More than 150 top scholars recognized in annual program
Kirkwood Community College took an afternoon to honor their best and brightest on April 8. An afternoon reception and program recognized 151 current students as the Outstanding Student class of 2009. Kirkwood President Mick Starcevich and academic leaders honored the group in a reception at the Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education on the Cedar Rapids campus.
The students were chosen by nomination of faculty in all of Kirkwood’s Arts & Sciences and Applied Science programs over the past academic year. Each student was chosen for exceptional academic work, plus cooperation and contributions beyond their classroom studies.
Among the speakers was Ag Science Professor Cherylann Stewart, who called the honorees “Olympians of our classrooms” during the year.
“My fellow faculty members and I were asked to choose those exceptional students who really make a difference. When they thought hard work, and dedication – they thought of you. When they thought of working cooperatively with others–they thought of you. We are very proud of you—for all you contributed to this year, ‘Stewart said.
Among the 2009 Kirkwood Outstanding Students honored were the following, listed by county and home town:
Adair-
Greenfield- Megan Schwartz, Liberal Arts
Benton-
Atkins- Robert Stolen, Medical Assisting;
Belle Plaine- Jeff Brown, Liberal Arts
Garrison- Kathy Young, Early Childhood Education
Norway- Cameron Frese, Carpentry
Vinton- Lesa Caspers, Pre-Business Transfer; Chris Hawley, Welding; Heather Paddock, Accounting; Carrie Werning, Pre-Business Transfer – Advance;
Buchanan-
Jesup- Tammera Passet, LAN Management; Matt Walztoni, Masonry Construction
Cedar-
Tipton- Lorri Hora, Management
Clayton-
Monona- Andrew Torkelson, Automotive Technology
Strawberry Point- Brittany Potter, Horse Science Technology
Clinton-
Grand Mound- Tim Olson, Diesel Truck Technology
Lost Nation- Nicholas Dexter, Agriculture Production Management; Laurie Rickels, Liberal Arts
Delaware-
Delhi- Doug Nadermann, Plumbing
Manchester- Mindy Nachtman, Business & Information Technology
Dubuque-
Cascade- Nick Casey, Pre-Engineering
Dubuque- Megan Clemen, Dental Assisting
Farley- Reid Boevers, Entry-Level Firefighter
Fayette- Oelwein- Jill Becker, Physical Therapist Assistant
Floyd-
Charles City- Alexandra Walter, Fire Science Management
Greene-
Grand Junction- Jacob Bendickson, Golf Course and Athletic Turfgrass Management
Guthrie-
Stuart- Stephen M. Smith, Liberal Arts
Hardin-
Hubbard- Brent Vanderloop, Liberal Arts
Ida-
Holstein- Kristina Harris, Restaurant Management
Iowa-
Amana- Douglas Krauss, Computer Support Specialist
Jackson-
Maquoketa- Jodi Neiber, Dental Hygiene
Jasper-
Baxter- Travis Ethridge, Automotive Collision Repair
Johnson-
Coralville- Lisa Bonar, Liberal Arts; Christopher Parrish, Nursing – Associate Degree; Nathan Wilson, Liberal Arts
Iowa City- Lydia Adolphson, Liberal Arts; Olena Bezugla, Liberal Arts; Richard Colon, Information Systems Management; Samantha Cooper, Liberal Arts; Hana Gili, Management; Laura Harp, Liberal Arts; Jessica Hesseltine, Administrative Assistant; Antoinette M. Lewis, Management;
Grant Lientz, Pre-Business Transfer; Humphrey Mwangi, Information Systems Management; Marco Prada-Rodriguez, Pre-Engineering; Gerald Redlinger, Liberal Arts; Victoria Smith, Marketing Management; Guiling Tong, Nursing – Associate Degree; Christopher Weitz, Accounting; Renee Willingham, Early Childhood Education; Trystan Woods, Pre-Business Transfer; Claire Zieglowsky, Graphic Communication Technology
North Liberty- Nicole Dunkel, Education; Lori Rozeboom, Education; Nathan Sampson, Construction Management; Kathleen Swenka, Early Childhood Education
Solon- Maggie Mishler, Pre-Engineering
Tiffin- Anna Aldape, Nursing – Practical.
Jones-
Monticello- Jaclyn Easterday, Liberal Arts; Benjamin Kromminga, Banking & Finance;
Morley- Ernie Freese, Liberal Arts
Scotch Grove- Angelique Farris, Liberal Arts
Linn-
Alburnett- Brandon Pearson, Pre-Chiropractic
Cedar Rapids- Cyprian Alexzander, Liberal Arts; John Boller, Liberal Arts; Jonathan Burian, Liberal Arts; Chanti Carpenter-Cowan,Human Services; Adam Clymer, Pre-Engineering; Jennifer Copeland, Nursing – Associate Degree; Huyen Dang, Banking & Finance;
Beverly Dittmar, Law Enforcement; Justin Dolezal, Surgical Technology; Scott Droessler, Liberal Arts; Amanda Eldred, Liberal Arts; Geoffrey Gimse, Liberal Arts; Alyssa Hendren, Respiratory Therapist; Herlina Mutia, Management; Paul Howard,CNC Machining Technology; Aaron Hubbs, PC Technician; Michael Ireland, Pre-Engineering;Heather Kearney, Pre-Pharmacy; Alex Knoll, Accounting; Peter Konrad, Geographic Information Systems; Krystal Lengeman, Management;
Sarah Leuck, Liberal Arts; Daniel Lucky, CAD/Mechanical Engineering Technology; Brian Madson, Industrial Maintenance and HVAC Technology; Drew Martel, Liberal Arts; Esther McCandless, Law Enforcement, Kelly Miller, Electronics Engineering Technology; Heather Neiger, Accounting; Gloria Overton, Nursing – Practical; Elaine Pearson, Liberal Arts;
Leonard Reynolds, Pre-Engineering; Lisa Sanborn, Pre-Veterinarian; Michael Schmidt, Computer Support Specialist; Ashley Sitzman, Veterinary Assistant; Anne Snitker, Education; Hesta Stoffel, Parks & Natural Resources; Erika Takanami, Pre-Medicine; Angela Tschiggfrie, Management; Angela West, Interior Design
Center Point- Kaylee Hunt, Human Services
Coggon- Christina Sanderson, Nursing – Associate Degree
Dexter, MN- Emily Churchill, Lodging Management
Ecatepec, Edo, Mexico- Victor Villagomez-Bautista, Pre-Engineering
Ely-Betsy Banowetz- Liberal Arts; Amy Podaril, Landscape, Nursery & Garden Center Management Matthew Yandell, Pre-Engineering
Fairfax- Aric Lefebure, Diesel Agriculture Technology; Kristen Wilhelm, Human Services
Hiawatha- Kim Stringer, Office Assistant
Lisbon- Tatyana Reinboldt, Liberal Arts
Marion- Tom Anderson, Computer Information Systems; Tara Brady, Human Services , Jake Briley, Iowa Paramedic Specialist; Melanie Dean, Liberal Arts; Darin Elm, Liberal Arts; Morrie Fleming, Telecommunication Technology; Jeremiah Jacobsen, Web Technologies/Graphic Designer; Sarah Koepp, Marketing Management; Tyler Lantz, Pre-Business Transfer; Mitchell Leclere, Pre-Business Transfer; Jeff Madland, Liberal Arts; Vicki Rocho, Pre-Business Transfer
Robins-Linda Dvorak, Paralegal
Springville- Sandra Hoogland, Education; Julie Wittenburg, Floral Careers
Walker- Chad Michael, Pre-Pharmacy
Louisa-
Columbus Junction- Ali Carlson, Communications Media
Mahaska-
New Sharon, Bret Fynaardt, HVAC Installer; Ferguson Logan, Agriculture GPS/GIS Technology
Marion-
Knoxville- Beth Ripperger, Liberal Arts
Montgomery-
Red Oak- John King, Pre-Engineering
Muscatine-
Muscatine- Ryan Harbaugh, Culinary Arts
West Liberty- Jennifer Buysse, Nursing – Associate Degree
Wilton- Zach Thompson, Liberal Arts
Plymouth-
Remsen- Amanda Ruden, Apparel Merchandising & Design
Polk-
Polk City, Shawna Lee, Agriculture Business
Poweshiek-
Montezuma- Margaret Baustian, Accounting ; Madeline B. Greene, Dental Technology
Scott-
Bettendorf- Brady Claussen, Agriculture Transfer
Walcott- Rebecca Schnoor, Architectural Technology
Story-
Slater- Gered Burkhardt, Landscape Maintenance
Tama-
Gladbrook- Alyssa Doner, Veterinary Technician
Washington-
Brighton- Scott Connelly, Water Environmental Technology; Mary Smith, Health Information Technology
Riverside- Melissa Butterbaugh, Office Assistant; Crystal Miller, Accounting
Washington- Tammy Valentine, Pre-Business Transfer
Webster-
Otho- Emma Kelley, Occupational Therapy Assistant