July, 2014 - Centura College

THECENTURIAN
Volume 24, Issue 3
2
CLASS CHAT
JULY
2014
3
RECOGNITION
4
EVENTS
8
Community
North Chesterfield
Career Services Hosts
Career Fair
By Steven Terry, CRIM
O
n Thursday, April 24th, Career Services
from the North Chesterfield campus hosted
its Annual Career Fair of 2014. Employers from
across the state came to Sheraton Park South
Hotel, located in North Chesterfield, Virginia, to
participate in the community-wide event.
L to R: Michelle Parrott, Courtney McKenzie, Lakesha Hunt,
Sabrina Hamilton, and Dominique Hamilton
One-Stop to Opportunity Inc. Success!
C
entura College Chesapeake Medical Assisting
students have been awarded nearly $20,000,
combined, for their May semester! By attending the
necessary intake sessions, completing paperwork,
and passing the selection process with Opportunity
Inc., these students have earned assistance—the
best part is they won’t have to pay it back! Not only
have the students been awarded funding to assist
with tuition costs, but they now also have access to
the skill enhancements and training resources that
Opportunity Inc. has to offer.
Utilizing campus workshops designed to aid
students in the completion of the Opportunity Inc.
process, students were able to compile necessary
documents, complete required online orientations
and assessments, while minimizing commute times.
Their One-Stop to Success started at the campus
and concluded at the Workforce Center in Norfolk. n
Virginia Beach Encourages Students
to Think Outside the Box. BY Matthew Ashby, CVAB
Centura’s Virginia Beach campus hosted a
career workshop on Thursday, May 15. Shawn
Hutchings, one of two Career Advisors, showed
ways to locate employers and open positions. He
encouraged students to think outside the box
when seeking employment. For example, while
Stihl may not be a company a Medical Assisting
student is actively looking for; many locations do
indeed have a medical office on-site. Students
were motivated to network, visit and call
employers, attend career fairs, and to start their
job search the day they start classes. Students
from all programs attended both the day and
evening sessions and had valuable feedback and
questions. All in all, CVAB’s Career Services
department will certainly be seeing more traffic
as our future graduates continue finding the next
step in their career path. n
This event provided employment and networking
opportunities for not only our current students
and graduates, but also for many Virginians with
varied backgrounds and work experience. Thirtyone employers and over 300 job seekers were on
hand for the event, which lasted from 10am until
1pm. Some of the employers present were: MCV
Health Systems, VA Premier Healthcare, UPS,
Virginia State Police, Sears Home Improvement,
State Farm Insurance, T-Mobile, Westminster
Canterbury, Old Dominion Home Health, Fed Ex,
Virginia Dominion Power, and Randstad Staffing.
Open to the general public, students, graduates,
and area job seekers packed the ballroom of
the hotel as employers CONITINUED ON PAGE 8
2
RECOGNITION
Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony at Orlando
Spouses Being
Rewarded for the
Support They Show
to our Service Men
and Women
By Matthew C. Hipsher, CCHE
A
t the Centura College Chesapeake campus,
a massage therapy student is excited to be
earning her degree and starting a new career
as a massage therapist. She is also excited
to be using a little known VA Education
benefit, Chapter 35, to make the financial
load a little more bearable. Amy Planch is a
spouse of a retired service member, whom
upon his retirement was found to be 100%
permanently and totally disabled, a designation
reserved for those who sacrificed a great
deal for their service to our country. As
such, the veteran, his or her spouse, and their
dependents are eligible for Chapter 35. also
known as the Survivors and Dependent
Assistance program or DEA. Mrs. Planch
was unsure if she was eligible for any benefit,
but she knew her husband had served and
was designated permanently and totally
disabled. Matthew Hipsher, the campus VA
SCO, informed her of her eligibility and has
worked with her through every step of the
process. Centura Chesapeake appreciates our
service members and their families and will
continue to support Mrs. Planch on her journey
to become a massage therapist! n
or dental assistants, the pinning ceremony
F
is an important milestone. It marks the end
of a student’s education and the start of his or
her formal introduction into the dental assisting
field. Even after graduates have spent many years
working in the industry, the experience of that
pinning ceremony will always remind them to
reflect on what the profession means to them. On
Thursday, May 22nd, the dental assistant faculty
at the North Chesterfield campus welcomed the
L to R: Johnesha Simon (PN Graduate), Monika Brutus (PN Graduate), Vanessa Hicks, Corporate VA Trainer,
Lee Jones (Regional Director), Shatequa Howard (PN Graduate), and Britney Ora (PN Graduate)RN;
O
n April 4th 2014 faculty, staff and graduates
gathered at the Sheraton of Orlando, in Maitland,
to celebrate and honor our Practical Nursing graduates
with a traditional pinning ceremony! Graduates were
dressed in a traditional nurse uniform, and they were
welcomed into the Nursing profession by having a pin
fastened to their lapel by the instructors at Centura
Institute. Crystal Green (PN Nursing Director of
Education) pinned our graduates. The pin symbolizes
the medal of excellence Florence Nightingale presented
to the women who nursed the wounded soldiers of the
Crimean War. The ceremony included speeches by all
students. Johnesha Simon led in reciting the Nightingale
Pledge. Monika Brutus gave an inspirational speech.
Shatequa Howard gave an avocational speech and
Britney Ora gave a tribute speech. The students also
received congratulations from Lee Jones, our Regional
Director. The ceremony included the traditional
recitation of the Florence Nightingale Pledge and
lighting of a candle as a symbol of the care and devotion
nurses administer to the ill and injured. The candles
were lit and the graduates recited the pledge to their
families, staff and faculty. Congratulations to the four
ladies for their dedication, commitment and success in
completing the Practical Nursing Program! n
L to R: Johnesha Simon (PN Graduate), Britney Ora (PN
Graduate), Monika Brutus (PN Graduate), and Shatequa
Howard (PN Graduate) recite the Nightingale Pledge.
Pinning Ceremony Helps North Chesterfield
Students Celebrate New Careers BY DeBorah Barry, CRIM
program’s graduates into the dental assisting
profession during a pinning ceremony. In addition
to introductory remarks from the program
coordinator, the ritual included a recitation of
the Dental Assisting Creed, the American Dental
Assisting Pledge and a statement of commitment.
As the students were pinned, their achievements
and memorable moments were read to their families
and the faculty. That day, poetry was read and a few
words about the important work that the graduates
will go on to do were said. The students who
attended celebrated their achievement together,
and faculty and family members were thanked
during the closing remarks. “It’s important to
recognize the people that helped support the
student,” Angie Pollard, a dental assistant faculty
member, remarked. “Their support team makes
sacrifices too, and they have given their support
to the student to help them achieve the goal of
becoming a dental assistant.” n
3
CLASS CHAT
Paralegal Law Students in the Real World
NTHS Q&A: Raising
FARE Awareness
Martine Barco and her son.
Back Row: Lasalle Parker; L to R: Sherry Tope,
Kaitlin Hoyt, Mrs. Braxton and Kyeliah Oestricher
BY Anita Kessler, CCHE
T
he Chesapeake Paralegal Law students were busy legal
eagles this quarter, as usual. There were several events
they sponsored and participated in to keep the legal world
rolling on campus. Being the only Paralegal Law program at
any Centura College campus, they go the extra mile to make
sure the other departments and their fellow students know
all about their program and their events.
Paralegal Law students attended a Tidewater Paralegal
Association Open House, where they mingled with
other paralegals in the working world. They have already
begun their networking in order to be placed in their
career of choice upon graduation.
To enhance their hands-on knowledge, the Paralegals
sponsored two guest speakers for the month. Deputy
Parker from the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Department came
in as a guest speaker. The students thoroughly enjoyed
Deputy Parker’s visit, as he spoke and answered questions
about life in the legal world from a law enforcement
perspective. The students also sponsored Ms. Dollie
Hicock, Paralegal, from the law firm of Crowley,
Liberatore, Ryan & Brogan, P.C. Ms. Hicock provided
a wealth of information and experience for the group.
They received excellent information and a realistic view
of exactly what life in a law office will involve once they
begin their careers there.
As with every mod, the students ventured out to the
Chesapeake Circuit Court where they were able to watch
a live trial. This field trip is done every mod so students
can get the feel of a real courtroom and see actual trial
work in action. Additionally, they were able to meet with
the Clerk of the Court and see the inner workings of the
Clerk’s office which is the heart of the court system and
the document flow for both criminal and civil litigation. n
According to the Food Allergy Research and
Education (FARE) organization, up to 15 million
Americans have food allergies, including 5.9
million children. Martine Barco, a current student
in the Massage Therapy program, is no stranger
to the difficulty in finding safe yet nutritious
options for her 9-year-old son, Orlando.
Q: What is your son allergic to?
A: Everything. He’s allergic to milk, beef, eggs,
shellfish, seafood, all dairy products, whey, and that’s just the food allergies.
Q: When did you find out about his allergies?
A: When he was 4.5 months.
Q: Is it difficult finding food that he can eat?
A: It really depends on where you live. Regardless, the cost is the most challenging part.
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Effect of Pulse Rates on the Massage Therapist and the
Person Being Massaged
Here were the results: Medical Assisting students in the Medical Terminology
class at Centura College Chesapeake recently asked Massage
Therapy students to help them with an experiment. MA
students were learning about the skin. While watching a
video, they learned the effect of human touch on premature
babies. According to the National Geographic video, the babies
receiving gentle massage while in the Neonatal Intensive Care
Unit improved 51% better than babies who were not massaged.
The class wondered what effect massage has on both the person
massaging and the person being massaged. So, they took a field
trip to the Massage Therapy Department.
Over the course of a 40 minute massage, the pulse rates of
the student massaging and the student being massaged were
recorded. As shown in the experiment results, there was a
significant trend in both the therapist and client pulse rates–
they rise and fall at the same time throughout the massage.
A few notes to add to this experiment: The therapist had two
disadvantages–first, there were five other people in the room
observing her massage, and second, she was being evaluated
TIME/EVENT THERAPIST CLIENT CONTROL Baseline 92 68 60 5 Minutes Into Massage 88 56 60 Immediately Before Starting Massage 64 60 15 Minutes Into Massage 100 60 60 30 Minutes Into Massage 108 52 60 Moved To Prone Position Immediately After Massage 96 10 Minutes After Massage 120 104 80 56 60 58 52 60 60 by the instructor during this session. At the fifteen minute
mark, the therapist was noticeably “into” the massage. Her face
was flushed and her respirations were increased. At the thirty
minute mark, the client received a long, firm stroke down her
back and let out a huge sigh. Her pulse was taken immediately
after that sigh and was 52 beats per minute. The control person
sat in the room with no interaction.
The MA and MT students concluded that massage benefits
both parties involved. n
4
EVENTS
Virginia Beach Spring Career Fair
Spring Fling at
Centura Institute
On April 15th 2014, Centura Institute
honored students with its first Spring Fling
event! Hamburgers and hot dogs were
served to all, along with grab bags full of
useful and inspirational goodies. Students
enjoyed Bingo and Jeopardy games. A
scavenger hunt was held, allowing students
to search for the five clues spread around
campus to solve the scavenger hunt question
in order to receive a prize. The Egg on a
Spoon race was carefully executed by the
top three finishers who received prizes for
their successful completion of the race. A
raffle was held and gift cards were awarded
to the three winners: Akell Pink (HVAC
Student), Santeria Harrison (MA Student)
and Georgie Carroll (PN Student). The
event was enjoyed by all! n
O
n March 19, 2014, the Virginia Beach campus
held its spring career fair. Over 19 employers
attended and every program was represented. One
first-time attendee was the Jamestown-Yorktown
Foundation. The students were amazed how an
organization showcasing the past needed graduates
with today’s skills and technologies.
There was a lot of positive feedback from both
students and employers. The employers were
impressed with the breadth of knowledge our
students possessed and they asked strong questions.
This event, along with the one we are planning
for this fall, will give the students the insight into
what employers are looking for so they can prepare
properly. One-on-one interaction is the key and
there was a lot of it that day. n
“Nacho” Typical Day At Norfolk.
I
n celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Student Services
and staff prepared a nacho bar for the campus
to enjoy. The fifth of May commemorates the
Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the
Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War
(1861-1867). A relatively minor holiday in Mexico,
in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved
into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage
and the students and staff here at CNOR decided
to have a celebration of their own! There was festive
music played and good conversation was had by
all. Everyone enjoyed the spicy treat, and many
came back for seconds! CNOR looks forward to
continuing this tradition in the years to come! n
5
EVENTS
Peninsula’s Annual Spring Extravaganza!
Chesapeake May
Career Success Day
By Carmen McKinnon, Cche
What is a formula for true success?
Success + Dedication = Mindset, Action,
and Perseverance.
M – Mindset
In order to succeed at anything, it is critical
to have an empowered mindset.
A – Action
T
his year’s Spring Open House/Spring Extravaganza
was nothing short of a SUCCESS! The campus
had the “Cheeseman” offering up grilled hot dogs,
and other goodies, vendors lined the parking lot
offering their wares, and kids were excitedly jumping
away in the hard to miss Bounce House!
The campus’ Student Council was out in full force,
manning the Bounce House and offering assistance
wherever it was needed. Staff came together as a
team, offering health screenings, overseeing the chair
massages being offered, and providing information
about each program offered at the campus Admissions
Representatives were on hand to provide tours and
change people’s lives!
This event was successful in more than one way. The
campus once again proved that teamwork gets it done,
and gets it done with efficiency, fun, and laughter. Our
vendors shared in that spirit–one sending a thank
you note afterwards: “We had a ball out there!!!!!!!!
Everyone from Centura was SOOOOO friendly, the
other vendors were dynamic and informative and
the atmosphere was just so positive. The food and
fellowship was great and we just had an overall great
time. ETHOS sold about 25 shirts and many have
called to make purchases since that day. I can’t thank
you enough for all of your support...”
At CPEN, our team loves what we do, and we love our
student body and all we can do for them. We are so
excited to share our ‘ingredients’ and have the passion
to do it! n
Virginia Beach Campus’ Easter Open House
Taking massive action is critical to your
career success. It’s easy to read how-to
articles and say to yourself, that’s a great
point. It’s a whole different ball game to try
it out yourself. Without taking new action
in your career, nothing new will happen no
matter how much you read. So ask yourself,
what are you focused on next for your career
AND what action are you taking to get
there? What action do you know you should
take but are afraid to do anything about it?
P – Perseverance
Every long-term success takes perseverance.
The journey to success is paved with failed
attempts. Only those of us who keep going
despite unexpected obstacles achieve the
ultimate result we seek. The most successful
people we know also have the most spectacular
failure (e.g., Steve Jobs, Donald Trump).
O
Front Row, Seated (L to R): Shawn Hutchings, Tiara Mills, La’Shara Green, Gina Roth,
Debra Hays-Humphries, Brenda Houck, Lemill Pearl; Back Row (L to R): Brandon O’Berry, Dominique Hill,
John Solhaug, Nikki Thomas, Mary Morgan, Crystal Becker, Ben Clark, Matt Ashby (AKA, “The Easter Bunny”),
Jeff Barbour, Debbie Krause, Lisa Foye, Denise Hayes, Amelia Level, Doug Wemer, Jennifer Broadwell,
Marcus Wesson, Dennis Ryan, Carl Baker, Eva Baranowski
O
n April 16, 2014, the Virginia Beach Campus
of Centura College hosted an Easter Open
House, opening its doors to members from our
community, prospective students and their families.
Our prospective students were given tours of our facility
and opportunities to learn about their future education.
Everyone had an opportunity to participate in free blood
pressure checks, vital checks, and seated chair massages.
The Easter Open House was an extravaganza!
Additionally, over thirty children gathered outside
for an Easter Egg Hunt led by our Campus Executive
Director, Mr. Ben Clark. Inside the school, the children
participated in the jump house, coloring pictures, and
face painting. Everyone enjoyed delicious sandwiches,
chips, cookies, candies and popcorn. There were
many door prizes and two Easter Baskets given away
n May 21, 2014 Centura College of
Chesapeake hosted a Career Success Day,
in which employers came out and spoke in
a classroom setting about professionalism
and the interviewing process in their work
environment. Our students spoke to employers
from In Motion Hosting, Massage Envy, and
Food Allergy Association of Virginia Beach.
Our students had the opportunity to do a
one-on-one with the employers to ask any
questions they may have had about gaining
employment. Join Centura College on July
9th for our Summer Career Fair! n
By Jeff Barbour, CVAB
to our guests. The highlight of the entire event was
the appearance of one of very own, Mr. Matthew
Ashby, also known as “The Easter Bunny”! The
young, as well as the seniors, posed for pictures with
“The Easter Bunny” and enjoyed his antics. The
Virginia Beach Campus Open House was truly an
awesome, well-attended event! n
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GRADUATES
ABOULHOSN, Daad**
MA
BURDETTE, Chris*
HVAC
ELEY, Angela D
MA
HEMSATH, Joseph
WELD
ADAMS, Andre
WELD
BURGOS, Justin
WELD
ELLIOTT, Nikki D
MA-DEG
HENDERSON, Keima
PN
ADAMS, Eric***
MA
BURKE, Oneil **
MBC
ENNIS, Chris
AUTOTECH
HENRY, Shannon R
MA
ALEXANDER, Kenik***
HVAC
BURSE, Leslie E***
PL
EPPES, Carlisa***
MB&C
HEPBURN, Tanaush T
DA
ALICEA, Tanequa E
BACHMGMT
BURTON, Cassandra ***
MBC
ESPINOSA, Stephanie
MA
HICKS, Tiffany***
MB&C
ALLEN, Katlynn
MA-DEG
BUTLER, Precious D*
MA
EVANS, Donna***
MB&C
HICKSON, Thomas
WELD
ALLEN, Lester
BMR
BYRD, Sveinbjorn R
WELD
EVANS, Kandi
MBC
HIGHSMITH, Mario
WELD
ALLEN, Sandra
MA
CALVERT, Timothy N***
HVAC
EVANS, Rtezhia
MA
HILL, Ashley
MBC
ALONSO, Daniel
AUTOTECH
CANFIELD, Robert**
WELD
FALTZ, Keeshawna
WELD
HILL, Juyanna Y
MA-DEG
AMOAH, Benjamin ***
BMR
CANNON, Dana
DA
FEANE, Alyssa
MA-DEG
HILL, Marcus
WELD
ANDERSON-RUSSELL, Renee R*** MA
CANO, Oscar M*
PL
FELDER, April G**
MA
HINES, Denine T
BACHMGMT
ANDERSON, India M
PN
CAPEL, Latoshia
MBC
FERGUSON, Lacrescha
CJ
HOBBS, Doretha***
CNM
ANDERSON, Tameiko N
MA
CAPPS, Leslie***
DA
FLEMING, Jawanda
HVAC
HOLMAN, Calvin*
BMR
ARCE, Marquish
HVAC
CAREW, Amanda L
MT
FLOWERS, Monique
DA
HOPKINS, Angelina E***
MT
ARNOLD, Matthew
BUS
CARLSON, Arnold
WELD
FOGG, Edwin***
HVAC
HOUSTON, Izear J
AMM
ASTON, Heather*
MA
CARLYLE, Lakeith*
AUTOTECH
FORD, Briana
PN
HUGHES, Linwood
WELD
ATKINS, Kevin
BUS
CARMON, Laquisha*
PN
FORDE, Kahshan
BUS
ISAAC, Michael*
AUTOTECH
AUSTIN, Tanisha**
MA
CARROLL, Cherrelle D*
MA
FOSTER, Darryl***
BMR
IVERY, Shawn
WELD
AVENT, Tiffany N
MA-DEG
CASEY, Pamela
MB&C
FOSTER, Diane S
BACHMGMT
JACKSON, Brea
PN
AYCOX II, Aaron*
WELD
CASH, Tom L
HVAC
FOX, Misty
MB&C
JACKSON, Girrard
BMR
AYRES, Carolyn**
MT
CASSIDONE, Raven
MA
FRAZIER, Russell
BMR
JACKSON, Marcus
WELD
BAHARU, Zianash
PN
CAURTHENS, Erik L
BACHMGMT
FREEMAN, La Tonya
BUS
JACKSON, Pamela D
CNM
BAILEY, Tamesha***
MBC
CERNA, Jessica
MA
FROST, Avonte
MA-DEG
JANNONE, Anthony***
CNM
BAILEY, Yolanda
MBC
CHARITY, Laurie*
MA
FULLER. Christy
MBC
JEFFERIES, Cortez**
MBC
BALCARCELl, Angelica M
DA
CHENAULT, Karen*
MB&C
FUTRELL, Shailla ***
MBC
JENKINS, Prince Anthony
BUS
BANKS, Demetrius
BUS
CHILTON, Dexter
WELD
GAGNON, Jared***
AMM
JENNINGS, Shuntravius
WELD
BARKSDALE, Pearline
PN
CLARK, Chnika
DA
GAINES, Lee**
BMR
JERNIGAN, Jessica
MBC
BARNES, Joseph
HVAC
CLARK, Romega
MA
GARCIA, Lisa*
PN
JEW-CEPHAS, Denise ***
MBC
BARNES, Ryan N
CJ
CLARKE, Tierra*
MA
GARDNER, Steven
WELD
JOHNSON, Amanda
DA
BARR, Jamie
AUTOTECH
COKE, Jessica
MA
GARY, Rudolph
WELD
JOHNSON, Jasmine
MBC
BATTEN, Donta**
WELD
COLBERT, Joy ***
MBC
GATTUSO, Stephanie***
MB&C
JOHNSON, Kai
HVAC
BATTLE, Ashanti J
MA
COLEMAN, Carolyn
PN
GERONIMO, Raymond*
MT
JOHNSON, Leigh
BACHMGMT
BATTLES, Mysneshia
DA
COLES, Harold***
MA
GODFREY, Rita
PN
JOHNSON, Omni A*
WELD
BEBERMEYER, Bryan
WELD
CONKLIN, Edward**
WELD
GOFORTH, Lacy
MA-DEG
JONES, Akilayh
MBC
BENITEZ, Skie
MB&C
COOPER, Etienne***
MBC
GOMEZ, Basilio***
BMR
JONES, Baron*
HVAC
BERTULFO, Roberto***
AUTOTECH
COOPER, Tom
BMR
GONZALEZ, Jennifer
DA
JONES, Charles*
HVAC
BETRAN, DeAngela
PN
COPELAND, Gwendolyn**
DA
GONZALEZ, Jordan***
DA
JONES, Charles**
BMR
BISSET-HERNANDEZ, Fernando
AUTOTECH
COPELAND, Yolanda
MB&C
GONZALEZ, Michael***
HVAC
JONES, Crystal
PN
BJERKNESS, Kelly
PN
CORDREY, Deana
PN
GONZALEZ, Ricardo
AUTOTECH
JONES, Damonte G
WELD
BLACKWELL, Lessie
MBC
COREY, Christopher
BMR
GRANGER, John***
HVAC
JONES, Joseph
BACHMGMT
BLAKEY, Evelyn*
MA
CORPREW, Ladayasia
PN
GRANT, Frances
MA
JONES, Sarah
MA-DEG
BLAND, Ja’Vonte
CNM
COSTON, Nathan
BMR
GREEN, India
MA-DEG
JORDAN, Kwame D
WELD
BLATCHFORD, Andrew*
WELD
CROSS, Lachanda R***
MT
GREEN, Joshua
WELD
JORDAN, Theresa
MBC
BLOUNT, Nakilah S
MA
CURTIS, Linnette
BUS
GREEN, Ronalda L
BACHMGMT
JORDON, Cory
BMR
BLOWE, Jshnotista**
MBC
CUSTER, Michael
MA
GRIFFIN, Clifton D**
BMR
JOYNER, Brigitte
DA
BOBBITT, Pamela
AUTOTECH
DAILEY, Kenya S**
MA
GRIFFIN, Terry***
MA
JUNKER, Judith ***
MBC
BOONE, Breon
WELD
DANIEL, Eric
MBC
GRIGGS, Ronell
HVAC
KANADA, Jerome ***
MA
BORUM, Gary**
BACHMGMT
DANIEL, Marla
MBC
GUESS, Kristen
PN
KATELY, Derrick**
HVAC
BRACEY, Deidra
CJ
DANTZLER, Darell
WELD
GUYTON, Erick**
BM
KATELY, Kimberly
MBC
BRANCH, Qualita *
BUS
DAUGHTRY, Trena S
MA
HA, Jennifer
MT
KEATON, Jarvis**
BMR
BRANDON, Charmain
MBC
DAVIS, Maxie
HVAC
HAIGHT, Bryant
AUTOTECH
KEITH, Sarah
MT
BRICKHOUSE, Lucretia***
MA
DAY, Sarah
DA
HAILE, Darrin C
HVAC
KERNS, Susan L
BUSINESS
BRIDGEFORTH, Alesha
DA
DEAN, Lori***
DA
HALL, Daniel
WELD
KEYES, Tassie C
BACHMGMT
BRIDGFORD, Ashley
MA-DEG
DELYYANIDES, Jennifer
PN
HALL, Pamela
MB&C
KING, Ryan C
HVAC
BROUGHTON, William*
WELD
DENHAM, Jessica D
PL
HAMPTON, Sylvia***
MB&C
KIRBY, Kelly ***
MA
BROWN, Darrell
HVAC
DILLARD, Brittany*
MA
HANSLEY, Melody
MA
KNOX, Jasmine
MA
BROWN, Jasmine D
MA
DILLARD, Jasmine**
MB&C
HARRELL, Arlethia M*
BACHMGMT
KULTGEN, Dwaine
BMR
BROWN, Kayla
MT
DIXON, Queen*
AUTOTECH
HARRELL, Dion
WELD
LANDRY, Gordon**
BMR
BROWN, Lakeisha M
BACHMGMT
DIXON, Tonya**
DA
HARRELL, Vonetta
DA
LANGSTON, Alicia
MA
BROWN, Maria**
MT
DORFE, Chelsey R
MT
HARRIS, Jasmine M
MA
LANSBERRY, Tiffany
MA
BROWN, Prudence
DA
DOUGLAS, Davita
PN
HARRIS, Kedrick*
CNM
LAUGHTON, Anthony
WELD
BROWN, Shantise*
MA
DOWDELL, Rufus***
HVAC
HARRIS, Natasha D
MA
LAWYER, Resheema
PN
BROWN, Taquia**
MA
DUBEAU, Kimberly
MBC
HARRIS, Stevie*
DA
LEARY, Lavonya
PN
BROWN, Tyanna
CNM
EASON, Jessica
MT
HARRIS, Tiera C
MA
LEBEAUF, Carl *
MBC
BROWN, Yasmeen
MA
EDWARDS, Heather **
MBC
HAYNES, Ashley**
MT
LEE, Garrett S
WELD
BURDEN, Shanquita D
MA
EDWARDS, Pamela D
MA-DEG
HELLER, Anita*
PN
LEONARD, Rashawn
WELD
7
GRADUATES
LEONARD, Rolando
BMR
PALMER, Rogina*
MBC
SHERROD, Ronald*
CJ
WALIKANGAS, Brooke
MT
LLIBRE, Yalin
MA
PARKER, Barry
WELD
SHIFFLETT, Kelly L***
AC
WALKER, Jerod L*
BMR
LOWE, Jermaine*
WELD
PARKER, Dawn C***
MB&C
SHUMAKER, Walter**
MB&C
WALKER, Linzell***
BMR
LUNA MELECIO, Sharol*
MA
PARKS FOSTER, Brittany
MBC
SILLS, Eddie*
HVAC
WALKER, Mary ***
MBC
LUTHER, Devin
AUTOTECH
PARSONS, Lateisha
MBC
SIMON, Michael R
AUTOTECH
WALKER, Vincent**
BMR
MABRY, Sheureka*
ACCTADM
PATRICK, Dontevia
DA
SINCLAIR, Jennifer
MBC
WALLACE, Sarah*
MA
MABRY, Willie*
MT
PATTERSON, Edward L
WELD
SKABLA, Sam*
BMR
WALLACE, Stephanie ***
MBC
MACHEN, Derek**
BMR
PEELE, Raven
PN
SLADE, Latissha
PN
WARD, Adam*
BMR
MALDONADO, Ramona J
MA
PENNINGTON, Brittanie
DA
SLAUGHTER, Michelle
MA
WARD, Brandon
WELD
MANDIGO, Maria **
MT
PERRY, Neshaminy
MBC
SLOAN, Sara**
MA
WARD, James M
BMR
MARSHALL, Latoya
MBC
PERSON, Shalay
MA
SMALL, Jessica**
MT
WARREN, Felicia**
MA
MARTIN, Dawn P
MA-DEG
PETERSON, Hakim R
CNM
SMITH, Dazje’ L*
MA
WASHBURN, Allison
MA-DEG
MARTINEZ, Elena*
MA-DEG
PICHE, Scott
WELD
SMITH, Deborah L
MA-DEG
WASHINGTON, Felicia
PN
MAYE, Dannuel**
BMR
PIERCE, Valencia R*
MA
SMITH, Ellery
AUTOTECH
WASHINGTON, James A
HVAC
MCCARTHY, Tim**
HVAC
PISHNOCK, John
WELD
SMITH, Johnny***
BMR
WATSON, Alexandria *
MT
MCCULLUM, Marcus
WELD
PLATO, Raven C
PN
SMITH, Michael*
MT
WATSON, Amanda**
MBC
McFARLAND, Tamesha*
MT
PLUMMER, Codey
WELD
SMITH, Shanard D
WELD
WATSON, Christopher
AUTOTECH
MCGOWAN, Lauren***
MBC
PLUMMER, Tiana S***
DA
SMITH, Shelby
MA
WATSON, Ian*
WELD
MCINTOSH-LAWSON, Stefani
DA
POLLARD, Nahjah
PN
SMITH, Sybil**
PN
WATTS, Maggie***
DA
MCLAUGHLIN, Nakia ***
MA
PONCE, Mirna
DA
SMITH, Tiffani L
MA
WEATHERLY, Fred
WELD
MCLEOD, Shakeia
PN
POORE, Ariana C**
BACHMGMT
SMITH, Vincent
WELD
WEBB, Christopher
WELD
McNUTT, Jennifer M***
PL
POPE, James
MA
SMITHERMAN, Michelle A
MA
WEBB, Laquisha ***
DA
MCRANEY, Lee A
BACHMGMT
POST, Melanie J***
MA
SMOODY, Daniel
WELD
WEBER, Carolyn***
MB&C
MEANS, Shanda R
CJ
POWELL, Jerred R***
WELD
SONNTAG, Kayla
MA-DEG
WEEKS, Ricky
WELD
MEDERO-DAVIS, Marleyna *
CNM
PRATT, Palphaneilia*
BMR
SOUTHWELL, Ilem
AUTOTECH
WELLS, Kymjamera
HVAC
MELENDEZ, Tony***
AUTOTECH
PRINCE, Lynette T
MA-DEG
SPEAKMAN, Cora*
BMR
WESTBROOK, Daniel
HVAC
MENTE, John
WELD
PURVIS, Kyle
DA
SPEARS, Danielle
MBC
WESTMORELAND, Anita*
CNM
MEREDITH, Amber L***
BM
RANDOLPH, Sean
DA
SPENCER, Lauren
DA
WHEELER, Daniel***
WELD
METZGER, Chrysta*
MB&C
RAWLINGS, Cedric
HVAC
SPRUILL, Heather
MA
WHITE, Antonio D***
HVAC
MEYER, Alice**
MB&C
RAWLINGS, Lakesha
PN
STEPHENS, Nicola
MBC
WHITE, Zavada
MA
MICHAEL, Monica*
MT
RAYFIELD, Kenneth
WELD
STEWART, Gerald***
CNM
WHITESIDE, Vashana
BACHMGMT
MICKENS, Gabrielle *
MT
REECE, Jannette
MB&C
STITTS, Jannie*
MBC
WHITLOCK, Angelina
MA
MILES, Geneva S
MA-DEG
REID, Darlene M
MA-DEG
STRONG, Keemya
MA
WHITMIRE, Kim
DA
MILLER, Bobbie***
MB&C
RHAMES-ROLAND, Dulce
MBC
SUGGS, Aaron
WELD
WILBER, Damein
WELD
MILLER, Brian**
AUTOTECH
RICE, Mary L
MA-DEG
SYKES, Jodie*
WELD
WILLEY, Earl
WELD
MILLER, Jazelle D
DA
RICHARDSON, Darrell
AUTOTECH
SYKES, Jurrell
AUTOTECH
WILLIAM, Emily**
PN
MILLER, Michael
WELD
RICKS, Roscio J*
CNM
TALIAFERRO, Elois *
MBC
WILLIAMS, Deon
WELD
MILLER, Sandra***
BACHMGMT
RIDDICK, George
WELD
TANN, Kuanisha
MA
WILLIAMS, Jamika
BUS
MITCHELL, Calvin**
BMR
RIDDICK, Vincent
HVAC
TATEM, Leah S*
WELD
WILLIAMS, Jermario
WELD
MITCHELL, Eulanda
PN
RIOS, Jessika
MA
TAYLOR, Angela***
MB&C
WILLIAMS, Joyia*
WELD
MOISON, Leah***
DA
RITCHIE, Loretta
MBC
TAYLOR, Brittany A**
MB&C
WILLIAMS, Michael A
BACHMGMT
MOODY, Mariah M
MA
ROBERTS, Krystal
BACHMGMT
TAYLOR, Floyd S***
HVAC
WILLIAMS, Patrina
MBC
MOORE, Kristina *
MA
ROBINSON, Amonie*
CJ
THOMAS, Donald**
BMR
WILLIAMS, Veronica M
MA
MOORE, Rebecca*
DA
ROBINSON, Darius
WELD
THOMAS, Jana
PN
WILLIAMS, Whitney R
MA-DEG
MORGAN, Ciera
PN
ROBINSON, Darvin**
MT
THOMAS, Leon
BMR
WILSON, Antoine*
WELD
MORRIS, Adrian*
BMR
ROBINSON, James F
AUTOTECH
THOMAS, Rashad A
HVAC
WILSON, Charles***
BMR
Mosley, Erick
HVAC
ROBINSON, Leron O
BACHMGMT
THOMAS, Shanika*
MA
WILSON, Kimberly
CNM
MOYSEY, Paul***
BMR
RODDY, Kacy L
MA-DEG
THOMAS, TaWanda ***
MBC
WINSTON, Shawnda C*
PN
MUHAMMAD, Ibrahim
HVAC
RODRIGUES, Frank***
AUTOTECH
THOMPSON, Ronisha
MA
WOOD, Curtis E***
HVAC
MUNN, Christopher
WELD
RODRIGUEZ, Felipe***
BMR
THORNTON, Johnathan D*
BMR
WOOD, Richard*
WELD
MURPHY, Jasmine
MA
RUCKMAN, James***
BACHMGMT
THORNTON, Virginia L
MA
WOODARD, Carlena
DA
MURRAY, Jennifer
DA
RUFFIN, Channcey
MT
TILLIE, Janicia L
MA-DEG
WOODS, DeAndrae*
WELD
MYERS, Alma J
MA-DEG
RUSSELL, Sierra**
DA
TODD, Kristopher M***
MT
WOOTEN, Ronald*
CNM
NATIONS, Bradley
AUTOTECH
SADLER, Alisha
MBC
TOEPP, Christopher J***
WELD
YOUNGBLOOD, Keith
WELD
NEWBY, Andre
HVAC
SAETTEL, Carolyn N
MB&C
TORRES, Sasha
DA
ZUALSOLA, Daisy
PN
NEWMAN, Woodrow W**
BMR
SALECK, Rex*
BMR
TRAN, Quang D***
HVAC
NEWSOME, Shauneka**
BM
SANDERS, Vegas
DA
TRUESDELL, Samantha L
MA-DEG
NICKOLSON, Tammy J*
PN
SANMIGUEL, Christopher
WELD
TUCKER, Ronald
MBC
NICOLET, Melissa
DA
SCOTT, DaRon
WELD
TURNER, Brittany
MA-DEG
NORRIS, Ian C
WELD
SEALS, Autumn*
MA
TYNDALL, Micki
MBC
NORRIS, Justin*
CNM
SEALY, Tiffany
MBC
URSEL, Bonnie**
MBC
NORWOOD, Mark***
BMR
SEARCY, Verencia
DA
VALENTINE, Alvin***
BMR
O’KEEF, Jennie**
MBC
SELPH, Stephanie***
MA
VANEPS, Rodney L*
CNM
ONEAL, Deltron
MT
SETTLES, Tiearra
WELD
VANN, Faatima
DA
OWENS, Jacob*
MT
SEWARD, James A
PN
VENABLE, Quenzel*
WELD
PAGE, Brandy M
BACHMGMT
SHEA, Bryan
AUTOTECH
WADE, Ashley
MA
*** Summa Cum Laude (CGPA 3.85-4.0)
** Magna Cum Laude (CGPA 3.7-3.849)
* Cum Laude (CGPA 3.5-3.699)
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events / COMMUNITY
ZEN Garden Project: Vision Becomes Reality
their talents in areas such as plant life, building
outdoor furniture, like the pergola and bench near
the newly constructed waterfall, and even artistic
abilities to create stepping stones. The stepping
stones were made by instructors and students,
incorporating their imprint and energy in an
attempt to bring others peace. Other departments
in the school were drawn in and either worked on
the project or donated items to make it happen.
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held recently to
officially open the Zen Garden to the entire campus
as a place to go to have a moment of quiet and
experience the serenity that the Zen Garden offers.
F
or several years now, the Massage Therapy
Department at the Peninsula campus has wanted
to utilize an area of land between the Administration
Building and the Education Building, creating a Zen
Garden. Finally, this past Spring, that dream came
to fruition!
Each MT instructor and all classes played an
intricate part in the Zen Garden creation by lending
Because the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held
during National Child Abuse Awareness Week,
the entire campus took the opportunity to join
hands, not only offering support for the opening
of the Zen Garden, but also offering a moment of
silence for the children of our city in honor of those
that have experienced abuse. The campus came
together as one to offer peace and love to all. n
Student Appreciation Day at Virginia Beach
a bean bag toss, paddleball, four square, hopscotch,
bowling, and a foot race while balancing a golf ball on
a spoon. Students collected raffle tickets for prizes and
could gain additional tickets by referring someone
they know to an Admissions Professional.
O
n May 22, CVAB hosted its Student Appreciation
Day. The staff wanted to express their gratitude
to our population for choosing to enroll and finish
their degree here. They hosted all sorts of party games:
NTHS q&A CONTINUED
Q: How do you keep him active outside of school?
A: He reads a lot and we both volunteer. I like to keep him up-to-date on information regarding his allergies and medications.
Q: So why did you decide to attend Centura College?
A: I came to Centura College after a long procrastination process. I was worried about the cost of school and the hours required to complete my program. Centura College gave me more options for Massage Therapy. My grandmother always told me I had “healing hands”and great judgment. Remembering her words and all the lessons she taught me pushed me to return to school despite my obstacles.
Mother’s Day
at Virginia Beach
W
ithout mothers, none of us would be
here today. Centura College Virginia
Beach was excited to celebrate mothers
at their May open house. Both prospective
and current students enjoyed the event.
Massage Therapy students gave free massages,
paraffin hand waxes, and carnations were
provided as well. While mothers were given
the opportunity to relax, their children were
given the chance to make beautiful Mother’s
Day cards in the “kids craft corner.” Most
importantly, mothers had a special room where
they could get pictures taken with their children.
What better way to appreciate all that our
mothers do? Mother’s Day may be over; however,
there should never just be one day to be
inspired by these strong women. We here at the
Virginia Beach campus thank all the mothers
for their consistent care and support. n
Of course, games are not the only way to celebrate
our students. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and veggie
burgers were cooked on the grill and greatly
enjoyed by students and staff. Additionally,
students could get their faces painted and there
was sidewalk chalk to create some art in the front
parking lot. For just two dollars, students and
staff could throw pies at the campus directors and
other coordinators! Truly, there was no better way
to bring in the Memorial Day Weekend. n
Q: How has joining the National Technical
Honor Society (NTHS) helped you?
A: NTHS provides me, a mother, an outlet
for all that is going on in my life.
Q: If you hadn’t attended Centura College,
where would you be?
A: (Chuckles) Somewhere pulling my hair out.
Q: Is there anything you want others toknow about FARE and your role within the organization?
A: I’m currently the Volunteer Coordinator at the Virginia Beach FARE. FARE does a lot to bring awareness about food allergies and Celiac disease. I do a lot of volunteering and walks in my spare time. If people want more information they can visit www.foodallergywalk.com. n
NORTH CHESTERFIELD CONTINUED
were busy greeting and recruiting prospective
employees throughout the entire event. Some job
seekers completed applications at our Document
Completion station and were interviewed and
hired shortly thereafter. Almost unanimously,
the employers were very pleased and as one
employer stated, “I am very impressed with the
variety of and quality of job seekers that we saw
today; and also the number of different employers
from different industries!”
Overall, the event was a great success, positively
impacting the labor force of our students, our
graduates, and ultimately, our community. n