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Staff Host "Welcome Picnic" |
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| Wednesday was a perfect summer day
and one suited for a summer picnic.
Fortunately, the administration and
staff had planned just such an event for
yesterday when they hosted a "Welcome
Picnic" for the new and returning
students. The patio area of the GCC
facility made perfect location for the
event. Students scattered about the lawn
gave the impression that one was at a
Sunday picnic at the park. The lightly
inhabited patio area became a bee hive
of activity when the clock struck 11:30.
In what seemed like an instant the space
was filled with hungry students and
staff members. |
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| I sat quietly out of the way at a
rare empty table when I was approached
by four young students seeking a seat. I
was surprised to find out that of the
four, only one was a Michigan resident.
Jenelle, pictured above on the left
lives in Tri-Mountain. After telling her
of my unforgettable car crash in Tri
Mountain, I introduced my self to
Rhonda, who is a Nursing Program student
who resides in Manitowish Waters. To her
right, was Carolyn from Saxon and John
from Waukesha, WI. John, Carolyn and
Jenelle are all enrolled in our
Cosmetology Program. I inquired of John
if the new dorms were still new. He
confirmed that they were well maintained
and still new. |
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| With that I continued to roam the
area taking photos of the endless line
of students still streaming into the
patio area. There were several tables
set up next to the food line where
students were given handouts by vendors.
Wells Fargo was on hand encouraging
students to open bank accounts at their
facility. It was refreshing to see that
savings accounts had replaced credit
cards as an incentive to lure students . |
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| Cookies seem to be the perennial
crowd pleaser. Just in case a granola
cruncher sneaks in the line Don
and Erik had their bases covered
with hamburger look a likes. |
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| above Don Pelkola and Erik Guenard
cooked up a feast of Brats, Real Burgers
and Veggie Burgers. They did a
great job helping to feed a large swarm
of hungry students. Don reminded me that
next month GCC will again host the
regional H.S. Quiz Bowl
Tournament. Gogebic "Community" College.
G.C.C. is with out a doubt the
major cornerstone of our community.
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