CBC Forum January/February 2010
Coastal Bend College
Volume 4, Number 3
Mobile nursing lab South Texas talent shines Taft high schooler earns funded with NOGA grant during basketball game ‘Best of Show’
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Free dental services in Beeville campus
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Alice, 704 Coyote Trail or call (361) 664-2981.
TheDentalHygieneclinicisopenandtakingappointments on Mondays at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.;
The Gimbles perform in Beeville
and Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
The Gimbles, a Texas-style symphony of swing and country
To celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month, all dental
music, will perform on Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Coastal Bend
services are free. To set up appointments, call (361) 354-
College. For additional information, contact Dr. James Lee
2555.
at (361) 354-2303 or jlee@coastalbend.edu.
Barnhart Workshop: Relief Printmaking
Lifestyle Change for Wellness : Tai Chi
Manuel Gonzales will demonstrate relief printmaking on
Get an introduction to the Sun Chen style of Tai Chi. This
Feb.3from9a.m.to3p.m.aspartoftheBarnhartWorkshop
class includes components of Qi flow, stress management,
Series, sponsored by the Joe Barnhart Foundation. This
smoking cessation, and motivation. Classes are held on
seriesisopentoallindividualsregardlessofexperienceand/
Tuesdays and Thurdays at Coastal Bend College Lott-
or education. Gonzales is a Beeville native and graduate
Canada Facility from Feb. 9 to Mar 11 at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
of Coastal Bend College. He is a faculty member at Texas
Cost is $72.40. Sign up at CBC Lott Canada Facility at
Tech University. For more information, contact Jayne
900 W. Corpus Christi Street, Hwy 59 West, in Beeville,
Duryea, at (361) 354-2322 or duryeaj@coastalbend.edu.
or call (361) 362-2633.
Yogolates in Beeville
Learn spreadsheets in Beeville
Yogalates with Rachel Keesey will be taught at Coastal
This class requires some knowledge of computers and
Bend College in Beeville in Room B126, starting Feb. 3.
concentrates on developmental skills for use of the
Yogalates, a combination of yoga and pilates, improves all-
spreadsheet software MS Excel, including developing
around flexibility, balance, core work and stretching. For
tables, using formulas and making forms. Classes will be
beginners to advanced; using modifications if necessary.
held at Coastal Bend College in Beeville in Room E151 on
Classes are on Wednesday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m. until
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., Feb. 16-25. Sign up at
March 24. Sign up at CBC Lott Canada Facility at 900 W.
CBC Lott Canada Facility at 900 W. Corpus Christi Street,
Corpus Christi Street, Hwy 59 West, in Beeville, or call
Hwy 59 West, in Beeville, or call (361) 362-2633.
(361) 362-2633.
CBC News Events
&
Gallery Opening The works of Louis Garcia are on exhibit at the Simon Michael Art Gallery. The gallery exhibit closes on Feb. 18. For more information, contact Jayne Duryea, at (361) 354-2322 or duryeaj@coastalbend.edu.
Need a tour of Coastal Bend College? Coastal Bend College Ambassadors will be on hand for scheduled college tours on Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to
Learn MS Word in Alice
noon. Reserve a private or small group tour online at www.
Learn MS Word for word processing and form
coastalbend.edu.Toursonotherdatescanbearranged.For
making at CBC Alice, Feb. 3-24, 5:30-8:30 p.m. on
more information or to schedule a campus tour, contact
Tuesday and Thursday nights. This class is for those
Jennifer C. Linney in the Counseling Department at (361)
with some computer knowledge. Sign up at CBC
354-2722.
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Coastal Bend College held a reception in appreciation
see victims of heart
of State Representative Yvonne Gonzalez Toureilles.
attacks on a daily basis,
CBC President Dr. Thomas Baynum will sign the Notice
but not CBC students,”
of Grant Award for the $500,000 grant, earmarked in the
Sims explained. “There is
state budget with Gonzalez Toureilles’ assistance, to fund
just a limit to the number
a mobile nursing lab.
of heart attacks or births
“This funding will greatly benefit and enhance the nursing program at Coastal Bend College,” Gonzalez Toureilles said.
in a small hospital on any given day.”
“More importantly, residents of South Texas will benefit from
The funded project
the college’s increased ability to recruit, train and produce
will include the purchase
well-qualified registered nursing candidates that, ultimately,
of a gooseneck trailer
will staff our local hospital and health care facilities.”
to transport medical
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds,
equipment
and
administered through Texas Higher Coordinating Board, will
simulators around the
make it possible
region. Students and local
for
Coastal
healthcare personnel
Bend
College
will gain access to the
to
purchase
mobile lab for classroom
and
equip
a
exercises and continuing
mobile lab to be
education, according to
circulated among
Sims.
State Representative Yvonne Gonzalez Toureilles championed Coastal Bend College and was instrumental in getting the funding for a mobile nursing lab.
its campuses in
There are only a handful
Alice, Beeville,
of rolling simulation labs
Kingsville and
around the country using a similar setup for training.
Pleasanton. By taking the lab to the students, the nursing
Access to a mobile lab reduces the need for hospitals and
department can meet training demands in four cities for
care centers to either create their own simulation labs or
the price of one.
send their employees out of town for training, both costly
A gooseneck trailer like the one shown here will be outfitted with equipment and simulators so that students can practice emergent scenarios to hone their nursing skills.
Betty Sims, director of nursing at the college, said one
prospects.
of the challenges facing rural nursing programs is the
“This grant will directly and immediately improve
diversity and availability of patients with multiple illnesses
healthcare in our region,” Sims explained. “We are grateful
at the time the student is in the clinical setting. “Nursing
for the funds and excited about bringing this project to
students who train in large metropolitan hospitals may
fruition.”
Coastal Bend College Nursing Department received a $10,000 donation from Bee County Western Week Committee during a reception held for nursing students and staff in the Sandy Dirks Board Room.
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Coastal Bend College TRiO
education with the University of
pediatrician. She was one of the
Programs (Educational Talent
Houston-Victoria. She graduated
first students recruited into the
Search, Student Support Services,
with a bachelor’s degree in
Upward Bound G.O.S.T. program
Upward Bound and Upward
psychology from the University
in December 2007.
Bound G.O.S.T) celebrated
of Houston-Victoria in December
TRiO Day on Feb. 5 at the
2008. She is currently employed
Bound G.O.S.T. participant,
Beeville campus. TRiO Day is a
by Coastal Bend College and
received a TRiO Achiever Award.
nationwide annual celebration
pursuing a Master’s degree in
Luther is a senior at Odem High
that recognizes the value of the
Adult Education Leadership and
School and is planning to attend
federally-funded TRiO Programs
Guidance at Texas A&M University
Del Mar College in Corpus
and the successes of their
— Kingsville.
Christi, and then transfer to Texas
Kindred Luther, an Upward
Eight individual Achiever
State University in San Marcos.
awards were given from TRiO
She is pursuing a career as an
of Coastal Bend College, delivered
Upward Bound, Upward Bound –
anesthesiologist. She has been
a warm welcome and explained
G.O.S.T, Educational Talent Search,
a participant in Upward Bound
the value of an education. A TRiO
and Student Support Services.
G.O.S.T. for almost two years.
students. Dr. Thomas Baynum, President
Day proclamation was presented
Louis Rodriguez, an Upward
Three Educational Talent
by Jimmy Martinez Jr., Mayor of
Bound participant, received a
Search participants received a
Beeville. 230 students and staff
TRiO Achiever Award. Rodriguez
TRiO Achiever Award. They are:
members from Coastal Bend
is a senior at A.C. Jones High
Frank Alvarez, Ana Ibarra and
College and area high schools
School and is planning to attend
Patricia Parraz.
participated in workshops
Texas Art Institution of Houston. He is pursuing
George West High School and
a career in
is planning to attend Baylor
Visual Design.
University. He is pursuing a
He has been
career in business and finance. He
a participant
has been an Educational Talent
in Upward
Search participant for four years.
Bound for four years. highlighting career opportunities
Frank Alvarez is a senior at
Juan Gonzalez, an Upward
Ana Ibarra, a senior at Odem High School, plans to attend Del Mar College. She is pursuing a
Bound participant, received a
career in nursing. She has been
TRiO Achiever Award. Gonzalez
an Educational Talent Search
outstanding student achievement
is a senior at A.C. Jones High
participant for two years.
by awarding one overall TRiO
School and is planning to attend
Achiever selected from the four
Coastal Bend College and major
Odem High School, plans to
programs.
in psychology. He has been a
attend Texas A&M University
participant in Upward Bound for
of Texas — Kingsville. She is
four years.
pursuing a career in education.
and relevant student issues. The TRiO Programs recognized
Amy Gonzales received the overall TRiO Achiever Award for 2009-2010. Gonzales, a former
Jessica Banta, an Upward
Patricia Parraz, a senior at
She has been an Educational
Coastal Bend College TRiO
Bound G.O.S.T. participant,
Talent Search participant for three
Student Support Services student,
received a TRiO Achiever Award.
years.
is a graduate of A.C. Jones
Banta is a senior at Sinton High
High School and Coastal Bend
School and is planning to attend
Support Services participant,
College. After completing her
Schreiner University in Kerrville.
received a TRiO Achiever Award.
studies at CBC, she continued her
She is pursuing a career as a
Briseno, a December 2009
Alan Briseno, a Student
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Secretary; Cheryl Gallagher, UB
TRiO Upward Bound is a college
Counselor; Janice Fernandez, UB
University –Corpus Christi. He will
prep program designed to identify
Secretary; Heather Anderson,UB
pursue a career in computer science.
and assist high school students
G.O.S.T. Project Director; Dina
He has been with Student Support
with academic potential, from
Services for three years.
economically disadvantaged
is planning to attend Texas A&M
Through the TRiO Programs,
backgrounds, who are low income
our nation has asserted a
and/or first generation CBC’s UB
commitment to providing
G.O.S.T. Program serves students
educational opportunities to all
enrolled at George West, Odem,
Americans regardless of race,
Sinton and Taft schools. The
ethnic background or economic
program develops students’ skills
circumstance. TRiO is a series of
and motivation necessary to
programs to help low-income and/
complete a program of secondary
or first generation Americans enter
education and to enter and graduate
college, graduate, and move on to
from a program of postsecondary
participate more fully in America’s
education by providing a number
economic and social life.
of services including academic
Coastal Bend TRiO Counselor Kayla Devora
instruction, career and financial
awards Alan Briseno who was named TRiO
Services Program is designed
counseling, six weeks summer
Student Support Services Achiever.
to identify college students
residential program and work-study
with academic potential from
opportunities.
The TRiO Student Support
disadvantaged backgrounds.
Coastal Bend College TRiO staff
Villegas, UB G.O.S.T. Secretary; Lupe Ganceres, ETS Project Director;
The program provides support
personnel include Velma Elizalde,
Renee Brown, ETS Counselor; Celeste
to increase student retention,
Dean of Student Services/TRiO
Ude, ETS Counselor and Mary Alice
graduation and transfer rates.
Director; Amy Gonzales, Senior
Rivera, ETS Tutor Coordinator/
Office Specialist; Jeri Morton, SSS
Secretary.
The TRiO Educational Talent Search Program assists economically
Project Director, Kayla Devora,
disadvantaged and/or first
SSS Counselor; Sylvia Lopez, SSS
generation college bound students. CBC’s ETS Program serves high school students enrolled in Beeville, George West, Karnes City, Kenedy, Mathis, Odem, Pettus, Refugio, Runge, Skidmore-Tynan, Taft and Three Rivers; and middle/junior high school students in Mathis, Moreno, Pettus and Skidmore-Tynan. The program provides academic, career and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to postsecondary institutions. Other services provided include assistance with college admissions, tutoring, college tours
For more information on the TRiO Programs, call (361) 354-2715.
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Coastal Bend College’s Blue vs. White 2010 Senior All-Star Basketball showed the best of South Texas athletes. Two teams, comprised of area high school basketball players, went head to head in a matchup of equal skill and
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from Karnes City High School. White Team coaches were Jeff Huber from Orange Grove High School and Jarvin Hall from Waelder High School. “I would like to thank the coaches for their help with practices and the game, Hartman said. “It’s nice to see coaches that compete during the regular
talent. “This was more than we could have asked for,” said Bucky Hartman, head
season come together post-season for the benefit of the athletes.”
men’s basketball coach at Coastal Bend College. “Both teams were evenly
Those who competed on the Blue Team included Caleb Gips from Yorktown
matched and it was tied at 94 with about 3:30 left in the game until the Blue
High School; Cody Clayton from Yorktown High School; Joe Jefferson from
squad made a run towards the end.”
Pettus High School; Ryder Weilbacher from Poth High School; A.K. Williams
The final score was 114 to 104, in favor of Blue Team.
from Navarro High School in Seguin; Steve Finch from Nixon-Smiley High
Hartman invited players from high schools around the Coastal Bend to
School; Tyler Korus from Jourdanton High School; Hayden Otwell from Goliad
compete on two 15-man teams. The games were played using NJCAA rules
High School; Travis Nelson from Tuloso-Midway High School; Scott Stracener
and regulations.
from Calallen High School in Corpus Christi; and Grant Wilson from Tuloso-
Israel Garcia from Cotulla High School earned 30 points and led all players
Midway High School.
in scoring. He was named Blue Team MVP. Blue Team high scorers were: Colton
Those who competed on the White Team included Wade Kelso from
Clay, Edna High School, 24 points; Josiah Ramsey, Natallia High School, 15
Austwell-Tivoli High School; Ricky Rivera from Taft High School; Corey Nava
points; and Milton Jenkins, Edna High School, 10 points.
from Banquete High School; Conner McCarn from Skidmore-Tynan High School;
Braden Neskora from Moulton High School (22 points) and Corey Wilson
Noe Cuevas from Taft High School; Mark Corbero from Santa Rosa High School;
from Waelder High School in Victoria (20 points) were named White Team
Dairo Mendoza from Santa Rosa High School; A.J. Gaoma from Bishop High
Co-MVPs. Jordan Huber, Orange Grove High School, 15 points, was recognized
School; Matt Rosas from Falfurrias High School; Josh Harrison from Sinton
as a high scorer for the White Team.
High School; Nate Velasco from Gregory-Portland High School; Jesse Zuniga
“All players showed great sportsmanship and effort. It was a battle for the ages,” Hartman said. Area high school coaches led the teams. Blue Team coaches were Bobby Craig from Tuloso-Midway High School in Corpus Christi and Sean Armstrong
from Miller High School in Corpus Christi; and Chris Wade from Rockport High School. For additional information about Coastal Bend College Men’s Basketball, contact Bucky Hartman at whartman@coastalbend.edu or (361) 354-2350.
Fine Arts Schedule February 24 -- Gallery Opening: “CBC Visual Arts Division High School Art Competition”, Reception
For more information, contact Jayne Duryea, at (361) 354-2322 or duryeaj@coastalbend.edu.
& Gallery Talk, 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m., Simon Michael Art Gallery, Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg., ClosesMarch 11. March 24 -- Gallery Opening: “Cone 10 Studio” Reception
Barnhart Workshop Schedule February 3 -- “Relief Printmaking,” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Artist–in-Residence: Manuel J. Gonzales
& Gallery Talk, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Simon Michael Art Gallery, Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg. Closes April 21
April 20-23 --“China Painting,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Artist-in-Residence: Phyllis McElhinney
April 28 -- Gallery Opening: “Student & Faculty Art Exhibition,” Reception & Gallery Talk, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Student Art Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Simon
April 7 -- “Caricatures” Artist-in-Residence: Lorin Bernsen
Michael Art Gallery, Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg. Closes May 6
April 21-22 -- “Wildlife Photography” Artist-in-Residence: TBA
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Key performances in the area include the Southwest
present Mariachi Showcase, an extravanga of mariachis
Independent School District Mariachi Conference in
of all levels. Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle of McAllen
San Antonio; and concerts at the City Auditorium in
will headline the April 17 concert. Mariachi UTPA will
Uvalde and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo at
also perform. Dia Del Mariachi Overall Vocal and Group
both the Astrodome and the Reliant Stadium. They’ve
winners will open the show, following the all-day Dia
performed in McAllen, Victoria, Bryan and Harlingen,
Del Mariachi competition.
for various festivals. In México, Los Arrieros performed
Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle was formed in the spring of 1996 and is quickly becoming one of the most
in Atotonilco, Jalisco. They’ve shared the stage with world-class artists
popular mariachi groups across the country. Los Arrieros
such as Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, Mariachi Cobre,
is a 12-piece ensemble, under the direction of Alex
Mariachi Sol de México, Mariachi América, Mariachi
Trevino and Marcos A. Zárate, comprised of young and
Imperial, Mariachi Los Camperos, Mariachi Reina
talented musicians with a desire to promote the beauty
de Los Angeles, José Feliciano, Trío Los Panchos, the
and splendor of mariachi music. With their energetic
Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, Vikki Carr, Pedro
shows, strong vocals, stirring melodies and masterful
Fernández, Rocío Dúrcal, José Guadalupe Esparza
execution of classical, traditional and contemporary
of Bronco, Joan Sebastián, Joe López, Bobby Pulido,
arrangements, Los Arrieros have captivated audiences
Roberto Pulido, Humberto Herrera, Ramón Ayala, Dulce
across the United States and México.
María Castro, the tenor Mauro Calderón, and Rodrigo
Los Arrieros has performed at such prestigious venues as Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles,
Vidal. Most of the members of Los Arrieros are educators
Calif., where they were the first mariachi ensemble to
at various school districts in the Rio Grande Valley. They
perform on its stage. They have been featured performers
are experts in music education, kinesiology, engineering,
at the Mariachi USA Festival in Hollywood and the
literature, biology and university-level education. With a
world-renowned Hollywood Bowl for the last seven
strong base in education and an unwavering commitment to
years, where they have continuously brought the sellout
their music, Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle represents the
crowds of 20,000 to their feet. They have performed at
music of Mexico to its fullest with its vigorous sones, doleful
the AVA Amphitheatre in Tucson; the Bellagio Hotel and
huapangos, dynamic rancheras, and romantic boleros.
Casino in Las Vegas; and the Verizon Amphitheatre in
For more information about the April 17 concert or
San Antonio. They appeared on VH1’s feature My Big,
to purchase tickets, contact J.J. Sanchez, Coastal Bend
Fat, Fabulous Wedding in the summer of 2007.
College, at (361) 664-2981 Ext. 3042.
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Coastal Bend College’s annual High School Art Competition submissions are on exhibit at the Simon Michael Art Gallery on the Beeville campus. More than 60 pieces were entered in 11 categories to be judged by CBC’s art faculty. First, second, third and honorable mention honors were awarded in each section of the juried contest. One overall winner – best of show – was chosen. Justin Alvarez of Taft High School earned Best of Show for a pencil drawing titled “Eagle.” Winners are considered for visual arts scholarships or dorm scholarships at Coastal Bend College. The breakdown by category follows:
Best of Show Justin Alvarez Taft High School
Eagle
Colored Drawings 1st Place
Dominick Wallace
Taft H.S.
Keri Hilson
2nd Place
Kati Pena
Taft H.S.
Courtship
3rd Place
Syndal Cruz
Kenedy H.S.
Battle of the Bubbles
and Diamonds HM
Dalton Torres
A.C. Jones H.S.
Collo Sax
HM
Krista Gonzales
A.C. Jones H.S.
The Sound of Color
HM
Michelle Zambrono
Kenedy H.S.
Abstract In Letters
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HM
Taylor Atkinson
Kenedy H.S.
Blue Dots
HM
Caitlynn Judkin
Kenedy H.S.
The Connection
HM
Lydia Olsen
A.C. Jones H.S.
Art Gallery
HM
Larissa Diaz
Kenedy H.S. Overhead View of Barrel of Balls
HM
Jamie Haley
George West H.S. Beauty of Diversity
HM
Michael Beasley
Taft H.S.
Lounging
Three-Dimensional 1st Place
Chelsey Browning
George West H.S. White Whisper
Samantha Briseno
Academy At Maddera
Pastel 1st Place
Let Your Heart Be Heard 2nd Place
Kelli Andrade
Woodsboro H.S.
Determination
3rd Place
Khiry Jones
Woodsboro H.S.
Le Plein Air
HM
Mark Adamez
A.C. Jones H.S.
Psycho Nursery
Drawing-Charcoal 1st Place
Emmanuel Wallace
Taft High School
Black Spiderman
2nd Place
Emmanuel Wallace
Taft H.S.
The Incredible Hulk
3rd Place
Ashley Hadwin
George West H.S. Bette Davis Eyes
HM
Christian Morris
George West H.S. Moonlight Kiss
Mixed Media 1st Place
Sarah Pena
Woodsboro H.S.
ICU
2nd Place
Crystal Nix
Woodsboro H.S.
Totum
3rd Place
Lawrence Rahmes
Kenedy H.S.
Still Life
HM
Chris Campos
A.C. Jones H.S.
From Hell and Back
HM
James Lopez
Kenedy H.S.
Still Life of Basket
and Flowers
Scratchboard 1st Place
Taylor Atkinson
Kenedy H.S.
Bears
2nd Place
Pooja Patel
Kenedy H.S.
Butterfly Effect
3rd Place
Corey Perez
Kenedy H.S.
Upway Bound
HM
Lauren Tafolla
Kenedy H.S.
Giraffes
HM
Syndal Cruz
Kenedy H.S.
Swimming Through
Meghan Edwards
Kenedy H.S.
The Lion
The Corals HM
Drawing/Ink 1st Place
Meghan Sanders
Woodsboro H.S.
The Duke
2nd Place
Sarah Pena
Woodsboro H.S.
Michael
3rd Place
Khiry Jones
Woodsboro H.S.
Breath of Spring
HM
Kelli Andrade
Woodsboro H.S.
Smudgie
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HM
Lydia A. Olsen
A.C. Jones H.S.
Eve
HM
Robert Briones
Kenedy H.S.
Feeling Crazy
HM
Sarah Sutton
Kenedy H.S.
Movement in Black and White
Drawing/Pencil 1st Place
Justin Alvarez
Taft H.S.
Eagle
2nd Place
Dominick Wallace
Taft H.S.
Michael Jackson Final Farewell
HM
Jessie Hoffman
Kenedy H.S.
Watching Dad
HM
Trey Salinas
Kenedy H.S.
The Man Meld
HM
Santini Cabrosco
Kenedy H.S.
Bustin’ Out
HM
Angelica Amador
Kenedy H.S.
Angelica
HM
Chris Camp
Kenedy H.S.
Goku
HM
Kyle Gomez
Kenedy H.S.
Leo
HM
Pooja Patel
Kenedy H.S.
The Hummingbird
HM
Marissa Puerto
Kenedy H.S.
Feasting on the Innocence Tree
HM
Corey Perez
Kenedy H.S.
Where ever I Roam
HM
Tiffany Diaz
Kenedy H.S.
Leopard
HM
Jessie Hoffman
Kenedy H.S.
The Tabernacle
HM
Jaime Contretas
A.C. Jones H.S.
Me, Myself, and I
HM
Christian Morris
George West H.S. Twilight Rose
HM
Dalton Torres
A.C. Jones H.S.
The Freak
HM
Michael Beasley
Taft H.S.
Flynn
HM
Tiffany Diaz
Kenedy H.S.
Me, Me, Me
HM
Angeliza Amador
Kenedy H.S.
Mother Wolf
HM
Chelsey Browning
George West H.S. Student Portrait
HM
John Elkins
Nixon-Smiley H.S. Still Life Country
Painting - Acrylic 1st Place
Sarah Roach
George West H.S. Forgotten Cottage
2nd Place
Sarah Roach
George West H.S. Into The Light
3rd Place
Crystal Nix
Woodsboro H.S.
HM
Katherine Villarreal A.C. Jones H.S.
Night. Sky. Love. Earth
HM
Bryan Moore
Multiple Personalities
HM
Angelica M Hallare A.C. Jones H.S.
A.C. Jones H.S.
My Backyard
Yes, This Is For You
Painting -Watercolor 1st Place
Katherine Villarreal A.C. Jones H.S.
Landscape
2nd Place
Meghan Sanders
Woodsboro H.S.
Aquamarine
3rd Place
Juan Gonzalez
A.C. Jones H.S.
The Sound of Loneliness
HM
Kalynn Simmers
Woodsboro H.S.
Accidents Happen
HM
Bryan Moore
A.C. Jones H.S.
Natural Beauty
HM
David Nix
Woodsboro H.S.
Mickey D
HM
Louis P. Rodriquez
A.C. Jones H.S.
The Sax
HM
George Rodriquez
Nixon-Smiley H.S. Colors DNA”
Painting - Oil 1st Place
Samantha Briseno
Academy At Maddera Secret Garden
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Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count
“These success measures are the heart of the Achieving
(ATD), a national nonprofit organization that helps more
the Dream mission,” said Carol Lincoln, national director
community college students succeed, recently designated
of Achieving the Dream and a senior program director at
Coastal Bend College as a Leader College for its sustained
MDC, the initiative’s managing partner. “The hard work
improvement on key student achievement indicators.
and commitment that these colleges – their administrators,
“We are honored to be named as an Achieving the Dream
professors, support personnel, and the students themselves
Leader College and to have this opportunity to work with
– have demonstrated over time have led to important
community colleges across the country in improving the
educational and institutional-based improvements that have
success of our students,” said CBC President Dr. Thomas
helped increase student achievement on their campuses.”
Baynum.
The Leader Colleges include institutions large and small,
CBC is included with a list of 20 other community and
rural and urban, single campus and multi-campus that are
technical colleges in Texas, New Mexico, Florida, Virginia,
working to address a variety of student success challenges.
North Carolina and Ohio. This is the first year that ATD
These colleges have identified workable solutions to issues
has recognized Leader Colleges. The designated institutions have demonstrated commitment to and progress on the four principles of Achieving the Dream: committed leadership, use of evidence to improve programs and services, broad engagement, and systemic institutional improvement. They have also shown three years of sustained improvement of student success on at least one of the following measures of performance: » Course completion » Advancement from remedial to credit-bearing courses
“Creating and implementing student success initiatives that have an impact takes time and patience. It’s critical that we get it right and that we learn from institutions that have demonstrated success in key areas and have been able to maintain progress over time.” -- Carol Lincoln AtD National Director
» Completion of college-level math and English courses » Term-to-term and year-to-year retention
such as enhancing the experience of first-year students,
» Completion of certificates or degrees
improving developmental education, closing achievement
Additionally, each college must have successfully
gaps, strengthening academic and personal advising for
implemented at least one student success intervention
students in need of additional support, strengthening links
or initiative that achieved documented improvement in
to high schools and four-year institutions to improve student
student outcomes that are of sufficient scale to benefit
preparation, and increasing retention, persistence rates, and
a substantial proportion of students.
the number of certificate and degree recipients.
Conceived in 2004 by Lumina Foundation for Education
“We expect these colleges to serve as mentors within
and eight national partner organizations, Achieving the
the Achieving the Dream community of learners, as well
Dream has expanded to more than 100 institutions in
as advocates for the principles of Achieving the Dream,”
22 states, reaching nearly one million students. ATD is
Lincoln said. “Creating and implementing student success
focused on creating a “culture of evidence” on community
initiatives that have an impact takes time and patience. It’s
college campuses in which data collection and analysis
critical that we get it right and that we learn from institutions
drive efforts to identify problems that prevent students from
that have demonstrated success in key areas and have been
succeeding—particularly low-income students and students
able to maintain progress over time.”
of color—and develop programs to help them stay in school and receive a certificate or diploma or transfer to a four-year institution.
For more information on the Leader Colleges, go to www. achievingthedream.org.