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Student Voice Leaders Chosen at LATC

Posted on: November 19, 2024   |   Category: News
Student Voice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 19, 2024

WATERTOWN – More than 30 students were recently chosen to represent the 2024-25 student body at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, South Dakota. Student Voice representatives were chosen by their programs and will serve as liaisons between the student body and Lake Area Tech’s leadership team.

Lake Area Technical College Vice President Cam Corey said students were chosen for their leadership skills, academic standing and ability to interact positively with diverse groups of people.

“These students represent some of our state’s brightest young people,” Corey said. “They are tasked with bringing forward initiatives that will positively impact students for years to come. I look forward to working with them and I’m excited to see what they will bring to the table.”

Student Voice representatives also elected officers for the coming school year. They include:

  • President Kaylin Warrey, a first-year Licensed Practical Nursing student from Aberdeen. She is a 2022 graduate of Aberdeen Central High School and the daughter of Kent Warrey and Alisha Warrey of Aberdeen. As Student Voice President, she aims to unite students from all programs and initiate positive changes on campus.
  • Vice President Demetri Bryant, a second-year Auto Body and Paint Technology student from Bowdle. He is a 2023 graduate of Bowdle High School and the son of April Bollinger-Bryant from Bowdle. As Student Voice Vice President, he seeks to establish effective communication between students and administration.
  • Secretary Aaron Veldhuizen, a second-year Agriculture Business and Commodity Merchandising student from Edgerton, Minn. He is a 2023 graduate of Edgerton High School and the son of David and Christine Veldhuizen of Edgerton, Minn. As Student Voice Secretary, Veldhuizen aims to help ensure Lake Area Tech continues to provide a positive learning environment for future students. 

In addition to representing their individual programs, Student Voice representatives participate in community activities, develop valuable leadership skills, attend the South Dakota Legislative Session in Pierre, and lead fundraising activities that benefit Lake Area Tech students.

Members of the 2024-25 Student Voice at Lake Area Tech include:

  • Jaya Anderson, Huron (Business)
  • Lauren Berge, Clear Lake (Medical Assisting)
  • Taytum Bissonette, Sisseton (Human Services Technician)
  • Demetri Bryant, Bowdle (Auto Body and Paint Technology)
  • John Butler, Aurora (Law Enforcement)
  • Garrett Cobb, Granite Falls, MN (Heavy Equipment Operator)
  • Samantha Culpeper, Estelline (Welding Technology)
  • Sunne DeBoer, South Shore (Cosmetology)
  • Amanda Dickerson, Roslyn (Physical Therapist Assistant)
  • Jillian Draeger, Harrisburg (Automotive Technology)
  • Aubrey Ellingson, San Antonio, TX (Med, Fire and Rescue)
  • Danyelle Fischbach, Watertown (Surgical Technology)
  • Gabriel Gebhard, Hartford (Occupational Therapy Assistant)
  • Molly Haag, Harwood, ND (Aviation Maintenance Technology)
  • Terry Hammel, Hot Springs (Diesel Technology)
  • Dylan Haney, Marshall, MN (Diesel Technology)
  • Emili Huss, Cresbard (Occupational Therapy Assistant)
  • Samantha Keup, Watertown (Business)
  • Haley King, Crooks (Professional Fixed Wing Pilot)
  • Sierra Kogel, Cavour (Physical Therapist Assitant)
  • Lauren Maag, Watertown (Dental Assisting)
  • Brian McCracken, Canton (Energy Technology)
  • Hailey Metzger, Eureka (Medical Lab Technician)
  • Ciara Neuman, Beresford (Computer Information Systems)
  • Caleb Raak, Jasper, MN (Precision Machining)
  • Dillon Schroeder, Watertown (Business)
  • Madison Sitzmann, Edgeley, ND (Diesel Technology)
  • Aaron Smith, Oak Grove, MN (Heavy Equipment Operator)
  • Nathaniel Taylor, Ottawa, IL (Robotics)
  • Aaron Veldhuizen, Edgerton, MN (Agriculture)
  • Kaylin Warrey, Aberdeen (Licensed Practical Nursing)
  • Brycelyn Wolff, Madison (Law Enforcement)

Lake Area Tech is one of the nation’s top two-year colleges. With more than 30 programs in high-demand career fields, Lake Area Tech equips students with the skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce. In 2017, the school received the prestigious Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. It has also been consistently named a Top 10 Military Friendly School, a Niche Best College, and was named a 2024 Best Associate Program in South Dakota by University HQ.

For more information, visit: www.lakeareatech.edu

Cutline: Members of the 2024-25 Student Voice at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, SD, include: Front Row: Samantha Keup, Kaylin Warrey, Emili Huss, Haley King, Jillian Draeger, Samantha Culpeper. Middle Row: Brycelyn Wolff, Danyelle Fischbach, Ciara Neuman, Jaya Anderson, Sierra Kogel, Hailey Metzger, Demetri Bryant, Molly Haag, Sunne DeBoer, Taytum Bissonette, Aubrey Ellingson. Back Row: Madison Sitzmann, Lauren Berge, John Butler, Lauren Maag, Dillon Schroeder, Aaron Veldhuizen, Gabriel Gebhard, Terry Hammel, Caleb Raak, Aaron Smith, Dylan Haney, Nathaniel Taylor. Not Pictured: Garrett Cobb, Amanda Dickerson and Aaron Smith.