Adult CPR and First Aid Course
Offered every 4th Wednesday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Emerging Technology Center • Room 141
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Be Prepared. Save a Life!
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Area High School Students Compete in SkillsUSA Competitions at WKCTC
Twelve area high school students were on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) on February 14 to participate in the SkillsUSA regional automotive refinishing technology and collision repair technology competitions.
The twelve participating students represented Marshall County Technical Center (MCTC) and Paducah Area Technology Center (PATC). Students were tested in auto collision repair and auto refinishing and each student had to perform a list of prescribed tasks within a given time.
Marshall County students took first place in both competitions. Bradley Senholtz won the auto collision repair category and Adam Laverdi won the auto-finishing category. Each one a $500 scholarship toward any WKCTC applied technologies program. Both will now move on to the state competition in Louisville. Second and third place winners of the regional competition will also have a chance to compete in Louisville.
“I am so proud of all my students,” said William York, Marshall County Technical Center (MCTC) collision repair instructor. “I hold them to a high technical standard and work to make sure they are prepared for industry. This competition is excellent practice for them, and the facilities here at WKCTC are top-notch.”
Senholtz and Dustin Darnell, a MCTC student who placed second in auto-refinishing, were awarded the first “Mr. D” award in honor of Larry DeJournett, a 27-year Paducah Area Technology Center auto body instructor who passed away last fall. The award is given to students who exhibit dedication and excellence in their competition category.
“The award was a surprise to me, and I felt deeply touched and honored,” said Paducah Area Technology Center Principal, Donald Wann. It was as much an honor to Larry DeJournett and his family as it was to the two to the two young men that received the award.”
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is proud to once again host the SkillsUSA competition for high students,” said Craig Dickerson, WKCTC collision repair technology program coordinator. “These students are the best of the best at their age level, and I’d be proud to have any one of them come to WKCTC after graduation.”
SKillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry helps insure a skilled workforce for tomorrow, and we are happy to be a part of it, added Dickerson. Representatives from the auto repair Industry judged the competition.
SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.
High school students from area technology centers will be on campus on February 21 for a SkillsUSA Competition in precision machining and at the Skilled Craft Training Center on February 28 for welding, carpentry and automotive competitions.
The twelve participating students represented Marshall County Technical Center (MCTC) and Paducah Area Technology Center (PATC). Students were tested in auto collision repair and auto refinishing and each student had to perform a list of prescribed tasks within a given time.
Marshall County students took first place in both competitions. Bradley Senholtz won the auto collision repair category and Adam Laverdi won the auto-finishing category. Each one a $500 scholarship toward any WKCTC applied technologies program. Both will now move on to the state competition in Louisville. Second and third place winners of the regional competition will also have a chance to compete in Louisville.
“I am so proud of all my students,” said William York, Marshall County Technical Center (MCTC) collision repair instructor. “I hold them to a high technical standard and work to make sure they are prepared for industry. This competition is excellent practice for them, and the facilities here at WKCTC are top-notch.”
Senholtz and Dustin Darnell, a MCTC student who placed second in auto-refinishing, were awarded the first “Mr. D” award in honor of Larry DeJournett, a 27-year Paducah Area Technology Center auto body instructor who passed away last fall. The award is given to students who exhibit dedication and excellence in their competition category.
“The award was a surprise to me, and I felt deeply touched and honored,” said Paducah Area Technology Center Principal, Donald Wann. It was as much an honor to Larry DeJournett and his family as it was to the two to the two young men that received the award.”
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is proud to once again host the SkillsUSA competition for high students,” said Craig Dickerson, WKCTC collision repair technology program coordinator. “These students are the best of the best at their age level, and I’d be proud to have any one of them come to WKCTC after graduation.”
SKillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry helps insure a skilled workforce for tomorrow, and we are happy to be a part of it, added Dickerson. Representatives from the auto repair Industry judged the competition.
SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.
High school students from area technology centers will be on campus on February 21 for a SkillsUSA Competition in precision machining and at the Skilled Craft Training Center on February 28 for welding, carpentry and automotive competitions.
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WKCTC Presentation to Discuss WWII Prison Camp
Dr. Benjamin Cooper, a lecturer in American Culture Studies at Washington University in St. Louis, will visit the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College to discuss the World War II prison camp of Manzanar on February 24.
Cooper will present “Manzanar Memory” on Monday February 24 at 11 a.m. in Matheson Library. The one-hour presentation is free and open to the public.
Cooper will discuss the problems raised in the representation and remembrance of wartime captivity by looking specifically at the Manzanar War Relocation Center during World War II, where approximately 11,000 Japanese American citizens were imprisoned after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Kim Russell, WKCTC English program coordinator, said Cooper’s presentation at WKCTC is particularly timely for our campus because this year’s campus read Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford focuses on the issue of Japanese internment in the U.S. during World War II. “This part of our history is not one that is often studied in many history classes, and students will have the opportunity to learn more about this topic through Cooper’s lecture,” said Russell.
Cooper’s presentation will rely on archival testimony and the imagery of American photographer and environmentalist Ansel Adams and American documentary photographer and photojournalist Dorothea Lange, as well as his own personal images and reflections. Cooper will ask the audience to reconsider the place of Manzanar and wartime captivity more broadly in their cultural memory.
Cooper’s research interests focus largely on soldier literature and veteran culture of the nineteenth century, although current projects on captivity and the Cold War have brought him into the twentieth century. He earned his doctoral degree from Washington University in St. Louis and has published most recently in Arizona Quarterly and in an upcoming edited collection from Rutgers University Press.
For more information contact Britton Shurley at (270) 534-3243 or britton.shurley@kctcs.edu.
Cooper will present “Manzanar Memory” on Monday February 24 at 11 a.m. in Matheson Library. The one-hour presentation is free and open to the public.
Cooper will discuss the problems raised in the representation and remembrance of wartime captivity by looking specifically at the Manzanar War Relocation Center during World War II, where approximately 11,000 Japanese American citizens were imprisoned after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Kim Russell, WKCTC English program coordinator, said Cooper’s presentation at WKCTC is particularly timely for our campus because this year’s campus read Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford focuses on the issue of Japanese internment in the U.S. during World War II. “This part of our history is not one that is often studied in many history classes, and students will have the opportunity to learn more about this topic through Cooper’s lecture,” said Russell.
Cooper’s presentation will rely on archival testimony and the imagery of American photographer and environmentalist Ansel Adams and American documentary photographer and photojournalist Dorothea Lange, as well as his own personal images and reflections. Cooper will ask the audience to reconsider the place of Manzanar and wartime captivity more broadly in their cultural memory.
Cooper’s research interests focus largely on soldier literature and veteran culture of the nineteenth century, although current projects on captivity and the Cold War have brought him into the twentieth century. He earned his doctoral degree from Washington University in St. Louis and has published most recently in Arizona Quarterly and in an upcoming edited collection from Rutgers University Press.
For more information contact Britton Shurley at (270) 534-3243 or britton.shurley@kctcs.edu.
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Children and Adults Partner for Lego Robotics Workshop
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is offering a Lego Robotics Workshop for children and adults beginning March 13.
“Legos plus robotics equals fun for all ages,” said Kevin O’Neill, WKCTC continuing education coordinator. “Young people will pair with adults to experience math, science, engineering and technology (STEM) with the EV3 Lego Mindstorm Robotics program. It’s a great opportunity for family and friends to partner together for eight weeks of fun,” said O’Neil.
Experienced Lego robotics instructors and coaches will be teaching the workshop that will be held each Thursday evening, beginning March 13 and ending May 8. Each class will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Emerging Technology Center, room 214. No meeting will be held on April 10 due to Spring Break at most schools. The cost of the eight-week workshop is $259.
Participants will learn the magic behind making robotics appear to have human characteristics. Pairs of participants will conquer the initial learning curve by building with mobile robotic models and using them as tools to understand the workshop software. They will also complete four different robotic challenges and conclude the workshop with non-mobile build opportunities that are sure to impress their family and friends on show-and-tell night on Thursday, May 8.
In order to participate in the workshop, children must have a parent’s signed approval and be at least nine years old as of January 1, 2014.
The workshop is part of the global effort of the First Lego League to get youth involved in using Legos and robotics to learn critical thinking skills and problem solving.
Space is limited. First ten teams of two will be accepted. Call (270) 534-3335 to register.
First Lego League competition teams are forming for the 2014-15 season. A competition is planned at the WKCTC campus in December. Only 12 teams will be allowed to enter the December 2014 competition. Attend the March eight-week workshop and get a jump on the competition and learn how to start a team. For more information about the competition, visit usfirst.org.
“Legos plus robotics equals fun for all ages,” said Kevin O’Neill, WKCTC continuing education coordinator. “Young people will pair with adults to experience math, science, engineering and technology (STEM) with the EV3 Lego Mindstorm Robotics program. It’s a great opportunity for family and friends to partner together for eight weeks of fun,” said O’Neil.
Experienced Lego robotics instructors and coaches will be teaching the workshop that will be held each Thursday evening, beginning March 13 and ending May 8. Each class will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Emerging Technology Center, room 214. No meeting will be held on April 10 due to Spring Break at most schools. The cost of the eight-week workshop is $259.
Participants will learn the magic behind making robotics appear to have human characteristics. Pairs of participants will conquer the initial learning curve by building with mobile robotic models and using them as tools to understand the workshop software. They will also complete four different robotic challenges and conclude the workshop with non-mobile build opportunities that are sure to impress their family and friends on show-and-tell night on Thursday, May 8.
In order to participate in the workshop, children must have a parent’s signed approval and be at least nine years old as of January 1, 2014.
The workshop is part of the global effort of the First Lego League to get youth involved in using Legos and robotics to learn critical thinking skills and problem solving.
Space is limited. First ten teams of two will be accepted. Call (270) 534-3335 to register.
First Lego League competition teams are forming for the 2014-15 season. A competition is planned at the WKCTC campus in December. Only 12 teams will be allowed to enter the December 2014 competition. Attend the March eight-week workshop and get a jump on the competition and learn how to start a team. For more information about the competition, visit usfirst.org.
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WKCTC selected into the Achieving the Dream National Reform Network
“We have shown our commitment to our students in national recognition from the Aspen Institute three consecutive years,” said Dr. Barbara Veazey, WKCTC president. “Our acceptance in the Achieving the Dream initiative signifies our continued commitment to creating a culture of completion and student success.”
Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count is a national nonprofit organization focused on helping colleges improve student success, particularly students of color and low-income students, by removing barriers while maintaining academic rigor. The organization works on multiple fronts, including efforts on campuses and in research, public engagement and public policy. Launched as an initiative in 2004 with funding from the Lumina Foundation for Education, Achieving the Dream focuses on broad institutional change, informed by student achievement data.
The Achieving the Dream National Reform Network, including over 200 institutions, more than 100 coaches and advisors, and 15 state policy teams - working throughout 34 states and the District of Columbia - helps nearly 4 million community college students have a better chance of realizing greater economic opportunity and achieving their dreams.
WKCTC joins Jefferson Community and Technical College as the only Kentucky colleges to be selected to the network. JCTC was named in the 2011 cohort.
The 2014 Achieving the Dream Cohort of Community Colleges are:
- Calhoun Community College (AL)
- Cowley College (KS)
- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GA)
- Grayson College (TX)
- McLennan Community College (TX)
- Mohawk Valley Community College (NY)
- North Georgia Technical College (GA)
- Savannah Technical College (GA)
- West Georgia Technical College (GA)
- West Hills College Lemoore (CA)
- West Kentucky Community & Technical College (KY)
- Western Technical College (WI)
The Achieving the Dream Model
Each new college will commit to the Achieving the Dream Student-Centered Model of Institutional Improvement. Based on four principles, the Model frames the overall work of helping more students, particularly low-income students and students of color, stay in school and earn a college certificate or degree. Each college will approach the work differently, but Achieving the Dream’s five-step process will provide practical guidelines for helping keep the focus where it belongs and building momentum over time. Throughout the process, Achieving the Dream Coaches will offer customized support and help each college’s core team implement data-informed programs and policies that build long-term, institution-wide commitment to student success.
“We are delighted to welcome West Kentucky Community and Technical College into the Achieving the Dream National Reform Network as we celebrate our 10th year of working to improve student success and completion rates across the country,” said Achieving the Dream President and CEO William E. Trueheart. “West Kentucky Community and Technical College represents a diverse group of students whose success means much more than just a personal goal secured. It means improved skills, better employability, and economic growth for their community and our nation as a whole.”
Learn more about the Achieving the Dream Model at achievingthedream.org/approach/institutional_change
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WKCTC Speech and Debate Team Wins at State Competition
West Kentucky Community and Technical College’s Speech and Debate Team recently took first place as the top community college in the state at the 2014 Kentucky Forensic Association state tournament.
“I am proud yet humbled by our accomplishments. This award would not have happened without the dedication of my competitors, the support from my department dean, Sharla Hutchinson, and WKCTC President Dr. Veazey,” said Dr. Karen Hill Johnson, WKCTC communications instructor and forensics director. “With their support, we were able to represent WKCTC and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System in a professional manner while gaining confidence in public address, time management, critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills.”
The competition, held at Gateway Community and Technical College (GCTC) in northern Kentucky February 21-22, brought nine community and technical colleges and universities from across the state to compete in the two-day event. WKCTC competed against GCTC and Owensboro Community and Technical College. Other competing teams represented Western Kentucky University (winning university), Murray State University, University of Kentucky, Berea College, Transylvania University, and University of the Cumberlands.
Each college competed in a variety of categories including parliamentary debate, informative speaking, dramatic interpretation, after dinner speaking, editorial impromptu speaking, impromptu speaking, rhetorical criticism, persuasive speaking, duo interpretation, prose, programmed oral interpretation, radio broadcasting, poetry, and extemporaneous speaking.
In addition to WKCTC’s top award, student competitors also won several individual awards.
Riko Herrera-Castillo of Mayfield won the top Novice Informative Award and fifth place for the overall informative category. He shared second place for the Community College Debate Award with fellow teammate Justin Jackson of Paducah and the top Community College Informative Speaking Award with teammate Lexi Shelton, also of Paducah. Jackson also took home top the Community College Extemporaneous Award.
Paducah’s Maximillian Curry won fourth place overall in the radio broadcasting category and the top Community College Poetry Award.
The WKCTC team now prepares to compete in the Pi Kappa Delta National Comprehensive Tournament March 20-23, 2014, at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Ind.
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WKCTC Joining Kentucky’s Second Annual Online Transfer Fair, Connecting Kentucky Students to 25 Universities
West Kentucky Community and Technical College students and area high school students who are planning to transfer to a four-year university can learn about the transfer process, entirely online, by participating in the second annual Transfer Madness on March 5.
Transfer Madness is a free statewide transfer fair where Kentucky students can chat online with transfer advisors, search for scholarships, download materials and get questions answered at a time that works best for their family and work schedules.
The virtual transfer fair will take place on March 5, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. (CST) Participants can register now for the fair at transfermadness.org.
“With the online format and extended hours available to WKCTC’s current and potential students, Transfer Madness is a perfect opportunity for them to learn how to complete their associate degree as the first two years of their bachelor’s degree,” said Rachel Goatley, WKCTC coordinator of transfer advising. “It’s an ideal way to reach any student who is interested in their education!”
Students will be able to chat live with representatives from 25 Kentucky public and private universities as well as WKCTC and the other 15 colleges in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority will also hold its video chat, which will include a student question and answer session at 11 a.m. (CST).
During the fair, all registrants can download e-brochures, videos and podcasts and have the chance to win prizes such as:
For more information, visit transfermadness.org.
Transfer Madness is a free statewide transfer fair where Kentucky students can chat online with transfer advisors, search for scholarships, download materials and get questions answered at a time that works best for their family and work schedules.
The virtual transfer fair will take place on March 5, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. (CST) Participants can register now for the fair at transfermadness.org.
“With the online format and extended hours available to WKCTC’s current and potential students, Transfer Madness is a perfect opportunity for them to learn how to complete their associate degree as the first two years of their bachelor’s degree,” said Rachel Goatley, WKCTC coordinator of transfer advising. “It’s an ideal way to reach any student who is interested in their education!”
Students will be able to chat live with representatives from 25 Kentucky public and private universities as well as WKCTC and the other 15 colleges in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority will also hold its video chat, which will include a student question and answer session at 11 a.m. (CST).
During the fair, all registrants can download e-brochures, videos and podcasts and have the chance to win prizes such as:
- iTunes gift certificates
- iPad
- Kindle Fire
- College scholarships and waived application fees
For more information, visit transfermadness.org.
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WKCTC Students and Alumni Invited to Job and Transfer Fair March 12
West Kentucky Community and Technical College invites WKCTC students and the college’s alumni to the 2014 Job and Transfer Fair on Wednesday, March 12 from 9 am. – 1 p.m. in Haws Gymnasium.
Representatives from 50 businesses and 15 universities will be on campus to talk with students about job plans for the future. Representatives may also suggest courses or areas of study that will better equip students for the job market. University recruiters will work with students and alumni interested in transferring.
WKCTC students and alumni attending the Job and Transfer Fair should bring several copies of their resumes to distribute and dress professionally.
Participants also have a chance to win door prizes.
For more information, contact Amy Elmore, WKCTC student development coordinator, at (270) 534-3118 or amy.elmore@kctcs.edu.
Representatives from 50 businesses and 15 universities will be on campus to talk with students about job plans for the future. Representatives may also suggest courses or areas of study that will better equip students for the job market. University recruiters will work with students and alumni interested in transferring.
WKCTC students and alumni attending the Job and Transfer Fair should bring several copies of their resumes to distribute and dress professionally.
Participants also have a chance to win door prizes.
For more information, contact Amy Elmore, WKCTC student development coordinator, at (270) 534-3118 or amy.elmore@kctcs.edu.
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Rapid Response Session Cancelled
Career Solutions Community is the transition center for Paducah Gaseous Diffusion plant workers. Career Solutions Community is closed March 3 due to inclement weather. The Rapid Response session scheduled for March 4 has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. Wednesday's TRaC session (trade orientation) scheduled for March 5 will be postponed to a later date.
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2014-2015 Scholarship Deadline Extended
The deadline to apply for 2014-2015 scholarships has been extended to Monday, March 10 at noon. All application materials must be completed and received by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For more information about scholarships visit here.
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PN Pre-Admission Conference - New Date
Due to inclement weather, the Pre-Admission Conference for Practical Nursing has been RESCHEDULED.
The new date will be Tuesday, March 11
4 p.m.
Allied Health Building • E206
Please contact Claudia Stoffel with any questions:
claudia.stoffel@kctcs.edu
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Read Across America - Rescheduled
The Read Across America Event has been rescheduled for later this month due to inclement weather. Please check back for those dates. Thank you.
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Next Step in Learning Photography at WKCTC
The photography enthusiast can learn more in-depth techniques for F-stop, shutter speed, ISO and composition in the Intermediate Digital Photography classes at West Kentucky Community and Technical College beginning March 18.
Jim Ethridge, an award-winning photographer will again teach Intermediate Digital Photography, a course that builds on the concepts of Ethridge’s introductory Photographic Fundamentals classes. To attend Intermediate Digital Photography, participants should have already attended a fundamentals class or have a working knowledge of F-stop, shutter speed, ISO and composition. Classes will be held on March 18 and 25 and April 1, 12, and 15. A short field trip is planned to Land Between the Lakes on Saturday, April 12.
The five-week course will be held in the Emerging Technology Center, Room 112 from 6-8:30 p.m. The cost is $110. Participants are encouraged to bring a camera; a specific type of camera is not required.
Call 270-534-3335 to register.
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Sonography Pre-Admission Conference - Rescheduled
The Pre-Admission Conference scheduled for Thursday, March 6 has been cancelled due to inclement weather. This conference will be rescheduled for a later date. Please check back for that update. Thanks!
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February Photo of the Month
Congratulations to the KANS (Kentucky Association of Nursing Students) student organization for being selected as the February Photo of the Month! The organization participated in the “Leaping into Literacy” book drive. They collected a total of 175 books! Pictured are Paula Isenburg, Miranda Peterson, and Rachael Bickerstaff.A grand total of 730 books were collected during the drive! These books will be used as needed to replace books on shelves at Marshall County Needline and the Marshall County Health Department.
Student Organization winners:
1st place Phi Theta Kappa – 198 books donated
2nd place KANS (Kentucky Association of Nursing Students) – 175 books
Thank you to the Radiography students and Exit 7 for also participating.
Amy Sullivan also deserves a big “Thank you!” She donated 217 books!
March Photo of the Month
Get your camera ready and start snapping photos for March Photo of the Month. Submit photos to Tammy Thompson by Friday, March 28.
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WKCTC Offering CPR, First Aid, and AED Training
Learning the techniques to save someone’s life is the basis for CPR, first aid and Automatic Electronic Defibrillator (AED) training at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
Every fourth Wednesday of the month, beginning March 26 to the end of the year, WKCTC will be offering training in standard first aid and adult CPR/AED for either renewal of existing cards or new cards issued by the American Red Cross.
“The course is designed to provide individuals with information to recognize illness and injury types and is a means of treating those same illnesses or injuries,” said Kevin O’Neill, WKCTC continuing education coordinator. “We want to provide the community with another outlet to be trained or recertified in techniques that could save a life.”
WKCTC’s External Education Instructor, Larry Gearheart, will teach the monthly course from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Emerging Technology Center, Room 141. The cost each CPR/AED and first aid course is $90.
For more information about the safety courses, contact Kevin O’Neill at (270) 534-3206 or kevin.oneill@kctcs.edu.
Every fourth Wednesday of the month, beginning March 26 to the end of the year, WKCTC will be offering training in standard first aid and adult CPR/AED for either renewal of existing cards or new cards issued by the American Red Cross.
“The course is designed to provide individuals with information to recognize illness and injury types and is a means of treating those same illnesses or injuries,” said Kevin O’Neill, WKCTC continuing education coordinator. “We want to provide the community with another outlet to be trained or recertified in techniques that could save a life.”
WKCTC’s External Education Instructor, Larry Gearheart, will teach the monthly course from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Emerging Technology Center, Room 141. The cost each CPR/AED and first aid course is $90.
For more information about the safety courses, contact Kevin O’Neill at (270) 534-3206 or kevin.oneill@kctcs.edu.
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Area High School Students Compete in SkillsUSA Competitions at WKCTC
Three area high school students participated in the SkillsUSA regional computerized manufacturing and machining (CMM) competition at West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) on February 28.
The students represented Mayfield/Graves County Area Technology Center and Fulton County Area Technology Center. Each student performed multiple operations on a manual lathe and manual milling machine. The scoring rubric included maintaining precision tolerances, completing the assigned project in a timely manner, quality finishes/appearance, and attention to detail according to industry standards.
Hunter Wilkerson and Ben Gross, both from Mayfield/Graves County ATC, won first and second place respectively. Thomas Price from Fulton County ATC won third place. Wilkerson also won a $500 scholarship for the college's CMM program.
"I am so proud of the work these students completed in this competition," said Darren Hobbs, WKCTC computerized manufacturing and machining instructor. "They will now move on to the state competition next month in Louisville, and I look forward to helping them continue their education in the future."
The students represented Mayfield/Graves County Area Technology Center and Fulton County Area Technology Center. Each student performed multiple operations on a manual lathe and manual milling machine. The scoring rubric included maintaining precision tolerances, completing the assigned project in a timely manner, quality finishes/appearance, and attention to detail according to industry standards.
Hunter Wilkerson and Ben Gross, both from Mayfield/Graves County ATC, won first and second place respectively. Thomas Price from Fulton County ATC won third place. Wilkerson also won a $500 scholarship for the college's CMM program.
"I am so proud of the work these students completed in this competition," said Darren Hobbs, WKCTC computerized manufacturing and machining instructor. "They will now move on to the state competition next month in Louisville, and I look forward to helping them continue their education in the future."
SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.
(L to R) - Hunter Wilkerson and Ben Gross, Mayfield/Graves County ATC and Thomas Price, Fulton County ATC
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Summer Camp Fun at WKCTC
Need something for your kids to do this summer? West Kentucky Community and Technical College will offer a variety of summer camps for area youth beginning in June. The camps are filling up quickly so early registration is encouraged.
The camps are designed for students in seventh through twelfth grade and will be held in various buildings on campus.
Students will have the opportunity to explore exciting engineering and scientific subjects through demonstrations, classroom presentations, hands-on activities, field trips, and contacts with professionals in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. The cost for the following two camps is $75 per student with maximum of 20 students in each camp.
Boys Only Camp (seventh-twelfth grade)
June 2-6, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Crounse Hall, Room 222
No Boys Allowed Camp (seventh-twelfth grade)
June 9-13, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily
Allied Health Building, Room W205
Students will explore their creative side while being taught the elements of play production and performance. Participants will build the sets for two shows and participate in two one-act performances on Friday, June 13 on the Student Center stage. The cost for the drama camp is $75 per student. A maximum of 45 students can participate in the camp.
Creative Exploration Drama Camp (sixth-ninth grade)
June 9-13, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Student Center
Scholarships for the above camps are available to McCracken County students through the McCracken County Community Career Endowment.
A full list of the summer camps available through WKCTC’s Workforce Solutions
Register now by calling (270) 534-3335.
The camps are designed for students in seventh through twelfth grade and will be held in various buildings on campus.
Students will have the opportunity to explore exciting engineering and scientific subjects through demonstrations, classroom presentations, hands-on activities, field trips, and contacts with professionals in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. The cost for the following two camps is $75 per student with maximum of 20 students in each camp.
Boys Only Camp (seventh-twelfth grade)
June 2-6, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Crounse Hall, Room 222
No Boys Allowed Camp (seventh-twelfth grade)
June 9-13, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily
Allied Health Building, Room W205
Students will explore their creative side while being taught the elements of play production and performance. Participants will build the sets for two shows and participate in two one-act performances on Friday, June 13 on the Student Center stage. The cost for the drama camp is $75 per student. A maximum of 45 students can participate in the camp.
Creative Exploration Drama Camp (sixth-ninth grade)
June 9-13, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Student Center
Scholarships for the above camps are available to McCracken County students through the McCracken County Community Career Endowment.
A full list of the summer camps available through WKCTC’s Workforce Solutions
Register now by calling (270) 534-3335.
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Landscape Design Class to be Offered at WKCTC
Do you want to learn how to create a beautiful landscape for your home? West Kentucky Community and Technical College will be offering a five-week class to show you how beginning March 27.
Landscape Design for Home Gardeners will be taught by Leslie Bean, who has over 25 years experience in landscaping and gardening, beginning March 27 – April 24. The class meets every Thursday evening from 6 – 9 p.m. in the Emerging Technology Center, Room 140.
Students will learn how to develop the essential techniques for designing and executing a home landscape during the following class sections:
Week 1 – design principles and theory
Week 2 – hardscapes in the landscape
Week 3 - Plant selections
Week 4 – Layout and plant placement
Week 5 – Application of design principles to an individual landscape
The cost of class is $95, which includes book. A minimum of ten people is needed to register in order to offer the class. Call 270-534-3335 to register.
Landscape Design for Home Gardeners will be taught by Leslie Bean, who has over 25 years experience in landscaping and gardening, beginning March 27 – April 24. The class meets every Thursday evening from 6 – 9 p.m. in the Emerging Technology Center, Room 140.
Students will learn how to develop the essential techniques for designing and executing a home landscape during the following class sections:
Week 1 – design principles and theory
Week 2 – hardscapes in the landscape
Week 3 - Plant selections
Week 4 – Layout and plant placement
Week 5 – Application of design principles to an individual landscape
The cost of class is $95, which includes book. A minimum of ten people is needed to register in order to offer the class. Call 270-534-3335 to register.
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2013 WKCTC Fall Dean's List
The following students have earned recognition for their academic work by being named to the West Kentucky Community and Technical College Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must be a full-time WKCTC student earning at least a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) and successfully completing 12 hours or more of course work numbered 100 or above for the academic term.
Ballard County
Amber Billings, Troy Busby, Rebecca Conner, Tanner Davis, Devon Dennis, Andrew Dortch, Katelynn Dowdy, Paul Griffin, Emily Hargrove, Jerry Harlan, Keaton Johnson, Taylor Lamkin, Cody Meyer, Aaron Milgate, Mercedes Newton, Craig Pearson, Benjamin Phelps, Erika Ray, William Record, Todd Riley, Dennis Robertson, Pamela Russell, Rebecca Smith, Charles Stinson, Nathan Whipple
Barren County
Mitul Ahmed
Caldwell County
Jessica Conger
Calloway County
Amber Anderson, Aaron Collie, Courtney Coomer, Tabitha Darnall, Alicia Eaves, Seth Frederick, Kennedy Garrison, Alyssa Hayden, Debra Herring, Ben Johnson, Molly Maupin, Kaitlyn McCoil, William Neville, Christopher Ohnemus, Wesley Outland, Amy Runyon, Emily Scott, Brittny Tipton, Laken Vance, Colby Walker, Bridgett Washer, Jack Whitt, Michelle Wiggins, Patrick Williams
Carlisle County
Marsha Caughlin, Michael Copeland, Alyssia Fernandez, Trevor Gourley, Taylor Heine, Haylie Hobbs, Whitney Moran, Emmett Riley, Jeffrey Scott, Jessica Thorpe, Brandi Vickers
Crittenden County
Andrew Gaston
Fayette County
Philip Brashear
Fulton
Hannah Aldridge, Cayce Brockwell, Laritha Gilliland, Camelia Goodman, Stephanie Haley, Annesha Jackson, Aaron Leach, Makenna Leblanc, Chunli Lin, Tammy Mounday, Anthony Rendleman, Naureen Rendleman, Melissa Robertson, Laken Wheeler
Graves County
Tyler Adams, Kali Adkinson, Andrea Alexander, Blake Anderson, Jason Anderson, Pamela Burgess, Brittany Burns, Sarah Byars, Elizabeth Carver, Jacob Chambers, Shaquanda Cherry, Jacob Clark, Morgan Colley, Cheyenne Collins, Damien Cook, Karla Cortez, Martin Cortez, Whitney Courtney, Ashton Crawford, Marianne Crowder, Katie Crowley, Nozomi Dickson, Sandra Dorch, Kelsey Doty, Andrea Dowdy, Allison Duncan, Tony Ellegood, Amanda Fakhoorian, Nick Fazi, Amber Fiers, Kimberly Fulcher, Jesse Gargus, Samantha Gillum, Alexandra Gonzalez, James Gooch, Cassandra Grace, Joshua Hack, Aleshia Haley, Edward Holder, William Holshouser, Vanessa Hopper, Douglas Irby, Travis Jackson, Yolanda Johnson, Michelle Keipp, Tracey Kenson, Kathryn Krill, Haley Latta, Leon Lauck, Alexandria Lawson, Mandi Lee, Isaac Marrs, James Maynard, Taylor McAlpin, Lance McCary, Kada Mckinney, Derrick Mohler, Zackary Morgan, Teresa Morris, Jeffery Neill, Lexi Page, Steven Parrott, Zachary Pendel, Esther Peters, Kristin Pierceall, Melissa Price, Terri Price, Stanley Puckett, Jessica Ray, Virginia Reed, Courtney Renfrow, Lukas Rice, Amber Rich, Kennedy Rogers, Tiffany Sanderson, Brittany Seay, Sheena Skaggs, Adam Smith, Bruce Somerville, Tanner Stoehr, Bailey Thomas, Ronda Thomas, Jessica Treas, Colene Tyler, Victoria Tyler, John Watkins, Alexis Watson, Vincent Wectawski, Corey Whitenton, Carley Wilson, Ginger Wilson,Ty Wilson, Janice Wyatt.
Henry County
Sabrina Parrish
Hickman County
Alison Burpo, Amber Cole, Sydney Harrison, Teressa Jones, Julianne Lindsey, Jasmine Mcclain, Mandy Sullenger, Ashleigh Trevino, Kayla Yarbo
Johnson County
Asa Nance, Luke Nance
Livingston County
Talia Aguilar, Jessica Bartilotta, Meagan Brasher, Morgan Brasher, Zackery Champion, Taran Corbin, Mishel Crowe, Keirstyn Crown, Alex Dycus, Jason Finnie, James Glendening, Haley Gray, Nathan Hackney, Mackenzie Hardin, Daniel Hurt, Christina Keeling, Kristen Lindsey, Breanna Lowrance, Shawanna Oliver, Melissa Scheidler, Matthew Snead, Dakota Tally, Courtney Walker, Lauren Walker, Ryan White, Jamie Zaim
Lyon County
Aaron Blackburn, Rhonda Collins, Autumn Deboe, Lydia Holsapple, Megan Jenkins, Crystal Jewell, Jennifer Mckinney, Lori Peek, Eric Ramey
Marshall County
Alayna Barkley, Andrea Barrett, Jansen Barrett, Kathryn Beale, Thomas Bennett, Elyssa Bradley, Tammy Brinkley, Mara Brown, Nathaniel Cole, Evan Coleman, Krista Couch, Ashley Cummins, William Dawdy Jr., Gabriel Dowd, Misty Gray, James Haines, Kristen Henson, Jantzen Holland, Jacob Hugenroth, Kaitlyn Hunter, Jamie Johnson, Melissa Keogh, Hai Gwon Kim, Songhyun Kim, Carolyn Lamm, Rachelle Larimer, Hannah Lewis, Andrew Lockard, Natalie Lyles, Rachel Mahoney, Christy May, Brandon McCoy, Rebecca Morgan, Lindsey Morris, Kristina Owens, Brandyn Potavin, Tara Pursely, Jacob Reilley, Ronna Renner, Kaci Simmons, William Simmons, Hailey Thompson, Taryn Thurston, Seth Trammell, Kortney Tucker, Valaree Vinson, Svitlana Vityukova, Lindsey Walker, Leeandra Wells, Eric West, Shea Wilson, Keaton Wooley, Chase York, Wendy York
Massac County
Gregory Anderson, Michael Cate, Crystal Crim, Sara Gutierrez, Keith Hayes, Addam Holder, James Johnston-Deming, Michael Newbold, Chris Salazar, Renee Walker, Kerstin Weatherbee, Grace Yocum
McCracken County
Brent Akers, Nacita Allcock, Thomas Apple, Clay Arnel, Whitney Aspery, Joseph Baier, Trinia Bailey, Carolann Barnes, Baylee Blackburn, Kayla Boss, Lonna Bradford, William Brandon, Ashley Brantley, Samantha Brazzell, Christianna Bullmer, Steven Burgess, Sarah Byassee, Michael Carpenter, Jessica Carrell, Emily Carter, Tailer Cartwright, Brandi Cash, Mirena Cissell, Taylor Cissell, Danielle Clapp, Andrew Clark, Kaci Clary, Brittany Cocke, Shawntae Coffie, Heather Cole, James Collier, Ryan Corrigan, Amanda Cranor, Kristina Crass, Katie Cumberland, Maximillian Curry, Emily Curtsinger, Anthony Davis, Nicholas Davis, Valerie Davis, Jennifer DeBow, Manuel Deng, Stephen Dennee, Suzanne Denson, Jessica Dorobiala, Alex Duncan, Cammi Dunn, Angela Edwards, Cassidy Edwards, Julie Ellington, Kimberly Evitts, Mary Farrell, Amanda Ferrell, Casie France, Brandi Fronabarger, Meagan Gibbons, Rebecca Gibson, Steven Gibson, Isaac Gipson, Kayla Glisson, William Graves, Thonentra Griffin, Amanda Guess, Betty Guess, Carter Guess, Aaron Hagan, Dorina Hale, Veronica Hale, Alec Halfhill, Michael Hancock, Claudia Harris, Derek Harris, Carson Hartig, Haley Heflin, Logan Hester, Shenia Hill, Zachary Hite, Jasmine Holcomb, Amanda Holler, Katie Holstein, Sheena Hoskins, Travis Hoskins, Deric Hudson, Rebecca Hummel, Jennifer Humphrey, Mitchell Jacobs, Jordan James, Kallista Jones, Samantha Jones, William Joyce, Quenton Karlberg, James Kimble, Alexandra King, Austin Lee, Rudy Lee, Jasmine Lemus, Jessica Leonard, Joseph Leonard, Andrea Lester, Courtney Luciano, Cynthia Maglasang, Joseph Malear, Zachary Malone, Steven Malray, Douglas Mayer, Audrey McGovern, Sean Mcguire, Anne McIntosh, Jayson Mckeown, Katelinn Meyer, Rebekah Milam, Corey Miller, Garret Newberry, Chris O’dell, Emily Owens, Jessica Paddie, Shelley Pangman, Nancy Parish, Megan Patrick, Olivia Patterson, Peacelynn Perilloux, Lorraine Peterson, Don Potter, Wilma Prather-Freeman, Hillary Price, Natalie Ransom, Pamela Reasner, Rebecca Reese, Ronald Remien, Tanner Riley, Jessica Rizzie, James Roberts, Bailey Robertson, Raul Robles Duran, Chelsea Rollins, Jonathan Ross, Jon Russell, Travis Russell, Zachariah Sahs, Francis Seaton, Rebecca Seilheimer, Kathryn Shelbourne, Annissa Shelley, Nathaniel Skates, Anna Solomon, Matthew Solomon, Halee Spears, Michael Stacy, Tamara Stivers, Zachariah Strahan, Morgan Stuart, Brianna Sullivan, Lisa Summers, Laura Taylor, Lexie Taylor, Tramisha Taylor, Alberta Terry, Allison Thigpen, Darren Thomasson, Emily Thompson, Raachel Thompson, Leann Thweatt, Caleb Tidwell, Russell Turner, Emily Verbaere, Virginia Vessels, Jaci Vinyard, Chase Walls, Rebekah Ward, Allison Warford, Christopher Warford, Rometta Washington, Benjamin Watson, Andrew Weitlauf, Jacquelinn Wellenstein, Hailey West, Jill Westerfield, Christopher Williamson, Jewel Wilson, Warren Wilson, Lydia Windhorst, Holden Wood, Jesse Wood, Sven Wood, Anna Word, Martha Yarbrough, Catherine Yates
Obion County, TN
Stephanie Bing, April Jaggers, Alexias Snow, Jessica Ward
Rockwall
Chelsea Cullen
Switzerland
Jason Hannan
Trigg County
Hunter Allen and Brandi Wiseman
Union, TN
Michael Steele
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