novel to be
in his ten book series entitled, “Dear
Mother.”
Wastler began writing this novel in
2004 and has been working hard ever
The Iowa Lakes Handbell Ensemble
performs at the Holiday Coffee House on
Dec. 6, in The Max, Estherville campus.
since. He started writing the novel in
Seattle, Wash., as a three-page letter
to his own mother. He then decided to
build off of that to create a story that
can be enjoyed by all. “This is really
going to be one amazing ride with
all of the adventures and fun that the
characters have. I am so excited to get
this novel out for people to read and I
know they will be wanting more by the
end of the story,” Wastler stated.
There will be two more books in
the series including one written as a
novella. The stories to be included
in the novella are entitled, “Oneson,”
“The Glass Turtle,” “Name” and “The
Turbine Tower.” “The Turbine Tower”
is a short story influenced by the
Iowa Lakes Community College Wind
Turbine.
Wastler is releasing only a limited
number of special edition copies that
include Wastler’s own special introduction.
These copies will be released
Feb. 1, 2012, from Quest Printing
Company in Estherville, Iowa. Other
hardcover copies will be available
through Quest as well. Wastler is planning
on having his second full novel,
called “One to Nine,” published in
June of 2012.
Wastler is a student in the Bio
Renewable Fuels, Wind Energy and
Hotel Management programs at Iowa
Lakes. Before attending Iowa Lakes
Community College, Wastler attended
Frederick Community College in his
hometown of Myersville, Md. He took
classes for his degrees in Culinary
Arts and English Literature.
Wastler is also the leader of the I
Ride/Rock On Festival. This festival
is just a chance for anybody to get
out in nature and have a great time
riding their bicycle. One of Wastler’s
main goals of the festival is allowing
people to see that people need to
preserve the world and protect nature.
He encourages everyone to get on
their bikes, move at their own pace
and just see what a beautiful place the
world really is.
Wastler hopes to have all four
stories from his novella published into
full stories and available for release
by 2013.
WANTED
ALL FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS
ROUND UP YOUR:
ART
SHORT STORIES
Elizabethan Madrigal
Feaste continues
to delight
By Bethany Dieter
ALL CAMPUSES-On Dec. 3 and
4, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., Iowa Lakes
Community College hosted the annual
Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste. It was
an “evening of festivities, wondrous
music and delectable cuisine.”
The Madrigal is coordinated by the
Iowa Lakes Music Department.
The Madrigal is a time for
music students to dress up in 19 th
Century costumes, provide a
great Christmas featured set and
serve a tastey meal catered by Bill
Lapczenski and Steve Olerich with
the Iowa Lakes Food Services.
Brett Fuelberth was the Choral
Director and Carol Ayers was the
Instrumental Director. Fuelberth
stated, “It was really a fantastic
night; everyone did wonderfully!”
Christina Liessman was the Play
Director and the Master painter was
Byron Lindell. On Saturday, the Lorde
was Mark Gruwell, on Sunday the
Lorde was Travis Rosinger and the
Ladye was Dawn Rosinger. The
Jester of the event was Matt Johnson,
an Iowa Lakes Engineering student
and the Minstrel was Megan Hanna,
an Iowa Lakes Broadcasting student.
Performers involved were the
Handbell Ensemble, the Brass Choir,
Percussionists and an array of singers
and actors. The evening began with
the Grand Procession of the Lorde
and Ladye kicking off part one. To
start off part two was “The Boar’s
Head Carole,” part three began with
an introduction of performers, part four
began with “Little R.R.H.,” and the fifth
part began with the Flaming Pudding
Procession. When the performances
were through, guests could greet the
performers at the rear of the hall.
Student Devin Warburton stated, “I
have a really good time at the Madrigal.
Everyone looks so good and all of the
performances are awesome. It’s just
a really nice time before Christmas.”
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IOWA LAKES CELEBRATEs
THE WORLD OF JAZZ
JAZZ CHOIRS AND JAZZ BANDS FROM AREA HIGH SCHOOLS COMPETED
JANUARY 23-26
ON THE
ESTHERVILLE
CAMPUS
Results from the Jazz
Band Contest
The first day of competition in
the Annual Jazz Band Contest at
Iowa Lakes Community College
was completed. Winners from
Wednesday, Jan. 25, are listed
below.
Class 1A:
1 st – Central Lyon, directed by
Sherwin Langholdt
2 nd – Woodbury-Central,
directed by Mark Cripps
3 rd – Gehlen Catholic, directed
by Paul Niebuhr
Class 3A:
1 st – MOC-Floyd Valley, directed
by Kevin Linder
2 nd – Storm Lake, directed by
Jason Heeren
3 rd – Spirit Lake, directed by
Jody Ingwersen
The second day of competition in
the Annual Jazz Band Contest at
Iowa Lakes Community College was
completed. Winners from Thursday,
Jan. 26, are listed below:
Class 2A:
1 st - South Central Calhoun,
directed by Tom Plummer
2 nd – Okoboji, directed by Greg
Forney
3 rd - South O’Brien, directed by
Tom Cronin
Class 4A:
1 st - Sioux City North – Jazz 1,
directed by Kevin Massey and Mark
Henderson
2 nd - Sioux City North – Jazz 2,
directed by Kevin Massey and Mark
Henderson
3 rd - Fort Dodge, directed by
Mike Richardson

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IOWA LAKES’ SPORTS NEWS
Liang named player of the year!
Xiao Liang
By Ashleigh Dykes
ESTHERVILLE-Iowa Lakes’ own,
Xiao Liang was named National
Player of the Year for two-year
colleges by the American Volleyball
Coaches Association. The award was
a first-time honor for the Iowa Lakes
Women’s Volleyball team.
During her two years at Iowa
Lakes, Liang helped lead the Lakers
to a 75-17 record, which also included
two national tournament appearances,
including a fifth place finish this season,
two regular-season-conference titles
and two region championships.
Liang was also awarded First Team
All-American honors her freshman
and sophomore years.
During her freshman year, Liang
was ranked 16 th nationally with 3.49
kills per set, and was seventh in hitting
efficiency at 48%.
This past season she was ranked
18 th nationally with 3.53 kills per set,
Laker Volleyball features
two All-Americans
Le Mi
By Ashleigh Dykes
ESTHERVILLE-As mentioned above,
the Iowa Lakes Women’s Volleyball
team already featured a First-Team
All American in Xiao Liang. Le Mi was
also named an All American.
For the second consecutive year,
Le Mi was selected as a Second-Team
All American.
Mi was ranked 23 rd nationally in
hitting percentage with 40%, 16 th in
kills per set with 2.3 per game and
second in blocks per set with 1.7 per
game.
After graduating, Mi plans on
attending Hofstra University.
Men and women’s
soccer players
receive year-end awards
By Ashleigh Dykes
SPENCER-The Iowa Lakes Men and
Women’s Soccer teams were recently
recognized and given awards at their
year-end gathering.
On the women’s side, first-year
11 th in hitting efficiency at 42%, and
was fourth in blocks per set with 1.86
blocks per set. She averaged 4.56
digs. Liang was also named First-
Team All-Conference and First-Team
All XI-A Region.
“It’s been fantastic having had the
opportunity to watch her play every
day the past two years,” said Coach
Scott Tschetter. “She’s an amazing
player with so many different skills.
On more than one occasion, I’ve
wondered how she does some of the
things she does.”
Unfortunately, Liang was not able
to attend the formal presentation of
the AVCA Two-Year Colleges National
Player of the Year ceremony, which
was held in San Antonio, Texas on
Dec. 16. Tschetter received the award
on her behalf.
After graduating, Liang plans to
attend and continue playing volleyball
at the University of Temple in
Philadelphia, Penn.
Head Coach Ammon Bennett (also
head coach for the men’s team) and
first-year Assistant Coach Sheena
Van Roekel helped lead the Lakers
to a winning season with an overall
record of 10-7-2 and a conference
record of 5-3-1.
Kelsey Nielsen was named Most
Dedicated and Defensive MVP.
“This woman truly is an example of
dedication; playing every game and
never missing a practice,” said Van
Roekel. Van Roekel also went on
to say of Nielsen, “She knew what
it meant to show humility and was
always willing to take direction.”
The Most Improved Player award
was given to Kay Simmons. “She
continually worked to be the best that
she could and rose to the challenge of
protecting the team’s home,” said Van
Roekel.
Cortnee Sanchez was named
the Offensive Most Valuable Player.
Sanchez led the team in points this
season.
Brittney Valentine was given the
Overall Most Valuable Player award.
“…as a player who was willing to
sacrifice herself physically, taking
direction and criticism when needed,
she always gave her best,” said Van
Roekel.
Selected by the Laker Women,
Natasha Lichfield was honored with
the Players Award. Lichfield was
unfortunately dealing with injuries
much of the season and was sidelined
from the game. “Through it all, she
never stopped working when she was
allowed to return to practice, with the
support of her brace. She believed
that she needed to continue to work
hard, not only for herself, but for her
teammates,” said Van Roekel. “Her
work ethic and passion for the game
exemplifies what a soccer player
should be.”
On the men’s side, the Lakers
finished the season with an overall
record of 6-15, of which was considered
to be a building season for the team.
Zach Norman was named the
Most Improved Player for the Lakers.
According to Bennett, “He worked
hard all year and always asked the
coaches what he could do to get
better.”
The Most Dedicated award was
given to Justin Boyce. “He made
every practice, never complained, and
took on different roles throughout the
season,” said Bennett.
Offensive Most Valuable Player
went to Thomas Carbonari. Carbonari
was a player who could play multiple
positions and also led the team in
points this season.
Daniel Ramirez was named
Defensive Most Valuable Player
and was also given the Players
Award by his teammates. Ramirez
was recognized for his hard work,
dedication and his ability to stop the
opposing team’s attack on the field.
The Overall Most Valuable Player
award went to Jaycson Yeates, who
was one of the most versatile players
on the squad.
Filipe Molina was honored with
the Coach’s award. Coming into the
season with no expectations from his
coaches. However, he did not quit and
eventually earned a starting position
on the team.
“He kept working; he kept being
positive. He became a voice of
positive influence to the coaches and
his teammates and when the time
came and he got his chance to play
he stepped up and did a great job,”
said Bennett.
For more information on the soccer
programs, contact either Ammonn
Bennet at 712-580-8609, or Sheena
Van Roekel at 712-580-8640.
Thomas Carbonari
Kelsey Nielsen
Laker Men’s hoops
news
By Ashleigh Dykes
ESTHERVILLE-The Iowa Lakes Men’s
Basketball team fell to 7-10 and 1-4 in
conference play with their recent lost
to Marshalltown.
The Lakers have been struggling
after coming back from Christmas
Break, going 0-5 and are tied for sixth
in the conference.
“We’re trying to find our identity
with the recent loss of a few players. If
we defend and rebound we’ll be okay,”
said Assistant Coach Jason McKinney
Eric Allison leads the team in
scoring, averaging just under 13 per
game.
Reggie Hearn
Reggie Hearn leads the team in
rebounding with 7 per game
Hearn has also shattered the school
record for the number of charges
taken in one season and in his career.
He now has 34 on the season, and is
averaging two per game.
Laker wrestlers
compete against
conference teams
ESTHERVILLE-Lakers versus
Iowa Central: Iowa Central gained
momentum before the dual even
started, where they won a forfeit at
125. The Tritons won every match
after that until the heavy weight bout
where Matt Wyss won in overtime to
put the Lakers on the scoreboard.
Daniel Ramirez
Courtnee Sanchez, Natasha Lichfield, and Kelsey Nielsen show off
their awards which they received at their year-end gathering.
A man running on the
right track
By Bethany Dieter
Athlete Spotlight
ESTHERVILLE-There are many
passions in each person’s life.
One of Cody Wikoff’s passions
is running. Wikoff is a member
of the Iowa Lakes’ Track Team.
His main reason for running for
the Iowa Lakes’ Track Team
was to stay in shape, while he
is in college. He says that it is
good exercise and a good way
to impress the ladies.
Wikoff was born and raised
in Florissant, Mo., which is a
suburb of St. Louis. While he
was in elementary and junior high school, he played soccer.
He played soccer for seven years, until he got into high school,
where he then started working at Hardee’s. Wikoff says he played
on a very good soccer team, which was always first in its division.
In his spare time, Wikoff enjoys riding his BMX bike, riding his
four-wheeler, hanging out with friends and partying. He is a very
outgoing person and always likes to meet new people. He also
enjoys long walks under the moonlight.
Wikoff came to Iowa Lakes Community College with his
cousin, Johnny Beutler, and they share a room on campus.
Wikoff enrolled in Iowa Lakes because of the Wind Energy
Program, where he is studying to be a Wind Energy Technician.
He stated, “Iowa Lakes has a very good Wind Energy Program
and I see good things happening for me in the future here.”
Head Coach Corey VanGroll said,
“I knew we were going to be facing a
very strong and talented team. I was
unhappy not because of the score of
the dual or of individual matches, it
was because we didn’t compete in all
positions for seven full minutes.”
Lakers versus Iowa Western:
Iowa Lakes Wrestling team traveled to
Council Bluffs to take on the Reivers.
The dual began at 157 pounds where
Travis Johnson started the Lakers off
strong with a pin in 5:38. Other great
performances came from Thomas
Moman, Nick Lawrence, Matt Wyss,
and Skyler Rice. Lakers wrestled
open at 125 and 149 pounds, giving
Iowa Western 12 team points.
“It is hard to win when you start
the dual off 12-0. Although it hurts
to lose, I feel all eight guys wrestled
well,” said VanGroll.
Super Duals: The Lakers
wrestled four matches against Itasca,
Labette, Ridgewater, and Rochester
Community and Technical College.
Lakers finished the day winning two
and losing two.
VanGroll Said, “ it was good to
see where we stand against regional
opponents. I think we wrestle well
as a whole, but still have a lot of
individual things to work on before
the regional tournament”.
Top performers for the Lakers
were Thomas Moman, Nick Lawrence,
and Matt Wyss who went 4-0 on the
day. Also Skyler Rice went 3-1 along
with Jim Doyle.
Laker Women’s
hoops news
By Ashleigh Dykes
ESTHERVILLE-The Iowa Lakes
Women’s Basketball team has been
struggling in conference play. In
what is considered to be a rebuilding
season under First-Year Head
Coach Nicole Bullock, the Lakers are
still trying to work out a few kinks.
The Lakers fell to 5-13 on the
season and 0-8 in conference
with their most recent loss to
Northeastern Community College.
Samera Williams leads the team
in scoring, hitting just under ten points
per game. She also leads the team
in steals, averaging two per game.
Emma-Kate Gibson currently leads
the team in rebounds and assists
averaging 3.5 and 2.4, respectively.
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