ALUMNAE BooK CorNEr community projects and Dan continues to practice law full time in Pinehurst. They just returned from an expedition trip to Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. Teresa Rhodes Rosenberger writes that all is well in Concord, N.H. “Eric and I are both still working, but also taking plenty of time off to travel—hiked the Dolomites and sailed the west coast of Eleuthera, as well as trips to New Mexico every six weeks to see our grandchildren. Life is good!”
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Janet Burhoe Jones writes from Swannanoa. Daughter Janet is married and works for Outward Bound. Daughter Josie and her husband have two boys. Janet says she is finishing election year 2016 and looking forward to “doing absolutely nothing.” Janet’s mother, Erwin Gant Burhoe ’38HS ’40C, passed away in January 2015. She was the lead artist for the 1938 and 1939 Saint Mary’s Stagecoach. Jackie Minges Taylor ’71HS ’73C writes from Greenville. She and David are celebrating 43 years of marriage and have four grandchildren. They enjoy weekends at their river house on Kilby Island, travel, and boating. Jackie is currently a volunteer for the Vidant Hospital Foundation, where she is a board member and officer.
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CoLLEGE Betty Anne Queen Bush ’71C Friends! It was so much fun seeing each of you at our reunion! I love getting your notes! Just seeing what everyone has been up to is fun. It’s always better in person - but this will do for now. Holly Dearstyn Norwood wins the “First to Show!” Holly lives in Albermarle with hubby Tom, who is now retired from orthodontics. Holly scoots back and forth to see her parents, who are still at Springmoor in Raleigh. Daughter Anna
Yes! The Job is Mine. by terry Patrick Walton ’79C Yes! The Job is Mine, by Terry Patrick Walton ’79C, is a modern, streamlined resource to help with the challenge of finding a job. The simplified, four-step process quickly prepares job seekers to be ready for the job search. The book promises to help you “ace the interviews, expand your network, and position yourself for career success.” Walton is the founder of 20sEmpowered, a website and blog designed to Power the Potential of 20-Somethings. Previously she founded MyCareerCatapult: The How-to-Find-a-Job website with your own personal coach. It was acquired by ePropelr.com in 2014 and provides online job search coaching, résumés, interview skills, and career strategies. She is a frequent speaker at college and business career seminars. Walton’s background includes partner and consultant with Heidrick & Struggles, an international executive search firm, and manager of college recruiting for First Union Florida. Her degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Myers-Briggs (MBTI) certification, and ongoing interests in people, business, and strategy have provided valuable knowledge and experience as she focuses on the behavioral science and economics of work and life. Having interviewed and coached thousands of people, Walton decided to write an efficient and effective “get-the-job” book that will have candidates prepared within hours. No extra readings or exercises - just the information you need to find out the career that's right for you and how to get the job. Yes! The Job is Mine works for all ages and is especially good for young adults. “Terry has had tremendous success helping people discover their passions, interests, and skills, while helping to match them to an ideal job and career,” says Patti Hughes, founder and chief creative officer of Natural Life. “Her book simplifies and enhances the job search process so now everyone can be successful and find job happiness.” Rob Clements, chairman and CEO of EverBank, says, “Terry Walton combines insight from years of executive search and interview experience to develop a job search process that works. It’s an easy 100-page book that produces results. I recommend it to everyone looking for a job.” The book is available at Amazon, where it has a five-star rating from customers who have purchased the book. ISBN-10: 1518764959 ISBN-13: 978-1518764950
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