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We have a winner! The very first Winner of our Cover Kids Contest, sponsored by Bulloch Academy, is Lindsey Horton of Brooklet. Lindsey is the daughter of Heather and Chad Horton. She was born in Atlanta and has lived in Brooklet since 2016. She attends the seventh grade at Southeast Bulloch Middle School. She loves all things art related and soccer. A former resident of St. Simons and Amelia Island, Lindsey also loves going to the beach! Her cover photo was taken at Savannah Stonehenge by her mom, Heather Riggs Horton.

Another first for Statesboro Magazine is a special section dedicated to Ogeechee Technical College and their Continuing Education division. Beginning on page 19, you’ll find out great news about Ogeechee Tech’s programming, affordable tuition and flexible class scheduling. It’s never too late to reenter the classroom, whether on campus or online. Start today by finding a complete list of OTC’s program offerings and continuing education courses inside.

This issue will also educate you on everything great about public education in Bulloch County. Each year we feature an official update of the Board of Education’s system-wide successes and innovations. Take a look inside at the 20152020 Strategic Plan. Get an overall glance at our system’s statistics and find out which schools are top performers. Find out everything you need to know about the high quality schools in our area just in time. School starts back on August 1!

Georgia Southern University is midway through its first year as a regional powerhouse of learning. With the addition of campuses at Armstrong and in Liberty County, Georgia Southern now has 27,459 full-time students from all 50 states (plus international) with a student to faculty ration of 21:1. Georgia Southern is listed among the top four “Most Affordable Colleges in Georgia” by College Affordability Guide. The University offers over 140 Bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degree programs. Now under the leadership of interim president, Shelley C. Nickel, Georgia Southern is poised to be among the top institutions of higher learning in the state. Beginning on page 14, “Southern Bound,” by regular Statesboro Magazine columnist Doy Cave, gives us a glimpse of the University’s bright future.

We’re fortunate to have so many ways to learn at our disposal; just one of the things that makes Bulloch County a great place to live. Remember “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”

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featured contributors Frank Fortune Frank is the national award winning freelance photographer who holds the distinction of shooting 19 years’ worth of covers for Statesboro Magazine. He retired from Georgia Southern after having been responsible for capturing the University’s history on film and video for 30 years. Throughout his career Frank’s enjoyed all aspects of photography, including sports, still-life, landscape, and architecture. He and his wife, Mandy, are the proud parents of teens, Jack and Cate.

Heather Riggs Horton Born and raised in Claxton, Heather graduated from Georgia Southern, then moved to Atlanta. She lived in Atlanta for 17 years and started her business, HRH Photography in 2007. Heather specializes in family, children and high school senior’s photography.

She travels to Atlanta and to St. Simons/Jekyll for photoshoots. She moved back to the area in 2016 to be closer to family and friends. She is a full-time photographer and a full-time Mom to Ashley, 15, Lindsey, 12 (Our Cutest Cover Kid winner!), and Blake, 11. Check out her latest shots at www.hrhphoto.com and on her Facebook page at HRH Photography.

SPIRITUAL PATHWAYS Bill Perry grew up in Live Oak, Florida, a small town just south of Valdosta, GA. After graduating from Stetson University, he earned three degrees from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

In 2004, he retired as pastor of First Baptist Church of Statesboro after serving that congregation for 22 years.

He and his wife, Margaret, registrar of Statesboro High School before her retirement in 2005, have two daughters, five grandsons, and one granddaughter. Bill has been very much involved in community life in Statesboro. He is an avid reader and has been a runner since 1973.

TRUE Blue From Eagle Nation is a column brought to you by Georgia Southern University, where we cherish our place in the larger Statesboro community. In each issue, we hope to bring interesting and informative stories to the readers of Statesboro Magazine.

Doy Cave is the Marketing Content Manager in the Office of Marketing and Communications at the University, and resides with his family in Statesboro.

THE VIEW FROM HERE Ric Mandes, a popular essayist, retired after 27 years as Director of Public Relations and Development for Georgia Southern. His memories about growing up and living in South Georgia inspire his writings.

He’s a published author and former newspaper columnist for the AJC.

Hayley Greene Hayley Greene is the public relations/marketing specialist for Bulloch County Schools (BCS). With nearly 30 years in her field, her early career included serving as the president of two chambers of commerce and an economic development authority and being the communications manager for a major electric utility before coming to BCS. She has received national awards for her work and been a sought-after speaker for state and national associations in her field. Greene received her bachelor’s degree in communication arts from Georgia Southern University in 1991. A Jenkins County native with deep Evans County roots, she made Bulloch County her home 10 years ago. She is a mother of three, an avid Georgia Southern sports fan, and a Bulloch County 4H volunteer.

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Averitt Center Receives Fox Theater Institute Grant for Lighting On May 17, 2018, Jamie Grady, Executive Director of the Averitt Center for the Arts, along with staff and members of the board of directors, received a check from Leigh Burns, Director of Fox Theater Institute of Atlanta, for $18,819.00. The grant funds will be used for a renovation project updating the lighting system in the Emma Kelly Theater.

An outreach program of the Fox Theater, the Institute offers consultation services on historic preservation, operations expertise and education to performing arts venues throughout Georgia.

The Institute was created in 2008 in response to a statewide need for assistance with the restoration and operation of Georgia’s historic theaters. The Institute has donated more than $1.5 million to Georgia theater restoration projects in multiple communities in the state.

SEB & Statesboro High receive state STEM honors

High schools named as both AP STEM & AP STEM Achievement Schools The Georgia Department of Education honored two of our district’s high schools in late spring 2018 for student achievement in Advanced Placement math and science courses. Southeast Bulloch High School and Statesboro High School were both named to GaDOE’s AP STEM Schools and AP Stem Achievement Schools list for 2018. Only 140 high schools in the state were able to achieve both AP STEM distinctions.

The recognition means that both schools offer a high number of Advanced Placement math and science courses, their students are choosing to enroll in these academically rigorous courses, a high number of students are also choosing to take at least two of the AP exams for these courses, and a high percentage of the students scored a three or higher to receive college credits for the courses.

Only 213 high schools in the state were named as AP STEM Schools, the honor means that a high number of students chose to test in at least two AP math and two AP science courses (i.e., AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C, AP Computer Science) Only 146 high schools in the state were named AP STEM Achievement Schools, an honor achieved when at least 40 percent of the students who take AP math and science tests are able to achieve a score of three or higher out of a possible five on the AP exams.

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The Georgia Department of Education honored two of our district’s high schools in late spring 2018 for student achievement in Advanced Placement math and science courses. Southeast Bulloch High School and Statesboro High School were both named to GaDOE’s AP STEM Schools and AP Stem Achievement Schools list for 2018.

Only 140 high schools in the state were able to achieve both AP STEM distinctions.

The recognition means that both schools offer a high number of Advanced Placement math and science courses, their students are choosing to enroll in these academ ic a l ly rigorous courses, a high number of students are also choosing to take at least two of the AP exams for these courses, and a high percentage of the students scored a three or higher to receive college credits for the courses.

Only 213 high schools in the state were named as AP STEM Schools, the honor means that a high number of students chose to test in at least two AP math and two AP science courses (i.e., AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C, AP Computer Science) Only 146 high schools in the state were named AP STEM Achievement Schools, an honor achieved when at least 40 percent of the students who take AP math and science tests are able to achieve a score of three or higher out of a possible five on the AP exams.

Georgia Southern Faculty, Information Technology Services Team Up to Conduct Solar Research

Georgia Southern’s Online Master of Education Program Earns Top 50 National Ranking Georgia Southern University’s online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership degree was recently ranked No. 48 in the nation

by BestColleges.com, a leading source that provides students with higher education research and free college planning resources.

To determine the Top 50 rankings, BestColleges.com analyzes statistical data and guiding principles to score factors in the areas of academic quality and affordability. Academic quality is determined by admissions, enrollment and retention rates, as well as the number of master’s in educational leadership graduates. Data is compiled from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and College Navigator, both of which are hosted by the National Center for Education Statistics.

Georgia Southern’s 36-credit hour online master’s in educational leadership prepares classroom educators for entry-level, K-12 leadership positions.

Candidates explore core curriculum courses such as transformational school leadership, financial matters for educational leaders, politics of public education and developing professional learning communities. Upon completion of the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, students will have earned 250 supervised field experience hours, as well as leadership certification at the Tier I level for the state of Georgia and a Teacher Leader Endorsement.

The program was redesigned in 2016 to meet the recent revisions of the Georgia Professional Standards Commissions (GaPSC) standards. www.GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

South Georgia is known for its sweltering, sunny days. While residents may resent the heat now, researchers at Georgia Southern are trying to prove its benefit by determining the amount of potential solar energy available in the Statesboro area. Their findings could not only provide groundbreaking data for clean energy resources, but could also save local residents a lot of money.

Pioneering this research is Assistant Professor David Calamas, Ph.D., and Associate Professor Biswanath Samanta, Ph.D., who hope to determine the viability and cost effectiveness of using solar energy as an energy source in the region.

Calamas reached out to the University’s Center for Sustainability in 2014 to promote his team’s research idea and earned a $31,424.75 grant funded by the University’s student sustainability fees to cover the cost of the solar trackers needed to begin the experiment.

In 2016 Calamas and Samanta earned a $97,795, two-year grant from Georgia Power Company to cover the other necessary equipment and instruments required for accurate data and measurement recording.

The results from this research could bring a whole new wave of clean energy facilities to the south. Major companies throughout the nation are looking to this research to learn more about the clean energy potential of the area and to potentially host this data as well.

Georgia Southern students win Student Production EMMY® Awards The Regional Southeast EMMY® chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has recognized Georgia Southern University students with Student Production EMMY® Awards.

The Multimedia Development Center (MDC) student production team received an EMMY® for Sports – Live Events, Fairfield vs. Georgia Southern Baseball. Holden Galatas, anchor for this event, also received an individual award in the Talent category.

Shelby Head, Bradon Holder, Jayden Moss, Robert Jackson, Sterling Mattison and Robert Ross won a Student Production EMMY® for Arts and Entertainment/Cultural Affairs for the production of the “Strings at Southern Chamber Music Festival.”

The Southeast Student EMMY® awards encourage the pursuit of excellence in video production and focuses public attention on outstanding achievements produced by high school and college students.

The MDC, a division of University Advancement and External Affairs, provides students with media training and hands-on experience that they can then translate into real-world opportunities. Students run cameras, direct, produce and manage over 100 live events each year on ESPN3 and other national televised broadcasts.

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Southern Bound

Georgia Southern and Statesboro forever linked in student success Written by Doy Cave | Photography by Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern...that “little college” in that “sleepy little town” down in southeast Georgia?

Not anymore. Though the University and the town come from humble beginnings, both have seen explosive growth and progress in their shared history.

A mutual mission For 112 years, Georgia Southern and Statesboro have been bound in a mutual mission — to train qualified graduates to enter the regional workforce, making our town, our county and our region a more desirable place to do business and a better place to live.

It’s the mission that rallied the community back in 1906, when residents pooled their cash, their land and other resources to make sure Statesboro would win the bid for the First District A&M School, now Georgia Southern University. They understood then the impact a school would have on local and regional economic development, a sentiment put into focus by Statesboro News founder James Alonzo “Lonnie” Brannen.

“We hope the time is even at hand, when the money spent in sending our young people off to complete their education can be kept at home and put into a system of higher education right here in Statesboro,” he wrote on Sept. 6, 1901. “We are not isolated, cut off from the world….our people are progressive and it only requires organized effort to reach out and grasp our opportunity to become the educational center of this section of Georgia. We can do it. Why not?”

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Southern Bound

Today, Statesboro and Bulloch County together represent a population of more than 74,000 residents. Statesboro is now one of America’s Best Communities, and not only boasts thriving downtown and business districts, but also is home to international corporations offering great careers.

Georgia Southern is now a regional powerhouse, a comprehensive University with more than 27,000 students from all 50 states and 102 countries on three campuses throughout southeast Georgia. It’s the largest University south of Atlanta and the fourth largest in the state.

Throughout its history, Georgia Southern’s future has been entwined with Statesboro’s future. As the city and county generate growth and economic development, Georgia Southern thrives; and as the University prepares qualified graduates to enter the workforce, the city, county and their businesses thrive as well. It’s a shared responsibility for student success, which Georgia Southern Interim President Shelley C. Nickel takes seriously.

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not only at the University, but in the workplace as well.”

A focus on students Georgia Southern is now located in Statesboro, in Savannah and in Hinesville, and three of its colleges are now headquartered in Savannah.

As a result, the University is widening its reach and broadening its resources, all with a focus on student success in the workforce.

As a result of the consolidation, Georgia Southern has reported a total of $6.6 million in savings across all fund sources and operational units. With those savings, the University is investing in two main initiatives.

The first of these initiatives is the Student Success Plan, into which the University is investing $4.1 million.

This plan will supplement and expand current programs, services and support systems in a variety of areas, including honors programs, academic support, first-year student initiatives and practical learning experiences for students. In addition, the plan will develop ways to strengthen student retention and identify student advising and support models to help students grow in resilience and persistence while in school.

Georgia Southern will invest the remaining funds in the Regional Academic Plan, through

which several workgroups are collaborating with a number of industries to expand programs and resources in order to meet critical workforce needs.

“Georgia Southern will work closely with businesses and industries in this region to respond to workforce demands,” said Nickel. “We want to be the intellectual catalyst driving innovation and growth in our area.”

To drive this growth, the University is already investing heavily in Statesboro. In just the last year-and-a-half, the University has opened a 33,000-square-foot, $9.5 million Military Science Building; has almost completed a 110,000-square-foot, $25 million Interdisciplinary Academic Building; and has received $50 million in Gov. Nathan Deal’s budget to build a 157,000-square-foot Center for Engineering Research.

The Waters College of Health Professions has invested more than $1 million to renovate the nursing simulation facility in Statesboro, where nursing students can still pursue their programs all four years. In addition, the College will invest $5 million to renovate Hanner Pool, which will be home to four new research labs for the Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology.

What does all this change and investment mean for students?

The University now offers 141 programs, some of which it has never offered before. In Savannah, Georgia Southern now offers the Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Bachelor of Busi-

ness Administration degrees in both Economics and Logistics & Intermodal Transportation, the Master of Business Administration, and engineering coursework.

In the healthcare field, Georgia Southern offers programs in physical therapy, an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, medical laboratory sciences, respiratory therapy and radiologic sciences, all of which are generating unprecedented student interest and will serve one of the region’s greatest needs for trained professionals.

Georgia Southern offers a wide range of engineering programs, including an undergraduate manufacturing engineering program that is the only one of its kind within 500 miles.

Industries are in dire need of manufacturing engineers in southeast Georgia and throughout the United States, and if the country is to have a manufacturing resurgence, these graduates will be an essential resource.

In addition, the University is strengthening partnerships with area industries, including those tied to the Port of Savannah, which is currently experiencing historic growth. Georgia Southern’s programs in logistics and intermodal transportation as well as upcoming programs in hospitality and tourism look to capitalize on the many opportunities along the I-16 corridor and train our students for exciting career fields.

To make this training a reality, the University relies on world-class faculty who are not only passionate about teaching in the classroom, but also pursue significant research in a wide range of disciplines. Our professors are currently researching new cancer therapies using nanofibers, working with university partners to create biomedical devices, partnering with rural clinics

to better train area nurse practitioners, testing environmental changes in the area, improving water quality in several regional locations, training young entrepreneurs and so much more.

Georgia Southern’s expanded resources means our roster of excellent faculty grows, allowing us to send even more qualified leaders into the regional workforce, where they are finding incredible careers. Alexandra Visintainer, an early childhood education graduate, now serves as a third-grade teacher in Screven County Elementary School. DeJone Butler, a mechanical engineering graduate, now works as a finishing process engineer at Georgia Pacific.

Ta’Shon Grady, a business graduate, is now an organizational change management specialist at Milliken & Company. Stephanie White, an information technology graduate, now works for computer giant Dell.

Eagle Nation now consists of more than 120,000 alumni, many of whom are serving at the highest level of government, business and industry, establishing a legacy of leaders among its ranks, raising its reputation and influence in Georgia. Statesboro’s early community leaders couldn’t possibly have imagined the true scale of Georgia Southern’s growth since 1906, but they certainly imagined a powerful institution that would have an indelible effect on their quality of life.

And no matter where the University adds a program or a campus, Georgia Southern will always remain bound with Statesboro in that same critical mission our community leaders established back then — training students to enter southeast Georgia businesses and industries with the knowledge and experience to lead our region into success. S

Interim President Shelley C. Nickel leads Georgia Southern Shelley C. Nickel is the Interim President of Georgia Southern University. Nickel previously served as University System of Georgia (USG) executive vice chancellor for strategy and fiscal affairs and treasurer for the Board of Regents, where she provided strategic leadership and policy guidance for the board and the system’s 26 institutions.

Nickel has served in a wide range of administrative positions in Georgia.

She was appointed Interim President of Gordon College, a USG liberal arts college serving 5,000 students. She was also appointed by Governor Sonny Perdue as director of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget for the state of Georgia, the highest state office in budget planning and management.

Nickel also served as president of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, which is responsible for the state’s scholarship, grant and loan programs, including the nationally known HOPE Program.

She is a graduate of Penn State University, where she earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Public Administration. She is a life member of the Penn State Alumni Association and served on the College of Liberal Arts Alumni Society Board.

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OGEECHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE at a glance

CONTINUING EDUCATION CATALOG STARTING ON PAGE 8!

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Thank you for taking the time to review Ogeechee Tech at a Glance! All of us at Ogeechee Technical College are very proud to be a part of the Statesboro, Bulloch County, and southeast Georgia communities. This is our home, and we want to make it better in any way we can.

With strategic workforce training, adult literacy efforts, dual enrollment for high school students, community engagement, and in so many other ways, OTC works daily to make a positive impact on our area.

Within these pages you will find information on some of our industry partners – organizations with whom we have a mutual respect, as we provide a qualified workforce for them, and as they provide employment opportunities for our graduates. Our industry partners are also great benefactors of our College’s Foundation, and create so many opportunities for students with that support.

As you will see, dual enrollment has become very popular in the past few years. High school students earn credit toward their high school diploma, as well as college credit – sometimes actually completing a program of study at Ogeechee Tech by the time they graduate from high school, and often earning credit they will use at another two or four year institution. Students can graduate from high school with a jump start into furthering their education, or a leg up into the job market.

Some of the greatest success stories we celebrate at OTC involve our graduates. In our alumni feature, you will meet people who received an education at Ogeechee Tech which led to successful careers. We only have room for a few, but there are thousands of alumni who contribute to society, who have successful professional lives, and who enjoy enriched lives because of the education they received at OTC. Many people are unaware of all the programs of study we offer at Ogeechee Tech. So, check out our lists of programs, some of which will likely surprise you! We really do have something for almost anyone – you may find something to interest you or someone you know. Our Top 10 reasons to attend OTC will show you why we are a first choice for so many, when it comes to getting their education!

Finally, even if you are at a point in your life where you don’t need new credentials, or training for a new career, but you just like learning and new experiences, check out our Continuing Education offerings. Whether you want to be better at taking photographs, need training on computers, or maybe your teenager needs drivers education – our Con Ed courses offer ways to enrich your life.

Thank you to all the friends of OTC who support the College and our students, and thank you for taking a glance at what we have to offer!

Best regards,

Lori S. Durden, President

BUSINESS LEADERS TOUT OTC’S IMPACT BOBBY JONES, Koyo Bearings

Bobby Jones knows the importance of Ogeechee Technical College to Screven County and to this region of Georgia.

As Materials/Manufacturing Value Stream Manager at Sylvania’s Koyo Bearings manufacturing facility, Bobby depends on OTC for the skilled workforce that is required to make Koyo a leader in their industry. “The Industrial Maintenance initiative at OTC has helped develop and fill critical positions within our plant,” Jones said. “Without skilled people to ensure that our production equipment keeps working properly, our whole manufacturing process can literally grind to a stop. A qualified workforce is the oil that keeps us running! Our partnering with OTC plays a key role in preparing our future for success.” Jones also serves on the Local Board of Directors at OTC.

JOSH FREY, Great Dane

“When we were building our new Statesboro plant, we utilized space on the Ogeechee Tech campus to start filling critical positions on our team, even hosting literally thousands of individuals who showed up to apply for jobs. We couldn’t have done it without OTC,” stated Josh Frey, Great Dane Statesboro’s plant manager. “OTC is a constant source of qualified workers with credentials in welding, electrical, and other vital areas of expertise which keep our plant running at capacity. We count OTC as a valued partner in our operation.”

FRED HILL, The Sack Company

Fred Hill believes in technical education, and works hard to support OTC, all the while knowing that the College will support his industry. As Human Resources Director at The Sack Company, Fred knows the importance of having a qualified pool of applicants for vital positions within the company, and how that keeps the production and efficiency of Sack at optimum levels. “I believe in technical education, and especially in Ogeechee Technical College.

That’s why I serve as chairman of the board at OTC, and why I devote time each year to volunteering for the OTC Foundation,” said Hill. “OTC has a winning team, and they contribute so much to this area, it is only right to give back to them however I can.”

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DUAL ENROLLMENT MAKES SENSE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Pictured from left to right: Alivia Collins, Cole Meeks, Rosemary Zul-Moreno, and Amaya Brown

Georgia’s Dual Enrollment Program allows qualified high school students to maximize their education and career training by taking courses that earn college and high school credit at the same time!

Under Dual Enrollment, students may take academic core courses that can transfer to Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) colleges or University of System of Georgia (USG) colleges and universities. Students may also take occupational and career courses that can help jump start a career. Bulloch Academy graduate, Alivia Collins, took English and algebra classes at Ogeechee Tech to transfer to Georgia Southern University, where she will pursue a degree in Exercise Science. Statesboro High graduate, Cole Meeks, actually completed the Geographic Information Systems program at OTC, and is now working with Hussey, Gay, Bell doing survey work. With the welding certificate he earned, Cole will pursue an out of state training program to become a specialty welder.

Students who are in the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades, attend a participating Georgia high school or an approved home study program, may qualify to take college level courses under the Dual Enrollment Program.

At Ogeechee Technical College, many students take classes in specific programs of study, often completing a program by the time they graduate from high school, while others earn credit for classes which may be used at any TCSG or USG institution. Either way, students graduate from high school with a leg up on their future, whether they will continue their education or enter the workforce. For Amaya Brown, enrolling in the OTC Nurse Aid program while a student at Statesboro High, was a logical first step toward eventually becoming a nurse practitioner. “I enrolled at OTC because I wanted to get a head start on my college classes,” said Brown. Southeast Bulloch graduate, Rosemary Zul-Moreno, did core classes at OTC to get a head start on pursuing Practical Nursing at the College, with an ultimate goal of becoming a registered nurse. “I knew that taking advantage of dual enrollment during high school would put me ahead to reach my goals,” Zul-Moreno stated.

Any program offered at OTC can be taken by students who are dual enrolled, and while some may have to be completed following high school graduation, others can be finished by the time the student graduates from high school. In fact, some high school students have participated in OTC commencement before walking at their high school graduation.

One big advantage of completing dual enrollment courses is the cost savings, according to OTC’s high school coordinator, Catherine Groover. “With dual enrollment classes not costing a student any money, they can earn credit for free that will save them big money if they continue their education at OTC or college or university,” said Groover. “Parents of students especially like the cost savings.”

GRADUATES

MAKE THEIR MARK ON COMMUNITIES FELICIA LUKE is a 2015 graduate of the Business Administrative Technology (BAT) program at Ogeechee Technical College. She began as an intern for Wise Choice Therapeutics Solutions, Inc. while completing the BAT program, was hired as a full-time employee upon graduating, and has continued her employment as the Office Manager.

Luke also received her certificate in Medical Office Support Specialist and was a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. She serves the community through volunteering with Hearts and Hands Clinic and various children’s programs with First United Methodist Church of Statesboro. Felicia was raised with the philosophy that it takes a village to raise a child, and her passion and desire is to be a part of that village.

LAZAR OGLESBY enrolled in Georgia Southern University’s Hotel and Restaurant Management program to pursue a degree, but soon found that she spent most of her time wishing she was in the kitchen, cooking, testing, and inventing recipes. She then decided to enroll in the Culinary Arts program at Ogeechee Technical College where she fell in love with the hands-on cooking courses. Lazar graduated from Ogeechee Tech in 2006.

Through the knowledge and skills gained in the culinary program and the experience working in the restaurant and hospitality industry, Lazar has built one of the most successful and sought after catering and event planning businesses in the area. Honey Catering & Event Planning is a family owned business located in Millen, Georgia that includes Honey Café, Dolan’s BBQ, Honey Cheesecakes, Honey Catering, and now Honey, Too in Statesboro.

JEFFERY D. MITCHELL is a graduate of Ogeechee Tech’s Computer Information Systems program. Upon graduation, he began his career in information systems and networking at Georgia Southern University as a PC Support Specialist. His career continued when he was hired as the Senior Information Systems Specialist for AgSouth Farm Credit in 2003. Mitchell has also served as the Facilities Manager for AgSouth since 2017, and assisted with the networking infrastructure for the new corporate facility in Statesboro.

Mitchell is a member of Eastern Heights Baptist Church where he serves as a member of the Deacon Board. He volunteers with the Statesboro and Bulloch County Fire Departments, and as a volunteer coach with the Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department.

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF STUDY We’ve designed our programs of study around the very real needs of today’s workplace. Although the choices are vast, each shares the benefit of hands-on instruction, small class size, one-on-one instruction, and the most state-of-the-art equipment and up-to-date procedures used in the real world. Right here. Right now. Each area of study covers a wide range of specialized coursework, specifically developed in collaboration with business and industry. From the more traditional technical areas to programs in hospitality, computer information systems, culinary arts, and health care, we have programs with part-time and online options – all created to be flexible and align with your needs.

(C) = Certificate, (DP) = Diploma, (DG) = Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degree

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

HEALTH SCIENCE

Business Technology moves fast, and our programs move at the same speed. As quickly as new techniques and technologies come online, our business programs adapt to stay in tune with industry in real time.

Health Science programs at Ogeechee Technical College cover a wide-range of career choices, including several unique programs not otherwise available in the area or even the state. Our skilled and motivated instructors with real world experience guide students through classroom learning and practical application. Whether you earn a degree, diploma, or certificate in one of the Health Science programs offered, rest assured you will be well prepared to enter the workforce.

Accounting (DG & DP) Administrative Support Assistant (C) Advanced Computer Security Specialist (C)* Advanced Medical Office Manager (C) Business Healthcare Technology (DG & DP) Business Management (DG & DP) Business Technology (DG & DP) CompTIA A+ Certified Preparation (C) CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Prep (C) Computer Security Specialist (C)* Computer Support Specialist (DP) Computerized Accounting Specialist (C) Cyber Crime Specialist (C) Healthcare Billing and Reimbursement Assistant (C)* Healthcare Office Assistance (C)* Human Resource Management Specialist (C) Information Technology Professional (DG & DP*) Interdisciplinary Studies (DG) Logistics Management (DG) Logistics and Supply Chain Management (DG) Management and Leadership Specialist (C) Medical Office Manager (C) Microsoft Network Administrator (C)* Microsoft Office Application Professional (C) Network Support Specialist (C) Network Technician (C) Networking Specialist (DP)* Office Accounting Specialist (C) Payroll Accounting Specialist (C) Supervisor/Management Specialist (C)

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed a program, and other important information, please visit our website at www.ogeecheetech.edu/gainful_employment.

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (C) Applied Technical Management (DG) Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician (C)* Regulatory Compliance and Crematory (C)* Certified Funeral Celebrant (C)* Computed Tomography Specialist (C)* Dental Assisting (DP) Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DG) Echocardiography (DG) Emergency Medical Responder (C) Emergency Medical Technician (C) EMS Professions (DP) Funeral Preplanning and Insurance Counselor (C)* Funeral Service Education (DG) Health Care Assistant - Nursing Track (C) Health Care Assistant - Surgical Tech Track (C) Health Care Science - Radiologic Tech Track (C) Health Care Science - Sonography Track (C) Health Information Management Technology (DG) Medical Assisting (DP) Medical Coding (C)* Medical Office Support Specialist (C) Nurse Aide (C)* Opticianry (DG & DP) Pharmacy Technology (DP)* Paramedicine Diploma (DP) Practical Nursing (DP)* Radiologic Technology (DG) Surgical Technology (DG)* Veterinary Technician Assistant (C) Veterinary Technology (DG) Veterinary Technology Sonographer (C) *Not accredited by the ABFSE.

HUMAN SERVICES Our Human Services programs provide applied education with experienced instructors who want to get the students to work as quickly as possible. Hands-on training and direct client contact are essential to many of these programs. Our highly-skilled instructors offer an employer well-trained, fully-qualified graduates capable of assuming job-required responsibilities immediately.

Baking and Pastry Specialist (C) Catering Specialist (C) Child Development Specialist (C)* Cosmetology (DP) Culinary Arts (DG & DP) Culinary Nutrition Assistant (C) Early Childhood Care and Education (DG & DP*) Early Childhood Care and Education Basics (C)* Early Childhood Program Administration (C)* Esthetician (C) Event Coordinator (C) Food Production Worker I (C) Hair Designer (C) Hospitality Operations Associate (C) Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management (DG & DP) Prep Cook Certificate (C) Shampoo Technician (C)

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Today’s industries are on the cutting edge of technology and have a high demand for skilled technicians who have a working knowledge of the latest advances in each area. We train our students to thrive in this environment, preparing them for change and arming them with the vital tools and education necessary to perform in these growing industries.

Advanced Carpentry (C) Air Conditioning Electrical Technician (C)* Air Conditioning Repair Specialist (C)* Air Conditioning Technology (DP)* Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist (C)* Automotive Climate Control Technician (C) * Automotive Engine Performance Technician (C) Automotive Engine Repair Technician (C) Automotive Technology (DP) Basic Electrical Technician (C)* Basic Mechatronics Specialist (C)* Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder (C)* Carpentry Fundamentals (C) Carpentry Technology (C) Certified Construction Worker (C)* Commercial Truck Driving Certificate (C)* Commercial Wiring (C)* Construction Management Technology (DG & DP) Construction Manager (C) Electrical Systems Technology (DP)*

Gas Metal Arc Welder (C)* Gas Tungsten Arc Welder (C)* Heavy Diesel Service Technician Certificate (C)* Industrial Electrical Technology (DP)* Industrial Systems Technology (DP) Photovoltaic Systems Installation & Repair Technician (C)* Programmable Control Technician I (C)* Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator (C)*

NATURAL RESOURCES Located in southeast Georgia, Ogeechee Tech is an ideal setting for its environmental programs. Several off-campus training opportunities, which include field trips, internships, etc., provide our students actual in-field training. Instructors use ponds and open fields, in addition to the classroom, to equip students with the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to enter the workforce fully prepared.

Agribusiness (DG & DP) Agribusiness Policy Specialist (C) Fish and Wildlife Management (DG & DP) Sustainable Small Farm Technician (C)

PUBLIC SAFETY Ogeechee Tech’s Public Safety programs offer the opportunity to give back to the community. Programs are available for careers in the emergency medical field, criminal justice, or forensic science.

Our experienced faculty members prepare students by providing the occupational knowledge, skills, and hands-on training needed to be successful in the field.

Crime Scene Fundamentals (C) Criminal Justice Fundamentals (C) Criminal Justice Specialist (C) Criminal Justice Technology (DG & DP) Introduction to Criminal Justice (C) Selected Topics in Criminal Justice (C)

HOPE CAREER GRANT Students interested in entering a field in which there are plenty of job openings can choose to enroll in one of OTC’s programs of study for which this grant covers the cost of tuition. The HOPE Career Grant, formerly known as the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant, is the boost a student needs to get started on the right path to an exciting career. It also helps Georgia employers by creating a pipeline of skilled workers they can hire well into the future.

To be eligible for the HOPE Career Grant, students must first qualify for and be receiving the HOPE Grant. The two grants together will cover all tuition for any of the eligible programs of study. * Eligible programs are marked with an asterik

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TOP

10

REASONS

TO CHOOSE OTC 10. Great-paying CAREERS 9. Strong JOB placement

AFFORDABLE TUITION $3,000 $2,500 $2,000 $1,500

8. AFFORDABLE tuition with

financial aid options you don’t have to pay back

7. A variety of PROGRAMS from which to choose

6. FLEXIBLE class scheduling:

day, evening, and online classes

5. Faculty with real-world EXPERIENCE

4. HANDS-ON learning 3. Small CLASS sizes 2. An Associate’s Degree,

diploma, or certificate in LESS THAN 2 YEARS

1. WE GUARANTEE YOUR EDUCATION!

$1,000 $500 $0

OGEECHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

2-YEAR TRANSFER COLLEGE

4-YEAR UNIVERSITY

*Estimated based on one semester (15 credit hours)

93.4%

JOB PLACEMENT RATE 93.4% of GRADUATES were placed in a JOB that was in their field or a related field of study, or they went on to continue their education. (based on AY 2016 graduates and graduates available for employment)

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Our continuing education department offers a wide-range of short non-credit classes and training programs for individuals, businesses, and industry. We offer classroom and online courses that are convenient, affordable, and of high quality to enhance your learning opportunity. From career and professional development to personal enrichment and life-long learning, we have something for everyone.

COMPUTERS Excel 2016 – The Basics - $99 No need to be overwhelmed with the thought of working with spreadsheets. During this Excel course, you will create and edit basic worksheets and workbooks. This course is designed to provide you with the basic knowledge and skills needed to work with spreadsheets. You will learn how to format a spreadsheet, copy and move data, utilize simple formulas, perform calculations, and print a spreadsheet. After completing this course, working with spreadsheets will be a breeze!

Location: Main Campus Day & Time: Tu & Th | Sept 11, 13, 18, & 20 | 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Total Hours: 10

Excel 2016 – Level 2 - $99 Now that you have the basics of Excel, it’s time to take your skills to the next level. You will begin by managing multiple spreadsheets, lists, charts, and tables. By the end of the course,

at Ogeechee Tech

you will be working with hyperlinks, formulas, queries, importing and exporting data, and running simple queries. This is the perfect course to enhance your Excel skills beyond the basic level.

Location: Main Campus Day & Time: Tu & Th | Oct 9, 11, 16, & 18 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Total Hours: 8

QuickBooks 2018 – The Basics - $99 Come learn the fundamentals of QuickBooks 2018 and track your personal or business finances. During this hands-on course, you will practice how to set up a chart of accounts, pay bills, invoice customers, create receipts, and reconcile your accounts.

In addition, you will learn how to track your accounts payable and receivable, manage assets, control inventory, generate reports, and work with payroll. Learning to manage your finances has never been easier!

Location: Main Campus Day & Time: Tu & Th | Aug 21, 23, 28 & 30 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.

or M & W | Nov 5, 7, 12, & 14 | 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Total Hours: 8

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LICENSING & CERTIFICATION

Industrial Maintenance 12-Week Fast Track Training Are you interested in gaining the skills necessary to become employed in the high demand field of industrial maintenance?

Industrial maintenance technicians are needed in every industry that uses machinery, from assembly plants to power manufacturers. Not only do mechanics repair and maintain equipment, they also install and dismantle it. OTC has partnered with leading area manufacturing companies to develop a skills training program to meet their growth needs and to help them identify prospective talent in the industrial maintenance field.

During this program, you will learn the necessary knowledge and skills in electronics, industrial wiring, motor controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, instrumentation, PLCs, computers, and troubleshooting for employment in an entry-level manufacturing technician position. Students who successfully complete the program are guaranteed interviews with local manufacturing companies with potential starting pay of $15.00 per hour. Tuition assistance available through WorkSource Coastal. Contact the Continuing Education Office at 912.486.7409 for details.

Location: Main Campus Date & Time: M-Th | Sept 10-Dec 6 | 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Total Hours: 408

Plumbing Code Update - $59 This course will provide 4 hours of continuing education units (CEUs) for licensed electrical contractors and will cover updates and changes to the latest Georgia plumbing codes. The course is led by a licensed master plumber.

Location: Main Campus Day & Time: Th | Sept 20 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Total Hours: 4

Forklift Safety Training - $129 Are you looking for a job in the industrial sector and need a skill to enhance your resume? During this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills to operate a forklift safely. The course is designed for individuals with little or no forklift driving experience.

Upon successful completion of the training, you will be presented with an OSHA Forklift Safety Certification.

Location: Main Campus Date & Time - Choose one of the following: M & Tu | Aug 20 & 21 | 5:00-9:00 p.m.

M & Tu | Oct 29 & 30 | 5:00-9:00 p.m.

M & W | Feb 25 & 26 | 5:00-9:00 p.m.

M & W | May 20 & 21 | 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Total Hours: 8

ServSafe - $189 (includes book) The Georgia Department of Health requires every food service establishment to have on staff, at least one food service manager ServSafe certified. The ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification is nationally recognized and accredited. During this course, you will learn food safety codes and practices, personal hygiene, cross-contamination prevention and allergens, time and temperature requirements, and cleaning and sanitation methods.

The course is an interactive lecture with demonstrations and participatory activities. Be up-to-code and register today! Last day to register and pick up your book is one week before the class begins.

Location: Main Campus Date & Time: M & W | July 16, 18, 23, & 25 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. or M & W | Nov 5, 7, 12 & 14 | 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Total Hours: 8

MEDICAL

Electrical License Exam Review Course - $649

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - $59

This prep course is designed to prepare you to take the Georgia Electrical License Exam. During this course, you will review law and regulation compliance, installation and maintenance of electrical controls and devices, D-C & A-C rotation equipment, interior electrical systems, and special conditions, equipment, and locations. Practice test will be given throughout the course. You must document a minimum of four (4) years of experience under a licensed contractor doing contracting work in order to take the State exam. Required books prior to the first day of the course: Most recent edition of NEC Book and The Ugly’s Reference Manual.

Recertification - $39 (must have a book and bring to class) This course is designed for the medical professional who needs to become certified in CPR. Students are taught how to administer CPR, including two-rescuer to adults, children, and infants, foreign-body airway obstruction, and automated external defibrillation. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a two-year certification. A book is required and is included in the cost of the course.

Location: Main Campus Day & Time: T | July 24-October 30 | 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Total Hours: 42

Location: Main Campus Date & Time - Choose one of the following: Tu | July 31 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Tu | Aug 28

| 5:30-9:30 p.m.

W

| Sept 12 | 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Tu | Sept 25 | 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Tu | Oct 30 | 5:00-9:00 p.m.

W | Nov 14 | 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Tu | Nov 27 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Tu | Dec 11 Tu | Jan 29 Tu | Feb 26

| 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Tu | Mar 26 Total Hours: 4

| 5:30-9:30 p.m.

| 5:30-9:30 p.m. | 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Basic Life Support For Healthcare Providers Instructor Course - $229 This train-the-trainer course teaches the methods and skills needed to effectively instruct others in the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course. In addition to the classroom portion, you will be required to complete the Online Instructor Essentials course prior to the start of the class. Information regarding the online course will be provided once you register. In order to register for this course, you must be at least 16 years of age and currently certified in BLS. Location: Main Campus Date & Time: Tu | Sept 18 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Total Hours: 4

Heartsaver CPR & First Aid - $89 Are you able to respond to an emergency? Do you want to learn to save a life? Then, this course is for you! Through the use of video and hands-on training, you will learn how to administer CPR to adults, children, and infants, remove an airway obstruction, control bleeding, treat burns, use splinting devices, and a host of other first aid skills. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a two-year certification and possibly help save a life!

Location: Main Campus Date & Time - Choose one of the following: Tu | Aug 7 | 5:00-9:30 p.m.

Tu | Oct 2 | 5:00-9:30 p.m.

Tu | Dec 4 | 5:00-9:30 p.m.

Tu | Feb 5 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Tu | Apr 2 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Tu | June 4 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Total Hours: 4.5

DRIVER’S EDUCATION Driver’s Education Training - $350 Learning to drive is a major milestone in a teenager’s life and it is important for young or inexperienced drivers to learn safe driving techniques. Our state approved driver’s education course meets the requirements for Joshua’s Law and includes 30 hours of classroom instruction followed by 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.

Most insurance companies also give a reduction (up to 15%) on insurance premiums upon successful completion of our course.

Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis by submitting the completed registration form with payment and required documentation, including a legible copy of your child’s valid Georgia Learner’s permit, to the Continuing Education office.

Scholarships are available through the Georgia Driver’s Education Commission. Visit our website www.ogeecheetech.edu/driversed for additional information, obtain a registration packet, and access the link to the scholarship portal. Class sizes are limited and fill up fast!

Location: Main Campus Date & Time: M-Th | July 16-19 | 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Location: Main Campus Date & Time: M-Th | July 23-26 | 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Location: Sylvania Campus Date & Time: M-Th | Oct 8-11 | 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Location: Main Campus Date & Time: M-Th | Oct 15-18 | 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Location: Main Campus Date & Time: M-Th | Apr 1-4 | 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Total Hours: 36

Babysitting/Safe Sitter Program - $89 Safe Sitter is a nationally recognized babysitting training program for students 11-15 years old. The program provides life skills, safety skills, and child care training in order to build safer communities. Students learn life-saving skills in the areas of first aid, CPR and choking, injury prevention, behavior management, basic child development, and child care essentials.

After successful completion of the program, students will receive 2 national certifications: a Safe Sitter Certificate and an American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Certification. This training is ideal for middle/high schools students to help teach them responsibility, begin to develop work ethics, and earn a little extra income all while helping to keep our communities safer.

Location: Main Campus Date & Time: W & Th | May 29 & 30 | 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Total Hours: 8

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PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

Cake Decorating 101– $99

Flower Design Workshop - $99

Embrace your creativity with instructor Cathy Deal as she guides you through the joys of cake decorating. This exclusive course starts you out with the basics of cake design and decorating tools, leads you through making the perfect icings and techniques to decorate that one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Throughout the course, Cathy will share decorating trends and her personal tips she has learned over the past 13 years. Whether you are looking to refine your skills or just getting started, you will learn decorating techniques for any sweet treat or cake project!

Learn to create lovely floral arrangements with the best! Whether you are a first-time or just brushing up on the mechanics, this workshop will help you discover professional techniques you can use in your next floral design. Each night will be devoted to a different topic ranging from vases and bouquets, to wreaths, ribbons, and bows. The only rules are to be creative and have fun!

Come join instructor, Jackie Hane, and learn to trust your own vision while you are creating a floral work of art. All materials and supplies are included in the cost of the workshop.

Location: Main Campus Date & Time: Tu & Th | Sept 25, 27, Oct 2, & 4 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Total Hours: 8

Secrets of Better Digital Photography - $99 Get control of your digital SLR camera! In this course, you’ll break through the technology barrier and learn the secrets on how to use your DSLR to take beautiful photos. You’ll start out by learning about the many features and controls of your DSLR. Exposure topics like aperture, shutter speed, metering, and ISO settings will all make sense as we break them down into simple concepts.

You’ll find out how to use these features to get the right exposure for every shot. With each session, you’ll have an assignment to apply the lesson topic using your own camera and, if you wish, our instructor and your classmates will comment on your assignment images in a safe, constructive and positive environment. By the end of this course, you’ll master the secrets of digital photography, and most of all, you’ll be able to use your camera to take the photos you’ve always dreamed of.

Location: Main Campus Date & Time: M-Th | Oct 2, 4, 9, & 11 | 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Location: Main Campus Date & Time: Tu & Th | Nov 27, 29, Dec 4 & 6 | 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Total Hours: 10

Location: Main Campus Date & Time: Tu & Th | Sept 11, 13, 18, & 20 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Total Hours: 8

Thrive Financially in Retirement - $29 If you are retired or getting close to retiring, you might be wondering how long your retirement savings will last. This course focuses on the financial challenges and opportunities unique for today’s retirees. During this course, you will learn the fundamental principles of investing, basic tax reduction strategies including IRA/401K distributions, how to protect your life savings from investment mistakes and unnecessary estate taxes, how to plan for the threat of a healthcare catastrophe, and social security.

Enrolling in this course will help you achieve financial peace of mind during your retirement years.

Location: Main Campus Date & Time: Tu | Aug 16 & 23 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Total Hours: 4

ONLINE COURSES & PROGRAMS Whether you’re looking for professional development or personal enrichment, these six-week online courses are the perfect way to learn a new skill or enhance your existing ones. You’ll spend roughly two to four hours each week completing two engaging lessons in an enjoyable, interactive learning environment. Expert instructors develop and lead every course, and you’ll be able to interact with them and with fellow students in lively online discussions. New sessions start the second Tuesday of every month, so you can sign up anytime. Upon completing the course with a passing score, you’ll get a certificate of completion. Below are the program areas and a listing of some of our more popular courses.

Accounting & Finance Accounting Fundamentals Keys to Successful Money Management Stocks, Bonds, and Investing

Design & Composition Web Design InDesign Photoshop

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Remote Accuplacer The Remote Accuplacer exam is given at the Assessment for a fee of $25 per proctored session. Remote Accuplacer testing sessions require a voucher number which is provided to you by your college.

Please contact your college and ask for a remote registration for an Accuplacer test prior to scheduling your exam. Visit www. ogeecheetech.edu/testing once you have your voucher number to schedule your remote exam.

GED GED testing is offered at Ogeechee Technical College on Mondays and Tuesdays. Examinees are required to register, schedule, and pay for their exams online at www.GED.com

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Saving Stilson’s Log Cabin School House

Saving Stilson’s Log Cabin School House STEM students learn how technology & oral history can help preserve the past Written by Hayley Greene On the back corner of Stilson Elementary School’s (SES) campus in southeastern Bulloch County, sits an 81-year-old log cabin in disrepair. Believed to be one of the last of its kind, it is the only remaining of the five original structures which once stood on the property.

Though not used by the school system since the 1990s, the log cabin caught the attention of Stilson’s STEM Lab Teacher, Jenny Hendrix, who uncovered the history of the landmark and wanted to save it for posterity. She sees saving the structure as a practical way to teach her students how the latest in technology can be used in preserving the history of the school. Making connections with multiple departments at Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro campus fueled the children’s learning experiences and the Stilson community’s hope in getting this important part of the community’s legacy restored.

The Stilson Log Cabin was built in 1937 by area citizens with timbers donated by Charles Lee, owner of a nearby farm. The construction was funded by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s depression-era Works Progress Administration (WPA) public projects program, and its former uses chronical the changing needs of the school system and the community.

Affectionately known as “the Soup Kitchen,” it was originally constructed to serve as a community resource for meals during the depression. The Soup Kitchen was used by students when schools began serving lunches for the first time, and Stilson alumni remember it being used as a canning facility, where neighbors came to preserve their fruits and vegetables.

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Saving Stilson’s Log Cabin School House ten program, the log cabin became its home. As time passed and the building was no longer used, its uses and contents became the subject of playground lore.

“Stilson has my heart!” Jenny Hendrix said.

“This is where I went to elementary school, and I just want to give students amazing experiences like I had while I was here as a student many moons ago.”

Known as an innovative teacher, Hendrix reached out to Georgia Southern University’s Construction Management program faculty and to its Communication Arts faculty. From that collaboration a video documentary and a structural analysis; renovation plan and cost estimates for the building’s renovation were created. The project’s largest expense turned out to be the cost of lifting the log cabin to replace its decaying support beams.

For the video documentary, Stilson alumni, retired teachers, and retired administrators visited Stilson Elementary to be interviewed by Hendrix’s students. The students enjoyed meeting people who were knowledgeable about their school’s history and seeing the stories documented on video.

One student learned that her great-grandfather helped add restrooms to the log cabin. Another student learned that the house in which she currently lives was previously used to house teachers who taught at Stilson during the 1940s.

The project’s next step is to generate countywide support for the historical renovation. Stilson students hope that the documentary will reach those who may share in the desire to help save the log cabin. Stilson is also looking at possible fundraisers and an alumni day event to bring attention to the project.

To view the video documentary created by the students visit www.bullochschools.org.

Ms. Hendrix and the students of Stilson Elementary would like to thank the following people who helped make this STEM project possible: Stilson alumni & community: James Davis, Danalyn & Edwin Akins, Carol Brown Shephard, Faye Sanders Martin, Dianne Bath, Robert Smith.

Stilson students: Navee Applebee, Murphy Grovenstein, Aubrey Williams, Bryson Hendrix, Kate Anna Newman, Emily Deloach, Ella Collins, Maylin Swint.

Georgia Southern Faculty: Tyson Davis and his Multimedia & Film Production students; Dr. Clinton Martin and his senior Construction Management students. S

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HOME Sale e m o 8H eal R y l n O Secrets nts Know!

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10 Ways to Spruce Up Your Home Your house’s furnishings suit you fine, but your beloved rooster wallpaper might not suit the masses. Look at your house from a buyer’s perspective, and make minor enhancements to put its best foot forward. Here are ten quick, inexpensive fixes that will spruce up your home: Make the front door inviting. Potential buyers often drive by before deciding they want to see the inside of a house, so make sure the front-door area looks nice.

Clear away clutter. Put away personal photos, knickknacks, boxes -- anything that will distract the buyer from concentrating on the house. People won’t buy a house if they can’t see the square footage, so clear it out and clean it up.

Clean the house thoroughly. Take time to make bathrooms sparkle, wash the windows, and clean kitchen appliances. Don’t forget under the sinks!

Freshen up your rooms. A little paint can go a long way in making your home sellable: repaint much-used rooms in neutral colors to make them look clean and fresh.

Arrange furniture to showcase your space. Remove extra, unwanted furniture and arrange remaining pieces in a way that creates smooth traffic flow.

Do all you can to reduce odors. People never forget smells when they walk in the door.

Try your best to remove odors caused by pets, smoking and cooking. Nothing is worse than a smelly home, so make it fresh!

Perform any necessary repairs. Take a hard look around your home and see it from a buyer’s perspective: oil door and window hinges, fix loose handrails, etc.

Replace outdated light fixtures. Wall sconces, recessed lighting or pendant lights are good alternatives to that single old-fashioned overhead fixture.

Clean the carpeting. Unless it’s extremely worn, you may be able to avoid replacing carpet before you sell. Buyers often prefer to choose their own new carpet or opt for hardwood floors.

Create curb appeal. Make sure your yard is also clutter free and your grass and hedges are trimmed. Don’t let an overgrown tree or bushes hide the fine lines of your home.

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Learn some special knowledge agents have that they might not always be able (or willing) to share with their sellers.

1. Staging changes from season to season.

The concept of staging was once a secret. The practice of staging homes continues to evolve and it can be much more complicated and elaborate than simply creating a cozy conversation area in a living room. For instance, did you know that it’s better to use shorter furniture during summer months? It makes the room feel bigger, longer, and in the potential buyer’s mind, a better fit. Another staging secret is to play soft background music during showings to make a home seem cozier.

2. People love a healthy lawn.

Who can resist the smell of freshly cut grass? Apparently, buyers can’t. And, you don’t have to be an expert to grow a healthy lawn. Just work with nature to create the perfect condition in which grass can thrive free from weeds, disease and insect pests. A healthy green lawn shows buyers a perfect area for outdoor lounging, activities and cookouts – a real home asset.

3. Pricing-strategy bands are important. Do the math.

Setting the right price so your home will sell is not a secret, but have you ever heard of pricing within “bands?” Buyers who want to spend $340,000 on a property may look between $325,000 and $350,000.

If that’s the seller’s target market, then pricing a home at $351,000 will result in a lot of potential buyers missing the listing altogether. So what’s the secret solution? Price the home at $349,000. If you price it at $351,000, you’ll get people looking at the band between $350,000 and $375,000 and those buyers probably want something fancier or nicer than a $351,000 house.

4. You can negotiate your agent’s commission … but should you?

It’s still a secret to many sellers that they can negotiate their agent’s commission. But it might be a mistake to do so just because you can. A quality agent doesn’t offer to discount their commissions. A truly excellent agent, who executes the transaction quickly and flawlessly and sells the house at a good price, is worth every penny.

5. Black holes exist in real estate listings. Timing is everything.

People can’t see black holes; no light gets out, making them invisible.

If your listing falls into a real estate black hole, no one will see it either.

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Most cities have listing black holes — times when listings get lost to weekends of sun, family vacations, and nonbusiness topics. If you list right before people go out of town, such as before Memorial Day or the Fourth of July, your listing may get buried before potential buyers even see it.

6. Exaggerations in listings only disappoint.

People on dating sites often fudge their age or post a photo that makes them look more athletic than they really are. This works in the short term to capture attention, but when the face-to-face meeting happens, those exaggerated online claims often lead to disappointment. The same happens with real estate listings. If your home is located near a tiny pond, don’t describe it as if it’s this huge, luxurious waterfront lake desirable to all. Instead, take what you do have and describe the best features.

7. A listing can’t sit too long.

In a hot market, “too long” for a house to sit unsold is three to four weeks, max. Experts say that’s a sure sign the house is overpriced. If you don’t want to appear desperate by dropping the value, price the home realistically from the start. It’s much better to be in a position where the seller has multiple offers than to get greedy trying to obtain an unrealistic price — only to reduce it later.

8. There is a home-buying month.

Many real estate agents mark February’s Presidents Day weekend as the unofficial start of the housing season, which runs through September. There is then a steady decline in activity until the next year. But there’s one month during housing season that consistently performs better in sales than all the others. Can you guess this secret month? If you answered June, you would be correct. Housing sales in June are typically 29% above average. S

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Preparing Students for Success and Enhancing Community Value

Bulloch County Board of Education Board of Education Meetings Visit www.bullochschools.org/board for a schedule of meeting dates and times, maps of the areas that each Board member represents, Board agendas and meeting packets, and official minutes of meetings.

Bulloch County Board of Education 2018 – Pictured Standing (L-R): Maurice Hill, Jimmy “Jay” Cook, Mike Sparks, Steve Hein, and Dr. Stuart Tedders.

Seated (L-R): Glennera Martin, Cheri Wagner, and Heather Mims.

District 1 Cheri Wagner 912.852.3495(H) Term: 1/1/2013 – 12/31/2020 clwag68@yahoo.com

District 2 Mike Sparks, Chairman 912.842.2460 (H) Term: 1/1/2011 – 12/31/2022 msparks@bullochschools.org

District 3 Dr. Stuart H. Tedders 912.478.1922 (W) Term: 1/1/2017 – 12/31/2020 stedders@bullochschools.org

District 4 Steve Hein 912.536-5807 Term: 1/1/2011 – 12/31/2018 shein@georgiasouthern.edu

District 5 Glennera Martin 912-764-3291 (H) Term: 1/1/2015 – 12/31/2022 gmartinsugarhill@yahoo.com

(District 4 Member elect) April C. Newkirk 912.690.5973 Term: 1/1/2019 – 12/31/2022 AprilCNewkirk@gmail.com

District 7 Heather Mims, Vice Chairman 912.541.3514(H) Term: 1/1/2017 – 12/31/2020 hdmims@bullochschools.org

District 6 Jimmy “Jay” Cook 912-489-3137 (H) Term: 1/1/2015 – 12/31/2022 jlcook1964@gmail.com

District 8 Maurice Hill, 912.764.7134(W&H) Term: 1/1/2005 – 12/31/2020 hillmaurice@yahoo.com

Board Secretary Mary Henley 912.212.8500 boe@bullochschools.org

www.bullochschools.org/board On the Cover: As part of Bulloch County Schools’ cultural diversity efforts, the school system recently asked its K-12 students in ageappropriate ways, to share their thoughts about cultural diversity or how they are different and unique from their classmates. Their feedback, which was expressed through art, poetry, essays, and videos, will be used to help shape our narratives for employee training, employee recruitment, and more. The cover of this year’s annual report features some of the students’ artwork from this project. For an update about our cultural diversity efforts, see page 9 of this report.

Watch Board Meetings Live or Later Board meetings can be watched live or later. They are live streamed online at www.bullochschools.org/boardlive, and the unedited videos are uploaded and archived to the same website immediately following each meeting.

Open Records Requests The public may direct all Open Records Requests to the Board of Education Secretary and Custodian of Records Mary Henley at 912.212.8500; recordscustodian@bullochschools.org.

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STRATEGIC PLAN Vision

By 2020, we will become a school system that prepares our students to be contributing members of society, based upon their interests and abilities, and the opportunity to pursue the colleges and careers of their choice.

Bulloch County Schools Strategic Plan (2015-2020) Adopted by Board of Education 02/12/2015; Revised 01/06/2016

College & Career Readiness

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Resource Optimization

Increase College & Career Ready Performance Index Scores

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Provide all students with relevant, realworld learning experiences

Develop partnerships with parents, community & organizations

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Utilize new and existing technologies

Develop partnerships with regional employers & postsecondary

Improve school nutrition: quality, health, costs, & local partners

Provide professional development needed for all employees

Increase stakeholder access to information

Develop plan to attract, retain & promote effective employees

Belief & Core Values We believe everyone can learn and grow in a continuous improvement culture that incorporates our core values.

Our core values signify our expectations of ourselves and each other, from the boardroom to our classrooms.

Be Relational: We build relationships with others through integrity, compassion, and respect.

Be Purposeful: We pursue what needs to be accomplished through appropriate and intentional effort.

Be Reflective: We evaluate our efforts in relation to our purpose.

Be Resourceful: We implement resourceful solutions through innovation and collaboration.

Be Courageous: We exemplify commitment, determination, and grit in making needed changes happen.

Be Accountable: We hold ourselves accountable for the decisions we make and the actions we take.

Mission The mission of Bulloch County Schools is to prepare students for success and enhance community value.

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Highest Performing Brooklet Elementary School

Highest Progress Nevils Elementary School

Bulloch County Schools At-A-Glance SCHOOLS • 15 Schools (total) • 9 Elementary Schools (PK-5) • 3 Middle Schools (6-8) • 2 High Schools (PK, 9-12) • 1 Middle-High (6-12) ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTERS •Transitions Learning Center (6-12) • Graduation Performance Academy (9-12) • Cedarwood (GNETS) FACULTY & STAFF • 1484 Full-time • 1750 full, part-time, contract, substitute, & seasonal employees • 685 Classroom Teachers • 57 Administrators • 742 Support Personnel • Bulloch County’s 2nd largest employer TRANSPORTATION • 102 School Bus Routes • 113 drivers, 22 bus monitors, 21 maintenance personnel and 7 mechanics make up our driving force • 5,300 student bus riders; Ride 2x daily • 6,200 miles bus drivers travel each day • 1.3 million miles bus drivers travel annually • 20 days regular rotation for bus inspections & service STUDENT MOBILITY RATE 17.9%

MILLAGE RATE • Bulloch: 9.685* •Bryan: 15.345 •Candler: 14.000 • Effingham: 17.500 • Emanuel: 13.691 • Evans: 14.237 (Bulloch County Schools also receives a one percent local option sales tax. This mixed portfolio helps keep property taxes lower.

If you factor in LOST collections, the effective millage rate is 15.312) SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM •62% Students who receive free or reduced-price lunches.

•All students receive free breakfast.

•12,531 - Number of summer breakfasts and lunches served to children.

PER-PUPIL EXPENDITURES • 2015: $7,651.70 • 2016: $8,383.34 • 2017: $8,511.0 GRADE-LEVEL READING • 49.9% - 3rd grade students reading at or above the grade level target • 70.9% - 8th grade students reading at or above the grade level target

Data current as of 07/01/18 from Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, GA Department of Education, College Board, and Bulloch County Schools.

State Recognitions Governor’s Office of Student Achievement

Governor’s Office of Student Achievement

Georgia Department of Education

Technology Association of Georgia

EARLY LANGUAGE & LITERACY MINIGRANT

INNOVATION FUND TINY GRANT RECIPIENT

EXITED STATE FOCUS SCHOOL LIST

Bulloch Co. Schools $20K - Book Bus Project

Statesboro High School $5,700 – Virtual Reality Project

STEM EDUCATION AWARDS State Finalist in State STEM Day & Extracurricular Categories

Mattie Lively Elementary Langston Chapel Elementary

Statesboro High School

Bulloch County Schools At-A-Glance STUDENT ENROLLMENT • 10,473 (March 2018 FTE) • 14% Special Programs • 3% English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL Services) • 8.2% Gifted Services • 5,390 Male • 5,083 Female STUDENT DIVERSITY • 24 Countries • 18 Languages • 51% Caucasian • 37% Black • 7% Hispanic • 2% Asian/Pacific Islander • 3% More than one race & other

10 704

11 686

9 731

12 621

PK 518

K 829 1 837

ENROLLMENT

BY GRADE

8 752 7 753

2 806 3 809

6 803

5 831

4 793

HOUSING DISPLACEMENT 176 Number of Bulloch County Schools’ students who are housing displaced

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Score is based on students w/less than six unexcused absences divided by enrollment; 100-point scale)

• State Elementary Average 91.8 • Bulloch County Schools Avg. 86.9 • State Middle/High Average 90.3 •Bulloch County Schools Avg. 88.5 SCHOOL DISCIPLINE • Elementary Suspensions (In): 57 •Elementary Suspensions (Out): 386 •Middle/High Suspensions (In): 2,077 •Middle/High Suspensions (Out):817 • Middle/High Alternative School Referrals 71 • Middle/High School Expulsions 76 SAFE & SUBSTANCE-FREE ENVIRONMENT • Total Reported Bullying Incidents 146 • Total Reported Physical Incidents 316 • Total Reported Drug Incidents 77 Student’s Perception of School Climate (Based on GA Student Health Survey responses by at least 75 % of 3rd – 12th grade students) State Elementary Average 80.8 Bulloch County Elementary Avg. 79.0 State Middle/High Average 71.9 Bulloch County Elementary Avg. 70.2 STUDENT SUPPORT PROVIDERS School Social Workers for District: 3 School Counselors (Full-Time): 26

Strategic Plan Dashboard

Bulloch County Schools Strategic Plan Dashboard Preparing students for success and enhancing community value By 2020, we will become a school system that prepares our students to be contributing members of society, based upon their interests and abilities, and the opportunity to pursue the colleges and careers of their choice.

84.50% 71.70% Bulloch

71.80% Georgia

Bulloch

72.60%

Bulloch

79.00% Georgia

84.90% Bulloch

79.40% Georgia

SAT Class of 2017 Mean Score Avg. Bulloch: 1066 Georgia: 1050 United States: 1070

4-Year Cohort Graduation Rates 75.10%

Achievement

82.50% Bulloch

80.6% Georgia

Georgia

SAT: Class of 2017 Participation & Avg. Mean Score

by Demographics

Class of 2013

Class of 2014

Class of 2015

Class of 2016

Class of 2017

Black - 58 - 24% -943 Hispanic/Latino - 13 - 78% - 1124 White - 146 - 39% - 1092

Note: Updated graduation rate data is released each September. For the most recent data visit www.bullochschools.org.

72.5%

2017 graduates who were deemed college-ready based on national assessments (SAT/ACT)

Top five post-secondary institutions where our graduates enroll (in rank order): Georgia Southern University, East Georgia State College, Ogeechee Technical College, University Of Georgia, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

46.9%

Bulloch: 20.5

(score has risen every year for past five years)

Georgia: 21.4 United States: 21.0

by Demographics

4.2%

Black 81 | 32% | 20.5 Hispanic/Latino 13 | 5% | 20.2 White 136 | 54% |22.1 Asian 8 | 3% | 26.9

Dropout rate for grades 9-12

372

Advanced Placement (AP): Class of 2017

Students age 16 and older who are dual-enrolled

224

by Institution

ACT: Class of 2017 Participation & Average Composite

2017 graduates who were eligible for the HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship

Number of college courses taken by dual-enrolled students

ACT Class of 2017 Composite Score Avg.

639

Number of 2016 Graduates

617

Number of 2017 Graduates.

629

Number of 2018 Graduates.

202 students took 283 AP exams. 50 percent scored three or higher to earn post-secondary credit for the course.

LEARNING

1:1

Implementing one-to-one Chromebook technology resources for students in 2018--2019

9

Elementary STEM labs provide enhanced science, technology, engineering, and math experiences for every child at least once a week

COMMUNITY

RESOURCES

33%

$1.7 million

Children ages 1-18 who live in poverty in Bulloch County

475+

Backpacks of weekend food packed each week by 14 churches and organizations for school children identified by our counselors

3

19

Career pathways offered across three high schools

175

Eighth-grade students participated in Manufacturing Day and Future Manufacturers Day as part of a work-force development partnership with local industry and development authority.

2,524

Professional development hours completed by Bulloch County Schools’ faculty & staff

sq. ft.

Avg. elementary school capacity; 5308 enrollment with 6,909 capacity.

78% 69%

$40,000 Funds donated by Evans General Contractors since 2011, to local organizations for Backpack Buddies food supplies. This program provides weekend food to students in need.

36,000+

Books donated to children by Altrusa Club to help improve early learning and literacy

50,000+

Amount donated to our schools through Parker’s Fueling the Community program

175+

Hours of parent engagement events in our schools

Amount of internal and external square feet of school facilities

77%

Middle school STEM labs provide an elective exploratory learning experience for students

ENGAGEMENT

Avg. middle school Avg. high school capacity; 2,298 capacity; 2,790 enrollment enrollment with 2,958 capacity with 4,070 capacity

75

Facilities projects ranked by two community committees to determine use of remaining ESPLOST III and new ESPLOST IV funds.

5

New playgrounds for five elementary schools made possible by ESPLOST IV

90+ %

Voters approved ESPLOST IV for $52 million

1,107

Parents who participated in the GA School Climate Survey for Bulloch County Schools

300+

Number of regular, active parents and community members who volunteer in our schools with PTOs, advisory councils, and events

18,294+

Followers across our social media platforms; up 20%+ from previous school year

2.21 million

Visits to our district and school websites in 2017-2018

School Safety Public Safety The school system receives ongoing support and response from local emergency management, law enforcement, and all public safety.

Safety Plans Each school has a safety team which meets monthly to address the safety needs of students, faculty and staff. Minutes and inspections are monitored by the district’s chief operations officer.

OCGA 20-2-1185 Every public school must prepare a school safety plan. Plans must be reviewed and updated annually. All plans must be submitted to Bulloch County Emergency Management Agency.

$93,286

A safety grant appropriated by the Georgia General Assembly for Fiscal Year 2019

Safety Audits The school system updated its state-required Five-Year Facilities Plan in 2017. This included an on-site facilities audit with a Georgia Department of Education representative and a committee of educators from other school districts. The audit also included discussions of possible safety issues and upgrades. This information helped guide ESPLOST IV needs and use of state safety grant funds.

Training for Schools Georgia Emergency Management and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are required by law to provide training for schools.

Community Conversations on School Safety The superintendent hosted a series of five town hall meetings on school safety to hear parent and community concerns.

Social & Emotional Learning Social, emotional, and behavioral issues are impacting safety and academics in our schools. Each school is developing a Social & Emotional Learning Plan for 2018-2019 that includes action steps, a timeline for implementation and responsible personnel.

Student Safety Drills Schools practice fire, weather, and lockdown drills with students. All schools will now also practice age-appropriate active shooter training using the Run-Hide-Fight method.

$2 Million ESPLOST IV funds for safety upgrades •1415 Security Cameras • Security Badges and Entry Identification • Intercoms • Bells & Clocks • Safety Radios – upgrade from analog to digital to be compatible with County’s upgrade to a digital E-911 system

School Entry & Office Access In 2017 the district assessed and made needed upgrades to restrict access to school hallways and administrative offices.

School Safety Protocols for Parents

Visit www.bullochschools.org/schoolsafety to learn more about how parents and the community can help.

Cultural Diversity A progress report of district initiatives

1

Define Cultural Diversity for Bulloch County Schools

2

Increase the Pool of Culturally Diverse Applicants for Certified Faculty Positions

3

4

• Form a diversity committee: Formed a Diversity Committee in 2015. The committee was made up of two Board of Education members, the district’s human resources director, six local citizens, five school system employees and the superintendent of schools. The committee met six times. It identified the following: community concerns; barriers to employee recruitment; agencies to assist in recruiting culturally diverse employees; and possible solutions within the committee’s scope. The committee referred its recommendations to the superintendent to guide planning.

• Gather feedback from students: In May 2018, Bulloch County Schools asked all of its K-12 students, in age-appropriate ways, what makes them unique, and what is cultural diversity. They communicated through poetry, essays, videos and original artwork. Their messages will be used to enhance our school system by shaping our narrative and culture.

• Produce a cultural diversity video: Crafted from our K-12 students’ messages about cultural diversity, we created a community video and an employee training video about cultural diversity in our school system. It launched in July 2018.

• Create a district cultural diversity employee task force: Currently identifying employee volunteers to serve.

• Hire an assistant human resources director: Hired an assistant director of human resources in December 2017, to help increase the district’s recruitment efforts in relation to cultural diversity and the national shortage of educators.

• Increase our presence at employee recruitment fairs: During the district’s 2018 hiring season from February – July, the Human Resources Department attended eight employee recruitment fairs at colleges and universities in Georgia, including those at historically black colleges and universities.

• Host a local employee recruitment fair: On February 24, 2018, Bulloch County Schools hosted its first annual Employee Recruitment Fair. A diverse pool of nearly 250 applicants attended. They networked with principals and hiring supervisors and were encouraged to apply online for open positions.

• Serve as a partner system with area post-secondary institutions: Provide learning opportunities for education majors and make valuable networking connections with future educators for possible employment

Increase the Pool of Culturally Diverse Applicants for Certified Faculty Positions • Create a cultural diversity training video for employees: Created a six-minute training video in July 2018 • Launch a new employee training program: Introduce improved programs to convey all aspects of cultural diversity • Provide appropriate resources to employees to be more effective in regards to cultural diversity: • Launch second phase of school-level cultural diversity training: Tentatively scheduled to launch in spring 2019

Grow & Retain Culturally Diverse and Effective Educators from within the School System • Build leadership capacity: Created Aspiring Leaders program in 2014, to train educators to possibly be future administrators. To date 11 alumni of the program’s two cohorts have become administrators.

• Encourage education as a career: Implemented a new career pathway at Statesboro High School, Teaching as a Profession, for high school students who are interested in education as a career • Support new & veteran teachers: Implemented a new teacher induction program and a teacher mentor program to better ensure teacher effectiveness, professional growth and success, and retention • Provide professional learning opportunities: In 2017-2018, employees registered for nearly 5,200 course impressions totaling more than 2,524 hours of professional learning to further improve their skills and affect student achievement.

• Provide support and collaboration for educators: Implemented professional learning communities, provided training for all teachers and administrators on their effective use, and ensured teachers had a dedicated time to meet.

PUTTING COLLEGE WITHIN REACH Bulloch’s first cohort of REACH Georgia scholars graduate

$110,000 Combined amount of REACH Georgia scholarship funds received by our five graduating scholars in addition to HOPE scholarships.

$7,500

Bulloch County’s very first cohort of REACH Georgia scholars graduated in 2018. Selected in seventh grade, some achieved honor graduate and valedictorian status. The school system honored them and their mentors at a special reception prior to graduation. Many of the mentors and academic coaches had been paired with the scholars since middle school.

Each one of the scholars successfully met the REACH Georgia program’s stringent academic, discipline, attendance, and mentoring requirements since 2013. The scholars all plan to pursue a post-secondary degree from a public college or university in Georgia.

The Georgia Student Finance Corporation has held their scholarship funds in escrow since 2013, and now each will be receive their $10,000 REACH scholarship plus $10,000 in matching funds from their chosen Georgia public college or university. Georgia Southern University is one of 11 institutions that double match the scholarship. Combined the scholars will receive $110,000 in scholarships in addition to HOPE. REACH Georgia is a needs-based mentoring and scholarship program started by Governor Nathan Deal. It is designed to ensure that the state’s academically promising students have the academic, social, and financial support needed to graduate from high school and complete college. Bulloch County is one of five school systems that the state initially selected to pilot the program in 2013.

In Bulloch County the school district’s participation in REACH is underwritten by the Bulloch County Foundation for Public Education. The Foundation annually pays the $7,500 seed money investment to the state. In the program’s six-year history, the district has named 25 REACH scholars, but this is the first cohort to graduate. Some of the scholars will be the first in their families to attend college.

These are our 2013 Cohort of REACH Georgia Scholars who became our first scholars to graduate in May 2018.

Seed money invested in program annually by Bulloch Co. Foundation for Public Education

25

Total number of Bulloch County REACH GA Scholars

60+

Number of GA Colleges & Universities Who match REACH GA scholarships

Amaya Brown – Statesboro High School 2018 Graduate; daughter of Michael & Tamika Brown; plans to attend East Georgia State College and major in Nursing; Mentor is Mildred Wilson and academic coach is Ashley Thompson.

Da’Neshia Jones – Southeast Bulloch High School 2018 Honor Graduate; daughter of Linton & Demetres Jones; plans to attend Kennesaw State College and major in Biology (pre-med); Mentor is Renee Perry and academic coach is Concella Holder.

Amonica Kirkland – Portal Middle High School 2018 Valedictorian and Honor Graduate; daughter of Benita Palmer and Gary Kirkland; plans to attend Wesleyan

College and major in Pre-Dentistry with a minor in Spanish; Mentor is Cheri Wagner and academic coach is Jennifer Yates.

Kailana Low – Statesboro High School 2018 Honor Graduate; daughter of Leihua Low-Turner; plans to attend Georgia Southern University and major in Early Childhood Education; Mentor is Lauren Amason and academic coach is Dr. Alissa Sasser.

Aisley Scarboro – Portal Middle High School 2018 Honor Graduate; daughter of Tan Frison; plans to attend Georgia Southern University and major in Exercise Science; Mentor is Chianti Culver and academic coach is Joe Bettinger.

VOLUNTEERS ENHANCE SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY 1

Schools match volunteers with needs New volunteer protocols ensure service & safety

Bulloch County Schools’ Student Support Services Department has launched a new online tool to encourage school volunteers and ensure student safety.

There are now three category types of volunteers which give parents and community members options to match their time and talents to school needs. It also clarifies when a back ground check is needed to volunteer.

The three volunteer categories are Visited, Committed and Dedicated. Each one accounts for the many ways volunteers serve, frequency levels, supervision, and how they have direct contact with students.

Only the Dedicated Volunteer category, requires a background check. It is for more direct student contact and involvement, which requires a background check for student safety. It is mainly for mentors, chaporones for school trips, and club advisors.

For more information about being a school volunteer, visit www.bullochschools. org or contact the volunteer coordinator at the school of your choice.

Parent, community and student volunteers serving our schools.

This is what it’s like to volunteer • Make connections with our more than 750 educators • Make connections with parents & guardians • Be part of strengthening public education in our community • Experience the great things happening in our schools first-hand • Be more aware of our schools’ challenges and how your talents can help • Make a positive impact on the life of a child Step One: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at the school of your choice.

Step Two: Complete the Volunteer Information online at www.bullochschools.org.

Step Three: Complete a background check if necessary.

Step Four: Volunteer.

2

Students enhance community through service Luke’s Project 11

Chrisalyn Ridgeway of Southeast Bulloch High School and Rachel Thomas of Statesboro High School were two of three seniors honored by Luke’s Project 11 for their extensive service to the community, and Ridgeway was selected from the three to receive a $2,000 scholarship.

Luke’s Project 11, a local nonprofit, was created in honor of Portal Middle High School Alumnus Luke Anderson, the son of Greg and Julie Anderson of Statesboro. Luke died tragically in 2010, just days before his 20th birthday. The organization encourages youth to leave a positive impact on our community. For more information about Luke’s Project 11 or how youth can submit service project ideas for the community for possible funding, visit www.lukesproject11 or email lukesproject11@gmail.com.

Financial Transparency and Efficiency General Fund Highlights ($ Millions) Fiscal year

QBE Revenues

Property Tax Revenues

Local Option Sales Tax Revenues

Total Revenues

Total Expenditures

Revenues over/(under) Expenditures

Ending Fund Balance

FY ‘10

$36.7

$16.4

$9.7

$70.1

$68.6

$1.5

$13.4

FY ‘11

$41.4

$17.3

$10.0

$73.1

$66.6

$6.5

$19.9

FY ‘12

$39.3

$17.1

$10.4

$69.1

$68.9

$0.2

$20.1

FY ‘13

$39.5

$16.6

$9.6

$69.1

$69.3

$(0.2)

$19.9

FY ‘14

$38.4

$16.5

$9.9

$68.8

$71.0

$(2.2)

$17.7

FY ‘15

$44.8

$17.4

$10.4

$78.4

$75.6

$2.8

$20.5

FY ‘16

$47.3

$17.2

$10.3

$78.7

$82.7

$(4.0)

$16.5

FY ‘17

$52.1

$17.6

$10.6

$84.3

$86.0

$(1.7)

$14.8

FY ‘18

$57.2

$18.1

$10.7

$89.7

$88.9

$(0.8)

$15.6

FY ‘19

$62.0

$18.5

$10.9

$95.2

$95.2

$0

$15.6

(In Progress) (Projected)

*For complete budget information on all Bulloch County Board of Education funds, capital projects, ESPLOST and state audit reports, visit www.bullochschools.org/budget

2%

Fiscal Year 2019 Raise for Employees

AA-

Standard & Poor’s Credit Rating

$43 million $93,286

Total General Fund Expenditures - $ 86,320,038

State grant funds for school safety capital projects for FY ‘19

Other Support Services $146,342

Maintenance & Operations $7,729,650

3 of 5 Stars

Financial Efficiency Rating

Bond sale revenue for identified ESPLOST IV projects

Fiscal Year 2018 Combined All Fund Appropriations

School Administration $6,750,769

Financial Highlights

General Administration $482,963 Business Administration $889,027

Debt Services Principal $8,875,000

Central Support Services $1,277,931 Educational Media Services $1,312,078 Improvement of Instructional Services $1,681,188

Instruction $65,269,273

Debt Services Interest $2,014,450 Student Transportation Services $5,604,399 Food Services Operation $5,730,905

Pupil Services $3,758,457

Bulloch County Schools Report Card College & Career Readiness Performance Index (CCRPI)

The College & Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) is Georgia’s comprehensive school accountability measurement tool. The overall CCRPI score is based on a 100-point scale. It measures schools’ and their school systems’ performance in four areas: (1) Achievement (50 Pts.): Content Mastery 20 pts.; Post-secondary readiness 15 pts.; Graduation rate 15 pts.; (2) Progress (40 Pts.); Achievement Gap (10 pts.); (3) Challenge Points (bonus of up to 10 pts.)

CCRPI scores are the basis for accountability in Bulloch County Schools’ five-year Strategic Waivers School System (SWSS) contract with the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement. The district’s 2015-16 (FY ’16) CCRPI scores are the baseline performance data year for the contract. From the baseline year (2016) through 2021, the district’s 15 schools must show at least a three percent improvement each year on the gap between the 2016 score and a perfect score of 100. To See Bulloch County Schools’ performance on all state and national assessments, visit www.bullochschools. org/testing

ELEMENTARY

Achievement Points 2017

Progress Points 2017

Achievement Gap Points 2017

Challenge Points 2017

2017 CCRPI Total Score

Possible Pts.

50

40

10

Up to 10 Total

100

Performance Flags

Exceed.

Bar

Georgia

31.3

34.3

6.7

0.6

-

72.9

Bulloch

30.0

32.4

6.7

1.2

-

70.3

BES

35.1

35.5

6.7

1.2

1.0

79.5

JPB

30.9

38.3

6.7

1.4

1.0

78.3

LCES

21.5

31.1

5.0

0.9

0.5

59.0

MLES

29.2

32.8

5.0

5.5

-

72.5

MCES

30.0

29.1

3.3

-

0.5

62.9

NES

33.7

28.9

6.7

3.2

0.5

73.0

PES

31.7

28.6

6.7

4.9

-

71.9

SZES

29.6

32.5

5.0

1.5

0.5

69.1

SES

27.4

29.0

5.0

-

1.0

62.4

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Achievement Points 2017

Progress Points 2017

Achievement Gap Points 2017

Possible Pts.

50

40

Challenge Points 2017

10

Up to 10 Total Performance Flags

Exceed.

Bar

FY ‘16

FY ‘17

FY ‘18

BES

4

3

3

JPBES

4

4

3

LCES

3

3

2

LCMS

3

3

2

MLES

4

3

3

MCES

4

3

3

NES

4

4

4

PES

3

3

3

PMHS

3

3

3

SZES

3

3

2

SEBMS

3

3

4

100

SEBHS

3

3

3

SHS

3

3

3

SES

3

3

3

WJMS

3

3

3

31.1

35.2

6.7

-

-

73.0

Bulloch

29.1

35.7

6.7

-

-

71.5

LCMS

24.4

34.8

6.7

-

-

65.9

PMS

30.0

37.5

6.7

1.1

0.5

75.8

SEBMS

34.5

38.6

6.7

1.3

-

81.1

WJMS

27.9

32.5

5.0

-

0.5

65.9

High School

Achievement Points 2017

Progress Points 2017

Achievement Gap Points 2017

Possible Pts.

50

40

10

Challenge Points 2017

FY 2017 CCRPI Total Score

Up to 10 Total

100

Exceed.

Bar

School climate refers to the quality and character of school life – its culture. Positive school climates foster successful youth development and learning. These scores are based on faculty, staff, student and parent climate surveys conducted annually by the Georgia Department of Education

FY 2017 CCRPI Total Score

Georgia

Performance Flags

Climate Star Ratings (out of 5 stars)

Georgia

34.6

35.2

6.7

0.5

-

77.0

Bulloch

34.9

35.1

6.7

1.3

-

78.0

Financial Efficiency Rating (out of 5 stars)

The Financial Efficiency Star Rating is a measure of a school district’s per-pupil spending in relation to the academic achievements of its students. The rating is based on a three-year average of per-pupil spending, which is then associated with the district’s CCRPI scores.

Districts are rated on a scale from .05 to 5 stars. A five-star district is one which has strong academic outcomes and lower levels of expenditures.

PHS

32.3

36.9

8.3

2.1

-

79.6

FY ‘16

4

SEBHS

36.7

32.9

5.0

0.9

0.5

76.0

FY ‘17

4

SHS

34.1

36.2

6.7

0.7

-

77.7

FY ‘18

3

STUDENT RECOGNITIONS STUDENT RECOGNITIONS Georgia National FFA Organization STATE CHAMPION Nursery/Landscape Career Development Event Team Amonica Kirkland, Cayla Morris, Caree McGahee, & Heidi Sawyer Portal Middle High School

Statesboro High Students & Faculty Raise $8.2K for Red Cross Hurricane Relief In September 2017, Statesboro High School students and faculty raised $8,261.95 for American Red Cross Hurricane Relief to aid victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria in Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico. The proceeds came from a barbeque chicken fundraiser hosted by faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

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GA Restaurant Association &Hospitality Ed. Foundation of GA GA CULINARY ARTS & GA PROSTART STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Georgia Council on Economic Education STATE CHAMPION GA STOCK MARKET GAME Caden Brown William James Middle School

Brandi Johnson Southeast Bulloch High School

Skills USA Nationals Industrial & Engineering Tech.

2nd Place in Nation Statesboro High Construction Jayman Patel, Ushman Chaudry and Brayan Escudero

Student Awards & Recognitions Highlights

•Erin Skinner (PMHS) –Mercer University’s $8K Sidney Lanier Creative Writing Competition Scholarship.

•Eletria Biswas (SHS) – Second place in state in the Chemistry Division of the 70th Georgia Science and Engineering Fair with her project entitled “The effect of various quantities of linseed oil on the ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, rigidity, and wettability of plant starch based polymers.” She also won the Wesleyan College Math and Science Award which comes with a $9,000 scholarship.

•Michael Vescio (SHS)- Guest speaker at the Georgia School Boards Association Summer Conference •Jayman Patel & Chandler Cowart (SHS) –Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle’s Greater Purpose Scholarship.

•Worlanyo Gato (SEBMS) – Won District 8 Spelling Bee; Top-10 finalist in GAE State Bee. •Georgia Student Technology Fair – Ava Alderman and Caroline Deal (MLES), 1st Place Animation; Samuel McNure and Jace Curring (PMHS), 1st Place, Animation; Bailey Borck (WJMS), 1st Place, Graphic Design; Shirling Xu (SHS), 2nd Place, Internet Applications; William Wu (SEBHS), 3rd Place Digital Game Design; Kelsey Walker (WJMS), 3rd Place, Productivity Design; and DeMarrio Wade (MCES), 3rd Place, Video Production.

•Georgia Science & Engineering Fair - Hayne Woodward (WJMS)– 4th place; Ceci Smith (WJMS), 3rd Place and the UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art Award for Excellence in Creative Problem Solving & Innovative Thinking.

•Bulloch Blues Marching Band - Marched in the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.

Careers before Graduation

Great Dane signs local graduates; Offers Scholarships for education In May 2018, four graduates received more than diplomas. A few days before graduation, Great Dane of Bulloch County offered the seniors jobs and scholarship opportunities. Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) hosted a special signing ceremony to celebrate the success.

Great Dane met Matthew Richter and Gunner Fulton of Southeast Bulloch High School and Kaitlynn Clem and Stacy Fleming of Statesboro High School during OTC’s first ever Charge Ahead Hiring Expo. Richter, a dual-enrolled student at OTC who completed a welding certificate before graduating from high school, will be a welder at Great Dane. Fulton will work in the tire mount area. Clem will work in assembly and continue her education at OTC. Fleming will also work in assembly.

The graduates will receive a $200 signing bonus after 90 days of employment, and Great Dane’s tuition reimbursement program qualifies them for $5,000 and up to $10,000 in scholarships to pursue an undergraduate degree in an industry-relevant area after two years. “We want to see them build a career and move up through our organization,” said Melissa Long, human resources manager for Great Dane.

The Charge Ahead Hiring Expo allowed 19 employers in high-demand career industries to interview 131 area high school students for job opportunities. OTC has plans to make this an annual event.

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2018-19 Bulloch County Schools Retirees

This year’s retirees have served our community a total of 880 years.

Sarah Eden Debbie Page Karen Martin Donna Baldwin Faye Lee Katrina Jones Diane Morgan Walter Leveritt Cynthia Thompson Henrietta Abrams Brenda Chester Evonn Key Sherry Thompson Juanita Huff Virginia Aldredge Ardrena Jackson George Adkins Myra Lipsey Arthur Kimble Jennifer Palmer Gladys Newman Deborah Sullenger Delmer Reed Hope Sumner Patricia Richardson Lisha Nevil Kathy Riggs Joann Rawls Glenn Rogers Linda Sanders Amy Bettinger Kay Anderson Penny Lott Susan Boddiford

2018 School-Level Teachers of the Year Lisa Sherrod Brooklet Elementary School Carrie Feltman Julia P. Bryant Elementary School Heather Gonzales Langston Chapel Elementary School Christine Stripling Langston Chapel Middle School Rhonda Leggett Mattie Lively Elementary School Meagan Beasley Mill Creek Elementary School Danitra Britt Nevils Elementary School Stephanie Hodges Portal Elementary School Tendai Haggins Portal Middle High School Aimee Civalier Southeast Bulloch Middle School Cindy Mott Southeast Bulloch High School Matthew White Statesboro High School Plysheltia Drayton Stilson Elementary School Brian Hall William James Middle School

Charles Wilson Ansley Mays, Denise Bearden, Estella Newkirt

Construction Education Foundation of Georgia TEACHER OF THE YEAR Matthew White Statesboro High School

2018 Transportation Honors Team Brooklet Team Julia P. Bryant Team Langston Chapel Team Mattie Lively Team Mill Creek Team Nevils Team Portal Team Sallie Zetterower Team Stilson Team Special Education Director’s Cup Bus Monitors of the Year Service Technician of the Year

Louise Sherrod Judy Finch Angelica Karimbaksh Douglas Braxton Carlton Dance Phyllis Morgan Dawrence Hutley Jackie Cannon Brandi Adkins Shirley Gordon-Huff Carlton Dance Luella Garner & Wanda Lundy Andy Rice

Choral Director takes musical talent to troops

Brent Whitaker, director of Southeast Bulloch High School’s nationally acclaimed choral program was deployed to the Middle East for five months in 2018. A Senior Master Sergeant in the Air National Guard (ANG), Whitaker is the band manager for Band of the South, one of the ANG’s five elite national concert bands. He returned home safely in May.

Bulloch County Teacher of the Year

Ansley Mays is the 2019 Bulloch County Teacher of the Year. Selected in October 2017, when she was the STEM Lab teacher at Sallie Zetterower Elementary, she is now a first-grade teacher at Brooklet Elementary School. She is a graduate of Georgia Southern University, where she obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education and Reading Education. She also holds a specialist’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching from Nova Southeastern University. She has served her entire 12-year education career with Bulloch County Schools.

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Since 2006, the Bulloch County Foundation for Public Education (Foundation) has funded nearly 200 innovative projects with grants totaling more than $210,000 for Bulloch County Schools’ teachers.

The Foundation provides a way for individuals, businesses, industries and civic organizations to invest in local public education.

Each year the Foundation awards $20,000 in grants to teachers for innovative academic experiences and resources to further enhance learning. Some benefit local charter, private and homeschooled students as well.

The Foundation sponsors Bulloch County’s participation in the state’s REACH Georgia Scholarship Program with a $7,500 annual contribution.

REACH GA is a needs-based mentoring and scholarship program designed to ensure that the state’s academically promising eighth-grade students have the academic, social and financial support needed to graduate from high school and complete college.

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Archibald Bulloch Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Holds 2018 Awards Ceremony Written by Jenny Starling Foss

AMERICAN HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS Each year the Archibald Bulloch Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors the American History Essay Contest in grades five through eight. The topics are always related to history and encourage the students to do research and also to do some creative writing. The 2018 DAR Awards Ceremony was held this spring and the Chapter presented a host of awards to local students. Dr. Olivia Carr Edenfield, American History Committee Chair, recognized the winners of the American History Essay contest sponsored by the chapter.

“Reflecting on the topic ‘World War I: Remembering the War to End All Wars,’ marking the war’s 100th anniversary, students were encouraged to imagine that they were living in 1918, discussing the pros and cons of the changes to society that World War I introduced,” said Edenfield. “Students were asked to give their well-informed opinion on how those changes have currently impacted their lives and the lives of future Americans.”

Each Chapter essay winner received an American History Contest Chapter Winner certificate, a bronze American History medal and a monetary prize. The second and third place winners received a Certificate of Award for Outstanding Work in American History.

Fifth grade winners included: Erin Shen, Julia P. Bryant, first place; Noah Streetman, Sallie Zetterower, second place, and Cedric Bacon, Sallie Zetterower, third place.

Sixth grade winners were: Elle Greeson, Bulloch Academy, first place; Mary Banks Garvin, Bulloch Academy, second place, and Camille Wall, 68 • Statesboro Magazine

Daughters of the American Revolution

American History Awards: front row (L-R) Erin Shen, Noah Streetman, Cedric Bacon, Katherine Whitlock. Second row (L-R) Elle Greeson, Mary Banks Garvin, Alexis Vladescu, Katrina Hennessy, Tressa Rountree.

Not pictures are Camille Wall, Sophie Wall and Cash Vickery.

ROTC Awards: (L-R) Georgia Southern Cadet Taylor Alexis Flanagan, accompanied by Staff Sargeant Antwon Shade; SHS Cadet Sheridan King, DAR ROTC Committee Chair Martha Ray; SEBHS Cadet Sydney Johns, accompanied by Major Jeffery Odegaard; and Metter High School Cadet Christa-Mishay Ashlee Boykins, accompanied by Captain Lee Sirmans.

Good Citizen Awards: (L-R) Dianne Allen, DAR Good Citizen Award Committee Chair; Faye Rourks, Farmers & Merchants Bank, sponsor; Amonica Kirkland, PMHS; Frannie Sanders, SEBHS; Smith Kaiser, SHS; Elizabeth Diamanduros, STEAM; Jack Paris, TCS; and Trish Tootle, Farmers & Merchants Bank, sponsor.

Bulloch Academy, third place.

Winners from the seventh grade included: Alexis Vladescu, Bulloch Academy, first place; Katherine Whitlock, Bulloch Academy, second place; and Sophie Wall, Bulloch Academy, third place.

Eighth grade essay winners were: Katrina Hennessy, Bulloch Academy, first place; Cash Vickery, Bulloch Academy, second place; and Tressa Rountree, Bulloch Academy, third place.

ROTC AWARDS Martha Ray, National Defense Committee Chair, recognized ROTC awards recipients. Distinctive medals are presented yearly by the chapter to outstanding Reserve Officer Training Corps participants in local high schools and the university.

“These medals and campaign bars are given to a graduating senior, chosen by their commanding officer in consultation with their principal,” said Ray. “These students have demonstrated loyalty and patriotism toward their country and have earned an outstanding record of military and scholastic achievement.”

ROTC students selected received a DAR medal and campaign bar, as well as a cash award made possible by Citizen’s Bank of the South and the Metter branch of Synovus.

“Our country is blessed to have such young people ready and able to serve their community and their country during conflict and in peace,” said Ray. Awards were presented to Cadet Taylor Alexis Flanagan, Georgia Southern University, who was accompanied by Staff Sgt. Antwon Shade; Cadet Sheridan King, Statesboro High School; Cadet ChristaMishay Ashlee Boykins, Metter High School, who was accompanied

by Captain Lee Sirmans; and Cadet Sydney Johns, Southeast Bulloch High School, who was accompanied by Major Jeffrey Odegaard.

GOOD CITIZENS Diane Allen, Good Citizens Committee Chair, presented winning Good Citizen students with a DAR Good Citizen pin and wallet card. The overall winner received a check for $100 and runners-up received a check for $50, provided by Farmers & Merchants Bank of Statesboro.

One senior from each of the Bulloch County Schools who exemplifies the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism was chosen. The selected students wrote an essay on the topic “Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It” in a prescribed time period without the assistance or use of reference materials. The students wrote specifically to answer the question, “How has America advanced the cause of freedom in the rest of the world?”

“There are disturbing events going on in our world right now, but I must say that with this tenuous political climate we live in, the young people we are honoring today make me feel an optimism that frankly these days is often very difficult to find,” said Allen.

Good citizens from the participating Bulloch County schools included: Amonica Kirkland, Portal Middle/High School; Frannie Sanders, Southeast Bulloch High School; Smith Kaiser, Statesboro High School; Elizabeth Diamanduros, STEAM; Jackson Paris, Trinity Christian School; and Mattie Hendrix, Bulloch Academy. Smith Kaiser received the overall Bulloch County 2018 Good Citizen Award. S July/August 2018 • 69

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Guiding your dependents to independence in college My oldest son recently celebrated his 17th birthday, and I am suddenly realizing how soon he’ll be a legal adult, leaving for college, forging his own path and frequently asking for money.

I remember this time in my life bringing with it a great deal of family friction and anxiety. The months before I left for college were anything but peaceful, and I don’t want to relive that with him. However, my friends — most of them now parents of college students and not at all encouraging — have already experienced that friction and tell me unequivocally, “wear a helmet.”

Unsurprisingly, I sought out a second opinion.

Nikita Robinson, a licensed professional counselor in the Georgia Southern University Counseling Center in Statesboro, says the relationship between parents and their collegeaged kids doesn’t have to be this way. The transition parents make as their kids become adults can be a difficult one, but becomes

much easier when parents and kids understand their changing roles and have conversations about what those roles look like now.

“I think the biggest thing parents can aim for is being able to transition between the parenting role and a guiding role,” said Robinson. “Some parents have a more hands-off approach, and are okay with a little more freedom. Other parents are expecting the same roles to be present in college as they were before they left home. So we talk about what it looks like as far as communicating those different boundaries.”

It’s difficult to know where to start a conversation about boundaries, especially when your child is on the doorstep to so much freedom, but Robinson says there are three topics that are crucial when talking to your kids.

Call your mother!

Unsurprisingly, there are those of us parents who have a need to know where our kids are and what they’re doing on a daily basis. And while this is a perfectly reasonable expectation

when our kids are under our roofs, it’s difficult to enforce when they’re attending college away from home.

“Parents are freaking out when the kids don’t respond or don’t text back because the kids are so immersed in all these new experiences,” said Robinson. “They’re meeting new people, and at freshmen week there are all these activities to attend!”

As a result, parents and kids should have a discussion about how often they’ll talk, going so far as to schedule regular days and times to check in and catch up, including when kids will be traveling out of town.

Making the grade What happens if your child fails a test? Fails a class? Loses their scholarship?

For Robinson, who has a son in college, she decided to make a detailed study schedule for him to follow. After a disappointing semester, however, she and her husband decided to change their tact and let him make his own decisions about his study time. It was his best semester.

And while she doesn’t advise being handsoff with your children all the time, she does suggest parents talk about expectations and work towards letting go.

“There are some hand-holding things that we can kind of let go,” she said. “But we do know there are also some students who need that structure maybe at the beginning, and then as time goes on, you can loosen the reins and let them do things on their own.”

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The Spiritual Pathway s Rev. Dr. H. William Perry

Perception

Years ago there was a British army base located in a small town in Northern Ireland. Each time a new unit of soldiers arrived a resident officer would take a group of them to the village to show them how dumb the Irish were.

When the latest unit arrived the officer took some of them to a pub/cafe, and when they were settled at a table he got out a crumpled five-pound note and a shiny one-pound coin, placed both of them on the table, and signaled to an older man at the counter. “Sir, come over here, I want to give you something.” The local came, sat at the table, and the officer pointed to the money and said, “Which one of these would you prefer, this

bright shiny coin or this old piece of paper?”

The old man picked up the coin, bit into it with his teeth, and said with delight, “I’ll take this shiny gold coin, please.” The soldiers found this hilarious, and as the man left their table they laughed and laughed. They began to do what the officer had done and had hours of entertainment.

When the soldiers left the pub a lady who had observed all of that got up from her table and went over to where most of the local men were seated and exclaimed, “Why on earth did you take the coin when you could have had the note? Don’t you know it’s worth five times more?”

“Of course we do,” replied one of the men.

“But if we took the note they would stop playing the game.”

Things aren’t always like they seem to be.

One of our Native American tribes used to make their boys spend a night alone out in the wild away from their families and the rest of their group. It was a frightening rite of passage. What each boy didn’t know was that his father was hiding just out of sight to make sure his son made it through the night unharmed.

Things aren’t always like they seem to be.

The story is told that Connie Mack, baseball’s manager with the most wins, 3,731, was spending some off-season time with a friend in the mountains of north Georgia.

They were out squirrel hunting one morning when they came upon a teenage boy who had dead squirrels tied to his belt. He carried no gun and the curious men said, “Son, how did you kill those squirrels?”

“I chunk rocks at ‘em,” he answered.

About that time they heard leaves moving high in a tree, and the boy picked up a rock and threw it with his left hand and down came the squirrel. He picked it up and fastened it to his belt.

Connie Mack said, “Son, if you’ll go with me to Milwaukee I’ll make you the best lefthanded pitcher in baseball!”

The teenager said, “Nah, I can’t do it. I’m not left-handed.”

“Not left-handed!” said Mr. Mack. “I just saw you throw that rock with your left hand!”

“I know,” said the boy, “but if I chunk the rock with my right hand I tear ‘em up so bad we can’t eat ‘em.”

Things aren’t always like they seem to be.

Maybe we ought to take a second look at things. We get the impression that earning money, climbing the ladders of success, accumulating possessions, wielding influence, and such, are what life is all about. But don’t forgot: we leave all of those things when we take our last breaths. Are you preparing yourself for what’s beyond? You still have time.

Things aren’t always like they seem to be.

A young girl caught me with her joke. She said, “Dr. Perry, three frogs were sitting on a lily pad and two of them decided to jump.

How many were left?” Well, that was easy.

Three minus two leaves one.

“One,” I said.

“No,” she said. “Those two frogs just decided to jump but they didn’t do it. The answer is three!” Things aren’t always like they seem to be.

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The View From Here s Ric Mandes

Yesterday Revisited

It is a May afternoon. The Sun is moving toward four o’clock. With Ramsey Hall, a young friend, we stand in front of Storage 131. It has been ten years since I have returned to this vault. And for the life of me, there is nothing set in stone as to why now I am unlocking the gate to this metal caravan.

There will be no surprises. So I thought.

And that was born out as Ramsey lifted the accordion metal gate to figures and shapes like the stars of a Broadway Curtain Call. A magnificent bookshelf loomed with precise statues as it had at No. 5 Somerset.

As I stepped toward the mountainous gathering of boxes, there comfortable at rest was my green manual typewriter, Billie. She had produced miles of copy during my three decades as Georgia Southern’s marketer and that metal colleague had no fear. She was my duet when Paul Harvey used a column of mine entitled GHOST. She waltzed with me in producing The Attic of My Memory, which Tom Curl, Editor of Southern Living enjoyed and published in June 1985 to honor Father’s Day. I shared with Billie, that glorious metal buddy, the letter from Tom expressing his appreciation. She just sat there, even when I offered, “that’s eight million readers my friend.” We did columns for Georgia weeklies and dailies and often essays for Beau Cutts, editor of the Dixie Living section of the Sunday edition of the AJC. “What in the world is this?” asked Ramsey. He was pointing to a very large heavy metal case for shipping videos. I could see “Why?” on his face. My run was from 1970 to 1988; we produced a weekly TV series entitled College Today. It was a thirty-minute format of my being host to hundreds of guests including Tom Wicker, Editor of the NYT; Allen Paulson, President of Gulfstream. This interview took place just twenty four months before his funding of $1 million for Blue Nation’s stadium.

Which leads naturally into the STORY OF FOOTBALL. I won’t even move in that direction. Not enough room. I will say, Erk and I were close, which allowed us freedom to do his

book – a full year of many hours. Oh, let me share this quip. Erk had been into Eagle coaching for about two weeks when Marilyn Bruce came skipping into my office, exclaiming, “Coach Russell is on the phone and he’s pretty upset.”

I pick up the phone with a somewhat jovial “What’s up Coach?”

“I’ll tell you what’s up,” He replied. “President Lick just called me and requested I interview an English professor by the name of Pat Spurgeon to do my scouting.”

“Coach, call me after your visit,” I replied.

Pat, a powerful English professor, was a superb down lineman four years at Vanderbilt and scouted for Erk until the Coach retired.

“You must have enjoyed tennis,” said Ramsey as he noticed several very worn and aged rackets gathered together in that far corner. I did enjoy it when my two sons began playing one summer on vacation. This game became much of my recreational life as on weekends I joined a band of men who called themselves The Mullets. Needless to say, our behavior during battle earned full disgust from the other players graced with dignity. Lord, I could write a book on The Mullets. But, be assured this narrative would never be honored with a rush of buyers. My two boys developed excellent games and proper court manners.

I requested Ramsey to retrieve any one of the boxes.

“Just grab one,” I offered.

I had not a clue of its holdings. Now, as I lifted the lid, lying there were small albums of photos of Rich, Deanne and Mark. Rich was nine. Deanne, five. Mark, three. It was a Saturday morning in December. We were in the small recording studio used for Georgia Southern’s broadcasting productions.

These first pictures captured the action of Rich, Deanne and Mark recording how much they loved Mama after which each sang their favorite for Mom. Talk about one for the ages. I can well remember their rendition of Jingle Bells with Rich doing most of the singing with Deanne and Mark offering a great deal of giggling. Other photos celebrated Rich and Jan’s wedding. Deanne being voted Junior Miss Bulloch County.

And there I am, mutton chops and all, helping her into the convertible as she rode in the Ogeechee Fair Parade.

Memories endless of the summer Rich attended a six-week life workout at Camp Rising Sun in West Nyack, New York. Mark’s being named Sophomore Biology Major of the Year during GSC’s Honor’s Day program. Deanne’s first year of teaching at Rincon Elementary in Effingham County. I spent the summer spray painting every object in her room. Across her thirty one years she has helped students realize their dreams, find that piece of the rainbow. What a wonderful narrative.

My journey…to be continued…

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