LRCC Announces Fall Area Honors Students

Lakes Region Community College in Laconia, NH, announces the President’s and Vice President’s lists for the Fall Session ending in December 2008. The President’s List, designating a 3.75 Grade Point Average (GPA) or above, is the highest honor a student can achieve. The Vice President’s List denotes an earned GPA of 3.30 to 3.74.
Area President’s List by name, hometown and major are:

Tamara Cornelissen, Alton, NH, Business Management.
Carmen Niquette, Alton Bay, NH, Business Management.
Maureen Ballester, Gilmanton, NH, Accounting.
Jennie Fogg, Gilmanton, NH, Liberal Arts.
Jenna Stapleton, Gilmanton, NH, Teacher Preparation.
Robin Hempel, Gilmanton Iron Works, NH, Culinary Arts.
Geoffrey Weiler, Gilmanton Iron Works, NH, Culinary Arts.
Brian Searles, Loudon, NH, Fire Science.
Area Vice President’s List by name, hometown, and major are:
Barbara Frederick, Gilmanton, NH, General Studies.
Samantha Redman, Gilmanton Iron Works, NH, Accounting.

Laconia  Adult Education Is Offering “FREE” Basic Math And Reading Classes

Laconia Adult Education is offering “FREE” Basic Math and Reading Classes starting on  Thursday, January 15, 2009 from 6:30-9:00 pm stated Mrs. Peggy Selig, Program Director. Improve your math and reading skills and eventually work toward a GED Certificate or High School Diploma.  On Monday, January 26, 2009 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. a Reading Comprehension class will be offered in the subject areas of Science, Social Studies and Literature which are pre-requisites for the GED Exam.

Stop being embarrassed about not being able to read or follow written directions.  If you are unable to help your children with homework, read them a bedtime story, or fill out a job application, the Laconia Adult Basic Education Program is for you.  The Adult Basic Education classes will help provide you with the reading and math skills that you need to get a job, get off welfare, or even get a job promotion.  The classes are individualized; each student progresses at his or her own pace.  There are no tests and no one fails.  There is no need to feel embarrassed or self-conscious if you have weaknesses in reading or math.  Improve your reading comprehension skills and learn basic math skills from fractions, percentages, decimals to Pre-GED math skills.
 
To enroll in the reading and math classes call the Laconia Adult Education Office at 524-5712 or stop by the Adult Education Office located in Room #108 at Laconia High School.  There is no excuse for not being able to read.  Laconia Adult Education is here to help you turn your life around.  If you have a friend, co-worker, or family member who would like to improve his or her reading or math skills, call 524-5712 for more information or to enroll in the classes.