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Winter 2015 Issue
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Culinary Arts pg 2
From the Principal
Interest in and commitment to Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Oregon continues
to increase during the 2014-15 school year. In January, at the twelfth annual Oregon
Leadership Summit of the Oregon Business Plan, business leaders and state legislators
emphasized the importance of CTE in connecting education to careers in order to fill the
skilled job openings that are going unfilled throughout the state. This interest in CTE may
lead to increased state fund availability for adding or revitalizing CTE programs. With the statewide focus on CTE, Sabin-Schellenberg programs are often seen as models
for educators and stakeholders interested in developing effective CTE programs at their
own school or district. Through site visits to our unique campuses, Oregon high school
teachers and administrators learn from our instructors and administrators how to design
effective CTE curriculum, align to industry standards, offer college credit, and provide
hands-on authentic application in a shop, lab, school enterprise, or business internship site.
Visitors come to learn about specific program curriculum, equipment, facilities, industry
partnerships, community college articulation, and central office support. We know the
value of rigorous CTE programs open to all students; our program alumni are the best
evidence of SSC program effectiveness. Alumni are employed at national and local settings
such as NASA, OHSU, Gunderson Marine, and Clackamas Fire. SSC teachers and students
enjoy participating in this model unique to Oregon, and are excited to learn other CTE
centers may soon be open in other parts of the state!
Robotics pg 2
Cosmetology pg 3
Fire Science Fans the Flame of Future Careers
The SSC Fire Science program “ignites the flame”
inspiring students to pursue their training after
graduation. Fire Science is proud to report that
a number of former and current students are now
serving as Fire Cadets in the Clackamas Fire Explorer program, where they train and serve on panels
to interview potential new Cadets for entry into the
program.
Gresham Fire Cadets, with 3 former SSC students present.
Many SSC Fire Science alumni choose to
pursue a career in the fire or safety fields after graduation. Currently there are former
students attending Chemeketa’ Community
College’s Fire Program, PCC’s Fire Program,
Utah Valley University College’s Fire Program,
and one student is in the process of acceptance
to the Portland Fire Trainee Program. Students
also pursue training in local paramedic programs.
With a new instructor leading the Fire
Science program this year, it’s clear that this
program will continue to turn out safety
minded students. According to Neal Dietz,
Fire Science Program Instructor, “My goal
is to get enough of our students out in these
programs so that it raises awareness of what
we do, and to raise our profile in the fire service community. I want these programs to
want our students.”
Law Enforcement pg 3 & 4
Alumni Success pg 4
Ty
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Culinary Arts
Second semester of Culinary Arts
is well on its way with a new batch of
intro students who are often both nervous, and excited to be experiencing their
first class at Sabin-Schellenberg. New
students are now getting dirty learning
about knife skills and safety, recipe conversions, weights and measures, various
Robotics Club
Where Students Learn, Practice, Cook, & Cater
baking methods, and safety and sanitation. Culinary students explore a number
of taste sensations as they learn a range
of skills from stuffing sausage to baking fresh croissants. Culinary 1 students
have officially passed the half way mark
and are diving deeper into restaurant
management, food costing, and Garde
Competition Bound
The Sabin Sharks robotics team is in full build
mode again this year. As in prior years, the team
had six weeks of time in which to build a fully
functional competition robot. To meet the build
time requirement, the team has been hard at work
readying the mechanical system. The electronics
team feverishly completed circuits in the electrical
systems. Everything was ready for the team’s first
competition of the year on 2/27.
The SSC Robotics team, almost 40 in numbers,
has enjoyed success over the past two years. Last
year students were in the final rounds of the Oregon City and Wilsonville tournaments, bringing
home two trophies. Earlier this year, students won
Final Robot ready for competition
a second place in the Catlin Gable “Bunny Bot”
tournament, again bringing home a trophy.
As the Robotics team gains popularity among high school students, the population
of female members has grown considerably. The team is hoping for just a few more
females so that they can compete in some of the very popular “Girls Only” events that
are always planned in the course of yearly events.
The Sabin Sharks would like to thank some sponsors that help with the growth and
continued success of the robotics team, including the Boeing Co., Oregon Department
of Education, Les Schwab Tires, Oregon Massage and Wellness Clinic and the many
others that support SSC with their time and financial support.
As the Sabin
Sharks gain success
and notoriety, they
would like to encourage high school
students to become
a part of the First
Robotics
team.
Coined “sports for
the mind”, where
students
participate and learn, it is
guaranteed to be the
“hardest work you
will ever love”
SSC Robotics Sabin Sharks Team
Manger (pronounced gard man-ZHAY,
which is the decorative art of cold food
preparation). Garde Manger is one of
the most important courses culinary students take—and it’s often the first kitchen station that a new chef will encounter.
The SSC Culinary Arts program is
currently undergoing the process of acquiring an articulation agreement with
Lane Community College, which will
allow our culinary students to earn college credit while attending SSC. Chef
Chris Crosthwaite, the Executive Chef
and Culinary Director of the college recently toured our facilities during a site
visit.
The Verte’ Deli is also in full swing,
open Tuesday through Friday from
10AM- 1:20PM. Advanced students are
now creating weekly lunch specials available to staff and students. Contact the
Deli at 503-353-5910, extension 37925
for more information.
All levels of SSC Culinary Arts collaborate to provide catering services within
our district and community. Onsite catering services are available for up to 125
people for breakfast, lunch, and dinners,
multi course plate-ups, full service buffet, and platters. Prices vary depending
on menu selection. Please consider SSC
students for all of your conference luncheon needs. To check availability, discuss menu options, and schedule your
event please contact us:
Bill Karsten: karstenw@nclack.k12.or.us
Todd Koebke: koebket@nclack.k12.or.us
Jason McCammon: mccammonj@nclack.k12.or.us
For room availability contact:
Pam Cach cachp@nclack.k12.or.us
Don’t miss
SkillsUSA State Conference
April 17, 18, & 19!
SkillsUSA teams practice weekly:
Cosmetology SkillsUSA:Tuesday 4-6PM
Culinary Arts: Tuesday 3:30-6PM
Electronics: Thursday 3:30-5:30PM
Law Enforcement: Tuesday 3:45-5:30PM
Manufacturing: Tuesday 4-9PM
Cosmetology
Creates Imaginative Updos
Sabin Salon Days/Hours
March 13, and 19
April 17 and 23
May 1, 7, 15, 21, and 28
Hours 9:00am to 2:30 pm
Please call for an appointment
503-353-5943
A client enjoys a Cosmetology salon manicure
who attended.
This winter has been a whirlwind for
A special guest artist from Paul
Cosmetology students at SSC. AdMitchell has been visiting Cosmetology
vanced Cos II and III students have
been busy with fieldtrips to local schools, to teach students about their new color line. Students learned about the Paul
visiting Phagans’ and NW School of
Mitchell demi color benefits, and how to
Hair Design programs in preparation
use the product. Students enjoy working
for their next step.
with the beautiful color line and vibrant
Cos III students are
modern haircolalso participating in a
ors.
Beauty School Shadow
Cos I students
Program. For a month
got into the holstudents visited Phaiday spirit in
gans’ School of Hair
December
by
Design one day a week
watching “The
for 2.5 hours, where
Grinch” with Jim
they sat in on classes,
Carey. Students
talked to enrolled stuwere directed to
dents and got a general
pay close attenfeel for the school. As
Whoville
Hairstyle,
Before
and
After
tion to ALL the
part of the program,
hairstyles in the
students visited Beau
movie. During the next class, students
Monde and Mt. Hood Community
recreated the hairstyles of Whoville.
College. Students were really impressed
with MHCC’s program presentation, The purpose of the exercise was to have
students pay attention to angles of hairwhich stirred up a lot of excitement for
styles and to defy gravity when creating
school in general.
As part of their course requirements, the styles. Some students added pipe
cleaners to the braids they created, or
Cosmetology III students are required
wrapped hair around balloons. One stuto plan an event promoting the SSC Sadent even practiced makeup techniques
lon. During February the students held a
by recreating The Grinch!
very successful Valentine’s event featurAs the last activity before winter break,
ing discounted prices. Thank you to all
students were able to compare their work
to creations from Theatrical Hair Days
in October and see how much their skills
had improved. Students learned about
the important roll a Cosmetologist and
makeup artist play in making a movie.
This exercise also helped the instructor
see all the talent in class and encourage
students to think about entering April ‘s
Salon clients enjoy pampering pedicures
State SkillsUSA Competition.
Law Inspired to Help
The 2014-2015 Law Enforcement program is having a fantastic year! In academic news, the program is moving right
along and growing every day. The Law
Enforcement program has evolved and
is now worth 10 college credits through
Clackamas Community College if you
complete all three years of the program.
Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation is a popular class students are excited to participate in. This is an intense
introductory course that culminates with
students investigating and handling scenario based crime scenes.
The program has also experienced a
huge increase in participation in it’s student leadership organization; SkillsUSA.
The SkillsUSA Criminal Justice and CSI
team has approximately 30 members this
year, which made it possible for the group
to connect with an official community
service project!
The project, Camp Tobelong, is a summer camp for kids who have been separated from parents or siblings and are
reunited for a week at camp during the
summer. While there each camper receives a birthday present and a cake, to
enjoy with their brothers/sisters.
The project choice was inspired by a
classmate who had been a foster child
most of her life. When this student
shared the story of her life, the camp, and
how much it means to children, the SkillsUSA team (together with Mr Freshner)
decided to help those children have an
awesome summer camp experience. The
team contacted the camp director and
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Program alumni: Police Cadets Buckley, Fontana, and Headrick
Law Inspired to Help
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learned that Camp Tobelong is funded entirely by private donations, so toys used for the birthday presents
are desperately needed
In December LE SkillsUSA Team leaders started
an ongoing toy drive. As of early February, the team
had gathered over 60 toys for the campers! In addition,
a friend of the Law Enforcement program, Sergeant
Tomes of the United States Army, donated left over
toys that had been given to the Oregon City Office.
Taking it even further, the students of SkillsUSA Law
Enforcement voted unanimously to donate $288.00
from a recent fund-raiser to the children of Camp Tobelong (funds raised are usually slated for team activities and competitions). Together with camp staff, they
purchased additional toys for the children, coming
even closer to reaching their ultimate goal; to provide
each child that attends camp a toy for this upcoming
camp season.
This project has been a fantastic effort between students, community, business partners, the North Clackamas school district, and SkillsUSA. The team would
like to thank Ceramic Café in Clackamas for hosting
the fund-raiser and donating a generous 20% of sales
to this cause. Thank you to everyone who helped with
this project.
Alumni News – Congratulations to three Law Enforcement Program former graduates, who have been
hired as police cadets for the North Plains Police Department. Dan Buckley, Nicole Fontana, and Johnny
Hedrick are currently going through training, working
alongside patrol officers, participating with OLCC in
undercover sting operations, and preparing themselves
to compete at the Law Enforcement Challenge. SSC is
very proud of it’s program and graduates!
If you are a graduate who went through the Law Enforcement Program please contact Mr. Freshner and
give him an update on what you have been up to with
your studies. Whether you are in college or somewhere
else, your progress is important.
Broadcasting Alumni Successful Director!
Many of our students go on to interesting careers. Ty Trullinger, a
former Broadcast and Social Media student, is just one example
of what our students can accomplish if they set their mind to it and
work hard. When Ty attended SSC, the Broadcasting Program was
known as Media Communications, different name, same program.
Ty took classes at SSC all four years of high school. As a freshman and sophomore he took computer science classes, then he
enrolled in Media Communications classes for his junior and senior
years. By this time, Ty knew he was interested in filmmaking as a
possible career. As Ty puts it “the Media Communications classes
helped push me one step closer to choosing film school as my next
destination.” So, when Ty graduated from Clackamas High School
in 1999, Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California
is exactly where he headed. “It was really helpful when filling out a
resume for film school to be able to say I’ve been working on that
equipment already.”
“As students, we had access to video equipment that was very advanced for the late 90s. Today you can edit a feature film on your
phone. Back then, digital editing equipment was extremely expensive and technically challenging. I spent most of my free time after
school using SSC’s computers, trying to master digital editing. By
the time I started film school, I was many steps ahead of my fellow
students in editing class. It turned out that I was the only student
in film school who had access to high-end digital equipment in high
school.” Over the years Ty has worked in film with camera and electrical
departments, as a video consultant and playback coordinator, as a
Co-Editor, Associate Producer, and Assistant Director. He’s known
for his work on series such as Las Vegas, Knight Rider, Revenge,
and The Event., as well as TV movies Wonder Woman, Lost &
Found, and Protect and Serve. Ty currently is directing and producing television shows. “I’ve been directing television for the last eight
years. Recently, I directed my first episode of television (ABC’s
Revenge).
“My advice to SSC students would be to take advantage of the
opportunities SSC has given you. SSC students are very fortunate
to have access to excellent teachers and unique equipment not afforded to most high school students around the country. If you use
the resources provided by SSC wisely, you’ll have an advantage at
college or in the workforce. More importantly, you will be thankful
for having your high school education supplemented with such a
unique experience.”
After all these years, Ty still feels SSC fills a unique niche for students which is why he still makes himself available as a mentor and
consultant to students presently in the program.
LE SkillsUSA team members pictured with Sgt. Tomes and some of the toys collected