November 28, 2011
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Forest Management
Stu dent Receives National Scholarship
Hocking College Forest Management student Sharayah Shepler was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from The Davey Tree Expert Company Monday, November 21, 2011.
Sharayah volunteered for the Ohio Forestry Association 2011 Ohio Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp and for the Ohio Tree Farm Annual Field Day. She is a tutor in the Forest Dendrology Class at Hocking College and was also on Dean's List Winter Quarter 2011.
"With my degree I plan to join the Peace Corps for a few years then follow my forestry career or vice versa," Sharayah said "I would also like to go back to school for my bachelor's in Forestry."
The Davey Foundation Arbor Grant awarded 40 $1,000 scholarships after receiving more than 100 applications. Students throughout North America, including Canada, from 34 colleges and universities applied for the scholarship.
"As the applications came in, we started seeing not only the number of applicants increase, but also the quality of the students applying for the scholarships noticeably on the rise," R.J. Laverne, Manager of Education and Training, said. "We are looking for students that match our mission as a company," he said.
Davey Tree was established in 1880, and offers tree care, vegetation management and utility consulting service, and grounds management or large tree removal. For more information about The Davey Tree Expert Company visit www.davey.com.
Congrats to Sharayah on her scholarship!
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New Maintenance Supervisor Joins Hocking Team
We are excited to welcome Robin Wheeler, who joined Hocking College today as our new Maintenance Supervisor. Robin's previous position was with Claypool Electric. Prior to joining Claypool, Robin held a similar maintenance supervisory position with O'Bleness Health Systems.
Robin brings an impressive professional background to Hocking College which includes licenses/certifications in electricity; fire alarms; automated systems control and programming; high voltage, fiber optic, and category 5/6 termination and splicing.
Please join us in welcoming Robin to Hocking College!
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 Holiday Work Schedule
Best wishes to all for a great holiday season!
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NRA Basic Pistol Course Offered
The Hocking College School of Public Safety is offering the National Rifle Association (NRA) Basic Pistol Course on January 7 - 8, 2012 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. This course will qualify the student to apply for their concealed carry weapon (CCW) license. The class focuses on low or non-experienced shooters and will be held at the Public Safety Services building and the firing range, both on Hocking campus. Handguns are available, and ammunition will be provided. The cost is $150 and is open to faculty, students and the general public. For more information, contact Betty Dalton at 740.753.6451 or Curtis Martin at 740.753.6473. |
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Board of Trustees Meeting
As a reminder, the Hocking College Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting November 29, 2011 at the Inn at Hocking College at 6 p.m.
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Mission
Hocking College provides a unique, innovative, and quality education in a supportive experience- based learning environment, preparing students for employment and transfer education opportunities, while teaching the value of lifelong learning, promoting diversity and developing citizens who are engaged in their local and global communities.
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Culinary Alumni Start Catering Business
Kyle and Rachel Stierwalt, Hocking College Culinary and Baking program grads, launched their own catering business in June 2011. The Stierwalts opened Daley Catering LLC and operate their business out of the Fremont Federation of Women's building on Court Street in their hometown of Fremont.
Kyle said the business is 99 percent devoted to in-house catering at the Court Street building, with Daley Catering hosting wedding receptions, graduation parties, bridal showers, civic group meetings and other gatherings. Kyle concentrates primarily on the entrees, while Rachel usually makes the desserts.
"It has become a family affair in terms of running the business," Rachel said. Parents and family members from both sides take turns with dishes, waiting on customers and helping in the kitchen.
Best of luck to Hocking grads Kyle and Rachel!
To read the full article, visit The News-Messenger.
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