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Medical dramas always focus on the doctor. But when the surgeon reaches back and says “Scalpel,” it is a Surgical Technologist who puts the right scalpel in their hand. These operating room team members prepare and sterilize instruments, handle surgical specimens, and maintain a sterile atmosphere.

Congratulations to the Blackhawk Technical College students who have been named to the President’s List for Spring 2021. Students on the President’s List were enrolled in nine or more credit hours earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. 

I have been looking forward to this message for a very long time. With COVID infections down and vaccinations up, the College will move to the final stage of its reopening plan on Monday, June 14.

When Kathi Winker graduated from high school, she had no idea what she wanted to do. “I sat with this guidance counselor, and he looked at my scores and said, ‘You’re strong in English and science; I don’t know what we’re going to do with you.’ I looked at a long list of possible careers and saw...