Moraine
Park Technical College has named Kevin Piotrowski, of Kewaskum, as their 2020
Student of the Year.
Piotrowski, a student in the CNC/Tool and Die Technologies
program, came to the College looking for job stability and the possibility of a
future career.
“I initially came to Moraine Park to earn my GED,” Piotrowski
said. “I spent years working jobs that didn’t require much training and offered
no stability. As a result, I had little motivation to excel in my career.”
He earned his GED in April 2018 and decided to enroll in the
CNC/ Tool and Die Technologies program.
“A majority of my classmates are much younger than me,” he said.
“After the first few days, the age differences didn’t seem to matter. We all
work together and want to see each other succeed. It’s a very positive
atmosphere.”
Piotrowski took this opportunity to redefine his life and
excelled with it. He has gleaned knowledge from his peers and teachers,
involved himself in clubs and activities, and been a Dean’s List student with
an impressive 3.9 GPA throughout his college journey.
“It hasn’t been easy,” he said. “I was fortunate to find a job
that offered me weekends and holidays, so I could attend school during the
week. I look forward to transitioning to a more steady schedule.”
It is because of his dedication, academic achievements, and
involvement at the College that Piotrowski earned a nomination for the Student
of the Year award.
Criteria for Student of the Year nominations include
demonstrating excellence in and out of the classroom while modeling Moraine
Park’s core abilities to communicate clearly, act responsibly, work
productively, think critically and creatively, adapt to change, demonstrate
integrity, and work cooperatively. There were five candidates this year, all of
whom excel both academically and in their service-learning. There are very few
student honors that exceed this award at Moraine Park, and to even be nominated
is a tremendous accomplishment. Other nominees include EnLeigh Dobyns-Schuetter
of Fond du Lac, Allyson Engel of Beaver Dam, Gretchen Rauls of Fond du Lac, and
Alex Tischendorf of Kewaskum.
“I was surprised to learn that I had been selected for this
award,” he said. “I’m sure that the other nominees were highly qualified, which
makes the selection an extreme honor.”
Piotrowski will receive his award at the Student Awards Banquet
on May 8.
“I appreciate the real-world approach to education that
Moraine Park has provided me,” he said. “My instructors had their own way of
teaching and motivating me, and I benefited from each one of them.”
Piotrowski will graduate on May 16. His goal is to find a stable
career in the CNC/Tool and Die industry.
For more information on Moraine Park, visit morainepark.edu.
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