Great Start Days June 9 & 14

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Career Center students will want to attend one of the Great Start Days, Thursday June 9, 1pm to 7pm or Tuesday, June 14, 7am to 1pm. You can stop in anytime on one of the days—Be done in 1 hour or less.

During Great Start students can purchase their uniforms, have their id photo taken, and fill in important forms.

Students should have already or will shortly receive a packet that includes more details on Great Start, as well as other important forms, etc.

The event is held in the Career Center Auditorium.

Be sure to “Like” Tri-Rivers facebook page so you will receive reminders.

See you there!!

 

 

North Union honors teachers

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The North Union Honor Society recognized 21 teachers, including three from Tri-Rivers as influential educators. The Banquet held Tuesday, May 24 highlighted the impact that these educators had on North Union seniors throughout their educational career.

Each student chose the most influential educator in his/her life and wrote a short explanation why the educator chosen had such an impact. The students read their papers at the potluck banquet where their influential educator was honored.

Three instructors from Tri-Rivers were selected for this honor by North Union Honor Society Members who attend Tri-Rivers; Cole Oates thanked  Instructor Barb Bell; Destini Fogle honored Instructor Roy Schweinfurth and Henry Carroll recognized Instructor Jim Rittler.

Staff Service Celebrated

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Tri-Rivers Years of Service Recipients and Retirees were recognized during the End-of-the-Year Staff Gathering Wednesday, June 1 in the Multi-Purpose Room.

 

 

2011 Live Burn

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Tri-Rivers Public Safety Services Level 2 students participated in a “Live Burn” training session recently. The students under the guidance of their instructors and local firefighters had the opportunity to practice the skills they’ve learned.

See more photos of the Live Burn on facebook.

Additional photos on facebook.

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Welcome PN & LPN to RN students

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Tri-Rivers welcomed the new Adult Education Practical Nursing and LPN to RN classes Wednesday, May 25 during orientation day. The focus of the day-long orientation was Believe, Connect and Achieve.

The students were welcomed by Superintendent Charles Speelman, Adult Director Richard George, Nursing Education Programs Manager Emeline Kelly and all the instructors and staff. Kelly told them their first achievement was getting accepted into the programs. George explained to the students the importance of connecting with family, friends and instructors throughout the program. Superintendent Speelman encouraged students to believe in themselves to make good decisions by  analyzing the risks, gathering facts,  and creating a viable  plan.

 

 

Congrats Industrial Maintenance Grads!

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The 2011 Tri-Rivers Center for Adult Education’s Industrial Maintenance Graduation was held Friday, May 20 in the Giauque Auditorium at the Career Center.

The graduates included: Ron Hoffman*, Joe Baker, Steve McFarland*, Robert Oberle*, and Michael Quick*, James Young,
Russell Comstock*, Frank Dodd*, Nick Kokas, David Heller*, Brian Gillen*, Guy Ustazewski and William Justice. (* denotes perfect attendance).

 

Adult Director Richard George presented a special tribute to classmate Matthew Morrison who passed away shortly before graduation.

 

Industrial Maintenance is a 600+ hour program that provides training in a broad range of Industrial Maintenance skills, including: blueprint reading, machine trades, electrical & electrical systems, hydraulics/pneumatics, welding, programmable controls, HVAC, EPA 608, communications and more.

More photos on facebook.

Ted Davis
Industrial Maintenance Coordinator
(740) 389-4681 ext. 355
Email:  .

Brandon Parks wins Incentive Car

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Brandon Parks, a River Valley senior, in the Tri-Rivers Landscaping/Garden Center program won the Incentive Car this year. Students earn chances to win the car each quarter for having perfect attendance. Parks had perfect attendance for the entire year.

Superintendent Chuck Speelman and Executive Director Larry Hickman, assisted by student Elly Partlow, drew the winning ticket during lunch, Wednesday, May 25.

The Incentive Car was worked on by the Auto Tech students. Students with perfect attendance all year earned additional chances on the car.

 

Congratulations Seniors!

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Tri-Rivers Senior Recognition 2011 was held Thursday Night at the historic Palace Theatre in downtown Marion. All Seniors crossed the stage and were recognized for their accomplishments. More than $213,000 of scholarships were awarded, certifications were announced,acceptances to college were recognized and special awards were presented.

Director’s Awards for Career Technical Excellence:
 Travis Jackson, Michael Fiorentini, Jordan Johnson. Emily Sisson,
John White, Danielle Oliver, Logan Roberts, Megan Lucas,
Dylan Johnson, Stephanie Deem, Samantha Blanton, Casandra Sayre,
Missy Pierce, Brandon Parks, Dustin Hall, Miranda Smith,
Jon Townsend and Justin Mattox.

 

2011 Tri-Rivers Career Center Scholarship Awards:

 

Fred Ryan Memorial Scholarship: Recognizes a student for continuing education in a post-secondary institution, school and community participation and academic achievement. Logan Roberts – Digital Media & Entertainment

Sally A. Schweinfurth Memorial Scholarship:  Recognizes a student for excellent academic achievement in Social Studies and English,in addition to outstanding attendance, seriousness of purpose, initiative, dependability and the ability to get along with others.  Jessica Moore – Computer Networking Electronics Technologies

Tri-Rivers Education Association (TREA) Scholarship: Recognize students for academic achievement and leadership. Destini Fogle – Healthcare Professions & Zane Smith – Ag & Industrial Power Technology

Tri-Rivers Alumni Association Scholarship: Recognizes a student for
achievement, attendance, initiative, dependability, and active in career-technical
organizations and continuing education in a post-secondary institution.
Courtney Parks – Healthcare Professions

Rick Lupica Memorial Scholarship: Recognizes a student  enrolled in Automotive Technology or Collision Repair Technology for academic achievement, attendance, seriousness of purpose, initiative, dependability, the ability to get along with others, continuing education in a post-secondary institution.  John White – Collision Repair Technology

Bill & Shelby Guthery Memorial Scholarship: Recognizes a student in Ag & Industrial Power, Automotive Technology, or Collision Repair Technology for academic achievement, attendance, seriousness of purpose, initiative, dependability,the ability to get along with others, continuing education in a post-secondary institution. Zane Smith – Ag & Industrial Power Technology & John White – Collision Repair Technology

Nancy Howald Chapman Scholarship Fund: Recognizes a student enrolled in Early Childhood Education with a desire for continuing education in a post-secondary institution, school and community participation and academic achievement.  Megan Lucas – Early Childhood Education & Jonikka Shepherd – Early Childhood Education

 

 

 

May 2011 News

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Career Center

Newly inducted National Technical Honor Society members

Row 1, l-r: Ellyn Partlow, Diana Rausch, Ceslie Eblin, Alivia Young, Carolyn Amos. Row 2: Deana Risch, Richard Haines, Stormee McHargue, Shayna Wells, Joshua Franklin and Dillon Quigley.

 Principals Visit Construction Technologies

Area principals visit the Construction Technologies students to see firsthand the Unibilt home they are constructing. This project is providing the students with excellent hands-on training. Once the home is completed, it will be sold at auction.

Congratulations to TRCC Retirees

Beth Bay-Savage, 35 years at TRCC, an original employee, Business/Computers; Randy Winland, 24 Years, Director of Student Services; and Linda Rode, 21 Years, Administrative Assistant, Student Services. Also retiring Mary Jo Bell, not pictured, 2 years at TRCC, Digital Media & Entertainment Instructor.  Best of Luck to our colleagues. We will miss you!!!
http://tririvers.info/wishes-2011-retirees

 PSS II Training

Public Safety Services (PSS) II students—our future firefighters—participate in a rigorous hands-on training session. (Special thanks to Shellie Hutchings for being our “official PSS photographer” this year.

 
TPA Student Receives Scholarship

Emily Springer and Instructor Lori Burkhart.   Springer, a River Valley student in Tri-Rivers Teaching Professions Academy, receives a $500 scholarship from the Marion Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa.

  Ramey to join ITEST Team in Washington DC
Tri-Rivers
Engineering Instructor Ritch Ramey will be part of the National Science Foundation’s ITEST grant review team in Washington DC this summer, “This will allow me to see how the grant process works and hopefully bring future robotics and STEM  funding to our programs at Tri-Rivers, Marion Technical College and the surrounding area,” explained Ramey.

 Adult Center

PCT Graduation
The 2011 Patient Care Technician Graduation was held recently in the Giauque Auditorium. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level careers in 10 different skilled healthcare professions.

Graduates included: Melissa Albright, Ashley Aldridge, Tricia Carlyle, Susan Carwile, Regina Dunham, Dawn Gray, John Henkel*, Kathryn Keller*, Katelyn Lanker, Andrea Lohr, Dawn Marie McLeod, Logan Mitchell*, Vicky Musselman, Jessica Rowe, Marilyn Stinson and Tasha White. (*denotes part-time students)

More details and award information @
http://tririvers.info/patient-care-technician-students-graduate

TRCC—Your Community Center


Marion Farmers’ Market is NOW at Tri-Rivers
EVERY THURSDAY, May-October, 3-6pm
Tri-Rivers West Parking Lot

 We Salute “Everyday Heroes” during EMS Week

EMS providers include paramedics, emergency medical technicians, first responders, fire fighters and police, some paid, some volunteer.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE & DEDICATION

Best Wishes to 2011 Retirees!

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Tri-Rivers Career Center honored 2011 Retirees May 12 in the May Pavilion at the historic Palace Theatre in downtown Marion. The event was attended by close to 100 staff, former staff and family members. It was an evening of celebration, memories, and friendship.

This year’s retirees include: Beth Bay-Savage, who was an original TRCC employee and celebrates 35 years teaching Business and later computers; Randy Winland, Director of Student Services, 24 years; Linda Rode, Administrative Assistant to Student Services, 21 years; and Mary Jo Bell, Digital Media & Entertainment Instructor, 2 years at TRCC.

More information, photos and a video to come. So stop back!!!

View Celebration on YouTube.