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VGCC Invites Schools To Campus For Annual College Day

Students who want to attend a four-year college but have unanswered questions about doing so should mark Wednesday, Nov. 10, on the calendar. On that day, representatives from over 20 four-year colleges and universities will be in the Student Lounge for VGCC’s College Day. From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., students will get firsthand information  Read More

VGCC Acting Class Open To All In January

Anyone who thinks they might like to get into community theatre will have an opportunity to study the acting craft in a class being offered in January at Vance-Granville Community College. The acting class will meet from 7 to 10 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday evening in January, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 4. Jerome Johnson, VGCC  Read More

VGCC HOSTS AREA COUNSELORS

GRANVILLE COUNSELORS VISIT VGCC –Vance-Granville Community College hosted an information session and lunch Oct. 28 for counselors and administrators from the four counties the college serves. College officials described VGCC programs of study and their prerequisites and answered questions from the counselors. Attending from Granville County were, front row, from left: Judy Cohen, South Granville  Read More

Quiz Bowl Winners

Members of the winning team in the Vance-Granville Community College Quiz Bowl held Nov. 5 are, from left: Keith Anderson of Franklinton, Roberta Hudson of Henderson, Karen Ray of Wake Forest and David Nunnamaker. Nine teams of students attempted to answer questions in Math, English, Geology and History during three rounds of 24 questions each  Read More

Looking Out For Each Other: ADN Students’ Secret To Success

Anantomy and Physiology; Expository Writing; Psychology; Pharmacology; and Nursing I, II, II, IV, and V. Just a few of the courses an Associate Degree Nursing student at Vance-Granville must take. Though the VGCC ADN program is tough, those enrolled in the program have found a way, year after year, to successfully acquire the skills necessary  Read More

Teacher Education Students May Be Interested In PRAXIS

Four-year colleges and universities use the PRAXIS Series assessment examinations to qualify individuals for entry into teacher education programs. In addition, a number of professional associations and organizations use these tests. If you are interested in pursing a career in education, please contact Beth Brockhaus, VGCC Counseling Services, to obtain a registration bulletin to take  Read More

VGCC’s Newest Club Off To Great Start!

The Student Association of Medical Assistants (SAMA), VGCC’s newest club, has been very busy this fall. Their first fundraiser was a great success. The proceeds will be used to “adopt” a family for Thanksgiving in each of Vance, Granville, Warren and Franklin counties. This month, the club will be raising money to provide meals and  Read More

VGCC Vocational Club

The VGCC Vocational Club has formed for the 1999-2000 academic year.  Representing the vocational programs in the club are, front row, from left: Daniel Groves, Automotive; Tracee Harris, Electrical/Electronics; and George Bullock, Welding. Back row, from left: Donnie Tilley, Jr., Industrial Maintenance; Lucinda Reagan, Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Ale Hegge, Cosmetology; and Jane Cloninger,  Read More

Criminal Justice Club Officers

Pictured above are the VGCC Criminal Justice Club officers for the 1999-2000 academic year. They are, front row, from left: Heather Joyner, Vice President, and Juliandra Cruz, Secretary. Back row, from left: Amy Lemons, Parliamentarian, and Wayne Long, President. The club sold raffle tickets throughout the month of October to raise money for needy families  Read More

ADN Students Host Cookout

On Tuesday, October 5, 1999, the second year Associate Degree Nursing students hosted a Big Sister/Big Brother, Little Sister/Little Brother cookout for the first year ADN students. Second year students are Big Sisters and Big Brothers to the first year students and serve as their role models and peer resources. The menu included Brunswick Stew,  Read More