Trinity Valley Community College students once again put their finest work on display for the campus and the community to see during the 2014 Spring Photo Exhibit held earlier this month.
The exhibit was judged by local photographer Janna Smiley, who graded students based on relevancy, composition/arrangement, focus/sharpness, lighting and creativity. One student, Shelby Reddington, received a perfect score of 25 for her photo entered in the landscape category. No student has ever received a perfect score in the show, said Richard Hawkins, TVCC communications and media instructor. Continue reading “Student Earns First Perfect Score at TVCC Spring Photo Exhibit”
Pictured from left: Jared Smith, Logan Coffey, Jameson Griffin, Austin Gross, and David Hudson. (Picture courtesy of Dawn Bratton)
This past Friday and Saturday, Buckin’ For Life Ministries along with Living for the Brand Cowboy Church hosted a bull riding clinic.
Clinicians consisted of Jared Smith and Jeff Collins, along with TVCC Rodeo team bull riding competitors Austin Gross, David Hudson and Ty Harris. They all shared their rodeo experiences in and outside of the rodeo arena, along with what it takes to be a competitive bull rider.
They also shared how important it is to keep their faith strong in order to maintain a positive outlook on life and competition to the attendees. The students camped out at the church and were treated to outdoor chuck wagon meals.
Buckin’ for Life is a ministry that strengthens youth through the great sport of rodeo and their faith in God. Youth meet every Wednesday night for bull riding practice, dinner, and a devotional.
Yanling McIlvain Qi earned her U.S. Citizenship in March while taking courses through the TVCC ESL program. The native of China, who came to the U.S. with a sixth-grade education, is now well on her way to obtaining her GED.
By Jayson Larson/TVCC Public Information
This was a moment to savor, and Yanling McIlvain Qi knew who she wanted to celebrate with.
The 31-year-old business owner, who is working on her General Educational Development degree through the Adult Education department at Trinity Valley Community College, had just earned her U.S. citizenship. One of her first stops after taking her citizenship oath in March was TVCC, where she shared her news with classmates who, to varying degrees, understood the steps of her struggle and the sweetness of her latest victory.
“That inspiration was felt by all our students,” said Chris Hicks, TVCC’s Director of Adult Education, “and they celebrated together.”
McIlvain is a perfect example of how TVCC’s Adult Education is designed to work, providing training and preparation in a way that bridges students to the next level. A native of China, she came to TVCC with nothing more than a sixth-grade education and a desire to excel in America. That led her first to the English as a Second Language (ESL) program, which her husband helped her locate. Continue reading “Student’s Journey Exemplifies Services Offered by TVCC”
It’s time to camp out at Trinity Valley Community College.
Three youth sports camps are scheduled for girls and boys in June.
FOOTBALL — June 9-13
The annual Cardinal Football Youth Skills Camp is scheduled June 9-13 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the TVCC practice field. Late registration will be accepted the first day of the camp from 7:45-8:30 a.m.
The camp is open for students entering grades 1-8.
Cost of the camp is $85 before June 4 and $100 after June 4. Checks should be made payable to TVCC.
The non-contact camp, which will be conducted by the Cardinal football coaching staff, will focus on instruction for position specific groups, both offensively and defensively.
Campers should be dressed comfortably in athletic shorts, shirt and cleats or tennis shoes.
For more information, call 903-670-2629 or 903-675-6227.
BASKETBALL — June 9-13
The three-time defending national champion Lady Cardinals are holding a shooting camp June 9-13 at Cardinal Gym.
The camp, open to boys and girls ages 5-15, is scheduled from 1-4 p.m.
Cost of the camp is $75. Space is limited.
The camp will be conducted the Lady Cardinal coaching staff and players.
For more information, call 903-675-6201 or e-mail [email protected].
BASKETBALL — June 23-26
A camp for girls and boys in grades K-12 is scheduled June 23-26 at Cardinal Gym by the men’s basketball coaching staff, which this past season led the Cardinals to an Elite Eight finish.
Camp action for grades 5-12 is scheduled 9 a.m.-noon and grades K-4 will be on the floor each day from 1-4 pm.
Cost of the camp is $75. Each camper will receive a t-shirt and certificate.
The camp will emphasize individual offensive fundamentals, shooting and ballhandling programs and post and perimeter 1 on 1 moves. There will also be competitions.
For more information, contact Kris Baumann at 903-675-6218 or e-mail Guy Furr at [email protected].
A group of TVCC Cardettes celebrate one last time during spring commencement ceremonies Friday night at Cardinal Gym on the Athens campus.
ATHENS – Trinity Valley Community College graduated 500 students during spring commencement ceremonies held Thursday and Friday at Cardinal Gym.
TVCC President Dr. Glendon Forgey addressed the graduates, including 27 from Athens High School who are part of the college’s Pinnacle/Early College High School partnership program and 139 students from the Kaufman Health Science Center’s associate degree nursing program. Forgey noted the AHS students were receiving an associate degree before they’ll graduate high school early next month.
Forgey thanked the faculty and staff for its role in the educational process and praised the students for their hard work and dedication in taking the sometimes challenging steps toward graduation. He encouraged them to continue to meet adversity with their best foot forward as they face whatever the future holds, saying, “Persevere, endure and overcome and you will find success.”
Students who received degrees/certificates from TVCC during graduation ceremonies Thursday and Friday are listed alphabetically by hometown:
AA – Associate of Arts
AAS – Associate of Applied Science
CER – Certificate
ARLINGTON: Olusola O. Olagbami, AAS.
ATHENS: Caridad Aguilera, AA; Juan Alfaro-Cornejo, AAS; Julianne Anchling, AA; Anita L. Arnold, CER; Sara M. Baker, AAS; Shaqwasha B. Barnes, AA; Evin G. Basher, AA; Jorge L. Beltran, AA; Jocelyn D. Billups, AA; Alyssa A. Brock, AA; Adut A. Bulgak, AA; Maria D. Cerrillo, CER; Veronica Cerrillo, AA; Maria F. Cleto, AA; Paula A. Contois, AA; Sara G. Cruz, AA; Jaxon T. Durham, AA; Desiree Dusang, AA; Pedro J. Galvan, AA; Niomie M. Garcia, AA; Felecia N. Gardner, AA; Joshua T. Garrett, AA; Kelby L. Gilbert, CER; Danielle R. Gleason, AAS; Jeffrey P. Gosnell, AA; Melissa G. Goss, CER; Lauren M. Green, AA; Kenneshia A. Griffin, AA; Amelie Guinci, AA; Christian H. Harris, CER; Azsia L. Hearn, AA; Katheren A. Henderson, AA; Stormy L. Hendrik, AA; Elizabeth M. Hilliard, AA; Kevin Hopper, AAS; William R. Hopper, AA; Jeremy M. Jenkins, AA; Moriah A. Joblin, AA; Joann Johnson, CER; Lauren K. Jones, AA; Kaitlynn B. Kirkland, AA; Jayson P. Larson, AA; Leah C. Lawrence, AA; Gabrielle N. Lawyer, AA; Amber L. Lindsey, AAS; Juan M. Lopez, AA; Stephen R. Marsh, AA; David G. McCulloch, CER; Josee A. McNeece, AA; Alma I. Mejia, AA; Kendall D. Melton, AA; Melissa Miranda, AA; Summer R. Moeller, AAS; Emilli E. Morrison, AA; Kendra M. Newland, AAS; Brenda L. Ochoa, AA; Valarie D. Pagitt, AA; Brandon K. Pryor, AA; Nicholaus Richardson, AA; Levi P. Robertson, AAS; Spencer A. Robertson, AA; Kathryn M. Rodgers, AA; Dina L. Rodriguez, CER; Vanesa G. Salazar, CER; Shayla N. Sanders, AA; Houcemeddine Sandi, AA; Dylan H. Serrano, AA; Tiffany N. Sexton, AA; Sarah S. Shultz, CER; Ricky Simmons, CER; Aundra D. Smith, CER; Ashley A. Vandam, AA; Mariana Vazquez, AA; Kirstie A. Vivion, AA; Nancy Walberg, CER; Justus C. Whitcher, AA; Chelsea L. Young, AA. Continue reading “TVCC Graduates 500 at Spring Commencement”
