Emma Drake

Business management with communications minor

Emma Drake's campus activities are numerous. She was the Bradley Fine Arts Building supervisor from 2011-13 and has served in many capacities in the theatre department including: technician, crew chief, designer, writer, assistant director, director and assistant to the director. Emma has been involved in LC-CAB, BSU and has been an orientation leader, a conversation partner and vice president of Theatricians. She has done a wide variety of service projects both on- and off-campus including: CSI volunteer (2009-2010), Masquer's theatre production stage manager (spring 2012), Sesquicentennial volunteer (summer 2012), ticket box volunteer for the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra (2012-2013), SSO Wine Tasting (spring 2013) and interning for this year's Movers and Shakers Gala. Emma received the Dorothy Dings Kohler Scholarship and the James Roenitz Sales & Marketing Scholarship. Awards received are: Outstanding Student Leader Award (2011 and 2012), Presidents Choice Award (2012) and the Outstanding Student in Theatre Award 2012-2013.

Emma looks forward to finishing up her internship with the Movers & Shakers Gala, assisting with Lakeland's Summer Orientation Program and then moving to the Madison area to pursue a career in business. "I will miss being able to see the college grow," she says. "It has grown so much over the last four years and overcome many different things. Lakeland isn't just a college. With its strong foundation and values, it's a community and a family; one that I am so honored to be part of."

Jessica Eichner

Psychology and sports studies

Jessica Eichner has served in many different capacities on campus. She has been a resident assistant (2010-13), campus ambassador (2011-13) and orientation leader (2011-12). She played on the softball team (2011-13) and belonged to several organizations including the Psychology Club, SAAC, the LC-CAB executive board and Mortar Board. Her service experiences include working with Building Bridges, Kidz Klub at Kiel Alliance Church and Now is the Time Missions in Antigua, Guatemala. She was the recipient of a Lakeland College Faculty Scholarship and received the award for Outstanding Student in Exercise Science & Sport Studies. After graduation, she will attend Minnesota State University-Mankato and is excited to go somewhere larger where she looks forward to new people and new experiences.

She writes, "The thing that I will miss most about Lakeland is the family/community feel here. It was so easy to meet people, talk to professors and get involved here on campus. I'm going to miss the athletic events where you can cheer on your friends. I'm going to miss those late night runs to Walmart to pick up junk food for random movie nights in Brotz. I'm going to miss that incredibly short 5-minute walk to class, in which you would see 15 people you know along the way. I'm going to miss those fall days where you want to spend all day outside whether it's on the beach, playing volleyball outside the apartments or going to an outdoor concert on campus. I think the better question is: what am I not going to miss? And that I could not answer for you."

Roberto C. Frias

Marketing with art (studio) minor

Roberto, known as Robby to his friends, has been involved in a wide array of life on campus. A wrestler (2009-13) and a leader in Mu Lambda Sigma fraternity, (including positions as treasurer, president, pledge educator and alumni rep), he has also been a member of SAAC, an IGC representative, a campus ambassador, an admissions assistant and a marketing assistant. He has been involved in theatre on campus as an actor, set designer and light coordinator. His service work includes being a volunteer wrestling coach at North High School in Sheboygan, and a volunteer for Texas Road House Special Olympics, Project Linus and the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. He is the recipient of the Presidential Scholarship (2009-13), the Marinus J. Kregel Athletic Scholarship (2011, 2012, 2013) and the Windway Foundation Scholarship (2012-13). His awards are: Outstanding Student in Marketing (2011, 2012), LC Man of the Year (2012), Academic All American - NCAA DIII Athletics (2012), Dean's List (2009-2013), Kudek Academic Excellence Award (2011, 2012), Highest GPA Award - Wrestling (2011, 2012) and Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (2011, 2012, 2013).

After graduation, Robby will stay at Lakeland as a graduate assistant in marketing and will pursue a master's degree in business administration with an emphasis in project management. He writes, "I look forward to facing challenges, opportunities, experiences and obstacles with the lessons I have learned from my classmates, professors, coaches, teammates, friends and colleagues. I look forward to discovering the type of person I have matured into since entering college, identifying how I have grown and ultimately discovering who I will become. I have been in the presence of success in so many different ways here at Lakeland and it has impressed upon me an understanding of the benefits gained through the discipline of hard work. For this, I am truly grateful. I will miss the genuine compassion, commitment and pride that people take at Lakeland in facilitating the growth of exceptional and well-rounded men and women. I will miss the connections and experiences I have shared with teammates, coaches, teachers and friends. I will miss being a big fish in a deep pond. I will miss being a Muskie."

Aaron Kraemer

Early adolescence through adolescence education and broad field social studies

Aaron played football at Lakeland for four years (2007-2011). During that time, he was part of two conference championship teams and a playoff qualifier. He earned all-Northern Athletics Conference honors two years in a row (2008 and 2009). He also won the Pat Curran Award in 2011. Aaron was also a member of Lakeland College Concert Choir and Lakeland Singers from 2007 to 2012. Aaron performed in three musical productions at Lakeland. He was a chorus member in "Camelot," the character of Amos in "Chicago" and played the role of Judas in "Godspell." He was named Lakeland College Choir's Most Improved Choir Member (2008) and Outstanding Senior (2012). Other awards include the Helen Boatwright Scholarship for Choral Music, the Esther Kohler Music Scholarship and being twice recognized in Who's Who in Wisconsin Colleges. As for his service work, he was a volunteer coach for the Lakeland football team for the past two years. He also worked on the Give a Buck program.

After graduation, Aaron looks forward to a career in teaching and coaching. He writes, "Teaching has been the only thing that I have wanted to do for a long time, and I finally have the opportunity to do it." As far as what he will miss most: "The friendship and camaraderie that Lakeland offers is completely unique. People from all walks of life come together in an amalgamation that we call our student body. Being able to interact with all of my friends and 'family' at Lakeland is what I will miss the most."

Rebecca Mayo

Accounting emphasis in fraud and forensics with a resort management minor

Rebecca was the captain of the women's basketball team for two years, a member of the Northern Athletic Conference tournament championship team that qualified for the NCAA Division III Tournament. She served on the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) as vice president and treasurer, was a member of the Lakeland College Accounting Club and a competitor in the ALCPA Fraud Competition. Her service work was quite varied both on- and off-campus and includes: (VITA) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, volunteer for Lakeland dining service, Lakeland women's youth basketball camp, Lakeland Junior Muskies program volunteer, volunteer referee for Special Olympics, Special Olympics basketball camp, American Heart Association Walk volunteer, Salvation Army bell ringer.

Rebecca was on the Dean's List for seven semesters and received numerous scholarships and awards: J. Garland Schilcutt Scholarship, FEI Student Achievement Award, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (two years), the Ellen J. Kregel Award 2012-13, District 6 CoSida First Team Academic All-American Women's Basketball, First Team All-Conference Northern Athletics Conference, Lakeland College Muskie Athlete of the Week Award, Northern Athletics Conference Women's Basketball Student- Athlete of the Week. She was Woman of the Year in 2012-13.

After graduation, she looks forward to a trip to Italy at the end of May and then returning to begin working for PricewaterhouseCoopers or PwC in July 8. She will be sitting for the CPA exam this fall. She writes, "I will miss all the people and relationships I developed at Lakeland, as well as the atmosphere of the school and playing basketball."

Madison Mindiola

English and early adolescence to adolescence education (6-12)

Madison completed the Lakeland College Honors Program and sang with the Lakeland College Concert Choir and Frauenchor, serving as secretary. She was also a member of the Sheboygan Symphony Chorus and served as a volunteer with Girl Scout Troop 8059. She received awards and scholarships including: Outstanding Student in English Department Award, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Award, the Virginia Garton Student Teaching Scholarship, the Lakeland College Trustee Scholarship and the Helen Boatwright Music Performance Scholarship

She writes, "After graduation, I look forward to finding a teaching job and building a new home for myself. What I will miss the most about Lakeland are the supportive and caring relationships I have found here. Every year, the thought of good friends kept me coming back. Next year, I know I will miss seeing their familiar faces."

Kaylin Olson

Accounting with a communications minor

Kaylin's activities on campus were many and varied. She was the Spectrum editor- in-chief (2012-13), an Accounting Club member (2010-13), intramural basketball participant 2010-12), orientation leader (2012-13), resident assistant (2010-13), campus ambassador (2010-13) and an executive member of the Campus Activities Board (2010-11). Her service work included: Volunteer Kidz Klub at Kiel Alliance Church, Volunteer Income Tax Assistant at Sheboygan Salvation Army, Vacation Bible School teacher Kingsford, Mich., and a volunteer at Now is the Time Missions, Antigua, Guatemala. Kaylin's scholarships and awards: Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (2012-13), Mortar Board (2012- 2013), the Melvin & Ellen Wagner Accounting Scholarship (2009-13), Outstanding Student Leader (2011-12) and Outstanding Student in Student Publication (2011-12).

"I am very excited to start the next chapter in my life," she said. "I am ready to utilize my education to pursue my lifelong dream to make the world a better place. I cannot wait to see what God has in store for me. I will miss the entire atmosphere at Lakeland. I will miss the morning walks to class, the late night study sessions for Professor Killion's accounting exams, the knee-high snow drifts, the 2 a.m. RA rounds, the half-court sock shots during basketball games, the candy on Nate Dehne's desk and I might even miss the morning wake-up calls from the overly friendly campus geese. But, most of all, I will miss the many friends I have met from all over the country and all over the world. The people who are a part of the Lakeland College family are very special. For the past four years, this college has been my second home, and for that I am eternal grateful."

Kayla Stevens

Early Childhood/Elementary Education

Kayla's campus involvement was varied and includes: Mortar Board VP (2012-13), Student WI Education Association (2009-13), Student Association (2009-10), writing tutor (2010-12) and alumni relations assistant (2009-12). She had many service projects including starting her own fundraising effort for pediatric cancer research. In addition, she volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club, Level Teen Lounge, Sheboygan County Head Start, Family Resource Center of Sheboygan County, NOURISH and Farm to Family Philanthropy. She was on the Dean's List all four years and completed the Lakeland College Honors Program. She received the Lakeland College Trustee's Scholarship (2009-13), the Rath Distinguished Scholarship (2012-13), the Sue Guinther Kochner Scholarship (2012-13) and the LC Outstanding Student in Education Award 2012-13. She also attended a prestigious Pre-Service Teacher Institute at NASA in the summer of 2012.

She writes, "Once I finish student teaching in mid-June, I am looking forward to starting a teaching position in a warmer climate!" As far as what she will miss about Lakeland, she writes: "The people-the professors, friends, and colleagues-I have met during my time at Lakeland have all helped to shape me into the person I am today. I will forever be grateful to them."

James Trazile

Music-piano performance and pedagogy

James was involved in many campus activities including: Global Student Association (GSA), an ELI Language Partner, men's soccer for three years, the Badminton Club, Concert Choir and the theatrical production of "Camelot" in 2009. He was a member of the National Association for Music Education and also served as the chapel pianist in 2011-12.

His service work included: reading and math tutor at Northview Elementary (2009), worship leader (occasional) at area churches (Plymouth Alliance Church, Kiel Alliance Church, Ebenezer UCC, Bethany Reformed and St. Peters Episcopal) as well as being a youth leader at Plymouth Alliance Church for three years. He was a guest artist in Sheboygan Falls and played a middle school benefit concert in 2010. He sang "The Messiah" with the Sheboygan Symphony in 2009 and performed for UNICEF's Artists Together for Haiti in 2010. He was involved in the Lespwa International Fundraiser and was the featured artist on Black Nouveau for PBS Milwaukee in 2011. His scholarships and awards: the G & S Aebisher Music Scholarship, the Kuehn Achievement Award, the Q & D Moeschberger Scholarship, the LC Presidential Scholarship, Lakeland College Most Improved Pianist award (2012), Outstanding International Student (2013) and Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (2013). He made the Dean's List in spring of 2011 and fall of 2012.

He writes, "After graduation, I will be looking for a teaching job in music somewhere between Milwaukee and Chicago. I will miss the nice people in the Lakeland community, teachers, friends and staff members."

Sarah Wagner

International business, marketing

In 2007, Sarah began working for the college through a temporary job placement service. Shortly after, she was hired full time at Lakeland to manage the coffee shop and began to take classes. She received the presidential scholarship all four years she was a student. She was an active member of Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society and the National Spanish Honor Society. In 2012-13 she received the Outstanding Student Award in International Business award and also Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges. Sarah was "the face" of the Daily Grind. She also helped with many of the college's catered events through bartending and food service. She participated in the Movers and Shakers Gala from its inception in 2008, holding many different volunteer roles including wait staff coordinator, bartender, and server. During the summer of her junior year, she married alumnus John Wagner. Her senior year, she completed her marketing internship at the Sheboygan County YMCA and volunteered at the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store.

Sarah writes, "Looking forward, this June I will be traveling with six other Lakeland colleagues to Barranquilla, Colombia. As we study abroad, I am looking forward to creating lasting relationships and enjoying my first international experience. I am also ready to begin a new chapter in my life. At this point, I am not sure where exactly life will take me, but Lakeland has given me the confidence and the tools I need to excel in my future and I am positive good things are to come." As far as what she will miss: "If I had to name one thing I will miss the most about Lakeland College, it would have to be the people. Nowhere else will I be able to find such an eclectic group of people who share a common pride and a deep sense of caring for one another. I feel truly blessed with the relationships I have established here at Lakeland College, and hope to continue these relationships in the future."

Tuvalu Coffeehouse
300 S. Main St.
Verona

Free hors d'oeuvres; cash bar.

While admission is free, advance reservations are appreciated. To confirm your attendance, please contact Emily at rendallaraujoec@lakeland.eduor (920) 565-1224.

Lakeland College Choir Concert
Saturday, April 13
3:00pm

Salem United Church of Christ
502 Mark Dr.
Verona

Lakeland College Reception
4:30 - 6:30pm

Tuvalu Coffeehouse
300 S. Main St.
Verona

Free hors d'oeuvres; cash bar.

While admission is free, advance reservations are appreciated. To confirm your attendance, please contact Emily at rendallaraujoec@lakeland.eduor (920) 565-1224.

Lakeland College
Concert Choir

Friday, April 12
7:00 p.m.

St. Luke's UCC
1400 South Street
Burlington, IA

Refreshments to follow

While admission is free, advance reservations are appreciated. To confirm your attendance, please contact Emily at rendallaraujoec@lakeland.eduor (920) 565-1224.

Lakeland College Reception
Thursday, April 11
4:30 - 6:30pm

Taylor's Peoples Park
337 W. Main St.
Waukesha

Free hors d'oeuvres; cash bar.

Lakeland College
Choir Concert
7:00pm

Evangelical and Reformed UCC
413 Wisconsin Ave.
Waukesha

While admission is free, advance reservations are appreciated. To confirm your attendance, please contact Emily at rendallaraujoec@lakeland.eduor (920) 565-1224.

Taylor's Peoples Park
337 W. Main St.
Waukesha

Free hors d'oeuvres; cash bar.

While admission is free, advance reservations are appreciated. To confirm your attendance, please contact Emily at rendallaraujoec@lakeland.eduor (920) 565-1224.

WorkForce Career & Internship Fair
Marquette University
Alumni Memorial Union
Thursday, February 21
3 to 7 p.m.

This is an excellent opportunity for ALL Wisconsin Private College alumni and
students seeking full-time employment to meet with regional and national
employers from business, communication, engineering, health sciences,
computer sciences, government, the arts and non-profit.

For additional details and a complete list of companies attending,
please visit www.wipccc.org. It is FREE to attend.

But the night doesn't end with the fair.
Please join us afterward for a private networking event.

Lakeland College Networking Reception
Sobelman's Pub 'N Grill
1900 W. St. Paul Ave.
Milwaukee
6 to 8 p.m.
Free hors d'oeuvres; cash bar

For questions, please contact Emily Rendall-Araujo '11,
assistant director of alumni relations, at 920-565-1224 or rendallaraujoec@lakeland.edu.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

La Follette Room, 2nd Floor
Hilton Hotel
Monona Terrace, Madison

Free hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, and door prizes!

Lakeland College is hosting this Hospitality event for all Master of Arts in Counseling (M.A.C.) graduate students, alumni, faculty and guests. This event is hosted by Lakeland's Office of Alumni Relations, the Evening, Weekend and Online Program, and the Master of Arts in Counseling Program.

To register, please contact Lisa Vihos, director of alumni relations, at 920-565-1295 or vihoslb@lakeland.edu.

This beautiful new facility enhances Lakeland College's more than 30-year commitment to adult education in the Madison area by providing students better access to technology and staff in accomplishing their education goals.

Grand Opening Celebration

Wednesday, January 16, 2013
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Madison Center
1650 Pankratz Street
Madison, WI

Win an iPad

All attendees will be entered into a drawing for a new iPad, compliments of Emmons Business Interiors.

New building features include:

• - Warm and welcoming learning environment
• - Prominent location visible from Packer's Avenue
• - Easy access from International Lane (which is the road to the airport) and Anderson Street (which is the road past MATC Truax)
• - Over 8,000 sq. ft. of space
• - Over 100 parking spots
• - 10 high-tech classrooms including two computer labs
• - Large student lounge conducive to individual and group study sessions
• - Wi-Fi throughout the building
• - New laptop classroom
• - Classrooms available for daytime rentals to businesses, organizations and clubs

Opening January 2013

Wisconsin's leader in evening, weekend and online education.

While onboard, you will enjoy Lakeland College activities as well as the full complement of Royal Caribbean amenities. The cruise is open to Lakeland College alumni, their families and friends. Bring the entire family to enjoy a relaxing getaway and connect with classmates and friends.

Reservations are limited. A nonrefundable deposit of $100 per guest is required by September 4, 2012. Full payment is due on or before October 8, 2012. For more information or to register, please contact Emily Rendall-Araujo, assistant director of alumni relations, at 920-565-1224 or rendallaraujoec@lakeland.edu.

Do you hear what I hear?

Sleigh bells at Lakeland?

Could it be?

Yes... Santa Claus is coming to Lakeland!

Bring your family and your camera and spend the morning with Santa Claus. You and your children will enjoy a visit with Santa, a full breakfast buffet, a crafts table, and music offered by Lakeland College students.

Event details:

Saturday, December 8
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Bossard Hall
Main Campus

Cost:
Adults and children 12 and up: $10.00
Children 3 to 11: $5.00
Under age 2: free

Do you hear what I hear?

Sleigh bells at Lakeland?

Could it be?

Yes... Santa Claus is coming to Lakeland!

Bring your family and your camera and spend the morning with Santa Claus. You and your children will enjoy a visit with Santa, a full breakfast buffet, a crafts table, and music offered by Lakeland College students.

Event details:

Saturday, December 8
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Bossard Hall
Main Campus

Cost:
Adults and children 12 and up: $10.00
Children 3 to 11: $5.00
Under age 2: free

The Great Lakes Writers Festival is held annually at Lakeland College, and is always free and open to the public. The event is hosted by Karl Elder, Lakeland's Fessler Professor of Creative Writing, and provides seasoned and emerging writers the opportunity to talk with peers, to discuss their work, and to learn from the pros in workshops. To register for the festival, email elderk@lakeland.edu.

In addition the workshops, alumni and friends are invited to attend a complimentary reception and reading by the featured writers. In this Sesquicentennial year, all the writers are alumni: Matthew Henriksen '01, Jodie Liedke '06, Dawn Hogue '90 and Jean Kuehnel '87.

Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.

The reception and reading are free of charge, but registration is appreciated.

7:00 p.m. Wine & cheese reception
7:30 p.m. Readings by Matthew Henriksen '01, Jodie Liedke '06, Dawn Hogue '90 and Jean Kuehnel '87
8:30 p.m. Book signing

To learn more about the festival go to www.greatlakeswritersfestival.org.

with our

NEW PRESIDENT

Enjoy conversation with President Michael A. Grandillo

along with alumni and friends from the Green Bay area.

Thursday, October 25, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Titletown Brewing Co.

200 Dousman St.

Green Bay, WI

Free appetizers, cash bar.

To register, please contact Emily Rendall-Araujo '11, assistant director of alumni relations, at 920-565-1224 or rendallaraujoec@lakeland.edu.

Please respond by Thursday, October 18.

HOST COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Anne Andrews '03

Tom Bast '92

Terry Dimmick '07 MBA '12

Bobbi Jo Eisenreich '06

Sara (Johnson) Gillis '06

Cinnamon Harley '09

Kimberly Nygard '09

Laurie Radke MBA '09

Sandy Sternitzky '09

Heather (Sellars) Treptow '00

Want to know the most up to date information about Lakeland College?

Find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/LakelandAlumni and follow President Grandillo at @Lakelandprez on Twitter.

More information to come

Lakeland College
Chippewa Valley Center
Summer Picnic

Thursday, August 9
4pm

Bear Den Shelter, Irvine Park
Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls

The picnic, catered by Famous Dave's, is free of charge. However, to assure that we have enough food, please register by contacting Emily Rendall-Araujo, assistant director of alumni relations, at (920) 565-1224 or at rendallaraujoec@lakeland.edu.

After the picnic, for those interested, we will head to the Heyde Center for the Arts to enjoya freewheeling showcase of entertainment featuring Danville, Rob Kuchta, Judy Brist, Judy Ganser and other outstanding Chippewa Valley talent. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $5 for youth, or $20 for a family of 2 adults and 2 youth. You may purchase your tickets at the door.

We hope to see you there!

In 1987, the first Blasters Golf Tournament was held to raise money for student scholarships. Twenty-five years later alumni and friends of the college continue to come together to raise money for student scholarships. Your commitment to this annual event has given the college an opportunity to award over $78,000 in student scholarships.

As you can see, the 2012 Lakeland College Blasters Classic Golf Tournament is a special time to connect with alumni, friends, and our community. Lakeland College celebrates its Sesquicentennial year with the All-College Reunion, June 21-24, and Blasters is a part of the excitement. Make plans to join us on Friday, June 22 for the event of the summer!

For event schedule and registration, please visit www.lakeland.edu/blasters.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Charmaine Jankowski at 920-565-1404 or jankowskicm@lakeland.edu.

See you there!

Margarita Barraza Diaz will graduate with a degree in international business and a minor in resort management. Her academic achievements include: Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, Outstanding Student in International Business 2011 and 2012 and the Younger/ Fidelity Charitable Scholarship.

She served the wider Sheboygan community through the Blue Harbor Christmas Volunteer Program. Her main student activities were: Global Student Association president and secretary, member of Habitat for Humanity and Student Association multi-cultural affairs coordinator.

Margarita writes: "I have many good memories of Lakeland, but one of my fondest memories is having been part of International Food Festival and International Night. I participated in these events by planning, cooking and dancing. The time, effort and hard work that went into these events made it all very rewarding.

"I am looking to gain experience in a field relevant to my international business degree. Once I feel confident in the business field, I plan to enroll in a master's program to continue my education in finance."

Tarra Bourgeois will graduate with a degree in biology. Her academic achievements include being a recipient of a Presidential Scholarship, a member of the Lakeland College Honors Program, a recipient of the Suhr Science Scholarship and a tutor (genetics, bioinformatics, life science 1 and 2 and writing). She is currently working on a senior honors project that examines roommate compatibility at Lakeland and how room changes in first semester freshmen effect adjustment to college and retention rates.

She has an impressive record of community service. She has been involved in Lakeland's "Building Bridges" activity every year since it began. She was vice president of Habitat for Humanity and worked with former campus chaplain Kelly Stone to plan a build in Tennessee. She has been a mentor in Lakeland's Peer Mentor program for three years and has conducted numerous community service programs on campus. A few examples of these programs are: writing Christmas cards to senior citizens, making Valentines cards for sick children, putting together care packages for the troops and collecting canned goods for Salvation Army. She served as the chairperson for Pi Kappa Gamma's Heart Health Awareness Week. She has worked at Lakeland's Math Meet and Science Fair. She recently assisted in the planning of Atrocity Awareness Week.

Tarra writes: "My fondest memory of Lakeland would have to be the entire process of being an orientation leader. I got to meet and build friendships with so many people that I never would have interacted with in my day-to-day life.

"I am most looking forward to being actively involved in the student affairs administration master's program at UW-La Crosse. Next April, I will be going on a study abroad trip to Germany to learn how higher education institutions function in Germany in comparison to the U.S."

Whitney Diedrich will graduate with a degree in mathematics. Her academic achievements include the Helen Boatwright Scholarship (five years), Theatre 2010 Rookie of the Year & 2011 MVP, Concert Choir Most Improved (2010), Basketball Hustler Award (2010), Faculty Scholarship (2007-08, 2009-10, 2011-12), Presidential Scholarship (2010-11), Kuhn Award and the Who's Who Award.

She served as a tutor at Howards Grove Elementary School, as assistant cross country coach and assistant track coach at Howards Grove High School for two years, was a helper at the Lakeland Math Meets and a volunteer at Safe Harbor.

Her student activities include Student Association, mathematics club (including roles as secretary and as founder), Student Athlete Advisory Committee (one year as treasurer), women's basketball, campus ambassador, track and field, theatre ("Chicago," "Treasure Island," "Godspell"), Mortar Board, Frauenchor, judiciary board, concert choir, peer mentor, behavioral committee, Student Wisconsin Education Association (StWEA) and summer theatre camp counselor.

Whitney writes, "One of my favorite memories of my time here at Lakeland would probably be during one of the biggest snowfalls we had. This snowfall resulted in one of the biggest snowball fights that I have ever seen. It took place by the apartments. I think that the majority of the people who lived on campus during this time participated. This snowball fight had no teams and was just pretty much everyone for themselves. People were throwing snowballs from their balconies, from windows and from doors! It was so much fun.

"What I am looking forward to most in my post-college life is starting my professional career. I have applied all over the U.S. as a college admissions counselor. Waiting to find out where I will go is exciting. The process of finding this career is tiring but once I find that job, I will be happy."

Ashley Doran will graduate with a degree in biochemistry and a minor in criminal justice. Her academic achievements include Who's Who in American Colleges & Universities (2012), Outstanding Student in Biochemistry (2012), Honors Program recognition, Rath Distinguished Merit Scholarship and Lakeland College Trustee's Scholarship.

Her service projects and campus activities include writing tutor, chairperson of the Science Fair, Relay for Life team captain. Her student activities include dance team (captain), Chemistry Club (secretary), Mortar Board (vice president), Honor Marshal, Graduation Host Committee and Student Association.

Ashley writes, "My fondest memory of Lakeland College would be my involvement in Relay for Life my sophomore year. I was part of the Chem Club team, and hanging out with the other science majors for a good cause was a lot of fun! We dressed up as the PowerPuff girls and had a lot of hot chocolate (because it was so cold), and even though it was exhausting to be up all night and walking, we had a blast and I will never forget it!

"Post-college, I am just looking forward to see where I (and my friends) end up. It's amazing seeing everyone achieve their goals, whether it's internships, graduate school or jobs. I'm excited to be going to Michigan State for forensic biology. I can't wait to learn about different DNA analysis techniques and to participate in case studies, and to meet new people. It's exciting to be accomplishing my dreams and seeing where I end up in life."

SarahAnn Eskeridge will graduate with a degree in business management and minors in communications and resort management. Her academic achievements include Dean's List (3.47 GPA), LC Presidential Scholarship, William J. Grede Free Enterprise Scholarship, Kuehn Achievement Award, Helen Boatwright Music Scholarship and secretary/treasurer of Mortar Board.

She attended Lakeland Habitat for Humanity Spring Break trips to Kentucky and Tennessee. She was awarded Outstanding Community Service Individual in 2010, was a member of the Pi Kappa Gamma sorority, assisted with Building Bridges, Building Community and served Thanksgiving dinner to sailors every year with her family.

Her student activities include resident assistant, RA of the Month in November 2011, Frauenchor, Spectrum staff member and editor-in-chief in 2010-11, Pi Kappa Gamma president, vice president, secretary, room coordinator and Pi Kappa Gamma Woman of the Year Outstanding Senior in 2012, Habitat for Humanity president, vice president and secretary, campus ambassador, dance team co-captain and Mortar Board secretary/treasurer.

She writes, "I love being involved, and being able to see that I really did make a difference on Lakeland's campus means a lot to me. I am looking forward to starting my career and putting all of the skills I have learned at Lakeland to use. I am excited for what the future may hold."

Swe Swe Htay will graduate with a major in education and minors in English as a second language and writing. Her academic achievements include Lakeland College Outstanding International Student Award, Lakeland College Hilke Gehlen Scholar (2011), Supplemental Grant Program Asia Scholarship (Open Society Foundation, New York, 2008-11), David George Booth Scholar (Prospect Burma, London, 2007-11), Lakeland College Presidential Scholarship (2007-11), Who's Who in American Colleges & Universities (2007-11), Most Willing to Learn Award (from the Lakeland Mirror, 2009) and honor marshal (2009).

Her service projects include Mortar Board, Sheridan Elementary homework pal volunteer, providing a Burmese culture showcase at Kiel Elementary (2009), human rights activist at UNEFSCO fifth International Forum at the University of Connecticut (2009) and she taught English to Burmese refugees (2009).

Her student activities include Krueger Hall academic programming assistant, South Hall resident assistant, Global Student Association member, Lakeland College Mirror, Lakeland College women's choir.

She writes, "It's really hard to pick the fondest memory that I have from my time at Lakeland. During these four years, Lakeland has become my second home and I made lots of unforgettable memories with my friends from different parts of the world. Post-graduation, I'm looking forward to being a young professional. I am excited to meet more people and am hoping to do well in upcoming life assignments."

Benjamin Koepsell will graduate with a double major in psychology and sociology. His academic achievements include Dean's List and a Lakeland Trustee's Scholarship.

Ben received the 2012 Outstanding Senior Award and was listed in Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities. He served 100 hours at the Boys & Girls Club. His student activities include men's soccer, including team captain for three years, intramural basketball, psychology, sociology and environmental science tutor, campus ambassador and resident assistant.

He writes, "My fondest memory is probably playing soccer for four years and having a successful career with my teammates. In addition, just being able to meet all the people I met and becoming close with over the years. I am really looking forward to getting through graduate school and getting a job as a high school guidance counselor and then settling down to raise a family."

Marisela Olivas will graduate with a degree in biology and a minor in criminal justice. Her academic achievements include the Patricia Baechle Beck Scholars scholarship, A.G. Suhr Science Education Scholars scholarship and the Lakeland Presidential Scholarship. She was on the Dean's List several semesters.

Her service projects include volunteering at Longfellow Elementary School and with the Nourish Farms program to help low-income families. Through her honors project she worked to establish dietary and nutrition workshops for the Hispanic community to bring awareness about the risks of obesity in children. She offered free science shows at public events for both children and adults.

Her student activities include being the Mortar Board historian and being on the dance team. She was also a member of LC-CAB, Psychology Club and Spanish Club.

She writes, "There are too many memories at Lakeland to just pinpoint one! I will say that the memories involve all of the awesome friends I've made throughout my time at Lakeland as well as the amazing professors and staff I've worked with. I am most looking forward to my summer internship post-college and to figuring out what I want to do with my career."

Daniel Sheets-Poling will graduate with a degree in business management and minor in economics. His academic achievements include Lakeland Presidential Scholarship, Dean's List, Kuehn Achievement Award, Viglietti Scholarship, Kohler Co. Business Scholarship, Outstanding Underclassman in Business Administration and Wisconsin Volleyball Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year.

His service projects include Salvation Army, Blue Harbor, Christmas tree packaging, Camp Anokijig wood chopping, Lakeland College blood drive, Grether Woods cleanup and assisting with the middle school math competition.

His student activities include campus ambassador, resident assistant, men's volleyball captain, Student Association residence life coordinator, Zeta Chi fraternity (president, Fall 2012), honor marshal, LC-CAB, performing in "Romeo and Juliet," Mortar Board, orientation leader and peer mentor.

He writes, "My fondest memory is being part of a national championship. Being on a team that was dedicated, hard-working and excellent at what it did, made me feel that we had made an amazing accomplishment together of working towards a common goal. Having a few thousand people focus on your team is an unmatched feeling. I'm looking forward to using the education I have received outside of the classroom at Lakeland. While Lakeland does offer the tangible degree, the intangibles of social skills, developing projects and joining various organizations is much more valuable than anything else. I cannot wait to start pursuing my business career and hope to receive an MBA within the next five years."

Danny Spatchek will graduate with a degree in English. His academic achievements include Dr. Botana Sr. Memorial Scholarship, Kuehn Achievement Award, Lakeland Presidential Scholarship, Marilee Minahan English Scholarhip, Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, Outstanding Student in Student Publications (2012), Best of the Midwest Awards - third place feature story (2012), fifth place editorial/commentary (2011), fourth place feature story (2010), Georgetown University's Institute of Political Journalism - Graduate, Army News Service Award of Excellence, four-year letter winner and two-time member of Northern Athletics Conference Sportsmanship team with men's soccer team.

His service to the community includes being a U-15 soccer coach. His student activities include Lakeland College Mirror editor-in-chief (Fall 2011- Spring 2012), managing editor (Spring 2011) and sports editor (Fall 2009-Fall 2010).

He writes, "My fondest memories of Lakeland include writing articles for the Mirror, spending time with people on the Mirror, Mirror production nights, learning about writing and miscellaneous things from miscellaneous people, playing soccer and tennis and basketball and ping pong, going to England with the soccer team, painting myself like a blue smurf with friends from the soccer team and voyaging to the pub for a night of shenanigans, chauffeuring Korean students and Chinese professors around for the two best months of my young life last summer, hanging out at the library, reading countless articles like the ones I hope to someday write. Long-term, I am looking forward to struggling as the type of journalist I think I want to be. Short-term, running a marathon, paying debts, winning the area old guys league soccer championship cup and drinking beer out of it."

SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2012
11:30 A.M. - SOCIAL
12:30 - 2:00 P.M. - LUNCH AND PROGRAM

PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB
2901 N 7TH STREET - PHOENIX
PHONE: 602-263-5208

A special thank you to Dr. Harold Gries, class of 1965 and a Lakeland College Trustee,
for his generous sponsorship of this event.

CELEBRATING THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF LAKELAND COLLEGE
After years of planning, the college's 150th anniversary has arrived and preparations are being made for the biggest celebration Lakeland has seen. President Gould will share the state of the college and the festivities planned for this monumental year.

SPECIAL GUEST: Professor J. Garland Schilcutt H'88

Kindly reply by February 24, 2012
to Charmaine Jankowski at 920-565-1404, via email at jankowskicm@lakeland.edu.

THIS EVENT IS FULL - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AT THIS TIME.

Do you hear what I hear?

Sleigh bells at Lakeland?

Could it be?

Yes... Santa Claus is coming to Lakeland!

Bring your family and enjoy the morning with Santa Claus. Your children will enjoy a crafts table and the opportunity to share Christmas wishes with Santa Claus. A full breakfast and your child's photo with Santa are included in the cost.

Event details:

Saturday, December 10
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Bossard Hall
Main Campus

Cost:
Adults and children 11 and up - $8.00
Children 10 and under - FREE

The Great Lakes Writers Festival is held annually at Lakeland College, and is always free and open to the public. The event is hosted by Karl Elder, Lakeland's Fessler Professor of Creative Writing, and provides seasoned and emerging writers the opportunity to talk with peers, to discuss their work, and to learn from the pros in workshops. To register for the festival, email elderk@lakeland.edu.

In addition to participating in all workshops, alumni and friends are invited to attend a complimentary reception and reading by the featured writers! This years featured writers are Joyce Dyer and Hailey Leithauser.

Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.

The reception and reading are free of charge, but registration is appreciated.

7:00 p.m. Wine & cheese reception
7:30 p.m. Readings by featured writers Joyce Dyer and Hailey Leithauser
8:30 p.m. Book signing

To learn more about the festival go to www.greatlakeswritersfestival.org.

You Can Make a Difference!

October 31 - November 5

The Alumni Association challenges alumni to participate in a state-wide food drive. Non-perishable food items will be collected from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. from October 31 to November 5 at all seven Lakeland Centers. The entire amount donated by Lakeland students, alumni, faculty and staff will be counted in "Cans Across the Conference," a program of the Northern Athletics Conference. By contributing to the drive, you help those in need this holiday season.

Drop-Off Locations and Beneficiaries:

Sheboygan Center - Main Campus: Safe-Harbor

Central Wisconsin Center - 500 32^nd St. North, Wisconsin Rapids: Wisconsin Rapids Food Pantry

Chippewa Valley Center - 770 Scheidler Rd., Chippewa Falls: The Feed My People Food Bank

Fox Cities Center - 2320 Industrial Dr., Neenah: St. Joseph's Food Pantry and Neenah Animal Shelter

Green Bay Center - 2985 South Ridge Rd., Green Bay: Paul's Pantry

Madison Center - 3591 Anderson St., Madison: The River Food Pantry

Milwaukee Center - 1135 S. 70^th St., West Allis: The Hunger Task Force

If you have questions, contact Director of Alumni Relations, Lisa Vihos.

We will celebrate the reunion classes of 1961, 1971, 1981, 1986, 1991, 2001 and 2006.

If you are interested in helping with or have ideas for this year's celebration, please contact Charmaine Jankowski, Associate Director of Alumni Relations, at 920-565-1404 or jankowskicm@lakeland.edu.