Board of TrusTees - Iowa Lakes Community College

MISSION STATEMENT
“To provide opportunities for quality lifelong learning and
promote economic development for our communities.”
Board Of Trustees
Janice K. Lund, President
Pat Kibbie, Vice President
Arden Kinnander
Mike Prior
Jane Nolan Goeken
David Gottsche
Bob Jennings
District 2, Estherville
District 6, Emmetsburg
District 1, Armstrong
District 3, Spirit Lake
District 4, Spencer
District 5, Milford
District 7, Algona
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Valerie Newhouse, College President

2012 Summer Commencement
EMMETSBURG CAMPUS
Friday, July 27, 2012 7 p.m.
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PROGRAM
Preliminary Music and Processional............. Rosemary Matthews, Professor Emeritus
(audience rises during the processional)
Escorts..................................................... Tom Brotherton, Executive Dean, Emmetsburg Campus
Scott Stokes, Executive Dean, Estherville Campus
Welcome................................................... Valerie Newhouse, College President
Acknowledgement of Board of Trustees......... Janice K. Lund, President, Board of Trustees
Kibbie Outstanding Service Award ............... Julie Williams, Executive Dean of Students
Special Recognition.................................... Mark Gruwell, Executive Dean of
Instruction and Development
Presidential Scholars Awards........................... Presented by Ann Wimmer, Professor
Commendable Service Awards............................ Presented by Student Senate
Student Address......................................... Sun Mudiavita, Associate in Arts Degree
Presentation of Candidates.......................... Mark Gruwell
Introduced by Brett Fuelberth, Professor
Conferring of Degrees and Diplomas............. Pat Kibbie, Vice President, Board of Trustees
Roll Call of Candidates.............................. Ann Wimmer, Professor
L
laure Egland, Associate Professor
Presentation of Diplomas............................ Valerie Newhouse
Closing Remarks........................................ Mark Gruwell
Recessional................................................ Rosemary Matthews
Guests: Please remain seated until the candidates have exited. A reception follows the ceremony. You are cordially invited to attend.
An official photographer from Jolesch Photography will take a professional photo of all graduates this evening which will be available for
viewing on the Web the Wednesday after graduation at www.jolesch.com. Proofs will also be mailed to the graduates within two weeks.

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Kibbie Outstanding Service Award
The John P. “Jack” Kibbie Outstanding Service Award is presented annually to those students
who exemplify the spirit of service to the college community. Faculty and staff nominate
students for this award and Iowa Lakes Trustee members select recipients.
The honor is conferred in the spirit of keeping the light of service to others burning bright
in Iowa Lakes students. The name of the award ~JOHN P. “JACK” KIBBIE~ is to honor
Senator Jack Kibbie, frequently referred to as “The Father of Iowa Community Colleges.”
Senator Kibbie served as an Iowa Lakes Board of Trustee member from 1970 to 1988 and
was Board President for nine of those 18 years.
Daniel Jones
Daniel, a native of Estherville, Iowa, graduated Magna Cum Laude with an AA Degree from Iowa
Lakes Community College. During his two years at Iowa Lakes Community College, Dan volunteered
at Grandview Baptist Church working with the Junior High and Senior High Youth. Dan spent his
two spring breaks participating in Iowa Lakes’ mission trips planned by the Laker Life Club, serving
food to the homeless, and working with underprivileged children.
Sun Mudiavita
Sun, an international student from the Democratic Republic of Congo, graduated Summa Cum Laude
with an AS Degree and is pursuing his AA Degree from Iowa Lakes Community College. During his
time at Iowa Lakes, Sun was involved with Laker Life, Cross Country, Student Senate, men’s choir, and
was an Iowa Lakes tutor. He also served as the music leader of the Laker Life band, led Wednesday
luncheon meetings, and spent spring breaks on mission trips. Sun earned an Academic All-NJCAA
award, and was named 1st Team Academic All-Region for his participation in cross country.
Ashley Nelson
Ashley, a native of Peterson, Iowa, is pursuing an Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing. At
Iowa Lakes Ashley has been actively involved in various organizations including serving as the President
of Student Senate, Swim Team student manager, and Secretary of the Nursing Club. Examples
of Ashley’s service work include raising funds for Mapleton tornado relief fund, campus blood drive,
organizing care packages for troops, and volunteering at Emmetsburg Kiwanis pancake fundraiser
for Horizons Unlimited.

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Honors
* Cum laude 3.25 - 3.49
** Magna cum laude 3.50 - 3.74
*** Summa cum laude 3.75 - 4.00
Honor students wear a gold tassel
# Presidential Scholar
~ Phi Theta Kappa
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS
Amy Elizabeth Boomgarden
Tracie Lynn Eden
Luke Sundblad
Ashley M. Trulock
Brianne J. Wilson
CANDIDATES FOR THE ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
Julia K. Anyieni *
Wichita, Kan. Angela Kay Moore
Ayrshire
Carolyn Black
Overland Park, Kan. Sun Kabange Mudiavita *** Kolwezi, Rep. of Congo
Monica L. Butcher
Spirit Lake Mikayla Kay Myers *
Emmetsburg
Thomas C. Carbonari
Spencer Ashley Ann O’Connor
Buffalo Center
Sarah Christopher *** Jackson, Minn. Amanda Jo Pugh
Emmetsburg
Jill Clark *
Estherville Marybeth Louise Quattlebaum Spencer
Nathan G. Dischler
Spencer Chloe Rosdail
Spirit Lake
Joshua Edward Ellanson Trimont, Minn. Nicole Staples ***
Spencer
Sierra Flohrs
Trimont, Minn. Anthony Stewart Pagani Bayamon, P.R.
Michelle Renee Fowler *
Milford Brandy Stiner
Algona
Erin J. Krei
Spencer Krista E. Sweers
Garner
Nichelle Anne Mackey
Spencer Ashley M. Trulock #
Clara City, Minn.
Raquel Molina
Emmetsburg

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CANDIDATES FOR THE ASSOCIATE IN Science DEGREE
Sarah Christopher ***
Michelle Renee Fowler *
Kyle Christopher Hanson
Jackson, Minn.
Milford
Arnolds Park
Megan Myers ***
Nicholas Brian Noethe
Catessa Jean Stevens
Emmetsburg
Spirit Lake
Sioux City
Accounting Specialist
Cindy S. Langenfeld ***
Peterson
Graphic Design & Technology
LeeAnn Egel
Estherville
Business Administration & Management
Jason Malchow *
Everly
Joshua Riphagen
Milford
Criminal Justice
Drew Evan Strom
Fairmont, Minn.
environmental Studies
Adam Harris Duncan
Leland
Michael Lee Gebel
Estherville
David J. Guthrie
Spirit Lake
Information Technology
Zachary Robert Ramsey **
Ruthven
Paralegal/Legal Studies
Abby L. Cook
Spencer
Substance Abuse Counseling
Clint Francis Reiter **
Sibley
Sustainable Energy Resource Management
Joshua Riphagen
Milford
CANDIDATES FOR THE ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
automotive Technology
Medical Office Technology
Cody Armstrong
Wesley Sheila Renee Doyle **
Webb
LaRenzale Askew
Cleveland, Ohio Chandra C. Jones *
Spencer
Bryce Vorland
Hardy Tammy Ann Krieger **~
Terril
Thomas Grant Lachner
Spencer
Medical Assistant
Ronda Scovel ***
Spencer
Connie M. Covert ***
Milford Beverly Y. Shelton ***
Spencer
Ann Nielsen ***
Manning Jamie Leigh Sindt Inman **
Everly
Danielle Prendergast **
Spencer Sarah A. Underwood ***
Ringsted
Renee Van Westen ***
Royal
Stacy Westerman **
Milford

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CANDIDATES FOR THE ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
Nursing
Julia K. Anyieni *
Wichita, Kan.
Bridget Joy Bass
Jackson, Minn.
Julie N. Bloyer **
Algona
Amy Elizabeth Boomgarden **# Britt
Adam Boysen
Ringsted
Licia K. Christensen
Milford
Tracie Lynn Eden #
Woden
Thomas D. Fitzloff **
Spencer
Lyndsey Marie Fowler
Algona
Allison Dorothy Gajewski Jackson, Minn.
Abby S. Hansen *
Fenton
Elizabeth Harms *
Algona
Jayden Elizabeth Haviland
Spencer
Beth Kinjah
Nairobi, Kenya
Mitchelle Jepkosgei Limo Grand Rapids, Mich.
Shadrack Moindi Moenga Emmetsburg
Jackson Teya Mokaya
Nairobi, Kenya
Rachel Lynn Neeman
Spencer
Rita Kwamboka Nyagitari * Brooklyn Park, Minn.
Bethany Paris
Granada, Minn.
Heidi Jo Peterson
Spirit Lake
Marisa Rapple
Humboldt
Nursing (continued)
Ashley Louise Robards *
Milford
Gennifer L. Scott
Emmetsburg
Krista E. Sweers
Garner
Ashley M. Trulock #
Clara City, Minn.
Shelly Van Otterloo *
Okoboji
Samantha Rae Willfong
Sioux Rapids
Brianne J. Wilson **#
Algona
surgical Technology
Mallory Lynn Bradley **
Estherville
DeAnna Chapman
Brewster, Minn.
Kristin Lynn Haan ***
Spencer
Beth Ann Hockenberry ** Albert City
Jordan Lynn Morris *
Ringsted
Wind Energy & Turbine Technology
Brian E. Cochran ***
Superior
Jordan Kenneth Cody
Emmetsburg
Matthew T. Ellingson Mountain Lake, Minn.
Philip Grazulis *
Blaine, Minn.
Joel Charles Huffman
Ocala, Fla.
Thomas M. Norman Jr.
Tampa, Fla.
CANDIDATES FOR A DIPLOMA
Auto Collision & Paint Technology
Freddy Barajas
Worthington, Minn.
Westley Edward Berte **
Bancroft
Kenny Brandhoij
Bradgate
Richard A. Burt
Des Moines
Oscar Arley Dessources Worthington, Minn.
Zach Groepper
Paullina
Braden Nicholas Held **
Estherville
Brian LeRoy Kirk
Rockwell City
Randall J. Wolfgang Nieman Jr.*** Primghar
Construction Technology
Thomas J. Buscher
Emmetsburg
Matthew W. Crawford
Milford
Courtney R. Lindell
Ringsted
Julian J. Mancha ***
St. Paul, Minn.
Alexander J. Schindler ***
Hinton
Michael David Skiles ** Scottsbluff, Neb.
Robbi Lee Subject **
Algona
Luke Sundblad ***#
Albert City
Dennis James Theesfeld ***
Curlew
Kevin Yen **
Hull

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CANDIDATES FOR A DIPLOMA
Marine Service Technology
Christopher M. Brady
Iowa Falls
Massage Therapy
Kaitelyn Anne-Marie Barbour
Akron
Kaitlyn Jean Berkenpas ***
Le Mars
Jessica Leininger *
Fairmont, Minn.
Lydia Ann McCarthy
Spencer
Donna Mogensen-Lee *** Cherokee
Kelsey Marie Proehl ***
Archer
Whytnee S. Rosacker
Spencer
Medical Assistant Specialist
Shelley Kay Ferguson
Spencer
Tebrina Sheri’ Lovan **
Spencer
Motorcycle & Small Engine Technology
Juan Gabriel Arismendez *** Stafford, Tex.
Trevor Betz
Albert City
Duncan Diel **
Amboy, Minn.
Daniel Elings ***
Atlantic
Dan Damascio Guerra San Antonio, Tex.
Cody Hoch ***
West Bend
Daniel Hoffman
Clearwater, Neb.
Landon Johansen ***
West Union
Eric D. Kula *
Anamosa
Brady Allen Lancaster
Le Mars
Demetris Alexander Manternach ** Blairstown
Charles Daniel McFarland *** Duncombe
Shane D. Meylor **
Le Mars
Jared Wayne Nelson **
Anita
Eric Scott Rask
New Albin
Austin Lewis Ryan *
Atlantic
Matthew W. Wyss
Boyceville, Wis.
Pharmacy Technician
Katilyn Johnson ***
Rolfe
Angela Kay Moore
Ayrshire
Jodi Vanden Bosch ***
Varina
Faye Marie Welhousen ***
Logan
Photography
Joshua Olson
Sioux Falls, S.D.
Practical Nursing
Jessica Marie Byriel
Estherville
Shelley Lynn Haase
Burt
Michael W. Kerschner ***
Ruthven
Edwin Moranga
Minneapolis, Minn.
Emilie Sue Oviatt
Spencer
Lisa Segura
Fairmont, Minn.
surgical Technology
DeAnna Chapman
Brewster, Minn.
Tammy Dykstra *
Estherville
Rachel Martinez *
Spencer

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Academic Attire
The academic costumes of today have a history which reaches back more than 800 years to
the Middle Ages. In the 12th and 13th centuries education was supervised by the Church,
and many of the students and faculty were members of religious orders. As a result, the
academic costume which evolved bore a distinct relationship to church garb. Medieval
guilds for trades and professions also had the right to organize themselves into a collegium.
In medieval Europe, all townspeople—men and women—wore long flowing robes or gowns.
Cold halls and drafty buildings made caps and floor-length capes with attached hoods a
necessity for warmth. The materials and colors of these gowns varied greatly, according
to the wealth and rank of the individual.
In the United States, as a result of our English heritage, caps and gowns have been used from
colonial times. The styles, colors and materials used in academic regalia were standardized
in 1894 by adoption of the Intercollegiate Code.
The Intercollegiate Code provides for three types of gowns. Those for the bachelor’s degree,
earned after undergraduate study, have long, pointed sleeves and are designed to be worn
closed. The holder of the master’s degree wears a gown with an oblong sleeve, open at
the wrist. The sleeve base hangs down and the rear part of its oblong shape is square-cut.
The gown is worn open or closed. Gowns for the doctoral degree may also be worn open
or closed, but they carry broad velvet panels down the front and three velvet bars on the
full, round, open sleeves. This trimming may be either black or the color distinctive to the
field of learning to which the degree pertains.
Of the three pieces of academic attire, it is the hood that adds great color to the ceremony
and provides the most readily discernible information about its wearer. The system enables
anyone to distinguish at a glance the bachelor’s, master’s and doctor’s degree, and at the
same time recognize the university which has awarded the degree as well as the wearer’s
field of study. The silk lining of the hood bears the official academic color or colors of
the institution conferring the degree. The velvet trim or border on the hood indicates the
major field of study to which the degree pertains. Thus, the Agriculture color is maize,
Arts and Letters is white, Business is drab, Education is light blue, Engineering is orange,
Law is purple, Music is pink, Science is golden yellow, and Theology is scarlet. Doctors of
Philosophy wear hoods trimmed in dark blue. The bachelor’s hood has the same shape
as the master’s hood. The doctor’s hood, however, is both larger and of a different style,
having a flat panel at the back.
For Associate Degrees and Diplomas at Iowa Lakes Community College, a cap and gown
in the primary school color of blue has been adopted, without a hood.