13th Annual Triton College Foundation Golf Outing - June 24

The Triton College Foundation will host the 13th Annual Open Golf Outing at 9 a.m., Thursday, June 24, at White Pines Golf Club in Bensenville.
All interested golfers are invited to attend the event, which includes an 18-hole round of golf, golf carts, goodie bags, lunch, dinner and prizes. Golfers may register as individuals at $125 per person or as a foursome at $500. Dinner-only tickets are available at a cost of $50 per person.
In addition to golfers, the Foundation also is seeking hole and raffle prize sponsors. Individual and corporate sponsorships are appreciated. Hole sponsorships begin at $150. Sponsorships are tax deductible as allowed by law.
All proceeds from the 13th Annual Triton Foundation Open Golf Outing benefit the Triton Foundation Scholarship Fund.
For more information, to register or become a sponsor, please contact the Triton College Foundation at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3730.

Triton's Moving Strong Towards 50 Years of Committed Service to the District!

In four years, Triton College will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in River Grove.
Our Board of Trustees, administrative team, outstanding faculty and dedicated employees are always committed to providing quality service to our students as they pursue their educational goals.
Providing top-notch programming to serve the educational needs of our stakeholders is what we do best!
This is reflected in the growing enrollment numbers we continue to experience on a semesterly basis.
Thousands have taken the Triton educational path - from the child who colors their first picture in our preschool to the active adult who may celebrate their 100th birthday in one of our classrooms.
Our programs of study are some of the best and complement the needs of society and today's global occupational outlook. We work hard to ensure a Triton graduate becomes the first choice of employers in today's job market.
We are always focused on refreshing our offerings to include some of the most innovative, climate-changing opportunities through a community college - like our new Pre-Career Academies, a collaboration among Adult Ed, Continuing Ed and the credit side of the college, open to upper level ESL and GED students that helps individuals obtain additional background needed to successfully transition to certificate and degree programs in their chosen field. Today, we offer two academies - Pre-Health Careers and Pre-Electronic Technician with others planned for those interested in pursuing careers in education or as electricians.
We have upgraded several of our learning spaces to enhance the quality academic experience of our students, who are the ultimate beneficiaries, providing them with an opportunity to further their studies while keeping up with technology in a modernized high-tech environment that's real-world and conducive to a successful career.
Our athletic programs are always on top of their game producing champions year after year and our student athletes, known as the mighty Trojans, often become distinguished professionals.
Triton's University Center provides individuals with the opportunity to continue their studies towards a bachelor's or master's degree without ever leaving our beautiful campus. Our university partners include National-Louis University, Benedictine University, Governors State University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Eastern Illinois University - and there's more to come.
Our partnerships are growing annually. Besides being linked to the 25 communities we serve, we stand side by side with big business - UPS (United Parcel Service), Best Buy, Westlake Hospital, Local 399 and others to mention a few. All with a similar purpose - doing what's best for people - always. We all care.
As we approach 50, we're getting bigger and better - we continue to be driven by our mission to provide opportunities for community members to succeed by receiving quality education.
If you haven't taken a class at Triton, now's the time, we have something for everyone.
By registering and becoming a member of our student body, we're sure you'll feel proud of your association with Triton College and the memorable impact of our big, history-making 50th anniversary celebration.
For more information on classes, please call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3130.
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Triton College Men's Basketball Player Paris Paramore Signs with Central Michigan

In the long, rich tradition of the Triton College men's basketball program, there have been a number of student athletes who received NCAA Division I scholarships. However, no Triton men's basketball player in recent history will get an opportunity like Paris Paramore will.
The Trojans floor general for the past two years will switch from the cardinal and gold of Triton to the maroon and gold of Central Michigan University located in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Paramore accepted a basketball scholarship and signed his National Letter of Intent to play for the Chippewas next winter.
The Mid-American Conference (MAC) school is the highest level NCAA Division I conference that a Trojan men's basketball player has received a scholarship from in more than 20 years. Central Michigan's men's basketball team has won the MAC West Division crown two consecutive seasons and the recruiting class Paramore joined is rated the best in the MAC by several outlets.
"It's a great for our program to have Paris land at a school that is both academically and athletically as strong as Central Michigan," said Triton head coach Steve Christiansen. "I'm proud Triton College has played a role in his success and hopefully this will open the door for us to recruit young men just like him."
This past season, Paramore was Triton's leading scorer, averaging 14.8 points per game. The 6-foot point guard out of Washington High School led the team in total assists with 136 and total steals with 66. In 29 games played, Paramore shot 50 percent (140-281) from the field, 39 percent (41-104) from three-point range, and a team-best 81 percent from the free throw line (109-134).
Paramore was named North Central Community College Conference (N4C) Honorable Mention his freshman campaign and was a First Team All-N4C selection this year. In addition, Paramore was named Region IV Player of the Week for the period ending Jan. 17.
"We are very excited to add Paris to our basketball family," Central Michigan head coach Ernie Zeigler said. "He is a multi-skilled point guard with the ability to lead his teammates. Not only can he make plays for others but he can also score. He brings toughness with him that is a staple of our program. Paris is going to be a good fit into our guard lineup and I am excited about the potential he has with our program."
Paramore also considered offers from Loyola and Eastern Michigan Universities However, Christiansen credits Central Michigan Assistant Coach Darren Kohne for making Paramore feel like he was home.
"Coach Kohne did an outstanding job in forging a bond with Paris and painting an excellent picture of what the next two years would be like at Central Michigan to the point that he became really comfortable with what their school had to offer him."
Along with his success on the basketball court, Paramore was as equal to the task in the classroom. Through his first three semesters, Paramore earned a 2.52 G.P.A. and will complete his course work at Triton in June. He will graduate in August with an Associate's Degree in Arts.
For more information on the Triton College men's basketball program, visit www.triton.edu/athletics or call head coach Steve Christiansen at (708) 456-0300, Ext 3840.
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Triton College Softball Team Raises $2,000 for Breast Cancer Research

The Triton College softball program continued their commitment to community service by raising a total of $2,000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation in the fight against breast cancer.
The team raised $1,500 in February by donating $5 for every child that participated in their youth softball camp and the rest during the final regular season home game May 2 vs. Moraine Valley Community College, themed "Swings for Susan."
Not even an inch of rainfall overnight could damper the occasion.
"When the team saw the condition of the field when they arrived, they all thought we were not playing," said Triton head coach Art Kasak. "We had puddles everywhere. Then the sun came out and we were able to get the field in shape and only started 10 minutes late."
During the doubleheader, the Lady Trojans wore pink jerseys, while the visiting Cyclones wore pink ribbons with their jerseys. Even the umpiring crew was in the spirit by wearing pink ribbons as well. In addition, everyone in the crowd received a pink ribbon as many of the spectators sported pink t-shirts.
The field was also pretty in pink as both the baselines and bases were painted the color. In the outfield, the team decorated the fence with pink and white balloons and painted a pink ribbon in the centerfield grass.
Throughout both games, members of the team and other volunteers walked the crowd asking for donations.
Before the contest, Triton and Moraine Valley took a group photo together as a sign of unity in the battle against breast cancer.
"It was a special day for our team both on and off the field," said Kasak. "It was great to have Moraine Valley be a part of this. We both had a common goal and that was breast cancer awareness."
But the highlight of the day occurred between games as two cancer survivors, Marlene Szyszka (14 years) and Karen Cox (4 years) each tossed ceremonial pitches. The two also received a gift bag from the Lady Trojans.
"It was wonderful to have those ladies in attendance," Kasak said. "The game was secondary at that moment and the day was all about honoring women just like them for their strength and courage."
For more information on Triton College Athletics, visit www.triton.edu/athletics or call Athletic Director Harry McGinnis at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3784.
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Triton College Names Jim Rivera New Women's Basketball Head Coach

The Triton College Athletic Department announced the appointment of Jim Rivera as head women's basketball coach for the 2010-11 season. The Schiller Park resident brings to the table more than 20 years of coaching experience including the last three seasons as an assistant coach for the Triton men's basketball team.
"We're happy to have Jim Rivera on the staff to take the women's basketball program in a new direction," said Triton College Athletic Director Harry McGinnis. "He's done great work as an assistant for our men's program under Steve Christiansen and hope he can bring that winning attitude and competitiveness he had with the men to the women's side."
Rivera is a familiar face to local basketball fans. Before coming to Triton, Rivera served under both Larry Schulte and Greg Lehmann as an assistant boy's basketball coach at Fenton High School in Bensenville. Rivera left Fenton for a post within the Leyden High School feeder program under Ken Davis. After Leyden, Rivera switched his focus to the AAU scene, where he teamed up with highly regarded, long-time IHSA floor boss, Dennis Kessell.
"I am blessed to be put in this situation," Rivera said. "Having the chance to be a head coach is something I've been looking forward to for a long time. I feel grateful to both Harry McGinnis for the opportunity to turn the Triton women's basketball program around and to Steve Christiansen for the opportunity he gave me to be apart his staff the last three years."
Recruiting has been Rivera's top priority since being named officially as head coach. He has developed many positive leads in building a squad for next season to complement the players returning as sophomores. Rivera wants to have a team that can play an up-tempo style that has the ability to get out in transition.
"I think we need to change the culture that has been linked with the program in years past," Rivera said. "We need to instill some confidence in our players and show them that the rewards are worth the hard work necessary for them to become better student-athletes."
Rivera prepped at Wells High School in Chicago and was an All-Section player in the Red-West. He spent his collegiate years at Northern Illinois University and was a walk-on member of the 1975-1976 men's basketball team under coach Emory Luck.
For more information on Triton College Athletics, visit www.triton.edu/athletics or call Athletic Director Harry McGinnis at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3784.
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