In 2012 we will be celebrating the Sesquicentennial of Lakeland College. To us, there is no better time than now to put the spotlight on 150 years of the achievements and memories of our graduates. The way we see it, your story is the celebration. If you would like to read the stories of others, click on the names below.
Shared Stories, 1990s:
I attended Lakeland as a adult learner night student at MSTC, in Wisconsin Rapids, in order to fullfill my desire to get a 4-year degree in Business. I had previously attened MSTC and received a 2-year Business Associate Degree in the early 80's. I liked the fact that Lakeland offered night...
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I first want to thank the school for making it easy for non-traditional students to finish their education. If it was not for Lakeland providing evening and weekend classes in Green Bay, Wisconsin I would not of finished my bachelors degree. I always tell everyone I went to the school of hard...
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My favorite memories are of playing on the baseball team. Baseball has always been an important part of my life and being able to play with great teammates is something I'll always look back on with fond memories. Every team I have played on since is always compared to them and they...
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I received my BA in English in 1991 from Lakeland College. My time at Lakeland College includes some of the best times of my life. I went on to receive my degree as a Registered Nurse, working many years in behavioral health services and becoming certified as a palliative/hospice nurse....
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Lakeland memories - I don't even know where to start! Arriving early for cheerleading camp and meeting Darcy Lindelof. Who knew, 20 years later and she is still there for me. Working for Margaret Teske - long hair, jean skirt and red sweater - she was a great boss. Calling home after my first...
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I transferred to Lakeland College after struggling at another college. At the time, my dad was taking Lifelong Learning classes, and we went to the Lakeland campus for a visit. I loved the size of the campus and talked to the Admissions Office. They accepted me just by seeing my high school...
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I spent a wonderful 5 years at LC, and it changed my life tremendously. It is amazing how much I "grew up" and changed during my tenure at LC - there were so many fun times, challenging times, and even some tears... but I would NEVER change it for a thing! Lakeland helped me become...
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For three years as a high school student, I spent one week each summer at Lakeland with our band camp from Two Rivers. The campus and dorm already felt like home when I moved into Krueger Hall in 1993. I liked living in the corn fields! Classmates quickly became like family. Small...
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Some of my favorite Lakeland College memories include hanging out at the apartments with Laurie, Sara, Melissa, Mona, and the crew, having parties at the suites, and the many basketball & baseball games. Couch Bouche & Hall Director Kathy Bubb both served as great mentors during my...
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Lakeland has given me so much to be thankful for. I was nervous when I started and I was sad when I left. There have been so many good memories of so many good people who are still part of my life today. I had my first child while at Lakeland and without their support and daycare I would have...
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After graduating from another college in 1990 in Political Science I had a difficult time finding a job that I wanted as a career. I decided to go back to school. I first completed two years at Fox Valley Tech to get my associates degree in accounting. Then I enrolled at Lakeland to obtain my...
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I came to this country as refugee back in 1979. I did not have any educational background whatsoever. I was the very first person to graduate with a four year degree in my family of 14 children. As a child, I had always wanted a good life and the opportunity to help the community. I envisioned...
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Well, my story starts with a discussion I had with a former co-worker back in 1986. I had my Associate of Science degree and wanted to find a program that I could attend evenings, since I was working full-time. He suggested that I look at Lakeland's Lifelong Learning program and it was the best...
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