Flag Day, a time for communities to demonstrate their reverence for Old Glory and the great nation it represents, will hold a special meaning in Laredo this year.

This June 14, citizens from Laredo and neighboring communities are invited to demonstrate their solidarity by participating in what Laredo Community College officials anticipate will be South Texas’ largest ground breaking ceremony.

A ground breaking for Laredo Community College South will be held on June 14 at 10 a.m. on South Zapata Highway 83, across the road from United ISD’s newest high school (L.B. Johnson).

Citizens are encouraged to bring their own shovels to help break ground on the future site of LCC’s second comprehensive college.

In November of 2000, Laredo voters approved the issuance of $50 million in bonds to finance the land acquisition and construction of LCC South.

The second campus will be nestled on a 60-acre tract of land located near the Santa Rita housing development in the community’s high growth area of South Laredo.

Among the anchor programs planned for LCC South are Advanced Technology, Automotive Technology / Diesel Technology / Auto Body Repair, Child Development, and Criminal Justice / Police Academy.

General academic instruction will also be offered to support a variety of degree plans, including the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science. Additionally, adult basic education and continuing education courses will be available at LCC South.

The new $50 million campus in South Laredo will also feature a library and student development services -- including financial aid, health services, career counseling, special populations and tutoring.

Cool opportunities

for youth

Summer time is fast approaching and Laredo Community College is again offering cool opportunities for local youth to take their first steps on a college campus through the fun and innovative Kids and Teens College beginning June 10.

This year, the exciting learning experience will again be offered as a three-week program which allows participants to sign up for one to four courses. This unique approach will help open fun and academic learning opportunities for children ages 4 to 15 from Laredo and neighboring communities. Teachers will use project-based instruction, a speakers bureau, and on and off-campus field trips.

LCC’s Kids and Teens College features a wide array of course offerings and personalized scheduling making it the most convenient, affordable, and enjoyable learning experience. Classes meet Monday through Friday at various times from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The three-week courses are 60 minutes long.

The classes, with varying fees, have been divided into the following age groups:

Kiddie College - Pre-K, K, and 1st grade.

2nd and 3rd grades. Dance to the Music, Math and Science Quest, Power of LEGOS, Karate, The Sounds of Music, Aerospace Science I, Outdoor Adventures, World of Woodwork, Art and Crafts are Fun, Joy of Reading and Writing, Cooking is Fun and Easy, Theater Music and Dance, Theater Art, Computer and Internet Basics, Sports and Games, Beginners Swimming;

4th to 5th grades. Dance to the Music, Art and Crafts, Creative Reading and Writing, Power of LEGOS, Karate, The Sounds of Music, Aerospace Science I, Outdoor Adventures, World of Woodwork, Math and Science Quest, LEGOS - Intro to Engineering, Sports and Games, Life Skills and Math, Unsolved Mysteries, Beginners Swimming, Aquatic Games;

6th to 9th grades. Dance to the Music, Team Sports, Writing and Critical Thinking, Multi Media and Animation, Karate, The Sounds of Music, Life Skills and Math, Aerospace Science II, Sketch, Draw, and Paint, Criminology I and II, Theater Music and Dance, Theater Art, Lite and Easy Cooking, Building Leadership Skills, World of Woodwork, Unsolved Mysteries, Beginners Swimming, Aquatic Games.

The classes will be taught by certified teachers with many years of professional experience. Student enrollment will be limited per class to allow for more individualized instruction. All courses are tailored in a fun and unique way to meet the students’ learning needs.

A Supervised Activity and Recreation period is also available for early drop-offs (7:30 to 8:30 a.m.) and late pick-ups (1:45 to 2:30 p.m.).

Early Registration is on May 13, 15, and 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. p.m., May 30 from 1 to 6 p.m., May 31 from 1 to 5 p.m., June 1 from 1 to 3 p.m., June 3 from 2 to 7 p.m., and June 4 and 5 from 1 to 7 p.m. Registration will be conducted in the Eloy Garcia Building, room 3.

For more information, contact the LCC Continuing Education Department at 721-5374.

LCC to offer Summer I

Registration May 30

This summer, Laredo Community College is offering traditional and high tech avenues for students to launch new careers and enrich their lives. Registration for Summer Session I will be on Thursday, May 30, in the Maravillo Gymnasium.

LCC is offering a wide range of day and evening classes for Summer Session I -- including ceramics and water aerobics for fun and personal enrichment, and biology and psychology for academic advancement.

Courses are also available for a variety of technical and occupational careers, including allied health, computer information systems, industrial trades, criminal justice, nursing, and more.

LCC’s Distance Education Program is also offering an array of online courses in computing, history, small business management, English, American Literature, medical terminology, and astronomy. With a click on the computer, online students can access instruction over the Internet at any time and any place. Students complete their assignments on computer and interact with faculty by email and designated chat rooms.

Registration on May 30 will begin at 8:30 a.m. by alphabetical sequence according to last name for G-K. Students who registered by phone may also make changes (adds and drops) to their class schedule.

Alphabetical registration will continue from 10-11 a.m. for L-P, 11 a.m.-12 noon for Q-T, 4-5 p.m. for U-Z and A-B, and 5-6 p.m. for C-F.

Students will be able to register at any time from 6 to 8 p.m.

Late registration for the first summer session will be on June 3 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. in the Maravillo Gymnasium. Classes start June 3.

For more information about summer registration at LCC, contact the Admissions / Registration Office by calling 721-5109.

LCC Calendar of Events

May 13-Aug. 19: LCC Summer Work Schedule, 721-5140

May 15: LCC Alumni Association

May 16: LCC Summer I Phone Registration Payment Deadline, 721-5112

May 17: LCC Regional Police Academy Graduation, 721-5208

May 17: LCC Men’s Tennis Team at National Tournament, 721-5326

May 18: RÌo Grande International Study Center Annual Meeting, 721-5392

May 23: LCC Board of Trustees Meeting, 721-5101

May 30: LCC Summer I Class Changes and Regular Registration, 721-5109

May 30: LCC Special Board of Trustees Meeting, 721-5101

June 3: LCC Summer Session I First Class Day and Late Registration, 721-5109

June 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28: Sessions I-IV of LBVE Science Center Camp, 764-5701

June 10-20: LCC Summer Session II

June 14: LCC South Groundbreaking Ceremony, 721-5416