Iowa State Homecoming King and Queen 2010
Cardinal Court Scholarship Recipients
Nate Dobbels, son of Lanny and Diane Dobbels, is a senior from Galva, Illinois. He is a double major in Agriculture Education and International Agriculture with a minor in Agronomy and teaching endorsements in Biology, General Science, and Coaching. Nate is currently the Vice-President for the Government of the Student Body, Recruitment and Morale Captain for Dance Marathon and gives tours to prospective students as a STAR. Nate recently finished his two-year term as one of twenty students in the nation to serve as a National Collegiate Agriculture Ambassador.
Erin Curtis, a 4th generation Cyclone, is the daughter of Dennis and Kim Curtis. She will graduate in December with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Health and a Spanish minor. Originally from St. Louis, MO, Erin has taken full advantage of her time at Iowa State. She has led the Greek community as the president of Collegiate Panhellenic Council, is currently working as part of the Dance Marathon executive board, and has been involved in many other activities such as GRIP mentoring, Camp Adventure, Delta Zeta Sorority, and as a fitness instructor at Lied Rec Center. Erin has also been recognized with membership in the Cardinal Key and Order of Omega honor societies.
Cardinal Court 2010
Michael Beals, son of ISU alumni Larry and Cathie Beals, is a senior from West Des Moines, IA. Michael is majoring in Accounting and ranks in the top 1% of his class. Michael continues to be very active through his involvement in various student organizations. He is a proud member Tau Kappa Epsilon, where he has held numerous leadership roles and continues to serve on his international fraternity’s Board of Directors. Michael has also served as ISU Dance Marathon’s Director of Sponsorship, student liaison so the Ames City Council, GSB Senator, and GSB Director of Special Projects and Administration.
Ryan Kennedy, son of ISU alumni Dan and Linda Kennedy, is a senior from Mason City, IA. Ryan is a quadruple major in Management, Accounting, English, and Philosophy, with a minor in Psychology. Ryan is a member of multiple ISU honoraries, including Cardinal Key, Order of Omega, Mortar Board, Phi Kappa Phi, and Golden Key. He is serving his third year as a member of the Memorial Union Board of Directors, where he served as president in 2009-2010. Ryan has also worked as president of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, vice-president of Student Union Board, and GSB Director of Academic Affairs.
Carl Kirpes, son of ISU alumni Paul and Lori Kirpes, is a student athlete at Iowa State University. He has held many leadership roles on campus and is currently in the process of writing a fictional novel incorporating reflective leadership. Majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering, he works hard to maintain his 4.0 GPA. Recognized in 2010 as a High-Scholar Athlete, Carl strives for success on and off the football field. He has learned a lot while hear at Iowa State, but probably the most important, is that he will always be a Cyclone.
Michael Weber, son of Mark and Diana Weber (HRIM ’78), is a senior from Ames, IA. Michael is majoring in Family, Finance, Housing and Policy with a minor in Sociology. Michael is a member of multiple organizations at Iowa State and has held a variety of leadership positions in those organizations: VEISHEA 2011 General Co-Chair, VEISHEA 2009 & 2010 Business Manager, GSB Human Sciences Senator 2008-2010-Speaker of the Senate 2009 & Vice Speaker of the Senate 2010, ACACIA Fraternity President 2009 & Undergraduate Counselor of the ACACIA Fraternity International Council 2010-2012.
Kayla Kaufmann, daughter of Lee and Julie Kaufmann from Harlan, IA, will graduate with honors and a degree in Spanish, an endorsement in English, and a teaching certificate. At ISU, Kayla has been involved in twelve theatre productions, multiple choirs, and has been a member of Cardinal Key, Friendships International, and Phi Beta Kappa while holding such positions as the President of Free Friday Flicks, Vice President of Order of the Rose and Chessman, Frederiksen Court Community Advisor, and Destination Iowa State Team Leader. She is a National Merit Scholar, as well as the recipient of the LAS High Scholarship Award and the Inter-Residence Hall Association Leadership Award.
Elsa Kracke, daughter of George Kracke and Marilyn James-Kracke, is a senior from Columbia, Missouri. Her nutritional science degree, from ISU's exceptional program, will serve her well as a medical student in 2011. Elsa works as a Frederiksen Court Community Advisor, a Pre-Health Ambassador, a research assistant, a Nutrition Club officer and a volunteer at Mary Greeley Hospital. She enjoys biking around Ames and campus to activities like intramural volleyball. Iowa State's strong academics and beautiful campus enticed Elsa here. She anticipates future visits to ISU to reunite with alumni and cheer on the Cyclones!
KellyAnne Roach, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a senior in Kinesiology emphasizing in Athletic Training. Daughter of Alumni Matt and Deb Roach, KellyAnne is a 3rd generation Cyclone, dating back to 1936. While at Iowa State she has been involved in Fellowship of Athletic Training Students Club, Iowa, Midwest and National Athletic Trainers’ Associations, Kinesiology and Health Club. She has held several offices and responsibilities as a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. KellyAnne volunteers with Special Olympics, Shrine Bowl, Red Cross and St Jude’s Hospital philanthropy. Kelly plans to attend Graduate School to obtain a Masters in Sports Management.
Torey Robinson, daughter of ISU alumnus Rick Robinson and Wendy Robinson, is a senior from Johnston, Iowa. Torey is a journalism and mass communication major and political science minor. Torey is currently the news editor for the Iowa State Daily — a publication on which she has also acted as a copy editor, news reporter and copy chief since joining her freshman year. Torey is actively involved in leadership roles in the Government of the Student Body Supreme Court, Society of Professional Journalists and Alpha Delta Pi sorority. During her time at Iowa State, Torey also completed internships with Hy-Vee Corporate Headquarters and the Office of the Iowa Attorney General. Upon graduating one year early from Iowa State in May 2011, Torey hopes to attend law school to pursue a career in media law.
