Friday, January 1, 2010 www.greenepublishing.com Scoo00 Madison Enterprise-Recorder 1 1 Central School Hosts Career Day By Michael Curtis Greene Publishing, Inc. Several years ago, Kay Evans organized Ca- reer Day at the Central School in an effort to bring both motivation and direction to stu- dents. By introducing a wide range of profes- sionals and community leadership to the stu- dents, Evans and sup- porting organizers effectively reminded the youth of the opportuni- ties that accompany edu- cation and hard work. On Dec. 11, begin- ning at 8:30 a.m., guest speakers toured class- rooms in thirty-minute intervals, each bringing a unique message re- garding their respective vocations. These local notables also gave stu- dents a look behind the scenes, giving them key information that will ul- timately conclude with the big question, "So, what do you want to be when you grow up?" During presenta- tions, students were urged to take notes and ask questions. Elected officials, business lead- ers, civic champions and youth advocates stressed the importance educa- tion played in his or her personal and profession- al lives, further encour- aging students to consider long-term goals. They also empha- sized the importance of staying away from de- structive people and be- havior. Featured organiza- tions and speakers in- cluded: Madison Correc- tions Institute Kenneth Moore, Spe- cial Agent, Florida De- partment of Law Enforcement Sandreka Miller, Army National Guard Tim Sanders, Clerk of the Court Sgt. Felisicia Hin- ton, Florida Highway Patrol Charles Fulmer, Gainesville Transition Center Terry Clanton, Cor- rectional Probation Su- pervisor Brett Frakes, Juve- nile Justice Cheryl Brown, De- Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Michael Curtis, December 10, 2009 Eddie Richie's class enjoyed meeting guest speakers and learning about opportunities during Career Day. The featured speakers of Career Day at the Central School provided students a glance into their professions in the hope of en- couraging them to get ahead with a good education. apartment of Children and Families Tim McCray U.S. Army Supervisor of Elec- tions Office Allen Whigham, Dive Team Larry McGhee, In- vestigator, Department of Corrections, Ten- nessee Curtis Richardson, Retired State Represen- tative Leonard Bembry, State Representative Alfred Martin, City of Madison Fire Chief and Madison County Commissioner Renetta Parrish, Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Michael Curtis, December 10, 2009 Rusty Smith of Tri-County Electric maneuvers the bucket during a demonstration on Career day at the Central School. Madison County Com- missioner Lt. Ralph Campbell, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Dr. John Lewis, Madison Veterinary Clinic Doug Freer, Tobacco Prevention Specialist, Madison County Health Department Hattie Alexander - Pharmacist Madison County Emergency Medical Ser- vices Donna Sullivan & Susan Thomas, Nurses, Madison County Memo- rial Hospital Betsy Thompson, School Nurse Deveda Bellamy - HIV/AIDS Coordinator, Health Department Amy Albee, Florida Department of Educa- tion, Outreach, Division of Colleges Debbie Bass, Direc- tor of Displaced Home- makers Program (NFCC) Lynn Burgess/ Lourena Maxwell, Talla- hassee Community Col- lege Jessica Webb, Flori- da Virtual School Dr. Rosa Glee, Re- search Professor Lou Miller, Madison County Superintendent of Schools Peggy Land, FL- DOE, Academic Career Planning Michael Curtis, Newspaper Reporter Rusty Smith, Tri- County Electric, Bucket Truck Operator Marvin Mattair, Au- thor/Speaker Diann Douglas, Ex- tension Office Director Melissa Burke, Au- thor Jerome Wyche, Madison County Waste and Recycling Coordina- tor Ronnie Moore, BUCKEYE representa- tive and former County Commissioner Jerry Alexander, Community Service Darlene Hagan, Capi- tal City Bank Jesse Solomon, Pro- fessional Football In the end, students and speakers inspired one another, with each leav- ing a better understand- ing of the other's respon- sibilities, opportunities and challenges. Michael Curtis can be reached at Michael@ greenepublishing.com. Leadership A Terrence Boatman, Local Entrepreneur Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Michael Curtis, December 10, 2009 Kim Dickin- son/Willie Gamalero, Special Guest Larry McGhee of the Dept. of Cor- Madison County Com- sections in Tennessee provided students a wake-up munity Bank call regarding the danger of gangs. (850) 222-5997 944 W- Brevard St- Fmllhahssee, Fi~orida C i nte on Co.he d's source forbettter ter. Si-au Culligan Deslr aeinl- dnl op-ated. -JPff- and participation maV -V/ Ir ~J