SECC plans to offer Physical Therapy major beginning in the Spring 1998
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by Veronica Shackleford
Hazard and Southeast Community
Colleges are coming together with the hope that
they will be approved to begin a Physical
Therapy Assistantance (PTA) Program, with
enthusiastic support from the officials at
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. (ARH)
Milton Borntrager, chair of the SECC
Allied Health division and coordinator of the
nursing program, said that, if approved, the
Physical Therapy Assistance Program will begin
in January 1998. The PTA program will give
students a broader range of allied health fields
to choose from.
According to Borntrager, between
SECC and HCC, there are only four allied health
degrees offered: nursing, respiratory care,
clinical laboratory technician, and radiography.
These programs only admit a limited number of
students each year; adding more choices, more
students would have the chance to be admitted
into the different programs.
Borntrager also stated that a PTA
Program in Southeastern Kentucky is much needed,
because many students are unable to move to new
locations in order to continue their education
into this field. As of now, there are only
three accredited PTA associate degree programs
in the state of Kentucky: Jefferson Community
College, Madisonville Community College, and
Paducah Community College, none of which are in
easy access to the students of SECC.
Information received from the
Internet gave a list of the requirements a PTA
will be expected to do from day to day. PTAs
work under the supervision of a Physical
Therapist. Their work consists of helping
patients do various exercises, applying heat,
cold, and ultrasound, massage, cleaning
equipment and much more. A PTA must have a cool
head at all times, as people in pain are
generally not in the best of moods.
According to the American Physical
Therapy Association, students who are interested
in the program should enroll in these specific
classes: English 101 and 102, Human Anatomy and
Physiology/ with Lab 110 and 111, College
Algebra, General and Developmental Psychology,
Applied Physics, Computer Literacy, A History or
Humanities course, a communication course, and
one elective course. Eight hours of volunteer
work must also be done: four hours in a Physical
Therapy Clinic and four hours in a hospital
settling. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or
above and an ACT score of 19 or above.
Borntrager said that, if this
program succeeds, it will be the first of many
more, including a dental hygienist program and a
paramedic program.
Anyone interested in the PTA program
can contact Milton Borntrager in 403 Falkenstine
Hall on the Cumberland campus.
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SECC student's memories of Valentine's Days past
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by Veronica Shackleford
You can feel it in the air--cupid
must be working triple time. Valentine’s Day
was just upon us, and The Southeasterner decided
to ask ten students about some of their
Valentine memories. Some of the stories were so
heart-warming that they will touch your very
soul, while others were so humorous and crazy
that you have to ask yourself could this really
happen.
When asked to describe her most
romantic Valentine’s day, Michelle Bailey stated
that every one of her Valentine’s Days that were
spent with her boyfriend are very romantic.
Glenda Boggs, Sandy Inman, and Carolyn Cozart
all stated that they were still waiting for that
perfect Valentine’s Day.
Eddie Day described his most
romantic as walking on a trail, just him and
his girlfriend. J.J. Johnson said his most
unforgettable was when he fixed his girlfriend a
candlelight dinner with roses, candy, and music.
Frank Swanson said that a romantic
dinner by candlelight, soft music, and a warm
fire would never be forgotten. Jennifer Shepherd
said that she and her boyfriend were in Taco
Bell, and he stole some of the Valentine’s
decorations to give to her.
When asked to describe the worst
Valentine’s Day, one student said that when she
was younger a guy bought her roses and balloons,
but her dad did not like him and made her throw
them away. Michelle Bailey said that one
Valentine’s Day she was sick and couldn’t go to
school, and the flowers that were sent to her
were left at school the whole weekend.
Sandy Inman said her worst was the
year her boyfriend forgot about Valentine’s Day.
Frank Swanson said that he has never had a bad
one; Angela Grubbs said that last year her now
ex-boyfriend didn’t buy her anything.
Glenda Boggs said that she broke-up
with her boyfriend the week before Valentine’s
Day, while Eddie Day said his worst was when he
got stood up.
Jennifer Shepherd said she had one
Valentine’s Day that was the best and the worst.
Her boyfriend bought her all kinds of flowers ,
gifts, and even cooked a candlelight dinner, but
afterward she found out that it was a cover-up
because he had went out on her.
When asked to name one thing that
you have always wanted to get on Valentine’s
Day, Angela Grubbs said she would love a trip
to Myrtle Beach. Sandy Inman said that an “I
Love You” and a kiss is all she needs. Frank
Swanson said that the heart of the one he loves
would be the most perfect gift.
Jennifer Shepherd said an engagement
ring, while Glenda Boggs said just simple love
in return. Carolyn Cozart said anything but
chocolate, and Michelle Bailey said something
special that was made with love. J.J. Johnson
said he would like to get married on Valentine’s
Day.
Nothing in life could be more grand
than having that special someone in your life,
and knowing that they love you, too. I hope
that your Valentine’s Day this year was an
unforgettable one!
Harlan Arts series mixing it up with variety of acts this season
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by Bethsheba V. Hollon
"We're mixing it up this spring with the art
series," says Harlan Area Performing Arts (HAPA) Series
coordinator, Ann Schertz. For several seasons now, HAPA
fans have enjoyed the variety of performances provided by
the series, and this season HAPA will produce no less than
something for everyone.
The first performance given this season was
"The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Music," which was
performed Sunday, February 23. In this feature, local talent
Gail Morfesis & Co.,along with the Harlan Musettes and
local children, portrayed the story of the Von Trapp family.
The players included: Parker Boggs as Captain Von Trapp,
Marye Campbell Boggs as Maria, Jenniene Huff and Angela
Judd as the Mother Superior, and the Von Trapp children
were played by Harlan youth.
Of the production, Schertz says, "Rather than
competing with the well known movie version of the show,
this production was a special adaptation of the story of the
Von Trapp family, and it is hoped that each member of the
audience went away from this performance with a real
appreciation for the common bond between this famous
musical family and the talents and abilities of our own local
'musical family'."
According to Schertz, the next production on
the HAPA calendar will be "A Tribute to Brahms." Schertz
says, "This special performance marks the return of Eugenie
Russo to our stage here at the Appalachian Center. Russo
helped us dedicate the Bosendorfer Grand Piano several
years ago. Although she currently lives and works in
Austria, she grew up in St. Paul, Virginia, where her mother
still lives. She returns this year with violin virtuoso Uval
Waldman of New York City, who was born in Isreal, in a
special centennial tribute to Brahms, a famous composer
who died in 1896. This performance will also feature the
music of Clara Schumann who was a good friend of
Brahms. Several letters that were sent between these two
famous 'friends' will be read by local actress/musician Clara
Pope as part of this performance.”
The remainder of the spring 1997 HAPA
series is as follows:
Los Pleneros De La 21, Puerto Rican
community singers/dancers from New York City performing
"plena" and "bomba" music - Friday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.
Southeast Community Choir, "I Hear
America Singing," under the direction of Ann Schertz,
perform annual spring concert - Friday, April 18, 7:30 p.m.
and Sunday, April 20, 3:00 p.m. Place TBA.
All performances will take place in the Appalachian Center Theatre
unless otherwise stated. For more information, contact Ann Schertz at the HAPA
office at (606) 589-2145 or 573-9654,
extension 2065.
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From abstract art to photos, Gallery is pleasant diversion
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by Cristi Brigmon
The art gallery, located in
the Appalachian Center on the Cumberland
campus, is an important feature of
Southeast Community College. Students
are able to experience works of art in
the Appalachian Center in their leisure
time or by simply passing on the way to
class.
According to Joe Scopa, SECC
assistant professor of art and gallery
coordinator, without the gallery, some
students would lack exposure to art.
In the gallery currently, Dal
Macon is displayed exclusively.
Originally from St. Louis, Macon
currently resides in the mountains and
"thrives" in painting them. His focus
is well rendered realism based on the
values of abstract art. Macon's
paintings are still life, landscapes,
and even a self-portrait. Macon is an
award winning artist and is continuing
to pursue personal imagery with art.
Also in the Appalachian Center
this month, to commemorate Black History
Month, Frank Walker, Program Coordinator
of the University of Kentucky's Martin
Luther King, Jr. Cultural Center,
displayed his Million Man March photo
exhibit and gave a lecture based on the
march.
One may learn countless facts
from the hallways of the Appalachian
Center. Exhibits include a creative
collection of gourd work, made with
marbles, tacks, and other materials.
Also, there is a lap dulcimer
collection; one of the native
instruments is made of yellow wood,
which is so rare that is grows in only
two places in the world--one of which is
the south side of Pine Mountain.
Photographs of Benham and Lynch clearly
depict life in the early coal mining
camps.
Art lovers should be
interested in upcoming exhibits in the
gallery. In March, Sharman Chapman-
Crane's environmental art, made of
recycled materials, will be featured.
April brings Susan Adams'
paintings. Adams is an instructor at
Clinch Valley College in Wise, VA.
In May, Russell Weedman's
paintings will be displayed, inspired by
the industrial and natural landscape of
Eastern Kentucky.
June promises to show an
intriguing collection from the Kentucky
Association of Museums, the Kentucky
Coal Mining Museum, and Southeast
Community College. Finally, in June,
Theresa Osborne's photographs will be in
the gallery.
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