Student Success Story Part 5

      Student Success Story Part 5

Andrea Packer- Without the prestigious DCCC Presidential Scholarship she won in 2008, Andrea Packer, a 2010 DCCC honor graduate, says she doubts she would already be pursuing her baccalaureate degree from Catawba College. ”I cannot say thank you enough to whomever paid for my education, and I am going to continue to do my best to make them happy that they invested in me,” she said.

Since August 2010, Parker, 20, has been working toward her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Catawba College, and she doesn’t have to leave DCCC’s Davidson Campus to do so. She said she likes the convenience of leaving her teaching assistant’s job in one DCCC building and walking only steps to her evening Catawba classes where she is taking history, statistics and education courses.

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Student Success Stories Part 4

            Student Success Stories

                                                                            Part 4

Porter said she was impressed at everything Noah accomplishes, including earning several professional certifications and still making time to tutor other students in her classes as well as others in the information technology area.

“Shane Noah helps other students troubleshoot software and hardware issues not only in networking classes but other information technology courses while maintaining a positive, professional attitude. He goes above and beyond the minimum requirements of an assignment while being full-time student.”

Noah earned professional certifications in A+, NET+ and Security+ in 2010-2011 and will receive his CCNA certification in the summer. In addition, he implemented the deployment of Windows 7 using Server 2008 in the DCCC computer lab without the help of instructors. He also documented the procedure with step-by-step video and written instructions to help other get through the procedure.

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He became successful by studying and trying his best. He never gave up on himself, that's how he became successful. He kept trying, and trying until finally he sent his standard high. He was kind and considerate. He was an academic leader, his name is Hunt. His grade point was 3.7, meaning he was a good person by doing the right things, doing everything he could to have what he always wanted.

Why i think he became successful besides him doing all these things, he also became successful by choosing the right choices. By not giving up, and because he believed in himself. He studied hard to follow his dreams, and he did anything impossible to achieve it.

Student Success Stories Part 2

Student Success Stories Part 2

Kimani Hunt, 19, a Dean’s List student at Davidson Country Community College, is a standout 6’5” player on the DCCC Storm basketball team who serves as a role model for other students both on and off the court. With a 3.692 grade point average for the fall 2010 semester and a cumulative basketball point total of 765 as of Feb. 18h, Hunt’s academic excellence and athletic abilities attract attention. Recently, he caught the attention of recruiters from the University of Northwestern Ohio who offered him a full scholarship there to play basketball. Named to the 1^st team All Freshmen in 2009-2010, Hunt served on the 2009-2010 Region X and District H Championship teams, and he played with the Storm in last year’s 2010 NICAA National Championship tournament. “Kimant Hunt has been a leader for us the last few years both on and off the court,” said DCCC Storm Head Coach Matt Ridge. “His high standard of excellence has helped us win many games, but it’s also helped him achieve a lot of success in the classroom, and we are certainly proud of him. “Ken Kirk, DCCC’s director of athletics and wellness, agrees. “Kimani is a kind and considerate with student athlete. He helps tutor other players who look up to him as an academic leader, he communicates well with other students as well as the Storm fans, and he represents DCCC so well wherever he goes. “Hunt graduated from Riverside High School in Durham before enrolling at DCCC. He hopes to pursue a career in sports management.

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Joanna's story

I think it's really dumb that the girl actually fought with another girl over a boy! The little girl was only 10 years old when she died. The girl that fought her was accused of murder. This event happened at Willard Elementary School in Long Beach. She had died because of a blood clot, the doctor had said she was still alive but then the doctor comes back saying she had passed away a few minutes ago.

If Joanna never fought this other girl, and just walked away from it she would still be alive by now, knowing she did the right thing. She would of never been in this mess if she just walked away or told an adult about this situation. Their were alot of tears, because it's hard to believe she had passed away. Both these girls didn't win. The girl who fought Joanna was charged with homicide.

Student Success Stories Part 1

Student Success Stories Part 1

Katie Watkins, a standout storm volleyball player for two years, now spends her free time studying to be a nurse a DCCC where she says she applies some of the concepts she learned on the court.

 “Just like volleyball, nursing can be tough,” said Watkins, a 21-year-old who works in teams with her classmates in problem-based nursing exercises.” I learned that everyone has different strengths and brings something different to the table. I also learned that we have to respect each other.”

Watkins is a May 2012 candidate to receive her Associate Degree in Nursing. She hopes to pursue her B.S.N at Winston-Salem State University and eventually get her master’s degree in nursing.

Setting educational goals and working hard to achieve them brings a great feeling of accomplishment. It builds self-esteem, and increases self-confidence. Education opens up many doors of opportunity that normally would not open up for people.

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Student Success Statement # 22

Student Success Statement
" The secret to achieve true success is found in your daily routine"
- Author Unknown
Always Choose The Right. Never fail on yourself.