Athens Middle School Assistant Band Director Kim Beard directs a segment of Thursday night’s Christmas Concert. Sixth- through eighth-grade students performed holiday favorites before a large and attentive crowd. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)
Category: Education
TVCC Fall Graduation Ceremony Includes Honoring of Military Members
Trinity Valley Community College graduated 243 students during fall commencement ceremonies Thursday at Cardinal Gym.
In his remarks to graduates, TVCC President Dr. Glendon Forgey reminded each student that they will most likely face obstacles as they continue their journey in life. In illustrating his point, he referenced the difficulties faced by the pilgrims on the Mayflower, by General George Washington and his Continental Army during the Revolutionary War and by the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt. In each case, the struggles eventually led to great gain.
“The path for the rest of your life is just the beginning,” Dr. Forgey said. “Let me implore you to have the courage to overcome the obstacles in your path and get to your new country, your independence or your promised land.” Continue reading “TVCC Fall Graduation Ceremony Includes Honoring of Military Members”
TVCC to Offer Non-Credit Ceramics Course in Spring Semester
By Jayson Larson/TVCC Public Information
Got time on your hands this spring? How about putting some clay on them?
Beginning in the Spring 2015 semester, Trinity Valley Community College will offer a non-credit ceramics course. The college previously has offered ceramics courses that combined credit and non-credit students in the same class. This class is unique, said Dean of Continuing and Workforce Education Gayla Roberts, in that a portion of it will be geared toward teaching students how to potentially use their skills in a business context.
“Over the years, we’ve had a lot of people take this course simply as a connection to the arts,” Roberts said. “Now we’re adding this component that will allow students to develop a skill for a small business.” Continue reading “TVCC to Offer Non-Credit Ceramics Course in Spring Semester”
Don’t Sweater the Small Stuff
Teachers know how to have fun, especially during the holidays. The Bel Air Elementary staff went all out for Ugly Sweater Day Wednesday. Pictured are a few high-spirited representatives of the competition. They are (standing, from left) Assistant Principal Vivian Hardgrave, Instructional Coach Jennifer Nicholson, third-grade teacher Amy Rice, pre-K teacher Kimberly Henderson and first-grade teacher Heather Davis. Being held aloft (and probably hoping she isn’t dropped) is Principal Rosalie Dennis. (Toni Garrad Clay/AISD)
APEF Grant Giveaway Gets Loud and Proud
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By Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communications Specialist
As members of the Athens High School drum line made their way boisterously through the halls of Athens Middle School Tuesday morning, doors began to open and the faces of several dozen inquisitive teens and their teachers began to pour into the hallway to discover the cause of all the spirited commotion.
The brouhaha was organized by members of the Athens Public Education Foundation. The occasion was the annual awarding of grants to teachers across the district who successfully applied to APEF to receive funding for learning programs, projects or materials not covered under the district’s budget. At campus after campus, members of APEF and the Athens ISD administrative team surprised teachers with presentations of oversized mock checks totaling a very real $23,950. The grant monies will purchase items such as books, iPods that make it possible for non-English speaking parents to follow along with their English-reading children, non-consumable art materials (such as looms), a field trip to the Dallas Holocaust Museum, graphing calculators and lab equipment. Continue reading “APEF Grant Giveaway Gets Loud and Proud”