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Student of the Month
October
Growing up in a musical family, Megan Gechter has always loved to sing. “It’s
always been a part of my life since I was little,” Gechter said. Gechter,
a pre-dentistry major, attended a clinic in Dodge City that was conducted by
Cowley College Director of Vocal Music, Connie Donatelli, and became interested
in coming to Cowley.
The Scott City sophomore came to Arkansas City to try out for the choir and has
been a staple of the campus ever since. Gechter is the daughter of Mick and Lori
Gechter. Gechter, who was involved in choir at Scott City High School, and was
the stage manager for the musicals all four years of high school, knew she wanted
to continue singing in college. She was the stage manager for last year’s
musical production of How to Succeed in Business, and was the assistant director
/ assistant choreographer for the musical Oliver.
She is involved in the CC Singers, is the vice president of the Phi Theta Kappa
honor society, and is involved in the Math and Science Club. “I am definitely
going to miss Cowley,” Gechter said. “I will have to come back and
watch all the concerts and musicals. Connie (Donatelli) has been amazing, I wouldn’t
trade the experience of working with her for the world.” Family has always
been an important part of Gechter’s life, and she considers her grandmother,
Doris Phelps, to be one of her biggest inspirations. “My parents have always
pushed us to get a good education,” Gechter said. “My grandma (Doris)
Phelps was the head librarian in Cimarron and when my grandpa passed away she
also took over running the farm, so I admire her for that.”
Next year, Gechter plans to transfer to the University of Kansas, where she will
get to spend more time with her twin brother, Clinton. After KU, Gechter plans
to attend the University of Missouri Kansas City to obtain her orthodontics degree.
She worked for an orthodontics practice in Garden City over the summer, and hopes
to one day own her own practice. She is looking forward to the next chapter in
her life, but will also miss her time spent at Cowley. “I will miss the
close relationships I have made with my friends and teachers,” Gechter
said.
