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Spring 2019 Volume 12, Issue 4 QC Class of 2019 prepares for Spring Commencement By QC VOICE STAFF ou’ve completed all academic degree requirements. Check! Transferring schools? YYou’ve maintained a cumulative GPA of Some tips to help you 2.0 or higher. Check! You’ve settled all balances with the By MANDI FLAHERTY Business Office. Check!. QC Voice Staff You’ve completed an exit interview if you

ransferring to another college can received Federal Student Loans. Check! Photo: often be confusing to say the least. For You’ve paid the Commencement fee. Marianne Peak, superintendent of the Adams Tmany of us here at who Check! National Historical Park in Quincy, addresses will be graduating in May and looking to Well, that leaves only one thing left: audience as 2018 Commencement Speaker. move on to a four-year school, the hardest Attend the 2019 Spring Commencement Ticket pick up times schedule: step may be where to start. and pick up your associate degree or Quincy: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4 Thankfully, QC conducts Transfer Fairs certificate that you’ve worked so hard to p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m - 2 p.m.; Saturday during the year to ease the anxiety in achieve. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. helping you make the transition. The latest Rain or shine, close to 375 members of Plymouth: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4 one was on March 20 in the Quincy the Quincy College Class of 2019 are p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. campus Student Lounge and was attended expected to attend the May 24 graduation Students must present a photo ID at the by several of the 20 four-year regional ceremony that begins at 10 a.m. at the South time of pickup. colleges QC has articulation agreements Shore Music Circus in Cohasset. Commencement regalia — caps, gowns & with as well as a few others. All graduates should report at 9 a.m., tassels — will also be available for Since, I, too, am in the process of dressed in your regalia and line up in your pickup at those dates and times. transferring, I reached out to my academic area of study. For more information on the advisor before the Transfer Fair to set up Graduates are allowed 5 guest tickets for Commencement and directions to the meetings with those schools I was the Commencement and will be available South Shore Music Circus, please click on interested in. That was helpful because at the Barnes & Noble bookstores on both this link: https://quincycollege.edu/ those college recruiters can check your the Quincy and Plymouth campuses, graduation/ coursework on the spot and tell you which beginning May 6 through May 17. credits will transfer to their institution. Along the way, I picked up a few other tips that I’d like to share with those still in Nursing program back in business this fall the process of transferring or who are By AL YOUNG planning to do so in the near future. QC Voice 1.) Do your homework. Go to your hen Dr. Roxanne Mihal got word future alma mater’s website and on March 13 that the research the program and WMassachusetts Board of Registration in requirements. Call the Admissions Nursing (BORN) had recertified the Office to speak more specifically Quincy College nursing program, no one about application requirements. would’ve been surprised if she went out Transferring to a business program? to celebrate. It may require a course (e.g., calculus) “I actually came back to school and that was not a requirement for your went to work,” Mihal, the Dean of associate’s degree. Ask questions. Nursing, said after hearing the good news Be prepared. during QC’s spring break, following an 2) Start early, as in one or two semesters intense 10-month turnaround. before you actually plan to transfer. Continued on Page 6 Continued on Page 6 Photo: QC MARKETING The QC Voice Spring 2019 Issue 4 Page 2 President’s Corner By Michael Bellotti

s we near the conclusion of the We are hard at work planning 2018-19 academic year, I look Commencement on May 24 at the South Aforward to celebrating the end of the Shore Music Circus in Cohasset. It will semester, finals, and our two largest be an inspiring day to commemorate and academic events: Convivium (May 15 celebrate your achievements and usher by invitation only) and Spring you toward new adventures. Commencement (May 24). We are pleased that we have played a If I can impart some wisdom as you part in the success our graduates have had approach finals, it would be this: Utilize to date and are confident that you have the resources Quincy College provides been prepared for the challenges and you. Undoubtedly, this is a stressful time opportunities that await in the future, as the semester culminates in papers, wherever life takes you. labs, exams, and hands-on evaluations. I’m pleased to share with you that our Photo: THE PATRIOT LEDGER The college has a wealth of resources to 2019 Commencement Speaker will be The May 24 Commencement will be a day for help you succeed, from free tutoring at Ronald Mariano, the Majority Leader of graduates to celebrate their achievements. both the Quincy and Plymouth campuses the House of founding member of the Quincy College to Open Lab Hours in Plymouth and Representatives. Board of Governors. many more. He represents the 3rd Norfolk District, Active in the Quincy and South Shore At every level, there are staff to help. comprised of Quincy, Weymouth and communities, Mariano is an educator, Don’t forget to knock on the doors of Holbrook. Mariano has been a dedicated coach, mentor and advocate. He holds a Student Success Coaches, Academic supporter of Quincy College throughout bachelor’s degree from Northeastern Advisors, Faculty, Military Veteran his career. As a member of the Quincy University in Business Administration Services Specialists, and others dedicated School Committee, he helped oversee the and a master’s from UMass- in to your success. college and continued to do so as a Education. Our 2019 Student Commencement Speaker will be announced in the near Commencement speaker no stranger to QC future. By AL YOUNG For those students not graduating this own career transition, moving from year, it is my hope that you will take QC Voice education to legislation when he was hen Ron Mariano steps to the advantage of our summer courses. These elected to the Massachusetts House of classes are designed for you get the most podium May 24 to address the Representatives in 1991, representing the of out of your summer, allowing you the WQuincy College graduating Class of 2019 3rd Norfolk District, comprised of flexibility to earn college credit but also as its Commencement Speaker, he won’t Quincy, Weymouth and Holbrook. enjoy a summer break with friends and be a stranger to this “I watched this college grow from an family while, hopefully, getting some two-year school idea of a few people to an outstanding well-deserved relaxation. that will be educational facility on the South Shore Quincy College, like many of our concluding its that allows kids a low-cost opportunity to students, is in a state of positive milestone 60th find themselves without spending an transformation, and I cannot wait to anniversary. awful lot of money,” said Mariano, now herald in a celebratory conclusion of the In fact, as a the House Majority Leader. Spring Semester and forge ahead in the lifelong resident “The original intention was this was 2019-2020 academic year. born and raised in going to be a post-graduate spot for Ron Mariano Quincy, he is quite Grades 13 and 14. Now it can be a familiar with the evolution of the school degree-granting institution where the sky since it first opened in 1958. He was a is the limit.” teacher and member of the Quincy Besides watching the school grow in School Committee for nearly 20 years. stature over the years, Mariano points to “I was on the School Committee when another gratifying aspect for him. we transitioned the college into an “It brought a very diverse group of students into our city to take advantage independent entity,” Mariano recalled. “I of the opportunities at Quincy College,” was on the original Board of Governors.” he said. Since then, Mariano has undergone his MAY 24, 2019 The QC Voice Spring 2019 Issue 4 Page 3 Inquiring Photographer Question: “What are your plans for this summer? Traveling anywhere exciting or doing something different or interesting?” Compiled by MANDI FLAHERTY, YANA SHAMSUTDINOVA, AL YOUNG QC Voice Staff

Clarissa Connor Eileen Collins Doug Scott English Major Elementary Education QC Basketball Coach Milton Major Quincy Dorchester

“I am traveling to Ireland. I’m going to be “I’ll be going camping in June with some “We’ll be involved in our fourth annual Bo there for two weeks, visiting family. All my friends in New Hampshire. And then I’ll be Foundation Summer Leadership Program for family is from there. After that, I’m also working as a tennis instructor for the rest four weeks, working with about 200 at-risk going to L.A. for two weeks to celebrate my of the summer at the Tenacity Day Camp kids here in the Quincy community. I’m also 21st birthday.” in Dorchester.” expecting my second child. I have a boy on the way, and that’s very exciting. As far as basketball, I’m all over the place — every gym, every camp, every AAU circuit — recruiting kids and bringing them in for a visit to sell Nichelle Orel Bob Baker them on the school and the QC program. I’m International Dean of Liberal Arts going to be busy every weekend.” Admissions Associate Everett Wareham

“I will be here in the International office “My plans are fairly limited. We do have a this summer. But I do rock climbing in my timeshare in Vermont, just north of Stowe. Nadia Dos Santos Criminal Justice Major free time. So I’m hoping to do some outdoor We’re going up there for a week or two. (Class of 2010) rock climbing in Lincoln Woods (State Park) Other than that, I’ll be here at Quincy Plymouth in R.I. I’m also hoping to go to Halifax for a College doing my usual Dean stuff: visit because everybody keeps telling me it’s listening to students’ concerns about their so beautiful, and it’s so close.” courses, advising, scheduling, assigning “My cousin is getting married in Montego faculty, just overseeing the Liberal Arts Bay Jamaica. I’ll be going, and besides Division and having a ball doing it.” working, I’ll be spending time with family and friends and reading a good book.”

Nickolas Salmon Mandi Flaherty Nicolas Huard Physical Therapist Business Major English Major Assistant Program. Pembroke Wareham Weymouth

“I am going to visit my sister who is in the “I’ve really been trying to branch out and “I’m taking two summer classes.” Air Force in the UK. Then I am gonna visit try new places when I travel, so I’ll be London and the Stonehenge historical heading to Scandinavia in June. I’ll be place, and I’m going to continue to study, going first to Stockholm, Sweden then taking summer classes.” Copenhagen, Denmark.” The QC Voice Spring 2019 Issue 4 Page 4 CAMPUS HAPPENINGS MEETING OF MATH MINDS Quincy College played host to the 2019 New England Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges (NEMATYC) 45th annual Spring Conference “Mathematics in Action” April 5 & 6. QC faculty taking part, included Nat Brown, Paul Felker, Bob Bostrom and Jose Montiero, running various sessions on online math course opportunities and limitations, resources for students and other pertinent math topics. Below, William Jackson, Math professor at North Shore and NEMATYC Vice President, is all smiles holding up a conferences program. At left, QC Math professor Elena Heineke (seated), this year’s conference chair, is surrounded by math student volunteers. From left: Daniel Kiem, John MacFarlane, Livia Lufe, Leonardo Vaquedano and Sneha Shrestha.

SPEAKING OF MATH — Ken Lee, Treasurer of the QC chapter of Gamma Beta Phi, mans a table full of Table Talk Pies to sell in honor of Pi Day, the global mathematical holiday celebrated on March 14 (3/14). Pi (the Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used to represent a mathematical constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. Get it? Pi Day was a good day to talk about math with your friends, eat pie and raise funds to support the Gamma Beta Phi honor and service society. Photos: DEBRA PANASUK

HIT ME — Jim Johnson (left) of Power Performers, Inc. deals a hand of blackjack during the fourth annual Student Life-sponsored Casino Royale April 11 in the Student Lounge on the Quincy campus. In addition to blackjack, students were “studying” another form of math at the Roulette table and the Money Wheel. At the end of the day all were hoping their winning numbers could be cashed in for prizes that included QC T-shirts, baseball caps and windbreakers. Photo: AL YOUNG Photo: AL YOUNG

Photos: AL YOUNG HOOP DU JOUR — The Quincy College Athletic Department honored the 2018-19 basketball team with a season-ending appreciation dinner April 3 at the Quincy Lodge of Elks. The Granite finished their second season of play in Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XXI with a 13-16 record. Joining the players in a team photo were Athletic Director Jack Raymer (front row far left), Coach Doug Scott (front row center) and QC President Michael Bellotti (front row far right). Above, players were presented Certificates of Appreciation and hooded Granite sweatshirts. The QC Voice Spring 2019 Issue 4 Page 5 CAMPUS HAPPENINGS WOMEN IN WORKFORCE SYMPOSIUM The QC Women’s Leadership Collaborative of Women sponsored its inaugural Women in Workforce Symposium March 27 before a large audience in the Quincy campus Student Lounge. The event featured a trio of civic and business leaders, including Nina Liang, Quincy City Councilor; Wendy Simmons, President & Founder, Prism Energy Services; and Michelle Cully, Entrepreneur, Author, & President of Xpressman Trucking & Courier, Inc. Organized as part of March’s Women’s History Month, the program’s objective was to introduce the QC community to women who are making a difference locally and globally, and who paved their Students had a chance to engage with own professional and personal paths to make a difference. Some snaps: the speakers during a Q&A session.

Quincy College President Michael Bellotti listens to The Women’s Symposium guest speakers, from left: Wendy Simmons, Quincy City Councilor Nina Liang. President & Founder, Prism Energy Services; Nina Liang, Quincy City Councilor; and Michelle Cully, Entrepreneur, Author, & President of Xpressman Trucking & Courier, Inc. Photos: QC MARKETING

April 29 12:30 pm Presidents Place Rm 308

The deadline for prospective Nursing students to apply is May 17. Join us on the Quincy or Plymouth Campus for an Informational Session on our Nursing Programs. Attendance is REQUIRED for students interested in applying to the Quincy College Nursing Programs. April 27 at 10 a.m. in Plymouth April 29 at 5:30 p.m. in Quincy

Summer I: 5-week and 10-week courses begin June 21 for QC Summer I Tuesday, May 28. 5-week classes to receive a grade of “W.” July 26 for QC Summer I 10-week classes to receive a grade of “W.” The QC Voice Spring 2019 Issue 4 Page 6 Nursing program back in business Continued from Page 1 “We still have a lot more work to do, but we are where we should be right now.” Beginning this fall, BORN granted the college “initial approval” to accept 80 students for enrollment into the two- year Associate in Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) Program and 40 students in the 10-month Certificate of Completion in Practical Nursing (PN) Program between the Quincy and Plymouth campuses. According to BORN, that “initial” status will change to “final approval” if at least 80 percent of the new QC nursing graduates pass their licensing exams. QC will wait two years before enrolling another associate’s A look back at first Nursing graduates. degree class. “We want to make sure everything works, and we’re going to of Dr. Gerry Koocher as the school’s first-ever provost who have this class finish,” Mihal said about not taking new worked feverishly with Mihal and other nursing faculty and students in 2020. “We are being very cautious to make sure we staff in redesigning the nursing curriculum. get any kinks out of the program, if there are any.” Two months later, former Norfolk County Sheriff Michael Last May, BORN voted unanimously to withdraw the Bellotti was appointed QC’s Interim President and Koch accreditation of QC’s nursing programs, citing low test scores stepped aside. and a declining number of students passing their licensing exams. “I’m absolutely delighted and thrilled for the college,” Koch It was a devastating blow that sent QC’s 264 nursing students said of the nursing program’s reaccreditation.”Quincy College scrambling. Some managed to complete their course work and had a long history of an excellent program but got into trouble graduate. Others, with QC’s help, were able to transfer to other for whatever reason a couple of years back. nursing programs. And for those who took classes that were not “I think we made some good decisions; good choices, and I transferable, the QC Board of Governors, at the request of appreciate the support of the Board of Governors.” Quincy Mayor Tom Koch, authorized $4.5 million in student In addition to Mihal and Koocher, Koch cited the city and reimbursements. college’s relationship with those on the state level that made a The Board appointed Koch to serve as the school’s interim big difference, including Gov. and Secretary of principal executive when former QC President Peter H. Health & Human Services Marylou Sudders. Tsaffaras resigned a week after the nursing program went down. “We were very transparent right up front on everything,” Koch wasted little time righting the ship. Koch said of the program’s miraculous recovery in less than a Rather than appeal’s BORN’s decision, he rehired Mihal, the year. “So, they in turn, were great in helping us try and get back former dean, in July to rebuild the nursing program’s standards on track as quickly as we can. and curriculum from scratch. He followed that with the hiring “I don’t think anybody could’ve done it any sooner than we did.”

Tips to help with transfer process Continued from Page 1 Recruiters Mary Transfer application deadlines sneak up fast. You’ll want to have all the Bubar (left) of materials you need before making the leap. For example, you’ll definitely Roger Williams need to request transcripts and that can take up to two weeks to process. University and Amy Hurwitz of Bay State 3) All essays are not created equal. The earlier you start the transfer process, College smile for the sooner you have access to essay questions. You want to give yourself the camera. ample time to write a well thought out essay that doesn’t appear rushed. Also, the extra time may allow you to send a copy to your favorite professor for a look-see before you submit it. 4) Visit your academic advisors. They’re here to help. They want you to succeed. But you, have to reach out first. So make a 15-minute appointment to talk about your goals and ask for feedback. QC Student Shirley Xiong (left) chats 5) Triple check your work. More than 750 schools now use the Common with recruiter Anna App, an advanced online application that allows you to apply to multiple Hughes of institutions at once. The Common App has many sections to fill out but Northeastern not all schools have the same deadlines. So be sure all fields are filled in University as Anne correctly. Check, double check and triple check because once you hit the Cardente looks on. submit button, you will not be able to make changes in several areas. Good luck! Photos: AL YOUNG The QC Voice Spring 2019 Issue 4 Page 7 Heather Keen EDITOR’S NOTE: On occasion, The QC Voice will spotlight various members of the Quincy College Community, with a short Q&A. This issue we talk to Heather Keen, Academic Advising Associate.

By ROBERT A. CERASOLI teaching a course or two each semester. This allows me to use my QC Voice Staff teaching skills to solidify my understanding of student needs.” eather Keen has been a familiar face at Quincy College for QVC: What is the most frustrating part of your job? Hthe last 10 years. As an academic assistant to the Dean of HK: “Seeing students not take advantage of all the academic Liberal Arts and the Dean of Professional Services she has resources that Quincy College has to offer. We have helped students at the college reach their academic goals. While extraordinary resources available to help our students succeed. in this position, Keen has also taught college courses as an The challenge is engaging them in the process.” adjunct instructor. Within the last few weeks, Keen has transitioned into the position of Academic Advising Associate, QVC: What do you want the Quincy College community to where she has more direct contact in advising individual know about you? students. HK: “I am a very organized person, and I work diligently at my QVC: How did you come to work at Quincy College? job. I want to be recognized for my intelligence and ability. I get HK: “I received a business management degree at any job assigned to me done on time. I take higher education Manhattanville College in N.Y., and while I was there, I worked seriously. Eventually, I would like to earn a doctoral degree and as a DJ for the radio station. I knew that I wanted to transition become a college administrator.” to the field of higher education, so I began working for the Director of Student Life. After undergraduate school, I QVC: What do you do to relax? completed a Masters of Higher Education at Bay Path HK: “I like to listen to good music. Naturally, this relates to my University in Longmeadow, Mass.” previous experience as a DJ.” QVC: What is the most satisfying part of your job? QVC: What is your astrological sign? HK: “Helping students reach their academic goals. I love to see HK: “I’m a Virgo. Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac, to be students as they mature over their academic program. I’m happy exact, and that’s the way Virgos like it, exact. Virgos are to have played a part in their academic success. I also enjoy industrious, methodical and efficient. I guess I am true to my astrological sign.”

QC News Briefs... By QC VOICE STAFF ats off to Quincy College’s courses — at $100 a credit — will be basketball stars Darrius Hyppolite offered in such areas as accounting, art, Hand Fred Smith who will both be biology, history, math, English, Spanish transferring to Warner University in Lake criminal justice and theater arts. A Wales, Fla., on athletic scholarships for complete list of courses can be found the 2019-20 season. Warner competes at online at quincycollege.edu/bridge. the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division QC said goodbye* * in early* April to Pete II level. Last season, the Royals ranked Darrius Hyppolite Fred Smith Luizzi, who served as Accessibility 17th nationally in the NAIA Coaches Poll Services Coordinator. since March 2016. after finishing 21-10. Hyppolite, a team-leading 12.3 rebounds with 40 Until a successor is named, all student freshman guard from Bridgewater, led blocked shots in only 11 games. accessibility needs, questions and NJCAA Region XXI in scoring this concerns should be sent to Susan Bossa season, averaging 21.4 points a game and High school *students * * looking to earn at [email protected] or (617) set the QC single-game scoring mark college credit can do so this summer at 984-1656 or Cynthia Chapman at with 50 points against Holyoke CC. Quincy College under a new dual- [email protected] or (617) Smith, a 6-foot-7 sophomore center from enrollment program called the Summer 984-1731. Dorchester, joined the Granite in the Bridge Program. More than two dozen second half of the season and averaged a The QC Voice Spring 2019 Issue 4 Page 8 u u u The QC Voice QC Voice Staff A newspaper for the campus community a part of the Quincy College Community! Robert A. Cerasoli SEE your Byline in print. WRITE an article or two or three. BECOME Amanda Deck HELP WANTED! Mandi Flaherty (Plymouth) The QC Voice Yana Shamsutdinova A newspaper for the campus community The QC Voice A newspaper for the campus community Spring 2018 Volume 11, Issue 3 Volume 11, Issue 4 Black History Granite finishes first season Spring 2018 TheA newspaper QC for the campus Voice community celebrations offer Volume 11, Issue 1 diverse perspectives ranked No. 5 in the country Class of 2018 prepares for 7 Fall 201 Volume 11, Issue 2 By DOMINIQUE REED By AL YOUNG QC Voice Staff Spring Commencement New $1.2M Library Provides TheA newspaper QC for the campus Voice community QC Voice QC Soccer Rocks he Quincy College campus was ho could blame Doug Scott if he By QC VOICE STAFF in Home Debut Improved Learning Pathway Tbuzzing in February in celebration Wtook a few weeks off to kick or many, the finish line is clearly in By AL YOUNG of Black History Month. back, relax and savor his rookie year sight now. QC Voice By SARAH POWERS Fall 2017 Granite off to explosive, In its third year of recognizing as head coach of the Quincy College FAll the hard work and sacrifices you QC Voice Staff Diane Thornton men’s varsity basketball team. he Quincy College men’s soccer high-scoring start achievements by African Americans made these past two years or more — s Quincy College and the central roles of blacks in U.S. He earned it, after Final NJCAA regular season rankings. attending classes, hitting the books, team picked the perfect time to By AL YOUNG Graduation for some continues to history, the school sponsored a record leading the Granite to Tlive up to its new nickname. QC Voice that momentum going. writing term papers, finishing projects Aexperience record five wide-ranging events. an eye-popping 22-2 A year ago, QC men’s basketball may signal start of and burning the midnight oil — will Photo: QC MARKETING In its historic Sept. 27 home efore the start of the growth in programs, Amanda Deck, Director of Student record, the No. 5 was nothing more than an intramural soon pay off with Graduation Day. President Peter H. Tsaffaras, left, opener, competing in its inaugural season, a confident national ranking and student loan payback welcomes Dr. Carmen Mariano, the 2017 classes, student Life, worked in conjunction with program, led by Scott. More than 800 Quincy College Commencement speaker who was the first National Junior College Athletic B r Quincy College No.1 in Region XXI, enrollment and first-yea several campus Clubs, including the Now, under the tutelage of the By YANA SHAMSUTDINOVA students applied for the 2018 Spring Dean of the QC Plymouth campus. Association (NJCAA) season, the Coach in their inaugural QC Voice Staff men’s basketball coach first-year Black Student Union (BSU), Doug Scott energetic Scott, a former Quincy High Commencement ceremony to be held (Graphics) academic stature — Other final details, such as the newly named Granite rocked 2017-18 MEN’S Doug Scott predicted his to coordinate and present the month- 2017-18 season in , his coaching staff and what had Once the joy and excitement of this May 25 at the South Shore Music Circus Massachusetts Bay Community with the approval this National Junior College Athletic Commencement speaker, select Class of team would score a lot of DECK long festivities in the Student Lounge. been a bunch of unknown players, the in Cohasset. year of awarding BASKETBALL SCHEDULEL, 114-79 MANDA May’s Graduation Day fades, what’s College 10-1 before a sparse crowd Photo: A Association (NJCAA) Division III. 2018 students and other program @ CC of Rhode Island / points and boldly expected The leadoff event was the “Roots to Granite literally came out of nowhere next? Some will move directly into Graduates in 37 Associate degree baccalaureate degrees Nov. 7 W, 115-93 Instead, since the season ended in speakers, had yet to be determined when at Creedon Field in North Quincy. @ Gateway (CT)oint / / W, 118-93 it would “be in the athan Daviega, Riches” (Feb. 8) panel discussion, to become an NJCAA powerhouse in programs and 25 Certificate programs — the focus remains Photo: AL YOUNG Nov. 14 ry P Hall, Jon the workforce to pursue their careers. the QC Voice went to print for this issue. “It meant everything to me, the team UConn-Ave hundreds every game.” Darius mid-February, Scott, 27, has spent Year 1. on teaching and Nov. 18 7 p.m. The Quincy College men’s basketball team, seated from left, featuring Ahfeeyah Thomas, owner of Others will continue their education will be honored. This year also marks the We strongly recommend in the coming The spacious new $1.2 million Anselmo Learning Commons and Nov. 20 Bunker Hill / ...... W, 111-102 No surprise, since Scott most nights prowling high school and the QC community,” said an @ Holyoke John Pope, Dajour Dunkley, Lady Corporate Inc., Dwayne Featuring a high-octane, up-tempo first graduates in the Web and Mobile learning one student at Library offers students a full-range of up-to-date resources and ov. 28 gyms in-and-around Boston and the at a four-year school. days and weeks that graduates check the elated first year coach Idris Senyonjo N ....1 p.m. knows a little something Ugochukaw Kamalu and Jakigh Marcelin. Standing from left, Anderson owner of L.I.F.E. Health and offense, they averaged 100.7 points a Certificate program. services...... 8 p.m. While all will be leaving Quincy a time. expanded up-to-date resources and MassBay ...... Head Coach DougFurr, Scott, Deven assistant Palmer, Kendrick Regis Cesar, Jackson, Weldon Thomas South Shore, recruiting players to keep Continued on Page 8 QC website and bulletin boards around about the milestone victory. Dec. 2 ...... m. about points. He’s the city Mabine, John Fitness and Idris Senyonja, entrepreneur Those attending the ceremony will get to Over the summer the Springfield Tech 8 p. College, one thing they can’t leave the Quincy and Plymouth campuses for “This was a great opportunity services in support of their educational Dec. 4 ...... 1 p.m. of Quincy’s all-time Gibson, Associate Head Coach Parker Scott and Assistant Roxbury and QC men’s soccer coach. behind, with their caps and gowns, four tickets and are asked to report to the college took another giant step in that Dec. 6 Mike McGhee. game — tied for No. 2 in the country A lot around QC campus updated information on pick-up times showcase our talent, hard work and goals. Bristol ...... 6 p.m. leading scorer when he Each talked about key lessons in South Shore venue by 9 a.m., with the 3 direction with the major renovation Dec. 9 ...... 7 p.m. and No. 1 in Region 21. are those Federal Direct Stafford and locations for 2018 Commencement dedication to the game and to be able A year ago, students were greeted 11 Northern Essex starred at Quincy High. hour program set to begin at 10 a.m. Dec. asoit ...... 6 p.m. their lives and offered tips that helped just might surprise you loans that helped pay for their QC and renaming of the Anselmo Library Mass ...... After splitting their first two games on Regalia & Tickets. to deliver a 10-1 win was exceptional by a spacious, new modern-designed Dec. 12 1 p.m. But getting his young players to buy in There will be no graduation rehearsal. Ben Franklin Tech ...... them climb the ladder of success. By SARAH POWERS education. on the Quincy campus to the Anselmo Dec. 14 ...... the road, in which they combined to score and a memory that will be cherished student lounge on the third floor of Gateway (CT) 5 p.m. was a different story. The BSU, whose focus is on QC Voice Staff Dec. 16 ...... 194 points, the Granite routed UConn Those already with loans — Learning Commons and Library, Presidents Place. @ Quinsigamond So far so good. throughout the history of this athletic Dec. 19 7 p.m. promoting the black community, or many of us, coming to Quincy PTK inducts 90 new members, which opened at the start of the Fall ...... Through the first four games of their Avery Point 118-93 in their historic first obtained through Free Application for program.” This year they returned to find a 6 p.m. Continued on Page 10 staged the next event, which literally College every day on the Red Line names 2018-19 officers @ Ben Franklin Tech ...... home game Nov. 18, to push their F Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) — will And showcase they did, with no 2017 semester. beautiful new 8,515-square-foot Jan. 13 1 p.m. inaugural NJCAA Division III season, Continued on Page 6 T is a well-rehearsed routine. We get @ Northern Essex ...... add to that debt, which has grown By DAVID TERRY Jan. 18 insigamond 1 p.m. The $1.2 million facility now library, more than doubleContinued the size on Page 7 Qu ...... the Granite have proved their coach off at , walk along the Advisor & Editor in Chief: fewer than six players scoring in the Jan. 20 7 p.m. QC Voice Staff @ UConn-Avery Point nationally to a staggering $1.5 rout. Forwards Sayfoulaye Ba and provides students with a full-range of Jan. 27 ...... prophetic, averaging 105.8 points per pathway toward Hancock Street, cross Continued on Page 8 @ Bunker Hill trillion, if they continue on. For those he largest organization on campus Jan. 30 1 p.m. at the light, and head into Presidents ...... 7 p.m. 6-foot star guard for neighboring whose education officially ends on just got bigger. QC Kicks Off Inaugural NJCAA Season @ MassBay New QC hoops coach scores ‘dream job’ Place to begin classes. T

By AL YOUNG College Athletic Feb. 3 ...... 7 p.m. By AL YOUNG Quincy High School, where he led the Graduation Day, the payback clock Quincy College’s Alpha Pi Psi @ Bristol ...... When classes are done, we simply QC Voice Feb. 6 7:30 p.m. QC Voice Presidents to two Patriot League titles. Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, which Conference (MCCAC) @ Springfield Tech. reverse our steps. will now start. Feb. 8 ry ...... 7:30 p.m. Photo: AL YOUNG Region 21. @ Roxbu He’s the city’s all-time leading scorer began here in 1997, welcomed 90 new his fall Quincy College took Feb. 13 ...... 1 p.m. ast year, when Quincy College But how often during that 2-3-minuteThe Grandasia Bridal shop literally jumps According to the latest 2016 QC @ Massasoit (boys or girls) with 1,555 career points In earlier years, QC Feb. 15 ...... announced it would be joining the walk have you ever stopped and took a out at you on Hancock Street. statistics, the average student loan members and selected its new slate of another giant step in raising its Holyoke and still holds the school’s single-game T played in the Boston Feb. 17 L good look at your surroundings? debt is $13,340. For the 2017-18 officers for 2018-19 during induction visibility by beginning play in the National Junior College Athletic scoring record when he torched cross- by daily. Photo: AMANDA DECK Small College Conference in Photo: DOMINIQUE REED You might be surprised at what’s ceremony April 12 at the Quincy National Junior College Athletic *Home games (in bold) will be played at the Association (NJCAA) in men’s town rival North Quincy High for 53 So, let’s take a quick look. academic year, 60 percent of QC’s Phi Theta Kappa’s new slate of officers to The “Roots to Riches” panelists, from left, inside those store fronts and buildings Historic Society. Al Young basketball, hockey, tennis and golf. Lahue Center on the campus of Eastern Association (NJCAA), fielding men’s basketball for the 2017-18 season, the points. Dwayne Anderson, Ahfeeyah Thomas and Your first stop is TBarr, a newly 4,500 students have borrowed serve the 2018-19 term are, from left, Nazarene College, 23 East Elm Ave., Quincy, MA. PTK is an international honor Treasurer Thomas Cuneo, Vice President While students have participated in school didn’t have to look far to find its On Nov. 25 of this year, the 2009 Idris Senyonja. in that one-block campus area you pass opened shop at the Continued on Page 10 anywhere from $500 to a max of teams in both soccer and basketball. society for two-year colleges that Dominique Reeds, Secretary Shonda Ettiene Photo: AL YOUNG intramural sports the past few years, head coach. QHS graduate reached the pinnacle of $10,500 in Stafford Loans, under two and President Andres Perea Baena. They will compete under the school’s He was already on campus, running benefits both students and the the move into national intercollegiate his scholastic career when he was different interest rate programs — Continued on Page 8 The Quincy College men’s soccer team new nickname of the Granite in the sports coincides with QC’s continuing the men’s intramural program. inducted into the school’s Basketball Continued on Page 7 (white) takes on Massachusetts Bay 16-team Massachusetts Community Continued on Page 10 Community College en route to a 10-1 rout in The Staff of But when QC named Doug Scott its Hall of Fame. its first home game ever in the NJCAA Sept. the QC Voice new basketball coach earlier this year, But his legacy continues. 27 at Creedon Field his credentials far-exceeded that of “This is a dream job forContinued me being on Page a 9 Wishes You . . . intramural basketball. Scott was a local schoolboy hero as a The QC Voice Staff meets at various Looking for times and locations during the semester in Presidents Place. Writers, Reporters & Photographers Contact us at: to join the Staff of [email protected] newspaper. [email protected] The Quincy College Voice Here’s a chance to hone your communication, interviewing, writing and VOICE heard as you report on news events photography skills and make your and feature stories affecting Quincy College and students on both the Quincy & Plymouth campuses. Students, Faculty & Staff are all welcome to contribute. May 8 / 6:30 p.m. If interested and for more information, please contact QC Voice Advisor Al Young at: [email protected] Student Lounge

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