All Entries Tagged With: "Lamar Community College"
LCC Rodeo Team Results Update
At the University of Wyoming rodeo last weekend LCC team members Clint Buringa and Tucker White finished 5th in team roping, Brooke Smith finished 8th in barrel racing, and Haley Keller finished 7th in break-away roping to complete the rodeo season. Buringa and White will advance to the College National Finals Rodeo June 9-15 in […]
Lamar Community College Honors David Northrup
(Lamar, Colorado; May 6, 2013) Lamar Community College honored faculty member David Northrup and his twenty year teaching career at a retirement reception held on May 2. Northrup retired after posting his final grades for the spring semester. A Physical Science instructor at LCC since 1993, Northrup has taught Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Astronomy, and a […]
Willhite Named Lamar Community College 2013 Alumna of the Year
(Lamar, Colorado; May 1, 2013) Lamar Community College honored its 2013 Alumna of the Year at its 75th Anniversary Homecoming Lunch on April 27. President John Marrin introduced Marsha Willhite who then gave a heartfelt speech about her past, her family, and the influence the college has made on her life. Active in many organizations […]
Bradley Named to Phi Theta Kappa All-Colorado Academic Team
(Lamar, Colorado; April 23, 2013) Every year, each two-year college in the U.S. may nominate two students for the All-USA Academic Team, which is sponsored by USA Today, Coca-Cola, and Phi Theta Kappa. This year, Sarah Bradley, former president of Lamar Community College’s Beta Eta Gamma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, was named to the […]
Lamar Community College Graduates over 250 Students
(Lamar, Colorado; April 16, 2013) Lamar Community College will host its seventy‐fourth annual Commencement on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the LCC Wellness Center. 255 degree or certificate‐seeking students are eligible to walk in this year’s commencement. This includes fall 2012 graduates as well as spring and summer 2013 candidates for graduation. The ceremony […]
Commissioners Hear Rescinding Request for Fly Ash IGA
Prowers County residents, Bob and Cathy Tintinger requested the Prowers County commissioners rescind the fly ash intergovernmental agreement between the county and City of Lamar. The couple, who live on the county road leading to the east Lamar landfill, also asked the commissioners to consider a means of preventing sharp, tire-puncturing debris from spilling onto […]
LCC Congratulates 2013 Rising Stars
(Lamar, Colorado; April 11, 2013) On Tuesday, April 9th the Colorado Community College System held its 2013 Rising Star Recognition Ceremony and Honorary Luncheon at Front Range Community College. This annual awards ceremony recognizes outstanding students from all 13 colleges within the System. Every system college recognizes two students for the award. Lamar Community College […]
FFA Career Development Contests Held at LCC
(Lamar, Colorado; April 8, 2013) Lamar Community College welcomed 435 high school students from 27 schools to compete in the FFA Career Development Contests this past Wednesday, April 3, 2013. The ten contests were held around the LCC campus, at Lamar High School, and at the Sand and Sage Fairgrounds. The high winners for […]
LCC to Celebrate 75th Anniversary Homecoming Weekend
(Lamar, Colorado; April 8, 2013) Lamar Community College will hold a 75th Anniversary “Homecoming” on April 26 – 28 for alumni, current students, current and former faculty & staff, and community members. With a variety of events there will be something for everyone to enjoy. On Friday, April 26th, the College will give free campus […]
Free Small Business Workshop at Lamar Community College
(Lamar, Colorado, April 2, 2013) Lamar Community College will host a free three-hour overview workshop for “Simple Steps for Growing your Business”. “Simple Steps for Growing your Business” is a six session workshop that follows last years’ “Simple Steps to Starting your Business.” The six sessions will be scheduled at the completion of the initial […]
EMT Courses Offered at Little to No Cost
(Lamar, Colorado; April 2, 2013) Interested in becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)? Lamar Community College will offer EMT training at little or no cost to you. Courses begin on April 29th and will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights from 6-9:30p with an additional four Saturdays planned. The courses are scheduled to […]
Lamar Community College PTK Holds Spring Induction
(Lamar, Colorado, March 26, 2013) Lamar Community College’s Beta Eta Gamma chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honorary inducted 17 new members during the spring induction ceremony held on Monday March, 4. New inductees include: back row (left to right) Kindle Kirkham, Mikaila Martinez, Waylon Campbell, Clayton Ritterbusch, Clint Buringa, Kelsey Massey, and Emily Paulson. […]
City Council to Discuss Water Upgrades and Health Improvement Issues
The Lamar City Council will hear a presentation from Emily Nieschburg of LiveWell this Monday evening on the Health Place Grant. The city could realize up to $1M in grant funding depending on the health needs of the community, as compliled through earlier community assessment meetings. Nieschburg will outline the scheduled April visit by representatives […]
LCC Gillette Rodeo Results
The Lamar Community College Rodeo team had a strong weekend at the Gillette College Rodeo March 15th-17th with multiple placements. In steer wrestling Jared Holman took 5th, James Ellet placed 8th, and Carter Coble was 10th. In team roping Luke Baumann finished 3rd followed by Clint Buringa and Tucker White who placed 8th. Keely Smith […]
LCC’s Scott Crampton Picks Up 800th Win of His Coaching Career
(Lamar, Colorado; March 12, 2013) Lamar Community College is proud to announce Head Baseball Coach Scott Crampton picked up the 800th win of his coaching career with a 6-2 victory over Western Nebraska Community College on Friday, March 1, 2013. Crampton’s career total now stands at 804-334. Since Crampton’s tenure, the Lopes have accrued eleven […]
Lamar Community College Hosts Roping Clinic with Cole Dorenkamp
(Lamar, Colorado; March 6, 2013) On March 23rd and 24th Lamar Community College Rodeo Team will host a Calf Roping/Breakaway and Team Roping Clinic from 9a-5p at the LCC outdoor rodeo arena. LCC Assistant Rodeo Coach and PRCA Cowboy, Cole Dorenkamp will be the featured clinician. Participants of all ages and abilities are encouraged to […]
LCC Rodeo Team Geared Up for Spring Season
The Lamar Community College Rodeo Team is geared up for their spring season. Sophomore Carter Coble enters the spring ranked 5th in the regional standings in steer wrestling, freshman Keely Smith is currently 4th in barrel racing and 4th in all-around, and freshmen Clint Buringa and Tucker White (not pictured) are ranked 5th in team roping. The LCC team […]
Lamar Community College Recognizes Faculty and Staff of the Year
(Lamar, Colorado; March 1, 2013) Every year Lamar Community College staff and faculty vote for Faculty, Administrator, Classified, and Adjunct Faculty of the year. This year we are proud to announce the winners of the prestigious awards. Please help us in congratulating: Faculty of the Year: Nancy Winsor Nancy Winsor began her career as a […]
Tax Help Colorado A Success at Lamar Community College
For the past five Saturdays trained Lamar Community College students and staff prepared and e-filed tax returns free of charge for eligible individuals and families on behalf of Tax Help Colorado, a partnership with the Denver-based Piton Foundation. Lamar Community College was one of 26 free Tax Help Colorado sites. Student volunteers had completed a […]
Lamar Community College Hosts Successful Career Expo
(Lamar, Colorado; February 22, 2013) On Wednesday February 13, 2013 Lamar Community College’s Wellness Center was abuzz at the first annual Career Expo. With over 320 middle school, high school, and LCC students in attendance, the 75 vendors assisted students as they explored career options. The Career Expo was designed to educate and inform students […]