4A-THE PERKINS JOURNAL, Thursday, August 23, 2001
Meridian Technology Center
named Oracle Internet Aq
Meridian Technology Center adds five members to staff
In July, Meridian Technol-
ogy Center added five new em-
ployees to its staff: Tom
Alexander, Cosmetology In-
structor, Cindy Moreland,
Health Science Technology In-
structor, Scott Petermann, Infor-
mation Technology Instructor,
Patrick Smith, Vocational Ca-
reers Instructor and Steve Smith,
Director of Full-Time Programs.
Tom Alexander joins the
MTC staff with
more than 18 years
children live in Perkins.
Cindy Moreland has worked
as a physical therapist for the
past five years in hospital, re-
habilitation and school-based
settings. She currently works
weekends at Stillwater Medical
Center in acute care. Moreland
has a bachelor's degree in
physical therapy from Langston
University and a bachelor's de-
gree in office administration
those years in web design in-
struction to eighth and ninth
grade students. He was also a
member of the technology train-
ing team, which taught faculty
and staff at SPS how to imple-
ment technology in the school
district. Petermann achieved a
bachelor's degree in secondary
education from Oklahoma State
University.
His responsibilities as an In-
of hair designing
experience, with
the past eight
years as a salon
managerpenney Company.f°r J.C.
He has a
bachelor's degreej
in art education Tom Alexander Cind' Moreland Scott Peterman Patrick Smith
from the Univer-
sity of Central
Oklahoma and attended John's from Arkansas State University. formation Technology Instructor
Beauty College in Houston, As the Health Science Tech- will be to teach high school and
Texas. He also received ad- nology Instructor, Moreland adult students the latest technol-
vanced training through the will be responsible for teaching ogy in web design and e-corn-
Carol Lydon Smith School of high school and adult students merce applications. Petermann
Hair Design. Alexander refined about various health care skills resides in Stillwater with his
his skills through various Paul and occupations. She and her wife, Rebecca and 10-month-old
Mitchell and Matrix workshops family moved to Stillwater from son, Andrew.
and seminars. In 1999, he at- Enid last summer. Her husband, Patrick Smith, a former ag-
tended Meridian Technology Barry, is a vice president at riculture education instructor,
Center to earn his instructor's BancFirst and daughter, Addle, has accepted the position of Vo-
license, attends fourth grade at Perkins cational Careers Instructor for
i He will be responsible for Elementary. MTC. Smith earned a bachelor's
teaching daytime students Stillwater native, Scott degree in agriculture education
hands-on and practicaltheory of Petermann has taught in the from Oklahoma State University
hair, scalp, nail and skin care. Stillwater Public Schools for and has seven years experience
His wife, Peggy and their two seven years, the last four of teaching high school students in
Steve Smith
Kingfisher and Checotah
schools.
He will be responsible for
teaching high school students
how to identify potential ca-
reers, raise basic skill levels and
become oriented to 10 trade and
industry areas. Originally from
Drumright, Smith and his wife,
Mischa and daughter Peyton,
age eight months, live on an
acreage north of Stillwater.
Steve Smith be-
gan his position of
Director, Full-
Time Programs
July 1. Along with
10 years combined
experience in high
school administra-
tion from Stigler
Public Schools and
Stillwater Public
Schools, Smith
earned a bachelor's
degree in education and a
master's degree in education
from Northeastern State Univer-
sity. He has a specialist in edu-
cation degree from Oklahoma
State University where he is
currently working toward a doc-
torate of education.
As a Director, Smith will be
responsible for instructional ser-
vices of secondary and adult
students enrolled in full-time
programs. His wife Jennifer is
a Service Careers Instructor at
Meridian Technology Center.
They reside in Stillwater with
their son, Garrett, age two.
OSU releases summer honor rolls
A total of 810 students were
named to the summer honor
rolls at Oklahoma State Univer-
sity in Stillwater, including 432
President's Honor Roll.
Students who have com-
pleted the courses with a grade
point average of 3.50 or higher,
low a "C," are also named to the
honor rolls.
Perkins: Dustin Kirk Beams,
Khanh Minh Ensign, Brady
POSSE meeting
scheduled
By Leona Burton
The first organizational meet-
Lawanta Ramsey, Informa-
tion Technology Center In-
structor at Meridian Technol-
ogy Center, recently spent two
weeks training at the Oracle
Corporation's headquarters in
San Francisco. The training
was part of a
two-year
commitment
that enables
Meridian to
be designated
an Oracle
Internet
Academy
( O I A )
school.
The OIA
is designed to
educate stu-
dents on the
fundamentals
of Interact
and database
technology Lawanta Ramsey
by focusing
on the essentials of data mod-
eling, Sequential Query Lan-
guage and Java programming.
Students enrolled in Informa-
tion Technology have access to
the latest technology and have
the opportunity to gain expe-
rience and l nowledge to pre-
pare them for college and ca-
reers. In addition, students
have the opportunity to be in-
cluded, in Oracle's internship
recruitment database, which
allows them to make connec-
tions with potential employers
on local and regional levels.
"This coursework would
normally cost thousands of
dollars,
ticipation in this
high school students
ticipate for free.
"I can't emphasize
what a tremendous
nity this is for youn$1
who
the
and
sof
c o nap!
With
revenues of more
billion, the
in more than 145
around the world.
Students who
ticipate in this
ing program should
career counselor to
the Information
program. Courses
twice a day, Monday t
Friday, beginning at
11:05 a.m. and the
course at 12:40 3:30
more
(405) 377-3333 or
lawantar@m
technology.com.
Absentee ballots for
in any course are placed on the complete grades or grades be-
County election are
students who received all "A" have no incomplete grades or Kim Gaddy, Amanda Louiseing of P.O.S.S.E. (Parents' Or- Voters in Lincoln County who want to have absenteel
grades and were named to the grades below a"C," are placed Grimes, Andrea M. ganization Supporting Senior mailed to them for the Sept 11 special elections for thet
President's Honor Roll. on the Dean's Honor Roll.McCutchen. Extravaganza) is planned for Tryon and the Cushing 1-67 School should apply noW,
Full-time undergraduate Part-time undergraduates Ripley: Will Jesse Mitchell. Sunday, August 26 at 2:30 p.m. Election Board Secretary Pat Gaines said today, t
h( ,com te, or.. . Agra: C stopher Lee Gil- in the Perkins-Tryon Elemen- CountyElectlonBoardcanaCccptapphq tlql Jor
rnoreh'6Ui- i n't e sufi m i- i " lz semester cremt hours aunng bert, MicaelaAlyse McFarland. '" ' ' " "
a grade point average of .00 " '
" "' .... ' ' ttaemOStrecentconsecutween-. Tryon: Brandon Phillip tary Cafeteria. All parents of lots until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5, Gmhes
and witl no incomplete grade rollments at OSU' with no in- Duncan, Shawn Cody Seniors 2002 at P-T High are who want to vote by absentee ballot to apply early.
Matheson.. encouraged to attend.
Cimarron Valley HCE
Group held their regular meet-
ing August 7 in "The Quilting
Post," N. Main in Perkins,
hosted by sisters Darlene
Rigsby and Joyce Leach. Our
meeting room was decorated
with quilts, wall hangings and
other items achieved by a vari-
ety of designs and many colors
of fabric made by Darlene and
Joyce. Quilting is a beautiful art
that can be a therapy. Once a
quilter feels comfortable with
the basics, it is really fun to
explore all the possibilities.
They gave many steps to quilt
making, most of the techniques
for making full-sized quilts can
be used for miniatures. Several
members signed up for quilting
lessons. Members toured the
Quilting Post to find everything
needed to begin and make a
project. Darlene & Joyce
Ii served cookies & punch at the
close of the meeting.
President Emma Hardin
I opened the business meeting.
Joan Botts read scripture from
with "What did you do for ex-
citement this summer? Did you
do anything extra-ordinary?"
Minutes of the July meeting
were read by the secretary
Connie Norrie and Bonnie
Manke gave the financial report.
Both were approved. June Stacy
gave her Good Cheer report.
Members brought items to
be taken to the Payne County
Youth Shelter. Committee re-
ports were given and Payne
County Fai duties were dis-
cussed, which included fair
kitchen clean up, pie crust mak-
ing and fair kitchen food prepa-
ration. This is our 5" year for
making all cream pies during
Walker to
85th birthday
The family of Juanita
Walker invites friends and fam-
ily to help celebrate her 85th
birthday in her home at 4220
West 92, Perkins, on Saturday,
Colossians 4:16,17 and "Don'ts
the fair. Our educational booth
will be focusing on wild birds.
Chairpersons asked for entries
from members for specified
class exhibits for the fair which
will be August 27 through Sep-
tember 1.
In addition to those members
mentioned above, also attending
our meeting were: Norma
Hallman, Charlotte Costa, Bar-
bara Kirby, Edna Westfall,
Donna Stallard, Inez Barnes,
Margret Coate, Elda Mason,
Geraldine Allen and guest
Carolyn Branstetter. Our next
regular meeting will be Septem-
ber 4.
This will be the Tenth An-
nual Chemical Free Senior
Night Celebration for the
Perkins-Tryon Communities.
The organization works toward
providing a safe, fun, memo-
rable evening for the Seniors
after their graduation ceremo-
nies.
For more information call
Sharon Williams at 547-5649.
forms are available at the County
in the courthouse at Chandler.
"At least two mail transactions must be made,"
"The County Election Board must mail the ballots
and the voter must return the voted ballots by mail,"
must be in the hands of the County Election Board by
election day in order to be counted.
and Mud Puddles." Jean Platt August 25 from 10:30 a.m. 'til
led the group in the flag salute. 12:30 p.m. No gifts, please.
Members answered roll call
Generation GAP Tuesday bhght Buffet Spectal,
meeting scheduled • you can eat unet with a oz.
This organization is a sup- ice cold Coke fountain drink.
port center of Oklahoma, asup- •
port group that seeks changes in ly
the law and provides informa-
i tion and referral services to par- I t)
', :; eats and grandparents and ex-
tended families of divorce.
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of Perkins, Ok, 500 E. Knipe, ,I L GLpA|ZZ'
west entrance. The Shared
iii Parenting Bill of Oklahoma 43- MEDIUI CHARGE
llO.l will be discussed at this
!._meeting. The 4 Thursday at | One Goupon Per Customer I
• Don't forget our Tuesday night buffet!
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November & December is the _ Now, 1 0% of evening buffet sales go to the schools!
I:: regularly scheduled meeting I Help ua aupport the Perkins-Tryon aehool distrletl |
time. For more information, caU -,- ,.= .. .1, m m .- .1 m m --, 1 ..
(405) 547-2796.
THE PAYNE COUNTY FAIRBOARD &
OTTOWAY AMUSEMENT COMPANY
PRESENT...
AT THE FAIRI
Saturday, September 1, 2001 • 6-10
Ride ALL the rides AS MANY TIMES as you
want for $10.00 per student!
---- ESSAY CONTEST: ----
CASH PRIZES and FREE b'S bm
,, E ;SAY TOPIC:
WHAT CAN YOU LEARN ATTHE PAYN
COUNTY FAIR?"
Clearly mark your name and grad¢
on your paper.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Noon, Aug.
30, 2001
MAIL TO: Payne County [!xpo
Center, Kid s Day Contest.
451l
Expo Cr., E. Stillwater, OK
