May 16, 2013 Inside Learning Center Fred L. Mathews Library Delicious Summer Reading Program Stop by through July 1 to get a kit Contact: Katharine @ klandstrom@swmich.edu Learning Center Hours campus Monday Friday: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. campus Monday Thursday: 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Friday: Closed SAC summer hours Fitness Center Hours: Monday Thursday: 6:30 a.m. 8 p.m. Friday: 6:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. Noon Canyon Hours: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 1 4 p.m. Open House Student Service Center campus College Services Building July 8 Open House campus Aug. 10 Healthy Roadrunner Activities SAC Room 807 Boot Camp Mondays: 6:30 7:15 a.m. Bodypump Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12:15 1 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday: 6:30 7:30 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday: 12:15 12:45 p.m. Book Buyback in August campus Aug. 7 & 8 9 a.m. 5 p.m. campus Aug. 8 2 7 p.m. Holiday Hours & campuses Memorial Day Closed Monday, May 27 Johanna Johnston, of Goshen, graduated from Southwestern Michigan College with top honors receiving a 4.0 G.P.A for two years. Johnston earned her associate in applied science in graphic design during the college s 46th commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4. 46th commencement ceremony celebrates students academic accomplishments Southwestern Michigan College hosted its 46th commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m. in the gymnasium of the Charles O. Zollar Building on the campus. The college conferred 587 associate degrees and certificates to 403 SMC students. In addition, Ferris State University at Southwestern Michigan College awarded 29 bachelor s degrees during the ceremony. The commencement address was given by Dr. Diane Chaddock, executive vice president and chief Two students receive math/ science award Nick Barber and Kara Edge were honored for their academic excellence by the SMC math/science faculty recently for their contribution to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics). operating officer at SMC. Dr. Chaddock, of, has served as the college s executive vice president for the past nine years. She will retire June 30 after 23 years at the college. Dr. Chaddock s higher education career began in 1984 as a community college faculty member. During her time at Southwestern Michigan College, she served as Math/Science Department chair and instructor of Human Anatomy and Physiology. She then served as dean of Arts and Sciences until 2001 see ceremony page 2 Independence Day Closed July 4 Zollar Café Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. 3 p.m. Closed Friday, Saturday, & Sunday Birdfeeder Closed for the summer Steve s Run July 27 10K/5K run/5k walk Register online at stevesrun@swmich.edu Nick Barber and Kara Edge were honored by the SMC math/science faculty recently for their contribution to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics). Barber received the Darrin Williams Scholarship because of his hard work and involvement in the department and the college. As a founding member of the SMC STEM Club, Barber has never missed a meeting, presented himself as an outstanding teacher and math/science departmental representative at the Eagle Lake Elementary School science outing, met with Terry Groth before his nuclear energy talk as part of a STEM Club, worked the recent SMC open house, and represented STEM Club at Campus Bash. In addition, he was selected as one of three SMC students for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Barber will be transferring to Michigan Technological University in the fall to major in mechanical engineering. Edge received the Math/Science Appreciation Award. After last year s award it was decided that the award should go to either a high school or first-year student who has contributed to the department. Edge is the unofficial photographer of the STEM Club and photographed Groth s talk to the SMC student body and faculty and on the recent trip to Eagle Lake Elementary School. She is currently going through hundreds of photographs for Photoshop editing, but some of her work can be seen on the departmental Facebook page. In addition, she is always willing to volunteer her time for the department and volunteered to work both the SMC Open House and Campus Bash. After Edge heard SMC faculty Andrew Dohm talk about engineering at one of the mass advising meetings in fall, she decided to switch majors to biomedical engineering.
Page 2 the southwester May 16, 2013 from page 1 ceremony when she began as vice president of instruction and ultimately as chief operation officer of the college. A product of a community college education herself, Dr. Chaddock is committed to the mission of the community college both personally and professionally. Dr. Chaddock has a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Western Michigan University, a Master of Arts in Science Education from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of the State of New York. She has published numerous articles on outcomes assessment and is also a frequent presenter on issues in higher education including the development of partnerships in higher education; student retention; professional development for faculty and staff; and strategies for organizational effectiveness. Dr. Chaddock currently also serves as both a faculty member and advisory board member for the Ferris State University Doctorate in Community College Leadership program. When describing Dr. Chaddock s accomplishments, SMC President Dr. David Mathews said, Under her stewardship, Southwestern Michigan College has implemented a culture of continuous quality improvement anchored in the college goals of quality, student success and service to the community. The success of this culture change is evidenced by the ranking of the college in the top 10 percent of the nation in student course success and the top 2 percent of the nation in student transfer success as well as by record high enrollments. Jeffrey Whittaker, senior pastor of the Michiana Christian Embassy, of, gave the invocation and benediction. The SMC Symphonic Band, conducted by Dr. Jonathan Korzun, and Select Voices, under the direction of David Carew, provided music for the ceremony. MICHIGAN Bangor Nidia Ruano Baroda Alison Kerlikowske Benton Harbor Tilisa Anderson Stephen Gunter Kiasha Jones Betty Sims Science Max Eberhart, honors Trey Kilburnt, Sandra Martinez Katherine Phillips, honors Timothy Pletz Tilisa Anderson Max Eberhart Stephen Gunter Kiasha Jones Charles Martinez Aaron Ramsey Betty Sims Angela Wieand Berrien Center Cynthia Salome, honors Science Cynthia Salome, honors Cynthia Salome Berrien Springs Crystal Harrington, honors Adam McGregor Brittany Tanke Stephanie Turney, honors Amber VanLuvanee Science John Robertson, honors Marlene Bourget Krystal Davis Ashley Handy Benjamin Hausmann, honors Jeremiah Hollis Ryan Kubsch, honors Ryan Marschke, honors John Walters Krystal Davis Crystal Harrington Benjamin Hausmann Austin Mays Adam McGregor Sanson Suarez Brittany Tanke Amber VanLuvanee Bridgman Christina Evans, honors Emily Mead Mary Milliken Rebecca Roth Science Brandon Ashley, honors Erika Peterson, honors Christina Evans Emily Mead Mary Milliken Rebecca Roth Buchanan Courtney Bennett Alejandra Guerrero Heather Martell, honors Caitlin McCalebb Courtney Miller, honors Grace Williams Science Adam Byrdak Steven Andriukaitis, honors Rikki Ferrell, honors Leah Holleman Vance Kittleson Pamela Kuntz, honors Brittany McBain Cora-Lee Mervine Joseph Samuel Jacob Allen Courtney Bennett Ramanda Benson Jason Campbell Rikki Ferrell Alejandra Guerrero Pamela Kuntz Heather Martell Cora-Lee Mervine Jasmine Ward Cassopolis Tara Borsa Brittany D Antonio Heather Ellis, honors Elizabeth Graham Katlyn Grumm Meghan Haas, honors Emily Hartsell Amanda Higley, honors Peter Hill Heather Neu, honors Kristen Williams Science Vincent Frank Emily Hartsell Donald Adams Michelle Canfield, honors Christopher Carpenter Holly Clark Robin Danzy Cassie Flora Allison Hankins Sherri Keefe Audrea LaBaDie, honors Joan Norman, honors Jennifer Parrish, honors Rick Pasley, honors Victoria Peterson Michele Poitras, honors Donna Unolt Lacy Wences Donald Adams Michelle Canfield Christopher Carpenter Brittany D Antonio Elizabeth Graham Katlyn Grumm Meghan Haas Emily Hartsell Tina Hazlett Amanda Higley Michelle Mann Nickole Martin Heather Neu Rick Pasley Sherri See Lacy Wences Kristen Williams Coloma Bianca Wright, honors Bianca Wright Constantine Jennifer Jones, honors Jonathan Morris Science Nicklas Barber, honors Nicklas Barber Jennifer Jones Decatur Lauren Glynn, honors Marissa Graham Brook Krall, honors Victor Rodriguez Carin Wilber, honors Science Kristina Henderson, honors Brook Krall, honors Nychole Flowers Kevin Holmes Kevin Mead, honors David Slavings Sharon Stambek Gary Stoll, honors James Tidd, honors Dorrie Anderson Nychole Flowers Lauren Glynn Brook Krall Nolan Polomcak David Slavings James Tidd Detroit Chaseri Karamoko Science Chaseri Karamoko Chaseri Karamoko Kristen Armstrong Mindy Armstrong Shellie Bowlin Bria Brookins Rachel Carlisle, honors Rebecca Craft, honors Emanuel Custodio Kelly Frantz LeVance Henry Joseph Larson Samantha Mathews, honors Sarah McCuddy, honors Brooke Means Paloma Medina Cano Alex Miller Eric Morton Matthew Oosterwal, honors Brittany Parritt, honors Danyelle Rife Justin Samuel Tara Smith Qatisha Stevenson Lindsey Taylor Jared Wesaw Jessica Whitmore, honors Diana Winchester Science Zachariah Blank Paula Boyll Shannon Keene, honors Sarah McCuddy, honors Qatisha Stevenson Anita Beach, honors Tiffany Brooks, honors Christopher Carlsen Belinda Checkley Dayna Coquillard Beth Dayson, honors Bethani Eichel, honors Kelly Frantz Jason Fricke Jessica Gajewski Mercedes Glynn Elisabeth Gokey, honors Lindsay Heidenreich, honors Amanda Hobbs John Hokanson, honors Cherie Longden, honors Drew Luthringer Ardell Mahone Jonathon Myers, honors Emily Phillips, honors Jonathan Reinhardt Sheri Schoff Danielle Taylor, honors Erika Taylor, honors Kaitlyn Tyrakowski Ashley Weatherspoon Ashley Williams, honors Toby Yuhas, honors Kristen Armstrong Zachariah Blank Shellie Bowlin Tiffany Brooks Christopher Carlsen George Coomes Rebecca Craft Beth Dayson Kara Gaideski Mercedes Glynn Elisabeth Gokey Antonette Green Rachel Kelley Rachael Kidman Courtney Klann Andrew Kurdelmeyer Sara Lawrence Drew Luthringer Guadalupe Manzano Danielle Martinez Samantha Mathews Sarah McCuddy Paloma Medina Cano Alex Miller Sara Mosier Jonathon Myers Brittany Parritt Tara Smith Qatisha Stevenson Lindsey Taylor Krystin Weberg Jared Wesaw Jessica Whitmore Eau Claire Sydney Harner Lauren Sandmire Science Tyler Harmon James Laubach, honors Sydney Harner Sherrie Herter Lauren Sandmire Edwardsburg Bryana Craig, honors Timothy Maret, honors Ashley Meuzelaar Stephanie Null Stefanie Roeder Corina Savage Sasha Westfall Brittany Wright Science Ashley Meuzelaar Stephanie Null Jill Bralick, honors Benjamin Fahey Calvin Hall Aubrey Hiemstra Christina Houser Stacie Litty, honors Stephanie Sellers, honors Jessica Wallace Janelle Wesley, honors Jessica White Jacqueline Coots Bryana Craig Calvin Hall Timothy Maret Alyssa Muller Corina Savage Stephanie Sellers Brittany Wright Galien David Reisenbichler, honors Jacqueline Tschupp David Reisenbichler Gobles Rebecca Cramer, honors Rebecca Cramer Grand Rapids Jamal Abbey Jamal Abbey ceremony continued on page 12
May 16, 2013 the southwester Page 3 College accepts $2,500 donation to establish Latourette Family Scholarship An endowed scholarship, set up at Southwestern Michigan College to encourage others to develop a love for the fine arts, has been established by the family of Ron Latourette, a former Union School math teacher who passed away last year. Ron s family, which includes his wife Bonnie, and their sons, Ryan and Matt, donated $2,500 to create the scholarship to honor his love of the fine arts. The scholarship has since grown to $3,100. All endowed scholarships of $2,500 or more up to $25,000 are matched by the college s Foundation, ensuring that funds will always be available to students who have a financial need. Bonnie described how a ceramics class at the college years ago sparked a love of art that even after an accident left him a quadriplegic; she said he continued to enjoy art. Art has long been a family affair for the Latourette family. Bonnie, who is a retired teacher from the school system, taught art at various grade levels, while Matt became interested in art while studying at Michigan Technological University and Ryan s daughter has enjoyed art classes at Michigan State University. It made sense then to establish a scholarship in our family s name to encourage other adults to find the joy that comes from the creative process, said Bonnie. We are hopeful that this scholarship will help pave the way for others to develop a lifetime involvement in the arts, be it studying the history of art, learning appreciation of the artwork or actually creating pieces of artwork themselves. Bonnie Latourette, (second from right) her sons, Ryan, (to the left of Bonnie), and Matt (not picture) have created an endowed scholarship at Southwestern Michigan College. Representing the college were Sarah Mathews, (far left) a former student of Bonnie s and wife of SMC President Dr. David Mathews (right). Seventy percent of our students are financial needy. That s seven out 10 of our students have a real significant financial need, said Dr. David Mathews, president of Southwestern Michigan College. Generous donations such as the Latourette Family Scholarship ensure that students today and in the future will have access to a college education. For more information about Southwestern Michigan College Endowed Scholarships, contact the college s director of Development at 269-782-1301 or email her at etoney01@swmich.edu. David Reisenbichler named Top Advocate for his speech Southwestern Michigan College, David Reisenbichler, of Galien, was named the Top Advocate for the college s spring semester persuasive speech competition. His topic was on why employers should not be allowed to fire employees for refusing to get a flu shot. SMC freshman Stephanie Cluster, of Watervliet, competed with Reisenbichler for the top honor. She argued on the subject of banning smoking on the SMC campus. Reisenbichler, who beat out six other SMC students, received the award after the final competition April 19. Judging the final competition was Dr. Jashu Patel, the Hon. Susan Dobrich, Dr. Barbara Howes, and Rob Kowalewski. Reisenbichler, who graduated May 4 with an associate in arts and business degree, argued that as Americans we have the freedom to choose to get the flu shot or not as determined by the Constitution. Citing statistics, Reisenbichler said there is no proven data that shows that getting the flu shot reduces the likelihood of a flu outbreak nationally. The speech had to be 10 minutes and the speaker had to demonstrate their ability to present an argument that was organized, and included an introduction, conclusion and main points; clearly state their position on the subject; and be able to deliver the speech at the level of a novice public speaker. Other semi-finalists were Stephanie Rich, Tim Giesler, Andrea Nuemayer, Melina Manzie, and Leslie Adriance. Reisenbichler received the award from Sarah Mathews, SMC s adjunct speech instructor. All the students were enrolled in Speech 102 class. David Reisenbichler, right, was named Top Advocate for his speech on why employers should not be allowed to fire employees for refusing to get a flu shot. He is pictured with Sarah Mathews, SMC communications instructor and organizer of the event. SMC freshman Stephanie Cluster competed with Reisenbichler for the top honor. Semi-finalist were Stephanie Rich, Tim Giesler, Andrea Nuemayer, Melina Manzie, and Leslie Adriance. Memory Project (L-R) SMC students Rick Pasley, Rebecca Scott, and Monica Bielski pose with the finished artwork for the Memory Project. This is the third time art students have participated in the project that provides students the chance to paint or draw a portrait of an orphan. The artwork will be sent to Haiti orphans. First TPC grads (L-R) Ferris graduates Vernon Austin, Courtney Livingston, Rachel Breden, and Andrew Churchill are the first students to graduate from the Technical & Professional Communication program through Ferris @ SMC. As part of their capstone project, the four, along with student Jenelle Huskey presented their final portfolios with five students from the Big Rapids campus. They really were in the top of the pack, said instructor Karen Harris.
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May 16, 2013 the southwester Page 5 SMC announces spring 2013 President s & Dean s lists Southwestern Michigan College has named the following students to the President s List for the 2013 spring semester. Students honored on the President s List must earn a perfect 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale while carrying a full load of studies (at least 12 credits). Students honored on the Dean s List must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale while carrying a full load of studies. President s List MICHIGAN Benton Harbor Roy Kolinske Nora Slavin Berrien Center Rebecca Dubs Stephen Dubs Berrien Springs Andrew Miller Taylor Whealy Bridgman Erika Peterson Rebecca Roth Laura Stama Buchanan Trevor Gray Elizabeth Jones Cassiddy Kendall Richard Martin Cassopolis Tyler Butrick Vincent Frank Lorrie Gardner Rick Pasley Joanna Sommer Coloma Hannah Davis Madeline Quinones Constantine Kevin Anderson Nicklas Barber Kerri Morris Decatur Brook Krall Kevin Mead Elexis Parish Regina Phillips Eric Reed Matthew Collins Timothy Craig Whitney Donaldson Jessica Hannapel Brittany Parritt Mary Stewart Jessica Whitmore Eau Claire Dakota Doberstein James Laubach Leah Tillstrom Andria Wolske Edwardsburg Whitney Ellis Victor Gutierrez-Schultz Jessica Mitchell Alyssa Nasco June Niermann Hartford Lauren Dowd Theo Haubold Julia Kling Keren Reyes Faith Styx Holly Jamie Mason Lawrence Colin McLauchlin Lawton Kerry Rimes Marcellus Zachary Gunther Ashlee Bielski Holly Cowan Christine Germann Jonathan Gleason Sean Gleason Jordan Harris Theresa Meador Jeromie Morse Caitlin Rifenberg Lois Sattler Emily Wagner Amie Wilson Paw Paw Leslie Adriance St. Joseph Stephen McAndrew Karen Munoz-Perez Adam Tiefenbach Stevensville Maryam Al-Gassab Alexia Mamouzelos Three Rivers Vercysia Jorge Crystal Morrow Vandalia Cortney Ramsey Watervliet Stephanie Cluster Alisha Mandarino INDIANA Elkhart Valerie Emerson Sara McCuddy Granger Emily Koszyk Scott Marshall South Bend Andrew Popielski Natalie Rodriguez INTERNATIONAL Accra, Ghana Samuel Kwarteng Dhaka, Bangladesh George Kapali Dean s List MICHIGAN Bangor Franciszek Pach Baroda Zachary Hays Alison Kerlikowske Hunter Krieger Lindsay Lowery Belleville Andrea Marshall Benton Harbor Matthew Ross Dustin Simon Berrien Center Cynthia Salome Joseph Yoder Roberta Zelmer Berrien Springs April Bishop Morgan Dollar Shaina Elnick Aldeana Foster Patrick Grzybowski Crystal Harrington Skyler Johnson Michaela Legg Adam McGregor Stephanie Rich John Robertson Kristin Rumer Bridgman Jacob Clark Kyle Morrow Winter Scheer Melanie Watson Bronson Jorge Ramos Lopez Buchanan David Baltazar Adam Byrdak Morgan French Cody Morris Daniel Papczynski Katherine Reitz Thomas Seay Chkuhmoen Topash Jasmine Ward Misty Whelpley Grace Williams Cassopolis Joshua Ampey Nathan Blad Paula Carpenter Faulnesa Cooper Rebeca Diaz Gavin Francis Meghan Haas Stanley Hart Kevin Hatcher Ashlie Herman Amanda Higley Audrea LaBaDie Lawrence Litherland Desirae Massey Justin Massey Renee Ottman Michele Poitras Sherri See Lucky Thammavongsa Coloma Nathaniel Adams Allison Corbin Tyler Johnson Yaneli Perez Bianca Wright Constantine Monique Berg Jennifer Jones Kyle Workman Decatur Amanda Brewster Jazzmine Gallas Lauren Glynn Nicole Holmes Nolan Polomcak Detroit Amber April Quentin Greenlee Dorr Megan Raya Dixie Adams Zachariah Blank Shannon Burkett Fawn Bussler Christopher Carlsen Kevin Conley Daniel Dudek Kyle Dufour Shelley Gordon Zacharias Guernsey Kyle Hemenway Alexandra Hess Kayla-Christine Hollowell Rachael Kidman Beverly Lockhart Danielle Martinez Samantha Mathews Paloma Medina Cano Taylor Meiser Tasha Meyers Jonathon Myers Hannah Pacheco Melissa Potter Brandon Rapp Brad Ruminer Dawn Secord Danny St Cin Brian Stout David Troxell Kaitlyn Tyrakowski Lindy Valenzuela Toby Yuhas Eau Claire Rebekah Bartz Jackson Harner Courtney McGregor Shawna Ridenour Katherine Sage Samuel Sanchez Jeremy Sapp Rebecca Scott Edwardsburg Amanda Barella Jill Bralick Jeffery Clark Robin Craddock Brandi Huskey Michelle LaMore Lacy Lentine Stacie Litty Andrew Madison Emily Navarre Rebecca Pace Corina Savage Nikholas Sedam Heather Valentine Cody Yoder Hartford Chadd Arthur Janell Birmele Julie Briney Holly Kucharski Emily Larsen Iliana Lopez Iron Mountain Matthew Cumber Jones KaSandra Jackson Lawrence Rebekah Langworthy Lawton Rachel Mroz Marcellus Chelsea Small Justin Sonnevil Michael Spencer Travis Utter Kimberly VanSchoick Marshall Ariel Deitrich Mendon Colin Batten New Buffalo Shelby Sexton Angela Anderson Mirella Avila Brandon Bailey Dylan Baxter Monica Bielski Lee Brubaker Michael Chappel Lisa Cherrone Ryan Clutter Casey Cochran Adam Dyczko Alyssa Fritz Valerie Garcia Sara Gushwa Brea Haines Tyler Hartman Jonathan Howe Tearah Hutcheson Sierra Intravia Austin Knight Kimberly Konold Hunter Krueger Alvin Kyles Paige Linback Valentine Lindzy Brian Luke Kimberly Marazita Kaytlyn Miller Amy Mills Emily Mills Hannah Mock Brittney Molica Jeffrey Nagy Allyson Newlin Austin Payne Alexander Phillips Patricia Rader Kacy Reeves William Riley Brandon Rouse Kristin Ruff Rosario Sergio Aaron Sieting Warren Simpson Abigail Stickney Stephanie Vernier Paw Paw Erica Haselberger Yee Moua John Wolff Plainwell Amanda Haase Sawyer Allyson Wittenburg South Haven Kendall Jasper Southfield Rashaud Walker Stevensville Laura Deloria Craig Fowler Sturgis Jolei Menter Three Oaks Tyler Allen Alexander Ehlert Heather Lester Three Rivers Anna Balog Delaney Beekmans Bryann Books Paul Chamberlain Nicholas Holden Matthew Jacobs Union Kent Rodman Kimberly Ryans Vandalia Kellie Bienz Anna Brock Scotty Chandler Kelly Farr Abigail Wall Waterford Nicole Kessman Watervliet Jessica Dudek White Pigeon Mary Yoder INDIANA Bristol Chelsey Lynch Melissa McClain Elkhart Devinne Storm Goshen Rolando Alcaraz Justus Brinkerhoff Granger Tyler Anthony Michael Bronsing Kerry Frazier Alexander Horning Alexander King Sarah Ready Lakeville Harrison Huys Mishawaka Lorraine Peterson Tyler Powell Kennedy Runyan Nappanee Holly Wilson Osceola Natasha Butler South Bend Patsy Barfield Jason Bonner Hannah Chlebek Alexander Jackson Syracuse Kaitlin Powell OUT OF STATE Charlotte, North Carolina Rachel Gargagliano INTERNATIONAL Seoul, Korea Induck Lee
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Page 8 the southwester May 16, 2013 113 students honored for high academic achievement Southwestern Michigan College recognized 113 students who graduated with honors at the college s 46th commencement May 4. The annual SMC Honor Reception, held in the Fred L. Mathews Conference Center East, showcased students who earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Every year Southwestern Michigan College takes pride in the quality of education it is able to give its students, said college President Dr. David Mathews, who welcomed the students, their families and friends to the event. This quality speaks for itself by the number of students graduating with honors each year. It is SMC s goal to ensure its students have a solid educational foundation when they transfer to another university or enter the workforce. Honor student Jennifer Jones, of Constantine, was also recognized as representing the college on the All-Michigan Academic. The guest speaker for the reception was Dr. Stacy Horner, chair of the college s School of Business. Dr. Horner, who has a doctorate in leadership MICHIGAN Benton Harbor Max Eberhart Katherine Phillips Berrien Center Cynthia Salome Berrien Springs Crystal Harrington Benjamin Hausmann Ryan Kubsch Ryan Marschke John Robertson Stephanie Turney Bridgman Brandon Ashley Christina Evans Erika Peterson Buchanan Steven Andriukaitis Rikki Ferrell Pamela Kuntz Heather Martell Courtney Miller Cassopolis Michelle Canfield Heather Ellis Meghan Haas Amanda Higley Audrea LaBaDie Heather Neu Joan Norman Jennifer Parrish Rick Pasley Michele Poitras Coloma Bianca Wright Constantine Nicklas Barber Jennifer Jones Decatur Lauren Glynn Kristina Henderson Brook Krall Kevin Mead Gary Stoll James Tidd Carin Wilber Anita Beach Tiffany Brooks Rachel Carlisle Rebecca Craft Beth Dayson Bethani Eichel Elisabeth Gokey Lindsay Heidenreich John Hokanson Shannon Keene Cherie Longden Samantha Mathews with an emphasis on higher education administration from Andrews University, has taught business classes at SMC since 2005. Musical entertainment was provided by the college s Select Voices, directed by David Carew, SMC s director of Choral Music. Dr. Horner told honor students that they are the best of the best. You have just finished your first chapter and like any first chapter of a good book, it should get you interested in the entire book. Dr. Horner described how she is a goal setter and while many students may feel like they are finished or want to take a break, they should enjoy their new role as graduate but still consider the next chapter. Describing her journey a few years ago to China and Japan, Dr. Horner told students she climbed the Great Wall in of all things, flip-flops instead of supportive Addis. But I kept climbing. We all need support, Dr. Horner said. You needed support to get here today. Sometimes you wanted to stop, go out with friends instead of Sarah McCuddy Jonathon Myers Matthew Oosterwal Brittany Parritt Emily Phillips Danielle Taylor Erika Taylor Jessica Whitmore Ashley Williams Toby Yuhas Eau Claire James Laubach Edwardsburg Jill Bralick Bryana Craig Stacie Litty Timothy Maret Stephanie Sellers Janelle Wesley Galien David Reisenbichler Gobles Rebecca Cramer Hartford Lauren Dowd Jones Derek Bent Robert Ross Lawton Rachel Mroz Marcellus Cody Mikel Jesica Mitchell Kelsey Steinkraus New Buffalo Shelby Sexton Donnie Batman Ashlee Bielski Nicholas Bowker Andrew Eckstein Amanda Grice Cole Hensel Desire Ingabire S Jones Julie Kater Samuel Petersen Courtney Reed William Riley Brandon Rouse James Schrader Lance Shortman Emily Wagner Sarah Weatherburn Portage Brooke Schoudt Pullman Trevor Schewe St. Joseph David Brown Dr. Stacy Horner, chair of Southwestern Michigan College s School of Business, addresses the college s honor students, their family, and college staff during the Honor Reception Thursday. studying, but kept climbing towards your goal. Dr. Horner concluded that the climb will always be long and hard, but worth it; especially when you get started and finish strong. Today, is the next chapter in your life. Below are the honor graduates listed by home town: Livia Mussi Sodus Lisa McCaig Union Shirley Hood Richard LeCount Kent Rodman Vandalia Lila Cox INDIANA Elkhart Adriana Sanchez Valerie Emerson Sara McCuddy Goshen Johanna Johnston Granger Anastasija Kristala Michael Welsch Nappanee Melissa Martin Osceola Dylan Souza South Bend Shawna Kellogg Hannah Marquardt Angela Rampi Southwestern Michigan College honors Jennifer Jones The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees recognized Jennifer Jones, of Constantine, for her representation of the college on the 2013 All-Michigan Academic Team. Jones, 20, graduated with honors May 4. She is also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. SMC President Dr. David Mathews presented Jones with a certificate of recognition from the college. Jones will earn an degree. She plans on transferring to a four-year university to study secondary education/english. Her career goal is to become a high school English teacher. Jones has been on the President s List and Dean s List while at SMC. Jones said she came to SMC because it was close to home and affordable. This gave me the chance to ease into the college experience and to save money so I could move on to a higher institution at a later date, she said. I also learned to balance responsibilities such as work and school. While at SMC, Jones worked one summer at a YMCA Camp in northern Wisconsin. She said she used her public speaking skills she learned from her speech class at SMC. During the class, I had a rather rough time, Jones said. But once I had a true reason to apply it, however, it began to come more naturally. The camp is designed for families, so as a counselor, I would have to speak in front of large groups of mixed ages and races, answer questions, and impart certain pieces of knowledge that campers had come to learn. I feel more able to take on different speaking situations now, thanks to this experience. Jones also played in the college s Symphonic and Brass bands as well as the Jazz Ensemble. She also has had a leadership role within the music/ drama department at her church. SMC s Band Director Dr. Jonathan Korzun described Jones as demonstrating a high level of maturity, focus, and motivation. Jones was honored recently during the annual Phi Theta Kappa Awards luncheon in Lansing as part of the 2013 All-Michigan Academic Team. Jones was selected based on academic achievement, community service involvement, and leadership accomplishment. The state academic teams, a division of the Academic All-American Team for community, technical, and junior college students, is an international program sponsored annually by Phi Theta Kappa, USA TODAY and the American Association of Community Colleges. All-State Team members receive special recognition including medallions, certificates, and scholarships. Southwestern Michigan College President Dr. David Mathews presented a certificate of recognition to student Jennifer Jones who was nominated to the 2013 All-Michigan Academic Team.
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Page 10 the southwester May 16, 2013 Spring art students honored for their work Southwestern Michigan College s Fine Arts Department presented merit and scholarship awards to outstanding fine art students at SMC s Student Art Show in April. The show was judged by Brian Makowski, a Delton-Kellogg High School art teacher and SMC alumnus. SMC President Dr. David Mathews handed out the awards to students. The $300 Mina Scholarship Award was given to Tyler Smith for his charcoal drawing. Monica Bielski received the coveted Pfliger Award for her drawing. Bielski received a toaster and a check for $49.95 from the Pfliger Foundation We give this award to a piece of work that would look nice on our wall, said Terry Pfliger, SMC art instructor. Pfliger also awarded $10.43, collected from students, to Jill Bralick for her work. The award is presented by the Regroupement d Artistes. Three students were given top honors by their peers for their work in ceramics. Timothy Craig, Faith Styx, and Ben Frank were recognized by Sherri Styx, ceramics instructor. The following is the list of students who received merit awards. Judge s Merit Awards 2-D Design: Jessika Clement and Katherine Reitz. Advanced Drawing: Rick Pasley. Ceramics: Timothy Craig and Johanna Johnson. Digital Photography: Jacqueline Baker, Holly Cowan, James Laubach, Paige Linback, and Carla Nagy. Digital Publishing: Valentine Lindzy and Laura Stama. Directed Study Painting: Johanna Johnson. Drawing: Tyler Smith, Jessica Knapp, and Madison Stubbs. Graphic Design: Kortney Huston, Kyle James, and Rick Pasley. Photographic Design: Valerie Adams, and Carson Daum. Typography: Valentine Lindzy, Kerri Morris, and Naomi Stevenson. Watercolor: Paige Linback and Rick Pasley. Watercolor II: Pam Alphenaar.
May 16, 2013 the southwester Page 11 The Southwester Read the Southwester online at www.swmich.edu/southwester Volume 49, No. 7, May 16, 2013 SMC Marketing Department Published for students, faculty, staff and friends of Southwestern Michigan College campus 58900 Cherry Grove Road, MI 49047 Area Campus 3380 U.S. Highway 12, MI 49120 Submissions Students, faculty, and staff of Southwestern Michigan College are encouraged to submit electronically story ideas, articles, reviews, photos, and/or graphic images to swester@swmich.edu. Comments, suggestions, and Letters to the Editor are always welcome. Opinions expressed are strictly those of the authors, and do not reflect those of the management of The Southwester or Southwestern Michigan College. Letters to the Editor should be no more than 300 words in length and should include the writer s name, SMC email address, and a phone number. Submissions may be edited at the editor s discretion. The Southwester uses Associated Press style, so readers may notice differences from regular English usage pertaining to abbreviations, punctuation, and capitalization. Send editorial submissions to swester@swmich.edu. The Southwester office is located in Suite 2105 of the College Services Building on the campus. The Southwester Editorial Staff Editor Ann Burch Phone: 269.782.1457 Email: aburch@swmich.edu Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees Dr. Fred L. Mathews, Chairman Keith McKenzie, Vice Chairman William White, Secretary Thomas F. Jerdon, Treasurer Beth J. Cripe, Trustee Paul D. File, Trustee Becky L. Moore, Trustee College President Dr. David M. Mathews Southwestern Michigan College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Southwester reserves the right to refuse any content, photograph, or advertisement for any reason. Copyright 2013 by Southwestern Michigan College
Page 12 the southwester May 16, 2013 from page 2 ceremony Harbert Kathryn Rosenbaum Hartford Joseph Baumeister Lauren Dowd, honors Julianne Oliver Jessica Rosses Science Joseph Baumeister Alicia Johnson Mark Styx Joseph Baumeister Lauren Dowd Alicia Johnson Shannon Oliver Jones Corianne Fisher KaSandra Jackson Derek Bent, honors Wendy Mulder Robert Ross, honors Derek Bent Corianne Fisher Nicole Hiscock Kalamazoo Science Collin Kiessel Manohar Basnet Danielle Bular Collin Kiessel Lawrence Kelsey Filip Melina Manzie Kelsey Overley Ellen Thomas Lawton Justin McCray Megan Mikel Rachel Mroz, honors Sharon Whitfield-Yancy Justin McCray Megan Mikel Rachel Mroz Marcellus Erin Brown Hannah Reuter Bryn Shugars Donald Smith Justin Sonnevil Zachry Williams Science April Lewis Cody Mikel, honors Jesica Mitchell, honors Tamey Scoggin Kelsey Steinkraus, honors April Lewis Cody Mikel Bryn Shugars Donald Smith Zachry Williams Mattawan Shirley Thomas Shirley Thomas New Buffalo Shelby Sexton, honors Marcus Rosenbaum Shelby Sexton, honors Marcus Rosenbaum Shelby Sexton Zach Sutton Japhet Acheampong Kaitlyn Andrews Jamie Biggs Anna Billingsley Charles Billingsley Carrie Brooks Kyle Bruegmann Arielle Colcord Lisa Demeulenaere June Dos Santos Andrew Eckstein, honors Fawn Fisher James Fortuna Valerie Garcia Christine Germann Dakota Harding Kimberly Hodges Rachel Holloway Tearah Hutcheson Desire Ingabire, honors Sophia Jackson Tyler Knisely Chelsey Manis Kimberly Marazita Nicholas Mathias Nicole Mayer Michael Morse Tawana Nash Michele Prillwitz Barbara Shelton Julie Snodgrass-Haney Emily Wagner, honors Sarah Weatherburn, honors Science Japhet Acheampong Andrew Eckstein, honors Fawn Fisher Michael Morse Brittney Patterson Sean Stark Vernis Absher Brandon Bailey Shane Bankston Donnie Batman, honors Ashlee Bielski, honors Nicholas Bowker, honors Shana Chrismon Cricket Fisher James Fortuna Kristi Gerdes Amanda Grice, honors Shannon Guyott Cole Hensel, honors Kimberly Hodges S. Jones, honors Julie Kater, honors William Kreutz Claudia Mills Jeromie Morse Samuel Petersen, honors Courtney Reed, honors William Riley, honors Tammy Ropp Brandon Rouse, honors James Schrader, honors Lance Shortman, honors Penny Smith Leah Virgil Moira Weaver Shane Bankston Donnie Batman Ashlee Bielski Anna Billingsley Andrew Bizoe Caitlin Brady Carrie Brooks Arielle Colcord David Edwards Marki Firth James Fortuna Valerie Garcia Christine Germann Sara Gibson Amanda Grice Dakota Harding Randi Hoffman Tearah Hutcheson Sophia Jackson Joseph Kaiser Julie Kater James Kinas William Kreutz Hunter Krueger Christina Low Chelsey Manis Kimberly Marazita Nicole Mayer Jonathan Mitchell Tony Moffitt Jeromie Morse Michael Morse Ashley Motuelle Tawana Nash Chelsea Powers Barbara Shelton Julie Snodgrass-Haney Sean Stark Madeline Stelter Emily Wagner Lynda Ward Kelsey Wells Paw Paw Jamila Gipson Christopher Nix Ashley Walko Benjamin Wood Sunny Mercie Christopher Nix Shannon Ross Pinconning Mallory Cribley Portage Brooke Schoudt, honors Pullman Trevor Schewe, honors Trevor Schewe Saugatuck Robert Krause Robert Krause Sodus Lisa McCaig honors Lisa McCaig South Haven Robert Nugent Torrence Sanders Jacqueline Velazco Robert Nugent Torrence Sanders Stevensville Melissa Otten Tyler Dragomer Dulcie Stormo Tyler Dragomer Melissa Otten St. Joseph David Brown, honors Zoey Darnelle Livia Mussi, honors Amanda Crow Melody Smith Meredith Swart Amanda Crow Alex Dine Sturgis Jolei Menter Three Oaks Heather Lester Jason Lumley Science Jason Lumley Alexander White Heather Lester Jason Lumley Three Rivers Oliver Gabbeart Kylee Knapp Dylan Cornish Oliver Gabbeart Andrew Labencki Trey Lint Union Leisa Mann Megan Mays Kent Rodman, honors Shirley Hood, honors Richard LeCount, honors Leisa Mann Kent Rodman Vandalia Abigail Wall Science Lila Cox, honors Abigail Wall Lila Cox Abigail Wall Vicky Woods Watervliet Kellie Wilson White Pigeon Brandy Miller Tracy Denney Brandy Miller INDIANA Elkhart Elizabeth Avery Kristen Curtin Valerie Emerson, honors Sara McCuddy, honors Adriana Sanchez, honors Sarah Weigold Valerie Emerson Sara McCuddy Sarah Weigold Goshen Johanna Johnston, honors Granger Emily Horvath Anastasija Kristala, honors Michael Welsch, honors Lyndsie Perkins Alexander King Michael Welsch Ferris State University @ SMC grads Twenty-five Bachelor of Science degrees from Ferris State University at Southwestern Michigan College will also be awarded May 4. Graduates from the cooperative bachelor s degree program through Bethel College will receive their degrees during the commencement ceremony on the college s Mishawaka, Ind. campus. Bachelor of Science in Accountancy/ Public Accounting Buchanan Karen Cole Melanie Roberson (Summa Cum Laude) Londa Collins Emily Utermark Edwardsburg Shawna Kelley Katrina Rule Mishawaka, Ind. Shreyas Shekhar (Summa Cum Laude) Lisa Demeulenaere (Cum Laude) Jeremy Jankoviak Sheryl Miller (Summa Cum Laude) Bridget Tuohy-Thomas Sarah Weatherburn (Cum Laude) Paw Paw Paige Gardner (Magna Cum Laude) St. Joseph Lilia Adame Vandalia Stacy Gless (Cum Laude) Watervliet Laura Baumeister (Summa Cum Laude) Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Berrien Springs Lisa Jackson-Mitchell LaPorte Austin Adams Jacob Gast Jacob Gast Mishawaka Travis Leemreis Richard Obeng Science Richard Obeng Gary Glassford Travis Davis Richard Obeng Nappanee Melissa Martin, honors Kendrea Weaver Osceola Dylan Souza, honors South Bend Candise Lassus Hannah Marquardt, honors April Milcoff Marisia Pulkowski Angela Rampi, honors Science Natalie Rodriguez Melissa Fleming Shawna Kellogg, honors Maryann Good Michael Noonan Natalie Rodriguez INTERNATIONAL Catherine Kabui; Limuru, Kenya Catherine Kabui; Limuru, Kenya Samuel Kwarteng; Accra, Ghana Daniel Bau; Nakuru, Kenya Granger, Ind. Sarah Popovich Hartford Amber Kirby Marcellus Brian New (Cum Laude) Tyler Duncan Kathleen Schuelke Katie Smallwood Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems James Vroman Nicole Hunt Bachelor of Science in Technical and Professional Communication Andrew Churchill Courtney Livingston (Magna Cum Laude) Edwardsburg Rachel Breden (Summa Cum Laude) Vernon Austin (Cum Laude)