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WOW! WHAT A TEAM!

Circle of Excellence Honors Outstanding Service

Carl Bryan, family, and Ray Womble

Carl Bryan (center), Social Science and Wellness Department chairman at Central Carolina Community College, was honored as the college's 2010 Instructor of the Year. Ray Womble (right), sales representative for Wilkinson Automotive, Inc, in Sanford, presented the $500 award check as Bryan's wife, Wendy Bryan, (left) looked on.

Haley Thomas, family, and Bill Wilson

Haley Thomas (right) was honored as Central Carolina Community College's Administrative and Supervisory Staff Employee of the Year. Thomas is the college's Enrollment Services coordinator and has been with the college five years. Presenting the award check of $500 is Bill Wilson (second from right), a partner in Wilson & Reives Attorneys, of Sanford, which sponsors the award. Also pictured (from left) is Thomas' family: husband Charles Thomas, and parents Robert and Deborah Garrison.

Cristian Wood, family, and Michael Daley

Cristian Wood (center left), a secretary at Central Carolina Community College, was honored as the college's Operational and Support Staff Employee of the Year. Michael Daley (center right), vice president for Business Services at BB&T's Sanford branch, presented the $500 award check to her. Also pictured are (left) Wood's grandmother, Peggy Jones, and (right) father, Dale Lewis.

Three Central Carolina Community College employees were honored for outstanding service at the college's annual Circle of Excellence Awards program April 19 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center.

College employees gathered from the campuses and centers in Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties to recognize three of their peers for exemplary service to the students and the college: Carl Bryan, Social Science and Wellness Department chair and physical education instructor; Haley Thomas, Enrollment Services coordinator; and Cristian Wood, secretary.

Each received an award plaque, a $500 check from the business sponsor of the award, and a reserved parking place on campus for the next year. The three are now the newest additions to the college's prestigious Circle of Excellence. Their names will be engraved on the permanent Circle of Excellence wall plaque at the college's Lee County Campus.

"They are fine examples of what Central Carolina Community College is all about," said CCCC President Bud Marchant. "We are so proud of them - it's hard to make a big enough deal out of it."

Many other members of the faculty and staff were recognized for length of service to the college.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC

Planning Underway for CCCC's 50th Anniversary

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Dr. Bud Marchant has announced that the college will officially celebrate its 50th anniversary for a full year starting on July 1, 2011 and ending on June 30, 2012.

The 50th Anniversary Committee is planning a yearlong cascade of events at all CCCC locations with plans to involve the community in our celebration.

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Confucius Classroom Plants Tree

Shuya Che plants tree

Professor Shuya Che (right), Central Carolina Community College Confucius Classroom instructor, wields a shovel during the April 29 planting of an Eastern Red Cedar tree by members of her Elementary Chinese-1 class. The tree planting on the college's Lee County Campus commemorated Chinese Arbor Day-March 12, U.S. National Arbor Day-April 30, and Chinese Labor Day-May 1. Among those taking part were Jon Matthews (kneeling), the college's dean of University Transfer, Health Sciences, and Developmental Studies; and students (back, from left) Roseanna Terry and Aleida Dominguez, both of Lee County. In addition to the tree planting, the class enjoyed listening to Che tell about the origins and meaning of Chinese Arbor Day and celebrating the birthdays of students in the class whose birthdays fall between July and December. Class members also presented Che with a vase of flowers in appreciation for her enthusiasm in teaching.

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Memorial Tribute to Bob Blue

by Bianka Stumpf, Director of Distance Education

Please join us as we pay tribute to the terrific and talented Bob Blue who died suddenly on Mar. 27, 2010. In addition to being a performer and director in our area, Bob was a former theatre teacher at Lee County High School. He was also an adjunct instructor at CCCC in the humanities. For over a decade, his theatre company performed Shakespeare and other playwrights' work in CCCC venues like the Civic Center and Jonesboro School. Many of you were either his student or co-worker.

This memorial will include speech, reading, and music dear to him by some of the many who loved him. Come together in a space Bob loved to act and direct in. Pay tribute to his contribution to our private and public lives. We hope to see you there.

Saturday, May 8 at 10:30 a.m.

Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, Lecture Hall, Sanford

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Mouth Watering Auction Raises Funds for Cancer Research

Wild Bill Auction cakes

The homemade deserts and breads were so irresistible that even Wild Bill South, the auctioneer, joined in the bidding. He was the high bidder on Lisa Frank's carrot cake and Tara Guthrie's key lime pie. Bidding was lively on all the baked goods donated by CCCC faculty and staff members for the Second Annual Relay for Life Cake Auction, with a total of $547 raised for cancer research.

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Report on Campus Fundraising Campaign

by Abby Bridges Walker, CCCC Foundation

Thank you to all who participated in the 2010 Campus Fund Drive! With your help, the Foundation raised over $20,000 for scholarships and other important needs of the college! Thank you to all the team captains, the event coordinators and participants and a very special thank you to the campus staff representatives. All of you made the fund drive a huge success!

Please thank your staff representatives for a job well done:

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Static Cling Alumni Decals Now Available for CCCC Grads

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If you are a graduate of Central Carolina Community College, you can let the world know by mounting one of the new alumni decals on your vehicle. The decals are not bumper stickers, but are clings that can be displayed in a rear window and can be easily removed if needed. Contact Irene Smith in the Marketing & Public Affairs Department to obtain one. Call or email at (919) 718-7518 or ismit196@cccc.edu.

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Remembering Erma Carlisle Proctor

by Irene Smith, Marketing & Public Affairs Department

Erma Carlisle Proctor

I was a sixth grader in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in 1946 when I encountered an inspired teacher who was a profound influence in my life. We called her Miss Carlisle. It was only in the last few weeks that I realized that my Miss Carlisle married Truby Groce Proctor, moved to Sanford, N.C. in 1963 and died here at the age of 94 on April 11, 2010 after a long and productive life as an educator and member of the Sanford community.

Miss Carlisle was the first person who ever told me not only that I could go to college, but also that I should go to college. Later, in my senior year in high school, she helped me to apply for as many scholarships as we could find that I was qualified for, and rejoiced with me when I landed a full scholarship to Barnard College in New York.

Emma Carlisle Proctor has been a benefactor of Central Carolina Community College for many years. Her presence will be missed at the annual Scholarship Banquet, which she always attended. The family has asked that memorial gifts be made to the Erma Carlisle Proctor Scholarship through the Foundation. This scholarship provides assistance to single parents. Condolences may be made to the family at:

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Earth Day Quiz Results

Thanks to all who submitted the Earth Day quiz circulated to honor the fortieth anniversary of this special day. If you're interested in learning the correct answers (and more!), please consult the Portland State site at www.pdx.edu/sustainability/recycling-facts. The facts compiled there are originally from The Earth Works Group's The Recycler's Handbook.

The prize winners were Tamara Clarey, Zena Harvley-Felder, Emily Shepard, Ty Stumpf, and Sue Whitman.

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Relay for Life

Thanks to all who supported the CCCC Relay for Life Team's Cake Auction on Monday, April 26 in Sanford. The event raised $547 for the American Cancer Society. Thanks to all those who bid and those who baked. Bakers and volunteers affiliated with the College are listed below.

Please consider coming out to the actual Relay for Life Event on Friday, May 14 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Lee County Fairgrounds. Check out the CCCC tent.

Bakers: Sue Atkins, Lisa Key Brown, Janet Carter, Lisa Chapman, Gloria Cheatham, Mary Coleman, Tara Guthrie, Ginger Harris-Pike, Angela Rivera, Irene Smith, Linda Spivey, Melissa Staley, Robin Walker, Lorraine Whitaker, Cathy Woelfle, Martha Youngblood, & Janet Zurbach

Volunteers: Lisa Key Brown, Amanda Carter, Brenda Keller, Laura Musselwhite, Mary Ellen O'Shields Joni Pavlik, Susan Poindexter, Karen Sasser, Melissa Staley, Bianka Stumpf, Ty Stumpf, Cathy Woelfle, Martha Youngblood, & Janet Zurbach

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Enrichment Center Workshop Led by Marketing Staff Member

"Working For Fun & Profit," a roundtable discussion for seniors who want to reenter the workforce, will be facilitated by Irene Smith, administrative assistant in the Marketing & Public Affairs Department, on Tuesday, June 1 at the Enrichment Center. This event is free, but space is limited. The discussion is designed to be a catalyst for people 55 years and better to find their way back to work. Call (919) 776-0501, ext. 201 to register.

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ESL Class Tours Lee Library

by Bill Edwards, Basic Skills Instructor

My Intermediate ESL Class from Jonesboro Center wants to thank Tara Guthrie and the Library Staff at Lee Campus for a very informative and interesting tour on Thursday, April 15. Some of our students had never visited any library before that day! Several got their first library card and checked out a book for the first time ever!

In celebration of National Library Week, the tour was arranged with our new Director of Library Services.

Ms. Guthrie was so warm and welcoming and really made the visit very special. Most of the students plan to return to use all the library has to offer. Another visit is planned next semester.

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Cougar Bytes Goes on Summer Schedule

During the summer work schedule at CCCC, Cougar Bytes will be published on Thursday, June 3 and Thursday, July 1. Please send us your personal and professional news to include in the newsletter at marketing@cccc.edu. For the June 3 issue, the deadline is Tuesday, June 1. For the July issue, the deadline is Tuesday, June 29.

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Deadline for CCCC Foundation Scholarships

by Laura Musselwhite, Scholarship Committee

The deadline for CCCC Foundation Scholarships is fast approaching. All applications must be turned in by May 30, 2010 to be considered for a scholarship for the 2010-2011 academic year. Students can get an application in Student Services or from the website under the Financial Aid tab. Please call me if you have any questions. For information about the scholarships, go to www.cccc.edu/financialaid/scholarships/.

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PERSONNEL NOTES

Cougar Profile

Michael Cheek

Michael Cheek
Barbering Instructor

Michael Cheek, Central Carolina Community College lead barbering instructor at Harnett Correctional Institution, has been named Educator of the Year by the Greater Crede et Vincent Jaycees Chapter of the North Carolina Junior Chamber of Commerce.

"I was honored by this recognition," said Cheek, who has been teaching at HCI for five years.

The HCI Jaycee chapter welcomes young inmates who work within the organization to provide service to the community and to acquire personal growth, skills, and contacts essential for success in society. North Carolina is one of the few states that have active, inmate-led Jaycee chapters in correctional systems

Cheek graduated from Chatham Central High School, attended Central Carolina Community College and graduated from the Sanford Lee School of Barbering. He is a registered Master Barber/Barber Instructor. Before going into education, Cheek worked in Chapel Hill, where he had UNC-Chapel Hill Tarheel basketball players, such as Jimmy Black, Raymond Felton, Danny Green, Will Graves and others, as clients. He remains the barber-of-choice for many team members. Before every game, he's on the road to cut their hair. In appreciation, he received a Championship ring and an NIT watch from the current team members.

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News From the CCCC Family

Sean and Lydia Farmer (Vocational/Technical Programs Coordinator) are proud new parents. Naaman Sean Farmer arrived on Wednesday, April 28 weighing 8 lbs. 14 oz. and is 22" long. Dad, mom, and baby are all doing great. You may like to congratulate them at 3124 Sheriff Watson Road, Sanford, NC 27332.

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Birthdays

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5/09 Rhonda Evans
5/10 Kim Michael
5/10 John Faircloth
5/13 Phyllis Huff
5/13 Karen Allen
5/13 Christopher Beal
5/14 Zhyra Barber
5/14 Kevin Luck
5/15 Douglas Arevalo
5/16 Martha Wolfenbarger
5/17 Diane Glover
5/18 Melanie Yarborough
5/19 Cynthia Page
5/20 Trinnette Banks
5/20 Cindy Ramsey
5/21 Rosalind Cross
5/22 Robert Powell
5/22 Michelle Coore
5/24 Hillary Heckler
5/24 Daryl Maddox
5/25 Erica Greenlee
5/25 Clint Matthews
5/26 Joey Shue
5/27 Christine Taylor
5/27 Hazel Tysor
5/27 Melissa Fogarty
5/27 Christa Mashburn
5/27 Drew Goodson
6/01 Georgia Durso
6/01 Jerry Smith
6/03 Bernnard Hasty
6/04 Angela Leonti
6/04 Travis Perry
6/06 Kenneth Baker
6/08 Stelfanie Williams
6/09 Chandra Allen
6/10 David Bowman
6/10 Holly Schofield
6/10 Robin Kohanowich
6/12 David Oates
6/13 Lisa Chapman
6/13 Bernard Hasty
6/13 Janet Eakes
6/13 Rebecca Trull
6/14 Jeffrey Crystal
6/14 Luther White
6/16 Keisha Petty
6/17 Loria Payne

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Dates to Remember

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May 13 - Spring Graduation, Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.

May 17 - Lee Early College graduation

May 31 - Memorial Day Observed. College closed.

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CCCC-BAY

Things For Sale, For Adoption or for Free

CCCC-Bay offers you a marketplace for services and excess stuff, a forum to advertise for things you need and a very responsive audience for pet adoption.

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