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Meet...
James Arnwine |
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Former ICC biology instructor, James E. Arnwine, recalls
his path in choosing his lifetime career as a biology
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When I was a 14 year old high school
sophomore attending the McCurtain school system in
Eastern Oklahoma, I was fortunate to enroll in a biology
course taught by Mr. Charles L. Ford, who was also the
superintendent of the McCurtain Schools. He was
the most exciting teacher one could ever encounter.
Mr. Ford was totally responsible for my career choice -
teaching biology. I knew that if I emulated Mr.
Ford's methodology of teaching by keeping students
interested, then I could become a successful biology
teacher.
I taught at the Independence Junior College as it
changed names over time to Independence Community Junior
College and finally, Independence Community College
(ICC). These name changes over time had no
influence on the quality of instruction taking place in
the classroom. Kansas universities have always
known that ICC transfer students would be highly
successful at their institutions. This made it
easier for our advisors to keep students on their career
paths.
Most of my biology students were enrolled in the only
science course they would ever take. I always made
sure that they gained an appreciation of their living
environment.
After teaching 38 years (7,868 students) at ICC, I
retired in 2001. I was totally surprised at my
retirement party when my wife, Cheryl, presented me with
my own, James E. Arnwine Biology Scholarship. She
had raised funds by contacting former students, friends,
and relatives.
It is really rewarding to present my own ICC
Foundation-Endowed Scholarship to a deserving student.
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The James E. Arnwine Science
Scholarship was established to honor
Mr. Arnwine's 38 years of dedication to ICC students.
The scholarship is awarded to a student who shows
special abilities in the areas of biology, chemistry, or
physics. Special consideration is given to
students who seek a career in science education.
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