You Can Succeed in School If You Will Part 2

You Can Succeed in School If You Will

Part 2

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“Though I graduated from an associate degree program, I felt that my instructors provided me with the same theory and knowledge as those students completing their bachelor’s degree program in clinical laboratory science,” Mishak added.

“When I started my clinical rotations at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, I felt that my formal education at DCCC prepared me to succeed at every challenge that I faced. Since I was the among first MLT students to rotate through WFUBMC, I think this strong foundation in laboratory science enabled me to dispel many of the preconceived ideas about MLTs regarding their education and what they are able to do.” After a year working as a medical laboratory technician at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, he was promoted to a Hematology Analytical Specialist position. This involves oversight of the hematology, coagulation, and flow cytometry sections of the laboratory.

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You Can Succeed in School If You Will Part 1

You Can Succeed in School If You Will

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Chris Mishak, who earned a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from DCCC in 1998, is the second MLT graduate from DCCC to be accepted into physician assistant’s school.

On August 2011, Mishak will begin studying at Emory University in Atlanta to become a physician’s assistant.

He says DCCC prepared him well to transfer to Winston- Salem State University, where he earned his undergraduate degree in clinical laboratory science in 2004. Since then, he has worked in the lab at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

“I learned pretty much everything that I needed to know about laboratory science at DCCC. May of the clinical applications that I learned there I still use today either in my medical volunteering in phlebotomy or in the duties of my current job, which includes training new technologist on cell identification,” said Mishak.

It is pretty easy to be successful in school. If students work hard and honorably, it’s not difficult at all. All students need to do is study, put in the time; it’s as simple as that. If students aren't willing to study now, it will be very difficult to develop this habit later on. Therefore, I suggest that students work hard in their studies and at being good people, doing nothing to get them in trouble during high school. By doing so, they will enjoy success during high school and throughout their lifetime.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“There is no happiness in sin, and when we depart from the path of righteousness we begin to do those things which will inevitably lead us to unhappiness and misery and loss of freedom.”

-         N. Eldon Tanner

Reflection:

This statement is so true. Whenever you sin you will be unhappy. When you sin, you take a wrong action according to your conscious. You will know you chose the wrong because you won’t forget about it and it will just keep on haunting you. Do the right things so you can be happy. Choosing the right will totally lead you to happiness.

Student Success Story Part 6

Student Success Story

Part 6

Andrea Packer anticipates graduating with a B.A in education from Catawba in December 2011 and then enrolling in the Master of Arts in Teaching program from Salem College, also offered on the Davidson Campus working 29 hours a week as a teaching assistant for instructors in the DCCC Early Childhood Education program.

“Not only did receiving this scholarship make me study harder and be the best I could be, but it also allowed me to graduate in May 2010 with my associate degree totally paid for,” she said. “I couldn't believe I had my first degree, and I was debt free. What a wonderful blessing!”

       If students work hard during high school, complete all assignments on time, and demonstrate a bright, positive attitude toward school, learning., and other people, then they can be highly successful as a high school student and qualify for academic scholarships also. All they need to do is put in the time, study time. All the hard work and effort during high school will definitely play off. They will be rewarded for their hard work. But they just mess around during their high school years and neglect their studies, use drugs, and mistreat others, then they can expect to fall short of what could have been their rewards of scholarships and other opportunities, and they will suffer in the short and long term. Invest in yourself. Give yourself opportunities of a lifetime by succeeding in high school on a super high note. Then you can:

Write your own Student Success Story.

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Student Success Story Part 5

Student Success Story

Part 5

Andre Packer- Without the prestigious DCCC Presidential Scholarship she won in 2008, Andrea Packer, a 2010 DCCC honor graduate, says she doubts she would already be pursuing her baccalaureate degree from Catawba College. “I cannot say thank you enough to whomever paid for my education, and I am going to continue to do my best to make them happy that they invested in me,” she said.

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Since August 2010, Packer, 20, has been working toward her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Catawba College, and she doesn't have to leave DCCC’s Davidson Campus to do so. She said she likes the convenience of leaving her teaching assistant’s job in one DCCC building and walking only steps to her evening Catawba classes where she is taking history, statistics, and education courses.

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Student Success Story Part 4

Student Success Story

Part 4

Porter said she was impressed at everything Noah accomplishes, including earning several professional certifications and still making time to tutor other students in her classes as well as others in the information technology area.

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“Shane Noah helps other students troubleshoot software and hardware issues not only in networking classes but other information technology courses while maintaining a positive, professional attitude. He goes above and beyond the minimum requirements of an assignment while being a full-time student.”

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Noah earned professional certifications in A+, NET+ and Security+ in 2010-2011 and will receive his CCNA certification in the summer. In addition, he implemented the deployment of Windows 7 using Server 2008 in the DCCC computer lab without the help of instructors. He also documented the procedure with step-by-step video and written instructions to help others get through the procedure.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“The most valuable asset you will ever have is your mind and what you put into it.”

-        Anon

Reflection: The most important thing you will ever possess is your brain. Everything you know is stuck in your brain. Your brain is extremely valuable because it stores all the information you learn and also keeps all your memories in there. Without a brain you won’t be able to live because you won’t be able to think. Your mind is what makes you successful.Mental Superpowers

Student Success Stories Part 3

Student Success Stories

Part 3

Shane Noah is a full-time college student, scholarship recipient, volunteer tutor, Dean’s List student every semester, husband and father. All these titles accurately describe Shane Noah, a high-achieving May 2011 DCCC graduation candidate majoring in Networking Technology. Noah, who is from High Point, plans to continue his higher education at East Carolina University upon graduation from DCCC. His career goal is to become a corporate network administrator. He won the North Carolina Computer Instructor’s Association Scholarship after he was nominated by Ann Porter, his DCCC instructor. Seek for higher learning. Work hard. Be a scholar. Do the right things and enjoy success.

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Summary & Reflection

Summary: Kimani Hunt is a college basketball player who is 19 yrs. Old. The team he was in was called the DCCC Storm at Davidson county Community College. He had a 3.7 GPA average. During his games he shows great sportsmanship among his teammates. For having such a good GPA he received a scholarship from the university in Northwestern Ohio.

Reflection: Kamani says that he hopes to achieve a career in a sports management, in which I believe he will accomplish. He has the skill to achieve his goal. Besides being a good student in school, he is also a great basketball player.Men's Basketball

Student Success Stories Part 2

Student Success Stories

Part 2

Kimani Hunt, 19, a Dean’s list student at Davidson county community college, is a standout 6`5`` player on the DCCC storm basketball team who serves as a role model for students on or off the court. With a 3.7 grade point average for the fall 2010 semester and a cumulative basketball point total of 765 as of Feb.18, Hunt’s academic excellence and athletic abilities attract attention. Recently, he caught the attention of recruiters from the University of Northwestern Ohio who offered him a full scholarship there to play basketball. Named to the 1^st team All Freshman in 2009-2010, Hunt served on the 2009-2010 Region X and District H Championship teams, and he played with the Storm in last year’s 2010 NJCAA National Championship tournament. “Kimani Hunt has been a leader for us the last few years both on and off the court,” said DCCC Storm Head Coach Matt Ridge. “His high standard of excellence has helped us win many games, but it’s also helped him achieve a lot of success in the classroom, and we are certainly proud of him.” Ken Kirk, DCCC’s director of athletics and wellness, agrees. “Kimani is a kind and considerate student athlete. He helps tutor other players who look up to him as an academic leader, he communicates well with other students as well as the Storm fans, and he represents DCCC so well wherever he goes.” Hunt graduated from Riverside High School in Durham before enrolling at DCCC. He hopes to pursue a career in sports management.

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Summary & Reflection

Summary

A 10-year old little girl died in Southern California after a fight with another girl over a boy. She died of blunt-force trauma to the head. They did surgery in her head but then a few minutes later she died.

Reflection

This story is so sad. This is what happens when people choose the wrong. Fighting over a boy is ridiculous. This fight turned into a tragic event that murdered a girl. People should use this lesson to always choose the right.

Student Success Stories Part 1

Student Success Stories

Part 1

Katie Watkins, a standout Storm volleyball player for two years, now spends her free time studying to be a nurse at DDCC where she says she applies some of the concepts she learned on the court.

“Just like volleyball, nursing can be tough,” said Watkins, a 21- year- old who works in teams with her classmates in problem-based nursing exercises. “I learned that everyone has different strengths and brings something different to the table. I also learned that we have to respect each other.”

Watkins is a May 2012 candidate to receive her Associate Degree in Nursing. She hopes to pursue her B.S.N. at Winston-Salem State University and eventually get her master’s degree in nursing.

Setting educational goals and working hard to achieve hem brings a great feeling of accomplishment. It builds self-esteem, and increases self-confidence. Education opens up many doors of opportunity that normally would not open up for people.

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