Outreach director leads by example
- College employee, Hispanic, was first in family to attend and graduate college.
- Employee now reaches out to others in need.
Jessica Martinez-Brooks
By Katie R. Jones, News Writing Student
Being the first family member to attend and graduate college makes a huge impact on how the rest of the younger generations of your family will lead their lives, said Jessica Martinez-Brooks.
By having an older family member to look up to as a successful college graduate, younger generations are less likely to doubt their ability to follow in their footsteps and earn a degree.
Martinez-Brooks, 30, was the first in her family to attend and graduate college. She knew she wanted to make a difference with youngsters who faced the same problems she did.
Martinez-Brooks is half Hispanic.
She grew up on the south side of Oklahoma City, which is becoming predominately Hispanic.
No one in her family had attended college; therefore, no one knew how to apply to college, apply for financial aid, or anything else that comes along with attending college.
Athletes gather for June triathlon
- Triathlon begins June 9.
- Early registration costs $40 for adults, $30 for youths and $75 for a three-person relay team.
By John Savage, Staff Writer
Athletes are preparing to kick, pedal and run to the finish line at the OCCC Super Sprint Triathlon.
The triathlon consists of swimming 500 meters, cycling 12 miles and running 5 kilometers.
This will be the 11th time this event has been held at OCCC and attracts around 225 to 260 athletes.
The triathlon will begin at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 9, near entry 10.
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