{"id":13648,"date":"2016-06-14T14:22:06","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T19:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/?p=13648"},"modified":"2017-06-27T09:00:22","modified_gmt":"2017-06-27T14:00:22","slug":"statement-of-appreciation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/tartan-news\/2016\/06\/14\/statement-of-appreciation\/","title":{"rendered":"Statement of Appreciation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dr. Steven Johnson, President & CEO:<\/span><\/p>\n

First, giving honor to my Heavenly Father who provided \u201cAngels\u201d to guide me through this very tedious journey, I am Grateful.<\/span><\/p>\n

In limited words (hopefully \u2013 not my life story,) my aim is to thank Sinclair\u2019s official staff members, with sincere apologies for my inability to address everyone by Name \u2013 \u201cSinclair in its entirety.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

However, being off a college campus for 53 years and a new resident in Dayton, it was a shock when my first daughter, Mrs. Janice Rucker suggested that I check out Sinclair. \u00a0Within minutes of leaving her office the \u201cfirst angel\u201d greeting me with the most encouraging welcome was Ms. Anne Holaday, (Now Mrs. A.H. Locke), coordinator of LL Learning college, who was instrumental in getting me started on my journey, plus being helpful, (with any questions). \u00a0The next and most important (self-explanatory). \u00a0Being a sociology major, (was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr), explains my adherence to the sociology department, with help from (now retired) Ms. Joyce Haywood, Sr. Academic Advisor who gave me a list of the courses for my major, and conferring with the Chairperson of the Sociology department, Ms. Dona Fletcher, to ratify substitutions when it was necessary because of unforeseen circumstances, who rearranged classes in accordance to my situation. \u00a0Because of this, Ms. Fletcher knew me a while before ever having met me.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is where Mrs. Rukhi Jan, became my personal, Sr. Academic Advisor who in my case, held many, \u201cMANY\u201d titles. \u00a0Taking care of me was an extra full time job for her, with the sociology department. \u00a0However she patiently worked indefatigable (untiringly) constantly assuring me that, \u201cwe are going to see you through this,\u201d bless her.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Professor Dorie Farrell, one of the very special angles has not only been my sociology instructor since ??? she has been my \u201cNo time to play\u201d mentor; A very dear friend and confidant who is \u201cunbelievably austere, but loving and adorable.\u201d \u00a0My vocabulary can\u2019t explain Mrs. Farrell and as a \u00a0\u201ccan\u2019t do without person\u201d \u00a0Ms. Lynn Amann, secretary of sociology, geography and social work (sweetheart that she is, has an answer and help for practically anything you many need from that department, even a snack, if you are hungry.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMy Motto: \u00a0Reach for the sky, if you can only get to the ceiling. \u00a0My Legacy: – You\u2019re never too old to acquire knowledge, if you don\u2019t mind working for it. \u00a0It\u2019s not given out freely.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you – Sinclair Community College.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vinie Walker<\/strong>
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