The Skunk River Review - DMACC

To the scholarship committee of Lisa Ossian, Ben Parker, and Mary Torgoman for their time,
expertise, and contribution to the selection of this year’s scholarship finalists.
To A-Tek and CEO Richard Way for his company’s assistance in graphics and building this
publication.
To Jim Stick, Dean of Sciences and Humanities, for his leadership and contributions to help make
this year’s publication and overall success.
To the following instructors who contributed time and effort in submitting their students’ essays:
Andi Davenport Patrick Ryan Mary Torgoman Marion Tonhouse
Bonne Doron Judy Hauser Randy Jedele Miggs Hubbard
David Gavin Ben Parker Roselyn Harbart Rose Toubes
Editors
Roselyn Harbart
Shelaine Tuytschaevers
The Skunk River Review reserves the right to edit for minor corrections and clarity. Works cited
have not been edited.
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Table of Contents
Anticipating the Future – by Chris Bollhoefer………………………………….............1
Counting Pennies – by Nancy Coons………………………………………….............…...7
Drab Doxology – by Rachel VanRaden……………………………………......................10
Victory Forge – by Amber Buldhaupt………………………………………..................…13
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The Need for the Fair Tax – by Nicholas Adams………….............................…...16
Curt Stahr- Exposed – by Chris Bollhoefer………………………….....................……20
Change of Scenery – by Julie Van Cleave………………………………………............…27
Big Universities Can Be a Big Mistake– by Rebekah Casciato………………......…30
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