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GraduationIssueVeterinary Technician facility opens with ribbon cuttingNon-profit OrganizationU.S. Postage PAIDEstherville, Iowa,Permit #163The SpindriftIowa Lakes Community College300 South 18th StreetEstherville, Iowa 51334Volume 49, Issue 8Thursday, May 3, 2012Publication of the Journalism andPhotography ProgramAt Iowa Lakes Community CollegeReception held for student artists at Iowa Lakes’ Art ShowBy Summer JamesALL CAMPUS-The Iowa Lakes’student Art Show is being held at thePearson Lakes Art Center in Okoboji,Iowa, from April 10 through May 5.Various artists from Iowa LakesCommunity College have anopportunity to display their talents.This is an excellent opportunity for thepublic to view talented works the IowaLakes Community College studentshad on display.There was a vast array of artdisplayed throughout Pearson LakesArt Center. Jill Clark displayed herbatix piece referred to as “ThePeacock.”“I love the colors and the elegancethat peacocks possess,” said Clark.This was her second showing of herart, at the Pearson Lakes Art Center.“I Love the Iowa Lakes’ exhibit,because it brings the ILCC communitytogether, and I love the space atPearson Art Center,” said Clark.Mike Watt is a Graphic Designstudent who started in January. Thiswas his first show to display his talents.“The first show is nerve racking andnot knowing what people are thinking.Because there are a million differentperspectives,” said Watt.He explained that being a GraphicDesign student, “gives me theopportunity to draw and do graphicimagery, get paid for it and not getyelled at,” said Watt.In addition to the impressiveartwork, Precious Loma and JayLundquist from the Hotel RestaurantManagement Program prepared avariety of deserts for the receptionheld 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, VetTech 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 DieterEMMETSBURG-On Friday, April 20,2012, the Iowa Lakes CommunityCollege new Veterinary TechnicianProgram facility was open to thepublic during its ribbon cutting. Visitorscould explore the new building, haverefreshments and even get a first handlook at all of the new technology thatwas brought in to help the studentslearn. Several students enrolled in theprogram also gave tours around thefacility explaining as they went.The building had formerly beenknown as the horticulture building, butwas chosen as the foundation for theVeterinary Technology Program.During her speech, ValerieNewhouse, President of Iowa LakesCommunity College, acknowledgedsome of the services that helpedimmensely in making this dreamfor Iowa Lakes a reality. She notedbusinesses such as Dan CooperConstruction, KW Electric, MidwestMechanical and Copper Cottage.Newhouse also acknowledged thestaff at Iowa Lakes along with thetwo new instructors for the VeterinaryTechnician Program, Dr. DavidRentschler and Annette Lindquist.Several others also spoke including astudent enrolled in the program as wellas Rentschler and Lindquist.The Vice President of the Boardof Trustees and area farmer, PatKibbie, spoke of his passion forthe program from his history withagriculture and animals. He thankedarea veterinarians who helped makethe courses exceptional for students.Students began taking classes forthe Veterinary Technician Program inthe fall of 2011 on campus facilities.The new building is equipped witha large laboratory area, a clinicalpathology lab, two offices, a surgeryroom, a pharmacy, a full X-ray spacewith dark room and prep sinks. Thereis also a climate-controlled kennelthat can accommodate 12 dogs andincludes a fenced-in ‘play area’ forthe dogs. There are also cats, a fewrodents and a chinchilla. StudentsContinued on Page 2Iowa Lakes helps Creston community begin to healBy Joshua OlsonIowa Lakes Community College andthe town’s residents will never forgettheir effort and the dedication they’veput into restoring the community. It willbe a memory they will keep with themfor a lifetime.The staff of SouthWest CommunityCollege is thankful for what IowaLakes has done for the community ofCreston. Classes were cancelled forMonday and Tuesday. The collegereopened and resumed classes onWednesday, April 18.ESTHERVILLE-During the evening of Saturday, April 14, a tornado struck thetown of Creston, Iowa. Some houses were damaged, along with the hospital,a nursing home, the elementary and high school, SouthWestern CommunityCollege and some college dorms. Some residents of Creston were injuredfrom the disaster. One person was hospitalized in critical condition. Residentsstayed in churches, community shelters or with close family members. Collegestudents who were not allowed back into their dorms were forced to move intohotels. Some students slept on cots (donated by the American Red Cross) atSouthWestern Community College. The Salvation Army was also present atSouthWestern to help the students in need.On Sunday night, Laker Life Club Advisor, Brett Fuelberth was texting andcalling students about volunteering to clean up the town. He went onto LakerLife’s Facebook page to post an announcement to students, mentioning daysthey would be in Creston. Seventeen students from Iowa Lakes packed dufflebags, pillows, toiletry items, and clothes. They left on Monday at 12:00 a.m., withthree advisors, Brett Fuelberth, Carol Ayres and Bill Lapczenski, and returnedTuesday at approximately 7:00 p.m.As the college students approached the town, they drove to a worksitewhere other volunteers were already picking up debris from demolished houses.The students and college staff helped gather pieces of insulation, shingles, andwood paneling, then disposing of them in garbage bags. After the college groupwas done, they were escorted by a staff member of the Presbyterian church,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 invitedIowa Lakes’ students and staff to stay the night. “It was great for the students tosee how caring the church was and how it served us and the community. Theylet us stay there, drove us to their homes for showers and made us a fabulousbreakfast,” Fuelberth said.The next morning, the college students and staff ate breakfast, then headedtoward SouthWestern Community College to help clean up around the campusgrounds. Sara Mukaz was glad to see everyone working together as a team. “Iwas impacted to see people gathering to help clean and give comfort to thosewho were hit by the tornado,” Mukaz said.Riley Edwards was also pleasedwith the effort everyone put intocleaning up after the disaster. “It’sreal sweet to see how helpful peopleare in times of need,” Edwards said.The students and staff helped cleana sidewalk where rubble was lying onthe grass. Debris that needed to bedisposed of also surrounded nearbytrees and near the campus grounds.Eventually, students took a 10-minutebreak to grab a snack and a drinkbefore getting back to work.All students and staff thenwalked near some houses that weredemolished. Everyone started takingthe remains of a house and puttingit near the side of a road where itwould be picked up by a constructionvehicle. Some students used shovelsto clear off the sides of a roadway,so cars could eventually drive onit. Workers were repairing powerlines while students were helpingmove rubble. As the students werevolunteering, they were awestruck bythe damage caused by the tornado.Everyone noticed a house rippedto shreds and the concrete flooringwould outline the dimensions, yet aflight of stairs remained untouched. Acollege student mentioned seeing avehicle thrown into a house. The ILCCstudents also helped clean an areanear the college football field.Iowa Lakes’ students and staffwent back to SouthWest CommunityCollege for a luncheon. Some fooditems were donated by Fareway,WalMart and Pizza Ranch. The collegestudents then went to a resident’shome to help pick up remains of treesand twigs.On top of truck: Sam Cross. From left: Steve Subbert, Creston man, RileyEdwards, Spencer Jensen, Heather Rein, Travis Johnson, Creston man, JoshOlson load a truck with litter from the tornado on April 14, 2012.Ben Tammany, Matt Dahlin, Travis Johnson move a big chunk of cement.Back row: Bill Lapczenski, Matt Johnson, Devin Warburton, Sara Mukaz, BenTammany, Riley Edwards, Matt Dahlin, Steve Subbert, Brett FuelberthMiddle row: Shannon Wyman, Kayla Banks, Jill Clark, Carol AyresSecond row: Marcus Post, Travis Johnson, Josh Olson, Samuel Cross,Spencer Jensen, Heather Rein Front: Blaine ConnorAll the hard work and effort thatwas used from these students andthe town residents paid off in the end.Kayla Banks was impressed with IowaLakes and the town residents’ attitudeas they helped clean up the community.“I was inspired to see how everyonewas in good spirits after the horrificimpact,” Banks said. The students ofPictured below: Spencer Jensen,Steve Subbert and Bill Lapczenski(in vehicle) pick up debris from afield at Creston, Iowa, after thetornado on April 14.Back: Ben Tammany, Matt Dahlin, Blaine Connor, Jill Clark, Heather ReinFront: Sara Mukaz, Steve Subbert, Spencer Jensen, Marcus Post, Riley Edwards, Travis Johnson, Josh Olson, MattJohnson, Kayla Banks, Devin Warburton, Sam Cross, Shannon Wyman take a break by a fallen tree.

Spindrift - Iowa Lakes Community College, May 3, 2012, Page 3Over the Back Yard FenceBy Question: What are your plans after graduating from Iowa Lakes?AshleighDykesBlaine Connor“Move on to a four-year universityto wrestle.”Thomas Moman“Move on to wrestle at anothercollege and earn a degree incriminal justice.”A.J. Irby“Transfer to a four-year universityand earn a businessdegree.”Emma-Kate Gibson“Go back to Australia and tryto come back to the statesto hoop and get a degree insports management.”David Grant“Hoping to pursue a career inthe wind energy sector.”Jayde Cherkas"To transfer to a nursing school."Sexual Assault - unreportedviolent crime inAmericaBy Summer JamesALL CAMPUSES-Sexual assault iswidely considered to be an unreportedviolent crime in America. Most sexualassaults on college campuses arecommitted by an acquaintance ofthe victim. “The effects of sexualabuse are life long and devastating,it happens everywhere.” said IowaLakes Community College CounselorJoey Gude.The Jeanne Clery Disclosure ofCampus Security and Campus CrimeStatistics Act is the landmark Federallaw, originally known as the CampusSecurity Act. This requires collegesand universities across the UnitedStates to disclose information aboutcrime on their campuses.Because the law is tied toparticipation in the federal studentaid programs, it applies to mostinstitutions of higher education, bothpublic and private. It is enforced bythe U.S. Department of Education.The law was amended in 1992 andsubsequent amendments were madein 2000 and 2008. This additionallyadded provisions dealing withregistered sex offender notificationsand campus emergency response.The 2008 amendments also addeda provision to protect crime victims,“whistleblowers” and other forms ofretaliation.Clery Act Compliance informationwill be incorporated in the handbookdeveloped by the U.S. Departmentof Education to present step-by-stepprocedures, examples and referencesfor higher education institutions tofollow in meeting campus safetyand security requirements of theHigher Education Act of 1965 asamended. This handbook replacesThe Handbook for Campus CrimeReporting.Students start thinkin’about their drinkin’By Bethany DieterALL CAMPUSES-The Iowa LakesCommunity College Counselingstaff is a participating member inalcohol awareness. National AlcoholScreening Day was Tuesday, April 2,2012. Many students seem to believedrinking alcohol will help with stressand make people more social, butthere is a lot to be learned.Binge drinking in a collegeenvironment can be a sign of seriousmood or emotional issues surfacingthrough alcohol. According to a study,nearly one third of people with majordepression also have a problemwith alcohol; the depression usuallypreceding the problem with alcohol.Many students believe that drinking isharmless, ignoring the fact that it oftenleads to exasperating mood disordersand increasing risky behavior that isoften regretted.No matter what time of year, IowaLakes Community College offersstudents an anonymous alcohol selfassessmentonline. This survey canprovide students with important insightinto their own drinking habits andbehaviors, as well as offer options fortreatment or referral information.“Many students don’t associatetheir drinking and stress with a mooddisorder,” says a health professional.“Often, they feel like drinking is anormal and acceptable way to fightstress, especially during their collegeyears. However, in reality, alcoholcan make mood disorder symptomsworse. The alcohol self-assessmentcan help students take a step towardhealthier and happier living.”Some samples taken from theassessment include questionslike, “Have people annoyed you bycriticizing your drinking?” and “Haveyou ever felt bad or guilty about yourdrinking?”The online assessment can be takenat http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/?keyword=ilcc.Iowa Lakes’ studentattends Anime DetourJason SlagterBLOOMINGTON, MINN.-During thelast weekend of March to April 1, Iwent to Anime Detour, which washeld in Bloomington, Minn. The hotelhosting this yearly event was theDouble Tree by Hilton. Detour, anevent that celebrates pretty mucheverything that the Japanese culturehas to offer, saw a crowd of over 5,000people this year.According to Wikipedia.org,Anime Detour’s programming iscommon with those of other animeconventions. Typical events includeanime music video contests, animescreenings, video games, video gamecompetitions, cosplay, dealers’ room,guest singings, guest panels, stand upcomedy and dances.The event deals with everythinganime (Japanese cartoons), mangaor graphic novels, cosplay, food,drinks and many other things. It’sa time when lovers of these thingscome together, have fun and enjoyone another’s company. This was mysecond year attending Detour and Iplan on going next year, as well.Many outsiders have no idea whatour way of life is like, so they oftenjeer us and say things that are hurtful.If fact, some countries are evenpersecute people they find with certainanime and manga all because they donot understand what it is. In fact therewas a man from the Bloomingtonregion of Minnesota who spent fivedays in a Canada jail for it.Submitted by Jason SlagterLuau scheduled for JuneBy Summer JamesALL CAMPUSES-Don’t Miss out! IowaLakes Community College Foundationpresents the Dickinson CountyScholarship Luau.“The Dickinson County Luau is asignature event which has providedscholarships to nearly 150 studentssince its inception in 2005,” statedJolene Rogers, Executive Directorof Institutional Advancement/Foundations. “The county golf eventhad served the Dickinson Countyresidents very well, however, therewere so many golf tournaments, thescholarship event got a bit lost.”All money raised will go towardsscholarships for Dickinson Countyresidents who attend Iowa LakesCommunity College.The Dickinson County ScholarshipLuau will be June 21, 2012, at theBarefoot Bar, Lake Okoboji. The socialwill start at 5:30 p.m. and dinner willbe served at 7:00 p.m. “Participantswho like the outside and enjoy friendsand co-workers at a family-friendlyevent have really enjoyed the event,”stated Rogers.To register for the event orpurchase raffle tickets, please contactTony Condon, Event Coordinator,712-362-0425 or e-mail tcondon@iowalakes.edu.CJ’s Roadkill Roundup cleans hiway ditchOn April 12, 2012, Iowa Lakes’ Criminal Justice students participated in the spring Adopt-A-Highway project, “RoadkillRoundup,” that took place outside of Estherville.Pictured above from left: Nyron Moore, Janey Van Wyk, Janette Lundquist, Kenzie Nordschow, Zach HarrisRobin Red Breastwould love thesehousesThe ConstructionTechnology Program andHead Start Program atthe Emmetsburg campusat Iowa Lakes spent anafternoon in the shopfor “Dad’s BuildingBirdhouses.”Next week, the birdhouseswill be painted andreturned to the children.The Iowa Lakes StudentSenate also joined in onthe fun, providing extrahands, cookies and milk forthe participants.

4 - Spindrift - Iowa Lakes Community College, May 3, 2012Spring 2012Graduation CandidatesAs of 4/23/2012Students 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 GraduateAssociate in ArtsJuanita Mae AmdahlJenessa Joy Amundson *+Danielle C. Arp *Taylor AskCaleb Alan Baruth ***Robin Lynn BaumgarnNicholas Jay Beernink *Bryce A. BensonPeter Robert Bergum *Brady J. BlockerRuud Gullit Boijseauneau +Bart J. Bonnstetter *+Suzanne Kay BrownellMackenzie Burns *Crystal Lynn Bush **Tanner Lucas Carlson +Melissa Anne CarrKourtney L. ClasingBlaine William ConnerKendall Marie Corley *Emily B. Danner +Peter DennisIsaac Shea Derner **Ryann Christine DeYoungTaylor Ashton Duncan *+Cody Allen Dyhrkopp *Kayla Mae Eastman **Patrick D. EatonSkyla Marie Edwards +Crystal Grace Egdorf **Crystal Elsbecker *Michael Frederick-Fedele +Callie Froendt +Jennifer Lynn GearietyEmma-Kate Gibson *AustraliaHomar Alejandro Gonzalez ClutterbuckC J Good *Julie Good *Jennifer Lynn Graham *Matthew S. Graves +Devon Groen *Shaela Elise GrossTaylor James HarrisSarah Lynn Harson **Alexandria Jean Hawn +Katie Jane HeidnerTyler John HendersonDerek Ryan HenkelvigHeather HeserMark Joseph Hodgin ***+Elizabeth Dawn Hoover ***Evetta HughesDanielle Marie HuseAnthony Irby Jr.Cody Jackson ***Scott JensonDaniel Jones **Justin P. KibbieStephanie King +Jennifer Lynn Kipfer ***+Erin M. Kirchner *Morgan Kirchner *Mak Kloewer *Courtney Paige KramerMatt Krogman *+Thomas James Kuecker +Jacobi LangeNichole Lansing **Joelynn Babe LarsonXiao Liang **Michael Logemann #Tina LuehringNichelle A. MackeyMilfordSpirit LakeManningTrimont, Minn.EsthervilleOcheyedanEsthervilleSpencerAmesBancroftFort Worth, Tex.MilfordWhittemoreEsthervilleRingstedCherokeeSpirit LakeEmmetsburgPlatte City, MissouriEmmetsburgEsthervilleSpirit LakeMilfordSpencerMilfordGraettingerRicevilleDes MoinesGraettingerPaullinaLake ParkEmmetsburgMilfordPemberton, Minn.Central Coast,Dorado, Puerto RicoEmporia, Kans.Ozark, MissouriArmstrongRuthvenAlgonaSpirit LakeGraettingerEmmetsburgSpirit LakeAlgonaEmmetsburgEmmetsburgJackson, Minn.SpencerSpirit LakeCarbondale,Ill.MilfordMadison, Wisc.EsthervilleAlgonaEsthervilleEmmetsburgAlgonaMilfordEsthervilleEsthervilleSpencerSpencerSpirit LakeCylinderEsthervilleAlgonaAltaTianjin, ChinaLedyardTerrilSpencerBen McCainKelsie McCauleyCassandra K. McCreary ***Le Mi ***Jordan Elizabeth MillerAmy K. Milner *Joseph Dean Moore **Nytasha L. MooreDestiny Munden **Ryan W. Naber +Kelsey Anne NielsenAshley Ann O’ConnorElizabeth OlsonSydnie Elizabeth Packard **+Justin R. Pangburn *Erin Marie Patton ***#Wendell L. PeltsKrista Annabeth Pelzer **Beth Katie Powell +Cody J. PratherHeather Richelle ReinBryson L. Rezac **#Nicole Riley +Megan Marie Rogers *Terry L. Roghair ***~Chelsie Marie RollingAaron Jeffery RosackerWinston Rosinger ***Christianne SaizKayla June Salton +Nicole SchanyMolli Elizabeth SchmelingKarlee SchneeklothCollin G. SchubertCory D. Schultes *Carol Scott +Lester Earl Sennert II+Dallas Jay ShumskiChelsea Sophia Simon *Cheryl Diane Sparks ***Paul Stewart Sparks ***Elice SpencerSamantha Spies *Samantha Lynn Spiker **+#Jacob J. StubbsBethany Julie SuterChelsey Teague ***Elizabeth Thilges **Michelle Esther ThilleAmber Lynn Thomas ***+Jordan D. Thomas ***#Alexander W. ToayMichael Toebes +Malisa Vallie **Alicia Mae Valvick **Amanda Veit **Stacie A. VerMeer *Cayla C. VimrJessica Rae Wallace **~Taran R. WashingtonMikaela Weeks **#Sara M. West +Kari Lynn WesterBrooke Elizabeth Whiting **+Aaron Wielenga +Matthew Wigen *+Zachary A. WoldruffAbigail Zwanziger #Associate in ScienceGunner Drew Batcher-Johnson *Justin Bunkers **Jayde Elizabeth CherkasLeisa M. Hall +Kellisha J’nell Hillarine Harley ***#EmmetsburgEsthervilleSpencerShan Dong, ChinaCottage Grove, Minn.Houston, TexasWallingfordEmmetsburgRoyalSpencerSpencerBuffalo CenterEsthervilleWaterlooSpirit LakeMilfordChicago, Ill.ArmstrongTerrilEsthervilleArmstrongDolliverEsthervilleEsthervilleSpirit LakeFentonRuthvenEsthervilleSylmar, Calif.SpencerEmmetsburgEmmetsburgJackson, Minn.Spirit LakeEmmetsburgEsthervilleSpencerSwea CityEsthervilleBurtEsthervilleSpencerSpirit LakeArmstrongEmmetsburgTrimont, Minn.EmmetsburgAlgonaSantee, Calif.Round Lake, Minn.EsthervilleSpencerSpencerSioux RapidsLakotaSpencerSpirit LakeSt. Paul, Minn.Spirit LakeWest BendSpirit LakeEsthervilleLarrabeeSpirit LakeOrange CitySpencerAltonNashuaStaples, Minn.Lake ParkMaryville, MissouriSuperiorLakewood, Colo.Iván Antonio Lebrón AcevedoToa Baja, PuertoRicoMichael Steven Logemann #LedyardMelissa Sue Martin *PocahontasRoss McNaughtonKingsleyLe Mi ***Shan Dong, ChinaSun K. Mudiavita **Kolwezi, Rep. ofCongoJacob M. NaseMilfordThomas L. Pruitt **MilfordBryson L. Rezac **#DolliverDane Ross +EsthervilleCatessa Jean StevensSioux CityElizabeth Thilges **AlgonaJordan D. Thomas ***#EsthervilleCayla C. VimrSt. Paul, Minn.Accounting SpecialistNicole Beal ***TerrilBart J. Bonnstetter *+MilfordRicci BoothSpencerBryan R. Cox +SpencerKayla Mae Eastman **~RicevilleLori FlynnEmmetsburgHeather HeserJackson, Minn.David M. Holmquist **+Spirit LakeMatthew R. Kuehler **+SpencerJessica Larson *RuthvenStephanie PetersonAlgonaBecky M. Severeid ***RoyalBrendan Scott StuderEmmetsburgMarie Dawn Thoreson *Lakefield, Minn.Rose M. Villela *ThompsonAdministrative AssistantKendall Marie Corley *EmmetsburgCarrie A. Engelkes **+SpencerCarly Jo Fletcher **RoyalRyan HemesathDecorahKrista Elizabeth Looft **BancroftCatherine L. Peters **HavelockLaurie PhillipsSpirit LakeKayla June Salton +SpencerKeri Lynn ZylstraEmmetsburgAviation/Airport ManagementDrew Evan StromFairmont, Minn.Broadcast Media SpecialistNicholas James HemphillLake ParkBusiness Administration & ManagementDouglas E. Bradburn **New Ulm, Minn.Miranda GouldMilfordRichard T. Hamilton *SpencerDavid M. Holmquist **+Spirit LakeMaria Yamile LopezEsthervilleJill K. McPherson +EsthervilleLola M. MeyerRingstedCarol Ann Miller *+HumboldtNicholas Origer +MilfordKatelynn E. Rees **Spirit LakeJason C. SalmonSpencerMichael Lore Shire **+SpencerTravis StoufferSpencerMarie Dawn Thoreson *Lakefield, Minn.Crystal TitmusTerrilAmber Nicole WellsEsthervilleMatthew Wigen *+SpencerMichelle Woodyard *EmmetsburgComputer ProgrammingPaul Stewart Sparks ***EsthervilleCriminal JusticeLucas Budrow +MilfordNicholas A. Chambers *+AnkenyNyron Moore *SanbornLuke Andrew Selk **#PetersonAngela Wise +EmmetsburgEarly Childhood EducationDanielle C. Arp *ManningRachel DriverLinn GroveCrystal Grace Egdorf **PaullinaKaitlynn M. GrimmiusSpencerDevon Groen *AlgonaDanielle Marie HuseMilfordNichole Lansing **AlgonaKari Lynn WesterLarrabeeEnvironmental StudiesMark Alfred Aeikens +EllsworthCory D. BaileyLaurensJames E. Bainbridge **SpencerShane Robert BushCherokeeBill ForrySpringfield, Minn.Todd Michael GoedersMallardShea Patrick HemmingsenRuthvenDrew HowingWallingfordJessica Jean Allison Kirkland **+ SpencerBrett Miller ***Sergeant BluffDavid D. Miller ***EverlyMitchell Howard SangelCherokeeAnthony Charles SmithEmmetsburgNatasha K. Van BruntApache Junction,Ariz.Patricia Lynn Zalabowski ***Arnolds ParkGraphic Design & TechnologyAmber Marie Anderson *+Northrop, Minn.Caleb N. BennaIda GroveKelsey Joy Deling *Fairmont, Minn.Azure L. Ginter ***EsthervilleMary Goodell ***Lake ParkEmily Julia Hecht *EsthervilleTrevor JohnsonWest OkobojiJoshua Bryan NaslundCherokeeSirena Marrie Richardson **FostoriaTimothy L. Roth ***TerrilHuman Services & Disability StudiesJanna Jo Hokinson **#EmmetsburgJessi Lyn RobertsMilfordSarah J. Steffen **+RuthvenInformation TechnologyKevin Dailey ***Fort DodgeDavid Matthew NaseMilfordBrett Schealler *#Sioux RapidsJesse Roy Tatman +EverlyDonald Andy Wiita ***MallardJournalism & PhotographyAndrea Renee Schacherer *+EsthervilleParalegal/Legal StudiesAnna E. Coffin +Spirit LakeCrystal Cross *Lake ParkBeth A. HerkeSpencerSheri R. Salvatore **AlgonaWallace Forrest Webster **+Fairmont, Minn.Recreation & Leisure ManagementChristopher A. Regan *+Spirit LakeJacey SoatEsthervilleSales & Marketing ManagementNolan James Grundy +Sioux CitySeth Hellinga ***+Lake ParkSubstance Abuse CounselingJodee D. Goche ***+BancroftRyan Lee Hessenius ***+ Asheville, N.CarolinaWeb Development & DesignElizabeth Eve Hersom **EmmetsburgTrevor JohnsonWest OkobojiMegan Odefey *+Spirit LakeJoe M. PoyzerEsthervilleMalisa Vallie **Sioux RapidsMelissa Sue Martin *PocahontasErin M. Kirchner *Estherville

6 - Spindrift - Iowa Lakes Community College - May 3, 2012BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITYGRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STUDIESLakes & PrairiesEstherville—Emmetsburg—Spencer—Spirit LakeSchool of Business2011 – 2012 GRADUATESTamra Kay BirchardBillie Jean BuhrowLawrence Dean EdwardsJolene R. FroilandAnna M. FuerstenauJairo Alexandro GarzaJakob Louis GayerTimothy Earl GumMolly M. HansenLance Michael HansonLacey R. HeikensJon M. JacksonNathan Jon KlieglCourtney Ann LaubenthalAmanda F. LindquistJennifer M. Claussen MaddenKelly Day MillerMaceylyn Yvonne Rossow NewhouseDaniel Joseph NiemeierMichael Dean ReadyCandice Jo RebstockStacy Lynn Berkland RinglabenEric J. RodgerJessica A. SinningAdrienne S. SquierEmily Jane StevensonDale Dean StreufertJade M. ThiessenKristine Ann Flovick UngerLorraine Suellen VanderpoolSchool of Communication & ArtsRobin M. Volk BonefasSchool of EducationJenica JoAnn ArendsJennifer Faye Foster ClowKelly Joann MuhmNikki Lee RobertsPatrick James RoethlerDavid William SchmidtLaShara Jane TeschSchool of Social ScienceLisa Ann BlazekLaura Louise Seeley CampeMandy Lyn EhlertPatricia EngelkeChelsey Marie GjerdeTrevor HarsonBobbi Jo KennedyMegan Marie KlemmMatthew James KoeneckeKathleen Ann Davis LeathersTasha Marie White LudwigAndrea Marie Thompson MillerJacob Anton MolacekNicole Virgina NaabRoxanna M. OlsonMichelle Louise VitzthumJoshua Daniel WittenbergKathleen Elena Yutzy WonusAsmus is college supervisoron Spirit Lake campusHeather AsmusBy Summer JamesALL 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 Officeon the Emmetsburg campus 2010 through 2012.Asmus has a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a Master’s degree in Post-Secondary Education Student Affairs. Both degrees were obtained through theUniversity of Northern Iowa.Asmus would like to encourage all students to stop into her office to talk abouteducational goals and summer registration. She also encourages feedback. “Ihope 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 IowaLakes Community College,” said Asmus.In her free time she enjoys baking, reading, movies, and spending time withfriends and family.Stokes, Grandstaffreceive recognitionTwo Iowa Lakes CommunityCollege administrators, Scott Stokesand Barb Grandstaff, were nominatedfor and received an Iowa CommunityCollege Online Consortium (ICCOC)STARS Award. This award recognizesthose who are Striving To AchieveRetention and Success for studentsenrolled in online courses through theICCOC.Barb Grandstaff, Registrar, andScott Stokes, Estherville campusExecutive Dean, were presentedthe award at the ICCOC SpringConference.College employees are nominatedbased on their efforts to provideexcellence in service for specificprojects and activities that promotethe retention and success of onlinestudents at their colleges.“Scott and Barb’s commitmentto student success made them anobvious pair to be nominated for theaward,” commented Julie Williams,Dean of Students. “I nominated thembecause of their innovative approachto assuring timely and accurateacademic advising for online students.”Stokes and Grandstaff’s advisingmodel included creating a volunteerteam of Iowa Lakes employees toprovide academic advising for studentstaking all online courses.“Iowa Lakes is fortunate to havevolunteers including faculty andstudent services personnel who wantto be a part of the online advisinginitiative,” said Stokes.“The project would not be successfulwithout dedicated staff willing to beadvisors for online students,” addedGrandstaff.Landscape and Turfgrass studentsreceive scholarshipsEMMETSBURG-Two Iowa LakesCommunity College Landscape andTurfgrass students have receivedscholarships from the Siouxland GolfCourse Superintendents Association(SGCSA).Jacob Kopaska, Coon Rapids, andTravis Goeders, Mallard, were awardedscholarships for the spring semester.The scholarships were in recognitionof their achievements in their studiesat the college and their future careersin the golf course industry. Both alsocompleted internships at golf coursesin northwest Iowa.Kopaska did two internships atthe Coon Rapids Golf Course. Hewill complete a third internship thisspring as the greens keeper at LittleSioux Golf and Country Club in SiouxRapids.Goeders worked his fall internshipat Five Island Golf Course inEmmetsburg and will be returningthere this spring.Some of their duties have includedmowing fairways, greens, tees, roughand repairing the irrigation systemalong with some fertilizing.“I feel honored to receive thisscholarship,” said Kopaska.Goeders agreed. “It helpstremendously in paying for college,”said Goeders.The Landscape and TurfgrassTechnology program is a two-yearAssociate in Applied Science program.Students receive three, on-the-jobtraining experiences at a business oftheir choice.

Spindrift - Iowa Lakes Community College, May 3, 2012, Page 7IOWA LAKES’ SPORTS NEWSSoftball NewsSoftball prepares for regionals asconference play nears endGolf NewsTime to tee off!By Ashleigh DykesESTHERVILLE-Spring is here and golf is too! Golf season for the Iowa LakesLakers has officially begun.The Iowa Lakes Golf program has been a success over the years. Themen have consistently been ranked in the top 18 the last five years, and havefinished 2 nd 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 andthey were also the Region XI champions in 2009.The roster for this year’s men’s team consists of: freshmen, Ty Asa, SynjinHangen, Ben McCain and Benjamin Nath. The sophomores on the teaminclude: Josh Ellanson, Matt Kosbab, Ryan Stevens, Marc Vorwald and ZachWoldruff.The women’s roster consists of: freshmen, Sam Mueller and Taylor Heinrichsand sophomores Taylor Ask and Karlee Schneekloth.The Lakers participated in their first tournament of the season on April5 th at the DMACC Spring Invitational. Being their first meet, the Lakers werejust getting their legs under them and Head Coach Andy Soper thought theyperformed 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 thisearly in the season,” said Soper.As a team, the men finished in 4 th place shooting a final score of 303.DMACC was the winning team with a final score of Even par 288. Nath led theway scoring 73, which put him in a tie for 7 th place.For the women, the Lakers competed with three individuals. Meuller placed11 th shooting 88, Schneekloth tied for 19 th shooting 97, and Heinrichs shot a118.Baseball NewsStrong pitching keeps Lakers in gamesEdwin Dominguez (#26) looks up to catch a pop fly during the Lakers’ homegame against Century on March 29.Michelle Thille (center) slides into 3rd base during the March 28 game at NI-ACC.By Ashleigh DykesESTHERVILLE-As the Iowa Lakes Softball team nears the bottom of conferenceplay, preparation for the regional tournament is now approaching.After picking up five quick wins in the start of conference play, the Lakershave been struggling as of late. Team chemistry and maturity have been areasof concern, according to Head Coach Jessica VanLoy.“We just really need to grow up...with better decisions both on and off thefield. But our team chemistry is starting to build as the season goes on, andwe have made a lot of forward progress after suffering some hard losses,” saidVanLoy.Leadership within a team usually comes into question when maturity is anissue. However, VanLoy doesn’t just see one person as the one to step up andlead.“Softball is a team sport and everyone needs to lead when the opportunity isthere. Everyone is a leader when they need to be,” said VanLoy.Aside from those minor issues, VanLoy feels her team is ready for theregional tournament as the end of conference play approaches. Currentlysitting at 7th in the conference, she feels her team has a good chance with thatspot.“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.Jayde Cherkas (left) slides safely into 2nd base during the April 11 gameagainst Ellsworth.Game Results:March 31 @DMACC: Game 1: L15-14, Game 2: L7-6Highlights: Jayde Cherkas: 1-3April 1 @Southwestern: Game 1: L5-10, Game 2: L2-4Highlights: Game 1: Jordan Miller: 3-4, 1 run,Game 2: Diamond Casados: 2-3April 4 @Iowa Central: Game 1: L1-6, Game 2: L4-12Highlights: Game 1: Jerrica Kang: 1-2, 1 RBI, Thille: 1-3,1 run, 1 RBIGame 2: Cherkas: 1-3, 1 run, 1 RBIApril 11 vs Ellsworth: Game 1: L10-9, Game 2: L7-6Highlights: Game 1: Thille: 3-5, 2 runs, 1 RBI, Taylor Burmeister: 3-4April 12 @Gustavus JV: Game 1: W2-0, Game 2: L 5-7Highlights: Game 1: W- Burmeister 7IP. 2 H, 0 R, 1BBGame 2: Amber Holgren: 2-3, 2RBIBack row from left: Karlee Schneekloth, Taylor Ask, Sam MuellerFront: Taylor HeinrichsBack row from left: Marc Vorwald, Ryan Stevens, Zach Woldruff, Matt Kosbab,Ben McCainFront row from left: Lathen Stevin Hagestrom-Hasler, Ben Nath, Synjin Haugen,Ty Asa, Josh EllansonMeet ResultsApril 10 @ Ellsworth Spring Invite:Men: Team: 331, Stevens: 77, Nath: 79, Ellanson: 85,Woldruff: 90, Vorwald: 93Individuals: Asa: 90, McCain: 90Women: Mueller: 90, Schneekloth: 99, Heinrichs: 117April 12 @ Northwestern Men’s Invitational:Team: 323, 5th place, Nath: 78, Ellanson: 81, Vorwald: 81,Stevens: 83, Woldruff: 83,Individual: Asa: 90April 17 @ Iowa Central Spring Invits:Men: Team: 326, 7th place, Nath: 74-tied for 6th, Stevens:84,Ellanson: 84, Woldruff: 84Women: Team: 367, 3rd place, Mueller: 87, Schneekloth: 92,Ask: 93, Heinrichs: 95Region XI Tournament Dates:Men: May 4-6, hosted by Iowa Central, Fort Dodge Country Club, FortDodge, IAWomen: April 26-28, hosted by DMACC, Otter Creek Golf Course, Ankeny,IABy Ashleigh DykesESTHERVILLE-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 thebottom of conference play.Currently sitting at the bottom of the ICCAC conference, the Lakers struggledat 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 backat the start of conference.“Consistency was an issue; we were struggling to hit the ball and errorsfielding 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 ofposition,” added Fandel.The Lakers have picked up their play lately and the team’s consistentpitching has been key.Sophomore Pitcher Gunner Johnson, who the coaching staff considers oneof the leaders on the team, has been big for the Lakers this year in their recentsuccesses.Johnson isn’t the only one having success at the mound. Other key pitchersfor the Lakers include: freshman Alcides Fuguet, sophomore Anthony Stewartand freshman Christian Torrech.“Our pitchers have played huge roles and have put us in good positions towin games,” said Fandel.Game Results:March 31 @DMACC: Game 1: L10-0, Game 2: L10-0April 3 @Buena Vista: Game 1: W4-1, GameL4-5Highlights: Game 1: W-Alcides Fuget: 7IP, 6K’s, 1ER, 2BB, 1-3Game 2: Esbeban Peraza: 1-1, HBP, 3SB, sac buntApril 6 vs NIACC: Game 1: W2-0, Game 2: L5-4Highlights: Game 1: W-Gunner Johnson: 7IP, 5K’s, 3 hits, 1BBGame 2: Anthony Stewart: 2-4, 2 runs, 2BApril 7 vs NIACC: Game 1: L0-5, Game 2: L0-9Highlights: Game 1: Esteban Peraza: 1-2Game 2: Ivan Lebron: 1-2April 10 @Century: Game 1: W9-4, Game 2: W9-2Highlights: Game 1: W-Christian Torrech: 7IP, 7 hits, 8K’s, 2BBGame 2: W-Nate flynn: 7IP, 6 hits, 3K’s 0BB, RyanO’Melia:3-5, 3 runs, 2 2b’s, RBIApril 12 @Anoka Ramsey: Game 1: W11-0, Game 2: W11-6Highlights: Game 1: W-Johnson: 6IP. 14K’s, 0BB, 2 hitsGame 2: W-Stewart, O’Melia: 2-3, 2B, RBIApril 17 vs Waldorf JV: Game 1: W-4-3, Game 2: W5-0Highlights: Game 1: W-Fuguet: 7IP, 3 runs, 9 hits, 3BB, Edwin Torres:2-3, 2b, 2RBIGame 2: W-Torrech: 7IP. 7K’s, 3 hit shutout, 0BB, MiguelRosario: 2-4, 2 2b, RBI, SBMay 5May 6Remaining GamesSoutheastern* Estherville, 2 pmSoutheastern* Estherville, Noon