Appreciating Our Classified Staff 1 Honors Graduate Brunch 1 Service Appreciation Awards 2 Humble New Addition to Financial Aid 2 31st Annual Student Awards Ceremony 3 Knopf 100% Driven 3 Mojave Teens Visit Ridgecrest Campus 3 Professor Peoples Retires 4 Millionaire$ in the Making 4 Drama Helps Master Spanish 5 Mammoth Lakes Foundation 5 CCCC Foundation Golf Tournament 5 J U L Y 2 0 1 5 C E R R O C O S O C O M M U N IT Y C O LL E G E Inside this Issue Honors Graduate Brunch On Saturday, May 9, 2015, the Cerro Coso Honors Program celebrated its 2015 graduates: Charris Gabaldon, Ausn Ogilvie, Krisana Ogilvie, Barbara Robertson, Beverlee Wood, Christal Hoang, Pui Chan, Karina Sorenson, Kirsten Carrol, Lauren Ells, Krista Kenny, Cameron La Brie, Jordon Smith, Jonathan Stanovich, and Raychel Limnios. The graduates, their families, Cerro Coso faculty, and fellow Honors Program students aended the luncheon to recognize these outstanding students. $500 Faculty Honors Scholarships were awarded to Cameron La Brie and Krisana Ogilvie, and a $1,000 President’s Honors Scholarship went to incoming freshman Jenna Daugherty (Burroughs High School) for her exceponal academic performance. Appreciating Our Classified Staff The impact classified staff have on the lives of Cerro Coso students extends well beyond the me spent in the classroom. The experse and care with which they perform their jobs makes a significant contribuon to the work and mission of the college. The classified staff work hard each and every day to ensure our campuses are safe, secure, and producve. Cerro Coso Community College took Thursday, May 21, 2015 during Classified School Employee Week to thank those who are oſtenmes the first to greet students each morning as they arrive at school and the last to wave goodbye as they leave our campuses. Classified and administrators from all campuses parcipated in the day’s events in Ridgecrest, starng with a connental breakfast meet and greet, followed by a “Know Your Rights” presentaon by CSEA Labor Relaons Representave Terry Flanagan and Chapter VP Mike Barre. Dr. Corey Marvin gave an execuve summary on accreditaon before lunch catered by Casey’s BBQ, during which classified and management were honored for their years of dedicated service. President Jill Board gave a presentaon on Millennials and what that means to educaon and the workforce. Aſter a short cookie break, Ridgecrest Regional Hospital provided training on Health, Wellness, and Nutrion. “Every year on this day we celebrate the contribuons of classified employees, but the work of the classified staff makes a significant difference every day,” said President Jill Board. Classified show their team spirit. Front: René Mitchell and Terri White. Back: Nikki Gardepe and Kim Blackwell. 2015 Honors Graduates (l to r): Pui Chan, Austin Ogilvie, Kristiana Ogilvie, Krista Kenny, Kirsten Carroll, Christal Hoang, Cameron La Brie, Lauren Ells, Jordon Smith, Beverlee Wood, Karina Sorenson, and Charris Gabaldon.
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Appreciating Our Classified Staff 1 Honors Graduate Brunch 1 Service Appreciation Awards 2 Humble New Addition to Financial Aid 2 31st Annual Student Awards Ceremony 3 Knopf 100% Driven 3 Mojave Teens Visit Ridgecrest Campus 3 Professor Peoples Retires 4 Millionaire$ in the Making 4 Drama Helps Master Spanish 5 Mammoth Lakes Foundation 5 CCCC Foundation Golf Tournament 5
JULY 2015 CERRO COSO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Inside this Issue
Honors Graduate Brunch
On Saturday, May 9, 2015, the Cerro Coso Honors Program celebrated its 2015 graduates: Charris Gabaldon, Austin Ogilvie, Kristiana Ogilvie, Barbara Robertson, Beverlee Wood, Christal Hoang, Pui Chan, Karina Sorenson, Kirsten Carrol, Lauren Ells, Krista Kenny, Cameron La Brie, Jordon Smith, Jonathan Stanovich, and Raychel Limnios. The graduates, their families, Cerro Coso faculty, and fellow Honors Program students attended the luncheon to recognize these outstanding students. $500 Faculty Honors Scholarships were awarded to Cameron La Brie and Kristiana Ogilvie, and a $1,000 President’s Honors Scholarship went to incoming freshman Jenna Daugherty (Burroughs High School) for her exceptional academic performance.
Appreciating Our Classified Staff
The impact classified staff have on the lives of Cerro Coso students extends well beyond the time spent in the classroom. The expertise and care with which they perform their
jobs makes a significant contribution to the work and mission of the college. The classified staff work hard each and every day to ensure our campuses are safe, secure, and productive. Cerro Coso Community College took Thursday, May 21, 2015 during Classified School Employee Week to thank those who are oftentimes the first to greet students each morning as they arrive at school and the last to wave goodbye as they leave our campuses. Classified and administrators from all campuses participated in the day’s events in Ridgecrest, starting with a continental breakfast meet and greet, followed by a “Know Your Rights” presentation by CSEA Labor Relations Representative Terry Flanagan and Chapter VP Mike Barrett. Dr. Corey Marvin gave an executive summary on accreditation before lunch catered by Casey’s BBQ, during which classified and management were honored for their years of dedicated service. President Jill Board gave a presentation on Millennials and what that means to education and the workforce. After a short cookie break, Ridgecrest Regional Hospital provided training on Health, Wellness, and Nutrition. “Every year on this day we celebrate the contributions of classified employees, but the work of the classified staff makes a significant difference every day,” said President Jill Board.
Classified show their team spirit. Front: René Mitchell and Terri White. Back: Nikki Gardepe and Kim Blackwell.
2015 Honors Graduates (l to r): Pui Chan, Austin Ogilvie, Kristiana Ogilvie, Krista Kenny, Kirsten Carroll, Christal Hoang, Cameron La Brie, Lauren Ells, Jordon Smith, Beverlee Wood, Karina Sorenson, and Charris Gabaldon.
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Humble New Addition to Financial AidWhen you first meet Jessica Humble, the new DA II in the Financial Aid Office (FA), she seems quiet and shy “but that’s not really how I am when I get to know you,” she said. She loves talking, laughing, and genuinely getting to know people, which makes her a great addition to the FA staff at the college who play a vital role in student success. The FA staff at Cerro Coso work directly with students to help them financially secure their educations by assisting them with the FAFSA process or finding a scholarship or job, all while trying to ease student worries and fears about the cost of a college education. Born and raised in Ridgecrest, Jessica took the normal “I’m getting out of here” stance after graduating from Burroughs High School and moved away for 4.5 years traveling all over: from Sacramento to Texas to Missouri, only to return to be closer to family and raise her children. “It’s a great place to raise a family,” she said. Humble and her fiancé, Ken, an airplane mechanic on base, recently purchased a home and now find themselves
immersed in home improvement projects, “I feel like I live at Home Depot,” she said. They have four girls: Sami (9), Madalynn (5), Emmalee (4), and Raelynn (2). The beautiful thing about living in a house full of girls is there will always be someone willing to dance with you, paint your nails, do your hair, share your clothes, and most importantly laugh with you. In their spare time this family
enjoys the great outdoors: camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, and archery. Humble spent the last three years working for S.A.S.S. a temporary agency where she says she learned a lot. She loves working at Cerro Coso and is enjoying getting to know the staff and students at the college. Welcome Jessica. Education is not expensive. It’s priceless!
Service Appreciation Awards
Every year in grateful appreciation of their outstanding dedication and service, the college honors long-term classified staff, administrators, and retirees during the Classified Appreciation Luncheon. Those recognized this year include: 35 Years of Service: Gale Lebsock; 25 Years of Service: Jill Board; 15 Years of Service: Anna Sue Eldridge; and 10 Years of Service: Deanna Ing Campbell, Jessica Krall, Terri White, Don Seymour, and Valerie Lane. Magi Mauldin will retire at the end of June and was thanked for her support of faculty and instruction. Cerro Coso benefits from the dedication and skill these employees bring to their work every day. “Today we recognize the support, dedication, excellent work, and special efforts these employees have contributed to the success of our students,” said President Jill Board. Your loyalty and distinguished service to Cerro Coso Community College is appreciated.
Director of Administrative Services Gale Lebsock received her 35-year service award from President Jill Board.
KCCD Chancellor Sandra Serrano (left) made a special visit to present President Jill Board (right) with her 25-year service award.
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Mojave Teens Visit Ridgecrest Campus
There is just something about visiting a college’s campus in person that lets teens understand its real personality in a way that fills the “what happens next” question with possibilities. A group of teenagers from Mojave High School visited the Ridgecrest campus on Thursday, June 11, 2015. The visit provided these students with an opportunity to find out firsthand what college life is like at Cerro Coso Community College. A college catalog, brochure, or website can only show so much. To really get a feel for the college, these students chose to walk around the campus, explore the programs and offerings, and discover why Cerro Coso might be the right fit for them. We hope each and every one of them returns to join the Cerro Coso community. Education is the foundation upon which we build our future.
31st Annual Student Awards Ceremony
The Student Government of Cerro Coso held their annual Student Awards and Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, May 7, 2015 in the College Student Center. Designed to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Cerro Coso students, faculty, and staff, the event is a time honored tradition to celebrate and bid adieu to graduating students. The following awards were presented:
President’s Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards: Enrique Carrillo-Sulub, Brian M. Grevenkamp, Michele L. Haskins, Nolan S. Havig, Natalie E. Horikoshi, Daniel l. Hoskins, Britney Johnson, Candace A. Kizer, Raychel Marie Limnios, Kylie A. Maas, Mitchell M. Metz, Ryan L. Richard, Marcie Ristich, Sara L. Ruiz, Chandler L. Snyder, Jonathan A. Stanovich, Matthew C. Taylor, Melizza A. Tesch, and Justin M. Weich.
All-California Academic Team: Kirsten M. Carroll and Shealan Cruise.
Cerro Coso Community College Foundation, Inc. Athletic/Academic Award: Christal Hoang.
Department Awards: Anthony Cummings – Allied Health; Nolan Havig – Business & Info Tech; Nicolas Elder & Beverlee Wood – English; Krystina Breitigam – Industrial Arts; Enrique Carrillo-Sulub – Mathematics; Braelyn Havig – Public Services; Enrique Carrillo-Sulub – Science & Engineering; Kirsten M. Carroll – Social Sciences; and Korinza Shlanta – Visual and Performing Arts.
Site Student of the Year: Chelsea L. Robertson – East Kern Center, Jonathan A. Stanovich – Eastern Sierra College Center, Summer Kirby – Kern River Valley Outreach.
SGCC Awards for Teaching Excellence: Yihfen Chen – Full-time Faculty, and Andrea Corbridge - Adjunct Faculty.
Staff Awards: Margaret Mauldin – Academic Senate, April Naill – Classified Senate.
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Knopf 100% DrivenNew Automotive Technician Sam Knopf knows the sound of a well-tuned engine and has his pulse on today’s automobiles with their complex built-in computers and electronic systems. “I love being a mechanic,” said Knopf. He grew up on a farm in Olancha and says he has always had an interest in industrial mechanics. Be it farming equipment, machinery, or cars, Knopf has the problem-solving abilities and physical strength to get the job done. His family moved to Ridgecrest in 1998 after a fire claimed their home. He took some classes at Cerro Coso and now works full-time as a supervisor for the delivery department of a local home improvement store and works at Cerro Coso part-time. “I just love everything about cars,” he continued. His master of technology combined with experience will keep the Cerro Coso fleet and maintenance vehicles safe and running at optimal performance. Harleys, hot rods, hunting, and fishing are his favorite past times and Knopf says he is really enjoying working with the Maintenance and Operations crew. WELCOME Sam…this is how we roll at Cerro Coso.
Mojave High School 6th – 10th grade students visited the Ridgecrest Campus to explore all the college has to offer.
Cerro Coso students (l to r) Steffeni Moreno, Tanner Barnett, Jordon Smith, and Alex Tellez (not pictured) provided special music during the 31st Annual Spring Awards Luncheon.
Professor Peoples Retires
Dr. Mary Peoples has been an amazing asset to Cerro Coso Community College. She is known to be open and receptive to discuss any issues with not only
students, but faculty and staff as well. Her enthusiasm for education and psychology filtered into her classrooms as she imparted wisdom and the ability to think and be creative to college students. “I envy these students today going into the field of psychology,” said Dr. Peoples. “Technology now allows us to see what goes on in a live brain and the information is exciting and endless.” Dr. Peoples has served the college with distinction since 2001. Prior to joining the college as the Director of the Special Services Department (now ACCESS Programs) she spent many years as a psychologist, speech and language therapist, and elementary school teacher. She later took a position as a full-time professor of psychology at the college and served as the Department Chair for Social Sciences and was an active member of the Curriculum and Instruction Committee. Originally from Michigan, Dr. Peoples’ met her husband Bob in Rhode Island. When he retired from the US Navy he
took a job at NAWS, China Lake. “I always said I would follow him to the ends of the earth,” she laughs. “I just didn’t think he would take me up on it.” The two have lived in the valley for 28 years and raised three sons: Eric, Daniel, and Jeffery. In retirement Dr. Peoples plans to continue her studies in neuropsychology and spend as much time as she can with her two grandchildren London (4) and Emerson (14 months). “I never dreamed I would get my doctorate and have the amazing career I have had. I could not have done it without the influence and support of my wonderful husband Bob,” she concluded. Dr. Peoples holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology from Central Michigan University, a Master’s in Early Childhood Education from Rhode Island College, and a Doctorate in Psychology from the American Behavioral Studies Institute. Dr. Peoples…we know you’ll do fine. Have a fabulous time. And whatever you do – keep in touch!
Millionaire$ in the MakingA group of Cerro Coso students interested in creating a culture of Achievers and Winners in the pursuit of Entrepreneurial Mindsets are working to start a new Business Club at the Ridgecrest Campus. MiM Millionaire$ in the Making hopes to boast a diverse cabinet comprised of students with varying interests and experience to provide club members the tools, skills, and opportunities necessary to challenge themselves and others to be successful business leaders. Under the guidance of Assistant Professor of Business Frank Timpone the club plans to submit their charter to the Student Government for approval in the fall. MiM plans to organize activities aimed at career development and professional leadership. The group hopes to make an impact in the community, prepare students for academic and business success, promote professional advancement of its members, and provides social events to foster relationship-building. Cerro Coso students creating their own opportunities!
MiM l to r: Advisor Frank Timpone, Allan Baker, Xavier Lott, Israel Rivera, Chris Thompson, William O’Connor, Theodore Valdez, Cody Leonard, and Carl Oum.
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Mammoth Lakes Foundation Makes College a RealityThis year, nearly 40 percent of Mammoth High School’s graduating class is expected to attend the Cerro Coso Community College Mammoth Lakes campus in the fall. As such, these graduates are eligible for a full scholarship—tuition and $300 per semester toward textbooks—from the Mammoth Lakes Foundation. The Mammoth Lakes Foundation was established to fulfill Dave McCoy’s dream of bringing higher education to the Eastern Sierra. To date, the Mammoth Lakes Foundation has fully funded over 600 scholarships for local students attending the Cerro Coso Mammoth Lakes campus. This year the value of the Mammoth Lakes Foundation scholarships for Mammoth High School graduates attending Cerro Coso amounts to nearly $50,000. The scholarships were presented during the Mammoth High School Senior Awards Breakfast on Friday, June 12.
Drama Helps Master SpanishLearning to speak a new language can be a long and tedious process. On the last week of the semester, Spanish Professor Lucila Gonzalez-Cirre tasked students in her Spanish 101 class with demonstrating their ability to communicate at a basic level in an everyday situation, like… a restaurant, supermarket, airport, or school. Students were divided into groups of three, and each group was assigned a 3 minute play. Each participant
had to memorize their role and act it out in Spanish. Students are given a month to prepare for their performance and gather appropriate props to make their production entertaining. The project involves memorization which helps students gain better confidence in their Spanish speaking abilities, and helps them to retain more. Rehearsing and practicing are all preliminary activities necessary for actual conversation and in performance students acquire a better feeling for the spoken language while mastering the idioms. Vocalization provides students a fun and enjoyable way to learn the Spanish language. Si adelante no vas, altrasarás. He who does not advance goes backwards.
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Student (standing) Frederick Richman, Helen Jackson, and (sitting) Kristen Archibeque perform their skip in Spanish.
