Officers 2008-2009

Lori Taylor - President 2008-2009

I am an English major working on completing my first novel. A member of Phi Theta Kappa since Spring 2007, I have participated as a volunteer in all Centralia College Foundation activities during the 2008-09 school year, assisted as tree designer for the Providence Centralia Hospital Festival of Trees for 2007 and 2008, and organized the 2008 food drive benefitting the Lewis County Food banks. As the 2008-09 Iota Omega chapter president, I organized an aggessive recruitment campaign in collaboration with Trio club on campus which enabled us as a chapter to reach Pinnacle status during the 2008 school year.

My future goals include publishing my book and continuing the series with 3 additional novels that will eventually become screenplays. I also hope to illustrate my books and expand my graphic design and photography experience. In the fall of 2009 I plan on continuing my education by pursuing a Bachelor degree in English.

Candice Madore- Recording Officer Dec08- June 09

My name is Candice Rebecca Madore I was raised in Tenino, Washington. I dropped out of High school my junior year and went on a 840 mile bike ride down hwy 101 to Santa Cruz California. When I was 20 I was blessed with my 2 year old son, Robert Baughman 3rd. When he was born my boyfriend Robert and I went back to school. I currently hold a 3.67 GPA and have just received my General AA Degree. I have been accepted to Saint Martin's University in Lacey and start next fall (August 2009). I will be going for my BA in Social and Health Services.

My academic career here at Centralia has been one of the most magnificent times in my life. At Centralia I got the opportunity to be a Chapter officer of Phi Theta Kappa, served on instructional council and assessment committee. I feel that during my time here I have made good relationships with my teachers and other students. Yet, my academic career has just started. I wish everyone could be given the opportunity I have been given to further my education. I hope all of you good luck in your Centralia college experience and best wishes for your future.

Olivia Molinari - Financial Officer 2008-2009

I joined Phi Theta Kappa with hopes that I would be able to be officer, and to make some decent scholarships. After being in the organization well over a year, I've thrown my hopes that I had in the beginning to the way side. I've enjoyed watching the seven of us learn how to operate as a team and make friendships that I hope will last forever.

Attending the International Convention was amazing. I'd never seen so many Kappans in one place at one time. Executive Director Rod Risley said something to the effect that we the Kappans we're so electrifying that we blew the power out at the International Convention in Grapevine, Texas 2009.

I also enjoyed being a part of getting this website established. After attending the website session by Deena Bisig with our Communications Officer Ryan Smith, him and I really wanted to get it off the ground. And about 10 months later the the chapter was able to get it established and with my help published to the world wide web! :]

I hope that in the future… about 10 or so years, the officers & our advisors of the 2008-2009 year can have a "Family reunion" of sorts. I'll see you then guys!!

Ryan Smith - Communications Officer 2008-2009

Ryan Smith is a Running Start student at Centralia College who is planning on graduating in 2009 with his diploma and associates of arts. His future educational plans are to attend a four year university and achieve his Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice. From here he plans to get involved in federal law enforcement, but he is also considering politics. In his eyes, these men and women have the chance of a lifetime to change the world for the better and show them a way of honor and justice.