The Lynx Way

STC students take part in

community service event

Area students from Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls recently took part in a record-breaking community service event as part of the Spring 2025 Service to Community Days. STC partnered with the Sioux Falls chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build 86 beds for children in the community. The volunteer event was the largest single-day event in STC history with 367 volunteers contributing more than 464 community service hours.

Students from Brandon taking part include: Kaitlynn Hamilton, Licensed Practical Nursing; Kyle Maasen, Business Administration; Gavin Klapperich, Mechatronics Technology; Brianna Pilarcik, Early Childhood Specialist; Emily Rakus, Civil Engineering Technology; Rebecca Wilcox, Business Administration; Garretson – Hannah Haile, Architectural Engineering Technology; and Noah Stoks, Automotive Technology; and Valley Springs – Andrew Walton, Collision Repair and Refinish Technology.

“I’m thrilled with the success of this event,” said Cory Clasemann, STC president. “It’s an incredible reflection of what makes Southeast Tech so special - our commitment to service, collaboration and making a real difference.”