October CNCC Spartan News!

Your October Spartan Updates

It is hard to believe that we are already midway through the fall semester. As midterms conclude, students prepare for the whirlwind of November and the end of the term. Staff and faculty focus both on helping students finish out the semester successfully and getting the spring semester ready to roll.

Aviation Maintenance student earns national scholarship

Mikayla Green a students studying Aviation Maintenance was named as a recipient of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) William M. Fanning Maintenance Scholarship. Named in honor of retired NBAA staff member William M. Fanning, who was active in maintenance issues during his nearly 20-year tenure at the association, the Fanning Scholarship recognizes individuals who are studying to enter the field of business aviation maintenance.

Those who have been receiving this newsletter since its start may recognize Green from the article honoring her when she received a scholarship from the Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance last academic year. We know Green will continue to represent herself and CNCC Aviation Maintenance well in the future!

Historic Craig Ghost Walk a success

CNCC partnered with a variety of Moffat County entities and historian/organizer Linda Olson to bring to "life" the first annual Historic Craig Ghost Walk. Stories of Craig past were painstakingly researched then told through performances by various "ghost" actors to folks on guided tours throughout downtown Craig. The event took place October 5 and 6 and was an absolute success. The rain did not stop over 100 attendees from participating in this fun event. Most stated that the rain added an element of spookiness to the event. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the CNCC Foundation to go toward Moffat County’s COSI matching grant and the Pinnacol Assurance workforce matching grant (both benefit Moffat county students or students on the Craig campus). Several CNCC staff, board, and faculty members either participated in the walk, play-acted in the skits, or helped sell tickets at the event. Click here to read more about the event and view some photos courtesy of the Craig Press.

CNCC Flight Team Qualifies for Nationals Again

Your CNCC flight team has once again qualified for the national flight competition which will be held this spring. CNCC finished second behind the Air Force Academy for the second year in a row.

Poor weather resulted in cancellation of three events, but this year marked the first year a drone event was part of the competition. As the only team who did not crash their drone, CNCC came out strong. The program offers thanks to Utah State University for pursuing a grant that gave all the flight teams in our region their own drone.

Fundraising efforts to cover the costs of the trip to nationals will begin soon. The team will need to raise about $20,000. The team appreciates your support of their efforts to bring the top two year school trophy back to CNCC!

CNCC students attend Student Leadership Conference In Denver

Student leaders from both the Craig and Rangely campuses attended the State Student Advisory Council Student Leadership Conference at the Community College of Denver on October 12 & 13. Students participated in a variety of large group leadership-building activities as well as four breakout sessions of their choice. CNCC staff members Jen Rea and Sue Samaniego presented breakout sessions for the student leaders during the conference. Rea's session, shown below, was "Leadership in Motion". Samaniego presented "Listening: The Greatest Gift."

Fall Rodeo Wrap Up

The fall season for the Spartan cowboys & cowgirls has come to a close. We have some athletes who have really saddled up to represent.

After returning from our final Fall rodeo in Spanish Fork, UT, the CNCC Men’s team had their best rodeo of the year thus far placing second on the weekend behind the College of Southern Idaho. Their points total has landed us squarely in 2 ^nd place in the Rocky Mountain Region and in a great position to qualify a team to the College National Finals Rodeo. Our Spartan Men are currently ranked #11 in the nation.

The men were led by Freshman all-around cowboy Beau Southern who set a new school record earning individual and team points in 3 events. Beau Placed 4 ^th in the Bareback, 4 ^th in the Team Roping, and 5 ^th in the Bull Riding. Beua is currently 5 ^th in the regional standings in the Bareback riding, and 8 ^th in the Bull Riding.

Upperclassman Brandon Olson won the first round of the bull riding and second overall, and was the 2 ^nd half of the team roping duo with Beau Southern. Olson currently sits in a solid 2 ^nd place spot in the regional standings, and 8 ^th in the nation.

Sophomore Wyatt Hallam was Mr. Consistency this fall, qualifying for the short go at all five rodeos in the tie down roping. Wyatt is 3 ^rd in the regional standings and 9 ^th in the nation.

All-around cowboy Austin Romans had a breakthrough weekend, placing in the short go and average in the steer wrestling. Austin is currently sitting 11 ^th in the region.

Chase Vossler is in 6 ^th place in the Bareback Riding in the region.

Kale Hughson currently sits 7 ^th in the Saddle Bronc Riding regional standings.

Payson Hallam is ranked 11 ^th in the Tie Down Roping.

Our Spartan Cowgirls continue to be led by veteran Chandler Wilkins. She is currently in the #2 spot in the region in the Breakaway Roping and #10 in the national standings.

Makenah Faircloth had a strong showing in the Goat Tying placing 5 ^th in the long round and 8 ^th overall. Makenah is currently 15 ^th in the region in the barrel racing.

Fallon Richmond continues to impress with another short round qualification in the Breakaway Roping. She has really begun to develop the confidence to be an outstanding competitor.

Our women’s team is currently sitting 10 ^th in the regional standings with a great talented hard working group of ladies who are dedicated to improvement, they will surely make the necessary adjustments in the between season to improve on that.

Thank you to all of you who support CNCC Rodeo, we will be working hard until the Spring season begins the first weekend of March.

Jed Moore, Head Rodeo Coach, CNCC

Jed.Moore@CNCC.Edu

Donations to the CNCC Foundation through Colorado Gives Day Can Be Scheduled Beginning Nov. 1

Donations connected with Colorado Gives Day can be scheduled beginning November 1 by going to our Colorado Gives donation page at: http://coloradogives.org/ColoradoNorthwesternCommunityCollegeFoundation .

Help CNCC provide accessible, affordable, quality educational opportunities by donating now or during the Colorado Gives Day incentive period.

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