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 Administrative Employment of bill and account collectors is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2016. Job prospects are expected to be favorable because growth in the occupation and the many people who leave the occupation are expected to create plentiful openings.Median hourly earnings of bill and account collectors were $13.97 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $11.49 and $17.14. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $9.61, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $21.12. Many bill and account collectors earn commissions based on the amount of debt they recover. Most bill and account collectors are required to have at least a high school diploma. However, employers prefer workers who have completed some college or who have experience in other occupations that involve contact with the public. Collectors most often advance by taking on more complex cases. Some might become team leaders or supervisors. Workers who acquire additional skills, experience, and training improve their advancement opportunities. Collectors keep track of accounts that are overdue and attempt to collect payment on them. Some are employed by third-party collection agencies, while others--known as "in-house collectors"--work directly for the original creditors, such as department stores, hospitals, or banks. Bill and account collectors often have to work evenings and weekends, when it is easier to reach people. Many collectors work part time or on flexible work schedules, though the majority work 40 hours per week. AGBB Career Fair The juniors attended a career fair that was held in Mullen on March 5. There were a few representatives from Dismal River Club Managing Golf Courses, Sandhills Golf Club Managing Golf Courses and Grounds Keeping, North Platte Rec. Center Fitness and Training instructors, Radio station, Teaching, Agriculture, Trucking, Railroad Engineer, Flying, EMT, Banking, Cosmetology, Physical Therapy, Newspaper reporting, Highway patrol, Coaching, and Armed Forces.The juniors that went were Tasha, Jordan, Jake, Matt, Kate, Nicole, Chris, Tyrel. AJM District Speech Senior Trip The Seniors went to South Dakota on March 13th to enjoy several days of entertainment. They left on Thursday morning and arrived back in Tryon on Monday night. On the first day we went to Chadron to visit its college followed by a nice swimming pool day at Hot Springs, South Dakota. On the second day we visited one historic Gold Mine. Later on we went to the condo, which was beautiful. On the third day and fourth days we went skiing. We skied for the most part of the day. The students had some difficulties at the beginning, but everyone caught on really quick. On the last day, we went to the mall for shopping. A very nice mall, which has all kinds of stores. The food was simply delicious. The Seniors had a great time together on their trip. AGBBConference Music and Art Contest The Sandhills Conference Music and Art contests were held at McPherson County High School on March 27th. The music contest was held at the high school. The MCHS choir got vocal champions and Cody-Kilgore got vocal runner-up. Dillon got top in the miscellaneous portion with a guitar solo. Tasha got a I on her clarinet solo. The MCHS Men got a I on their song, as did the Ladies. The MCHS Choir got a III on their two songs they performed. Kate got a II in the piano category. Chris got a II for his guitar solo. Ben, Nicole, Ashley, Kate, and Meka all got a II for each of their solos. Ben, Tyrel, and Jake's trio got a II. Dillon and Gabe's duet got a I. Also receiving a I on their duet's were Ashley and Molly and Tasha and Meka.The art contest was held at the fair building. Ashley received 2nd on her pencil drawing. Amy got 3rd and 5th for her pencil drawings. David got 1st in painting. Logan received 1st on a colored pencil drawing. Receiving honorable mentions were Petar, Angie, and Samantha. AKW MARCH
BIRTHDAYS 4--Jordan 12--June Porter 25--Logan 27--Matt AKW MYSTERY
PERSONS If you could date/meet a famous person who would it be? #1. Jessica Simpson #2. Collin Ferrel #3. Ben Affleck If you could travel to one place in the world, where would it be? #1. Hawaii #2. Hawaii #3. Germany What is your means of transportation? (car, truck, bike, horse, tractor) #1. Horse #2. Vehicle #3. Car What is your best/worst quality? #1. Attitude #2. Opinionated/Positive all the time #3. Being a blonde Are you a better (cook, kisser, mechanic, athlete, brain)? #1. Athlete #2. Athlete #3. Athlete What would your bumper sticker say? #1. Don't be mean all I ever did was care! #2. Pop some pills and get over it. #3. It happens...a lot. If you could be a famous (occupation) what would it be? #1. Dolphin trainer #2. Actress #3. Doctor on Gray's Anatomy Answers from last month: Ben, Jake, Tasha. JLS QUESTION OF THE MONTH Do you think that it is a good idea to switch daylights savings time from April to the first part of March? Duell--Yes, I like it to be light later; Ben--Yes, do to the equilibrium of the earth; Meka--Don't care; Amanda--I don't know; Jalyn--Doesn't matter one way or the other to me; Amy--I could care less; Tui--Worthless; Peter--Don't care. Chris--No, it could throw off the time-space balance; Matt--No; Nicole--No, because I hate the time change no matter what; Tyrel--No; Jordan--I hate daylight savings time; Tasha--It doesn't matter; Kate--Yes, it gives an extra hour of sunlight; Jake--No. Logan--I don't need any more confusion in my life; Eric--Yes. David--No comment; Ashley--Same thing Gabe said; Dillon--No opinion; Molly--Same thing Gabe said; Samantha--No; Gabe--I say wait 'til summer so we don't lose an hour of sleep during school; Mara--No; Angie--Whatever floats your boat. Mrs. Britton--NO! Ms. Clinebell--Yes, I like it for it to be light later; Tony Powers--No; Kathy Fisher--No, Let's leave the time alone; Mr. Johnson--No, change at all; Mrs. Lester--No; Mr. Miller--Just stay on one time; Roxane Munson--No; Ms. Neal--Yes; Mrs. Porter--No change at all; Mr. Porter--Yes; Mr. Thelen--No; Mr. Yost--Yes. |
