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EVEREST MAGAZINE Volume 2, Issue 1 Everest University South Orlando Spring 2015 © 2015 Everest University. All Rights Reserved. © 2015 Everest University. All Rights Reserved. As some of you may or may not know Ev- erest University has taken new ownership. Corinthian Colleges, Inc. sold 56 Everest and WyoTech campuses. The sale creat- ed the largest nonprofit career college system in America and it finalized terms of an original purchase agree- ment signed in November. Had that original purchase agreement not been reached, Corinthian would have been forced to close all of those campuses. Effective immediately upon clos- ing of the sale, Zenith announced it would implement key improve- ments in the areas of program quality, affordability, accounta- bility, transparency, completion, and job placement rates. Some of these improvements included: the Student Choice Program, lower tuition, new scholarships and grants, elimination of institu- on preparing stu- dents with skills needed for employ- ment and less about short term success. So far most of the changes that the Zenith Group has introduced on the campus have been posi- tive and very beneficial. On our campus Zenith decided to teach- out some of the smaller pro- grams, changing the focus in a more meaningful direction to- wards the growth and projection of the remaining programs. With this change it benefits the current and future students on the cam- pus by providing more attention on the skills and training needed for the workforce demands. With all said and done, the buy- out from the Zenith Group has advanced Everest in a positive direction! The future of Everest looks bright and exciting! ♦ tional loans, and a new focus on job placement. ABOUT ZENITH For the past few months many questions about the “Zenith take- over” has been the talk around the campus. Who is Zenith? How is Zenith going to help change Everest for the better? Well, after months of anticipation our questions where finally answered! The ECMC foundation intro- duced on February 2 nd is a brand new organization called, Zenith. Zenith Educational Group is a nonprofit provider for career school training. Unlike CCI, the Zenith Group is not going to be admission based but instead it is striving toward career develop- ment skills. In other words, Zen- ith is going to be more focused Corinthian Colleges Buyout By Rachel Przybysz & Parris Turner “Zenith is going to be more focused on prepar- ing students with skills needed for employment and less about short term success.” IMPORTANT DATES APRIL 1-30th Ambassador Food Drive 6-12th Spring Break 9th New Student Orientation 15th Holocaust Remembrance Day Video 2pm 15th Library Workshop: Using PowerPoint 1pm and 4pm 17th Library Movie Night: Anyone Can Be A Superhero 1pm and 4pm 23rd Modular Orientation 24th Ted Talk: The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer 1pm and 4pm 25th Open House 9am-6pm 29th Library Workshop: Research Tips & Tricks 1pm and 4pm MAY 1st Hoops for Ronald: Ambassador Fundraiser 6th Library Movie Night: Frankenstein's Monster: In Search of Science 1pm and 4pm 10th Mother’s Day 20th Ted Talk: Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are by Amy Cuddy 1pm and 4pm 21st Modular & Linear Orientation 23rd Open House 9am-6pm 25th Memorial Day NO CLASS 27th Library Workshop: Microsoft Publisher Tips 1pm and 4pm JUNE 3rd Library Movie Night: Modern Marvels: Corpse Tech 1pm and 4pm 10th Library Workshop: Presentation Software Prezi 1pm and 4pm 17th Ted Talk: Creative Problem-Solving in the Face of Extreme Limits 1pm and 4pm 19th Graduation 1:30pm-3:30pm 21st Father’s Day 24th Library Workshop: School Organization Using Google Drive 1pm and 4pm 1 16

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E V E R E S T MAGAZINE

Volume 2, Issue 1 Everest University South Orlando Spring 2015

© 2015 Everest University. All Rights Reserved. © 2015 Everest University. All Rights Reserved.

As some of you may

or may not know Ev-

erest University has

taken new ownership. Corinthian

Colleges, Inc. sold 56 Everest

and WyoTech campuses. The

sale creat-

ed the

largest

nonprofit career college system

in America and it finalized terms

of an original purchase agree-

ment signed in November. Had

that original purchase agreement

not been reached, Corinthian

would have been forced to close

all of those campuses.

Effective immediately upon clos-

ing of the sale, Zenith announced

it would implement key improve-

ments in the areas of program

quality, affordability, accounta-

bility, transparency, completion,

and job placement rates. Some of

these improvements included:

the Student Choice Program,

lower tuition, new scholarships

and grants, elimination of institu-

on preparing stu-

dents with skills

needed for employ-

ment and less about short term

success.

So far most of the changes that

the Zenith Group has introduced

on the campus have been posi-

tive and very beneficial. On our

campus Zenith decided to teach-

out some of the smaller pro-

grams, changing the focus in a

more meaningful direction to-

wards the growth and projection

of the remaining programs. With

this change it benefits the current

and future students on the cam-

pus by providing more attention

on the skills and training needed

for the workforce demands.

With all said and done, the buy-

out from the Zenith Group has

advanced Everest in a positive

direction! The future of Everest

looks bright and exciting! ♦

tional loans, and a new focus on

job placement.

ABOUT ZENITH

For the past few months many

questions about the “Zenith take-

over” has been the talk around

the campus. Who is Zenith? How

is Zenith going to help change

Everest for the better? Well, after

months of

anticipation

our questions

where finally

answered!

The ECMC foundation intro-

duced on February 2nd is a brand

new organization called, Zenith.

Zenith Educational Group is a

nonprofit provider for career

school training. Unlike CCI, the

Zenith Group is not going to be

admission based but instead it is

striving toward career develop-

ment skills. In other words, Zen-

ith is going to be more focused

Corinthian Colleges Buyout By Rachel Przybysz & Parris Turner

“Zenith is going to be more focused on prepar-

ing students with skills needed for employment

and less about short term success.”

IMPORTANT DATES APRIL 1-30th Ambassador Food Drive

6-12th Spring Break

9th New Student Orientation

15th Holocaust Remembrance Day Video 2pm

15th Library Workshop: Using PowerPoint 1pm and 4pm

17th Library Movie Night: Anyone Can Be A Superhero 1pm and 4pm

23rd Modular Orientation

24th Ted Talk: The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer 1pm and 4pm

25th Open House 9am-6pm

29th Library Workshop: Research Tips & Tricks 1pm and 4pm

MAY 1st Hoops for Ronald: Ambassador Fundraiser

6th Library Movie Night: Frankenstein's Monster: In Search of Science 1pm and 4pm

10th Mother’s Day

20th Ted Talk: Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are by Amy Cuddy 1pm and 4pm

21st Modular & Linear Orientation

23rd Open House 9am-6pm

25th Memorial Day NO CLASS

27th Library Workshop: Microsoft Publisher Tips 1pm and 4pm

JUNE 3rd Library Movie Night: Modern Marvels: Corpse Tech 1pm and 4pm

10th Library Workshop: Presentation Software Prezi 1pm and 4pm

17th Ted Talk: Creative Problem-Solving in the Face of Extreme Limits 1pm and 4pm

19th Graduation 1:30pm-3:30pm

21st Father’s Day

24th Library Workshop: School Organization Using Google Drive 1pm and 4pm

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If you are struggling in your classes, do not understand what you

are reading or need help with math or another subject area, schedule an appoint-

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CONTENTS Spring 2015 Volume 2, Issue 1

CORITHIAN COLLEGE BUYOUT………1

CAMPUS PRESIDENT’S CORNER……...3

CHILI COOKOFF………………………3

NEW CAMPUS LIBRARIAN…………….5

WHAT’S NEW IN THE LIBRARY…..…..5

EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH………….6

NEW REGISTRAR……………………...7

NEW DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS……..7

AMBASSADORS………………………..8

AMBASSADOR FOOD DRIVE…………..9

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY….10

JOURNALISM CLUB…………………..13

CANDY SALE………………………...13

IMPORTANT DATES…………………..16

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Cassandra Witt, President

Rachel Przybysz & Christopher Espinosa,

Vice President

Marie Hughes, Creative Director

Parris Turner, Editor

Kayla Konot, Photographer

Amanda Richards, Faculty Advisor

WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS

Cassandra Witt

Marie Hughes

Christopher Espinosa

Kayla Konot

Rachel Przybysz

Parris Turner

Amanda Richards

Cassandra Witt, President

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REFER A FRIEND TO EVEREST

When you’re up against a trouble,

Meet it squarely, face to face;

Lift your chin and set your shoulders,

Plant your feet and take a brace.

When it’s vain to try to dodge it,

Do the best that you can do;

You may fail, but you may conquer,

See it through!

In each issue of our campus

magazine, I’d like to share

one of my favorite poems, quotes, or words of inspiration.

This time, it’s a poem from Edgar A. Guest, a newspaper writer from De-

troit, MI. It’s a poem about facing the toughest of situations, and moving

forward. Consider it life advice for the days that just seem like too much

or for the moments when you’re almost to the finish line, and just need to

take one more step.

Campus President’s Corner

By Tom Scheer

Black may be the clouds about you

And your future may seem grim,

But don’t let your nerve desert you;

Keep yourself in fighting trim.

If the worst is bound to happen,

Spite of all that you can do,

Running from it will not save you,

See it through!

Even hope may seem but futile,

When with troubles you’re beset,

But remember you are facing

Just what other men have met.

You may fail, but fall still fighting;

Don’t give up, whate’er you do;

Eyes front, head high to the finish.

See it through! ♦

SEE IT THROUGH

By Edgar Albert Guest

We hosted the chili

cook-off on January

26th, 2015. We had 8 chili submis-

sions to be tasted. Our overall turn-

out consisted of about 20 taste test-

ers. There were three categories that

were voted on, which included: the

best, the most unique, and the spici-

est chili. Our winners received a

$10 gift card to Wal-Mart and a cer-

tificate displaying their name and

what category they won. The results

of the cook off

were as follows:

Ashlee Valido won

best chili, Professor

Siverson won the

most unique with a

shrimp chili, and

Daisy Diaz won the

spiciest. I want to

congratulate all the

winners and I also want to thank

all of the students, faculty, and

Chili Cook-off

By Kayla Konot

Image courtesy of www.finecooking.com

staff who participated in this

event. We would also like to

thank our

very own

Ambassa-

dor’s for

setting up

this event

and making

it happen.

You all made this cook off a

success. ♦

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When you are looking to make a change

in your life, and for a school to help you

get there, look no further. We’re commit-

ted to helping you identify a career where

you can succeed and providing the training to get you ready. We offer a

unique environment designed to help students excel with hands-on learn-

ing, small work teams, and instructors who make learning interesting.

“It was unbelievable. I enrolled ad I started within the next

two weeks. It went by so quickly. It was actually a fun learn-

ing experience. It was the only time I have ever accomplished

anything when it came to school, because I felt to comforta-

ble and I really had the help I needed.”

ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT

9200 South Park Center Loop

Orlando, Florida 32819

407-608-5060

[email protected]

Find a career path that is right for you! We offer a range of education fi-

nancing options and student finance planners who can help you find a

manageable way to finance your career training. Before starting your new

career, our Career Service team will help you prepare, with a range of re-

sources and strong networks of local employers.

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Medical Assisting

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Business

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CALL NOW!!! CLASSES START SOON!

StudentsStudents are at the are at the

center center of all we doof all we do

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L IBRARY RESOURCES

ARTICLES & DATABASES Find links

to the best Articles and Databases

APA Learn how to write an APA

paper and download my cheat sheet!

FREE MICROSOFT OFFICE Down-

load Microsoft Office 2013 for Free

BOOK SEARCH Find a book at your

campus Library or your closest Pub-

lic Library

ASK A LIBRARIAN Text or Chat

online with a Florida Librarian for

help

EVEREST MAGAZINE Read past &

recent Everest Magazines

NEW BOOKS See what new books the library is

getting and request books to be added

SUGGEST ARTICLES Let us know what you

would like to see written about

EVENTS CALENDAR Important Campus dates

and Library events

RESEARCH HELP There are research guides

available as well as making an appointment

with Librarian.

CHECK OUT THE NEW AND IMPROVED

LIBRARY WEBSITE

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HTTP://EVEREST.LIBGUIDES.COM/SOUTHORLANDOLIBRARY

Do you enjoy writing?

Do you feel you have a

way with words? Or

want to be a voice of Everest

University? Then Journalism

Club may be the right choice for

you. As of

right now

we are an

eight person team. We have

meetings every Wednesday at

1:30pm to discuss our ideas,

share our writings, and put to-

gether our Everest newsletter.

We take pride in providing Ever-

est students with up to date arti-

cles on what has happened, what

will happen, and what successes

have happened in

our school. If you

feel this is some-

thing for you then

come join us at our meetings.

You don’t have to sign up then

but, you can get an idea of what

it is we do and how we go about

the said things listed above.

Then you can make an informed

decision if

our club

would be a

good fit for you. If you have any

questions feel free to talk to our

new librarian and faculty liaison,

Amanda Richards. ♦

The week of

February

10th, the

Journalism

Club and the Ambassador Pro-

gram hosted a joint candy bar

sale for Valentine’s Day to raise

money for both clubs. For the

entire week, members stood

ground and succeeded in selling

all the candy bars to raise funds

for the two campus

organizations. Each

candy bar was $1.00.

Between selling the

candy bars and dona-

tions given from pro-

fessors, staff, and

faculty, both clubs collectively

raised $75.00 dollars. The

heads of each club met

and discussed how they

would split the money.

They decided that it

would be fair to divide up

the middle and make

it 50/50. So each club

got $35.00 towards

the funds they either already have

or are starting to raise. All funds

made by the clubs are for future

events or sales planned by mem-

bers of each club. In the end, both

clubs were successful and it shows

them how many people on campus

support them both. Thank you to

everyone who supported us! ♦

Have ideas for articles? Let

us know!

Valentine’s Day Candy Sale

By Marie Hughes & Cassandra Witt

Want to Join Journalism Club?

By Kayla Konot

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NEED SOME RESEARCH HELP?

Come make an appointment with the

Campus Librarian. She can help you

get you on the right track with re-

search!

AMANDA RICHARDS

407-608-5078

[email protected]

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For

months,

our campus

has received

several chang-

es and new additions. One in par-

ticular was a new librarian. I spoke

with her briefly to find out a little

bit about her and to see what her

view was on what she had to offer

the campus. So here’s the story!

Amanda Richards received her

Master’s Degree in Library Infor-

mation Science from the Universi-

ty of South Florida. She wants to

bring her passion to the library

and that is to bring it back to the

students. As a child she loved

reading and spending her time in

the library which was what ulti-

mately inspired her to become a

librarian. She spent most of her

time reading whenever she could,

even during her classes when she

should have been studying.

When asked “What is the

greatest feeling as a librari-

an?”, she responded “ having

pride in helping a student get

through to the right research

they were looking for and be-

ing less frustrated by the situa-

tion.”

From what I can tell, I see a lot

less frustrated students in

Amanda’s future as our cam-

pus librarian. ♦

New Campus Librarian By Cassandra Witt

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First I would just like to

take a minute to say

thank you all for such a

warm welcome to the Everest fam-

ily! I have been very fortunate to

have started here with a great team

who have given me much needed

feedback on not only how the li-

brary is utilized, but also in what

the library needs.

Having taken these ideas into ac-

count I have started what I like to

call Library Workshops. These 30

minute free classes will run every

other Wednesday at 1:00pm and

4:00pm and will cover various

topics. The schedule will always

be posted on our library bulletin

board (by the library front door) as

well as on the back cover of this

publication.

Here is a short break down of

what types of workshops we have

coming up and what they will

teach you. Everyone is welcome!

POWERPOINT PowerPoint basics

including adding a YouTube video

to a slide, transitions, recording

audio, and more. April 15th

RESEARCH TIPS & TRICKS Getting

the most out of your research.

How to use library resources as

well as Google tricks, and the

right way to use Wikipedia. April

29th.

MICROSOFT PUBLISHER Using

Publisher to make profes-

sional looking documents:

Flyers, cards, newsletters,

and more. May 27th.

PREZI Similar to PowerPoint

this new presentation software

is taking the presentation world

by storm. Learn how to make

interesting presentations on

this fun and free software. June

10th.

GOOGLE DRIVE Always forget-

ting your flashdrive? Tired of

emailing yourself papers only

to have them not open at

school? Sick of always feeling

unorganized? Come learn how

to use this free service to or-

ganize your school life. June

24th. ♦

What’s New in the Library?

By Amanda Richards

The Ronald McDonald House ® Orlando serves as a home away from home for families with children receiving treatment at local hospitals and medical facilities. Research shows that a child heals faster when a family member is near by. Ronald McDonald House ® Orlando strives to give the gift of time

and family when it is most needed.

Each year, Ronald McDonald House Charities ® of Central Florida encour-ages members of the community to underwrite family stays. While there is no charge for their services, donations are greatly appreciated to ensure these services continue to be available for future guest. No family is ever

turned away due to their inability to contribute.

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Congratulations to Library em-

ployees Parris Turner and Cas-

sandra Witt for receiving em-

ployee of the month for March.

It has been my

experience that

going into the li-

brary both of these

women have al-

ways had a smile

on their face and a

warm welcome to

every-

one

who walks in the library. They are

always attentive to students who

need help and get the information

they need in order to achieve this

goal. I want to especially thank

them for all of the help

they have given and pro-

vided to the students of

Everest, including my-

self.

Since September the li-

brary has been without a

Librarian

and these

two ladies

have kept

it running

smoothly,

making

sure that

all the movie

nights, TedTalks, and other

events went off without a hitch.

You ladies both deserve the title

of employee of the month for

March. Congratulations again! ♦

March Employees of the Month

By Kayla Konot

Parris Turner

Cassandra Witt

THE BUTTERFLY

By Pavel Friedman, June 4, 1942

The last, the very last,

So richly, brightly, dazzlingly yellow.

Perhaps if the sun's tears would sing

against a white stone. . . .

Such, such a yellow

Is carried lightly 'way up high.

It went away I'm sure because it wished to

kiss the world good-bye.

For seven weeks I've lived in here,

Penned up inside this ghetto.

But I have found what I love here.

The dandelions call to me

And the white chestnut branches in the court.

Only I never saw another butterfly.

That butterfly was the last one.

Butterflies don't live in here,

in the ghetto.

Born in Prague on Jan. 7, 1921.

Deported to the Terezin Concentration Camp

on April 26, 1942.

Died in Auschwitz on Sept. 29, 1944.

(The Butterfly, www.hmh.org/

ed_butterfly3.shtml)

survival through the Auschwitz and Buchenwald concen-

tration camps.

NUMBER THE STARS

A fictional tale of a Jewish family trying to

escape from Copenhagen. Although it is a

work of fiction the author spent a good

deal of time researching the conditions and

is able to vividly portray life for a Jewish

family during the second World War.

I NEVER SAW ANOTHER BUTTERFLY

“Fifteen thousand children under the age of

fifteen passed through the Terezin Concen-

tration Camp. Fewer than 100 survived. In

these poems and pictures drawn by the

young inmates, we see the daily misery of

these uprooted children, as well as their

hopes and fears, their courage and optimism. 60 color illus-

trations.” (Description taken from www.amazon.com). The

most famous poem from the compilation is printed at right.

Lastly, I will leave you with a quote from Martin Niemöl-

ler, a popular pastor during WWII who spent the last seven

years of Hitler’s reign in concentration camps.

First they came for the Socialists, and I did not

speak out—

Because I was not a Socialist.

Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did

not speak out—

Because I was not a Trade Unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak

out—

Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left

to speak for me.♦

Have something to add to the

conversation? Do you have an

interesting idea or story you

would like to see written up as

an article? Then come join Jour-

nalism Club at Everest South

Campus!

We are always looking for new

ideas and would love to see what

you can add to our story.

Do you have poetry that you write?

Do you draw comic strips? Are

you working on a story or novel

that you want to get out to the pub-

lic? We can help!

Everest Magazine will be intro-

ducing a Student Works section

during our next publication,

Summer 2015. If you have

something you want to publish

contact the Librarian, Amanda

Richards, or any of the Journal-

ism Club members. ♦

Like to Write Stories, Poetry, or draw Cartoons?

By Amanda Richards

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Yaniris Romero started here at

Everest at the end of March. She

is working in the academics de-

partment as our new Registrar.

She is coming to us from Strayer

University where she was the Reg-

istrar for a year, and prior to that

she worked at gateway high

school for 6 years in the admin-

istration department. Also, while

working at gateway high school

she worked at parkway middle

school in the boys and girls club

afterschool for 6 years counseling

students.

So we are

excited to

have her on our team!

Personally she graduated from

Gateway high school in 2004. In

2008, she graduated from UCF

with a Bachelor’s degree in Psy-

chology. When we asked her

why Psychology? She respond-

ed that she “loves to interact

with people and likes to be the

one to listen to others.” So also

said she likes getting involved in

the students’ lives. Before, this

Yaniris was a Professional danc-

er for

artists.

She be-

gan

dancing

at the age

of 13

years old.

At this age is when she came to

Kissimmee Florida. Before that

she lived and was born in the state

of New York. Ms. Romero

stopped dancing when she had her

son who will be 3 years of age

soon. On behalf of the Everest

community we want to welcome

you to our school! ♦

Welcome Our New Registrar

By Kayla Konot

Lindsey Walker has been with us

since the middle of March. She is

working in the Admissions De-

partment as our new Director of

Admissions. She has been with

the Ever-

est com-

munity

since August 2009.

She started off at the Orange

Park, Florida campus as an Ad-

missions Representative and was

promoted to Admissions Manag-

er in 2012. She graduated from

University of North Florida in

2004 with a Double Major in

Marketing and Logistics. Lind-

sey also received her MBA with

Everest University in 2012. Be-

fore beginning her journey with

Everest in 2009, she worked in

outside sales and was also a Mort-

gage Broker.

Some fun facts about Lindsey

Walker are she likes people and

numbers; she especially takes a

liking to spreadsheets. Another

thing is she LOVES coffee. In her

free time she likes to go to the

beach and roller skate.

Ms. Walker just relocated to Or-

lando from Jacksonville, Florida.

She has 2 daughters one the age of

10 and the other is 12 years old.

On behalf of the Everest commu-

nity we want to welcome you to

our school we are very excited to

have you! ♦

New Director of Admissions

By Kayla Konot

WHAT WAS THE HOLOCAUST?

During World War II, under Adolf

Hitlers reign, six-million Jews and

five-million non-Jews were sent to

Work Camps where they were

forced into rigorous slave labor.

Many died of starvation and illness,

but many more were doomed to the

smoke stacks and gas chambers

where they met their end.

In 1941 to 1945 Hitler and his army

targeted Jews and certain sects of

non-Jews (these include Roma Gyp-

sies, persons of color, disabled,

mentally ill, homosexuals, political

left, and Jehovah’s Witnesses) and

these people were sent to the camps

for no crime other than their heritage

(The Holocaust: Non-Jewish Vic-

tims, www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org).

WHY SHOULD WE REMEMBER IT?

The philosopher George Santayana

once said “Those who cannot re-

member the past are condemned to

repeat it” and that is a common idea

amongst those who wish to remem-

ber the Holocaust. It is an atrocious

current event. Most genocides that

happen the public says, “That would

never happen in a modern western

society, we are too advanced.”

However, it did happen just like

that.

Germany 1941 had radio and

television, and people across

multiple nations had access to

the information and knew, for

the most part, what was going

on. One of the things working in

Hitler’s favor was that the idea

of the Concentration camp was

so atrocious and so barbaric that

most modern civil society re-

fused to believe it. And German

soldiers used the excuse that they

were just doing their job: they

didn’t want to hurt any one, they

were just following orders.

This period of modern history

shows us that there are circum-

stance where modern societies

can allow genocide to happen

(The importance of remembering

the Holocaust, www.thejc.com).

This is a terrifying thought but

one that should make us stop and

consider what we have learned

from this event, and how we

should more forward as a global

society.

LOCAL EVENTS

The Everest South Campus Li-

brary will be playing a collection

of videos created by UCF profes-

sor of Judaic Studies Kenneth

Hanson on

Wednesday

April 15th at 2:00pm.

The three videos will cover the

history of anti-Semitism Nazi

Policy, and the Nazi Ideology.

The Holocaust Memorial

Resrouce & Education Center

of Florida located in Maitland

has exhibits running through-

out the year as well as occa-

sional presentations by re-

searchers and professors. Find

more information on visiting at

www.holocaustedu.org.

BOOKS TO CONSIDER

THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL

The timeless story

of a young Jewish

Girl named Anne

Frank. She hid in

an attic in Amster-

dam during much

of the Holocaust but was even-

tually discovered and sent to a

concentration camp. This is a

copy of the diary she kept.

NIGHT

This is the auto-

biographical

work of Elie

Wiesel and his

Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Amanda Richards

Page 8: volume 2 issue 1 magazine

On May 7th at 1 P.M. we will be

having a luncheon and elections

for new leadership. The Ambas-

sador program is holding elec-

tions for all four positions: Presi-

dent, Vice President, Secretary,

and Committee Leader. We are

asking all the Candidates to pre-

pare a speech that will be given

LYSETT FABRE

President

JENNIFER RILEY

Vice President

KAYLA KONOT

Secretary

RACHEL PRZYBYSZ

Committee Leader

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on this day. We need all of our am-

bassadors to come and be a part of

this event. Every vote counts and it

is the Ambassador group that has a

say in who they want their leader-

ship to be. We will be holding a

potluck luncheon so any ambassa-

During the month of April the Ig-

niter Ambassadors will be hosting

a school wide food drive to restock

our food pantry. The food drive

will run from April 1st through

April 31st. This food drive is open

to all student, faculty and staff. For

every bag of food donated, you

will be entitled to one day of casual dress. Below is a

list of items we are in most need of the following

items:

Boxed Cereal

Cereals

Condiments (ketchup,

mustard, etc.

Canned soup

We ask that if you donate

ANY bags of rice, to PLEASE

check and make sure the bags

have no cuts, tears, or holes in

them. Also, please make sure

that no food that is expired is being donated!! On be-

half of the Igniter Ambassadors, thank you to all who

contribute!!!!♦

Ambassador Food Drive

By Rachel Przybysz

9 8

An Ambassador is a current

student who has been se-

lected by Everest Faculty

for showing leadership potential.

They are here to be of service to

students and help you in any way

they can.

For instance, did you know they

host a student food pantry? If you

are down on your luck and can’t

dor wanting to participate

should make and bring

one of your favorite dishes.

This is very important for our

group. Please come show your

pride and support in being an

ambassador and join us on this

special day. Thank you! ♦

quite make the groceries last until

your next pay day or need help

with a bus pass come see an Am-

bassador! They might be able to

help.

Ambassadors are also involved in

their community. They do fund-

raisers like Hoops

for Ronald where

they help raise funds

for the Ronald McDonald

house.

If you have questions or need

help just look for a student in

black scrubs or a black Polo

with the Ambassador logo on it.

They are here for you! ♦

MEET YOUR

CURRENT

LEADERSHIP

What are the Ambassadors?

By Amanda Richards

Ambassador Elections

By Kayla Konot