Fall 2024 edition of SOAR Magazine by Robeson Community College

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT It’s summertime at Robeson Community College, and what an amazing time this is. 吀栀is is the time that many will decide to attend Robeson Community College in the Fall to pursue their dreams of becoming a nurse, an electrician, an accountant, a teacher or exploring a myriad of other endless possibilities. And, it’s the time that we see so many new faces come through our doors to register, take campus tours, and are excited about what their future holds. Education changes lives, and it can change yours. No matter your age, income, or profession, Robeson Community College has something for you. 吀栀ree sisters from Robeson County had always dreamed of becoming registered nurses, but they never thought they would land in the same classes and graduate at IN THIS ISSUE the same time, but they did. 吀栀is May, Dolly, Loretta, and Latasha Rice all received COVER STORY: Three Sisters Earn an associate degree and graduated from the associate degree nursing program. As 2 Associate Degree in Nursing you’ll read in their story, the program was challenging, at times they cried, but they never gave up on their dream and persevered. 吀栀ey all have accepted positions at 4 Photo Contest Winner: area hospitals. 吀栀e sisters range in age from 35 to 29, they are all single mothers and Elisa Rodriguez all three worked as CNAs to put themselves through school. 吀栀ey show us all that 5 Photos: RCC Solar Eclipse Watch you can do anything you put your mind to if you try. Party 2024 “SOAR” Poetry Contest Winner Robeson Community College’s Early College continues to be a beacon of hope, a 6 Khristona Locklear light that shines brightly allowing high school students an opportunity to excel and accelerate their education. One graduate, Jimmy Dong, has received $100,000 in 7 2024 Faculty Poetry Winner scholarships to attend the Rochester Institute of Technology this fall. 吀栀e quality Joey Hinson education available at RCC can help you go anywhere, and we continue to hear one 8 Jimmy Dong racks up $100,000 in success story a昀琀er another of students who have become UNC Tar heels, UNCP scholarships to attend RIT Braves, UNCW Seahawks, or a part of the NCSU Wolfpack family. 9 RCC pays tribute to MLK Sometimes, all you need is, someone to invite you to campus, like Regina Walters. 9 RCC Reconnect Kickoff Regina was invited to an information session about the Early Childhood Education 9 Original Poetry by Azure “Dee” program. She accepted it and attended. Two years later, she walked across the stage Thompson and is now a proud graduate of Robeson Community College. She was the kitchen 11 Recipes from RCC’s Culinary Arts manager for Head Start in Pembroke, and now, she will become a teacher helping Regina Walters named Academic kids from ages 2 to 5 to grow, learn, and develop. 12 Excellence Award Winner I invite all of you to stop by our campus and talk with our admissions o昀케cers or our 14 Spring 2024 Headlines advisors in continuing education. We just broke ground on our new lineman pole 16 RCC students attend AISES yard and short-term training in that program will begin soon! Conference at NASA Langley; two Robeson Community College o昀昀ers over 80 programs of study leading to an win scholarship associate degree, diploma, or certi昀椀cate, and we o昀昀er hundreds of continuing 17 Spring 2024 Curriculum Schedule education and short-term training programs that lead to industry-standard 19 COMtech Programs certi昀椀cations and licensures. But don’t take my word, come see for yourself! 20 2024 Completely Online Classes Amazing things are happening at Robeson Community College. 吀栀is is the time, 20 Lemon Cookie Recipe this is the place to build better skills, a better job, and a better future. 20 Adult High School Program Information Melissa Singl攀爀 1

THREE SISTERS EARN AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING AT ROBESON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 吀栀e unexpected has turned into a reali- DOLLY RICE prepared for when you graduate. 吀栀ey ty for three sisters in Robeson County. “吀栀is was something that we always teach you how to be more con昀椀dent.” wanted to do, but becoming a young “I didn’t receive a lot of 昀椀nancial help, it Dolly, 35, Loretta, 32, and Latasha mother, I had to put my career to the was so hard on me, but I did this myself Rice, 29, will become o昀케cial graduates side and I had to wait for my children to and for my children, Joshua and Mali- of Robeson Community College on get older,” Dolly said. yah.” May 8, earning an associate of applied science in nursing and all the rights Dolly says she and her sisters grew up 吀栀e 昀椀nancial assistance she did receive thereof. watching her mother serve as a caregiv- came from the Lumbee Tribe Vocation- er. al Rehabilitation and LRDA. 吀栀e sisters say it’s been the journey of a lifetime, but it took a lot of hard work, “She was a Certi昀椀ed Nursing Assistant “I am so thankful that they helped me dedication, and perseverance. and she worked in hospice care,” Dolly with gas vouchers and paying tuition,” said. “It takes a special kind of person to Dolly stated. “吀栀at was a blessing.” “We applied to the program at di昀昀erent take care of people with illnesses.” times, and got denied,” stated Loretta. Dolly wants to go into Med Surge to “But I didn’t give up.” Dolly followed in her mother’s footsteps gain more experience before going into by becoming a CNA, a job she held for the Emergency Department and then Loretta says that they all applied togeth- 12 years. She worked at various plac- possibly into Hospice. er, and as fate would have it, they all got es including Home Health, Dignity, accepted. Scotland Memorial, MedAssist, and “I have a passion for Hospice,” Dolly Hospice. said. “It felt like it was meant to be for all three of us to do this together,” Loretta “I wanted to become a nurse, but with Dolly has several interviews planned said. two children, this was not an easy thing and hopes to work at Scotland Health to do,” Dolly said. “Helping others has or UNC Health Southeastern. “We didn’t expect to be together,” Dolly always been something that I enjoyed.” added. “You don’t think you can do it, but here As she started into the program, she I am, I did it, I’m at the 昀椀nish line,” Dol- “Both Loretta and Dolly called me and quickly realized it wasn’t going to be ly said. “It was all so very challenging said ‘We got in,’” Latasha said. “I didn’t easy. in my mind… it goes to show, you are think all three of us would be accept- never too old.” ed…but I checked my application on “Robeson Community College is very my phone, and it said I had been ac- strict, but they have to set boundaries,” “吀栀is experience has de昀椀nitely brought cepted too, I couldn’t believe it.” stated Dolly. “It was very hard, I had to us closer to God, and closer to each oth- push myself… but the RCC instructors er,” Dolly said. “If God be for you, who “It was just God’s timing.” have set it up so that you are better can possibly be against you?” 2

LORETTA RICE for it, and you have to keep working now I have gained knowledge and Loretta came into the ADN program as at what you want to achieve and never learned more so that I can know what an LPN. She currently works with In- give up.” to do to help others,” Latasha said. telliChoices, a company that specializes Dolly, Loretta, and Latasha lost their in home health. Previously, Loretta has With her sisters by her side, Loretta says sister to suicide, it’s a hard subject for worked at Home Health, Dignity, and that the three of them would pray to- them to talk about, even to this day. Primary Care. gether before tests, even anointing each other with oil and writing out scripture “It was very hard to go over that subject Like her mother, Loretta started out as with their names on it. in class,” Latasha said. “But it’s some- a CNA. thing that more people need to talk “I have cried many nights…. I wanted about.” “I enjoy encouraging others, and help- this for myself,” Loretta said. “吀栀ank ing them,” Loretta stated. God for partial credit and retests… ev- With one child to care for, Latasha ery test brought us closer to God every knew the road ahead would challeng- Seeking a better future, she applied to day.” ing, saying, the LPN program at Robeson Com- munity College. She graduated in 2019 “You have to believe in yourself, God “I wanted a better life for my son, Pres- with a diploma but felt something was will get you through it.” ton…It has been a journey.” missing. In addition to her sisters, Loretta says Now with another child on the way, and “Our father would encourage us to she couldn’t have gotten to this point now with her degree in her hand, she go back to college,” Loretta said. “He without the support of her other family knows all the hard work was worth it. wanted to see all of us succeed, and my members. mother pushed us to work extra hard so “吀栀is has been awesome…吀栀is was a we would have a better life.” “吀栀e love of my daughter, Aniyah, great experience, I am thankful to be helped me get through the program, here with my sisters, they pushed me So, Loretta decided to go back to along with my future husband, Nicho- more than myself, we did fuss and 昀椀ght school. las, who helped put me through school a little, but that’s to be expected.” twice,” Loretta said. 吀栀roughout the nursing program, Lo- A昀琀er graduation, Latasha hopes to start retta says that RCC instructors pushed LATASHA RICE working in med surge and then eventu- her. Latasha also followed in her mother’s ally make it over to the “Peds” 昀氀oor. footsteps and became a CNA, work- “It wasn’t a pat on the back,” Loretta ing for Scotland Health, Hospice, and “I love children,” said Latasha. said. “Being the way that they are, it was MedAssist. kind of like being in the military, but Latasha credits her family for her suc- going through all of that was worth it.” “I love helping people, caring for peo- cess, saying that her boyfriend Marcus ple,” Latasha stated. “I wanted to be able contributed by helping her with study- “吀栀ere were little things that didn’t to do more.” ing and paying bills. She also thanks make sense to me in the beginning,” Lo- the Lumbee Tribe for their 昀椀nancial retta said. “But they make sense now.” Determined, Latasha set out to make assistance through Vocational Rehabil- a di昀昀erence, with hopes of one day itation. “Our instructors told us to ‘trust the becoming a nurse. process’ and that’s what we all did,” she “I’m very thankful for the Lumbee stated. “吀栀e main goal was focused on “We had a sister that is no longer with Tribe,” she said. the NCLEX and achieving a 100% pass us who died in my arms… it triggered rate… we practice questions every day.” something in me… I felt hopeless but From left to right: Dolly, Loretta, and Latasha Rice stand in front of the Health Science Building at Robeson Community College. As graduation quickly approaches, Loretta says the time spent at Robeson Community College has been worth it. “We wouldn’t be here without God,” Loretta said. “吀栀ere were times when I cried and I didn’t understand why I couldn’t get something, but I kept praying and here we are… I’ve learned that grades don’t de昀椀ne you, tests don’t de昀椀ne you… you have to have a passion 3

NURSING STUDENT ELISA RODRIGUEZ WINS 2024 PHOTO CONTEST Nursing student Elisa Rodriguez was A昀琀er graduation, she plans to remain recently named the winner of the 2024 within our community and would love to Photo Contest held at Robeson Communi- work for Scotland Memorial Hospital in ty College. Laurinburg. Rodriguez is presently in the nursing pro- 吀栀is year’s theme for the picture contest gram and plans to graduate by July 2025. was “Capturing What Spring Looks Like When asked how her experience has been Within Your County”. so far, she replied, “It’s been a good expe- rience and rewarding.” Elisa Rodriquez Rodriquez states, “My photo was taken at has been married for 16 years and has 3 the start of spring when the 昀氀owers started children. She chooses not to work in order blossoming in my yard. 吀栀is shed is in my to focus her attention on her studies. backyard and has been there since the early seventies within Robeson County”. When asked what inspired her to pursue nursing, she said, “I like helping people. 吀栀e Cultural Events Committee would like I’ve always liked the medical 昀椀eld. I’ve to congratulate Elisa Rodriquez and thank always been drawn to it.” all the students who entered the contest. 4

THE 2024 GREAT AMERICAN ECLIPSE VIEWING PARTY AT ROBESON COMMUNITY COLLEGE RCC students, faculty, and sta昀昀 had a chance to witness a rare moment in history as the Great American Eclipse made its way from Texas to Maine. Although RCC was not in the path of totality, hundreds lined up to see the partial eclipse as the moon passed by the sun on April 8, 2024. One couple stopped o昀昀 I-95 to fuel up, saw the watch party on our sign, and decided to check it out, as did many locals. Solar sunglasses were provided, and a telescope was available for viewing. RCC’s Science faculty hosted the event, with Astronomy Instructor David Gavasci on hand to answer questions. 吀栀e event garnered media attention from WBTW, WPDE, WMBF, and the Robesonian, and RCC even got streamed live by CBS across all a昀케liates as they covered the event from coast to coast. Want to learn more about astronomy? Register for upcoming classes at Robeson Community College starting Fall 2024. 5

Wings of Dreams By: Khristona Locklear Soar and reach new heights, oh soul of mine 吀栀rough stormy seas and skies so divine Unfurl your wings and let the wind carry you high Into the clouds where dreams can touch the sky Feel the rush of freedom in each breath you take As you soar above the mountains and the great lake Suspended in the air, weightless and free Embracing the endless possibilities that you see Let your spirit soar like a bird in 昀氀ight Breaking through barriers with all your might Dancing with the stars and the moon’s gentle glow Embracing the unknown, wherever you may go Soar above the doubts and fears that hold you down Embrace the courage that within you is found With each new horizon that comes into view Spread your wings wide and let your dreams come true Soar, oh soul, and never look back Embrace the journey, stay on track For in the boundless sky above 吀栀ere lies a place of dreams and love So let your spirit soar, let it 昀氀y Into the endless blue, towards the sky Embrace the breeze, feel the thrill To read more winning entries, please visit Soar high, oh soul, and ful昀椀ll. www.robeson.edu keywords “2024 poetry contest” 6

Joey Hinson, a psychology instructor, was named RCC’s 2023 Faculty Member of the Year! Read his story at www.robeson.edu, keywords “Joey Hinson Award” Poem CDLXXVI by Joey Hinson 吀栀ank you for soaring over us with Roman candle light for not giving in to commons sense & so昀琀 emotions for not understanding that Pi is unknowable & indispensable for being there for you 吀栀ank you for soaring over us with Roman Legion might for holding my money for me for saving us from ourselves for keeping us safe & boring for showing us that it really is A dream 吀栀ank you For soaring over us with colosseum delight for leading from the cover of night for all the great choices for not giving in to common sense & so昀琀 emotions for being there for you for knowing best 7

RCC GRADUATE JIMMY DONG RAKES UP $100,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS Meet Jimmy Dong. He’s 18 years old. Dong plans on majoring in Computer “I look up to him, I want to be just like He’s originally from Manhattan, but Engineering Technology. him, but better,” Dong said with a smile. now calls Red Springs home. He’s a dually enrolled student, meaning he’s “I want to work for a company like Jimmy’s brother is set to graduate from in high school and college. On May 8, Microso昀琀, Lenovo, or Apple,” Dong Cornell this month with his Master’s he will walk across the stage at Robeson says. “I want to become a so昀琀ware degree in Computer Engineering, Community College, having earned engineer.” setting the bar high. an associate of science degree, and come this fall, he will be attending the Why Rochester Institute of Technology? “I want to get my master’s degree, too,” Rochester Institute of Technology in Dong said. “I want to be singled out New York on a $100,000 President “I’ve always had a from the majority.” Merit Scholarship. connection to that school,” stated Dong. “It “We are all given the “I am sort of nervous, but at the same was the 昀椀rst college that opportunities to make time, I’m excited,” Dong said. “吀栀is sent me anything and I the world around us is like a new experience for me, and thought, I might as well a better place,” Dong sometimes a new change in your apply to this school.” wrote in his entrance environment can be good… you just essay to RIT. “吀栀is never know what is ahead of you.” “吀栀ey have a good co-op profound realization program where you can serves as a catalyst Dong credits his time at Robeson intern with companies that encourages Community College as giving him a and get paid for it,” Dong me to pursue competitive advantage against other says. “吀栀ey are one of the knowledge and self- applicants. top 5 co-op schools in improvement…Our the country.” experiences—past and “I feel like all my e昀昀orts of doing present—weave a story of development, work… all the nights of studying, have Some of the corporations that provide transformation, and an unwavering 昀椀nally paid o昀昀,” Dong stated. “Being internships include Texas Instruments desire for a greater understanding of in one of the best colleges in Robeson and Lenovo, and Dong says “吀栀ere are life.” County heightened my application way more.” and being an early college student has “Attending the Early College and prepared me for the next chapter of life.” “I would love to be able to intern with RCC… it was all worth it,” Jimmy one of those companies and see what it’s said. “Community College is all about “It feels like I did more, I saved money, like to work for them.” getting a better education and having learned more, it was a better choice opportunities for getting a better job… than the traditional path, with one-on- Dong’s brother, Andy, was also an early attending RCC and the early college has one learning,” Dong says of attending college student at Robeson Community been one of the best experiences of my early college. College, graduating in 2021. life… I look forward to what my future holds.” 8

RCC PAYS TRIBUTE TO MLK “You will always be my dude” By: Azure 吀栀ompson Times when you was a boy Hello there, how have you been? And now a man I feel that Heaven is a beautiful place God, I really miss those days And I am sure you love it there With you, Daddy I miss you a lot And that’s why you will always And wanted you to know “be my dude”. 吀栀at all is well here on Earth; just I am so proud missing u. 吀栀at God allow you I wanted you to know To be my earthly father 吀栀at you will always and forever To provide all my needs “be my dude”. And some of my wants It seems that just a very short Truthfully, that is always Time ago Why you will always You were here with me “be my dude” Telling me jokes And I will always And stories about your life “love you for life”. RCC held a tribute in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. featuring keynote speaker Dr. Stephen Love, pastor of Manna Church with remarks from RCC President Melissa Singler, ABOUT THE AUTHOR NC Senator Danny Britt, Vice President Dr. Johnny Smith, and SGA President Koba Bryant. The MLK Tribute was sponsored Azure “Dee” 吀栀ompson is an alumnus 吀栀ompson is a member of several by ACUMEN (Accomplished, Credentialed, United Men of RCC) . ACUMEN representative Roger Williams, an Industrial of Robeson Community College, organizations including the Disabled Technologies student welcomed everyone to the event. Read earning an associate of science degree American Veterans Chapter 7 in more online at www.robeson.edu keywords: MLK Tribute. before transferring to the University of Lumberton. She served for 30 years RCC’S RECONNECT KICKOFF North Carolina at Pembroke to major as the former minister of music in Sociology and was recently invited to (Drums) for several churches. If speak at the 2024 RCC Poetry Event. interested in learning more about her book, 吀栀ompson can be reached at “吀栀ank you so much for giving me the [email protected]. opportunity to come back home to RCC to inspire and be a positive in昀氀uence to others,” Azure “Dee” 吀栀ompson said. As a published poet, one publication that 吀栀ompson is most proud of is titled, “吀栀e Abundance of the Heart: 吀栀e Mouth Speaks.” 吀栀ompson currently works for the Public Schools of Robeson County as a teacher assistant but 昀椀rst began her career as a welder (44B) certi昀椀ed in the U.S. Army. RCC is reconnecting with its adult learners in Robeson County. 吀栀ompson is the daughter of Ernest A kickoff was held in April to celebrate the partnership between James Page Sr. and Clara Mae Franklin- RCC, the John M. Belk Endowment and NC Reconnect. The party Page. As a single mother, she raised her featured a luncheon with remarks from NC Representative Jarrod Lowery, President and CEO of myFuture NC Cecilia son “Trenton” who is currently attending Holden, and Mike Krause with the John M. Belk Endowment. CCPC and working in Charlotte. Learn more online at www.robeson.edu keyword: Reconnect. 99

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Chicken Spinach Alfredo Balsamic Bruschetta Rotini Pasta Ingredients Ingredients for 3 servings • 1 loaf French bread, cut into ¼ -inch slices Lemon Posset • 2 tablespoons oil • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced • 8 Roma (plum) tomatoes, diced • 3 cloves garlic, minced • ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil Ingredients • 6 strips bacon, cooked, chopped • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, freshly • 16 ounces heavy cream • 5 oz spinach grated • ⼀最 cup sugar (5.25 ounces) • 2 teaspoons salt • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 5 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 2 teaspoons pepper • 1 tablespoon good quality and zest about one large lemon • 2 cups heavy cream balsamic vinegar • 1 ¼ cups rotini pasta, cooked • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Instructions: • 1 cup parmesan cheese • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt • ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black Bring cream and sugar to boil over a pepper medium-high heat, stirring until sugar Preparation dissolves. Reduce heat to medium, Gather all ingredients. and boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly, Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. adjusting heat as needed to prevent Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 mixture from boiling over. Remove Cook the chicken until no pink is degrees C). from heat. showing. Brush bread slices on both sides Stir in lemon juice and zest and let sit Add the garlic, bacon, spinach, salt, lightly with 1 tablespoon oil and place for 10 minutes to cool. and pepper, cooking until spinach is on large baking sheet. Toast bread wilted. until golden, 5 to 10 minutes, turning Stir mixture again and divide among halfway through. six ramekins or glasses. Pour in the cream and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, toss together tomatoes, Cover each ramekin with plastic wrap Add the pasta, cheese, and parsley, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a and chill until set, 1 hour or overnight. stirring until the pasta is coated bowl. evenly. Allow to set completely before Mix in balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons garnishing. Garnish with fresh berries olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper. or mint. Recipes Spoon tomato mixture onto toasted Discover more delicious meals from bread slices. from Culinary Arts at www.robeson.edu keyword: recipes. Culinary Arts Serve immediately and enjoy! 11

REGINA WALTERS NAMED 2024 NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WINNER Robeson Community College an- “I was actually at work when RCC “Robeson Community College af- nounced its 2024 North Carolina came to observe teachers,” Walters forded me the opportunity to do this,” Community College Academic Excel- said. “I was asked if I ever thought Walters said. “If anyone were to ask me lence winner during its commence- about going back to school, and they why I chose RCC, I would tell them ment ceremonies today. asked me to attend an information it’s a family-feeling learning environ- session coming up, and all of this took ment. Robeson Community College Regina Walters received the distinct o昀昀 from there.” not only cares about its sta昀昀 but also its honor, one that is given to one student students. 吀栀ey have made my college per year from each of the 58 communi- Walters plans on con- experience easier ty colleges in North Carolina. tinuing to work for and pleasant for me Head Start but will to succeed.” “It’s a surreal feeling,” Walters stated as move from the kitch- she received the award. “It’s an honor en to the classroom, With roots deep in and a privilege… I have been out of possibly working with Robeson County school for 27 years and to come back children as young as 2 education, Walters and accomplish this, is truly surreal” years old up to 5 years says that “education of age. is in my blood, it “I am a single mother of two boys and runs through me.” a grandmother to 1 precious little girl,” “Head Start helps to set Walters continued. “I never imagined a 昀椀rm foundation for “My Great, Great, that I would have the opportunity to go children before they Great, Great, Great back to school to become a teacher.” enter into public school,” Grandparents Walters said. “吀栀e children learn social Reverend Elias and Roxy 吀栀ompson, Walters graduated with an associate and development skills which is so and my Great, Great, Great, Great of applied science in early childhood important for success later on in life… Grandfather Alexander 吀栀ompson education. She has worked for Head I feel this is what I am called to do, and founded the 吀栀ompson Institute in Start for 22 years, 16 of which have will continue to do until God tells me Lumberton,” Walters says. “It is still been at the location in Pembroke, as to move somewhere else.” standing today, known as W.H. Knuck- the kitchen manager. les Elementary.” 12

According to a history marker by the Walters credits her family with much at the graduation ceremony, and that school the “吀栀ompson Institute was es- of her success and her positive outlook she will now have an opportunity to tablished in 1881 for blacks by Lumber on life. continue on the legacy and values she River Baptist Assoc. Boarding School; instilled in her. trained teachers; named for A.H. “My Grandma taught her children they 吀栀ompson. Succeeded here by public could be anything they wanted to be,” “I thank my Grandma for everything, school in 1942.” Walters said. “She took my mother to she took up that torch to advocate for the March on Washington in 1964… children in our community and that is Although Walters was not born in she helped to desegregate the schools… what I aspire to be,” Walters said. “She Robeson County, she still considers this and all my life, I knew that she would helped me to see that we should want to be home. She was born in Pennsyl- be there for me.” everyone to be prosperous and for our vania, which is where her parents were Although her Grandma has now children to see there is great things that stationed at the time of her birth. passed, Walters says she knows that her can come out of Robeson County.” Grandma’s presence was with her today “My parents were from Robeson County and both were in the military,” Walters said. “But I spent a lot of time with my Grandmother who lived here growing up, and when I was 18 years old, this is where I came home to live.” Being raised in the military environ- ment, allowed Walters an opportunity to see the world. “I have lived in a multitude of di昀昀erent places and countries,” Walters said. “New Jersey, Philadelphia, Kansas, Hawaii, and Germany to name a few… I think that helped me to be more well-rounded… I experienced di昀昀erent cultures and had opportunities to be around di昀昀erent people.” “In the military, they teach you to treat people like you want to be treated, and that’s how I want to be,” Walters said. “I think that’s the kind of attitude you need to become a greater person and for me, a better teacher.” Walters says that as a teacher, she wants to make a lasting impact on her stu- dents and her community, much like her descendants did. “It doesn’t matter what you look like or where you come from,” Walters said. “I am going to treat each of them like the child I hope they become… I know if they are sparked by the right person, they will succeed, and I want to be that person.” 13 13

#1 #4 #5 #2 #6 1 - Welding Competition - 1st-Raul Cardenas (train), 2nd-Alex Gonzales (house), 3rd-Breaen Hill (log) 2 - Destiny Sosa was declared the winner of the 2024 Culinary Competition “Battle of the Butts” with her signature ‘Sweetie Spice’ sauce and rub 3 - 2024 NC SkillsUSA participants; David Jimenez (right) won 1st in Mechatronics and will move on to the National Competition in June along with Abigail Jacobs, sitting next to Jimenez, who placed 3rd in the State. 4 - Seth Bullard won the Registered Apprenticeship NC Award for 2024 and Lumbee Holdings, Inc was named the 2024 Apprenticeship NC program of the year 5 - Ethan Jackson (right) was declared the winner of the Rock Your World Scholarship but paid it forward to his brother Evan (left). 6. Christian McArthur reads poetry during the Black Voices Event held in #3 honor of Black History Month. Williams also organized a community Black History Month event for the RCC Early College which honored local living Black legends from Robeson County. 1414

#11 #7 #12 #8 #13 7 - ESL students took a road trip to Washington, DC to explore American History, taking in all the sights, monu- ments, and all the things that represent freedom. 8 - RCC graduates 昀椀rst Highway Construction Academy in partnership with the North Carolina DOT. Nine students completed the program – Rohon Atkins, Tyquayle Gause, Benjamin Harris, Christopher Hunt, Kaleb Jameson, #9 Donell McKeithan, Todd McQueen, Larry Tatum, and Quentina Zeigler. 9 - The RCC Culinary Arts Department wins the People’s Choice Award for its “Dr. Pepper Chili” in March during the Rumba at the Lumber Festival. 10 - Twelve employees at Elkay Manufacturing Company in Lumberton recently completed the Forklift Training, Train-the-Trainer Operator course offered through Robeson Community College’s customized training division. Adam Smith, Nyesha Shand, Rose Locklear, Susanne Council, Joseph Cobb, Barbara Scott, Daeshawn Jones, Twyla Sampson, John Gary, Tyrone McLean, James Locklear and Daniel Manning completed the training. 11/12 -The Lumberton Rotary Club and Duke Energy presented of昀椀cials at RCC with a check for $4000. The money will be used to provide $2000 in scholarships and $2000 in Grinding Equipment for the welding department. Breane Hill, Kiale Rogers, Andon Revels, and Justin Hyatt, all welding students, received a $500 scholarship. 13 - RCC hosted FAFSA Day in January and had the second-highest attendance ranking across the state, with 108 students checking in during the event. Wake Tech in Raleigh came in 昀椀rst place with 135 students attending and #10 NC State placed 3rd with 103. Central Piedmont in Charlotte came in 4th with 92 students. 15

RCC STUDENTS ATTEND REGION 7 AISES CONFERENCE AT NASA LANGLEY Like the ‘Sweet Virginia Breeze,’ Spring • Resume Workshops Graham, ORyan Evans, and Megan ushered in a special time for RCC • Federal Jobs Tutorial Chavis. students, faculty, and sta昀昀 to reconnect • Navigating the pathway to and with peers and renew skills at the 2024 through graduate school Connor Locklear and James Lucas, Region 7 AISES Conference. • How to network and make the most pictured below (le昀琀 to right), are of college Information Technology students. 吀栀e 吀栀e conference was held at NASA • FDA Fellowships, Internships, and two received the academic scholarships Langley in Hampton, Virginia this past Early Career Opportunities from the Nansemond Tribe of Virginia. April. AISES stands for American Indian • Designing the Classroom of the Both students walked across this stage Science and Engineering Society. 吀栀e Future this May at Robeson Community College First Americans’ Pathway to STEM and will be headed to UNC Pembroke Success Grant at Robeson Community “吀栀ere was even an on-site job fair,” this fall to continue their studies. College sponsored the event, providing stated Lisa Hunt, the Director of Grants the ability for the college to have a and FAPSS Coordinator. “Our students presence at the event. also had an opportunity to get a professional head shot and upcoming “It was a wonderful experience,” Dr. graduates were recognized at the Melissa Oxendine, the FAPSS Project conference banquet.” Director and Academic Dean of Online Learning at RCC. “Our students had an Hunt says that participants also had a amazing opportunity in attending this chance to visit the Nansemond Tribal conference, from networking with others Grounds at Mattanock Town. to visiting Tribal grounds, it was just an “We learned more about the tribe’s overall great event and we are thankful collaborative e昀昀orts with local that we were able to represent Robeson environmental groups to help preserve Community College.” the Chesapeake Bay and its habitat,” Hunt said. 吀栀e event was organized by Virginia “We are so proud of Connor and James,” Tech’s AISES Chapter and hosted by Joining Dr. Oxendine and Lisa Hunt Dr. Oxendine said. “And we are so NASA Langley. from RCC were Business Instructor excited about what the future holds for and AISES Advisor Loretta Allen, all of these students as they are all very Breakout sessions included: Mathematics Instructor and NASO talented and skilled, and so we know • Opportunities to engage in Global Advisor Carla Deese, and AISES students they are going to go on and do great Indigenous Experiences Connor Locklear, James Lucas, Mariah things with their life.” 1616

RCC STUDENTS ATTEND REGION 7 AISES CONFERENCE AT NASA LANGLEYFall 2024 curriculum Schedule /// FACE-TO-FACE /// BLENDED /// HYBRID CLASSES /// Register now! ACADEMIC SUCCESS CHEMISTRY ACA-111-BMD1 College Student Success Blended 8/15-10/9 T 12pm-12:50pm CHM-131-D1 Introduction to Chemistry Traditional 8/15-12/12 TH 9am-11:40am ACA-111-BMD2 College Student Success Blended 10/16-12/12 T 12pm-12:50pm CHM-131A-D1 Intro to Chemistry Lab Traditional 8/15-12/12 T 9am-11:40am ACA-122-BCCP1 College Transfer Success Blended 8/29-12/12 T,TH 10am-10:50am CHM-151-D1 General Chemistry I Traditional 8/15-12/12 M,W 12pm-2:50pm ACA-122-BMD1 College Transfer Success Blended 8/15-10/9 M,W 8:45am-10:15am ACA-122-BMD3 College Transfer Success Blended 8/15-10/9 M,W 12:30pm-2pm COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS ACA-122-BMD5 College Transfer Success Blended 8/15-10/9 M,W 10:20am-11:50am CIS-110-BD1 Introduction to Computers Blended 8/15-12/12 T,TH 8:45am-10:15am CIS-110-BD2 Introduction to Computers Blended 8/15-12/12 T,TH 10:20am-11:50am ACCOUNTING CIS-110-BD3 Introduction to Computers Blended 8/15-12/12 T,TH 12:30pm-2pm ACC-111-D1 Financial Accounting Traditional 8/15-12/12 T, TH 10:30am-11:45am CIS-111-HYD1 Basic PC Literacy Hybrid 8/15-12/12 T 2:45pm-3:45pm ACC-111-HYMN2 Financial Accounting Hybrid 10/16-12/12 T 6pm-7:15pm CIS-115-HYD1 Intro to Prog & Logic Hybrid 8/15-12/12 T 11am-11:50am- ACC-150-HYMD1 Accounting Software Appl Hybrid 8/15-10/9 W 9am-10:15am ACC-152-HYMD2 Advanced Software Appl Hybrid 10/16-12/12 W 9am-10:15am COSMETOLOGY COS-111-D1 Cosmetology Concepts I Traditional 8/15-12/12 F 8am-11:50am- AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING, AND REFRIGERATION COS-111AB-CCP1 Cosmetology Concepts I Traditional 8/29-12/12 M 12:30pm-3:20pm AHR-110-TBD1 Intro to Refrigeration Blended 8/29-12/12 M,T,W 8:30am-10:50am COS-112-D1 Salon I Traditional 8/15-12/12 M,T,W,TH 8am-2:30pm AHR-111-FD1 HVACR Electricity Traditional 8/29-12/12 TH, F 8:50am-10:50am COS-112AB-CCP1 Salon I Traditional 8/29-12/12 M 3:30pm-4:30pm AHR-111-LCN1 HVACR Electricity Traditional 8/15-12/12 M, T 6pm-7:50pm T,W,TH,F 12:30pm-4:30pm AHR-112-BD1 Heating Technology Blended 8/15-12/12 W 11am-1:50pm COS-113-D1 Cosmetology Concepts II Traditional 8/15-12/12 F 8am-12pm AHR-115-D1 Refrigeration Systems Traditional 8/15-12/12 M,T 11am-12:50pm COS-114-D1 Salon II Traditional 8/15-12/12 M,T,W,TH 8am-2:30pm AHR-115-LCN1 Refrigeration Systems Traditional 8/15-12/12 W, TH 6pm-7:50pm COS-117-D1 Cosmetology Concepts IV Traditional 8/15-12/12 T,W 1:35pm-2:30pm AHR-120-BMD1 HVACR Maintenance Blended 8/15-10/9- M,TH 8am-9:50am COS-118-D1 Salon IV Traditional 8/15-12/12 M,T,W,TH 8am-2:30pm AHR-133-BN1 HVAC Servicing Blended 8/15-12/12- M,T 6pm-8:50pm AHR-151-BN1 HVAC Duct Systems I Traditional 8/15-12/12- M-SU 6pm-8:50pm COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION AHR-152-D1 HVAC Duct Systems II Traditional 8/15-12/12- F 8am-11:50am CTI-120-HYD1 Network & Sec Foundation Hybrid 8/15-12/12- M 11am-11:50am AHR-211-BD1 Residential System Design Blended 8/15-12/12- TH 11am-1:50pm COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ART CTS-120-HYD1 Hardware/Software Support Hybrid 8/15-12/12 M 8am-8:50am ART-111-BD1 Art 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Blended 8/29-12/12 M,W,F 8:30am-10:50am DFT-151-N1 CAD I Traditional 8/15-12/12 T,TH 6pm-8:15pm BIO-111-D1 General Biology I Traditional 8/15-12/12 T,TH 8:45am-11:25am BIO-111-D2 General Biology I Traditional 8/15-12/12 T,TH 12:30pm-3:10pm EDUCATION BIO-168-BN1 Anatomy and Physiology I Blended 8/15-12/12 T,TH 6pm-7:50pm EDU-119-D1 Intro to Early Child Education Traditional 8/15-12/12 T,TH 12pm-1:40pm BIO-168-D1 Anatomy and Physiology I Traditional 8/15-12/12 M,W 9am-11:50am EDU-234-D1 Infants, Toddlers, and Twos Traditional 8/15-12/12 M,W 9am-10:20am BIO-168-D2 Anatomy and Physiology I Traditional 8/15-12/12 T,TH 9am-11:40am BIO-168-D3 Anatomy and Physiology I Traditional 8/15-12/12 T,TH 12:30pm-3:10pm BIO-169-BN1 Anatomy and Physiology II Blended 8/15-12/12 T 6pm-8:40pm How to register: BIO-169-D1 Anatomy and Physiology II Traditional 8/15-12/12 M,W 12:30pm-3:20pm 1) Complete Application online at BAKING & PASTRY ARTS BPA-150-D1 Artisan & Specialty Bread Traditional 8/15-12/12 TH 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9am-11:50am ELC-113-HCCP1 Residential Wiring Hybrid 8/29-12/12 T,TH 8:30am-10:50am W 6:30am-12:20pm ELC-113-LCN1 Residential Wiring Traditional 8/15-12/12 M,T,W 6pm-8:30pm F ELC-115-D1 Industrial Wiring Traditional 8/15-12/12 M,T,W,TH 8am-9:50am NUR-212-D1 Health System Concepts Traditional 8/15-12/12 M 9am-11:50am- ELC-118-MD1 National Electrical Code Traditional 8/15-10/9 T,TH 9am-10:50am TH 6:30am-12:20pm ELC-213-D1 Instrumentation Traditional 8/15-12/12 M-F 11am-11:50am S OFFICE SYSTEMS ELC-228-D1 PLC Applications Traditional 8/15-12/12 M-TH 12pm-1:50pm OST-136-HYD1 Word Processing Hybrid 8/15-12/12 W 2pm-2:50pm ELN-231-HYD1 Industrial Controls Hybrid 8/15-12/12 T 10am-11:50am EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCE OST-148-HYD1 Med Ins & Billing Hybrid 8/15-12/12 M 11am-11:50am OST-247-HYMD1 Procedure Coding Hybrid 8/15-10/9 TH 8:30am-9:45am EMS-110-BCCP1 EMT Blended 8/29-12/12 M-F 8:30am-10:50am S 7am-7pm OST-264-HYMD2 Medical Auditing Hybrid 10/16-12/12 M 10am-10:50am EMS-220-BD1 Cardiology 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