NTHS Fall 2014 Induction Ceremony

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NTHS Fall Inductees

The 2014 Fall National Technical Honor Society Induction was held Thursday, November 21, in the Giauque Auditorium at Tri-Rivers Career Center.

Eleven new members were inducted into : Jessica Akers, Healthcare Professions, Marion City; Tyler Austin, Computer Networking Electronics Technology (CNET), Elgin; Velvet Collins, Digital Media & Entertainment, Cardington; Jesse Davis, Auto Technology, Marion City; Brandon Drake, Culinary Arts, Mt. Gilead; Erin Graves, Veterinary Science, Cardington; Kendra Grogg, Cosmetology, Highland; Kayla Helton, Healthcare Professions, Highland; Ceranda Pearson, Ag & Industrial Power, Cardington; Dylan Reynolds, Healthcare Professions, Marion City and Mia Walter, Public Safety Services, Elgin.

The speaker for the evening event was Lucas Bledsoe, Tri-Rivers Automotive Technology instructor and a graduate of Tri-Rivers, as well as a National Technical Honor Society member. He spoke to the group about his experiences and how important NTHS was to him in he career.

NTHS’s mission is to honor student achievement and leadership in career and technical education, promote educational excellence, award scholarships, and enhance career opportunities for the NTHS membership.

Eliza Gentkowski is the NTHS Adviser.

Area Veterans Honored

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Tri-Rivers saluted area Veterans Tuesday, November 11, 2014 with two assemblies held in the Giauque Auditorium at the Career Center. The featured speakers were husband and wife, retired Colonel Kenneth W. Fryman, U. S. Air Force and retired Colonel Mary K. Fryman, U.S. Air Force.

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Colonel Mary Fryman served over 30 years of active duty to her country, starting out as a commissioned Second Lieutenant in 1972. Prior to that she had earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the Texas Christian University in 1970. She later earned a Master of Arts Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Ball State University in 1975. Over the years, she had several tours of duty. In 1993 she became the Chief Nurse, Operating Room Services at Wilford Hall Medical Center and later the Director of Surgery and finally as Commander, Aeromedical-Dental Group. In 1998, she became the Hospital Commander at Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls, Montana. She was reassigned to Wright-Patterson AFB as the Regional HMO(TRICARE) Clinical Director. She retired in 2002.

Colonel Kenneth Fryman also served around 30 years of active duty. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from The Ohio State University in 1970 and a Masters in Business Administration from Webster University in 1981. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in December 1970 through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). He was a Personnel Officer with a wide variety of assignments that included tours of duty in San Antonia, Thailand, West Germany, New Mexico, Nebraska, Ohio and Montana. He retired in 2000 as the base Inspector General at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana.

Both retired Colonels said their military experiences were challenging and rewarding. They currently live in Springfield, Ohio and have two adult children—Kevin and Kari. Kevin is a Caption in the United States Army and recently returned from his third tour in Afghanistan.

The veterans and their families were served breakfast in C.C. Bistro, then escorted by students to the assemblies. The student-led assembly recognized the veterans’ service with essays, songs by preschoolers, and featured speakers.

A representative from Honor Flight recognized the continued support of Tri-Rivers’ students and staff in their fundraising efforts to send Veterans to Washington DC to see the memorial.

The event was organized by the Social Studies Department.

 

 

 

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, Nov. 2

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The first area Walk A Mile in Her Shoes, sponsored by Tri-Rivers Career Center, will be this Saturday, November 2, starting at 11am in the former Marion Catholic Parking Lot, 1001 Mt. Vernon, Ave, Marion.Walk A Mile copy

The event is part of the international men’s march to stop rape, sexual assault and gender violence. This local event is organized by the students in the Public Safety Services program at Tri-Rivers. Participation in the one-mile walk is free. For $10, a T-shirt and meal ticket may be purchased. There will also be raffle tickets available. All proceeds will support the cause.

The men participating are asked to bring high heel shoes to wear, according to Terry Donaugh, Public Safety Services instructor. “This is an excellent opportunity to rally support in our community to raise awareness about the causes, effects and remedies for sexual assault and violence. Men, women and children are welcome to join the walk. It is a good way to get people to talk about a difficult subject.”

Sexual violence does not just affect women, according to the Walk A Mile In Her Shoes Organization. It affects the men who care about them, their families, their friends, their coworkers, and their communities. Learn more at www.walkamileinhershoes.org.

For more information about this Saturday’s walk, contact Donaugh at 740-389-8558.

Let the games begin!

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The 2nd Annual RAMTEC Middle School Vex Robotics Challenge was held October 10 in the Tri-Rivers Auditorium,   8 am to 3 pm.

More than 120 students competed from Highland, Elgin, Ridgedale, Cardington, Indian Lake, Kenton and Grant.

This event is one of the qualifiers for the State Competition, which will be held at Marion Harding Feb. 22. From the State Qualifier three middle school teams will qualify to go on to the  World Championships in Anaheim, CA in April. The new competition utilizes beach balls instead of sacks like last year. It is call toss up competition and will be used for all the VEX robotics contests this year. It feature two zones where teams are allowed to score. Then there are two bars where robots hang. Students’ goal is to place balls in the containers in the zones then have their robots hang from the bar in order to earn points. The contests allow students to design, program and “drive” their robots. They also must complete a detailed notebook. They share their notebook and their robots with a judge who interviews the team.

North Union and Ben Logan MS teams won the event. NUMS teams 4810a won the OSUM Engineering $1,000 for each team member for having the best engineering Notebook.

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School Board Member to present at OSBA

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Local Educator, School Board Member to

speak Ohio School Board Association Conference

Bob Haas, board president at River Valley and a board member at Tri-Rivers Career Center, has been selected as a speaker on the topic of College Credit Transfers Explained at the 58th annual Ohio School Boards Association Capital Conference. The conference will be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus, Nov. 10-13.

Dr. Haas will lead one of more than 100 educational sessions offered at the OSBA Capital Conference. He is the Associate Dean of Business and Information Technologies at Marion Technical College and is also a Regional Manager for Ohio’s Career-Technical Credit Transfer initiative. He earned a PhD in Higher Education in December 2013 from the University of Toledo.

At least 10,000 people are expected to attend this year’s conference, which features more than 100 sessions of panel discussions, workshops, one-on-one assistance and nationally renowned speakers addressing a variety of educational issues.

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RAMTEC Grand Opening—Believe in the Future

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RAMTEC the first training facility of its kind in the State of Ohio had its grand opening Thursday, September 19. The Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative is located on the Tri-Rivers Career Center Campus.

Historically, career centers, technical colleges, and four-year colleges have provided parts of the answer. Now, however, through the collaboration of Tri-Rivers Career Center, Marion Technical College and The Ohio State University at Marion, the Marion Area has the opportunity to offer the whole solution by partnering directly with business and industry to provide industrial robotics and advanced manufacturing skills/industrial certifications throughout Central Ohio and beyond.

The three schools, in partnership with companies like Honda of America, FANUC Robotics, FANUC CNC, Lincoln Electric and Yaskawa Motoman Robotics, have combined forces to make RAMTEC a reality.

“We truly believe manufacturing is alive and well in Ohio and we are involving all types of advanced automation,” said Charles Speelman, Superintendent for Tri-Rivers. “The need for RAMTEC is now.”

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Marion  Star Story on Grand Opening

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Speakers for the Grand Opening Business Summit
• Charles Speelman, Tri-Rivers Superintendent
• Jan Gansheimer, Senior Manager, Honda of America
• Dennis Budkowski, Vice President, Instructional Services, Marion Technical College
• Dr. Bishun Pandey, Associate Dean, The Ohio State University, Marion
• Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer
• Representative Mark Romanchuk, District 2
• Representative Dorothy Pelanda, District 86
• Representative Jeff McClain, District 87
• Ohio Senator Dave Burke, District 26
• U.S. Senator Rob Portman, represented by Stephen White
• Sandra Brasington, Western Ohio Regional Liaison, Office of Gov. John Kasich
• Thomas Gunlock, Vice President, State School Board
• Steve Gratz, Director of Career Technical Education – ODE
• Dr. Richard Ross, State of Ohio School Superintendent

Pillars of the Past
The visionaries whose perseverance brought Robotics to Marion:
Carol Bebout
Don Bender
Ed Cackler
Tad Douce
Rick Fryman
Ed Goodwin
Dave Gorenflo
Wendell HallRoger Johnson
John Kuzio
Ritch Ramey
Rob Smith
Brad Pottkotter
Mark Robinson
Keith Wanner
Larry Wood

Contributing Businesses
Honda of America
Glen-Gery Brick
Nucor Marion Steel
FANUC Robotics
FANUC CNC
Yaskawa Motoman Robotics
Lincoln Electric
Buckeye Education Systems
Houser Racing
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Thanks to Area Historical Societies & Historians for sharing their
expertise and photos on the Manufacturing Legacy Wall
Randy & Sandy Winland, Marion
Mike & Linda Perry, Marion
Bill Flickinger, HPM
Mike Palm, Marion Power Shovel
Chuck Barry, Richwood
Marion County Historical Society
Gale Martin
Morrow County Historical Society
Phyllis Miller
Huber Machinery Museum
Linda Denise

Special Thanks to Project Contributors:
Tri-Rivers Board of Education Members; SHP Leading Design, Andrew Maletz, Lead Architect; Dave Wagner, Dean of Engineering, MTC; Brad Harvey; Randy Masters; John Burkhart; Ellen Messenger; Steve Badertscher, the students and staff of Tri-Rivers and the
many local contractors who worked on our project.

Appreciation to:
Debbie Curtis
Steve Earnest
Culinary Arts
Welding Program
Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Program
Ambassador Club Member
Kerry Beckel
Public Safety Services
Digital Media & Entertainment
Maintenance Department
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Upcoming: RAMTEC Grand Opening

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Tri-Rivers Career Center cordially invites you to attend the grand opening/ribbon cutting  for the new Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative­—RAMTEC, located on the Tri-Rivers Career Center Campus in Marion, Ohio.  The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 4:30pm with tours following. RAMTEC will be the first training facility of its kind in the State of Ohio.  High school and adult students will have access to an industrial training center that provides numerous industrial certifications including robotics, robotic welding, and CNC operation across all major platforms while working towards academic degree obtainment.  RAMTEC will provide industrial robotics and advanced manufacturing skills training in partnership with the businesses and industries throughout Central Ohio and beyond.

Historically, career centers, technical colleges, and four-year colleges have provided parts of the answer. Now, however, through the collaboration of Tri-Rivers Career Center, Marion Technical College and The Ohio State University at Marion, the Marion area has the opportunity to offer the whole solution by partnering directly with business and industry to provide the critical proven industrial training and apprenticeship programs collaboratively.

The three schools, in partnership with companies like Honda, Fanuc Robotics, Lincoln Electric and Motoman Corporation, have combined forces to make RAMTEC a reality.  Our goal is to move at the speed of business and meet the training needs of manufacturers in Central Ohio.

On September 19, 2013, we are inviting our business partners and collaborators, local and state government and educational representatives, as well as the general public and media.  The partnerships and collaborations that we have formed are going to make a lasting impact.  We truly believe manufacturing is alive and well in Ohio and we are involving all types of advanced automation in the form of robotics, computer-aided machinery and technology to improve products and processes.  The need for RAMTEC is now.

TRFL Banquet 2013

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Tri-Rivers Future Leaders have successful year

The sophomore students and staff involved in TRFL—Tri-Rivers Future Leaders—can be proud. What an awesome year of giving back to the community, competing in contests and learning leadership skills.

TRFL Liaison Mrs. Salyer presents  with Schweinfurth with an award.

Marlene Ike, speaker for the evening, has worked with students from Alaska to Florida, preparing young people for leadership by teaching them how to recognize their talents, grow their skills and work toward their goals.

TRFL’s busy year included:
• Leadership Camp at Recreations Unlimited
• Participating in Santa’s Lil Shoppe
• Sponsored two foster children from Morrow County during holidays
• Rang the bell for Salvation Army
• Participated in the first annual “Above and Beyond Day” where students donated their time and energy to Recreational Unlimited and the Richwood Fairgrounds where they painted, repaired fences and weeded flower beds.

Officer team members recognized:
Parliamentarian-Stacy Persinger; Reporter-Dustin Blevins; Treasurer-Justen Easterday; Secretary-Isaiah Cox;  Vice President-Tiffany Shirk;  President-Brittany Somerlot.

Congrats to all involved. A special thank you to Mrs. Salyer, the TRFL Liaison. Their slogan this year was “Above and Beyond.” They certainly lived up to that. Keep it going!!

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Team Cuisine 2013 Cooks Camp Grads

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Congratulations to the 2013 Team Cuisine Cooks Camp Graduates.

Team Cuisine Cooks Camp is a summer opportunity for culinary students in the State of Ohio. This year camp was held on  July 17-20

Tri-Rivers Team Cuisine 2013:

Megan Albright, Brandi Alderman, Heather Dougherty, Dan Douglas, Jordyn Dye, Marisa Francis, Alyssa Gilliam, Mikayla Goings, Ainslie Hawthorn, Kathryn Hite, Hailey Lape, Marcus Lay, Ronieka Lynch, Ashely Meighen, Tracy Rhoades, Sierra Robinson, Lexy Rupp, Becky Salyer, Patricia Schultheisz, Daisha Tisdale.

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