CBC Forum May/June 2009
Coastal Bend College
Volume 3, Number 5
It’s time to walk the line
List of 2008-09 graduates inside...
Physics students take to the airwaves
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Alice Art Expo
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CBC students build robots at NASA Page 14
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Kids College in Pleasanton
Future CBC students can now apply online at www.
“Icons of the 1960s and 1970s” will be an outstanding
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event as students learn the music, dress, slang, crafts and important social and scientific issues that were
Summer Registration Information
raised during this period. For the final performance,
Online registration for returning students for Summer
Kids College students will present Broadway show
I, Summer II and Fall 2009 is open with a complete
tunes and Pop Culture music from of the era. The
schedule available at www.coastalbend.edu. Summer I
college will be July 6 -30, Monday – Thursday. All
dates are June 1-July 6. Summer II will run July 8-Aug.
segments of Kids College will be lead by qualified and
13. New students or those who have not attended during
creative instructors and supervised by the Continuing
the Spring 2009 semester should call advising for an
Education Department. Parents and family members
appointment. Any student who has attended another
are invited to a presentation by the kids on the final
college or university must submit an official transcript
day. For further information, contact Sharon Mayberry,
before being allowed to register. The Accuplacer test
mayberry@coastalbend.edu, (830) 569-4222 Ext.
will be given by appointment.
1212.
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Kids College gets groovy in Kingsville “Icons of the 1960s and 1970s” will be an outstanding event as students learn the music, dress, slang, crafts and important social and scientific issues that were raised during this period. Kids College will be July 6 -30, Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m.-5p.m. All segments of Kids College will be lead by qualified and creative instructors and supervised by the Continuing Education Department. Parents and family members are invited
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to a presentation by the kids on the final day. For more
Coastal Bend College graduation will be held on
information, contact Deborah Branstetter, (361) 592-
Friday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. on the main campus in
1615 Ext. 4053 or debobran@coastalbend.edu.
Beeville. Students will arrive on campus at 6 p.m. Information for students planning to participate in the
Kids College in Alice
ceremony is available at www.coastalbend.edu.
“Icons of the 1960s and 1970s” will be an outstanding event as students learn the music, dress, slang, crafts
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and important social and scientific issues that were
Kids College is groovy, man! This year’s annual
raised during this period. Kids College will be July 20
summer program in Beeville with take place June
–Aug. 6, Monday – Thursday, 1-5p.m. All segments
8-July 2 on the main campus. Dance, art, guitar, theater
of Kids College will be lead by qualified and creative
classes are among the offerings for youth six to 12.
instructors and supervised by the Continuing Education
Morning camp sessions are following by afternoon
Department. Parents and family members are invited
classes. This year’s theme is Icons of the 1960s and
to a presentation by the kids on the final day. For more
1970s. Register now at (361) 362-2633.
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Associate in Applied Science in Accounting Amberlee E. Banta (B)* Velma I. Farias (K) Honors ΦΘΚ Michelle C. Garcia (A)** High Honors Elizabeth Hernandez (A)** Highest Honors ΦΘΚ Sarah Loring-Chapa (B) Honors ΦΘΚ Jessica Moon (B) Highest Honors ΦΘΚ Shanoa Nutt (K)** ΦΘΚ Sara M. Nylander (A)** High Honors Gilbert Rios Jr. (K)** High Honors ΦΘΚ Amanda Sanchez (A)** High Honors Joann Soliz (A)
Associate in Applied Science in Computer Information Technology Jessica Rodriguez (A) Seledonio R. Zepeda (A) Honors
Associate in Applied Science in Computer Information Technology Networking Specialization Shawn M. Speckman (K)*
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Associate in Applied Science in Office Automation Technology Karen Hernandez (A) ΦΘΚ Maria Hinojosa (A)**
Associate in Applied Science in Office Automation Technology Medical Coding Specialization Lauren Natho Heard (B)* Ashley Marie Hernandez (B) Diana Mendoza Perez (K)
Accounting Certificate
Nicole M. Cypert (B) Highest Honors ΦΘΚ Shanna Raylynn Gillean (B) High Honors ΦΘΚ Mary Claire Gray (B) Julie Alexandra Grigor (B) High Honors Jessica Danyelle Hale (B) Rebecca Kidd (B) Jaclyn E. Landa (B) Honors ΦΘΚ Sabrina J. Langhorst (B) Tiffaney Ann Mojica (B) ΦΘΚ Kristen Renee Orozco (B) Julie Mae Rogers (B) ΦΘΚ Alissa Sackley (B) Honors Melba D. Sanchez (B) Sharon Schroeder (B) McCall Staheli (B) Honors Kellie Danette Turley (B) Stacie Lee Vanderpool (B) Trisha LeAnn Williams (B)
Sabrina Nicole Vega (P)
Computer Information Technology Web Design Certificate Marco Rangel (A)*
Health Information Technology Coding Specialist Certificate Ashley Marie Hernandez (B)
Office Automation Technology Certificate Polly Rose Brodnax (K)** Jennifer Navarro (K)**
Office Automation Technology Administrative Specialist Certificate Dianne Maria Salch (B) ΦΘΚ
Office Automation Technology Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate Laura A. Mendez (A)** Belinda Ann Munoz (K)
Woo hoo!! Dental Hygiene Division
Associate in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene Randi K. Arellano (B) Highest Honors ΦΘΚ Shawn E. Avery (B) Karly Michelle Beazer (B) High Honors ΦΘΚ Elizabeth Brisolara (B) Honors Amanda Marie Carlson (B) Highest Honors ΦΘΚ
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Cosmetology Student Instructor Certificate
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Electronic Servicing Computer Support Technician Certificate
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Bonnie S. De La O (P)* Tiffany Nicole Haskin (B)** Jessica Nicole Keough (P) Industrial Division
Associate in Applied Science in Electronic Servicing Javier Casarez (B)** Stephen Longoria (B)** Honors
Associate in Applied Science in Welding Technology Rolando Chavarria (A)**
Javier Casarez (B)**
Machinist Certificate Cesar A. Acosta (A) Ramon Cantu Jr. (A) Omar Garcia (A) Donald Harvey (A) Luis G. Sandoval (A)
Welding Technology Certificate Raymond T. Molina (B) ΦΘΚ
Rick San Miguel Jr. (A)
Basic Welding Technology Certificate Sergio Alejandro Barajas (A) Geraldo L. Barboza (B)*
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Basic Welding Skills Certificate Jimmy Joe Arguijo (B) Julian James Caballero (B) Thomas Camacho (B) Ross P. Crawford (B) Corey Fish (B) Timothy Fletcher (B) Jamie Gonzales (B) Daniel A. Guerrero (B) Daniel Juranek (B) Jennifer Ann Lenard (B) Alejandro Longoria III (B) Oscar Lozano IV (A) Aaron Lusk (B) Dustin Ryan McCabe (B) Roberto Morales (B) Ryan Morin (B) David Jacob Perez (A) Jonathan J. Rodriguez (A) Jace D. Rothlisberger (B) Jose A. Saldivar (A) Joe Luis Sandoval (B) Eliazar E. Segovia (B) Thomas Duane Smith Jr. (B) Christopher Troy Stark (B) Justin Subia (B) Clayton Tindol (B) Ryan Vasquez (B) Genaro Vidaure (B) Jo Zamora (B) Nursing Division
Associate in Applied Science in Nursing Amanda Castaneda (B) David Godines Jr. (A) Shannon Elaine Hunt (B) Leticia Margarita Moron (B) Erica Lamar Sanchez (A) Raquel S. Villarreal (B) Honors ΦΘΚ Tara Lynn Wilkerson (B)
Vocational Nursing Certificate Brenda Alaniz (A)** Kimberly C. Alaquinez (P)*
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Associate in Applied Science in Law Enforcement Andrew A. Baca (B) Jarod A. Bleibdrey (B) Honors Lauren Garza (B) Ricardo Hernandez (A)** Lourdes A. Roldan (A)
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Law Enforcement Advanced Skills Mastery Certificate Priscilla Ann Santos (A)**
Law Enforcement Enhanced Mastery
You Did it!! Correctional Science Certificate Jarod A. Bleibdrey (B)
Law Enforcement Enhanced Mastery Crime Scene Investigation Certificate Jarod A. Bleibdrey (B)
Associate in Applied Science in Radiologic Technology Leslie Ann Carrasco (B) Robert William Danmier (B) Juan A. DeLeon (B) Leticia Villegas Dunn (B) Honors Kristan Garza (B) Marla Yvette Gomez (B) James S. Perez (B) Raul Puga (B) Joel Sidonio (B) Amy Rogers Stulting (B) High Honors Kirkby Nathan Townsend (B) ΦΘΚ Lisa Ann P. Zapata (B) Technology Division
Associate in Applied Science in Drafting and Design Technology Anthony Lee Ahrens (B) High Honors Steven Allen (B)* Christopher D. Garcia (B)* Sarah Ann Hoffman (B) Ronnette Louisa Huerta (B) Honors ΦΘΚ Justin Blair Johnson (B)* Chowan Mayo II (B)** Luis Adrian Salinas (B) Joshua B. Secord (B) High Honors Brandon J. Smart (B)*
Drafting and Design Technology Certificate Austin J. Bryan (K) Bryant C. Embry (B) Sean Garcia (B) Erin Nicole Grantland (B) Shawn Hester (B) Stephen Perez (B)
Oil & Gas Technology Certificate William G. Dale (B) Sherry L. Mack (B)
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UB G.O.S.T. competes in Upward Bound College Bowl
Thirty-three Upward Bound G.O.S.T. students participated in the annual UB Bowl held at Texas A&M University -- Corpus Christi in March. Students from George West, Odem, Sinton and Taft took part in academic events in spelling, math, science, poetry, ready writing, persuasive speaking, artistic expression and College Bowl. Athletic competitions were held in the afternoon. UB G.O.S.T. competed in softball and volleyball, but not basketball. The day’s events were followed up by an awards banquet. Maria “Maggie” Soto of Odem High School, who placed first in artistic expression, performed her awardwinning song, “Baby Girl” by Sugarland.
UB Bowl Results Math I
1st Place (tied)
Ryan Attaway of Taft High School
Math I
3rd Place
Sarah Salinas of Taft High School
Math I
8th Place
Chris Gonzalez of Taft High School
Math II
4th Place
Cassie Fernandez of Odem High School
Science I
5th Place
Justin Rodriguez of Taft High School
Ready Writing
2nd Place
Alicia Sanchez of Odem High School
Persuasive Speaking
4th Place
Juan Andrade of Sinton High School
Persuasive Speaking
5th Place (tied)
Andy Wilson of Taft High School
Poetry
4th Place
Catherine Pizana of Odem High School
Artistic Expression
1st Place
Maggie Soto of Odem High School
Volleyball
1st Place
Ashley Hadwin, Kindred Luther and Mario
Rodriguez or George West High School; Cassandra Fernandez, Mariah Pizana and Alicia Sanchez of Odem High School; Juan Andrade, Jessica Banta, Demi Garcia and Samantha Sanchez of Sinton High School; and Chris Gonzalez, Amanda Moreno, Bradley Salinas, Sarah Salinas and Andy Wilson of Taft High School. Softball
1st Place
David Garza, Ramiro Gonzalez, Troy Gon-
zales, Yolanda Sanchez and Andrew Sotelo of George West High School; Evelina Gomez, Kassandra Perez, Catherine Pizana, Madeline Pizana, Stephanie Pizana, Iliana Rodriguez and Maggie Soto of Odem High School; Bethany Wallace of Sinton High School; and Ryan Attaway, Jonathon Casas, John Gonzalez, Rey Mata and Justin Rodriguez of Taft High School.
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Making it count.com Interviewing 101: Tips to make your next interview a successful one by Martha Griffith
taking a seat, introducing yourself to
by looking each one of them in the eye
University of Alabama
the group and making sure to make eye
and finish up your response by once
contact with everyone in the room.
again speaking directly to the person
Does the thought of an interview make your palms sweat and your stom-
Be prepared. Before you go for
who asked you the question.
ach tie in knots? Don’t worry, you’re
your interview, prepare five questions
If you are given a name badge, it is
not alone; most people feel the same
to ask the interviewer and have five
proper to wear it on your right side.
way. But an interview doesn’t have to
things in mind that you want the in-
When you shake a hand, the person
be so stressful. Here are some tips to
terviewer to know about you. Be ready
doing the shaking can follow the line
help make your next interview a suc-
to explain why you are considering
of your arm up to your name badge. It
cessful one.
the job you are interviewing for. You
will be less obvious and easier to see
An interview should be a conver-
should also be able to answer ques-
if the shaker forgot your name.
sation. You are not JUST answering
tions about things that appear on your
questions. You are letting the inter-
resume.
Practice. If you are really worried about the interview and the things you
viewer get to know you. Think of it as
Be articulate. When you are
do and say when you are nervous, then
a conversation with an old friend you
asked a question, take time to respond;
do like public speakers and politicians
are comfortable talking to, but pretend
it makes you at least seem like you are
do—video yourself. Have a teacher
that your friend has just forgotten a few
thinking of something even if you are
or your guidance counselor interview
details about you and your accomplish-
not. No matter how slowly you seem to
you (don’t get your good friend to do it,
ments. All you have to do is refresh his
be speaking in your head, I guarantee
because you will be too comfortable).
or her memory.
that it is much faster when others are
Have your counselor make up ques-
Know how to properly shake
listening. Taking time to think gives
tions for you to answer. When you are
hands. Give a good firm shake while
you time to organize your thoughts so
going through the practice interview,
your answer will be
focus the video camera on yourself.
you look your interviewer in the eyes,
more coherent.
Watch and analyze the video. Keep a
introduce yourself
Be respectful.
pen and pad handy so you can make
and express what
When there
notes about things you need to correct
a pleasure it is to
is more than
(saying ah, um, like, you know what
be invited to in-
one inter-
I mean, etc.). Put the video on fast-
terview. If there
v iewe r,
forward and look for hand gestures
is more than one
direct
that could take away from what you are
person in the
your re-
saying. Once you do this diagnostic,
room, do the
sponse,
practice again and video yourself to
same for every-
at first
see your improvement.
one in the room.
to
the
Slow down when you speak. Most
If you walk into
person
people tend to speed up when talk-
a room and ev-
who asked
ing passionately about something or
eryone is seated
you the question,
when they are nervous, or both. All
around a table,
but continue your
you have to do is utilize that nervous
I would suggest
response to the
energy and extra adrenaline to get your
entering and
rest of the group
point across. Being nervous can be a
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good thing if you just know how to use
you might get asked on an interview.
What is your favorite book?
it.
Take a few minutes to read through
Describe yourself to someone who
them and consider how you might an-
does not know you.
around and asked of the interviewer.
swer them.
Where do you want to be in ten
These are usually few and far between,
What was your favorite course in col-
years?
but when given the opportunity to do
lege and why?
What motivates you?
this, it is a great way to learn about the
Who was your favorite professor and
What personal characteristics and
company from a non-official angle and
why?
qualifications would you bring to this
will help you engage your interviewer.
If I asked your friends to describe you,
company?
For example, if you ask your interview-
what would they say?
Do you plan to continue your educa-
er, “What attracted you to this compa-
How would a past instructor or em-
tion, why or why not?
ny?” you could get a glimpse into what
ployer describe you?
If you could have dinner with a literary
someone else thinks of the company.
Would you describe yourself as self-
character, who would it be, from what
Another great question to ask an inter-
motivated? Why or why not? Please
work by what author, why, and what
viewer is, “What are three things you
provide a specific example.
would you talk about?
would change to make your company
Why did you choose to apply for this
If you could meet any historical figure,
better?” If it is a college interview and
job?
famous or not, who would it be, why,
you get answers like “more parking,
What interests you most about this
and what one question would you like
better food in the cafeteria, and bigger
job?
to ask him or her?
offices,” then you are in a good place.
What is the most important political is-
Why do you think you should be
But, if you get answers like “better
sue facing the nation today and why?
hired?
management, better benefits and a day
What is your favorite thing to do to fill
Describe your earliest childhood mem-
off or two might be nice,” you might
your free time?
ory.
want to reconsider.
What is your greatest strength?
What is your favorite way to deal with
What is your greatest weakness?
stress?
is your chance to shine, to be more than
When did you first realize that you
What is your favorite website and
a resume. Don’t be afraid to “toot your
loved (insert your major field here)?
why?
own horn,” as they say. And “they” are
What is something unique that you
telling the truth because if you don’t,
could contribute to this company?
the first step to having a successful
no one will. You are the only one in
What is the most difficult thing you had
interview. If you have taken the time
the room who can tell them about how
to overcome in your journey through
to think about these questions, then
great you are, why you love their com-
life?
whatever can be thrown at you dur-
pany and why you would be perfect for
What is the most difficult decision you
ing an interview, you will be prepared
this opportunity.
have had to make?
for, even though the questions might
Ask the right questions. An inter-
Tell me about your leadership skills
not be the same. Take a deep breath,
viewer can talk until he or she is blue
and what you have done to demon-
smile and walk confidently into your
in the face on the topic of what kind of
strate and develop them?
future.
person would fit perfectly at his com-
What is a unique activity you have been
pany. But why not get the real scoop
involved in, coordinated or started?
The Making It Count website, part of Mon-
by asking the opposite of that? What
How have you left a group or orga-
ster.com, is a tool for students transition-
kind of employee would not fit? You
nization better for you having been
ing into high school, into college and into
will probably get a cliché answer, but
involved in it?
their careers. The site includes interactive
if you are lucky, you will get the real
What is the latest book you have read?
games, tools and e-newsletters. For more
observation of someone who knows.
What is it about and why did you
information, go to www.makingitcount.
Here are some examples of questions
choose to read it?
com.
Some questions can be turned
Present yourself confidently. This
Congratulations, you’ve taken
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CBC students built crystal set radios recently as a Physics activity in Scott Campbell’s class. The radios were hooked up to an antenna in the Fred C. Latcham (C) Building courtyard. All radios that students built worked.
Jake Resio finished soldering and discovered that his thumbs were still attached to his hands.
Ruiz, Gonzalez, and Resio build their crystal set radios.
Physics students, from left, Jake Resio, Sam Ruiz, Lisa Gonzalez, Phillip Bateman (standing) and Sylvia Smith prepare to test a circuit with the oscilloscope.
Phillip Bateman, Sylvia Smith and Larson Snyder build their crystal Snyder hangs the antenna from a tree in the C building courtyard set radios.
with the assistance of Bateman and Resio.
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Amber Baghall
Jennifer Trigo Matthew Gutierrez
Irma Sendejo
Alyssa Luna
Jo Benavides
Debra Garza
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Diedra DeLeon
Mandissa Hinojosa
Carla Mauriquez Amy Nichole Perez
Lysa Corona
Alyssa Luna Adela Delgado
Alice Art Expo JoAnn Soliz
Amy Perez
Ytzel Rubalcava
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Chevy Resendez
Servando Resendez
Alice Art Expo Jacob Salinas
Adela Delgado
Noel Barrientos
Aaron DeLeon
JoAnn Soliz Lamar Martinez
Nora Phillado
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Making it count.com Do you have the most important skills for the job you desire? You will perform better at almost anything if you
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CBC students take on Mars during field trip to NASA Every year NASA extends an invitation to south Texas community college students to participate in an on-site work-session. The trip field trip includes guest speakers and tours of NASA Space Center in Houston. This year, Kyria Dismuth and Gabriella Gonzales from CBC Kingsville and Preston Olliphint from CBC Alice participated.
Everyone was assigned to a team with the objective to build rover-type robots in competition with other teams. In the process of developing a working robot; analyzing the costs while staying within a budget; actually demonstrating the robot’s capabilities; and selling the finished product to a group of NASA executives, students developed skills in leadership, cooperation and team spirit.
Gabriella Gonzales was assigned to the White Team with NASA Texas Aerospace Scholars adviser Ansley Collins.
Teams were tasked to build a working robot like this one and demonstrate its capabilities.
Kyria Dismuth and red team members from colleges around the state prepare to build a mobile robot using equipment provided by NASA.
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