May 5th brought people from the community to Dakota City School to inform our students about their various careers. It was an exciting day, and we appreciated these people taking time from their busy schedules for us. Thanks to all who participated!

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Guitarist
Brian Effinger
Airport Worker
Sandy Rogers
Soccer Coach
Shawn Mansfield
Construction
Jerry Copple
Marines
SSgt. Thompson
Sgt. Allensworth
Banker
Bart Gotch
Tyson
Kenny Wasmund
Hector Roque
Superintendent
SSC Schools
Steve Rector
KCAU-TV
Marla Rabe
Hank Allen
Veterinarian
Phil Kramper
Community Relations
Barnes & Noble
Elisha Karr
Occupational Therapists
Jennifer Hildman
Stacy Georgopoulos
School Supply Corner
Margo Pantoja
Chef
Kahill's Restaurant
Tracy Badar
KTIV-TV
Ron Demars
Farmers
Bev & Roger Hubbard
and Friends
Police Officer
Raul Gonzalez
Teacher
Al Ackermann

Some quotes from students:

*The guitarist played cool Mario music. He wears earplugs when he is playing so he doesn't hurt his ears.
*Airport workers do lots of things like waving their wands.
*I learned how to dribble with my knees and head.
*You need to know a lot of math to build things!
*That Marine sure had a big sword! You can learn many jobs and travel the world for free.
*Bankers have to know a lot about money. They also give you new quarters.
*You get to wear funny looking clothes at Tyson. They keep you from getting hurt.
*A superintendent must need to be strict. He has to take care of a lot of schools.
*When you do the morning news, you have to put on make-up at 3:00 in the morning - Even if you are a boy!
*Sometimes a veterinarian doesn't know the difference between a boy and girl iguana. You have to like all animals, even snakes!

*You have to know how to order lots of books when you work in a bookstore, but you get to eat good cookies.
*It's hard to pull on pants with a pole grabber.
*It's hard work to own your own store, and you have to know about math.
*The hardest meal to make in a restaurant is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
*A weather man stands in front of a green screen. If he wears a green shirt he would be invisible.
*Farmers have big machines, but I liked the old corn shelling machine.
*If a policeman wants to carry a taser gun, he has to let his buddy shoot him with one first so he knows what it feels like. I might not want to do that!
*Sometimes you do a lot of different jobs when you are younger. Then you remember how much you like kids - so you become a teacher. (Well said! Thanks to all of the students who shared their thoughts.)


Pat Von Minden