Native American Welcome Back Orientation
August 20, 2019
The year started off with the traditional Welcome Back Orientation to welcome students for the Fall 2019 semester. This was a brunch style event where new and continuing students heard from guest speakers from the community and learned about the campus resources available at PC. Students also received school supplies to support them throughout the semester.
Tule River Pow Wow
September 21, 2019
The Federal Indian Reservation Tule River hosted their annual Pow Wow at McCarthy Ranch in September. The event consists of dance and regalia competitions, vendors, music, food, and a lot of fun! Porterville College participates by having a booth with informational services and educational freebies.
Club Rush
September 24 & October 10, 2019
The Native American Club participates in Club Rush every semester in hopes to recruit club members. Students are encouraged to be active on campus by joining clubs as it helps students create a community and build leadership. The club accepts new members each semester.
Tule River Indian Health Fair
October 3, 2019
Educational Advisor Jackie Escareno provided information about Porterville College to community members at the annual Health Fair in Tule River. The fair is highly promoted to the Eagle Mountain Casino workers as it takes place in the Event Tent. This year, the theme for the fair was VINTAGE CARNIVAL!
Fresno State Campus Trip
November 22, 2019
The Native American Club alongside the Teacher Education Program went on a campus trip to Fresno State, hosted by Fresno State's Native American Outreach Counselor. They learned about the rich Native American history embedded throughout the campus, support programs Fresno State offers to Native students, and participated in a financial aid and transfer workshop. Campus trips are a great opportunity to view education at a university level and learn about the transfer process.
University/Tribal College Career Fair at Tule River
January 3, 2020
Tule River hosts an annual College Career Fair where colleges and community partners provide information to the community at Tule River's Event Tent. The Native American Club President, Marisa Rios, and Vice President, Sarah Lowder provided PC resources and information to the community alongside the Club Advisor.
Winter - Native American Welcome Back Orientation
January 15, 2020
Community members and PC alumni welcomed back students for the Winter Semester. At the orientation, Native American students received school supplies, information about campus resources, and important tips to be successful at Porterville College.
Go Native Event - Cancelled
March 12, 2020
The Native American Club planned Go Native events for the end of March to bring awareness of the Native American culture to the PC community. However, due to COVID-19 regulations set, the event was cancelled. Pictured are club officers along with the Club Advisor Maria Roman, showing their disappointment in the cancellation of the events.
Congratulations Class of 2020!
Despite the hardships, you did it! We congratulate you for all your hard work and effort and wish you best of luck in your future endeavors. The following are degree and certificate recipients:
Valerie Cervantes Public Safety AS, Jade Perez Biological/Physical Science AA, Joey Carrillo Business Administration AS-T, Sabrina Breedlove Social Science/Business Management - Human Resources, Merrissa Day Agribusiness AS-T & Social Science AA, Josie Diaz Dick EMT Certificate, Sarah Lowder Communication Studies AA-T & Social Science AA, Jaymee Perez Biological/Physical Science AA, Stacy Pope Social Science AA, Shania Bermudez Biological/Physical Science AA, Liberal Arts: Math/Science, Social Science, Illianna Castillo Administration of Justice, Micayla De Ycaza Social Science AA, Trevor Kroutil Business Administration AS-T Jessica Hopper Biological & Physical Science AA Alina Marrero Child Development AA, Social Science AA, Liberal Arts: Arts/Humanities AA Atlantis Jetton Business Administration AS-T, Jonathan Mireles EMT Certificate, Heather Quintana Biological & Physical Science AA, Social Science AA, Liberal Arts: Arts/Humanities, Math/Science
Stacy Pope
Hi my Name is Stacy Kate’s , a Native American from the Acjachemen Tribe of San Juan Capistrano. I received an AS degree in Social Sciences. I will continue my studies at FPU to study psychology and human behavior. I want to work towards my masters in human behavior and family studies. I want to work directly with my local community to serve the underprivileged, creating a non-profit that will be center of resources. My goal is to become a professor of social sciences and offer services thru my non-profit pro bono .
Sarah Lowder
I am graduating with a Communication and Social Science degree this Spring. My future plans are next Spring continue my education at Fresno State University focusing on Communication Studies. My focus is to start working within the Community and help raise awareness to poverty. I look forward to what the future holds for me. - Thank you, Sarah Lowder.
Moving forward in Business Management, I hope to become an inspiring leader, who can connect to people through life’s experiences. I want people to know that I understand things get though. I’ve been struggling, I hurt and if I can get through school as a mother of six, so can they. I started from below the bottom and have worked my way up. I’ve seen lots of tears, & stress and now I’ve obtained not one but 2 degrees. Thank you, so much PC for all your support and helping me keep that flame alive in inside!