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The CircleThe CircleFall 2011 Volume 13, Issue 1

www.mitchellcc.edu

Keeping you in touch with the activities and accomplishments of Mitchell Community College

Mitchell recognized forExceptional Performance

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Fall 2011, Vol. 13, Issue 1

ContentsPresident’s Letter...................................2New Mooresville Classroom Dedicated ..........................................3Dr. Douglas O. Eason Announces Plans to Retire ..................................3Mitchell Recognized for Exceptional

Performance .....................................4Nursing Program Receives $50K Grant

to Create Center for Teaching Excellence ........................5Concert Set for Steinway Debut ...........5Customized Training Helps Companies

Compete ............................................6Accuma Corp Works With Mitchell and

Wins Award .......................................6Training in Progress for Kewaunee

Scientific Corporation ......................7Mitchell Gets New 5-Axis CNC Machine Center ................................7Students Study in Costa Rica ...............8Taylor and Good Spend Summer as NASA Interns ................................8R.D. Grier Excellence in Education

Awards Presented ............................9MCCEE Helps Fund Project

Yellowstone .......................................9Davis Honored for Service ....................9Mitchell Grad Opens Full-Service Salon ...............................................10Nurses Plan 25 Year Reunion ...........10Alumni Updates ...................................10Joe Troutman ’58 Receives

Distinguished Alumni Award ........112011 Distinguished Alumni Award Call for Nominations .........11Contributions .......................................12Local “Stars” Dance for Scholarships ..............................BackUpcoming Events ............................Back

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MissionThe faculty, staff and administration of Mitchell Community College are committed to the philosophy of the comprehensive community college. We believe, therefore, that the student is the focal point of all efforts of the college; that we are a college community that respects diversity and is supportive of individual achievement; that Mitchell Community College has a responsibility to enhance the social, civic, cultural, and economic development of the community and the global society; that Mitchell Community College has a responsibility to enhance the quality of life of the community; and that the door of opportunity for learning should be open to all who seek personal and professional development.

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On the cover: New Mooresville Classroom Building

An Equal Opportunity College/Affirmative Action Employer

PresidentDear Alumni and Friends:

The corner of Iredell Avenue and Academy Streets in

Mooresville will never be the same again. The new, imposing

Mitchell Community College Mooresville Classroom Building

has claimed that corner as the outpost for post-secondary

education in Mooresville and South Iredell for the future.

With twelve classrooms, two laboratories, plus an auditorium/

lecture hall that seats 140, the College is well positioned to

serve the growing population of the southern end of Iredell

County. Student response has been dramatic: enrollment

in Mooresville grew by over 500 students this fall with the

opening of the new building. Clearly the College is on track to

provide more classes, programs, and services for students in the Mooresville/South Iredell area.

In addition, the new building is equipped with the latest in information technology including

campus-wide wireless access for students wherever they may be on campus or on the grounds.

While buildings, facilities, and technology are important, it is the learning and teaching that

take place that make the real difference.

As evidence that we are successful in our endeavors, Mitchell was notified late this spring

that the College was recognized for “Exceptional Institutional Performance” by the North

Carolina Community College System. As you will see in this issue, the College was evaluated

on eight student and institutional performance measures. Not only did the college meet all of

the measures, it exceeded each of them. In addition, 97% of the graduating associate degree

nursing students passed the state licensure exam (NCLEX) and are now registered nurses and

licensed to practice in North Carolina. By the way, this is the same licensure exam that four-

year college and university graduates take. Our Rocketry team from our physics department

was one of only three teams invited to participate in Level 2 of NASA’s University Student

Launch Initiative program at Wallops Island proving grounds in Virginia. Even more exciting

is the growing number of students majoring in Biology, Engineering, Math or Physics and who

are successfully continuing their studies at colleges and universities.

From another perspective, the College continues to support and nurture local business

and industry through our engineering, drafting, welding, and HVAC programs as well as our

New and Expanding Industry program. The Acumma Corporation award highlighted in this

edition is a case in point, and the support of Kewaunee through our Advance Manufacturing

program is making a real difference for one of our strongest industries.

While new buildings are important in carrying out the mission of the College, they are not

as important as the learning that goes on inside them. Mitchell is truly a student-centered

institution in every sense of the term. Having excellent facilities only enhances our aspiration

to be an institution of educational excellence.

Sincerely yours,

Douglas O. Eason, Ph.D.President

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Creating SuccessThrough Leadership

Community leaders, faculty

and staff celebrated the

opening of the new $5 million

Mooresville Classroom

building at a dedication

ceremony on June 28. The

30,000 square-foot three-

story building is located on

the corner of Academy Street

and Iredell Avenue. This is the

third expansion for Mitchell’s

Mooresville Center which

opened in 1983.

The building, which

officially opened for the Fall

2011 semester, includes 12

classrooms, two science labs,

a multi-purpose auditorium/

lecture hall, a cyber café and

staff offices. The expansion

will help address the 40

percent increase in enrollment

that has occurred over the last

decade by increasing capacity

for an additional 300-500

curriculum and continuing

education students.

“This is an exciting day to

see this project completed,”

said Dr. Ralph Bentley,

Mitchell Board of Trustees

Chair. “This addition should

help the

economy

develop and

grow.”

“Mitchell

is a great

asset to the

town of

Mooresville

and to

the area

downtown,”

said Erskine Smith,

Mooresville Town Manager.

During the ceremony,

Mitchell President Douglas

Eason thanked the

community, donors, faculty

and staff for their support.

Other platform speakers

included Sara Haire-Tice,

former commissioner

and Mitchell Board of

Trustees member; Steve

Johnson, Iredell County

Commissioner Chairman;

Kelly Persons, Community

Relations Manager for

Lowe’s Companies; John

Monteith of Monteith

Construction; Stan Anthony

of MBAJ Architecture; and

New Mooresville Classroom Dedicated

Dr. Douglas O. Eason

announced his plans to retire

as president of Mitchell

Community College after

21 years of service. The

announcement was made

September 1 at a meeting of

faculty and staff. President

Eason indicated that he

had informed the Mitchell

Community College Board of

Trustees that he planned to

retire December 31, 2011 or as

soon thereafter as the Board

has selected and employed his

successor.

“Dr. Eason’s two decade

tenure as President has

transformed Mitchell into one

of the premier community

colleges in North Carolina and

in the nation,” said Dr. Ralph

Bentley, chair of the Mitchell

Community College Board of

Trustees. “Under Dr. Eason’s

leadership Mitchell has more

than doubled in enrollment

and physical space. Of even

greater importance is Dr.

Eason’s focus on quality and

excellence in every aspect of

College operations.”

Dr. Eason began his tenure

in July 1990, coming to

Statesville from Columbia

State Community College

in Tennessee where he

held various faculty and

administrative positions.

Commenting on his

announcement, Dr. Eason

stated “My tenure at Mitchell

Community College has

given me a wonderful feeling

of professional fulfillment.

It has been gratifying to see

this institution grow in size

and quality as the College

served the educational and

job training needs of Iredell

County.”

Dr. Eason and his wife

Dr. Laurel Eason, professor

of English and German at

Catawba College in Salisbury,

plan to remain in Statesville

where they have many friends

and enjoy associations with

various local groups and

organizations.

Retirement events are being

planned to celebrate his career

at Mitchell.

Dr. Douglas O. Eason Announces Plans to Retire

Kelly Persons, Community Relations Manager for Lowe’s Companies

Susie and George Brawley with Bill Pope.

See Mooresville, page 4


Creating SuccessThrough Quality

Mitchell Community College is one of 12 community colleges to be recognized for Exceptional Institutional Performance (EIP), according to the 2011 Critical Success Factors report. The annual report is the North Carolina Community College System’s method for tracking the performance of the state’s community colleges as mandated by the General Assembly. The report compiles data related to eight performance measures. To achieve EIP, the college must meet or exceed all eight measures. These include:1. Progress of basic skill

students. The aggregate percentage of adult literacy

students completing a level of literacy, progressing within a level of literacy, or completing a predetermined goal.

2. Passing rates on licensure and certification exams. The percentage of first-time testers passing examination required by the state—nursing, cosmetology, basic law enforcement, emergency medical technician, real estate, etc.

3. Performance of college transfer students. Of students transferring to a university with an associate degree or 24 articulated college transfer hours, the percentage of students

who have a GPA equal or greater than a 2.0 after two semesters.

4. Passing rate of students in development courses. The percentage of development course completers in English or math completing with a grade of “C” or better.

5. Success rate of developmental students in subsequent college-level courses. The performance of completers who subsequently took college-level English or math.

6. Satisfaction of program completers and non-completers. The percentage of graduates or early-leavers “very

satisfied” or satisfied with the overall quality of the college.

7. Curriculum student retention, graduation, and transfer. The percentage of fall credential-seeking students who have graduated or are still enrolled at the same college, a university, or another community college one year later.

8. Client satisfaction with customized training. The percentage of satisfied clients receiving specialized training programs and service through Customized Training and Small Business Centers.

Mitchell Recognized for Exceptional Performance

Dr. Clay Brown, Pastor of

First Presbyterian Church in

Mooresville.

Following the ceremony,

guests were given an

opportunity to tour the

facility.

The project was funded

by the 2005 education bond

referendum, a construction

grant from the NC

Community College System,

a $250,000 grant from the

Lowe’s Charitable Education

Foundation, plus public and

private donations including

a $50,000 gift from the late

Grady Shoe.

Mooresville, From page 3

Steve Johnson, Chairman, Iredell County Commissioners

Students use WiFi in the cyber café.

Biology students in the new science lab.


Creating SuccessThrough Quality

Mitchell Community College

was awarded a $50,000

grant to create the Nursing

and Allied Health Center

for Teaching Excellence.

The funds will go towards

producing digital learning

resources for the NC Learning

Objects Repository (NCLOR).

An additional $50,000 may

be awarded next year for

additional work.

NCLOR is a collaborative

effort between the

Community Colleges, UNC

system, NC Department of

Public Instruction, the NC

Virtual Public School, and

Independent Colleges and

Universities. It allows colleges

to share best practices and

avoid duplication through

an online clearing house of

professional development

resources, facilitator-led web

courses, and regional face-to-

face workshops.

“We are honored that our

nursing program has been

selected as a ‘champion’ for

teaching excellence,” said

Dr. Camille Reese, Dean of

Nursing, Allied Health and

Public Service Technology.

“This is a wonderful

opportunity to share best

practices through the use

of technical resources and

laboratory simulation.”

Mitchell was selected based

on its outstanding pass rate

on the first “sitting” of the

NCLEX-RN for program

graduates and the highly

qualified and impressively

credentialed nursing faculty.

Mitchell has been a leader

in incorporating digital

technology in the nursing

curriculum.

Nursing instructor Anna

Gordon will serve as Mitchell’s

project coordinator. The

project will begin with a

needs assessment involving

all NCCCS nursing programs.

From that, learning activities

will be developed and initial

program activities will be

available in the spring of 2012.

Two other schools received

NCLOR grants—Wake Tech

for online career technology

and Fayetteville Tech for 3D

and simulation technology.

Grants are funded by the

Carl Perkins State Leadership

Funds.

Nursing Program Receives $50K Grant to Create Center for Teaching Excellence

Statesville native, Dr. Joseph

Trivette will perform a

“debut” concert on Mitchell’s

new Steinway piano on

Sunday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. in

Shearer Hall. The piano is

part of Mitchell’s continuing

investment to make Shearer

Hall a premier music facility in

the area.

Trivette is the holder of

the Albert Endowed Chair of

Music at Southwest Virginia

Community College. He has

a Ph.D. in Music Education

from Florida State University.

He has a bachelor's degree

in music education and

performance and a masters

degree in piano performance

from Appalachian State

University.

As a pianist, Trivette twice

won ASU’s Concerto-Aria

Competition, performing

Concerti by Grieg and

Tchaikovsky with the ASU

orchestra. Trivette was also

honored by Florida State

University as featured soloist

in the choral department’s

Choir Plus One Concert.

As a collaborative pianist,

Trivette has worked with

André Thomas, Rodney

Eichenberger, Mary Goetze,

and Robert Shaw.

The concert is free and open

to the public.

Concert Set for Steinway Debut


Creating SuccessThrough Training and Support

Customized Training provides

education, training and

support services for new,

expanding and existing

business and industry in

North Carolina through the

community college system.

The program is designed

to make a difference to

a business’s bottom line,

whether creating jobs,

investing in new machinery

and equipment, or

streamlining processes for

efficiency.

“Our goal is to help

companies be more efficient

and more profitable,” said

Betty Scipione, Mitchell’s

Director of Customized

Training. “Improving

productivity is critical for

US businesses to compete

globally.”

Mitchell has delivered over

1,100 customized training

hours to over 1,500 employees

in Iredell county.

Customized training

services include:

• Consultation

• Needs assessment

• Instructional design,

development and delivery

• Technology deployment

• Lean manufacturing and

process improvement

activities

To find out more about

Mitchell Community

College’s Customized

Training Program, contact

Betty Scipione, Director

of Customized Training,

[email protected] or

call (704)878-3234.

Customized Training Helps Companies Compete

The Accuma Corporation

established its Statesville,

North Carolina facility in

1985 and produces injection

molded plastic containers, lids,

and accessories for the battery

manufacturing industry.

In 2011, Accuma tapped

Customized Training resources

at Mitchell Community

College to improve efficiency.

Accuma recognized that

machinery set-ups are

its single biggest cause of

downtime with an average

of 2.5 hours to change from

one mold to the next. With

Mitchell’s help, Accuma

assembled an employee

team to better organize the

process and area. “The target

was to reduce set-up time

by 50%,” said David Beard,

Mitchell’s Lean Manufacturing

Facilitator. Beard coached

the team to videotape, collect

data, and analyze operator

movements. The resulting plan

reduced time and eliminated

wasted steps.

“The results were better

than expected and will help

us stay competitive in today’s

market. We learned how

workplace organization and

standard work documentation

could help us understand

the problem, identify causes,

implement solutions and get

the rest of the plant excited

about making changes,” said

Howard Henderson, Accuma’s

Safety Manager.

At three set-ups per week,

52 weeks a year, the company

was able to add over 200

hours of capacity for one

machine. The next steps are to

implement the same process

improvements to more than

20 other molding machines

in the facility. The success of

this event led to Accuma’s

recognition as a winner of a

2011 Advanced Manufacturing

Awards by the Centralina

Economic Development

Commission in the Process

Improvement category.

Accuma Corp Works With Mitchell and Wins Award

Customized Training Clients include:AccumaASMO North America LLCAmesburyAmerican Stainless Tubing, Inc.BestSweetCardinal FGCarolina BeerDoosanElmers ProductsEngineered Sintered ComponentsFischbeinJPSKewaunee ScientificLowe's Corporation NGK CeramicsPiedmont HealthcarePGIProvidencia USASouthern PrestigeTalon SystemsToter Corp.Yates Precision Machining

From left: Don Lewis, Andy Herwin, Robert Rodriguez, Willie Johnson, Betty Scipione, Mitchell’s Customized Training director, and Howard Henderson, Accuma’s safety manager


Creating SuccessThrough Training and Support

Training in Progress for Kewaunee Scientific Corporation

Mitchell Gets New 5-Axis CNC Machine CenterThe mechanical engineering

department purchased a new

Haas VF-2 CNC (Computer

Numerical Control) 5-Axis

Machining Center this

summer. Training on this

new $105,000 machine will

begin spring semester as a

component of the Advanced

CNC Graphics Milling course.

Many industries today,

especially in the high-

tech world of aerospace ,

motorsports, automotive

design, medical, and high-

end machine shops, are using

5-axis machining as a means

to speed manufacturing

ability and increase repeatable

accuracy. The ability to

machine complex shapes,

undercuts and difficult angles

in a single setup reduces

tooling cost and labor time,

resulting in a better cost

per part, in addition to

maintaining parts conformity

throughout the part run.

“This is a great addition for

our program,” said Sharon

Rouse, program coordinator.

“Getting students trained on

5-axis machining will help

them secure good-paying

jobs.”

The 2010-2011

Occupational Outlook

Handbook indicated there

were 157,800 CNC machinists

in the U.S. in 2008 and

they projected there would

be 164,500 by 2018, a four

percent increase. Area

recruiters indicate that CNC

machinist jobs are available

and that salaries can range

from $43-60K per year

depending on experience.

Salaries for 5-axis operators

would be higher.

“Manufacturing has

changed,” added Rouse. “Jobs

now require technical know-

how and critical thinking skills

for complex and custom type

work.”

Several students who have

completed the program plan

to return in the spring to

take the course in order to

increase their salary potential.

An Associate in Applied

Science degree in mechanical

engineering can be completed

in 68-70 credit hours. Or, a

student can receive a certificate

in machining in 17 credit

hours.

Sharon Rouse, coordinator/instructor with new 5-axis machine.

Kewaunee Scientific

Corporation has been a leader

in the design, manufacture,

and installation of scientific

and technical furniture for

over 104 years. In February

2010 they announced plans for

the expansion and renovation

of its Statesville operations.

Construction is complete on a

32,000 square foot addition to

one of its three manufacturing

plants in Statesville, as well

as a facelift for the corporate

and administrative offices. The

expansion was made to handle

a growing demand for the

Company's products.

Along with the corporate

and manufacturing expansion,

Kewaunee is using customized

training to improve the

work skills of incumbent

leaders and teams within

the organization. Betty

Scipione, Mitchell Community

College’s Customized

Training Director, met with

company representatives

and formulated an in-depth

selection of communication,

problem solving, leadership,

and teamwork topics to

assist Kewaunee in this new

phase of their operations.

One component will be Lean

Manufacturing training,

provided by a certified Lean/

Six Sigma instructor. All other

training for the project will

be provided by the Regional

North Carolina Community

College System and third-

party trainers local to Iredell

County.

Kewaunee is headquartered

in Statesville and has

manufacturing facilities in

Statesville and Bangalore,

India. Subsidiaries in

Singapore and Bangalore

serve their Asian and Middle

East markets. The company

currently has 470 local

employees in Statesville.


StudentsSuccesses

Students Study in Costa Rica

The first Study Abroad

Program, "Costa Rica: Coast

to Coast," took place in May.

Participants traveled to both

the Pacific and Atlantic Coasts

of Costa Rica. The trip offered

diverse cultural and ecological

experiences such as volcanoes,

hot springs, rainforests, a

banana plantation, cities, and

villages. Students learned

much about life in a foreign

country while discovering a lot

about themselves. In addition,

they made friends, helped

local school children, and

had fun while on an exciting

adventure.

“This was a great experience

and we look forward to more,”

said Eduardo Garcia, program

coordinator. “It is our goal to

make the world our classroom,

where students can build upon

their personal stories to help

them in their journey toward a

future full of possibilities.”

The program, which is

part of Education First (EF)

College Study Tours, is part

of Mitchell’s commitment to

global education. In addition

to the cultural and educational

experiences provided by such

a trip, students also have

the option to earn college

credit for an interdisciplinary

humanities course.

The 2012 Study Abroad

Program, “Journey to Israel”

is planned for May. Students,

alumni, and members of the

community are invited to go

and discover the rich history,

art and geography of ancient

cultures.

For more information,

contact Eduardo Garcia,

Coordinator of Department

of Foreign Languages and

Cultures, at (704) 878-3340 or

[email protected].

Neil Taylor and Richard

Good spent the summer

working paid internships at

NASA. Both were members

of Mitchell's Aerospace and

Engineering team, one of three

teams to compete in NASA's

Level 2 University Student

Launch Initiative.

Taylor’s internship was at

Goodard Space Flight Center’s

Lunar & Planetary Science

Academy (LPSA) where he

researched Dust Mitigation

of Mirror Surfaces using

SPARCLE. He is a NASA

Aerospace Community

College Scholar, one of 79

selected nationwide and the

recipient of a Department of

Defense SMART Scholarship

for students pursuing an

undergraduate or graduate

degree in Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Mathematics

(STEM) disciplines.

Good’s internship was at

Goodard Space Flight Center

where his project involved

researching Small Heliophysics

Satellites and Instrumentation.

The internship program

emphasizes authentic hands-

on activities in a NASA

project-like environment.

Interns are assigned to projects

sponsored by NASA science

and engineering mentors.

In addition to research, they

receive training in leadership

and networking.

They get the opportunity to

interact with internationally

renowned scientists and

mission managers. They also

improve their career skills

through regular status reports,

poster presentations and a

final presentation.

Both Taylor and Good

transferred to UNC-Charlotte

where they are pursing degrees

in engineering.

Taylor and Good Spend Summer as NASA Interns

Neil Taylor Richard Good


Faculty/StaffSuccesses

The 2011 R.D. Grier

Excellence in Education

Awards were presented at the

Fall Convocation. The awards

recognize faculty and staff

members for their exceptional

contributions.

Beverly Brown, music

instructor, received the

full-time faculty award.

She inspires her students

and colleagues to work

collaboratively. To help her

students develop, Brown places

them as interns with middle

and high school band directors

so they can learn more

about their chosen careers.

This invaluable experience

enables her students to enter

prestigious music programs

at four-year colleges and

universities.

Mariglee Liebhaber

received the adjunct faculty

award. She is active in the

national, statewide and local

organizations of accrediting

agencies and stays current

in the education field by

attending workshops and

conferences. She recently

obtained the Level 9 Early

Educator’s certificate from

the Division of Child

Development.

Barbara Wheeler,

financial services director,

was the recipient of the

professional staff award.

She was recognized for

showing initiative, innovation

and leadership in her

department and for increasing

efficiency through process

improvements and technology

applications.

Mary McClish,

administrative assistant,

received the support staff

award. She is known for being

dependable, passionate, and

dedicated to assisting students,

faculty, and staff. And, she

keeps the division office

running smoothly.

Velva Stevenson, facilities

technician, was given the

facilities support award.

She has worked at Mitchell

for over 20 years, is a great

ambassador for the College,

and takes extra time to get to

know the students.

The awards were established

by the Fanjoy Family in honor

of Mr. Grier’s devotion and

contribution to Mitchell

Community College.

R.D. Grier Excellence in Education Awards Presented

MCCEE Helps Fund Project Yellowstone

This program, developed by instructor Parks Collins, takes

biology students from Mitchell Community College and

Statesville High School to Yellowstone National Park to learn

first-hand the ecology, wildlife, and botany of the area.

Davis Honored for ServiceSarah Davis was

honored for her

service to the Mitchell

Community College

Board of Trustees at the

August meeting. Board

chair, Dr. Ralph Bentley

presented Davis with a

crystal bowl. Davis, who

serves as the Board’s

secretary announced

her plan to retire in

November.

From left, Barbara Wheeler, Beverly Brown, Mariglee Liebhaber, Mary McClish, Velva Stevenson.


Alumni

Vanessa Darnell ‘10 came to

Mitchell to continue her study

of cosmetology, a program she

started in high school at East

Wilkes.

“I looked at several

programs in the area but I

was so impressed with the

quality of Mitchell’s program

and the faculty members I

met there,” said Darnell. “I

was particularly interested in

focusing on esthetics since

more people have taken a

greater interest in skin care.”

She is sure she made the

right choice. In the beginning,

studying and passing tests

were tough but instructor

Sally Lindsay pushed and

encouraged Darnell. “She

really helped me build my

confidence,” said Darnell. “She

wouldn’t let me give up.”

One of Lindsay’s projects

is to have students build a

salon, an exercise designed to

help students understand the

business side of cosmetology.

“I have my students find

a location, negotiate a lease,

and create a business plan in

order to apply for a loan,” said

Lindsay.

This exercise paid off for

Darnell when she decided to

open her salon this year.

“I was able to apply what

I learned in class. It took

going back to the bank

multiple times but with

my determination and Ms.

Lindsay’s continued support

and guidance—I did it!” said

Darnell. “Even though I had

graduated, she was still there

for me.”

Envy Me Spa opened in

May of this year in Elkin. The

spa uses organic products.

Services include hair, nail, skin

care, spray tanning, massage

therapy and more.

Mitchell Grad Opens Full-Service SalonClass project provided tools to start her business.

Nurses Plan 25 Year ReunionThe Nursing Department is planning a reunion to celebrate

25 years of Mitchell’s nursing program. Make plans to attend.

Below is a tentative schedule.

Friday, May 4

Evening Mitchell Hospitality

Saturday, May 5

Morning MCCEE 5K Run/Walk .

Special Session for Nursing Alumni

Noon Lunch and Alumni Association Meeting

Evening Dinner and Dancing at Fox Den Country

Club

For more information call (704) 878-4321 or email alumni@

mitchellcc.edu. Information will be posted at http://www.

mitchellcc.edu/alumni/alumni-events.cfm.

Alumni UpdatesCongratulations are extended to the following alumni:Trivia Griffin and Eric Sharpe on their October 16, 2010 weddingSavannah Strickland and Wesley Davidson on their May 1, 2011 weddingMary Horne and Ryan Lippard on their August 6, 2011 wedding

Sympathies are extended to the family and friends of the following alumni:Joe Anthony Rucker, Sr. ’84, Statesville, NC, February 28, 2011Virginia Troutman Summers, Statesville/Blowing Rock, NC, March 3, 2011James Robert Moore, Statesville, NC, March 18, 2011Jane Blackwelder Abernathy, Mitchell Employee, Statesville, NC, March 25, 2011Victor Stone, Rock Hill, SC, March 26, 2011Susie Nash Philbeck, Raleigh, NC, April 6, 2011Sandra Knox Sharpe, Statesville, NC, April 18, 2011Verla Deese Fletcher, Mooresville, NC, May 16, 2011Thomas Davidson Troutman, Troutman, NC, June 2, 2011Jewell Gilleland Brown ’47, Troutman, NC, June 15, 2011Elisabeth Collins Holland, Dallas, NC, June 17, 2011Fern Madison Sexton, Statesville, NC, July 6, 2011Iris Fox Sowers, ’42, Marietta, GA, July 7, 2011Candy Rogers Priest, ’70, Flat Rock, NC, July, 2011Annie Whiting Young, Statesville, NC, August 5, 2011

Vanessa Darnell at her Elkin salon and spa.

SPECIAL REUNION

Classes of ‘57, ‘58 and ‘59

November 4 and 5To find out more, email [email protected] or call (704) 878-4321.


AlumniMr. Joe H. Troutman, Class of

1958, was presented the 2011


Distinguished Alumni Award

at Fall Convocation.

During the program,

Troutman was also honored

by the Board of Trustees,

Classmates from 1957, 1958

and 1959, and members of the

community with an endowed

scholarship in his name that

will be awarded each year to a

deserving student. In his years

as a student, alumnus, trustee,

and friend, Troutman has

demonstrated a tireless and

enthusiastic effort to support

and promote the mission of

the College. As a student at

Mitchell, Troutman served as

the President of the Student

Government Association and

was voted “Most Popular” by

his peers in his senior class.

In the 1958 edition of the

“Circle,” he is described as “A

gentleman in every way…a

quality that stands above the

rest… friendly…influential…

our own Mr. President…Joe.”

Troutman currently serves

as treasurer of the Mitchell

Community College Alumni

Association, a position he

has held since 1963. He is

a dedicated member of the


Board of Trustees, serving

from 1981-1994 and from

2000 to present. Troutman

currently serves as vice-chair

of the Board of Trustees

and chair of the Building

Committee. He previously

served as the Board chair.

He plays an active role in

community life in Statesville

and Iredell County through

both his vocation and through

his public service. Troutman

served as an Iredell County

Commissioner from 1976

until 1984, and served as chair

from 1978-1984.

Troutman is funeral director

at Nicholson Funeral Home,

where he works with his two

sons, Matthew and William.

He is an active member of

Broad Street United Methodist

Church and is a member of

the Rotary Club of Statesville.

Joe Troutman ’58 Receives Distinguished Alumni AwardClassmates and Board establish scholarship in Troutman’s honor.


is accepting nominations for

the Distinguished Alumni

Award. The award honors an

alumnus who has achieved

exceptional career goals, or

earned a superior reputation

within a particular field, or

made significant contributions

to the College, or to the local

or national community. An

alumnus is a person who

obtained a degree, certificate

or diploma from the College,

or its predecessor Mitchell

College.

To nominate, send a letter of

recommendation to “Alumni

Office,” Mitchell Community

College, 500 West Broad St.,

Statesville, NC 28677-5264

or fax to (704) 978-5406. You

can also email a nomination

to [email protected].

Deadline is February 1, 2012.

For more information, visit

www.mitchellcc.edu/alumni/

distinguished-alumni.cfm

2011 Distinguished Alumni Award Call for Nominations

From left: Dr. Douglas Eason, Mr. Joe Troutman, and Dr. Ralph Bentley.

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Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. StameyStatesville Housing AuthorityMr. Mark Wagner and Ms. Pat Pendleton

WagnerMr. H. Robert YaugerIn-Kind ContributionsClaremont Automotive and Muffler

RepairSandra CoxMs. Virginia FarrowMr. Eduardo GarciaMr. Richard HutaffIredell Memorial Health SystemsMr. Knut O. KvernelandMs. Joanna MurphyMs. Sharon MolleurMs. Roxanne NewtonMr. and Mrs. W. John PerrienMr. Kent ShoffnerState of North CarolinaMr. Robert VanderfordMr. Harold Wingert

Save The DateMitchell College and Mitchell Community College

ALUMNI DAYSaturday, May 5, 2012

Visit www.mitchellcc.edu/alumni/alumni-events.cfm

SPECIAL REUNIONSare being planned for the

Class of ‘62and

‘71 to ‘73


ContributionsContributions to the Mitchell Community College Endowment for Excellence (MCCEE)July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011

Hall of FameEstate of Mrs. Mildred Davis HandMr. and Mrs. Kalman GordonWachovia Wells Fargo Foundation

BenefactorsBell and Howard Chevrolet, CadillacMr. and Mrs. David GrovesMrs. Paul C. MeechMr. and Mrs. Albert Schneider

PatronsMr. and Mrs. Bedford CannonCashion Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Harry DavisDavis Regional Medical CenterMr. and Mrs. Fred H. Deaton, Jr.Dr. Douglas O. Eason and Dr. Laurel B.

EasonMrs. Patsy Slane EbertGriffin Insurance Agency, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Larry S. HedrickMr. and Mrs. Stephen G. HermanMr. Stamey Holland, IIIIredell Memorial HospitalJ.T. Alexander & Son, Inc.Mr.and Mrs. Frank JohnsonMr. and Mrs. C. H. JohnsonL. Gordon Iron & Metal CompanyLake Norman Regional Medical CenterPiedmont BankDr. and Mrs. George R. RankinRBC Centura BankMr. and Mrs. Harry SpellStatesville Flying Service, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Harry StillermanThe Tharpe Company, Inc.Ms. Robinette TilleyDr. and Mrs. Robert TolleWachovia Bank, N.A.

LeadersAbernethy LaurelsAlarm SouthMr. and Mrs. David AlexanderAquesta BankAutomotive Development GroupBB&T StatesvilleDr. and Mrs. Ralph L. BentleyMr. and Mrs. Russell W. Chapman, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Timothy E. DearmanMr. Jack L. ElledgeEnergy UnitedFinish Line FordFirst Citizens BankGoodyear Tire and Rubber CompanyMr. Robert GordonMrs. Rona S. GordonMr. and Mrs. David R. GroganMr. Miguel HernandezMr. and Mrs. Keith HollandJohn M. Barnard CPA PAMr. and Mrs. Gary W. JohnsonMrs. J. V. JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Melvin B. KellyDr. Robert KimballMr. Dan Manning

Merrill Lynch Monteith Construction CorporationMooresville Ford Mercury, Inc.Dr. Roxanne N. NewtonNicholson Funeral HomeMr. and Mrs. John PottsMr. and Mrs. James E. Rankin, Jr.Raymer Oil CompanyDr. Camille ReeseDr. and Mrs. Robert W ReindollarMs. Charlene S. SmithMr. and Mrs. Robert W. StameyStatesville Civic CenterTarheel Realty IIDr. Jane TestermanToter, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. W. Michael Yarborough

FriendsDr. and Mrs. Curtis AbellMr. and Mrs. Tom AlexanderAlexander Zachary, Ltd.Ms. Freda AlfordMr. and Mrs. Thomas G. AllisonMs. Phyllis A. BaileyMr. and Mrs. John M. BarnardBB&T MooresvilleMr. and Mrs. Jeremy BenoitBestSweet, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Steve BinderMr. and Mrs. J. Larry BlackMs. Lisa BogradMr. and Mrs. George W. Brawley, Jr.Ms. Arlene BrendleDr. Tim BrewerMr. Ryan CannonCardinal FGDr. and Mrs. Jack CauseyCavin-Cook Funeral Home CrematoryThe Honorable and Mrs. Robert A. Collier, Jr.Mrs. Wanda P. CorriherMr. and Mrs. Robert C. CrawfordMr. and Mrs. David Joshua DaileyMr. and Mrs. Frank DavidsonMr. and Mrs. Rudy DavisDentistry for Young PeopleMr. John P. DukeMrs. Bonita EiseleMrs. Frances FanjoyDr. and Mrs. William C. Findt, IIIMs. Cindy FloydDr. and Mrs. James C. FoxworthyMr. Charles A. Gallyon, IIMs. Heather GesslerMrs. Harriet GilbertMrs. Anna GordonMr. and Mrs. Barry S. GordonMrs. Sandra James GordonMr. J. Reid Gray and Dr. Peggy B. GrayMr. Rob GriffinDr. Jackie GriggMrs. A.M. GuyMr. Harold E. HanksMs. Maria HaughtonMr. and Mrs. A. Daniel Hebert, Jr.Ms. Beverly Self HedrickMs. Cathy B. HerbertDr. and Mrs. Jerry HillDr. R. Stephen Hill and Ms. Penny HedrickMr. Roger L. HoltMs. Mamie A. HoustonMr. and Mrs. Richard W. HowardMr. and Mrs. Eddie L. Hudson

Mr. and Mrs. J. Edwin HunterIlluminating Technologies, Inc.Mrs. Lois E. JamesMr. Alan P. JohnsonMrs. Margaret Cheatham JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Mitchell P. JohnsonMr. David A. JonesMs. Robin JordanMs. Kristi P. KivettThe Honorable and Mrs. Constantine H.

KuttehLake Norman Realty, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Dave LandryMr. and Mrs. Herbert L. LawtonMr. and Mrs. William J. LeachMr. Richard J. LefevreMr. and Mrs. William LongMs. Catherine A. MarshallMartin Paint CompanyMr. William R. Mayes, Jr.Maymead Materials Inc.MCC Cosmetology ClubMr. and Mrs. Christopher McCallMs. Bonnie H. McCurryMr. and Mrs. Chester P. MiddlesworthPla Mor LanesMs. Amanda MooreMr. Randy Morgan and Mrs. Judy Fox

MorganMr. and Mrs. William MorganMr. Larry E. NicholsOpus Financial Advisors, Inc.P. S. West Construction CompanyMs. Kelly Elam PardueMr. and Mrs. David ParkerMrs. Carolyn S. PaulMrs. Jo Ann M. PayneMr. and Mrs. Chad W. PercyMr. and Mrs. William B. PittMr. Dale I. PocockMr. and Mrs. William P. PopeDr. and Mrs. Mark PrendergastMrs. David L. Pressly, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. David L. Pressly, Jr.Mrs. Tracy RappMr. and Mrs. Hassill ReepDr. and Mrs. James M. RhyneMrs. Elizabeth B. RichardsonMrs. Josephine RivesMs. Billie RogersRSH Protection, Inc.Ms. Jennifer SelfThe Reverend and Mrs. Grant SharpMr. and Mrs. Christopher ShoobridgeSouthern Prestige Industries, Inc.The Reverend James Speece and Dr. Marie

C. SpeeceStatesville Roofing & Heating Co., Inc.Statesville Vision Center OD, PAMr. Henry SteeleMr. and Mrs. John G. Stikeleather, Jr.Ms. Susan Lentz StinsonMr. J. Rick Teague & Mrs. Alice Yount TeagueMrs. Sara Haire TiceMr. and Mrs. Ed TomczakTommar Publishing Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Lewis TondoMr. Michael J. Tucker and Mrs. Kyle TynerDr. and Mrs. James VaccaWal-Mart - Store 1156Mrs. Sue WalserMrs. Hazel G. Waugh

Mr. and Mrs. Julian WestMr. and Mrs. Michael L. WhiteDr. Margaret J. WillhideMr. and Mrs. Rick WilliamsMs. Doris B. WilliamsMr. and Mrs. James M. WilsonDr. and Mrs. Ken WilsonMrs. Corinne M. WisecupDr. and Mrs. Mario Zapata

ContributorsAnonymousMr. and Mrs. J W Abernethy IIIMs. Terri AdamsMr. Dyke AddisMr. Tom AldrichMr. Thomas A. Allison, Jr.Mr. George L. Anderson Jr.Ms. Gloria AndersonMr. and Mrs. Jon AndersonMs. Frances AnthonyMr. David M. ArmstrongMs. Donna R. ArnettMr. Gavin ArsenaultMr. and Mrs. James P. AshburnMr. Adam AtwellMatt and Natasha AustinMs. Brenda G. BakerMs. Kimberly BakerMs. Mary BakerGarry L. Ballard and Dare Stikeleather

BallardMr. and Mrs. Mike BarkerMrs. Alene Jones BarnardMs. Beth BeachGayle BeattyMr. Bruce BebberMs. Pamela BeckMr. Steve BeckMr. Alan BellMs. Brenda BellMs. Margie BellMs. Denise E. BenfieldMr. Jeffrey C. BenfieldMs. Christin Beaver BengeMr. Samuel B. BentonMr. Boyd BerghausMs. Barbara BertolamiMr. Joe BertolamiMr. David BeseckerMr. Rick BlankenshipMs. Crystal BlaylockMr. Kurt BlevinsMr. Thomas BoanMr. and Mrs. William G. BogerMr. Edward BogradMs. Karen BogradMs. Sarah BordersMr. Joel L. BostMr. and Mrs. Irving BoylesMs. Kimberly BradyMs. Elaine BrandaMs. Sharon BraskoMr. Daniel BreuerMr. and Mrs. Gerald BromsteadMs. Beverly BrownMs. Christina Cass BrownMs. Eileen V. BrownMr. Leon A. BrownMr. Michael H. BrownMs. Samantha Gallaher BrownMrs. John M. BruceMr. and Mrs. Chandler Bryan


ContributionsMs. Cindy BryantMr. Bryan Allen BumgarnerMr. Harold BurgessesDr. and Mrs. Tim BurgissMs. Shawana BurnetteMs. Traci BurrissMs. Nanci L. BurtMs. Diana ByronMr. Kesley W. CaldwellMr. Larry E. Caldwell Jr.Ms. Janelle CallahanMr. Donavan CampbellMr. and Mrs. James S. CampbellMs. Peggy Ross CampbellMr. Don CarneyMs. Kathy CarrMs. Sue M. CarterDr. and Mrs. James P. CartnerMs. Jamie CashMs. Tara W. CashionMs. Dianne CashwellMs. Lisa CastleMr. and Mrs. Ed CatheyMr. John CatheyMiss Violet K. CaudleMs. Corinne CavlovicMs. Kelly Eleise CawthonCBSA Architects, Inc.Ms. Tori CearlockMs. Joyce Garner ChambersMr. Spencer CharletDr. and Mrs. Donald G. CheekChick-fil-A StatesvilleMr. Mike ChisholmMr. John C. ChurchillMr. Dustin ClarkMs. Robin ClarkMs. Sherwyn Y. ClarkeMs. Kathy CobbsMs. Sandra W. CockerhamMr. and Mrs. Bill CoffeyMs. Amanda ColemanMs. Tia ColemanMr. David CollinsMr. Robert ColvertMrs. Summer Raub ComerMs. Mary J. ComptonMrs. Henry C. Conrad, Jr.Ms. Becky E. CookMr. Gary CookMrs. Candace CooperMs. Libbie CooperMs. Pamela M. CorneliusMs. Sheryl T. CorneliusMrs. Rebecca M. CorriherMrs. Sandra S. CoxMs. Rhonda CrossMrs. H. C. CurleeMr. and Mrs. David CurrierMs. Tanya CushmanMr. Ronald L. DabbsMr. Brian T. DacaretMr. and Mrs. Eric T. DaileyMs. Dianne DaltonPaul and Kelley DaspitMs. Debbie DavidsonMr. Jamie M. DavidsonMr. and Mrs. Michael DavidsonMr. Ron DavisMs. Linda K. DawbarnMrs. Marie Gibson DealMs. Laurie Dean

Ms. Mary Amelia DeatonDerwin Long AgencyMs. Ellen DeweyMs. Donna DezernMr. Daniel DierenMs. Mary Ann DietrichMr. Richard A DishmanMr. John P. DixonMs. Barbara DobbinsMr. Wes DowdMs. Janet DowlingMs. Beth DowningMs. Erin E. DubeaMs. Nancy DunstMs. Kathy DwineMs. Maryann EarwoodMr. and Mrs.Thomas B. EatmonMrs. Margaret Anne EckleyMs. Tracy P. EdwardsMr. and Mrs. David E. EiseleMr. and Mrs. James P. EiseleMs. Anne EllenburgMs. Debra S. EllenburgMrs. Sharon EllisMs. Gail Lee ElmoreMs. Susan Johnson ErvinMs. Rachelle FairhurstDr. Richard E. FallsMr. and Mrs. Will FanjoyMr. Richard FarmerMr. and Mrs. Charles F. FeimsterMr. and Mrs. C. Wesley FeimsterMr. and Mrs. Anthony FergusonMrs. Nancy Corbett FieldsMr. Brett BertalomiMr. Douglas J. FleegleMs. Kaley FlowersMr. and Mrs. Stephen R. FloydMr. and Mrs. Dennis E. FoltzMs. Nancy ForehandMs. Kristina ForgraveMs. Allison ForsythMr. John A. ForsythMr. Chris FortuneMrs. Cicily FosterMs. Stephanie G. FraleyMr. John FratianniMr. and Mrs. Robert J. FrohmanMs. Katarzyna FryzelMr. and Mrs. Ervin M. Funderburk, Jr.Mrs. Kathy Guy GainesMr. and Mrs. James Thomas GaitherMs. Loretta GallettiMr. David D. GalliherMs. Jeanna GattonMs. Sydia Y Gayle-FennerMr. and Mrs. Bryan GeorgeDr. Walter C. GesslerMr. and Mrs. Layton Getsingergg’sMs. Kim GibbsMr. and Mrs. Creighton GibsonMs. Brenda GilbertMs. Hannah GillilandMs. Charlene GivenMs. Elizabeth GlasgowMr. Harold GoforthMs. Theresa GolasMr. and Mrs. Barry GoldsteinMr. Richard Charles GoodMs. Brenda GoodinMs. Angelene Goodman

Mr. Mark GordonMr. and Mrs. Saul GordonMs. Susanne GordonMr. Myron T. GoughMs. Lisa GraggMs. Angela GrahamMs. Debra GrahamMs. Sue GrajewskiMrs. Stephen M GrantMs. Carolyn GrayMs. Marsha GrayMs. Monica GrayMr. and Mrs. John G. GreenMr. and Mrs. Floyd GregoryMr. Brian GriffithMr. Coyte GuffeyMr. and Mrs. WilliamGullickMs. Karen GuslerTerry HaasMr. Patrick HadenMs. Gloria HagerMs. Betty Martin HaiglerHair StylistMs. Kimberly Rashel HarrellMs. Cynthia H HarrisMs. Samantha HarrisHavana Social ClubMr. Richard R. HawkinsTracy HawkinsMr. Phillip Hazel and Ms. Pamela SimonMs. Martha D. HazeltonMr. Benny Reece HeadMrs. Kendra Duncan HedrickMr. David H. HeinmillerMr. and Mrs. D. Michael HendershotMr. and Mrs. Doug HendrixMs. Evie HenlineMs. Ginger HesterMr. and Mrs. Hans P. HeymannMr. and Mrs. Al HiattMs. Kelly Eleise HicksMs. Michelle G. HicksMr. Adam HillMs. Aleece HillMr. Gary HillMs. Sally HoagHogan DisabilityMs. Donna Ferguson HogueMs. Jillvetta HoldsclawMs. Ashley HolladaDr. and Mrs. Walter B. HollandMr. Jeffrey M. HollandMs. Kim HollandMr. and Mrs. William L. HollandMr. Phillip HolleranMs. Laura HollingsworthMr. and Mrs. T. C. Homesley, Jr.Ms. Misty HoneycuttMs. Debbie HooverMs. Kaye Ann HosackMs. Linda HowardMr. and Mrs. Gerald E. HuffmanMs. Ramona HuffmanDr. and Mrs. Luther G Hunter, Jr.Mr. Randy IkardDr. and Mrs. Jody InglefieldMs. Amanda JamesMs. Hilda JamesMs. Joni JamesMr. and Mrs. M. Ralston James, Jr.JMS Southeast, Inc.Mr. Danny Johnson and Mrs. Carol Johnson

Ms. Janice JohnsonThe Reverend Mark C. JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Michael JohnsonMs. Sharon JohnsonMrs. Sharon Mayberry JohnsonMr. Steve JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Jim JohnstonMs. Mary M. JohnstoneMs. Angela JonesMr. David F. JonesMs. Lindsey JonesMr. and Mrs. Walter JonesMs. Joan Wingert JordanMr. and Mrs. W. C. Joyce Jr.Ms. Alystrye JulianMr. Fred KarnapDr. and Mrs. John KarrikerMr. and Mrs. Brad KastorMs. Candice KegariseMs. Kristl R. KelleyMr. and Mrs. Calvin B. KennedyMs. Leigh KeslerMr. and Mrs. Cotton KetchieMs. Arlene KipeMr. Gregory KipeMr. Donavon KirbyMs. Becky G. KirkmanMr. and Mrs. Kirky KirkmanMr. David KlaftMs. Kathryn KnickrehmMs. Cheryl KnightDr. Doug KnightMs. Rachel R. KnoxMs. Jane KoppeMr. and Mrs. Marshall KremersMrs. Vickie C. KressDr. and Mrs. Hanna KuttehBrig. Gen. and Mrs. William LackeyMr. and Mrs. Daniel W. LasureMs. Libby J. LefeverMr. and Mrs. James LemonsMs. Nichole C. LentzMs. Catherine LeRoyMr. and Mrs. Robert LeslieMr. Chance LevanMs. Diane LewisMr. and Mrs. John G. LewisMs. Myra C. LewisMr. and Mrs. Mitchell J. LilesMr. Eric Dale LindleyMs. Faylinda R. LindnerMs. Sally J. LindsayMr. and Mrs. Timothy S. LittleMrs. Bartley Dowell LongMs. Gloria Holmes LongMr. Henry R. LongMs. Kristi LowranceMr. Joshua LowryMrs. Helen C. LyerlyMs. Lauren MahaffeyMs. Juanita K. MallardMs. Kay ManrossMs. Terra MarckeseMr. Tony MarderMr. Ron MarinoMr. and Mrs. Tom MarkoMs. Mary MarksMs. Joyce MarquezMs. Jan MartinMr. Nick MartinMr. and Mrs. Joel MashburnMr. and Mrs. Bill Masters


ContributionsMr. Matt McCallMr. Robert McCallMr. and Mrs. John McCannMrs. Mary J. McClishMs. Elizabeth McCurryMr. and Mrs. Nathan McElwee, Jr.Ms. Anita Rachel McGillMs. Sandra McHaleMs. Leann McHargueMs. Sue McKinlayMs. Jane McLeanMr. Scott McLellandMs. Vickie McMillanMr. James Robert McNallyMr. and Mrs. Jeff McNeelyMr. and Mrs. Joseph D. McNutt, Sr.Ms. Alisa MedichMs. Billie A. MeeksMembers Interior ConstructionMs. Rebecca W. MerrittMs. Suzanne MeyerMs. Jeanne MillerMr. and Mrs. Joseph L. MillerMr. Keith L. MillerMiller Family Practice, P.C.Ms. Rainslee MillwardMr. and Mrs. Dan MitchellMr. David MitchellMr. Robert Steven MoneyMs. Althea R. MooreMr. and Mrs. Kevin J. MooreMr. David MooreMrs. Kristen Abernethy MorganMr. and Mrs. Aaron MorrisonMs. Teresa MossMs. Karen MulfordMs. Sarah MullisMr. and Mrs. Joshua D. MyersMs. Brea NanceMs. Amy Frances NaylorMs. Sarah NealMs. Pamela K. NiehoffMr. Mark Alan NiswongerMr. and Mrs. Marvin NormanNorman Hope RentalsMr. and Mrs. Mike NorthMrs. Antonia A. NortonMs. Lindsey NovellinoMr. Jason T. OliphantMr. and Mrs. Ron OliphantMr. James OliverMr. Derek OsborneMs. Paulette C. OsborneMs. Kathryn OwensMs. Janet T. PalmerMr. and Mrs. Wesley PalmesMr. Ben PalomboThe Reverend and Mrs. Dan PardueMs. Elizabeth ParlierMs. Rhonda PatrickMs. Judy W. PattersonMr. and Mrs. Walter B. PattersonDr. and Mrs. Jeffrey PayneMs. Amy PedullaDr. Carla Pence and Mr. Eric PenceMs. Kristin PerkinsMs. Stacey M. PerryMs. Laura PetersMr. George PettigrewMr. Kyle PettyMr. and Mrs. Robert PhillipsMr. Wesley S. Phillips

Ms. Cabanna Henderson PierceMs. Courtney PierceMr. and Mrs. Scott PoloMr. Daniel B. PopeMr. and Mrs. C. David PopeMs. Kathy PopeMrs. Lois Starrette PostonMs. MaryBeth PowdenDr. and Mrs. William PowellMiss Marie PratherMr. and Mrs. Noel PriceMs. Candy PriestProphets ProductionsMs. Nadine PruittPSNC EnergyMr. and Mrs. Charles PutnamMrs. Kathy W. QuinnMr. and Mrs. Raymond R. RabeMr. Dale RaderMs. Beverly RashMr. and Mrs. David J. RasnickMr. Walton RayRealty WorldMs. Michelle RedmondMs. Diane H. ReimannMr. and Mrs. Jared A. ReimannDr. Gloria RembertMs. Emily ReynoldsMs. Laura ReynoldsMs. Jennifer RibbeckMr. Anthony RicciardelliMs. Dawn RickusMr. and Mrs. David N. RiddleMs. Elizabeth L. RidingsTracy RobbinsMr. and Mrs. Thomas RobertsMs. Pam RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Eric C. RodinMr. Charles RogersMs. Joyce W. RoseberryMs. Robin RosenfeldMr. Franklin RossidivitoMr. and Mrs. Robert S. RothkopfMr. and Mrs. Ed A. RushMs. Keisha Minor RussellMrs. Margaret Rankin RussellMs. Kammie K. RuthMr. Brad SadowskiMr. and Mrs. James SandeMr. Shane SchantzenbachMrs. Betty ScipioneMrs. George A. ScottMr. and Mrs. Rhyne ScottMr. and Mrs. Dick SearsMrs. Charlotte SeigerMs. Cheryl SellsMrs. Sandra S. ShealyMr. and Mrs. C. Jack Sheffield, Jr.Ms. Alexis ShellMr. and Mrs. F. Anderson Sherrill, Jr.Ms. Jennifer SherrillMs. June SherrillMr. Maison Wayne SherrillMr. and Mrs. Jerry SherryMr. Kent D ShoffnerMr. Billy ShumakerMs. Marci SigmonDr. Michael SimmonsMr. and Mrs. George SimonSloan’s Cleaners & DyersMr. and Mrs. Al SlonimMr. and Mrs. Todd Sluder

Mr. and Mrs. Mike SmithMr. Gary G. SmithMs. Kathleen SmithMs. Kay Sherrill SmithMr. Kevin SmithMrs. Kimberly M. SmithMr. and Mrs. Peter SmithMr. Scott SmithMs. Marie SnowMs. Charlotte L. SoutulloMr. and Mrs. Cecil StallardMr. and Mrs. David StameyMr. and Mrs. Robb StameyMr. and Mrs. William T. StameyMr. and Mrs. James StamperMr. and Mrs. James T. StaplesMr. and Mrs. Franklin L. StikeleatherMr. and Mrs. John G. Stikeleather, IIIMr. and Mrs. John P. StillermanMr. Robert StillermanMr. W. Todd StillermanMr. and Mrs. Bob StoneMr. Dan StumpSubwayMr. and Mrs. James M. SummersMr. and Mrs. Doug SutherlandMs. Cindy SuttonMs. Joyce SuttonMs. Rita TaggertTarheel Auction & Realty, Inc.Ms. Jennifer TarltonAdrian TatumMs. Lisa A. TaylorMr. and Mrs. Lavette TeeterMs. Katie TempletonMr. William Klasick TempletonMs. Fran TharpeThe Data CenterMs. Carol ThompsonMr. Derek TilleyTilley Harley Davidson Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Lynn TillmanMrs. Jackie B. TomlinMs. Rita TondaMr. and Mrs. David D. TownsendMs. Lisa TrenskiMs. Amanda TroutmanMr. Herman L. Troutman, IIIMr. Joe TroutmanMs. Aurora TudelaMs. Wendy Eudy TurnerMs. Lori UnderwoodMs. Sallie VallereuxMr. Mitchell VarnerMr. and Mrs. Peter W. VarvarisMr. Doug VinezMs. Emily VinezMr. Michael VolgersonMr. Barry Waddell and Mrs. Lee Jan Daniels

WaddellMrs. Cindy Cornelius WagnerMr. Mark Wagner and Ms. Pat Pendleton

WagnerMr. David WalkerDr. and Mrs. Harry WalkerMr. and Mrs. Bud WansleyMs. Aurelie WardMr. Woody WashamMs. Sharon WatkinsMrs. Loraine P. WattMr. and Mrs. Larry K. WattsMs. Emily C. Weddington

Mr. Kris WeigandMs. Shana WeigandMr. and Mrs. Roy WestMr. Mark WestMrs. Myrtle H. WestmorelandMrs. Barbara WheelerMs. Kathy WheelerMr. Gregg Alvin WhiteMr. and Mrs. Richard WhitingMrs. Virginia N. WhitleyMs. Bailey WibergMr. and Mrs. Tom WiburgMr. William WickerMrs. Linda WierschMr. Cliff WikeMs. Jessica A. WikeMr. and Mrs. Ian WilkinsMs. Kristie WilliamsMs. Sandra Causby WilliamsMr. and Mrs. T. Duke WilliamsDr. and Mrs. Mark WilliamsonMr. Randall D. WillieMrs. Frances D. WilsonMr. Jim WilsonMs. Margaret H. WilsonMs. Sherry Jayne WilsonMr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. William W. WilsonMr. and Mrs. Scott A. WittebornMrs. Jane Sigmon WolfgangMs. Cynthia WoodMr. and Mrs. Woody WoodardMs. Patti H. WootenMrs. Margaret C. WorthMr. and Mrs. Robert W. WrightMr. Trent WrightMr. Dwight E. WuertzMs. Wanda YanceyMr. Nick Zangardi

In-Kind DonationsAcademy of Dance and Fine ArtsAshley AlexanderDaniel ArredondoTonya AtkinsSherry BeckBeth & CompanySteve BogradBeverly BrownMichael BrooksAmy Davidson BrookshireDavid BradleyJim CalabreseElizabeth CannonHarold CarrilloCCTL Video Production TeamClay Lunsford and FriendsDwayne CorbittYusimi CruzKelley DaspitAndy DavisRon and Sherry Ann DavisSarah DavisDeLuxe Ice CreamDeluxe PrintingLinda DillardElite Dance StudioFarm House GardenersMark FlakeCindy FloydLauren GibbsJill Baker GibsonSandra Gordon


ContributionsGreater Statesville Chamber of CommerceMike GriffinHavana Banquet and BallroomKendra HedrickSteve HermanMaria HerreraKathy HesterKathy HollandVicki and Jeff HollandHome Depot StatesvilleIredell LivingJohnson Concrete CompanyAnn KellyKetchie Creek Bakery and CaféRick KipeCheryl KlaftShirley LambertCarol LeachDenise Tilley LeVanTony LellieBill LongMCC BLET RecruitsMCC Admissions and RecordsMCC BLET RecruitsMCC Cherry Street EmployeesMCC CosmetologyMCC Counseling and Testing DepartmentMCC Development OfficeMCC Distance Learning OfficeMCC Diversity Task ForceMCC Early Childhood DepartmentMCC Institutional TechnologyMCC Nursing DepartmentBonnie McCurryChester and Maxine MiddlesworthThe Mitchell Jazz EnsembleMooresville TribuneKristen MorganCathy MorrisCaleb MossTammi MurrayCarolena NericcioRoxanne NewtonSuzanne Hedrick OsborneKristie Phillips-BannisterPassion for Tango- CharlotteTammy PresslyLori QuinnDr. Dick RankinJared ReimannLibby RichardsonAnne RhyneJoan ScottSilver Eagle, LLCErica SmithMarie C. SpeeceDavid StameyPam StameyStatesville Record & LandmarkHarry StillermanSweet Thing BakeryChristopher TempleTilley’s Dance AcademyAmanda TroutmanAurora TudelaVallereux’s Photographic ArtVisual and Peforming Arts Center, Statesville

High SchoolSue WalserSusie WibergSue WalserBetsy Yarborough

Dr. Mario Zapata

Contributions to Mitchell Community College July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011Mr. Boyce BengeBituminous Casualty CorporationBoxwoodMr. Charles G. CrawleyMs. Margaret Settle JoyceMrs. Vickie C. KressMr. and Mrs. Mitchell MackMartin Marietta MaterialsMr. Donald T. MooreMs. Martha Hager PhillipsMrs. David L. Pressly, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. David D. TownsendDr. Jacqueline Shea WernerMrs. Margaret C. WorthDr. John Edward Roueche, Jr.

Academic Program SupportDavis Hospital Foundation, Inc.Statesville ABC Board 120

GrantsIredell Arts CouncilProtect Our Winters

Institutional ScholarshipsAmerican Association of University WomenAnonymousMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. AreyMrs. Shirley H. BarkleyMs. Tammy Janine BennettMr. and Mrs. George W. Brawley, Jr.Mrs. Jean P. BrawleyMr. Jerome ByersMrs. Jane CadwalladerMr. Paul L. CampbellMr. and Mrs. Charles ChisholmRepresentative Nelson ColeMr. Joe ConnollyMr. Robert G. ConnollyMr. William ConnollyMs. Kena Lavinia CooperMr. and Mrs. William N. CorleyMs. Nancy King CrawfordDarrell Millsaps Trucking Inc.Ms. Mary Ann DietrichMs. Cheryl DillDr. Douglas O. Eason and Dr. Laurel B.

EasonMs. Rita Andresky EstesMr. and Mrs. Charles F. FeimsterMs. Laura Lively FeltsMrs. Patti Gwaltney FergusonMr. and Mrs. William C. FieldsMr. and Mrs. Archie FletcherMs. Myra B. FooteFoundation for the CarolinasFuture Generation Child Development

Center Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Travis GeislerMrs. Peggy GoldsteinMr. and Mrs. Barry S. GordonGreater Statesville Chamber of CommerceMr. Ronnie GrimesMrs. Susan H. GroseMs. Bertha HamiltonMr. Stephen G. HamptonMrs. Sylvia L. HamptonMr. and Mrs. Carroll Holshouser

Mrs. Hal HoltonMr. Charles JamesMrs. Barbara Cornelius JerniganMs. April JohnsonMrs. J. V. JohnsonMs. Robin L. JohnsonMr. C. M. JoyceMrs. Mary Anne B. KingMs. Kathy LackeyLandmark Church of GodMr. and Mrs. Junious LesaneMr. and Mrs. John G. LewisMrs. Barbara Connolly LoftinMr. and Mrs. William LongMr. and Mrs. Charles Mackey, Jr.MCC Alumni AssociationMarine Corps League Detachment #1097Col. Billie G. Matheson, USAF Ret.Mr. and Mrs. Derone McNeillMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey MillerMr. and Mrs. Joseph L. MillerMs. Charlotte MillsapsThe Reverend and Mrs. Charles MingoMr. and Mrs. Don E. MinorMr. Jeffrey MinorMs. Hannah Joanne MillerMr. and Mrs. Fredrick MorrisonMt. Tabor Presbyterian Church U.S.A.NC Fidelis Tau Chapter of Alpha Delta

KappaNew Salem Presbyterian Church, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Vernon E. OdomMr. and Mrs. Jason R. ParkerThe Reverend and Mrs. M. Joe ParkerMs. Reba ParkerMs. Peggy PegramMs. Phyllis PeraltaMr. and Mrs. Raymond R. RabeMrs. Joyce Saunders Raymer and FamilyMr. Steve Rimmer and Mr. Linzy RimmerRotary Club of StatesvilleRotary Club of Statesville - Fourth CreekDr. John Edward Roueche, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Charlie L. Scott Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Jud SelfMs. Irene SharpeShiloh AME Zion ChurchMr. Vinson SmithMs. Mary StarksState Employees’ Credit Union FoundationMs. Nancy Kennerly StevensMr. and Mrs. Harry StillermanMr. and Mrs. William B. StillermanMs. Donna Victoria SturghillMr. and Mrs. James G. ReidMr. Joe TroutmanMr. Doug VinezMr. and Mrs. Robert WellmanMs. Doris WilsonMr. Dwight C. Younger

Agency ScholarshipsAlleghany County Educational FoundationBear Creek Baptist ChurchCool Spring United Methodist ChurchCool Springs Ruritan ClubCounty of Monterey Salinas CACrossroads Christian SchoolDavie Community FoundationDavis Regional Medical CenterDean A. Reep FoundationDistrict Three FoundationFoundation for the Carolinas

Grace Baptist ChurchGrace Covenant Church Gwaltney Ruritan ClubIredell County RSPIredell Memorial Health SystemsIredell Statesville AdministrationIredell Statesville SchoolsKiwanis Club of StatesvilleLadies Auxillary of HarmonyLambda Gamma Chapter of the Sigma Phi

Gamma International SororityMarine Corps League Iredell County 1097Monroe Bank & TrustNC Fidelis Tau AdkNC Petroleum & Convenience MarketersNeel-McCorkle FoundationNorth Davie Ruritan ClubProspect Presbyterian ChurchRoaring Gap TournamentRuritan National FoundationShady Grove Baptist ChurchStatesville BPW ClubStatesville Chapter International Association

of Administrative ProfessionalsSunshine Volunteer AssociationThe J.E. & Mildred Waggoner Family

FoundationTriplett United Methodist ChurchUnion Grove Ruritan ClubWells Fargo Technical Scholarship ProgramWest Iredell Huddle ClubWest Iredell Ruritan ClubYadkin Valley Bank & TrustWal-Mart Scholarship Program

Max Tharpe Photo ProjectMrs. Betty Parlier

Shearer Hall Organ Restoration ProjectDr. and Mrs. Curtis AbellMs. Mary Fanjoy ArmisteadMs. Brenda G. BakerMrs. Betty Stimson BoydMr. and Mrs. Chandler BryanMr. Ronald L. DabbsMr. and Mrs. Eric T. DaileyMs. Joyce GlennMrs. Ann HancockDr. and Mrs. Arthur S. HarbertsMr. Richard L HarringtonMr. Tony J HartnessMs. Bette L. IsereauMr. Henry R. LongMr. William A. LundyMen’s Bible Class of First Presbyterian

ChurchMr. and Mrs. Ron OliphantMrs. Arlene Foster ShulerMr. and Mrs. Robert W. StameyMs. Joyce Bass WilhelmMr. Charles Williams

Contributors to the USLI Rocket ProjectMr. and Mrs. Timothy E. DearmanDr. Jackie GriggMs. Beverly Self HedrickMr. David H. HeinmillerMr. and Mrs. Keith HollandMs. Alice Estelle HunsuckerMr. and Mrs. Mitchell P. JohnsonRotary Club of Statesville—Fourth CreekMr. John Anthony ScottMr. Malcolm Smith

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Upcoming EventsOCTOBERSunday, Oct. 16Iredell Reads 2011: Fred Chappell3 p.m., Rotary AuditoriumTuesday, Oct. 18Kathleen Smith, Soprano12:15 p.m., Shearer HallSaturday, Oct. 29Dancing With The Iredell Stars ($)6:30 p.m., Statesville Civic CenterSunday, Oct. 30Iredell Reads 2011: “Look Backthe Maytime Days: From thePages of Fred Chappell"3 p.m., Shearer Hall

NOVEMBERThursday, Nov. 3Kostas Art Exhibit/Reception5:30-7 p.m., Wallace HouseSunday, Nov. 6Dr. Joseph Trivette Piano Recital3 p.m., Shearer HallThursday, Nov. 10Eduardo Cedeno, Violin12:15 p.m., Shearer HallThursday, Nov. 10Phi Beat Open Mic6:30- 8:30 p.m., Sabine's Friday, Nov. 11Veterans Day Program11 a.m., On the CircleTuesday, Nov. 15Music Students Recital12:15 p.m., Shearer Hall

DECEMBERThursday, Dec. 1Jazz Band Holiday Concert7 p.m., Shearer HallSunday, Dec. 4Annual Walk-in “Messiah”3 p.m., Shearer HallTuesday, Dec. 6Mitchell’s Community Choir Holiday Concert7:30 p.m., Shearer Hall Monday, Dec. 12Mitchell Band Holiday Concert7:30 p.m., Shearer Hall

JANUARYThursday, Jan. 12Martin Luther King Celebration12:15 p.m., Shearer Hall

$ = Tickets on sale for these events, other events are free.

For more information, call (704) 878-4321. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mitchellcommunitycollege

Local “Stars” Dance for ScholarshipsLocal “stars” will pair with area dance professionals for the 2011 Dancing with the Iredell Stars. The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Statesville Civic Center. Proceeds which come from sponsorships, ticket sales and voting will benefit the Mitchell Community College Endowment for Excellence (MCCEE) Scholarship Fund. Fans, co-workers, friends, family, and event attendees vote for their favorite dancer prior to or during the night of the event. There is no limit on how many times or for how many dancers one can vote. There will be two winners, the People’s Choice based on the most monetary votes received and the Judges’ Choice. “It looks like this year’s event might be another sellout!” said Harry Stillerman, director for development. Table and tickets sales are going strong. “Last year we were able to award 22 scholarships,” added Stillerman. “This year we hope to double that.” The evening will include exhibition performances by students from the Visual and Performing Arts Center, Iredell-Statesville Schools/Early College and the Havana Ballroom. Tickets are $75 and votes are $5 and are tax-deductible. For more information, visit www.mitchellcc.edu/dancing or call (704) 878-4321.

SPONSORS Kewaunee Scientific § Bell & Howard Chevrolet § Randy Marion Automotive Group § JT Alexander & Sons, Inc. § RBC Bank § Engineered Sintered Components § Goodyear Tire and Rubber § Cardinal FG Company § John M. Barnard, CPA, PA

PARTNERS Havana Ballroom § Tilley’s Dance Academy § Betty’s School of Dance § Elite Dance Studio § The Dance Company § Beth & Company § Vallereux’s Photographic Art § Media General § Iredell Living

Beth Bush Teacher, Statesville Montessori School& Ian Burke

Robert “Robby” Carney Executive Director, M-SI Economic Development Corp.& Jubelin Ramirez

Sue Davidson Office Mgr., D&D Enterprise of Iredell and Frank Davidson Roofing & Yusimi Cruz

Sloan Goforth Attorney, Eisele, Ashburn, Greene & Chapman, P.A& Denise Tilley LeVan

Marian Kimball Urgent Care Mgr., Piedmont Healthcare& Harold Carrillo

Mike Lassiter Attorney, Lassiter & Lassiter& Genesis Cruz

Derone McNeill Athletic Director/Coach, Statesville Christian School& Amy Brookshire

Jennifer Mills Marketing Director and VP, Randy Marion Automotive& Harold Carrillo

Dr. Douglas Pritchard, MD Douglas D. Pritchard, MD, PLLC& Amanda Troutman

Scott Rankin VP of Sales, Statesville Brick Company& Natasha Smyth-Marko

Marian Steele CFO, J.C. Steele and Sons& Christopher Temple

Woody Washam Senior VP and Western Region Business Mgr, CommunityOne Bank& Maria Herrera

Jeanne James Wright Sales Consultant, R & F Dermatology& Prabhu Ramkumar

VOTEwww.mitchellcc.edu/dancing

exceptional performance - mitchell community college center..... 7 students study in costa rica........

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