Archive for May, 2009
Appalachian freshman wins Flexography Award
Thursday, May 21st, 2009
Jonathan Hand of Greenville, NC, a freshman at Appalachian State University, was awarded a 2009 Excellence in Flexography Award May 3 at the Foundation of the Flexographic Technical Association’s (FFTA) 2009 Annual Forum and INFO FLEX in Orlando, Fla.
Hand, a major in Appalachian’s Thomas W. Reese Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology (GAIT) program in the Department of Technology, won a bronze award in the college division. His entry, a label called “God Loves in Many Languages,” was recognized for its complexity and clarity. The label was printed in reverse – the background is black ink with a multitude of text in various fonts and languages appearing from the paper underneath. The text also forms the image of a cross in the center of the label.
“This process is challenging in flexographic printing,” said GAIT Instructor Thomas Reeves. “Everything must line up correctly, and the right amount of pressure is necessary to maintain font clarity. Jonathan has great attention to detail and is very motivated. We are very proud of his accomplishment.”
Hand’s label was created in Reeves’ Introduction to Flexography class in the Fall of 2008.
An estimated 600 samples from around the world were submitted for review for the awards ceremony, which recognizes flexographic printing done by businesses and college and high school students. Only 135 entries were recognized.
The FTA, founded in 1958, is the leading technical society devoted exclusively to the flexographic printing industry. Since then, the FTA has grown to include every employee at more than 1,800 company locations. FTA members come from all aspects of the flexo industry, and include printers, suppliers, graphic trade shops, consumer product companies, designers, end-users, consultants and educational institutions. Together they provide a wealth of products, services and shared knowledge to the flexographic printing industry.
For more information about Appalachian’s GAIT program, visit www.tec.appstate.edu. For more information about the FTA, visit www.flexography.org.
Hill joins Mike Huckabee, Ben Stein, James Dobson as reviewer for Paul Harvey book
Thursday, May 21st, 2009
Dan “Vallie” Hill, director of the Kellar Radio Talent Institute at Appalachian State University, was asked to review author Paul Batura’s new book, “Good Day!: The Paul Harvey Story.”
His comments are featured on the back of the book, along with reviews from other well-known reviewers such as former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, actor Ben Stein and author James Dobson.
Dan is a 38-year broadcast veteran and Founder of Vallie-Richards-Donovan Consulting, Inc., a premiere consulting firm that, over the years, can list almost all the large broadcast groups in America among its impressive clientele. In 2007, working with Appalachian State University, Dan debuted the inaugural Kellar Radio Talent Institute, a program to teach and prepare college students to enter professional broadcasting and creating a “go to” place for the broadcast industry to find young talent. The program has received rave reviews from the industry.
“I was flattered to be asked to do this,” Dan said. “Paul has written a very good book. Not only is it a story about one of the greatest broadcasters ever, it’s a story of success and life.”
Harvey, famous for his introduction, “Hello Americans, I’m Paul Harvey,” was one of the founding fathers of the news media. Harvey started his career during the Great Depression and narrated America’s story day by day, through wars and peace, the threat of communism and the crumbling of old colonial powers, consumer booms and eventual busts.
Dan’s review states, “Paul Harvey had a voice and a broadcast you didn’t want to turn off. Paul Batura has a book you won’t want to put down. And like Harvey’s news and comment, you don’t want it to end.”
The book may be viewed at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.
Art Education alumna named WCS Teacher of the Year
Monday, May 18th, 2009Dacia Trethewey, who teaches art at Parkway School four days each week and Bethel one day per week, was named Watauga County Schools’ 2009-2010 Teacher of the Year.
According to WCS’ community relations director, Marshall Ashcraft, Trethewey has taught in the Watauga County School system for six years.
Trethewey completed her bachelor’s degree in art education and elementary education at Appalachian State University.
Trethewey will receive $1,000 from Boone Regional Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates and $700 from Watauga County Schools in recognition for her reward.
Ashcraft said the other eight school-wide Teachers of the Year are Pace Cooper of Mabel; Carol Critcher of Cove Creek; Karen Farthing of Valle Crucis; Alison Garrett of Watauga High School; Julie Gurganus of Green Valley; Ramona Hemric of Bethel, Misty Hyler of Hardin Park, and Susan O’Bryant of Blowing Rock.
These teachers will receive $500 from Boone Regional Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates and $350 from Watauga County Schools.
GAIT students, faculty recognized with 12 PICA awards
Thursday, May 14th, 2009
Appalachian GAIT students recognized with awards at the 42nd Printing Industries of the Carolinas Awards Banquet were (left to right) Marissa Evans of Old Fort, Lauren Dennis of Albemarle, Matthew Hutchins of East Bend, Ian Murray of Grassy Creek, Andrew Markovic of Tryon and Kristen Henderson of Wilmington. (Photo by John Craft)
Students and faculty from the Thomas W. Reese Center for Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology (C-GAIT) at Appalachian State University were recognized with 12 awards at the 42nd Printing Industries of the Carolinas (PICA) Awards Banquet, “A Celebration of Print Excellence,” March 21 at the Grandover Resort and Spa in Greensboro.
Work by Appalachian’s C-GAIT students was exhibited with entries from other colleges, high schools, and businesses. There were 393 entries submitted by college and high school students.
Appalachian students were recognized in the following categories:
Special Judges Award for Digital Printing Tone Print Category:
Entry Title: Fall
Student: Lauren Dennis
Instructor: Kevin R. Howell
Entry Title: Purple Flower Calendar
Student: Jonathan Hand
Instructor: Thomas Reeves
Entry Title: Red Hair
Student: Ian Murray
Instructor: Kevin R. Howell
Special Judges Award for Flexographic Print Category:
Entry Title: God Loves in Many Languages
Student: Jonathan Hand
Instructor: Thomas Reeves
Entry Title: Bumper Sticker Two Color Job
Student: Jonathan Hand
Instructor: Thomas Reeves
Special Judges Award for Offset Printing: Single Color, Line & Tints, Flat Category:
Entry Title: ICIS
Student: Melissa Hames
Instructor: Angela Arnold
Award of Excellence Digital Printing Toner Category:
Entry Title: Variable Mailer
Student: Sean Blankenship
Instructor: Kevin R. Howell
Entry Title: Liberty
Student: Andrew Markovic
Instructor: Kevin R. Howell
Entry Title: Nicaraguan Sunset Calendar
Student: Jonathan Hand
Instructor: Thomas Reeves
Three Awards of Excellence for Single-Color Flexographic Category:
Entry Title: Come Fly With Me
Student: Matthew Hutchins
Instructor: Thomas Reeves
Entry Title: The Sky
Student: Kristen Henderson
Instructor: Thomas Reeves
Entry Title: Vamp
Student: Marissa Evans
Instructor: Thomas Reeves
