Posts from May, 2012

Eastern Wyoming College held the annual GED Ceremony on May 10^th, 2012 at the college. The first National Adult Education Honor Society induction also took place during the ceremony. This year’s keynote speaker was Ms. Danielle Maychrzak-Pierce, GED graduate.  Dr. Dee Ludwig, Vice-President for Learning pinned the inductees. There were a total of 71 students who earned their GED this year and 21 Honor Society Inductees.

From Torrington, WY:   Shawn Albaugh, Rafael Avila, Amos Banham, Naomi Banham, Alyssa Berg, Lance Burgess, Jason Carr, Alysha Docheff, Ricky Gomez, Sylvester Jones, Cheyenne Miller, Tyler Neer, Tanya Newsom,

From Casper, WY:  Joshua Bland, Vickie Bright, Mathew Harbourt, Ashley Harvey, Wayne Robinett,

From Douglas, WY:  Ashley Alvarez, Minty Anderson, Christopher Clark, Alexandria Fitch,

From Ft. Laramie, WY: Danielle Maychrzak-Pierce.

From Glenrock, WY:  Lanay Shippert, Cassey Wallace.

From Guernsey, WY:  Raimee Goodwin, Rhiannon Matto, Daniel Rodriguez, Justin Walsh,

From Hulett, WY:  Skeeter Redding.

From Moorcroft, WY:  Yvette Grewell, Crystal Leeper, Heather Reynolds.

From Newcastle, WY: Dwayne Bridges, Paul Farleigh, Cierra Hendershot, Joshua Russell,

From Sundance, WY:  Susan Deinhardt, Brianna Martin, Carla Martin, Sandra Stevens.

From Upton, WY:  Robert Herring.

From Wheatland, WY:  Nathaniel Bowen, Cherie Brunner, Aundrea Cain, Diane Cook,

Lena Moss from Santee, CA has signed a NJCAA national letter of intent to play for the Eastern Wyoming College Lancers. Moss a 6’2” post player, brings good defense and rebounding to the team.

“We are very excited to have Lena join our program.  I believe she will help strengthen our interior defense and she has great potential to become a strong offensive player as well,” said Coach Andersen.

“She has athletic ability, desire and the heart needed to become a very good collegiate player.”

For more information about the Women’s Basketball program please contact Coach Tom Andersen at 307.532.8321 or tom.andersen@ewc.wy.edu

The Eastern Wyoming College Golf team has a great season and finished in 2^nd place in Region IX behind Trinidad State. 

Zach Waxler, sophomore, Riverton, WY placed 9^thin the district which includes Regions 9, 1 and 18. He qualified for the NJCAA National championship that will be held May 15-18 in Newton, KS. Waxler also was First Team All-Region. Mike Yost, sophomore, Torrington, WY placed 8^thand Second Team All-Region. Robbie Shipp, freshman, Saratoga, WY was one point behind Mike for 9^th place. Michael Martinez, sophomore, Torrington, WY is Academic All-Region and Academic All-American. Also on the team were, Dylan Wisroth, sophomore, Torrington, WY, Wacey Lym, freshman, Evanston, WY, Cayl Carpenter, freshman, Casper, WY and Nate Schelling, freshman, Gillette, WY.

“ I am extremely proud of this group of young men.  We have some amazing stories of second chances, walk-ons, two-sport athletes, academic accomplishments and athletic improvement on this team.  I’m not sure what I’m most impressed with… Zach Waxler winning region IX and qualifying for nationals, Mike Martinez becoming an Academic All-American, Mike Yost joining our team one week into his freshmen year and ending up a second-team all region performer, or Wacey Lym playing and contributing to both the Men’s Golf Team and the Men’s Basketball team. Every student athlete on this team has a great success story or has started a great success story,“ shared Coach Jones.

Jones also added “golf is very much an individual sport but this group did a great job of growing together and helping each other accomplish great things in the classroom, on the course, and especially in life.  As a coach you go through a lot of emotions… this is one of those times that you get done with all the stresses of a long season and just sit back and smile.  This was a great group of student athletes, I look forward to having the freshmen back and I will miss the sophomores!  I especially want to thank the parents of these young men and tell you that you have a lot to be proud of!”

For more information about the golf program at EWC, contact Casey Jones at 307.532.8246 or casey.jones@ewc.wy.edu.

Eastern Wyoming College is pleased to announce that the 63^rd  annual commencement ceremony will be held on Friday, May 11, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the EWC Fine Arts Auditorium.

Commencement activities will begin with a barbecue for graduates and their families in the Student Center at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 11^th.  The commencement ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a processional provided by Janet Howard, Pianist.  Ms. Melissa Meeboer, Business Instructor, will serve as the Director of Ceremonies.  The National Anthem will be sung by EWC student, Shianna Frye. 

Dr. Tom Armstrong, president, will then provide a welcome and introduce special guests.  Mr. Colby Sturgeon, Student Senate President will provide a welcome on behalf of the students.   

Dr. Dee Ludwig, Vice President for Learning, will present the candidates for graduation.  Following will be the presentation of Diplomas by Carl Rupp, President of the College Board of Trustees.  Eastern Wyoming College Foundation President, Patrick Korell will then present the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award and the 2012 Distinguished Service Award.  The closing remarks will be spoken by Meeboer.

There will be a ceremony to honor the GED graduates on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 6:00 pm in Tebbet rooms 131-132.

For more information about the commencement ceremony, please call the College at 307.532.8200.

There will be two performances for the public on May 18 at 7 pm and May 19 at 3 pm in the EWC Fine Arts Auditorium. Tickets are $5. For more information please contact Donna White at 307.532.8323 or donna.white@ewc.wy.edu