Message from the Assistant Director,
Alumni
Development
Dear Alumni,
"Treasure your relationships, not your possessions." - Anthony J. D'Angelo
I love this quote. I truly feel that those we interact with in our lives make a lasting impression on us, whether it is in kindergarten creating those first bonds with classmates turned lifelong friends, or at LBCC when we are working towards a goal of reaching that degree. The relationships we form with instructors that make a lasting impression on us, as well as fellow students and faculty make an impact on who we become.
February is a month that celebrates love, but I also feel that it celebrates relationships of all kinds. I see the LBCC Alumni as a collection of relationships and my goal is to reconnect as many as possible! Please consider joining or renewing your membership with the Alumni Association and strengthen those LBCC lifelong relationships.
Warmly,
Jennifer Bourgeois
Assistant Director, Alumni Development
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LBCC Sweetheart Charlotte Penn.
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Will you be our Sweetheart?
What is a LBCC Sweetheart? In 1960, the members of THOR selected a "Thor Sweetheart" from the coeds at LBCC. This difficult task was originated and fulfilled by the members of Thor. The first "Sweetheart," picked for her "winning personality and charm" and who received her own Thor Sweetheart Pin, was Charlotte Penn.
Over time the term "Sweetheart" grew to a group of individuals or "sisters" of THOR. Today we have several women who are selected as current sweethearts and change each semester.
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Some of today's Sweethearts.
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Established in 1927 at Long Beach City College, the order of THOR has transitioned from a men's honor society to a men's social service organization in 1955.
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Alumni Couple Spotlight:
In 1972, students Shannon McHale from Malibu and Steven Phillips from Long Beach would meet and subsequently end up spending many years happily married. Shannon joined the Ramayana sorority and Steven became a member of the Vidar fraternity. They first met on October 5, 1972 at the sorority kidnap night. They had their first date two days later at the "Joint Presents" where all the girls who made it into the sororities were presented in the LBCC cafeteria.
Shannon studied Theatre Arts and Steven graduated in 1974 with his AA degree. He went on to California State University Long Beach where he earned his degree in Criminal Justice in 1976. He then went on to Western State Law School in Fullerton, CA. They moved to Ventura in 1985, where Steven served as Assistant District Attorney until retirement in 2016.
Shannon and Steven are a true love story. They were married 5 years after they first met here at LBCC on December 10, 1977 and just recently celebrated their 40th Anniversary. They have two children and 2 grandchildren.
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LBCC Alumni Bryan Braman
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Athletics Update:
Congratulations to Super Bowl Champion/Alumni Bryan Braman!
Long Beach City College football alumni Bryan Braman, from Shadle Park High School in Spokane, WA, was on the winning team in the 2018 Super Bowl as a defensive end with the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, February 4 against the New England Patriots.
Braman came to Long Beach City College after red shirting at the University of Idaho. As a Viking, Braman was a defensive end and earned First-Team Southern California Football Association All-Southern Conference accolades in 2007 and 2008.
In his sophomore season, he totaled a team-best of 5 sacks, 24 tackles and one fumble recovery. Braman was also on the track and field team while participating in the javelin. After LBCC, Braman transferred to West Texas A&M. In 2011, Braman signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent and then in 2014, he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Women's Basketball
The number 13 women's basketball closed their regular season to rise to 18-10 overall and 5-3 in the South Coast Conference. Stay tuned for women's basketball playoff seeding announcement this week on LBCCVikings.com.
Men's Basketball
The men's basketball team upset Cerritos for a Conference win! Check back to LBCCVikings.com for the men's basketball playoff seeding announcements.
Men's Volleyball
The men's volleyball is currently undefeated with a record of 8-0 overall and have only lost two sets so far this season.
Beach Volleyball
The beach volleyball team opened their season this month with two wins over San Diego State University Club (5-0) and San Diego Mesa (4-1).
For more on LBCC Athletics and schedules...
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Pictured are the 2017 HOF recipients:
Anne Emigh, Jim Ostach, Jerry Green, Michele A. Dobson, and Brian Russell. |
2018 Alumni Hall of Fame Nominations
The 2018 Alumni Hall of Fame is in the works and we are looking for 4 to 5 candidates to join the prestigious ranks of the LBCC Hall of Fame Inductees. Please stop by the Foundation office at 4900 E. Conant Street, Building 0-2 and fill out a form, or click below to print out a copy of the form and return to Jennifer at the Foundation or email it to jbourgeois@lbcc.edu to have your nomination considered. The deadline for nominations is March 30, 2018.
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Survey Winners
Thank you for taking the time to fill out the LBCC Alumni Survey online. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we will be collecting the information and taking your suggestions and feedback into consideration. The link for the survey will continue to be active and w
e will be offering more specific detailed surveys in the future to gauge how we are doing. The four winners of the survey drawing will each receive a $50 Amazon Gift card. The winners are:
Tom Easley (1950's)
Mark Perovich (1970's)
Raychael Leach (2010's)
Vikie Goodson-Watson (1970's)
Congratulations! I will mail out your gift cards this week!
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Be a part of the "Walk of Honor"
The brick walkway in front of the LAC Auditorium provides you with an opportunity to make a unique and charitable imprint at LBCC. Your $150.00 tax-deductible gift will get your name and special message, major, graduation date, etc. etched in your personal brick, as well as support the LBCC Alumni Association. You can either download this form and return to the Foundation or select below to order online.
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Be an Alumni Guest Speaker
The LBCC Business Club is looking to engage alumni as guest speakers for their club meetings, raise funds for their club scholarship program, and for member networking opportunities. Weekly meetings are Thursdays from 12 Noon - 1:00 PM in the LAC campus in room T2376. If you are interested in participating as a guest speaker, please contact me at jbourgeois@lbcc.edu.
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You don't want to miss this!
March 23, 2018
Library/Learning Resources Spring Fundraiser
Author Richard Montalvo, Jr.
Wings of Armageddon
LBCC Bistro
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Go back in time with the LBCC Foundation Friends of Languages Associate Group
Join the Friends of Languages Associates Group for an English Afternoon at Bembridge House on April 22, 2018 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Bembridge House, also known as Green-Rankin-Bembridge House, is a registered historic building located across from Drake Park in Long Beach. The ornate and well-preserved Queen Anne Victorian house was built in 1906.
Cost is $40 per person; $35 per person for two or more.
For tickets and more information, contact Carol Conley at (562) 938-4767.
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Athletics Associates to honor Dr. Virginia Baxter at this year's 35th Annual Golf Tournament!
May 10, 2018
LBCC 35th Annual Golf Tournament
Recreation Park
1:00 p.m. shotgun
Dr. Virginia Baxter began her teaching career at Long Beach City College, where she taught History for 47 years. She was appointed as LBCC's Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Women's Advisor. Baxter was asked to serve as the Executive Director of the LBCC Foundation in 1983. During her tenure, she increased the assets to over $10 million and has helped raise over $35 million for the college over her 33 years in the position. Baxter was elected to represent Area 5 (East Long Beach, South Lakewood) on the Long Beach Community College Board of Trustees in 2014 and retired from the LBCC Foundation Executive Director at that time.
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Support the LBCC Alumni Association by joining, renewing your membership, or making a gift today!
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Long Beach City College Alumni Association | 562.938.4317 | alumni@lbcc.edu | lbcc.edu/alumni
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