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Coastal Bend College
Volume 6, Number 11
CBC Forum 3800 Charco Road, Beeville, TX 78102 361.354.2399 Cougar Days Cougar Days for all four CBC campuses begins in July. Student Services is encouraging students to register early as space is limited. Students will need to provide their social security number; THEA, Compass or Accuplacer scores or evidence of exemptions (ACT, SAT, TAKS, etc.); official transcripts from any educational institution attended prior to enrolling at CBC; license plate number for obtaining parking permit; TDJC ID if employed at the McConnell or Garza units
and reside in Bee County. Participants must also complete an online orientation at www.coastalbend. edu, then click “Cougar Days.”
Dental care in Beeville Coastal Bend College Dental Hygiene Clinic in Beeville accepts patients at a nominal cost on Mondays [8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.]; Tuesdays [1:30 p.m.]; Wednesdays [8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.] and Thursdays [1:30 p.m.]. Call (361) 354-2555 for an appointment.
CPR and Basic Life Support The American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary resuscitation course for adults will be offered at Coastal Bend College Lott-Canada Facility, located that 900 W. Corpus Christi St. in Beeville on the following Saturdays: Apr 21, May
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19, and June 23, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The cost is $45. Please call (361) 362-2633 or go to www.coastalbend.edu/ce for more information.
Free GED prep courses Coastal Bend College provides FREE GED preparation courses for those interested in earning a high school equivalency diploma (GED). Applications are being accepted now for classes held Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Classes are held at the Coastal Bend College LottCanada Facility, located at 900 W. Corpus Christi St (U.S. Hwy 59 West) in Beeville. GED and Adult Basic Education classes are held in Beeville, George West, Ingleside, Sinton and Taft. For more information, contact Roxann Gleason at (361) 362-6095 or rgleason@coastalbend.edu. Register now for ESL classes Coastal Bend College is sponsoring a free series of English as a Second Language classes on Tuesday through Thursday nights from 6:30 to 9 p.m. These classes are for adults learning English as a second language. Beginner through advanced students are welcome and can register at any time. Classes are held at the Lott Canada Building at 900 West Corpus Christi in Beeville. For more information, call (361) 362-6095
is a publication of Coastal Bend College, Office of Institutional Advancement, 3800 Charco Road, Beeville, Texas. View this and previous issues online at www.coastalbend.edu. Coastal Bend College does not discriminate on the basis of race, Coastal Bend creed, color, national origin, gender, age or disability. For more information about Coastal College Bend College, visit the website at www.coastalbend.edu or call toll free (866) 722-2838.
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Adult Literacy in Beeville The Bee County Adult Literacy Council is seeking volunteer tutors now to commit at least one hour a week to help adults 17 years of age or older who are deficient in reading and English skills. Call Pete Martinez at (361) 354-5335 if you or someone you know would benefit from literacy tutoring or if you would like to give the gift of literacy by serving as a tutor. CDL Truck Driving School Coastal Bend College now offers CDL Truck Driving School in partnership with Excel Truck Driving. This was started to meet the demands of the current oil boom of the area. For more info, got to www. coastalbend.edu/ce.
CBC seeks instructors for CE courses Coastal Bend College is expanding the course offerings in continuing education to include a wide variety of classes to meet the needs of the community. There is a need for more qualified instructors. If you can teach courses such a cake decorating, cooking, dancing, music, art, health-related topics, send your resume to Glynis Strause, Continuing Education, 3800 Charco Road, Beeville, TX 78102 or email to ghstraus@coastalbend.edu.
Online courses offered CBC Continuing Education offers local face to face classes or online courses through Ed2Go, Gatlin, 360 Training or TicketSchool.com (in case you need insurance reduction, proof of training of a driving class for your job, or to “fix” a ticket!”) Please call (361)362-2633 if you have questions.
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Associate of Arts Jameson Lee Cardenas of Beeville * (B) Elizabeth A. Elizalde of Corpus Christi * (B) Marcus A. Flores of Beeville * (B) Normagrace Flores-Martinez of Beeville * (B) Sherry Glaser of Pleasanton * (P) Highest Honors Ariel Marie Herrada of Orange Grove * (A) High Honors Karie C. Kriegel of Kingsville * (K) High Honors Patricia Placencio of Alice * (A) Christina Rae Chapa of Victoria ** (B) Christina Gonzalez of Alice ** (A) Sera F. Quiroga of Beeville ** (B) Jerry D. Batchelor of Beeville (B) Hailey Beaman of Pleasanton (P) Philip Daniel Brewer of Beeville (B) Highest Honors Erica Esquivel of Kingsville (K) Honors Selena Lee Flores of Beeville (B) Jose A. Franco III of Alice (A) Kassandra Christine Garcia of Kingsville (K) Jessica Hayden Godfrey of Beeville (B) Erica Gonzalez of Falfurrias (K) Highest Honors Roberto Edmundo Ibanez III of San Diego (A) Aaron Lee of Premont (K) Amanda Sue Liska of Falls City (B) Rick Anthony Martinez of Beeville (B) Jared Ray McInnis of Beeville (B) Sampson Mejia of Kingsville (K) Honors Marcos Moreno of Beeville (B) Sandra Lee Ordonez of Alice (A) Kyndra Rae Pena of Skidmore (B) Federico Quinones III of Alice (A) Simona Elisa Ramirez of Pettus (B) Matthew Saldivar of Beeville (B) High Honors Cori Salinas of Falfurrias (K) Highest Honors Richard Marcus Solis Jr. of Refugio (B) Highest Honors Olivia Sosa of Beeville (B) Margarita Elizabeth Velasquez of Orange Grove (K) Ashley Elizabeth Young of Beeville (B) High Honors Associate of Arts in Teaching Estefana Calvillo of Charlotte (P) Annabelle Trevino of Jourdanton (P) Crystal Lynn Warden of Pleasanton (P)
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Associate of Science Elizabeth Beltran-Gonzales of Alice * (A) Bryan Wayne Camber of Falls City * (B) Adriana Campos of Beeville * (B) Claudia G. Chapa of George West * (B) Brittney Ysidra Constante of Tuleta * (B) Aleasha Marie French of George West * (B) Philip D. Galvan of Beeville * (B) Allison Marie Garcia of Concepcion * (K) Honors Priscilla D. Garza of Falfurrias * (K) Honors Priscilla Gonzales of Beeville * (B) Elizabeth V. Gonzalez of Calallen * (A) Amanda R. Halstead of Beeville * (B) Billie Jeffers of San Antonio * (P) High Honors Michelle Nicole Keller of Beeville * (B) Tracy Perez of San Diego * (A) Angela Danielle Puentes of Woodsboro * (B) High Honors Gabriella M. Rivera of Falfurrias * (K) Wally Rodriguez of Beeville * (B) Melissa Romo of Skidmore * (B) Sandra M. Samayoa of Alice * (A) Juanita Sanchez of Beeville * (B) Honors Natalie Marie Schendel of Beeville * (B) Garth R. Scrimpsher of Woodsboro * (B) Jarrett Lee Thompson of Jourdanton * (P) Ruben Trevino of Kingsville * (K) High Honors Blake Walsh of Orange Grove * (A) Jennifer Lynn Weaver of Beeville * (B) Dustin Lee Wells of Pleasanton * (P) Mark A. Adamez of Beeville ** (B) Yvonne Ashley Alaniz of Beeville ** (B) Honors Ysrael Barboza of Beeville ** (B) Megan Campbell Brooks of Rockport ** (B) Rudy Calzada of Kingsville ** (A) Honors Cesar Campos of Alice ** (A) John Roland Castaneda of Beeville ** (B) Jessica L. Cochran of Skidmore ** (B) Jasmin D. Cortez of Beeville ** (B) Deidra Lea DeLeon of Alice ** (A) Carissa Beatrice Elizalde of Beeville ** (B) Honors Travis Ray Escamilla of Kenedy ** (B) Margarita Elizabeth Velasquez Espindola of Orange Grove ** (A)
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Ashley Gamboa of Beeville ** (B) Sarah Kathleen Gamez of Beeville ** (B) Rebecca L. Geleide of Beeville ** (B) Ashley Renee Gonzalez of Alice ** (A) Kevin Gustafson of Kenedy ** (B) Randy Ibanez of Alice ** (A) Stacy A. Kraatz of Runge ** (B) Rosalinda A. Maldonado of Beeville ** (B) Balmore Mejia of Kingsville ** (K) Jesus Garza Olivarez Jr. of Beeville ** (B) High Honors Linda Garza Oliver of Beeville ** (B) Casey Lynn Pargmann of Pettus ** (B) Jessica L. Pena of Kingsville ** (K) Mariaelena Perez of Skidmore ** (B) Sandra Ramirez of Alice ** (A) Brianna Danielle Rios of Beeville ** (B) Evelyn Rodriguez of Dallas ** (B) Lorene Tonia Ruiz of Three Rivers ** (B) Jared Ray Salas of Kingsville ** (K) Gisele A. Solis of Agua Dulce ** (A) Andrea Turner of Alice (A) Iris Arismendez of Alice (A) Cynthia A. Barrera of Alice (A) James DeVaun Beeson III of Freer (A) Honors Adriana Benavides of Lolita (B) Veronica Alaniz Bernal of Alice (A) Ledia Susanne Bianchi of Sandia (B) Mason Bonner of Goliad (B) Michelle Brandt of Freer (A) Taylor N’Cole Castillo of Beeville (B) Highest Honors Elda Charles-Ramos of Alice (A) Honors Melissa L. Cooper of Beeville (B) Latrece Cortez of Beeville (B) Garrett Ross Curbello of Three Rivers (B) Josephina Adriana Espinoza of Robstown (A) Matthew G. Forsyth of Sandia (B) Suzanna Raquel Fuentes of Beeville (B) Joseph Jay Gomez of Beeville (B) Honors Allen Matthew Gonzales of Benavides (A) Alexandra Gonzalez of Beeville (B) Crystal Ann Gonzalez of Alice (A) Gabriela Ann Gonzalez of Kingsville (K) Linda A. Gonzalez of Banquete (A) Roberto A. Gonzalez of Alice (A)
CBC Forum 3800 Charco Road, Beeville, TX 78102 361.354.2399 Jonathan Lynn Hackney of Kenedy (B) Glenn Raymond Hathaway of Alice (K) Robert D. Henshall of Skidmore (B) Honors Anne M. Hernandez of Kingsville (K) Humberto Hinojosa III of Benavides (K) Breanna Dawn Hohenstein of Ballinger (K) Highest Honors Ernest M. Jaramillo of Woodsboro (B) Ashley Nicole Jimenez of Bishop (K) Highest Honors Victoria Ray Michelle Jones of Beeville (B) Celeste Juarez of Corpus Christi (A) Courtney King of Alice (A) Honors Apryl Dawn Leary of Beeville (B) High Honors Victoria Lopez of Karnes City (B) Colette D. Magyer of Beeville (B) High Honors Mindy E. Martinez of Goliad (B) Peter Martinez of Pleasanton (P) Honors Rafael Martinez of Mathis (B) Honors Veronica Munoz of Alice (A) Jonathan Wayne Murphey Jr. of Sinton (B) Preston H. Oliphint of Orange Grove (A) Dolores Pena of Falfurrias (A) Michelle Potter of New Braunfels (B) Selena Prieto of Pettus (B) Ashley Anna Quintanilla of Falfurrias (K) Roxanne Ramirez of Skidmore (B) Daniel Rea of Beeville (B) Christopher Scott Redmond of San Antonio (P) Honors Cynthia G. Salinas of San Diego (A) Hector Salinas Jr. of Beeville (B) Claudia Kristina Sanchez of Falfurrias (K) Raye Ellen St. John of Kenedy (B) Lloyd Brian Sutherland of Beeville (B) Highest Honors Phadarius Taylor of Jacksonville, Fla. (B) Naomi Roxanne Trevino of Port Lavaca (B) Elizabeth Paige Whalen of Three Rivers (B)
Monzelle D. White of Houston (B) Tamara Jo Williams of Gonzales (P) Highest Honors Aaron Yzaguirre of Beeville (B) Business Administration Division Associate of Applied Science in Accounting Janice Michelle Bray of Pleasanton * (P) Bryan Garza of George West * (B) Norma V. Camacho of Beeville ** (B) Emoline Crystal Gonzales of Campbellton ** (P) High Honors Stephanie Renee Mendez of Alice ** (A) Claudia R. Calderon of Hebbronville (A) Omid Ebrahimi of Beeville (B) Maria Olga Garza of Kingsville (K) Brandy Jean Perez of Beeville (B) Reymundo Ramirez III of Beeville (B) Accounting Level II Certificate Bryan Garza of George West * (B) Stephanie Renee Mendez of Alice ** (A) Norma V. Camacho of Beeville (B) Omid Ebrahimi of Beeville (B) Brandy Jean Perez of Beeville (B) Reymundo Ramirez III of Beeville (B) Accounting Level I Certificate Stephanie Renee Mendez of Alice** (A) Norma V. Camacho of Beeville (B) Omid Ebrahimi of Beeville (B) Juanita Goff Herrera of Kingsville (K) Brandy Jean Perez of Beeville (B) Reymundo Ramirez III of Beeville (B) Jacquelyn G. Soliz of Kingsville (K)
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Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology Nicholas Munoz of Kingsville ** (K) Highest Honors Gabriel Espinoza Valdez of Riviera ** (K) Stormy Jason Campos of Karnes City (B) High Honors Lamar Carl Turner of Alice (A) High Honors Computer Information Technology Certificate Morgan Leigh Swango of Beeville (B) Computer Information Technology Network Specialization Certificate Nicholas Munoz of Kingsville ** (K) Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology Web Design Misty Dawn Boyd of Beeville ** (B) Highest Honors Elias S. Brysch III of Karnes City (B) Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology Web Design/Game Justin Dean Guzman of Kenedy (B) Morgan Leigh Swango of Beeville (B) Computer Information Technology Web Design/Game Level II Certificate Elias S. Brysch III of Karnes City (B) Morgan Leigh Swango of Beeville (B) Computer Information Technology Web Design/Game Level I Certificate Brittany N. Mercado of Beeville (B) Morgan Leigh Swango of Beeville (B) Associate of Applied Science in Professional Business Technology Miranda N. DeLeon of Dilley ** (P)
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Elizabeth Ann Alaniz of Beeville (B) Omid Ebrahimi of Beeville (B) Juanita Goff Herrera of Kingsville (K) Honors Reymundo Ramirez III of Beeville (B)
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Administrative Assistant Certificate Stephanie Rey of Pettus (B) Jennifer Jenelle Vela of Kingsville (K)
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Jessica Martin of Ballinger (B) Jessie Laike Nelson of Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada (B) High Honors Jessica Anne Oliver of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada (B) Professional Business Technology Administrative Erika Odette Pardo of Laredo (B) Professional Business Technology Level II Certificate Abbi Lyn Pena of Banquete (B) Specialist Certificate Susana Chavez of Kingsville (K) Omid Ebrahimi of Beeville (B) Dariela Ramirez of Del Rio (B) High Honors Omid Ebrahimi of Beeville (B) Megean Schubert of Seguin (B) Selina I. Guerra of Kingsville (K) Associate of Applied Science in Medical Records Coding Jamie Lee Soliz of Victoria (B) High Honors Reymundo Ramirez III of Beeville (B) Daisy Tapia of Houston (B) Ruby Mendoza of George West * (B) High Honors Courtney Diane Taylor of Beeville (B) Adriana Lynette Gonzales of Three Rivers ** (B) Professional Business Technology Level I Certificate Starr Victoria Olivares of Skidmore ** (B) High Honors Jorge Tovar of Primera (B) Andrea Arvizu of Alice (A) Laura Mae Zuver of Three Rivers ** (B) Karianne Wilder of Clarksville, Tenn. (B) Reymundo Ramirez III of Beeville (B) Thomas O. Fierova of Beeville (B) Honors Jonetta Maniatakos of Beeville (B) High Honors Human Services Division Professional Business Technology High School Certificate Terilynn Tumlinson Zengerle of Yorktown (B) High Associate of Applied Science in Cosmetology Shanise Edna Sue Wilson of Beeville ** (B) Honors Thianna Wann of Beeville ** (B) Samantha Nicole Garza of Runge (B) Cambra D’lani Hunter of Three Rivers (B) High Honors Yvette Ramirez of Runge (B) Rita Schneider Schimelpfening of Jourdanton (P) High Honors Associate of Applied Science in Medical Coding Associate of Applied Science in Professional Business Specialist Technology Medical Coding Specialization Cosmetology Student Instructor Certificate Elizabeth M. Gomez of Kingsville (K) Georgia Ann Lopez of Alice (A) John C. Roberts Jr. of Three Rivers * (B) Stephanie Marie Medina of Kingsville (K) Honors Jesse Guajardo Jr. of Bishop ** (K) Professional Business Technology Medical Records Health Information Technology Medical Coding Coding Certificate Certificate Cosmetology Certificate Mellissa Laura Nicholas of Kingsville (K) Thomas O. Fierova of Beeville (B) Kaycee Marie Alvarez of Yorktown * (B) Monika Ann Silva of Kingsville (K) Jonetta Maniatakos of Beeville (B) Alexus Alyce Chesnut of Beeville * (B) Terilynn Tumlinson Zengerle of Yorktown (B) Ashley Doubrava of Skidmore * (B) Medical Coding Specialist Certificate * (B) Mona Lee Garza of Beeville Ruby Mendoza of George West * (B) Dental Hygiene Division Alexandra Merecedes Gonzalez of Beeville * (B) Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene Brittany Hemphill of Kingsville * (K) Professional Business Technology Coding Specialist Melissa Ann Gazaway of Utopia ** (B) Claudia Huerta of Kingsville * (K) Certificate Graciela Avila-Perez of Beeville (B) High Honors Cambra D’lani Hunter of Three Rivers * (B) Rosalee Brossig Garcia of Falfurrias (K) Jessica Bates of Beeville (B) Shelby Lynne McGrath of Floresville * (P) Yvonne O. Menchaca of San Diego (A) Lindsay J. Cathey of Austin (B) Highest Honors Heather Meyer of Beeville * (B) Pilar R. Curtis of San Antonio (B) High Honors Lori Pulido of San Diego * (K) Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate Callie J. Erickson of Hallettsville (B) High Honors Jessica Ann Ruiz of Alice * (K) Irene Highberg of Karnes City ** (B) Soren Joseph Fredriksen of Cardston, Alberta, Canada (B) Ashley Shoemaker of Kingsville * (K) Heather Diana Galvan of Victoria (B) Highest Honors Mary Torres of Runge * (B) Associate of Applied Science in Professional Business Hilda P. Garcia of San Antonio (B) Highest Honors Medardo E. Berrones of Poteet ** (P) Technology Medical Specialization Lauryn E. Kennedy of Beeville (B) High Honors Vanessa Clark of Beeville ** (B) Jacqueline Cruz of Kingsville * (K) Dalila Gonzalez of Alice ** (A) Rebecca Klaus of La Vernia (B) Latoya Ashante Austin of Kingsville ** (K) Amber B. Larsen of San Antonio (B) Honors Lindsey R. Hann of Tuleta ** (B) Rosalee Brossig Garcia of Falfurrias (K) Lisa A. Leal of Bulverde (B) Honors Alyssa Nicole Ramirez of Kingsville ** (K) Brenda Fay Lopez of Midland (B) Honors Maria Anita Rivas of Beeville ** (B) Professional Business Technology Medical
CBC Forum 3800 Charco Road, Beeville, TX 78102 361.354.2399 Rhonda Soliz of Kenedy ** (B) Sonia A. Trevino of Alice ** (K) Marsha Vaughan of Skidmore ** (B) Lynnora Viera of Benavides ** (K) Thianna Wann of Beeville ** (B) Ali Roy Arispe of Beeville (B) Adriana R. Camacho of Beeville (B) Terri Drummond of Bishop (K) Kathy Fernandez of Poteet (P) Jennifer R. Haley of Pleasanton (P) Brianna Desiree Hinojosa of Pleasanton (P) Oscar Sanchez Jr. of Kingsville (K) Nail Technology Certificate Jessica King of Kingsville * (K) Corrina Rivas of Kingsville * (K) Associate of Applied Science in Early Development and Education Naomi Rincon Cruz of Beeville * (B) Honors Estella M. Lane of George West * (B) Stephanie Chapa of Alice ** (A) Ellen Garcia of Alice ** (A) Alicia Pelagio Perez of Kingsville ** (K) Honors Priscilla Zuniga of George West ** (B) Christy Cavazos of Alice (A) Thelma Gomez of Alice (A) Christina C. Gonzalez of San Diego (A) Klairissa Jones of Beeville (B) Maria Lomas of Alice (A) Honors Jo Ann Perez of Beeville (B) Amanda R. Reyna of Ben Bolt (A) Anna Belen Salinas of Alice (A) Martina G. Salinas of Mathis (B) Industrial Division Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology Daniel Pittman of Karnes City (B) Honors Arnulfo B. Torres II of Mathis (B) Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology Logan Dale of Skidmore (B) Jessica Gonzalez of San Diego (A) Honors Marcos A. Gutierrez of San Diego (A) Juan Jose Villarreal of Alice (A) Welding Technology Certificate James Narvaez of Seadrift * (A) Aaron Michael Schanen of Beeville (B) Robert Torres of Woodsboro (B) Basic Welding Technology Certificate
Ivan Barrera of San Diego * (A) Alex Gonzales of Skidmore * (B) Hayden Otwell of Goliad * (B) Gregorio Ramirez of Alice * (A) Douglas Dewayne Rose Jr. of Kenedy * (B) Robert Daniel Torres of Woodsboro * (B) Joshua S. Castaneda of Beeville ** (B) Michael A. Garcia of San Diego ** (A) Lloyd L. L. Barnes of Beeville (B) Mindy Guerra of Mathis (B) Aaron Michael Schanen of Beeville (B) David Torres Jr. of San Diego (A) Basic Welding Skills High School Certificate Gabriel Badillo of Orange Grove ** (A) Erik Duarte of Orange Grove ** (A) Richard Everett of Orange Grove ** (A) Bryan Hoelscher of Orange Grove ** (A) Damien R. Liesmann of Sandia ** (A) Michael Dean Stehle of Orange Grove ** (A) Reed Caleb Vollmering of Orange Grove ** (A) William Walker Bauer of Beeville (B) Rico Cardenas of Beeville (B) Matthew Dakota Del Bosque of Normanna (B) Zach Frank of Alice (A) Sergio Galvan of Freer (A) Timothy Nathaniel Galvan of Beeville (B) Ramiro Gomez of Beeville (B) Adrian Lee Gonzales of Alice (A) Zachery Allen Holcombe of Beeville (B) Gregory Hudson of Beeville (B) Dillon Hughes of Beeville (B) Ty Huser of Skidmore (B) Bryan C. Ibarra of Beeville (B) Rene Jimenez of Skidmore (B) John Lopez of Beeville (B) Ramon Martinez of Beeville (B) Ryan Perez of Beeville (B) Maverick Colton Quintana of Beeville (B) Marcus Rangel of Freer (A) Roel A. Rodriguez Jr. of Alice (A) Donato F. Salinas J.R. of Skidmore (B) Frederich Schauer of Beeville (B) Adam Daniel Trevino of Beeville (B) Bryan Charles Webb of Beeville (B) Joe Zamora of Tynan (B) Automotive Technology Certificate Jose A. Lopez Jr. of Alice * (A) Santana James Pena of Floresville * (B) Danny Rincon Jr. of Beeville (B) Jacob D. Salinas of Alice (A)
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Machinist Level II Certificate Reynaldo Guzman of Freer (A) Machinist Level I Certificate Eric Adan Gonzalez of Falfurrias (A) Reynaldo Guzman of Freer (A) Logan Wilson of Falfurrias (A) Nursing Division Associate of Applied Science in Nursing John David Barrera of Kingsville (A) High Honors Samantha Borrego of Three Rivers (B) Brittany Alexandra Bradford of Kingsville (A) Tina L. Cuellar of Beeville (B) High Honors Jessica D. De La Fuente of Pleasanton (P) Phoebe Lerma-Ramirez of Ben Bolt (A) Honors Danielle Cuevas Lichtenberger of George West (B) Bianca Danelle Pickett of Pleasanton (P) High Honors Alma Denise Raymond of Alice (A) Highest Honors Chanz Scorpio of Orange Grove (A) Sara M. Smith of Kenedy (B) Roxanne A. Velasquez of Kenedy (B) Laura A. Weatherston of Dilley (P) Demetria White of Dolton, Ill. (B) Vocational Nursing Certificate Veronica Adams of Alice * (K) Aaron Albert of Poth * (P) Amy Alcorta of Kingsville * (K) Theresa Marie Allen of Leesville * (P) Vicky L. Arnott of Pleasanton * (P) Angela A. Benton of Riviera * (K) Michelle Lin Barron Brandt of Freer * (A) Leslie C. Brown of Pleasanton * (P) Jessica L. Burton of Devine * (P) J. Alejandra Cantrell of Beeville * (B) Patricia Charles of Kingsville * (K) Bobbie Jo Chavarria of Beeville * (B) * (B) Terri Lee Cole of Beeville Valerie Coronado of Poteet * (P) Amanda Cruz of Bishop * (K) Cynthia Lorraine Cullom of Pleasanton * (P) Tracy Lynn Davis of Sinton * (B) Jodi Denson of Poteet * (P) Jennifer L. Espinoza of Alice * (K) Yesenia Marie Galvan of Sinton * (B) Arcilia Garcia of Mathis * (A) Juanita Garcia of Beeville * (B) Olivia Garcia of Kingsville * (K) Jennifer Gonzalez of Alice * (A) Brennan Gordon of Mathis * (B) Kristen LeShea Gorzell of Kenedy * (B)
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Destiny Grimes of Pleasanton * (P) Ann-Janette Arce Guerra of Kingsville * (K) Shameka N. Guerrero of Kingsville * (K) Lori Ann Gutierrez of Mathis * (B) Jamie Lee Hinojosa of Alice * (A) Rebecca Michelle Hinojosa of Armstrong * (K) James A. Howard of Lytle * (P) Hannah Leah Jansky of Poth * (P) Tonie Gabrielle Jaramillo of Pleasanton * (P) Priscilla A. Jasso of Mathis * (A) Myra Ledesma of Alice * (K) Elise N. Lindsay of Pleasanton * (P) Abril Lopez of Falfurrias * (A) Paul Lopez of Jourdanton * (P) Yvette S. Lopez of Alice * (K) Jessica M. Macias of Alice * (A) Ali Rene Martinez of Beeville * (B) Myranda Giezel McCabe of Taft * (B) Desiree Tara McCown of Orange Grove * (A) Shantai Jasmin McCoy of Kingsville * (K) Rebecca R. Lara Montalvo of Robstown * (K) Jessica Laree Parchman of Alice * (A) Kristin Michele Parr of Leming * (P) Modesta Peralta of Pleasanton * (P) Amy Nichole Perez of Alice * (A) Rebecca Renee Powe of Lytle * (P) Stephanie M. Prezas of Robstown * (K) Guillerma Ramirez of Beeville * (B) Johnny Elijah Robertson of Kingsville * (K) Anna Lisa Rodriguez of Alice * (K) Sandra Leticia Rosas of Falfurrias * (K) Marta Lisa Saenz of Alice * (A) Deborah Sanchez of Alice * (K) Rafaela C. Sanchez of San Diego * (A) Tracy Anne Schmidt of Kingsville * (K) Amanda M. Solis of Kingsville * (K) Jessica Soto of Odem * (K) Ashley Waskow of Nordheim * (B) Kimberly Nicole Wolf of Mathis * (B) Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technology Gabriela Ann Gonzalez of Kingsville (K)
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Professional and Public Services Division Associate of Applied Science in Forensic Science Evelyn Rodriguez of Dallas ** (B)
Technology Division Associate of Applied Science in Airframe and Power Technology Eric J. Arrizola of San Antonio (B) Honors
Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement Jose F. Valdez of Brownsville * (B) High Honors Omar Guerra Jr. of San Diego ** (A) Evelyn Rodriguez of Dallas (B) Lataya Sherice Clay of Beeville (B) Roberto A. Gonzalez of Alice (A) Jennifer Ann Rodriguez of Alice (A) Andrew Rogelio Salinas of Karnes City (B) Matthew Tuttle of Woodsboro (B) Lisa M. Ybanez of Alice (A)
Airframe and Power Technology Airframe Certificate Jaime Omar Aguilar of Robstown ** (B) Caleb Jordan Borroum of Kenedy ** (B) Matthew Guerrero of Beeville ** (B) Clayton J. Tindol of Beeville (B) Joanthony Zamora of Beeville (B)
Criminal Justice Certificate Evelyn Rodriguez of Dallas ** (B) Roberto A. Gonzalez of Alice (A) Richard Gutierrez, Jr. of Robstown (K) Daniel G. Jones of Mathis (B) Jennifer Ann Rodriguez of Alice (A) Matthew Tuttle of Woodsboro (B) Lisa M. Ybanez of Alice (A) Criminal Justice Interest High School Certificate Javier Barrientes of Tynan (B) Kara Jones of Skidmore (B) San Juanita Nino of Tynan (B) Farah Renee Ramon of Beeville (B) Juan Trevino of Skidmore (B) Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology Monica Ann Cortez of Kenedy (B) Megan Renee Diaz of Beeville (B) Maria Alyssa Escobar of Alice (B) Morgan Avery Lee of Premont (B) Duane Anthony Moore of Beeville (B) Honors Orlando Pena of Skidmore (B) Penelope Ann Perez of Alice (B) Michael Anthony Romero of Mathis (B) Heather Janel Rosas of Beeville (B) Tessa E. Soliz of Alice (B)
Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design Technology Lisa Garcia of Mathis * (B) Carissa Beatrice Elizalde of Beeville ** (B) Honors Heather Marie Randall of Yorktown ** (B) Tyler James Berger of Victoria (B) High Honors Adrian Anthony Gonzalez of Beeville (B) Jedidiah S. Thomas of Tuleta (B) High Honors Drafting and Design Technology Certificate Lisa Garcia of Mathis * (B) Heather Marie Randall of Yorktown ** (B) Tyler James Berger of Victoria (B) Adrian Anthony Gonzalez of Beeville (B) Jedidiah S. Thomas of Tuleta (B) Oil and Gas Technology Certificate Ivan Barrera of San Diego * (A) Isaac Barrera Jr. of San Diego * (A) Andrew C. Linsalata of Montgomery ** (B) Jesse Ray Morin of Karnes City ** (B) Eric J. Gaspard of Falls City (B) Mark A. Kotara of St. Hedwig (B) Cody B. Rader of Beeville (B)
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CBC Radiologic Technology students graduating this year are Duane Anthony Moore, Orlando Peña, Penelope Ann Perez, Morgan Lee, Tessa Soliz, Maria Alyssa Escobar, Michael Anthony Romero, Heather Janel Rosas, Barbara Jean Aguilar, Monica Ann Cortez and Meagan Renee Diaz.
Coastal Bend College rad tech students named to honor society The following Coastal Bend College RadiologicTechnology students were named to Lambda Nu (ΛΝ) National Honor Society for Radiologic and Imaging Sciences: Duane Anthony Moore of Beeville Orlando Peña of Skimore Penelope Ann Perez of San Diego Morgan Lee of Premont Tessa Soliz of Ben Bolt Maria Alyssa Escobar of Ben Bolt Michael Anthony Romero of Mathis Heather Janel Rosas of Beeville Lambda Nu’s name is derived from the lower case Greek characters in the formula that represents wavelength and frequency. Lambda Nu uses the upper case Greek characters Λ (Lambda) and N (Nu) to represent the inverse relationship and delicate balance required between the art and the science inherent in the radiologic and imaging sciences professions of radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, diagnostic medical
sonography, cardiovascular-interventional technology, mammography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, quality management, and bone densitometry. The honor society’s objectives are to: • foster academic scholarship at the highest academic levels • promote research and investigation in the radiologic and imaging sciences • recognize exemplary scholarship There are currently 119 Lambda Nu chapters in 40 states, including Texas chapters at Coastal Bend College; University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Sciences Programs in Radiation Oncology in Houston; Del Mar College in Corpus Christi; and Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls. Coastal Bend College students belong to the Texas Chi Beta Chi Chapter. Lambda Nu’s home chapter is at Arkansas State University.
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Hinojosa Announces Funding Award for CBC The office of Congressman Rubén Hinojosa announced grants from the U.S. Department of Education totaling $632,500 in 2 grants of ($382,500 and $250,000) awarded to Coastal Bend College for its Upward Bound and Upward Bound G.O.S.T. (George West, Odem, Sinton, Taft) Programs. The grant will fund a total of $632,500 annually for the next five years.
information on federal financial aid programs, scholarships, counseling, and instruction in mathematics, laboratory science, foreign language and literature.
For more information on this and other opportunities to pursue an education beyond high school, contact Susan Smedley, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Coastal Bend College at smedleys@coastalbend.edu or Velma Elizalde, Dean of Student Services, congratulated 361.354.2399. Upward Bound staff in an internal memo to Coastal Bend College employees, saying that both programs had received notification of funding for the next five years. This translates into outreach for 136 disadvantaged area students annually. Elizalde went on to say, “This cycle was a particularly competitive one and we have heard of at least one of the school in our area who was not re-funded, so kudos to our staff Cheryl Baird, April Zapata, Dina Villegas, and Janice Fernandez.” Cheryl Baird, Upward Bound director adds, “The Upward Bound Program, has been housed at Coastal Bend College in Beeville, since 1973. We are very fortunate to be able to continue this great service and have two Upward Bound programs get re-funded. Upward Bound is dedicated to meeting the needs of 86 students from Beeville, Mathis, Pettus, and Skidmore-Tynan high schools. Upward Bound G.O.S.T. is dedicated to working with 50 students from George West, Odem, Sinton and Taft. Our program services low-income, talented, first generation students from these towns. We are tremendously excited to be able to continue services to our students for the next five years,” Baird concludes by saying, “We would like to thank and acknowledge Velma Elizalde, Dean of Student Services at CBC for her continued dedication and support in writing this grant.” The Upward Bound Program is designed to prepare high school students for college and successfully complete their program of choice. Upward Bound participants must be potential first-generation college students, lowincome individuals, or individuals who have a high risk for academic failure, and have a need for academic support. Upward Bound Program services include academic tutoring, preparation for college entrance exams,
Coastal Bend College soccer player Jostan Padron signs a letter of intent with the University of Houston at Victoria to play soccer in the 20122013 school year. Padron is a graduate of Refugio High School. He is the son of David and Maria Padron, and his siblings are Cristian, Monica and Marlen. Padron states his primary goal after attending UHV is to play soccer professionally.
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Page 10 Editor’s Note: There are two Joe Martinezs standing side-by-side in the picture. Safety training for the oil and gas industry was recently held at Coastal Bend College in Beeville. Including in the training were, from left, Andrew Hernandez of Houston, Juan Hernandez of Corpus Christi, Wayne Petri of Marshall, Neil Croch of Houston, Raul Benevides of Rio Grande City, Eddie Banuelos of Mission, Samuel Garza of Rio Grande City, Artemil Salinas of Rio Grande City, Rueben Hernandez of Alice, Cruz Perez of Alice, Erasmos Marines of Eagle Pass, Joe Martinez of Alice, Joe Martinez of Austin, Doug McVey of Beeville, Alejandro Rodriguez of Alamo, Dennis Cardona of Corpus Christi, Cory Hendrix of Corpus Christi and Safeland basic instructor Terry Kirkpatrick.
Safeland Training Held at Coastal Bend College Willbros Construction in George West, Rock Water Energy Solutions in Alice, and Cameron International in Corpus Christi sent employees to Coastal Bend College recently for oil and gas industry basic orientation. The course was taught by Terry Kirkpatrick, a safety trainer and consultant with over 23 years of experience in the industry.
Solutions new employees: Rueben Hernandez, Cruz Perez, Erasmos Marines, Joe Martinez, Joe Martinez, Doug McVey, Alejandro Rodriguez; and Cameron International employees: Dennis Cardona, and Cory Hendrix.
For more information about the professional development in the oil and gas industry, go to www.coastalbend.edu/ Kirkpatrick as a safety trainer increases the availability ce or call Glynis Holm Strause at (361) 354-2447. of training and also makes it possible to do on-site training throughout the Eagle Ford Shale region. He is a qualified OSHA compliance inspector and works with oil and gas companies on managing employee training. His instruction is primarily awareness training, however indepth and customized training is also available through Learn how to access capital to start or grow your small business the college’s continuing education program. through the many U.S. Small Business Administration loan
Free Seminars For Small Businesses
Those who receive training through Coastal Bend College will have access to transcripts that document their professional development and certifications. In addition to earning a credential card that states that they have been trained in “SafeLand Basic Orentation,” participants will have a permanent record at the college. The training included Willbros Construction employees: Andrew Hernandez, Juan Hernandez, Wayne Petri, Neil Croch, Raul Benevides, Eddie Banuelos, Samuel Garza of Rio Grande City, Artemil Salinas; Rock Water Energy
guaranty programs. Workshops will be held on the following dates: June 28, 12:30-2 p.m.: Starting Your Own Business Sept. 28, 12:30-2 p.m.: Access to Capital Dec. 6, 12:30-2 p.m.: Funding Sources/Alternative Financing Resource experts will be on hand with small business success stories. The workshops will be held at Coastal Bend College LottCanada Facility, 900 W. Corpus Christi St. (Highway 59 West) in Beeville. Those interested must RSVP to reserve a seat and confirm dates. Contact Nora Cartwright at (361) 362-2633 or noracart@coastalbend.edu to register.
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Marathon Oil donates $60,000 to CBC The money will come in $20,000 increments over three years. A portion of the money will be set aside every year for a scholarship fund. Two students per semester will each be awarded a $1,500 scholarship. Coley is still working out the details as to how the scholarship program will work but, regardless, is eager to know it is coming. New equipment will also be purchased with the money. Some of the original equipment was disposed of when the program was phased out, and some equipment was simply out of date. At the top of Coley’s wish list is a Scada simulator, an ITE simulator and a tank battery. Marathon Oil made a $60,000 donation to the Coastal Bend College Foundation for the Oil and Gas Technology Program. Pictured from left are Darren Black from Marathon, Jim Laurell from Marathon, Mark Mick, the operations manager for the Eagle Ford Asset Team, Interim College President Dr. Jimmy Goodson, Roy Coley, Oil and Gas Technology Program instructor for CBC, Eric Gaspard, Joel Howard of Marathon and Harvey Hardwick, CBC Foundation board member (Christina Rowland photo)
“The equipment will give them more hands-on experience,” Coley said. He will also purchase other equipment deemed necessary to make the program a success. Coley said the donation was a result of “extensive meetings with Marathon Oil.”
He doesn’t plan on this being the end of his relationship with Marathon Oil either. He is currently working to design and secure an internship program The Coastal Bend College Oil and Gas Technology Program received a huge with his students and that company. He hopes the program will kick off this boost in financial support on Tuesday when Marathon Oil presented the Coast- summer. al Bend College Foundation with a $60,000 check. The Oil and Gas Technology Program is growing by leaps and bounds, and Even though the check was not yet in hand on Monday, Oil and Gas Technology Coley hopes that by forming similar relationships with other oil and gas comProgram instructor Roy Coley was happy to share how he planned on spending panies he will help ensure its continued success. the money. There were 19 students who completed Coley’s program last year, all of whom “We are thrilled,” Mark Mick, operations manager Eagle Ford Asset Team said have secured jobs. This year he said, he has an average of 20 students in each of the donation his company made to the college. “The investment into the of the classes he is teaching. program is helping us alleviate one of our biggest challenges.” The lessons that the program offers expand every semester according to what His company will be able to hire a local skilled labor force from the college the instructor believes is needed and what companies express are important after the students finish. to them when looking to hire new employees. Coley’s next project is getting high school students started on some of their certifications. He is working with Mick went on to say the it is “exceptionally important” as a member of the both A.C. Jones and Pleasanton High Schools to design dual credit classes. community to support local infrastructure and local people. Corporate citizenship is part of Marthon Oil’s Core Company Values. Coley said he was extremely grateful for the donation and how it will benefit the students in his program, which currently is a one-year certificate program and/or a two-year associates of applied science degree.
Special to the CBC FORUM By Christina Rowland, Regional Correspondent Beeville Bee Picayne Read more from Christina Rowland at mySouTex.com
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Graduation Features Student Speakers “I know that it’s a cliché to say ‘new and exciting,’ but it really is,” says Susan Smedley, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Coastal Bend College. “Everyone at CBC is excited about this change to our speaker format for graduation.” What Smedley is referring to is the decision to move to student speakers for the college’s May 11, 2012 graduation ceremony. “We had two speakers, one for the morning ceremony which began at 10:00 a.m. and one for the afternoon ceremony that began at 2:00.” The two students, Terilyn Zengerle and Tamara Jo Williams, were selected from a pool of applicants. The college conducted a system wide promotion and search asking for students interested in speaking to submit an application and an overview of what their speech would contain if they were the one selected to speak. The search committee was comprised of faculty representing all four of the college’s campuses.
Terilyn Zengerle from the Beeville campus who spoke at 2:00 p.m. Tamara Jo Williams has been a student at the Coastal Bend College Pleasanton campus since graduating from high school at age 16 in 2010. She has traveled three hours everyday for four semesters to make her classes. She was a member of the Biology Club and Student Government Club and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She plans to attend UTSA in the fall and pursue a Bachelors degree in Microbiology. Ms. Williams currently resides in Gonzales, Texas and is the daughter of Verle Dwayne Williams and Arlene M. Kurtz Williams.
Terilyn Zengerle is graduating from Coastal Bend College with her Associates of Applied Science degree. Ms. Zengerle is a member of Phi Theta Kappa. She plans to attend Del Mar College in Corpus Christi and earn an Associates of Science in Health Information Technology. Ultimately she hopes to attain her Bachelors of Science in Health Information Management from Texas State Speaker for the morning graduation was Tamara Jo University. Ms. Zengerle lives in Yorktown, Texas with her Williams from the college’s Pleasanton campus and husband of 32 years and is the grandmother of seven.
This has been such a great experience for me. Everyone here at the college has been so supportive, almost as much as my family! I never felt like I was totally on my own. I’ll never forget my time here or how great the staff and instructors have been. I’m just really excited about what the future holds next! Terilyn Zengerle
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“All of us here today are unique individuals with different backgrounds and with different dreams, but we have much in common: We are courageous for dreaming big and facing our fears to make those dreams come true,” a slightly timid Tamara Jo Williams said during her keynote speech at the Coastal Bend College spring commencement ceremony on Friday morning, May 11.
Williams was one of two students speakers to talk at this moved a lot as a child. She was home schooled and year’s graduation exercises. There was one speaker for the had not spent a lot of time in an actual classroom until morning (herself ) and one speaker (Terilyn Zengerle) for attending CBC. the afternoon. “I was amazed at how friendly most people were and how This is the first year the college has chosen students to the entire faculty sincerely cared about each student’s give the keynote speeches. Williams said she almost did well-being,” she said during her speech. “They (the class not apply because of her fear of public speaking. instructors) wanted to see us excel in class and succeed in life. Each instructor took a special interest in their student’s “But some of my friends and instructors pushed me to at lives and was willing to help us in any way possible. They least apply, and I have to say I am glad they did,” she said saw our potential and pushed us to do better than we in her speech. “I am honored to be one of Coastal Bend even imagined we could. It is because of their faith in us College’s first student commencement speakers.” that we have faith in ourselves and dare to attempt our dreams.” The speakers were chosen from a pool of applicants who had written an essay, filled out an application and received Williams, like many others seated in the audience, had a teacher recommendation. The competition was stiff but a dream come true on Friday morning; they received a student speaker selection committee was able to choose degree. two students who had truly inspiring stories. She ended her speech by reminding everyone, “We are Williams herself started college at age 16 after finishing determined because we don’t give up when things get high school as a home schooled student. She made rough. We are optimistic that our hard work will be worth a commitment to continuing her education and it in the end. And, most importantly, we are graduates, demonstrated that commitment every day when she prepared to conquer the unimaginable.” drove from Gonzales to the CBC Pleasanton campus to attend classes. She was one of more than 200 students from the four Coastal Bend College campuses who received an Her hard work and dedication paid off when she was associates degree or certification in one of the many handed her associate science degree on Friday. She will programs offered by the college. continue her education in the fall at UTSA where she wants to pursue a bachelor’s in microbiology. Special to the CBC FORUM Getting to where she is today has not been an easy road By Christina Rowland, Regional Correspondent for Williams. She comes from a divorced household and Beeville Bee Picayne Read more from Christina Rowland at mySouTex.com
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Monica Cruz Named Public Relations Officer. Coastal Bend College is pleased to announce the appointment of Cougar Camp and the Monica Cruz as the new Public Relations Officer for Coastal Bend Passport program. College. Later, she transitioned over into the Financial Cruz was raised in San Antonio, Texas and attended the University of Aid Office where she Texas at Austin where she received her bachelor’s degree in journalism assisted students with in 2006. The UT Austin slogan is, “What Starts Here Changes the the ins-and-outs of World.” Cruz wanted to do just that. applying for financial aid and scholarships. She began her career in Mathis, Texas as a Community Liaison for the Drug Free Communities (DFC) grant, housed with the federal Substance Although Cruz Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminstration (SAMHSA). Working enjoyed working with with youth and their families led her to discover a real committment to the mission of education, “Because education helps people reach their goals, realize their dreams and eventually achieve a better quality of life,” says Cruz. And she should know. She’s a first-generation college student herself.
“I really didn’t set out to have a career in education initially, but now that I’m here, I can’t imagine doing anything else. An education really does change everything -- and I would have to say for the better.”
students, she says her heart has always been in media. As a freelance blogger, Cruz has represented major brands when they have launched new products and social media campaigns. Some of the companies she’s had the privilege of working with are Sony, Mars Corporation M&M’s, Kmart and Starbucks. Her love of social media has led her to attend two blogging/social media conferences within the past year, BlogHer 2011 in San Diego and Hispanicize 2012 in Miami, to learn more about the field.
And as a first-generation college student, she also realized that working in higher education would not only be a rewarding career where she could have a positive impact on people’s lives, but Finally, she’s found a way to blend her would become a core avocation for her, dedication to higher education and passion surpassing the status of “just another job,” thus sparking her passion for media in her new role as Public Relations Officer at Coastal Bend for higher ed. College. Cruz is eager to develop and hone her skills in this dynamic profession at a college that she enjoys working for and greatly So, after the DFC grant ended Cruz began the pursuit of her newly admires. identified career path in earnest and went to work for Coastal Bend College. “I really didn’t set out to have a career in education initially, When Monica isn’t working, blogging or catching up on her DVR but now that I’m here, I can’t imagine doing anything else. An shows, she enjoys spending time with her husband Daniel Benavidez education really does change everything -- and I would have to say and their dog Pee Wee in their Beeville, Texas home. for the better.” Over the past 3 years, she has worked in the student services department at Coastal Bend College helping students achieve their higher education goals. As a member of the Title V staff, she coordinated recruiting events for high school students such as Cougar Connections,
You can contact Monica Cruz at mcruz@coastalbend.edu or at (361) 354-2258.
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College Requests Submissions for Wildlife Calendar 2013 Each year, Coastal Bend College features the work of a select group of area photographers in its annual calendar. The Coastal Bend College Wildlife Calendar is recognized regionally for the quality of its photos and has developed a loyal following since its first publication over thirty years ago. In order to be considered for publication, please submit no more than 20 of your most outstanding South Texas wildlife photographs to the Office of Institutional Advancement by Monday, July 9, 2012. Photos may include insects, birds and animals that are native to the area and highlight regional landscape, vegetation and character.
Prints and slides are not acceptable submissions. Digital files may be submitted on CD, DVD, USB pen or by e-mail. Digital photos should be taken at the highest available camera setting. Photo files must support an output size of 8x10 while retaining high quality with absolutely no pixelation or other issues related to low resolution. Photos must reproduce with magazine quality. Submissions should be addressed to: Susan Smedley Coastal Bend College 3800 Charco Road Beeville, TX 78102 or emailed to smedleys@coastalbend.edu.
File names for photos submitted electronically must be You are encouraged to call Susan Smedley, Director of included on the attached list with the common name and Marketing and Public Relations for Coastal Bend College. description of each subject. The information will allow for at (361) 354-2399. proper identification of the subject. Photographs should be bright, exceptionally sharp and taken with highquality camera settings.
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Weekend College Now Enrolling Earn a degree attending college every-other-weekend.
Beginning fall 2012, students will be able to earn their Associate of Arts degree while only attending classes every-other-weekend at the Beeville or Alice Coastal Bend College campuses. The Weekend College is part of Project OASIS, which is a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) grant focusing on increasing the number of Hispanics and low income students obtaining degrees in STEM fields.
Classes will be held every-other-weekend on Fridays from 6-10 pm, Saturdays from 8-12 pm and 1-5 pm, and Sunday from 8 am-12 pm. The average class size will be about 25 students, and there is financial aid available to those who qualify.
While only the Beeville and Alice campuses are participating in Weekend College this academic year, both Kingsville and Pleasanton will be offering the Weekend Registration is open for the Weekend College at the College in the fall of 2013. Beeville and Alice campuses, and students wishing to enroll can see any Coastal Bend College advisor to register. Garcia also adds, “The flexible schedule of the program “The weekend college is structured so that students can is perfect for students with full-time jobs and family focus on one class at a time rather than trying to juggle obligations preventing them from attending during the and balance four classes,” says Danny Garcia, Weekend week.” College Coordinator. Students who enroll in the program will be assigned a case manager to assist them with If you’d like more information about Weekend College, financial aid questions, tutoring services and general please contact Danny Garcia at (361) 354-2570 or toll free at 1-866-722-2838 ext. 2570. You can also visit www. academic advising.
CBC Summer Courses Offer Convenience and Value for Students Coastal Bend College is offering over 23 sections of core curriculum courses in the second summer session that students can register for such as: history, government, economics, Spanish, biology, and speech. Many of these courses are also offered online.
hour course for in-district and out-of-district students, respectively.
Dr. Bruce Exstrom, Dean of Instructional Services, says, “Students should take advantage of summer courses to get acclimated to the college environment before fall. Because these courses are part of the core curriculum, Summer courses tend to be smaller, which gives lots of students can jump start their college education before individual focus to students. And the cost savings puts heading off to the university in the fall. In addition to higher education within reach for more students.” earning college credit hours, students and their families Recent high school graduates and other students who did can save hundreds of dollars per 3 credit hour course. not attend in the fall or spring semesters may eligible for Texas A&M College Station, Corpus Christi and Kingsville financial aid, if they qualify, since none of their eligibility charge an average of over $920 for a 3 credit hour course. would have been used for the 2011-2012 academic year. The University of Texas at Austin charges $1750. CBC In order for students to be eligible for summer aid, the in-district students pay about $300 and out-of-district Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the students pay about $500 for a 3 credit hour course. That is 2011-2012 year has to be submitted by June 30, 2012. a savings of over 65-percent and 45-percent per 3 credit
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Getting into ‘top tier’ universities becoming more difficult by Stephanie Moya
skills over time, and they need these skills to be successful in college.”
From an early age, some students have their hearts set on attending a premiere university and they – or their parents – don’t want to settle for anything less. They’ve dreamed of being a Longhorn at the University of Texas. Or an Aggie at Texas A&M’s College Station campus.
Pressure to perform on a timed test scares most students; state-required graduation tests such as the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills allow students unlimited time.
But getting into those top-of-the-line universities is becoming harder and harder, and the pressure to perform in classes as well as on college entrance exams builds. Colleges use the scores on exams such as the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) and ACT (originally, American College Testing program), along with high school grades and class rank, to determine admission. “I felt like the test was a life or death situation,” Senior Victoria Estrada said. “While I was taking the test, I felt relieved that it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I was so stressed and tired though, I started guessing at the end.”
“I’m nervous because I’ve never taken (the SAT and ACT) before,” Junior Dominique Garcez, who plans to take both the ACT and SAT and hopes to get into the University of Houston, said. “The PSAT scared me because I didn’t know how to study for it.” Solis said preparation such as taking the timed PSAT and reviewing the many websites with tips can help ease students’ worries. “Become familiar with the test format before taking the ACT and/or SAT,” she said, noting booklets are obtainable in her office and practice tests are available online. “Maintain your confidence in your abilities and do your best.” Sophomores and juniors took the PSAT on Oct. 12.
With the right preparation and focus, these college entrance exams don’t have to be as nerve-wracking as everyone makes them out to be. Counselor Yolanda Solis is busy helping juniors and seniors meet registration deadlines and get ready for the SAT and ACT tests. “The tests are very important if you are applying to a university,” Solis said. “The scores identify students who have the skills necessary to succeed in college-level courses.” A slate of dates is set aside throughout the year and into next summer, and Solis and several seniors encourage juniors to begin early.
“The only thing I’ve done to prepare myself is the PSAT so far,” said Junior Nick Quintanilla, who wants to go to the University of Texas at Austin as his brother 2007 graduate Travis Quintanilla did. “The PSAT wasn’t as hard as everyone made it out to be.” Honors, Advanced Placement and dual-credit coursework should help students prepare but isn’t required. “I went in thinking that it was going to be really hard, and I was nervous. But when I took it, it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be,” Senior Darian Ramirez, who recently took the ACT, said. “The ACT is more based on high school stuff, which I think made it easier.” Test scores on PSAT, SAT and ACT also can qualify students for scholarships.
“You should take the tests as soon as possible ‘cause if you don’t do well, you’ll still have the chance and time to take it again,” Estrada, who plans to attend Coastal Bend College in the fall, advised.
“Most of the scholarships have a set minimum score requirement for a student to be eligible to apply for that specific scholarship,” Solis noted.
The SAT gauges more critical thinking and reasoning skills, while the ACT measures general academic development.
While criteria for every college and university differs, students still aim to score high so their options are open.
“The ACT is an achievement test. Your best preparation is a rigorous high school curriculum,” Solis said. “The SAT is a standardized assessment of critical reading, math reasoning and writing skills. Students have developed these
“I’m not scared; I’m just anxious,” Quintanilla said. Reprint permission granted by The Karnes Countywide.
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1st Place winner and Overall Best Lifter in his division of the men’s teen division was Tristin Pelitire in the 165 pound bodyweight class.Tristan lifted 520 pounds in Squats, 335 pounds in Bench Press, and 500 pounds in Dead Lift, for a powerlifting total of 1355 pounds.
“Winners Circle” 2nd Annual Coastal Bend College Cougar Intramural Powerlifting & Bench Press Championship
On Saturday May 5, 2012, some of the strongest male and female athletes from the South Texas area came to Coastal Bend College’s Pete Maracek Gym to compete in the Coastal Bend College’s Second Annual Cougar Intramural Powerlifting & Bench Press Championship. The event was sponsored by Coastal Bend College Intramural Sports (CBC Athletic Director -Coach Estevan Vasquez) and co-sponsored by Coastal Bend College Cougar Powerlifting Club (CBC Cougar Powerlifting Club Coach Jack Young). The equipment set-up was provided by a CBC former student Wes Zunker with Texas Strength Systems, which provided the weighlifting equipment and set-up the equipment platforms. Wes Zunker and fiance Molly Jaeger are USAPL certifed powerlifting judges and they judged the contestants as they performed their lifts according to USAPL rules. The competition began with 18 contestants at 10:30 a.m. “Ironhouse Gym” in Beeville, accompanied by owner/ trainer Luis Magnone, arrived as a team with over 10 contestants, all of which took first place trophies.
Elizabeth Segovia
John Mayne
Guadalupe Martinez
Ryan Rangel
Jed Thomas
Cameron Ellerbe
Adam Aleman
Jacob Flores
Jesus Gonzales
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CBC COUGAR Intramural Powerlifting Full Meet Championship Womens division - Open 1st place: Elizabeth Segovia Best overall lifter with a total of 1095pounds Men’s division - Teen 1st place: Tristan Pelitire Best overall lifter with a total of 1355 pounds
First Place in Weight Class John Gaona, total of 730 pounds Jacob Flores, total of 1260 pounds Cameron Ellerbe, total of 1350 pounds Adam Aleman, a total of 1585 pounds
Men’s division - Collegiate 1st place Guadalupe “Wally” Martinez Best overall lifter with a total of 1305 pounds Men’s Division - Open 1st place R.A. Flores Best overall lifter with a total of 1640 pounds
First Place in Weight Class Astin Villareal, total of 1550 pounds Jesus Gonzalez, total of 975 pounds Robert Gonzalez, total of 1300 pounds
[Pictured L-R: Austin Villarreal; Luis Magnone; Jack Young; R.A. Flores]
Iron Horse Gym owner/trainer Luis Magnone (second from left) brought an entire team to the competition. Jack Young, event organizer and CBC drafting instructor, stands next to Magnone. Young gives special credit to Magnone for the support shown not only the event but to his team, saying, “Luis is owed a special recognition for his support of this event. His was the only team and he paid the entry fees for all his power lifters. This event would not have been nearly the success it was without him and his love of this sport.” Bench Press (only) Championship Men’s division - Teen First Place in Weight Class Ryan Rangel, bench press 280 pounds Men’s division - Collegiate First Place in Weight Class Jed Thomas, bench press 225 pounds Men’s Division Open Sub-Masters I (age 40-45 years old) 1st place John Mayne, bench press 365 pounds Best overall lifter
Men’s Division - Open Best Overall Champ, R. A. Flores, deadlifts a whopping 600 pounds.
Men’s division - Open First Place in Weight Class John Dodds , bench press 225 pounds Men’s division Open Sub-Masters III (age 45-50 years old) First Place in Weight Class Jack Young, bench press 335 pounds
Austin Villarreal
R. A. Flores
Robert Gonzales
For more information on upcoming powerlifting events, please contact Jack Young at (361) 354-2325.
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CBC Bids Fond Farewell to Dr. Goodson
Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees and employees gathered in the lobby of the Robert J. Beasley Administration Building on the Coastal Bend College campus in Beeville, May 24, 2012 to say goodbye to Dr. Jimmy Goodson. Goodson had served as CBC’s interim president since January of 2012.
Coastal Bend College president, Dr. Beatriz Espinoza, shakes hands with interim CBC president Dr. Jimmy Goodson at his farewell reception held on May 24, 2012.
Current and previous Coastal Bend College presidents gathered for CBC interim president Dr. Jimmy Goodson’s farewell reception on May 24, 2012. From left to right, current CBC president Dr. Beatriz Espinoza, Dr. Jimmy Goodson, Mrs. Michelle Goodson, Mrs. Helen Wallace, and former CBC presidents Dr. Norman Wallace and Dr. John Brockman.
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Coastal Bend College Awards Over $89,000 In Scholarships to Local Graduates.
Coastal Bend College awarded $89,600 in scholarships to over 40 A.C. Jones High School graduates at the Evening of Excellence Scholarship Ceremony held at the A.C. Jones Auditorium on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Coastal Bend College president, Dr. Beatriz Espinoza, presented all the scholarship recipients with certificates to commemorate the occasion. Students who were in the top 10-percent of the 2012 graduating class received an academic scholarship worth $500 per semester to Coastal Bend College. Students who received the CBC general scholarship were awarded $400 per semester to Coastal Bend College. Both scholarships are renewable for up to four semesters as long as the student completes at least 12 hours per semester and maintains the appropriate grade point average for their respective scholarship. The majority of A.C. Jones students are considered indistrict students at Coastal Bend College, which means these scholarships can greatly help off-set the costs of higher education for local students and their families, said Candy Fuller, CBC Scholarship Coordinator. Furthermore, the Coastal Bend College general and academic scholarships can be utilized along with any financial aid or other outside scholarships that a student may qualify for or receive. For more information about CBC scholarships or financial aid, please contact Candy Fuller at (361) 354-2237.
Over 40 A.C. Jones high school seniors received a Coastal Bend College scholarship at the Evening of Excellence Scholarship Ceremony held on May 29, 2012
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