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Welcome to Sherman Shares, the college's weekly newsletter for alumni and friends, featuring news about Sherman College, upcoming events, continuing education opportunities, research and activities on campus. We’re grateful for your support and that you are part of our newsletter community. Stay tuned for engaging and enlightening updates about our Sherman family! |
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Looking Back: History of Sherman College's Ring-Out Ceremony |
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Around 2004 or 2005, Shirlene Burnsed, the front desk supervisor at Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, came up with the idea to celebrate the last patient visit of an intern's clinical requirements. She had a tiny bell on her desk and allowed the patient to ring it on their final visit. Initially, the bell was meant for interns who had struggled to reach this milestone, and it was the patient who rang the bell. The sound of the bell alerted others nearby who would come out of their exam rooms and offices to cheer the student's success.
Eventually, the ceremony evolved and the intern began ringing the bell instead of the patient. As years passed, the small bell was replaced with a more substantial one, and the ceremony became more structured. During the pandemic in 2020, ring-outs were scheduled in 15-minute segments and became a more significant celebratory occasion for not only the interns, but students, faculty, and staff as well. What started with a handful of interns has grown into the majority of them opting to Ring Out at the end of the quarter as they complete clinic requirements and are one step closer to graduation.
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Nowadays, all students, faculty, and staff receive a calendar invitation to attend the ceremony. Interns may choose to ring the bell alone or with fellow interns. Some prepare speeches of gratitude or stories about their journey to this milestone. Family and friends are also invited to the ceremony, and traditions from different communities and cultures are encouraged and celebrated as part of the event. For example, when many interns from Puerto Rico celebrate, the event especially comes to life as friends and family bring drums and instruments to sing and wave the Puerto Rican flag.
The event has grown, with 30-50 people typically attending. Although other schools may have a bell-ringing tradition, our ceremony is unique to Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center's culture and is a significant milestone in every intern's journey. |
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A note from author Jane Bird, marketing and communications manager: This story was written from an interview with Dr. Claudia Seay, '80, who has taught at Sherman for 36 years. As a new employee at Sherman, it has been my honor and delight to witness the Ring Out ceremonies at the end of the quarter. |
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Sherman Graduate Takes the Stage at Miss America 2024 |
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| Last spring, Brooke Mills was crowned Miss New Hampshire 2023 while a student at Sherman. She has since graduated and is now competing in the 2024 Miss America pageant. Let's cheer her on as she represents us!
Sherman College contributes in-kind scholarships to Miss America annually, and Brooke is the first candidate to benefit from this opportunity. The 2024 Miss America competition will take place in Orlando January 8th - 14th. |
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| Lyceum 2024: Register NOW for $100 Discount Early Bird Registration discount is available through January 31st. Select the button below for more information or to register. |
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We Appreciate Our Corporate Regents! |
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For more information on becoming a Corporate Regent or Patron Regent, please contact Russell Goff at 864.578.8770, ext. 267, or rggoff@sherman.edu. |
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