March 30, 2010

DWU’s Athletic Training Students Travel to Missouri Conference

Abby Mettler	Heather Love
Kristy McCormick, Amanda Myers, Kelsie Nebelsick, and Abby Mettler took second place during the first annual Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association Quiz Bowl in Columbia, Mo.

MITCHELL — The Dakota Wesleyan athletic training students and faculty recently returned from a conference in Missouri, carting back several awards and recognitions on their way.

Ten students and three faculty members traveled to Columbia, Mo., March 27-28, to attend the Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. They went to educational sessions along with the state and district business meetings. During those meetings, several special events occurred concerning DWU’s students and faculty.

• Abby Mettler, Wessington Springs, was awarded a MAATA Undergraduate Memorial Scholarship for the 2010-2011 academic year.
   
• Heather Love, Norfolk, Neb., was commended for her leadership over the past three years on the Athletic Training Student Leadership Council.
   
• Dakota Wesleyan’s Quiz Bowl team, consisting of Mettler; Amanda Myers, Howard; Kelsie Nebelsick, Canistota; and Kristy McCormick (alternate), Salem, finished in second place at the first annual Jeopardy-style MAATA Quiz Bowl.
   
• Dakota Wesleyan’s Athletic Training Club was recognized for its role in helping fund a newly formed Athletic Training Student Leadership Council District V Scholarship.
   
• Lana Loken, associate professor of athletic training/clinical education coordinator, assumed the presidency of the South Dakota Athletic Trainers’ Association for a three-year term