Fort Worth Students Bring Friends, Family to School for a Day

Contributed by Joy Cornwell, Campus Librarian

Pharmacy Technician Student Roxanne D. Brown with her husband, Calvin R. Brown

Remington College – Fort Worth Campus held their biannual “Bring a Friend to School Day” on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. Students were excited to introduce their friends and family to their instructors and to explain and demonstrate what they’ve learned in their programs thus far.

Pharmacy Technician student Roxanne Brown brought her husband Calvin Brown. “It’s amazing just to see what Roxanne learns each day. She tells me about class, but seeing what she does has made me realize that it’s pretty difficult, and I’m proud of her,” said Calvin.

Medical Assisting with X-Ray Student Katherine Gertz with her husband, Ryan Ingram

“I came with my wife, Katherine,” said Ryan Ingram. Katherine Gertz is a Medical Assisting with X-Ray student scheduled to graduate in December 2011. “I think I came on the wrong day,” he joked, adding, “Her class was learning about pregnancy, and it’s all gross.”

Katherine and Ryan spent time in the medical assisting lab learning about proper techniques and procedures. “He helps me study with flash cards when I come home every night. He’s my real support system,” said Katherine.

Medical Assisting with X-Ray Student Gina Marcuccino with her boyfriend, Abe Biel

Medical Assisting with X-Ray student Gina Marcuccino took the opportunity to show her boyfriend Abe Biel around the Campus. “She never stops amazing me,” said Abe. “I’m so proud of her.”

Our Fort Worth College’s “Bring a Friend to School Day” activities included:

• X-Ray Positioning (Medical Assisting with X-Ray Limited Scope and EKG program)
• Why Doctors Need US! (Medical Billing and Coding program)
• Basic Pharmacy Techniques (Pharmacy Technician program)
• Check Your Vital Signs (Medical Assisting program)
• Get That Perfect SMILE (Dental Assisting program)
• Laser Shot (Criminal Justice program)
• FACES: Facial Recognition Software (Criminal Justice program)

The daytime and evening events included a complimentary lunch of hot dogs, chips, and soda.

Our Digital Graphic Art Department took this opportunity to have their portfolio show in the break room. Students and guests were able to offer comments and suggestions that proved helpful for the DGA students. These students and their guests also took pictures to commemorate the event.