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Students place well in state photo contest

Mike Gavin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:19:08 +0000

Students place well in state photo contest

SPINDALE (Nov. 27, 2012) – Five Isothermal students won seven of the 12 photography awards at the Fall 2012 N4CSGA Conference in Wilmington recently.

“We are so proud of our students and the fact that they brought home more than half of the trophies in the contest,” said Carole Brooks, the photography instructor at Isothermal.

The N4CSGA is the statewide organization for community college student government associations. The Isothermal SGA delegation attended the conference along with SGAs from 48 of the state’s 58 community colleges.

The student photographers who won the awards are:

Chandria Simmons, first place in Sports Action;
David Guffey, first place in Human Condition;
Morgan Mistretta, second place in Local Color and third place in Sports Action;
Bryson Fish, second place in Sports Action and third place in Local Color; and
Judith Darrow, third place in Human Condition

Expo celebrates science and technology

Mike Gavin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:19:07 +0000

Expo celebrates science and technology

Editor’s Note: This report was first published in the Apr. 13, 2013, edition of The Daily Courier of Forest City. It is used here with permission.

By ERIN KIDD / Daily Courier Staff Writer

SPINDALE — Isothermal Community College was buzzing with science activity on Friday. More than 900 sixth grade students from Rutherford and Polk counties attended the Isothermal Science and Technology Expo on campus, which included 32 exhibits featuring some form of science, math, engineering or technology.

“Last year when we did this we had about 500 students. It was so well-received among teachers and school systems that we decided this year to include all of the sixth grades from the counties,” said Mike Gavin, director of marketing and community relations.

The expo included interactive exhibits such as How Machines Know What To Do, Social Networking and Data Center Operations, Sustainability Technology, Electrical Systems, How the News is Made and many more.

“When we first started talking about doing it, we looked at age groups and sixth grade was a good time to start getting kids exposed to broader aspects of science,” Gavin said. “We want to get them fired up early and start planting those seeds.”

Of those exhibits, 16 were selected from local high schools and presented by students. The other half of the exhibits were presented by Isothermal faculty, staff and students along with personnel from community partners including Duke Energy, Facebook and Kidsenses Children’s Museum.

“It’s a learning experience for the sixth graders that attend, for the high school students that present and for our students who do other presentations with their teachers,” Gavin said. “It’s a win all the way around for everyone involved. Plus it gets kids over here so they are more familiar with ICC. They get to start to see the variety of great programs that we have here.”

This year, the expo also included an act by Garry Krinsky called “Toying with Science.” In the performance, he explores the scientific principles of gravity, leverage, fulcrums, simple machines and much more.

“We added the show this year to give the expo a different dimension. We wanted to mix it up so they weren’t touring all day. We split them up so that half of them were getting the tour while the other half were watching the show, then they switched,” Gavin said. “It’s a big juggling act to coordinate who is going where.”

According to Gavin, the ICC expo is included in the North Carolina Science Festival, a nationwide celebration of science that occurs for two weeks every April.

“This went so well last year that we have been recognized by the North Carolina Science Festival as one of their expo events. We have been put in a relatively elite group because we are reaching out to so many people,” Gavin said.

Jonathan Frederick, director of the NC Science Festival, attended the expo on Friday.

“ICC is blowing it out of the water. They are doing it big. We want to remind everyone that science is fun and to see that there are great science education and opportunities in their neighborhood,” Frederick said. “This serves a lot of great purposes. I can’t say enough good things about it.”

College trustees start presidential search

Mike Gavin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:19:07 +0000

College trustees start presidential search

SPINDALE (Dec. 11, 2012) – The search for a new president at Isothermal Community College has begun.

Last month, Dr. Myra Johnson announced she would retire in the spring of 2013 after nearly six years as Isothermal’s president.

The college’s Board of Trustees quickly put together a search process, which was initiated this week. An advertisement has been posted in the Community College Times, the main publication of the American Association of Community Colleges. Locally, the position will be advertised in The Daily Courier of Forest City and The Tryon Daily Bulletin.

“We will also announce the position extensively throughout existing avenues in the North Carolina Community College System and in appropriate regional and national community college professional associations,” said Mike Gavin, director of Marketing and Community Relations at Isothermal. “The trustees are very hopeful that they will have a high-quality pool of candidates to consider as they select the next president to move Isothermal forward.”

Prospects are invited to apply until Jan. 9, 2013. The trustees hope to hire a new president by April 2013.

Information about qualifications and how to apply may be found at www.isothermal.edu/presidentialsearch/

Art of Advent: A Visual Journey

Mike Gavin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:19:07 +0000

Art of Advent: A Visual Journey

COLUMBUS (Nov. 30, 2012) — In harmony with the holiday season, the Isothermal Community College Polk Center will host “Art of Advent: A Visual Journey” Thursday, December 13 at 10:30 a.m. presented by Dr. Ben Pfingstag.

This color slide presentation of art heralds the birth and incarnations of Christ, with images of the Annunciation and the Visitation.

Pfinstag’s presentation will include The Season of Christmas that features images of the Nativity, the Annunciation to the Shepherds and Presentation in the Temple.

Also featured will be The Third Season of Epiphany, commemorating the coming of the Magi further gives emphasis to Christ’s life, his teaching miracles and healings. The images range from the Baptism of Christ, the Temptation, the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son to the Transfiguration of Christ.

Dr. Pfingstag, presenter and commentator, teaches art history courses in Continuing Education at the Polk Center of Isothermal Community College.

This free event is open to the public.

Please call 828.894.3092 or visit online for more details.

Isothermal PBL students noted for excellence

Mike Gavin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:19:07 +0000

Isothermal PBL students noted for excellence

SPINDALE (Nov. 30, 2012) – Isothermal’s chapter of Phi Beta Lambda, a national college organization for business students, was recognized as one of the state’s top groups at a recent conference.

NCPBL held its 38^th annual Fall Leadership Development Conference in Raleigh earlier this month. A total of 178 students, advisors and professional division members participated in the conference representing 26 chapters from across the state.

Advisor Sandra Boyd and three officers, Shannon Whitesides, Pam Bridges and Mary Brooks, represented the Omega Theta chapter of Isothermal Community College at the conference.

NCPBL proved it is truly Igniting Innovation, our 2012-2013 theme, by providing 12 different workshops, two general sessions and four leadership tracks as learning opportunities.

At the conference, members were able to attend workshops on Friday covering a range of PBL related topics such as Resume Drafting, Interviewing Skills and Making the Most of Your Time.

The Saturday morning session covered skills in four PBL areas, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Financial Responsibility and Professionalism. Participation in this section of the conference was pre-selected by each member to allow them to focus on their particular area of interest.

At the Friday evening session of conference, the highlight came when Isothermal’s Omega Theta chapter was named a winner of the Gold Star Chapter Award for completion of state goals in six different areas.

This is one of only two recognition awards given by the state organization, one at this conference and the TLLA which is given at the spring conference. Also at this session, members heard from their state officers and National PBL President Donnie Iorio from the University of South Carolina, who was a special guest at the conference.

The Saturday session included scholarship presentations, the annual Non-Trivia competition and a meet the chapter presidents in which the chapter president, Mary Brooks participated.

Delbert McClinton concert postponed due to illness

Mike Gavin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:19:06 +0000

Delbert McClinton concert postponed due to illness

SPINDALE (March 6, 2013) – The concert featuring Texas bluesman Delbert McClinton – formerly scheduled for Saturday, March 9 – has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 8, due to Mr. McClinton’s hospitalization for a respiratory infection.
A representative for the artist informed Russell Wicker, director of The Foundation Performing Arts Center in Spindale, of the cancellation on Tuesday afternoon.
“Delbert’s agent called late in the day, and I knew it wasn’t good when he started out by saying he was having a bad day. Next thing I know, I’m having a bad day, too,” says Wicker. “We immediately found the next Saturday that both the facility and Delbert were available, and then proceeded to start informing ticket holders of the change.”
Tickets for the March 9 show will be honored at the June 8 show. Patrons may also receive a refund. Refunds will be available until May 8, one month from the date of the new show. At that time, tickets sales will resume for the rescheduled performance on June 8th. For more information, patrons can drop by or call The Foundation Box Office Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 828-286-9990.

Golf tournament raises funds for Polk Scholars

Mike Gavin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:19:05 +0000

Golf tournament raises funds for Polk Scholars

Editor’s Note: This article was written and submitted by Elisabeth Barrows, an Isothermal instructor and member of the ICC-Polk County Campus Foundation board.

COLUMBUS – The fourth annual ICC-Polk Scholars Golf Tournament was held recently on a beautiful day at Bright’s Creek Golf Club in Mill Spring. Eighteen teams of four golfers participated in a Captain’s Choice format.

The event is sponsored by the Isothermal Community College-Polk County Campus Foundation.

Proceeds of the tournament benefit Polk County residents in the New Century Scholars program and recipients of the Howard Olson Assistance Fund. The New Century Scholars program selects three seventh graders in Polk County each year and mentors them through high school graduation. Those who maintain good grades, participate in community service, and remain drug and alcohol-free receive two years of tuition-free education at Isothermal Community College.

The Olson Fund provides financial assistance to Polk County residents for courses at ICC Polk Center.

Major sponsors of the tournament were: Champions – Jeanne and Joe Mize, Masters – Rotary Club of Tryon, and Eagle – G.M. Tennant.

Golfers started the day with a buffet hot breakfast before the shotgun start. Isothermal volunteers delivered box lunches, beverages and snacks.

After the tournament, winners were announced on the Grill Room patio with over $2,000 in cash prizes awarded. Those closest to the Par 3 holes were Robert Carter, Wayne Rollins, Ken Shull and Ron Wingo. The lowest scoring teams were:

Flight A:

Mize Nursery Too (William Deck, Aaron Jolly, Tommy Porter, Bill Luckadoo)
Bonnie Brae Veterinary Hospital (Steward Bonner, Iain Fitch, Randy Mitchell, Jay Stacey)
Hamrick Insurance (Bill Daves, Buddy Hamrick, Charlie Hamrick, Fred Hamrick)

Flight B:

Mimosa Carpet (Jack Campbell, Mark Campbell, Coy Cantrell)
Mize Nursery (Jim Barnett, Joe Mize, Robert Sproule, Robert Wellborn)
Rollins Cafeteria (Ken Linder, Wayne Rollins, Donnie Wood, Steve Wood)

Deans’ List for Fall 2012 announced

Mike Gavin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:19:05 +0000

Deans’ List for Fall 2012 announced

SPINDALE (Jan. 30, 2013) – The Isothermal Community College deans of Business Sciences, Arts & Sciences and Applied Sciences and Technology have announced the names of 342 area students who were named to the Deans’ List for Fall Semester 2012.

To achieve this academic distinction, a student must be enrolled in 12 or more hours of study and maintain a 3.25 (B plus) grade point average out of a possible 4.0 (A). This does not include grades earned in Academic Development classes.

A comprehensive two-year institution, serving students from throughout the region, Isothermal Community College offers Business Sciences, Arts & Sciences and Applied Sciences & Technology courses and programs. Isothermal Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award degrees. Making the list for honor roll were:

Boiling Springs

Matthew W. Heffron

Bostic

Danny R. Camp, III, Vicki S. Carson, Alison E. Darrow, Judith A. Darrow, Brandy M. Finley, Matthew K. Hamrick, Donna Keener, Morgan T. Lovelace, Zachary E. Lyda, Ladonna L. McGinnis, Courtney D. Perkins, Richard A. Petty, Amy N. Rhom, Ashley D. Rich, Jeremy R. Rich, Brianna A. Robertson, Frank A. Scott, Tony T. Tran, Anna E. Vandyke, Rachelle J. West, Jason A. Willette and Katlin N. Wright

Caroleen

Brandy S. Brooks

Casar

Carly M. Kaufman

Cliffiside

Courtney R. Putnam, Daniel J. Putnam, Michael E. Vassey and Jessica L. Winn

Columbus

David M. Abril, Emily S. Antonio, Emma G. Conner, Bevin D. Corbin, Kara N. Garvin, Chandler B. Miller, Gabriel D. Mingorance, Heber I. Najera, Jairo Nevarez, Timothy C. Pace, Hunter B. Patterson, Raymond E. Patterson, Ashley D. Raburn, Karl E. Riley, Alicia A. Santibanez, Diana R. Silva, Daniel B. Smith, Dana M. Thompson and Ciera D. Wilson

Ellenboro

Austin D. Bailey, Laurie S. Basso, Jessica D. Brown, Marie C. Davis, Krystal A. Drewry, Jessica M. Edwards, Melissa S. Edwards, Jana K. Elliott, Audrey C. Greene, David M. Guffey, Melissa S. Hammond, Alicia D. Holland, Kathy W. Kring, Brittany A. Lancaster, Tiffany R. Little, Heather B. Lynch, Morgan P. Mistretta, Shayla R. Morgan, Trevor R. Pitman, Kelly M. Robinson, Veronica A. Shaw, Camden N. Shriner, Lisa M. Sims, Zachary D. Sisk, Clara M. Smith, Debra A. Street, Michelle J. Taylor, Melissa D. Thomas and Melissa D. Waters

Flat Rock

Dana L. Holinski

Forest City

Alexander E. Acevedo, Kenneth P. Arrowood, Donna Baker, Teresa E. Baynard, Tasha M. Beckett, Haley M. Bedford, Lauren E. Benfield, Elizabeth C. Bowen, Jennifer A. Burgin, David E. Burnham, Maria P. Burns, Rachelle J. Burns, Lindsey D. Campbell, Makia D. Carlisle, Scott E. Charles, Ashley R. Cooper, John D. Dennis, Haley N. Dimsdale, John M. Dunigan, Jerry S. Earley, Skylar P. Elton, Sandra Escalera, Richard T. Ficklin, Brittany J. Freeman, Kelany K. Hampton, Robert W. Haynes, Allison B. Hobbs, Joseph C. Hudson, Felissa A. Hunt, Darryl M. Hutchins, II, Matthew S. Jarrell, Stephanie B. Jarrell, Jarisa M. Johnson, Kayla M. Johnson, Travis M. Mauney, Summer L. McEntire, Allison Mech, Joseph F. Millwood, Jayna A. Moore, Tiffany A. Murray, Dan T. Nguyen, Donna M. Ojala, Paul D. Powell, April M. Prince, Trey A. Quarles, Carmalitia V. Salgado, Brandi M. Schwingl, Katrina I. Searcy, John C. Sherwin, Megan E. Sisk, Aaron M. Smith, Debra B. Smith, Christopher D. Snyder, Sheri L. Surratt, Sylvia M. Tate, Alyssa B. Toney, Linsey J. Troxell, Tony R. Upton, Melissa V. Victor, Georgia L. Washburn, Nyla J. Watkins and Brandon H. Whiteside

Hendersonville

Robert C. Whitaker

Henrietta

Craig T. Bailey, Harrell R. Childress, Adilene Ramirez and Breanna M. Vassey

Lake Lure

Phillip D. Conner, Allison B. Koenig, David L. Partridge, Jr. and Rachael L. Ponder

Leland

Joel S. Gregory

Lynn

Lisa M. Lanning

Marion

Danny S. Hampton, III, Jessica L. Huskins and Laura M. Ward

Mill Spring

Jean-Luc Boissier, Jenni S. Bradley, Hannah N. Cantrell, Phillip M. Guffey, Ashley C. Jackson, Alicia M. Lockhart, John D. Metcalf, Nathan W. Metcalf, Paul R. Ringer, Britney R. Ruff, Samantha L. Russell, Julie A. Searcy, Mitchell D. Searcy, Jr. and Mary W. Wald

Mooresboro

Adrianna M. Arrowood, Julie K. Arrowood, Melissa L. Bailey, Mary A. Brooks, Samantha L. Easter, Jessica W. Freeman, Amanda C. Hayes, Lukas W. Hines, Joshua K. Humphries, Daniel J. Jewett, Anna Marie Marsh, Amanda J. McBrayer, Brandie B. McDaniel, Jessica M. McGinnis, Robert P. Miller, Neil W. Packard, Jessica M. Pennington, Vincent C. Scoggins, Sherri L. Seay, Terri B. Smith, Patricia H. Wangerien, Montana H. White, Nathanael T. White and Jeremy L. Williamson

Rutherfordton

Marah E. Alexander, Camila S. Almeida, Sarah M. Andersen, Joseph N. Barnette, Alison L. Brandle, Sharon O. Brown, Nathan K. Carlson, Amy L. Cooper, Danielle C. Cordes, Stephen P. Cordes, Marcus V. Costa, Patricia M. Dills, Eric C. Dinga, Whitley S. Dobbins, Hillary B. Dula, Lucas J. Eller, Richard M. Fenner, III, Jessica G. Fields, Zachary C. Fisher, Corbie Ford, Sierra Fowler, Silas G. Freitas, Amber F. Friday, Dustin J. Groves, Alayna M. Hall, Kortney P. Hamby, Angela C. Hardin, Heather L. Hayes, Holly L. Hayes, Calabrianna F. Head, Kathy M. Helton, Mary A. Henderson, Jennifer L. Henson, Joy E. Higgins, Sara W. Holland, Kyle A. Hutchins, Sherry W. Jimerson, Krista M. Jones, Jonathan S. Kidd, Candis M. Kursch, Kayla A. Lane, Hannah M. Lawter, Carrie N. Lovelace, Debora M. Marchetto, Gail L. Martin, Daniel C. Mattos, Raquel C. Mattos, Christopher B. McBrayer, Hannah M. McCool, Annette L. McDowell, Willa M. McDowell, Jessica C. McGinnis, Steffonza McIntyre, Debora Monteiro, Polly W. Morrison, Kristi G. Morrow, Justin B. Muse, Laura J. Novak, Claire M. O’Neil, Andre F. Oliveira, Tiffany N. Padgett, Jeremy C. Parker, Kurt T. Parker, Kevin M. Pate, Taylor J. Peyton, Brittany A. Piper, Amanda N. Price, Tamela A. Queen, Douglas K. Ramsey, Heather N. Reynolds, Henrique A. Rezende, Amy T. Roach, Donald S. Roberts, Maria G. Rodriguez, Ricky G. Rollins, Sean C. Samples, Sarah B. Sams, Alisha M. Sanders, Vivian I. Schilz, Hannah R. Scruggs, Eden A. Seagrave, Jacob D. Searcy, Taylor S. Shackley, Jeremy C. Silver, Patrick J. Simmons, Austin C. Smith, Marshall O. Smith, Joseph S. Somerville, Cynthia D. Sta Maria, Anita B. Stofer, Brandon K. Tipton, Lori E. Townsend, Lucas F. Umbelino, Bertha K. West, Kristen K. White, Brandy N. Whitener and Karlie S. Whitson

Saluda

Rocky D. Arledge, Kathryn L. Johnson, Michael A. Lively and Kaitlyn A. Norton

Shelby

Lacey F. Beam, Paul B. Bowen, Ashley E. Brafford, Elizabeth Crotts, Taylor M. Dixon, Shondra Dotson and Wilson H. Griffin

Spindale

Davina D. Abrams, Tiffany M. Barnes, Disha J. Brahmbhatt, Dana C. Brandle, Harley D. Braun, Atrina D. Brown, Megan A. Burns, Aaliyah N. Davis, Lisa Y. Freeman, Philip R. Guadagno, Timothy Hill, Shayla M. Jackson, Benjamin S. McGee, Felicia C. McKinney, William R. Mooney, Ashley N. Owens, Mihaya L. Pitts, Shaun M. Smith, Aslyne S. Tate, Brian Thompson, Jaime D. Walker, Veva S. Wilson and John W. Yelton

Tryon

Danielle R. Bouchard, Tiffany L. Campbell, Sarah C. Davis, Joel Garcia-Romero, Dinell Green, Allyson R. Morris, Amelia M. Morris, Annie S. Moss, Caleb R. Painter and Daniel Saft

Union Mills

Rebecca A. Graner, Melissa D. Hudson, Jacob C. Jimeson, Andrew C. Moore, Caleb W. Owens, Hannah C. Owens, Joshua D. Owens, Kayla V. Parker and Thomas Stover

Phi Theta Kappa inducts 27 students

Mike Gavin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:19:05 +0000

Phi Theta Kappa inducts 27 students

SPINDALE (March 28, 2013) – Twenty-seven students at Isothermal Community College were inducted into the Sigma Chi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa this week.

Phi Theta Kappa is the national honor society for two-year college students. The organization provides opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in activities that involve four hallmarks: scholarship, fellowship, leadership and service.

In order to qualify for membership in Phi Theta Kappa, students are required to have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and to have completed 12 hours of associate-level course study.

The Isothermal students inducted into the college’s Sigma Chi Chapter of PTK for Spring 2013 are Katherine Harley Barker, Tiffany May Barnes, Cynthia Kayelyn Boswell, Sarah Caroline Davis, Hillary Blake Dula, Sierra Marena Fowler, Anissa Joy Hames, Lacey Dakota Henson, Sonya Fite Horn, Mara Katlyn Jennings, Kathryn Linnae Johnson, Krista Megan Jones, Sarah McKeehan Jones, Lisa Michelle Lanning, Martha Ruth MacQuatters, Akasha S. Miller, Allyson Rowen Morris, Amelia McAnnis Morris, Laura J. Novak, Avery Christian James Oaks, Jaime Lynn Rawlins, Paul Raymond Ringer, Vincent Caleb Scoggins, Taylor Shay Shackley, Victoria Rachel Strand, Darla Mae Walker and Patricia Hamrick Wangerien.

This year’s Phi Theta Kappa officers are Jacob Walker, president; Denisse Morales, vice president; Megan Viehman, vice president; and Brett McNeilly, vice president.

The officers assisted Bret Watson, the chapter’s faculty advisor, during the ceremony and the reception that followed. Dr. Kathy Ackerman, Isothermal’s dean of Arts and Sciences, addressed the students and the audience.

Watson also introduced the organization’s supporting advisors, Noelle Hoyle, Tiffany Cooper, Bobbi Hodge and Dr. Amber Thompson.

For more information on Phi Theta Kappa, contact Watson at 828-395-1468.

Expo celebrates science and technology

Mike Gavin — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:44:53 +0000

Expo celebrates science and technology

Editor’s Note: This report was first published in the Apr. 13, 2013, edition of The Daily Courier of Forest City. It is used here with permission.

By ERIN KIDD / Daily Courier Staff Writer

According to Gavin, the ICC expo is included in the North Carolina Science Festival, a nationwide celebration of science that occurs for two weeks every April.

Jonathan Frederick, director of the NC Science Festival, attended the expo on Friday.

Graphic Design Portfolio Show set for coming week

Mike Gavin — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:10:55 +0000

Editor’s Note: This article was written and submitted by Graphic Design instructor Jennifer East.

Mark Thursday, April 25^th on your calendar now, and plan to attend a great free upcoming event.

Second-year students in Isothermal’s Applied Sciences department’s Advertising & Graphic Design program are polishing up their work for display in this year’s annual Portfolio Show, which is open to the public. The exhibit will be held in the main hall of the Student Center Building on Thursday, April 25 in two sessions: 10:30 a.m to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.

The 2013 Graphic Design Portfolio students have included our popular Photography Portfolio class once again, and the Mechanical Drafting Technology students have also been invited to participate for the first time — they will have displays set up in the connecting upper level lobby area.

Please join us for this multi-faceted group showing their college work encompassing art and illustration in a wide variety of media, B&W film and digital color photography, computer graphics, and product development samples. Graphic Design students featured will be:

Alison Darrow
Judith Darrow
Bryson Fish
Aaron Godfrey
David Guffey
Wallace Hamilton
Carly Kauffman
Samantha Kincaid

Several of these students will have photos from their previous Photography Portfolio showing available. There will be a number of prize-winning examples of t-shirt designs, holiday cards, posters, and book covers and more. Some examples of graphics students already producing “real world” work are Samantha Kincaid’s t-shirt design which was selected for the 66^th Annual Tryon Hunt Club’s Steeplechase event, Alison Darrow’s commissioned illustration for a proposed architectural renovation of the Retro Cinemas building in Forest City, and Carly Kauffman’s redesigned brochures for Historic Carson House in Marion and newspaper layouts for several editions of the new Relax Bilingual Magazine.

Additionally, the following students from this year’s Photography Portfolio class will be exhibiting many award-winning black and white film photos, color film and digital photography, and examples of their computer photo editing skills:

Haley Bedford
Mark Edwards
Daniel Putnam

These Mechanical Drafting Technology students will display a wide variety of drawings and assignments that represent their skills.

Dustin Beason
Cody Talley
Jessica McCrimmon
John Dennis

This one-day show is definitely an event to plan on attending, whether you are a student considering a new career path, an employer or potential client seeking fresh design work, an interested community member, or friends and family coming out to support these soon-to-be graduates.

For more information, please contact:

Cathy Alexander, 828-395-1534 or calexander@isothermal.edu

Phi Theta Kappa inducts 27 students

admin — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:00:18 +0000

Phi Theta Kappa inducts 27 students

SPINDALE (March 28, 2013) – Twenty-seven students at Isothermal Community College were inducted into the Sigma Chi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa this week.

In order to qualify for membership in Phi Theta Kappa, students are required to have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and to have completed 12 hours of associate-level course study.

This year’s Phi Theta Kappa officers are Jacob Walker, president; Denisse Morales, vice president; Megan Viehman, vice president; and Brett McNeilly, vice president.

Watson also introduced the organization’s supporting advisors, Noelle Hoyle, Tiffany Cooper, Bobbi Hodge and Dr. Amber Thompson.

For more information on Phi Theta Kappa, contact Watson at 828-395-1468.

Deans’ List for Fall 2012 announced

admin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:35:24 +0000

Deans’ List for Fall 2012 announced

Boiling Springs

Matthew W. Heffron

Bostic

Caroleen

Brandy S. Brooks

Casar

Carly M. Kaufman

Cliffiside

Courtney R. Putnam, Daniel J. Putnam, Michael E. Vassey and Jessica L. Winn

Columbus

Ellenboro

Flat Rock

Dana L. Holinski

Forest City

Hendersonville

Robert C. Whitaker

Henrietta

Craig T. Bailey, Harrell R. Childress, Adilene Ramirez and Breanna M. Vassey

Lake Lure

Phillip D. Conner, Allison B. Koenig, David L. Partridge, Jr. and Rachael L. Ponder

Leland

Joel S. Gregory

Lynn

Lisa M. Lanning

Marion

Danny S. Hampton, III, Jessica L. Huskins and Laura M. Ward

Mill Spring

Mooresboro

Rutherfordton

Saluda

Rocky D. Arledge, Kathryn L. Johnson, Michael A. Lively and Kaitlyn A. Norton

Shelby

Lacey F. Beam, Paul B. Bowen, Ashley E. Brafford, Elizabeth Crotts, Taylor M. Dixon, Shondra Dotson and Wilson H. Griffin

Spindale

Tryon

Danielle R. Bouchard, Tiffany L. Campbell, Sarah C. Davis, Joel Garcia-Romero, Dinell Green, Allyson R. Morris, Amelia M. Morris, Annie S. Moss, Caleb R. Painter and Daniel Saft

Union Mills

Rebecca A. Graner, Melissa D. Hudson, Jacob C. Jimeson, Andrew C. Moore, Caleb W. Owens, Hannah C. Owens, Joshua D. Owens, Kayla V. Parker and Thomas Stover

Dalton selected as Isothermal’s next president

Mike Gavin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:37:16 +0000

SPINDALE (March 15, 2013) – Walter Dalton has been selected as the next president of Isothermal Community College.

Walter Dalton speaks to the crowd at Isothermal Community College after being named the college’s fifth president on Friday.

The Isothermal Board of Trustees made the announcement following a brief special meeting on Friday morning.

During the special meeting, the board publicly approved the hiring of Dalton and his contract unanimously after a short closed session. Dalton’s appointment is pending approval by the North Carolina Board of Community Colleges.

The announcement was attended by approximately 175 people – mostly college employees — in the college’s Library Auditorium.

“We believe Walter Dalton will bring exceptional leadership to the college,” said Grady Franklin, chairman of the Isothermal Board of Trustees. “He has served the residents of Rutherford County, Polk County and the state of North Carolina well for many years and we look forward to seeing the great things he will do here. The trustees saw the chance to hire Dalton as a unique opportunity, because, after all, it’s not often that two governors – one from each party – and the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff recommend a candidate for a job.”

Dalton will replace Dr. Myra Johnson, who is retiring after nearly six years in the position and a 33-year career in the community college system.

“I look forward to being a part of an institution that stands out in the best community college system in the nation,” said Dalton. “I am glad the college puts so much focus on learning, because I have a lot of learning to do.

“I am very honored and privileged to accept this position. And I look forward to working with each and every one of you — the faculty, staff, the community, the business community — to make sure Isothermal is meeting the needs of our students, meeting the needs of our future economy. And, working together, we will move forward.”

Dalton was North Carolina’s lieutenant governor until recently. In the November 2012 election, he was the state’s Democratic candidate for governor.

Currently, he is teaching at Gardner-Webb University and serves as special assistant to GWU’s president. Dalton is an attorney who served in the North Carolina Senate from 1996 to 2007.

He has served on the State Board of Education, the State Board of Community Colleges and the North Carolina Economic Development Board. He chaired the Senate Education and Appropriations committees. He is a former chair of the Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees. He earned his Juris Doctorate and a B.S. in Business Adminstration from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He lives in Rutherfordton.

Poetry Slam set for April 11

Mike Gavin — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:33:30 +0000

SPINDALE (March 13, 2013) – An evening of spoken word is set for Thursday, April 11.

Isothermal Community College’s Poetry Slam will be held in the Library Auditorium at 6 p.m. The event is in its thirteenth year.

Readings by children will begin promptly at 6 p.m., followed by adult readings. Dot Lane will be the special musical guest.

People who wish to participate by reading one of their own or someone else’s poems are asked to contact Mike Lipkin, Isothermal instructor and event organizer, by Tuesday, April 9. He can be reached at 828-395-1742, or via e-mail at mlipkin@isothermal.edu.

The performances should be limited to 3 to 5 minutes and can consist of original or traditional material. A panel will judge the readings and award cash prizes. The judging will be based upon presentation, originality or clarity.

The event is free of charge. Isothermal students, faculty, staff and the general public are encouraged to attend.

Delbert McClinton concert postponed due to illness

admin — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:00:44 +0000

Delbert McClinton concert postponed due to illness

Isothermal will celebrate Dr. W. Dallas Herring Day

Mike Gavin — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:54:54 +0000

SPINDALE (March 5, 2013) – Isothermal Community College, along with the rest of the North Carolina Community College System, will celebrate the legacy of Dr. W. Dallas Herring on Wednesday, March 6.

Grady Frankin, chairman of the Isothermal Board of Trustees, will unveil a portrait of Herring in the main corridor of the Administration Building in a brief ceremony at 11:30 a.m.

Dr. Herring, a Duplin County native, is considered the philosophical godfather of the state’s Community College System. As the chair of the State Board of Education in 1963, Herring was instrumental in the creation of the community college system. He may be best known for his belief that education should be available to all and that community colleges should “….take people from where they are, as far as they can go.”

Dr. Herring was appointed by Governor Luther Hodges to chair the State Board of Education, serving from 1955-77. In May of 1963, the General Assembly established the North Carolina Community College System. Under the leadership of Herring, the Community College Advisory Council was established to advise the State Board of Education. Herring was a life-long advocate for the state’s community colleges and the System’s “Open Door” philosophy – a result of Herring’s leadership during the System’s early years.

“Dallas Herring was a visionary who understood that education could be a defining factor in a person’s life,” said Dr. Scott Ralls, president of the N.C. Community College System. “His legacy has brought us to where we are today – one of the most comprehensive community college systems in the nation, educating people of all ages, training the state’s workforce and providing college transfer opportunities.”

In honor of the event, all 58 community colleges and the Community College System office are holding events to honor Herring. Many, including Isothermal, are unveiling portraits of Herring that were commissioned as part of the System’s 50^th Anniversary celebration. The portraits were sponsored by Duplin Winery and by the North Carolina Community Colleges Foundation. At its last meeting, the State Board of Community Colleges also passed a resolution, naming its regular meeting room the Dr. W. Dallas Herring State Board Room.

Golf tournament raises funds for Polk Scholars

admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:46:58 +0000

Golf tournament raises funds for Polk Scholars

Editor’s Note: This article was written and submitted by Elisabeth Barrows, an Isothermal instructor and member of the ICC-Polk County Campus Foundation board.

The event is sponsored by the Isothermal Community College-Polk County Campus Foundation.

The Olson Fund provides financial assistance to Polk County residents for courses at ICC Polk Center.

Major sponsors of the tournament were: Champions – Jeanne and Joe Mize, Masters – Rotary Club of Tryon, and Eagle – G.M. Tennant.

Golfers started the day with a buffet hot breakfast before the shotgun start. Isothermal volunteers delivered box lunches, beverages and snacks.

Flight A:

Mize Nursery Too (William Deck, Aaron Jolly, Tommy Porter, Bill Luckadoo)
Bonnie Brae Veterinary Hospital (Steward Bonner, Iain Fitch, Randy Mitchell, Jay Stacey)
Hamrick Insurance (Bill Daves, Buddy Hamrick, Charlie Hamrick, Fred Hamrick)

Flight B:

Mimosa Carpet (Jack Campbell, Mark Campbell, Coy Cantrell)
Mize Nursery (Jim Barnett, Joe Mize, Robert Sproule, Robert Wellborn)
Rollins Cafeteria (Ken Linder, Wayne Rollins, Donnie Wood, Steve Wood)

Nominations for the 2013 Eaves Award are open

Mike Gavin — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:14:38 +0000

SPINDALE (Feb. 23, 2012) – Nominations for the 2013 Robert Wendell Eaves Award for Distinguished Teaching at Isothermal Community College will be taken until Thursday, March 1.

The award is given each year to an instructor who demonstrates excellence in teaching and a true zeal for service to students. It was established by the Eaves family in 1982 to honor the late Dr. Eaves and his distinguished career in education. Each year, the recipient is selected by a committee composed of past award recipients from nominations submitted by students, alumni, college personnel and members of the general public.

Any full-time employee of Isothermal who spends at least 25 percent of his or her time on the job in teaching is eligible for the award.

Past winners have included Ruth Boehning, Vivian Sitton, Clara Fowler, Chris Koone, Carol Jones, Pete Golden, Aubrey Calton, Myra Johnson, Bill McDaniel, Dean Byrd, Gary Shipley, Mike Croussore, Lowery Luckadoo, Jay Coomes, Rhonda Davis, Cathy Alexander, Debbie Puett, Scott Bradey, Jeremiah Councill, Donna Harrison, Tim Beaver, Brett Parker and last year’s winner, Amber Thompson.

The 2013 nomination form can be completed online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Eaves_Award

Nomination forms for the 2013 award are available at the Information Desk/Switchboard, located on the first floor of the Administration Building on Isothermal’s Spindale campus. Forms can also be picked up at the Library and at the Polk Campus in Columbus.

Nominations may be delivered to Charles Wiggins at the Isothermal Library.

For information, please contact Tim Beaver, the 2013 Eaves Committee chairperson, at 828-395-1616.