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Constitution Day 2019
Is Tuesday, September 17, 2019
“The Constitution is the guide, which I never will abandon.”
— George Washington

On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by thirty-nine brave men who changed the course of history. Now Constitution Day is a time for us to continue their legacy and develop habits of citizenship in a new generation of Americans.

Fast Facts on the Constitution
Excerpt from the National Constitution Center, http://constitutioncenter.org/constitution-day/
1. The U.S. Constitution was written in the same Pennsylvania State House where the Declaration of Independence was signed and where George Washington received his commission as Commander of the Continental Army. Now called Independence Hall, the building still stands today on Independence Mall in Philadelphia, directly across from the National Constitution Center.
2. Written in 1787, the Constitution was signed on September 17th. But it wasn't until 1788 that it was ratified by the necessary nine states.
3. The U.S. Constitution was prepared in secret, behind locked doors that were guarded by sentries.
4. Some of the original framers and many delegates in the state ratifying conventions were very troubled that the original Constitution lacked a description of individual rights. In 1791, Americans added a list of rights to the Constitution. The first ten amendments became known as The Bill of Rights.
5. Of the 55 delegates attending the Constitutional Convention, 39 signed and 3 delegates dissented. Two of America's "founding fathers" didn't sign the Constitution. Thomas Jefferson was representing his country in France and John Adams was doing the same in Great Britain.
6. Established on November 26, 1789, the first national "Thanksgiving Day" was originally created by George Washington as a way of "giving thanks" for the Constitution.
7. Of the written national constitutions, the U.S. Constitution is the oldest and shortest.
8. At 81, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention and at 26, Jonathon Dayton of New Jersey was the youngest.
9. The original Constitution is on display at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, it was moved to Fort Knox for safekeeping.
10. More than 11,000 amendments have been introduced in Congress. Thirty three have gone to the states to be ratified and twenty seven have received the necessary approval from the states to actually become amendments to the Constitution.
Please stop by the College Library to pick up your free copy of The U.S. Constitution & Fascinating Facts About It.
Links to more information:
http://constitutioncenter.org/constitution-day/constitution-day-resources
http://constitutioncenter.org/learn/hall-pass/constitution-day-2013-the-legislative-branch (This is one of a series of videos available for download. Your whole family will enjoy learning more about our Constitution.)
You can find a transcript of the Constitution at this link:
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_transcript.html

Constitution Day - National Constitution Center

Labor Day 2019

Forrest College will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2019, in observance of Labor Day. We will resume normal hours of operation on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

Please reach out to your instructors if you have any questions

Forrest College is currently looking for a part-time Library Information Coordinator. This is a 10-20 hour per week late afternoon/evening position. We are a small, two year college located in Anderson, SC. The mission of Forrest College is to provide an environment that inspires students to more fully develop the confidence to reach their personal and professional goals. The College strives to attain its mission by providing appropriate educational experiences that stress personal and academic goal attainment and emphasize the importance of learning as a life-long process through both individual and group work. The educational purpose of Forrest College is to provide initial training, re-training, and updating skills through its two-year educational programs culminating in an associate degree. Students are primarily prepared for careers in business, information technology, allied health occupations, and criminal justice.
List of Library Information Coordinator Responsibilities:
• Conduct individual reference services through various methods
• Conduct classroom information literacy instruction using our resources
• Assist GED program students prepare for the GED using various resources
• Assist the Admissions Coordinator with new student applicants as needed
• Perform other duties as needed
Library Information Coordinator Skills and Requirements:
• Master of Library Science degree preferred
• Experience with conducting individual reference services
• Experience with conducting classroom information literacy instruction
To apply for this position, please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Fall classes will start on Monday, September 23rd.

Forrest College will be closed Thursday July 4th through Sunday, July 7, 2019, in observance of Independence Day. We will re-open on Monday, July 8, at 3pm.

We honor the men and women of D-Day
“…we will accept nothing less than full victory.” – Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower

On June 6, 1944, 75 years ago, Allied troops landed on the shores of Normandy to fight N**i Germany. We honor the lives of those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedom, and we honor the sacrifices made by Veterans who lived to tell their stories.*

*Excerpt from the US Department of Veteran’s Affairs

Memorial Day is a holiday observed on the last Monday in May that is meant to honor and remember those who died in the military while serving their country.

Forrest College will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019, in observance of the Memorial Day federal holiday.

Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Congratulations to Harley Lusk and Rebecca Crawford, on passing their Medical Assisting Certification! Harley and Rebecca are now Certified Medical Assistants. Harley and Rebecca will be graduating from the Forrest College Medical Assisting Associate Degree program in June 2019.

Congratulations to all of our Medical Assisting, Nurse Assisting and Phlebotomy students on receiving their pins at our Allied Health Pinning Ceremony. Your pins represent all of your hard work and accomplishments in your program.

Congratulations to the following students -

Medical Assisting -

Brandi Alverson, CMA
Tracy Bolden
Carla Lewis
Harley Lusk
Christopher B. O'Donald
Teresa Moore, CMA

Nurse Assisting 6 month program -

Ashleigh Bowman-Sizemore - Not Pictured
Elizabeth Elliot - Not Pictured
Wilneshia Robinson - Not Pictured

Nurse Assisting 6 week program -

Mary Dennis - Not Pictured
Kristina English, CNA - Not Pictured
Shelby Jenkins
John Kelly - Not Pictured
Lashonda Mackey
Stacey Marshall, CNA - Not Pictured
Jasmine Martin, CNA - Not Pictured
Kaitlyn Sloan - Not Pictured
Jasmine Smith - Not Pictured
Jalesa Sullivan - Not Pictured
Sadaya Toth, CNA

Phelobotomy -

Tameika Black
Ruth Daughenbaugh - Not Pictured
Crystal Manuel - Not Pictured
Christopher B. O'Donald
Jessica Presher
Presley Reece
Crystal Roth - Not Pictured
Melody Smith - Not Pictured
Robin Taylor
Eleasha Webb
Lisa Whiteside - Not Pictured
Sattney Wooten, CPT - Not Pictured

A new Phlebotomy class begins May 6. Phlebotomy is in high demand with many employment opportunities upon completion of training. Contact Janie Turmon, [email protected].

Midterm classes and six-week Nurse Assisting classes start on Monday, May 6th, 2019.

Please join us for a Benefit Hot Dog Supper Sale for a FC student's mother battling cancer. Monday, March 18th from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the student lobby.
Dinner plates will be $5.00 each with drinks sold separately.

Congratulations to Brandi Alverson, AAS/MA, CMA(AAMA), on passing her Medical Assisting Certification this month! Brandi is now a Certified Medical Assistant. Brandi graduated from the Forrest College Medical Assisting Associate Degree program in December 2018. She is employed at Beyond Care.



We are proud of you, Brandi!

Forrest College will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2019 in observance of President’s Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Midterm classes at Forrest College start on Monday, February 11th.

Congratulations to FC Criminal Justice degree program alumni Donna Evans, Raylyn Haggan and Amanda Green for their promotions to Corporal. Donna Evans and Raylyn Haggan are currently employed with the City of Anderson Detention Center and Amanda Green is currently employed with the Lee County Detention Center.

Forrest College will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday, January 22.

College Night for former Virginia College Students
When: Wednesday, December 20, 2018 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Forrest College Campus, 601 East River St, Anderson, SC 29624

FC invites all former Virginia College students to a College Night enrollment event December 20, from 4-8 pm. At this special event, you can:

learn about our academic and career programs
see what financial aid options might be available, and
apply to the college for free ($25 application fee waived).


Forrest College’s Medical Assisting, Business Administration, and IT programs are all a perfect fit for the displaced Virginia College students.

RSVP now to JANIE TURMON at [email protected] or call 864-225-7653. By RSVPing, you can get your individual needs assessed and find out what information to bring to expedite the process and learn about your possible financial aid options.

Welcome Virginia College Students!

Congratulations to Stacey Marshall and Jasmine Martin on passing their Nurse Assisting Certification Exam! You are now CNA!

Bookstore is on Thursday, September 20th from 1 pm to 5:30 pm.

Constitution Day 2018 is Monday, September 17, 2018
“The Constitution is the guide, which I never will abandon.”
— George Washington
On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by thirty-nine brave men who changed the course of history. Now Constitution Day is a time for us to continue their legacy and develop habits of citizenship in a new generation of Americans.
10 Fast Facts on the Constitution
Excerpt from the National Constitution Center, http://constitutioncenter.org/constitution-day/
1. The U.S. Constitution was written in the same Pennsylvania State House where the Declaration of Independence was signed and where George Washington received his commission as Commander of the Continental Army. Now called Independence Hall, the building still stands today on Independence Mall in Philadelphia, directly across from the National Constitution Center.
2. Written in 1787, the Constitution was signed on September 17th. But it wasn't until 1788 that it was ratified by the necessary nine states.
3. The U.S. Constitution was prepared in secret, behind locked doors that were guarded by sentries.
4. Some of the original framers and many delegates in the state ratifying conventions were very troubled that the original Constitution lacked a description of individual rights. In 1791, Americans added a list of rights to the Constitution. The first ten amendments became known as The Bill of Rights.
5. Of the 55 delegates attending the Constitutional Convention, 39 signed and 3 delegates dissented. Two of America's "founding fathers" didn't sign the Constitution. Thomas Jefferson was representing his country in France and John Adams was doing the same in Great Britain.
6. Established on November 26, 1789, the first national "Thanksgiving Day" was originally created by George Washington as a way of "giving thanks" for the Constitution.
7. Of the written national constitutions, the U.S. Constitution is the oldest and shortest.
8. At 81, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention and at 26, Jonathon Dayton of New Jersey was the youngest.
9. The original Constitution is on display at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, it was moved to Fort Knox for safekeeping.
10. More than 11,000 amendments have been introduced in Congress. Thirty three have gone to the states to be ratified and twenty seven have received the necessary approval from the states to actually become amendments to the Constitution.
Please stop by the College Library to pick up your free copy of The U.S. Constitution & Fascinating Facts About It.
Links to more information:
http://constitutioncenter.org/constitution-day/constitution-day-resources
http://constitutioncenter.org/learn/hall-pass/constitution-day-2013-the-legislative-branch (This is one of a series of videos available for download. Your whole family will enjoy learning more about our Constitution.)
You can find a transcript of the Constitution at this link:
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_transcript.html

Constitution Day - Lesson Plans and Activities for Kids from the National Constitution Center

Congratulations to FC Graduate Teresa Moore for passing her Medical Assisting certification exam! You are now a CMA! Way to go! Theresa Pearson, RN, CMA(AAMA), MA Program Coordinator

Registration for Fall-term classes will be held in the student lobby on Wednesday, September 5th from 3 until 7pm. Wednesday is the best day to register and the wait time will be minimal.

Late registration day will be held on Thursday, September 6th from Noon till 3pm in the front office.

A late registration fee will apply if you fail to register on either one of these two days.