CBC Forum May/June 2009

CBC Forum May/June 2009

Coastal Bend College

Volume 3, Number 5

It’s time to walk the line

List of 2008-09 graduates inside...

Physics students take to the airwaves

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Alice Art Expo

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CBC students build robots at NASA Page 14

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Students can apply to CBC at ApplyTexas.org

Kids College in Pleasanton

Future CBC students can now apply online at www.

“Icons of the 1960s and 1970s” will be an outstanding

ApplyTexas.org.

event as students learn the music, dress, slang, crafts and important social and scientific issues that were

Summer Registration Information

raised during this period. For the final performance,

Online registration for returning students for Summer

Kids College students will present Broadway show

I, Summer II and Fall 2009 is open with a complete

tunes and Pop Culture music from of the era. The

schedule available at www.coastalbend.edu. Summer I

college will be July 6 -30, Monday – Thursday. All

dates are June 1-July 6. Summer II will run July 8-Aug.

segments of Kids College will be lead by qualified and

13. New students or those who have not attended during

creative instructors and supervised by the Continuing

the Spring 2009 semester should call advising for an

Education Department. Parents and family members

appointment. Any student who has attended another

are invited to a presentation by the kids on the final

college or university must submit an official transcript

day. For further information, contact Sharon Mayberry,

before being allowed to register. The Accuplacer test

mayberry@coastalbend.edu, (830) 569-4222 Ext.

will be given by appointment.

1212.

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Kids College gets groovy in Kingsville “Icons of the 1960s and 1970s” will be an outstanding event as students learn the music, dress, slang, crafts and important social and scientific issues that were raised during this period. Kids College will be July 6 -30, Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m.-5p.m. All segments of Kids College will be lead by qualified and creative instructors and supervised by the Continuing Education Department. Parents and family members are invited

2009 Graduation

to a presentation by the kids on the final day. For more

Coastal Bend College graduation will be held on

information, contact Deborah Branstetter, (361) 592-

Friday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. on the main campus in

1615 Ext. 4053 or debobran@coastalbend.edu.

Beeville. Students will arrive on campus at 6 p.m.

Information for students planning to participate in the

Kids College in Alice

ceremony is available at www.coastalbend.edu.

“Icons of the 1960s and 1970s” will be an outstanding event as students learn the music, dress, slang, crafts

Register for Kids College in Beeville

and important social and scientific issues that were

Kids College is groovy, man! This year’s annual

raised during this period. Kids College will be July 20

summer program in Beeville with take place June

–Aug. 6, Monday – Thursday, 1-5p.m. All segments

8-July 2 on the main campus. Dance, art, guitar, theater

of Kids College will be lead by qualified and creative

classes are among the offerings for youth six to 12.

instructors and supervised by the Continuing Education

Morning camp sessions are following by afternoon

Department. Parents and family members are invited

classes. This year’s theme is Icons of the 1960s and

to a presentation by the kids on the final day. For more

1970s. Register now at (361) 362-2633.

information, contact Deborah Branstetter, (361) 5921615 Ext. 4053 or debobran@coastalbend.edu.

CBC Forum is a publication of Coastal Bend College, Office of Institutional Advancement, 3800 Charco Road, Beeville, Texas. To receive a digital copy, send an e-mail to Adrian Jackson at jackson@coastalbend.edu. Coastal Bend College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age or disability. For more information about Coastal Bend

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Page 3 Associate in Arts Francisco E. Abila (B)* Bobby Biggerstaff (B) Rebecca Caro (A) Norma Casas (A)**Honors Jason Dudley (B) Highest Honors Kayla Janel Franke (B)** Honors ΦΘΚ Krista Marie Garcia (B) Kristin N. Garcia (B) Leiselle Monique Garcia (A)** Carla G. Hurley (P)* Meaghan Jeanne Icenogle (B) Alberta Nicole Isaac (B) Katherine Annette Lomas (P)** Jacob Luna (B) Aimee Christine Martin (B) Jay W. Martin (P)** Kim Kuretsch McCool (B)* Highest Honors Renee Perez (B)** Rosemarie Perez (B) Kristie Ann Puentes (B) Justin Ray Pullin Jr. (A) Jessica Marie Reta (K) Bryan Rocha (B) Blanca M. Sanchez (B) Julio Cezar Sanchez (B) Highest Honors ΦΘΚ Megan L. Thompson (P) Delia G. Villarreal (B)*

Associate in Arts in Teaching Christina Kay Russell Ketchum (P)** Joan Rene Lopez (B)** Tammy Lee Mireles (P) Patricia Morales (B)**Honors ΦΘΚ Lillian Merrie Rodriguez (K) High Honors ΦΘΚ Ana Alicia A. Salinas (B) Honors ΦΘΚ

Associate in Science Patricio Aguilo-Marchant (K) Zina Urrea Alaniz (A)* Amber Lynn Albright (K) Honors ΦΘΚ Andrea Renee Alvarez (B) Justin Glen Anderson (B) Daniel Aranda (B)** Roel G. Banda (B) Ashlee Barrera (A)** Joey Emmett Barrera (K) Honors Bethany Carol Bartosch (A) Honors Georgia Louise Bazan (A) Celina Y. Benavides (A)** Allison Nicole Bollman-Gorzell (B) Highest Honors Marivel Carbajal (A) Alexandria Chamberlain (B) Stephanie Chapa (A) Joshua Clem (B) Russell Lloyd Clifton (B) Joe Constante Jr. (B) Michael Anthony Constante (B) Shannon Simmons Cruz (A)** Megan R. Diaz (B)

www.coastalbend.edu Kimberley Rae Dominguez (B) A J Dunn (B) Guadalupe Encinia (B) Kathryn Bradford Filbin (B)** High Honors ΦΘΚ Robert Forbeck (B) Highest Honors ΦΘΚ Christopher D. Garcia (B) Deborah Patricia Garcia (K) Honors ΦΘΚ Tommy Gomez (B) Bobbie Jean Gonzales (A) Laura Gonzales (B)* Bonnie Marie Gonzalez (A) Deborah L. Gonzalez (A)** Lisa Alena Gonzalez (B) Honors ΦΘΚ Jessica Hackney (B)* Taylor Blayne Hayden (B) Stephanie Lea Herring (B) Kristine Nichole Horton (B) Krysta M. Hynes (B)* Jamie Icenogle (B) Madelyn Juranek (B) Michael Anthony Liles (B)* Alma Rosa Lopez (A) Honors ΦΘΚ Shannon Macias (P)*

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Congratulations!!

Carla Marin (A)* Bryan Lee Martinez (B)* Jennifer Lynn Martinez (K)** Jessica Martinez (A) Jason S. McCaffrey (B) Jeremy Medrano (B)* High Honors Amanda Hope Meiners (K) Highest Honors Ryan Mika (B)** Jess Babette Morris (B) Parth Naik (A) Honors ΦΘΚ Roel Naranjo (A) Ruben Naranjo III (A) High Honors Charlotte D. O’Brien (B) High Honors Abigail O. Owunna (B)** Honors ΦΘΚ Justin Lee Patterson (B) ** ΦΘΚ Melissa A. Pena (A) Merika Perez (B) High Honors ΦΘΚ Rogelio Perez (B)* Savannah Nichol Perez (K)** Cesar Augusto Pinto (A) Alma Castillo Ramirez (B)** Marissa Ramirez (B)** Joaquin C. Resio III (B) Elizabeth Trejo Robertson (B)** Adrianna Rodriguez (B) Samuel Ruiz Jr. (B) Highest Honors ΦΘΚ Wyatt Saenz (B) Liana Cristina Salazar (A)** Lucy Nicole Salazar (B) Richard N. Salinas (B) Noelia G. Sanchez (A)**

Business Administration Division

Associate in Applied Science in Accounting Amberlee E. Banta (B)* Velma I. Farias (K) Honors ΦΘΚ Michelle C. Garcia (A)** High Honors Elizabeth Hernandez (A)** Highest Honors ΦΘΚ Sarah Loring-Chapa (B) Honors ΦΘΚ Jessica Moon (B) Highest Honors ΦΘΚ Shanoa Nutt (K)** ΦΘΚ Sara M. Nylander (A)** High Honors Gilbert Rios Jr. (K)** High Honors ΦΘΚ Amanda Sanchez (A)** High Honors Joann Soliz (A)

Associate in Applied Science in Computer Information Technology Jessica Rodriguez (A) Seledonio R. Zepeda (A) Honors

Associate in Applied Science in Computer Information Technology Networking Specialization Shawn M. Speckman (K)*

Associate in Applied Science in Computer Information Technology Web Design Charles F. Crossley III (A) Highest Honors Rolando G. Diaz (B) Dwayne F. Fannin (B)

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Associate in Applied Science in General Office Management Sarah Loring-Chapa (B) Honors ΦΘΚ Ester Perez (K)

Associate in Applied Science in Office Automation Technology Karen Hernandez (A) ΦΘΚ Maria Hinojosa (A)**

Associate in Applied Science in Office Automation Technology Medical Coding Specialization Lauren Natho Heard (B)* Ashley Marie Hernandez (B) Diana Mendoza Perez (K)

Accounting Certificate

Nicole M. Cypert (B) Highest Honors ΦΘΚ Shanna Raylynn Gillean (B) High Honors ΦΘΚ Mary Claire Gray (B) Julie Alexandra Grigor (B) High Honors Jessica Danyelle Hale (B) Rebecca Kidd (B) Jaclyn E. Landa (B) Honors ΦΘΚ Sabrina J. Langhorst (B) Tiffaney Ann Mojica (B) ΦΘΚ Kristen Renee Orozco (B) Julie Mae Rogers (B) ΦΘΚ Alissa Sackley (B) Honors Melba D. Sanchez (B) Sharon Schroeder (B) McCall Staheli (B) Honors Kellie Danette Turley (B) Stacie Lee Vanderpool (B) Trisha LeAnn Williams (B)

Sabrina Nicole Vega (P)

Computer Information Technology Web Design Certificate Marco Rangel (A)*

Health Information Technology Coding Specialist Certificate Ashley Marie Hernandez (B)

Office Automation Technology Certificate Polly Rose Brodnax (K)** Jennifer Navarro (K)**

Office Automation Technology Administrative Specialist Certificate Dianne Maria Salch (B) ΦΘΚ

Office Automation Technology Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate Laura A. Mendez (A)** Belinda Ann Munoz (K)

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Dental Hygiene Division

Associate in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene Randi K. Arellano (B) Highest Honors ΦΘΚ Shawn E. Avery (B) Karly Michelle Beazer (B) High Honors ΦΘΚ Elizabeth Brisolara (B) Honors Amanda Marie Carlson (B) Highest Honors ΦΘΚ

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Associate in Applied Science in Early Development and Education

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Amanda Malone (P)** Betty Martinez (B)** Margaret A. McKinney (P) Lori Lyn Mendoza (K)* Elisa Lee Morales (B)** Stacy Morgan (B)** Marlena Morin (B)* Kristen Morton (B)* Megan Nance (B)** Dorian Navarro (P)* Ana-Alyse Olivares (B)* Alyssa N. Perez (K)* Amy Annette Perez (K) Leanna Lynn Perez (K)** Trinidad M. Perez (K)* Julie Ann Pina (K)* Carlos A. Ramirez (B) Jennifer Montemayor Rodriguez (P)* Skye Allison Rosalez (B)** Domitila Ruiz (P)* Allison Smith (B) Khamsai Kim Xaykosy (K) Traci York (P)** Jessica L. Zarate (K)**

Xochitl Rincon Adan (A) Esmeralda Barnhart (A)** Melody Castillo (P)** Dalinda D. Espinoza (A) Mary Angela Garcia (P) Sylvia Ann Hinojosa (K) Honors Ofilia G. Longoria (K)** Debra E. Martinez (P) Honors Abbey Marie Rios (A) Irene Rodriguez (A) Ruth Santiago (A) Guadalupe Valdez (B) ΦΘΚ Michele Wilkerson (B) Anna Maria Wright (K) High Honors Mary Ann R. Zamora (B) Bertha Durand Zuniga (P)

Cosmetology Student Instructor Certificate

Cosmetology Certificate

Electronic Servicing Computer Support Technician Certificate

Elizabeth Aguirre (B)** Priscilla Ann Alvarado (B)* Elisa Arredondo (K)** Tiffany A. Arredondo (K)* Josephina Arriaga (K) Rachel Yvette Ballew (B)** Melinda Yvette Beltran (K)** Isela L. Cantu (K)* Marcel R. Cuellar (B)** Erika A. DeLeon (K)* Jessica L. Duran (B)* Irene Christina Garcia (P)* Patricia Garcia (P)* Natalie Marie Gerragauch (K)* Humberto Hinojosa III (K)** Jessica Keough (P)* Denise Nicole Lopez (P)*

Bonnie S. De La O (P)* Tiffany Nicole Haskin (B)** Jessica Nicole Keough (P) Industrial Division

Associate in Applied Science in Electronic Servicing Javier Casarez (B)** Stephen Longoria (B)** Honors

Associate in Applied Science in Welding Technology Rolando Chavarria (A)**

Javier Casarez (B)**

Machinist Certificate Cesar A. Acosta (A) Ramon Cantu Jr. (A) Omar Garcia (A) Donald Harvey (A) Luis G. Sandoval (A)

Welding Technology Certificate Raymond T. Molina (B) ΦΘΚ

Rick San Miguel Jr. (A)

Basic Welding Technology Certificate Sergio Alejandro Barajas (A) Geraldo L. Barboza (B)*

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Margarito Escalante Jr. (A)** Ricardo Garcia (A) Isaac Gonzales (B)** Johnny James Kotzur Jr. (B)** Raymond Ybanez Molina (B)* Ricky Moreland (B)** Armando M. Moreno (B) Arrgumero Puga Jr. (B)* Rolando Salaiz (A)** Hugh Schubert (B)* Lisett T. Urbaez (A)* Christopher Vidal (A)** Ethan Shane Wilson (A)*

Basic Welding Skills Certificate Jimmy Joe Arguijo (B) Julian James Caballero (B) Thomas Camacho (B) Ross P. Crawford (B) Corey Fish (B) Timothy Fletcher (B) Jamie Gonzales (B) Daniel A. Guerrero (B) Daniel Juranek (B) Jennifer Ann Lenard (B) Alejandro Longoria III (B) Oscar Lozano IV (A) Aaron Lusk (B) Dustin Ryan McCabe (B) Roberto Morales (B) Ryan Morin (B) David Jacob Perez (A) Jonathan J. Rodriguez (A) Jace D. Rothlisberger (B) Jose A. Saldivar (A) Joe Luis Sandoval (B) Eliazar E. Segovia (B) Thomas Duane Smith Jr. (B) Christopher Troy Stark (B) Justin Subia (B) Clayton Tindol (B) Ryan Vasquez (B) Genaro Vidaure (B) Jo Zamora (B) Nursing Division

Associate in Applied Science in Nursing Amanda Castaneda (B) David Godines Jr. (A) Shannon Elaine Hunt (B) Leticia Margarita Moron (B) Erica Lamar Sanchez (A) Raquel S. Villarreal (B) Honors ΦΘΚ Tara Lynn Wilkerson (B)

Vocational Nursing Certificate Brenda Alaniz (A)** Kimberly C. Alaquinez (P)*

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Esmeralda Barrera (A)** Elizabeth A. Benavides (A)** Esmeralda Benavidez (K)** Sarah Ann Bunger (P)* Donna Burgess (P)* Brittney Caillier (A)** Leanna Cantu (A)** Vanessa Carrales (K)** Kelly Dagley (K)** Kayla L. Epperson (B)** Kayla Nicole Finto (P)* Gabriela Garcia (K)* Krystal D. Garcia (A)** Melissa Pena Garcia (P)* Nakita Nicole Garcia (K)** Raelynn Garza (B)** Adrienne M. Givens (K)** Felicia-Ana V. Gonzalez (B)** Leila L. Gonzalez (A)** Heather Anne Guzman (B)** Reba Hall (P)* Megan Michelle Lanier (P)* Leidy Iveth Longoria (K)** Mary Angel Lopez (P)* Dee Ann Martinez (K)** Joan Martinez (B)** Mayra Magaly Moreno (P)* Sara Neill (B)* Irma G. Pena (A)** Kamala Phillips (P)* Michelle Marie Posada (P)* Gabriela Prall (K)** Barbara A. Quintana (A)** Maria I. Ramirez (A)** Peggy Rivers (B)** Samantha Saenz (K)** Moses Salomon (K)** Hope C. Samaniego (P)* Diane Marie Sanchez (K)** Rosa Isela Sanchez (B)** Veronica Irene Solano (A)** Cassandra Tijerina (A)** Stephanie N. Trevino (P)* Karina D. Vallejo (P)* Jonathan J. Velasquez (K)** Roxanne C. Villalon (K)** Mona C. Weston (P)* Kevin Williams (P)* Emily Wolff (B)** Professional and Public Services Division

Associate in Applied Science in Law Enforcement Andrew A. Baca (B) Jarod A. Bleibdrey (B) Honors Lauren Garza (B) Ricardo Hernandez (A)** Lourdes A. Roldan (A)

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Priscilla Ann Santos (A)**

Law Enforcement Advanced Skills Mastery Certificate Priscilla Ann Santos (A)**

Law Enforcement Enhanced Mastery

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Correctional Science Certificate Jarod A. Bleibdrey (B)

Law Enforcement Enhanced Mastery Crime Scene Investigation Certificate Jarod A. Bleibdrey (B)

Associate in Applied Science in Radiologic Technology Leslie Ann Carrasco (B) Robert William Danmier (B) Juan A. DeLeon (B) Leticia Villegas Dunn (B) Honors Kristan Garza (B) Marla Yvette Gomez (B) James S. Perez (B) Raul Puga (B) Joel Sidonio (B) Amy Rogers Stulting (B) High Honors Kirkby Nathan Townsend (B) ΦΘΚ Lisa Ann P. Zapata (B) Technology Division

Associate in Applied Science in Drafting and Design Technology Anthony Lee Ahrens (B) High Honors Steven Allen (B)* Christopher D. Garcia (B)* Sarah Ann Hoffman (B) Ronnette Louisa Huerta (B) Honors ΦΘΚ Justin Blair Johnson (B)* Chowan Mayo II (B)** Luis Adrian Salinas (B) Joshua B. Secord (B) High Honors Brandon J. Smart (B)*

Drafting and Design Technology Certificate Austin J. Bryan (K) Bryant C. Embry (B) Sean Garcia (B) Erin Nicole Grantland (B) Shawn Hester (B) Stephen Perez (B)

Oil & Gas Technology Certificate William G. Dale (B) Sherry L. Mack (B)

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UB G.O.S.T. competes in Upward Bound College Bowl

Thirty-three Upward Bound G.O.S.T. students participated in the annual UB Bowl held at Texas A&M University -- Corpus Christi in March. Students from George West, Odem, Sinton and Taft took part in academic events in spelling, math, science, poetry, ready writing, persuasive speaking, artistic expression and College Bowl. Athletic competitions were held in the afternoon. UB G.O.S.T. competed in softball and volleyball, but not basketball.

The day’s events were followed up by an awards banquet. Maria “Maggie” Soto of Odem High School, who placed first in artistic expression, performed her awardwinning song, “Baby Girl” by Sugarland.

UB Bowl Results Math I

1st Place (tied)

Ryan Attaway of Taft High School

Math I

3rd Place

Sarah Salinas of Taft High School

Math I

8th Place

Chris Gonzalez of Taft High School

Math II

4th Place

Cassie Fernandez of Odem High School

Science I

5th Place

Justin Rodriguez of Taft High School

Ready Writing

2nd Place

Alicia Sanchez of Odem High School

Persuasive Speaking

4th Place

Juan Andrade of Sinton High School

Persuasive Speaking

5th Place (tied)

Andy Wilson of Taft High School

Poetry

4th Place

Catherine Pizana of Odem High School

Artistic Expression

1st Place

Maggie Soto of Odem High School

Volleyball

1st Place

Ashley Hadwin, Kindred Luther and Mario

Rodriguez or George West High School; Cassandra Fernandez, Mariah Pizana and Alicia Sanchez of Odem High School; Juan Andrade, Jessica Banta, Demi Garcia and Samantha Sanchez of Sinton High School; and Chris Gonzalez, Amanda Moreno, Bradley Salinas, Sarah Salinas and Andy Wilson of Taft High School.

Softball

1st Place

David Garza, Ramiro Gonzalez, Troy Gon-

zales, Yolanda Sanchez and Andrew Sotelo of George West High School; Evelina Gomez, Kassandra Perez, Catherine Pizana, Madeline Pizana, Stephanie Pizana, Iliana Rodriguez and Maggie Soto of Odem High School; Bethany Wallace of Sinton High School; and Ryan Attaway, Jonathon Casas, John Gonzalez, Rey Mata and Justin Rodriguez of Taft High School.

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Making it count.com Interviewing 101: Tips to make your next interview a successful one

by Martha Griffith

taking a seat, introducing yourself to

by looking each one of them in the eye

University of Alabama

the group and making sure to make eye

and finish up your response by once

contact with everyone in the room.

again speaking directly to the person

Does the thought of an interview make your palms sweat and your stom-

Be prepared. Before you go for

who asked you the question.

ach tie in knots? Don’t worry, you’re

your interview, prepare five questions

If you are given a name badge, it is

not alone; most people feel the same

to ask the interviewer and have five

proper to wear it on your right side.

way. But an interview doesn’t have to

things in mind that you want the in-

When you shake a hand, the person

be so stressful. Here are some tips to

terviewer to know about you. Be ready

doing the shaking can follow the line

help make your next interview a suc-

to explain why you are considering

of your arm up to your name badge. It

cessful one.

the job you are interviewing for. You

will be less obvious and easier to see

An interview should be a conver-

should also be able to answer ques-

if the shaker forgot your name.

sation. You are not JUST answering

tions about things that appear on your

questions. You are letting the inter-

resume.

Practice. If you are really worried about the interview and the things you

viewer get to know you. Think of it as

Be articulate. When you are

do and say when you are nervous, then

a conversation with an old friend you

asked a question, take time to respond;

do like public speakers and politicians

are comfortable talking to, but pretend

it makes you at least seem like you are

do—video yourself. Have a teacher

that your friend has just forgotten a few

thinking of something even if you are

or your guidance counselor interview

details about you and your accomplish-

not. No matter how slowly you seem to

you (don’t get your good friend to do it,

ments. All you have to do is refresh his

be speaking in your head, I guarantee

because you will be too comfortable).

or her memory.

that it is much faster when others are

Have your counselor make up ques-

Know how to properly shake

listening. Taking time to think gives

tions for you to answer. When you are

hands. Give a good firm shake while

you time to organize your thoughts so

going through the practice interview,

your answer will be

focus the video camera on yourself.

you look your interviewer in the eyes,

more coherent.

Watch and analyze the video. Keep a

introduce yourself

Be respectful.

pen and pad handy so you can make

and express what

When there

notes about things you need to correct

a pleasure it is to

is more than

(saying ah, um, like, you know what

be invited to in-

one inter-

I mean, etc.). Put the video on fast-

terview. If there

v iewe r,

forward and look for hand gestures

is more than one

direct

that could take away from what you are

person in the

your re-

saying. Once you do this diagnostic,

room, do the

sponse,

practice again and video yourself to

same for every-

at first

see your improvement.

one in the room.

to

the

Slow down when you speak. Most

If you walk into

person

people tend to speed up when talk-

a room and ev-

who asked

ing passionately about something or

eryone is seated

you the question,

when they are nervous, or both. All

around a table,

but continue your

you have to do is utilize that nervous

I would suggest

response to the

energy and extra adrenaline to get your

entering and

rest of the group

point across. Being nervous can be a

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good thing if you just know how to use

you might get asked on an interview.

What is your favorite book?

it.

Take a few minutes to read through

Describe yourself to someone who

them and consider how you might an-

does not know you.

around and asked of the interviewer.

swer them.

Where do you want to be in ten

These are usually few and far between,

What was your favorite course in col-

years?

but when given the opportunity to do

lege and why?

What motivates you?

this, it is a great way to learn about the

Who was your favorite professor and

What personal characteristics and

company from a non-official angle and

why?

qualifications would you bring to this

will help you engage your interviewer.

If I asked your friends to describe you,

company?

For example, if you ask your interview-

what would they say?

Do you plan to continue your educa-

er, “What attracted you to this compa-

How would a past instructor or em-

tion, why or why not?

ny?” you could get a glimpse into what

ployer describe you?

If you could have dinner with a literary

someone else thinks of the company.

Would you describe yourself as self-

character, who would it be, from what

Another great question to ask an inter-

motivated? Why or why not? Please

work by what author, why, and what

viewer is, “What are three things you

provide a specific example.

would you talk about?

would change to make your company

Why did you choose to apply for this

If you could meet any historical figure,

better?” If it is a college interview and

job?

famous or not, who would it be, why,

you get answers like “more parking,

What interests you most about this

and what one question would you like

better food in the cafeteria, and bigger

job?

to ask him or her?

offices,” then you are in a good place.

What is the most important political is-

Why do you think you should be

But, if you get answers like “better

sue facing the nation today and why?

hired?

management, better benefits and a day

What is your favorite thing to do to fill

Describe your earliest childhood mem-

off or two might be nice,” you might

your free time?

ory.

want to reconsider.

What is your greatest strength?

What is your favorite way to deal with

What is your greatest weakness?

stress?

is your chance to shine, to be more than

When did you first realize that you

What is your favorite website and

a resume. Don’t be afraid to “toot your

loved (insert your major field here)?

why?

own horn,” as they say. And “they” are

What is something unique that you

telling the truth because if you don’t,

could contribute to this company?

the first step to having a successful

no one will. You are the only one in

What is the most difficult thing you had

interview. If you have taken the time

the room who can tell them about how

to overcome in your journey through

to think about these questions, then

great you are, why you love their com-

life?

whatever can be thrown at you dur-

pany and why you would be perfect for

What is the most difficult decision you

ing an interview, you will be prepared

this opportunity.

have had to make?

for, even though the questions might

Ask the right questions. An inter-

Tell me about your leadership skills

not be the same. Take a deep breath,

viewer can talk until he or she is blue

and what you have done to demon-

smile and walk confidently into your

in the face on the topic of what kind of

strate and develop them?

future.

person would fit perfectly at his com-

What is a unique activity you have been

pany. But why not get the real scoop

involved in, coordinated or started?

The Making It Count website, part of Mon-

by asking the opposite of that? What

How have you left a group or orga-

ster.com, is a tool for students transition-

kind of employee would not fit? You

nization better for you having been

ing into high school, into college and into

will probably get a cliché answer, but

involved in it?

their careers. The site includes interactive

if you are lucky, you will get the real

What is the latest book you have read?

games, tools and e-newsletters. For more

observation of someone who knows.

What is it about and why did you

information, go to www.makingitcount.

Here are some examples of questions

choose to read it?

com.

Some questions can be turned

Present yourself confidently. This

Congratulations, you’ve taken

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CBC students built crystal set radios recently as a Physics activity in Scott Campbell’s class.

The radios were hooked up to an antenna in the Fred C. Latcham (C) Building courtyard.

All radios that students built worked.

Jake Resio finished soldering and discovered that his thumbs were still attached to his hands.

Ruiz, Gonzalez, and Resio build their crystal set radios.

Physics students, from left, Jake Resio, Sam Ruiz, Lisa Gonzalez, Phillip Bateman (standing) and Sylvia Smith prepare to test a circuit with the oscilloscope.

Phillip Bateman, Sylvia Smith and Larson Snyder build their crystal Snyder hangs the antenna from a tree in the C building courtyard set radios.

with the assistance of Bateman and Resio.

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Alice Art Expo

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Amber Baghall

Jennifer Trigo Matthew Gutierrez

Irma Sendejo

Alyssa Luna

Jo Benavides

Debra Garza

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Diedra DeLeon

Mandissa Hinojosa

Carla Mauriquez Amy Nichole Perez

Lysa Corona

Alyssa Luna Adela Delgado

Alice Art Expo JoAnn Soliz

Amy Perez

Ytzel Rubalcava

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Chevy Resendez

Servando Resendez

Alice Art Expo Jacob Salinas

Adela Delgado

Noel Barrientos

Aaron DeLeon

JoAnn Soliz Lamar Martinez

Nora Phillado

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CBC students take on Mars during field trip to NASA Every year NASA extends an invitation to south Texas community college students to participate in an on-site work-session. The trip field trip includes guest speakers and tours of NASA Space Center in Houston. This year, Kyria Dismuth and Gabriella Gonzales from CBC Kingsville and Preston Olliphint from CBC Alice participated.

Everyone was assigned to a team with the objective to build rover-type robots in competition with other teams.

In the process of developing a working robot; analyzing the costs while staying within a budget; actually demonstrating the robot’s capabilities; and selling the finished product to a group of NASA executives, students developed skills in leadership, cooperation and team spirit.

Gabriella Gonzales was assigned to the White Team with NASA Texas Aerospace Scholars adviser Ansley Collins.

Teams were tasked to build a working robot like this one and demonstrate its capabilities.

Kyria Dismuth and red team members from colleges around the state prepare to build a mobile robot using equipment provided by NASA.

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