Carl Kirpes, son of ISU alumni Paul and Lori Kirpes, is a student athlete at Iowa State. He has held many leadership roles on campus and is currently in the process of writing a fictional novel incorporating reflective leadership. Majoring in mechanical engineering and industrial engineering, he works hard to maintain his 4.0 GPA. Recognized in 2010 as a high-scholar athlete, Carl strives for success on and off the football field. He has learned a lot while at Iowa State, but probably most important is that he will always be a Cyclone.