June 2009
June 25, 2009
GASTON COLLEGE TEACHING AND LEARNING CONFERENCE OFFERS
TEACHER RENEWAL WORKSHOPS
Teachers and support staff living in Gaston, Lincoln and the Charlotte metro area can obtain needed Continuing Education Units to keep their certificates/licenses to practice current by attending the 2009 Gaston College Teaching and Learning Conference on August 10 and 11 at Gaston College, Dallas Campus. The college is offering 5 teacher renewal workshops from 8 – 10 am and 1 to 3:30 pm (break to attend keynote speaker and lunch). Each consists of 10 hours of instruction (1 CEU) that runs for two days (5 hrs. each day). Courses offered are:
Mental Illness: Challenges and Opportunities / Social Psychology and the Dynamic Process of Memory will help increase the knowledge, awareness, and understanding of challenges and opportunities that exist not only for the students and their families but also for the teaching professional. An introduction to common mental health conditions and disorders experienced by young people, types of treatment, common side effects of psychiatric medications, environmental influences, and the importance of communication will be discussed.
The afternoon session will include an overview of the field of social psychology and the process of memory, focusing on the educational impact. Topics include attribution theory, attitudes, leadership, social influences on behavior, and the model of memory, forgetting, and memory techniques. Participants will explore practical skills to enhance the classroom. The workshop will be held in the Craig Arts and Sciences Building, Room 203, Dallas Campus.
Math-Art / Math-Literature will show ways to incorporate art to teach and reinforce math concepts in the classroom. This course will include project ideas, student activities, and rationale for using visual art activities to put some zing into your math curriculum. A variety of children's books will be explored to develop lessons/units that integrate Math and Literature. Combining Math and Literature is a great way to connect math with everyday life experiences, accommodate different learning styles, and promote critical thinking and problem solving. The workshop will be held in the Rauch Science and Fine Arts Building, Room 105, Dallas Campus.
Differentiate Math Groups and Activities for Grades 3-5 will teach a variety of ways to set-up guided math groups. Structures include using Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, Cooperative Learning, and more! Create “Make-It Take-It” activities that can be used in your classroom and shared with parents for fun at home activities. There will be “share time” to display those great ideas and activities used with great success in the classroom and to learn from others. This session will be held in the Dalpiaz Student Success Center, Room 215, Dallas Campus.
Excel, Excel, Excel/ Word 2007 Essentials and More gives the basics of the Excel Spreadsheet. Teachers and support staff will learn how to best instruct students on how to create and use a basic spreadsheet and learn how to customize and set up your Quick Access Toolbar. The workshop will be held in the Rauch Science and Fine Arts Building, Room 107, Dallas Campus.
Power Point Creations/ Emerging Technology gives the basics of Microsoft Office PowerPoint. PowerPoint 2007 offers new and improved effects, themes, and enhanced formatting options to help you create the eye catching presentation in a very short amount of time. This course provides opportunities to explore emerging technologies and teaches how to utilize Web 2.0 tools such as Facebook, Animoto, Delicious, Flickr, Blogs, and Skype, along with voice recording and file conversion. This session will be held in the Dalpiaz Student Success Center, Room 140, Dallas Campus.
The first 150 to register for the conference will receive free classes. The scholarships are being funded by The Linda Rader Fund and The Gaston College Foundation. To pre-register and to receive registration information, contact Jackie Ammons at 704-922-2241 or ammons.jacqueline@gaston.edu.
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June 25, 2009
ITEMS OF INTEREST ABOUT GASTON COLLEGE
Openings for Summer Camp 2009 at Gaston College are now available July 1 through August at the Early Childhood Development Center, Dallas Campus. Camp activities for children ages 6 – 12 years old include swimming, bowling, movies, Dairy Queen, pizza parties, and a variety of field trips including visits to city parks, Dallas Library, arts and crafts, music and movement, and a wealth of guest activities. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 704 922-6427 or email: scarlett.michelle@gaston.edu.
The Bookstore will be closed Wednesday, June 24 thru Wednesday, July 1, 2009 for year-end inventory and will re-open Monday, July 6, 2009, the first day of the second semester. Purchase books online, check prices, and learn about upcoming book buybacks at www.gaston.bkstr.com or 704-922-6428. The online book sales will begin August 3. The Campus Cafe will be closed for inventory the week of June 29, 2009 and will re-open on July 6, 2009. Also, the Learning Center will be closed June 29 through July 3rd.
In observance of the 4th of July holiday, the College will be closed July 2 – July 4. The Campus Police and Early Childhood Development Center will continue to operate on their regular schedule Thursday, July 2.
Student ID’s for the fall semester will be taken from September 8 – November 25 on Tuesdays from 9 – 11 am and 1 – 3 pm and Wednesdays 9 – 11 am and 4 - 6 pm at the Campus Police Office, Pharr Trade Industrial Building, Room 125, Dallas Campus. Students must bring an official photo ID (drivers license or state issued ID) and a computer printout of class schedule or Adult High School/GED approval form or name on an approved list for clinicals. Verification phone calls will not be made.
The Gaston College Teaching and Learning Conference is scheduled for August 10 and 11 from 8 – 10 am and 1 - 3:30 pm (break to attend keynote speaker and lunch) Gaston College, Dallas Campus. Teachers and support staff from Gaston, Lincoln and the Charlotte metro area don’t want to miss the variety of teacher renewal workshops that will be offered. Courses will consist of 10 hours of instruction (1 CEU) that runs for two days (5 hrs. each day). Courses to be offered are: Mental Illness: Challenges and Opportunities / Social Psychology and the Dynamic Process of Memory; Math-Art / Math-Literature, Differentiate Math Groups and Activities for Grades 3-5; Excel, Excel, Excel/ Word 2007 The Essentials and More; and Power Point Creations/ Emerging Technology. The first 150 to register will receive free tuition. These scholarships are being funded by The Linda Rader Fund and The Gaston College Foundation. To pre-register or receive registration information, contact Jackie Ammons at 704-922-2241 or ammons.jacqueline@gaston.edu.
Congratulations to:
The Economic and Workforce Development Division will receive more than $950,000 in grants to help students get trained and earn an education. The college will receive these funds through three grants, a local Workforce Investment Act youth employment program grant for $388,000 that gives youth ages 14 to 24 options for getting both an education and a job; a Golden Leaf Foundation “Opportunities for Work” grant for $220,000 that will provide short-term training to meet demands for certified nursing assistants, emergency medical technicians, and phlebotomists in Lincoln County; and a JobsNOW 12 in 6 initiative grant worth $350,000 that will provide short-term training in four areas-certified nurse assistant, office/clerical support, medical billing and coding certificate, and a welding certificate could be completed in six months or less. Funding for the Workforce Investment Act youth employment program grant and the JobsNOW 12 in 6 initiative grant was made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Gaston College was one of only 17 community colleges in North Carolina to receive one of the Golden LEAF Foundation Grants. Many thanks go to Dr. Linda Greer, Dr. Sharon Starr, Rosalind Welder, Dr. Karen Less, Rebecca Mc Lain, Sylvia Bajorek, and Debbie Sigmon for their leadership and coordination of these grant applications.
June 16, 2009
ITEMS OF INTEREST ABOUT GASTON COLLEGE
Getting Paid to Talk is a new single evening class that takes a realistic look at the
components of building success as a voice actor in your area. Today, voice overs are everywhere- commercials to audio books. You will have the opportunity to hear demos from professionals and every student will have the opportunity to record a real script. This is a great opportunity! Don't miss this exciting seminar June 30, 6:30-9:00pm at Gaston College's East Campus; cost is $42. Call Beth Hollars at 704-922-6250 to register.
A 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry
Safety and Health seminar for safety directors, supervisors or anyone who has the responsibility of maintaining and monitoring the safety for employees will be offered on Mondays, July 27, August 3 and August 10 from 8am to 5pm and August 17 from 8am to 3pm, Dalpiaz Building, Room 208, Dallas Campus. The comprehensive seminar will cover a variety of topics focused on OSHA compliance issues. The cost is $59 and the required textbook is available in the Gaston College bookstore for $71.00. Seating is limited. The deadline to register is Monday, July 13. For more information contact the Corporate Education Program at 704.922.6447 or email: cash.cynthia@gaston.edu.
CPR training for healthcare professionals will be held Friday, July 17 and August 21
from 9am to 1pm, Albright Public Safety Building, Room 131, Dallas Campus. The Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Course is designed to provide certified or noncertified, licensed or non-licensed healthcare professionals and other healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an automated external deliberation, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The cost is $31 and the book, BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual, is available in the Gaston College Bookstore for $17. To pre-register, call 704.922.6241 or email allen.cindy@gaston.edu.
Congratulations to:
The 2009 Emergency Medical Science graduates in the Department for EMS for a 100% first time pass rate on the North Carolina state paramedic exam and the Spring 2009 EMT-Basic evening class for a 100% first time pass rate on the NC state EMT exam. Many thanks go to Kent Spitler, Administrative Director for EMS Education and his staff.
Medical Assisting Program graduates who received their school pins on May 12 in recognition of completion of their requirements for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Assisting. The sixteen graduates are: Savanna J. Stone, Belmont; Kim H. Cline, Crouse;
Lisa Houser and Amy Woolwine, Dallas; DeQuandra Burris, LeShea Carrier, Amanda Owen Rogers, and Barbara Foxx, Gastonia; Justy Hope and Elise Phillips, Kings Mountain; Kenna Brown, Lawndale; Krista Cook Shook, Jeff Johnson, and Angie Land, Lincolnton; and Summer Martin and Peggy Thurman, Vale.
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June 16, 2009
NEW PHYSICAL FITNESS COURSES HELP DEVELOP
AND MAINTAIN GOOD HEALTH
Physical education courses will be offered in the new David Belk Cannon Health Education Institute (HEI) at Gaston College, Dallas Campus. Learn how to select an activity or sport that will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to develop and maintain a lifetime of good health.
The new, two-story, 83,000 square foot health building will house the health programs currently offered at the college and provide space for new classes. Specific programs to be housed in the new HEI include Associate Degree Nursing, LPN to RN Program, Medical Assisting, Nursing Assistant, Therapeutic Massage, Dietetic Technician, and Health Promotion and Wellness.
New physical fitness courses to be offered are:
- Weight Training I: Tuesday and Thursdays, 12:30 – 1:45 pm and 5:30 – 6:45 pm, Room 134, Dallas Campus
- Circuit Training: Tuesday and Thursdays, 11 am – 12:15 pm, Room 134, Dallas Campus
- Aerobics I: Tuesday and Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:45 pm, Room 130, Dallas Campus
- Water Aerobics: Tuesday and Thursdays, 4 – 5:15 pm, Room 140, Dallas Campus
Other courses available are:
- Fit and Well for Life: Mondays, 9:30 – 10:45 am, Room 134, Dallas Campus
- Physical Fitness I: Tuesday and Thursdays, 9:30 – 10:45 am, Room 134, Dallas Campus
- Personal Health & Wellness: Both are online classes, Orientation August 24th at 11 am, Room 277, Dallas Campus
- Personal Health & Wellness: Orientation, Wednesday, August 26 at 11 am, East/Lincoln Community Center
- First Aid & CPR: Mondays, 12:30 – 1:45 pm, Room 175
- First Aid & CPR: Fridays, 12noon – 3:45 pm, Room B-105, Lincoln Campus
Yoga I: Monday and Wednesdays, 5:30 – 6:24 pm, Room 130, Dallas Campus
- Yoga I: Fridays, 8:30 – 10:17 am, Room 121, Lincoln Campus
- Yoga II: Tuesday and Thursdays, 11:30 am – 12:24 pm, Room 130, Dallas Campus
For more information or to register for physical fitness, CPR and personal health classes contact Dr. Jesus Medina at 704.748.1077 or medina.jesus@gaston.edu and Judy Blankenship for Yoga classes at 704.922.2257 or blankenship.judy@gaston.edu.
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June 15, 2009
ITEMS OF INTEREST ABOUT GASTON COLLEGE
The Fall 2009 Schedule is now available. Go to www.gaston.edu , check your GC
student email or pick up a copy at any of the 3 Gaston College campuses. Advising and registration for returning students is June 16 – 25 with registration ending at 5:30pm on June 25 and for new and returning students, July 13 – 29 with registration ending at 5:30pm on July 29. Classes for the fall semester begin Monday, August 24.
The “Mini-Mesters” Program is coming to Gaston College. Beginning this fall, the
Accounting Department will offer evening courses in eight week sessions. The new program offers another alternative for adults pursuing their college degrees by providing a more concentrated study per session. Individuals will be able to complete their degrees in as little as two years. For more information call 704.922.6263.
The next daytime Notary class will be held Thursday, June 18, 8:30-3:30pm.
For information call Marty Farmer at 704.922.6251.
The Gaston College Bookstore will be closed from Wednesday, June 24 – Wednesday,
July 1 for inventory. It will re-open the first day of the second summer session Monday, July 6. For more information call 704.922.6428.
The Student Government Association and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a
Blood Drive on Thursday, June 25, 9am – 3:30pm, Myers Center, Room 160, Dallas Campus. For more information call 1.800.GIVELIFE (448.3543) or visit www.GiveLife.org.
A selection of new and distinctive courses are now available for personal enrichment
and professional development through the Community Education Program. Courses include: Teaching on the Internet; How to Earn a Living Freelancing; Telecommuting- Working from Home; Digital Photography; Getting Paid to Talk – Voiceovers; Gourmet Suppers for Everyone, and Salads and Breads. Also, ask about online classes. Contact Beth Hollars at 704.922.6250.
"Cycles from Nature-Cycles in Metal" is the recent works of Sculpture and
Jewelry artist Jan Craft and is now on display until July 31 in the Jeanne Rauch Gallery, Rauch Science and Fine Arts Building, Dallas Campus. The gallery summer hours are Monday - Thursday 9am – 5pm. For more information visit the artists’ website at www.jancraftstudio.com. To schedule tours contact Gary Freeman at 704/922-6344 or freeman.gary@gaston.edu .
A certification course for Emergency Medical Technician will be held on
Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 30 – November 24, 6- 9:30pm and three Saturday sessions, 8am – 5pm, Dallas Campus. This course will include all skills and classroom information necessary to provide Emergency care at the Basic Life Support level. Pre-register. The cost is $65.00 tuition; $8.00 usage fee; $13.00 liability insurance fee to be paid 1st day of class on July 30.
Also, a certification course for Medical Responder will be held Monday and Wednesday, September 9 – November 13 from 6-10pm, Room ECC 114A at the East Campus, Belmont. The cost is $60.00 tuition; $6.00 usage fee; Total $66.00. To register for one or both classes, contact Cindy Allen at allen.cindy@gaston.edu or 704-922-6241 or for more information go to www.gaston.edu.
Summer Camp 2009 for children ages 6 – 12 years old is available now – August at the
Child Development Center, Dallas Campus. Camp activities will include swimming, bowling, movies, Dairy Queen, pizza parties, and a variety of field trips including visits to city parks, Dallas Library, arts and crafts, music and movement, and a wealth of guest activities. Registration is on a first-come, first served basis. To register or for more information, call 704 922-6427.
Camp Discover @ Gaston is a 4-day summer camp program for rising 6th, 7th, and
8th graders, Monday, July 27 - Thursday, July 30 from 8:30- 11:45 am, Dallas Campus. This is an exciting and inspiring summer camp experience that will introduce middle school students to a variety of educational programs and potential professional opportunities available at Gaston College. A variety of hands-on activities will also help each middle school student discover the importance of higher education and assist them with choosing a future career path. Students will participate in a variety of exciting activities in many different educational programs available at Gaston College, including Vet Tech, Fire Safety, Emergency Medical Services, some police work, the arts and much more. The cost is $80.00. Applications are available on the Gaston College website at www.gaston.edu . To register or for more information, call Beth Hollars at 704.922.6250 and 704.922.6251 or email hollars.beth@gaston.edu.
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June 1, 2009
2009 Gaston College Gradutes
Gaston College conferred 615 degrees at its 2009 commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 14th at the James H. Barnhardt Student Activity Center, UNC Charlotte Campus in Charlotte. The commencement speaker was North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue who delivered a message about “Limitless possibilities of the 21st century.
The 2009 Gaston College graduates are as follows:
ALEXIS
Andrea E. Donaldson
Hannah J. Himes
Eric R. Johnson
BELMONT
Gregory T. Anthon
Andrea B. Baliles
Gary L. Blanton
Deanne G. Bowen
Janet R. Bucca-Rhodes
Aaron E. Drum
Christopher G. Fortin
Michael R. Garris
Charlotte B. Griffin
Erin N. Hamilton
Richard B. Jennings
Joseph I. Leggette
Mr. Jarad T. McCarn
Holly N. Mills
Angela P. Morton
Richard C. Potter, Jr.
Courtney L. Prather
Samantha G. Randolph
Michael G. Robinson
Jerry W. Sanders, Jr.
Pamela G. Setzer
Savanna J. Stone
Tammy H. Taylor
Benjamin W. Thomson
Lani Vongphakdy
Erica L. Yocum
Dina M. Young
BESSEMER CITY
Shannon E. Baker
Jetta M. Baynard
Mark A. Beavers
Jennifer L. Croft
Rozlyn S. Cunha
Holly J. Dimmitt
Sonya B. Dixon
Deanna S. Donahue
Lisa M. Friday
Tracy C. Garrett
Ashley B. Guin
Allison N. Harbin
David E. Helbig, II
Kenneth S. Herman
Curtis M. Kularski
Brandy L. Lineberger
Pegan L. Lively
Sherry H. Long
Amy J. Lowrance
Deborah G. Riddle
Trisha M. Robinson
Ralph R. Rogers
Jessica T. Spaur
Jessica B. Stinnett
Steven D. Westmoreland
Susan W. White
Whitney N. Wilson
Stephen M. Wise
BOONE
Abigail R. Flanigan
CHARLOTTE
Sylvia G. Brown
Nancy P. Fulbright
Gail B. Hagler
Patrick M. Hayes
Natalie M. Hofmann
Sarah J. Hoyos
Brenda G. Kreuzer
Jennifer N. Marts
Cynthia Lynn Z. McKinney
Allison N. Simpson
Tia C. Williams
CHERRYVILLE
Cindy D. Beaver
Ms. Samantha G. Black
Catherine W. Brindle
Barbara P. Cole
John T. Curry
Alfred C. Dellinger, Jr.
Joseph D. Doster
Emily D. Eaker
Rodney D. Eaker
Timothy R. Fleming
Allison P. Haynes
Melissa G. Lamacchia
Liza J. McClain
Christian M. Smith
Kimberly N. Whitley
CLAREMONT
Judy J. Parker
CLIFFSIDE
Sandra R. Thomas
CONCORD
Dawn J. Macik
CONOVER
Leslie A. Coleman
Heather L. Fant
Amanda L. Stoy
CRAMERTON
Barry R. Branam
Matthew D. Curfman
Christopher P. Jones
Michelle A. Stenzel
Thomas G. Willhight
CROUSE
Howard E. Allen
Kristin N. Baker
Cara R. Byers
Mainor A. Castro
Kim H. Cline
Stacy L. Cox
Christopher W. Gross
James M. Hargrove
Danielle D. Hooten
Tammy A. Poole
Mary E. Silver
Valeska K. Ward
Jessica N. Warren
Aimee C. Williams
Jeanette N. Williams
DALLAS
Hameed Ahmed
Mr. Casey S. Barnes
Whitney L. Bates
Seth S. Bell
Catherine A. Brand
Jessica A. Brooks
Amanda G. Buchanan
Brenda W. Byers
Jeffrey S. Cannon
Jarrod W. Carpenter
Kenneth G. Carpenter
Frederick B. Charlotte, III
Kimberly R. Cloninger
Lindsay M. Cloninger
Brandon H. Costner
Douglas J. Dease
Jeffrey S. Frye
Joe R. Glaze
Celena M. Glennon
Marie P. Graham
Kimberly K. Grigg
Tina M. Hambrick
Nicholas L. Helms
Andrew M. Hill
Lisa B. Houser
April R. Ingram
Jeffrey S. Johnson
Jeannie M. Jones
Carrie A. Large
Haley L. Lineberger
Melissa D. Long
Marilyn T. Mahar
Monda E. Mays
Frank A. Moses
Stephanie P. Norman
Jennifer D. Propst
Amina Raja
Sherry W. Ramsey
Bernice F. Ross
Haven D. Rudisill
William Somuah
Danny R. Weikel Jr, Jr.
Daniel S. Williams
Amy D. Woolwine
DENVER
Elaine K. Brady
Mary E. Floyd
Glenn E. Poovey
Arlene E. Sigmon
Janice L. Smith
Amber N. Timpe
Amanda M. Werth
Matthew W. Williams
ELLENBORO
Regina L. Haynes
GAFFNEY
Allen C. Barrett
GASTONIA
Robin R. Adams
Travis B. Adams
Andra B. Aldridge
Casey C. Allison
Lindsey E. Almond
Koren S. Anderson
Michael D. Arrowood, Jr.
Jill E. Ashley
Robert L. Atkins
Adam G. Baker
Regina R. Baker
Diandria J. Beam
Sara-Lee E. Beckford
Robert J. Becton
Jason W. Belk
Marilyn Y. Bell
Josh B. Berryhill
Joshua A. Bolick
Matthew B. Bouldin
Geraldine H. Bowlin
Courtney S. Boyd
Brandy N. Braswell
Velma T. Brazil
Nicole M. Britt
Joshua S. Brooks
Jody A. Brown
Rose C. Broyles
Tabitha A. Buckner
Son T. Bui
Tracey B. Burrell
Dequandra S. Burris
Jolisha M. Burris
Dustin T. Cape
Leticia Cape
Jordan A. Capps
Carla E. Carlisle
Leshea W. Carrier
Allison B. Caudill
Daniel R. Caudill
Jacquelynne C. Childers
Dustin L. Clanton
Kyle D. Clark
Megan Conner
Roxanne B. Crane
Loucrisia L. Crisp
Lee D. Crockett, Sr.
James R. Cross
Charles E. Crump
Crystal H. Davis
Leslie C. Davis
Jamie L. Dellinger
William T. Dellinger
Perry L. Dixon
Robin G. Dixon
Sade S. Durham
Dylan M. Dye
Joy C. Edenfield
Teresa L. Evatt
Matthew P. Falls
Shamell F. Farmer
Roxanne L. Forney
Barbara R. Foxx
Jean W. Froneberger
Maria M. Garrison
Christopher T. Germain
Sandra A. Gilbertson
Zewdie W. Girmay
Lillya A. Glenn
Tracy R. Goodson
Barbara J. Gordon
David A. Green
Shannon W. Greene
Terri A. Greenwald
Christine M. Griggs
Nicole A. Guilford
Bradford K. Handsel
Leslie E. Harrison
Derek R. Harvey
Cheryl A. Hawkins
Susan P. Hembree
Angelina Herron
Rachel M. Hibberts
Tracy D. Holland
Thomas A. Hope, III
Cassandra N. Horn
Kelly B. Horne
Aundria L. Horton
David B. Howard
Laura L. Howell
Michelle M. Howell
Luvon M. Hudson
Mercelies D. Huffsmith
Claudia L. Huffstetler
Tony R. Huggins, Jr.
Judy P. Hughes
Amber M. Jacobs
Gregory C. Jenkins
Kinya S. Johnson
Kyle M. Jones
Kyle Kirksey
Travis L. Kistler
Paul H. Krawczyk
Christine M. Landstoffer
Tonya C. Lane
Victoria L. Laughridge
Tishawana D. Leach
Jamie G. Lewis
Vincent J. Lewis
Crissie L. Lovas
Natalear N. Lovell
Michael J. Love
Leslie M. Lundquist
Laura A. Lyle
Mark D. Lynn
Jennifer M. Mace
Brandon D. MacIel
Kimberly A. Martin
Austen T. Mathis
Wendy D. McAllister
Leslie C. McCraw
Erin C. McGinnis
Mark D. McMillan
Omaris D. McMiller
Katie D. McNamara
Christian J. Mena
David T. Moody
Janice A. Moore
Karen T. Moore
Robert M. Morton
Marc E. Mues
Bradley K. Mullis
Vincent M. Murphy
Brittany L. Murray
Andrea B. Newton
Robin L. Noah
Yessenia Norena
Lora L. Norris
Julienne D. Nortey
Muata N. Nyahuma
Donna M. Oliver
Thomas S. Otrosinka, Jr.
Barbara E. Owens
Jacquanna C. Paul
Gregory B. Pearson
Robert T. Pence, III
Santiago A. Perez
Patricia L. Puett
Christian E. Rankin
Ryan M. Rankin
Cecilia L. Reeves
William M. Robb
Christopher E. Robinson
Amanda O. Rogers
Mr. Christopher T. Rogers, II
Annie E. Roll
Colin E. Roll
George A. Ronning
Andre Y. Rook
Jason A. Sain
Lanny R. Sanders, Jr.
Charles L. Santinelli
Elizabeth B. Savage
Stacie E. Schultz
Ms. Rochelle M. Scott
Russell T. Scott
Elizabeth D. Self
Terry L. Sheehan
Samantha S. Sheppard
Agnes T. Slack
Jennifer M. Smith
Lindsey B. Smith
Tonya L. Smith
Ursula M. Smith
Virgil R. Smith
Irene N. Somocurcio
William H. Starr
Mary C. Stephenson
Kevin T. Stewart
Preston M. Stewart
Louann B. Stovall
June M. Stromberg
James E. Taylor
John C. Terry, Jr.
Brenda W. Trantham
Sammi S. Turpin
Thomas J. Vanderostyne
Bryant Villada
April S. Walker
Shadrick L. Walker
Ginnie V. Watson
Joel S. Webb
Mr. Thomas C. Whichard, Jr.
Brittany N. White
Carol White
Karl M. White
Marie A. White
Victoria K. White
Jeremy S. Whitner
Patricia A. Whitworth
Dana M. Williams
Adam L. Wilson
Sharron L. Wilson
Casey G. Winders
Kasey R. Wing
Amanda C. Wolf
GROVER
Lori S. Kistler
Michelle P. Osborne
Cynthia R. Parker
Kathleen S. Towery
HICKORY
Stacy C. Blair
Rachel A. Johansen
Maranda L. King
Denise G. Trivette
Debra L. Van Horn
HIGH SHOALS
Michael D. McGugan
Teresa P. Mosley
HUNTERSVILLE
Kandice M. Harkrader
Elizabeth R. Harrison
Tamela Y. Jackson
Benjamin C. Reagan
IRON STATION
Mary M. Carsley
Evan C. Collins
Kendell J. Cribb
Alida De la Penha
Chaya M. Holt
Janet A. Lamere
Velmon L. Patterson
Abbey N. Pressley
Christen B. Setzer
Krista C. Shook
Maria L. Steinke
Ruth Thomas
KINGS MOUNTAIN
Lacey M. Black
Threcie M. Brown
Jason M. Burris
Jerry W. Canipe
Lauren C. Cobb
Stacey L. Dixon
Vivian S. Falls
Lovell O. Gist
Gary L. Hensley, Jr.
Kelly M. Hill
Justy B. Hope
Ms. Lisa C. Howard
Barry T. Ledford
Amber V. Legette
Dawn B. Martin
Latasha A. McClain
Tawana M. Moore
Vicki L. Murray
Katie M. Noah
Ratana Noinara
Donna W. Parnell
Latoya T. Pettis
Ashley J. Ramsey
Randall A. Ramsey
Jordan W. Reese
Jason A. Ruppe
Onh N. Saynorath
Ashley N. Smith
Joshua A. Williams
Marion E. Wood
Nathan W. Evans
Bridget M. Johnson
Aaron C. Long
Amber N. Owens
Elise N. Phillips
LAWNDALE
Kenna G. Brown
Mark S. McKinney
William T. Swafford
Sarah E. Webb
LINCOLNTON
Gary E. Arp
Tuesday T. Banks
Jared C. Barkley
Shelia D. Barrett
Ashley D. Beard
Mandy L. Beaver
Brian L. Biggers
Shandon H. Brittain
Betty B. Brooks
Christine C. Brooks
Julian D. Bryant
Melissa L. Carson
Meghann B. Cashion
Matthew E. Clark
Betty L. Collins
Christine E. Davis
Shanna S. Davis
Sarah F. Dooley
Robyn D. Dunlap
Katie E. Edmondson
Jamye D. Exton
Nicholas K. Faulkenbury
Brandon S. Finger
Bradley A. Flatts
Russell J. Fletcher
Heather L. Forrester
Robin G. Forrester
Christina W. Gaddy
Kristen E. Gettys
Karen N. Gilleland
Wendy B. Gilreath
Travis J. Glover
Benjamin C. Goddard
Bryan S. Guess
Brent A. Hallman
Sean P. Hallstead
Sahara R. Hamilton
April J. Hamrick
Jeffrey A. Heafner
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June 1, 2009
Cooke Receives 2009 Altrusa Award
Dr. Harry Cooke, Director of Libraries at Gaston College, has been awarded the 2009  Altrusa Award for Excellence. Pam Smith, president of Altrusa International of Gastonia, made the announcement at the college’s annual faculty/staff appreciation event. Cooke received a check for $750 and a plaque in recognition of his selection.
The Altrusa Club of Gastonia established the award through the Gaston College Foundation to recognize excellence among Gaston College employees. The award is presented to a fulltime employee of Gaston College who personifies the mission of the college and the ideal of lifelong learning through their life both on and off the campus. Candidates were judged on their involvement with students and their impact on the educational life of Gaston College.
Dr. Cooke earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University in 1962 and a Master’s in Audiovisual Education there the following year. He received a Doctorate in Education from Duke University in 1973, and after a stint as an elementary school teacher he returned to college, earning a Master’s in Library Science at North Carolina Central University. His career includes work as a librarian in Dade County Florida Schools and as a teacher at Kittrell College and NC A&T University. Dr. Cooke previously served as Director of Learning Resources and later Director of Telecommunications at Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory. His interest in technology there led to the creation of the North Carolina Information Highway.
Dr. Cooke joined the staff of Gaston College eight years ago and continues to be interested in technology to make information more readily accessible to students and employees alike. He is described as teaching others to be “vigilant about evaluating the way things are done to stay current with science and technology, and to use technology to work smarter, not harder.” During his time at Gaston College he led the conversion of the library collection to the Library of Congress System, and developed time and cost saving projects such as electronic forms. He hires and serves as a mentor to co-op, work-study and Work First students. He is a United Way volunteer, having served as a loaned executive and as member of the Gaston UW Fund Distribution Committee for the past three years. He is a member of the Western Catawba County Kiwanis Club and a past Lt. Governor of Kiwanis District 4. Dr. Cooke served as president of the Gaston College Staff Senate from 2005-2008 and currently serves as the college copyright officer.
In his typical giving fashion, Dr. Cooke used his prize money plus an additional donation to establish a $1,000 scholarship through the Gaston College Foundation in honor of his wife, Marischa. The scholarship will be awarded to a student in the college’s Veterinary Technology program.
“We are pleased that the Altrusa Club of Gastonia has chosen to invest in Gaston College and its employees,” commented Dr. Patricia Skinner, Gaston College president. “We are grateful to the club for its support and are appreciative of their many contributions to the community. In addition to this award for college employees, the Altrusa Club also provides annual scholarships for three Gaston College students and supports various other organizations in Gaston County.”
Gaston College Foundation, Inc. encourages and secures financial gifts in support of Gaston College and its programs. Gifts to the Gaston College Foundation are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Call the Foundation at 704-922-6511 if you have questions about making a gift in support of Gaston College.
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