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Student Spotlight: Clemmie Bollant
Clemmie Bollant. The Fighter. The Comedian. Wants To Help Others. Medical Assistant Student. During her freshman year in high school, Clemmie was a wrestling cheerleader. Clemmie stuck with the sport into her sophomore year, then decided that school should come…
Student Spotlight: Sophie Peterson
Sophie Peterson. Agie. Keeping The Tradition Alive. Agribusiness/Science Technology Student. Agriculture has always been a part of Sophie’s life. While attending De Soto High School, Sophie was involved in FFA all four years. During her four years, she was elected…
Student Spotlight: McKenzie Stagman
McKenzie Stagman. Caring And Considerate. Takes Pride In Making Others Feel Good About Themselves. Cosmetology Student. During her years at River Ridge High School, McKenzie was always keeping busy. She was a part of Friends Helping Friends, Fellowship of Christian…
Southwest Tech Spotlight: Cindy Dieter-Schlehlein
Southwest Tech Spotlight: Cindy Dieter-Schlehlein After graduating from Richland Center High School, Cindy went straight into the workforce. She worked at Midwest Harness and Cable Corporation making wire harnesses for fire trucks for six and a half years before the…
Southwest Tech Spotlight: Callie Palan
Southwest Tech Spotlight: Callie Palan Callie grew up in rural Highland, Wisconsin with her three older brothers and younger sister. “We were always hunting, fishing, and building tree forts. We had horses, dogs, and a ton of animals.” Callie’s dad…
Southwest Tech Spotlight: Darlene Mickelson
Southwest Tech Spotlight: Darlene Mickelson One would think there is nothing more difficult than losing your job after 34 years. Consider returning to college in your late 50’s to enroll in a program area that was nothing like the factory…
Southwest Tech Spotlight: Breanna Frazier
Southwest Tech Spotlight: Breanna Frazier As a kid, Breanna would describe herself as very interesting. She was inventive, creative, and loved to doodle. Her mom will tell you that she couldn’t be trusted with a piece of paper and scissors.…
Southwest Tech Spotlight: Mishaela Dudenbostel
Southwest Tech Spotlight: Mishaela Dudenbostel As a young girl, Mishaela’s mom always said she had an eye for beauty. She loved weddings and dreamed of designing wedding dresses or becoming a cake decorator. She enjoyed playing outside and taking photos.…
Southwest Tech Spotlight: Courtney Friese
Southwest Tech Spotlight: Courtney Friese At Sun Prairie High School, Courtney was involved in many activities including choir and Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA). Through DECA, she had the opportunity to travel while learning skills in marketing. At the…
Student Spotlight: Jaren Knight
Jaren Knight. Basketball And Baseball Fan. Father. Accounting Student. As a freshman in high school, Jaren thought business and numbers were interesting. Jaren took advantage and signed up for all the accounting classes his high school offered. After a while,…