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, 2000s:

• Laura Banks '07
  I was at the Milwaukee Campus in West Allis. My favorite memory was being able to see how serious many of the students were about their education. All of us came together as one to help each other out with different projects. The flexibility of my classes inspired me most as a student. We had... Read more
• Heidi Cerdas Monge '08
  In retrospect, I'd have to say I came to Lakeland with a bit of a chip on my shoulder. I had just moved from the east coast back to my home town of Sheboygan and began the MBA program immediately. Sheboygan hadn't changed much in the 15 years since I had left and taking classes in the middle of... Read more
• Renee Davis '09
  In 2002 I graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College with my Associates in Supervision. After graduating from MATC I enrolled at Milwaukee School of Engineering. I was a full-time student, worked full-time as the Network Engineering Director for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in Milwaukee,... Read more
• Bobbi Jo Eisenreich '06
  I attended Lakeland College in Green Bay. I was working a part-time (close to full-time) job during the day and took classes in the evenings. I was married with two very active children. College wasn't in the plans right out of high school and after marrying, I thought I'd take evening classes... Read more
• Victoria Frank '03
  I spent five years at the Sheboygan campus during the 1990s and those were some of the best years of my life. Being four hours away from home was a first for me. But I made many great friends and met so many amazing people. What struck me most was the eclectic mix of people and how those people... Read more
• Brian Gensch '00
  After graduating from Lakeshore Technical College, I came to Lakeland to pursue a Bachelor's in Accounting. The small class environment and the obvious display of caring by my instructors had a great influence on me.  The fact that my professors sincerely cared about my... Read more
• James Hayes '03
  There are 2 memories that come to mind. One is the very first time I met Dr. Gould. It was during my freshman year (1999), and I told him to "please think of me when I graduate." Well, in 2003, I was hired as Associate Director of Admin. That goes to show you that LC not only prepares... Read more
• Kathy Herzog '00
  Since 2000, I have continued my education and earned a Masters degree in Education-Curriculum and Instruction from UW-Oshkosh. In 2005, I had my daughter Anna! In 2008, I married Ryan. We live in Plymouth near the city park. I still keep in contact with two of my friends that I went to college... Read more
• Pat Hindes '09
  From my time working on campus, I remember when the chaos of the classrooms and the frenzied footsteps ceased to exist and one could see the somber tones of the environment encased in ice or the soft rays of the waking sun. Read more
• Kimberly Jacobson '05
  I was a full-time student of Lakeland College's Adult Learning Center in Milwaukee. After receiving my Associate's degree from MATC in Milwaukee, I took a job as a full-time paralegal at a small law firm in Milwaukee. After 3 years there, I realized that, although I was enjoying what I was... Read more
• Allison Komaromy '08
  I came to Lakeland to play basketball for Coach Arvan and to become a high school math teacher. I grew up and transitioned into an independent, confident woman. I quickly became a lunch buddy and then a "big sister" to Maria, a 4th grader in Howards Grove. My greatest memories include... Read more
• Michele Leiden '09
  After receiving my MBA in Finance from Lakeland in 2009, I was promoted within the year to a project manager position at my current employer and was made an officer of the bank. As a mother of three girls, my career had been interrupted by a seven-year stretch out of the professional world to... Read more
• Joan McCann '01
  I started college when I was 30 years old. I first went to Fox Valley Technical College and finished my education through the on-line program in Accounting. I was nervouse because when I was in high school we still had key punch machines and computers were not taught. The first day I set foot... Read more
• Roosevelt Moore Jr '04
  When I think back at my time Lakeland days, there are a number of lovely memories. The most memorable would be, when we use to have karaoke and video nights in the pub. Also, my senior year we went undefeated at home and finished the season 8-2. I played with a bunch of great guys and coaches.... Read more
• Angelia Neumann '12
  I studied at LC from 2010-2012 as a non-traditional student with 4 small children. I graduated with a major in nonprofit organization management and a minor in psychology. Thanks to great professors (both faculty and adjunct) and the super women in Career Services, I earned prestigious... Read more
• David Rauen '09
  I began working at Hewlett-Packard in 2001 while I was pursuing my Associate's Degree in Computer Information Systems from Fox Valley Technical College. In 2004, I graduated with my associate's degree from FVTC. I waited about a year and then heard I would be able to transfer my credits from... Read more
• Emily Rendall-Araujo '11
  Of all the Lakeland stories I could think to write about, I am reminded of an important one every time I look down. I will continually be reminded of this event every time I look down for the rest of my life! All-State Collegiate Honor's Choir is always a fun time. Hosted in Madison, 2009's... Read more
• Adam Sherwood '04
  After graduating from Lakeland with a degree in Criminal Justice, I joined the United States Army and enlisted in the Military Police Corps. I was stationed at Fort Drum, NY in 2007. In 2008 I deployed with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. We spent 12 months in the Logar... Read more
• Katie Steiner '10
  In May of 2010, I proudly accepted my Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Business Management from Lakeland College. Being the first person in my immediate family to earn a four-year degree and graduate with Summa Cum Laude honors, not only was my family extremely proud of me, but I was truly... Read more
• Sarah Wall '05
  I was driving with my mother and one of my closest high school friends (and future Muskie) Patrice Pettigrew on my way to visit Lakeland College. I had been thinking about larger schools in Wisconsin, but decided to give Lakeland a try. I am from a suburb of Milwaukee and was raised a... Read more
• Alli Weiss '09
  I enjoyed every minute I spent attending Lakeland College. I was an active member of the Women's soccer team, where I spent countless hours as a goalie preparing for games. During that time, I developed amazing friendships that still continue to grow. My best memory was traveling to two... Read more
• Kara Werner '09
  I came to Lakeland in the fall of 2007 as a Graduate Assistant athletic trainer. I worked for Lakeland as an Athletic Trainer while receiving my Masters in Counseling. I had a wonderful two years at Lakeland. While working for the athletic department at Lakeland, I had many wonderful... Read more
• Heather Wilsing '07
  Some of my best times at Lakeland were spent with my sisters in the Pi Kappa Gamma sorority. I met some of my best friends there and have memories with them that I will never forget. I also was a active member of Habitat for Humanaity and had a great time going on spring break builds. Since... Read more
• Cindy Zolandz '01
  I graduated from Lakeland College's Milwaukee campus in 2001 with a BA in Education and a minor in computer science. My teaching license was about to expire, so I went back to school again. I started taking night classes and I graduated with my Associate's Degree as a Network... Read more