LATC 60th Anniversary Tour Spotlights Students at Hamlin-De Smet Game

Steve Jurrens
Oct 6
2 min read

Three people hold a large scholarship check on a football field. Two others stand with a football. LATC 60th Anniversary text above.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) continued its 60th Anniversary Tailgate Tour on Friday night at the Hamlin vs. De Smet football game, using the event to connect with the community, award a scholarship, and recognize student-athletes. This marked the seventh stop on the college's regional tour.

De Smet senior

Ivey Schoenfelder was presented with a $1,000 scholarship to attend Lake Area Technical College in Watertown. LATC President Tiffany Sanderson and Surgical Technology Department Supervisor Melissa Van Gilder presented the award.

On the field, Hamlin senior quarterback

Jackson Wadsworth was named the game’s Most Valuable Player (MVP). Wadsworth received a commemorative football presented by LATC Agriculture Instructor and former NFL player Spencer Waege.

LATC President Tiffany Sanderson noted that the tour celebrates the college's six decades of preparing students for careers in high-demand, high-value technical professions. “At Lake Area Tech, we believe education extends beyond the classroom,” Sanderson stated. “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. The tour's activities at each location include scholarship awards, an MVP recognition, and hands-on activities for fans. The next scheduled stop will be at Sioux Valley High School, where the Cossacks will host the Deubrook Dolphins.

Lake Area Technical College, established in Watertown in 1965, was South Dakota’s first technical college. The institution has since grown to offer more than 30 programs and serves nearly 2,700 students.

Three people holding a large $1,000 scholarship check on a football field at night. The mood is celebratory. — Ivey Schoenfelder was presented with a $1,000 scholarship

Two smiling men stand on a football field at night. One wears a blue and yellow jersey with number 8 and holds a football labeled "Player of the Game." — Jackson Wadsworth was named the game’s Most Valuable Player (MVP). Wadsworth received a commemorative football presented by LATC Agriculture Instructor and former NFL player Spencer Waege.