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“Give love and unconditional acceptance to those you encounter, and notice what happens.” -Wayne Dyer Vol. 10/No. 17 • March 9, 2009 Making News... The Physical Therapist Asistant Program reached a milestone of a 100 percent pass-rate for the National Board Exam – three years in a row! The accrediting body, CAPTE (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education), evaluates the program on the three-year passrate. There are more than 289 programs in the United States, and Darton’s program is sitting, along with 28 others, at the top. Kerri Johnson directs the program, and Sarah Brinson is the Coordinator of Clinical Education. Heath Martin is a parttime instructor for the program. The Darton College Music Department is proud to announce that Sherry C. Mann, first-year voice major, won the second place award in Division 15 of the Student Auditions sponsored by the Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). Mari D. Hudson sang in Division 7 and Jasmin Johnson participated in Division 5 of this annual event held this year at Kennesaw State University. According to Keith H. Walker, Assistant Professor of Vocal Music, the three Darton students were among 412 high school, college, and adult voice students competing in the 2009 event. Voice students must be currently studying voice either privately or at the college level with a voice teacher who is a member in good standing of the organization. Drew Austin Johnson has been named Darton College’s Academic Recognition Student for 2009. Each college in the University System of Georgia annually selects one student to honor for their academic achievements. Mr. Johnson, 20, of Moultrie, is the son of Melvin and Carol Lynn Johnson. He is a biology major who has taken all of his Darton courses either online or as hybrid courses (online courses that require part of the class to be taken on campus). He plans to graduate by either next fall or Spring 2010. He is considering eventually attending medical school or Darton Names Academic Recognition Student For 2009 dental school. Prior to his college career, Mr. Johnson was home schooled by his mother. He has been named to the Dean’s List. Drew Johnson As the Academic Recognition Student from Darton College, his name will be read on the floor of the Georgia General Assembly and entered into the official record. He will receive a declaration at Darton’s Honors Program in April. The Human Services Program will be holding a Transfer Information Forum on Wednesday, March 25, from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. in K-203 to provide students with information about human services and social work related programs at the bachelors and masters level. Transfer Information Forum Several area institutions, including LaGrange College, Valdosta State University, and Georgia Southwestern State University, will have representatives speaking about their programs. For more information, call Lisa Etheridge at (229) 317-6895. Congratulations to the winners of the Darton Star singing competition. They are: Brittany Hardman, 1st place - “I Will Survive” Amore’ Brock, 2nd place - “Black Velvet” Sarah Mack, 3rd place - “The Reason” The Darton •9• MONDAY Calendar MARCH Region 1-AAA Literary Event 8 a.m.–5 p.m., C-117, 118, J-115, J-101 Deborah Liss-Green–6875 Regents’ Testing 9 a.m.–5 p.m., J-121-126 Jean Satterfield–6735 Regents’ Testing 9 a.m.–9 p.m., J-121-126 Jean Satterfield–6735 Catalyst: Bible Study/Lunch 12:15–1:30 p.m., C-118 David Latona–6816 Valuation of Rural Land 8 a.m.–5 p.m., J-128 Preparing for the World After Graduation 11 a.m.–2 p.m., J-121-123 Minority Advising, 6925 RICE/Life, Accident & Insurance Class 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., J-101 RICE/Life, Accident & Insurance Class 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., J-101 Regents’ Testing 9 a.m.–9 p.m., J-121-126 Jean Satterfield–6735 •17• TUESDAY •12• THURSDAY •14• SATURDAY •10• TUESDAY Valuation of Rural Land 8 a.m.–5 p.m., J-128 Catalyst: Bible Study/Lunch 12:15–1:30 p.m., C-118 David Latona–6816 RICE/Life, Accident & Insurance Class 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., J-101 Valuation of Rural Land 8 a.m.–5 p.m., J-128 RICE/Life, Accident & Insurance Class 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., J-101 Regents’ Testing 9 a.m.–9 p.m., J-121-126 Jean Satterfield–6735 Exploring Careers & Majors 10–11 a.m., J-117 Jason Swords–6449 Regents’ Testing 10 a.m.–1 p.m., J-121-126 Jean Satterfield–6735 Movie Night 7–11 p.m., Auditorium Eric O’Cain–6780 •18• WEDNESDAY •16• MONDAY •11• WEDNESDAY •13• FRIDAY Valuation of Rural Land 8 a.m.–5 p.m., J-128 Valuation of Rural Land 8 a.m.–5 p.m., J-128 Regents’ Testing 9 a.m.–9 p.m., J-121-126 Jean Satterfield–6735 Red Cross Blood Drive 10 a.m.–3 p.m., C-117 Eric O’Cain–6751 Regents’ Testing 9 a.m.–9 p.m., J-121-126 Jean Satterfield–6735 John Madden Tournament 12–4 p.m., C-148 Eric O’Cain–6751 •21• SATURDAY Regents’ Testing 10 a.m.–1 p.m., J-121-126 Jean Satterfield–6735 The following is a current participation report from Darton’s Service Learning Program (for Spring 2009). • 61 total students Locations continued• 10 different classes Red Cross • Four faculty: Magnolia Extended Day Program Genevieve Breedon - Intermediate Spanish Clay Co. Public Library Kathleen Holmes - Introduction to Sociology, Head Start (SW GA Community Action) Social Problems Humane Society Reba Goodin - General Psychology Darton Theatre Anne Michaels - Social Psychology, Human American Cancer Society Growth & Development Monroe High School • Locations include: Food Bank of S.W. GA Family Vision Outreach (family assistance/ Alzheimer’s Caregivers Time Out food bank) Sylvester Elementary School Lee Co. High (Tennis Team) Lamar Reese Magnet School Valor International (assists students with Lee Co. High (Spanish Classes) decision-making) Merry Acres Middle School (Spanish Classes) We invite others to participate. This program provides not only a very active learning experience for students, but also a great service to the communities Darton serves. For more information or to get started, contact Reba Goodin or Anne Michaels. 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