Anniston, Ala. — The fourth cohort for Gadsden State Community College’s FAME Chapter signed with their respective companies during a signing ceremony May 19 at the Cheaha Center on the Ayers Campus. FAME, or the Federation of Advanced Manufacturing Education, is an apprenticeship-style program that allows students to attend class on the Ayers Campus two days a week and work three days a week in a local advanced manufacturing facility. “FAME students have the unique opportunity to work and get
Gadsden, Ala. – The Gadsden State Community College Division of Health Sciences recognized students earning their associate degree in registered nursing during a recent pinning ceremony. The 2022 program graduates are: Alexandria – Alan Lemire, Misty RosserAltoona – Amber NashAttalla – Robbie Bush, Tonya Harwood, Brian Galimore, Scotty SmithBoaz – Alyssa EllisBowdon, Ga. – Chandler Stephens, Morgan WoodCartersville, Ga. – Amanda MesserCentre – Tessa WestFruithurst – Makayla OllisGadsden – Ryanne Gaskins,
Gadsden, Ala. — Gadsden State Community College has a new person at the helm of the Athletics Department. Effective June 1, Blake Lewis will be the athletic director and baseball coach at the College. “We announced on April 18 that Gadsden State is building its Athletics Department by reinstating the baseball and softball programs,” said Dr. Kathy Murphy, president. “We knew we needed someone with experience and success to lead our coaching staff as well as our student-athletes. We are excited about
Etowah County, AL - Morgan A. Lavender, Gadsden, Alabama, a representative for Modern Woodmen of America, is one of a small percentage of financial representatives worldwide to achieve membership this year in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table. Founded in 1927, MDRT, The Premier Association of Financial Professionals® is a global, independent association of more than 49,000 of the world’s leading life insurance and financial services professionals from more than 500 companies in 70 countries.
ACT Prep Courses Gadsden, Ala. – Gadsden State Community College’s Continuing Education Program is offering ACT preparation courses covering four core subjects – English, reading, math and science. Classes will meet at the Cardinal Tutoring Center located in Allen Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus. The session dates, times and course offerings are as follows: June 7, 5 – 7 p.m. English and reading June 9, 5 – 7 p.m. Math and science June 10, 12 – 4 p.m. (English,
Gadsden, Ala.—The Gadsden State Cardinals Athletic Department will host summer basketball, cross country and volleyball camps for students in first grade through high school. “Gadsden State has sponsored summer youth enrichment activities for more than 20 years and it’s good to be able to provide this opportunity for our local athletes,” said Dr. Kathy Murphy, Gadsden State president. “With the return of our baseball and softball programs, we hope to be able to offer camps for those sports as well in the
Gadsden, Ala. – Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently announced several honors for two Gadsden State Community College students. Jase Jelks of Centre and Kennedy Fox of Glencoe were announced as members of the All-Alabama Academic Team during a recognition program at The Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham. All-Alabama Academic team members are nominated by the faculty and reviewed by a selection committee. To be eligible, students must have a 3.25 minimum grade point average, complete at least 12 hours at the
Gadsden, Ala. — For over 40 years, Riley Whitaker was a fixture at Gadsden State Community College and was synonymous with “athletics.” He started the College’s Athletics Department in 1966 with the men’s basketball, baseball and golf programs, all of which he also served as the coach. “Gadsden State meant a lot to him, and it means a lot to me,” said Marie Whitaker, his wife. “My husband loved sports. He started it all and he coached it all. He and I spent almost all of our career at the
Gadsden, Ala. – Area students can participate in enrichment activities offered during a three-day youth camp hosted on Gadsden State Community College’s Valley Street Campus, the area’s only Historically Black College and University campus. The 2022 Empowerment Camp will take place from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 7-9 in the Learning Resource Center at 600 Valley Street in Gadsden. Campers compete in a racing challenge with tin can robot cars during the afternoon session of last year’s Empowerment