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MARCH 2 5 1999
ON CAMPUS
Career Chatter
BHSU TODAY NEWSPAPER
BH student loves “a long epic ride”
Alisha Swanson Staff Writer
Judy Larson Learning where to find "neededright-now" information on campus can lessen springtime frustrations. Here are some thoughts that hopefully can help you in deciding on a major, a career or job strategies. Demand for Teachers The U.S. Department of Education predicts that more than a million new teachers will be needed over the next 10 years to keep pace with rising enrollments and to replace the large number of teachers retiring. (Spotlight 21-six). The expected shortfall is 50,000 teachers each year for the anticipated 200,000 openings each year. Incentives planned are competitive salaries, loan forgiveness programs, quicker certification avenues, and reduction in class sizes. Foremost, the priority is to maintain high standards for the profession. Get Your Machine Ready Preparing to be hired for a new job, whether it be full time or seasonal, means care in projecting your image. The message an employer receives when calling you is critical in creating that positive image. A friendly and thoughtfully worded message sends a positive impression. Offensive words, loud background music and a loose promise to return calls can result in being over-looked in the hiring process. Recruiters Coming Check Career Service Bulletin Boards in east Jonas and north foyer of Student Union for notices of visiting recruiters. Visits with an employer requires simple preparation as some research on the company, an up-to-date resume, interview attire, and questions to ask of the interviewer. Appointments for interviews are made with the Career Services Office, SU 124. Seniors: Are You Registered? Taking just a few minutes to register with Career Services may result in a job referral call or notification of an employer coming to campus. Registered students are first priority when making job referrals. Registration is free and effective up to six months after graduation if employment has not been secured. Do You Know… Picking up career materials from the information pocket (next to Market Place) can assist with the career decisioning. Networking with individuals already in your chosen field are excellent resources for career directions, trends and future job possibilities. How one addresses illegal questions in the interview is pertinent. Some employers now use these questions to catch an interviewee's immediate reaction. A copy of such questions is available. Telephone interviewing is becoming a popular way to screen candidates. A handout is available on this topic. Career Services located in the Student Union 124, Phone 642-6277.
Imagine traveling through rough terrain, atop a narrow path that takes you across breathtaking country. With the wind rushing across your face, and the sweat dripping off you brow, there is no place you would rather be. For Black Hills State University junior, Brant Miller, the scenario is more than simple imagination. Miller, seated high on his fiery orange Kona, travels the local mountain bike trails nearly every opportunity he gets. Most people recognize Miller best in his Black Hills State basketball jersey, but many do not know that he excels on a bike as well as clinching a basket. Mountain biking is a sport that grabbed Miller’s attention five years ago when he and a high school buddy decided to test out a trail near Higgin’s Gulch located west of Spearfish.
Since his first ride, Miller has steadily increased his riding ability, and this past summer competed in a few local competitions. Miller’s bike of choice is a Kona Fire Mountain. Since he first purchased his black and fiery orange racer he has made several upgrades including v-brakes, a Manitou fork, clipless pedals, new seatpost and saddle, handlebars, and derailers. When it comes to bike maintenance Miller gets high marks from friends and fellow riders. “Brant is more articulate about his bike than pretty much anything else he owns,” commented friend Matt Desarro. Todd Andrews, Butch Knight, and BH student Perry Jewett are the area racers, which Miller regards as local role models. In fact, it was these competitors that inspired Miller to enter the racing scene this summer. Miller competed well in both the Mt. Roosevelt and Victoria Lake races,
gaining second and fifth place medals respectively in the Sport Senior Class Division. He plans to continue racing this summer, starting with the Alkali Creek Race held annually each May near Sturgis. Although competing is a definite bonus for Miller, he says that his favorite part about riding is “the feeling of the finish after a long epic ride.” For Miller the best part of each ride is the climb uphill where he obviously excels. “He, (Miller) is probably one of the greatest climbers I have ever ridden with or seen,” said roommate Mead Dominick. Miller recommends riding for anyone and everyone that is willing to give it a try. “Everyone should give it a try. Just go out and do it! The more you do it, the more you’ll love it!” said Miller. For those willing to stick it out, it’s well worth it,” said Miller, “The people you meet and places you see when riding can’t be beat.”
University graduate named Miss Rapid City 1999 Mande Robinson Staff Writer
Lisa Albers, a 1998 Black Hills State University graduate, was named Miss Rapid City 1999 on Feb. 21, during the Miss Rapid City Scholarship Pageant at Rushmore Mall. The pageant was separated into four categories of judging; interview, talent, swimsuit and evening gown competitions. Albers won the talent and swimsuit portions of the pageant. Lisa said that the talent competition was her favorite part. Albers sang, “One Moment in Time.” Albers said, “I got involved in the pageant because of the scholarship money.” She received a $1500 scholarship as Miss Rapid City. Albers platform for the pageant was “Pride USA.” It stands for patriotism, respect, integrity, devotion, and enthusiasm. “I feel that these are the five quality things that we as citizens
should feel to make us good citizens,” said Albers. Lisa will go on to compete in the Miss South Dakota pageant in June. She has been involved in the Miss S.D./R.C. system for two years. This will be her second time going to the Miss South Dakota pageant. Last year she went as Miss State Fair. Lisa graduated from BH in the spring with a double major in Mass Communications and Vocal Music Performance. She is currently going to graduate school through the University of South Dakota’s West River Extension program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. She is going to receive her masters degree in Administrative Studies/Human Resources. Albers said, “If you are really determined, the benefits are great, it is a great stage in which to perform a talent, you have the opportunity to make a lot of friends. Through the interview and meeting people it is good preparation for life skills.”