WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release) – Lake Area Technical College celebrated its second stop on its 60th Anniversary Tailgate Tour, Friday night at the Northwestern vs. Herreid-Selby football game. The evening featured a scholarship presentation, community fun and recognition of one outstanding student-athlete.
Breelynn Satter, a junior at Northwestern High School, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Lake Area Technical College in Watertown. Presenting the scholarship was Lake Area Technical College Dean of Student Services Scott Carbonneau.
On the field, Thatcher Kihne, a freshman quarterback for Herreid-Selby, was named the game’s MVP. Kihne received a commemorative football from LATC Agriculture Instructor and former NFL player Spencer Waege.
Lake Area Technical College President Tiffany Sanderson said the tour is a celebration of the school’s six decades of successfully preparing students for high-demand, high-value technical professions.
“At Lake Area Tech, we believe education extends beyond the classroom,” Sanderson said. “This tour is a fun way to connect with communities in our area, support student-athletes and showcase the fast and focused education available to students interested in jumpstarting their careers.”
The 60th Anniversary Tailgate Tour will continue with stops at high school football games across the region through October. Each stop includes scholarship awards, an MVP recognition and hands-on activities for fans of all ages. This week’s stop will be in Aberdeen, where the Central High School Golden Eagles will host the Tea Titans.
Lake Area Technical College was established in 1965 in Watertown. It was South Dakota’s first technical college and has grown to more than 30 programs and nearly 2,700 students. For more information on the Tailgate Tour or Lake Area Technical College, follow its social pages on Facebook and Instagram and/or visit www.lakeareatech.edu.