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Achievement, Adult Education

PHOTOS: 2017 GED / HSED Graduation Ceremony

We hosted our 2017 GED / HSED graduation ceremony on June 1 at Moraine Park Technical College.

We’re so proud of all the hard work each of these individuals has put in to accomplish this goal! 

Here’s a look back at this year’s ceremony … and if you’d like to be next, we’d love to help! For more information about our GED program, click here. Continue reading

June 7, 2017by Andrew Pantzlaff
Achievement, EWD

Students Celebrate Learning for Independence

We all have goals of living independently and being self-sufficient but often obstacles and challenges get in our way.  On May 11, nine students were able to celebrate successful completion of a 2-year Learning for Independence (LFI) Program, moving them one step closer to meeting their goal of independence.  Surrounded by family, friends, instructors and school staff, the students shared their LFI program portfolios and final comments of the program. Continue reading

May 24, 2017by Samantha Story
Achievement

PHOTOS: Moraine Park 2017 Commencement

Two female graduates smile into crowd at Moraine Park commencement ceremony

Congratulations to Moraine Park Technical College’s Class of 2017 – and best wishes in your journey ahead! In honor of your accomplishments, here’s 217 pics of our 2017 Commencement! Do you recognize any familiar faces? Continue reading

May 22, 2017by Andrew Pantzlaff
Achievement

READY FOR LAUNCH: Moraine Park Class of 2017 looks forward

Within a profound scene of smiles, laughter, joyful tears and dreams come true, Moraine Park Technical College hosted its 2017 Commencement Ceremony in the Fond du Lac High School Field House on Saturday, May 20.

Nearly 350 graduates took part in the event. In all, the Class of 2017 had nearly 800 graduate candidates complete their studies to receive associate of applied science degrees and technical diplomas.

Keynote speaker, Dr. Morna Foy, impressed upon graduates the need to enjoy the moment, but also look to the future.

“You have definitely arrived at an important milestone, and you’re to be recognized and celebrated for that. That’s why we’re together. But I’d offer that there’s now much more to be done,” Moy said. “Think of it this way: You’re like a coiled spring, or a sling-shot pulled back. You’re ready for launch. That’s what scientists call “potential energy.” It’s the energy an object has because of its position, rather than its motion.

“You’re now in position.” Continue reading

May 20, 2017by Andrew Pantzlaff
Achievement, Business

Business Professionals Club – National Competition Results

Congratulations to the Moraine Park Business Professionals of America Club members who traveled to Florida last week to compete at the National Business Professionals of America (BPA) Competition. After taking 1st in the State of Wisconsin in Presentation Management Team, they were invited to compete at Nationals.

The Presentation Management Team consisted of Christian Dahl, Karen Hall, Katie Antonian and Katy Logsdon. After spending hours preparing, we are proud to announce that the Moraine Park team  placed 2nd in the Nation in Presentation Management-Team Category! Continue reading

May 17, 2017by Melanie Schroeder
Achievement, Student Services & Support, Veterans

Meet DeWayne: Our 2017 Student of the Year!

DeWayne Sexton portrait

Think life has handed you setbacks too large to overcome? Try telling that to DeWayne Sexton. Losing a mother as a child. Being separated from his siblings growing up. Reuniting only to have his brothers be killed shortly after. Joining the military and losing many close friends in battle. Losing his last remaining brother to a drunk driver. Being diagnosed with cancer. Feeling too old and too lost and too worthless. DeWayne has seemingly been through it all – and has somehow weathered all these struggles to do remarkable things.

One of those remarkable things is being named our 2017 Student of the Year. We couldn’t be more thrilled to give him this honor. To say that DeWayne is deserving is a tremendous understatement. Here’s DeWayne’s story of struggle and finding purpose throughout these setbacks, in his own words: Continue reading

May 17, 2017by Andrew Pantzlaff
Achievement, Trades

Moraine Park students sweep podium at Skills USA

Three male MPTC SKills USA winners standing on stage

Moraine Park sent students from the CNC/Tool & Die club and the Electricity club to the State Skills USA competition in late April.  The CNC/Tool & Die students competed as a team in the Automated Manufacturing Technology category while the Electricity students competed as individuals in the Industrial Motor Control or Residential Wiring categories.

Moraine Park had students take all 3 top spots in Industrial Motor Control. Zach Heberer placed 1st, Jacob Stamm placed 2nd and Ramon Cruz-Nagera placed third. Continue reading

May 17, 2017by Melanie Schroeder
Achievement, Veterans

Meet, Carla! Our 2017 Student Veteran of the Year

Carla Stephany portrait

Moraine Park Technical College has been placing special emphasis on students who have served or are currently serving our country, proclaiming its 2016-17 academic year our “Year of the Student Veteran.”

During this special year, with our student awards banquet upcoming, we’ve added a special award to our traditional lineup of offerings: a “Student Veteran of the Year” award.

Taking home this prestigious honor this year is a deserving individual named Carla Stephany, an engineering student at Moraine Park who served in the United States Air Force. She’s an ambitious, hard-working and inspiring woman, and we’re very excited to present her with this award.

In her own words, this is Carla’s background, what brought her to Moraine Park, and what her plans for the future are: Continue reading

May 17, 2017by Andrew Pantzlaff
Achievement, Clubs & Organizations, Health Careers & Wellness

Student Nurses Receive Meritorious Service Awards at Student Banquet

West Bend SNA members at the 2017 Student Awards Banquet.

Several students were recognized for their contributions to MPTC and the Student Nurse’s Association on the West Bend campus at the annual awards banquet. Receiving awards were Joey Jaeger, Jessica Corbett, Jessica Bach, Ashland Morecki, Emily Ewe, Nicki Stavrakis, Kristine Gould, Melissa Meyer and Erica Breitenstein.

To learn more about our nursing program and other career options, visit morainepark.edu/programs.

May 17, 2017by Mary Krieger
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