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	2009 Student Career Days Winners
	34th Annual Student Career Days

Reports for the overall results for Student Career Days, student placement, individual events and schools can be found in Final Results link on the left.

Superstars

Seth Reed – 443.83 Points
Brigham Young University - Idaho

Ben Roney – 442 Points
Alamance Community College

Dawn Strickland – 440.37Points
University of Georgia

Top Ten Schools

1. Brigham Young University - Idaho - 4228.68 Points

2. Colorado State University - 4115.65 Points

3. North Metro Technical College - 4074.47Points

4. Brigham Young University - Provo - 4035.29 Points

5. Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo - 3796.45 Points

6. Cal Poly - Pomona - 3736.72 Points

7. Mississippi State University - 3734.69 Points

8. North Carolina State University - 3723.80 Points

9. University of Georgia - 3687.95 Points

10. Penn State - 3683.01 Points

Top Three Students/Teams for Each Event

Annual & Perennial Identification
Kimberly Wall - Brigham Young University - Provo
Cassie Templeton - North Metro Technical College
Amber Haynes - Columbus State Community College

Sponsored by:
Lead – D.J.'s Lawn Service, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI
Platinum/ Assistant – STIHL Inc., Virginia Beach, VA
Donor – Magic Growers, Alta Dena, CA

Arboriculture Techniques
Dan Cohen and Chris Pineau - University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Brian Baker and Preston Colver - Brigham Young University - Provo
Eric Milliard and Kody Woolbright - University of Georgia

Sponsored by:
Lead – The Davey Tree Expert Company, Kent, OH
Bronze/ Assistant – Husqvarna, Charlotte, NC

Business Management
Catherine Braunlin - Colorado State University
Elizabeth Spedaliere - Dakota County Technical College
Joice Vogrig - Spokane Community College

Sponsored by:
Lead – AAA Landscape, Phoenix, AZ
Platinum/ Assistant – STIHL Inc., Virginia Beach, VA
Gold/ Assistant – Ariens/Gravely, Brillion, WI
Silver/ Assistant – Caterpillar, Peoria, IL

Compact Excavator Operation (test event for 2009)
Kyle Steadman - Brigham Young University - Idaho
Ted Kozlowsky - County College of Morris
Scott Harmon - Columbus State Community College

Sponsored by:
Silver/Lead – JOHN DEERE, Moline, IL

Compact Utility Loader Operation
Chris Dippman - Owens Community College
Dallas Gustafson - Colorado State University
Eli Bailey - Brigham Young University - Provo

Sponsored by:
Bronze/ Lead – The Toro Company, Bloomington, MN

Computer Aided Landscape Design
Alejandro Simmonds - North Metro Technical College
Ben McMullin - Columbus State Community College
Eric Ball - Brigham Young University - Idaho

Sponsored by:
Lead – DynaSCAPE Software, Burlington, ON, Canada

Construction Cost Estimating
Mark Ruescher - Farmingdale State College
Jonathan Wolfe - North Carolina State University
James Reetz - Dakota County Technical College

Sponsored by:
Lead – CoCal Landscape Services, Denver, CO
Gold/ Assistant – Ariens/Gravely, Brillion, WI
Silver/ Assistant – Caterpillar, Peoria, IL
Assistant – ValleyCrest Companies, Calabasas, CA

Exterior Landscape Design
Scott Getz - Joliet Junior College
Jason Traina - Cal Poly - Pomona
Thoman Brown - University of Georgia

Sponsored by:
Lead – Lied’s Nursery Company, Sussex, WI
Silver/ Assistant – Caterpillar, Peoria, IL
Silver/ Assistant – JOHN DEERE, Cary, NC
Silver/ Assistant – Ryan Turf Renovation Equipment, Southampton, PA
Assistant – Scapes by ValleyCrest, Marietta, GA

Interior Landscape Design
Mallory Elkins - Colorado State University
Brett Tano - Brigham Young University - Provo
Kynaston Butchart - Brigham Young University - Idaho

Sponsored by:
Lead – Ambius, Buffalo Grove, IL

Interior Plant Identification
Jenna Standing - Brigham Young University - Provo
Malea Astin - Brigham Young University - Idaho
Meg Ryan - Brigham Young University - Provo

Sponsored by:
Lead – Buckingham Greenery, Buckingham, VA
Platinum/ Assistant – STIHL Inc., Virginia Beach, VA
Gold/ Assistant – Ariens/Gravely, Brillion, WI

Irrigation Assembly
Daniel Blackwelder and Travis Bottini - Colorado State University
Jason Hyde and Justin Williams - University of Florida
Meredith Jedlicka and Russell McKeown - Auburn University

Sponsored by:
Lead – Hunter Industries, Winter Springs, FL
Silver/ Assistant – Caterpillar, Peoria, IL
Silver/ Assistant – JOHN DEERE, Cary, NC
Silver/ Assistant – Ryan Turf Renovation Equipment, Southampton, PA
Assistant – Ewing Irrigation Products, Inc., Phoeniz, AZ
Assistant – Irrigation Association Education Foundation, Falls Church, VA

Irrigation Design
Jim Moylan - Michigan State University
Jessica Gray - North Metro Technical College
Scott Comer - Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City

Sponsored by:
Lead – Signature Control Systems, Peoria, IL
Assistant – American Society of Irrigation Consultants, Rochester, NY
Assistant – Irrigation Association Education Foundation, Falls Church, VA

Irrigation Troubleshooting
Jessica Gray - North Metro Technical College
Scott Comer - Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Jillian Sanders - Colorado State University

Sponsored by:
Lead – Ewing Irrigation Products, Inc., Phoenix, AZ
Assistant – Earthwormjobs.com, Lincoln, NE
Assistant – Gardener's Guild Inc., Richmond, CA
Assistant – Hunter Industries, Winter Springs, FL
Assistant – Irrigation Association Education Foundation, Falls Church, VA
Assistant – ValleyCrest Companies, Calabasas, CA

Landscape Maintenance Operations
Kevin Porter and Chris Early - North Metro Technical College
Andrew Muntz and Corey Pangborn - The Ohio State University
Chad Stern and Benjamin Butler - University of Maryland

Sponsored by:
Bronze/ Lead – The Toro Company, Bloomington, MN
Platinum/ Assistant – STIHL Inc., Virginia Beach, VA
Silver/ Assistant – JOHN DEERE, Cary, NC
Bronze/ Assistant – Husqvarna, Charlotte, NC
Assistant – Christy Webber Landscapes, Chicago, IL
Assistant – Jenson Corporate Holdings, San Jose, CA

Landscape Plant Installation
Ben Roney, Heath Moore and Michelle Stevens - Alamance Community College
Bill Breur, Dan Coiro and Chris Backshall - County College of Morris
Adam Sink, Brandon Rowbury and Greg Galbraith - Brigham Young University - Idaho

Sponsored by:
Lead – HighGrove Partners, Austell, GA
Platinum/ Assistant – STIHL Inc., Virginia Beach, VA
Gold/ Assistant – Ariens/Gravely, Brillion, WI
Silver/ Assistant – Ryan Turf Renovation Equipment, Southampton, PA

Leadership Skills
Jack Ruppert - Penn State
Dawn Strickland - University of Georgia
Michael Reder - The Ohio State University

Sponsored by:
Lead – JP Horizons, Concord, OH
Gold/ Assistant – Ariens/Gravely, Brillion, WI
Bronze/ Assistant – Husqvarna, Charlotte, NC
Assistant – The LaurelRock Company, Wilton, CT

Maintenance Cost Estimating
Catherine Zimmer - Brigham Young University - Idaho
Erin McCoy - Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo
Kevin Dougherty - Ohio State ATI

Sponsored by:
Bronze/ Lead – BRICKMAN, Gaithersburg, MD
Silver/ Assistant – JOHN DEERE, Cary, NC
Silver/ Assistant – Ryan Turf Renovation Equipment, Southampton, PA
Bronze/ Assistant – The Toro Company, Bloomington, MN

Paver Installation
Kyle Steadman and Greg Galbraith - Brigham Young University - Idaho
Kyle Guerrini and Christopher Johnson - University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Christoper Klausner and Trevor Toms - Colorado State University

Sponsored by:
Lead – Pavestone Company, Grapeville, TX
Platinum/ Assistant – STIHL Inc., Virginia Beach, VA
Silver/ Assistant – Ryan Turf Renovation Equipment, Southampton, PA
Donor – PAVE TECH, INC., Prior Lake, MN

Pest Management
Steve Schommer - Colorado State University
Caresse Johnson - Brigham Young University - Provo
Robert Emmitt - Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Sponsored by:
Lead – Bartlett Tree Experts, Stamford, CT
Platinum/ Assistant – STIHL Inc., Virginia Beach, VA

Safety Management
Jen Lougee - Brigham Young University - Provo
Brian Baldauf - Cal Poly - Pomona
Benji Williamson - Brigham Young University - Provo

Sponsored by:
Lead – The Care of Trees, Alexandria, VA

Sales Presentation
Lisa McKinney - North Metro Technical College
Seth Reed - Brigham Young University - Idaho
Adam Bangerter - Brigham Young University - Provo

Sponsored by:
Gold/ Lead – Ariens/Gravely, Brillion, WI
Bronze/ Assistant – BRICKMAN, Gaithersburg, MD
Assistant – Environmental Management, Inc., Dublin, OH
Assistant – ValleyCrest Companies, Calabasas, CA

Skid Steer Operation
Andy Klittich - Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo
Nathan Rogers - Clemson University
Ben Cassidy - The Ohio State University

Sponsored by:
Silver/ Lead – Caterpillar, Peoria, IL
Assistant – Kane Brothers, Inc., Burr Ridge, IL
Assistant – Mariani Landscape, Lake Bluff, IL

Truck & Trailer Operation
Hunter Casey and Silas Cole - North Carolina State University
Michael Steves and Devin Vernon - SUNY Cobleskill
Whitney Checketts and Nathan Heinitz - Brigham Young University - Provo

Sponsored by:
Gold/ Lead – Ariens/Gravely, Brillion, WI

Turf & Turf Pest Identification
Corey Pangborn - The Ohio State University
Marvin Seaman - Cal Poly - Pomona
Kim Daum - Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo

Sponsored by:
Assistant – Agrium Advanced Technologies, Sylacauga, AL

Wood Construction (IN MEMORY OF WALT PEEPLES)
Mark Pipper and Andrew Root - Mississippi State University
Ted Kozlowsky and David Los - County College of Morris
Ken Beasley and Matthew Reves - Hinds Community College

Sponsored by:
Platinum/ Lead – STIHL Inc., Virginia Beach, VA
Assistant – The Hardscape Company, Raymond, MS

Woody Ornamental Plant Identification
Nick Pershey - Illinois State University
Elizabeth Spedaliere - Dakota County Technical College
Charity Cox - Sandhills Community College

Sponsored by:
Bronze/ Lead – BRICKMAN, Gaithersburg, MD
Platinum/ Assistant – STIHL Inc., Virginia Beach, VA
Assistant – David J. Frank Landscape, Germantown, WI
Donor – Monrovia, Azusa, CA