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Tyler Peterson, NTC student success coordinator speaking at the first annual Student Achievement Awards ceremony.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Northwest Technical College held its third annual Student Achievement Celebration May 6, recognizing outstanding students in a virtual event on Zoom.<\/p>\n

The event was organized by Tyler Peterson, NTC student success coordinator, and was created to applaud students’ hard work and determination in their academic careers. The celebration was one of Peterson’s first initiatives after joining NTC in January 2019.<\/p>\n

“We really do have some incredible students here at NTC and this is such a fun day and a fun event to recognize and honor some of our most wonderful students,” Peterson said. “This group of students got thrown into a worldwide pandemic and have had to deal with that while continuing their classes, working and raising families. All of the students recognized today, managed to overcome all of that while excelling in their courses.”<\/p>\n

Each of NTC’s programs selected an outstanding student — one who consistently gives an exceptional effort, always participates, and is enthusiastic and dedicated within their program — and a most improved student — recognizing students who show tremendous growth and development in their skills and knowledge within their program.<\/p>\n

Darrin Strosahl, NTC’s vice president for academic affairs, opened the event by highlighting the perseverance demonstrated by all NTC students on their academic journeys.<\/p>\n

“Our student’s achievements are certainly worth celebrating,” Strosahl said. “We celebrate our students today knowing that they have great potential for the future. It is a joy to be a part of helping everyone succeed at NTC.”<\/p>\n

President Faith C. Hensrud also welcomed all attendees and congratulated students on their resilience amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

“The stories shared and the different paths our students have taken toward completing their education is inspiring, as it demonstrates both resilience and the strong desire to accomplish their goals,” she said. “We are so very proud of the hard work and determination that helped each of our students to succeed in their coursework while also staying safe and healthy throughout this very challenging year.”<\/p>\n

In addition to the program awards, NTC students, faculty and staff identified 10 students to receive campus-wide acknowledgments including awards for extraordinary kindness, community engagement award and online learning.<\/p>\n

Academic Awards<\/h2>\n

Accounting <\/b>
\nOutstanding student: Majesta Allen, Thief River Falls.<\/p>\n

Automotive Service<\/b>
\nOutstanding Students: Roy and Brandon Strelow, Bemidji.
\nMost Improved: Taylor Just, Tenstrike.<\/p>\n

Business<\/b>
\nOutstanding Student: Stacy Ness, Bemidji.<\/p>\n

Business\/Administrative Support<\/b>
\nOutstanding Student: Randy Stillday, Red Lake.<\/p>\n

Child Care & Education<\/b>
\nOutstanding Student: Rachel Harris, Bemidji.
\nMost improved: Mikaila Hinds, Hibbing.<\/p>\n

Commercial Refrigeration <\/b>
\nOutstanding Student: Anthony Cipriano, Littlefork.
\nMost Improved: Beau Stiller, Lindstrom.<\/p>\n

Community Health<\/b>
\nOutstanding Student: Jennifer Johnson, Minneapolis.
\nMost Improved: Rahma Ahmed, Minneapolis.<\/p>\n

Dental Assisting<\/b>
\nOutstanding Student: Danica Swanson, Bemidji.
\nMost Improved: Jalayna Kelley, Red Lake Falls.<\/p>\n

Electrical Construction<\/b>
\nOutstanding Student: Brittney Rohloff, Bemidji.
\nMost Improved: Coby Schlee, Bemidji.<\/p>\n

Emerging Technology Student<\/b>
\nOutstanding Student: Raven Clark, Bemidji.<\/p>\n

Gerontology <\/b>
\nOutstanding Student: Britton Kleeb, Bemidji.
\nMost Improved: Rebecca Unzeitig, Keewatin.<\/p>\n

Health Sciences<\/b>
\nOutstanding Student: Ashley Gale, Bena.
\nMost Improved: Heather Barstad, Fosston.<\/p>\n

Human Resources <\/b>
\nOutstanding Student: Dana Watkins, Rock Island, Illinois.<\/p>\n

Management<\/b>
\nOutstanding Student: Leann Dorr, Bemidji.<\/p>\n

Medical Coding<\/b>
\nOutstanding Student: Mariah Reyes, Bemidji
\nMost Improved: Duane Fornshell, Baxter.<\/p>\n

Nursing – LPN Step-In<\/b>
\nOutstanding Student: Tina Smith, Sauk Rapids.
\nMost Improved: Fawn Eisenbarth, Laporte.<\/p>\n

Nursing – Practical<\/b>
\nOutstanding Student: Keegan Meagher, Bemidji.
\nMost Improved: Parisha Benson, Leonard.<\/p>\n

Nursing – RN<\/b>
\nOutstanding Student: Na Zhao, post-doctorate student, Bemidji
\nMost Improved: Megan Eveslage, Waconia.<\/p>\n

Residential Plumbing\/HVAC<\/b>
\nOutstanding Student: Steven Kemp, Eveleth.
\nMost Improved: Sawyer Kallroos, Pillager.<\/p>\n

Sales, Marketing & Management<\/b>
\nOutstanding Student: Hannah Eichstadt, Bemidji.<\/p>\n

Campus-wide Awards<\/h2>\n

Perseverance Award <\/b>
\nPeder Johnson, Bemidji.<\/p>\n

Extraordinary Kindness Award<\/b>
\nNa Zhao, post-doctorate student, Bemidji.<\/p>\n

Student Leadership Award<\/b>
\nDanielle Grieger, Squaw Lake.<\/p>\n

Community Engagement Award<\/b>
\nLorrie Prickett, Bemidji.<\/p>\n

Dedicated & Devoted Award<\/b>
\nBarbara Pemberton, Red Lake.<\/p>\n

Demonstrated Diversity Award<\/b>
\nAdina Harvey, Sauk Rapids.<\/p>\n

Non-traditional Student Achievement Award<\/b>
\nGina Jones, Bemidji.<\/p>\n

Outstanding Online Learner Award<\/b>
\nJessica Marquedant, Holdingford.<\/p>\n

Student Worker of the Year Award<\/b>
\nRyan Hargett, Bemidji.<\/p>\n

NTC Spirit Award<\/b>
\nZoey Mistic, Tenstrike.<\/p>\n

All towns listed above are in Minnesota unless otherwise noted. <\/i><\/p>\n

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