DCTC campus is backpacking territory
Ever wonder what some DCTC students carry in their backpacks? Even if you haven’t, now is your chance to find out. Students share an essential item in their backpack or bag that gets them through the day or something unique they happen to be carrying with them.
Name: Kayla Frandrup
Major: Medical Administrative Specialist
Item: Aloe Lotion
Why do you have it? Well, I was just on a softball trip to Florida, and it’s for my sunburn.
Name: Jeffrey Machacek
Major: Software Development
Item: Microsoft Surface
Why do you have it? I don’t like a bulky laptop. This gives me the portability of a tablet, with the functionality of a laptop.
Name: Erin Missel
Major: Graphic Design Technology
Item: Dauber
Why do you have it? It is a bingo marker, and I use it when I play cosmic bingo.
Name: Bobby Bennett
Major: Individualized Studies
Item: Headphones
Why do you have it? Because I like listening to my music.
Name: Mike Becker
Major: Auto Body Collision
Item: Capri Sun
Why do you have it? I have one every day. I don’t like pop, so I drink juice. Even though I am an adult now, drinking Capri Sun still makes me feel like a kid in some ways.
Name: Mike Harrison
Major: Railroad Conductor Technology
Item: LED Flashlight
Why do you have it? I am not sure why I have it. I just realized I had it in my backpack. But I guess so I can see in the dark.
Name: Lanie Lamoreus
Major: Early Childhood and Youth Development
Item: Pink Zebra Water Cup
Why do you have it? I brought it to work with me last night, so I still had it in my bag
Name: Terrance Teer
Major: Architectural Technology
Item: Easter Egg
Why do you have it? My teacher was giving out eggs filled with candy to students with the correct answer.
Name: Annette Keenan
Major: Medical Administration Specialist
Item: Dot-O-Rama
Why do you have it? In case I get bored in class, oh not really. It is just a fun thing to do when I have time.
Name: Nora McCune
Major: Healthcare Documentation Specialist
Item: Lotion
Why do you have it? Well, you never know when your hands are going to be dry.
Name: Yeva Sagan
Major: Practical Nursing
Item: Sparkly Wallet
Why do you have it? My 7-year-old sister gave it to me.
Name: Max Slocum
Major: Management for Technical Professionals
Item: Nikon D 3200 Camera
Why do you have it? Because I have a video class with Darrell Tangen today.
Name: Miriam Vergara
Major: Individualized Studies
Item: Broken iPhone
Why do you have it? Well, I accidentally dropped it and the lens shattered, so I need to get it replaced.
Name: Jane Domeier
Major: Photography
Item: Taco Pencil Case
Why do you have it? I was at Target and saw these sushi pencil cases. So, I went back later to get one and they were all out, so I bought this taco pencil case instead.
Name: Joyce Mallery
Major: Photography
Item: Camera Level
Why do you have it? To make sure my camera is level on the tripod
Name: Kjerstin McKeehen
Major: Photography
Item: Pearl Harbor DVD and Nickelodeon Universe Wristband
Why do you have it? I am using the lighting in Pearl Harbor as inspiration in my portrait class and I got some Nickelodeon Universe tickets from a classmate and this one was extra.
Name: Terry Harris
Major: Networking Administration
Item: Jump Drive Case
Why do you have it? I like to keep everything organized and this has all the jump drives I need for class, but I actually need more drives.
Name: Cierra Baumbartner
Major: Multimedia & Web Design
Item: Hollister Tote Bag
Why do you have it? I bought it while in high school, and I use it to carry my laptop
Name: William McDonough
Major: Individualized Studies
Item: Brown Bag Lunch
Why do you have it? Everyday, I pack my own lunch.
For more information about DCTC Student Life, contact:
- Student Life Office
651-423-8341 - Nicole Meulemans
Director of Student Life and Activities
651-423-8403 - Anna Voight
Assistant Director of Student Life
651-423-8649
