Daily Archives: January 2, 2014

EMP students come to rescue of non-profit

When representatives from the Springfield chapter of Habitat for Humanity came to OTC looking for help in developing a video commercial, Taylor Patterson and Corbin Livingston jumped at the opportunity. “I said to myself, ‘I can whip something up,’” said Livingston, a student in the colleges Electronic Media Production program. Both are in the EMP…

PTK officer handles busy schedule

Ashley O’Neal will never be accused of wasting time. The OTC student uses nearly every moment of every day either working multiple jobs, assisting in the support of an ailing father, going to school full time or being a major part of the leadership of the colleges honors society. “My dad taught me to work…

OTC Peace Table holds special meaning for chef

There is an emotional tug that Chef Paul Trout feels when he talks about the origins of the Holiday Peace Table event, held each year by the Culinary Arts Department at OTC. “It came out of a class I was teaching at Delta College in Stockton (Calif.),” Trout said. He abruptly stopped talking and excused…

OTC couple dedicate themselves to honor society

Jo Fritts and her husband, Steve, both instructors at OTC, have been associated with the college’s Alpha Psi Tau chapter of Phi Theta Kappa chapter for so long that its hard to remember when they werent involved in some way with the honors society. And their work continues to increase and produce great dividends for…