Ms. Nicole George - Microsoft Certified Honor Student

Nicole George is a former student of the North Bronx Career Counseling & Outreach Center's Computer Literacy class where she became proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel 2003. She attended class everyday and worked very hard at achieving excellence.

But she did not stop there. Upon completion of the class, Nicole volunteered as a Teacher's aide in the ATTAIN Interactive computer lab.

When she heard about the opportunity to become Microsoft Word 2007 certified, she immediately enrolled in the MOAC class. She took instruction very well and was also very helpful to the other students. Nicole's perseverance paid off as she is Microsoft Word 2007 certified.

As a former Federal Correction officer, Nicole learned to work hard and pay attention to detail. She likes working with people bringing out the best in even those who may have poor life choices. Her people skills become evident whether she is helping the students in the ATTAIN Interactive Computer Lab, assisting the Teachers in the classroom, or providing support to the NBCCOC staff. She has a pleasent personality and her smile speaks volumes.

Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church is proud of Nicole George.

May 30, 2010 60th Anniversary of Svea & Bob Ashburn

On Sunday, May 30, 2010, during the 10:30 AM Service, Svea & Bob
Ashburn receive an anniversary blessing from Rev.Brathwaite assisted
by Marilyn Riviere. In attendance at this special occasion were Rev.
Dr. Bob Ashburn, his wife Jamie, their children Kris and Kyle. Rev.
Bob and Jamie will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on
June 15.

The Ashburns were presented with a plant from members and friends of
Augustana. Bob & Svea have been members of Augustana since the
merger of Holy Trinity and Salem Lutheran Churches in 1954. Bob was
the church treasurer for over 30 years. Svea was the church
secretary and envelope secretary. Both were members of the Fellowship
League. Bob was a member of the Men's Club and Svea was a member of
the Ladies Aide Society.

60th Wedding Anniversary of Robert and Svea Ashburn

THE RITE OF HOLY BAPTISM

On Sunday, May 16, 2010, during the worship service, Frederick Ryan
Cartha was baptized and became the newest youngest member of
Augustana. Frederick was born on November 19, 2009. His Godparents
were Mike Smith and Kami Santos. Marilyn Riviere, his great aunt,
was his sponsor. Deacon Nina Hunt assisted Rev. Rosalind
Brathwaite. Ms. Samantha Argenzio was the acolyte. There was a
reception after the service at a local restaurant.

Park West Camera Club

Conrad Tinney, a member of Augustana, will have an exhibit of photography at the Park West Camera Club.

Jayne Skoog, Soprano, sings American Composers

On Friday, April 23, 2010, Jayne Skoog held her concert at LeFrak Concert Hall at Queens College.

Program:

• Samuel Barber - The Hermit Songs
• Joseph Bartolozzi - The Petrarca Songs
• Leonard Bernstein - I Hate Music: 5 Kid Songs for Soprano, What a Movie (from Trouble in Tahiti)
• Audrey Saint-Gil, Pianist

Ms. Skoog's Long Island City High School music students, attended the concert.

Ms. Jayne Skoog and Dr. Joseph Bartolozzi are on the faculty at Long Island City HS.

Thanks to all for a wonderful evening!

Jayne Skoog sings American Composers

On Friday, April 23, 2010 Ms. Skoog sang musical numbers from Samuel Barber, Joseph Bartolozzi, and Leonard Bernstein.

The concert was attended by Ms. Skoog's Long Island City High School music students and members and friends of Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church where Ms. Skoog is the Choir Director/Organist. Many other friends and faculty were also in the audience. It was a fantastic performance and thanks also to Ms. Audrey Saint-Gil, pianist, who was her accompanist.