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Bodies Exhibition Relay for Life

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Is Global Warming Man-Made or a Natural Occurrence?

Born A Nurse Club Day

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Contributing Students

Jonathan Andrews Kaitlyn Burkholder

Robyn Cryer Amber Gross Dylan Owens

Chelsea Thigpen Shannon Wagner

Contributing Faculty & Staff

Ana Ciuffetelli Debra Dent

Kelly Bozarth Kara Jensen Paul McCord Shirley Siegel

STUDENT NEWSLETTER

Contents

Bodies Exhibition Annual GMC-WR Golf Scramble Club Day Art 194 Born to Be a Nurse

Searching for a Flexible Major? Social Work - Not What You Think

Is Global Warming Man-Made or a Natural Occurrence? French Culture Day Scholarships! Excellence in Education Relay for Life 2013 Graduation 2013

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The Newsletter needs articles and pictures of campus

events for Fall II and Winter quarters. If you are interested, contact Ms. Ciuffetelli (aciuffetelli@gmc.cc.ga.us) or

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3 Bodies Exhibition BY SHANNON WAGNER

Did someone say “fieldtrip”? On June 21, 2013, Mrs. Murray’s Biology classes went to Atlanta, Georgia to the Premier Exhibition Center at Atlanta Station to view The Bodies Exhibition. The exhibition showed the human body’s inner beauty, the effects of disease, and unhealthy lifestyle choices. For example, the lungs look different from a healthy person to one who has TB or smokes; how the color changes from pink to black. There were over two hundred actual human specimens that have been dissected and respectfully displayed. The bodies have been preserved by a polymer and liquid silicone rubber. This process will not let specimens decay. A small specimen can take up to one week to prepare, while a whole body can take up to one year. The exhibition shows an intimate and informative view into the human body. This was a great educational journey to look deep inside the human body systems: skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and circulatory. Each room took a different journey through the body, and displayed important information on the walls about the body systems. A proven face is with each step you can use

two hundred muscles. There was so much to see, so much information eloquently displayed of the wondering maze of the human body. The exhibition showed the smallest bone in the human body which is in the ear; and a person playing basketball to show which muscles are being used. This truly was an amazing trip. The experience will open your eyes to the human body totally in a different way. It helps you appreciate life, understanding how the body works, and keeping it healthy.

Top row, left to right: Malissa Maynard, Mrs. Murray, Brittany Mathis, April Hightower. Bottom row, left to right: Shannon

Wagner, Sean Bailey, Chelsea Melanson, and Antonio Almeida

Left to right: Ethan Soles (student); Team C-Al Shaw, Jackie Shaw, Tom Stretch, Robbin Stretch; Team A-Ted

Ramsdell, Chris Arnold, John Forkner, Andy McCoy; Team B-Mark Wright, Ethan Soles, Sean Eubanks; Sean

Eubanks-Longest Drive Team B was the winner of the tournament!

Annual GMC-WR Golf Scramble Saturday April 20th

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Summer 2013, ART 194: En Plein Air Painting Like the painters of the Impressionist movement, students in Professor Kelly Bozarth’s ART 194 class created paintings of landscapes “in the open air.”

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Born to Be a Nurse BY CHELSEA THIGPEN

Nursing has not always been my plan. It took many years of trial and error to find out that nursing was the profession for me. After five years of being out of school, I finally listened to my peers and enrolled in college. Fear of failure has always held me back from going after my dreams. Two years ago, I began working at Georgia Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center. After my first week, my coworkers kept telling me I would be crazy not to go to school for nursing. It was not until I started working in the field that I realized the passion I have for nursing. Having patients put their complete trust in me is special. Whether it is a simple checkup, or taking care of someone with a life-threatening disease, you are that patient’s hero. When speaking to a fellow coworker, who is a registered nurse, I realized nursing is something people are born to do.

My coworker, Kelly Miller, has always known she wanted to be nurse. Nursing was her plan from when she was a little girl; there was not another option. Kelly attended Valdosta State University and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. On a daily basis, Kelly works at Georgia Dermatology where she provides patient care, educates patients about countless health conditions, and offers advice and emotional support to patients and their family. Kelly worked at Georgia Dermatology prior to getting into nursing school, so after she graduated, she knew where she would like to work. On numerous occasions, she has told stories about the struggles of nursing school. Kelly jokes that she dated her textbooks in college. Graduating with a nursing degree is impossible without serious dedication. Even though nursing school scares me, I am ready to take it on. I believe that getting a job at Georgia Dermatology was supposed to happen. I am meant to see that nursing is the career for me. Work is miserable unless you thoroughly enjoy what you do. Taking care of patients gives me so much joy. I know that being a registered nurse caring for patients will only make me happier.

Searching for a Flexible Major?

Social Work - Not What You Think BY ROBYN CRYER

There I was, in my mid 30’s. After a rewarding six year hitch in the Marine Corps and rearing my three kids until they were “school age,” I was now ready to go to college. But I had a problem: I still didn’t know what I wanted to be when I grew up. The one thing I did know was that people had always opened up to me quickly, and often with comments like “I’ve never told anyone this before” and “You are so easy to talk to.” Propelled by the altruistic feeling of helping people, I decided to major in Psychology. After taking a Myers Briggs assessment during my third Psych class, a wise professor told me he thought Social Work would be a better fit. I turned up my nose with disdain and replied that I didn’t want to sit behind a desk wading through paperwork to decide if applicants met criteria for welfare. He laughed and gave me a new assignment: I had to do a research paper on Social Work and interview the Dean of the Department of Social Work. What I discovered may surprise you, as it did me.

First of all, Social Work is highly regarded in the mental health profession. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, “There are two main types of social workers: direct-service social workers, who help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives, and clinical social workers, who diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional issues.” There are a variety of environments in which to work: schools (guidance counselors), nursing homes, hospitals (liaison), child or elderly protective services, mental health clinics (individual, couples, and family counseling), and the list goes on. Private practice is also an option but requires licensure. Social Work majors are required to do one or more internships. This experience is a great way to figure out which area best suits you. For my Bachelors degree I did two internships: one in a nursing home and another in a high school. Neither were a fit for me. For my Masters degree, I did an overseas practicum with the Army as a Domestic Violence Prevention Specialist. That’s where I found my niche - helping newlyweds get used to living together, new arrivals adapt to a foreign country, and parents learn to train their children with wisdom instead of anger. Another good point about internships is they often lead to a job. The average salary for Social Workers is about $20 an hour. Not enough to get rich on, but I was thrilled to get paid for doing something I loved! If you find your niche, the work can be very rewarding. One tip in closing: if you want to do clinical work or go into private practice, get licensed as soon as you graduate.

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M ost scientists argue mankind causes the earth to

heat up, while others believe the earth travels

through cycles of heating and cooling. "The surface

temperature of the Earth has increased by just over one degree

Fahrenheit in the last century"(Greenhouse Gases and Global

Warming). After seeing record warm temperatures in the last

decade, scientist use this information to substantiate these

claims of global warming. Scientist believe global warming occurs

from humans. Although thoughts range from one extreme to an-

other over the cause, extent, and severity of global warming, re-

ducing the amount of fossil fuels used by the planet appears the

quickest, most effective method to alleviate the effects of green-

house gases.

Fossil fuels continue to burn the atmosphere. This rise

in temperature leads to an increase in drought and heat-related

deaths. As the atmosphere continues to heat up, it produces

more hot weather, resulting in longer droughts. "In 2007 a report

was released showing more than 90 percent of scientist believe

global warming is happening from humans" (Greenhouse Gases

and Global Warming). Reports show some parts of the United

States may see average temperature increase close to eight de-

grees in the next one hundred years (Global Warming). If correct,

data proving a temperature rise of around eight degrees, may

potentially cause trouble. Considering in the last twelve years, the

earth saw its warmest temperatures ever.

Scientist's research shows the earth heating up in the

last few years. The rise in temperature predominately affects the

poles. The glaciers continue to melt at an alarming rate. Parts of

Antarctica see, "major environmental changes", such as ice

shelf's breaking off (Global Warming). Animals living strictly on

the North and South Poles become endangered. With all the ice

melting, the oceans continue to get deeper. Also, as the sea level

continues to rise, it endangers humanity. The habitability of low-

lying coastal cities, where hundreds of millions of people live,

remains threatened by rising oceans (Climate Change). These

weather conditions continue to plague us because of global

warming. Scientists say even if people start using less fossil fuels,

this problem continues to plague the planet in the current lifetime

(Climate Change). This problem can only fix itself over an extend-

ed period of time. Scientist explain how fossil fuels affect the

environment. They assure the public their the one's causing glob-

al warming.

Forty years ago, scientists saw a potential for climate

change or global warming, due to the rapid increase in fossil fuels

(Global Warming). Now with more people living on Earth than

ever before, they continue to use more fossil fuels, causing a

bigger impact on global warming. Some factors that lead to global

warming remain impossible to fix. For example, a higher popula-

tion than in prior years cause more of use for fossil fuels.

Is Global Warming Man-Made

or a Natural Occurrence? BY DYLAN OWENS

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lessen the amount of fossil fuel emissions include decreasing the

use of automobiles. With more people driving cars, people re-

lease more oil and natural gas into the atmosphere. The cars

that release pollution into the air cause the earth temperature to

rise. If people desire more positive changes, everyone must do

something, not just scientists. Scientists know what needs to be

done but people lack motivation to work hard to reduce the use

of fossil fuels. With more fossil fuels usage, global warming will

continue to get worse.

Scientists continue to warn the population that as long

as people continue to use fossil fuels, global warming continues

to increase, creating more droughts and longer heat waves. Glob-

al warming leads to more debt in the troubled economy, and

eventually leads to Earth's destruction. All those fossil fuels will

come back to hurt Earth. If the patterns of climate change contin-

ue to increase, as noted by scientists, the future appears clear

that fossil fuel use causes global warming. Eventually at some

point a change in the use of fossil fuels will need to happen.

"Climate Change." Environmental Science. In Context. Ed. Brenda

Wilmoth Lerner and K. Lee Lerner. Vol. 1. Detroit. Gale, 2009: 128-129. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 31 Aug. 2011.

"Global Warming." Issues & Controversies On File 8 Dec. 1995: n.

pag. Issues & Controversies. Facts On File News Ser-vices. Web. 31 Aug. 2011.

"Greenhouse Gases and Global Warming." Issues & Controversies On File 27 June 2008: n. pag. Issues & Controversies. Facts On File News Services. Web. 31 Aug. 2011.

This article was a winning entry submitted to the GMC-WR Ethics Essay Contest.

Hosted quarterly, the Ethics Essay Contest is open to all enrolled GMC-WR students,

and awards $500 in total prize money.

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W ith a new quarter just around the corner, many students are starting to consider applying for scholarships to reduce the cost of tuition. An

interview with Ms. Robbin Stretch, the GMC-WR Financial Aid Assistant, proved very helpful in answering some of the most frequently asked ques-tions regarding scholarships available at GMC. Ms. Stretch provided the following list of available scholarships, including the amounts of money typically awarded and when they are earned: Mr. and Mrs. GMC- Warner Robins ($1,000 each)- awarded Spring quarter (nominated)

Ethics Essay (up to $500)- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awarded every quarter (submit essay)

Georgia Power (varies- last time $405)- awarded Summer quarter (apply)

GFIC (Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges) Scholarships ($1,000)- awarded Fall 1 quarter (apply)

UPS/ Georgia Independent College Association ($2,400)- awarded Fall 1 quarter (nominated)

Coca Cola Scholarship ($5,000) awarded Fall 2 (apply)

Georgia Independent College Association Scholarship ($1,000)- awarded Fall 1 (apply)

The Director’s Scholarship ($1,000)- awarded Fall (nominated)

The Barbara Shaheen Scholarship ($250)- as available According to Ms. Stretch, “There are search engines to help look for grants and scholarships such as www.cappex.com . A student can also use Google to search for grants and scholarships.” The GMC-WR Financial Aid depart-ment regularly posts information about scholarships around campus and in the Library. As the list indicates, the majority of the scholarships is awarded in the fall quarter and requires an application, so students should remem-ber to submit their applications before the deadline. Many of the applica-tions can be found online. Also, most of the scholarships are based on need and/or GPA, so students should work hard to uphold GPAs to meet the scholarship requirements. Many students reap the benefits from the scholarships available at GMC. GMC-WR Alumni Danielle Gross stresses the importance of taking classes seriously and striving to maintain the highest possible GPA, because doing so will help students earn scholarships now, as well as at their future insti-tutions. One student, Robyn Cryer, advises other students not to dismiss the scholarships that offer smaller amounts of money. The scholarships with lower awards are often more likely to grant more scholarships and have lower requirements. She adds, “The smaller awards really add up, and before you know it- you’ve earned enough to cover your entire tuition!” If students have any unanswered questions, they should contact their fi-nancial aid advisor. Students may also consult the GMC-WR website, www.gmcwarnerrobins.com, and search under the “Financial Aid” tab for further research.

Scholarships! BY AMBER GROSS

Ooo la la! French Culture Day with Mme. Debra Dent Students in French 101 and 102 brought French food, and each did a

presentation on a French speaking country on July 16, 2013

Top: Ms. Barbara Shaheen with Ms. Shirley Breeze, recipient of the Barbara Shaheen Scholarship for Spring 2013; Bottom: Ms.

Christina Micola Von Furstenrecht, winner of the 2013 Georgia Power Scholarship

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As an Early Childhood Education Major, I understand the importance of teaching. Often times, teachers are viewed as unimportant and are labeled the “tyrants” who run the classrooms. They are the first to be blamed for bad grades, and the last to be thanked for good grades. However, the Houston County school system gives teachers and students the chance to nominate exceptional teachers they believe should be acknowledged for the teacher’s hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm. I have had the honor of learning under the teaching of the most recent inductee; she is an exceptionally caring and motivated teach-er who shows her students that learning is not as bad as it seems. Mrs. Linda Faraone, an adjunct math professor at GMC-WR, was nominated and inducted into the teaching Houston County Teacher Hall Of Fame. Mrs. Linda Faraone was born June 26, 1944. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Mathematics at Mississippi State College for Women and also earned her Masters and her Education Specialist degrees. It is needless to say that Mrs. Faraone not only loves teach-ing, but also loves learning. One of the most important as-pects of teaching is being able to further your own educa-tion. She explains, “Learning is not confined to school but [it] continues all your life. If you stop learning, you stop living.” For students at GMC-WR, Mrs. Faraone is an exam-ple of dedication and passion; her students know how much she enjoys teaching, and that alone helps her stu-dents succeed. Mrs. Faraone’s best advice for someone who struggles with finding what they want to do in life is simple: “Ask yourself ‘what do I enjoy doing?’ and find a major that allows you to do that… You must enjoy going to work each day, or you will be setting yourself up for a mis-

erable life.” This sound advice shows her own passion for her work, and encourages students to find the same. Although Mrs. Faraone labels herself as a “shy person [who

prefers] to stay in the background,” there is no doubt that she will go out of her way to do whatever she can for her students. The most important part of being a teacher, for Mrs. Faraone, is “helping students see that math is not a ‘monster,’ but a path to work-ing with numerical concepts that can solve many everyday problems.” Her desire to get students to understand math goes be-yond her love of it; she simply wants her students to be able to succeed in everyday life. By showing students the importance of learning for life, Mrs. Faraone continues to shape her students to become valuable citizens. After 47 years of teaching, Mrs. Faraone still exemplifies everything that a great teacher is. Personally, she believes that “a teacher is a person who motivates others to learn and question…A teacher does not

have all the answers but is willing to continue to learn…” By that definition, I believe, she encourages each of her students to be teachers—not necessarily by majoring in Education, but by continually learning throughout their lives. By doing this, students can embrace the journey now and hopefully have the passion that Mrs. Faraone has in the future. Despite the stereotypical view of teachers, Mrs. Faraone has motivated and inspired her students in ways that she may never know. Her example can push students to achieve all that they want to achieve and more.

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Excellence in Education

The Relay for Life is a very inspiring event that is held once a year. This year GMC-Warner Robins took part in this event at the Perry Fairgrounds on Friday, May 17, from 6 P.M. till 2 A.M. Relay for Life is an event that helps the families of cancer survivors and ones that lost loved ones to the battle with cancer. The organization provides financial help, as well as a social network to talk to others that care. GMC-WR held several events for students to donate to the cause. They had a bake sale and three ice cream sales.

Our students are glad we have the Relay for Life. Dustin Bennett states the Relay for Life is an “excellent opportuni-ty for everyone to be involved with the fight against cancer.” This event truly is a great opportunity for people to help with the fight against this disease. Will McNeil says, “It’s a great cause. Donations help with the cancer research and help the fami-lies of lost loved ones.” Every donation made goes towards the supporting on the fight against this disease.

The Relay for Life is an event of vital importance to the fight against cancer. Many people die each year from this disease, and this event to helps fund research and provide assistance to families affected by cancer. With the power of com-munity and friendship, Relay for Life can help make a difference. Cancer can happen to anyone.

Relay for Life 2013 BY JONATHAN ANDREWS

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Ms. Ruby Cadwell 2013 Distinguished Graduate

Major General Peter J. Boylan Commencement Speaker

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Fall 2 2013 Early Registration: Aug. 26-Sept. 19 New Student Registration: Oct. 8-11

Classes Begin and End: Oct. 12—Dec. 8

Thanksgiving Holiday: Nov. 27-29

Winter 2014 Early Registration: Oct. 28 – Nov. 21 New Student Registration: Jan. 7-10

Classes Begin and End: Jan. 11—Mar. 9

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday: Jan. 20

Spring 2013: Early Registration: Feb. 3 – Feb. 27

New Student Registration: Mar. 18-21 Classes Begin and End: Mar. 22—May 25

Spring Break: Mar. 31—Apr. 4

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