FFA celebrated Harvest Week

TRCC FFA tractor 2015

During Harvest Week, Tri-Rivers students dressed according to the theme. For the privilege they paid one dollar each day or donated a can of food; both were donated  to local food banks.

Harvest Week included pay-to-play games such as an M&M eating contest, an Ohio State vs. Michigan car bash, and a corn hole tournament during all  lunch periods.

This year, they raised over $500 dollars and donated over 180 cans of food to two local church food banks in Marion and Morrow county.

We want to thank all farmers around the country who work hard for us to put food into our markets.

 

2015-2016 FFA Officers pictured above from left to right:

Back row: Vice President, Brian Hughes; Treasurer, Blake Shroats; Historian, Amanda Scholz; Secretary, Tyler Dempsey; Parliamentarian, Mischelle McCoy; Sentinel, Jose Rubio.

Middle Row: Chaplin, Mariah Davis; Student Advisor, Daisy Primmer.

Back Row: President, Kelsea Parker; Reporter, Mikala Young.

Article written by: Mikala Young, TRCC FFA Reporter

 

MCF Scholarship applications available

Screen Shot 2016-01-06 at 9.30.10 AMThe Marion Community Foundation (MCF) has announced that the 2016 Scholarship Program is now open. The application deadline is March 10, 2016 at 5pm. Each year the foundation awards about $1.6 million in grants and scholarships to Marion Area students and groups. This is an amazing opportunity, get your application in soon!

Visit their website for details and the application. https://www.marioncommunityfoundation.org

If you need assistance with the application and/or essay process, see your guidance counselor at Tri-Rivers or your home school. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRCC Welding, Engineering Create New Year’s Ball

Downtown Marion ball was designed and created by Tri-Rivers Welding and Engineering Students.

Downtown Marion ball was designed and created by Tri-Rivers Welding and Engineering Students. Photo from Tri-Rivers Facebook Post Video.

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Tri-Rivers Welding and Engineering students and staff can be proud of the AMAZING ball they created for the Marion Downtown New Year’s Celebration.

Wow! It was awesome.

Photos below from Downtown Marion  Facebook Post.downtown ball 1

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Tri-Rivers Nursing Receives $296,000 in grants

gradsTri-Rivers School of Nursing recently received two grants—one for $199,909 the Practical Nursing Program and one for $96,649 for the LPN to RN program— through the Ohio Board of Nursing’s Nurse Education Grant Program (NEGP), according to Emeline Kelly, Nursing Administrator for Tri-Rivers.

The purpose of the grants is to address the nursing shortage within the State of Ohio by supporting nurse education programs in their efforts to increase enrollment capacity of nursing students and nursing educators, explained Kelly. “With the $96,640 grant, we plan to increase enrollment into our LPN to RN Transition program by implementing a 60-week evening LPN to RN program. The additional funding from the grant will assist in the implementation of this program, hiring faculty to teach it and developing methods to recruit students.”

Tri-Rivers LPN to RN School provides academic knowledge and clinical skills needed to become a Registered Nurse,” said Kelly. “It prepares students for a career transition from a Licensed Practical Nurse to a Registered Nurse. At completion of the program, graduates are provided with skills and knowledge to sit for the NCLEX-RN, become licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse.”

Tri-Rivers LPN to RN program was recently recognized by the Ohio Board of Nursing for being the only RN program in the state of Ohio with 10 or more candidates for 2014 that achieved a 100% pass rate of the NCLEX (National Council Examination), said Kelly. “And for 2015 we are looking at around a 95 plus percent passage rate. I am proud of our staff who go that extra mile to make sure students succeed.”

Kelly also attributes the high passage rate to working one on one with students and offering unparalleled support for students during their training.  Kelly explained that they look at each individual student and work hard to support their goals of becoming a healthcare professional. “Each student is different. We recognize those differences and provide the support that helps them succeed.”

“The funds will also be used to develop and implement a nursing refresher course that will assist current LPNs to improve their nursing practice while at the same time improving their chances for successfully completing the LPN to RN entrance test,” said Kelly.

The $199,909 grant for the Practical Nursing program will be used to expand the Student Success Center to include a faculty improvement program and a student recruitment program this will include hiring one full-time and two part-time faculty members. “The students will be empowered to take an active role in their learning which ultimately impacts student retention and graduation rates.  The addition of the faculty improvement program will help achieve greater retention of our faculty members as well as improving success with student outcomes,” said Kelly.

Kelly said the Success Center will continue to provide the Classroom Plus Program (Tutoring), PsychoMOTOR Running Skills Labs Assistance, and the U-Turn program that assists students in study skills, time management, test preparation and test-taking skills.

“Tri-Rivers offers student centered Healthcare programs for adults, said Kelly. “Our programs are recognized statewide. Along with our PN and LPN to RN programs we offer Patient Care Technician, IV Therapy, Nurse Aide, Medical Coding and Phlebotomy Tech programs and classes.”

To find out more about Tri-Rivers Nursing School contact Kelly at or visit TriRiversNursing.com

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PSS Grad Named Sheriff’s Office 2015 Civilian of the Year

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Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey today announced the 2015 selection for Civilian Employee of the Year. Dispatcher Brianna Kai Davidson was selected as civilian employee of the year for 2015.
Dispatcher Davidson was with the Marion City Police Department Explorer Program from March, 2013 to August, 2013 and then joined the Sheriff’s Office as a full time Dispatcher. Dispatcher Davidson is a 2013 graduate of Tri-Rivers Public Safety Program where she specialized in Criminal Science and earned a Certificate of Achievement. She recently completed her basic training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center and is currently enrolled in the Basic Peace Officer Training Program. Davidson’s dedication, work ethic, and experience make her an excellent selection for the 2015 Sheriff’s Office Civilian of the Year.

We are proud of you, Kai!!

NTHS Winter Induction

12191978_10156314044930578_3691886377958720093_n12342278_10156314032555578_3600805366684393194_nCongratulations to the National Technical Honor Society Winter Inductees: Amanda Scholz, Issak Riley, Maxwell Collins and Trinity Bradley. So proud of you!!

Current members include: Joshua Blauser, Jessie Byrd, Isabelle Calhoun, Kaylee Drake, Adriana Esparza, Ariel Fisher, Elisabeth Francis, Brianna Hartman, Colton Jarrell, Keely Lamb, Kelsey McColly, Mischelle McCoy, Antonia, Nunez, Lillian Payne, Michael Queener, Seth Reece, Annslea Schaber and Cody Wylie.

NTHS members pledge to invest their talents, skills and knowledge in a career of their choosing and endeavor to uphold their obligations as a citizen of their community and country. They are selected for their high standard of personal conduct, scholastic achievement and excellence in all aspects of education.

The speaker for the evening was TRCC Alumnae and Auto Tech Instructor Lucas Bledsoe.

Their advisor is Eliza Gentkowski.

Join Us For Open House Thursday, Dec. 10

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Tri-Rivers invites you to their 40th Anniversary Open House, Thursday, December 10, 2015, 5:30-7:30pm. The event is open to the public. “All of our career tech labs and academic classrooms will be open during the evening with demonstrations and contests in full swing. I hope people take this opportunity to tour through the building and ask questions,” said Ellen Messenger, director of communications. “We always say Tri-Rivers is a school where you are allowed to, inspired to, and expected to be amazing. We truly believe that and I think you’ll see that when you come to Open House.”

“We are encouraging sophomores interested in attending Tri-Rivers next year to come and bring people who care about them and their futures,” said Bobby Gossom, career connections coordinator. “Along with the lab and classroom activities, I’ll be available to assist future students and their parents with questions about programs, college credits and career planning.”

“Sophomores planning to attend the Career Center next year will have the opportunity to complete their online applications—with assistance from TRCC guidance counselors—in the Tri-Rivers computer lab at Open House.  “They will receive a mug for completing it during the Open House and be entered in a prize drawing,” said Sherrie Dunn, lead guidance counselor. “Some programs fill up fast and I highly recommend students get their applications in early.”

Gossom said the Open House also offers middle school students and their parents an opportunity to check out all the programs and changes at Tri-Rivers. “We recently had 8th graders in for tours. They can return with their parents to show them around the school. This will assist the students—and their parents—as they plan for their high school years.”

“We hope everyone will join us—if you haven’t seen Tri-Rivers in awhile, you really haven’t seen Tri-Rivers!” said Messenger. “There will be prize drawings in all of the labs, as well as culinary delights in celebration of our anniversary.”

The Career Center offers the following programs: Veterinary Science, Digital Media & Entertainment, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Healthcare Professions, Criminal Justice, Computer Networking Electronics Technologies (CNET), Engineering Technologies, Advanced Machining, Welding & Fabrication, Automotive Technology and Ag & Industrial Power Technology. The Adult Center Open House will be in the Spring 2016. For more information on Tri-Rivers Career Center and Center for Adult Education visit tririvers.com, ramtecohio.com and TriRiversNursing.com or call 740-389-4681.

Open House Postcard to Sophomores

 

DME student interns with TRCC Marketing Department

Olivia MuellerOlivia Mueller, a senior in the Digital Media & Entertainment program, is interning with Tri-Rivers Director of Communications Ellen Messenger.

“Olivia is a very talented young woman,” said Messenger. “She will work with me for one period a day on various projects. But her main assignment will be doing the production of the Senior Hall of Fame posters.”

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The posters feature Seniors who have been accepted to college, an apprenticeship, the military or have obtained employment in their career field. Once the posters are completed, they are displayed on our Amazing Students! Hall of Fame wall. Graduating Seniors also receive a copy of the poster.

“Olivia has already created a nice design for the posters as seen above. As photos and information come in, she will work in Adobe Photoshop to crop and correct the submitted photos and in Illustrator to complete each poster,” said Messenger.

She will also have the opportunity to create other posters, designs and to assist with events and other marketing projects.

Upon graduation, Olivia plans to go into the workforce first and then attend an art school with a focus on photography.


Seniors!! Forms Can Be Picked Up in Student Services

Be sure to pick up the forms in Student Services and return them with

a good photo or email the photo to your counselor.

If you do not have a photo let your counselor know and Olivia can take one.

 

 

 

Veterans Day—Tri-Rivers Serves Those Who Served

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A foggy morning with many area weather delays didn’t stop Veterans and their families from attending Tri-Rivers  “Services For Those Who Served” Veterans Day event, coordinated by the Social Studies Department.

“Veterans arrived early for coffee in the C.C. Bistro before taking tours and visiting labs where services were provided to these individuals who have given so much to their country for our freedom,” said Heather Jenkins, social studies instructor and one of the event coordinators.

Olivia Mueller of Digital Media and Entertainment prepares to print the portraits of Veteran Jim Gaston, his wife, Nancy and their dog, Zoe.

Olivia Mueller of Digital Media and Entertainment prepares to print the portraits of Veteran Jim Gaston, his wife, Nancy and their dog, Zoe.

The services provided included: lawn mower repair and chainsaw sharpening in Ag & Industrial Power; computer check-ups in the Computer Networking Electronics (CNET); wash and waxing of vehicles in Auto Technologies; portraits in Digital Media & Entertainment; health checks in Healthcare Professionals; haircuts in Cosmetology, pet grooming in Veterinary Science, lunch in Culinary Arts and throughout the building students were creating cards and displays to thank veterans. RAMTEC students (Welding, Engineering, Advanced Machining) designed items paying tribute to Veterans and Construction Technologies built a bench that Veterans had a chance to win.

Army Veterans Raymond Hall of Marion and Albert Swalley of Lewis Center pose with their portraits taken in Digital Media and Entertainment during Tri-Rivers "Services For Those Who Served" event.

Army Veterans Raymond Hall of Marion and Albert Swalley of Lewis Center pose with their portraits taken in Digital Media and Entertainment during Tri-Rivers “Services For Those Who Served” event.

“Our students and staff were truly humbled to provide these services to area veterans,” said Brent Gentkowski, social studies instructor. “We owe these men and women of the armed forces tremendous gratitude for our freedom.”

“I think we may use our portrait as for our Christmas cards this year,” said Nancy Gaston, wife of Army Veteran Jim Gaston of Prospect. Along with having their portrait taken in Digital Media & Entertainment, the Gastons enjoyed lunch, had their vehicle washed and waxed, and their dog Zoe was groomed by Veterinary Science students.

Karen Winders, Tri-Rivers warehouse assistant, escorts her friend and veteran, Bill Graham, around the Career Center during "Services For Those Who Served.

Karen Winders, Tri-Rivers warehouse assistant, escorts her friend and veteran, Bill Graham, around the Career Center during “Services For Those Who Served.

Tri-Rivers Warehouse Assistant Karen Winders invited her friend and veteran, Bill Graham. “Bill was totally appreciative. He loves coming here. I want to thank our Social Studies Department and all of the students and staff who participated. I know the Veterans I talked to are looking forward to next year.”

Grover Miller of Marion, Army Veteran, gets a haircut by Tri-Rivers Senior Cosmetology student Chantell Low. Grover Miller of Marion, Army Veteran, gets a haircut by Tri-Rivers Senior Cosmetology student Chantell Low.

Grover Miller of Marion, Army Veteran, gets a haircut by Tri-Rivers Senior Cosmetology student Chantell Low.

Jenkins said with the success of this year’s event, the Social Studies Department plans to create an even bigger and better Services For Those Who Served event for next year’s Veterans Day. “We can never thank our Veterans enough, but we want to try to express our gratitude and never take for granted the sacrifices they have made.”

For more information, contact Ellen Messenger, director of communications for Tri-Rivers,