We hosted another great group today from Browning High School. Each student was a senior at the new high school in Browning and participating the Talent Search program. They were thrilled when asked about their new high school. It's so exciting for them to spend their last year in a new building. Currently, there are 160 seniors at Browning High and of that 160, there are 130 with potential to graduate. If they make the 130 mark or higher, it will be the largest graduating class in the history of Browning High! What a proud moment for them!
 
These 11 students were also excited to ride to Great Falls on a new tour bus. One of the male students was particularly proud to note that the artwork on the outside of the bus was done by his father. I walked out to their bus and was amazed at what I saw. What outstanding talent to paint on such a large canvas! The inside of the bus was fun too and of course, the coolest seats were in the far back of the bus.
 
In all, this was  great visit. They asked good questions and were really well prepared to be on a college campus. I continue to be proud of the work done by Talent Search, Upward Bound and Gear Up coordinators. They are changing lives in big ways!

It's not too early to share the word. MSU-Great Falls will offer high school students and the general public another opportunity to learn more about careers in the skilled trades and apprenticeships. Tables are free for vendors and include lunch. If you'd like to reserve a spot, call today. This event is brought to you by the Great Falls Public Schools, MSU-Great Falls, and Montana Contractors Association. 

If people are a hobbym they are my favorite. I love meeting people where commonalities and differences are constant sources of providing multifarious conversations. But the one thing I find in common with most people of almost all backgrounds-the reason I'm torn asunder-is food. I love cooking food, talking about food, sharing food, and inventing new ways to incorporate food into life. No matter what the differences might be, we all eat. When we eat together we share of ourselves. 

 

What fo you consider you personal greatest acheivement?
Perhaps it's making non-cuddly people cuddly. I work on the untouchables. Physical affection is a crucial part to human development. Babies die without it. Our need doesn't go away just because we are surviving as adults. We are built to live in community with each other, and affection is a crucial component to healthy communion with one another.

 

Start-up money for a six-hour employee and store furnishings has been a state grant via Tom Kotynski. Please watch for information on the store's opening and our donation and consignment processes. In addition to used thrift stock, we hope to have new items, especially for infants and babies, produced by our students, available for purchase.