Lake Area Technical College Recognizes Student Ambassadors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WATERTOWN, S.D. – Student ambassadors at Lake Area Technical College have provided exceptional support to the admissions team throughout the academic year, assisting with events and helping create a welcoming experience for prospective students and their families.
Selected by their instructors, the ambassadors represent academic programs across campus and assist with activities ranging from individual campus visits to large recruitment events. Their efforts help ensure events run smoothly while giving visitors an authentic look at student life.
“This year’s group has truly stood out,” said April Simon, lead admissions representative at Lake Area Technical College. “They are always willing to help, consistently bring great attitudes and go above and beyond whenever they are needed. I am extremely grateful for their dedication and proud to work with such a great group of students.”
Ambassadors connect with prospective students by sharing their personal experiences in their programs and on campus. Their approach helps visitors better understand academic expectations, campus culture and available opportunities.
This year’s ambassadors include:
Agriculture
Camry Swanson – Lynd, MN
Kaeden Bitterman – Canton, SD
Lana Kelling – Sioux Falls, SD
Sawyer Verhelst – Canby, MN
Auto Body and Paint Technology
Drew Hoeke – Summerset, SD
Jake Jackson – Sanborn, MN
Automotive Technology
Brody Roshone – Canistota, SD
Evan Thoms – Watertown, SD
Aviation Maintenance
Gunner Patterson – Riverton, WY
Joel Dahlhoff – Vermillion, SD
Aviation Professional Fixed Wing Pilot
Breckyn Harmon – Chamberlain, SD
Dakarai Osborne – Sturgis, SD
Emily Peterson – Grand Marsh, WI
Reagan Machacek – Easton, MN
Riley Spartz – Watertown, SD
Building Trades Technology
August Kopecky – Faulkton, SD
Thomas Farries – Onida, SD
Business
Chesney Kalda – Pierre, SD
Daniel Person – Lake City, SD
Kimber Rasmussen – Kimball, SD
Child Care Technician
Esta Cameron – Watertown, SD
Rylee Huwe – Bristol, SD
Computer Information Systems
Elizabeth Stee – Watertown, SD
Jameson Garcia – Dawson, MN
Quade Pharris – Aberdeen, SD
Cosmetology
Rei Annon LaFave – Watertown, SD
Tana Hoyer – Oldham, SD
Dental Assisting
Addison Sneer – Brookings, SD
Jaime Brann – Park Rapids, MN
Kaleah Heilman – Rapid City, SD
Diesel Technology
Alan Lemke – Dupree, SD
Coy Assman – Mission, SD
Landen Hartman – Canton, SD
Logen Tomac – Milbank, SD
Diesel Technology – Butler
Chisum Theisen – Watertown, SD
Devin Brisson – Ferrisburgh, VT
Diesel Technolgoy – DCAT/DMAX
Jace Starr – Watertown, SD
Tracen Peasron – Box Elder, SD
Luke Mehlhaff – Huron, SD
Daniel Lundwall – Marenisco, MI
Energy Operations and Technology
Devon Flottmeyer – Pierre, SD
Tate Schlueter – Corona, SD
Financial Services
Chloe Kracht – Edgerton, MN
Katelyn Ruppert – Currie, MN
Heavy Equipment Operator
Logen Hailey – Pipestone, MN
Thomas Biehl – Platte, SD
Law Enforcement
Ashley Johnson – Groton, SD
Eleanor Overweg – Pierre, SD
Med/Fire and Rescue
Eilene Hulscher – Aberdeen, SD
Grace Bindert – Gary, SD
Kallie Zantow – Aberdeen, SD
Medical Assisting
Cassidy Fipps – Warner, SD
Regan Campbell – Watertown, SD
Medical Laboratory Technician
Alaina LaJesse – Wahpeton, ND
Allison Foote – Hartford, SD
Tosha Spartz – Watertown, SD
Natural Resources Management
Brennen Hood – Huron, SD
James Burma – Miller, SD
Practical and Registered Nursing
Taylor Vansickle – Watertown, SD
Brin Heltzel – Philip, SD
Lily Halling – Lake Norden, SD
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kinzey Breidenbach – Sioux Falls, SD
Lindsey Maske – Freeman, SD
Kamryn Petersen – Garvin, MN
Sydney LaVoy – Milroy, MN
Physical Therapy Assistant
Abigail Meyers – Tyler, MN
Dylan Ostlund – Watertown, SD
Jenna Brodkorb – Harrisburg, SD
Precision Machining
Amos Sather – Gary, SD
Jake Bailly – Watertown, SD
Robotics and Electronics System Technology
Braxton Jones – Elkton, SD
Dawson Wright – Watertown, SD
Logan Sycks – Watertown, SD
Social Worker
Elayna Horton – Chanhassen, MN
Surgical Technology
Amaya Raths – Donnelly, MN
Avery Swank – Arlington, SD
Welding
Braydon Alford – Sioux Falls, SD
Carlee Walz – Aberdeen, SD
Connor Hanshaw – Freeman, SD
Ni-ve Washburn – Big Sandy, MT
Founded in 1965, Lake Area Tech was South Dakota’s first technical college and was named the nation’s best two-year college in 2017. The college offers more than 30 programs in high-demand career fields and has an enrollment of nearly 2,700 students. More information is available at lakeareatech.edu.
