A MONTHLY PUBL ICATION OF THE APPRENTICE SCHOOL STUDENT ASSOCIATION February 2009
“What’s your resolution?”
OutstandingApprentice Award Apprentice Dues?”
“Why do we pay
Carlton Ballard, X11
Submitted by E64 Carlton Ballard, X11
Whether you are trying to make changes to your health, finances, or career keep it realistic. We all would like to bring on
change and be a better person. The key to setting your goals is to set short term realistic goals. Setting goals can be easy, but achieving them is the difficult step. Goal setting is relatively easy. Goal achievement, however, is another matter and we often struggle to achieve our goals. We are taught that we should set goals according to certain principles. Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-framed. It's easy to understand why people become frustrated when they are unable to manifest their goals within the time that they originally set for their goal. At any moment in your life, you're either successfully moving towards your goals or you're moving away from your goals. So this New Year make things happen and set realistic goals.
On Thursday, Dec. 11th, Eric Kilner was one of four 2008 Apprentice Graduates to receive the Virginia Outstanding Apprentice
Award presented by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Labor and Industry. Eric beat out over 3000 plus graduates across the State of Virginia for the honor. Being selected as (1) of (4) from that number of apprentices is an outstanding accomplishment. The award ceremony was held at the Confederate Hills Recreation Building near Richmond. Eric has had a lot of experience in the outside machinist trade and also in the U.S. Navy in the Nuclear Propulsion area. As an Apprentice, Eric recorded the highest shop grade possible for 22 straight months. He also held a 4.0 GPA while completing his requirements for the A.A.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. He also participated in the Apprentice School’s Student Association (ASSA) where he served as a delegate on the Publications Committee, Publications Committee Chair, ASSA Ethics Committee, and President of the ASSA. He was also chapter chair of the Student Chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers for two consecutive years and a member of the JAYCEES Student Chapter. He was also selected for a special rotation through the Research and Development section of the Virginia Advanced Shipbuilding and Carrier Integration Center where he completed a study on Alternate Energies for Military Applications. He was also recognized by the Commanding Officer on the USS Enterprise for his work on the Automatic Propulsion Control System. Eric is currently a Marine Designer in E64 working for Hal Thompson on CVN 65. Eric says that “It was both an honor and a privilege to be selected as the Virginia State Apprentice of the Year for 2008. Considering the talent and quality of apprentices in the shipyard, it was a humbling experience to be chosen to represent my fellow shipyard apprentices. I want to thank the Faculty and Staff of The Apprentice School for allowing me the opportunity and giving me the support to achieve such a distinct honor.”
Have you ever wondered, “Why do we pay Apprentice dues”? Our Apprentice dues go towards extracurricular activities and merchandise. The Apprentice dues help builds the budget that we have yearly. Last year the Apprentice School budget was
fifty-five thousand dollars. Out of that budget we do charity events such as the polar plunge, relay for life, and the Sarah Bonwell Christmas party. Apprentice dues also go towards planned trips that we have yearly. Examples of some of these trips include professional baseball and basketball games. The budget is also spent towards merchandise for you! The big screen TV, Xbox 360’s, and Nintendo Wii’s, just to name a few merchandise that was given away at the Christmas dance. I’m guessing you’re thinking, “Who decides on what activities does the money go towards?” “The Council represents the entire student body and that is why it is important for us to have the proper number of delegates”, said Vice President Takiyah Bailey. The delegates represent you as an Apprentice. That is why it’s very important to be involved in the activities here at the Apprentice School. If you’re putting money into it, you might as well have some say in how it's spent!!
New Year: 2009!Motivation for the
Paul Norton X18
The year 2009 is upon us, a clean slate to start fresh. We have new opportunities to excel. As apprentices, we have many tasks that divide our attention. All of them important.
Family, work and school consume our time and energy and at times drain us. Some times, at least for me, it is hard to stay focused and motivated. One way we can stay focused is to find a mentor, someone to look to for advice, direction and at times motivation. One such person is Mr. Charlie Brown, instructor for the Apprentice School. Mr. Brown throughout his classes and through interaction with apprentice students is constantly motivating people. He treats the Apprentice School as a very important stepping stone in our careers and even in our lives. Here are some down to earth catch phrases Mr. Brown has used to help motivate students.
Mr. Brown’s wisdom and insight on careers and life in general is valuable, especially to apprentices. I would ask apprentices for the New Year to find a mentor, a motivator to assist them in the Apprentice School journey. Many thanks to Mr. Brown and all the other people like him who gives of themselves to help apprentices.
Everyday activities can bring on stress to your body and mind. The key to handling your stress is management of your activities. Stress can become intense and wreaks havoc on an individual
emotional and physical balance. The causes of stress are numerous and in workplaces it can result from fear of meeting targets, strain, sleeplessness, fatigue, job dislocation, family problems, fear, overwork and poor diet. Stress can have serious implications on a workers life, output, and creativity. Stress management involves prevention, control and taking remedial measures in places of occurrence and can either be treated with medication or counseling. Some other ways to control your stress is effective communication, relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, meditation, problem solving, modifying ones behavior, getting rid of anger, thinking positively and learning to say no. Learning how to manage your stress can increase your health in your mind and body.
Every year the Apprentice School Student Association honors delegates who have gone above and beyond. For 2008 the Awards Banquet was held at Smithfield Station in Smithfield
on January 24, 2009. The Executive Council for 2008 was recognized for their service with handsome personalized plaques. The officers and chairpersons of the 2008 ASSA Executive council were- For President: Eric Kilner, Greg Bone and Robert McNeely, Vice President: Takiyah Bailey, Secretary: Patrick Nicholson, Treasurer: Kim Jordan, Communications Chair: Linda Jones, Public Relations Chair: Stiles Bliss, Activities Chair: Derek Briggs and Billy Callis, Athletics Chair: Houston Jacobs, Publications Chair: Charles Williamson and Dar Deerfield, Yearbook Chair: Iyawnna Still and Brittney Sheppard, Bylaws/Class Chair: Jeremy Morrison and Vernon Hall. The top ten point earners were also recognized and received an Apprentice School logo watch and a handsome plaque. The top 10 point earners were Rodney Huffman (310 pts.), Jasmine Carrington (190 pts), Linda Jones (185 pts), Darlene Deerfield (178 pts), Paul Norton (148 pts), Ricky Jones (142 pts), Amanda Davenport (127 pts), Ernest Martin (122 pts), Edger McKinney (121 pts), Jamile Donovan (118 pts). Also invited to the banquet were all delegates who earned 75 pts or more for 2008. Congratulations to the 2008 Executive Council and Delegates, but especially thank you all for your hard work!
Carlton Ballard, X11
Paul Norton X18
“Managing your Stress”
ASSA Awards Banquet 2008
• You have to work hard to win.
• Practice to be successful.
• Learn from your failures.
• It’s all about winning
• Very important to win and win big!
• It is not who you know, but who knows you.
Congratulations to the Class of 2008!Darlene (Dar) Deerfield, X15
Carlton Ballard, X11/X67Darlene “Dar” Deerfield, X15Bulletin Editor-in-Chief & ChairFrances “Meg” Maston, X15Co-Chair Paul Norton, X18
Cynthia Smith, X18Emily Spitzer, X31DESIGN LaMar Smith, O29
B U I L D E R B U L L E T I N S T A F F
Polar Plunge 2009Cynthia Smith, X18
Christmas Dinner DanceFrances Maston, X15
Are you up for it? What is it? Since 1993, Virginia’s Special Olympics has had a party on the beach in the cozy month of February. Apprentice School students, faculty and other
teams made from surrounding areas become sponsored team members of one very chilly event. They each promise the sponsors that they will plunge into the icy waters at Virginia Beach to raise money for the Special Olympics. Onlookers, radio stations, and party goers have great fun encouraging the pop cycled participants. Awards are given for the individual with most money raised, team with most money raised and team with most plungers. The next plunge is February 7, 2009. Go to www.firstgiving.com/apprenticeschool to donate and get more information.
On December 13, the students, faculty and staff of The Apprentice School gathered together to celebrate another year together at the Christmas Dinner Dance. Accompanied by their
spouses, significant others, or friends, all dressed in their finest, they came together at the Marriot in City Center for an evening filled with food, dancing, and prizes. Yes, prizes! Lucky raffle winners received various gifts such as chocolates, gifts cards, iPods, Playstation 3, and the final drawing sent someone home with a 50’’ plasma screen TV. A great time was had by all who came there for one!
Join the Apprentice School Polar Plunge team and our Goal to Raise $5,000Come out and Enjoy The Winter Carnival at the VA Beach Oceanfront.
For More info contact Roger Miller [email protected] to donate go to:www.firstgiving.com/apprenticeschool
JOIN THE TEAM
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Terrance Ordrell FranklinCassandra Renee FrisbyTravis Nathan Garrity Tyrone Darnell GaylesJustin Conrad Gilliard Jonathon David GladdenCharles Max GrairerGeorge Franklin Hagley, Jr.Randolph Davis HallJeffrey Michael HardestyShakirah Wajeedah Della HarrellRobert Wayne Hicks, Jr. Taci Lucita HinesAndrew Lamont HintonMichael William HoganCrystal Leigh HolderfieldCreel Montrel HollowayJerketa Princess HolmesPaul Lee HoukJeffrey Scott HuntVincent Glen IshomTimothy Dean JarrellLee Derrick Jenkins Garrett Ray JenningsJeffrey Martin JoironDontae JohnsonNatasha Nicole JonesThomas Lee KacenskyAdam Wayne KeattsEric Christopher KilnerNathan Allen KlineDennis Christian Knutson, Jr.Ilia Petrov KostovJulie Irene Lane Whitney Devona LassiterCecil Anthony Lee, Jr.Jeffrey William LeeEric Matthew LybargerJoseph Edward MabenLori Anne MannMatthew Glenn MarshallRochard Arthur Martin, Jr.Christopher Lynn MatthewsSean Patrick McCallepLouvenia Denice McCreeDavid Kenneth McCullochBryan Robert McDonaldGregory James McLaurin IIJoseph Isaac MeredithChristopher John MetcalfJohnathon Dustin Lee MimsThomas Earl MockClaiborne Scott MooreJeremy Scott MorrisonTravis Recarto MoultrieSaud Abdullah MuhammadJohn Leon Murawski IIAlexander Vincent NelsonWilliam Paul NewtonEarnest DeWayne NimmoClinton Matthew NixonNorris Rodgers NixonJustin Lee NovakJason Edward OsleyPatrick Sebastian Parizo
Thomas John PattersonWilliard Dwayne PaulTimothy Earnest PaulinKevin Edward PeeblesMichael DeWayne PerryTitus Kevin PhileNicolas Roc PhillipsCouncil Lavarr PickettDaniel Jacob PierceCilinte Andrew PotterGregory Vincent PowellEric Matthew ProkupTravis Leigh QuideraGerard Hayward RaglandCharles John RaineyBradley David ReddenTravis Donnell ReidHenry Duncan Richardson, Sr.Donald Edward Rickerson IIIHilton Dljioun RicksAlan Lee Riley, Jr.Tracey Vanessa RobertsonDaniel Lane RountreeEdith Cornelia SailesJoseph Carroll SatterfieldReuben Leon SaundersMichael Edward SchaefferGregory Leigh Scott, Jr.James Ryan ScottRuel Edward Scott, JrTony Demetrius ScottSteven Scott ScovillWilliam Parmenter SimsKyle Thomas SimmonsArmazlo Tennale SmithKareem Mali SolomonRyan David SoultBrad Garnett SpinnerWalter Thomas StandfordDavid Flaus StovallWyatt Allen SweeneyJeffrey Earle TheobaldJason Wade ThomasNolan Michael ThompsonLarry Randolph Trueheart, Jr.Maynard Asa Tuck, Jr. Cameron Scott VaughtAnthony VelezWallace Adrian WallaceDontraw Marquise WallsPatrick Shane WaltripDavid Allyn WashburnJoshua Michael WehrBrian Charles West Jr.Darryl Lamont Wiggins, Sr.Noah Pervis Wiggins, Jr.Ivory Lamar WilliamsJohn Andrew Williams IIICharles Arthur WilliamsonCarol Nicole WinbushJoseph Brian WindleSteven Keith Winslow, Jr.Kremlin Ray-Hing YeeByron Maurice YoungJohn Edward Zawodny
The Builder Bulletin Team wants to congratulate all the graduates of the class of 2008! Our best wishes go out to all! Commencement will take place on February 21st at the Ferguson of the Arts Center at 3pm.
For any comments and/or suggestions please contact Darlene “Dar” Deerfield – [email protected]
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The Jaycees is an international organization that develops leadership through community service The Apprentice School Jaycees was the first collegiate chapter, chartered in 2004.
Members are encouraged to organize community service events as well as volunteer for those organized by others. When a member decides to organize an event, their fellow Apprentices will offer their support and advice based on their past experiences. Not only is the organization a good way to improve leadership skills, it is also a great opportunity for networking with community leaders. New membership is $15. An interest meeting will be held March 17th in the Apprentice School Auditorium at 4pm. Contact Membership VP Emily Spitzer at [email protected] for more information.
Small, white, energetic…and mechanical. At approximately 10pm on December 13, shortly after Jake Verbeck was called up to draw more winners for the raffle, the Apprentice School
Christmas Dinner Dance was temporarily overrun by hamsters. They rolled about mindlessly in their little balls, accompanied by “The Hampster Dance”. The cute little rodents were soon contained, and quickly became one of the most sought after souvenirs of the night. So you may ask: what was the reason? There is none: hamsters don’t need a reason.
09' Winter Ski Trip, Saturday March 21st @ Snow Shoe Resort West Virginia, Tickets $60. For more info, contact Billy Callis at 757-339-1336
Join the JayceesEmily Spitzer, X31
Hampster Dinner Dance?Frances Maston, X15
GreetinGs fellow Apprentices!
i would just like to tAke this opportunity to you to the 2009 Apprentice school jAycees president – nAmely, myself. i stArted the Apprentice school in december 2007, And joined the jAycees shortly thereAfter in mArch 2008. i AlreAdy consider it one of the most vAluAble pArts of my Apprenticeship. beinG pArt of the jAycees hAs provided me with the tools to hone my leAdership Abilities, throuGh project plAnninG, teAm buildinG, And of course, tAkinG the helm of An orGAnizAtion. it hAs Also Given me An outlet for some of my pAssions: skill buildinG for myself And others, meetinG A vAriety of people throuGh projects And sociAl events, And community service. this yeAr i hope to continue the trAdition of excellent leAdership lAid down by my predecessors. followinG someone like jAmile donovAn, i reAlize thAt i hAve some rAther lArGe shoes to fill! it is my GoAl to continue developinG my chApter As A Group As well As individuAls. it is my pleAsure to work with A Group of people who shAre the sAme pAssions i listed eArlier. i Also hope to offer opportunities for development to the entire student body – we All hAve the Ability to be fine leAders, And nothinG could mAke me hAppier thAn helpinG someone reAlize the potentiAl within. if you see me Around the school, pleAse do not hesitAte to stop me – i Am AlwAys open to suGGestions, comments, or even just A bit of A chAt! with sincere wishes for A hAppy, heAlthy, prosperous 2009,
frAnces mAston
2009 Apprentice school jAycees president
