Post on 30-Jan-2022
Funded by a TRiO grant from the US
Dept. of Education in the amount of
$314,400 P044A121116
Nicci Wiltse
Director
nwiltse@neosho.edu
620-432-0421
Academic Advisor
620-432-0308
Michael Rose
Academic Advisor michaelr@coffeyville.edu
620-252-7126
Rhonda Thomas
Admin. Assistant
rthomas@neosho.edu
620-432-0412
June 7th through 9th twenty middle
school students had the opportunity to
experience life in a college residence hall
during the Middle School College Days
experience at Coffeyville Community Col-
lege.
On the first day the students participat-
ed in some fun ice breaker games to help
them get to know their fellow residents.
After lunch they headed to Independence
Community College for a tour of their
beautiful campus and the ever popular
Fab Lab. After dinner there was a writing
competition to help them prepare for col-
lege entrance essays. All essays were so
good the judges had a difficult time
choosing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place win-
ners.
The morning of the second day was
spent in college prep
workshops where the
students learned how
to fill out a college
application properly,
discovered there are
all kinds of scholar-
ships available, did
ACT prep, and
learned how to fill out
the FAFSA and FAFSA terms. After
lunch students were cooled off at the
Coffeyville Community
pool. That evening the stu-
dents prepared for the tal-
ent show and what a show
it was. There was an ex-
ceptional amount of talent
this year. The last morn-
ing the following awards
were presented.
Most Improved Camper:
Molly Scheimann
Talent Contest: 1st Place—Shonase Collins
2nd Place—Annabella Beachner
3rd Place Tie—Cheyenne Pool and Kait-
lynn Graham
Writing Contest:
1st Place—Alisa Richmond-Reck
2nd Place—Daniel Richmond-Reck 3rd Place Tie— Shamira Hayward and
Jaycee Matlock
Best Campers: Daniel Richmond—Reck
Cheyenne Pool
Kaleb Becannon
IMPORTANT FAFSA INFORMATION
The Department of Education
has granted Talent Search
another 5 year grant. Thank
you for your continued sup-
port of this program.
NCCC - CCC Trio Educational Talent Search
Twenty high
school students
headed to Car-
thage, MO for the
annual MO-KAN-
NE Pre-College
Student Leader-
ship Conference,
Blazing a Trail:
making a path for others to follow, on June 23rd. Along the way they took the time to visit college
campuses and technical schools. The first day they
toured Labette Community College, Pittsburg State
University, and Vatterott College. The next morn-
ing they headed to Ozark Christian College before
spending the afternoon exploring and learning
about the Fantastic Caverns. While at Fantastic
Caverns they learned how long it takes for a stal-
actite or stalagmite to grow just one inch of calci-
um deposits: 100 years! That evening the students
participated in special rodeo games such as dress-
ing a goat, barrel racing with stick horses, and
roping. The next morning was spent networking
with other students from participating TRIO pro-
grams in the area while attending sessions on
studying abroad, how to communicate without
words, leadership skills, among many others. That
afternoon students participated in quiz bowl, ora-
tory, and essay writing competitions. During the
banquet that evening students were entertained by
keynote speaker, Wade Rouse, author and humor-
ist. The next morning was the awards banquet
were the following students were presented awards
for placing in the following competitions: Logan
Littlejohn, Karrington Turner, and Joshua Smith
for 2nd place in the Quiz Bowl; Ashley Riggs for
3rd place in the Oratory Competition; Maejaun
Howard for 3rd place in the essay writing contest.
On June 30th, thirty four high school students
headed to their favorite destination, Sky Ranch, in
Quapaw, OK for some fun in the sun where they
enjoyed swimming in the spring fed creek, riding
the horses on the peaceful trials, a very competitive
game of paintball, over coming their fears while zip
lining, practiced their skeet shooting skills and
even sliding down the Sklyde, a giant slip n slide
on the side of a hill. There were workshops to im-
prove their soft skills in things such as problem
solving, stronger work ethic, communication and
making change. During these workshops students
were able to witness how not to conduct yourself
during an interview, do a mock interview them-
selves, learn how to communicate better with their
peers, discovered ways to easily solve problems,
and how to count change back.
Come step back in time with Talent Search
as we visit the K.C. Renaissance Festival in
Bonner Springs. There are always lots of
fun activities, games and dancing. Some of
the fun competitions that can be enjoyed
this particular weekend are basset hound
dog races and javelin throwing. Also learn
about traditional glass blowing, metal
shaping, and woodworking techniques.
While you are there don’t forget to try one
of those deliciously huge turkey legs that
is always a favorite among visitors.
Leave NCCC @ 8 a.m. Return @ 6 p.m.
Leave CCC @ 7 a.m. Return @ 7 p.m.
Come join us as we tour Pinnacle Career Insti-
tute in Lawrence, KS where they offer all kinds
of training in specialized technical fields such
as massage, wind turbine technician, estheti-
cian, and many others.
Then we will be watching AXIS Dance Company
at the KU LIED Center as they change the face
of dance and disability with new and innovative
performances
Leave NCCC @ 1:30 p.m. Return @ 1 a.m.
Leave CCC @ 12:30 p.m. Return @ 2 a.m.
Meet NCCC @ 9 a.m. Leave @ 1 p.m.
Leave CCC @ 8 a.m. Return @ 2 p.m.
It is that time of year again…. That’s right, it is time
for the Annual Talent Search Survivor Day where you
get to network with other Talent Search participants .
There will be lots of fun and games while learning to
survive the challenges of middle school, high school,
and preparing for college.
Meet at NCCC @ 9 a.m. Leave @ 3 p.m.
Leave CCC @ 8 a.m. Return @ 4 p.m.
Hey Ambassadors! Make sure to mark your calen-
dars for October 15th for a special Ambassador
retreat. Make sure you Bring Your A Game to
School. Remember these mentoring workshops will help you in the future.
Juniors and Seniors come join ETS for a
great opportunity to visit with admission officers, counselors and alumni from over 75 different col-leges and technical schools.
www.misokdnn.com/tulsacollegeconnection
Leave NCCC at 11:30 a.m. Return at 7:00 p.m.
Leave CCC at 12:30 p.m. Return at 6:00 p.m.
REG. DATE TEST DATE August 5, 2016 September 10, 2016
September 16, 2016 October 22, 2016
November 4, 2016 December 10, 2016
January 13, 2017 February 11, 2017
March 3, 2017 April 8, 2017
May 5, 2017 June 10, 2017
Talent Search has waivers available for Juniors and Seniors who are taking the ACT. Ask your Academic Advisor for your fee waiver during their monthly visit to your school or call the
office 620-432-0412 or email: talentsearch@neosho.edu
Make a master calendar of deadlines
Request college applications
Look for scholarships and take ACT
Check that high school transcripts are
complete
Set up tours of your colleges of choice
October 1, apply for FAFSA
Focus on GPA
Get information packets from
colleges you are considering
Search for scholarships
Attend Career and College
Fairs
Schedule to take ACT
Focus on GPA
Start a list of potential colleges
Start searching for scholarships
Start thinking about careers
Focus on GPA
Start searching for scholarships
Start thinking about careers
PARENTS: Talent Search needs your help.
We are looking to have a parent advisory
board. If you would be interested and willing
to serve on this board please contact Nicci
Wiltse, Talent Search Director, at
nwiltse@neosho.edu or 620-432-0421.
This board would meet once a quarter to dis-
cuss ideas to help students and their families
succeed along with assisting Talent Search
with ideas for projects to involve more parent
participation.
Thank you for considering serving on this
board. We appreciate your continued sup-
port.