Monday, December 15, 2008
Six To Receive ALA Awards.
Williamson, WV - Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College announces the second group of students selected for its prestigious Appalachian Leadership Academy, Cotiga Chapter. Following a rigorous selection process, six students met the qualifications and will receive a full scholarship to attend Southern and up to $500 for books.
Mingo County native, Retired General Robert "Doc" Foglesong, USAF and Southern President Joanne Jaeger Tomblin will participate in the induction ceremony on Wednesday, December 17th beginning at 10:30 a.m.
at The Brass Tree, according to Pauline Sturgill, ALA program director.
Current Cotiga Fellows Kevin Whitt and Rita White will also participate in the ceremony. A special brunch for the ALA fellows and their families will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Southern's leadership academy chairpersons are Dr. Cindy McCoy and Karen Preece. Board members include Rita Roberson, Mary Hamilton, Stella Estepp, Dee Kapourales and Sturgill.
Those selected for the Appalachian Leadership Academy's 2009 class are as follows:
Anita Copley is an active member of her hometown community, Crum, West Virginia. Anita reports that one of the most difficult decisions in her life was to return to school. Anita hopes that her involvement in the Appalachian Leadership Academy will give her more confidence and help her to develop leadership skills she can use every day at home and work.
Anita loves helping people and plans to one day work as a nurse.
Whitney Dempsey, a resident of Delbarton, West Virginia, was an honor student at Burch High School and a member of the Beta Club and the National Honor Society. Whitney loves children and her dream is to become an elementary school teacher. Whitney believes that her participation in Southern’s Appalachian Leadership Academy will give her more confidence and will allow her to make new friends and meet important leaders.
Michelle Ford, a resident of Belfry, Kentucky, is a Licensed Practical Nurse, youth pastor and an active member of her community. Michelle’s goal is to one day serve others as a Registered Nurse. Michelle considers her acceptance into the Appalachian Leadership Academy a great honor and believes that her involvement as a Cotiga Fellow will guide her through life’s journey in the medical field and will allow her to meet new and interesting people.
Kimberly Irick, a resident of Pinsonfork, Kentucky, was a cheerleader at Burch High School and served as a member of several clubs, including Students Against Drunk Driving, FCA, Spirit Team, Homecoming Committee, and the French Club. Kimberly wants to serve as a role model for younger children. Kimberly plans to use her involvement with the Appalachian Leadership Academy to develop skills and techniques needed to stay strong and confident in herself and keep on track to become successful in the medical field.
Shelley Rose, a resident of Kermit, West Virginia, is a graduate of Tug Valley High School. She served for two summers mentoring young children as an AmeriCorps member with Energy Express. Shelly had been accepted into the Respiratory Therapy program and believes that Southern’s Appalachian Leadership Academy will allow her to develop better leadership skills, become more involved in the college community, and take greater responsibility for activities that promote growth in our communities.
Joyce Varney, a resident of Hardy, Kentucky, is an active member in her church and community. She enjoys bringing peoples ideas together and completing projects. Joyce is pursuing a career in Respiratory Therapy and considers acceptance into Southern’s Appalachian Leadership Academy a great privilege. Joyce plans to use her experiences in the Academy to develop and polish her leadership skills, not only for herself, but for those she will come into contact with in her community and profession.
Mingo County native, Retired General Robert "Doc" Foglesong, USAF and Southern President Joanne Jaeger Tomblin will participate in the induction ceremony on Wednesday, December 17th beginning at 10:30 a.m.
at The Brass Tree, according to Pauline Sturgill, ALA program director.
Current Cotiga Fellows Kevin Whitt and Rita White will also participate in the ceremony. A special brunch for the ALA fellows and their families will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Southern's leadership academy chairpersons are Dr. Cindy McCoy and Karen Preece. Board members include Rita Roberson, Mary Hamilton, Stella Estepp, Dee Kapourales and Sturgill.
Those selected for the Appalachian Leadership Academy's 2009 class are as follows:
Anita Copley is an active member of her hometown community, Crum, West Virginia. Anita reports that one of the most difficult decisions in her life was to return to school. Anita hopes that her involvement in the Appalachian Leadership Academy will give her more confidence and help her to develop leadership skills she can use every day at home and work.
Anita loves helping people and plans to one day work as a nurse.
Whitney Dempsey, a resident of Delbarton, West Virginia, was an honor student at Burch High School and a member of the Beta Club and the National Honor Society. Whitney loves children and her dream is to become an elementary school teacher. Whitney believes that her participation in Southern’s Appalachian Leadership Academy will give her more confidence and will allow her to make new friends and meet important leaders.
Michelle Ford, a resident of Belfry, Kentucky, is a Licensed Practical Nurse, youth pastor and an active member of her community. Michelle’s goal is to one day serve others as a Registered Nurse. Michelle considers her acceptance into the Appalachian Leadership Academy a great honor and believes that her involvement as a Cotiga Fellow will guide her through life’s journey in the medical field and will allow her to meet new and interesting people.
Kimberly Irick, a resident of Pinsonfork, Kentucky, was a cheerleader at Burch High School and served as a member of several clubs, including Students Against Drunk Driving, FCA, Spirit Team, Homecoming Committee, and the French Club. Kimberly wants to serve as a role model for younger children. Kimberly plans to use her involvement with the Appalachian Leadership Academy to develop skills and techniques needed to stay strong and confident in herself and keep on track to become successful in the medical field.
Shelley Rose, a resident of Kermit, West Virginia, is a graduate of Tug Valley High School. She served for two summers mentoring young children as an AmeriCorps member with Energy Express. Shelly had been accepted into the Respiratory Therapy program and believes that Southern’s Appalachian Leadership Academy will allow her to develop better leadership skills, become more involved in the college community, and take greater responsibility for activities that promote growth in our communities.
Joyce Varney, a resident of Hardy, Kentucky, is an active member in her church and community. She enjoys bringing peoples ideas together and completing projects. Joyce is pursuing a career in Respiratory Therapy and considers acceptance into Southern’s Appalachian Leadership Academy a great privilege. Joyce plans to use her experiences in the Academy to develop and polish her leadership skills, not only for herself, but for those she will come into contact with in her community and profession.
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