Lakeshore Technical College Holds Winter Commencement

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1/4/2019

CLEVELAND, WI —

Lakeshore Technical College awarded degrees to over 180 students following its winter commencement ceremony December 15. This commencement marks the 89th graduation Lakeshore Technical College has held at its Cleveland campus since 1974. Over 30,000 people earned their LTC degrees during that time period.

Dr. Paul Carlsen, LTC President, welcomed the graduates and guests, and shared advice.

“Wherever you are, whatever your background, wherever you are from, all are welcome to learn here,” Carlsen told the graduates. “And learning is something you have all done. You have learned inside the classroom, and you have learned outside the classroom as you have lived your lives. Celebrate what you have learned so far, but never cease in your pursuit of knowledge,” he added.

Tryg Jacobson, owner of Jake’s Café, Sheboygan, served as the keynote speaker. Drawing on his long career in advertising, he shared the importance of keeping promises and being trustworthy in all aspects of one’s life.

“In many ways, we as people are the sum of the promises we make and keep during our lives,” Jacobson shared. “What a joy it is when you can look back upon a person, or a relationship, and remember them as a trustworthy person. A person of integrity. Of value. And what an even greater joy it is when that person is you.”

Darin Menk, Manitowoc, was the student speaker.  Menk graduated from the Business Management program and spoke to his fellow graduates about how they all grew through education.

“So graduates, stand tall – not just today, but every day,” Menk said. “You are ready to take whatever comes your way, turning it into the next high point of your career, and in your life.”

Spring term commencement is set for Saturday, May 18 and will mark LTC’s 90th graduation at its Cleveland campus.