HONORS: Jim Zamzow: Jim Zamzow was named Gavilan College’s Employee of the Month for July 2013. He is a facilities maintenance worker and has been with Gavilan College since 2011.
Jim has been with Gavilan for just over two years and in that time has made a name for himself. His experience and knowledge as an electrician have saved the college money, and he has prevented several potential electrical fires by spotting faulty wiring. His crowning achievement came in December 2011 when he spotted a large crack in a glue lam beam in the student center. This resulted in intensive structural repairs to the building – it is impossible to know what might have happened had this problem gone undetected, but it has earned him the name of “Eagle Eye Zamzow.” He is a real team player and takes a sense of ownership in his work.
Megan Hartman
Navy Midshipman Megan E. Hartman, daughter of Elizabeth and Vaughn Hartman of San Martin, recently completed “Plebe Summer” at the U.S. Navy Academy. Plebe Summer began on Induction Day, June 27, and concluded after seven challenging weeks of basic midshipman training.
The pressure and rigor of Plebe Summer is carefully designed to help “plebes” prepare for their first academic year at the Naval Academy and the four years of challenges leading to graduation and commissioning as a Navy or Marine Corps Officer. Plebe Summer is run by upper-class midshipmen who are specially trained in their leadership roles to effectively develop plebes into successful midshipmen.
Plebe Summer activities include swimming, martial arts, basic rock climbing, obstacle, endurance and confidence courses designed to develop physical, mental and team-building skills, as well as 40 training hours devoted to the instruction of infantry drill and formal parades.
Throughout the summer, new midshipmen rapidly gain general knowledge of seamanship, navigation, damage control, sailing and handling yard patrol craft. Plebes also learn how to use 9mm pistols and M-16 rifles.
Approximately 1, 200 candidates are selected each year for the Academy’s plebe or freshman class, and each student is required to participate in Plebe Summer. This year the Naval Academy received over 17, 500 applications for the Class of 2017.
Hartman is a 2012 graduate of Live Oak High School of Morgan Hill.
Jacob Barrow
Jacob Barrow, a Northern Arizona University psychology major and resident of San Martin, made the dean’s list for the spring 2013 semester.
Founded in 1899, Northern Arizona University has established a lasting legacy of educating students to help them make a difference in the world.
Elizabeth Mueller
Elizabeth N. Mueller recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a master’s degree in marriage/family therapy. The Gilroy resident is one of more than 400 students recognized for meeting the qualifications for graduation during summer 2013 commencement.
Valdosta State University is a premier comprehensive university, characterized by outstanding instruction, a wide range of student life opportunities and a close connection to the community.
