Congratulations to Jacob Rice, Hallsville senior, whose
design was selected for the 2013-14 Columbia Area Career Course Catalog. Rice’s
design was chosen from among dozens of Graphic Design student entries in a cover design competition.
At the outset, students were offered sample shapes and
graphics as a springboard by Professional and Community Education Marketing Coordinator, Amy Parris. Jacob tried a few layouts before deciding
to keep it simple, choosing a blue background with the hexagon graphic. It tied
in perfectly to the hexagon theme used inside the course guide to showcase programs.
He used the graphic design program Photoshop to layout his ideas, but when he
couldn’t get what he wanted just right, he went with his “fed up” idea—which
became the winning entry.
Jacob made concessions early on to be able to take classes
at the Career Center. He had to give up band and yearbook, as well as take
history, health, and PE as a senior so that he could take electives in his
selected career path. And like other Hallsville students, Rice leaves town an
hour before school starts in order to arrive on time for classes in Columbia.
Asked if it is worth it, Jacob says, “Without question it is.” Having taken
Digital Media, A+IT, and marketing last year, this year Jacob is building on
those skills with Graphic Design and Web Scripting. To fill his 3 credits required
to come to CACC, Jacob serves as an IT Intern. This gives him professional
level experience in maintaining networks by practicing alongside CACC’s network
gurus, Juan Flores and Laura Estabrooks. Next semester Jacob will use this
knowledge as he interns with the Hallsville Education Technology specialist.
Jacob says, “Don’t underestimate the Career Center, there
are lots of resources available here that are not available at a regular high
school. If you can take a class in line
with your career goals, it’s a good fit. You are not only paired with teachers
who enjoy teaching, have real world experience, and are passionate about what
they do, but you are also in class with students who have a common interest."
Just in case you are wondering how dedicated these students
are, Hallsville students release for break on Wednesday, however, Jacob will be
here on Thursday and Friday, exemplifying the Career Center expectation of
attendance.
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| Cover design winner, Jacob Rice |
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