Vol. 9, Issue No. 14
September 29, 2021
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From the Hawk's Nest, New River CTC's employee newsletter, is distributed twice a month, and we need your input! Have story ideas or photos for From the Hawk's Nest? Send them to the Office of Communications for the next edition.
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100% pass rate on the paramedic psychomotor exams |
The New River CTC paramedic program is pleased to report that they had a 100% pass rate on recent paramedic psychomotor exams! |
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Over the next few weeks, look for coloring stations at your campus! Autumn-themed coloring sheets will be set up with crayons and colored pencils for faculty, staff, and students to take a coloring break and support New River CTC Foundation. Coloring pages will include instructions about how to sign up for AmazonSmile and Kroger Community Rewards. Amazon and Kroger donate a portion of your purchases to local community organizations. Once you sign up and select New River CTC Foundation, donations will go toward the College’s Greatest Needs fund in support of scholarships and educational programs. Post your finished creations in your office or classroom, share on social media, and send pictures to Communications@newriver.edu.
Click here to learn how to turn on AmazonSmile in the mobile app, on iPhone and Android phones.
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The 100th anniversary of Greenbriar Hall |
By Mary Montgomery Lindquist
In 1920, the Greenbrier Campus of New River CTC had three buildings– Carnegie Hall, Greenbrier Hall, and the North House. The two buildings shown in the picture, Carnegie Hall and Greenbrier Hall, were built in 1902 to replace the three buildings burned in the fire of 1901. The first Greenbrier Hall was built to last with its 22-inch brick walls; the kitchen and heating plant were detached. It lasted less than 20 years. Carnegie Hall is still alive.
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On January 3, 1921, a fire destroyed the first Greenbrier Hall and most of its contents. The photo shows its remains. Students were on Christmas break; two girls had returned and were forced to jump from a third-floor window. The community helped fight the fire and opened their homes to the returning faculty and students. The Greenbrier Independent (Jan. 21) related that all teachers and students were “now comfortably quartered and all fully satisfied and much pleased. A dining room had been fitted up in the basement of Carnegie Hall where the girls take their meals as if nothing had happened.”
No record of the cause of the fire exists, but much information is available about the efforts to replace it. Indeed, the activity to raise money to rebuild reached out to everyone. They needed to raise $75,000 [over $1,100,000 today]; the community responded as they had the year before when $30,000 was needed for repairs and purchase of the North House. Less than six months from the time of the fire, the cornerstone for the new Greenbrier Hall was laid at the graduation exercise in May. Would it be ready by the middle of September for the opening of the 1921-22 school year? No, but by October 16, 1921 it was ready for 110 students and the school reopened.
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Today, as I look at this lovely red brick building, three thoughts come to mind:
How did they build this magnificent building in less than eight months?
How fortunate that no girl in her formal dress and high heels ever fell down those steps at Greenbrier College coronations! (No railings as there are now.)
How wonderful that once again it is a place of education, and we can count on the citizens of this area to support all worthwhile educational ventures.
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Triumphant Quartet brings Gospel Music to the Chuck Mathena Center |
The one consistent thing about life is change. Things around us are constantly changing. So when a group like Triumphant Quartet maintains consistency, it speaks volumes about whom they are and what all they have accomplished. Triumphant is the face of quality Gospel Music, Christian integrity, family values, friendship and dedication. The group has been that way since their beginnings in 2003, when the four friends first walked out on to the stage of the Louise Mandrell Theater, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee as a headlining talent.
Each current Triumphant group member was there in that defining moment, and has continued together ever since. Their smooth harmonies, and rich quartet sound quickly gained them national attention, recognition, and concert demand. That popularity promoted the group in 2008, from singing daily at the theater, to touring nationally and performing in major concert venues, auditoriums and churches. It has also voted them the Fan Favorite Quartet in the Gospel Music field for the last 11 years, and each group member also being nominated for and receiving various awards.
Triumphant Quartet has had seven #1 songs and several others have climbed the Top 40 music charts. They have also received five album of the year as well as five song of the year, which has also contributed to their popularity. Gospel music fans agree that the triumphant sound is distinctive, solid quartet singing. Triumphant excels in diversity, and also expands their musical borders to a wide variety of styles, that is enjoyed by church audiences and music lovers.
When Triumphant takes the stage, the audience is entertained by the musical variety, the engaging personalities and a bond that is brought together by years of friendship. Audiences will find themselves smiling, laughing, crying, encouraged and uplifted. And most of all, they will walk away having had the Gospel Message presented to them in a powerful way, with a hope that many will receive Christ as their Lord and Savior. Jesus Christ is the focus of Triumphant. He is the reason they sing. These four gentlemen are faithful as always and steadfast and true in their goal of giving their very best in all they do.
What: Triumphant Quartet
When: November 20, 2021 @ 7:00pm
Where: Chuck Mathena Center, 2 Stafford Commons, Princeton, WV
Tickets: $18/10% discount for groups of ten or more
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Barry Pyne, a math and science tutor for New River CTC, announced that his father passed away at home on August 25, 2021 after a short illness. He was 96 years old and was a veteran of World War II, having landed on Omaha Beach with the First Infantry Division during the allied invasion of Europe on D-Day. |
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OCTOBER 2
Chili Night
Downtown Beckley, WV 5–10 p.m.
OCTOBER 16
Bridge Day
Fayetteville, WV 10 a.m.–3 p.m
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JANUARY 3-8, 2022
New River CTC Invitational
Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center
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New River CTC does not discriminate in its educational programs or in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state laws. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College’s non-discrimination policies relating to disabilities, sex, Title IX or other forms of discrimination: Peter Hoeman, Dean of Student Affairs and Title IX Coordinator, 304-929-5027, phoeman@newriver.edu, 280 University Drive, Beaver, WV 25801. Additional information can be found on the College’s website at www.newriver.edu/nondiscrimination.
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