Springtime in Augusta signals warmer weather, layers and layers of pollen, Daylight Saving Time, and of course, The Masters. In addition to this event bringing our area thousands of visitors, the arrival of spring also brings with it a sense of renewal. It is a time when we can transform ourselves for the better, expand our abilities, and create opportunities to balance our lives and enhance our future. Think about it – is there a better time than spring to re-group, re-prioritize, and even re-invent ourselves? The Masters epitomizes being the best of the best. It is about honing one’s craft and continuous improvement. I invite all of you to Master Your Possibilities and be the best that you can be – in the classroom and in life. We all have baggage, we’ve each faced obstacles in our path, and hopefully we’ve learned from them and moved forward. However, as the quotation above by Steve Maraboli says, these struggles and mistakes do not define us or our future. As you can see from this issue of High Achiever, it also has a whole new look – a whole new outlook. It is all part of our new branding campaign. Here at Helms College we’re committed to a philosophy of asset development rather than deficit management – we want to help you reach your goals, your dreams. Remember: Helms College “Changes Everything.”

Spring EditionVol. 3 | Issue 2

AlumniSpotlight

Sous VidePork Belly

StaffSpotlight

HC on the Go

UpcomingEvents

StudentPerks

FINDUS ON© 2016 Helms College

Edwina BaldwinTina Collins

David GyapongValerie Harden

Daniel JonesIvie Justice

Elizabeth NelsonKenneth Russ

Willie SimsEmaunya Stephens

Darrin ThomasTabatha Tutt

Raymond UmayamCameron Williams

Daisua BanksFredricka Bass

Jasmine BishopPaul Brown

Walternesha CollinsDewayne Cunningham

Charles GordonBraylin Griffin

Matthew HardemonAdrienne Howard

Brandon HumphriesRobert Johnson

Kayla LeeMyisha Madison

Kimberly MashburnJessie McClam

Kisia MooreJoshua Murzynski

Dontavious NelsonEsther Newman

Jeffrey Scott NicholsEdward PattersonBriahana Puckett

Jamie SelfLaura SimpsonMichael SmoakLeanna Stanley

Adam SteversonKaren Sturgeon-Brown

Cleatis TrotterMario Truax

Jeffery Wilcher

THE DEAN’S

LIST WINTER 2016

THE PRESIDENT’S

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We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past.

But you are not your mistakes, you are not

your struggles, and you are here NOW with the

power to shape your day and your future.

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Macon Campus

Augusta Campus

CHANGES EVERYTHING

HELMS COLLEGE CHANGES EVERYTHING

ACACCAACA HIEVERHIGH

MASTERING

By KEVIN MR MAYNE Senior Vice President

POSSIBILITIES

We value your feedback; let us know what you think.

highachiever@helms.edu

AdministrationJames K. StiffPresidentKevin MayneSenior Vice PresidentDr. Paul BaoVice President of Academic AffairsDr. Shannon McGheeDirector of Student ServicesW. Jay StancillDirector of Culinary Arts EducationErica ChaneyAssistant Department HeadStuart HardyAssistant Department Chair

Administrative ServicesKenda RindtChristie Black

Career Placement & ExternshipDaniel MedinaCareer Placement Advisor

ComplianceBill DindyDirector of Compliance

Developmental EducationMaria MallarDevelopmental Education ManagerReginald ColbertDevelopmental Education Instructor

FinanceLisa DuncanStaff Accountant

Office of Financial AidGerri BoganFinancial Aid ManagerCassandra TravisFinancial Aid Advisor

Office of the RegistrarJan FreemanRegistrar

Recruitment and AdmissionsWarren RickSenior Admissions ManagerPamela FableAdmissions Manager

Student AdvisingCherise TurnerAdministrative CoordinatorJoanna CrockettStudent AdvisorChsandra JohnstonStudent Advisor

Student AccountsShannon KocherStudent Account Manager

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A patient care technician (PCT) is mainly focused on working closely with patients, in conjunction with nurses. PCTs help perform basic care for patients, such as assisting them in using the restroom, serving meals or changing bedding.

They may also monitor vital signs and provide emotional support to patients and families.

PCTs play a vital role in the healthcare system, but the range and degree of responsibilities will determine the level of training and education.

If you were an animal what would you be?A panda, because they are really cuddly and there are only a few, so they’re extra specialWhat super power would you like to posses?The ability to communicate with animals is my super powerIf you went to space, what planet would you want to explore?I would like to explore VenusIf you knew you could succeed at anything in the world, what would you do?I’d be the flying trapeze person in a circus or a flame spinner

What is the wildest thing you’ve ever done?St. Patrick’s Day in SavannahWhere is the coolest place you’ve ever visited?The BahamasWhat is your favorite memory of Helms College?Participating in reNew & BrewIf you could have a 10 minute conversation with anyone in the world, who would it be?Clint Eastwood, because he is my hero and good movie director.

Josh Murzynski, 2nd QuarterCulinary Arts Diploma, Augusta Campus

Emaunya Stephens, 4th QuarterCulinary Arts Diploma, Macon Campus

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

WHAT IS A PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN?By DANIEL MEDINA Career Placement Advisor

Sharon Childs is a native of Macon and a graduate of Southwest High School, formerly Ballard-Hudson. She was employed at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company in Macon for 30 years and after retiring decided to pursue her passion, interior design. She knew she had a knack for interior design and wanted to learn more. The journey for a second career began when she enrolled in the Gwinnet Tech interior design program. Sharon joined a church and began assisting with decorating for various events. The members thought she was a caterer because of the knowledge she possessed. Sharon thought otherwise, and wanted to learn more about this craft. Then she was referred by graduates of Helms College, Charles Gantt and Joyce Person. She enrolled and earned her Diploma of Culinary Arts in October 2015. Sharon said, “Receiving my credentials from Helms College has opened doors for me that would not have otherwise been open; I am very grateful.” Sharon Childs is the proud business owner of Simply Elegant Events.

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“ Helms College has opened doors.“

By WARREN RICK Senior Admisisons Manager

Hard knocks dishes out first-hand experience in the “trenches,” many starting in the dish pit (or something similar), in turn helping you to grow an appreciation for all aspects of hospitality.

Hard knocks potentially leads to limitations in growth and development because of a lack of fundamental skills training and/or opportunity. Traditional education instills a solid foundation

with essential fundamental skills necessary to progress quickly in the culinary world. Some potential hazards to traditional education are the cost of obtaining a post-secondary education and the time in which it may take to graduate. With a variety of culinary schools in the Southeast; there is often a high cost that appears to rival Ivy League schools. This cost and the length of the programs may deter most.

Thankfully, Helms College provides a high value solution with quicker results, giving student’s high-level training and skills from well-trained, real-world professionals who have a passion

for academia and hospitality. Helms College prepares students with real expectations and experiences prior to career placement, softening the blow for those who lack the “hard knocks” experience, all while presenting an education with tremendous affordability to students.

The following link takes you to a full article with pros vs. cons and the reality of your decision. The choice one makes depends on your circumstances; however, the final decision comes to a willingness to invest in your future.

http://goo.gl/HA8PJs

SPOTLIGHTALUMNI

Sharon Childs, HC’15Culinary Arts Diploma, Macon Campus

SCHOOL OF HARDKNOCKS VS CULINARY DEGREE

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Goodwill’s reNew and Brew was held on February 5th of this year bringing Goodwill’s mission to life through a celebration of reinvention. The event featured an auction of one-of-a-kind pieces, with items originally donated to Goodwill retail stores that were reinvented by local artists, decorators and designers. Culinary students from Helms College created an incredible menu for the evening, paired with samples of craft beers from breweries throughout the Southeast. The event was well-attended and the money raised benefits Helms College.

INGREDIENTS YIELD: 36 SERVINGS1 (10-12 lb.) pork belly1 T. ground black pepper1 T. ground cumin1 T. ground coriander1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro2 T. kosher salt

EQUIPMENTbutcher’s twineparing knifeslicing knifesoud vide heater/circulatorsheet panglazing racklarge saute pantongs

DIRECTIONS1. Prepare and cure pork belly: On glazing rack on sheet pan, place pork belly fat side down. Diaganolly slash pork belly in both directions. Combine spices; rub vigorously into cuts. Loosely cover; refrigerate overnight to cure.

2. Roll entire pork belly lengthwise to form tight roulade. Season outside liberally with kosher salt.

3. Tie with butcher’s twine evenly to secure roulade. Cut into workable sections; vacuum package on medium setting.

4. Place vacuum-packaged pieces in water bath at 150°F; cook for 12 hours.

5. Fat service: Remove pork belly from bag; pat dry with paper towels. Heat vegetable oil in large saute pan until 360°F. Place pork in hot oil; brown one side at a time, rotating when crisp and golden-brown.

6. Roast pork belly for 15 minutes. Slice; plate with red and green chimichurri and baby arugula.

Not a new method, sous vide cooking has been around since the 1970s. Yet, the method was not widely used for years because of sanitation concerns, lack of understanding and lack of affordable equipment to properly execute it. The sous vide method has enjoyed a popularity surge in recent years and has been adopted by some of the country’s top chefs and restaurateurs.Sous vide means “under vacuum,” which is important because most food items are vacuum sealed before being submerged in a precisely temperature-controlled water bath the most important aspect of the procedure. This allows chefs to better control degree of <loneness and texture.The pork belly is one cut of meat that responds well to the sous vide method. Generally, cooking pork belly is a long, slow process to achieve a tender and flavorful product with a crispy golden-brown fat layer surrounding the rich fatty center. In this recipe, the pork belly is cooked in a sous vide circulator bath at lS0°F for 12hours, then browned in hot fat to finish and crisp up the fatty outer layer. The long, slow and even temperature of the sous vide bath produces a perfectly and evenly cooked pork belly that is fork tender.Depending on the degree of fattiness of the pork belly used, the entire roulade or individual slices may be browned in hot fat to finish. This dish should be served with a piquant or acidic accompaniment to balance the rich fattiness. The Latin-style sous vide pork belly is flavored with herbs and spices common to Latin cuisine, but the recipe can be easily altered by changing the spices used to produce an Italian- or Asian-style version.

2016 RENEW & BREWBy NANCY BROWNING, Volunteer Services Manager

LATIN-STYLE SOUS VIDE PORK BELLYBy JEFF CONKLIN from Sizzle, Winter 2012

Chef Mark Robinson started as an Adjunct Instructor in July of 2015, after retiring as a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force after serving 24 years on active duty. For the past 13 years of his career, he was selected to be one of only 75 individuals in the entire USAF as an Enlisted Aide/private chef/personnel assistant to 3 three-star generals, 2 two-star generals and 2 one-star generals. During those 13 years, Chef Robinson trained at Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY, was certified as a Pro Chef and was American Culinary Federation certified in 2009 at Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio, Texas. Chef Robinson graduated from the Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery, AL with an AS, Restaurant, Hotel, and Fitness Management in 2012. He successfully used his skills to plan, coordinate and cook for thousands of dignitaries from the Prince of Jordan, congressman, senators, governors, military officials and numerous others. With his attention to detail and passion of cooking, he wanted to pass on his skills and knowledge to Helms College students.

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Cassandra Y. Travis is the Financial Advisor for Helms College Macon. She works closely with parents and students to outline a plan for paying for school, including personal finances, student loans, government grants and private scholarships. Cassandra assist parents and students in navigating the financial aid process, helping to fill out the correct forms, providing the needed documents and apprising them of any changes to existing resources. In addition to finding financial aid resources, she informs students on loan repayment procedures and can help students develop a budget to keep student debt to a minimum. Before joining Helms College in 2016, Cassandra was a Financial Advisor at Fort Valley State University where she worked in a broad range of roles over 8 years. Cassandra holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Fort Valley State.

I help keep student debt to a minimum.“

Cassandra Y. TravisFinancial Aid Advisor, Macon Campus

Mark RobinsonCulinary Instructor, Macon Campus

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I planned, coordinated and cooked for thousands of dignitaries.“ “

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1. Helms College Augusta students (from left: Dwayne Cunningham, Marcus Summa, Julie Santiago, Camron Williams, and Francesca

Childers) were part of Food Network’s Restaurant Impossible that aired on March 23. 2. Patient Care Technichian Augusta students

are ready to learn (from left: Hanna Hughes, Kaalynn Tate, Valentina Walker, Precious LaCarter, Teresa Schneider). 3. Augusta

culinary graduate, Havird Usry, is part of Food Network Star starting May 22. 4. Augusta students, Shakela Quattlebaum and Edwina

Baldwin planting the herb garden with help from Augusta Locally Grown. 5. Mar. 18, Augusta culinary students prepared a meal

for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. 6. Macon culinary students, Liz Nelson and Janetta Davidson participated in

‘Reading Rocks’ at the Rosa Jackson Community Center, to celebrate Reading Awareness Month. 7. Apr. 16 Helms College was a

sponsor of Localicious in Macon and took part in cooking competitions including students Scottie Johnson and Janetta Davidson.

8. Localicious People’s Choice award winners, Liz Nelson and Valerie Harden. 9. Localicious 1st place Judge’s Award winners, Rickie

Baldwin, Dontavious Nelson, and Lanae Radke.

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10 & 11. Lynae Radke, Macon culinary student, participated in the Girl Scout Cooking

Desert Contest with her creation of Samoa Bundt Cake. 12. St. Patrick’s Day “Are You

Feeling Lucky” Winner: Bryant Preston. 13. Augusta Baking Club members, Leanna

Stanley, Khyilah Sims, and Kisia Moore, made a cake for the Children’s Hospital of

Georgia for St. Patrick’s Day. 14. Braylin Griffin and Michael Smoak, Augusta culinary

students, won the People’s Choice award at Iron Chef Harlem on Apr. 1. 15. Cooking

demonstrations presented by Macon students at the International City Farmers Market

in Warner Robins (pictured: Myisha Madison, Sara Valentine, & Adam Steverson). 16. PCT Augusta students, Hanna Hughes, Kaalynn Tate, Teresa Schneider enjoying spring

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CHOP IT UP!May 25 - Championship MaconAugusta and MaconCohorts compete against each other for the Chop It Up! title at their respective campuses. The winners from each campus then go on to complete against each other for the championship that will be held on the Macon campus.

HEALTH & WELLNESS MONTHJuneAugusta and MaconThis month is dedicated to healthy living. Students who participate in the Health Challenge will be entered into a drawing for a FitBit.

SUMMER COMMENCEMENTJuly 12Augusta campus July 14Macon Campus

FOOD DEMONSTRATIONSFresh Market Thursdays4375 Forsyth Road, Macon (Rivoli Shopping Center)Wesleyan Market Food2nd Saturday each month4760 Forsyth Road, MaconWhole FoodsLast Friday each month2907 Washington Road, Augusta

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Ann Taylor Get 15% off your full-price purchase both in-store and online. Visit their website to register if you’re shopping online.Banana Republic Save 15% on your full-priced, in-store purchases only.Champ Sports With the Student Advantage Card, you can get 10% off any purchase over $50 or more.Club Monaco Both full-priced and sale items are 20% off with your valid college ID. If you’re shopping online, submit your email to receive a code.Dockers Register online to receive a 20% student discount while shopping online.Eastern Mountain Sports The outdoor outfitter offers 15% off in-store purchases (and 20% off EMS branded merchandise) with a valid student ID.J.Crew The store offers 15% off when you’re shopping in-store. Learn more about the discount on their website.Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Whether you need craft supplies for school or for your own hobbies, this craft store offers 10% off on every purchase, plus coupons. Any student 14 or older can join the Student Discount Program.Levi’s Need some new jeans? Luckily Levi’s offers 15% off for students. Register to receive that same 15% off for online purchases.The Limited Receive 15% off every purchase made in-store. Visit TheLimited.com for the details of the discount.Sam’s Club Student discounts vary by location. Plus, get a $15 gift card when you renew or sign up for a new Sam’s Club Collegiate Membership. Besides buying cases of ramen noodles and

stocking up on your other favorite food staples, Sam’s Club also offers members-only discounts on tire service, an optical center, a pharmacy, and more, depending on your local store.Sally Beauty Supply If you’re in beauty school, you’re eligible for reduced prices, offers, and discounts with your beauty school ID and a completed application. Get more information on their website.TopShop Students get 10% off. Visit their website for more information.Apple Students and educators save 5% off most purchases; save up to $200 on a new Mac or a new iPad with Apple’s Education pricing. Learn more about Apple’s student discounts.Dell Dell offers discounts on laptops, desktops, and more. www.dell.comRegal Cinemas Depending on your local theater, you can score a student discount. Check your theater to see if they offer the discount.Choice Hotels With the Student Advantage Card, you can earn 15% off at participating hotels. Choice Hotels include Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, EconoLodge, Rodeway Inn, and Ascend.Greyhound The Student Advantage Discount Card will save you 20% on Greyhound unrestricted walk-up fares or online tickets to thousands of destinations. You’ll also save 40% on package shipments sent through Greyhound Package Xpress.Allstate Single, full-time students can receive up to 20% off for getting good grades. Visit their website for more information.GEICO Full-time students (ages 16 to 25) can save up to 15% on certain coverages if you have a “B” average. Visit their website for more information.State Farm If you’re getting good grades, you can save up to 25% until you turn 25 years old. Learn

more on their website.Farmers College students with a 3.0 GPA (out of 4.0), on the Dean’s List, on the Honor Roll, or ranked in the top 20% of their class can get a discount on insurance. You’ll need to submit proof of eligibility, including a report card, when applying for the discount. Go to Farmers.com for more information.Travelers If you’re a full-time student between 16 and 25 years old, you can receive a discount on your insurance if you have at least a “B” average. Get a quote on their website.Nationwide Insurance Students between the ages of 16 and 24 who are enrolled in school full-time can receive a discount on insurance. Learn more on their website.Sprint Students can add unlimited data for an additional $10 per month. Best Buy and Sprint teamed up for the My Way Student Promotion which gives students 12 months of free talk, text, and 1 GB data with the purchase of a smartphone. Visit Sprint’s website for more information.General Motors College Discount Receive a special discounted price on a Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC vehicle. Visit their website to request an authorization number.Amazon Student Students receive 50% off Amazon’s Prime service, which includes streaming video and unlimited two-day shipping, after a six-month free trial. They also get exclusive offers and discounts and eligibility for sweepstakes and contests.1800Flowers.com If you need to send a gift, opt for flowers or gift baskets with this discount. With the Student Advantage Card, get up to 20% off on your orders.FedEx When you’re shipping a package, you can earn 20% to 30% off by showing your student ID.

Attention all students! If you can figure out where the pictures to the right were taken, send an email to Cherise Turner at cturner@helms.edu from your STUDENT EMAIL ACCOUNT. If your answer is correct, you will be entered into a drawing for a great prize! All entries must be received by May 31.

EMAIL CHALLENGE

Even if you don’t see your favorite retailer listed below, it’s always worth asking if a store offers a student discount. Keep in mind that you may not be able to combine your student discount with other promotions or coupons. Here are some businesses and retail stores that offer a nice discount for students:

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