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The VC Publication
The Monthly Journal Dedicated to Your Success ISSUE 35 June 2012
Hey Dad ……………………..P.1
You’re Hired ……….……………..P.2
Daddy’s Angel …….....………… P.2
Going Back to School….………..P.3
From the Dean …………..…...…..P.4
Burgundy Scrubs.……..…………P.4
Summer Fun…………. …......…...P.5
Juneteeth……...…. ……...…....... P.6
Meet Mrs, Flynn…..….…...………P.7
Upcoming Events ..…...………….P.8
In This Issue
Father’s Day
By Beatrice Brown
Father’s Day is a
holiday inaugurated in the early
twentieth century to celebrate fatherhood and
male parenting. In addition, Father’s Day is
International Men’s Day.
Sonora S. Dodd was credited as the
founder of Father’s Day. She decided to hold
the first Father’s Day celebration in June
1910. It was through her relentless struggle
and firm determination that today fathers
everywhere are officially given their due
respect. Father’s Day is celebrated in over
thirty countries around the world. In the
beginning, Father’s Day was celebrate by
wearing flowers; today fathers’ are rewarded
with special gifts.
By Soleil Dent
Ladies, it’s that time of year again, Father’s Day! But
just in case you can’t quite figure out what to get dear old Dad,
here are some ideas, according to People (not the magazine,
just some students in the break room). It does not matter if
your special guy is a sports fanatic, an outdoor man, or a
techie here are some ideas for gifts that you can get him.
If Daddy is a sports fanatic, like a lot of men are, try
getting him some tickets to a basketball, football, or baseball
game; be sure to go all out and get him some really good
seats while you’re at it! If you can’t get him any tickets, try
getting him the ultimate sports package on cable!
For the outdoor man, hunting, fishing equipment, and
tools are great gift ideas. Let them get their primal, “Big Chief
Bring Fire” juices flowing with all the gear and equipment they
love!
Have a man that’s a techie? Try getting him some
really cool gadgets that light up, buzz and make big “flashies”
that he can play around with. Computer, monitoring, and audio
equipment are some things that you might want to consider
getting your Big Bad Breadwinner.
Moreover, let’s give our men a day of peace with no
kids, no noise, and a nice home cooked meal to show them
our love and
appreciation. But most
importantly, let’s give
them the love,
gratitude and respect
that he deserves on his
special day.
Editor: Roberto Negron
Managing Editor: Christina Taliferro
Admin Mgr: Charmaine Kellam
Faculty Advisor: Cheryl Corbin
Look at What I Got You Daddy!
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Katrina
By Sharon Dent
In addition to the storm it was raining and cold.
Katrina left me standing with no clothes, she ripped
through the homes, and left nothing but holes.
The people were beneath their homes, stuck with their children left alone.
But, that’s a hurricane, it comes and it goes.
Heavy Raindrops
By Sohyle Collier, Ritchie
Rowland, & Valerie Ornosky
In spite of heavy drops That fell against the
windowpane Throughout the night it
came down heavy Instead of falling asleep
I listen to it over and over again
Soothing and calming me through the night
You’re Hired...
Tysheika A. Adams Alexandria Blount
Alavan O. Campbell Leigh Davis
Elizabeth Dyches Dorothea Hadden
Aja Harper Kelvin Hodge
Cheryl S. LaRonde Yushika Laster
Tasha Madison Wanda Y. McLean
Valerie Middleton Rebekah R. Salter
Kimberly Singley Jazmen D. Smith
Ra'Genica Stewart J Nicholas Sutton
Savannah V. Templin Denetra Terry
Kambra Welmaker Erica D. Whaley
Submit your original short
work by the 15th of each
month to:
Karla.chavous@vc.edu
I Know a Leader By Kele Jenkins
Websters describes leadership “as the ability to inspire confidence
and support among the people who are needed to achieve organizational
goals.” If this is an accurate definition, then I was fortunate and blessed to
have lived under the same roof of a leader. My father, Maurice Jenkins, was
a proven leader. He motivated through his words as well as his actions. He
is the reason I’m not only in school, but on the verge of graduation.
I’ve lost count of the times that people have come up to me and told
me what a pleasure it was for them to have served under my father. He was
a visionary in the way he prepared for battle. He would play out all possible
scenarios. As one former soldier put it, “We would not have made it back, if
it weren’t for your father.” He lead me to become a man who, in return, will
continue to lead and watch my son also become a leader.
Daddy’s Angel
Daughters are definitely daddy’s girls. When I knew that I
was going to become a father, I was really excited. Our doctor told
us our child was going to be a boy, so my wife decorated the room
blue, and I bought clothes and toys for a boy. However, we didn’t
find out until the very end that our baby was going to be a girl.
My daughter took her time to come into this world; she was a week late
arriving on August 14, 2003. Her beauty struck me like lighting. I felt like the proudest
dad in the world at that moment. When my daughter opened her big, beautiful, brown
eyes, the first person she looked at was me. She didn’t cry at first; she just was lying
down like a little diva. She looked at me as if I were the only person in the world. I fell
in love with her; she is my baby girl.
Now she is 8 years old. She is the sweetest girl I know and a bit of an artist.
Every Father’s Day, Christmas, and birthday, she comes to me with greeting cards
and presents she drew. She makes each holiday unforgettable for me because she
takes the time to craft each present. Because of her, I’m the happiest Dad. She is
my angel.
Poetry Corner
Submit your original short work by
the 15th of each month to:
karla.chavous@vc.edu
Roberto Negron, BA, Editor, The VC Publication
Congratulations ! To Ms. Trina Greenwood “Cosmetology Instructor” for receiving the Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching on Friday, May 4, 2012.
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Come Join the Beta Blockers,
Pharmacy Technician Association
Meetings are held twice a month (bi-weekly) on
Fridays at 4:30 pm. This
organization is a great way for
fellow pharmacy technician
students to come together in
building friendship and leadership
while participating in community service
activities!!
The association is open to ALL pharmacy
technician students.
Please see Program Director Lisa
Jones for more information.
Finding a job, Is a Job!
By LaRon Roberts
I know finding a job is a
job, but here are a few pointers to help your job
search; with these tips you should be able to start
a well-designed job search. The first step is to
know your skillsets and your abilities. You will
need this to help you on your job search when you
begin to enter keywords. Second, know what kind
of job you are looking for, whether it is entry level
or experienced. You must also keep your search
organized so you can remember where you have
applied. Third, nothing is going to be given to you,
so set short term goals and long term goals. For
example, “this week, I will send out 3 resumes.”
Finally, stay encouraged. It is a competitive job
market, but ask your friends if they know of any job
openings.
Going Back to School
By: Frances Jackson
I have always wanted to continue my education and receive a
degree in business, but things have always been in my way. First there
were the children and wanting to make sure that they were well taken care
of and that someone would be home for them when they returned from
school. Then there were the finances making sure that we had enough
money to take care of the things we needed.
Every time I would decide to go back to school, I would have to quit
for some reason or another. I would encourage my children to continue
their education and put myself on the back burner. In 2006, I did go back and earn a diploma in Medical
and Health Office Technology. It felt strange being back because of the age difference, but I completed
the guidelines and finished.
It feels even stranger now because business administration is more computer based, and I am
not a computer wizard. All the students in the classes I’ve had so far are my children’s ages and it
makes me feel out of place because of it. Sometimes I feel that I am too old to be here. My memory
isn’t what it used to be, and arthritis has set in the hands and made it difficult for me to type fast as I
once could.
This is a learning experience and a difficult task, but I refuse to give up. I might be the oldest in
class, but I have the drive to continue this race until I walk across that stage and receive that degree in
my hands. Maybe I can encourage some of the younger people to stay in school
and never give up on their dreams.
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You may have heard of the classical
Greek philosopher, Plato. He founded the
Academy in Athens which is considered the first institution of higher learning in the
Western World. Plato believed that the good life involved reflection and
introspection. Several thousand years later, an English poet and philosopher,
Samuel Coleridge, wrote that "but there is one art, of which every [person] should
be master, the art of Reflection." He went on to write, "if you are not a thinking [person], to what
purpose are you a [person] at all?" While at Virginia College, you can reflect upon where you want to be
in five, ten or twenty years from now. Remember, it is those small, everyday habits that most generally
will lead you to habits of success through life.
On another note, please join me in welcoming our new Campus President, Paul Wehrum. Mr.
Wehrum is well experienced, having been a campus president at two other institutions. He is coming
from Columbia, South Carolina, and is looking forward to living in Augusta and most importantly, looking
forward to meeting each student. - P a u l L u n d , Academic Dean
Welcome Burgundy Scrubs! By Soleil Dent
VC welcomes the new Medical Office Administration (MOA)
program. The difference between the MOA and Medical Office
Management (MOM) is that with MOA it’s all administration no clinical
work, which is great for students who are not that comfortable with
patient contact. MOA has some medical classes such as Medical Law
and Ethics, Anatomy and Physiology, but the rest are business classes.
MOA also will gain Microsoft experience, medical transcription
knowledge and learn how to process computerized medical records.
Right now, of all the medical programs, the Medical Assistant
(MA) is the largest. An MA can draw blood, assist in minor procedures
and do back office work such as insurance claims and charts. Sharon
Scott, Program Director for the Allied Health programs, stated that the
goal is to differentiate the two programs by bringing in the MOA program.
Hopefully that will make the job competition a little easier.
Becoming certified is one of
the first steps to landing your
next great job! Congrats to the
following Certified Students!
Congratulations!
Gracie Ayers– McNeal,
AS, AOM June 2012
Donna McNeal, AS, MBC
June 2012
LaTasha Mason, AS, MBC
June 2012
Note From the Dean
Sam Dobbins, AS, BA
June 2012
Paul Wehrum, President
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By Charmaine Kellam
Summer is time for fun in the sun. As students, we only have one week out before the next
quarter begins. Here is an idea for a local vacation that not many people know about. The place is
called Graystone Ranch Wildlife Education Center. This ranch is on MacManus Road off of Highway
56 in Hephzibah, Georgia ,and admission is only $10. The camp is open from 10 am until midnight.
This ranch includes many activities, from a beach to a place to fish. It is awesome because it
is only 15 minutes away from Virginia College. There are many activities for the whole family. Visitors can go for a day or
they can as long as you like.
For more information visit www.graystoneranch.com or call (706) 360-0808. Our break is short but our children still
want the summer fun experience. Remember to drink plenty of fluids and to wear sunscreen. Have a great summer!!
Stay Safe This Summer
Summer is here! Summer is a fun time to spend with family and friends. However, it can be
dangerous if the precautions for heat and water safety are not put into practice. The following tips are
important:
Recognizing Heat Stroke: High body temperature (above 103 F, orally); Red, hot, and dry skin (no
sweating); rapid, strong pulse; Throbbing headache; dizziness; nausea, vomiting; confusion;
unconsciousness.
Drink plenty of fluids, 16-32 ounces of
cool fluids each hour. Stay in a shaded
area. If at all possible try to stay indoors,
preferably in a air-conditioned space.
Avoid sun damage to skin by using
sunblock is Use common sense!
Water Safety:
Swim in designated areas supervised
by lifeguards, and always swim with a
buddy.
Never leave a young child unattended
near water, and do not trust a child’s
life to another child.
Have young children or inexperienced
swimmers wear U.S. Coast
Guard-approved life jackets.
Ingredients:
2 cups of unsweetened pineapple juice
2 cups of Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry juice
1 teaspoon Rose’s Sweetened Lime Juice
2 cups of Sprite
Ice cubes
Pineapple wedges for garnish
*Optional: For adult consumption you can add a ¼ cup of your favorite distillation*
Directions:
1. Combine juices in a pitcher. Stir in soda (distillation optional).
2. Pour over ice and garnish with a pineapple wedge.
Summer Fun at Graystone Ranch!
Chef Christina’s
Sparkling Summer
Punch
Roberto Negron, BA, Editor, The VC Publication
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Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in
the United States. It was 1865 on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General
Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas, with the news that the war had ended and
that the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation
Proclamation, which had become official January 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on
Texans due to the minimal number of union troops to enforce the new executive order.
Today, Juneteenth is celebrated by festivities and foods which include rodeos, fishing, barbecuing, and
baseball. Certain foods became popular such as strawberry soda pop. Barbecuing is popular because celebrants
believe that they can share in the spirit and aromas that their ancestors, the newly emancipated African
Americans, would have experienced during their ceremonies. The barbecue pit is often used as the center of
attention at Juneteenth celebrations.
June 19th was coined “Juneteenth “and grew with more participation from descendants. The Juneteenth
celebration was a time for reassuring each other. Juneteenth continued to be highly revered in Texas decades
later, with many former slaves and decedents making an annual pilgrimage back to Galveston on this date.
Okay, it’s time! Time to get into
those cabinets and bring in those can
goods. Collection containers are located
in the front lobby ready to collect your
donation to a worthy cause, a chance to
add food to a hungry neighbor’s table.
The Beta Blockers in conjunction
with Golden Harvest Food Bank are
asking for your support. The containers
will be available for you to donate through August 31,
2012.
Remember, even though you may have little,
someone else may have nothing. Donate and make a
difference.
LaRon’s Spicy BBQ-Sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup decaffeinated coffee
1/3 cup hot sauce
1/3 cup vinegar
tsp salt
tsp seasoning salt
tbsp. black pepper
tbsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 stick of butter
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a large sauce
pan and simmer over medium heat for 15
minutes.
Reduce the heat to low for 10 more minutes. Pour or brush onto the meat according to taste.
Celebrating Juneteenth By Christina Taliaferro
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Last year in Georgia, over 60,000
students did not graduate. I wanted to
make a difference in our students’ futures
so I have joined in with the We Live to
Read Campaign to help promote reading
and literacy in Augusta. I am asking you
to also join me, April Johnson (MOM
Program) and the Co-Founder and
President of We Live Campaign, Tyrice Lollis, captained our
charge for more reading and to reduce the number of
students who are dropping out of school.
I wanted to start by collecting books from
kindergarten through college levels. It’s time to donate to
make a difference. You can reach out and touch a life. There
are several ways you can help.
Learn more about the campaign at http://
www.welivecampaign.org or by emailing to
welivecampaign@gmail.com or donate on campus by your
bringing books to the collection spot set up in the
library.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 Porter Fleming Literary
Competition.
The competition has been recognizing outstanding fiction, nonfiction, poetry and plays from writers 18 and older in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina for the past 19 years.
The competition is held every year in honor of Porter Fleming, a prominent citizen of Augusta, according to a news release.
Submissions will be accepted until July 13. The competition awards cash prizes up to $7,000.
The awards will be presented during a ceremony in at the Morris Museum of Art from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 6 during the annual Westobou Festival.
For forms and guidelines on the competition, visit www.themorris.org/porterfleming.html.
We Live 2 Read Campaign !
Mrs. Flynn has been at Virginia College since the campus
opened in July of 2009. She is a lead instructor that teaches
keyboarding. She has been teaching keyboarding over twenty years
and holds many certifications in Microsoft Word and Excel. She enjoys
gardening in her spare time and just being with her family.
Mrs. Flynn really enjoys teaching students as well as helping
students with their journey into their new professions. She wants her
students to leave her classes knowing the basics and proper
keyboarding. Mrs. Flynn is very serious about teaching her students to
be the best; learning is no joking matter to her. She wants everyone to
be very successful in what they do and take great pride when the
student’s hard work pays off!
She is also a mother and wife; she has been married more than
20 yrs. She has one daughter and three grandchildren she enjoys
spending time with them when she can.
Meet Mrs. Flynn
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The graduation date has been set! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 14
th, 2012 at
the Bell Auditorium.
June pending graduates, be sure to stop by Carol Sabatino
office (Room 171) for mandatory graduation prep.
And be sure to check your email for all communication regarding graduation.
Upcoming Events & Info Graduation!
Want to write for the VC Publication? Great! Send us an article. Email your article to cheryl.corbin@vc.edu
June’s Quote: “My father always told me to find a job that you love and
you will never have to work a day in your life”.—Jim Fox
Finding a job in life can sometimes be very stressful, especially under the pressure of responsibilities or other life requirements. Performing a job that one hates or dislikes is where the "work" comes into existence because one has to force one's self into completion of the job. Performing jobs that one loves and enjoy bring excitement, meaning that every task is completed with enjoyment therefore, the task of work is eliminated. To me, this task is helping others in a variety of factors and forms. When one enjoys and loves life, this means that all elements of life are not "work" but love, so no matter what I am doing I continue to find a place of love in it.
July’s Quote:
“If our country is worth dying for in time of war let us resolve that it is
truly worth living for in time of peace.” ~Hamilton Fish
All essays must be less that 150 words and submitted via email to cheryl.corbin@vc.edu
no later that the 15th of each month.
Say What?
@vcsolution Read more online http://vc-solution.org
Your Spring 2012
Newsletter Staff
The VC Publication is created and managed by the AOM Students.
Roberto Negron, Soleil Dent, Christina Taliaferro,
Charmaine Kellam, Laron Roberts, Beatrice Brown
This month’s winner is Esterreka Green. Your essay on May's
Quotable Quote was a winner! You have won gift certificate to V’s
Salon.
Food vendors on campus for
June:
June 1 Great Wraps
June 6 & 7 Great Wraps
June 8th—Catz
June 13-15—Catz
Virginia College Cosmetology Dept.
WE PROUDLY SUPPORT…
Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day Tuesday, June 5th, 2012 from 9am – 1:30pm
Please make your complimentary
mani/pedi appointment. V’s Salon
706-288-2547
For more information about this day: www.CancerSurvivorBeautyAndSupportDay.org
In existence since 2003, Cancer Survivor Beauty
and Support Day™ in 2009 received an honorary
proclamation in the Congressional Records in
Washington, D.C.
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