Chalktalk 8-24
August 27, 2008
Troy University lists summer honor students
TROY — Troy University has announced its honor students for summer semester, according to Ed Roach, senior executive vice chancellor and provost.
Full-time undergraduate students who earned a 4.0 grade point average for the summer semester are recognized on the Chancellor’s List, the university’s top honor roll.
Full-time undergraduate students who earned a grade point average of 3.65 or higher on a 4.0 scale are recognized on the Provost’s List.
n Chancellor’s list
Houston County
Kyle Benak. Emily Blumberg, Ann-Marie Cook, Christopher Daughtry, Adam Elliott, Dorothy Gilgenbach, Lesley Hammack, Christina Hand, Cara Hardy, Sarah King, John Lero, Connie Mathews, Jessica McArdle, Laurie Miles, Rachel Philippona, Crystal Rushing, Tiffani Spangler, Jessica Tullis
n Provost’s list
Anna Bradley, Jack Monroe, Miranda Caldwell, Yuk Jacobs, Shannon McCain, Krysta Thompson, Debra Tye, Cara White
Yes We Can! Dothan discusses mentoring
Last week, Yes We Can! Dothan held four community conversations with around 100 citizens participating in the meetings.
Meetings were held for the Runners Club, Retired Teachers and RSVP. A neighborhood meeting was also held at the Andrew Belle Center.
Some issues that were discussed included the need for mentoring programs and positive role models for students. Bringing “the real world” into academics was also a need citizens addressed.
The group will continue to have meetings through the second week in September, so check the calendar for future conversations.
Upcoming meetings the public can attend include:
n Tuesday, Aug. 26, 6 p.m. at Parsons Group, 110 Medical Drive
n Tuesday, Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m. at North Highland Baptist Church, 407 Houston St.
n Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 300 W. Main St.
n Sunday, Sept. 7, 6 p.m. at Dothan Community Church, 4390 Westgate Parkway
Contact Virginia Christian (information below) if you plan on attending one of the meetings.
One of the major ways Yes We Can! Dothan is spreading the word is through a yard sign campaign. If you would like a yard sign delivered to you, you can sign up at http://yeswecandothan.wikispaces.com and fill out an application.
You can also contact Virginia Christian at (334) 836-0217, ext. 109, if you would like a sign or have any questions.
EOCC to hold back-to-school party
Enterprise-Ozark Community College will be holding its First Annual Back-to-School Bash to welcome students today.
The bash will be held outside at the Enterprise Campus inner quad area from 10:45 a.m. to noon.
Entertainment will be award-winning country music artist Darryl Worley performing along with J.B. Roberts. Lunch will be provided. Anyone interested in learning more about EOCC is welcome to attend.
Mixon Elementary School gets facelift
Parents, teachers and warrant officer candidates recently completed extensive work on Mixon Elementary School grounds to give it a “fresh” look.
Bushes were trimmed, new landscaping was completed around the front of the building, old shrubs were first removed, and new flowers and shrubs were planted.
An old fence along the walkways was removed and a new one built and stained.
Curbs were edged, pine straw was spread around trees and shrubs and pressure washing was done on the sidewalks. New lines were painted in the parking lot and in crossing zones and the columns and window faces were painted.
