Six Mile Post The Student Voice April 21, 2009 www.Sixmilepost.com Vol. 38, #7

Photo by Chiara VanTubbergen Students on the Floyd campus take time out their day to enjoy an indoor Spring Fling.

Capital Punishment Douglas/ Paulding Update Can the Braves make it? A GHC professor gives GHC is moving ahead SMP columnists discuss his account as a state’s with building and aca- whether or not the Braves witness. demic plans for two new make it to the playoffs. Page 3 sites. Page 19 Page 4 Georgia Highlands College - Rome, Georgia Page 2, SIX MILE POST, April 21, 2009 News Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr. to speak at Friday night graduation ceremony

By Tyler Ashley to hold the ceremony on Fri- Davis is the chancellor for the awards that reflect Davis’s Assistant Editor day. University System of Georgia. track record are “100 Most The nursing penning cer- “I think it’s always a great Influential Georgians,” “100 Georgia Highlands Col- emony will be held at 7 p.m. on opportunity when we have him Most Influential Atlantans,” lege’s graduation ceremony will May 14, also in the Forum. here to speak to students,” said “75 Most Powerful Blacks in be held on Friday, May 15. During the graduation cer- Pierce. Corporate America,” “Top 50 The evening will start at 7 emony, there will be two high- Since 2006, Davis has been Blacks in Technology” and “50 p.m. at the Forum behind Broad lighted events: students gradu- in charge of the 35 public col- Most Powerful Black Execu- Street in downtown Rome. ating and remarks by the guest lege and universities in Geor- tives in America.” Davis also The ceremony is typically speaker, Chancellor Erroll B. gia. Davis maintains these won a bronze medal in Finan- held on Saturdays, but accord- Davis Jr. colleges and their 283,000 stu- cial World’s “CEO of the Year” Photo by Tyler Ashley ing to Dr. Randy Pierce, presi- Each year, the graduation dents and 40,000 faculty and competition and was honored dent of GHC, the Forum had a ceremony has a guest speaker staff members, according to the as “Black Engineer of the Year” Chancellor Erroll B. Da- conflicting event on Saturday that is influential to students Chancellor’s website. by U.S. Black Engineer maga- vis Jr. is selected to be this this year and asked the college or to the college as a whole. Various achievements and zine. year’s graduation speaker. HOPE may be some students’ only way to pay for tuition in tough economic times

By LaTonya Burrell concerned about it. I have nev- for consideration for HOPE ful that HOPE ends at 127 determining what a family can Editor er received a loan from a bank. at 30, 60 and 90 hour check- attempted hours. This means afford to pay for their college All of my loans came from the points. that if a student withdraws education,” said Jones. Considering the difficult Department of Education,” said A student must have a 3.0 from a class, that class will fac- The deadline to complete economic times, many students Jedonia Cooper, an early child- GPA at these checkpoints to be tor into the consideration for and send a FAFSA from is July may be concerned about the hood major also at the Floyd considered for this academic HOPE. 1 for the 2009-10 academic prospect of taking out a student campus. scholarship. The first step for students year. loan to pay for college. While taking out a student “It covers full tuition and who are trying to find out the “The best advice for stu- “I don’t want to feel like loan from the bank may seem any fees that were in place best financial aid plan for them dents is when you get your I’m in debt and have to pay the like the only way to pay for col- through the year 2000. It does is to fill out a FAFSA form. taxes done, turn around and do loan back,” said Lynn Vaughn, lege, there are other options. not include room and board or “FAFSA is an application your FAFSA,” said Jones. an early childhood major at the One way to pay for college any fees that have been added for students to be screened for For more information about Floyd campus. is through the HOPE scholar- since 2001,” said Todd Jones, financial aid such as grants, FAFSA, HOPE and various “I know I’m going to take ship. director of admissions. loans and scholarships. It is ba- types of loans, go to www.gacol- out another loan, but I’m not Students may be evaluated Students should be mind- sically the government’s way of lege411.org. Food may be coming soon to GHC By Lesley Mathis ville),” said Parker. which one would be best for the Staff Writer Following that process, college. Parker said that a committee of “The awarded vendor will The students at Geor- be asked to start immediately,” gia Highlands have gone Parker said. a whole year without food “It was really Parker said that the food available for them on cam- service at the Cartersville cam- pus, but if everything goes pus may be handled different- according to plan, they may inconvenient to ly, and it may have a different be able to stay on school vendor than the Floyd campus. property for lunch next not have food on News of food on campus has year. most of the students at Geor- Cynthia Parker, pro- campus.” gia Highlands feeling relieved curement officer at GHC, that the school could have done has said that she is hoping -Mandy Bracket something sooner. to have a request for pro- “It really was inconvenient posals posted before the fall Student to not have food on campus. If semester of next year. you get hungry between class- “Once the request for pro- staff from GHC will pick two to es, there are limited options as posals is posted, food service three of the vendors. to what you should do. I hope vendors of all types and sizes Later, she and Rob Whitak- this new food will work out well may present their proposal for er, vice president of finance and for our school,” said Mandy providing food service to GHC Administration, will interview Bracket, a business adminis- Campuses (Floyd and Carters- those companies and decide tration major from Rome. News April 21, 2009, SIX MILE POST, Page 3 Sumner witnesses capital punishment firsthand By Will Floyd charged with murder. surprise, Sumner assumes that Staff Writer After being convicted and it was because of his contacts at on death row for 23 years, New- the state level after a career in In any line of work, a per- land was executed by lethal in- law enforcement. son can occasionally be asked jection last month at Jackson As for the experience, Sum- to go beyond the call of duty State Prison, an hour south of ner said that he approached it and do something that can be Atlanta. Sumner was in atten- as an opportunity to expand his described as “not in the job dance at that execution. knowledge and pass that on to description.” For Dr. Greg When Sumner was asked his students at GHC. Sumner, associate professor to act as a state’s witness for He said, “It was an educa- of criminal justice at Georgia the execution of Newland, he tional experience. I took it as Highlands, being asked to view had mixed feelings about the an opportunity to educate my- a capital punishment execution situation. He said, “I was hon- self. I wanted to show a whole was one of those things. ored because I knew that very different layer to my students. Shortly before midnight few people get asked to serve They can now clearly have this on May 30, 1986, Robert New- as a state’s witness. At the picture in their mind of what land, a resident of St. Simon’s same time, though, I couldn’t really happens and form their Island on the coast of Georgia, say, ‘Let’s celebrate’ because own informed decisions.” approached his neighbor and someone is going to die. You’re Although the whole expe- friend Carol Beatty and tried to almost honored on one side, rience was a very new one for Photo by Jordan Penson solicit sex. Beatty refused, and but then on the other side, for Sumner, the only thing that Dr. Greg Sumner, sitting in his office, recalls his experi- Newland attacked her. Within what?” surprised him in particular ence as a state’s witness for the execution of Robert New- a day, Beatty was dead from Although being asked to was the level of security. “It land, a convicted murderer. blood loss, and Newland was serve as a witness came as a was very serious,” he said. Spranza brings home 2009 adviser of the year award

By Nick Godfrey performers who perform on tainers who are eager to start leadership development, differ- Assistant Editor campuses and to advisers and performing from college to col- ent campus activities to look members of the association. lege a chance to show what into and student promotional Out of 200 college advisers Members of the association they can do. tips,” said Spranza. in competition, John Spranza, are nominated by one another Spranza said it’s exhaust- On the final night of its con- director of student life, won and are voted on by everyone in ing going all day, but he got to ference, the APCA held its an- the 2009 Adviser of the Year the committee. see all the performers and co- nual award night, and Spranza Award given by the Association This year, Spranza was one medians “do their thing.” was presented the 2009 advisor for the Promotion of Campus of four finalists to find them- Spranza wasn’t the only one of the year award. Activities (APCA). selves close to the Adviser of from GHC to attend the confer- “I’m not sure who nominat- Each year, since its found- the Year Award. ence; seven students attended ed me, but it’s always good to Photo by Jordan Penson ing in 1994, the APCA has giv- The conference, which was as well. be recognized for the work that Spranza holds his award. en awards to entertainers and held in Atlanta, allows enter- “The APCA offers students you do,” Spranza said. GHC’s nursing program has high enrollment and even higher test scores

By Sean Jepson big, and Heritage Hall has lim- pass rate of 91 percent on the Rees said even with bud- ing to questions and are willing Staff Writer ited space, but we are looking NCLEX. get cuts and a high demand for to go the extra mile for their into this.” Georgia Highlands attracts nurses, the program will not students.” When the Georgia Board Maddox said the nursing a large body of students to its lower its standards. Despite Flemister said she inves- of Nursing reviewed GHC’s program’s success is attributed nursing program. In the fall high competition and stan- tigated several schools before nursing program as part of the to the reputation of its gradu- of 2008, more than one out of dards, GHC’s nursing program enrolling at GHC. reaccreditation process this ates. Between 2004-2007, GHC five new students indicated an has a high retention rate. “Na- “When I called around, GHC academic year, its exit report graduates had an average interest in nursing. Approxi- tionwide retention rate is about just stood out. They weren’t stated 14 commendations and mately three students 50 percent. GHC has a 75 per- rushing me. Instead they were one recommendation. apply directly to the cent retention rate,” said Rees. helpful, supportive and en- “One of the commendations “There is a big program for every one All new students in the pro- couraging. I would recommend was on our quality of tests,” slot available. gram are required to attend a this school to anybody,” said said Rebecca Maddox, associ- shortage of nurses “There is a big short- workshop to help them achieve Flemister. ate professor of nursing. “It is age of nurses and we success. Recently, the National important that our test stan- and we have seen have seen an increase Students are then assigned League of Nursing Accrediting dards are high to ensure our in enrollment,” said Dr. a faculty mentor to assist in Commission sent GHC its max- graduating students can pass an increase in en- Barbara Rees, director tracking their progress. imum accreditation approval of the National Council Licen- of nursing. Donna Flemister, first year eight years. sure Exam (NCLEX).” ” “I have students nursing student, enjoys the Rees says that the Georgia “The one recommendation rollment who travel more than program at GHC. Board of Nursing is expected to was about physical space,” an hour to be here,” said “The instructors are knowl- present its formal report of the said Maddox. “Our classes are -Dr. Barbara Rees Maddox. edgeable, efficient in respond- site visit in May. Page 4, SIX MILE POST, April 21, 2009 News Progress being made toward opening new GHC sites By LaTonya Burrell faculty, but it has yet to be de- Editor termined if instructors will be based at the sites. Paulding County has given Each site will have a three- the Board of Regents the Winn member team consisting of a and Bagby buildings to be used director of site operations, ad- by Georgia Highlands College ministrative secretary and stu- as it opens its new site in down- dent services specialist. town Dallas in the fall. Related to the opening of While the Douglas County the new sites, GHC will be end- site will be in Douglasville, a ing its Accelerated Transfer location for the building has yet Program (ATP) which provided to be determined. Dr. Renva learning support and other Watterson, vice president of ac- classes for students planning to ademic affairs, says, “It may be enroll at West Georgia. another week or two before we Dr. Diane Langston, divi- can give a definite location.” sion chair of academic support, Watterson also says that for says that even though the pro- now, classes offered will consist gram is closing down, GHC will of basic first-year courses only. still be able to serve the types “Our charge from the Board of of students who made use of the Regents is to test the demand program in the past. of the area,” she said. “Service offerings for the While science courses will students will be more appropri- not be offered in the fall, Wat- ate and complete at Douglas terson says that the “plan is to and a person can complete an add geology in the spring.” entire associate’s degree when Accommodations will be he or she was unable to for the Contributed photo made for full and part-time ATP program,” said Langston. Above is one of the buildings that Georgia Highlands is using as its Paulding site. Editorials April 21, 2009, SIX MILE POST, Page 5 Health Department furloughed; are hospitals going to be next? America is in the middle and white collars alike are in downtown Rome. of a great fiscal fiasco. being laid off from their It is unsure about the If you do not agree with jobs, their hours are being factuality of the Health De- this statement, maybe you cut drastically and certain partment’s statement, but should get a job so you can work-dates are being fur- if that is the case, hopeful- understand the value of a loughed. ly the city commissioners dollar. That being said, it Just the other day, a do not contract smallpox. is bafflling how many peo- member of the Six Mile Are parking spaces really ple are being so apathetic Post staff walked into the more important than our about our country’s cur- Rome City Health Depart- health? rent economic situation. ment and approached the This is not the right di- If you have noticed that reception desk. As he ap- rection that America needs your wallet is thinning, proached, he noticed a to be taking. Priorities are well that is because Lady sheet of a paper with a warped and tainted. People Liberty’s pocketbook is long list of dates that the caring about the first lady thinning, too. Health Department is be- putting her arm around the It seems as if everyone ing furloughed on. Queen of England and not today is nervous to see if After this, the man be- the President’s economic a pink slip is waiting for hind the reception desk at policies is what is digging them when they get to the Health Department re- America into a financial work, or when payday ar- marked that indeed they grave. rives, if it is their last one. were being furloughed and Something needs to be Everyone is feeling not even by the state, but done now, and it starts pressure, despite what col- by the city so that the city with recognizing our coun- or collars they wear. Blue can finish the parking deck try’s economic state.

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Editor Assistant Editors LaTonya Burrell Tyler Ashley and Nick Godfrey end of the spring semester Advertising Manager Asst. Advertising Manager Janna Hamman Lanson Twyner I have been a terrible per- son. With the balancing act Asst. Online Editor Chief Photographer of maintaining good grades, Editor’s Box Christian Limon Jordan Penson turning assignment in on time and trying to make pockets of LaTonya Burrell Staff Members time to study, I have neglected Editor Shellena Agustin, Chiara VanTubbergen, Eric Benavidez, to take care of one person that Will Floyd, Robert Holder, Sean Jepson, Lesley Mathis, means the most to me: my- James Swift, Hanna Yu, Tina Bailey, Zac Bodkin, Sana Hamid, self. Gwen Hennessee, Robyn Johnson, Colin Poe, Joshua Sullivan It has been so difficult to scrape out and find motiva- not have. It is even easier to goal. Adviser Assistant Adviser tion when it feels like every- focus on the gray clouds. One I ask students to keep this Kristie Kemper Cindy Wheeler thing is caving in on you. It must remind himself or her- in mind while the school year is feels as though life is not what self that even in gray clouds, coming to a close. Final exams Campus Liaisons Online Consultant it seems and that I may need the sun is always shining. are right around the corner. Jesse Bishop and Jacob Sullins Jeannie Blakely to change course direction. If you have the desire to Now is not the time to buckle

The “Six Mile Post,” a designated public forum named after the old railroad station and It is moments like this, succeed and take every op- under pressure. Instead, hold trading post that was once located near where the college was founded in Floyd County, however, that I have to remind portunity to do so; you will be your head high and find the publishes seven print and online issues a year and is funded through student activity fees myself and others that it’s re- successful. Sure, there will be fortitude within yourself to and ad revenue. ally not that bad. It is so easy challenges along the way, but persevere. You will reap the Letters to the Editor may be brought to the SMP office, emailed to 6Mpost@student. highlands.edu, or mailed to Editor, “Six Mile Post,” 3175 Cedartown Highway Rome, GA to think of all the things that the obstacles are put there to rewards by having a wonder- 30161. Letter must be signed by the author. Publication and editing of letters will be at the you cannot do or what you do see how bad you want your ful summer. discretion of the editors, and letters may appear in print and/or online. Page 6, SIX MILE POST, April 21, 2009 Opinion

agency” stature. time that health nut girl from the first time in the lobby and As I began to dwell on my communications class sat down knowing that my life wouldn’t Voice of Reason tenure at Georgia Highlands beside Elizabeth and me at a be the same afterward. College, something rather pe- Mexican eatery. Meeting Dan, Within that hodgepodge of James Swift culiar occurred to me. Despite Josh and Micah on the last nostalgia, I suppose I have dis- Staff Writer the sundry advances and pro- day of school and subsequently covered a veritable, universal gressions the interlinking of imbibing lukewarm, expired answer. Was my stay at Geor- my previous endeavors has soda in the parking lot. Walk- gia Highlands worth it? accrued, I do not view my last ing around the perimeter of the Up to this juncture in my ex- two years as a cohesive, collab- park with Ansley on all those istence, have I made satisfacto- Finality orative session. Rather, my ul- Sunday afternoons. “Corporate ry progression? Did I make the The prospect of recollection I must state that I was in- timate reminiscence of GHC is Prom.” The kindly, elder Ni- proper selection by foregoing is always a difficult road to tra- delibly tempted to pen a “clinch- a string of uncorrelated, fleeting gerian student who told me to that initial tendency toward an verse. As this is my final article er” piece for my last hurrah, a moments. never give up. “Sometimes, you inflammatory send-off? If I had for this institute, I have nary an definitive editorial that would Trembling as I read my 4.5 just get tired of saying ‘next to do it all over again, would I option but to reminisce over the rouse the collegiate newspaper essay aloud in Jarmon’s class. season.’” Dominic, with tears pursue alternative outlets? last two years and the influence rankings of whichever school I Mugleston inviting me into his in his eyes, coming to me for In summation, the solution the establishment has made on was to enroll in next--an incen- office and delivering unto me comfort. Nichols and McKinney is oh-so readily apparent: both my character and future diary, revelatory article that a delicious breaded snack that allotting me that same placa- navigation. would boost my academic “free his wife had prepared. The one tion. Seeing a special person for “I did the right thing.” Procrastination always has its place Something to think about

When we know there’s some- up on T.V. or constantly check- he or she has been attempting Sana Hamid is a sopho- thing else that needs to be done, ing my Facebook for any notifi- and to feel that the appropriate more at the Marietta site something that is probably far cations. Procrastination can be timing is the night before a pa- and plans to major in biology deadly. more important than what we per is due. with a minor in journalism. are currently doing, why do we But when else are we sup- Procrastination can also put it off until the last minute? posed to find the time to do bring in situations that will ac- There are those who feel things? While we are procras- tually assist in the completion they do their best under stress, tinating is when we remember of an assignment. It is room for and though in some cases it things we should have done open thinking and diverse pos- may be true, is it worth putting months ago or finally clean out sibilities. In other words, pro- yourself under the tension and that closet we’ve been looking crastination can be looked at as life-long ambitions I’ve been try- And with the semester wind- constant worry? at for forever. a stress reliever. ing to reach for some time, but ing down, procrastination is I know there are countless Procrastination invites So far I’ve caught up on “The things I probably would have screaming at us. So when there times when I find myself hours people to seek and explore new Office,” finally beat Spider Soli- never done on any other day. is a major project coming up, away from a deadline or test things and areas they have taire on medium and now know School and work are areas instead of breaking down, pro- and have yet to begin. never discovered. Or perhaps what a “Twitter” does, all before where procrastination can re- crastination might be just what Instead, I will be catching causes one to accomplish a goal finishing this assignment. Not ally get the best of a person. you need to relieve that stress.

Be sure to carry a poem on April 30 in honor of Poem in Your Pocket Day! Artwork by James Swift 2009 April 21, 2009, SIX MILE POST, Page 7

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Contributed Photo Cartersville campus staff From left: Robyn Johnson, Joshua Sullivan, Colin Poe and Gwen Hennessee Not pictured: Shellena Agustin, Lanson Twyner

Contributed Photo Floyd campus staff Front row from left: Nick Godfrey, LaTonya Burrell and Tyler Ashley Center row from left: Dr. K. Kemper, Lesley Mathis, Chiara Contributed Photo VanTubbergen, Eric Benavidez and Ms. C. Wheeler. Marietta site staff Back row from left: James Swift, Jordan Penson, Robert Holder, From left: Hanna Yu and Sana Hamid Will Floyd and Christian Limon Not pictured: Zac Bodkin Not pictured: Janna Hamman, Tina Bailey and Sean Jepson

The Six Mile Post staff would like to wish everyone a safe and wonderful summer! Page 8, SIX MILE POST, April 21, 2009 Features Former reality star discusses Islamic perception with GHC students By Lesley Mathis discuss my religion. They didn’t lands who attended Montazaran’s Staff Writer even care. That almost hurt more talk were surprised when they than the judgment I thought they learned so much from the former Parisa Montazaran, a former would send,” said Montazaran. reality star. cast member of MTV’s “The Real Because of the indifference of Schylur Solomon, a psychology World,” spoke at Heritage Hall on her cast mates, Montazaran de- major from Rome, said, “As a fan March 25 about the perceptions of cided to educate America on the of ‘The Real World,’ I was ecstatic Islam in America. truths of Islam. that a cast member was coming. Montazaran was in the nine- Montazaran’s lecture focused I went in expecting juicy tid bits teenth season of “The Real World” mainly on the way Islam is por- from the show, but was actually in 2007. During her stay in the trayed in the media. She believes surprised to learn some sweet in- house, she was worried about how that when most people hear cer- formation on Muslims and Muslim her roommates would react to the tain terms dealing with the reli- life. I got to learn how the Sunnis fact that she was a Muslim. gion, they immediately associate and the Shiites originally became “I was kind of scared because those words with violence and divided.” there were no other minorities war. Montazaran wanted the au- “I enjoyed having Parisa come in the house besides me. I didn’t dience to learn that Islam is a to Heritage Hall,” said David Ech- know how the others would react very peaceful religion with some everria, an art major from Trion. Contributed Photo to my religion. Instead of stereo- extremists that give other Mus- “She did a good job expressing typing, though, I found that my lims a bad name. how Muslims deal with the terror- Parisa Montazaran (right) stands with Schylur Solo- roommates didn’t even want to Students from Georgia High- ist sterotype.” mon after her lecture on Islamic perceptions. GHC student and HSA vice president raises awareness for DREAM Act By Eric Benavidez (DREAM) Act was recently re- port the DREAM Act. Cur- lation. Staff Writer introduced to Congress and has rently both Georgia senators, “Undocumented immi- bipartisan support, although it Saxby Chambliss (R) and grant students are the ones Orlando Ramos arrived in has failed to pass since its orig- Johnny Isakson (R), oppose the with potential. Not passing the the United States when he was inal introduction in 2001. DREAM Act. DREAM Act is like saying we only three years old. The DREAM Act would give When contacted about don’t have the drive and moti- He nearly lost his life cross- undocumented students a tem- the proposed legislation, Sen. vation to succeed,” said Ramos. ing the Rio Grande. He has porary legal status while they Chambliss responded by “My major is physical ther- lived in this country ever since, complete at least two years email, saying, “This legisla- apy. I want to help people get keeping his grades up, work- of higher education or in ex- tion would have allowed illegal back on their feet. Of course, ing part-time and pursuing a change for military service. Its aliens to receive post-secondary I’ll help out the Latino com- higher degree towards a good main purpose is to make them educational benefits from the munity because I’m bilingual, Orlando Ramos career. He became a United eligible for financial aid so they state in which they reside and but in general it does not really States citizen at 17. can actually afford a higher would have adjusted an illegal matter; I’m an American citi- Ramos is currently the education and be able to join piece of federal legislation, alien’s status to permanent le- zen. You can’t be in the United vice president of the Hispanic the professional workforce. Un- 65,000 students a year will not gal resident status as long as States and not love this coun- Student Association (HSA) at der the current laws, undocu- have the opportunity to pursue they entered the United States. try. Many Latinos take that Georgia Highlands College. mented immigrants cannot le- their dreams “because they before their sixteenth birthday for granted, but you gotta be He is also a supporter of the gally work, even with a college bear the inherited title of un- and have been in the country thankful, and if you are not, DREAM Act. degree. documented immigrant.” for at least 5 years.” He also then you are just as ignorant The Development, Relief According to dreamact.info, The website also allows added that he will continue to as the people who oppose im- and Education for Alien Minors the website for the proposed one to see which senators sup- “not support” any similar legis- migration,” Ramos said.

Tyler Ashley’s “Dream Under Trees”

Winner of IC@GHC songwriting contest Features April 21, 2009, SIX MILE POST, Page 9 Boxerman wins national award for logo design By Chiara VanTubbergen she was surprised. Staff Writer “I thought it was great!” Boxerman said. Patti Boxerman, art editor Now, almost a year later, for the Old Red Kimono, is the her design will be engraved onto brains behind the new Psi Beta/ two-inch medallions, which are Psi Chi “Building Bonds” logo. to be presented to honored stu- Not a member of either so- dents at awards night. ciety, Boxerman felt inspired Boxerman has already to participate in the “Building earned a visual communica- Bonds” logo contest anyway. “It tions degree from Georgia began as a class project,” Box- Highlands and North Metro erman stated. “Then I was in- Tech and has returned now as formed about the contest.” Boxerman’s winning logo an art major. The contest was sponsored “It’s not every day that by the Psi Beta and Psi Chi na- they wanted included in the someone from Georgia High- tional psychology honor societ- logo. So I linked them all to- lands wins a national award. ies. Its purpose was to create a gether,” said Boxerman, refer- I’m glad Patti is being recog- unique logo for an award hon- ring to the links on her design. nized for her work,” said Dr. oring Ruth Hubbard Cousins, Boxerman worked for hours Nancy Applegate, Old Red Ki- an individual who made sig- on end, through multiple stag- mono adviser. nificant contributions to both es of art, to achieve the design The GHC chapter was honor societies. she imagined. awarded $100, and Boxerman “Community, scholarship, When she found out that was awarded with a certificate Photo by Chiara VanTubbergen research, leadership and com- her design had been chosen as of recognition and received an Patti Boxerman stands with her award winning design that munity service were the things the winner in the logo contest, “A” on her class project. will be used as the logo for medallions at awards night. Old Red Kimono to be unveiled Tuesday and Wednesday By Smith Holder art editor for the ORK. Staff Writer In addition, Applegate has stated that writers will have This week the Old Red Ki- the chance to read their work Old Red Kimono mono, GHC’s oldest publica- and artists will be able to dis- Unveiling: tion, will be unveiled in its new- cuss theirs. est edition. Some notable entries in- According to ORK adviser, clude submissions from classes * Floyd campus: Dr. Nancy Applegate of the taught by Dr. Jon Hershey of Floyd campus, two receptions the Floyd campus and Jesse When: Tuesday, April 21, are scheduled to take place. Bishop, also an ORK adviser, 12:15 p.m. One will be on the Floyd of the Cartersville campus as campus on Tuesday, April 21, well as poetry from new faculty Where: Tower View Din- in the Tower View Dining Room member Melissa Keith, who ing Room from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. teaches English on the Carters- The second reception will be ville campus. held at the Cartersville campus Other submissions include * Cartersville campus: on Wednesday, April 22, in the a poem by frequent contributor library at 12:15 p.m. Larry Stephens, librarian at When: Wednesday, April At both receptions, there the Floyd campus. 22, 12:15 p.m. will be food as well as a cake Also, the 2009 edition will Photo by Tyler Ashley that recreates this year’s art contain more artwork and a Where: Library ORK literary editor Amanda Stegall (left) looks over sub- cover, a ‘60s-’70s themed cover different layout from last year, missions with Dr. Nancy Applegate, ORK adviser. drawn by Patti Boxerman, the Applegate said.

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Pick up a copy of the Old Red Kimono on April 28 at Student Life and read works submitted by faculty and friends at GHC. Page 10, SIX MILE POST, April 21, 2009 Spring Fling Spring Fling Spring GHC’s Spring

By Tyler Ashley Assistant Editor

Free barbecue catered by Backyard BBQ, vari- ous booths sponsored by GHC clubs, a portable recording studio through Coyote on Campus and a live band--the Lloyd Dobler Effect--highlighted this year’s Spring Fling. The annual festivities took place at the Floyd campus on April 13 and at the Cartersville cam- pus on April 14. “Spring Fling is fantastic. There’s great food, fun company and good music,” said Leah Barton, general studies major from Rome. The main event was when the amplifiers were turned up and the Lloyd Dobler Effect took stage to bring a great show to GHC students. “The band was a good choice. They will defi- nitely be on my iPod when I get home,” said Allan Cole, psychology major from Rome. Phil Kominski, vocalist and guitarist for the Lloyd Dobler Effect, explained that they love to play at colleges because students really get into their act. “Most schools are great to play at. They really get our name out there, and there is a good turnout,” said Kominski. “Spring Fling participation was a little down Photo by Chiara VanTubbergen

Chris Bruno (above) plays the electric guitar in the band Lloyd Dobler Effect. To the right, students enjoy the fast-paced adrenaline rush of Dance Dance Revo- lution.

Photo by Jordan Penson Fling Spring Fling Spring Fling April 21, 2009, SIX MILE POST, Page 11 2009 Fling

Photo by Chiara VanTubbergen Students sit and enjoy the BBQ lunch while listening to music. at the Floyd campus this year compared to previous years, and I will attribute a lot of that to weather and change of location,” said John Spranza, director of student life. “Despite that, the event was a lot of fun. The Lloyd Dobler Effect is an awesome band.” Although Spring Fling events had to be moved inside at Cartersville as well, attendance was up compared to last year. Spring Fling was the last major entertainment event sponsored by the Office of Student Life for this academic year, but activities will resume in the fall semester.

Photo by Chiara VanTubbergen Phil Kominski is the lead singer of the band Lloyd Dobler Effect.

Photo by Chiara VanTubbergen This year’s Cartersville Spring Fling Pictures Ashleigh Woodall (left) and Cera Nealey chat beside can be found online at sixmilepost.com the recording studio set up at this year’s Spring Fling. i Page 12, SIX MILE POST, April 21, 2009 Lifestyle Rock is more than decoration By Nick Godfrey truck,” said Billy Morris, asso- students use the rock for geol- Assistant Editor ciate professor of geology. ogy and physics classes. Morris said that the rock is “I use it in my geology Between the Walraven a piece of limestone that holds courses, and the physics stu- Building and the gym, there is a few fossils in it. dents use it as well to calculate a large boulder that students “There are quite a few fos- its weight by first determining walk by daily without even no- sils in it from the Mississippian its density from a small piece ticing. Period of geologic history. The and then measuring its vol- Believe it or not, there’s a fossils indicate that this area ume, then solving for weight story behind this rock. was covered by an ocean at that with a simple calculation,” said The rock came from the now time, relatively shallow, with Morris. closed Florida Rock Quarry on warm, clear water-probably a Morris encourages Georgia Redmond Road. lot like the Bahamas or Florida Highlands faculty, staff and “We used to take field trips Keys today,” said Morris. students to inspect the massive to the quarry, and the plant However, the large donated rock for its beauty and for the Photo by Jordan Penson manager donated it and had it boulder is not just decoration many fossils that can be found The large rock that sits between the Walraven Building delivered to campus in a dump on the campus. Professors and on its surface. and the gym was donated by Florida Rock Quarry. DISCOVER Program may direct GHC students to various careers By Nick Godfrey started using the college’s log- more useful tools I found. Stu- Assistant Editor in username. dents can look up just about There are three tests that any job and see all the informa- Sometimes students just help form the results. One tion on that occupation, such as don’t have any idea about what deals with interests, one with salary, hours, details and what career they want to have. Some skills and the final test asks kind of degree is needed for the of us think we know but are about workplace wants, such particular job. still not completely sure. The as inside or outside. If a student finds a job he or DISCOVER Program may just After the tests are com- she is interested in, the student help students to figure things plete, students can review their can click on the degrees in that out. results on a final page. Occupa- field, from the lowest degree to The DISCOVER test offers Photo by Tyler Ashley tions are arranged in order ac- the highest, and then can find several tools to help pinpoint Nick Godfrey (left) takes the DISCOVER test as Christin cording to the test results. schools in Georgia as well as in and focus on what it is students Perry-Michalik assists. I have to say that when I any state that offers those spe- are most interested in, skilled took the test, I found that the cific degrees. After signing up, I received taking the test. Since I had not in and want in an occupation. end results for jobs for me to All in all, the DISCOVER a little card with my date and been in the Student Support Recently, I went to the Stu- consider were not like anything test is a better informational time on it. The next step was Services Office before, I had to dent Support Services Office I’ve ever wanted to do. My top tool than occupation locator, easy… Go at the appointed fill out an information form. at GHC. The office is located results were Doctor/Medicine but really I don’t believe that time. Christin Perry-Michalik down the hall from the Admis- and Engineering. there is a test out there that There were a few paper then helped me log onto the sions Office. To take the test, I However, the more I ven- can tell a person exactly what work details I had to do before DISCOVER system and get had to sign up in advance. tured through the program the he or she wants to do.

Summer Fee Payment Deadline May 7 5 p.m. Lifestyle April 21, 2009, SIX MILE POST, Page 13 Green Highlands and Phi Theta Kappa join to help clean up the environment By Chiara VanTubbergen Sandra Miron and Keri Mon- participants. When people are Staff Writer crief, along with advisers Libby properly educated, they are Gore and Devan Rediger, spent able to make better choices. Green Highlands and Phi their spring break on a “Spring Better choices result in a bet- Theta Kappa are teaming up Green” Service Trip to South ter environment!” explained to make “being green” a little Georgia. They transplanted Rediger. easier. With Earth Day just around 300 plants, received Rachel Thrash, of Bartow around the corner, these two instruction in agriculture busi- County, said, “My expectations organizations have worked ness management, cleaned up are to clean up as much trash as hard to ensure the beauty of 1.5 miles of a county road and we can and maybe others will the GHC campuses and are investigated the local recycling see us out there cleaning and planning even more events to center and the progress of the get motivated to clean too—or help GHC “go green.” area’s recycling program. stop throwing trash around.” Devan Mize Rediger, Biolo- “It was a very beneficial trip During GHC’s Spring Fling, gy Lab Coordinator at the Cart- for the students and our Moth- Green Highlands has planned ersville campus, stated, “It’s er Earth,” said Rediger. “The to promote educational mate- Green Highlands’ mission to students were able to learn via rial, host an “all natural” musi- provide an organization where ‘hands on’ activities and were cal art booth and release their ecological sustainability, social able to give back to this beauti- new reusable shopping totes, justice, peace and individual ful planet!” available on a first come, first well-being is the emphasis.” On April 4, Green High- served basis at one dollar per According to Rediger, Green lands and PTK sponsored tote. Highlands and PTK worked the Gene Thacker Memorial The idea to dedicate a day with Keep Bartow Beautiful Clean-Up in Cartersville. Over to our planet first began in last year to place approximate- 100 adults and children rallied 1963 when former Senator ly 15 recycle bins around the together to collect trash around Gaylord Nelson began to worry Cartersville campus, encourag- various areas of Cartersville about the earth. He wondered ing the recycling of plastic bot- such as Walmart, Big Lots, The why more people weren’t at- Photo by Chiara VanTubbergen tles, aluminum cans and office Hope Center and along High- tempting to help keep it from paper. Green Highlands is also way 20. becoming dirtier. In 1969, the Rachel Thrash participates in the Gene Thacker Memorial planning a community garden, “Each year we have promot- idea came to Senator Nelson to Clean-Up sponsored by Green Highlands and PTK. an opportunity for interested ed and facilitated the recycling designate a special day to teach students to get involved during of collected material during everyone about the things that Day, as a holiday, was first cel- to help the environment. Since the summer months. the event along with provid- needed to change in order to ebrated on April 22, 1970. Peo- then, Earth Day has spread all Green Highlands’ members ing educational material to the save the environment. Earth ple all over the nation pledged over the world. What would you do with your last $100? By Hanna Yu every month!” He laughs as he People tend to buy na- Brief list of bargain websites Staff Writer continues to gorge on his pizza. tional brands instead of store However, some people have brands. Some people only With the economy suffer- a difficulty grasping the con- buy Tropicana instead of the ing, the art of penny-pinching cept of a life with such limited store brand orange juice. Bargains are still available, and a great way to find is crucial. I went around and means. This example can also be con- them is through the Internet. Below is a brief list surveyed random people about Society puts money on the sidered as a “luxury.” of websites where bargain prices can be found. what they would buy if they modern American’s hierarchy One item people had a hard had $100. They immediately of needs. By being frugal, we time categorizing as either a answered with various objects must let go of certain luxuries necessity or a luxury was the of teenage decadence. that we pamper ourselves with; cell phone. Have we become a • ebay.com • salebooks.com However, when I clarified it some of these indulgences in- society completely dependent was to be their last $100, they clude tanning beds, manicures, on cell phones? Have we be- • overstock.com • coupons.com pondered on the thought of such hair salons, restaurants and come dependent on gas for our limited amount of money and even overpriced stores like Ab- cars? The thought of being • amazon.com • pricerunner.com reflected on what was absolute- ercrombie. down the last $100 seems to • bizrate.com • fatwallet.com ly essential to life. Most people If this hypothetical ques- frighten people. agreed that food, shelter and tion about “the last $100” came It is almost as though peo- • shopzilla.com • pronto.com transportation are ultimately true, people would be quick to ple confuse limited money with what life revolves around. forget the popular name brands the apocalypse, similar to how I asked a regular customer and focus on things that have people confuse money with at Mellow Mushroom what he reasonable prices. happiness. Yet, despite all the would do if he was down to This holds true not only confusion, the one thing that his last $100, and he jokingly with clothing, but with grocery remains clear is the fact that retorted, “I’m down to a $100 items as well. the age of materialism is dead. Page 14, SIX MILE POST, April 21, 2009 Graduates Associate of Arts Timothy Beau Brown Natalie Renee King Brett Wilson Wallace Jennifer Menay Gandia Susan Yolonde Alred Jessica Lynn Buice Earl R Kinne Rachel Walsh Susan M Gibson Jessica Ann Angles Eric Maxwell Burton Melissa Renee Koontz Karen Regina Washington Julie Ann Gieger Jonathan Morris Atkins Adam W Bush Andrew Tyler Lawrence Houston Scott Wheeler Andrea Denise Glaze Amberly Hope Bannister Jacob Billy Byers Diem Hong Le Daniel Lee Wilkins Jennifer Lee Goss Katie Ann Bell Lindsay Marie Cannon Kaycee Leigh Leatherwood Ashley Renee Williams Karin Rebecca Graham Rudi Botha Christina Elizabeth Carlin Angela Diane Lee Cathy M Wilson Andrea Leigh Hall John Patrick Bremner Christopher Daniel Carnes Shannon LaVonne Lineberger Haley Elyse Wilson Priscilla Wesgan Hendry Traci Christine Cochran Eric James Celler ElHadji Cire Lo Hazel Wilson Sarah Nicole Holmes Ahna Alyse Dillard Brittany Wilene Chambers Amber Dawn Long Taylor Kirby Wiseman Clara Allison Hopper Jennifer Marie Edwards Christina Marie Clayton Kimberly Ann Lorson Jarrod C Wood Sara Louise Howell Susan Elaine Elrod Amber Nicole Clement Jean Thornton Lucas Sandy Nicole Wood Noelle Allyson Ingram Laura Mauvita Farmer William Terry Coats Britney Nicole Maner Julian Parker Woodward Stacy Dawn Irwin Paula Beth Forester Joseph Patrick Colosi Stephanie Lynn Mann Justin Kyle Yarborough Andrew Ross Johnson Rosemary Wanjiku Gichohi Pamela Martin Colston Jessica Kathryn Marcet Tsui Hung Yu Tracy Michelle Jones Heather Michelle Gray Brittany Lundee Cooter Cody James Martin Justin Thomas Zierler Katherine Crystal Jordon Adam Chase Greeson Scott Matthew Cornett Jesse Rae McConnell AS Dental Hygiene Adam Christopher Joseph Joshua Lee Harrell Brittany Michelle Costlow Jason Edward McGill Kristin Danielle Barmore Sarah Victoria Kathe Chance Alden Hooper Elijahwan Joseph Cottle Brittney Lauren McKelvey Kristen D Campbell Charlee Ann Klein Corey L Ingle Katie Merele Cotton Rachel Marie Medley Jessica Ashley Green Heidi Nichole Lambert Heidi Dorothea Ingwell Laura A Covington Amber Leigh Milam Kristan Walker Grizzle Tami L Larson Kristin Suzanne Kent Brent Michael Cox Amanda Marie Miller Regina Gilbreath Gupta Justin McIvor Law Herrick C Kroeger Benjamin Dodd Cronon Zenobia Moebius Heather R Lowe Lindy Kay Lee Meghan Rae Lemming Denise Lafave-Tucek Christopher Todd Crowe Karie Ann Moncrief Melissa R Pendley Megan Anamarie Lindsey Samuel Andrew Lochridge Marhonda Gayle Cunningham Jared Seth Monroe Savannah Jeanine Ruth Kellie Amanda Lockett Jenna L Love Deanna Michelle Darby Thomas Matthew Montgomery Amy LeAnn Simpson Christine Ann Lovisek Cecil Dennis Mann Alexandria Ranai Davis Michael Chad Moore Kate Eugenia Talmage Celena Renea Manning Whitney DeAnn McCombs Kelly Anne Davis Melissa Leigh Morgan Christie Sharp Waddell John Paul Mannino Cassandra Lee McMahan Lauren A Davis Tyler Evan Morgan Hannah Alexander Ward Ashley Marie Mathis Michelle Brooke Plemons Vivian Susanne Davis Freda Nguhi Ndichu Amanda Dawn Witmer Dana Lee McAmish Charles Matthew Pogue Shannon Danielle Day Rory P Nunley Associate of Applied Nerma Sanquenette McCrary Ashley Meagan Purdy Jessica Marie Deane Julie Forman Ogle Science/Human Services April Lynn Mcelwee Craig S Quertermous Matthew Scott Dearborn Lauren Drew Orebaugh Anthony Dion Blackwell Leisa Anne McMichael Kurt Andrew Roenitz Jennifer Marianne DeBusk Jonathan Evan Parker Barbara Carlton Jason Lee McWilliams Deborah Andrea Russell Brandon W Denton Teri Marie Parker Mala Sue Croft Erica Dempsey Meares Maranda Michelle Stinson Eric Scott Donaldson Soniya Vinubhai Patel Rebecca Lee Duncan Michele Renee Miller Marc Clifton Stringer Kala Sherri Duncan Mary Elizabeth Peace Michelle Wrayanne Glaze Cecil Davis Chadwick Mitchell Katherine Stokes Taylor Mitchell Christian Duncan April Lacey Pelfrey Kelly Marie Scoggins KuyKendall Joyce R Murigu Jennifer Marie Van Aller Claudia Nikole Dunn Angel Michele Peugh Jennifer Julee Maloney Rachel Marie Nelson Oscar G. 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Wilson Kevin Carl Gantt Kaylee Ann Saess Tiffany Ann Bentley Jodi Michelle Roberts Regina Michelle Wright William Casey Garmon Cassandra Ann Santo Lauren Ashley Bien Darlene S Robinson Associate of Applied Ashlee Doriane Gentry Michelle Courtney Santoro Valerie Danielle Bill Tiffany Amber Robinson Science in Technology Aimelie D. Godin Zachary Wayne Sary Terrilyn Blackstock Arwana Joy Sanford Kyle Louis Livermore Nellie Anne Goodemote Rachel Rosemary Sasser Heather Elaine Blalock Mary Ellen Schaaf Onassis Nkomo Mendonca Angela Charlene Graham Jacqueline Kelly Schaedel Kelley Ann Borowski Sandra Leonard Shaffer William Shane Moore Amber Marie Grant Tyler Lawrence Scoggins Scott Allen Brockmeier Mallory E Sisson Associate of Science Jamie Lynn Greenfield Sarah-Ann Self Christy R Brown April Loveless Smith Patricia Carroll Brown Monica Susan Smith Stephanie Elizabeth Adler Kendyl Mae Guice Allison Hillary Selman Sharon P Callahan Stephanie Renee Stanley Chelsee Maree Ainsworth Shelly Nicole Gum Donald Franklin Sherman Corey Clark Campbell Leslie Margaret Steinhoff Desiree Michelle Alford Sheena Deann Hadfield James R Shipman Alicia Caraballo Adam Randall Stolz Marsha Kristin Allen Emily Laura Hall Emily Amanda Slauson Anne Marie Carney Elizabeth M Stone Zachary Taylor Andrew Ashley Lillane Hamby Brian Corey Smith Clay Thomas Carpenter Allison Lea Sturgis Summers Ashley Michelle Astin Cotis Roddrick Hammock Brittany Ann Smith Patrick Michael Casey Aubree Lauren Tant Jeremy Donald Babcock Tynesia Shanel Harper Victoria Ann Smith Danielle Marie Catalano Michelle Ann Thompson Gia Lee Bagwell Sarah Faith Hawkins Elliott Arceneaux Spratt Angela Dawn Coffeen Jennifer Lynn Tomlinson Brandy N Banister Courtney Jerome Heard Jason Todd Spurling Robyn Patricia Costlow Chesnee Bradley Tyler Travis Worth Barbee Bree Augustina Heider Maureen J Stallworth Mary Lynn Crosby Susan Elizabeth Van Weort Natalie Pledger Barton Savannah N Herod Ashley Elaine Stewart Amy Nicole Crumbley Marisa Lyn Virostek Donna Jean Bassett Emma Orcullo Hicks Lynne H Stewart-Dotson Robert Jon Cummings Chelsea Marie Ward Darrell W Baxter Janie Leeann Hilburn Toni Leigh Stokes Lora Annette Cunnea Erin Paige Ward Jonathan Ladane Bedford Lisa M Holder Jason Paul Story Latreece Nicole Curtis Pamela Turney Ward Martin Benes Tina L Honea Kaysie L Studdard Candice Marie Dalton April Babette Weis Jacqueline Joan Berger Ashleigh Nicole Hooker Kevin Ross Sullivan Kathy J Davis Laura Michelle Weiss John Kevin Bires Rebecca Lynn Hopkins Debra Luann Summerville Kimberly Dean Brittany Nicole West Alicia DeeAnn Black Albert Howard Cassie Lynn Taylor Rebecca Ellen Dempsey Samantha Erin Williams Rachel Camille Black Kyle Lee Howren Elizabeth Leigh Taylor Rebecca A Dixon Suzanne Janeane Wood Marilyn Kathaleen Blanchard Jabari Horatio Hudson Jarrett Brody Teal Susanne Lynn Duncan Jennifer Brooke Wright Katie Elizabeth Boliver Danelle Marlean Huffman David Trent Tharp Jennifer L Earwood Lora Leann Wynn Amanda Gayle Bourne Jonathan Daniel Hurtt Mercy Ann Thomas Tammy Edwards David Alan Boyd Adam Robert Hyman Billy Randall Tolbert Jennifer Rae Elrod Tabitha LaRae Bradley MeCole C Ikwuezunma Jeffery Chase Tolbert Veronica Escutia Note: These applicants Benjamin Madison Braly Deanna Lynn Ingram Malinda Elrod Torrence Chioma Somto Eze Steven Blake Brannon Lindsay Elizabeth Irvin Amy Joy Turner for graduation must complete Zebulon Dian Foreman Charles Wesley Bray Tinsley S James Brock Harrison Turner all necessary requirements Barry Lawrence Forrester Jennifer James Brock Jeremiah Isaiah Jenkins Colin Andrew Turner Tonya Darlene Frazier in order to graduate. Kayla Elaine Brock Juanita H Johnson Stephanie Brooke Tyler Devin Daniel Friday Alesha Kaye Brothers Alison Melissa Kaser Joshua Robert Underwood Entertainment April 21, 2009, SIX MILE POST, Page 15 Chef Ramsay cleans up kitchen nightmares Point Break: 100% adrenaline rush Movie Review TV Review featured for an on-air restau- show, Ramsay will be on the rant makeover with the direc- side aiding the restaurant staff By Zac Bodkin tion and guidance of Ramsay. with what needs to be done By Colin Poe fund their “endless summer” of Staff Writer In each episode the owners, more effectively, while also Staff Writer surfing and partying. chefs, wait-staff and hosts are looking around to see how the This film has Many restaurants are run first shown in their normal ev- customers react to the changes What char- much of what a with great expertise and are in eryday business atmosphere. in the restaurant. acterizes the high intensity ac- excellent condition within the It is not long after that tele- After the second grand best wave tion film should United States. vision viewers see the “real” opening, Ramsay will work on shredding, bad have: hair rais- Then, there are those few action that happens behind other problems he saw in the guy pounding ing gun fights, restaurants that are in need of the order pick-up window, and restaurant before bidding his and bank rob- gut wrenching car some serious help with many, if Ramsay bravely steps into a farewells. bing movie? chases and super not all, aspects of a successful harsh and sometimes difficult In the end, a round of com- That answer massive explo- food service industry business. atmosphere that he will soon pliments is also common from is the 1991 ac- sions. This movie This is when Gordon Ram- have to manage, rework and the restaurant staff about how tion film “Point has got it all! say, world-class chef, investi- correct. much Chef Ramsay has helped break,” staring You may think gates and turns a restaurant Throughout this hour-long and “turned the place around.” Patrick Swayze the special effects from a state of devastation to program, Ramsay will make “Ramsay’s Kitchen Night- and Keanu are not prevalent a successful “five star” dining basic changes to the restaurant mares” is one of those high in- Reeves in a cat throughout the experience. by cleaning the restaurant, re- tensity shows that viewers will -and-mouse por- movie, but rather Originally airing on BBC, modeling the interior design, continue to watch every time it trayal. the director went and now on Fox, “Ramsay’s correcting worker incompe- comes on. The movie with a more au- Kitchen Nightmares” is a foray tence and relation problems This television show is rat- takes place in Los Angeles, thentic mentality, sparing no into the haunting realization of and much more. ed TV-MA for language. View- where Johnny Utah, Reeves, expense to get that action- some of America’s most disgust- After this basic change, ers can tune into “Ramsay’s an all-American quarterback packed-thriller feel that every- ing and dysfunctional privately Ramsay will reopen the restau- Kitchen Nightmares” on Fox on now turned FBI agent, is put on one seems to crave. owned restaurants. rant for a second grand open- Thursdays at 9 p.m. and BBC a case of “The ex-presidents,” a All in all, the movie receives In this television reality ing. America on Wednesdays at 8 group of surfers who don masks six out of five stars. This film is show, restaurants apply to be During this segment of the p.m. when they rob banks in order to truly 100 percent adrenaline! Page 16, SIX MILE POST, April 21, 2009 Honor’s List Students to be recognized at Honors Assembly The 37th annual Georgia Larry Culberson will re- raine James. This award is in academics and leader- Emerging Leaders program Highlands College Honors ceive the CRC Press Chemis- for a freshman nursing stu- ship during his first year at during the spring semester Assembly will be held Fri- try Achievement Award pre- dent, Floyd County resident, GHC. will be recognized as GHC day, May 1, in the Lakeview sented by Taylor & Francis who has potential for exem- The National Creative Emerging Leaders 2009. Auditorium on the Floyd Group, LLC in recognition of plary professional service. Society will honor a num- Those students are Lesley campus. outstanding achievement in The Redmond Regional ber of students for achieve- Mathis, Garett Crook, Dr. Randy Pierce, presi- chemistry. Medical Center Outstanding ments in pictures, poetry, Lacie Clonts, Patti Box- dent of Georgia Highlands The Jim McKeel Human Nursing Student Award rec- prose and performance. This erman, Amanda-Ka Mc- College, will make opening Service Award recognizes ognizes competent clinical year’s inductees for the Na- Clain, Mignon Peek, remarks. students who demonstrate performance and outstand- tional Creative Society are Daisy Mercado, Teresa John Spranza, director of commitment to the field of ing academic achievement. Charles Abend, Tyler Parker, David Echever- student life, will be the mas- Human Services, are in- This year’s recipient will be Ashley, Caroline Atkins, ria, Raul Echeverria, Sa- ter of ceremonies. volved in volunteer experi- Mandy M. Rees. Leah Barton, Eric Be- brina Suttles, Matthew Family and friends of the ences and demonstrate a Stephanie Stanley will navidez, Patti Boxerman, Roman, Tammy Ward award recipients are wel- genuine concern for the com- receive The Coosa Valley Kori Broadway, Torri and Linda Vu. come to attend. munity. Shannon Williams Home Health Care Agency Brown, Matthew Buff- The recipient of the Geor- will receive this award. Outanding Nursing Stu- ington, Brandon Burton, gia Highlands College Steve Academic The Warren Akin IV Ex- dent in Geriatrics Award for Marhonda Cunningham, Burns Service Award, which cellence in English Studies demonstrating the ability to Kristin Davenport, Will recognizes a student who Awards Award, which is given to work with aged patients and Floyd, Colleen Fries, Jen- has demonstrated a commit- students who have demon- their families. nifer Garrett, Nick God- ment and passion for serv- The Business Merit strated excellence in writing The WellStar Outstand- frey, Sana Hamid, Han- ing others and contributing Award will go to Kathryn ability, personal interest in ing Nursing Student goes to nah Hibbard, Derrick to the well-being of the com- S. Eley. This award is giv- literature and a minimum a nursing student who ex- Johnson, Robyn John- munity, will be announced at en to a business major that GPA of 3.0, will be given to emplifies the WellStar core son, Lesley Mathis, Tyler the Honors Assembly. This has completed 30 semes- Jordan Reece Thomp- standard of nursing care. McSwain, Greg Paulson, year’s nominees are San- ter hours, maintained a 3.4 son. Jennifer Gandia will re- Jordan Penson, Colin dra Miron, Sarah Gibson, GPA and exhibits potential Matthew Stone will be ceive this award. Poe, Braden Ragsdale, Bassel Rabah and Shan- for success in the business the recipient of the Dr. Mel- The Outstanding Aca- Carrie Sanchez, Stepha- non Williams. environment. vin Perry American Associa- demic Achievement Award nie Shields, Chiara Van- Daisy Mercado, Karin The Educational Foun- tion of University Professors goes to Kelly Ann Borows- Tubbergen, Richard Wag- Graham, Matthew Roman dation of the Georgia So- Outstanding Future Edu- ki for having the highest ner, and Hanna Yu. and Courtnee Howell are ciety of CPAs’ Certificate cator Award. The award is cumulative and graduating The Old Red Kimono Cre- the 2008-2009 nominees for of Excellence in the Study presented to a student with grade point average by a ative Writing Awards will go the Georgia Highlands Col- of Principles of Accounting a minimum 3.0 GPA who nursing student. to Matthew Newton, Mar- lege Spirit Award, which Award will go to Julie For- demonstrates an aptitude honda Cunningham and goes to the student who best man Ogle for the highest for and commitment to ex- Kris Davenport. The Old demonstrates dedication combined GPA in Account- cellence in teaching. Special Red Kimono Art Awards to campus life, activity in ing 2101 and 2102. Jayme Wheeler will will go to Patti Boxerman, school and community proj- William Bishop will receive the Mathematics Recognition Dani Brown and Jasmine ects and promotes school receive the Excellence in Award for high achievement Williams. spirit to fellow students, Biological Sciences award in mathematics presented to Georgia Senate Resolu- faculty and staff. This year’s which recognizes outstand- the student with the highest The Dr. Philip Dillard tion for Academic Excellence recipient will be announced ing student who is pursuing class average in Calculus Achievement Award honors goes to Charlene Graham. at the Honors Assembly. a career in an area of biology 2262 or 2263. students who enhance dis- The recipient of the Geor- and demonstrates academic ability awareness and are gia Highlands College Lead- excellence in multiple bio- involved in campus organi- Leadership ership Award, which goes logical science courses and Nursing zations and activities and to a student who best dem- who has a cumulative GPA volunteer services in the Awards onstrates the qualities of a of 3.5 or higher. Awards Georgia Highlands College positive leader, shows exem- The Excellence in Health community. Christopher plary leadership on campus Sciences Award recognizes Godwin will receive this The recipient of the Li- and in community activi- students pursuing careers Christine Ali will re- award. brary Community Leader ties while maintaining high in the allied health field ceive the Excellence in Bed- Anthony Donaldson is Award, which recognizes academic standards, will be while demonstrating aca- side Care, for excellence in the recipient of GHAME Stu- outstanding performance announced at the Honors demic excellence. Winners bedside care as identified by dent Achievement Award, to the GHC community Assembly. This year’s nomi- are Michael Crouse, Tere- the nursing faculty. which goes to a student through leadership and ser- nees are Sarah Gibson sa Pavlicek, and Brandi The Barbara Holden in the Georgia Highlands vice to promote the mission Little, Patti Boxerman, Nelson. Floyd Medical Center Auxil- African-American Male Ex- of the college library, is Bas- Terrilyn Blackstock, Bas- Ahron Choi, Joshua iary Scholarship Award will cellence program who has sel Rabah. sel Rabah and Sarah Col- David Grizzle, and James be presented to Tara Lor- demonstrated achievement Students completing the ston. Entertainment April 21, 2009, SIX MILE POST, Page 17 Clayton Jones, an instructor by day and a Mad Poet by night By LaTonya Burrell west Georgia is my home,” said Editor Jones. “I believe in community, and Clayton Jones, instructor of that’s why I work at GHC.” English, walks into his class- Along with holding a Mas- room as students quickly print ter’s Degree of Fine Arts in Po- off and gather materials to pre- etry, Jones is a musician and pare for class. outdoorsman. The topic of the lecture is Jones is a singer and guitar Photo by LaTonya Burrell how to approach epic poems. player with three bands, Clay- Jones engages his students ton Jones and the Mad Poets, by giving a brief background Groundhawgs and Jones True. ABOVE: Clayton Jones jams with about the author before getting Jones also loves many out- into the poem and presenting door activities. He enjoys going his band the Mad Poets. audio visual material pertain- hunting, going fishing and golf- ing to the author. ing. Jones, who will soon com- Calling himself a “foodie,” RIGHT: Jones teaches his English plete his first year of teaching Jones says he enjoys cooking class at Georgia Highlands. at GHC, wanted to stay close with his wife, who is a chef. to home while educating stu- Dishes that he likes to make dents. include curried sweet potatoes, “I’m from Calhoun, so north- oyster stew, steak and BBQ. Photo by Jordan Penson Great restaurant for a great price, great taste and more

By Gwen Hennessee ence. Staff Writer The ratio between the price and the portions plated is very Searching for a place to eat reasonable, and the menu has can be a daunting task, espe- every type of Chinese Food cially if you have someone eat- imaginable. ing with you. The sweet and sour chicken Whether it is for lunch or with hot and sour soup is a fa- dinner, Dragon Garden Chi- vorite among diners. The lunch nese Restaurant located at 548 menu is abundant with good Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. in values for the smart economic Cartersville is the way to go. diner, making it a weekly fa- The restaurant looks fan- vorite. tastic, and the inside is clean The food itself is excellent. and harmoniously decorated. Always served freshly cooked The music in the background and warm, the flavor is tanta- and the realistic Chinese décor lizing. provide a relaxing feel. Hot tea The sauces and entrée dish- can be ordered to add to the es are different and authentic. ambiance of the dining experi- There is no doubt this chef ence. has mastered his/her cuisine. The service is friendly, One try and a second visit will prompt and efficient. The staff be merited! is knowledgeable, attentive and Dragon Garden Chinese does everything possible to en- Restaurant is a staple in Cart- sure a pleasant dining experi- ersville and is a “can’t miss.” Page 18, SIX MILE POST, April 21, 2009 Sports McDaniel wins Six Mile Post Ping-Pong Tourney

By Nick Godfrey “You can’t use that paddle,” points, but McDaniel was able Assistant Editor Ashley replied. to pull away with the victory, The first game almost end- 21-18. Jonathan McDaniel beat ed with a skunk victory, 7-0, “He’s a big boy with mighty Tyler Ashley, winning a two- but Ashley was able to nab the strength,” said Ashley after his game shut out 21-11 and 21- seventh point. defeat. 18 in Six Mile Post’s first ever McDaniel seemed frustrat- “Ping-pong is 90 per- ping-pong tournament finale, ed by what he called “the sev- cent mental and 10 percent after a long season of ping-pong enth point curse,” after having strength… God knows it ain’t tournament battles. almost skunked Ashley. speed,” McDaniel commented The trash-talking started The two went back and on his victory. almost as soon as McDaniel forth for a while on points until McDaniel will be recognized and Ashley started playing. McDaniel pulled away with the as this year’s first annual Six Photo by Nick Godfrey “You know, you can’t serve win. Mile Post Ping-Pong Tourna- like that; it’s against the rules,” In the second game, Ashley ment winner with an engraved Jonathan McDaniel ( left) and Tyler Ashley battle it out for McDaniel said. and McDaniel were closer in trophy. the SMP ping-pong championship. GHC student trains for boxing while he makes plans for a professional career

By Eric Benavidez Staff Writer

Training hard for at least five to six days a week, spar- ring against more experienced opponents and going through intense workouts at the Royz Boyz Boxing and Fitness Gym in Cave Spring is nothing new to Devin Chidsey, psychology major at Floyd campus. “Boxing is something I

was always Photo by Tyler Ashley Devin Chidsey works a punching bag during training. interested in” and strict discipline. He stays I need to counter punches,” says -Devin Chidsey away from alcohol, smoking and Chidsey. Student limits the amount of fatty foods Not that taking hits is bad; he consumes. he actually enjoys a good punch, This is just part of his regu- As for his typical workout, it especially when he challenges lar routine. usually begins with him jump- himself by sparring against big- Chidsey has been boxing ing rope or shadow boxing for ger fighters. since October of last year, and three rounds and then moving Yet his ability to counter it was not just a spur-of-the-mo- to the double-end bag for a cou- punch is evident as Chidsey ment thing. When asked about ple more rounds. Medicine balls is currently undefeated, with his passion for the sport, Chid- are instrumental in his workout his first three fights going up sey said, “Boxing was some- as well, with the balls ranging against far more experienced thing I was always interested from 12 to 25 pounds. Chidsey boxers. in, ever since I was a little kid. uses medicine balls for core “I’m only an amateur fighter I’ve always been drawn to excit- training as well as working out right now and if things go well ing sports and boxing to me is at his abs. Still, he prefers some during my amateur career I the top of the list.” equipment over the others. might think about going pro. I Boxing is a very physical “The double end bag and still want to finish college and and demanding sport and in maze ball are my favorite things plan on transferring to Geor- order to stay in shape, Chidsey to work on. They help me de- gia State after my two years at goes through rigorous training velop the speed and perception Highlands,” says Chidsey. Sports April 21, 2009, SIX MILE POST, Page 19 Floyd vs. Benavidez: Will the Braves make it to the playoffs this season?

The Extra Point The Extra Point

Will Floyd Eric Benavidez Staff Writer Staff Writer

To make things short Although the Braves third. The other day I was course, starting pitcher Francoeur should have and not so sweet, the At- have added three new With Hanley Ramirez thinking about how the Tim Hudson returning a break out year offen- lanta Braves will not be pitchers in World Se- ready to carry the weight Atlanta Braves had no in August just in time sively after changing his making the playoffs in ries winner Derek Lowe, of the Florida Marlins, chance at making the for the playoffs adds to swing, which, according 2009. Japanese superstar Ken- the Braves may even have playoffs, especially since their strength, and one to third baseman Chip- Although the Braves shin Kawakami and Tom to settle for fourth place, they weren’t able to get a can’t forget about pitch- per Jones, makes him have done well in the off Glavine, the season may in front of only the lowly power hitting outfielder, ing phenom, Tommy better than ever. -season to increase their still prove to be disap- Washington Nationals. but after talking to An- Hanson, who seems Speaking of Chipper, chances and improve the pointing for Braves fans I do feel that if the thony Roberson, Floyd ready to come up to the playing at least 140-150 team, I believe that the and players alike. Braves were in another campus history major big leagues in case he is games for the first time National League East I believe that the rest division, perhaps the NL and fellow sports fanatic, needed. in years would be a great will be too powerful top of the division will be far West, they could possibly I realized that the Braves The Braves also have positive for the Braves to bottom for the Braves too strong over 162 games make the playoffs, and I may actually have a shot starting pitcher Javier and having a solid offen- to possibly win either the for the Braves to even do also feel that they’ve at the playoffs, if a few Vazquez pitching at least sive play from first base- division outright or the have a hope of making the taken big steps towards things go their way. 200 innings and hope- man Casey Kotchman wildcard position for the postseason for the first making the postseason The Braves acquired fully getting 200 strikes would be a plus for the playoffs. time since 2005. again. starting pitcher Derek like he did last year. Braves. The fact that the With Ryan Howard, I think that this year Lowe from the LA Dodg- They need starting In all, I believe that defending world series Cole Hamels and the rest is just a little too early to ers and built up a strong pitcher Jair Jurrgens the Braves actually have champs, the Philadelphia of the Phillies seemingly hold them to such a high bullpen, but they need to avoid the sophomore a shot this season. Phillies, are division ri- ready to defend their title standard. starting pitcher Tom slump and for catcher Let’s just hope they vals will only make things and the ever present and Give the Braves an- Glavine to stay healthy Brian McCann to have can trade for a power that much more difficult usually productive New other season or two, and and pitch a solid six in- an All-Star year. hitter before the All-Star for the somewhat retooled York Mets in the division, they should be right back nings per outing. Of Right fielder Jeff break. Braves. the Braves should finish in the thick of things.

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Click on classifieds! Page 20, SIX MILE POST, April 21, 2009 Sports Steelers unable to touch Untouchables By Tyler Ashley game, the Steelers consistently Assistant Editor trailed behind the Untouch- ables. Even though Matt Gore Intramural basketball fin- scored 41 points in the champi- ished up on Wednesday, April onship game, it was not enough 8, with the Steelers beating to touch the Untouchables. the Backwood Ballers in the DeMaurius Morgan, with 27 semi-final game 58-26, and the points, and Rodney Taylor, with Untouchables becoming the 38 points, were the two lead intramural 3-on-3 champions scorers for the Untouchables, by beating the Steelers in the and their ball control had a lot championship game 71-58. to do with their 71-58 win. The first matchup was a “We started as a team and semi-final game to determine we ended as a team,” said Mor- if the Backwood Ballers or the gan. Steelers would face the Un- On a bittersweet note, this touchables in the championship was the last intramural game game. At the beginning of the for Gore, who is awaiting a call game, the Backwood Ballers to play basketball at Tennessee stayed pretty close to the Steel- Temple. “Intramural basket- ers, going into the half only ball at GHC helped me from trailing by four points 20-24, not getting rusty. It was a nice Photos by Tyler Ashley but the Steelers pulled ahead filler between playing at Rein- with a 58-36 win. hardt and hopefully at Tennes- The Untouchables (from left) Luke Allmon, Rodney Taylor, Chavez Lundy and DeMaurius During the championship see Temple,” said Gore. Morgan are the champions of the GHC’s 3-on-3 intramural championship.

Nick Rucker (right) tries to dribble past Rodney Matt Gore (right) tries to jump over DeMau- DeMaurius Morgan (center) plays man-to-man de- Taylor as Chavez Lundy (left) and Matt Gore rius Morgan as Luke Allmon (far left) and fense against Matt Gore as he tries to get a pass look on. Rodney Taylor (15) wait for a rebound. opened up.

Alumni host GHC Braves night Intramural Sports Banquet By Smith Holder and watch the Rome Braves p.m. Admission is $15 for one Staff Writer play ball. adult and $25 for two. Children There will be a dinner buf- ages 5-12 can get in for $10 and On May 2, the GHC Alumni fet as well as exclusive seating those who are under five get in When: April 29 Association will be hosting its at Terrace Tango upstairs and free. The deadline for purchas- third annual college night at drawings for door prizes. ing tickets is April 28. Where: Gym lobby State Mutual Stadium. Also, there will be a speech For information on purchas- According to Alison Lamp- by Lampkin as well as intro- ing tickets, contact Lampkin at All intramural par- kin, who works in the Floyd ductions of the members of the [email protected] or Campus Advancement Office, Alumni and Foundation boards, 706-368-7772. ticipants of the spring the event is a chance for GHC Alumni of the Year (Tony Sam- This event is sponsored by semester are invited. alumni as well as their family, ples) and other guests. GHC Foundation and Liberty friends and others to socialize College night begins at 5:30 Mutual Insurance.