Chillicothe Gazette 2010 Graduates special section

Saturday, May 8, 2010

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By Metro Creative Connection Graduation is a momentous time and one you want to share with as many people as possible. Although many schools limit the number of people who can attend commencement ceremonies, graduates do not have to be limited in the number of people with whom they share the news.

Graduation announcements are a sophisticated and effective way to spread the message that you will be graduating. They can be sent to family and friends and also serve as a memento of the occasion.

There are a number of styles from which to choose when it comes to graduation announcements. Just like stationery for a wedding or another special event, these announcements can be customized to fit the personality of the graduate. From photo cards to embossed linen papers, the choice is yours.

If you desire a casual feel to your announcement, consider a photo card that shows off a picture of you with your degree and school information beneath. Include a statement about your future plans, if desired. Formal announcements can include your school’s coat of arms or other insignia. They can list your information and commencement date, as well as the degree received.

Graduation announcements can be coupled with invitations to a graduation party. Simply include another insert that lists reception information for party guests.

When having announcements printed, be sure to order a few extra for special people. These announcements can be matted and framed to serve as a memento of this special day.

Display your announcement alongside your diploma once it is received.

Graduation Coverage

Watch for coverage of area graduations in the Chillicothe Gazette. The following is a list of graduation times and dates from across the Gazette’s main readership area. Stories, in many cases, will feature a profile and photo of a nominated outstanding graduate, as well as information and photos from graduation ceremonies. Stories will appear in the Gazette the day following each school’s graduation ceremonies.

In addition, the Gazette will be encouraging reader submissions from area graduation ceremonies for reader-submitted graduation photo galleries to be posted at www.chillicothegazette.com. Watch the Gazette as graduation dates approach for more details on submitting.

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• Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center, 7:30 p.m. May 20 • Zane Trace High School, 5 p.m. May 22.

• Huntington High School, 2 p.m. May 23 • Western High School, 7:30 p.m. May 28 • Adena High School, 7 p.m. May 29 • Southeastern High School, 7:30 p.m. May 29 • Paint Valley High School, 2 p.m. May 30 • Waverly High School, 2 p.m. May 30 • Eastern High School, 2 p.m. May 30 • Union-Scioto High School, 4 p.m. May 30 • Piketon High School, 5 p.m. May 30 • Chillicothe High School, 7 p.m. May 30 • Pioneer Center, 10 a.m. June 2

Asbury University Jim & Pam Groves

Sam Fisher

Huntington High School Daryl & Mindy Fisher

Gregory Kyle Deal

April M. Dearth

Southeastern High School Steve & Avonia Dearth

Kristen Patterson Adena High School Dave & Becky Patterson

Maggie Elizabeth Lambert

M. Brady Ratcliffe

Western High School Doug & Marianne Lambert

Marty Dunn

Adena High School David & Jill Morgan

Christopher Hay

Shawnee State University

Misty Marie Pierce

Kelsey Jo Warner Chillicothe High School David & Lisa Warner

Chillicothe High School Brian & Susan Ratcliffe

Allison Morgan

Chillicothe High School Martin & Carolyn Dunn

Huntington High School Greg & Nancy Deal

Adena High School Melissa Givens Bruce Pierce

Colin Mong

Chillicothe High School Alan & Sherry Mong

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Benjamin Groves

Cassidy Hettinger Huntington High School Pickaway/Ross Ron & Tammy Hettinger

Shayla Perkins

Huntington High School Tina & Scott Perkins

Jacob Johnson

Southeastern High School Cheryl Imler Michael Johnson

Taylor Francis

Chillicothe High School Matt Francis

Katelyn Nicole Hoselton

Chillicothe High School Jeff & Sherri Hoselton

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Unioto High School Pamela Angelo

Tonya Kay Donahue

Natasha Harrington

Ohio University Associates Degree Nursing Ronnie & Cathy Donahue

Zane Trace High School Danny & Deenna Harrington

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Adena High School Daniel & Tammy Newlun

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Zane Trace High School Grandparent Kevin Detty

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Lawn Care Huntington High School Aaron Neff Rhonda Shoemaker

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Paint Valley High School Michael & Vera Richardson

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Jacob Shaun Bennett Southeastern/ PRCTC Shaun & Amy Bennett Alicia Bennett

Ciara Cremeans

Southeastern High School Julie Bainter Daniel Cremeans

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Southeastern High School Rich & Abby Tumbleson

Taylor Francis

Chillicothe High School Cyndie & Brian Delbert

Taylor Francis

Chillicothe High School Grandparents: Walter & Freda Hall

Jillian Aubrey Grim Unioto High School Bob & Amy Grim

Rheadon Lee Remy Waverly High School Randy & Sheri Remy

Whitney Bee

Huntington High School Jon Bee Cindy Lamerson

Cody Stonerock

Zane Trace High School Jay & Shawna Stonerock

Zachary Atwood Chillicothe High School Jerry & Jenny Atwood

Congratulations To Our Graduates & The Class Of 2010 Best of Luck To Your Future Jessica Redman

Brandon Hughes

Chillicothe / Pickaway Ross Dale & Loretta Redman

Emily J. Poe

Parents - Pamela Burdett & Nicholas Burdett Ohio Northern University Doctor of Pharmacy

Parents - Shayne & Joy Poe Jackson High School

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Olivia Jaye Morgan

Unioto High School Jay & Debbie Morgan

Shay Bryant Netter Chillicothe High School Bryan & Candy Netter

Zane Trace High School Mike & Angie Hughes

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December Stephenson

Unioto High School Mary & Lester Stephenson

Zachary M. Bayless Chillicothe High School Demetria Bayless Jeremy Bayless

Hanna Marie Lump Unioto High School Jim & Shannon Lump GP Larry & Carolyn Lump

Joseph Andrew Lamm

Unioto High School Wesley & Tracey Lamm

Ryan Valentine Unioto High School Grandparent Ron Gunter

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Chillicothe High School Laurie Daniels

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The age-old debate: Experience vs. more education

By Metro Creative Graphics With college tuition costs climbing at a record pace, many high school students must decide whether to invest in a college degree or dive right into an entry-level job.

Whether driven by economics or personal preference, this decision can have a major impact on the course of your professional career as well as your personal life.

Benefits of a College Degree Throughout most of the 20th century, a high school diploma was usually enough to assure American employers that job applicants could handle most basic tasks. In fact, many large companies operated their own internal training and development programs for recent high

school graduates. As a result, many Americans enjoyed long, successful careers, usually working for the same companies their entire lives.

Recent changes in the global job market have put an end to those traditions.

Very few people experience the stability of working for only one or two employers throughout their careers. In fact, most workers entering their first job today will change career paths at least seven times before they reach retirement age.

With workers jumping ship more frequently, few companies can afford to invest heavily in employee development. Therefore, more employers rely on job seekers to develop their own skills in advance of joining a company. As a result, the demand

for workers with college degrees has skyrocketed over the past few decades.

Getting the Career Training You Need As you pursue more specific career opportunities, the requirements for entrylevel positions become more complex. Many trade and technical fields require new workers to earn an associate’s degree before applying for a position. These twoyear degree programs provide job seekers with critical skills in areas like nursing, technology or business.

Some jobs that require more interaction with customers and clients will require a bachelor’s degree.

Many hiring officers like to recruit recent graduates of bachelor degree programs

since they possess the specific skills to perform detailed tasks and the broad cultural knowledge to relate to clients and colleagues.

Advantages of Gaining Work Experience Of course, not everyone can afford to invest in a fulltime, traditional degree program right after high school.

Lacking a college degree does not have to restrict your career choices. Many professionals start their careers in retail sales, customer service or other positions that offer on-the-job training.

Although a college degree program builds critical skills, few colleges and universities can fully prepare students for real world challenges. Despite the substantial pressure to make good

Tips for retooling a resume

By Metro Creative Graphics For many people, this economy will not be fondly recalled in their golden years.

Unemployment rates have reached double digits, percentage-wise, with hundreds of thousands of people finding themselves out of work.

Financial forecasters, however, have begun to report encouraging signs that the economy has started to rebound. For the scores of people out of work, that’s encouraging news and an indicator that it’s time to revisit their resume.

While the economy might be rebounding, it’s important for job seekers to understand the competition for job openings will perhaps be more fierce than ever, as never before has there been so many people out of work. That only highlights the importance of a strong resume.

Those looking to take advantage of the economy’s possible rebound and reenter the work force should consider the following tips for making a resume stand out above the rest.

overlooking each resume they come across. The closer those keywords are to the top, the more likely it is the hiring manager will spend more time perusing a given resume.

Utilize keywords Nowadays, technology plays a role in nearly everything. Human resources has proven to be no exception to this trend. Oftentimes, resumes are ranked electronically using certain key words from the initial job posting.

Job seekers can recognize such words more easily with each want ad they read. Upon identification of these words, job seekers should make sure to include them in their resume, preferably at the top.

Placing them near the top of a resume is important since many human resources professionals spend less than half a minute on average

List accomplishments, not just responsibilities.

A good resume will list accomplishments as well as responsibilities. Accomplishments can include past awards, be it through professional organizations or the company itself, and promotions.

For candidates hoping to re-enter a given field, listing responsibilities may not be enough, as the hiring manager will already know what’s expected of a given position and what responsibilities are standard. Listing accomplishments in addition to responsibilities is a good rule of thumb when attempting to

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grades and to complete assignments on time, few college experiences can match the demands of a regular, full-time job.

In some cases, students who don’t do well in high school can find real satisfaction in the work force. Without the tedium of the classroom, these individuals can find the environments that inspire them to succeed on their own terms. Despite the prevalence of MBA graduates in the work force, many successful entrepreneurs and business leaders have achieved success with little more than a high school diploma.

For more helpful career and education information, visit www.worldwidelearn. com.

Tassel etiquette made easy make a resume stand out.

Be sure to spell check While spell checking a resume seems like a no-brainer, many hiring managers have a host of stories about poor spelling on resumes. Because the job market figures to be extremely competitive over the next several months, it’s important to make sure there are no careless errors on a resume.

Do some homework One thing many unemployed people have a lot of these days is time. This time can be advantageous.

Take free time to search the Internet and examine the resumes of others in the same field. Job seekers should review how others are touting their accomplishments and work histories, and tailor their resume to stand above those they’ve seen online.

By Metro Creative Graphics There are a few rules for graduates to follow as they don their graduation ceremony attire.

Most schools require a cap and gown to be worn at the commencement ceremony, but many graduates struggle with the correct way to wear their cap and tassel.

The cap should be worn so that one of the points is directly in front, so that if looked at from above the cap would form a diamond on your head. Pull it down snugly so that the top of the cap is flat with your head.

It shouldn’t be pointing up or resting on top of a hairdo.

The tassel should be placed so that it hangs on the right side of your face. Once you have received your diploma, you should grab the tassel and turn it to the left side. Leave it in this position until you remove your cap after the ceremony.

Kelsey Michelle Cook Unioto High School Donna J. Cook Charles B. Cook

Caroline Holdren

Chillicothe High School Debbie Shoemaker & Robert Leach Todd & Karla Holdren

Chelsea Ford Unioto High School Stephanie Sager

Amanda Prickett Zane Trace High School Kevin & Janet Prickett

Megan Anderson Huntington High School Brad & Angie Anderson

Megan Grigsby Adena High School Ron & Mari Grigsby

Congratulations Grads, You Did It!!!

Including those in our family...

Tyler Yoakum

Cassie Elliott

Paint Valley High School G.P. Jim & Candy Estep Butch & Jeanie Yoakum

Waverly High School Penny & Scott Elliott

Chloe Cottrell Unioto High School Daughter of Ron & Cheryl Cottrell Attending Urbana University Playing basketball Major: Athletic Training

Adena High School Tim & Amy Hamilton

Westley Blade Parker

Paint Valley High School Amy Clemmons

Mark Gray ll

Chillicothe High School Mark & Shelia Gray

Miranda S. Bobo Unioto / Pickaway Ross Robert & Margie Bobo

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Drs. Green, Miller, Crabtree, Seeley and Brower, along with the staff at Family Dental Center, wish to congratulate each of the 2010 area graduates.

Lauren Chemas

Adena High School Robert & Susan Chemas

Amy Benson

Chillicothe High School Randy & Susan Benson

Tyler Yoakum

Paint Valley High School Doug & Lisa Yoakum

Monica Faulkner

Adena / Pickaway Ross Andrea Faulkner-Weaver

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Andrew Cottrill Adena High School Grandmother Doris Tarter

Andrew Cottrill Adena High School Paul & Vivian Cottrill

Tyler Tackett

Piketon High School Terry & Connie Tackett

Taylor Tackett

Ryan Echard

Piketon High School Terry & Connie Tackett

Morgan Herzog

Zane Trace High School Chris & Michelle Echard

Chillicothe High School Ed Forcum, Dena Herzog Colton Forcum

Each of you have different talents, dreams and destinations.

We wish you good luck and great success as you begin your new journeys, preparing to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

Chillicothe High School Brent & Kristy Knoles

Phillip King

Zane Trace High School Jay & Joy Schankman Greg King

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John Robert Weber

Huntington High School Dwight & Angela Presler

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Paint Valley High School Grandparent Gilda E. Lynch

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Brittany Shawna Morton

Southeastern High School Bret & Kathy Morton

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Chillicothe High School Theresa & Jeff Hall Chris Wagner

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Chillicothe High School Jeff & Vicki Anthony

Deidre Potter Unioto High School Curt & Pam Potter

Stefan Price

Minford High School Darren & Tamera Price

Cody Salyers

Chillicothe High School Mitch & Becky Salyers

Troy Netter

Chillicothe High School Lee Netter Patricia Ryan

Kayla Ault

Zane Trace High School Jeff & Tami Ault

Cory Porter

Unioto High School Pat & Jean Porter

Nicholas H. Payne Chillicothe High School John & Julie Payne

Krystal Payne

Ohio University Mal & Charlene Payne

Lancaster High School Keith & Judy Hood

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Chillicothe High School Jon & Suellen Schobelock

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Allison N. Jeffers Chillicothe High School Nan & Randy Sklenar

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Central Crossing High School Grandparents Richard & Barbara Nowlin

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Makinzee Tatman Zane Trace High School Brett & Pam Tatman

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Unioto High School Doug & Linda Valentine

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Savvy ways to save when heading off to college

By Metro Creative Graphics Across the country, recent high school graduates are transitioning to freshman at colleges and universities. There will be many decisions facing the nation’s next crop of college students, from where to live to what courses to take to whether to join an academic club or fraternity/sorority.

Perhaps the most vital decisions current and future college kids must make are financial ones. For most students, college is the first time they’ll be managing their own money.

While money management is most often a trial and error process for college kids, there are tricks to money management that today’s teenagers and young adults can use to their advantage.

• Don’t be late. Being late for class isn’t a good way for students to ingratiate themselves with their professors.

But being late with bills can be an even worse idea.

In addition to the negative impact paying bills late can have on a young person’s credit rating, late fees can pile up

quickly. The average late fee for credit cards is $28, which is in addition to the balance remaining on the card itself. That’s $28 the average college kid can save simply by paying on time.

Another way to avoid late fees is to save before splurging.

That means save up the cash to pay for your purchase and skip the credit card entirely.

• Rent, don’t buy. While renting and not buying is a philosophy typically associated with student housing, it’s now applicable to textbooks as well.

At the onset of each school year, students across the country face steep bills for textbooks, many of which they’ll use for a semester or quarter and never open again. And textbooks aren’t a student’s only expense. In fact, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) 2009 back-to-college survey, students and their parents can expect to spend an average of more than $618 on back-tocollege supplies this year.

Today’s students do have an option to rent their textbooks.

With more than 2.4 million titles, Chegg.com is the world’s

largest online textbook rental service claiming in the last two years alone to have saved students and their parents more than $41 million at 6,000 colleges and universities across the country. Rentals are available by the semester (125 days), quarter (85 days) and summer (60 days), and students can even ask for rental extensions or purchase the books at any time.

• Use your student status to your advantage. Local businesses surrounding college campuses typically offer student discounts when students present their university I.D. Restaurants, movie theaters, music stores, etc., are among the many businesses that offer student discounts up to 20 percent.

If going out to eat or having a date night at the movies, remember to bring along your student I.D. and reap the rewards.

• Watch ATM cash drain.

Some ATMs charge in upwards of $3.50 for cash withdrawals, particularly ones that are “convenient” or close to campus.

Metro Creative Graphics You can quickly deplete your savings with a few bucks withdrawn here and there.

Instead, consider opening up an account at a local bank that offers good perks (not just fluff incentives luring college students) and no-fee ATM withdrawals. Your school also may be affiliated with a credit union that offers special plans to students, including good interest rates and discounts on other financial items such as auto in-

Getting a gig in a bad economy

By Metro Creative Graphics With graduation fast approaching for many of the nation’s young people, the questionable economy is no doubt a concern for the hundreds of thousands of soon-to-be-minted grads about to enter the job market.

And with many economists and other prognosticators predicting the economy is only starting to rebound, such trepidation is completely understandable.

While the current job market is less than ideal, prospective grads should recognize there’s nothing they can do to improve the job market.

There are, however, a handful of things those about to enter

the work force can do improve their standing. It just takes some persistence and some willingness to try new things in an effort to get that first job.

Here’s some “take control” strategies: • Seek internships. While it’s common to associate internships with undergraduates, in the current economy grads should be willing to take anything that can help them get their foot in the door.

An internship offers an insider’s view to a company and a field of work, allowing interns to get a better grasp of how a given business works and what they can bring to such a business.

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Such a view from inside could help new graduates in an interview down the road when being considered for a full-time position.

With unemployment rates so high, internship opportunities, though unpaid, could be on the rise, as companies seek help to meet customer demands with smaller staffs.

And with the economy widely expected to more aggressively bounce back by the end of this year, interns could be among the first to get job offers once the economy does take a turn for the better.

• Go the extra mile. When sending a resume, especially in the current economy, you run the very real risk of be-

ing among thousands of applicants. Simply sending the bare minimum won’t make you stand out, and will likely land your resume in a human resource department’s scrap heap.

When responding to an ad, rather than sending out a form letter and resume, tailor each depending on the prospective employer. Other materials, such as writing samples for writing-based jobs or design samples (professional or from class) for graphic design positions, can be included as well to help you stand out from the rest.

• Network. Networking can be difficult, particularly for recent graduates, but many

surance.

• Start saving for the big trips. Are you planning your first big vacation before you’ve even passed your first exam?

If so, start thinking about saving for those trips now, because Spring Break will be here before you know it.

As these trips can get very expensive, putting extra money away each month will go a long way to making that dream trip a reality.

people end up finding work through word of mouth from friends, family members or business associates of parents or even professors. Those about to enter the job market, especially coming out of college, should use their school’s alumni network to the fullest of their advantage.

Also, discussing a job search with university advisors can be a good way to gain perspective on job hunts, such as how past students might have found jobs. When looking for a job, it never hurts recent graduates to discuss the search with as many people as possible. One never knows from where their next opportunity might come.

Landon Terrance Beverly Chillicothe High School Richard & April Beverly

Ethan Baker

Paint Valley High School Kim Baker

Drew E. Hinton

Megan Clark

Zane Trace High School Amy Hinton

Southeastern High School Grandparents Donald & Loretta Jones

Autumn Rinehart

Benjamin Alan Jones

Zane Trace High School Royce & Heidi Rinehart

Megan Clark

Southeastern High School Barry & Lori Jones Clark

Marcus L. Boedeker

Zane Trace High School Mike & Cordy Boedeker

Matthew A. Boedeker

Zane Trace High School Mike & Cordy Boedeker

Cody A. King

Zane Trace High School Craig & Tammy Jones

Chillicothe / Pickaway Ross CTC Jennifer King

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2010 Graduates From

Central Center Merchants

Brice Bainter Unioto High School Lou Ann Bainter Bob Bainter

Lydia Jo Detty Unioto High School Buzz & Jo Detty

Lauren Marie Detty Wright State University Buzz & Jo Detty

Jay Detty

Pickaway Ross Health Technologies Bob & Becky Detty

Nick Detty

Zane Trace High School Jay Detty

Carolyn Ruth Reiter Waverly High School Tim Reiter Teresa & Steve Hopkins

Leah Baker

Unioto High School Brad & Kris Baker

Janis Ann Reiter

University of Rio Grande Nursing Tim Reiter Teresa & Steve Hopkins

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