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Garmon Promises to Listen Lady T-Birds go winless Michael Nicolella April 24, 2008 / Volume 47, No. 23 in Selah / P5 will share his skills Index with Highline / Arts 8-10 Puzzles 7 P9 Campus Life 2-3 News 1, 11-16 Opinion 4 Sports 5-6 Garmon Student finds her way after rocky start promises to listen By Carrie Draeger Staff Reporter Dr. John Garmon said he wants to understand Highline and bring a collaborative effort to the college if he is chosen as president. Dr. Garmon was the first of five presidential candidates to visit Highline. He spoke to four constituencies about his qualifi- cations and vision for Highline. “I really believe in servant leadership,” Garmon said. Garmon, the chief academic officer at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad, said he be- lieves that part of a president’s role is to “nudge people in the correct direction.” Dr. Garmon said he believes Natasha Stepanchuk/THUNDERWORD in shared governance and col- Crystall Rodriguez overcame a rocky start with help from WorkFirst to get back to school. laborative decision making. “I think it’s important that you develop shared gover- nance,” he said. WorkFirst helps Rodriguez get back to school If hired at Highline, Dr. Garmon said the first thing he By Melissa Canfield Rodriguez was born in River- sues who only wanted her birth about the math section. would do would be to feel out Staff Reporter side, Calif. and moved to Wash- mother, so I acted out, forcing Rodriguez struggled with the college. ington in hopes of being adopted these families to apparently give alcohol and pill problems for “I would really like to get the Crystall Rodriguez is jug- by a family. However, the fam- up,” Rodriguez said. awhile but is now 19 months pulse of the place,” he said. gling being a mother of two, a ily who was interested in adopt- In high school Rodriguez sober. Dr. Garmon said that he student, and holding down an ing her turned out to be abusive. struggled with identity issues She finally decided to con- doesn’t want to start making internship at Highline. And she Therefore, she was placed into because of her situation at quer her fears and do some- changes, if any, before he really doesn’t let her past influence her foster care yet again. home. She ended up dropping thing for herself, so she ended knows Highline. future. “As a child I lived with many out of school during her sopho- up obtaining her GED at Renton “If you move ahead to quick- Rodriguez, now 30, was put different families and group more year. Technical College last Decem- ly, you are going to have to back through foster care and group homes, some trying to find a For years, Rodriguez wanted homes all throughout her child- perfect match for their fam- to try for her General Equiva- hood. ily. But I was a child with is- lency Diploma but was worried See WorkFirst / P16 See Garmon / P16 Washington state Supreme Court visits Highline By Jaren Lewis Honors Department and a mem- ple to the system. Their visit to appealed to the U.S. Supreme Staff Reporter ber of the planning committee. Highline has been in the works Court, and often establish a “Ninety-nine-plus percent of for about two years. precedent for future cases in The Washington state Su- the citizens in this country will The Supreme Court is Wash- other local or Supreme courts. preme Court will be holding never have the chance to see ington’s highest court. Some- On Monday the justices will session at Highline next month. a Supreme Court in session,” times known as “the court of take a tour of the campus and The Court will be visiting on Clinton said. last resort,” its nine members meet with some on-campus Monday, May 5 and Tuesday, Each year the Supreme Court regularly meet in Olympia and groups. May 6. selects three or four colleges – are elected by the voters to six- They will also be holding an “Both days are just incredible usually four-year universities – year terms. opportunities,” said Dr. Barbara to visit, to keep involved with State Supreme Court deci- Dr. John Garmon Clinton, the head of Highline’s the community and expose peo- sions may typically only be See Supreme Court / P16 The Thunderword / April 24, 2008 FIDENTIAL – Nomination for 2008 Employee of the Year” and forwarded to Cesar Porti- llo in Human Resources Office, Building 99, room 200. Graffiti artist strikes again They must be sent by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7. Graffiti was found on the ten- If someone in the past has nis court gate on April 16. been nominated and did not It looked to be possibly gang win, feel free to nominate them related and was similar to writ- again. The criteria considered ing found on an outdoor table Movie Fridays goes green for a nominated faculty member near Building 8. should be: Movie Fridays is going along What sets the employee apart Writing Center stalker with the Earth Week theme with from his/her co-workers, spe- cific achievements and impact, the showing of Silver City. Natasha Stepanchuk/THUNDERWORD A former Highline student working relationships with oth- The movie will be shown in Onlookers at the Food Fair last Tuesday look at eco-friendly food had been asked to leave the ers in his/her department and Building 7 at noon. products to help celebrate Earth Week. Writing Center at least twice by Silver City takes place in throughout the campus, and the staff on April 17. Colorado during Dicky Pi- length of time in his/her posi- When he refused to leave a lager’s gubernatorial campaign. and counselor responsibilities, does, interview tips, expecta- tion Security officer was requested. During an environmental politi- and confidentiality and assur- tions, and the application pro- All permanent, professional He had been bothering fe- cal ad, Pilager reels in a corpse. ances of professional conduct. cess. The session will be from staff, and administrative em- males in the Writing Center and His campaign manager Chuck Also today, Balancing Work 2-3 p.m. on May 1 in Building ployees are eligible. One nomi- had also asked when certain Raven then hires a private de- Life, Career, Education and 3 room 102. nation can be made by students, staff members would be work- tective named Danny O’Brien Family workshop will be at On the same day application staff members, faculty members ing next. to investigate if the corpse has 12:10-1 p.m. in Building 8, Mt. packets will be available to pick or administrator. Security escorted the male a link to Pilager’s enemies. The Skokomish room. up downstairs in Building 9, or off campus. investigation soon pulls O’Brien Gloria Rose Koepping will it can be downloaded at www. ‘Bird flu’ continues to soar into a web of corruption and in- discuss the importance of bal- highline.edu/international/thun- at Science Seminar Courteous witness leaves a fluence. ancing school, work, and per- derword/applyILSC.htm. Ap- Free popcorn is provided for sonal lives. College is an impor- plications are due May 16. note behind the viewers. tant and busy time for students, Science Seminar this Friday After the movie is finished and this workshop will be a dis- Nominate your favorite discusses the news surrounding A Highline student reported viewers are encouraged to stay cussion on how to maintain all the avian influenza. a hit and run on her vehicle on and discuss important points the multiple roles and relation- Highline staff member “H5N-What? The Last Ten April 16. and plot lines of the movie. ships students have. Getting or- Years of Avian Influenza,” pre- There was a note left by a ganized, setting priorities, com- Nomination submissions are sented by Rosalind Billharz, witness who will be coming to Future counselors receive munication with others is vital now being accepted for the 2008 will be Friday, April 18 from the Security office to make a to maintaining a balanced life. employee of the year. 2:20-3:20 p.m. Located in statement. inside information The winner will receive a Building 3 room 102. Fun, creative, outgoing cash reward of $1,500 that is Researchers at the University Glass vs. rock, rock wins The Counseling and Career funded by the Highline Com- of Washington are working to Resource Center Workshop Se- students wanted munity College Foundation. find a way to beat the virus. A Highline student reported ries continues this week with The winner will be an- Find out what researchers are that a rock had been thrown two workshops today. The International Leadership nounced at the Faculty and Staff doing and what could be in the through one of her car windows A Chat with the Director of Student Council is looking for Spring Luncheon on June 12. future for humans if there is no on April 20. Security followed Counseling” Career Opportu- fun, creative, outgoing students Nominations need to be sent cure found for the avian influ- through with a report. nities in Counseling workshop who want to join their team. in an envelope marked “CON- enza. is today from 11 a.m. to noon Applications are available on in Building 8, Mt. Skokomish May 1 for students interested Juveniles take it outside room. in joining the ILSC 2008-2009 Lance Gibson, director of team. Co-Opportunity: A female student notified Counseling and Career Re- ILSC plans programs and Cooperative Education Security that there were three source Center will speak to events such as Conversation to five juveniles arguing on the Pal, Movie Fridays, The Mosaic Be a part of History with the students who are interested in Highline Historical Society in SeaTac sixth floor of the library and that learning more about a profes- International Student Newslet- they took off toward a stairwell sion in counseling.
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