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Volume 27, Issue 5

Tuesday April 22, 2014

Puzzles and Problem Solving —Spotlight on Monica Geist Written by Rachel Padro When asked how she ended up teaching Math at Front Range Community College, FRCC Math Faculty Monica Geist says, “I earned my bachelor’s degree in Applied Math from CSU in Fort Collins. During my time there, I had an internship at Ball Aerospace. My internship was in software development and led to a full-time job there. I worked on a team of mathematicians who helped the engineers solve some of the math equations they developed. I was fascinated by how we can model so many things using mathematical models (equations).”

“I worked at Ball for five years and then quit to stay at home with my young children. During that time I started teaching math part-time at FRCC in the evenings. Within the first five minutes of my first class here, I knew that this was the job I wanted. I needed to earn a master’s degree, though, in order to be eligible for a full-time job. So, I earned my master’s in Applied Math from CU-Denver. Shortly after graduating, I applied for and received a full-time job teaching math here at FRCC.” For those who hope to major in mathematics, or those curious as to why they should learn math, Geist says, “Learning math is learning how to think. Math is logical—even though many students don’t think it is! Being able to do math tells future employers that you know how to think and how to learn. When I was interviewing for my internship at Ball, I did not know the software they wanted me to use. The person interviewing me said, ‘You’re a math major. You can learn it.’ Financially, knowing math can help with thinking through making purchases, borrowing money, and saving money. A person does not have to be a math genius in order to benefit from knowing math. Many of my family members are business owners. I can’t tell you

how many times they caught mistakes made by the bank, which ended up saving them a lot of money. Some people think banks don’t make mistakes anymore because everything is so automated. That is not true. Humans still have to calculate values and see if those values make sense. Having math skills and the courage to ask if an answer makes sense can help anyone in any job involving money.”

As for a little bit about herself, Geist grew up in Boulder, and her hobbies Photo by Rachel Padro include jigsaw puzzles and going to the movies with her husband. Once she finishes puzzles, she likes to tear them apart to do them again later. “I always have a jigsaw puzzle on the table!” Her favorite superhero is Thor, “Hands down.” When asked if she could give one piece of advice to FRCC students, Geist shares, “That’s hard! There are lots of things I think FRCC students could benefit from, such as: ask questions, seek help, stay organized, don’t miss class, don’t get behind, try taking a class with the pure motive of learning (and not to check a class off the list), get in a study group, learn to use study skills, start studying for your final exams on day one of the semester, and so on. However, I think the biggest thing would be to realize the great opportunity you have to get a college education. Don’t wish it away.

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Program Impact Award!

“ Apollo really just wants a hug.”

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Commencement Ceremony Written by Kathy Bellis

Tino Gomez, English and Communication Chair, won the Outstanding Student Organization Advisor award for his guidance, patience, and contributions to the entire Front Page Team. The quality of writing found in The Front Page is at an all-time high thanks to the standards set by Gomez. Thank you Tino from all of us at The Front Page!

Chris Colgan, FRCC student and Front Page Layout Editor, won the Outstanding Student Organization Member Award for her excellence in layout design. Chris’ skills in layout are only matched by her hard work, dedication, and willingness to go the extra mile. The Front Page has never looked better due to Chris’ eye for detail and need for perfection. Chris, thank you for making us look good!

Outstanding Student Organization Leadership & Service Award Threads

Program Impact Award The Front Page

Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Award Tino Gomez

Outstanding Student Organization Officer Award Tim Warwick

Outstanding Student Organization Member Award Chris Colgan

Altitude Sumitteers Dan Vis Kathy Bellis Robin OConnell Cassia Maux Joyce Spain Jeanette Smith Irene Urioste Tim Warwick Alexis Lucero

Academic Achievement Awards Allied Health Yirgedu Asfaw

Science

Philip Cash

This year the commencement ceremony is moving from the Denver Mart to the 1st Bank Center and will be held on May 15, 2014, at 7:00 pm. For those graduating, Program Assistant Rachel Dammann says, “The first step is to apply for graduation. Information for that process is available at www. frontrange.edu/graduation. Our graduation evaluator reviews students’ transcripts to make sure they have met to requirements for their program. However, if a student needs to talk with someone about their classes and credits, it is best to meet with any of our academic advisors.”

Dammann goes on to say, “The ceremony itself is designed to move quickly. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. with the procession led by the Denver District Pipe Band. There will be remarks from the College President, Andy Dorsey, the Campus Vice President, Therese Brown, and the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Educational member, Ken Weil. We do not have a keynote speaker – we have 6-8 students and faculty who we call Voices who will give a brief three minute speech about their time

Business, Information Systems, & Integrated Technologies Laura Titter

Creative & Technical Arts, Humanities & Languages Brandy Badley

English & Communication Robin OConnell

Mathematics Bill Bellis

Nursing

Scott Ostrin

Social & Behavioral Sciences Hannah Marcy

Photo by Rachel Dammann

at Front Range. Then the graduates will receive their diplomas and the ceremony will end. Parking is free and there are no need for tickets for family and guests. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and students need to check in between 6:15 and 6:45 p.m. Students are encouraged to dress business casual or nicer. Caps and gowns are now on sale in the bookstore for $35.”

Congratulations graduates!

Diversity Advocate Award Marissa Rivera

Outstanding Student Employee Dusty Rhodes Veronica Soto

Vice President’s Service Award Cassia Maux Alexis Lucero Tim Warwick Irene Urioste Veronica Soto Kathy Bellis Tina Markoff Sakura Shiratori Robin OConnell

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Math 050 - In Detail Written by Anissa Garner Math 050 is a class that became available this (spring) semester at the FRCC Westminster Campus.

Instructor, Joseph Brenkert was asked what Math 050 is and he explained that “Math 050 (Quantitative Literacy) is a new developmental math class designed specifically to prepare students for Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 120), Intro to Statistics (MAT 135), or Integrated Math (MAT 155/156).”

“The fundamental concepts explored in this course are helpful not only in math but also in many other disciplines, from psychology to economics to chemistry!” exclaimed Brenkert when asked why students should consider taking Math 050.

Because Math 050 prepares students for a variety of courses difficulty level came into question.

Due to this diversity the concepts range greatly in complexity. “It incorporates at least some ideas from

each of our current MAT 045, MAT 090, and MAT 099 courses” says Brenkert in an attempt to explain just how complex this course is.

Currently this class is only available via the traditional classroom but, starting in the summer, FRCC will be offering Math 050 as a “module” class. The classroom and the modular structures for Math 050 differ as Brenkert describes “the class structure emphasizes group work and collaboration in discovering these fundamental principles of mathematics.” and the modular “structure combines online content with in-class support and allows for a more individualized pace.” Both types will be available in the fall.

When deciding which class is more suited for you Brenkert says to remember, “The classroom structure emphasizes group work while the modular structure is more individualized and might be more

helpful for students who need the MAT 050 concepts to progress into MAT 055 and then MAT 121.”

After taking the Accuplacer and determining that you can actually take Math 050 you can enroll but because of its two different structures you want to be careful which class you’re choosing. Brenkert states that “when enrolling make sure to look for the class structure under the section notes.”

Brenkert is currently teaching one section of this course and says that he will be teaching one section in the classroom structure and two in the modular structure in the fall.

“Come have fun in a Math class!”

What Makes an Outstanding Student?

FRCC Math Faculty Debi Martin says, “Here are some things that I believe makes an outstanding (math) student… [They] maintain a positive attitude about the class even when things get challenging. They don’t give up. And don’t make excuses.

They have good study skills—they know how to actually study for an exam. This is one of the biggest obstacles for students taking math.

They have good time management skills… They utilize resources available to them as needed—visiting the Math Lab, free tutoring, Videos, etc. And finally, an outstanding math student, participates in class, is willing to help other students by arranging

Continued from Cover Story Soak up all the learning that you can.

Consider going to college a privilege and treat your time in college as an investment in your future!”

She’d also love to tell the FRCC student body, “Get involved. There are some awesome leadership opportunities right now at FRCC. I recently went on an Altitude Leadership Retreat led by Dan Balski in Student Life. It was an amazing opportunity and I would highly recommend all FRCC students go on this retreat next spring. There are also lots of clubs to get involved with at FRCC. So, join a club. Even better, start a club! Research shows that students who are involved in campus activities such as clubs are more successful in their course work. Stop

by Student Life to find out how to get involved.”

Written by Rachel Padro New York—Poor President

Written by Rachel Padro We asked some Outstanding FRCC instructors what they think constitutes an Outstanding Student. These were their responses. Peek here to learn how you can grow, shine, and excel!

Puzzles and Problem Solving —Spotlight on Monica Geist

Vladimir Putin of Russia can’t get study groups, and is not afraid to talk to the instructor when needed.”

Martin also adds that, “Not all A-students are necessarily ‘outstanding’ and not all C-students are just ‘average’. A grade is not an indicator of student success. An outstanding student is hard-working, persistent, and is willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish their goals.”

FRCC Psychology Instructor, Kristin Cowin, agrees that outstanding students take initiative, especially in utilizing resources. “An outstanding student is one that comes prepared to class with questions they have regarding their learning. They show initiative in their work and are never afraid to ask for help. They utilize all of the amazing student resources available, such as tutoring, the writing

lab, but especially they come to office hours and discuss anything they need help with. They go above and beyond with their learning and also make it a point to help their peers. Outstanding students want to help others as well and make their classroom and classmates a part of their community of learning. They set realistic goals for their educational career and work hard to obtain them at every level.”

FRCC Biology Faculty Anjali Vaidya says that outstanding students are outstanding beyond their school life. “[An] outstanding student is a student who does well in the classroom, but importantly has a significant impact outside the classroom as well… helping and reaching out to students not only in the classroom, but outside the classroom.

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tacos anymore. Mighty Taco, a Mexican restaurant based in New York, has banned Vladimir Putin from all of its locations “for seizing Crimea from the Ukraine.” They say he’ll be welcomed back when he “stops acting like a bully and picking on people.”

Australia—A teenaged girl found a dead shark on the beach and thought it would be a good idea to take a ton of photos posing with it.

Australian officials are saying that is probably not a good idea. Sharks take naps too. You never know.

Alaska—A priest was pulled over by authorities to be found drunk, with a bag of marijuana in his sweater, and a gun in his back pocket.

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Spotlight on the I.T. Department Written by Anissa Garner Roxanne Strand is the I.T. Coordinator for both the Westminster and Brighton campuses for Front Range. When here at the Westminster campus she primarily works out of the I.T. Office, room C0250. When asked why the doors are locked she responded with “Because there’s a lot of equipment in here and there is the

server room with all of the servers, but we do have the doorbell so if you do need to come in we can buzz you in.”

Not many people need to go into the office because the staff usually calls in for help and students can usually receive help from the students hired as lab assistants in the Computer Commons. Strand wants people to

know that the lab assistants aren’t techs. The lab assistants are there to guide students and are advised to spend no longer than 10 minutes per problem, per student. There are three levels of technical support that are logged into the Work Order System to track productivity. Calls to the lab assistants, or Tier 1 Support is used

when the problem is an easy fix or can be fixed in a few minutes. Tier 2 Support refers to a problem that problem that cannot be fixed right away, that needs to be researched, or tested by a Tech. Tier 3 Support is reserved for serious problems and is repaired by an I.T. Pro. Another step for I.T. happens while students are on break from classes. Strand says, “When the students are out on break between semesters that’s probably our busiest time because that’s the time when we can get into the classrooms without having to look at the schedule.” Between semesters I.T. installs the software the instructors have requested for the following semester, clean all of the computers, printers and projectors, and replace technical items as needed (ex: batteries, keyboards, mice, etc.). When the new semester starts the first day/ week the goal is to make sure that the majority of problems aren’t because of I.T. and Media.

It’s important that classes run smoothly so students have a positive experience.

Strand wants students to know that during finals and midterms if the Computer Commons are full there are other places you can go.

For example, “If they’re working on math they can go to the math lab. If they’re working on an essay they can go to the writing lab, but there is a 10 page print limit down there. We also have some computers that are out in the open like room B1500 if you just need to work on something but don’t need to print because there isn’t a printer.”

Strand adds that “We go through so much paper in the commons it’s incredible and not in a good way.” She gets 25 cases of paper per month but sometimes has to go out and get more before the month is up, so if there is anything the FRCC community can do to save paper please do.

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Spotlight on Active Minds Written by Anissa Garner The Active Minds club meets every Tuesday at 1 p.m. and Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the club room. Tracy Carreon, advisor for Active Minds explains, “Active Minds is a national organization, devoted to changing the perspective around mental health. A lot of that has been about reducing the stigma around mental illness.”

When asked what this particular club does Carreon says “We focus our club around optimizing mental health and what I mean by that is learning to reduce stress, increase levels of happiness, increase levels of wellbeing.”

Rae Gandy, President of the Active Minds Club and psychology major, expresses that “It’s always been my hope to give tools to people so that

they can deal with what life hands them in a better manner.” However, with this being her first semester as President Gandy jokes that it’s been more about learning what goes into running a club than anything else.

Active Minds hopes to create a culture on the FRCC campus that will positively affect students.

Carreon exclaims that “It helps in relationships, it helps in the workplace, I teach these skills in my classroom and I have students that tell me it makes a difference.” Gandy testifies that it has helped her too!

Both Gandy and Carreon urge people not to think that Active Minds is a therapy session; that’s not what they’re trying to do. People do share, but meetings are not focused

around it. Carreon intentionally does things a little bit differently, “I run the meetings very much like a class.

Teaching or sharing information about positive psychology and neuroscience and so forth and what it tells us about how to live and be happier” states Carreon.

Everything that is taught is taught to help increase what is called emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is something that is never taught in school, but is just as important to be successful. Carreon recites that “It has been shown over and over and over again that emotional intelligence correlates far more with success in work, school and life than I.Q.” Companies and corporations are using emotional intelligence as a benchmark because

once you get a job the skills, like those taught in Active Minds, are what you are going to need to move beyond just getting by to excel.

Active Minds finds it imperative to get their message out to FRCC, as Gandy puts it “People are in and out of community colleges so it’s not talked about that much; I want to talk about it.”

When asked if there was anything else that she would want to let students know Gandy responded “Taking a day, or a week, coming by and trying it, and seeing how it works can’t hurt.”

Looking for Work? The Career Center Has Amazing Opportunities Written by Rachel Padro [students] go on there, they can find anything they want, including workshops we’re doing, events from the community, and all the stuff they need if they want to do an internship. We’ve got a Facebook page that you can get to from the website. We have career fairs, and at the current one we are having Photo by Rachel Padro 26 employers coming in.

There are jobs everywhere; FRCC’s Career Success Program I get about eight calls a day Coordinator, Teresa Stuart, wants from employers…! I just don’t have students to know that FRCC has students to fill them! So many students a Career Center to help those who are looking for a job, but just don’t seek employment. With the addition know where to go.” Further into the of Colleen Toomey in January, future, the Career Center is planning Stuart and Toomey have improved to facilitate a nonprofit organization the amount of career information fair. Stuart wants to make a point that available for students. Stuart says, a lot of nonprofits have paying jobs “We have six workshops that we offer, that are often over-looked. She wants and we have a website, http://www. as many students as possible to know frontrange.edu/wccareersuccess/. If about these opportunities. “We just

need students to find us!”

Stuart says that one of the goals they have for the program is, “An opportunity for every student to have a career goal when they come here, so it gives them something to look forward to. There’s nothing wrong with exploring, but if they have somewhere to point their energy… they’ll do better especially in trying times.” Career Services is offering a workshop called Career Paths that teaches students how to create goals and use critical thinking with their goals, keep an eye out to sign up!

The Career Center would love to work with students in two phases, typically in the two years they spend at community college. “We just keep progressing with milestones, and have it planned out. We keep working with their skill sets, until they get into their second year, and then we get into more concrete things like creating a resume, networking, more like that.”

The Career Center also help students prepare for an internship.

Stuart believes it’s important for students to explore their interests and their potential careers throughout their community college career. “We offer the Myers-Briggs assessment, the colors inventory, and value sorts…

It doesn’t matter how old you are, or young— looking at your life and career and who you want to be in the world as a citizen… those are things people do all the time, and should start if they haven’t thought about it. Learn to think about it and make it a lifelong practice.”

To new students, Stuart would say, first of all, “We are in the testing center!” It’s very easy for people not to notice them, tucked back in that quiet corner of the college. But “For a new student to come and connect with the career center right off the bat is a really good practice. It teaches them how to set goals... We teach

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What Makes an Outstanding Student?

Continued from Page 3 FRCC English Faculty Christina Gaines breaks excellence down into three objectives. “The first goal is easy: Want it. If excellence is your objective, then it’s going to be much easier to attain it; if you want it, you’re going to actively set aside time to learn what you can and apply yourself. The second goal is something everyone should work toward together: Connect with others.

Learning isn’t a solo flight: in the classroom, we learn with and through each other. Outstanding students learn from their classmates just as much as they learn from their instructor or from their textbooks. That’s what makes the classroom space dynamic.

The third goal is probably the most counter-intuitive to many ‘good’ students: Go for the knowledge, not the grade. Yes, I know GPAs matter— you want to nail that scholarship, or

that degree program, or whatever.

However, at the end of the day, a grade is just a letter or a number on a piece of paper. Outstanding students go beyond the grade and into what they’re studying: they make larger connections between their classes and what goes on outside the classroom, they ask questions beyond basic assignment parameters, etc. The more you invest in the knowledge, the more you’ll take away from your time here.

FRCC Math Faculty Stacey Reynolds also says that students must be willing to accept responsibility for their learning, including the sometimes inevitable struggle. “I think there are several things that make an outstanding student. Especially for math courses, an outstanding student is present – they’re not just in class but they are actively engaging and

Looking for Work? The Career Center Has Amazing Opportunities Continued from Page 6 them how to use online services, and we’re not boring about any of it! It’s a fun scavenger hunt around their own career. If it doesn’t relate to them, I think it’s a waste of their time!”

One of Stuart’s favorite career exploration exercises is, “An exercise that involves friends and family. It’s called a 360. It’s an organized way to go back to your family and talk to them. For students who don’t really know what they want to do, they can go to previous employers, teachers and their family to ask different questions for different perspectives.”

Students can learn from this exercise how others perceive them and their skills, and where others could see them working. Sometimes others see where we might fit before we do. “When people think of career planning they think of taking an assessment or writing a resume… that’s not career planning! In my perspective career planning is really starting your journey of life, by knowing yourself better. You’re then going to know the things you’d like to study, and you’re going to have the

courage to study it.”

Stuart reminds, “Don’t listen to people who say there are no jobs.

We have two thousand jobs on Front Range Connect. That’s a database where students can upload their resume, and employers can look [at them]. Employers know they want Front Range students!” Stuart ultimately wants to remind students to, “Follow their heart, do career exploration because it grows your life and remember, there’s more jobs out there than I have students for!”

And finally, Stuart wants students to know, “People think they have to sacrifice their passion for ‘just a job.’

If they follow their passion and they work at it, and follow a career path that is consistent with their passion, they will not only be successful, but happy.”

Interested students, please visit http://www.frontrange.edu/ wccareersuccess/ and stop by to see Teresa Stuart and Colleen Toomey in the testing center!

participating while in class and getting help outside of class when needed.

An outstanding student knows the outside resources available and is ready to use them when necessary.

They take responsibility for their learning and recognize learning often comes with a healthy dose of struggle.

An outstanding student perseveres!”

And finally, FRCC Gateway to College and Math Faculty Jane Toman says, “I believe an outstanding student is one that strives to expand their knowledge, asks for help when they need it, and helps other students when they can. College is based on collegiality, and we are all here to help each other learn.”

FRCC English Faculty Melinda Myrick says that great students are inquisitive students. “Outstanding students have two strong qualities: a sense of enthusiasm and the willingness to ask questions.

Enthusiastic students are willing to take risks and suspend judgment.

Students who ask questions are open-minded and willing to consider different points of view.”

So as the FRCC student body heads into finals, be willing to take responsibility for your own education—not just your grade, but your learning—and utilize resources, ask questions, arrange study groups, go above and beyond, and simply help each other learn and grow.

Thanks to all of the instructors who participated in this survey, and who help us become outstanding!

Upcoming Events Written by Kathy Bellis Friday, April 25, 2014, 7:00

know Slam Nuba is not to be missed!

a.m.-1:00 p.m. – Second Annual

Register for this free program at 303-

9HealthFair will be held at the

658-2604. (Information provided by

Westminster Campus in the

the City of Westminster website)

Rotunda and surrounding areas.

For more information visit www.9HealthFair.com.

Thursday, May 15, 2014 – Application deadlines for The Kaiser Permanente Scholarship, ‘A Lot To

Saturday, April 26, 2014, 1:00 p.m-

Give’ Foundation Scholarship, and

4:30 p.m. – College Hill Library will

the ‘We Believe in You’ Foundation

be hosting Metro State in offering

Scholarship, have all been extended

a FAFSA work session to help fill

to Thursday, May 15, 2014, by

out the FAFSA application. FAFSA

3:00 pm. To apply visit https://

is the first step in applying for most

frontrange.academicworks.com or go

federal, state, and college-provided

to the FRCC Foundation website.

financial aid for students. For more information call 303-658-2603.

Thursday, May 15, 2014, 7:00 p.m. – Westminster Campus

Saturday, April 26, 2014, 3:00 p.m-

Commencement Ceremony will

4:00 p.m. - Slam Nuba, National

be held at the 1st Bank Center in

Poetry Slam Champions, will be

Broomfield. Doors open at 6:00 pm,

performing at College Hill Library. If

graduates start check in at 6:15 p.m.

you are new to slam poetry prepare

and the ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m.

to be moved; Slam poetry is edgy and electrifying. If you are a fan, you

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Fond Farewells to the Front Page Written by Rachel Padro

The Front Page is hiring for the 2014 fall semester!

If you are interested in writing, photography, or layout design please apply today!

Applications are available on the Front Page door in office S0104.

After the application is complete please return to the Front Page office mail box located on the office door. If you are applying for a writing position please attach a writing sample to your application.

For more information email the Front Page at frontpage@frontrange.edu

Working on the school paper opens up a world of new opportunities and new people. If you are thinking of getting involved with the Front Page next fall, or thinking about journalism at all, I would recommend it to anyone who loves the thrill of a challenge and thrives on meeting new people.

The ups and downs of working on a paper are unique to each individual.

For instance, assertiveness is often required, such as to get people to respond for interviews—and that was personally the most difficult part for me. Some people thrive on tracking people down for stories!

I, however, loved meeting with individuals to discuss their passion.

I love going to events to learn more about an interesting person or topic or culture. I love writing, of course, and I love the creative and humorous side of working on a paper—such as when you get to do an April Fool’s Edition, or write an amusing column like Overheard in the Office or Hot Headlines.

Writing for a paper is most definitely full of humor. It teaches you to roll with the punches! I once thought someone understood that I was coming to their office to photograph them—but they didn’t. So the poor person, with a dazed face, posed awkwardly for several photos, and when I was finally done snapping pictures asked, “So… what’s this

for?” Another time, I thought I was communicating with a guy for several articles, and then when I went to meet them in person I missed them because I was looking for a guy—and my contact was actually a lady. Beware of the gender neutral name—especially if you’re about to refer to someone as a “he” or “she” in your article. And sometimes your paper’s advertisers adamantly want to place an ad in the paper on a date that simply doesn’t exist, like February 30th.

The Front Page taught me to laugh at the mishaps, and to simply rise to the occasion. Sometimes people snub you in the hallway as you’re conducting a survey. Sometimes random people you interview will try to tell you exactly how to write your article and that you must send it to them “for review” before submitting it to your editor (true stories!). Grin, and roll with it, and politely ignore their comments. You’re getting work experience—not only in writing but in learning how to deal with “unique” people and think on your feet.

And ultimately the Front Page helped me learn what I want to do with my life! For a while, I thought it was to work in communications, and maybe write as a freelance writer and journalist. But then I quickly discovered through interviewing teachers, that I really wanted to be doing what they were doing. It led me back to my initial dream—creative

writing and teaching. If I’d never had this experience, I might be pursuing my career from a totally different angle!

But the absolute best part of writing on the Front Page was the relationships I formed with other amazing writers. Kathy Bellis inspired me endlessly with her humor and her dedication to doing things right and for the good of everyone.

Robin OConnell helped me with so many of my writing weaknesses, helped me work up some assertive backbone, and was also very compassionate when life interfered with my writing. Cindy Torres was always that feisty hilarious kick I needed at the end of a long day, when we met to crack down on the paper. Tino Gomez and Nick Morris helped each of us in sharpening our craft. I met and got to work with so many awesome people, and formed friendships that I never would have had without this opportunity.

The Front Page helped me to work on my weak spots as a writer, opened up a world of great people, and gave me writing experience that will help me in my career as a writer. If that sounds awesome to you, keep an eye out next semester for a chance to be involved with the school paper and its awesome new staff! It’s a once-in-alife-time opportunity that I wouldn’t trade for anything.

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