Dragon's Tale - Spring 2015 Issue by HutchCC Dragon's Tale Magazine

Building for the Future Construction-Residential Expanding Education New campus on Fort Riley

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Meet The Staff Shannon Emery

Jamey Lies

Hometown: Buhler

Hometown: Andale

Major: Art Plans: Ouachita Baptist University

Major: Undecided Plans: K-State

Kelsea McFarland Hometown: Hutchinson

Kristin Gecho

Hometown: Hutchinson Major: Animal Science Plans: K-State

Major: Visual CommunicationsPhotography/ Journalism/ Broadcasting Plans: Undecided

Jordan Horsch

Bobbie McCartney

Hometown: Andale

Hometown: Hutchinson

Major: Visual CommunicationsGraphic Design/ Web Technologies Plans: Wichita State

Major: Visual CommunicationsGraphic Design/ Web Technologies Plans: Undecided

Kayla Penner Hometown: Hutchinson Major: Journalism Plans: Wichita State

The Dragonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tale is published three times a year by the Magazine Production class of Hutchinson Community College, 1300 North Plum, Hutchinson, KS 67501. When compiled, the three issues serve as an overview of the activities and the people of HCC during the school year.

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4 8 12 16 26 2 Circle K

14 Put on Your Dancin’ Shoes Jamey Lies

Club members learn through servant leadership

4 Expanding Education New campus on Fort Riley

6 Cruising Campus

Paramedics get real-world training

Kelsea McFarland

20 Golf Jordan Horsch

8 A New Set of Keys

Jamey Lies/Jordan Horsch

22 Track Kayla Penner

New piano instructor

Kayla Penner

16 Learning to Save Lives

Shannon Emery

Methods of transportation around campus

Dance club provides fun and interaction

10 Battle of the Sexes

24 Softball

Winter Homecoming Kelsea McFarland/Kristin Gecho

12 Building for the Future

26 Baseball

Construction-residential program

Kelsea McFarland/Kayla Penner

Jamey Lies/Jordan Horsch

Kristin Gecho

Kelsea McFarland

28 Advertisements

Bobbie McCartney

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Darrell Adams, lead residence hall supervisor, barbeques hamburgers and hot dogs for the Partners event. Adams co-sponsored the student club. Photo by Kelsea McFarland

Students continue to build the on-campus service organization and focus on community needs photos&story

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We have a good time, and we make noise! The phrase was the original meaning behind the student organization called Circle K. It originated from two Indians who decided to start a group to create fellowship and insurance. In 1920, the meaning of the group changed to “we build.” The Hutchinson Community College club is centered around giving back to others. In 2005, the organization celebrated 90 years and changed their motto to “serving the children of the word.” This marks their 100th anniversary while the HCC club became an active group on campus 15 years ago. “ Circle K is very reward-

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ing both from the service aspect and from the relationships you build.” Diego Esparza, Macksville, said. As the 40-member club gathered at the beginning of the school year, the students decided what the community needed the most. The decision was made to host a food drive, do setup work for an annual auction, and help plant flowers in the downtown area. “I really enjoyed helping set up Christmas trees and decorations for the TECH Gala which is their biggest event,” Megan Bartley, Partridge, said. The students get the chance to meet new people and give back to those in need around the community. “We’ve all been given so many opportunities within our school and community, and this is the best way that

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Club events

Throughout the year

Partners Activities carried out once a month with people who have intellectual disabilities

Help host a carnival for employees from Celebrations a company in Wichita Volleyball Tournament over spring break Build packets for First Call for Help Decon

Flower Beds

Plant flowers on Main Street

Icon International Goups from all around come and help the surrounding area TECH Gala Puts up Christmas trees for their annual auction Meet once a month for games Socials and activities Board meetings Leaders meet twice a month to discuss events

we can give back,” Bartley said. “You also gain skills for the real world that will help you in the work place, relationships, and life in general.” Being a member of an active service organization left students with a sense of giving as well as helped build their resumes. “I’ve learned so many skills on how to be a servant leader and I’ve made so many strong friendships that will last a lifetime.” Bartley said. While building leadership skills, the students of Circle K experience the fellowship and fun of serving others.

Diego Esparza, Macksville, helps the TECH members get food at their Partners event. Every month Circle K met with their partner and enjoyed fun and games. Photo by Kelsea McFarland After helping with the food, Circle K members get in line.The club hosted an Easter egg hunt after the meal. Photo by Kelsea McFarland

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A student talks with an instructor about a dummy patient inside the lab. These mannequin patients were used for training the students at Fort Riley. Photo courtesy of HCC Marketing

There was a need, a need to train individuals in the allied health area on a military base. Hutchinson Community College listened and filled that need. HCC added a new outreach center on the Fort Riley campus located near Junction City. On the new campus, classes are provided in areas such as CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), Pharmacy Tech, and Phlebotomy. The program is working on base to provide active-duty soldiers and their family with another opportunity to further their education. “We’re looking at expansion, but right now, you know, we’ve only been up there since about October, so we’re feeling it out to see how big we can actually get up there,” Walter Horbotowicz, Fort Riley Center outreach coordinator, said. Fort Riley requested the HCC nursing program to provide training on base. According to Stacy Moore, Health Care Marketing & Career Development Coordinator, it is going really well so far. “Right now, we have the corner of the market, because we are the only ones with allied health, so we are not competing with any other schools right now, and it’s just booming,” Moore said. The first students attempting the program have proven to be successful. “I think there’s been one that dropped out in the CNA

class, in the phlebotomy, everybody completed it, and one additional person did their clinicals,” Horbotowicz said. “So, the completion rate so far is really good.” Even with the students’ strict military schedule, they are eager to learn and complete these classes to obtain their degrees. “One of the great things that I’ve heard from faculty, though is that in the classes thus far, the students have been extremely eager to learn and be a part of these classes. So they have had wonderful attendance and participation,” Moore said. “So you don’t get your typical, sometimes students are on their phones, and such, that doesn’t really happen there because the students are really interested in doing these classes.” With such a new outreach center, the number of students enrolled has surprised the staff. “The semesters are different up there, they’re like eight-week cycles, that are kind of broken down, so it’s not a traditional four months, or whatever we do here. So each class is going to be different. The LPN is 18 months long, so once you sign up and you start it, you kind of stay all the way through,” Horbotowicz said. “The pharmacy tech is kind of the same way, so each eight week session we’re looking to have anywhere from 60-80 students. Eighty would be the high side. All of the classes are going to be filled every time we offer them. Because, we’re the

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only one’s up there who offer it.” The agreement between Fort Riley and HCC created a unique opportunity for both parties. “A lot of the stuff is built toward the soldier, and not so much the spouse. And we offer it to everybody, or everybody would be interested in what we offer,” Horbotowicz said. The need for this type of education was greater than HCC first expected. “They put it out through social media, whatever advertising on base. They have a lot of people come in just saying they’ve seen a sign, or they got a flyer,” Horbotowicz said. “Once we get up and running, I’m going to go out and advertise everywhere on base as well.” With a successful start on the base, the future looks bright. “I love all the diversity that comes with working with military students,” Moore said. “It’s always a lovely variety of people from different parts of the world, and it makes my job so much more interesting and fun.” Horbotowicz said, “And retiring from the army, that’s the one part that I did miss, was always helping the soldiers exceed later on. So that’s what excited me about it was, I get to work with the soldiers again, and help guide them again.” As active soldiers continue to expand their skills in the allied health area, HCC plans to meet those needs and explore other programs to bring on base.

A training mannequin lies waiting for a student. Labs at the Fort Riley campus resembled those found at Davis Hall. Photo courtesy of HCC Marketing Several people, including Dr. Carter File, HCC president,cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the new Fort Riley campus. Different institutions provided programs that were offered to Fort Riley soldiers and their families. Photo courtesy of HCC Marketing

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Students walk from one class to another. Walking proved to be the most popular method of transportation around campus, beating longboarding by about 70%.

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Spring is here, which means one thing on campus: the longboarders are coming. Longboarding, much like skateboarding, requires four small wheels, a board, and a rider. So what’s the difference between longboarding and skateboarding? “Longboarding is much easier than skateboarding. It’s a lot easier to turn on a longboard,” Chandler Hodges, Hutchinson, said. “It takes more skill to ride a skateboard.” Many people believe that a longboard is faster than a skateboard for getting around. This is especially true in the flatlands. “You go further on a longboard when you kick, and seeing that there are no hills in Kansas, I don’t have to be kicking so much,” Danny Rosales, Hutchinson, said. While tricks are still possible, longboards were mainly designed to turn better and go faster due to their larger wheels. In short, they were made for cruising.

Students display a variety of different methods of transportation to get around campus.

Skateboards, while they can achieve the same thing as longboards, were made more for tricks and less for maneuverability. This is one of the reasons students on campus favor longboarding as a transportation method. “I can’t do as many tricks on a skateboard as I can on a longboard,” Brandon Lopez, Hutchinson, said. While some students only see it as a method of transportation, others see it also as a hobby. Hodges has been longboarding since her senior year in high school. “I longboard more during the spring. I haven’t been able to lately since it’s been cold,” Hodges said. It all comes down to how enjoyable the experience is. Sometimes, It comes out of necessity as well. “Longboarding is more of a transportation for me, obviously,“ Rosales said. “I didn’t have a vehicle for a while during my sophomore year in high school, so I invested in a board, and that’s how I got around.” Longboards are signifi-

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cantly more expensive than skateboards. While the average skateboard runs from around $50-$150, the average longboard ranges from $100-$300. This mainly has to do with the material put in to making a long-

board. Since longboards are obviously longer than skateboards, they take more material, therefore they cost more money. Just as skateboards can be customized, so can longboards. Many boards come

with a design already placed on it. Rosalesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; board was designed around the iconic singer Bob Marley, with a surfboard vibe to it. The sidewalks around campus are mostly used by students walking to class

but longboarding is becoming more popular. An online survey shows that about 73% of students on campus walk to class. Over 700 students voted that they walked on campus, making walking the most popular method of transportation. During the online survey, 2% of students actually used longboards to get around campus. Until the next big trend hits the sidewalks of HCC, most students can be seen walking but keep an eye out for those longboards cruising around.

Cruising the street, Danny Rosales, Hutchinson, works on his technique on the longboard. Danny started longboarding his sophomore year in high school.

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A New Set of Keys Dr. Matthew Cash shares his passion in musical education photos&story

Kayla Penner

The sound of music harmonizes through the halls of Stringer Fine Arts Center. The Fine Arts program at Hutchinson Community College announced a new instructor that brings even more musical talent to the college. Dr. Matthew Cash took the role as the music instructor of piano and keyboards. His musical abilities brought something to both students and the community alike. Cash has always had a passion for piano. The musical instrument has been very important in his life and has shaped his career path. “I’ve always loved piano,” Cash said. “The commitment of the instrument takes a lot of effort, but teaches many skills for the future. Being able to communicate with audiences when performing

is something I really enjoy.” Private instructors helped Cash tremendously on his choice to make a career in music. “My private teachers were a big help in my goal of music,” Cash said. “I started taking lessons when I was seven and into high school. Through the years, they’ve helped me stay focused and learn to love piano.” Besides piano, Cash also plays violin and saxophone. “I’ve been fortunate to play for symphonies and events. They’ve taught me skills in discipline and patience,” Cash said. Cash is originally from Houston, Texas. He studied at Texas Tech University for his bachelor’s degree, later getting his masters and doctorate at the University of Houston. The support Cash has received from family has made a huge impact on his

music career. “My grandpar ents were a big supporter to me. They helped me stick with music throughout my life. My parents as well as my wife have also been great help,” Cash said. The ability to get a chance to work for a community college has been very beneficial for Cash. “HCC has been great to me and my music. It’s a rare opportunity to be able to work as a piano instructor. The community college experience is great in that it brings a nurturing environment to me, as well as the students. It’s a differ-

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ent experience than a fouryear college. I took classes at community college back in the summer, and I loved the help and support I got from it,” Cash said. Composers like Chopin, Beethoven, and Schumann have influenced Cash throughout his training and career. “The romantic era music like Chopin is one of my favorite music styles. I really enjoy being able to play music and learn new techniques,” Cash said. Dr. Cash encourages students to learn piano techniques and create a love for music. “He has a different style of teaching. The teaching is hands on, but we learn about techniques in piano as well,” Johncie Brown, Hutchinson said. “I like the way I can express myself through music,” Adi Van-W ye, Hutchinson, said. “Dr. Cash is an incredible musician and he can teach everyone something new, even if they’ve been playing

Adi Van-Wye, Hutchinson, plays piano during Dr. Cash’s Recreational Piano I class. Each day students worked on their technique while sitting at individual pianos. Photo by Jamey Lies

for years. He wants students to learn different music styles and be inspired from what they hear. “I want students to learn the skills of learning music and having it be a part of their everyday life. Concentration, discipline, practice makes a good performer. To be able to create music on stage and the moment people hear you perform; it creates great experiences for the future,” Cash said. Anyone can learn the techniques of music. Cash’s main goal is to get people to appreciate the importance of music and to develop a love for the art.

Dr. Cash teaches his students in the Music Appreciation class. The students learned the different types of listening styles in music. Photo by Kayla Penner Dr. Cash plays the piano during his Recreational Piano I class. The students followed his instructions while listening to the notes through headphones. Photo by Jamey Lies

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Spring Homecoming Events Entertain Students During the Battle of the Sexes game in Justice Theater, Briana Barber, Wichita, celebrates a winning answer. Barber named 6 of the top 10 NASCAR drivers to earn the point.

Homecoming Week Activities Thurs. - Dance

Fri. - H omecoming Assembly

Mon. - Skating Tues. - B attle of the Sexes Trivia Wed. - K ing & Queen Crowning page design photos

Kristin Gecho

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Students dance to the Cupid Shuffle at the Battle of the Sexes Dance. Many students participated and showed off their moves.

Duke the Dragon hands Mackenzie Gardiner, Wichita, a bouquet of flowers after being crowned homecoming queen. Gardiner is on the Dragon Dolls dance team.

Students participate in a round of Limbo competing to stay on their feet and not touch the pole.The skating party was one of the many events during homecoming.

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BUILDING for the Future Cutting a piece of wood, Rudy Orta, Lyons, uses a band saw as he works on the trim for a bedroom. The project home was built with two bedrooms upstairs and two bedrooms downstairs. Photo by Kelsea McFarland

Construction-Residential students learn basic building skills through hands-on projects story

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Jobs like roofing, flooring, and carpentry work are needed in our everyday lives. The skills required for these jobs aren’t something that is taught overnight. Students at Hutchinson

Community College have the opportunity to learn these skills in the Construction-Residential program. It provides carpentry skills that will benefit students for different careers in the construction field. The program is merged between the college and

Hutchinson High School. There are currently 22 college students and 5 high school students enrolled. All students receive college credit for the courses in this program. Construction-Residential consists of different learning techniques to teach students the development of carpentry work. “The students learn how to build a house from foundation to finish work. Concrete, framing, electrical wiring, roofing, windows, and many other skills are learned through the program,” Tim Evans, career development coordinator, said. Kelly Patterson, construction residential instructor, teaches students the process of building a house and hopes they learn skills for the future. “It’s a good program because it shows students at a young age how to do certain jobs that they couldn’t learn

otherwise,” Patterson said. Besides carpentry skills, basic math and communication courses are also recommended for the students. “Math skills like reading a ruler is important in the field. Being able to communicate efficiently will help the students in their career goals,” Evans said. Job placement is high for the students in the construction-residential program. “About 25% of students are working for somebody. There are plenty of jobs out there for individuals in this kind of field,” Evans said. There are many different specialty areas that all depend on each other to get to the finished product. “It’s nice to know how to work these kind of jobs,” Mark Awlward, Solomon, said. “Being able to build something is good to know how to do,” Chance Hultgren, Chapman, said. Instructors encourage students in the program to participate in SkillsUSA on campus. It’s a national organization that allows technical

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CONSTRUCTION-RESIDENTIAL QUICK FACTS • Certificate = 36 credit hours • Skills learned: Concrete work, Framing, Drywall installation, Electrical & Mechanical systems, Interior finish • 22 = college students enrolled • 5 = high school students enrolled

Ryan Mayorga, Hays, measures a pantry door connected to the kitchen in the home project. Construction-Residential students were required to have basic math and measurement skills. Photo by Kelsea McFarland

students to compete in their area against other colleges across the state and nation. The students gain professional skills training and make connections to employers in their field. “It’s a tradition here at HCC to send someone to nationals. The students are successful when competing,” Evans said. “The students learn about the benefits in winning and losing. The leadership skills learned through the program are great for their future careers.” The program’s main focus is to get students into the construction field and to be prepared for the future.

Assistant Instructor Garrett Green; Dakota Arpin, Buhler; Damon Turley, Hutchinson; and Ryan Mayorga, Hays, discuss the kitchen cabinet doors. They decided which door to hang up next. Photo by Kelsea McFarland

“The kids are able to work together as a team and get the tasks done. They learn what goes on in the work fields the program provides,” Patterson said. After being exposed to the different parts of building a house in the ConstructionResidential program, students are able to focus on a particular area and make a career of it.

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The Dance Club entertains students and allows interaction with friends photos&story

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Students swing and twirl to the rhythm of waltzing during their time at dance club. Hutchinson Community College has many clubs and organizations for students to join, but the dance club offers its members something different. It all started last year by a couple of students wanting to provide a fun place to interact with their friends. Joshua Richards, dance club president from Hutchinson, wants students to join a club where they can have a good time and learn different dancing routines. “The dance club is a great association for students to learn clean dancing routines, make friends, get exercise, and relax, “ Richards said. “I’ve seen

many students come here, stressed about things like homework or midterms, and when they come here to dance, they began to laugh and ease their stress away.” The dancing styles used in the club vary from twostep, line dancing, waltz, and even polka. Richards is the main choreographer, but other students help choreograph as well. Richards, and the students involved with the dance club want to get the club more active on campus.“So far we have at least 10 students who currently come to the club regularly. We do have some kids who come and go, which makes our attendance vary in size,” Richards said. Katie Ellegood, Hutchinson, is one of the members of the club and believes it

is a great way for students to have fun and be social. “I really enjoy it. It’s fun and is a great way to make friends,” Ellegood said. The students are currently rehearsing a waltz for the song, “All the Right Moves” by OneRepublic. “The song is a great waltz to learn to dance.” Megan Bartley, Partridge said. The main goal for Richards and the students in the dance club is for students at HCC to participate in an active club that will give them a learning experience for the future. “I want kids to have fun, make friends, and learn dances they would’ve never

Dance club members practice a new routine. The students waltzed to the song,“All the Right Moves”by OneRepulic.

learned otherwise,” Richards said. The dance club meets on Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. Dancing experience or not, anyone can join and learn the steps. Whether it’s tango or the waltz, relieving stress or laughing with friends, students in this unique experience more than just the agenda-filled meeting.

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Students perform a line dance.The members moved to the music of the “Cupid Shuffle” by Cupid.

What’s Your Favorite Dance Style? • Katie Ellegood, Hutchinson - Swing

Joshua Richards, Hutchinson, and Megan Bartley,Partridge,dance to the Charleston. The students learned different types of dancing while having fun.

• Zeke Willcox, Hutchinson - Swing

John Allen, Hutchinson, chose Ashely Harrold, Howard, as his dance partner. The students learned steps to the Rockin’ Robin.

• John Allen, Hutchinson - Swing • Megan Bartley, Patridge - Waltz • Joshua Richards, Hutchinson Swing & Polka • Ashley Harrold, Howard - Swing

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Learning to

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Lives How paramedics get real world experience along with classroom training photos&story

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The action that leads to the adrenaline rush inspires some to become paramedics. Hutchinson Community College’s Emergency Medical Services program is designed for students interested in providing medical care to people in emergency situations. The program currently has about 30 students and also offers classes in the Wichita and Newton outreach centers. “I want to be a paramedic because one day I want to save a person’s life,” Bernadette Stuhlsatz, Andale, said.

The Emergency Medical Technician program is the starting point to becoming a paramedic. “Getting them through thoughts and feelings, and being there for them is something I want to do. It’s a profession I want to be in,” Stuhlsatz said. People choose to become a paramedic for many different reasons. Some want to because they want to help people. Others become paramedics because of a prior experience.

“When I was married, I woke up to my husband one morning. He was diabetic and had really low blood sugar. I thought he was dead,” Emily Yoder, HCC EMT graduate and Reno County Paramedic, said. “So I went and got my EMT and I absolutely loved it so I got my paramedic too.” There is a strong passion

Paramedic students assess a situation and prepare to move the patient during the 2014 field operations event.Students had to treat the scenario like a real-life event. Photo courtesy of HCC Marketing

to want to help a person that paramedics have that enables them to get through months of training. “A lot of our classes are about CPR and bringing someone back to life. The

Valgean Stallings, Wichita, writes down information about his patient. Stallings was being evaluated on how to regulate a patient’s breathing.

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Bernadette Stuhlsatz,Andale, learns how to assemble a bag valve mask to ventilate the patient. Dan Jones, EMS instructor, showed Stuhlsatz how to properly put the equipment together. Darrel Grubbs, EMS instructor, teaches students how to wrap an arm injury.The students served as wounded victims in the classroom so they could learn how to administer different procedures on a real person instead of a training mannequin.

basic care of a patient,” Stuhlsatz said. “Breathing assessments are a big part. Controlling the patients breathing is the best thing an EMT can do. It slows their heart rate and can take away some of the pain and anxiety, you can keep someone from going into shock.” EMT courses are meant to teach the basic care of a patient. On the other hand, EMS courses go more in depth. “In the classroom, we really stress High Fidelity Simulation,” Kent Sallee, EMS Logistics Coordinator, said. “Students are able to work with mannequins that actually breathe, they have a pulse. You can start IVs on them and they can talk to you. They have their own vocabulary or the instructor

can talk through them.” Once a student gets their EMT certification they are able to move on to EMS, then Field Operations. Paramedic students from across the state of Kansas come together and run mock scenarios as a form of real world experience. Field Operations is a two-day event in June that is designed to give students experience, prepare them for field internships, and paramedic life. Their goal is to provide realistic training, safety, education, and integrity. The long-time theme for the training event is “Everything is Real but the Blood.” “In January, we start reaching out to all the paramedic classes currently going on in the state. By February, we have an idea EMS Program

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of how many students are going to participate,” Sallee said. “As logistics coordinator, I reach out to vendor partners to donate disposable equipment that we will need.” This year will be the 10th annual Field Operations event, but only the second year it has been held at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. “We started out at South Campus and Yoder. We had a lot of space and we didn’t have to worry about traffic,” Sallee said. “Then the opportunity came for us to move to the fairgrounds. Last year was the first year at the new location and it turned out to be the best decision we ever made.” When all the months of planning come to an end, the real-life scenario train-

Jacob Omo, Wichita, learns how to set a broken leg. Paramedics use different splints depending on where the brake is located.

ing begins. The first day includes a gathering of all volunteers and instructors where information for the field operations day is listed out so everyone is well informed before students are added to the picture. “Then we break off into groups depending on what your job is; each group goes through an orientation for that specific job,” Sallee said. Ambulance drivers, scene captains, patients, and paramedics are all prepped in different ways for the day’s events. Patients are moulaged up with makeup and paint, and they are coached on how to act. Paramedic students have no idea what is going to happen. “We run mock scenarios,” Yoder said. “The first day, we run single-patient scenarios and the second day we run multi-casualty incidents. We had planes crashes, school shootings, meth labs, and scenarios with multiple patients where we had to work in tandem units.” Along with these scenarios, there is a hospital set up on the fair grounds with doctors and nurses. There are helicopters to transport patients along with real distractions. “They put everything into a scenario; you have your patient, bystanders, fire department, and the police

Emergency Medical Services Glossary High Fidelity Simulation A mannequin that breathes, has a pulse, students can start IVs on them, and they talk Moulage Putting makeup and clothes on someone to make them look like a real patient Hypothermic Therapy They keep cold fluids to slow the heart rate and metabolism. They also heat fluids to warm the patient back up.

department. You can get sidetracked sometimes and it can get very overwhelming,” Yoder said. Not only is this event good practice for the students, but it also gives them a chance to be recruited to agencies and professional organizations. “Part of our marketing pitch to get agencies and organizations to participate is to tell them that they are going to get a chance to recruit possible future employees,” Sallee said. “Students get a chance to see the equipment and meet paramedics who are out in the field every day.” Paramedic students learn a lot from field operations and it allows them to practice handling stressful

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situations. “They expect you to not only assess your patient but make an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan in a very short amount of time,” Yoder said. The students must be able to recall all of the information they’ve learned in the program and be able to work with other schools and programs. “Some were about five months from graduating, some were about five months into the program, and some were about a month from graduating,” Yoder said. “We pulled ideas and information from each other. It was cool to see how they were taught versus how we were taught. If there was something I didn’t learn from my

class I could pick it up from theirs.” Instructors try really hard to make classroom activities realistic but nothing compares to the field operations training. “Field ops was definitely the most realistic thing a paramedic will go through in Kansas,” Yoder said. Field operations is very realistic but students have no idea what type of scenarios they will encounter. “You think you’re going to get your typical chest pains, difficulty breathing, and traumas but they throw you for a loop like with the activeshooter scenarios,” Yoder said. “Where the shooter is still there and you are trying to tend to your patient but also pay attention to the

safety of the situation.” Training may be the same from program to program but not all ambulances are the same. “Some ambulances have flat panel TVs in the back so the patient can watch TV on the way to the hospital,” Sallee said. “Some have little refrigerators for fluids. Hypothermic Therapy is the official name but if you have a stroke then they put cold fluids through your IV to slow your metabolism and your heart rate. If you have a brain bleed, it will slow down the blood flow and allow a surgeon to go in and fix it. We also heat fluids for the opposite effect.” Ambulances are stocked with equipment and features that will help the

EMS students learn how to stabilize a broken femur. Students secured the leg so no further injuries occur.

paramedics do their job the best they can. Everything is real but the blood holds true for students participating in the field operations training. The realistic scenes can trigger the adrenaline rush that inspired some to initially enroll in the program.

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Alex Schremmer, Maize, and Louis Schenk, Australia, compete against each other in practice. The team worked on perfecting their skills when they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t competing. Photo by Jamey Lies page design

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2014-2015 Golf Results CSU-Pueblo Fall Invitational Pueblo, CO Team 7th Place N.U. Fall Invitational Wichita Team 5th Place NJCAA National Preview Newton Team 4th Place Individual •Dominic Lara 10th Place

Fraser Dawson, England, practices his stroke on the practice field. The golfers spent most of their time practicing putting. Photo by Jamey Lies

S.C. Kansas Fall Invitational Winfield Team 2nd Place Inidividual •Dominic Lara 4th Place •Dax Shaw 5th Place •Chase Coble 10th place

Dominic Lara, Wichita, and Jason Kain, Mulvane, point out some details on the range to each other. Lara was ranked number one for his five-under-par rounds. Photo by Jamey Lies

Jayhawk Tournament No.1 Kansas City Team 1st Place Individual •Dominic Lara 2nd Place •Fraser Dawson 3rd Place •Lewis Schenk 10th Place •Chase Coble 10th Place Results as of April 9, 2015

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Ashley Claxton, Wichita, runs the 1500 meter run while Coach Justin Riggs ran behind encouraging her in the last lap. Claxton placed 3rd in the event. Photo by Jamey Lies

Jessica Yenni, Norman, Okla., runs the 1500 meter run. Yenni placed 11th overall in the event. Photo by Jamey Lies

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Hutch Night Relays Results

Event

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Place Athlete

800m Run 1500m Run 5000m Run 10000m Run 110m Hurdles 400m Hurdles 3000m Steeplechase 4x400m Relay High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Shot Put Discus Javelin 4x100 Weight Relay

2 1 1 2 1 3 1 2 3 3 1 3 1 2 1 3 1 2 1 1

Eric Jones Forrest Dreyer Forrest Dreyer Skylar Hayes Weston Riner Matthew Willis Stein Desir Weston Riner Austin Vaden Edgar Gutierrez Lakin Liebst Wesley Chaney Elijah McGill Naquon Shelton Charles Collins Charles Collins Dallas Thompson Steven Weibe

Event

400m Dash 1500m Run 5000m Run 100m Hurdles 4x100m Relay High Jump Long Jump Shot Put Discus Hammer

WOMEN

Place Athlete 1 3 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 3 2 3

Karris Parker, Wichita, runs the 100 meter hurdles. Parker placed first in the event as well as high jump. Photo by Jamey Lies

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Shaquellra Collins Ashley Claxton Breah Waldron Karis Parker Karis Parker Hannah Eilert Kaley Dick Alexandra Vansickle Emily Baldwin Alexandra Vansickle Emily Baldwin Alexandra Vansickle Jamey Lies

Devin Peter, Derby, runs the 100 meter dash. Peter placed 7th in the event and 13th in the 200 meter dash. Photo by Jamey Lies

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PLAY SMART.

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A season can bring ups and downs. The Hutchinson Community College Lady Dragon’s softball team faces the ups and downs as they come. Under Head Coach Jamie Rose, the players are prepared for the season and what it brings. “Anytime a game is postponed we have to make sure we get everyone focused on having a quality practice that day,” Rose said. If a game is postponed, the team practices running several drills including hitting, throwing, pitching, fielding, and catching. The season started with the team’s first doubleheader postponed. The Lady Dragon’s traveled to the Cowtown Classic in Fort Worth, Texas, to face their first opponent. “My biggest fear this year was the first game, nerves/ jitters that my teammates would have. And of course losing both of the games,” Sarah Rothe, Hutchinson, said. The anticipation of pregame nerves affect players and coaches alike. “My biggest fear is that of the unknown,” Rose said. Rose has established the softball program in her

HARD.

eleven years coaching the team. “My coaching style is quiet, direct and to the point,” Rose said. According to Rothe, the girls love that her style is more laid back and different compared to other coaches. “I will say that playing for Coach Rose holds something different, new, and exciting, day in and day out,” Rothe said. “She knows how to keep things down to earth and fun, but by now we all know that when she takes her sun glasses off she means business.” With everything that can go wrong in a game, there are always things that go right. The biggest reward is winning. “Winning feels great every time, no matter whom it is against,” Rose said. Spectators witness the energy that is around the team

TOGETHER.

Lady Dragons face ups and downs together as a team

Holly Kelley, Hesston, pitches the ball agaist Allen Community College. The pitching lineup included four players.

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2014- 2015 Softball Scoreboard Date Opponent Score Feb. 20

W. Okla. State

W, 5-0

Feb. 20

Vernon College

W 6-5

Feb.20

Ranger College

W 15-7

Feb. 21

N. Central Texas

W 13-11

Feb. 21

NOC-Tonkawa

L 9-6

Feb.25

Garden City

L 2-1, W 4-0

March 6

Dodge City

L 5-6, L 4-15

March 10

Cloud County

W 4-2, W 12-4

March13

Highland

W 8-0, L 1-9

March 14

Kansas City

W 8-0, W 3-1

March 16

Pratt

W 9-1, W 10-0

March 20

Allen

W 8-0, W 5-4

March 21

Neosho County

L 2-1, L 11-5

March 24

Hesston College

W 3-2, W 7-3

March 27

Coffeyville

L 8-3, L 4-3

March 28

Labette

L 11-0, L 6-3

March 31

Cowley

L 8-3, L 4-3

April 2

Tabor College JV

W 8-0, W 11-1

April 7

Independence

W 3-1, W 6-5

Taylor Bakker, Chugiak, Ark., slides into third base against Allen Community College. As a sophomore, Bakker played outfield for the Lady Dragons.

Results as of April 7, 2015

when they win. “Last year we beat our rival Johnson County, and it was one of the most exhilarating wins I’ve ever been apart of,” Rothe said. “The energy the team had during the game is something that is hard to describe and put into words. By the time the game was finished we were all exhausted from the postadrenaline rush.” Many athletes have superstitions or good luck charms to calm nerves and help the team win. “Over the years I have gained and lost many habits. As a ball player I tend to naturally be superstitious, but a habit that I’ve always had is having to perform the same pre-game routine,” Rothe said.

Tayler Suhler, Hesston, throws the ball to Lacey Hudson, Enid, Okla. Suhler and Hudson both played infield for the Lady Dragons.

Players join the team for different reasons. For Rothe, the fact that she grew up close by helped and she felt like she was giving back to her hometown and community. “College ball is definitely more competitive and cut throat compared to high school,” Rothe said. Through the highs of the season and lows, the lady Dragons face the challenges of each game together.

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This is a cutline that should be two sentences long. Just highlight the words and not the directional arrow and start typing. Photo by Steve Student

1 Andres Castillo, Miami, Fla, swings for the fence against Pratt Community College. 2 Joel Baxley,Wichita, moves to stop a pitch. 3 Brock Hammit, Nixa, Mo., slides into third base trying to beat the ball. 4 Hammit celebrates a home run with his teammates.

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Chris Pinne, Prairie Village, reaches for the ball to make an out. The Dragons won against Fort Scott on Feb. 20 10-6 and 5-4.

2014-2015

Blue Dragon Scoreboard Date Opponent Coffeyville 2-7 2-8 Coffeyville Rose State College 2-13 2-14 Rose State College 2-20 Fort Scott Brown Mackie College 2-25 Pratt 3-7 3-8 Pratt 3-10 NOC-Enid 3-14 Seward Co. 3-15 Seward Co. 3-18 Pratt 3-21 Colby 3-22 Colby 3-24 Cowley 3-28 Cloud Co. 3-29 Cloud Co. 3-31 Seminole State 4-2 Butler 4-3 Butler 4-4 Butler 4-7 Okla-Tonkawa

Score W 9-4 W 12-5, L 9-3 L 5-4 W 10-4, L 3-2 W 10-6, W 5-4 W 6-1, W 6-1 W 5-1, W 5-3 W 7-0, W 5-3 W 18-7 L 3-7, L 3-11 L 3-4, W 19-6 W 9-4, W 10-7 L 4-3, L 7-5 W 13-5, W 8-7 L 13-9 W 5-2, L 13-1 L 12-2, W 12-2 L 4-0, W 9-3 W 11-1 W 2-1, L 7-1 W 9-8 W 8-5

Max Simpson,Tulsa, Okla, pitches a fastball for the strike-out. The Dragons won against Butler 11-1 on April 2.

Results as of April 7, 2015

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