DAYTONA STATE
Vol. 4 • No. 2 • FALL/WINTER 2018
COLLEGE MAGAZINE
Many Pathways to Student Success
Vol. 4 • No. 2 • FALL/WINTER 2018
CONTENTS
Many Pathways to Student Success
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Cover Story
All pathways to success for these alumni have led through Daytona State.
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The 26th Annual Foundation Gala Celebrating the Path to Student Success!
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Students in Motion
Learning Scene
Homecoming 2018
Meet Kyle Trevithick, DSC’s new SGA president.
New programs for advanced technology careers.
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Alumni Awards Breakfast Arts and Culture DSC honors its best and brightest.
SMP celebrates 40 years.
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Foundation Update
Meet the Faculty
Thank you to all our donors!
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Devin Hunter: From student to welding faculty.
A look back at our third-annual celebration.
Falcon Spotlight
Meet our new softball and men’s basketball coaches.
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Alumni Class Notes DSC Alumni goings on.
PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE Dr. Thomas LoBasso
Many pathways to success At Daytona State College, we embrace the diverse range of pathways to success we offer our students. The core of the college’s mission is to help students reach new levels of skill and achievement, and to give them the tools they need to create or take advantage of career opportunities, no matter how prepared for college they may be when they first walk onto one of our campuses. We often say at DSC that it is not where each student starts that matters. What’s important is that they start. Our ultimate goal is to see that each student finishes with the best academic or workforce training outcome possible. In this issue of Daytona State College Magazine, we share the stories of just some of the current and former DSC Falcons who perhaps have taken a path less traveled, but are now enjoying satisfying careers nevertheless. They are a 50-year-old construction professional and mother; a young woman who fell in love with welding and became an instructor; a former high school dropout who earned his GED here, continued through his bachelor’s degree and is now making a difference in his community. We also highlight two DSC Student Government Association presidents, one a recent alumnus who is now managing his hometown, literally, and our current SGA president, who dropped out of college over a decade ago, but has come back as a leader. Finally, we recognize benefactor, friend and former trustee L. Gale Lemerand, whose name will formally grace our new 84,000-square-foot student center when it opens this spring on our Daytona Beach Campus, as well as Mori and Forough Hosseini, two longtime supporters of Daytona State College. The student center will become a hub for the collegial engagement that is so critical to academic success. A champion of higher education, not just at Daytona State, but throughout Florida, we are deeply proud and honored to name this facility for Mr. Lemerand. His generosity and commitment to the college continues to help countless students stay on their academic pathways now and for generations to come. I hope you enjoy our latest issue. We welcome the role you can play in Daytona State’s success, from mentoring our students, contributing to our Foundation’s scholarship fund, sharing industry’s latest advancements and workforce needs, to hiring our graduates - you help DSC stand out among the region’s best investments. Best wishes for an amazing new year. Let’s continue together down a pathway that builds up our students, their families and our communities.
DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE MAGAZINE PRESIDENT Dr. Thomas LoBasso DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Forough B. Hosseini, Chair Stanley Escudero, Vice-Chair Bob Davis Sarah Dougherty Lloyd J. Freckleton Mary Ann Haas Betty J. Holness Garry Lubi Anne Patterson ___________________________________ DAYTONA STATE MAGAZINE STAFF Editor, Senior Writer Harry Russo Art Director/Graphic Design Lisa Deignan AS ’92 Production Manager Alison Ryan Photography Tim Bell AA ‘11 Aldrin Capulong AS ’08 Alicia Gautreaux AS ‘13 Nicole Guthrie AS ’11 Casey Marie Helfrich AS ’18 Cover Design, Lisa Deignan Photos: Alicia Gautreaux, Nicole Guthrie Daytona State College 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 (386) 506-3000 • DaytonaState.edu
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our 2018 Gala a huge success! DIAMOND PRESENTING SPONSOR Florida Hospital (soon to be AdventHealth) __________________________ SILVER SPONSORS ICI Homes Perry-McCall Construction, Inc. __________________________ SAPPHIRE SPONSORS Jon Hall Chevrolet Prosser
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PEARL SPONSORS Brown & Brown, Inc. CenterState Bank Michael Cirino - Lincoln Financial Services City of Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Halifax Health, Inc. Halifax Hospice, Inc. Keemar Family NASCAR PFM Drs. Edward & Kenneth Staudt, DDS Bobby Thigpen Family Margaret G. Thompson Volusia County Council
OPAL SPONSORS Ameris Bank Bethune-Cookman University Checkered Flag Committee DME Sports Financial Educators Federal Credit Union Florida Health Care Plans FPL Giles Electric David & Mary Ann Haas Halifax Insurance Partners John & Lynda Hodgson Legacy Law Associates Lenssen Family Lowell & Nancy Lohman James Moore & Co. Snell Legal Tietjen Technologies, Inc. TouchPoint Innovative Solutions Dr. Thomas & Constance Yuschok _________________________________
CRYSTAL SPONSORS Bergens Periodontics and Implant Dentistry Michael J. Duranceau, CPA, LLC Dr. Beverly McMurtry Grissom Nick & Kelli Jebbia Rufus Johnson - GEICO Dr. Loretha King, DO David R. Lloyd, DDS - Indigo Dental Rhodes + Brito Architects, Inc. The Root Company Security First Insurance Company Vystar Credit Union _________________________________ Media Daytona Beach News-Journal DSC In-Motion
Celebrating the Path to Student Success
Upon the publication of every Daytona State College Magazine, I am amazed at the scope and impact this college has on the lives of so many in our communities. As you read this issue, you will be amazed, too, with the stories of students who have set a course through this institution for their education and training. Daytona State provides a pathway - actually multiple pathways - that lead to opportunities for every citizen in our community to advance themselves with certificates, degrees and credentials that are accessible, available and affordable.
Bobby Thigpen DSC Foundation Board Chair
In this issue, we celebrate these pathways to success. We marked the 40th anniversary of the Southeast Museum of Photography, where the work of so many students, alumni and faculty has been exhibited and where careers continue to be launched. We look back on this October’s Homecoming festivities, where we recognized outstanding alumni: • Dr. April Pulcrano, a DeLand dentist and advocate for dental health; • Daytona Beach Police Chief Craig Capri, who started his career at DSC and continues to serve the college as an adjunct instructor; • Austin Albro, former SGA president who is now managing his hometown in Warren, N.H.; and • Vice President for Student Development Keith Kennedy, who for over 30 years has served many areas of the college and touched the lives of hundreds of students during his tenure. Homecoming also gave us the opportunity to celebrate longevity in our athletic programs, with 20 years of the DSC Women’s Golf program led by Coach Laura Brown and an amazing Alumni Baseball game, with 40 of Coach Tim Touma’s players returning to take on the current DSC Falcon team. It is, indeed, a great day to be a Falcon! As Chair of the Daytona State College Foundation, it has been my mission and the mission of our board to ensure that the paths our students seek remain affordable and accessible. We are grateful for the generosity of benefactors like L. Gale Lemerand, George Nunamann and Dr. William Schildecker. We are equally grateful for your support. The Foundation has made it easy to make annual gifts, start a scholarship fund, or leave a legacy gift. Every gift matters!
FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bobby Thigpen, Chair Denis Shelley, Vice Chair Debora Thomas, Secretary Bill Lenssen, Treasurer Jeff Abbott William Chanfrau, Jr. Michael J. Duranceau Zina Grau Dr. Beverly McMurtry Grissom Mary Ann Haas Mary Hall-Boyd John Hodgson Kelli Jebbia Rufus Johnson Dr. Thomas LoBasso Frank Molnar David Sacks Gregory Snell Greg Sullivan Maggie Thompson EMERITUS BOARD Sally Gillespie Cherie Keemar Dirinda Maddy
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Lorene King, Vice President of Advancement/ Foundation Executive Director
Isalene Montgomery, Senior Vice President/Chief Business Officer
As you read through this issue, I challenge you to consider assisting our students along their pathway to success. Won’t you please reach out to our Foundation office and ask for information on how you can help? I promise you it’s very easy and personally rewarding. On behalf of the Foundation Board of Directors, I send you our grateful appreciation for your financial support and wish each of you a joyful holiday season!
Support the Foundation Donate.DaytonaState.edu (386) 506-3110
STUDENTS IN MOTION
I knew I had to take a different route and step up my game. If there were any dreams that I wanted to make happen, I had to start making them happen now.” And make things happen he has. Now in his sophomore year at DSC, Kyle, 32, is well on his way to earning his Associate of Science in Computer Programming and Analysis. He has a student work-study job at the Advanced Technology College, where he is getting hands-on experience related to his major, and he plans to continue after earning his AS degree to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree at DSC. He took a cue from Benjamin Franklin in becoming involved with student government. “I kind of look up to people like him who are good at different things,” he said. “Franklin invented things and also was involved with politics, so I figured I would come back to school and get more involved.” Bruce Cook, assistant dean of student life, has been mentoring Kyle since he returned to school. “When I first met Kyle, I saw a lot of hidden potential and enthusiasm for both learning and getting involved on campus. He managed to balance his school work with involvement in SGA and other student clubs. In his own quiet way, he is very task-oriented and works through any setbacks that get in the way of his goals. These are admirable qualities for an SGA president and ultimately a successful student.” Photo by Nicole Guthrie
Former student cycles his way back to college, SGA presidency How does one go from being a college dropout to Student Government Association president? Just ask Kyle Trevithick. This tall, lanky, unassuming surfer blonde who rides his bicycle 20 miles roundtrip each day to and from class didn’t know what he wanted to do with his life when he first enrolled at Daytona State College over a decade ago. He was fresh out of Spruce Creek High School and liked computer programming, but wasn’t sure it was something he would want to make a career. So, he just signed up for some general education courses. Unfortunately, Kyle just couldn’t get his groove going during those early college
days, weeks and months, what with surfing, music and a whole wide world out there waiting to be explored. “I just didn’t have the motivation,” he recalled. “I wanted to see what the world was like without school, so I decided to take a year break, which wound up being 13 years.” Kyle spent those years working various jobs, including a long-term gig at a landmark Daytona Beach record store – Atlantic Sounds. Then last year, his father passed away and things changed. “Some kind of switch went off,” he said. “I realized that the way I was going through life wasn’t going to work, and
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Kyle said he hopes to see more student involvement in campus life in the coming year, as well as a focus on environmentally friendly campus initiatives. “Even little things like drives to get students to stop using plastic straws – some steps that would create awareness and reduce how much waste goes out into the world.” It’s at least part of the reason he rides a bicycle instead of driving a car. “It’s healthy, good on the environment and low cost.” Kyle doesn’t advise students to stop attending college if they’re not sure about their career goals. ”It’s easy to let the years slip away from you, for one year to become 10 years,” he said. “I would advise people to take general education classes, even if it’s only part time, get them out of the way, and when you figure out something that you like, you can take courses that are specific to your major.” For Kyle, it’s a path that has made all the difference.
WELCOME BACK STUDENTS-FALL 2018
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LEARNING SCENE
DSC adds AS in Database Technology and Fall semester brought two new programs to Daytona State’s Advanced Technology College (ATC), sparked by an initiative to build a workforce pipeline that can adapt to the latest trends in business and industry. A new Associate of Science in Database Technology and an Additive Manufacturing specialization tied to DSC’s Associate of Science in Engineering Technology are being driven by what the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects to be double-digit demand in all sectors of the economy for skilled workers in these disciplines over the next five years. The Database Technology program takes traditional database management technology training to a higher level,
according to Anindya Paul, chair of DSC’s School of Computer Science. “Many of the databases that we are used to cannot handle the sheer volume of data that drives much of industry today,” he said. “This new program prepares our graduates to better mine that data so it can be analyzed for insights that lead organizations to make more strategic and effective business decisions.” For some years, DSC has offered introductory database management courses. The new initiative resulted in nine additional courses being developed to round out the associate degree that can be delivered in-class, online or a combination of both. Among them are SharePoint Development and Administration, Business
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Intelligence, SQL Server Reporting Services, Querying Database and Database Administration. Credits earned in the AS degree can be applied toward a DSC’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. The program curricula was developed through a $20,000 American Association of Community Colleges grant, in collaboration with the National Science Foundation, called Mentorlinks. “Daytona State has a strong reputation in advanced technology education, and strives to create and offer the highest quality programs to successfully prepare our students for the workforce,” said DSC President Tom LoBasso. “This database technology program addresses the skills and
Photos by Nicole Guthrie
Additive Manufacturing specialization needs of a broad range of local and regional industries, and will help to meet the gap in qualified, professional employees.” Additive Manufacturing marks three specializations (including Electronics, and Digital Design and Modeling) students can choose from within the AS in Engineering Technology program. It is being operated out of DSC’s new Advanced Manufacturing Center, located at the ATC. Workers with skills in additive manufacturing are among the industry’s most pressing needs. The discipline involves a process for fabricating parts, layer-by-layer, directly from a 3-D digital model and assists in manufacturing
high-value, complex and individually customized parts.
cycle, your company can gain an economic advantage.”
Like the Database Technology program, the Additive Manufacturing specialization was created in response to feedback from various college industry advisory boards, said Dante Leon, associate vice president of DSC’s College of Business, Engineering and Technology.
Volusia County ranks 10th among Florida’s 67 counties in total manufacturing jobs. As the industry expands, the demand for skilled workers, and the ability to train them quickly and effectively, also will increase.
“The additive manufacturing process is complex and involves a new way of building things,” he said. “Most companies are currently using the technology as a prototyping tool. The advantage is it allows designers to create complex products in less time, so if you can shorten the design
The college has had long-established relationships with the area’s growing manufacturing sector, which comprises 7 percent of the Volusia and Flagler County economy, with over 470 manufacturers doing business here and generating a combined payroll of nearly $400 million a year.
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HOMECOMING 2018
THE WINNERS!
Photos by Nicole Guthrie
MR. & MS. DSC 2018 PAGEANT Thursday, Oct. 11 Hosseini Center
THE CONTESTANTS THE FANS
THE JUDGES
Falcon spirit dominated the 3rd annual Mr. & Ms. DSC pageant where six contestants entertained a capacity crowd in the Hosseini Center. Ultimately, Gabriel Hannans was crowned Mr. DSC 2018 and Liz Dilger was crowned Ms. DSC 2018. Other contestants included Elias Baez, Gage Bergeron, Jessica Pandy and Chloe Rusak.
MOVIE NIGHT Students, staff, faculty and alumni enjoyed Movie Night during Homecoming, featuring Avengers: Infinity War, along with gatherings around the fire pits for S’mores and pizza in ECHO Plaza.
Photos by Nicole Guthrie and Aldrin Capulong
Friends & S’mores!
HOMECOMING 2018
CAR & TRUCK SHOW
The 3rd annual Car & Truck Show featured nearly 90 entries with trophies being awarded to Best Original Car, Best Modified Car, Best Original Truck and Best Modified Truck. Door prize sponsors: PepBoys, Autozone, Sonic, IHOP, Great Clips, White Diamond, Mellow Mushroom, Pat’s Café. Music and announcements provided by DJ Frank Roberts.
President’s Choice was won by Donald Brady with his ‘68 Chevy SS Photos by Alicia Gautreaux and Nicole Guthrie
TAILGATE PARTY & COOKOUT
Everyone loved the pre-soccer match festivities!
3RD ANNUAL 5K WALK/RUN
Photos by Aldrin Capulong, Alicia Gautreaux and Nicole Guthrie
INAUGURAL MASCOT CHALLENGE
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PUMPER PULL
A future DSC student!
HOMECOMING 2018
DSC’s 3-day Homecoming extravaganza featured alumni athletic games for women’s golf, softball and baseball, and home women’s and men’s soccer games that were broadcast live on WDSC 15.
Athletic photos by Aldrin Capulong
CULINARY BOOT CAMP WITH CHEF COSTA Chef Costa’s three-hour master chef experience in DSC’s Café 101 kitchen was a great success, with participants savoring flavors and discovering how taste works. Chef Costa also introduced basic knife skills, shared tricks and tips in the kitchen, and offered some 5-minute dessert and meal recipes. Photo by Nicole Guthrie
LINKEDIN 101
LaTonya Polk of DSC’s Career Services Department presented a workshop on the finer points of creating an effective LinkedIn profile.
Photo by Aldrin Capulong
WOMEN’S GOLF REUNION TOURNAMENT
Celebrating 20 years of women’s golf at Daytona State. Nearly 20 former student-athletes returned to their alma mater to reconnect and challenge current athletes in women’s golf.
A mixture of alums and current players participated in the 20th anniversary women’s golf reunion tournament held during Homecoming 2018, including Jessica Schnebly (Reasin) (’05-’07), Ulrika Ljungman (Smith) (’01-’03), Casey Sommer (freshman), Kaye Kwon (’15-’17), Mary Dawson (’12-’14), Courtney Cobb (Spring ’14-’15), Hollie Muse (sophomore), Stephanie Rodney (’13-’15), Melissa Magdor (Dresser) (’07-’09), Meghan Hughes (Woodruff) (’07-’09), Jordan Lazenby (Brooks) (’06-’08), Jessica Bailey (freshman), Marta Savage (’99-’01), Kim Koleos (Dionisio) (’98-’00), Jackie Walsh (Hamlin) (’99-’01), Sadie Chlapowski (sophomore), Julia Towne (freshman), Erin Selfridge (’11-’13), Callie Kitchens (’11-’13) and Anna Lesher (’11-’12). Head coach Laura Brown is flanked by current and former students with DSC President, Tom LoBasso far left. Photos by Alicia Gautreaux
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Kaye Kwon, DSC ’15-’17
AWARDS BREAKFAST
Outstanding grads honored at alumni breakfast Daytona State recognized the professional and community achievements of four graduates in October during the Alumni & Friends Association’s second annual awards breakfast. “Through your career achievements and engagement with the college and the community, each of you as Daytona State alumni have set a standard to which our students and fellow alumni can aspire,” said DSC President Tom LoBasso in presenting the awards. “You represent the life-changing impact of a Daytona State College education, and I congratulate each of you.”
Alumni of the Year honors were given to Daytona Beach Police Chief Craig Capri, who began his career with the department soon after graduating from the college’s law enforcement academy in 1989. Capri also earned his associate of arts degree at DSC before continuing his education at the University of Central Florida, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice. He also is a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session #248, as well as the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute, where he recently served as the organization’s keynote speaker during its annual conference.
The Distinguished Faculty/Staff Award recipient was Keith Kennedy, who has been a valued member of the college community for nearly 35 years. He began his employment in 1982 as a part-time custodian, before earning his Associate of Arts degree at DSC and transferring to the University of Central Florida to earn bachelor’s degrees in psychology and criminal justice, and a master’s degree in counseling education and school guidance. Over the years he has accepted progressive student services and student development roles at the college. He has served DSC as a counselor, advisor, director of community outreach and recruitment, director of retention and transition, director of admissions and community outreach, dean of judicial affairs and, currently, is vice president of student development. He has earned a host of honors from his DSC colleagues, including the 2013 Presidential Sterling Award for Professional Excellence. Keith also volunteers his time with a host of civic and community organizations, including the Volusia County Hispanic Association; Florida Department of Juvenile Justice; Bethune-Cookman University’s Black Male Explorers Program; the Department of Children & Families; and the Boy Scouts of America, to name just a few.
Throughout his career, Chief Capri has worked in every major division within the police department, including patrol, criminal investigations and narcotics. He is an expert on de-escalation tactics in modern policing, and recently launched a new Advanced Technology Cybercrimes Unit that targets sex crimes and the growing variety of white-collar criminal activity such as identity theft. He also is an adjunct instructor at DSC’s School of Emergency Services, and is active in the community, working with high schools and neighborhood watch programs, and continuing his longtime relationship with the Police Athletic League.
The Young Alumni Excellence Award was bestowed upon Austin Albro, who earned his Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management in 2016. As Student Government Association president, he worked to bring engagement and community support to the college, and grew to become one of the most dynamic
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SGA presidents to serve Daytona State in years. He was a fixture at administrators’ meetings, paved new paths for involvement with college projects and planning, and attracted a bevy of students with pride in their school. Austin often volunteered for public service projects such as food and clothing drives, activities for veterans and homeless students, working with Easter Seals, One Voice Volusia and the For the Kids Foundation, to name just a few. He also was the first Florida College System Chancellor’s Clark Maxwell Jr. Scholar Student of the Month. Today, Austin has returned to his hometown of Warren, N.H., where at 24 years old, he serves as one of the youngest, if not the youngest, town administrators in the nation.
Dr. April Pulcrano was chosen for the prestigious Margaret Crumley Award for Distinguished Achievement in Science, which honors an alumnus who achieved an associate degree from DSC’s School of Biological and Physical Sciences and who has made significant contributions in their field. Recipients of this award are nominated and selected by science faculty. Dr. Pulcrano earned her Associate of Science in Dental Assisting in 1983, where she was named Dental Assisting Student of the Year. In 1984, she earned her Associate of Arts degree before transferring to the University of Central Florida to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees in dental education. While pursuing her studies at UCF, she also headed DSC’s dental assisting program before moving north to attend dental school at New York University. Upon her return to Florida in 1994, Dr. Pulcrano settled in DeLand, where she has been a solo practitioner ever since. She is the former president of the Volusia Flagler Dental Association, and has been a participant in the West Volusia County Give Kids a Smile program, which offers free dental care to low-income children. Daytona State is also a family tradition. Three of April’s four children also attended the college as dual enrolled students. Photos by Nicole Guthrie
AWARDS BREAKFAST
L-R-Keith Kennedy, Chief Craig Capri, Dr. April Pulcrano and Dr. Tom LoBasso.
Photo by Nicole Guthrie
“Daytona State is providing a pathway for people from all walks of life to learn, grow and thrive.” “Thanks to all our alumni, and especially today’s honorees, for your support and for helping to make Daytona State the great institution that it is.” - Dr. Tom LoBasso
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COVER STORY
Many Pathways to Student Success
There are many pathways to student success at Daytona State College. They are as diverse as the lives and interests of each of our students. The core of the college’s mission is to help our students reach new levels of success, to give them the tools they need to take advantage of life’s opportunities. Some of our students are just out of high school. Others may not be sure if they’re “college material.” Some are seeking to train for a second career. Then there are single parents who haven’t sat in a classroom in years.
In this issue of Daytona State College Magazine, we take a snapshot of the diverse backgrounds of our students and the paths they took to reach their goals. We’ll first focus on the new L. Gale Lemerand Student Center, which when completed this spring will become a hub for the engagement that is so critical to student success. It comes down to this: If one has the courage and desire to take the first step, Daytona State College can help set them on the right path toward a better future. It’s what we do. It’s why we exist. It’s how we serve our community.
Regardless, it doesn’t matter where one has been. At Daytona State, what matters most is where one wants to go, and our job is to help them get there.
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COVER STORY From left in front of DSC’s new student center are L. Gale Lemerand, Board of Trustees Chair Forough Hosseini, Mori Hosseini and DSC President Tom LoBasso.
L. Gale Lemerand Student Center to be a waypoint on pathway to student success Some four years ago, Mori Hosseini, a longtime supporter of Daytona State College, invited the then Speaker of the House, Mr. Will Weatherford, to visit Volusia County and included Daytona State’s more than 40-year-old student center on the tour. “When I showed him the building, which was literally crumbling on one side, we agreed that our students deserve better,” Mr. Hosseini said. The rest is history, as the Legislature began to appropriate what would total $32.6 million to provide DSC a new state-of-the-art student center. “Mori is consistently advocating for capital improvement and program support for Daytona State College, and we can’t thank him enough,” said President Tom LoBasso.
“He truly believes the college plays a vital role in the vibrancy of our community and lends us his political clout.” With the new student center under construction, the college last spring named the facility in honor of benefactor and former trustee L. Gale Lemerand, marking a formal recognition of Mr. Lemerand’s longtime support of the college and its students, including a most recent gift of $2 million to the Daytona State College Foundation. Together, the gifts total more than $3 million donated to DSC by the prolific entrepreneur over the years in support of student scholarships and campus growth initiatives, making Mr. Lemerand the college’s most generous living benefactor.
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“The entire college community is deeply proud and honored to name this facility for Mr. Lemerand, whose longtime support of Daytona State has opened new pathways to success for so many students and will continue to serve countless others for generations,” said President LoBasso. Mr. Lemerand is a true symbol of the American Dream. After coming from humble, working-class beginnings, his Gale Industries became the largest insulation contractor in America, serving as a springboard for more than 100 other successful companies he has founded. But there’s much more to Gale Lemerand than acute business acumen. He also is one of the state’s most prominent and well-known philanthropists, particularly in light of his support for higher education. He has given millions of dollars to neighboring Photo by Nicole Guthrie
institutions as well, including the University of Florida, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Bethune-Cookman University. The L. Gale Lemerand Student Center will embody a design and function for modern-era higher education that will focus on student engagement. It will facilitate a paradigm shift in teaching and learning for the 21st century, and will become the focal point of the campus, commanding an impressive presence along International Speedway Boulevard. A sweeping three-story coquina stone structure, complete with bronze solar window screens and a nearly 90-foot gateway, will greet visitors. From under a cantilevered east wing, guests and patrons will have views of an outdoor dining area that ties into the campus courtyard and clock tower. As the focal point of the campus, it will represent a waypoint for students on their pathways to higher learning and academic success. The building will house DSC’s library and writing center. Another section will host Career Services, a one-stop resource for career planning and job placement. In addition to these academic and student support services, the building also will house a study commons, state-of-the-art classrooms, conference rooms and a large events center. The facility will serve as a hub for the DSC student life experience, a place to gravitate with friends, to relax and socialize, with offices for student clubs, a game room, a modern eatery and a coffee lounge. “This will be a place where students can interact with their peers, faculty and college staff, and access the resources and guidance they need to stay on track,” noted District Board of Trustees Chair Forough Hosseini. “We know that students who are engaged in college life are more likely to achieve academic success and complete their degrees. This facility is being built with this in mind.” Trustee Hosseini noted that the generosity of people like Mr. Lemerand helps lawmakers take notice when DSC advocates for state capital funding. “Knowing that our community’s leaders are serious about being partners in education, helping us achieve the kind of excellence in teaching and learning that our students expect, goes a long way in Tallahassee,” she said. Photos by Alicia Gautreaux
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COVER STORY
Stacey Robinson ‘18 From high school dropout to dedicated scholar There is a picture on Stacey Robinson’s office desk that has a special significance for the 48-year-old alumnus of Daytona State College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management program. It is a scene of birds in flight above ocean waves crashing on the shore that was given to him by one of his professors, Joy Colarusso, when he completed his bachelor’s program with honors this past spring.
A positive outlook on life and a cheerful disposition doesn’t hurt either. It’s what impressed Colarusso so much when Robinson was her student. “He was a great student who was committed to his studies,” she said, “but that’s not why I think he is so terrific. His attitude and his personality are his strength in life. He made my day on a regular basis. That ray of sunshine was a gift that he gave to the whole college.”
“She called me into her office one day and said she doesn’t believe in giving gifts to her students, but that she wanted to make an exception with me,” Robinson said. “She talked about how I touched her and my fellow students with my smile and my hugs, and how she sees that I know how important it is to be kind, because one never knows what a person is going through. Then she said she believed I am going to go far in life.” Robinson recently started the next leg of his life’s journey as an assistant housing occupancy specialist with the Daytona Beach Housing Authority. First established in 1938 by the Daytona Beach City Commission, the authority’s mission is to provide affordable housing to low-income clients. Today, it serves more than 1,700 households, providing safe, affordable public housing for families, the elderly and those with disabilities. Robinson’s job is to ensure that those clients meet the criteria to qualify for the program. It’s a job he speaks of with passion, one he says fits him well, and will allow him to grow personally and professionally. “When I was hired here, my supervisor told me that what she liked about me even though I was fresh out of college and didn’t have much experience was that she saw that I have drive,” he said. “I’ve learned over time that if you want to accomplish something worthwhile in life, it is important to have dedication and determination.”
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Robinson said he was young and immature when he decided to drop out of high school some 30 years ago. “I had no structure. It was a time when I was feeling rebellious, somewhat angry, off track – all those kinds of things.” Well into his 40s, he decided to enroll in DSC’s School of Adult Education and earned his GED in 2013. With that accomplishment, his drive and determination kicked in. He earned an associate of arts degree in 2016 and capped his DSC experience with his bachelor’s combined with an Associate of Science Certificate in Business Operations and Entrepreneurship in 2018, both with honors. This fall, he is attending Nova Southeastern University on an academic scholarship to earn his Master’s in Business Administration. “I’m going to take my time with it,” he said. “I really like my job and want to see what opportunities come with it.” It all goes back to dedication and determination, he noted. “Never give up on yourself. It’s never too late.”
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COVER STORY
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Ann Schoening ‘17 Empty nester gets fresh start in building trades Growing up with three older brothers, Ann Schoening learned early in life how to swing a hammer, but she never really thought about making a career in construction. Sure, one of her brothers was a builder, and as a high school student she would work with him during summer breaks. She’s also been a longtime volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. Then both her kids went off to college, leaving her and her husband of 26 years, Roger, an operations manager for a trucking company, empty nesters. “I did office work while the kids were growing up, but when they left for college, I realized I had to get on with my life,” she said. “I started college many years ago, but I never really pursued anything. Here I was, pushing 50 years old and I knew I had to grow up and do something, but I didn’t know what.” An ad the Deltona resident saw in the newspaper two years ago about Daytona State College’s Fresh Start program changed all that. Fresh Start is a four-week class that provides women and men the support they need to build self-confidence and explore their career interests. She said she remembered the first day she walked into her Fresh Start class, housed in DSC’s Center for Women and Men. “Since I hadn’t been to college in more than 30 years, it was a little intimidating,” she recalled. “But everyone was there for the same reason. We were all starting over again.” Schoening said her Fresh Start instructors were outstanding, guiding the students to focus on their interests and passions. “With me, it always went back to construction,” she said. “We kept discussing it and it always went back to the thing that I love.”
So, when she learned about DSC’s Building Trades and Construction Design Technology program she jumped at the opportunity. The two-semester program teaches students how to apply basic construction techniques, read blueprints and specifications and develop trade skills in carpentry, masonry, electricity, plumbing and air conditioning. Students can earn industry credentials from the National Center for Construction Education and Research and apply program credits to the college’s Associate of Science in Industrial Management Technology degree. Frank Snyder, chair of DSC’s School of Workforce Careers, said Ann’s work ethic and leadership skills are what earned her the program’s student of the year award last year during convocation. “She is a natural leader,” he said. “She was the most studious and kept her fellow students straight and on task.” Those qualities also are what earned Ann a position as an adjunct instructor in the program, teaching dual enrollment students while also working on her AS in Industrial Management and continuing her volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity. “I try to emphasize to the kids that it’s easy to throw a hammer when you’re young, but it’s important to keep going to prepare for when you get older,” she said. “The goal of this course is to transition students to a higher level.” She said it’s okay to be “non-traditional.” “If you’re not cut out for office work, this is the way to go,” she said. “I couldn’t stand sitting in a cubicle. If you like to move around, meet people, do different things, even possibly be your own boss one day, this is the way to go.”
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Austin Albro ‘16 DSC Alumnus returns home to make a difference as town administrator Author Thomas Wolfe once proffered that ‘You Can’t Go Home Again’ in his 1940 novel so titled. But he never met Austin Albro. The 2016 Daytona State College alumnus has not only returned to his boyhood home of Warren, New Hampshire, he’s running the town. At 24 years old, the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management graduate, who also served as president of DSC’s Student Government Association, proclaims to be the youngest town administrator in the nation. He was appointed to the role this summer by the governing board of the small community of about 700 residents set in the pristine White Mountains National Forest. Choosing to earn his associate of arts and bachelor’s degrees at DSC was an easy decision. For one, his grandparents lived in South Daytona. DSC also made economic sense compared to tuition costs in New Hampshire. “The math spoke for itself,” he said. “Coming down to Daytona State was a bargain for me.” The college also gave Austin an opportunity to gravitate toward leadership roles and learn from DSC’s executive staff and other role models. He grew to become one of the most dynamic SGA presidents to serve Daytona State in years. He was a fixture at administrators’ meetings, paved new paths for involvement with college projects and planning, and attracted a bevy of students with pride in their school and a daily norm of interaction on and off campus. He often volunteered for public service projects such as food and clothing drives, activities for veterans and homeless students, working with Easter Seals, One Voice Volusia and the For the Kids Foundation, to name just a few.
“The level of student interest and involvement that Austin fostered while a DSC student showed true leadership talent,” said President Tom LoBasso. “We couldn’t be more proud to claim him as a DSC success.” Austin received an honorary plaque and certificate from District Board of Trustees Chair Forough Hosseini and President LoBasso, also commemorating his award as the first Florida College System Chancellor’s Clark Maxwell Jr. Scholar Student of the Month. In Warren, Austin manages a budget of about $3 million. “I’m the primary bookkeeper and accountant for the town,” he said, adding, “Seeing those debits and credits fall into the right column is a whole lot different when looking at it through taxpayers’ lenses rather than in a textbook. When my professors at DSC talked about debits and credits and everything having to be equal, they weren’t kidding.” But the biggest skill he brings to his job from his DSC experience is customer service. “It’s at the forefront of everything I do,” he said. “I went from serving students and tuition payers to serving residents and taxpayers. I remember (DSC Trustee) Bob Davis’ mantra, ‘Ask the customer,’ and that’s one of the things I’ve really taken to heart, putting the residents and customers first and making sure their needs are met.” Austin said what he is most proud of as town administrator is showing Warren youngsters that they, too, can make a difference. “That’s the part that excites me most, to be able to set an example for the Warren kids, to help them see that as a Warren kid, you can go off to college and come back and make an impact on your hometown. Prior to me, there wasn’t that example.”
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Kenneth Brown ‘18 DSC Quanta alumnus continues his academic pathway at Stetson University Kenneth Brown is setting quite an example for his kids - all 13 of them. The spring 2018 Daytona State College Quanta Honors alumnus is continuing his academic pathway at Stetson University’s honors program, where he is majoring in political science and hoping to one day be a college professor.
Brown said that while he originally planned to pursue a law degree after earning his bachelor’s at Stetson, he now wants to continue his focus on political science, pursuing more advanced studies at either Georgetown University, American University or Howard University in Washington, D.C.
What’s more, he’s doing it all without incurring mountains of debt. While at DSC, Brown was selected to receive a prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship, one of only 47 awarded from more than 2,500 applicants nationwide. The scholarship for up to $40,000 a year is awarded to outstanding community college graduates who intend to pursue bachelor’s degrees. Brown, a 35-year-old veteran and father of five biological and eight stepchildren, also was among over 16 DSC Quanta graduates who transferred into Stetson’s honors program this fall. The two institutions have an honors program articulation agreement that includes special financial packages to cover some or all of their tuition and fees. “I’m really enjoying it here,” Brown said while on his way to a meeting about a two-week Stetson study abroad trip to the Dominican Republic slated for next summer. “The two schools put in a lot of common effort to make sure the transition was as smooth as possible for us. It all has been really seamless.” Dr. Margaret Heridis, chair of DSC’s Quanta Honors program, said she’s not surprised by how Kenneth is thriving at Stetson. “He is the whole package,” she said. “He was actively involved in the college community at DSC, a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Mu Rho Chapter. He is a non-traditional student, a veteran, a husband and father, and he will academically knock your socks off.”
DSC President Tom LoBasso said wherever Brown’s path leads him, he will always represent the best of Daytona State. “Here, as a non-traditional student, Kenneth was able to explore his career interests, to grow and to test his leadership skills in ways that have prepared him to keep moving forward. We are proud that he chose to get his start at DSC and we wish him well.” The Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is the largest private scholarship in the nation for students transferring from two-year community colleges to four-year institutions that award bachelor’s degrees. Cooke Scholarships fund the costs of attending college not covered by other financial aid, plus academic advising, stipends for internships, study abroad and opportunities to network with other Cooke Scholars and alumni. In addition, after earning a bachelor’s degree, each Cooke scholar is eligible for a scholarship to attend graduate school worth up to $50,000 a year for up to four years.
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ARTS AND CULTURE
Southeast Museum of Photography at 40 SEMP director reflects on museum’s past and future
I joined Daytona State in 2016 as director of the Southeast Museum of Photography (SMP) because of the museum’s mission to facilitate teaching and learning, and enhance the community’s understanding and appreciation of culture, history, art and photography. Unlike many art institutions that began with the gift of an already comprehensive collection, SMP’s origin was a grassroots campaign, built on determination and persistence. What began as a display case in the photography department over 40 years ago, the brainchild of current School of Photography Chair Dan Biferie, is now one of 11 institutions in the nation dedicated solely to the medium of photography. It is a museum with an international reputation within the field
of photography, occupying thousands of square feet of the Mori Hosseini Center. Over 40 years, the SMP collection has grown from an original print donated by American photographer Jerry Ulesman to the 5,000 photographs and photographic ephemera the museum houses today. This includes a recent donation of over 300 vintage and antique cameras gifted by the Boca Raton Museum of Art. In four decades of exhibitions, the museum has, likewise, produced some spectacular engagements, including the work of Steve McCurry, best known for his National Geographic cover image of the “Afghan Girl.” The glitz and glam of a major 40th anniversary reception held Sept. 6 this year has largely diminished. But the effect of
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museum programming on our community, the influence of our engagements with our visitors, and the impact of our mission on the students of Daytona State College and the citizens of Central Florida will endure. In this, the 40th year of the museum, my staff and I are working to secure the next 40 years, with a focus on our community programs, including: • Arts in Action - a free program taught by local artisans that provides local veterans with art-making workshops; • Cinematic Discussions - a free weekly screening of films and movies, followed by discussions led by DSC faculty and guest presenters; • Family Photo Fun Day - reaching out to underserved populations of Daytona Beach by offering a free family portrait session;
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• Art Speaks: Voices from the Community - a free lecture series featuring local photographers and artists; and • The Digital Academy - an intensive two-week photography workshop for 14 to 17 year olds. We have set our sights high. Our fundraising goals are ambitious. If we are to secure the future of the museum’s community programming, we must rely on our friends, colleagues and neighbors. To achieve this end, the museum is offering many ways in which our community can contribute to our goals. This year, the museum will ask for a suggested donation for admission - though all receptions, films and public engagements are still free and open to the public, a $5 suggested donation allows our visitors to become part of something bigger.
We also are establishing a “Friends of the Museum” group. Any donation to the museum in the amount of $300 or more automatically enrolls the donor or their designee into the Friends program. Benefits of being a “Friend” include exhibition previews, private audiences with the exhibiting photographers and special discounts on museum merchandise.
I encourage anyone interested in seeing the museum carry on its mission to contribute in whatever way they can, knowing that any support from the community will be returned to the community through our public programs and outreach. Together, we can secure a lasting legacy for our students and community. Together, another 40 years is possible.
The museum also will host a spring fundraising event to include a raffle, a silent auction and a “program adoption” campaign where donors can contribute directly to the programs of their choice.
James Pearson, Director Southeast Museum of Photography
Tax-deductible donations in support of the Southeast Museum of Photography can be made through the Daytona State College Foundation at donate.DaytonaState.edu or by calling (386) 506-3195.
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FALCON SPOTLIGHT Photo by Nicole Guthrie
New women’s softball coach seeks to carry on winning tradition on and off the field The hunt for a new Lady Falcons head softball coach is over with the selection of Keli Harrell. Harrell, who spent the last year as an assistant coach at Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, brings nearly a decade of experience with her to Daytona Beach. A seasoned sage of the sport, Keli served as assistant coach and graduate assistant coach in NCAA Division I programs at Campbell University, the University of Louisiana Monroe and East Carolina University. She was an allstar pitcher at East Carolina University, where she broke and set many of the Pirate’s pitching records. Keli also played professionally and led the European Cup in strikeouts in 2009. “Keli comes to us with an excellent track record and the kind of leadership we want to impart on our student-athletes,” said DSC President Tom LoBasso. “We have set a high bar for academic and athletic performance at Daytona State, and we believe Keli will be a great asset to advancing our women’s softball program in both areas.”
Harrell said she feels fortunate to be entrusted with leading Daytona State’s softball program forward. “I am so excited to embark on this new journey. I can’t wait to help build upon an already great reputation of academics and athletics. I have always considered Daytona State to be one of the premier jobs in the country. Our team core values, program standards and daily purpose will be to assist young women in reaching their full potential and becoming productive members of society through the values learned in our Falcon softball program.” Coach Harrell spoke on what the fans can expect in the coming season. “Our style of play will be disciplined and exciting! We will take pride in doing the little things in order to get big results. Reliable pitching and defense will be the cornerstone of our game, as well as overall physical fitness and mental preparedness. We will play a fundamental, yet aggressive style of play and try to balance our offense with speed and power. This will be a fun team to support and watch play the game of softball.”
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DSC Athletic Director Will Dunne said he anticipates big things from Harrell’s style of leadership. “When you find a young coach with Keli’s vision, work ethic, passion and pedigree, you know you’re getting a quality coach who’s not only going to be a great leader on the softball field, but also someone who will bring the best out of our student-athletes as citizens in our community and students in the classroom as well.” Harrell joins a strong Falcon athletics program that boasts nearly 200 studentathletes with 130 athletic scholarships in 10 varsity sports, including men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, women’s golf, men’s and women’s cross country, fast-pitch softball, baseball and volleyball. DSC offers an all-around sports complex, including the L. Gale Lemerand Health, Wellness and Community Education Center, an indoor pool, two top-notch playing fields for baseball and softball, a field house, and a newly built state-of-the-art soccer stadium featuring a Daktronics videoboard.
Brock Morris, men’s basketball coach, looks toward successful season Brock Morris took the reins as the head coach for men’s basketball for the Daytona State Falcons in May 2018, bringing with him a passion and commitment for growing athletes through college basketball. Coach Morris has more than 10 years experience, including most recently three seasons as the recruiting and defensive coordinator at the University of South Alabama (USA). In 2018, the Jaguars defense ranked 16th nationally. Prior to his time at USA, Coach Morris had stops at the College of Southern Idaho, University of Louisiana Lafayette and the University of Alabama. “We are excited and humbled to lead the men’s basketball program at Daytona State,” he said. “My wife, Amanda, my son, Macksen, and I are grateful for this opportunity and believe DSC is primed for substantial success in the classroom and on the court.” Excitement and energy surround the program since Coach Morris’ hire. During the first three months under his leadership, the Falcons secured one of the top junior
college recruiting classes in the country and achieved the program’s highest ever GPA (3.5) during the summer term.
of Commerce, and the Daytona Beach Community Second Harvest Food Bank, with much more planned.
“Our mission is to create value for those who are involved with our program,” the coach noted. “Basketball is the vessel we use to reach young men and shape their futures. We strive to shape lives academically, socially, spiritually and athletically.”
Coach Morris is cautiously optimistic about the coming season. “One of the challenges in life is cutting the clutter and focusing on things that can be controlled,” he noted. “Expectations and accolades are nice. They bring a lot of positive value to Daytona State College, but as a team and as individuals, we can’t worry about the standards set by others for this team. Our story will be written when it is over. If we focus on daily tasks and processes, we will reach our maximum potential, whatever that may be.”
Coach Morris added, “Daytona State is special and has exponential potential on a national scale because of the people in our community. When we wear Daytona across our uniform, we are representing the people of this region. We want to give back to the community and make our area stronger through community support.” Community service and academics are extremely strong pillars of Coach Morris’ program. The Falcons not only look to build on their record-setting academic success but also to be heavily involved in the community. The team has already volunteered at the Boys & Girls Club of Volusia County, DeLand Chamber
The Falcons are considered one of the favorites to compete for the NJCAA national championship. It would be the first national title in the history of the DSC Men’s Basketball program and the first trip to the national tournament in over 20 years. Daytona State kicks off its season Nov. 2 and 3 at home. Season tickets are available through the Daytona State Athletic Office.
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FOUNDATION GALA
2018 FOUNDATION
Gala
Dr. Tom LoBasso and student scholarship recipients - Durey Cadwell, Pamela Chacon, Kyle Trevithick and Melia Torgler.
The DSC Foundation’s 26th annual Gala and fundraiser in October was a sold-out event that recognized L.Gale Lemerand, former DSC Trustee and DSC benefactor, along with community leaders and distinguished alumni representing the thousands who have graduated from the college.
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Forough Hosseini, L.Gale Lemerand and Dr. Tom LoBasso.
Forough Hosseini and Dr. Tom LoBasso.
Cyndi and Bud Ritchey, Amy Frederick, Glenn Ritchey Jr., Pam and Robert Lysloff.
Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry and Mr. DSC 2018 Gabriel Hannans.
Howard and Barbara Holley and Yvette and Rich Alleman Dr. Tom and Karen LoBasso with children, Alexa and Tommy.
Greg and Jori Snell and Mardi and David Sacks Gala Photos by Alicia Gautreaux, Nicole Guthrie and Casey Marie Helfrich
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Rhonda Larabee, Jill Simpkins, Gale Lemerand, Bennett Larabee and Scott Larabee.
Lonnie and Talera Thompson
Perry-McCall Construction
Lowell and Nancy Lohman
Halifax Health
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Anne and Pat Patterson and Ed and Margaret Kelley. George and Tammy Graham and Bobby and Lee Thigpen.
Aubrey Long and Rufus and Teresa Johnson.
Greg and Vonda Sullivan, Chef Costa Magoulas and Dr. and Mrs. Chuck Duva.
Dave and Donna Mixon and Maggie Thompson.
The Keemar Family
Myron McCall, Shawn Bliss and Heath McCall.
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Anthony Walsh, Justyna Mueller,James Halleran and Webb Shephard.
Missy and Eric Fraine and Brad Giles
Stephen-Louis Ralston, Kimberly Carnago, Tim Carnago, Denis Shelley, Aubrey Long and Earl Burney.
Dr. Linda Bradley and Dr. Amy Locklear
Mike and Peggy Cirino
Kyle Trevithick and Karly White
Florida Hospital
Florida Hospital
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Board Chair Forough Hosseini was presented a Distinguished Trustee Award in honor of her years of service.
DBPD Deputy Chief Jakari Young and wife Tancye.
Brown & Brown, Inc.
ICI Homes
Seated: David and Mary Ann Haas and Paula and Dick Kelton. Standing: Laquetta McGill and Basilia Brown.
Amanda and Brock Morris and Durey Cadwell.
Garry and Barbara Lubi
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Development, (386)-506-3110 or dy.Haydt@DaytonaState.edu.
FOUNDATION UPDATE
THE PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE PLATINUM $25,000 or more Coca-Cola Bottling Company
HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
Halifax Health John and Lynda Hodgson Family Paul B. Hunter and Constance D. Hunter Charitable Foundation Ronald Jaszczak Brian and Brittney Kelley L. Gale Lemerand Janet Mackall
GOLD $10,000 to $24,999 Bank of America County of Volusia Duane L. Lockhart Trust Financial Educators Federal Credit Union Florida Hospital North Region Gene Haas Foundation ICI Homes Jon Hall Chevrolet William H. Murray Trust Michael J. Panaggio Perry-McCall Construction Inc.
SILVER $5,000 to $9,999 386 JAMZ Joseph and Virginia Comella Kiwanis Club of Daytona Beach DME Sports Roger and Barbara Koehler Carol Murphy Ponce Inlet Women’s Club Prosser, Inc. Alice Robertson Maggie G. Thompson
The Daytona State College Foundation proudly recognizes the many sponsors, employees, alumni, parents, students and friends who have made gifts between November 1, 2017, and October 31, 2018 to support the students and programs of Daytona State College. Every gift makes a difference in the lives of our students. Recognition is provided in the President’s Circle for annual contributions of $1,000 or more. Gifts up to $1,000 are listed in the Circle of Excellence, Circle of Honor and Circle of Friends. BRONZE $1,000 to $4,999 Dr. Jeffrey H. and Donna Abbott Americrown Services Ameris Bank David Archer Brown & Brown, Inc. John and Suzette A. Cameron Cecilia A. Carey CenterState Bank Chanfrau & Chanfrau Checkered Flag Committee Michael A. Cirino Lincoln Financial Services City of Daytona Beach Job and Mercedes Clement Mary E. Craig-Oatley Daytona International Speedway DLR Group Steven and Sarah Dougherty Michael J. and Karen Duranceau Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ESponsor Now, Inc. Florida Health Care Plans Florida Professional Photographers, Inc. Food Supply, Inc. - David and Mardi Sacks FPL Larry and Andrea Frank Geico Auto Ins. - Johnson Agency, Inc. - Rufus Johnson Giles Electric Co. Inc. Dr. Beverly M. Grissom David and Mary Ann Haas Halifax Community Health Halifax Hospice, Inc. Halifax Insurance Partners Marcella Hintz O’Steen-Rohling Barbara Holt Hotel & Lodging Association of Volusia County Indigo Dental, Inc. - David R. Lloyd, DDS James Moore & Co. Junior League of Daytona Beach Cheryl L. Keemar Renee M. Keller R. D. and Lorene S. King Robert D. Lenholt
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE $500 - $999 Lenssen Family Dante J. Leon Gary R. Libby Dr. Thomas and Karen LoBasso Dr. Amy E. Locklear Lowell and Nancy Lohman Charlie and Chris Lydecker Mainstreet Community Bank Mandrake Daytona Corp. Louie W. and Tracey Mercer Frank and Barbara Molnar Rory O. Murphy NASCAR Ed and Shawn Noseworthy OCI Associates, Inc. Charles and Margaret R. Overbey Peninsula Woman’s Club PFM Asset Management LLC Port Orange Rotary Club Pam S. Ridilla Rotary Club of Daytona Beach West Rotary Club of Debary-Deltona Orange City Rotary Club of Port Orange/ South Daytona Janice F. Russak Harry Russo Benjamin Shaver Legacy Law Associates - Denis and Edith Shelley Barbara Sipe Snell Legal - Gregory D. and Jori Snell St. Augustine Youth Services, Inc. Dr. Edward L. Staudt Dr. Kenneth Staudt Paula S. Stuart The Garden Club of Halifax Country Bobby and Lee Thigpen Tietjen Technologies, Inc. TouchPoint Innovative Solutions Verizon Foundation Volusia County Council East Wilma A. Wagner William C. Weaver Russell W. Wheatley Dr. Thomas J. and Constance Yuschok Joanna Zinsli
A.G. Pifer Construction Co., Inc. Marcella Achilles Eleanor L. Ackermann Allstate Insurance Company American Association of University Women/Daytona Beach David M. and Robin L. Barr Bergens Periodontics and Implant Dentistry Michele Burier Misty M. Carlson John R. Connelly Dell, Inc. Shana N. Deyo Ann M. Fawcett Jo-Ann Halloran Debbie E. Hirsh Intracoastal Bank Nick and Kelli Jebbia David M. King Dr. Loretha King Dr. Lisa L. Koogle Charlene Latimer Betty Ann Mantero Kathleen R. Mathen Frank and Lynn Mercer Karen L. Miller Isalene T. Montgomery Dr. Karla Moore Kenneth S. Moorhouse Jackson M. Musyimi New Smyrna Beach Chevrolet New Smyrna Chrysler Jeep Dodge ORHIMA Rhodes & Brito Architects, Inc. Root Company William Ross Wunhild Ryschkewitsch Douglas Sarrazine Security First Insurance LLC Greg and Vonda Sullivan Timothy Troian VyStar Dr. Sherryl D. Weems Ted M. Wygant Gayle Zahos
$100 - $499 James Adams Nalini R. Adhav American Association of University Women/ New Smyrna Stanley R. Andersen Russell C. and Barbara J. Anderson Sandra C. Applegarth Gerry T. and Patricia Appleton Kristy L. Arnold-Noel William L Arrington Stan Arthur Angela Marie Avery-Monahan Bruna Avila Brian T. Babb Bahama House David Bain Richard O. Baldwin Jo Ann Ball Dan & Kay Barclay Barr & Associates Physical Therapy Rachel Barredo Richard Batt Bette M. Baugh Gary Bear Mary Beck Tom S. and Martina Bellomo Marisela G. Beltran Lisa C. Benitez Frances E. Berry Michael Berzovich Barbara Bess Best Western - Aku Tiki Inn Georgiana Bevacqua Joe Black John and Veronica A. Black Elaine Blanchard Erika Blanken Margene C. Bonachea Sandra Bonser Booker’s Catering Gabriele Booth Peter Booth Margaret S. Borowski Louis C. Bouchard Carol Bowden John Brady Tanya Brady Lillian Braman M Carol Branch Jennifer Bronson Elizabeth and Edward Brooks Rita M. Bryan Bob Bryant Faith Y. Bryant Buddy Davenport State Farm Insurance Eve Burke Ronald E. Burns Joshua Cady Caldwell Banker Premier Properties Jennifer F. Campbell Elaine Carlini-Davis Randall Carlson Carpet Wholesaler, Inc. Brian Carroll Stephen D. Chase Andra D. Chisholm Laura Clary Adam G. Clatterbuck Neil Clemons Demetrios G. and Marina Coidakis Beryl R. Colbourn Heather Colley Bruce C. Cook Dawn E. Coons Richard S. Cooper Doris H. Copal Gwendolyn Corbett Raymond D. and Margaret Cornelius Corvette Cruisers of Greater Daytona
Dorothy Coursen Dr. Erik D’Aquino Matthew S. Davids Carl J. Davis Carrie A. Davis Helen M. Davis Michael H. Davis Earl Dayton Lavergne De Nobile Jeff E. Dearduff Robert Dearduff Michael DeBaun Tara L. DeBloom Franklyn A. and Anette E. Decker Kenneth Deforest Jeffrey R. DeGraff Cosmo J. Di Perna Alexander K. and Lois J. Dickison Jil N. Doran Barbara A. Down Marie T. Downey Dr Pegasus Inc Theresa Drescher Ashleigh Drexler Alice Drish Kelly D. Duffy Uta Dumermuth John & Gail Easton Charles F. Eaton Jerry L. Edwards Victoria Ehmen Albert Eid Martha M. Emerson Julius Erlenbach Nancy Escoffier Ida Ethridge Lori Farrow John and Ann Fawcett Wendy Feigenbaum Ryan Finnegan Clyde D. Finner Barry Fishman Dennis Flesch Jeanine Fletcher Florida Hospital Memorial Foundation, Inc. Joseph F. Fogarty Rosemary Fogarty Follett Higher Education Group Charles Freeman Robin Friend Donna Fries Margery A. Frye Kathryn Fulco Taylor M. Garcia Maria V Garcia-Reyes Tom Garrett-Kraus Joyce Gatonska Patricia M. Gee General Electric Foundation Kristen M. Getka Andrea Gibson Dora H. Giddens Ilene Gilbert-Droge Ann Marie Gilden Michael Gilmore Maureen Ginalski Gail Glawson Alison Glenfield Alice L. Godbey Rosalynd E. Godfrey Scot Goetisch David and Lisa Goldman Martin and Michelle L. Goldys Gail M. Gomer Judith Gordon Gerald A. Gornowicz Lloyd M. Gould Christie L. Graham Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Grand Haven Women’s Club Greater Fitness Bernard A. Gropper Paula Grunwald James Guerci Susan G. Gummey Mohamed Hadi Tiffany Hahn
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of donors and supporters. Each year, we remain confident in our commitment to provide more than $1 million in scholarships and program support to benefit Daytona State College. Over the past 25 years, the Foundation has been able to exceed $40 million in grants and scholarship funding to the college.
January to December 2017: Total revenue, gains and other support $ 2,201,311 Total revenue, gains and other support $ 2,201,311 Scholarships, student assistance, and program support Scholarships, Student Assistance,
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SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
“Daytona State is providing a pathway for people from all walks of life to learn, grow and thrive,” said the president. “Thanks to all our alumni, and especially today’s honorees, for your support and for helping to make Daytona State the great institution that it is.”
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Representing AAUW Flagler at DSC’s Flagler/Palm Coast Campus Fall Open House were, from left, Sherri Barnett; fundraising chair; Theresa Owen and Susan Baird; co-presidents; and Kim Medley, publicity/social media.
Scholarship Spotlight: American Association of University Women Representatives of the Flagler County American Association of University Women chapter were on hand at Daytona State’s Flagler/Palm Coast Campus Open House this fall to promote three AAUW scholarships available to students. The organization, in conjunction with its sister AAUW chapters in Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach, offers DSC students the AAUW STEM Scholar of the Year: $750 scholarship to a female student who is a resident of Volusia or Flagler County and interested in pursuing a career in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics.
Other AAUW scholarships include: • AAUW Daytona Beach Branch Scholarship: $800 scholarship for a new or continuing student. Scholarship recipient must be a female resident of the greater Daytona Beach area for at least one year. • AAUW Flagler County Branch Scholarship: $1,200 scholarship for a new or continuing female student who intends to pursue a bachelor’s degree. “Scholarship money, doesn’t have to be paid back,” said Kim Medley, AAUW Flagler spokesperson. “What a wonderful way for students to get their college career on the right path.”
The chapters also send students to an annual AAUW National Conference for Women Student Leaders, one of the premier leadership events for young women held annually at the University of Maryland. “It is a fantastic opportunity for women to spend a weekend attending seminars led by distinguished women who come to share their experiences as well as to tour the capitol and shape the contributions of women throughout our nation’s history,” Medley noted. Since 1987, local AAUW chapters have awarded nearly 200 scholarships to DSC students.
To find out more about AAUW scholarship opportunities and how to apply, visit DaytonaState.edu/Scholarships, flaglercounty-fl.aauw.net, or daytona-fl.aauw.net. DAYTONA STATE MAGAZINE • FALL/WINTER 2018 | 43
MEET THE FACULTY
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Devin Hunter ‘16 From welding student to welding faculty Students who enroll in Daytona State College’s daytime welding program might find something rather non-traditional behind the instructor’s welding helmet and face shield - a young, freckle-faced artisan wearing pearl earrings named Devin Hunter. Devin is the newest instructor in DSC’s Welding Technology program, a four-semester, applied vocational certificate program that takes a hands-on approach to teaching proficiency at various welding techniques, as well as blueprint reading and safety. And while Devin stands barely 5 feet tall, make no mistake about it, she’s a take-charge person who knows her stuff. “I think Devin is a perfect fit for us, and that’s why we hired her,” said Tim Colburn, assistant chair of the program. “She’s hard-nosed, and in this industry you have to be.” A graduate of the college’s welding program herself, Devin said the journey into her career started with a leap of faith. When she graduated from DeLand High School in 2013, she was soon off to Brigham Young University in Idaho to study movie production.
“It didn’t go well, though,” she said. “I just didn’t have the drive.”So she came home and enrolled at Daytona State, where she began pursuing her associate of arts degree. “That didn’t go well for me either,” she said. “I just wasn’t very good in a classroom setting, so my mother and I came together and brainstormed.” Devin’s mother, Donna Mixon, an English professor at DSC, knew that Devin, 23, loved to work with her hands, build things and solve problems in a creative way. “She’s not the type of person who likes sitting in a chair for hours on end, so I encouraged her to think out of the box,” said Mixon. “We saw the welding program as an opportunity to build a career based on her long-held interests, and it seems like it’s been the right path for her.” Devin entered the program knowing nothing about welding. “I was pretty nervous about what I was getting myself into,” she recalled. Colburn, who was her instructor, gave no quarter. “I tell everyone who enrolls in the program, no matter who it is, that they will be shown no special preference,” he said.
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“Nobody will lift anything for you. You must be fully independent.” Devin took to the program like a natural. When she graduated in 2016, she landed a job with Pall Corp. in DeLand, where she helped make stainless steel filters for the military.
When the position opened at DSC, Colburn knew who to call. “I knew that Devin understood the complete cycle required to be an expert in the field,” he said. “This program is very structured, and Devin was driven throughout. I knew that transitioning to teaching would be easy for her.” She’s happy to be in a trade that she loves and grateful for finding her path. “I tried planning my education and all that went by the wayside,” she said. “It goes to show that you shouldn’t be afraid to step out of the norm. It can be very rewarding if you go for something you love to do.”
DSC ALUMNI CLASS NOTES HELEN RYAN MILES, ‘75 AA. Has published her second book, Cotton-Candy Hair, a children’s book that celebrates diversity. Her third publication, to be released in December, discusses lessons her parents taught her and her siblings that have served them well over the years. Miles’ first book, Our Best and Most Accomplished (2012), is a poetic message about nurturing, affirming and valuing our children. _____________________________________
‘80s ROBERT KENNETH QUAM JR., ‘83 AA. After graduating from DSC, Robert went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministries from Warner University. In 1993, he earned his master’s degree in social work. Robert currently is executive director of the Lake Wales Care Center, a faith-based community service organization that offers a variety of programs for seniors and underserved communities.
CHRIS SIEVERT, ‘85 & ‘86 Fire Science and EMT. Chris recently was named deputy chief of the Lake County Fire Rescue Services. In addition to being a lifelong veteran firefighter and paramedic, he has taught at DSC and Seminole State College. He also holds an associate degree in emergency medical services/paramedic studies, a bachelor’s degree in organizational management and a master’s degree in emergency management. _____________________________________
‘90s MARY MEAD, ‘95 AS, Interior Design. In July 2018, Mary joined Viera Builders, Inc. as Vice President of Sales. She is responsible for managing the builder’s model homes and sales staff, as well as assisting in developing marketing strategies; overseeing referral programs; recruiting; selecting and training sales personnel; and performing market research.
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JERRY FORTE, ‘01 AS Fire Science. Jerry was named Palm Coast fire chief this September. He started as a Palm Coast volunteer firefighter in 1990 and became a career member as a firefighter/EMT in September 1992. He completed his AS degree in fire science technology at DSC with honors in 2001. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in public administration and a master’s degree in public policy. Forte holds numerous state certifications, is a member of the Florida Fire Chiefs Association and was the state’s 2002 Training Officer of the Year. As the new chief, he oversees five stations, 57 career personnel and more than 50 volunteer firefighters, fire police and associates.
GRACE LAURELANN MOSKOLA, ‘03 AA. Following DSC, Grace attended UCF, graduating with honors with a B.S. in Elementary Education. She taught in three Florida Title 1 schools, Bonner Elementary (Daytona Beach), Bushnell Elementary (Bushnell), and Sumter Christian School (Sumterville). In 2009, she enrolled at UCF and completed master’s degrees in Educational Leadership and Career and Technical Education. She currently is director of the Accessible Education Office at Harvard University.
NATALIA CANAVAN, ‘08 AS, Nursing. In August 2018, Natalia was recognized as a DAISY winner - an international program that rewards and celebrates extraordinary clinical skills and compassionate care provided by nurses. She currently works for Florida Hospital DeLand. _____________________________________
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GENESIS AKEEM ROBINSON, ‘11 AA. After graduating from DSC, Genesis earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Florida A&M University and a master’s degree in public administration from George Washington University. He currently is a congressional legislative assistant for the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, DC, as well as a political consultant. Genesis is a 2013 graduate of the Congressional Black Caucus Leadership Institute for Public Service.
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AMANDA BRUNKAN, ‘10 & ‘15 ADN, BSN. Amanda is a registered nurse at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center, working on the surgical progressive care unit. Her duties include proctoring for newly hired nurses. She is preparing for a future position as a relief charge nurse.
ANDREW BROWN, ‘13 & ‘15 AA, BS Education. Andrew attended Daytona State following an 11-year career in Major League Baseball with the Atlanta Braves. Today, Andrew is leading and motivating children as a teacher at Starke Elementary School in DeLand. _____________________________________
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