In This Issue:
Welcome
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Legacy, the electronic newsletter of Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) alumni!I am Kenny Hulse, the chair of the LFCC Alumni Advisory Council and a resident of Winchester. This e-newsletter will be distributed to you several times a year to keep you posted on topics of interest to LFCC alumni.
You may be wondering about the name: Legacy. When we graduated from LFCC, many of us were determined to go out into the world with our degrees and certificates, serve our families and communities and leave a legacy. For many of us—whether we graduated 20 years ago or two years ago—that goal has not changed.
As graduates of this fantastic college and members of the community, we can change lives and leave a legacy—all at the same time. For those of us who are seeking purpose-driven and purpose-filled lives, we do not have to look any further than our own alma mater—Lord Fairfax Community College. I reconnected with the College a few years ago and am so glad I did. I have met new friends, reunited with old ones and become reinvigorated by helping current students. I have not forgotten that it is my responsibility to help other students—much the same way that others helped me and you.
We hope you enjoy this e-newsletter. Please send your ideas, suggestions and questions to Linnie Carter, vice president of college advancement at LFCC, at lcarter@lfcc.edu.
Thank you and let's work together to leave a legacy!
Kenneth E. Hulse Jr.
Chair, LFCC Alumni Advisory Council
Contribute to the LFCC Alumni Legacy Scholarship!
Established by LFCC alumni donors in 2006, the LFCC Alumni Legacy Scholarship will be awarded annually to full- and/or part-time LFCC students who demonstrate financial need and reside in the College's service region. The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 2.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.Please consider making a contribution to the LFCC Alumni Legacy Scholarship. This is a unique opportunity for you to help current LFCC students. To make an online contribution, please visit the LFCC Web site at http://www.lfcc.edu/foundation/ and click the "Make an Online Donation" button to the left.
Your LFCC Story
Alumni, please view this brief movie when you get a chance: http://www.teachermovie.com/. Warning: You may want to grab some tissues!Why are we sharing this with you?
- We know several people who have followed journeys similar to Teddy's, and we suspect you do too.
- Teddy reminds us of several of our students.
- Mrs. Thompson reminds us of several of our instructors.
- This movie is a beautiful way to illustrate the importance of education and teachers and how they change lives.
Office of Personnel Management Federal Career Day Event
Federal Career Day is a large-scale federal agency job fair and relationship-building event designed to create ongoing partnerships between higher education institutions and federal agencies to address those agencies' hiring and workforce development priorities. Co-sponsored with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), this event attracts recruiters and senior representatives from 40 federal agencies and is open to students and alumni from Lord Fairfax Community College and Northern Virginia Community College. The event will include a job fair and workshops.
Date: Monday, April 23, 2007
Time: 2–7 p.m.
Where: Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College's Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003
Directions: Available on the NVCC Web site:
http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/cultural/directions.htm
Campus Map: Available on the NVCC Web site:
http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/businessmanager/annandalemap.pdf
There are many benefits to attending this event, including networking, learning more about the federal government, meeting new people and possibly landing a job.
If you are interested in attending the Federal Career Day event, please e-mail Linnie Carter at lcarter@lfcc.edu by Monday, April 9. Only LFCC alumni who contact Linnie by April 9 will be admitted into the event.
Alumni Testimonials: Mary Beth Taylor and Thomas Price
Mary Beth Taylor and Thomas Price met in fall 1977 at the homecoming dance at Strasburg High School. Mary Beth graduated in summer 1978, and Thomas graduated a year later in 1979. Upon graduating, they both faced the age-old question, "What are your plans for the future?"Mary Beth and Thomas' plans included attending Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC), although both of them were drawn to the College for different reasons.
Mary Beth did not begin attending LFCC immediately following graduation. Instead, she found a full-time job in local government. She felt that—unlike her older brother and younger sister who made much better grades in high school—she was not cut out to attend a four-year institution. However, she soon discovered that she loved bookkeeping and wanted to further her fledgling career. LFCC was the perfect fit, providing convenient evening classes to fit around her work schedule.
"The instructors at LFCC were wonderful," Mary Beth said. "I also enjoyed talking to other adults about their work experiences, since I was much younger and hadn't been in the workplace that long."
On the other hand, Thomas chose LFCC because of financial reasons and his sweetheart. "Although I had the GPA to attend a four-year university, my family could not afford it. I also wanted to stay close to home because of Mary Beth," he said. "The people, instructors and social gatherings at the College made my experience very positive."
The next few years were a whirlwind of big events. First, in 1981, Thomas graduated from LFCC with a certificate in blueprint reading and drafting. Then, in March 1982, Mary Beth and Thomas got married. Finally, in 1983, Mary Beth graduated from LFCC with an associate's degree in accounting. Upon graduating, these Strasburg residents embarked upon successful careers in the community.
Currently, Mary Beth serves as the assistant county administrator for Shenandoah County. She has held this position for the past 10 years and is responsible for various human resource tasks such as hiring, discipline and training. Mary Beth also serves as the liaison to the Board of Supervisors on the Property and Public Works Committee and Personnel Committee and is involved in county functions such as solid waste, animal shelter and building maintenance.
For the past 23 years, Thomas has worked at Patton, Harris, Rust & Associates, a civil engineering firm, as a project manager and managing partner. In this role, he is responsible for planning, design and construction of commercial and residential development in the tri-state area. Thomas also currently serves as a member of the LFCC Board.
Over 20 years have passed since Mary Beth and Thomas graduated from LFCC. Still, the College is able to serve them through professional development courses. "The community needs to know that LFCC impacts the area through its workforce development programs," the couple said.
Mary Beth most recently completed Spanish classes at LFCC, thus enabling her to assist the growing Spanish-speaking population. She also completed a few online courses when she was pursuing her bachelor's degree in management and organizational development from Eastern Mennonite University.
Both Mary Beth and Thomas encourage individuals, especially young students, to attend LFCC. "Attending LFCC and getting the core courses out of the way allow time for young students to decide their major course of study," Mary Beth said. "Some kids are just not ready for the big step of a four-year institution. Therefore, LFCC is a great transitioning experience."
This sentiment stems from the experiences of the couple's sons, Joshua, 22, and Jonathan, 20. Joshua is currently attending LFCC and will receive his associate's degree in liberal arts in May 2007. Also, he graduated from the Virginia State Police Academy in February 2007. Jonathan attended LFCC as a dual-enrolled student while at Strasburg High School. He is currently working at Charles P. Johnson and Associates, a civil engineering firm in Fairfax County, Va.
Upcoming Alumni Events
| Event | Date / Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| LFCC Alumni Homecoming Event: BBQ and Soccer Games | September 29, 2007; Noon–4 p.m. | Sherando Park, Stephens City, Va. |
| LFCC Alumni Homecoming Event: Alumni Reunion Reception/Dance | September 29, 2007; 7–10 p.m. | William H. McCoy Special Events Center, LFCC Middletown Campus, Middletown Campus, Va. |
Election of Bill Daniel as Vice Chair of LFCC Alumni Advisory Council
Bill Daniel has been appointed interim vice chair of the LFCC Alumni Advisory Council. Bill is an assistant principal at James Wood High School in Winchester and a faithful Council member. He graduated from the College in 1991 with an associate's degree in liberal arts. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Bill was the 2003 recipient of the LFCC Distinguished Alumni Award.We officially nominate Bill as the vice chair of the Council. If you disapprove of this nomination, please e-mail Linnie Carter at lcarter@lfcc.edu by April 13. If the majority of the alumni who received this e-mail message do not disapprove of the nomination, Bill will be elected vice chair.
Your Thoughts
What do you think of the e-newsletter? Does Legacy provide valuable information for you? Send your feedback to Linnie Carter at lcarter@lfcc.edu.Contact Us
Lord Fairfax Community College173 Skirmisher Lane
Middletown, VA 22645
E-mail: lcarter@lfcc.edu
Phone: 540-868-4077
Fax: 540-868-4081
http://www.lfcc.edu/Alumni
