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Eight Students participate in Future Educators Signing Day  at Ram Tech College & Career Academy at

 Worth County High School  

May 4, 2022 – In an effort to build excitement around the teaching profession and encourage students to pursue a career in education, Ram Tech College & Career Academy at Worth County High School participated in Georgia’s Future Educators Signing Day, a statewide initiative sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education, on May 3, 2022. The event celebrated eight graduating seniors, Key’Andrea Crapp, Mallory Williams, Collin Souter, Kanijah Crump, Easton Cummings, Tahneya Davis, Kevin Harris, and Madison Jaques   from the class of 2022 who have made the decision to pursue a career in education.   Albert Einstein once said “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.”  We look forward to the amazing educators these young adults will become in the future and hope they will return to Worth County to make a difference in our community.  Georgia Future Educators Signing Day, held each year during Teacher Appreciation Week, is sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education’s Division of Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education in partnership with the Georgia Early Childhood Education Foundation (GECEF) and Georgia’s colleges and universities. “Students cannot succeed without great teachers in the classroom,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “We know, however, that teacher recruitment and retention is a serious issue in our state, as it is nationwide. Part of our comprehensive approach to addressing teacher recruitment and retention is elevating the teaching profession. Future Educators Signing Day allows us to celebrate those students who answer the incredibly important calling of becoming an educator.”   

Start Your Engines…  National NASCAR Day   

Annually celebrated on the third Friday in May is National NASCAR Day.  This day is a celebration of NASCAR drivers, celebrities, corporate partners, media, and millions of fans coming together to raise fund for charitable causes.  NASCAR believes their greatest asset is the power and passion of their NASCAR fans: passion both for the sport and for giving back.  NASCAR Day is an annual celebration of the NASCAR spirit.  If you are a NASCAR fan you have a favorite driver for sure.  My driver was and still is Dale Earnhardt Jr.  My son’s favorite driver was and still is Jimmy Johnson but is pulling for some new ones this year too.  We love to watch NASCAR.  My favorite races are Saturday Night Races and my favorite track is between Daytona, Talladega and Atlanta.  Who is your favorite driver? 

Beating the Summer Heat 

and Staying Safe While

 Enjoying the Water   

When the weather turns warm, everyone wants to be in or around the water. Hanging out at the pool or the beach on a hot day is a great way to beat the heat but with social distancing.  Between having fun and checking out the lifeguards, most people don't think much about water safety — but they should. For people between the ages of 5 and 24, drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death.  It doesn't have to be that way, though. Most water-related accidents can be avoided by knowing how to stay safe and following a few simple guidelines. Learning how to swim is essential if you plan on being on or near water. Many organizations provide swim instruction to people of all ages, check to see what classes are available in your area.  "Buddy up!" That's what swimming instructors say. Always swim with a partner, every time — whether you're swimming in a backyard pool or in a lake. Even experienced swimmers can become tired or get muscle cramps, which might make it difficult to get out of the water. When people swim together, they can help each other or go for help in case of an emergency.  Get skilled. Speaking of emergencies, it's good to be prepared. Learning some life-saving skills, such as CPR and rescue techniques, can help you save a life. A number of organizations offer free classes for both beginning and experienced swimmers and boaters. Check with your YMCA or YWCA, local hospital, or chapter of the Red Cross.  Know your limits. Swimming can be a lot of fun — and you might want to stay in the water as long as possible. If you're not a good swimmer or you're just learning to swim, don't go in water that's so deep you can't touch the bottom and don't try to keep up with skilled swimmers. That can be hard, especially when your friends are challenging you — but it's a pretty sure bet they'd rather have you safe and alive.  If you are a good swimmer and have had lessons, keep an eye on friends who aren't as comfortable or as skilled as you are. If it seems like they (or you) are getting tired or a little uneasy, suggest that you take a break from swimming for a while.  Swim in safe areas only. It's a good idea to swim only in places that are supervised by a lifeguard. No one can anticipate changing ocean currents, rip currents, sudden storms, or other hidden dangers. In the event that something does go wrong, lifeguards are trained in rescue techniques.  Swimming in an open body of water (like a river, lake, or ocean) is different from swimming in a pool. You need more energy to handle the currents and other changing conditions in the open water.  If you do find yourself caught in a current, don't panic and don't fight the current. Try to swim parallel to the shore until you are able to get out of the current, which is usually a narrow channel of water. Gradually try to make your way back to shore as you do so. If you're unable to swim away from the current, stay calm and float with the current. The current will usually slow down, then you can swim to shore.  Even a very good swimmer who tries to swim against a strong current will get worn out. If you're going to be swimming in an open body of water, it's a great idea to take swimming lessons that provide you with tips on handling unexpected hazards.  Some areas with extremely strong currents are off limits when it comes to swimming. Do your research so you know where not to swim, and pay attention to any warning signs posted in the area.  For more information on subjects just like these, please visit kidshealth.org.