Moraine Park Technical College has named the late Nancy Steinke of Fond du Lac its 2017 Distinguished Alumnus.

Nancy Steinke graduated from Moraine Park in 1975 and received a diploma as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and then obtained her state licensure. She grew up in Fond du Lac and was a 1969 graduate of St. Mary’s Springs Academy.
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The Moraine Park Foundation recently hosted its Gourmet Dinner with a special “Black & White” theme.

The event was held on the College’s Fond du Lac campus and helped raise funds for student scholarships and emergency financial assistance. In fact, we’re excited to say that this year’s Gourmet Dinner raised nearly $30,000 for these important causes.

Guests at the event dressed in black and white attire and enjoyed a six-course meal prepared by Moraine Park Culinary Arts students and faculty. They also had the opportunity to enjoy entertainment by local talent, bid on auction items, and try their luck at the event’s popular wine-cork pull and heads-or-tails 50/50 raffle. Take a look at photos from the event below.
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Are you a single parent seemingly juggling the world, but still hoping to get a degree? You can do it. And Meghan Tarantino, a 2017 graduate of Moraine Park, is proof! Here’s Meghan’s story, in her own words:
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Eating a burger can have a lasting impact (Besides just that ketchup stain on your shirt. Why does that always happen!?).
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There were pitfalls, and struggles. Late bills. Four sons to feed. Mounting pressure. And tears, for sure, for Arletta Allen.

And now? Tears of a much different kind. Check this out:

“This was an amazing opportunity and to be recognized in such a beautiful way brings me to tears! I absolutely love Moraine Park and this experience. For all  who support me in the climb,  along with my goals and dreams, I am overwhelmed with gratitude. Thank you!”

Wow!
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The Great Pink Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk returns to Moraine Park Technical College this Saturday. If you’d like to take part, click here for more information.

Through the Great Pink Pumpkin event, scholarships are awarded to students affected by breast cancer thanks to the Moraine Park Foundation.

One of these scholarship recipients is Patty Petrin of West Bend.

This is her story:
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The Great Pink Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk returns to Moraine Park Technical College this Saturday. If you’d like to take part, click here for more information.

Through the Great Pink Pumpkin event, scholarships are awarded to students affected by breast cancer thanks to the Moraine Park Foundation.

One of these scholarship recipients is Sandra Bryson-Fisher of Waldo, Wisconsin.

This is her story:
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With summer just wrapping up, it is important to reflect upon the great memories made.  One such memory for my family and I was our first trip to the Slinger Super Speedway this past August.  
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Forty-eight Moraine Park staff, faculty and retirees gathered at Whispering Springs Golf Course in Fond du Lac on June 17th to laugh, duff, and raise money for student scholarships and the student emergency fund. The event in its second year featured a nine-hole scramble, putting contest, basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and Brewers ticket raffle.

But this was no ordinary golf tournament. 
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