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FROM Rockets to sunscreen: DAYTONA STATE ALUMNI AT THE FRONT LINE OF STEM CAREERS
Cover photo: Hannah Glogower
COACH TIME
Meet DSC’s winning coaches
Community Parnerships Spotlight on Bright House Networks
HOLIDAY FEAST FLORIDA STYLE Local chefs delight with tropical holiday recipes
FOUNDATION GALA 2015 Giving is Growing
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From chemistry to culinary science: Daytona State alumni at the front line of STEM careers
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Meet DSC’s winning coaches, from baseball to golf
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NEW BUSINESS SCHOOL CHAIR
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
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LIFESTYLE
ARTS & CULTURE
FOUNDATION NEWS
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CLASS NOTES
TOP NEWS
MILESTONES
DirectConnect to UCF OnTime graduation plans
Florida-style tropical holiday meal by local chefs
DSC alumni goings on
Kim Grippa
Student mural at police station
Highlights of Daytona State
Spotlight on Bright House Networks
2015 Foundation gala Margaret Crumley in memoriam
pRESIDENT’S Perspective Dr. Thomas LoBasso
Daytona state COLLEGE MAGAZINE President Dr. Thomas LoBasso District Board of Trustees Forough B. Hosseini, Chair Stanley Escudero, Vice-Chair
The Power of STEM and the Power of Partnership Every institution of higher education embraces STEM in some fashion. That is: science, technology, engineering and math - undeniably the foundation of modern life and human progress through time. But who are the people on the front lines of STEM? In this issue of the DSC Magazine we explore unsung heroes of STEM. Our alumni are making their mark in these fields, from designing rockets to protecting industry networks, not to mention crafting culinary masterpieces that rival advanced chemistry and software design. As we embrace and celebrate these important career pathways, it’s key to grasp how they connect with community, education and business needs. Our faculty and administrators, like Kim Grippa who chairs the School of Business Administration and Ron Eaglin who heads the College of Technology, make sure their programs and classes reflect today’s employer expectations. We also take a look at the power of partnerships to benefit the community and our students. The Bright House connection story and remembering Margaret Crumley remind us of all the good we can accomplish together. Speaking of accomplishments, the DSC Foundation’s annual gala broke records this year, sold out prior to the evening, and raised the highest amount in a single event: $120,000. A portion of the proceeds will fund the first soccer scholarship as we launch men’s and women’s teams next fall. Let me commend each of you - our alumni, supporters and community partners - once again for your contributions to careers, scholarships and collaboration. Please enjoy our Fall issue of the Daytona State College Magazine!
2015 Foundation gala honoree Bobby Thigpen alongside his wife, Lee
Bob Davis Lloyd J. Freckleton Brad S. Giles Mary Ann Haas Betty J. Holness Garry Lubi Anne Patterson Foundation Board of Directors Howard Holley, Chair Bobby Thigpen, Vice Chair Denis Shelley, Secretary Bill Lenssen, Treasurer Jeff Abbott Suzette Cameron William Chanfrau, Jr. Tom Dietz Michael Duranceau Beverly Grissom Mary Ann Haas John Hodgson Kelli Jebbia Cherie Keemar Ken McCoy David Sacks George Shierling Gregory Snell Greg Sullivan Debora Thomas Maggie Thompson DAYTONA STATE MAGAZINE STAFF Managing Editor Laurie White Editor, Senior Writer Harry Russo Art Director Gabriel Gomez AS ‘92 Graphic Design Lisa Deignan AS ‘92 Photography Hannah Glogower AS ‘13 Nicole Guthrie AS ‘11 Ivon Neville AS ‘13 Erika Rech AS ‘12 Lance Rothwell AS ‘13 Coordinator Alison Ryan Guest Writer Brooke Tressler AS ’11 Editorial Contributors Kay Burniston, Judy Haydt Daytona State College 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 DAYTONA Magazine • Fall 2015 (386)STATE 506-3000 • DaytonaState.edu
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Giving grows talent, benefits community Welcome to our second edition of Daytona State College’s magazine. We’re pleased to share some of the unique programs and careers our students and graduates are pursuing. When you read through the articles you become aware of the importance of partnerships. Whether it’s employers providing internships and transition into the work force or donors providing scholarships for program completion, all of these pieces are essential to success. Success for our students, our college and our business community.
Howard Holley DSC Foundation Board Chair
A recent example of a community partnership involves the DSC Foundation and a local private foundation. The private foundation, focused on career and technical jobs, gave a generous gift of a state-of-the-art birthing simulator for the Emergency Medical Services program. Through this gift, we also received a patient simulator for the nursing program – another piece of essential technology. These highly sophisticated devices allow students to learn and master new techniques and procedures in a safe environment before applying them in a real-world setting. As technology becomes more critical in life-saving situations, it is imperative that students have the opportunity to train and become proficient to be effective in their new careers. The College is grateful for partnerships that strengthen our students’ skills and bring value to our community. DSC is your college. As you read about our programs and students, specifically those in our STEM programs, we trust you will see how we impact our community, and will consider becoming a partner with us. DSC is the community’s best investment.
DSC students training with the patient simulator at the Advanced Technology College.
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THE LEARNING SCENE
DSC zeros in on student success
Daytona State College has launched a new, multi-pronged initiative centered around ensuring student success. “We believe our plan will be effective, and we are committed to providing the highest level of service and academic quality to our students,” President Tom LoBasso said. The plan focuses primarily on strategies that will help students complete their programs and get jobs after graduation or continue in their pursuit of advanced degrees. The new or expanded initiatives reflect best practices in the nation for student success.
“Many of our first-time-incollege students are unsure of their own capabilities or what they want to study. They need our guidance, mentoring and support to find their strength and to reach their fullest potential.” Dr. Tom LoBasso DSC President
Among them are:
Managing Student Success
A new 3-credit hour course that acquaints students with college culture, resources and academic expectations. The course is mandatory for first-time-in-college associate of arts students. _________________________________
OnTime 2 and OnTime 3 plans
For students planning to continue their education upon graduation from DSC, the college has adopted a course registration system that focuses on transfer requirements. And this fall, DSC joined DirectConnect to UCF partnership program, which paves the way for AA graduates to smoothly transfer to UCF for their bachelor’s degrees.
Provide new students with a personal academic plan that ensures they get the classes they need, when they need them, to graduate on time. _________________________________
Career Services Enhancements
The department will expand its interview and resume coaching service, as well as internship opportunities across disciplines. It also will double the number of career fairs it hosts in the coming year. _________________________________
Academic Advising
A system called Early Alert/Grades First will offer a more proactive approach to removing academic barriers for students, and a new “Advisors on the Go” system will make academic advising more accessible to students at various campus locations during peak times. _________________________________
DirectConnect to UCF “I have every confidence that our strategies will pay off. We will continue to fulfill the Daytona State promise to serve our region, our students and our community with high-quality, timely and affordable education.” - Dr. LoBasso 4 | DAYTONA
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This fall semester, DSC launched its partnership with the University of Central Florida, paving the way for AA students to have a smooth transition to the university to pursue bachelor’s degrees.
café 101
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Part of Daytona State’s Hospitality and Culinary program offering, Café 101 is a teaching café and kitchen entirely operated by by Daytona State students, who gain hands-on experience in an actual restaurant setting. Café 101 cuisine reflects what’s taught in the classroom, with students cooking from scratch under the expert eye of our chef instructors. DAYTONA STATE Magazine • Fall 2015 | 5
STUDENTS IN MOTION
Musical theater student reaching for the stars Jamonté Bruten Class of 2016, AA University Transfer, Musical Theater
For aspiring vocalist Jamontè Bruten, pursuing his Associate of Arts University Transfer degree at Daytona State feels as natural as those childhood times when he would run through the house singing to his heart’s content, earning the praise of relatives and friends. His talent shined this summer when Bruten was a featured vocalist for DSC’s annual Patriotic Concert. This fall, Bruten takes center stage again as the king of the royal court, when the college presents its annual Yuletide Feast Dec. 7-10.
Photo credit: Nicole Guthrie
Bruten plans to transfer to Florida State University after completing his AA degree. The 2013 DeLand High School graduate said enrolling at DSC and majoring in musical theater was a perfect fit for him. “I wasn’t ready to go away to a university,” he noted. “By earning my AA first, I’m saving a tremendous amount of money. But it’s really more than that. My teachers are fantastic. They’re helping me build my confidence so that I will be better prepared for university studies.”
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talented student and faculty artists. In addition, students in our Music Production Technology program enjoy working with award-winning faculty and high-profile guest speakers in this hands-on, state-of-the-art recording facility.
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At DSC, Bruten has been able to build his confidence as a performer and vocalist. It started with the Yuletide Feast last year, when he sang his first solo. The feedback he received gave him a newfound momentum. “I realized I can actually reach people and spark an emotion with my singing. To wrap my mind around that was just amazing.” Daytona State, he says, is helping him learn that his future success depends on more than talent alone. “You have to make it a craft,” he said. “You have to make it your own, and that’s what makes it such a great gift to the audience.”
“I wanted to make a change in my life, to make myself more employable” he said. “There’s such a demand for teachers in the STEM fields.”
Photo credit: Nicole Guthrie
Growing up in the Netherlands, Steve Minciulescu passed on going to college. At 18, he instead co-founded a plumbing and heating company that thrived for almost 15 years.
“I wanted to make a change in my life, to make myself more employable.There’s such a demand for teachers in the STEM fields.” -Steve Minciulescu
The worldwide financial crisis that started in 2008 and the fact that Minciulescu lacked the technical know how to stay competitive caused the business to flounder. By 2010, Minciulescu, now 40, began mapping out a new plan. He decided to pursue a teaching career in the United States, moved to Palm Coast and earned his GED diploma at Daytona State. After finishing his Associate of Arts degree, he jumped into DSC’s Bachelor of Science in Secondary Chemistry Education program, with the help of DSC Foundation scholarships.
The road to starting his bachelor’s degree was not without its potholes, however. He dropped General College Chemistry II, finding it too difficult. But he didn’t give up. Neither did his professor, Dr. Yohani Kayinamura, who saw his potential and provided extra help.
STUDENTS IN MOTION
Career setback ignites student’s passion for teaching
Minciulescu did so well on his second attempt that he became a supplemental instructor, helping DSC students master college chemistry. Daytona State’s Supplemental Instruction (SI) program offers weekly review sessions for students taking historically difficult courses. Minciulescu’s own participation in the SI program was just what he needed to thrive in his AA program. He was one of seven Daytona State students named to the All-Florida Academic Team in 2013 by the Florida College System and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Today, Minciulescu looks back on the time that his business failed and sees it as a growth experience. “It was one of the most difficult periods of my life,” he said. “I don’t want anyone to have to go through what happened to me, and I think that, as a teacher, I can have an impact on the lives of my students.”
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MEET THE FACULTY
NEW BUSINESS SCHOOL CHAIR Kim Grippa
Chair, School of Business Administration
“Daytona State provides an opportunity to realize previously unimagined educational and career success. Seeing people transform from apprehensive and anxious students to confident and successful graduates is my greatest reward.” An attorney with a love of community and passion for education, Kim Grippa found the perfect balance at Daytona State. Joining the college in 2009 as a paralegal studies professor, she brought experience practicing administrative law and teaching at Florida State University’s College of Law, and recognition from the 7th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem Office for recruitment of volunteer child advocates. Grippa, a Master Faculty graduate, has also devoted time to co-chair the college’s Teaching and Learning Committee and serves on the UCF Strategic Planning Commission and is Daytona State’s representative to the Law School Admission Council.
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“I think we need to step up as role models for both career and community service to show how it all works together for a balanced and satisfying life,” she says. Students in a prior paralegal class understood that, researching social issues and legal topics like beach driving and domestic violence. They joined Grippa in a live radio discussion, making their cases to a WNDB audience with host Marc Bernier. Now heading DSC’s business administration school while still teaching, Grippa sees room for more civic service embedded in coursework. “The most successful people in business are committed to improving the quality of life for their workforce and their community – that’s just good business,” she says.
Photo credit: Nicole Guthrie
“One of the things I love about this job is our group of smart, dedicated and forward-thinking faculty. Working with them, I’m learning so much about curriculum development,” notes Grippa, who earned her J.D. from FSU and B.S. in business administration from State University of New York at Albany. Innovative ideas include Grady Meeks’ advanced technical certificate in project management, where students could have international certification, and Meghan Griffin’s Women in Management class addressing social and workforce issues like glass ceilings. And accounting faculty incorporated some very innovative technology uses in their fall courses, she adds. “I want to make a lasting difference in this role,” Grippa explains, “supporting new programs and courses that serve both educational and community needs.”
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Fueling careers at NASA
David Worman
Derick Cookson
Age 26 Electrical Engineer, Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies B.S. in Engineering Technology, 2015
Age 31 Electrical Engineer, Craig Technologies B.S. in Engineering Technology, 2014 U.S. Navy veteran
Photo credit: Hannah Glogower
They were once typical Daytona State College students. Now, they’re rocket engineers soaring in new careers under contract with NASA. David Worman and Derick Cookson say they never expected to land such dream jobs so soon after earning their Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) degrees. At the Kennedy Space Center near Titusville, both are working on launch systems in preparation for missions in 2016.
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Worman, a spring 2015 DSC graduate, was hired by Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies in June. He’s working with a team of engineers, developing control systems for the Cryogenic Ground Support Equipment at NASA’s Launch Complex 39. Cookson, an electrical engineer under contract with Craig Technologies, is assigned to the Kennedy Ground Control Subsystem team and is responsible for qualifying subsystem electrical components for thermal, acoustic, vibration and electromagnetic interference.
“My grandfather was a rocket scientist in the ‘70s,” said Worman, “so I grew up watching him and visiting the Kennedy Space Center. “I never thought I would follow in his footsteps. It’s all still somewhat surreal to me. When I first got here on the job, I kept thinking that any day I’m going to wake up from a dream and still be in college. I couldn’t be happier.”
“My concentration in the BSET program was in electrical engineering,” he said, “and it introduced me to a lot of technology such as digital circuits, programmable logic controllers and power systems.” Both alums say their bachelor’s program provided outstanding preparation for their careers and they credit their professor, Dr. Alireza Rahrooh, for helping them land their jobs.
“If you find out what your passion is, that’s fantastic, but in the meantime, you can’t stand still. So, you might as well just start where you are.” Cookson said his college experience taught him to set his priorities and not waiver. “There are always things that will come up in our lives,” he said. “It’s easy to walk away and it’s hard to stay. “I’m a perfect example. I always thought rockets were cool, but I never thought I would be working at NASA.”
Worman says, “Dr. Rahrooh put me in touch with a former student who was recruiting for government contractors working for NASA and the rest is history.”
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Likewise, Cookson was referred by Rahrooh a year earlier. “He truly changed our lives through his teaching and mentoring,” he said. Rahrooh said helping his students connect with potential employers is part of his job as a professor. “I tell my students that it’s important to stay networked within the industry,” he said. “The connections you make and the relationships you build are valuable assets that will pay off down the road.”
Worman originally wanted to fly for the Air Force. He planned to major in aerospace physics, but a heart murmur kept him grounded. So he shifted gears and took a job managing a restaurant before deciding to enroll at Daytona State for his BSET degree. Cookson worked part time as a math tutor in DSC’s Academic Support Center while earning his degree and also trained racing greyhounds. An electrician in the Navy, he knew he wanted to pursue engineering technology at Daytona State, and found the program expanded his understanding of career possibilities.
Both alums also are using their bachelor’s degrees as springboards to advanced learning. Worman started a master’s degree in international business at the Florida Institute of Technology and Cookson plans to seek a master’s in engineering management from the University of Central Florida. While Cookson and Worman now seem to be laser focused on their careers and their futures, it wasn’t always that way.
Alireza Rahrooh ASSISTANT CHAIR SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
“I tell my students that it’s important to stay networked within the industry.”
Worman reflected on advice his father once gave him. “I really didn’t know what I wanted to do in college at first,” he said, “but my father told me that if you have ability to do anything, you have no excuse to not do something. He said it will lead to something greater, which will in turn lead to something even greater.
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STEM STRONG the power of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)
You’ve likely heard the buzz; it’s everywhere. It’s in our schools, throughout the halls of government, in executive offices and on the production lines of business and industry. You can hardly talk about “what this country needs” without the subject coming up: The key to economic growth and global competitiveness lies in a workforce skilled in STEM disciplines, also known as science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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And while many other high-knowledge STEM professions are critical to sustaining the United States as a global leader, the true depth and breadth of the STEM disciplines can be found in the heart of our local communities, in careers that are accessible to most Americans. In fact, less than half of entry-level STEM jobs require a bachelor’s degree or higher, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor
Statistics, and the number of STEMfocused jobs available outpaces the number of non-STEM jobs by more than two-to-one.
Paralleling a national movement to grow the number of college students majoring in STEM disciplines, Daytona State College embraces a multi-faceted approach to introducing students to what all this STEM-mania is about and getting them excited about careers in the disciplines.
STEM Community Scholars: Inspiration sparks motivation On a recent fieldtrip to the University of Florida, Daytona State students involved with the college’s STEM Community Scholars program worked in a lab, doing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans on mammals. Others conducted experiments using liquid nitrogen. Later, UF and DSC math students mingled during a working lunch, where they gathered at a white board to solve a variety of challenging calculus equations. “It melted my heart,” said DSC math professor LaKisha Holmes, who heads the college’s STEM scholars program. “I can do math with them all day, but when they can work with their peers at the university, that kind of engagement builds confidence and makes a difference.” Building student self-efficacy is one of the core strategies tied to Daytona State’s STEM Community Scholars program, a National Science Foundation grant-funded initiative intended to increase the number and diversity of students entering the STEM pipeline by removing barriers to graduation.
“This is technology and engineering at its finest, and they are absolutely looking for skilled employees with STEM-focused degrees.” - Lakisha Holmes
Now in its sixth year, the program provides academic, financial and social support throughout the STEM scholars’ DSC studies. It also lays the groundwork for the students’ transition to a four-year degree program or into the workforce as they continue to pursue their chosen career path.
Preparing tomorrow’s innovators through STEM Daytona State’s STEM Community Scholars program provides scholarships and academic support to promising science, technology, engineering and mathematics students, helping them overcome barriers to success.
The STEM Community Scholars Program: •Helps motivate and recruit high school and first-year college students to explore STEM-related careers. •Offers activities that engage students in workforce-related STEM experiences. •Offers valuable research, lab experience and internship opportunities to students during the early years of their college studies. •Generates higher graduation rates for underserved and non-traditional students who participate in the program than those who do not. •Establishes foundations in STEM-focused associate of arts (AA) degree tracks. •Offers an affordable pathway to a STEM-related baccalaureate degree for graduates of STEM-focused AA tracks.
Over 300 students have been served by the program since its inception in 2010. It surprises some of Holmes’ students to learn that STEM disciplines are in play everywhere, even in careers not normally associated with STEM. A recent visit to shipping giant UPS opened their eyes. “They weren’t really interested in going, because in their minds all they associate with UPS is the brown truck,” Holmes said. “But when they got there and they saw all the sophisticated equipment and the use of technology, the computer science and how calculus fits in with the company’s logistical models, they soon learned that UPS is not the best shipping company in the world by happenstance.
“This is technology and engineering at its finest, and they are absolutely looking for skilled employees with STEM-focused degrees.”
Building interest pre-college The hallmark of the STEM Community Scholars program is its annual STEM Expo. In addition to DSC STEM scholars, the expo attracts hundreds of Volusia and Flagler County high school students to the college for a day of STEM immersion. They enjoy guest lectures by scientists and entrepreneurs, engineering demonstrations and presentations by local, state and national companies, as well as higher education institutions.
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Dr. Ron Eaglin ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, COLLEGE OF TECHNOLGY
Similar to College Connections, but with a specific focus, Dr. Ron Eaglin, who heads DSC’s College of Technology, chairs the Advisory Board for DeLand High School’s Engineering Academy. “It’s critical that we capture kids’ interest in engineering and manufacturing before college,” he believes. Collaborating with teachers and administrators helps build awareness of in-demand, well-paying career pathways. Eaglin helped the high school get a 3-D printer, working with the Volusia Manufacturing Association, said Peter Policke, director of the academy, shown right.
Previous expos featured a NASA rocket scientist turned comedienne and motivational speaker, an artist who combined mathematics and computer science to create a pioneering new form of 3-D art, and an engineer who has become a renowned bowling ball designer. The next STEM Expo is slated for late January 2016. And while the STEM Expo celebrates the disciplines, Holmes notes the real power of the community scholars program is in the intrusive advising the students get throughout their first two years of college and the relationships they build with their teachers and peers. 14 | DAYTONA
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“The key to student learning is to get them excited and inspired about what they’re being taught,” she said. “With their success comes our success.”
Catching students while they’re young with College Connections You might call Daytona State’s Richard Tamburro, a longtime math professor, and science professor Walter Saviuk our local pied pipers of STEM, or more appropriately STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics).
For more than a decade, they have reached out to area middle school students through the College Connections initiative. The program takes the mystery out of higher education by introducing middle and high school students to the college experience, inspiring them to attend college after high school, and getting them thinking about careers. “Through College Connections, we’re reaching younger students, showing them opportunities a college education can bring,” Tamburro said. “When some of these students reach out to me years later with words of thanks for lessons learned, I can think of few greater sources of personal satisfaction.”
The program features College Experience Day, an event that allows at-risk middle and high school students to become college students for a day. Over 6,000 youths have participated in College Experience Day activities over the last 10 years. Under the guidance of college professors, they take part in various active learning sessions, attending courses in science, mathematics and studio arts, to name just a few, enjoying guest speakers, and meeting with career counselors and academic advisors to explore their career interests and degree options. “These are students whose parents maybe never attended college, so they haven’t really considered it as an option for themselves,” Tamburro said. “Through College Connections, we’re reaching younger students, showing them opportunities a college education can bring.” - Richard Tamburro
College Experience Day largely focuses on active learning exercises that motivate students, build their selfconfidence and spark their curiosity. “They may do a dissection or work in the chemistry lab. Or they might study recycling or graph theory. We also introduce them to the arts because we want to make sure the students get the full scope of what the college offers,” Tamburro said. “We want all students to know they have a school that wants them, that there is a place for them here and that they can be successful in college.”
Research – key to student success It’s a typical day for DSC marine science professor Dr. Debra Woodall as she anchors her 21-foot skiff beside a spoil island on the Halifax River and motions to her students to begin collecting data. One uses a seine net to collect biological specimens from the waterway, while another
Dr. Debra Woodall
Director, Institute of Marine and Environmental Studies Photo credit: Lance Rothwell
DSC students to present marine research during ShORE symposium On Nov. 6, Daytona State IMES students will join with their peers from other schools along the Indian River Lagoon corridor, as well as professional researchers, to share what they’ve learned about the waterway, upcoming projects and ways the community can become involved during ShORE 2015, a research symposium for students, scientists and the community. The all-day event, hosted in partnership with the Marine Discovery Center and the American Water Resources Association, will take place at Daytona State’s News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St. in Daytona Beach, and is free and open to the public. Photo credit: Nicole Guthrie
takes water temperature and salinity measurements. At other locations, students in DSC’s Institute of Marine and Environmental Studies (IMES) are conducting more advanced field work. Take Robin Kelly, for example, who’s experimenting with cement-based oyster seeding mats as an alternative to the more commonly used plastic ones to see if they can better recruit the bivalve mollusks. Their research-based field experiences are rare among associate degree-seeking college students interested in preparing for careers or pursuing advanced studies in the marine sciences.
But they’re a standard part of the curriculum for students enrolled in Woodall’s IMES programs. “These students will be far ahead of those at most other colleges because of the variety of field experiences we can offer,” Woodall said. “Daytona Beach is at the front door of the Indian River Lagoon. We have the Atlantic Ocean right out the back door and a myriad of freshwater bodies throughout the region. We have a wonderful diversity of marine ecosystems here that gives us an advantage and opportunity for our students that many universities can’t provide.”
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Joseph Johnson BSET, 2012 Program Manager, Ameritech Automation System Division Veteran, U.S. Air Force
“How quickly I advanced to oversee the business of a new division, is in direct correlation to the classes I took at Daytona State.”
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Machining lab at DSC’s Advanced Technology College
Dr. Nabeel Yousef PROfESSOR, Enginerering TECHNOLOGY
“It’s all about turning a conceptual idea into a working prototype that the students can present to a potential client or investor.” Photo credit: Nicole Guthrie
Over at Daytona State’s Advanced Technology College, students in their final semesters of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program are being challenged by their professor, Dr. Nabeel Yousef, to design and produce marketable products based only on ideas offered by local industry partners. During two capstone courses, they must present a project plan and pitch their product, then develop an actual working prototype. The goal, said Yousef, is for students to apply their technical knowledge and creativity, spur critical thinking and problemsolving skills, and foster a sense of entrepreneurship. “These senior design projects are as close to a real-world experience as one can get in the classroom,” he said. “It’s all about turning a conceptual idea into a working prototype that the students can present to a potential client or investor.”
It’s a valuable experience for students, encompassing everything they’ve learned in the bachelor’s program and allowing them to apply the concepts before venturing out into the workforce, according to Joseph Johnson, a 2012 BSET graduate now working as program manager for Ameritech’s Automation Systems Division. “Where I am today, how quickly I advanced to oversee the business of a new division, is in direct correlation to the classes I took at Daytona State,” he said. “It’s great, too, that as an alumni, I can still tap faculty for their expertise; this kind of partnering for continual education develops the kinds of relationships that help local companies and the region’s development.”
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Ten DSC chemistry students landed paid internships with Edgewell in Ormond Beach, formerly owned by Energizer. Edgewell produces sunscreen lines Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic, among other household name brands. Photo credit: Ivon Neville
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On a different STEM path, in DSC’s School of Biological and Physical Sciences, Dr. Yohani Kayinamura and a group of students voluntarily come to class on Saturdays as part of his Chemistry Student Investigators Career-Oriented Research Program (CSI CORP). Kayinamura formed CSI CORP to introduce his most motivated students to advanced laboratory instrumentation techniques they can immediately take into the workplace. The students select their own research topic and work in Kayinamura’s lab under his guidance, using instrumentation common to business and industry labs. “Students really benefit from this kind of exposure,” he said. “Reading a book and gaining the theory is one thing, but until you really get your hands dirty and work with it, the theory is quickly forgotten. With an experiment you do in the lab, you will still remember it 15 years from now.”
Students, employers leveraging co-op/intern opportunities As he builds the CSI CORP program, Kayinamura also works with local employers to place his students in STEM-related internships. Last year, 10 of his chemistry students landed paid internships with Edgewell in Ormond Beach. Four students who completed the internship were offered permanent jobs by the company and three decided to pursue university-level STEM education. “Our students are looking for opportunity,” he said. “The only barrier for many of them is they’re busy after class working other jobs unrelated to STEM. But if we can get them a job in the field they’re interested in, it changes the whole dynamic. None of these students who’ve done internships with Edgewell have gone back to work at their regular job. They stayed in the field that excites them.” Hundreds of Daytona State STEM students take advantage of cooperative education partnerships and internships
Dr. Yohani Kayinamura professor, CHEMISTRY
“Our students are looking for opportunity. The only barrier for many of them is they’re busy after class working other jobs unrelated to STEM. But if we can get them a job in the field they’re interested in, it changes the whole dynamic.” Photo credit: Ivon Neville
with local business and industry. These valuable experiences are available for students pursuing a host of degrees. Over the past five years, students enrolled in the college’s School of Technology and School of Workforce and Continuing Education programs alone have participated in more than 600 co-op work experiences at more than 100 employer placement sites, with nearly half leading to permanent job placements, according to Cheryl Miller, who coordinates work-experience programs at Daytona State’s ATC.
On average, about 90 students a year in computer science, technology and occupational degree and certificate programs participate in at least one required semester of cooperative education placement. Most are directly involved with work related to their fields of study; some are paid, some unpaid. But the real benefit is in the job experience gained and the relationships the students build through the co-op experience.
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Take Gregory Tillman, for instance. In 2011, he started as an intern with Homac Manufacturing Co., an Ormond Beach subsidiary of Thomas & Betts, as part of a required cooperative education experience to earn his associate of science degree in drafting and design technology. Tillman’s internship led to a full-time job as a team leader with the electrical equipment manufacturer when he graduated in 2012. In January this year, he took a new job as a draftsman with Teledyne Oil & Gas in Ormond Beach. He expects to return to Daytona State in January for his Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology.
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On average, about 90 students a year in computer science, technology and occupational degree and certificate programs participate in at least one required semester of cooperative education placement.
“I want my hands in something that will stay around for a long time and be beneficial to society. I believe I’m on the right track to do just that.”
Career pathways for our boots-on-the-ground workforce Locally, opportunities for workers skilled in the STEM disciplines abound. Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in the manufacturing sector, which represents about 7 percent of the Volusia and Flagler County economy, with over 470 manufacturers doing business here and generating a combined payroll of nearly $400 million a year, according to the Volusia
Manufacturers Association. Volusia County ranks 10th among Florida’s 67 counties in total manufacturing jobs, and VMA notes there’s plenty of room for expansion, with a need for skilled machinists, CNC operators, welders and engineers now and in the future. Daytona State’s Florida TRADE program was created to help fill that need quickly. The 12-week program taught at the ATC is funded through a U.S. Department of Labor grant and offers a series of accelerated courses that help students build a foundation of technical skills needed to gain entry-level employment with local manufacturers.
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Assistant CHAIR, School of Hospitality/Culinary Management
“We can teach students the theory behind the process, but it’s a real advantage when we can show them how it’s done.” Photo credit: Nicole Guthrie
STEMSTRONG
Jeff Conklin
Culinary students learn science behind hospitality beverages Beer and wine. They are among the world’s oldest beverages, dating back thousands of years to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, before anyone even understood the science behind transforming grains and fruits into the perennially popular potions. Today, Daytona State culinary students are clamoring to enroll in Jeff Conklin’s Introduction to Craft Beer and Wine class like cowpunchers seeking refuge in an old west town’s only saloon. The course’s 36 seats fill up almost as soon as enrollment for fall and spring semesters begins. “This is all part of the evolution and advancement of our culinary program,” said Conklin, chief brew master and assistant chair of the college’s Mori Hosseini School of Hospitality and Culinary Management. “The course aligns with national trends in the food industry and the increasing popularity
of microbreweries. We think it’s important to include beer and wine education in our hospitality program, and taking a hands-on approach to the production processes makes this a better class.” Alcoholic beverages can generate up to half the revenues for restauranteurs. That and a seemingly unquenchable thirst for craft beers nationwide have sparked an industry demand for workers who are knowledgeable about the many multiplicities of beer and wine, as well as how to appropriately pair them with various cuisines.
“We can teach students the theory behind the process,” Conklin said, “but it’s a real advantage when we can show them how it’s done. If they can see the whole process and how variations in the ingredients can change the end product, they will be better informed when working in the industry or serving their customers.”
The brewing process is a combination of science and art, Conklin noted, one that involves getting the ingredients mixed properly and controlling time and temperature in different variations to produce a distinctive flavor sought by the brewer.
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A series of accelerated courses help students build a foundation of technical skills for jobs with local manufacturers.
Students are prepared to gain industryrecognized credentials such as Certified Production Technician (CPT), National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Milling Certification, Computer-Aided Drafting AutoCAD Certification and SolidWorks Certification.
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“These credentials will help students who complete the program get their foot in the door with a local company,” said Dean Howe, who heads the TRADE program. “Many students are offered internships during the program, which allows the employer to assess their potential for hiring. It’s the kind of training that gives you the opportunity to prove yourself to the employer.” Many programs offered at the college allow students to create a pathway to employment and career advancement. For example, a student can earn a certificate in machining, land a job, then pursue an Associate of Science in Industrial Management degree. Credits earned in this program can be applied toward a Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management.
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Alumni Spotlight What did you do prior to earning your degree? I practiced risk management with one wheel in the air. Translation: I was a motorcycle stunt rider.
Tell us about some of the general tasks/ responsibilities of your current position. I created and manage the System Security Engineering (SSE) department. We are responsible for ensuring product (simulation systems) compliance with the Department of Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) and the newly transitioned Risk Management Framework (RMF). This position’s responsibilities are broad. They can range from the technical configuration of firewall rules, security policies and templates to writing scripts, proposals, corporate processes and thorough security documentation packages. I also research cloud security solutions and present security status to customers, as well as provide seamless, prompt and secure operating system upgrades.
Did you already have a career path in mind when you started at Daytona State? That would be 2004, at 21 years young. I knew I wanted to do something with computers. My intent was to cast the career path net as wide as possible. With this in mind, I enrolled in the AS in Computer Engineering Technology program. It took several years of work in different computer domains before I discovered information security, which has been my passion ever since.
How did your Daytona State College experience prepare you for your current career? Photo credit: Nicole Guthrie
Rick Payne
Very well! The ability to directly apply knowledge gained from my assignments to work is so rewarding. I often would be up late completing an assignment and the next morning at work, I would use the Linux commands, firewall rules, database queries and packet captures learned the night before.
Class of 2012
Job Title/Employer: Manager, System Security Engineering Department/Raydon Corp. Age: 32 Residence: Deltona
Tell us about your cooperative education/ internship experience while with the college. This was my foot-in-the-door opportunity for Raydon. My 10-year anniversary is in January.
Credentials earned:
What are your future education/training goals?
•Microcomputer Repair certificate, 2007
I’m going to complete the Advanced Technical Certificate in Cybersecurity and Cyberforensics program at Daytona State next summer.
•Network Support Technician, 2007 •Computer Specialist, 2007 •Associate of Science in Computer EngineerinG Technology, 2007 •Associate of Arts degree, 2012 •Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (Information Systems Tech Concentration), 2012
I’ll also likely start the Cybersecurity Engineering core certificate program this fall at the SANS Technology Institute. Once complete, I’ll either continue to pursue my master’s degree at SANS or enroll in Carnegie Mellon’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) program.
Any advice for aspiring college students? Choose a career you are passionate about!
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Students, employers leveraging co-op/intern opportunities Similar tracks also are available in nursing, where a student can first earn a one-year practical nursing certificate, bridge into an Associate Degree in Nursing, then pursue Daytona State’s accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. In fact, students can choose from more than 50 certificate programs in fields such as business, health care, computer science, building and construction and hospitality. Certificate programs provide students with the basic skills needed to land entry-level employment in their fields of study. Credits earned can go toward a variety of associate of science degree programs, which can significantly enhance career prospects and earning potential.
DSC Nursing student Mikael Parker
Many of these programs also can be applied toward one of Daytona State’s 11 bachelor’s degree programs in nursing, business, education, engineering and information technology. “Career pathways allow our students to gain basic skill sets to get started in their chosen fields, then progress to higher-level studies that can lead to promotions and more career opportunities,” said Dr. Amy Locklear, DSC’s vice president of academic affairs.
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Health career students like these radiology interns expand learning with clinical hours.
DSC LAUNCHES NEW TRACK IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Over in Daytona State’s School of Computer Science, college officials have been working with industry partners to develop a new Associate of Science in Engineering Technology degree that will offer students a variety of specializations being created based on industry demand. “Students will take a core set of classes that fulfills what everybody really needs to know to work in an industrial setting, such as safety, basic electronics and math,” Assistant Chair Anindya Paul explained. “Then they can complete specializations in areas such as electrical engineering or computer-aided design.”
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Other specializations to the upcoming ASET degree include additive manufacturing, systems engineering, logistics and supply chain management. “We want to give students the opportunity to get as many credentials as possible to match what diverse employers value,” Paul said. The program starts in January 2016.
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Industry sees 10-fold return on employee education Investing in employee enrichment through education and training brings a tenfold return, says Ken McCoy, senior director of technical operations at Bright House Networks.
Stimulating STEM support Bright Ideas STEM from Today’s Youth, a multi-state competition offered by Bright House, invites high school students to dream up inventions to better their own life, community or the world and show how STEM – that’s science, technology, engineering and math – can bring their idea to life. The competition is open to all students, ages 14 to 19, within any Bright House Networks service area; deadline Jan. 4, 2016. Students can compete singly or as part of a twosome. Visit brighthouse.com/brightideas for more information. Bright Ideas STEM from Today’s Youth aims to inspire teens to pursue their dreams and spark the next BIG idea in STEM. “These innovations have the potential to impact our communities, our health and industries around the world,” says Robin Lasky, manager of community and public affairs at Bright House Networks. Also stimulating STEM students, three chapters of the American Association of University Women in Daytona, DeLand and New Smyrna Beach have partnered to launch a STEM Scholar of the Year scholarship. Candidates can find out more on the Daytona State College Foundation’s website: DaytonaState.edu/Foundation.
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Ken McCoy Bright House Networks An enthusiastic advocate for continual learning and college partnerships in the community. “We all benefit – our friends and neighbors, the local workforce and industry. Employees who have company support for college are motivated to keep learning and advance on the job; at the same time, they bring back new ideas and critical thinking to the work environment. That’s a clear win for companies,” he said. “Bright House is a local leader in corporate giving and community partnering,”’ said Kay Burniston, executive director of DSC’s Foundation. “Bright House believes in the value of our community and serves as a vital thread in the overall health of the area. It is among a few that set the standard for scholarship support at DSC, as well as offering tuition assistance,” she explains.
“We would love to develop a Corporate Giving Circle, honoring generous, consistent donors like Bright House and Florida Hospital,” says Burniston. “Hundreds of deserving students go wanting each year when scholarships run out – more corporate funding to endow scholarships would make a crucial difference.” McCoy, who serves on DSC’s Foundation Board, hears many stories of staff stepping up and taking advantage of college opportunities. “Employees like Cornell Johnson – what a great example of working hard to move ahead. He’s earned promotions and made great strides with his education. Without DSC and business support, how could that happen? Tell me that’s not a benefit to the community.” The community reach of the college comes home as well, he notes. His daughter benefitted through DSC dual enrollment in high school, moving on to UCF for a biology bachelor’s that led to a top zookeeper position at the Phoenix Zoo. “I’m fortunate to work for a company that gets out in the community and believes in partnership,” says McCoy. More businesses should step up to embrace a culture of education, he believes. “We reap their rewards – it builds confidence and skills and inspires learning, which improves our products, service and processes. It assures we have that pool of solid workers to make our business better.”
“If we keep them engaged with current technology, and show the relevance and benefits to careers in STEM, more kids will take that path,” says Cornell Johnson, DSC alumnus and engineering supervisor at Bright House. He should know, as he and his wife, an RN, share a zest for technology and science with their four children. Both have advanced their careers with education, supported by employers who partner with Daytona State.
“Bright House hired me 14 years ago fresh out of the Marine Corps as a cable installer. I feel a high level of loyalty for their investment in me,” he says, noting the opportunities at Bright House motivate him and other staff.
Thanks to the investment Bright House has made in Johnson, promotions have come his way, most recently to a supervisor position. The company supported him with leadership training and tuition assistance toward four DSC certificates and an associate degree in computer engineering.
He and his wife, a nurse at Florida Hospital and also a DSC graduate, take turns going back to school while raising their children, three still at home.
With management his next goal, the Daytona native plans to add a bachelor’s in information technology to his resume.
He advises technology educators and students alike to “focus on attainable goals” and maintain life balance with work, family and education. That advice works well for Johnson.
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“She’s finishing her bachelor’s at DSC right now; then I’ll go back for mine.” Scholarships through DSC, the GI Bill and Bright House support covered his college costs. Photo credit: Nicole Guthrie
STEMSTRONG Faculty Spotlight Tashana Howse
Professor, College of Education
“While pursuing my Ph.D. in mathematics education, I developed a passion for training teachers to teach high-level mathematics and getting them to understand why it is so important. The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines touch on everything we do every day of our lives. They key is to helping my students make those connections so they can think critically about the concepts they learn.”
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HOLIDAY FEAST
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Planning the menu: a delightful task or daunting dilemma? While tried-and-true traditional recipes can work out fine for those holiday gatherings, DSC’s culinary program – from Dean Costa Magoulas to two local successful alumni – stepped up to offer our readers a fresh, simple menu, á lá Florida flavor. Take a look, imagine the aromas, savor the rich tastes in your mind, and perhaps change up your family feast this year. Happy Holidays from Daytona State College!
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HOLIDAY FEAST
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The hospitality industry is the largest employer in Volusia County and the second largest employer in Florida. Honey Orange Glazed Florida Grouper
1 Tbl. honey 1 Tbl. orange marmalade 1 Tbl. orange juice 3/4 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. light soy sauce 1/8 tsp. ground white pepper 3/4 lb. grouper fillets
Preheat broiler. Combine all ingredients except grouper, mixing well. Place fillets on oiled broiler pan and brush with honey glaze to cover. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat for 4 to 5 min. until browned. Turn fillets, brush with honey glaze and broil additional 5 min. or until fish flakes easily. _____________________________________________
Mashed Ginger Sweet Potatoes and Carrots
1 medium sweet potato, peeled, cubed 2 small carrots, peeled, sliced 1/4 c. whipping cream 1 Tbl. butter 1 tsp. fresh ground ginger Salt and freshly ground pepper
Cook potatoes, carrots in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender. Drain; return to same pot. Mash with potato masher. Add cream, ginger and butter and mash until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper. _____________________________________________
Costa Magoulas
Dean, College of Hospitality/Culinary Management Selecting fresh fish and vegetable recipes for the main holiday menu took no time at all for Chef Costa Magoulas. “We’re in the Sunshine State by the sea – what else fits an alternative feast so well?” Similarly, inviting local graduates to take part was a natural. “I’m always thrilled to hear how well our alumni are doing,” says Magoulas. “That certainly goes for our two fine examples who contributed to this menu. Arturo and Melanie have put their skills and talents to work so wonderfully. We couldn’t be prouder.” Noting how the hospitality industry has changed, he explains that employers today want people with formal college training. “They’re looking for college graduates – it’s the key to success for anyone who wants to progress in this business. Many years ago it was high school, now it’s college; they’re also looking at people with bachelor’s degrees. “The level keeps rising every year. People coming out of our program always find jobs because they’re in great demand.” 30 | DAYTONA
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Oven-Roasted Root Vegetables 6-8 servings 1 large yellow squash 1 large zucchini 1 medium red onion 2 medium tomatoes 1 bunch asparagus (stemmed) 1 red bell pepper 1 medium eggplant (with skin) 2 large parsnips (about 8 oz.) peeled. 8 garlic gloves peeled whole (bottled garlic) 2 c. chicken stock 1 Tbl. chopped fresh dill 1/2 tsp. kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 350OF. Cut all the vegetables into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Toss all the vegetables, garlic, dill, chicken stock, salt and pepper in large bowl. Place on baking sheet or roasting pan, spreading them out so they don’t steam while roasting. Roast vegetables at 350 degrees until tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 45 min. to 1 hour. Remove from oven; serve warm. Photo essay credit: Erika Rech
Dark Chocolate Coconut Orange Tart
CRUST 1 1/2 cups Oreo crushed 1/4 cup coconut flakes 1/4 cup crushed almonds 3 tablespoons melted butter Place in food processor and grind up together. Place in 9-inch spring form pan and press down. Bake at 350 degrees about 10 min. or until you start to smell the chocolate.
Melanie Perryman
owner, dally in the alley At age 45, with her kids in college and time on her hands, Melanie Perryman decided to fulfill a lifelong dream. Her penchant for table set-up and haute cuisine, born in her grandmothers’ kitchens, led her to DSC’s culinary program to gain the latest techniques and credentials to open her own bistro. Now a successful restaurateur, she relishes running Dally in the Alley, wrought from old warehouse space, complete with aged brick walls and original beams. Her downtown DeLand bistro bears her own design and embraces farm-to-table menu choices. “I love to arrange the table settings and match them to the menu – and cooking, now that has always been a passion of mine.”
Filling 3/4 cup thick coconut cream 1/4 cup coconut “milk” 1/2 cup orange liqueur 1/4 cup butter 1 tsp coconut extract 1/3 cup sugar Melt together - “simmer” on stove in heavy bottom pan Add 17.5 oz. dark chocolate (at least 60 percent) Stir well to blend and smooth out the chocolate pieces. Use spatula and pour filling into pan. Let cool for about 20 min. and refrigerate to chill well – about 3 hours to set up. Carefully use paring knife and run knife around the edge of cake to separate from the pan. Remove ring. Garnish with toasted coconut, star fruit and whipped cream. ________________________________________________
Floribbean shrimp with fried plantains and mango, cilantro salsa 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 large green plantain 2 Tbl. olive oil 1 mango, peeled & diced 2 Tbl. fresh lime juice 2 Tbl. cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup scallions, chopped 1/4 cup tomatoes chopped salt to taste
Arturo Escobar
Executive Chef, LPGA International “We show love with our food!” Noting his Puerto Rican ancestry, Arturo Escobar enjoys cooking every day, especially Caribbean foods. While he began college in accounting to help his mom run her beauty salons, his love of cooking soon won out as career choice.
Peel and slice plantain into 1/2 inch thick slices. Heat oil in a medium sauté pan and fry the plantains 1 min. on both sides. Remove from pan onto a plate lined with paper towels; smash the plantains and return to the oil to finish cooking until golden brown and crunchy; season with salt and pepper.
Finding private culinary school too expensive in New York City, he moved to Florida and worked at Hammock Dunes for nine years, where they granted him scholarships to attend DSC and advance on the job. Eventually he went to work at LPGA’s Malcolm’s Bar & Grill and was promoted to executive chef.
In a separate sautéed pan cook the shrimp until just opaque add the chopped tomatoes and remove from the pan season with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, combine the mango, lime juice, scallions and cilantro. Toss gently; season with salt to taste.
“I enjoyed the culinary program, and absolutely love teaching cooking classes myself,” says Escobar.
To assemble, place a few plantain slices on a plate, cover with shrimp and tomatoes and garnish with salsa mixture.
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ARTS & CULTURE
Making art connecting community The scene: Four youthful pairs of talented hands grip brushes, climb ladders, mix paints and share stories as a diverse community-rich mural takes shape. It’s not in a classroom or art museum, but, rather, on a 20-foot wall near a public meeting room at Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) headquarters. Under the guidance of DSC studio arts professor Kandy Lopez, students Alexandra Schouten and Grace Hampton designed a mural, fulfilling a DBPD request to show officers and citizens interacting, young and old, of all ethnicities. DBPD invited at-risk youths to paint the mural with the college team. The DSC art majors jumped at the chance to work on a large-scale public project and mentor the two teens, who attend AMikids Volusia, a nonprofit that helps youths with difficult pasts. “I like that we can create something meaningful, use our skills and help teach the kids about painting,” said Schouten, a graphic design major and president of the college’s art club, Studio Rats. Hampton, a fine arts major and vice president of the club, agreed, noting it’s eye opening to take on the whole process – from researching police officers’ photos that inspired the drawings to devoting many hours to bring it to life.
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Kandy Lopez
Assistant Professor of Studio Arts, Mike Curb College of Music, Entertainment and Art
“What makes me happy is when my students tell me they’ve been accepted into schools like Pratt in New York or Savannah College of Art and Design to pursue their bachelor’s degrees in visual arts.” In her second year at DSC, Lopez believes in art as a foundation for a well-rounded life, as well as a way to connect communities and tell untold stories. She earned her BFA and BS from the University of South Florida, concentrating in painting and in marketing and management. She received her MFA with a concentration in painting from Florida Atlantic University in 2014. 32 | DAYTONA
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Left to right, students, Alexandra Schouten, Grace Hampton and DSC professor Kandy Lopez.
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DSC SPOTLIGHT
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DAYTONA STATE’S WINNING ATHLETICS TEAMS ARE LED BY AMAZING COACHES. HERE’S OUR LINEUP.
Tim Touma
MEN’S BASEBALL
15th year at DSC Education: Palm Beach State - AA University of Florida- BS
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Going to bat transcends the sport The job title of head baseball coach that Tim Touma holds is far from what he typically does on a daily basis. “Coaching on the field makes up only a small portion of my real job,” says Touma. “On any given day I am giving advice on where to get a haircut, what classes to take in the spring semester, and helping the student athletes’ transition into adulthood. Outsiders would never understand the relationships that develop within the locker room walls. Falcon baseball is an indescribable experience, but a great one. I help build lives, while having fun playing ball.”
And while he nurtures students, he sustains his own interests in unique ways, like growing something each year at his home baseball field – from a tree to tomatoes. The attention Coach Touma takes in the growth of his plants parallels his philosophy as Daytona State’s head baseball coach. Like plants, Touma understands that in order to achieve a result, he must tend to his athletes carefully and on an individual basis.
Coach Touma’s passion for impacting lives also blossomed into a developmental program for young men to refine their baseball skills.
“If you appreciate what it takes to cultivate something living, it becomes a part of everything you do – and everyone you touch.”
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Growth extends beyond the playing field and contributes more to the future lives of his athletes.
Photo essay credit: Hannah Glogower
Will Dunne
ATHLETICS DIRECTOR 27th year at DSC Education: DSC - AA University of Florida - BS University of Central Florida - MPA
A winning lifestyle: Hard work, on the court and off Athletic Director Will Dunne’s blazing passion for winning rolls like controlled fire through his staff and players, fueling their will to succeed. The exceptional desire for his athletes to win at everything they participate in, whether it’s a “game of checkers, sports or academics,” sets Dunne’s athletic program apart from the competitors. Daytona State offers a special studentathlete opportunity where the coaching staff focuses on the holistic development of student-athletes.
“Athletic competition is more than what meets the eye,” says Dunne. “It’s more than the crack of a bat leading a ball out of the park, or perfecting a backswing. We build individuals, help them become self-reliant and mentally tough. Our student-athletes graduate with more than wins and losses – they leave with a competitive advantage above most.”
can be tough to handle; however, Dunne has proof positive that this advantage establishes a spirit to succeed in DSC student-athletes. “I say to each and every player: Invest in the opportunity that you’ve been given to be a competitive college athlete. Do not take the opportunity for granted. If you work hard and invest in this opportunity, you will be successful here and in life.”
Being a student-athlete is a vast investment for an individual. Time management of academics, athletics and servant leadership
Laura Brown LADIES GOLF
18th year at DSC Education: University of Florida - BS
Hole-in-one plan Since accepting the challenge to create and coach a new women’s golf program at Daytona State in 1998, Laura Brown has been considered the ace forerunner for athletic success on campus. She has created a hole-in-one plan for victory, and makes it look all too easy, including seven NJCAA National Championships.
Stay tuned for a feature on our new Soccer program in the Spring edition of the Daytona State College Magazine!
But Brown doesn’t let her ladies take the easy route in any aspect of the program. “The athletic experience I provide my players is very challenging, as they compete against top-notch NJCAA programs that ultimately prepare them for the next level.”
Brown isn’t happy with a par performance from her athletes; she only accepts above average competition. “My goals for this year are to continue our tradition of being the best women’s golf program in the country by continuing to win national championships and to have our success in the classroom.”
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DSC SPOTLIGHT
Ryan Ridder MEN’S BASKETBALL
3rd year at DSC Education: ERAU - BS California University of Pennsylvania - MS
Caution: May cause extreme energy rise Men’s basketball head coach Ryan Ridder is all about having fun while playing the game of basketball. To Coach Ridder, basketball becomes the vehicle to set up his athletes for the real world. Whether he’s in the locker room mentally preparing his team for a win or on the practice court, Ridder has constant adrenaline pumping through his veins.
Proud of his team year after year, he wants everyone to know that “doing things the right way” rules the court for his players. “Without a doubt, my team performs with integrity and spirit all season long. They are a well-rounded group of men who surpass expectations in the classroom and beat the competition on the court. No challenge is too steep for these guys, 100 percent effort is all they know how to give.”
Coach Ridder dedicates the success of his team to the Falcon-athlete model that emphasizes the student, person and player. “Being a Daytona State student-athlete means opportunity. Opportunity to prepare for a career, to give back to others, and to compete and build a lasting relationship with teammates.”
Laura Stegall WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL 2nd year at DSC Education: Indiana University - BS Northcentral University - MFA
Bump, set, spike DSC’s first women’s volleyball season began in 2013 and, since then, Laura Stegall’s program has been nothing short of an impressive kill. Her enthusiasm to create successful athletes and individuals is convincing enough to get anyone excited about lacing up and joining her team for a little bump, set, spike action.
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Stegall has a dynamic approach to coaching. Her formula for success is not only making her athletes physically strong, but mentally tough. “Each week we commit time outside the gym to growing our mental toughness,” says Stegall. “This year we’re working from the book, The Mental Game of Volleyball by Brian Cain. Hopefully it will add that edge to compete at a high level.”
Not one to waste her time with a safe volley, she demands dedication and greatness. In the huddle or even before a community service mentorship, Stegall makes sure to remind her players of this quote: “Attack each day with enthusiasm unknown to mankind.” Her words go beyond the freshly waxed court, into every example in life.
Cal Cochran
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 9th year at DSC Education: University of Tennessee - BS University of West Florida - M.Ed.
Nothing but net Women’s Basketball head coach Cal Cochran has a sturdy desire to help his athletes achieve their dreams. His coaching style could be compared to a “nothing but net” shot; he stays calm and strong and makes winning look like an everyday thing. For Cochran, the game plan is simple, “Be disciplined; a disciplined person can do anything.” Cochran has created a winning team year after year by focusing on the athlete and the student, holding both standards high.
He inspires his players with his advice to “Dare to do what you don’t want, to get what you do want.” Stressing that his program is more than just a sport, he calls it a journey, with no room on his bench to pass up the rare opportunity to be a Falcon athlete. With a full-court press strategy, he ensures his athletes have what it takes to achieve in the classroom and on the court, no matter how tough the opponent.
Although Cochran has an appetite for winning, he understands the importance of giving his players a time to let loose. On game day, you can find his team playing DSC Women’s Basketball “wheel of fortune” to relax their minds before taking the court. “Playing this game gets the athletes to laugh a little and take the edge off. In a way, it also ignites their competitive side.”
Sabrina Manheart
WOMEN’S FASTPITCH SOFTBALL 8th year at DSC Education: DSC - AA Bethune-Cookman University - BS Nova Southeastern University - MHS
There’s no place like home Sabrina Manhart is the softball head coach; however, her athletes say she’s more than that to them. Manhart’s motherly instincts contribute to her achievement as a coach. Her players are not just people she spends a few hours a day with; her players have become an important part of her Falcon family.
Manhart hopes to leave a legacy of encouragement for her athletes. “I want to build my players confidence as they become independent young women. We provide a tremendous amount of support for our athletes, one being a strong familylike atmosphere.”
At the end of the day, Manhart focuses on providing every stepping stone for success available to her student-athletes. She holds that passion for softball goes beyond the scoreboard – it’s a compelling enthusiasm shared by a team. Each and every one of her athletes shares an intimate bond. Their closeness makes victory on the field and in academics that much sweeter.
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2015 FOUNDATION GALA
Bobby Thigpen enjoying the moment with his Falcon Award
Bright House Foundation Board Member – Ken McCoy and wife Debbie
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Forough Hosseini, Lloyd Freckleton and Chef Costa Magoulas Photo essay credit: Ivon Neville and Nicole Guthrie
Overview of the Hosseini ballroom Seated: Mori Hosseini, Forough Hosseini, Dr. John Watret- Interim President ERAU, Elizabeth Watret Standing: Dr. Tom LoBasso – President DSC, Tommy LoBasso, Karen LoBasso, Alexa LoBasso
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SGA students – from left to right Waldemar Roman, Nathan Sharpe, Michael Tirpak, Val Thisapark, Austin Albro, Rudolph Pleterski
Vicky and Steve Ridder with Joni Hunt of Florida Hospital and Pat Rice, News-Journal editor.
CiCi Brown, Mori Hosseini, Sally Gillespie Eddy, Ray Eddy, and J. Hyatt Brown
Cyndi Ritchey, Kimberly Thrasher, Bud Ritchey and Greg Thigpen
DBOT member Garry Lubi and wife Barbara
DSC Student speakers: Austin Albro, Drew Peden, Sabrina Duty and DSC Foundation Chair Howard Holley
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College Community Remembers
Margaret Crumley Daytona State College lost one of its most distinguished advocates in August with the passing of longtime Foundation supporter Margaret Crumley. She was 92. “Mrs. Crumley was always excited about the students who graduated from Daytona State and had gone on to do something significant in their careers,” said Foundation Executive Director Kay Burniston. “She loved meeting them and hearing their stories. She had a lot of faith in our young people and was confident that the future was in good hands with them.” Mrs. Crumley established the Thomas, Margaret & John Crumley Endowment to honor the memory of her late husband and son. It provides scholarships to new or continuing students enrolled in associate degree-level science programs who plan to pursue bachelor’s degrees in the sciences. Contributions in Mrs. Crumley’s memory can be made to her scholarship fund through the DSC Foundation by visiting Daytona State.edu/Foundation or calling (386) 506-3195. In 2001, Mrs. Crumley also established the Margaret Crumley Award for Distinguished Achievement in Science. The award is presented annually to a Daytona State graduate who earned a science-related associate degree and has gone on to distinguish themselves while working in their field. Each spring, one award recipient is selected by Daytona State Science Department faculty. 40 | DAYTONA
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Past Crumley award winners include: 2015 Dr. Barry Cates 2014 George Kastroulis 2013 Dana M. Johnson 2012 John M. Kunzer 2011 Vicki Collier Ehrhardt 2010 Therese Jeter 2009 Dr. David Riban, Jr. 2008 Willa Fuller 2007 David Marsh 2006 Dr. Linda Miles 2005 Dr. James Greene 2004 Dr. Sam Davis 2003 Dr. Ron Jenkins 2002 Dr. Ralph Scorza 2001 Dr. Steven Miles
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support success Ariel Kavanagh Class of 2015, Bachelor of Science, Education DSC-UCF Writing Center Specialist
Volusia County Schools, Elementary Teacher Support students like Ariel through DSC Alumni. Join today, it’s free! Alumni.DaytonaState.edu Email: Alumni@DaytonaState.edu • Phone: (386) 506-4506 DAYTONA STATE Magazine • Fall 2015 | 41
DSC ALUMNI GOINGS ON
‘00s Bo Hall, 2000
CLASS NOTES
Recently named Father Lopez’s baseball coach, Hall pitched at DSC and UCF and was a 19th- round draft pick of the Milwaukee Brewers in 2002 and pitched seven seasons in the minors as part of three organizations.
________________________________ Brian Kelley, 2007
After playing baseball for DSC and transferring to Belmont University he became part of acclaimed duo, The Florida Georgia Line, which has won awards and sold more than 10 million tracks worldwide.
________________________________ Nathaniel Welch, 2007
A photo taken by Welch of Donald Trump was featured on the cover of Newsweek on Aug. 14, 2015. President Obama and Pope Francis during visit in the Oval Office of the White House. Photo by STEPHEN CROWLEY/THE NEW YORK TIMES
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Stephen Crowley, 1975
Suzette Cameron, 1989
A two-time team Pulitzer Prize winning staff photographer at The New York Times, Crowley covered the recent visit by the Pope to Washington, D.C.
________________________________ Caralyn Bess, 1977
After studying accounting at DBCC and many years in marketing and advertising, she left the Orlando Sentinel and now publishes Kidsville News of Central Florida, which is a place for kids, parents and teachers to find family fun, games and local events.
________________________________ Jeff Dearduff, 1977
Received his Adult High School Diploma and went into the baking industry, where he became a Senior Vice President in 2014 in Chicago. In 2014 he was named the Baking Industry Operations Executive of the Year.
________________________________ Victor Collazo, 1978
Director of Volunteer Services, 2015 AutoNation Cure Bowl, Collazo has spent many years in higher education helping students reach their success. He has been appointed to the DSC Alumni and Friends Board. 42 | DAYTONA
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After graduating from the law enforcement academy and working in the Daytona Beach community, Cameron joined DSC and was recently named the Director of Alumni Engagement and Special Events.
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Shane Greene, 2009
A 15th-round pick out of DSC’s Baseball program, Greene was awarded the Yankees’ 2013 Kevin Lawn Award, which goes to the minor league player of the year. Currently, he plays for the Detroit Tigers.
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Taralynn Lawton, 2009
A graduate of the Photographic Technology program with honors, Lawton’s work is featured in Rangefinder Magazine.
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Manager of Creative Photography for Disney Destinations, LLC, a division of The Walt Disney Company, Roark manages a team of photographers and producers who create emotional, evocative photographic content that illustrates the magic of a Disney vacation.
Stephanie McGee, 2010
‘90s
Lola Gomez, 2013
Dixie Morgese, 1995
In 2006, Morgese started as the Executive Director of the Healthy Start Coalition of Flagler-Volusia Counties, developing and implementing systems of care to serve communities with maternal child health, family risk and resiliency, HIV and addictions. She has recently been appointed to the DSC Alumni and Friends Board.
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Recently promoted to Vice President of Command Medical Products Inc., McGee graduated with her BAS in Supervision and Management and is an active member of the Value Added Manufacturing Alliance and the American Society for Quality.
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A graduate of DSC’s School of Photography, Gomez was awarded the $10,000 grand prize for a class project she presented. The award was presented by the Army and Air Force Exchange Services Homeward Bound Photo and Video Contest.
________________________________ Tiffany Chan, 2015
Amateur golf sensation who played for DSC created history for Hong Kong in Taiwan pro event. Chan won the Taiwan LPGA-sanctioned Future Open and became the first player to claim a women’s ranking tournament from her area.
Daytona State First in Florida to Reduce Tuition top news
As the cost of college tuition still trends upward at schools across the nation, Daytona State is among the first to steer the trend downward. Supporting a recommendation by President Tom LoBasso, the District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a 2 percent tuition decrease, making DSC the only public college in Florida to do so in years. The decrease will be effective for the spring 2016 semester. “This is a way to give back to our students,” said LoBasso. “We continue our mission to make education affordable and accessible to all who come here. Strong enrollment helps us pass along budget savings to our students.”
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The tuition reduction comes on the heels of a fiveyear tuition freeze at Daytona State, one that already marked it among the most affordable colleges nationwide. According to a recent ranking by the U.S. Department of Education, DSC tuition is less than half the national average for public four-year colleges and universities.
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Community College Week has again named Daytona State among its list of Top 100 Associate Degree Producers.
Among some 5,000 public and private two- and four-year institutions, DSC ranked 52nd nationally in awarding the two-year associate degree. In addition, the college ranked 38th in awarding of the Associate Degree in Nursing, 26th in liberal arts and science degree awards, and 90th in the awarding of one-year college and vocational credit certificates. For years, DSC has consistently ranked in Community College Week’s Top 100 in a variety of categories. The latest listing was released in the publication’s Sept. 13 issue.
Soccer coming to DSC! Sports fans will soon see a thrilling addition to DSC Falcons – men’s and women’s soccer teams will take the field in fall 2016. With its growing popularity in the U.S. and the world, soccer fuels fresh excitement with DSC’s high-performing athletics. Coaches will scout for top players this year; we’ll see them lacing up their cleats for the 2016-17 season.
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New Daytona Campus Hub
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Long-awaited student services/workforce building under development With complete construction and design funding approved this legislative session, Daytona State has begun planning for the highly anticipated Student Services/Classroom/Workforce Transition Building. The 2016 appropriation brings the total received to approximately $32 million. Funding for furniture and equipment will be requested for next year’s budget. “We deeply appreciate the Legislature’s support of our initiatives, and the governor’s approval,” said President Tom LoBasso, extending special thanks
Components proposed to move to the new center: • Academic support • Workforce transition services • Business and industry outreach
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The facility’s design begins this fall, aiming to create a focal point for the college community and a bold “street” presence on the Daytona Beach Campus. to Mori and Forough Hosseini for their “tireless dedication and advocacy on behalf of the college and our students.” The new building will serve as a hub for academic support and workforce transition services, and provide a modernized space for food services. It will allow DSC to complement students’ academic experiences with career development and job-seeking programs and services, increase student retention, success and completion rates, as well as give students rigorous, relevant curriculum while maintaining affordability. DSC Student Government President Austin Albro reported to the District Board of Trustees that, “There’s a new excitement on campus this fall, with plans for the new center and so many great things happening.” 44 | DAYTONA
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DSC ranks in top online veterans’ programs For the second time in 2015, U.S. News & World Report ranked Daytona State among the nation’s top online bachelor’s programs – this time for military veterans. The magazine’s listing of America’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Military Veterans ranked Daytona State No. 2 among over 700 colleges and universities across the nation.
Highway Art
Author Monroe, artist R.L. Lewis delight WISE audience from 1940s Georgia to her family’s move to Florida to work as agricultural laborers. Years later, Carroll met Harold Newton, one of the most accomplished Highwaymen, who mentored her and shared the classic technique that
R.L. Lewis, left Gary Monroe, right that came to hear his account and witness his creative method. DSC photography professor Gary Monroe, a leading authority and author of four books on the Highwaymen, opened the event. His most recent book, “Mary Ann Carroll: First Lady of the Highwaymen,” traces her life
produced rich Florida landscapes of wind, water, palms, poincianas and birds lofting against sky and clouds. In his 2001 seminal book, “The Highwaymen: Florida’s AfricanAmerican Landscape Painters,” Monroe tells a story that blends racist
DSC named Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence Daytona State has been designated a Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence (CDFAE) by the Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3), an arm of the U.S. Department of Defense. The designation applies to the college’s Center for Cyberforensics and Cybersecurity, which houses the Advanced Technical Certificate in Cybersecurity and Cyberforensics program. Daytona State is one of only about a dozen schools nationwide that meets the requirements for the CDFAE designation.
attitudes of the past, nostalgia for a once unspoiled Florida, so-called “outsider art” and the entrepreneurial spirit of the 26 painters. “The book is a testimony to how these artists struck a nerve with their paintings during their banner years in the ‘60s and ‘70s,” said Monroe, whose books are available at Amazon.com. Art to the Highwaymen was a craft, a way to earn a living. Volume was a key to their survival as artists. Most of the pieces sold in the range of $25. It is estimated that well over 125,000 of their original works exist, according to Monroe, whose research and books have helped trigger a renaissance of demand for their work.
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R.L. Lewis, one of the 26 AfricanAmerican painters who emerged during the 1950s and ’60s to become known as the Florida Highwaymen, captivated a DSC Foundation Wisdom in Senior Education (WISE) audience recently
Today, some Florida Highwaymen paintings command thousands of dollars. Their paintings are exhibited in distinguished museums in Florida and around the country, with one of Carroll’s pieces on display in the White House.
DSC bass fishing duo win southeastern title Daytona State’s bass fishing aces James and Thomas Oltorik landed the Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) College Fishing Southeastern Conference Championship held in September on Florence, Alabama’s Pickwick Lake, with a two-day total of eight bass weighing 35 pounds, 2 ounces. With their combined catch, the DeLand brothers, both business majors, narrowly edged Clemson University’s team by a 5-ounce margin, as well as 43 other participating collegiate clubs, qualifying for the FLW College Fishing National Championship slated for next spring. The win earned the Daytona State Bass Fishing Club $4,000 in prize money, which will be used to fund future competitions.
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