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, Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Students, faculty honored during ATU/Ozark commencement

As finals week and its spring semester came to an end, Arkansas Tech University/Ozark held its 2013 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, in John E. Tucker Coliseum at Russellville. For the fall and spring semesters, Arkansas Tech/ Ozark had 302 candidates for 223 associates degrees and 184 technical certificates. (Many students earned both.) Chancellor Jo Alice Blondin said, Congratulations to our students on the achievement of their credentials, and especially to their families who supported them. Our campus produced a record number of graduates in

OJHS HIGH ACHIEVERS Ozark Junior High School recently awarded its most recent Hillbilly High Achievers, students who excel in various aspects of school and show great success as students. The students pictured front row (L-R) are: Gina Lor, Tatum Tabler and Shay McClellan. Back row: Ethan Crabtree, Kevin Millican, John Faught, Kenley Keith, Gabby Sisk, Lauren Woolsey and Lauren Oldham.

The Joys of Spring

by Clydene Overbey

GRADUATION Jamie Edgin of Ozark, who graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant from Arkansas Tech University/ Ozark Campus, smiles Saturday, May 11, during the Commencement Ceremony held in John E. Tucker Coliseum at Russellville. high-demand fields this year. By raising the educational attainment in our region, the Ozark Campus assists in making the River Valley a great place to live, work and raise a family. Two students were honored during the special student recognition portion of the program. Donald Core of Paris, who received an AssoI have to say I dont like what comes next. Summer is tortuous to me and spring doesnt ever seem to last long enough. Nope, I wont ever be tootin the horn for summer. Genesis 8:22 - While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 - To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ciate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems, was awarded the Ozark Campus Spirit Award. Neatosha Williams of Ozark, who received a business technology associates, was awarded the Bob Adams Outstanding Student Award, which is based on academic performance, involvement in school and community affairs, and evaluation by classmates, instructors and the Student Government Association. Also, two faculty members were honored with awards. Business technology instructor Angie Medlock of Mulberry was presented the Faculty Award of Excellence for Service, and registered nursing Chair Theresa Fontaine of Alma was awarded the Faculty Award of Excellence for Teaching. Arkansas Tech University awarded more than 1,000 degrees in a 24-hour period on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11, during spring 2013 commencement ceremonies on the Russellville campus. - - Charlie Gocio the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Once the exam is passed, graduates become a certified occupational therapy assistant, or COTA. As part of the accreditation process, Arkansas TechOzark is required to submit a plan of action to correct any deficiencies noted in the ACOTE on-site visit. - - Charlie Gocio

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Elementary Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Dark Green Salad, Sweet Potato Puffs, Fruit, Milk. Middle School Stromboli, Salad, Carrots & Dip, Strawberries, Milk. Junior High Assorted Meats, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Fruit, Hot Roll, Milk. Senior High Turkey & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Fruit, Hot Roll, Milk. Friday Pre-Kindergarten Sub-Sandwich, Shredded Lettuce, Baby Carrots, Fruit, Milk. Elementary Beef & Noodles, Sweet Peas, Carrot Coins, Fruit, Corn Bread, Milk. Middle School Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit, Roll, Milk. Junior High Hard Taco, Beans, Salad, Salsa, Fruit, Milk. Senior High BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Baked Beans, Salad, Fruit, Milk.

Westside Schools
Monday Pizza, Tossed Salad, Apple Wedges, Sugar Cookie, California Blend Veggies, Milk. Tuesday Oven-Fried Chicken, Sweet Potato Crunch, Seasoned Green Beans, Strawberries, Roll, Milk. Wednesday Sloppy Joe, Baked Beans, Raw Veggie Strips, Chilled Pears, Milk. Thursday Lasagna, Roll, Tossed Salad, Fresh Fruit Cup, Milk. Friday Fish Sticks, Potato Wedges, Chilled Mixed Fruit, Carrot & Celery Strips/Dip, Milk.

It is cold today and raining, but I see green grass, flowers and bushes blooming and budding, and sitting here looking out, it sorta looks like spring. Im thinking about spring right now. Some of my favorite things are the flowers and trees in bloom. I love seeing the robins hopping around their nest, trying to protect their blue eggs. There are at least two of them in my yard right now and man are they busy little critters. They hop around finding worms out of the still cold ground and twigs for their nests. Every time I am just positive that they are here too soon, but they never are. God is their creator and Im sure he put that instinct in every living thing of knowing when. Animal and plant life use that instinct lots better than we humans. I love the feel of grass under my bare toes or just throwing on sandals to wear to the store. More often than not, though Im bare foot. I like the summer colors, yellow, blue, green and lavender. I always had a new yellow Easter dress for church. Happy thoughts are what comes to mind when I hear the word spring. This is the time of year when lots of people, young and old, have spring fever. Nowadays it is mostly a state of mind, not a malady, which commonly occurs on balmy sunny days in April and May. It is characterized by an oh, shucks notion that nothing is so important that it cant wait. You have an almost irresistible urge to play hooky, get out-of-doors, and go fishing or saunter aimlessly along Wednesday Hamburger, Oven French Fries, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Fresh Fruit, Chilled Pineapple, Marshmallow Rice Treat, Milk. Thursday Sloppy Joe On Bun, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Peaches, Assorted Fruit Juice, Milk. Friday Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Potato Crunch, Green Beans, Strawberries, Fruit Mix, Roll, Milk.

or maybe just lie and bask in the sun. March 26, every year around arrival of spring, a mysterious affliction strikes young and old. A thermometer may not register a fever, but many symptoms still exist. Oh, how I hated to go to school in those spring days of April before school was out in May. I would much rather be outside and found it hard to concentrate on lessons. Right now I have an urge to take a big glass of iced tea outside on the deck and be quiet, but it is pouring down rain and chilly. Hey, I even like the spring storms and all the showers. In fact I love rain. I also love the smell of fresh plowed ground, or rain hitting on dry ground which produces the smell of rain. Now having said all this and tootin the horn of spring,

ATU/Ozark OTA program granted full accreditation

Arkansas Tech University/Ozark Campus announces that its occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program has achieved accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The ACOTE accreditation lasts five years and follows an intensive self-study review and on-site visit, which was held April 1-3 at Morton Hall in Russellville, where the OTA program is housed. OTA Chair Adrienne Shelton said, The OTA department is very proud to receive accreditation from [ACOTE]. This means that Arkansas Tech/Ozark is able to meet the needs of the local healthcare community with a recognized occupational therapy assistant program. Chief Academic Officer Bruce Sikes said, We want to congratulate the leadership of our OTA faculty, administration, staff and students in their efforts to achieve this national standard. Acquiring national accreditation is an example of the Ozark Campus commitment to offering a quality educational environment, assuring health care providers and students of learning excellence. Arkansas Tech/Ozark provides students in the region with several Allied Health options, including registered nursing, licensed practical nursing, paramedic/emergency medical services, physical therapy assistant and health information technology. This fall semester, cardiovascular technology also will be an offering at its Chaffee Crossing location. With the accreditation status, OTA graduates may sit for

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