Payton, Clark named students of the month at JCTC

Two students were honored recently in a new program called the JCTC Carrollton Campus Student of the Month Award.

DeVonna Payton  and Marty Clark were honored for the months of August and Septem-ber, respectively, for outstanding academic achievement and campus involvement.

Clark enrolled at JCTC in the fall 2011 and is pursuing an associate’s degree. He plans to transfer to Lindsey Wilson College to complete a bachelor’s degree in human services and counseling.

“Marty is a bright addition to our campus,” said Sandy Roberts, who nominated him for the award. “His dedication to his school work is admirable; he even came to the library to complete assignments when he was recovering from major surgery. He is always cheerful and has a positive attitude. He demonstrates those qualities that are desirable in an exemplary student.”

Clark also was involved with the voter-registration drive in September.

Payton also enrolled at JCTC in fall 2011 and is pursuing a degree in engineering technology. She was motivated to attend college to provide a better life for herself and her family.

Payton “always goes beyond what is asked of her in class and displays a general ‘can do’ attitude toward her education,” said instructor Chuck Hollingsworth, who nominated her.

ACT Prep Workshop

JCTC  Carrollton Campus is offering an ACT Prep workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1. A $50 fee includes reservation, review in English, math, test-taking strategies, and an ACT workbook with practice tests. Class limited to 35; to reserve a spot, call Lisa Stethen, (502) 732-4846, Ext. 35209.

Resource fair

A resource fair sponsored by JCTC will be held from 1-6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Carroll County Public Library. The fair will showcase Jefferson programs, four-year colleges, local organizations and other programs, and is open to Jefferson students and the community.

New lecture series

If you enjoy the stimulation of a good college lecture without the classwork, here’s your chance. Some of best teachers at Jefferson Community and Technical College will share their most engaging and entertaining lectures in Carrollton.

Each lecture starts at 1 p.m. at the Carroll County Public Library.

Oct. 10:Joseph M. Carhart, “Our Psychological Development from Womb to Tomb.”

Nov. 7:Christina Marsh, “Introduction to Spanish.” Brush up on your Spanish.

Dec. 5:Faith Kutnicki, “Your Metabolism and Christmas Dinner.” I bet you never thought about what the cells in your body are doing during the holiday season. Learn how your body is working all year long to keep you running.   

Other workshops

• A workshop on understanding student-loan debt is set for 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, in Room 106.

• The financial education workshop, “How to Create a Personal Budget,” will follow at 1 p.m. Oct. 25, also in Room 106.

Heather Yocum is the student affairs specialist at JCTC Carrollton.