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-M ^ A R C H I V E S Vél. XX— issue 7—Tilosas Nelson Community Col lete -June 7. 1989 C t o p t h e F r e S S ( e i] Ir; Templin confers the degrees on the 1969graduates. This year's award winners are seen seated to his right. Thomas Nelson grants degrees at 20th Annual Commencement Exercise On May 13th at 8:00pm In the Hampton Cdllseum Thomas Nelson Community College held its 20th Commencement Exercise. In all. 530 degrees, diplomas, and certificates were granted for the 1988-89 year. The actual number of graduates was somewhat lower because It Is not unusual for TNCC students to graduate with dual degrees. The Reverend Walter Kennedy, D.D., Retired Minister with the first Presbyterian Church opened the ceremonies with the invocation. Mr. Howard 6. Forrest, Jr.. Chairman of the TNCC Board introduced the guest speaker. Anita 0. Poston, J.O. Ms. Poston serves as the Chairman of the State Board for Community Colleges. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland and College of William and Mary's Marshall-Wythe School of Law. She is a partner in the law firm of Black. Meredith, and Martin and serves as a substitute judge in the Norfolk 6eneral District Court. Besides her chosen positions of wife and mother. Ms. Poston's schedule includes affiliations with the Commission on Needs of Children of the Virginia Bar Association, the Health Law Section Board of Governors of the Virginia Bar, the Virginia Women Attorneys Association, the Women's Political Caucus, the American Association of Hospital Attorneys, the Bioethics Advisory Committee of Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters. She has also served as a director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Tidewater. * Ms. Poston concentrated on the quality of education we, as students, receive in our community college and the importance of education to our daily and1 Ifie future of our nation and ourselves, She praised Thomas Nelson as an institution of higher learning and pointed to our growing record of outstanding performance in education and service to Virginia's community college system. Following Ms. Poston's speech. Dr. Charles Sieracki. Acting Dean of Instruction, presented the graduates to Dr. Templin. President Templin then conferred the degrees upon the students, and with a rustling, the tassles were turned to show that the students,.were now graduates. The jitters of the evening did not subside. Now came the traditional walk across the stage to receive that coveted piece of paper. The lines seemed endless, and the long wait ended as each graduate's name was called. There were moments of confusion as nervous students tried to remember whose hand to shake, which hand to shake, and more than a few struggled to see through tearing eyes. The ceremonies came to a close as Dr. Templin and Dr. Sieracki awarded the President's and Dean's Awards. These awards went to Mark R. Adams. Elaine Marie Minch. Jamie Ann Sabol. and Brenda Jean Johnson (See Awards, page 1.) Dr. Templin also gave a special recognition award to Cecelia Elaine Salisbury for her achievements in the national AACJC/PTK Distinguished Student Scholars Program. With the pronouncement of the Benediction the Recessional began and the evening melted into small celebra-tions, hugs, tears, and good-byes. The 20th Annual TNCC Commence-ment Exercise was over. by Cecalia Elaine Salisbury WARNIN6: Opinions Included A few months ago, when It was reported in this paper that the student press was in jeopardy, many students moaned, wailed, protested, and then went on about their business. One or two brave souls came forward to offer assistance, but unfortunately they came too late. This is the last Issue of the student run publication, heretofore known as The Nelsonite. Hereafter, an impostor will appear in its place, bearing its name, but the "newsletter" style change will not be the only difference. The new publication will be produced by the Dean of Student Services and her staff. Students will be encouraged to contribute to the new publication, but control and editorial responsibility will be vested in the Dean. The publication will be on the lines of the Flagstaff, the in-house newsletter published for the staff, faculty, and administrative members of this college. The Dean has said that there Is a small chance that the student newspaper could be revived after the coming Fall semester. Plans as to how this could be accomplished have not yet been made available. This move J^as been justified by the Dean's need to get a variety of information to the student body in a timely manner. The student press has been staffed entirely by volunteers who donate their time and services on a sporadic schedule. Classes and other responsibilities, such as work, must take priority with these volunteers. Another of the problems that the student press has faced is the need for what is called "lead time." Accurate information must be given to the press at least two to three weeks prior to an event. Last minute changes and/or alterations can not be aeeomfpodafect. (Continued on Page 7) President's Award makes Thomas Nelson record book For the first time In the history of Thomas Nelson there was not one Winner of the President's Award—there were three. President Templin noted while presenting these awards that the college was caught off guard. The silver bowl which is normally presented to the winner could hardly be split three ways, so additional bowls were on order. This award goes to the student who has attained the greatest overall GPA (grade point average) in the curriculum in which he or she has applied'to graduate. The student must have completed at least 60 credits of course work at TNCC and must be receiving an Associate degree for the current year. No repeated courses or substitute courses for higher grades are allowed. hark R. Adams, Elaine Marie Mincli. and Jamie Ann Sabol. all of whom held 4.0 GPA's, were this year's recipients. This award is the college's , highest academic award and it is given to* reward the dedication and perseverance it takes to accomplish these goals. Mark, a 1981 graduate of Menchvllle High School, is employed full-time. He has taken a heavy load of night classes and was able to complete his Associate in Applied Science/Automotive Degree work in four years. Elaine, a mother, wife, and grandparent received her Associate in Applied Science Degree in Hotel- Restaurant-lnStitutional Management and is employed with the Hampton school system. Jamie, who received her Associate in Applied Science Degree in Management, also worked full-time, attending classes on a part-time basis. She is a member of Phi Sigma/Phi Theta Kappa. This was Jamie's second Associate degree. Jamie will be working towards her baccalaureate in Business Administration at ODU in the fall, and plans to go on to William and Mary for further graduate studies. These three students are indeed the pride of Thomas Nelson and The Nelsonite congratulates all of them on their fine work. ÜtoÜBMiaoa}
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Title | The Nelsonite vol. 20, no. 7 |
Title.Alternative | The Nelsonite, June 7, 1989 |
Subject | Newspapers |
Description | The Nelsonite student newspaper was published, with some gaps, from 1968 through 2007. |
Publisher | Thomas Nelson Community College |
Date | 1989-06-07 |
Category | Student publications |
Coverage | United States; Virginia; Hampton |
Type | Text |
Format | application/pdf |
Identifier | nelsonite_19890607_20_07.pdf |
Rights | © 1989 Thomas Nelson Community College. Copying allowed only for noncommercial use with acknowledgement of source. |
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Transcript | -M ^ A R C H I V E S Vél. XX— issue 7—Tilosas Nelson Community Col lete -June 7. 1989 C t o p t h e F r e S S ( e i] Ir; Templin confers the degrees on the 1969graduates. This year's award winners are seen seated to his right. Thomas Nelson grants degrees at 20th Annual Commencement Exercise On May 13th at 8:00pm In the Hampton Cdllseum Thomas Nelson Community College held its 20th Commencement Exercise. In all. 530 degrees, diplomas, and certificates were granted for the 1988-89 year. The actual number of graduates was somewhat lower because It Is not unusual for TNCC students to graduate with dual degrees. The Reverend Walter Kennedy, D.D., Retired Minister with the first Presbyterian Church opened the ceremonies with the invocation. Mr. Howard 6. Forrest, Jr.. Chairman of the TNCC Board introduced the guest speaker. Anita 0. Poston, J.O. Ms. Poston serves as the Chairman of the State Board for Community Colleges. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland and College of William and Mary's Marshall-Wythe School of Law. She is a partner in the law firm of Black. Meredith, and Martin and serves as a substitute judge in the Norfolk 6eneral District Court. Besides her chosen positions of wife and mother. Ms. Poston's schedule includes affiliations with the Commission on Needs of Children of the Virginia Bar Association, the Health Law Section Board of Governors of the Virginia Bar, the Virginia Women Attorneys Association, the Women's Political Caucus, the American Association of Hospital Attorneys, the Bioethics Advisory Committee of Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters. She has also served as a director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Tidewater. * Ms. Poston concentrated on the quality of education we, as students, receive in our community college and the importance of education to our daily and1 Ifie future of our nation and ourselves, She praised Thomas Nelson as an institution of higher learning and pointed to our growing record of outstanding performance in education and service to Virginia's community college system. Following Ms. Poston's speech. Dr. Charles Sieracki. Acting Dean of Instruction, presented the graduates to Dr. Templin. President Templin then conferred the degrees upon the students, and with a rustling, the tassles were turned to show that the students,.were now graduates. The jitters of the evening did not subside. Now came the traditional walk across the stage to receive that coveted piece of paper. The lines seemed endless, and the long wait ended as each graduate's name was called. There were moments of confusion as nervous students tried to remember whose hand to shake, which hand to shake, and more than a few struggled to see through tearing eyes. The ceremonies came to a close as Dr. Templin and Dr. Sieracki awarded the President's and Dean's Awards. These awards went to Mark R. Adams. Elaine Marie Minch. Jamie Ann Sabol. and Brenda Jean Johnson (See Awards, page 1.) Dr. Templin also gave a special recognition award to Cecelia Elaine Salisbury for her achievements in the national AACJC/PTK Distinguished Student Scholars Program. With the pronouncement of the Benediction the Recessional began and the evening melted into small celebra-tions, hugs, tears, and good-byes. The 20th Annual TNCC Commence-ment Exercise was over. by Cecalia Elaine Salisbury WARNIN6: Opinions Included A few months ago, when It was reported in this paper that the student press was in jeopardy, many students moaned, wailed, protested, and then went on about their business. One or two brave souls came forward to offer assistance, but unfortunately they came too late. This is the last Issue of the student run publication, heretofore known as The Nelsonite. Hereafter, an impostor will appear in its place, bearing its name, but the "newsletter" style change will not be the only difference. The new publication will be produced by the Dean of Student Services and her staff. Students will be encouraged to contribute to the new publication, but control and editorial responsibility will be vested in the Dean. The publication will be on the lines of the Flagstaff, the in-house newsletter published for the staff, faculty, and administrative members of this college. The Dean has said that there Is a small chance that the student newspaper could be revived after the coming Fall semester. Plans as to how this could be accomplished have not yet been made available. This move J^as been justified by the Dean's need to get a variety of information to the student body in a timely manner. The student press has been staffed entirely by volunteers who donate their time and services on a sporadic schedule. Classes and other responsibilities, such as work, must take priority with these volunteers. Another of the problems that the student press has faced is the need for what is called "lead time." Accurate information must be given to the press at least two to three weeks prior to an event. Last minute changes and/or alterations can not be aeeomfpodafect. (Continued on Page 7) President's Award makes Thomas Nelson record book For the first time In the history of Thomas Nelson there was not one Winner of the President's Award—there were three. President Templin noted while presenting these awards that the college was caught off guard. The silver bowl which is normally presented to the winner could hardly be split three ways, so additional bowls were on order. This award goes to the student who has attained the greatest overall GPA (grade point average) in the curriculum in which he or she has applied'to graduate. The student must have completed at least 60 credits of course work at TNCC and must be receiving an Associate degree for the current year. No repeated courses or substitute courses for higher grades are allowed. hark R. Adams, Elaine Marie Mincli. and Jamie Ann Sabol. all of whom held 4.0 GPA's, were this year's recipients. This award is the college's , highest academic award and it is given to* reward the dedication and perseverance it takes to accomplish these goals. Mark, a 1981 graduate of Menchvllle High School, is employed full-time. He has taken a heavy load of night classes and was able to complete his Associate in Applied Science/Automotive Degree work in four years. Elaine, a mother, wife, and grandparent received her Associate in Applied Science Degree in Hotel- Restaurant-lnStitutional Management and is employed with the Hampton school system. Jamie, who received her Associate in Applied Science Degree in Management, also worked full-time, attending classes on a part-time basis. She is a member of Phi Sigma/Phi Theta Kappa. This was Jamie's second Associate degree. Jamie will be working towards her baccalaureate in Business Administration at ODU in the fall, and plans to go on to William and Mary for further graduate studies. These three students are indeed the pride of Thomas Nelson and The Nelsonite congratulates all of them on their fine work. ÜtoÜBMiaoa} |
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