MAY 2016 PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Honors Institute grads receive medals Fourth class features some top scholars Pearl River Community College award- “Our initial vision has been realized and me feel like home and gave me a lot of op- ed medals May 3 to graduating honors has evolved into much more,” said Dr. portunities I would never have had,” said students. Terri Ruckel, Forrest County Center Natalie McCormick of Picayune. She will The Honors Institute Medallion Honors coordinator. “The honors educa- transfer to Mississippi State University. Ceremony recognized the success of the tion at Pearl River Community College The 2016 Honors Institute graduates: students who completed a minimum of 21 provides an experience that changes stu- n Tyler Abney of Purvis was named to hours of Honors coursework and main- dents’ lives.” the PTK All-Mississippi Academic tained a cumulative 3.4 grade point aver- Two of the Honors Institute graduates - Second Team and is a semi-finalist for a age. Tyler Abney of Purvis and Victoria Jack Kent Cooke scholarship. He plans to Alumnus Karen Moore “I’ve furthered myself academically in Valliant of Carriere - are semi-finalists for transfer to the University of Mississippi ways I’d never have imagined,” said prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Transfer and then attend law school. Samuel Bond of Lumberton. “There are Scholarships. The scholarships for gradu- n Leah Balli of Carriere plans to trans- to speak at graduation all kinds of opportunities to be gained ates of two-year colleges are similar to the fer to the University of Southern Pearl River Community College will hold graduation at 10 a.m. from this institute.” Rhodes or Fulbright scholarships for four- Mississippi and major in business. Friday, May 13, in the Marvin R. White Coliseum on the PRCC established the Honors Institute year graduates. Only 85 are awarded an- n Samuel Bond of Lumberton will at- Poplarville campus. four years ago in temporary quarters. It is nually. tend Mississippi State University to major Students who completed their degree or certificate requirements now located on the renovated second floor PRCC honors graduates are automati- in biochemistry. during the summer and fall 2015 semesters as well as the spring of White Hall on the Poplarville campus cally admitted to honors programs at the n Jared Bowman of Picayune plans to 2016 semester are eligible to participate. with facilities on the Forrest County state’s four-year universities. major in polymer science at USM. Speaker will be alumna Karen Moore, Center as well. “Pearl River Community College made n See HONORS, page 3 chief executive officer of the Baldwin County EMC. The ceremony will be streamed to the Brownstone Center for the Arts where family and friends can watch on big screens if coliseum seating is full. The center will be open by 9 a.m. on the morn- ing of graduation. Reserved parking for the handicapped and elderly will be located in the parking Moore lot to the east of the coliseum. Moore, a 1985 PRCC graduate, also holds a degree in business administration and marketing manage- ment from the University of Southern Mississippi. As CEO of the Baldwin County EMC, she oversees the largest electric coopera- tive in Alabama. Moore is the daughter of Frank and Beverly Ladner of Bay St. Louis. Frank Ladner is a long-time member of the PRCC Board of Trustees. She and her husband Ken live in Fairhope, Ala. Summer night classes begin May 23; day classes June 6 Honors Institute graduates at Pearl River Community Carriere, Samuel Bond of Lumberton, Jared Bowman of Summer night classes begin on Monday, May 23, and will College received medallions May 3. They are, seated from Picayune, Joseph “Seth” Bowman of Poplarville, Brianna meet the following week on the Memorial Day holiday, May 30. left, Stanford Joseph Gwin of Purvis, Brandon “Cayne” Dillon of Oak Grove, Jocelyne Brown Sims of Hattiesburg First term day classes start Monday, June 6, and go through Landrum, Natalie McCormick and Ross Savoie, all of and John Graves of Bassfield. Not pictured is Thomas Wednesday, June 29. Picayune; Evan Thornton of Collins, Victoria Valliant of Catlett of Hattiesburg. Second term day classes begin Thursday, June 30, and contin- Carriere; standing, Tyler Abney of Purvis, Leah Balli of PRCC Public Relations photo ue through Wednesday, July 27. The fall semester starts with registration on Wednesday, Aug. 3; faculty returning on Monday, Aug. 8; and classes beginning on Monday, Aug. 15. PRCC makes another ‘best’ list ROAR orientations set Pearl River Community College has PRCC president. “To be recognized as retention, faculty salary, and student / fac- again been recognized as one of the coun- one of America’s best community col- ulty ratio. Orientation for new PRCC students, known as ROAR, will be try’s best. leges by this organization is PRCC’s score was 77.41, out of a possi- held throughout the summer. The StateUniversity.com truly an honor for us. ble score of 100. The sessions run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with registration opening website ranks PRCC as 15th “The recognition exempli- “Recognition of this magnitude should at 8 a.m. on its list of the 500 best com- fies the great efforts our em- be celebrated across the college,” said Dr. Sessions in Poplarville are on June 7 for fine arts students and munity colleges in the United ployees make to ensure Pearl Adam Breerwood, vice president for the those with ACT scores of 21 or higher; June 21, athletes; June 23, States for 2015. River students receive a qual- Poplarville campus and Hancock Center. July 21 and 26 for all. PRCC is the only ity higher education. We are “This award is an example of the collabo- At the Forrest County Center, sessions will be on June 16 for those Mississippi community col- proud of the achievements of rative efforts of all departments to help with ACT scores of 21 or higher and on July 12 and 28 for all. lege listed in the top 85 on the our students that helped make our students achieve success. This honor ROAR at the Hancock Center will be on Aug. 3 for all students list. PRCC is one of more than this recognition possible.” is a direct reflection of the leadership of with two-hour sessions starting at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. 1,100 community colleges in According to its website, Dr. Lewis and the environment for the U.S. StateUniversity.com uses achievement he has created.” Four-day week starts June 6 “I am truly excited about the Dr. Lewis many different measures in This ranking is another in a long list of recognition that our college has determining the rank of a par- national recognitions the college has re- PRCC will switch to the four-day summer schedule on Monday, received from the StateUniversity.com or- ticular school. The most important factors ceived in recent years. June 6. ganization,” said Dr. William Lewis, are a school’s ACT/SAT scores, its student n See BEST LIST, page 3 Offices will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday with employee lunch breaks cut to 45 minutes. All cam- puses will be closed on Friday. Spence to lead Honors Conference Council Because the Fourth of July holiday falls on a Monday, the four-day schedule will switch to Tuesday through Friday for that one week. A Pearl River Community College “Our school will present as well as nity college in the state to host the The regular five-day schedule will resume on Monday, Aug. 1. sophomore will lead a state-wide organi- other schools, probably a Mississippi Honors zation of Mississippi’s top higher educa- couple of groups from the Conference,” Black said. tion students. Honors Institute,” she said. “It’s a combination of hon- Jenna Lee to lead SGA Sarah Spence of Carriere is the new Forrest County Center stu- ors programs at both the uni- Jenna Lee of Picayune was elected to serve as executive pres- president of the Mississippi Honors dent Rachel Carraro of versities and the community ident of the Student Government Association for 2016-17. Conference Council. Hattiesburg will serve as colleges.” Working with her will be Austin Darden of Poplarville, executive As president, she will be heavily in- state liasion officer. Jenna The 2016 conference was vice president, and Patrick Scott of d’Iberville, executive secretary. volved in planning the 2017 state confer- Lee of Picayune and Alex held in early April at Delta Elections for freshman and sophomore class officers will be ence at PRCC, which will be the first time Cumbest of Hurley, Honors State University. held a few weeks after the start of the fall semester. the organization has met at a community students in Poplarville, will Hosting the conference college. be council delegates. will give PRCCís students a “I’m very excited and grateful for the Conference planning will chance to demonstrate the Four drum majors picked opportunity,” said Spence, a molecular bi- begin in September with a excellence of a community The Spirit of the River marching band will be led by four drum ology major and member of the PRCC meeting at Jackson State Spence college program, Spence majors when it takes the field at Dobie Holden Stadium. Honors Institute. University, said Dr. Stephen said. They are Alyssa Fuller of Carriere, William Leuba of Picayune, The conference will include student ac- Black, Honors Institute director. “We can show we’re up to the level of Olivia Conley of Gulfport and Hanna Eckie of Petal. ademic presentations along with opportu- “Pearl River Community College the universities, can keep up with them,” They were selected following auditions on April 30. nities to socialize and network. Honors Institute will be the first commu- she said. PRCC brings PTK awards home

The Beta Tau Gamma chap- NerdNation, PTK’s internation- “Selection is based solely on “To receive recognition for ter of Phi Theta Kappa at Pearl al convention, held April 7-9 in the written entries for these my small contributions to the River Community College has National Harbor, Md. two projects. The scores are success of PTK was a hum- been named one of the interna- “To be considered for this averaged to determine the bling experience. I look for- tional honor society’s most award, our chapter submitted chapter’s overall ranking. ward to the continued success outstanding chapters. entries for both the Honors in From the 1,285 Phi Theta of these students for many Beta Tau Gamma, the Forrest Action Project and College Chapters around the world, years to come.” County Center chapter, re- Project,” said Dr. Terri Ruckel, Beta Tau Gamma’s ranking is Breerwood was nominated ceived one of 20 Distinguished one of the Beta Tau Gamma in the top twenty.” by the Beta Tau Gamma chap- Chapter Awards during advisors. Dr. Adam Breerwood, ter and the Iota Mu chapter. PRCC vice president for the “Dr. Breerwood has support- Poplarville campus and ed Phi Theta Kappa with his Hancock Center, received a confidence, and he calls the so- Distinguished College ciety his ‘go-to group’ because Administrator Award. he believes that when he en- The awards are given to trusts them with a responsibili- community college vice presi- ty, he ‘knows that it will be dents, deans or leaders other done right.’,” said Stephanie than college presidents. Lee, Iota Mu advisor. “I was honored to be recog- “Because of that confidence, nized by a premier student or- he supports the society with a ganization like PTK,” commodity more precious Breerwood said. “I am proud than money: his time.” to be associated with these out- Lorrie Warren of Poplarville standing students and advisors spoke to a meeting of the who have represented our in- National Campaign to Prevent stitution to the highest of stan- Teen and Unplanned dards. I am in awe of the con- Pregnancy about the chapter’s Lorrie Warren of Poplarville, Iota Mu vice president for Dr. Adam Breerwood, PRCC vice president for the tributions they have made to unplanned pregnancy aware- leadership, spoke to a meeting of the National Campaign Poplarville campus and Hancock Center, received a our college and the surround- ness project. to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy about the Distinguished College Administrator Award. ing communities. n See PTK AWARDS, page 3 chapter’s unplanned pregnancy awareness project. May 2016 • Page 2 The Drawl NEWS & OPINION Cheers to graduating class; personal thanks to faculty By JOCELYNE BROWN SIMS cation. And when it comes to PRCC-FCC, we The Drawl Staff Writer have the privilege of learning from the most dis- tinguished staff and we’re also blessed with life- Graduation is right around the corner and experienced teachers hidden in our very own Pearl River Community College sophomores classmates. are preparing to embark on their next journey in To the future graduates of Pearl River life. Community College, I want to encourage you As for me, I am transferring to The University all to get involved, take advantage of the oppor- of Southern Mississippi’s honors col- tunities that are presented to you and lege and pursuing a bachelor’s de- make your time at PRCC unforget- gree in journalism. table. My plan is to build a journalism In the words of Dr. Ryan Ruckel, empire and revive local and global one of my instructors, “You must newspapers, as well as be the voice show up and finish!” Above, Sam Glorioso of of a popular radio station. Cheers to the graduating class of Picayune buries instructor I believe my first semester enrolled 2016. Not only did we show up and Jim Walsh’s face in a whip at PRCC opened doors that were pre- finish but we excelled. Hope to see creme pie to raise money viously closed, and placed me on the you all in the future. for Backpack Buddies of right track toward a successful future. A personal thank you to the follow- Poplarville on May 2. Left, The staff at PRCC-FCC are un- ing for helping me: Mrs. Dr. Ruckel, Spanish instructor Robin matched. They sincerely care about Brown Sims Mr. Dr. Ruckel, Ms. Alder, Mrs. Nix braces as Alexis Tynes the success of their students and go to Peerboom, Dr. Donohue, Dr. Purvis, of Poplarville hurls a pie at great lengths in order to lend a helping hand. Ms. Clark, Dr. Mraz, Mrs. Brady, Mr. Christen, her. The Leadership Class Community colleges pride themselves on cater- Mrs. Stewart, PRCC Faculty & Staff, My held the pie-your-teacher ing to unorthodox students. Classmates and my family. event to raise money for Students from different backgrounds have the n Jocelyne Brown Sims is a sophomore Backpack Buddies. chance to enroll and receive an honorable edu- student from Hattiesburg. DECA, PRCC opened ‘Dress for Success’ so many doors for me Sometimes it can come in handy By VICTORIA VALLIANT dents dress properly for interviews, speaking at By JESSICA THERIOT DECA, for a low membership fee, can bring The Drawl Staff Writer functions, or receiving recognition at public The Drawl Staff Writer the same great aspects for you as well, plus event.” more. DECA has also given me the opportunity So what happens when you get to campus on Faculty may contribute by donating slightly Are you thinking about owning your own to travel and see great things. Awards Day, and you remember that you’re worn professional clothing, by making one- business? Are you planning to work for a com- Being a member of DECA for just two years slated to get one of the major awards only time monetary gifts, or by signing up for pay- pany and deal with marketing, advertising, fi- now, I have traveled to Natchez, Memphis, you’re wearing a tank top and leggings? roll drafting. The project targets students in nancing, or management? Are you going to col- Orlando, Fla., where the college paid for a trip to To make matters worse, you’ve technical programs as well as mem- lege for any of the above careers? Universal Studios, plus all trip funds just moved out of your apartment, bers of student organizations and If so, I have great news for you. including airfare, hotel room etc. honor students. Maybe you just thought you’d go Last but not least, this year’s trip to and all of your clothes are thrown in to college, take the necessary classes, Washington, D.C., where patriotism a suitcase in the trunk of your car. Anyone who wants further details get your degree, and then find a place is unignorable and cherry blossoms Well, you could burst into tears should contact Jacki Runnels, jrun- of employment, but did you know bloom beautifully. and run away, or you could take a [email protected] or Toni Clark, that Pearl River Community College DECA has given me a truly beauti- deep breath, and remember that [email protected]. offers so much more? ful experience and I encourage all stu- some very generous and thoughtful Based on this reporter’s personal If you follow news on PRCC’s dents to get more involved at Pearl PRCC faculty have graciously do- experience, the “Dress for Success” Facebook, website, or other social River Community College. nated a treasure closet full of profes- program is awesome! Once you media pages, you may have heard of Even if DECA is not for you, find a sional clothing. That’s right! enter, you may select from more a national student organization called student organization or sport and be- You get to go shopping on campus than one rack of blouses, slacks, Collegiate DECA. long to it. for free without having to leave the Valliant skirts, etc. There is even a table of Collegiate DECA is dedicated to Theriot Getting ready to graduate, I can school parking lot. shoes from which you may make a enhancing the skills of emerging leaders and en- honestly say that Pearl River Community That’s because a former College Project selection. trepreneurs, and it has done just that for me. This College is a great college that opened many begun by Forrest County Center’s Phi Theta There is a wide variety of styles available for organization has provided me with valuable doors for me, and DECA is an organization that Kappa chapter has been picked up by Mu every taste and quite a few sizes. Men’s profes- business, marketing, and selling knowledge that will forever stay in my heart and be a part of my Alpha Theta Math Honor Society. sional clothing is available as well. I will carry with me for my future career. character. Jackie Runnels and Toni Clark hold the key Just don’t get carried away and shop for too DECA has inspired me in my future endeav- To find out more information about joining for this endeavor called “Dress for Success.” long. You might miss your award ceremony. ors and has given me student connections DECA, I encourage you to speak with Mrs. Ms. Runnels, chair of the math department, But you will be well-dressed. around the world, great networking opportuni- Katie Davenport a marketing and management says that the purpose of the closet is “to pro- n Victoria Valliant is a sophomore stu- ties, and has provided me with essential skills instructor and DECA advisor at vide professional type clothing to help our stu- dent from Carriere. such as; social skills, interviewing skills, time [email protected] management, problem solving, and promotional n Jessica Theriot is a sophomore student skills. from Poplarville. My first year at PRCC PRCC has given us all has been memorable one By BRANDON MOORE With another full schedule, I am ready for the challenge. During my sophomore year, I am tools we need to succeed The Drawl Staff Writer looking forward to being a part of big things. By IVERY BODDIE We all require someone’s help and down the My first year at Pearl River Community I tried out for the basketball team for PRCC The Drawl Staff Wtiter road hopefully we will not forget to lend a help- College is over now. It went by so fast. and I am looking forward to being a champion ing every chance we get. What we choose to do I can remember when I was going to the ad- and getting offers from universities such as Confucius once said, “The will to win, the today, will shape the world we have to live in missions office and visiting the campus, trying USM, LSU, Kentucky, and others. desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full tomorrow. to get enrolled. However, since I have been at PRCC for a potential... These are the key that will unlock I would like to congratulate the PRCC grad- I knew it was the place for me when I was year, I have really figured out how to write the door to personal excellence.” uates of this year. walking around campus and going to proper essays, speak in front of audi- Therefore, we are as great as we The past two years have probably class on the first day. ences, and also learn about the differ- decide to be. Each day we have to felt like a journey of a thousand I just wanted to see how college ent parts of life growing from a baby make decisions and in these deci- miles. As students, we have written worked because before I started col- to an adult. sions lie our full potential. many reports, given presentations, lege people used to tell me it was so I have had fun my first year at We are not defined by failure be- speeches, managed quiz after quiz, hard and that instructors weren’t PRCC, but I also knew when it was cause it is only a natural process of all while balancing extra curricular going to tell you about assignments. time to take of business. learning, nor achievement because it activities and personal lives. I knew I was not going to have a I made an excellent choice when is a temporary sense of pride. Pearl River Community College problem because in high school I had coming to PRCC because we have Personal excellence is rooted in has given us the tools we need to perfect attendance and I had a good one of the biggest JuCo campuses, the understanding that everyone is succeed in life. It has been a pleasure grade-point average. I remember my and we also have places to do work connected and that success is found meeting you and I sincerely wish first day of class in the summer of and study, and great tutors. in contributing to a better society. you a life of happiness, success and 2015. I was so anxious to see what it Moore I would tell anybody about the good It is directly related to universal Boddie that you reach your full potential. was going to be like. things at Pearl River Community compassion and the desire to ease the suffer- n Ivery Boddie is a sophomore student After my first class, the instructors were so College and that it is a great place to get a de- ings of others. Succeeding is rooted in loving from Sandy Hook. He plans to attend PRCC nice and organized. I knew I was going to make gree. everyone equally, caring for nature, and taking for two more semesters before graduating in it through college. n Brandon Moore is a sophomore student the time to be thankful for each day. May of 2017. It is now time to go into my sophomore year. from Laurel. SACS accreditation Some of better summer songs Pearl River Community College is accredit- ed by the Southern Association of Colleges and By TAYLOR WATTS The only country song to make this list, I re- 3) Am I Wrong (Nico & Vinz) Schools Commission on Colleges to award as- The Drawl Staff Writer ally enjoy it. And every time it comes on ,I’m Am I wrong for saying that Fancy from Iggy sociate degrees. Contact the Commission on like Kid Rock, “turn it up!” This song is one of Azalea was overhyped? Because without this Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Since it’s almost summer, I’m going to break Kid Rock’s best; everyone should have this song song, the summer of 2014 would’ve been quite Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, typecasting for this article and write about music on their cookout playlist. annoying. with my 10 favorite summer songs. or at http://www.sacscoc.org for questions 6) Can’t Hold Us (Macklemore & Ryan This song really stood out for me, cause of the The songs I like to jam to during the summer, African vibe in the song. It’s a fun, inspirational about the accreditation of Pearl River Lewis ft Ray Dalton) then and now. Though I’m only doing a modern Another hit from the summer of 2013, this treasure of a song. Community College. The Commission is only edition, so anything not released in the year song really had me believing that the duo could 2) Billionaire (Travie McCoy ft Bruno to be contacted to learn about the accreditation 2000 and onwards is omitted. I’m sorry. be the next OutKast of the decade. Mars) status of the College, to file a third-party com- Anyway, get out your swimsuit and shades for This song is so energetic every time I Between this song and Airplanes, ment at the time of the College’s decennial re- my picks of the greatest summer jams of the past hear it on Pandora when I go power the summer of 2010 certainly did view, or to file a complaint against the College 15 years. walk, I power run when I hear it. have a lot of relatable hip-hop songs. with evidence that appears to support non- 10) Treasure (Bruno Mars) Also, I have to mention the music Of course the song is a summer compliance with a standard or requirement. All Bruno Mars knows a thing or two about tak- video, because it was spectacular. song because it’s just got that sum- normal inquiries about the institution, such as ing it back with his music. Both the music and 5) Airplanes (B.o.B ft Hayley mer vibe attached to it; as well as a the video are reminiscent of the group Earth, admission requirements, financial aid, educa- Williams of Paramore) chorus from Bruno Mars which is Wind, & Fire, and it would’ve still been a great Nearly anyone can relate to this one of my favorite choruses of all tional programs, etc., should be addressed di- song if it was released in September (see what I song, or the first thing B.o.B says. time. And indeed I want to be a bil- rectly to Pearl River Community College and did there). This song just makes you wanna One of the greatest hip hop songs of lionaire, so... very bad. not to the Commission’s office. dance with your better half and I’ve yet to see the ‘10s so far, it was pretty much in- 1) I Gotta Feeling (The Black- anyone looking ‘blue’ when this song plays. escapable in 2010 but the only thing Eyed Peas) 9) On the Floor (Jennifer Lopez ft Pitbull) stopping it was Katy Perry’s California Watts Words can’t describe how much I Non-discrimination statement Another summer party anthem on my list, but, Gurls. really, really, really, really love this song. I’m a hey, I got more of that to come. Anyway, I real- Also, I really enjoyed Haley Williams’ art, big fan of The Black Eyed Peas and this is truly Pearl River Community College offers equal edu- ly enjoy this song, I enjoyed J Lo, and I like and yes sometimes I wish I could make a wish their trademark song. cation and employment opportunities. The College Pitbull’s rap verses. In fact, I got his first verse from an airplane at night. I love everything in this song from it’s catchy does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, nailed. If this song doesn’t get you on the dance 4) Give Me Everything (Pitbull ft Ne-Yo, beat, to the catchy chorus, to the spirit in the color, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, or dis- floor, nothing will. Ne-Yo, and Afrojack) song, everything. I’m really happy it took home ability. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimina- 8) Crazy in Love (Beyonc’ ft Jay-Z) Though I did enjoy Party Rock Anthem from two Grammys, and one last thing if you hate the tion policies or to request accommodations, special Hard to believe it’s been 13 years since Queen LMFAO, this song really had me in the summer song, you don’t hate it. Believe me, it’s just all assistance, or alternate format publication, please B began her career with this amazing, catchy, of 2011. in your head. contact Tonia Moody, Director of Admissions and sexy and (can be) relatable song (Cause I get Pitbull offers a few quotable lines, Ne-Yo Yes, summer can be fun, especially with great Records, ADA/Civil Rights, and Title IX crazy when I’m in love too). Both B and J real- gives an amazing chorus, and frankly this is an- music, and fingers crossed that the summer hits Coordinator, at P.O. Box 5537, Poplarville, MS ly bring their A-game in this song, the music, the other song I get out of my seat and dance to it. of this year will be great! 39470 or 601-403-1060. lyrics, the swag I felt in there. It’s unbelievable. Though to be honest the movie Pitch Perfect al- n Taylor Watts is a sophomore student 7) All Summer Long (Kid Rock) most killed the song. from Columbia. The DRAWL May 2016 • Page 3 NEWS HONORS BEST LIST n FROM page 1 n Natalie McCormick of n FROM page 1 the 2012 CNN Money list of n Joseph “Seth” Bowman of Picayune plans to transfer to Last year, the Brookings top community colleges, its Poplarville plans to transfer to MSU to major in animal and Institute released its “Beyond ranking in 2013 by the Aspen MSU to study civil engineer- dairy sciences with a concen- College Rankings” study that Institute in the top 10 percent ing. tration in veterinary medicine. ranked universities and com- of U.S. community colleges n Thomas Catlett of n Ross Savoie of Picayune munity colleges on a value- and its membership in the Hattiesburg will major in will major in mechanical engi- added system that measures National Collegiate Honors English at William Carey neering at MSU. the difference between actual Council. University. n Jocelyne Brown Sims of alumni outcomes (like PRCC also was ranked in n Brianna Dillon of Oak Hattiesburg plans to transfer to salaries) and the outcomes one the top 10 percent by the Grove plans to transfer to the USM to major in journalism. would expect given a student’s Aspen Institute in 2012, was MSU vet-tech program. n Evan Thornton of Collins characteristics and the type of listed 28th by n John Graves of Bassfield plans to major in English at institution. TheBestSchools.org in 2013 will study polymer science at William Carey University. For two-year colleges, and is on the 2015 Military USM. n Victoria Valliant of PRCC was ranked third in the Friendly Schools list. n Stanford Joseph Gwin of Carriere was named to the nation for having the highest Such recognition increases Purvis plans to study engineer- PTK All-Mississippi value-added with respect to PRCC’s visibility to high ing at MSU or the University Academic First Team and is a mid-career earnings. school students using the of Utah. Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Also, the Create a Career Internet to research college op- n Brandon “Cayne” semi-finalist. She plans to website recently ranked PRCC portunities. Landrum of Picayune will transfer to Louisiana State as 23rd on its list of the 25 Best “It is exciting to see PRCC study aerospace engineering at University to major in psy- Dr. William Lewis, president of Pearl River Community Community Colleges in the receive this honor,” said MSU. chology and English. College, congratulates Brianna Dillon of Oak Grove after United States. Delana Harris, PRCC director presenting her with the Honors Institute Medallion. Selection was based on eval- of recruitment and marketing. uation of several studies and “Recognition such as this ratings of community colleges impacts our recruiting efforts throughout the nation, accord- by calling attention to the ex- ing to the website. cellent opportunities available Factors included student re- to students who enroll at tention rates, percentage of PRCC. PRCC has so much to students who graduate or offer, including quality aca- transfer to another school demics, cutting-edge pro- within three years, student-to- grams, affordable tuition and faculty ratios, student support, exciting student life.” the types of programs provided The website can be found at and the school’s reputation. http://www.stateuniversity.co Other honors include m/rank/score_rank_by_comm PRCC’s recognition as 20th in c.html DECA stars PTK AWARDS n FROM page 1 Mississippi/Louisiana Region- “I was a bit nervous at first, al Meeting. but the crowd was very re- Ryan Ruckel is the regional Honors Institute graduate John Graves of Bassfield accepts sponsive, so that calmed my coordinator and Terri Ruckel is congratulations from Dr. Lewis at the Medallion Ceremony. nerves pretty quickly,” she associate regional coordinator. said. “Everyone seemed very Representing the Iota Mu impressed by the efforts Iota chapter at the convention Mu made to spread awareness along with Warren and Lee about the prevention of un- were Belle Failla of Picayune, planned pregnancy. I was very Jared Smith and Seth fortunate to take part in the Bowman, both of Poplarville, campaign and even more for- Samuel Bond of Lumberton, tunate to present a summary of Katherine Johnson of our project.” Tylertown and Dr. Justin Beta Tau Gamma was recog- Williamson, advisor. nized in the top three for the Representing the Beta Tau Honors in Action Theme Gamma chapter were Brendan Award (Theme 8: Exploring Massey, Jay Carney, Jocelynne Political Economy) and in the Brown Sims, Rachel Carraro, top 20 for the Honors in Action Brianna Dillon and Barbara Project Award. Gipson, all of Hattiesburg; Ruckel and Dr. Ryan Evan Thornton of Collins, The PRCC Collegiate DECA team of Jessica Theriot of Ruckel, her husband and co- Tyler Abney of Purvis, John Poplarville and Corey Willis of Hancock placed top 10 in advisor for Beta Tau Gamma, Graves of Bassfield, Derrick the nation in Sports Entertainment Marketing at the presented “Motivating and Harvey of Dixie, Victoria International Career Development Conference in Engaging Students: The Valliant of Picayune, advisor Dr. Lewis presents the Honors Institute Medallion to Washington, D.C. in April. They competed against 40 Struggle is Real” at an educa- Dr. Jennifer Mraz, chaperone Joseph “Seth” Bowman of Poplarville during a ceremony teams from universities in the U.S. as well as students tional forum and led the Missy Graves and the Ruckels. on May 3. PRCC Public Relations photos from Canada and Mexico.

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learn mmore:re:o WMCAREY.EDUWWMM ARECAREYY..EDU.EDED orr callcallo (601) 318-6051 May 2016 • Page 4 The DRAWL FORREST COUNTY CENTER 2016 Spring Fling Plans in works for new Social Sciences Club By RACHAEL CARRARO Special to The Drawl The Social Sciences Club at the Forrest County Center was created to encourage students to develop an active thirst for knowledge in all fields, partic- ularly in the social sciences (e.g. psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, anthro- pology, criminal justice, neu- roscience, etc.). The Social Sciences Club offers students the opportunity to meet and collaborate on campus with the goal of en- gaging in social and service opportunities for the better- Forrest County Center stu- ment of Pearl River dents took time to enjoy he Community College and the annual Spring Fling on a surrounding community. Freshman Rachael Carraro (right) discusses the formation An additional goal of this rainy April 13. Above, respi- of a new Social Sciences Club at the Forrest County organization is to provide stu- ratory care technology stu- Center in the fall 2016 semester. dents with the opportunity to dents, from left, K’Drianna develop experience and con- Membership is open to any President (Rachael Carraro); McNair of Hattiesburg, nections with leaders in the student enrolled at Pearl River Vice President (Victoria Destiny Broome of field through guest lectures, Community College who is Valliant); secretary (Vacant); Baxterville, Bridget Orr of campus visits to local colleges current on membership dues and public relations liaison Poplarville and Renee Pharr and universities, and service and is willing to attend club (vacant). of Hattiesburg sing while stu- opportunities. meetings and events. Faculty Advisors for the dents enjoyed free pizza in Lastly, an additional goal of New meetings will begin in club are Dr. Aaryn Purvis, Dr. the multi-purpose room. the Social Sciences Club is to the Fall 2016 semester and David Bunch, and Dr. Rudy Right, Michelle Wilson- offer a one-time scholarship to will likely occur approximate- Gatlin. Stokes (left), special popu- one graduating sophomore ly every two weeks. Students who are interest lations coordinator, sings a who is an active member of There are four officer posi- can contact Dr. Bunch at duet with student Martha the organization. tions within the club; they are: [email protected] Daniel of Columbia. Mu Alpha Theta team places in regional math competition Mu Alpha Theta at the Forrest County Center participated for the first time this year in the Student Math League competition, placing 16th out of 20 in the Southeast Region in two rounds of competition. Sponsored by the American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges, the competi- tion involves more than 164 community col- leges in the nation and Bermuda. Students take paper exams in the fall and the spring with team scores calculated by adding the scores of the top five team members. Massey Moffett The fall team of John Graves of Bassfield, Dana Jones of Texarkana, Ark., Tameia Mack Thornton of Collins. The science and health club held a chin-up competition as a way to raise funds during n the Spring Fling. PRCC police chief Adam Parker watches as students Kenya Dees (left) and Henry Yoon, both of Hattiesburg, ranked Brendan Massey of Hattiesburg and and Grady Slade (right), both of Hattiesburg, try their hand at chin ups. 17th out of 20 in the region. Justyce Moffett of Purvis have received $150 Joining Graves and Mack on the spring team cash book scholarships through the Louisiana- were Danielle Aultman of Seminary, Taterricka Mississippi Mathematical Association of Two Harper of Bassfield, Forrest Pinson, Meagen Year Colleges (LaMsMATYC). Scott and Stanford Joseph Gwin, all of As host campus for the association’s annual Hattiesburg. They ranked 14th out of 20. meeting in October 2015 at the Forrest County “This competition is national and will be very Center, PRCC received the annual, one-time good for resumes and applications for future book scholarship. scholarships,” said sponsor Sharon Clark. “This Forrest County Center faculty who are mem- is one way our chapter of Mu Alpha Theta is at- bers established the criteria for eligibility for tempting to better prepare students for their fu- the scholarship: Enrolled in a college-level ture.” math course at Forrest County Center, not a re- The Mu Alpha Theta chapter will provide cipient of scholarships or grants and a mini- honor pins to members who are graduating this mum GPA of 3.0. Massey and Moffett were semester - Graves, Jones, Candy Clark of chosen from six students who submitted appli- Petal, Barbara Gipson of Hattiesburg and Evan cations. Poetry cafe

Forrest County Center fac- ulty and students paid $5 for the opportunity to smack Dr. Jana Causey, vice presi- dent for Forrest County Operations, in the face with a pie. Other members of the faculty took their turns in the hot seat as well. PRCC Public Relations pho- tos

PRCC student Christian Davis of Hattiesburg reads some of his poetry writings during the 13th annual Poetry Cafe at the Forrest County Center. PTA students get some first-hand experience Students in Pearl River Thus, those muscles fatigued Community College’s physical quickly and some students therapist assistant’s program at stated they were already sore the Forrest County Center re- from using the assistive de- cently learned first-hand about vice.” some of the challenges their Said one student, “It’s just clients face, and that they will not that easy when you have to encounter once they enter the walk with a walker or crutches workforce. and only use one leg for a long Freshmen PTA students ar- period of time. We need to be rived at Turtle Creek Mall to mindful of that when we teach learn empathy for those pa- our patients how to use these tients they will teach to use an devices.” assistive device for mobility. The physical therapist assis- Crutches, walkers, hemi-walk- tant’s program at PRCC is a ers and wheelchairs were used. two-year program of study that “Each student used one type prepares students to work of assistive device for an hour within the practice of physical and then a different assistive therapy under the supervision device for another hour,” said of a physical therapist. Patti Scuderi, chair of the PTAs are employed in hos- PTA freshmen students from left: Front row - Shelby Phillips and Mark Monton of Hattiesburg, Carrvenna Department of Physical pitals, clinics, rehabilitation Sterling of Liberty, Courtney Wilson of Inverness, Maddox of Hattiesburg, Victoria Garner of Foxworth, Erin Therapist Assistant centers, extended care facili- Mercedes Brown of Prentiss, Scott Cavanaugh of Little of Petal, Berkley Warnick of Aberdeen and Shannon Technology. ties, home health agencies and Saucier, Jana Morgan of Osyka and Kristen Byrd of Taylor of Purvis. Back row - Cory Johnson of Hattiesburg, “During the two-hour peri- other health care settings. Summit, Alex Domino of Indianola and Macy Barksdale of Jessica Nobles of Gulfport and Francis Johnson of Moss od, the students were instruct- “Most people have played Columbus. Second row - Linzy Kline of Picayune, Hunter Point. ed to get lunch at the food around on crutches and in a court and maneuver through wheelchair, but do it for such a She said PTAs enjoy a rap- ble for state licensing. the third fastest growing oc- period. stores and the restroom while brief period of time they really idly growing profession and Average salaries in the cupation between 2014-2024, n To learn more about the using the assistive device cor- get no sense of how difficult it admission to the program is Hattiesburg area are $43,000 with the median pay of PTA program, go to the PTA rectly. Not long into the first is when an assistive device is selective and competitive. to $50,000 per year. $54,410 in 2014. homepage at: hour, it was quickly realized by required for functional mobili- Upon satisfactory completion The Occupational Outlook The handbook also lists http://www.prcc.edu/ca- most students that using assis- ty,” said Scuderi. “Our PTA of the program, students earn Handbook physical therapists as the reer-tech/physical-therapist- tive devices requires muscles students now know just how the Associate in Applied (www.bls.gov/ooh/fastest- eighth fastest growing occu- assistant or call 601-554- that are not ordinarily used. difficult it is.” Science degree and are eligi- growing.htm) lists PTAs as pations during the same time 5486. The DRAWL May 2016 • Page 5 FORREST COUNTY CENTER Awards Day recognizes students’ performance The Forrest County Center of Pearl River n Health care data technology - Karen Community College presented awards to top Bennett of Hattiesburg. students on May 2. n Heating, air condition and refrigeration - The Citizenship Award went to Jamie Chandler Fairley of Purvis. Massengale of Hattiesburg. n History -Tyler Abney of Purvis. Members of the Beta Tau Gamma chapter of n Mathematics - Justina Boles of Opelousas, Phi Theta Kappa at Pearl River Community La. College were recognized with one of 20 n Medical laboratory technology - Brittany Distinguished Chapter Awards during Simpson of Petal. NerdNation, PTK’s international convention, n Medical radiologic technology - Jazmyn held in April. Ladner of Hancock County. “To be considered for this award, our chapter n Occupational therapy assistant - Karly submitted entries for both the Honors in Action Slade of Poplarville. PRCC students Joseph Austin (left) and Christian Davis presented their project findings Project and College Project,” said Dr. Terri n Office systems technology - Abbie to the audience. Ruckel, one of the Beta Tau Gamma advisors. McMahon of Petal. Dr. Doug Donohue also recognized Phi Theta n Philosophy/religion - Kevin Craft of Kappa and Honors College sponsors: Hattiesburg. Student project: Homelessness Dr. ohn and Susan Donohue, Drs. Terri and n Physical therapist assistant technology - Ryan Ruckel, Southern Bone and Joint Catherine Crutcher of Hattiesburg. Specialists, Honeybaked Ham of Hattiesburg, n Psychology - Rachael Carraro of an issue; solutions offered Carraro Construction, Boe Farms, Forrest and Hattiesburg. Lamar Boards of Supervisors, The James n Practical nursing - Boqin Hu of State Line. On April 28 at the Lowery Woodall Advanced Purvis and Terri Ruckel, served as advisors. Agency Nationwide Insurance, Drs. Aaryn n Spanish - Terri McFarlin of Hattiesburg. Technology Center, the Honors Sociology 1213 “Our continued work with the homeless pop- Purvis, Rudy Gatlin, Jennifer Mraz, Jana Causey n Sociology - Alison McIntyre of Hattiesburg. Community Involvement class conducted a ulation has allowed us to look in depth into and Douglas Donahue, and Mecklin Stevens, n Welding - Willie Mitchell of Hattiesburg. panel presentation and discussion on the topic: some risk factors of homelessness. As a class, Kirk Powell and Missy Graves. n Creative Writing: First - Samantha Jackson “Homelessness Risk Factors: Pearl River we believe many of our own Pearl River stu- Subject area awards went to: of Neely, second - Kacey Toney of Purvis, third - Community College Solutions.” dents experience and deal with some of these n Biological sciences - Samantha Jackson of Nathan Claret and Axel B. Doyle, of Hattiesburg. Faculty and administrators from PRCC, along risk factors that may lead a PRCC student to be- Greene County. n Who’s who - Sandra Silvain, Leslie with some community members, made up the come homeless.” n Chemistry - Brandon Grayson of England, James Massengale, Brianna Dillon, audience as the panel of students provided in- Students presented some overall risk factors Hattiesburg. Jocelyne Brown Sims, Lynnessa Best, Meaghan formation about their research into this award- of homelessness. Videos were shown of PRCC n Communications - Meaghan Holsen of Holsen, Regan Brown, Kayla Theodore, winning Honors in Action project, which was students who have experienced homelessness. Hattiesburg. Rebecca Farmer, Thomas Catlett, Kevin Craft, recognized recently at the Phi Theta Kappa Students then presented their ideas of how n Computer science - Angela Brownlee of Rebecca Applewood and Dana Jones of meetings in Washington, D.C. PRCC can help students with some of these risk Hattiesburg. Hattiesburg; Zachary McPhail, Greg Myers, Students offered suggestions as to how PRCC factors. n Criminal justice, academic - Olivia Johnson Stanford Gwin, Tyler Abney and Barbara might move forward with this important and “Their suggestions included things like food of Greene County. Gipson of Purvis. positive college involvement in our community. bank, ride share program, mental health coun- n Criminal justice, technical - Scott Patterson Evan Thornton and Kayla Graves of Collins, “During this semester, our Honors Sociology seling, among others,” said Dr. Purvis. of Sumrall. Elna Gamer and Rhegan Seymour of Petal, class conducted research, participated in much Kenneth Thronson from Lighthouse Rescue n Dental assisting technology - Stacy Victoria Valliant and Katelyn Briggs of Carriere, class discussion, and has continued an involve- Mission also spoke about his experience in this Everhardt Gonzalez of Poplarville. Lauren Robinson of Magee, Cheyenne Baker of ment with our local homeless community,” said class as well as his experience working with n Dental hygiene technology - Andrea Beaumont, Cindy Le of Ocean Springs, Anna Dr. Ryan Ruckel, who along with Drs. Aaryn Lighthouse. Donovan of Gulfport. Wren of Oxford, Kevin Jarrell of Tylertown, n Electronics technology - Joe Delcambre of Hannah Landrum of Columbia. Hattiesburg. Tierney Manning of Sumrall, Julie Laird of n English -Victoria Valliant of Carriere. Brookhaven, John Graves of Bassfield, Miranda n Fine arts - Will Curtis of Hattiesburg. Fazende of Poplarville and Andrea Donovan of n Geography - Joyce Dawkins of Hattiesburg. Gulfport.

PRCC students Rachael Carraro (left) and Jocelyne Brown Sims, both of Hattiesburg, of- fered some suggestions to help students. Dr. Ryan Ruckel presented Instructors Randy Johnson (left) and Dr. Robby Johnson the Citizenship Award award (right) presented the criminal justice awards to Scott Literary Jeopardy! to Jamie Massengale. Patterson (second from left) and Olivia Johnson.

Dr. Ryan Ruckel presented Dr. Terri Ruckel presented Doug Donohue presented the History award to Tyler the English award to Victoria the Math award to Just-ina Abney of Purvis. Valliant of Carriere. Boles of Opelousas, La.

On April 26, Sigma Kappa Delta presented the first annual Literary Jeopardy game at the Forrest County Center. Three faculty-student teams competed. The team of instructor Greg Underwood (below left) and student Samantha Jackson (second from right) of Greene County finished first. They are pictured with SKD advisors Heather Peerboom and Dr. Dan Childers.

Dr. Rudy Gatlin presented Amy Smith presented the Dr. Melissa Bryant presented the Fine arts award to Will Office systems award to the practical nursing award Curtis of Hattiesburg. Abbie McMahon of Petal. to Boqin Hu of State Line.

Christina Rahaim presented David Bunch presented the Tim Pulver presented the the Spanish award to Terri Psychology award to Rach- OTA award to Karly Slade Women’s Club scholarship McFarlin of Hattiesburg. ael Carraro of Hattiesburg. of Poplarville. Sigma Kappa Delta

Sigma Kappa Delta, Pearl River Community College’s English Honor Society, Alpha Epsilon chapter, held its induction ceremony March 28 at the Forrest County Center. Inductees included, seated from left, James Carney, Summer Mitchell and Alison The Hattiesburg Women’s Club presented a $500 scholarship to Pearl River Community McIntyre, all of Hattiesburg; Jessica Massey of Taylorsville, Barbara Gipson, Rachael College student Annie Leon of Picayune at the Forrest County Center. Leon is a fresh- Carraro and Alexesia Williams, all of Hattiesburg; second row, Christopher Cole Yates of man student in the Office Systems Technology department and a member of Phi Theta Petal, Aaron Robinson of Hattiesburg, Shelby King of Sumrall, Heather Hilburn of Kappa. On hand for the presentation were from left: Debbie Ferrill, chair of the office sys- Buckatunna, Marlee Orrels of Hattiesburg, Emily A. Gardner of Prentiss, faculty advisor tems technology department; Leon, Margaret Thomas, president of the Hattiesburg Dr. Terri Ruckel; third row, faculty advisors Dr. Ryan Ruckel, Dr. Dan Childers and Women’s Club; and Amy Smith, office systems technology instructor. Leon’s scholarship Heather Peerboom, secretary Victoria Valliant of Carriere, president Tyler Abney of will be for the 2016 fall semester. Purvis, vice president Brianna Dillon of Hattiesburg and faculty advisor Greg Underwood. May 2016 • Page 6 The DRAWL NEWS End of Year cookout

Left, Sheila Grogan, execu- tive director of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missisisppi Foundation, speaks during the Wildcat Wellness Bike Kickoff on Above, James Bailey of April 12 at Dobie Holden Pearl draws back to test his Stadium at Pearl River power on the game provid- Community College. ed by the Magnolia Gold Listening is Dr. Tara Rouse, National Guard program for PRCC Wellness Center di- the End of the Year cookout rector. Above, PRCC stu- on April 26. Right, Michaela dents try out the bicycles Andrews of Foxworth, left, and tricycles during the and Jenna Lee of Picayune Wildcat Wellness Bike operate the cotton candy Kickoff. table at the cookout. Below, PRCC Public Relations students try their hands at a photos game of volleyball. PRCC Public Relations pho- tos PRCC students, faculty rolling across campus The Pearl River Community College cheer In addition to the bicycle program, the most “Roll River Roll” took on new meaning April recent grant allows PRCC to offer two summer 12 with the unveiling of a bicyle/tricycle loan camps for elementary school children, help program. with the “Get Ready to Run” school program in Through a $198,171 grant from the Blue Poplarville elementary schools and make nu- Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation, merous purchases, including outdoor exercise the PRCC Wellness Center bought 50 Cruiser equipment and balance ball desk chairs. bikes, 10 fat tire bikes and 10 tricycles to be “Our foundation has a vision of a healthy PRCC cheer members used by students, faculty and staff. Mississippi,” said Sheila Grogan, executive di- “Health and wellness is an important part of rector of the foundation. “We have a stated what we do here at Pearl River Community focus on our schools, our communities, our uni- College,” said Dr. William Lewis, president. versities and our colleges. We want to build cheering at LSU, MSU “We’ve got the wonderful Wellness Center that campus cultures of health and wellness.” allows you to participate in these programs.” Students were able to check out bicycles at Three Pearl River Community College cheer- ing the summer and move up to the gold squad. The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi the Wildcat Den bookstore starting April 13. leaders and the mascot will be on the sidelines of “It’s fun,” Holliday said. “We’re both huge Foundation has been supporting the Wellness Each cycle comes with a helmet and a lock, and NCAA Division One games next year. LSU fans.” Center since 2012 when it awarded $286,270 to parking racks have been installed across cam- Corey Willis, 21, of Carriere and Will All three will receive scholarships to continue PRCC to replace outdated equipment and con- pus, said Dr. Tara Rouse, director of the PRCC Holliday, 19, of Poplarville made the purple their education. struct an outdoor walking track. Wellness Center. cheerleading squad at Louisiana State Johnson was one of six who tried out for three The grant was the first to be awarded to a “We hope all of y’all will take advantage of University, Jerrod Newson, 20, of Columbia will openings among MSU’s squad of six Bullys. All community college by the foundation. this,” Rouse said. be cheering for Nicholls State University and six appear at home football games, rotating in Katherine Johnson, 20, of Tylertown pre-game, game and post-game ap- was selected as a Bully at Mississippi pearances. They also travel to away Trip to Big Apple State University. football games and appear at home “I just love mascoting,” she said. basketball games and home SEC Johnson has been PRCC’s W.C. baseball and softball games. Rivers mascot for the past two years Johnson, an education psychology and appointed herself as the West major, was elected Miss PRCC this Marion High School mascot after she semester, was a sophomore maid in was asked to wear the costume for an the 2015 Homecoming Court and has event at the elementary school. been active in Phi Theta Kappa and “I just kept the suit and showed the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. up,” she said. Willis and partner Jessica Theriot Willis and Holliday are part of a recently placed in the top 10 in na- 24-couple team of LSU cheerleaders Newson tional DECA competition after win- divided into the white, purple and gold squads. ning the state sports marketing category. “Purple is pretty good, advanced,” Willis said. Newson was Mr. PRCC in 2015, has served as “Gold is elite.” a Student Government Association officer and The two expect to improve individual skills - residenct hall assistant as well as a Wildcat Holliday in stunting and Willis in tumbling - dur- cheerleader.

A group of PRCC faculty and students spent the week of spring break (March 11-15) tour- ing New York City. The group included faculty members Cheri Alder, Drs. Barbara Gandy and Rudy Gatlin. The students were Roscoe Tisdale of Hattiesburg, Adam Engle and Will Curtis of Purvis and Kari Wilson of Petal. The group had dinner at Carmines Italian restaurant, ate cheese cake at Carloís Bakery and saw the Lion King performance. They also visited Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, as well as the Empire State building, the Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Art Museum, and other museums. Left photo, Will Holliday of Poplarville, left, and Corey Willis of Carriere will be Pillars for healthy lifestyle cheering for LSU next year. Above, Katherine Johnson of By TONIA MOODY triathlon to get exercise; many daily activities Tylertown was selected as Director of Admissions and Records such as walking the dog, gardening, going for a one of Miss. State’s mascots. bike ride, or walking on the treadmill count as I recently heard it said, “If you’re not aging, good physical exercise. you’re dead.” Find an activity that you enjoy, get a friend to None of us like to face the fact that we are get- participate with you and hold each other account- ting older, but aging is a privilege that we have. able to exercise regularly. Not everyone has the opportunity to get old. The Rest is essential to our health. It may seem ob- lifestyle decisions we make every day, especially vious that sleep is beneficial, but how many of us ar in our younger years, influence our overall health actually get the sleep we need? When the battery tar and longevity. runs low on your phone or tablet, you plug it in stastarst Choosing a healthy lifestyle will lead to a to recharge. Sadly, many of us don’t realize we tst longer, happier, healthier life. can do the same for our bodies with a little rest. 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Not to mention helps to manage your If you adopt a healthy lifestyle early, before #wemakestars weight. problems start, you will likely be rewarded with You don’t have to train for a marathon or many years of feeling young and looking it too. The DRAWL May 2016 • Page 7 NEWS Freshmen, sophomore class favorites elected Boone, Johnson Mr. and Miss PRCC Two top students who are also involved in of Southern Mississippi to study secondary athletics at Pearl River Community College English education. have been elected Mr. and Miss PRCC. He is a graduate of Purvis High School. Zachary Todd Boone of Sandy Hook is Mr. Lott is the 19-year-old daughter of Matt and PRCC and Katherine Elise Johnson of Amy Lott of Purvis. A graduate of Purvis High Tylertown is Miss PRCC. School, she is a member of the River Sophomore class favorites on the Poplarville Navigators recruitment team and FCA and won campus are Belle Failla of Picayune and Joshua the 2016 Miss PRCC Wildcat pageant. Neal of Purvis; Mella Stokes of Hattiesburg She plans to attend USM next year. and Tyler Abney of Purvis, Forrest County Arcement, 18, is the son of Leslie Ladner and Center; and Ashley Taylor of Kiln and Brian Arcement of Kiln. A graduate of Hancock Christopher Edenfield of Diamondhead, High School, he is a member of the Wildcat Hancock Center. basketball team. Freshman class favorites are Mary Kate Lott He plans to return to PRCC next year. of Purvis and Eli Arcement of Kiln, Poplarville Forrest County Center campus; Alexis Pickens and Kevin Craft, both Stokes, 20, is the daughter of Trondalette and of Hattiesburg, Forrest County Center; Jerry Scott of Hattiesburg. A graduate of Samantha Hipps of Pearlington and Juwan Forrest County Agricultural High School, she is Hollins of Waveland, Hancock Center. president of the Forrest County Center Student Boone, 19, is the son of Stacey and Vicki Government Association and secretary of the Boone of Sandy Hook. A graduate of Columbia History and Humanities Club. High School, he is a pitcher on the Wildcat She plans to transfer to William Carey baseball team, a member of the Fellowship of University next year to study elementary edu- Christian Athletes leadership team and Phi cation. Theta Kappa scholastic honor society. Abney, 20, is the son of Brooke Abney and Class favorites at Pearl River Community College are, seated from left, Samantha Hipps He plans to attend Mississippi State Norman Abney of Purvis. A graduate of Purvis of Pearlington, Hancock Center freshman favorite; Katherine Johnson of Tylertown, Miss University to pursue a degree in chemical engi- High School, he plans to transfer to the PRCC; and Alexis Pickens of Hattiesburg, Forrest County Center freshman class favorite; neering. University of Mississippi to study history and standing, Belle Failla of Picayune and Josh Neal of Purvis, sophomore class favorites; Johnson, 20, has been the Wildcat mascot, English. Mary Kate Lott of Purvis and Eli Arcement of Kiln, freshman class favorites; Zachary W.C. Rivers, for two years. The daughter of He is vice president of the Beta Tau Gamma Boone of Sandy Hook, Mr. PRCC; Christopher Edenfield of Diamondhead and Ashley Brett and Susan Johnson of Tylertown, she is a Phi Theta Kappa chapter, president of the Taylor of Kiln, Hancock Center sophomore class favorites; Mella Stokes of Hattiesburg, graduate of West Marion High School and Alpha Epsilon chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta Forrest County Center sophomore class favorite; and Juwan Hollins of Waveland, plans to study educational psychology at MSU. English honor society, sophomore class presi- Hancock Center freshman class favorite. PRCC Public Relations photos She is a member of the FCA leadership team, dent and a peer leader at the Student Success PTK vice president of fellowship and an orien- Center. tation leader. He was named to the All-Mississippi PTK Edenfield, 20, is the son of Johnson was a sophomore maid in the 2015 Academic Second Team. Valerie and Kenneth Edenfield Homecoming court and freshman class presi- Pickens, 18, is the daughter of Pamela and of Diamondhead. A graduate of dent. Albert Pickens Jr. of Hattiesburg. A graduate of Hancock High, he is a member Failla, 21, is the daughter of David and Cindy the Mississippi Youth Challenge Academy, she of PTK. He also plans to study Failla of Picayune. A graduate of Mother of is freshman class president and was a freshman psychology at USM Gulf Park. Divine Grace, she is co-president of PTK and a maid in the 2015 Homecoming Court. Hipps, 18, is the daughter of member of the Student Alumni Association, She plans to return to PRCC next year with a Tiffany and Paul Baughman of first runner-up in the Miss PRCC Wildcat pag- long-term goal of studying forensic sciences. Lakeshore. She is a graduate of eant and a sophomore maid in the 2015 Craft, 18, is the son of Lisa and Craig Craft Hancock High and president of Homecoming court. of Hattiesburg. A graduate of Oak Grove High the Hancock Center Student She was named to the All-Mississippi Phi School, he is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the Government Association. Theta Kappa Academic Second Team and was Baptist Student Union and the Social Science She plans to transfer to PRCC’s student honoree at HEADWAE events Club. Tulane to study pre-medicine in Jackson. He will return to PRCC next year with plans after finishing the associate’s She plans to return to PRCC next year before to major in psychology. degree at PRCC. transferring to MSU to study mechanical engi- Hancock Center Hollins, 18, is the son of Tara neering. Taylor, 26, is the daughter of Jennifer Jermyn Kutscherenko of Waveland. A Neal, 20, is the son of William and Cheri of Vancleave and Ray Taylor of Woolmarket. graduate of Hancock High Neal of Purvis. He is a member of the She is a graduate of Ocean Springs High School, he is a member of PTK. RiverRoad showchoir and PRCC Singers choir School, a member of PTK and a library assis- He plans to transfer to USM and a peer leader in the Student Success Center. tant at the Hancock Center. to study sports management Tyler Abney of Purvis, left, and Kevin Craft of Hattiesburg He plans to participate in the Disney College She plans to attend the USM Gulf Park cam- after finishing the associate’s are the sophomore and freshman class favorites, respec- Program before transferring to the University pus to study psychology. degree at PRCC. tively, at the Forrest County Center of PRCC. The Wildcat Pride Respect Way Class Character

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AA/EOE/ADAI 73620.5016 10.15 May 2016 • Page 8 The DRAWL NEWS Awards Day: Outstanding students recognized Pearl River Community College recog- Sciences - Alisa McGlocklin of Collins, Foundation; Shawan Matthews of Bay St. nized top students from the Poplarville barbering; Brelyn Hoda of Kiln, cosme- Louis, Practical Nursing-LPN to ADN. campus and the Hancock Center on April tology. n Department of Occupational Training 26, during the annual Awards Day at the n Department of Fine Arts and - Jared Revere of Poplarville, brick, block Brownstone Center for the Arts. Communication - Preston Humphrey of and stonemasonry; Caleb Morris of Dr. William Lewis, PRCC president, Poplarville, ceramics; Alex Byrd of Sumrall, welding and cutting technology. recognized Zachary Boone of Sandy Columbia, design; Lauren Gentry of n Department of Science, Mathematics Hook and Mallory Benoit of Poplarville Florence, music; Lyndsey Lee of and Business - Aaron McKenzie of as the recipients of the Mississippi State Picayune, public speaking; Brad Parker of Columbia, accounting; Lorrie Warren of University Presidential Partnership Poplarville, special studios. Poplarville, biology; Brian Rogers of Scholarships and Hannah Miller of n Department of Health, Physical Columbia, business; Ashlyn Lossett of Poplarville and Leah Balli of Carriere as Education and Recreation - Kristen Carriere, chemistry; Samantha Recatto of recipients of the Presidential Scholarships Martin of Oak Grove and Trevor Krol of Lumberton, computer sciences; Jordyn for the University of Southern Gulfport, scholar athletes; Cienna Mitchell of Picayune, physics; Cole Mississippi. Pearman of Carriere and Weylin Carver of Wooten of Lucedale, mathematics. Lorrie Warren of Poplarville and Belle Bay St. Louis, Wellness Center Wildcat. n Hancock Center - Samantha Hipps of Dr. William Lewis, second from left, president of Pearl River Failla of Picayune were honored for their n Department of Humanities and Pearlington, leadership. Community College, presented plaques to scholarship recip- selection to the 2016 Phi Theta Kappa All- Social Sciences - Desiree` Drewery of n Student organizations - Miranda ients during Awards Day on April 26. They are, from left, Mississippi Second Team. Lewis also rec- Carriere, creative writing; Sheena Woodruff of Lumberton, Skills USA. Zachary Boone of Sandy Hook, who received the Mississ- ognized Failla as PRCC’s student honoree Rancifer of Purvis, criminal justice; n Who’s Who in American Community ippi State University Presidential Partnership Scholarship; at state HEADWAE events in Jackson. MeKenna Bryant of Bogalusa, La., Colleges - Leah Balli, Bethany Berryman, Leah Balli of Carriere and Hannah Miller of Poplarville, re- Citizenship Awards went to Courtney English; Danny Amacker of Carriere, his- Micah Eastridge and Anthony Williams, all cipients of the Presidential Scholarship Award for the Morris of Carriere, academic transfer tory; Elizabeth Benton of Carriere, psy- of Carriere; Jason Funchess, Rashawn University of Southern Mississippi. Not pictured is Mallory track; Selena Morgan of Columbia, ca- chology; Megan Stockstill of Picayune, Johnson, Jerrod Newson, Dana Peavy, Benoit of Poplarville, recipient of the MSU scholarship. reer-technical; and Kamri Jones of Bay St. sociology; Allison Marie Keefer of Brian Rogers, all of Columbia; Tyler Cagle, Louis, Hancock Center. Slidell, La., Spanish. Hannah Miller and Lorrie Warren, all of Departmental and course awards were n Department of Industrial Technology Poplarville; Katelyn Ladner and Jessica presented as follows: - Caleb Kimble of Bogalusa, La, electron- Stevens, both of Kiln; Carter Hankins and n Department of Business and ics technology; Jade Sumpter of Joshua Neal, both of Purvis; Curtis Hart and Commerce Technology - Tammy Discon Poplarville, instrumentation technology. Lane Stewart, both of Gulfport; Michaela of Picayune, marketing management tech- n Department of Nursing Education - Andrews of Foxworth, Kristen Barnes of nology; Shannon Fortenberry of Jeffrey Marshall of Purvis, Nursing I; Bay St. Louis, Ashley Briggs of McNeill, Columbia, marketing management tech- Ashlyn Carr of Sumrall, Nursing II; Christopher Edenfield of Diamondhead, nology online; Brad Parker and Kenny Hannah Falls of Picayune, Nursing III; Lauren Gentry of Florence, Kale Lancaster Lambert, both of Poplarville, criminal jus- Anna Delancey of Purvis, Nursing IV; of Lumberton, Houston McMahon of Oak tice technology; Alysa Stevens of Holly Cuevas of Hattiesburg, Nursing Grove, Jordan Pharr of Picayune, Poplarville, health care data technology. Leadership; Ashley Kinney of Cassandra Rosser of Biloxi and Ashley n Department of Family and Consumer Hattiesburg, Mississippi Nursing Taylor of New Hebron.

Courtney Morris of Carriere, left, received the Pearl River Community College Citizenship Award for academic stu- dents and Selena Morgan of Columbia received the Citizenship Award for career-technical students during Awards Day on April 26.

Shannon Fortenberry of Columbia, second from left, re- ceived the online Marketing Management Technology Dr. Arlene Jones, director of nursing education, presented Award and Tammy Discon of Picayune received the awards to Jeffrey Marshall of Purvis, Nursing I; Ashlynn Carr Marketing Management Technology Award. With them are of Sumrall, Nursing II; and Hannah Falls of Picayune, instructors Rebekah Jackson, left, and Katie Davenport. Nursing III. Not pictured are Anna Delancey of Purvis, Nursing IV; Holly Cuevas of Hattiesburg, Nursing Leadership; and Ashley Kinney of Hattiesburg, MS Nursing Foundation. Dr. Kyle Hill presented the Design Award to Alex Byrd of Columbia, left, and the Music Award to Lauren Gentry of Florence. Not pictured are Preston Humphrey who received the Ceramics Award, Lyndsey Lee of Raymunda Barnes, assistant vice president for the Pearl Karen Bond, chair of the Department of Science, Picayune, Public River Community College Hancock Center, presented the Mathematics and Business, presented the Computer Speaking Award; and center’s Citizenship Award to Kamri Jones of Bay St. Louis Sciences Award to Samantha Recatto of Lumberton and Brad Parker of Poplarville, during Awards Day. PRCC Public Relations photos the Mathematics Award to Cole Wooten of Lucedale. Special Studios Award.

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The DRAWL May 2016 • Page 9 NEWS Wind Ensemble, Concert Band present concerts

The PRCC Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Smith of Poplarville, trombone; Taylor Guillory presented spring concerts on March 28 at the and Sam Glorioso, both of Picayune, baritone; Brownstone Center. Morgan Echols and Justin McDonald, both of The Concert Band, under the direction of Picayune, and Hope Cook of Columbia, tuba; Reuben McDowell, performed four selections - Will Hinkle of Picayune, Jacob Ritchey of Critical Mass by Todd Stalter, Lassus Trombone Picayune, Dante` Benoit of Bay St. Louis, Wasani by Fillmore/Clark, Hymn Song Variants by Martinez of Picayune, Julia Ducksworth of Robert W. Smith and Atlantis: The Lost Laurel and Matt Parham of Hattiesburg, percus- Continent by Rob Romeyn. sion. The Wind Ensemble also performed four Members of the Wind Ensemble are Kate numbers - Gavorkna Fanfare by Jack Stamp, Witsell of Poplarville, Heather Estis of Adagio on a Sussex Carol by Luigi Zaninelli, Picayune, Courtney Morris and Heavy Peavy of Song and Dance by Zaninelli and From the Eye Columbia, flute; Faith Prats of Columbia, of the Storm by Ayatey Shabazz. The Wind Amanda Bolin of Purvis, Rebecca Armstrong of Ensemble is directed by Dr. Kyle Hill. Foxworth, Nikki Furr of Oak Grove and Zaninelli is retired from the University of Shakeda McGhee of Benton, clarinet; Amanda Southern Mississippi and has composed more McKeny of díIberville and Travis Stennett of than 300 pieces. PRCC has commissioned him to Kiln, oboe; Lori Stewart of Poplarville, bass write a piece that will be premiered in February clarinet; Curtis Peters of Columbia and Alex as part of Black History Month. He is married to Irias of Diamondhead, alto sax; Lauren Gentry PRCC voice instructor, Dr. Pamela Jones. of Florence, tenor sax; Scott Nguyen of Shabazz, a Biloxi native, is an active arranger Picayune, baritone saxophone; Alyssa Fuller of and composer for high school and college pro- Carriere, Rashawn Johnson of Columbia, Curtis Crosby of Pass Christian, Katie Johnson of grams. He has been the arranger for the Spirit of Poplarville and Victoria Voss, French horn; the River marching band for several years. Chase Mitchell of Hurley, Peyton Stephens of Musicians in the Concert Band include Carriere, Seth McLain of Columbia, Howard Zhacardia McCann of Laurel, Andrea Martin of Tate of Gulfport, Alexis Tynes of Poplarville and Picayune, Rachel Johnson and Melana Callendar, Briton Meadows of Pass Christian, trumpet; both of Oak Grove, flutes; Amber Patterson of Will Bailey of Eupora, Ryan Hodgson of Picayune, Sarah Smith of Poplarville, Da’Quila The PRCC Singers choir was one of four selected to perform at the Mississippi Music Picayune and Lane Smith of Oak Grove, bari- Baker of Carriere and Cameron Foxworth, clar- Educators Association/American Choral Directors Association conference hosted by the tone; Vincent Canoy of Pass Christian, Michael inets; Myla Oatis of Columbia, bass clarinet; University of Southern Mississippi. The Singers, under the direction of LaDona Tyson, Irving and Aaron Stockstill, both of Picayune, Anthony Nutter of Kiln, Jay-bre-ana Terrell of performed on April 1 at Main Street Baptist Church in Hattiesburg. The audience included Candice Foxworth of Foxworth, trombone; Laurel and Larry Byrd of Picayune, alto sax; Michael Thrash of Poplarville, Chayse Dorn of music educators as well as high school students selected for honor choirs. Jonathon Masters of Purvis, tenor sax; Jay Brown Picayune, David Rollins of Columbia and Tony “We were selected this year from a blind audition of recordings and programs from the of Columbia, baritone sax; Ayana Williams of Especto of Oceans Springs, tuba; Brandon past two years against all other choirs in the state that applied, including colleges and Gulfport Austin Rester of Poplarville and Brian Bourgeois of Waveland, Drake McElveen of universities, not just community colleges,” Tyson said. “Since I have been teaching, I Rogers of Columbia, trumpet; Alex Byrd of Bogalusa, La., Brantley Welsh of Petal, have not seen a community college choir perform at state ACDA. It is a high honor that Columbia, Patrick Holcomb of Picyaune and Elizabeth McDaniel of Sandy Hook, Jalon reflects the hard work of our students and the immense support of the PRCC administra- Ariana Thompson of Columbia, French horn; Cooper of Columbia, Robert Perry of Petal, tion.” Ricky Markins of Columbia, Victoria Dewease of Natalia Hampton and Aaron McKenzie, both of The other choirs that performed were Hernando Middle School, Horn Lake High School Purvis, Jansen Mark of Columbia and Andrew Columbia, percussion. and Mississippi State University Men’s Chorus. Beauty and the Beast

Above, the PRCC Concert Band under the direction of Reuben McDowell performed on March 28 in the Brownstone Center. Below, Dr. Kyle Hill directs the PRCC Wind Ensemble during the concert.

The Silly Girls (Caitlin Lee of Poplarville, Bethany Berryman of Carriere, Lydia Howard of Poplarville) each want to marry Gaston (Chase Mitchell of Wade).

Babette (Savannah Holman of Kokomo) flirts with Belle’s father Maurice (Arnold Spiers of Carriere) shortly before the Beast puts Maurice in the dungeon. Lumiere (Houston McMahon of Oak Grove) is with them.

Belle (Courtney King of Columbia) encounters the Beast The cast sings in one of the first scenes of Beauty and the Beast, presented April 14-16 in the Brownstone Center. (Micah Eastridge of Carriere) for the first time. Brownstone Center membership drive for 2016-17 season

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Please mail form and payment to: Brownstone Center for the Arts 101 Hwy. 11 North Poplarville, MS 39470 For more information, 601 403-1180 May 2016 • Page 10 The DRAWL NEWS Faculty-Staff Appreciation Night

Receiving PRCC lapel pins set with red stones to mark 15 years at the college were, Dr. Lewis presented watches to personnel who are retiring. They are, from left, Dr. Robert from left, Dr. Robert Escudero, Student Support Services director; Judy Shaw, early child- Escudero, Student Support Services director; Dr. Ann Moore, Counseling Center director; hood education chair; Karen Bond, science, math and business chair; Dr. Melissa Bryant, Chery May, secretary for Dr. Lewis; English instructor Julia Ferguson; math instructor Judy practical nursing chair; Tim Pulver, Forrest County Center occupational therapy assistant Roane, biology instructor Stephanie Lee and David Armstrong, Forrest County Center med- chair; Ruby Smith, GED coordinator. Dr. Lewis made the presentations. Not pictured are ical radiologic technology chair. Not pictured are chemistry instructor Lori Gregory, shipping Eileen Hall, public services library assistant, and speech instructor Laura Berry. and receiving manager Milton Lee, computer networking instructor Ralph King and Dr. Patti Scuderi, Forrest County Center physical therapist assistant director.

PRCC lapel pins were presented to employees who have been with the college for 10 years. They are, from left, foundation director Ernie Lovell, Raymunda Barnes, assistant vice president for Hancock Center; Cindy Tanguis, Student Support Services secretary; James Bryant, Forrest County Center shipping and receiving manager, and medical office Dr. Jana Causey, Forrest County operations vice president; Tonia Moody, admissions di- systems technology instructor Jan Stevens received deluxe bags from Dr. Lewis to mark rector; Valerie Horne, financial aid director; public relations assistant Janet Braswell; nurs- their 25 years at PRCC. Not pictured is transportation manager Rick Baker. ing instructor Candice Entrekin and Heather Benoit, Counseling Center secretary. Not pic- tured are Jason Bordelon, information technology specialist; biology instructor Emily Carlisle, GIS training manager Troy Teadt, public safety director Doug Rowell and security officer Belinda Johnston.

Left photo, Dr. Lewis presented hanging and deluxe bags to English instructor Julia Ferguson and electrical technology instructor Buddy Elbers in recognition of 35 years at PRCC. Right photo, Karen Carlisle, Forrest County Center dental assisting instructor, re- ceived a weekend bag from Dr. Lewis in recognition of 20 years at PRCC. Not pictured Jane Russell, Carey Grant and Audrey Hepburn (Laura and Dr. Justin Williamson and are electronics technology instructor Lourie Barnett and masonry instructor Porter Soley. Stephanie Lee) on the red carpet with the E! reporter (Dr. Pamela Jones) ‘A Night at The Oscars’ Employees of the college came to Olivia Bender Cafeteria, walked the red carpet, dressed as their favorite movie character

Alfred Hitchcock’s Birds (Michael and E! Entertainment reporters (Trevor Hunt Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton (Jon and Ingrid Bergman (Hope Husband) on the Cynthia Schafer). and Dr. Pamela Jones) greet Valerie Horne Carol Williams) on the red carpet with the E! red carpet with the E! Entertainment on the red carpet. reporter (Dr. Pamela Jones). Network reporter (Dr. Pamela Jones).

Micah Eastridge of Carriere goes to his E! red carpet reporter (Dr. Pamela knees dancing with Tonia Jones) with Grey’s Anatomy stars Moody during The Voices Dr. William and Janet Gale Lewis check out Meredith Grey (Lauren Baker) and Cruella de Vil (Dr. Martha Lou Smith) and two of the 101 medley of movie music. their PRCC Walk of Fame stars. Christina Yang (Rachel Harris). Dalmations (Dr. Amy Townsend and LaDona Tyson). The DRAWL May 2016 • Page 11 CAMPUS SCENES

Raymunda Barnes, PRCC assistant vice president for the Hancock Center, talks to stu- PRCC football coach David Saunders talks with students from Bay High during the dents from Bay High at the April 26 Hancock County Senior Breakfast. Hancock County Senior Breakfast on April 26. Hancock Center report Jones wins award; Mrs. Bryant speaks to seniors By RAYMUNDA BARNES County. Assistant VP for Hancock Center While in town, she was treated to a private reception by the Hancock Chamber Education The Hancock Center awarded its Citizenship Committee upstairs at 200 North Beach. Award this year to Kamri Jones. While there, Raymunda Barnes had an op- Jones resides in Bay St. Louis and is a grad- portunity to speak with her. “Mrs. Bryant is an uate of Hancock High. When asked about her exceptional lady who really promotes initia- citizenship award, Jones states that citizenship tives that benefit Mississippians all over requires participation in the community. Also, Mississippi,” said Barnes. positive impact within the community is an- n Summer school is right around the corner other aspect of good citizenship. at the Hancock Center. As a student at the Hancock Center, Jones Classes offered include English I and II, has helped lead various campus initiatives World Civilization I and II, College and such as the CASA Superhero 5k Run. Intermediate Algebra, Statistics, General Receiving the Citizenship Award allows her to Psychology and English and Reading Lab. represent her hometown of Bay St. Louis and For class dates and times, visit the Hancock encourages her go further. Center. n After completing her degree at PRCC, Jones While visiting the Hancock Center, do not Delana Harris, PRCC recruitment director, talks with Hancock High School seniors wait- plans to seek a degree in Psychology the forget to sign up for a ROAR Orientation ing in the serving line at the Hancock County Senior Breakfast. University of New Orleans. Session. n State of Mississippi First Lady Deborah The date is Aug. 3. The two-hour session Bryant came to Hancock County in April to times begin at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 speak to the graduating seniors in Hancock p.m. Calendar National Lineman Day of events

Friday, May 13: Graduation, 10 a.m., White Coliseum Monday, May 23: Summer night classes begin Monday, May 30: Memorial Day holiday; night classes meet Monday, June 6: Summer day classes, four-day work schedule be- gins Raymunda Barnes, PRCC assistant vice president for the Hancock Center, was master of Tuesday, June 7: ROAR orienta- ceremonies for the Hancock County Senior Breakfast honoring about 500 graduating sen- tion for fine arts students and those iors from Our Lady Academy, St. Stanislaus Academy, Bay and Hancock High Schools. with ACT scores over 21, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., check in at Brownstone Center Thursday, June 9: Last day for Career Technical Education previews appointments at cosmetology salon Sunday, June 12 - Thursday, POPLARVILLE - Approximately 300 high High School, Bassfield, Hattiesburg, Picayune June 16: Sounds of the South music school and adult education students toured Memorial, Poplarville and Prentiss high camp Thursday, June 16 Pearl River Community College’s career tech- schools attended along with students enrolled : Forrest nical programs on April 5. in PRCC’s adult education program. County Center ROAR orientation The annual Career Technical Education Day The students heard basic information about for students, ACT scores over 21, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., check in at Building 5 gives students a preview of the various one- PRCC, then visited the programs that interest n Last day for barbering services and two-year programs offered by PRCC. them. The event concluded with an information Tuesday, June 21: ROAR orien- Students from Forrest County Agricultural fair and pizza lunch at Dobie Holden Stadium. tation for athletes, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., check in at Brownstone Center Tuesday, June 28: Graduation for barbering, cosmetology students, 10 a.m., Malone Chapel Wednesday, June 29: First term classes end Thursday, June 30: Second term classes begin Monday, July 4: Independence Students in the Pearl River Community College utility line- Day holiday man program form Christmas trees on poles April 18 in Tuesday, July 12: Forrest County recognition of National Lineman Appreciation Day. Center ROAR orientation, 8 a.m.-3 Instructor is Randy Henry (on the ground). For information p.m., check in at Building 5 about the program, call 601 403-1260 or 985 991-1791. Career-technical conference

Above, Poplarville High stu- dent Akasha Rayford gets her nails done by PRCC cosmetology student Maria Fletcher of Columbia during PRCC’s Career Technical Education Day. Watching is PRCC student Caroline Sampson of Carriere. Left, PRCC cosmetology student Brelyn Hoda of Kiln curls PRCC career technical education staff attended the Creating Futures Conference where Caleigh Pierce’s hair. Pierce student services navigator Tina Coleman, right, discussed using the Polycom system to ex- is a student at FCAHS. tend classrooms to satellite locations. Pictured are, from left, Forrest County Center student Below, PRCC electrical services navigator Carol Byrd-Brown, CTE director Dr. Ed Pinero, Forrest County Center in- technology instructor Buddy structor Debbie Ferrill, Dr. Scott Alsobrooks, PRCC vice president, and Scott Purdue of Elbers demonstrates how Polycom. different materials conduct electricity for students from Hattiesburg and Bassfield BSU yard sale high schools.

Shoppers rush to look at items in the BSU yard sale on April 15. Proceeds from the sale go to the BSU mission activities. PRCC Public Relations photo May 2016 • Page 12 The DRAWL NEWS River Reward winners LPRV supports PRCC

Clyde Dease, left, president of the Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation, presents a grant to Dr. Stephen Black, director of the PRCC Honors Institute for the Honors Lyceum Lecture Series for 2016-17. With them are Dr. William Lewis, PRCC president, and Ernie Lovell, right, PRCC Development Foundation director. Dr. Lewis presents Lamar Hall head resident Johanna Peterson with the television she won as the first place River Rewards winner for the year. Foundation renews PRCC Honors Institute grant Pearl River Community College will host a “With the funding provided through the grant, presentation by noted political analysts Juan we are able to invite nationally recognized Williams and Cal Thomas just two weeks be- speakers to our Poplarville campus,” said Dr. fore the 2016 presidential election. Stephen Black, Honors Institute director. “In the Their appearance is possible with the renewal past, these grants have allowed the Honors of a grant from the Lower Pearl River Valley Institute the opportunity to bring speakers such Foundation to PRCC for its Honors Institute as theoretical physicist Michio Kaku and ABC Lyceum Lecture Series. news journalist John Quinones to our “The foundation recognizes the importance of campus.The Honors Institute has offered these exposing our students and the community to in- events free of charge to the community.” dividuals who are accomplished in their fields Complimentary tickets will be available a of expertise,” said Clyde Dease, president of the month before the Crossroads program. A spring foundation. “It is often difficult, if not impossi- semester lecture will be announced later. ble, for most of our students to travel across the “The PRCC Honors Institute Lecture Series country to see and hear these experts in person.” gives our students and community the opportu- Williams and Thomas will present nity to be inspired by renowned scientists and Crossroads: A Conversation about America’s artists without leaving the community,” Dease Future on Tuesday, Oct. 25, exactly two weeks said. before the Nov. 8 election. Both men appear The 2016-17 lectures represent the third year regularly on Fox News. of the foundationís support of the series.

River Rewards grand prize winner Myra Dr. Lewis presents Forrest County Center Miller received seven $50 gift certificates to instructor Amy Smith a Canon digital cam- Starbucks, Applebee’s, Olive Garden, era as the second place River Rewards win- Outback Steakhouse, Long Horn ner for the year. Smith also won the April Steakhouse, Cracker Barrel, and Chili’s. River Rewards prize, a 32-quart seafood Dr. Lewis made the presentation. at the cooker. 2016 Employee Appreciation Dinner. PRCC Public Relations photos March River Rewards

Clyde Dease, president of the Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation, presents a grant to Brenda Wells and Dr. William Lewis for Pearl River Community Collegeís Wildcat Way to Adventure summer day camps. PRCC Public Relations photo PRCC to offer summer day camps for kids Pearl River Community College will hold Registration deadline for all of the camps is five Summer Kid’s College day camps in June May 13. Water and fresh fruit snacks will be Congratulations to Carol Williams, Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator. She was select- and July on the Poplarville campus. provided for all camps. ed to receive the March River Rewards prize, an Outback Steakhouse gift card and an The Wildcat Way 2 Adventure camps are par- The camps are as follows: Oster Ice Cream Maker, presented to her by Dr. Jennifer Seal on behalf of the River tially funded by a grant of $8,775 from the n June 8 - Go-Enviro! for students in third through fifth Rewards Committee. The presentation includes LaDona Tyson (left), Instructor of Music, Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation and will grades, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Technology Center multi and Chuck Abadie (right), Director of Public Relations; both River Rewards Committee members. purpose room, $15. Students will have a day of mostly out- give kids opportunities to learn about the envi- door activities discovering which bugs are friends, how to ronment, robotics, gravity and the universe, cre- filter water and how to use sand to make art. Students must ative writing and the library. bring a sack lunch and sun screen, bug spray, hat and extra ACT Boot Camp snacks are recommended. “The primary goal of the summer day camps Lead instructor will be Jeanne Allen, environmental sci- is to provide a safe, fun and challenging camp entist with the EPA Gulf of Mexico program at Stennis session that will inspire participating students, Space Center. Students will receive a Gulf Awareness patch create an on-going love of learning and, hope- from the EPA. Drop-off begins at 8 a.m. n June 27-30 - LEGO! MY ROBOtics/Mindstorms AD- fully, create a bridge to higher learning,” said VENTURE for 3rd-5th grade, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Technology Brenda Wells, PRCC director of institutional re- Center multipurpose room, $85. Students will work in search/director of professional and community teams to build a LEGO robot and program activities for it. development. Drop-off begins at 8:15 a.m. n June 28-30 - Discover Your Science Superpower for Research has shown that children experience 4th-6th grade, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Science Building, $45. learning loss during the summer, she said. Wells Students will explore, analyze and learn about the amazing and others involved with planning the camps power of gravity and static electricity, explore the magnifi- hope they will reduce that loss. cent powers of the sun and moon and learn about insects and reptiles. Drop-off begins at 8 a.m. “This grant will provide an opportunity for n June 29 - See You in the Funny Papers! for 7th-9th students to reinforce their education in the sum- grade, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Seal Hall Room 111, $20. mertime through academic day camps,” said Students will explore creative writing and storyboard ani- mation. Students must bring a sack lunch. Drop-off begins Clyde Dease, president of the Lower Pearl at 8 a.m. River Valley Foundation. “These camps will n July 1 - Library Learning Kids Adventure for first and provide a safe environment where students can second grade, 8-10 a.m., third and fourth grade, 10 a.m.-12 have fun and learn at the same time. The foun- p.m., Johnston Library, free. Students will enjoy fun read- ing activities, scavenger hunts and computer activities and dation looks forward to partnering with the col- receive a copy of the book they read. lege to help students improve and retain their For more information, telephone Brenda education in science, math, reading, socializa- Wells at 601 403-1379 or 601 403-1420 or go to tion and the arts.” www.prcc.edu/camps for applications.

Dr. Jennifer Seal, PRCC vice president for planning and institutional research, conducts Summer Membership an ACT Boot Camp for about 50 high school students on March 22. The camp was also held on March 23 at the Hancock Center in Waveland. at the Wellness Center ACT Camp gives students head start By JAMIE DICKSON can rent the bike at the Wildcat Den, located in Pearl River Community College’s first ACT Registration deadline is 4 p.m. Friday, May Assistant Director/Wellness Center Crosby Hall. Bike rentals are $75 for the sum- Boot Camp on March 22 gave 52 high school 13. The $45 cost includes a study guide and mer semester. students a head start on taking the college en- lunch. Participants should bring an ACT-ap- Students, faculty, and staff, we have begun For those of you who are interested in group trance exam. proved calculator. enrolling members for the summer semester. fitness classes this summer, here is a schedule of Dr. Jennifer Seal, a PRCC vice president and The camp will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 We will be offering a General Physical class meetings: ACT prep specialist, led the camp for junior and p.m. in the Science Building auditorium on the Education Activities course, or better known as Zumba at 9 a.m. Monday through Thursday; senior high school students. Poplarville campus. PE, for anyone who would like to enroll. Pilates at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; She provided the students with study guides, Instructor will be Dr. Seal. Enrolling in the PE course covers the cost of Silver Sneakers at 10 a.m. Mondays and materials and strategies designed to help them Registration forms can be picked up in high your membership. Wednesdays; Super Circuit at 5:15 p.m. be successful on the test. school counselors’ offices, from the PRCC ad- Our summer hours will be from 6:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Yoga at 6p.m. The same camp was held the following day at missions office in Poplarville or from until 6 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and Mondays and Wednesdays. the Hancock Center in Waveland. www.prcc.edu/community closed on Fridays. We’ll be introducing a new class called Another camp will be held Monday, June 6, For additional information, contact Brenda Wildcat Wellness custom PRCC bike rental “Pound,” beginning June 14. This class will for junior and senior high school students and Wells, PRCC director of professional and com- program will continue through the summer se- meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 a.m. adults preparing to take the college entrance munity development, P.O. Box 5558, mester. Enrolling in General PE is required We hope to see you all this summer at the exam. Poplarville, MS 39470; 601 403-1379. upon renting a bike. Once enrolled in PE, you PRCC Wellness Center. The DRAWL May 2016 • Page 13 NEWS AEOP Awards ceremony

Above left, AEOP president Tiffany McCardle presented the Administrator of the Year award to Dr. Adam Breerwood. McCardle received the Office Professional of the Year award. Above right, Outgoing president McCardle, center, installed the 2016-17 officers for the Association of Educational Office Professionals - secretary/treasurer Tammy Taylor, admin- istrative assistant in the Forrest County Center business/financial aid office, and president Michael Schafer, FCC library assistant. Below left, the outgoing 2015-16 AEOP officers re- ceived certificates. They are, from left, president McCardle, vice president Schafer and sec- Mike Waits of Hattiesburg, from left, Lucien Bourgeois of Madison and Fred Henley of retary/treasurer Sharman Ladner. Below right, Brenda Wells presented the Office Picayune were inducted April 7 into the Pearl River Community College Lifetime Professional of the Year award to McCardle, her administrative assistant. Achievement Hall of Fame. PRCC Public Relations photo PRCC honors five outstanding alumni Pearl River Community College honored five “This has been an honor that just floored me successful alumni April 7 with induction into the completely,” he said. “I can’t say enough about Lifetime Achievement Hall of Fame at a dinner Pearl River Junior College. I spent two of the in Hattiesburg. greatest years there. It launched me on a 40-year They were Lucien Bourgeois of Madison, Fred career in education. It’s a wonderful, wonderful Henley of Picayune, Sonny Stuart of educational start for anybody.” Jacksonville, Fla., Mike Waits of Hattiesburg and Henley said his wife, three children and three Bill Watts of Houston, Texas. grandchildren are also Pearl River alumni and a In addition to recognizing the success of for- fourth grandchild is expected to attend PRCC mer students, the Lifetime Achievement program when he graduates from high school. pairs the honorees with the PRCC Honors Waits also played football at Pearl River, grad- Institute. uating in 1964. He has served as city engineer for “What we want, ultimately, is for these people Hattiesburg and as engineer for the Pat Harrison to be role models for our students,” said Dr. Waterway District and the state of Mississippi. William Lewis, PRCC president. “What a great He is retired from Shows, Dearman and Waits opportunity this is for our college.” Inc. in Hattiesburg. Each year, students interview the alumni and “My love for Pearl River Junior College goes a DVDs of the interviews are kept in the Honors lot deeper than football,” he said. “I was an undis- Institute library. ciplined student. I was very fortunate to be at a “Those students can listen to some real keen junior college. I had teachers who took me under advice on what it took to become successful on a their wings and helped me.” big world stage,” Lewis said. The first inductees Bourgeois, Henley and Waits all noted that the were honored in 2012. college represents more than an educational mile- Bourgeois, a native of Bay St. Louis, is a part- stone for them because they also met their wives ner in the Butler Snow LLP law firm in Jackson, at Pearl River. specializing in public finance and economic de- Neither Stuart nor Watts were able to attend the velopment. He graduated in 1967 from Pearl induction. River where he was sophomore class president. Stuart, a Poplarville native, practiced law for 25 “Pearl River has a special place in my heart,” years and has been involved in real estate develop- he said. “We were close together, small classes. ment for 37 years as president of Stuart Company That’s important, to spend a lot of time with your and with O’Neal Stuart Investments LLC and Gulf teachers. With the other people being honored, Coast Wetlands Mitigation Answers LLC. He I’m privileged to be up here.” graduated from Pearl River in 1965. A native of Picayune, Henley played football Watts also played football at Pearl River in and was named Most Outstanding Athlete at 1960 and 1961 and was vice president of the Pearl River where he graduated in 1948. His long sophomore class. A chemical engineer, he career in education included coaching and ad- worked for Exxon Production Research ministration at Forrest County Agricultural High Company and as a consultant, focusing on devel- School and Picayune where he served as superin- opment of complex computer programs used to tendent from 1976-86. forecast oil recovery. Nursing students inducted Outstanding students in the Pearl River Community College associate degree nursing program were in- ducted into the Beta Mu chapter of Alpha Delta Nu honor society on May 6, at Malone Chapel. They are, PRCC films chosen for Festival South front row from left, Anna Leigh Delancey, Meagan Two films produced by PRCC film production students have been chosen for the Festival Elizabeth Haggard, both of South Film Expo in Hattiesburg. Purvis, Ashley Dee Kinney Ronn Hague, digital media coordinator in the PRCC public relations department, directed of Hattiesburg; back row, both films for the Healthy People Now! series. Michael Ledet Poletti, “The Hole” and “Hard Choice” will be screened during the expo, which will be held May Madelyne Adele Werner, 30 through June 3 at several locations in Hattiesburg. Times and places have not been an- both of Carriere, and nounced. Meagan Ann Whitworth of “Almost Mine,” a short film by PRCC alumnus Frank Ladner of Poplarville, also will be Picayune. screened at the expo. PRCC’s oldest living alumnus turns 100 BY CHUCK ABADIE black and white, and Social Security was newly Director of Public Relations created. As for the biggest changes he has seen in his COLUMBIA - In Pete Robbins’ words, his lifetime. “Transportation has changed so much. sure-fire formula for hitting the century mark When I was a kid, more people traveled back has been “clean living.” and forth in a horse and buggy. But then, I have Robbins, Pearl River Community College’s been able to live long enough to see what types oldest living alumnus, celebrated his 100th of transportation that we have today.” birthday March 14 with a celebration at First In between birthday greetings from friends Baptist Church in Columbia, which he and his and family, Pete talked about his life in general. wife, Grace, attend. He attended PRCC from After Pearl River, he served in the Navy in the 1935-37. South Pacific during World War II. When that What does he remember about his days at was over, he went to work in the construction Pearl River? industry. “I remember I lived in a dorm that was by “I was a construction superintendent,” he some chicken houses,” he said. “My favorite said. “We built a lot of different buildings in professor was Mr. (L.M.) Greer. He taught agri- Mississippi and other states.” culture and we used to go out and hunt bugs Marion County has always been his home- with his class. He was a fine man. I enjoyed all stead. “It’s a good county to be raised in,” he my teachers there.” said. “We lived a simple life. We played base- Robbins had a copy of his birth certificate at ball and played with friends. It was a good, his birthday party. It reveals that he was born on clean life, where most of us attended church on March 14, 1916, in Marion County. His name Sunday and lived how people were supposed to on the certificate: Fudril Lynel Robbins. His live.” Pete Robbins (right) celebrated his 100th birthday March 14 with his sister, Charlene, 88, parents were Luther and Ottis Oswalt Robbins. When asked to explain his phrase “clean liv- and his brother, Bennie, 97. His father was a farmer and died in 1961. His ing,” he offers a couple of examples of how he mom was a housewife and died in 1980. avoided some of life’s vices, like smoking and Pete and Grace have been married for nine ago. One was 96-year-old Elsie Warren Seal, Research has shown that genetics play a role drinking. years now. His first wife died in 2005. They had also of Columbia. She taught school at nearby in people hitting the century mark. Pete’s fami- “When I was in the service, they gave all of us a son, Paul, who died of cancer at 72. Hub for 22 years. ly is a prime example. He has one brother, cigarettes,” Pete said. “When I got out, I went to Until recently, Pete and Grace were regulars She attended Pearl River from 1940-42, Bennie, and two sisters, Modell and Charlene the store to buy some cigarettes and they were at Pearl River’s annual Marion-Jeff Davis alum- where she met her late husband, Eugene Limerick. Modell passed away in 2007. But 97- 15 cents a pack. I did not have any money back ni fundraiser for scholarships. Warren. year-old Bennie and 88-year-old Charlene were then, so I never smoked again.” They don’t travel much now. Pete’s daily rou- She played basketball. Eugene played end on at Pete’s birthday party. They all went to school As for alcohol, “I got drunk one time in my tine begins with breakfast and reading the news- the football team and was voted most outstand- at Pearl River. life. It was the day they announced that the war paper, maybe watching a little television. “If the ing boy, according to the yearbook of the day, Pete smiles when he talks about what life was was over. So a bunch of us went out and got bad weather is nice, I go outside,” he said. “I have a The Critique. like when he grew up. Woodrow Wilson was drunk. I felt so bad for a week after that, so I de- little scooter I use to ride around the yard.” The 2010 Census Report shows that Pete president when he was born, women could not cided I would never do that again. Pete, Bennie and Charlene move around with Robbins is one of some 500 centenarians in the vote and bread was a penny a loaf. “I think a person needs to eat the right food walkers. Bennie (Benjamin Buford) was a com- state of Mississippi. How does he feel about After graduating from Bunker Hill High and should live like a fellow is supposed to. bat engineer in World War II and still lives in the that? School, he enrolled at Pearl River in 1935, the People should not go out drinking until they get Columbia area. Charlene lives up near Scooba. He points toward Bennie, who is sitting close height of the Great Depression. Hitler was ap- drunk. You ought to just live like a person is Even some of the glad handlers for Pete on by. “We will be back here again in a couple of pointed chancellor of Germany, movies were supposed to live.” this day had Pearl River connections from long years,” he said. May 2016 • Page 14 The DRAWL SPORTS Willis named 3rd-team NJCAA All-America Pearl River Community College sophomore forward Darrlyn Willis was named as a third-team All-America by the NJCAA. Willis, a 6-foot-8 power for- ward from Madison, Wis., led the Wildcats to back-to-back MACJC South Division championships and 41 wins in his two seasons with the Wildcats. “It’s amazing how quickly these two years have passed,” said PRCC head coach Chris Oney. “He did everything he set Poplarville High standout Craig Barnes (seated center) signed a junior college basketball out to do here, except win a re- scholarship offer to play for Pearl River Community College. gion championship. He’s had a tremendous amount of success both on and off the court; he’s set to graduate in May, and he’ll do well at the next colle- giate level.” Willis, who signed in November to attend Wichita State, averaged 18.4 points and 10.8 rebounds per game in leading the Wildcats to a 16-9 record in the 2015-16 season. He finished the season with 15 PRCC All-American forward Darrlyn Willis. double-doubles. Women’s basketball signs big class of 14 players By STAN CALDWELL “I need to give special thanks to Coach PRCC Sports Information Nettles for all of her hard work in finding the perfect match with our student-athletes to lay a Pearl River Community College women’s bas- foundation for what we’re working toward,” Sumrall High standout Ryan McRaney (seated, second from left) signed a junior college ketball coach Scotty Fletcher believes a lot of Fletcher said. basketball scholarship offer to play for Pearl River Community College. travel and hard work has paid off in a signing “We probably saw 400 players and zeroed in class that will help the Lady Wildcats climb into on the ones who were perfect for our system. the ranks of the state’s elite junior college teams. “It was a learning process. With Coach Fletcher, who recently completed his first sea- Nettles being from out-of-state, we wanted her Barnes, McRaney headline son as the head coach at PRCC, announced the to become as familiar with the state, and with signing of 14 players to junior college scholar- me having been exclusively with boys before, I ships, including a transfer from the University of needed to expand my data base where girls men’s basketball signees South Alabama and the Player of the Year in were concerned.” Baldwin County, Ala. One area of concern for the Lady Wildcats By STAN CALDWELL coaches and the players I met. It looked good “I couldn’t be more pleased with our first true was size inside, and Fletcher felt like that need PRCC Sports Information enough for me to want to go there.” recruiting class,” said Fletcher. “We had a full was addressed, as he signed five players who As a hometown product, Barnes got a chance season to watch players, and build relationships stand 5-foot-10 or taller, including three post Pearl River Community College men’s bas- to play some pickup games with some of the de- with coaches and families.” players. ketball coach Chris Oney said he wanted his first parting players, including PRCC sophomore All- Denosha Maye, a 5-8 guard from Bay Minette, “We addressed size, length, guard play,” recruiting class to be based on local prospects, America Darrlyn Willis. Ala., highlights the signing class. She averaged Fletcher said. “This class will allow us to play and so far, the results have borne that out. “I liked the way he played; it’s a lot like how I 24.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 6.8 assists for the way we want to play, but weren’t able to do PRCC announced an initial signing class of play,” said Barnes. “I just liked everything about Baldwin County High this past season. this season because of our limitations.” six players, three of whom come directly from the program. It’s got the best of everything Also joining the PRCC program is 5-6 point Fletcher will be looking to revamp his roster the school’s six-county district, which consists of among the jucos. I especially love the coliseum.” guard Rehema Franklin, who signed with South after a 6-16 campaign in 2015-16 that saw the Forrest, Hancock, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Also joining the Wildcat program are a pair of Alabama in 2015 after finishing at Edna Karr Lady Wildcats finish with just seven healthy Marion and Pearl River counties. Holmes County products, 6-1 point guard High School in New Orleans, but then left the players by the end of the season. All six come from within the state of Rodney Mallett from Holmes County Central team before the start of the season. Mississippi. High School and 6-1 shooting guard Je’Varius Franklin averaged 18 points, 4 rebounds and 5 “We’re very excited about the guys we’ve Dixon from Durant. assists as a senior at Edna Karr. She will have got,” said Oney, who took over as the Wildcats Dixon averaged 19.7 points and 2.3 assists for two years of eligibility remaining with PRCC. coach in November. Durant this past season, while Mallett averaged Among the in-state players who signed with “It’s always been a priority of mine to recruit 14.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists for the Pearl River were a trio of standouts from the local kids whenever possible. They have a good Jaguars. Gulf Coast, Adyn Strickland of Harrison Central, concept of what the program is about, and they Other signees for PRCC include Levi Strong, Nicole Brock of Long Beach and Aarmanii have a lot of friends and family that are able to a 6-7 center from Hancock who is transferring McDaniel of Gulfport. come to the games. They deserve our first look.” from William Carey University, and J’Vari Strickland, a 5-8 guard, averaged 17.6 points, Among the local kids who signed junior col- Thigpen, a 6-5 forward from Jackson Callaway. 8.3 rebounds and 2.5 steals for Harrison Central lege scholarship offers with the Wildcats were Oney said he is looking to sign several more last season. Brock, a 5-6 point guard, averaged Craig Barnes of Poplarville and Ryan McRaney players in hopes of replacing the 10 sophomores 18.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5.1 steals for Long of Sumrall. who are departing the program after posting a Beach. McDaniel, a 5-11 forward, averaged 9.7 Barnes, a 6-foot-8 forward, averaged 14.8 16-9 record this past season and winning back- points a game. points and 10.5 rebounds for the Hornets this to-back MACJC South Division championships. Fletcher, and assistant coach Shakira Nettles, past season, while McRaney averaged 20.5 “We lost so many guys,” said Oney. “You also worked the Jackson area hard and came Denosha Maye signed a junior college points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.0 steals a never know how a recruiting class is going to away with five players from the Metro area, in- scholarship offer to attend PRCC. The game, earning Player of the Year honors from pan out until they get on campus, but this group cluding two from Class 5A state runner-up Baldwin County High School (Ala.) star the Hattiesburg American and Pine Belt Sports. reminds me of the class we signed two years Callaway, 5-8 forward Cotoria Blackmon and 5- guard scored more than 1,500 points in “They were the first team to recruit me,” said ago. We’re looking forward to getting them on 8 guard Tiara Robins. her high school career. McRaney, a 6-3 shooting guard. “I liked the the court.”

PRCC’s men’s and women’s basketball coaches pose with senior boys and senior girls who participated in the PRCC Select All-Star Classic. Big crowd makes inaugural all-star classic a success By STAN CALDWELL PRCC’s six-county district (Forrest, team reeled off 11 straight points to with 18 seconds remaining after the on a show in the second half, scoring PRCC Sports Information Hancock, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, take command. Maroons had overcome a 17-point 16 of her game-high 20 points to Marion and Pearl River counties), as Bay High junior guard Jamaya second-half deficit. lead the Maroon squad to a 51-34 Big plays and exciting action were well as several surrounding schools. Galloway was named Most Valuable Lamar Christin junior Winceton triumph in the Senior Girls game. the order of the day April 14 at M.R. The PRCC coaching staff served Player after leading all scorers with Edwards swished 3-pointers on The Southeastern Louisiana signee White Coliseum on the Pearl River as coaches for the game for 12 points for the Golds. three consecutive possessions late in earned MVP honors for her play. Community College campus. Underclass Boys, Underclass Girls, Celia Rodgers of Moss Point the first half to give the Gold team a The Maroon team also won the A crowd estimated at about 500 Senior Boys and Senior Girls. added 10 points for the Gold team. 39-30 halftime lead, and he finished Senior Boys game 66-52, as they saw some of the top basketball talent The Gold team won the The Underclass Boys provided the with 16 points to earn MVP honors. built a 40-28 halftime lead and in South Mississippi in the inaugural Underclass Girls game 54-41. most thrilling game of the night, as A.J. Banks of Pearl River Central cruised in the second half. PRCC Select All-Star Classic. After falling behind briefly 9-8, the Gold team took a 66-65 victory. had 15 points to lead the Maroon PRCC signee Ryan McRaney of The event featured four games Petal junior Kennedy Gavin put Sumrall’s Alec Ready drove the team. Sumrall was named MVP after scor- matching teams of players from back a missed shot and the Gold baseline for the game-winning shot Hattiesburg’s Tamia Stinson put ing a game-high 13 points. PRCC adds Columbus duo to basketball program Chris Oney has a vision of maintaining “It helps them coming from a champi- time - everyone we signed is going to the championship tradition in men’s bas- onship program, but it helps me out as compete for playing time, because we lost ketball at PRCC, and to do that he’s look- well,” said Oney. “We’re not returning a so much.” ing for players with a championship back- lot of experience, so it’s important to McDavid told the Commercial ground. reach out to programs that have a champi- Dispatch that he felt at home on the PRCC That makes his two most recent signees onship pedigree.” campus, which he described as, “beauti- doubly important, as the Wildcats look to Douglas, a 6-foot-4 small forward, av- ful,” and that he plans to set up residence reload after losing 10 sophomores. eraged 12 points and four rebounds per in the coliseum. PRCC won the services of Cameron game, while McDavid, a 5-10 point guard, “Coach (Oney) said the gym will be Douglas and Javontae McDavid from averaged nine points and four assists. open 24/7, so I will be in there late nights Columbus High, which won its first Class “They’re both outstanding young men and early mornings working hard to go to Columbus High seniors Javontae McDavid (left) and 6A state championship this year in its first from outstanding families,” said Oney. the next level,” McDavid told the newspa- Cameron Douglas (right) pose with Pearl River caps after season under coach Luther Riley. “They are going to compete for playing per. signing basketball scholarships with PRCC. The DRAWL May 2016 • Page 15 SPORTS Softball finishes 24-23, struggles down stretch By STAN CALDWELL fense. The Wildcats committed 93 errors, lead- PRCC Sports Information ing to 92 unearned runs, more than a third of their runs-allowed total. Pearl River Community College had another “We tried all season to fix it by moving people successful softball season in 2016, a winning around,” White said. “Where we’re fixing it for season along with another MACJC playoff next year is we’re bringing in 14 freshmen. berth. “I’ve never had a year like this one, where we But a season that began with tremendous didn’t play good defense. We’ve always been promise fell short of expectations, as the known for our defense, for making routine plays, Wildcats finished 24-23 and 14-14 in conference and it bit us in the rear this year.” play. PRCC claimed the No. 8 spot in the Along with Northrop and Cook, PRCC loses MACJC playoffs, but was eliminated by top- several other key sophomores, including first seeded Jones County in two games in the first- baseman Rachel Brockhaus, who led the team round playoff series. with 6 home runs and 34 RBIs, and catcher “We started off hitting the ball really well,” Briana Leonard, who batted .348 with 29 RBIs. said Wildcat head coach Leigh White, who com- However, White likes the nucleus of players pleted her 14th season at the helm of Pearl River she has returning, led by versatile Kristen softball. Martin, who hit .333 and drove in 32 runs. “We had potential, but we could never get on White also likes the potential shown by out- a streak, and we lost to some teams we should fielder Reilly Bunnell, who scored 32 runs and have beaten. We just couldn’t ever get anything stole 15 bases in her main role as a pinch-runner, Pearl River freshman left-hander Parker Dungan pitches against Mississippi Delta earlier going consistently.” and had 11 hits and a pair of walks in this spring. The Wildcats did not finish the sea- 16 plate appearances. son strong, going 5-11 over their last “Reilly has told us she plans to 16 games, and needed to sweep work hard to get better so she can step Baseball unable to overcome Mississippi Delta in the final double- into a bigger role next season,” White header of the season to slip into the said. “She’s got the speed and she’s playoffs. got the talent; she just has to find the White said it was no coincidence confidence to a consistent player for big injury in conference play that Pearl River’s late-season slump us. weren’t ready for.” coincided with an offensive decline “Kristen brings a lot to the table for By STAN CALDWELL PRCC Sports Information Hoffpauir said he was pleased with the way by sophomore centerfielder and lead- us; Brooke (Barnes) can play any- sophomore right-hander John Carter Sanner White where. She can hit the ball.” off batter Branda Northrop, whose Pearl River Community College’s 2016 base- stepped into Hayes’ role as the staff ace. Sanner White said she is looking for a big- batting average dropped from .427 in ball season literally turned on one pitch. finished the season with a 5-3 record, with a ger role next year for freshman pitcher Jackie late March to her final average of .386. In the last inning of the Wildcats’ last non- 3.45 earned-run average and 49 strikeouts in 60 Shows, who was 2-2 with a 5.38 ERA after com- “She was our spark, and we could score when conference game against Bishop State (Ala.) on innings. ing back at midseason from surgery in October she got on base,” White said. “She got in a little March 8, sophomore ace pitcher Jordan Hayes “That’s the thing I’m most proud of this sea- for a torn labrum. slump toward the end of the season. She got it threw a pitch, then clutched his arm in pain. son,” Hoffpauir said. “He was thrust into a situ- “We haven’t seen Jackie at 100 percent,” back a little, but she could never quite get any Hayes, who had already signed with Southern ation where it was the first time in his career for White said. “She spins the ball really well and consistency at the plate.” Miss, suffered a strained tendon in his right him to be the No. 1 guy. We needed him to step her demeanor in the circle is something a lot of Another factor was inconsistent pitching by elbow and missed the rest of the season. up, and he really took the bull by the horns and pitchers need to have.” sophomore right-hander Skyler Cook, who Without Hayes, a season that held such prom- grew up a lot.” Along with returning freshman Madison played through an ankle injury she suffered right ised turned into a struggle as PRCC finished Offensively, the Wildcats finished with a .334 Scoggin, White expects to have a deeper staff before the beginning of the season. She had a MACJC play 10-18 and out of the playoffs. team batting average, and most of the team’s top next spring with the addition of four pitchers that solid season, finishing 11-9, with a 3.57 earned- The Wildcats finished with a winning season hitters were freshmen who are expected to re- were signed in January. run average, but White lamented what could at 25-21, but it wasn’t what it could have been. turn next season. White is also very high on Destiny Wesley, have been with Cook. “I think losing him, obviously, was “Numbers-wise, it was one of the who had 113 RBIs in four seasons prior to this “Before she got hurt, she was throwing the a big blow, not only on the mound, best offensive clubs I’ve ever had,” season at St. Charles Catholic High School in La ball really well, hitting the ball really well,” said but his presence on the team,” said Hoffpauir said. Place, La. She is one of three Louisiana players White. “Afterwards, she never really got back to Wildcat coach Josh Hoffpauir, who “Down the stretch, we faltered a White signed for next year. where she was. At times, she pitched well, espe- completed his sixth season at the little bit at the plate, but that’s to be “Destiny Wesley is going to come in here and cially in the toughest games, but she could never helm. expected. It’s a long season, longer do big things,” White said. “She’s a difference- be consistent.” “He was the leader on our team. than most of them are used to, and we maker. We were very happy to get all three of the Beyond all other factors, though, the biggest Everyone got kind of wide-eyed put a lot of pressure on them to carry out-of-state players we have coming in.” reason PRCC failed to meet its potential was de- when he went down, started to press the team. But we’re excited about and tried to do too much.” those guys getting a lot of experience At the time of Hayes’ injury, he that we hope will carry over to next was 4-1 with 23 strikeouts in 22 in- Hoffpauir year.” nings, and Pearl River was 15-3 over- Freshman Peyton Lee led the all. Wildcats with a .391 average and freshman With Hayes out, Hoffpauir and pitching coach Jonathan Turner batted .361. Sophomore Kyle Lindsey had to scramble a young pitching Zachary Clark was the team’s top run-producer, staff and the Wildcats weren’t able to get any with 11 home runs and 37 RBIs. consistency on the mound. “Obviously, it wasn’t the season we had “It took us a little time to get our pitching ro- hoped for, but all-in-all, it wasn’t a bad season,” tation reset,” Hoffpauir said. “I thought we Hoffpauir said. “We’re especially optimistic played better the latter part of the season. But about where we’re headed, with the players we that’s part of the game. We had to put some having returning and the players we have com- young pitchers in some roles they probably ing in.” Pearl River sopho- Pearl River sophomore Shay Rosser lays down a bunt during softball action against more right-hander Holmes at Poplarville this spring. John Carter Sanner PRCC’s Branda fires to home plate Northrop of Poplarville during action this slides safely into third spring. Sanner fin- base against Alabama ished with a 5-3 Southern during a record for the Wildcats game this spring. this season.

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Pearl River sophomore basketball standouts Asia Cancer survivor Brittney Creel of Poplarville throws out the Thibodeaux (left) and Shaniqua Magee (right) signed col- first pitch for the Pearl River Community College cancer lege scholarship offers to continue their careers at awareness games against Holmes Community College on Tougaloo College and West Florida, respectively. Standing April 16. With her on the mound are her son, Alex Creel, with the two are PRCC women’s basketball assistant and her husband, Rossie Creel. coach Shakira Nettles and head coach Scotty Fletcher. PRCC Public Relations photo May 2016 • Page 16 The DRAWL SPORTS Sports Hall Lady Wildcats show off inducts Posey Former Pearl River named the 1996 Defensive Community College football star MVP. Jeffery Posey was inducted into He also received the Heart of the Mississippi Community and the Eagle Award. Junior College Sports Hall of After his senior season, Jeff Fame during ceremonies on signed as a free agent with the April 26 in Jackson. San Francisco 49ers. He became Posey of Bassfield was an All- a special teams standout, earning State star at PRCC from 1993- recognition as one of the unit’s 95, playing on two winning leaders. teams for Coach Willie Coats as While excelling on special an outside linebacker. teams, he also worked to be- At 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, he come a force on defense with his wreaked havoc on opposing of- pass-rushing skills. fenses with his quickness. Recognizing his versatility, As a sophomore, he led the the coaches moved him to out- Members of the 2015 Pearl River women’s soccer team Jessica Cochran, (back row from left) Shelby Koon, state with 14 sacks, accounted side linebacker in 2000. show off their state championship rings at an awards cere- Lauren Craig, Nadia Nelson, Lindsey Maykowski (student for 45 tackles, 29 assists, 17 hur- In 2002, he signed a contract mony May 2 at Poplarville. Team members were (front row trainer), Lyndsey Lee, Alycia Schwartz, Lauren Lear, ries, three tackles for losses and a to play with the Houston Texans from left) Kaitlyn Williams, Sarah Fortenberry, Delaney Kelsey Taylor, Jordan Ahlgren, Zakiya Levy and head fumble recovery. where he recorded 65 tackles, Gustafson, Sarah Daniels, Hailey Furlan, Taylor Hunt, coach Jack Byrd. Not pictured is Kira Morrell. As a result, he not only made 8.5 sacks, one interception and 2 the MACJC all-star first team, forced fumbles. but he was also voted the most In 2003, Jeff signed a four- Lady Wildcat soccer honored at ceremony valuable player in the year contract with the Buffalo Mississippi JuCo All-Star game, Bills, where he was privileged to Pearl River Community College hon- It was PRCC’s second consecutive state Kaitlyn Williams, along with freshman which his South team won 20-6. be a part of one of the NFL’s top- ored its 2015 women’s soccer team re- championship and third in four seasons. Alycia Schwartz. After earning his associate’s ranked defenses. cently in an awards banquet. Pearl River finished its season 15-2. Finally, Lee was presented with her cer- degree at PRCC, he signed with Upon leaving Buffalo, Jeff Each member of last fall’s team were In addition, six players were presented tificate as an NJCAA All-American, only USM, where his on-field success signed with the Washington presented with state championship rings with plaques for earning MACJC All- the third such honor in the history of the continued under coach Jeff Redskins - capping a nine-year commemorating the Lady Wildcats’ State honors. They were sophomores PRCC women’s soccer program. Lee, Bower. career in the NFL. MACJC/Region 23 state title, won in a Sarah Daniels, Sarah Fortenberry, who had 17 goals and 14 assists last fall, During his senior year, he Jeff has also been called on to muddy 3-1 victory over Jones at Raymond. Delaney Gustafson, Lyndsey Lee and was a third-team All-America selection. started 11 games, made 7.5 speak at PRCC Fellowship of sacks, had two forced fumbles, Christian Athletes meetings and made 16 tackles for a loss. about his life’s experiences. He recorded one of the top six He currently resides in all-time single season perform- Hattiesburg with his wife, ances in school history and was Latalia, and their five children.

Signees for the Pearl River Community College men’s Springs, West Zimmerman of St. Stanislaus, Bradford soccer team include (from left) Mark Johnson of Bay High, Clark of Long Beach, Junior Sanchez of Oak Grove and Taylor Anderson of Terry, Tristan Anderson of Terry, Kyle Jackson Turner of Greene County. Not pictured is Ryan Hillyard of Ocean Springs, Travis Harper of Ocean Botell of Manchester, England. Signees for the PRCC women’s soccer team in- clude (front row from left) Abbi Henderson of Greene PRCC President William Lewis (left) presents Jeffery County, Mia Richardson of Posey with his Sports Hall of Fame award. Resurrection, Rylee Foster of Ocean Springs, Sarah Weldon of Resurrection, Caroline Grafe of Hancock, Kayla Nobles of East Central, (back row from left) Lacey Polderman of Picayune, Melly Snyder of Greene County, Olivia TEAD OPP TENONOPP ACLO ONTIA EMTI Moger of Long Beach, Karsen Gildea of Ocean ept.Say,dsThur t1sept. orN theastor @Boon SM,illeev@Boon P:6 M30 Springs and Mary Rieger of ept.Say,dsThur ht8ept. orN tshwetor enat@S SMa,obienat P:6 M30 Ocean Springs. Not pictured

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Dobie Holden Stadium with a snapped the football in a yond. Tptsday,ue eS 1rbemept 3 th iaidreM nia M,niaidre MS 7 PM5/ lively four-part scrimmage to game,” said Saunders. “But Players and coaches for the Fptarid y, eS 1rbemept 6 th seonJ PRCC 7 PM5/ wrap up the spring. Tremaine stepped forward championship PRCC soccer rd Early in the four-part con- early on in the process and did Fptarid y, eS 23rbemept CenCenstaE ltra r, MtucaDe MSr, 7 PM5/ programs, past, present and fu- th trolled scrimmage, the Wildcat not have a single missed snap ture, will conduct the camps at urday, SSat S embepteurday, 24r yleT Jr CJ PRCC 5 PM omenW( oomen ly)n th offense looked to be ahead of all spring.” the Wildcat Soccer Stadium in ueTsday, pteS 27rbemept sdHin PRCC 7 PM5/ the defense, scoring touch- PRCC is looking to rebound the PRCC Sports Complex. FSFptarid y, eS ptrbeme 30th J sockaJ nseillv CoG CoulfG a t CCstCC C smpua 6 PM (M ne on y)y)l downs on three consecutive from a 2-7 season in 2015 that The Wildcat soccer pro- sday,ueT Octo ebOcto 4r th CoCoulfG sta stnrkiPe on, MS 5/7 PM possessions with both the first resulted in plenty of turnover in grams have established them- aridFy, Octo r 7ebOcto th Co-L in PRCC 7 PM5/ and second teams. the Wildcat coaching staff. th selves among the top commu- adsendeW y, ebOcto 1r 2 wSSwthSou ste M,ummit S 2/4 PM But the defense came on, es- However, returning players nity college programs in the na- aridFy, Octo ebOcto 41r th iaidreM nia PRCC 7 PM5/ pecially in the second half, get- said they noticed a much more Pearl River sophomore soc- tion. sday,ueT Octo ebOcto 81r th seonJ illellisvE ,illellisvE MS 7 PM5/ ting a couple of takeaways, in- positive atmosphere this spring. cer standout Lyndesy Lee is cluding a nice interception by “The biggest difference is the presented with a certificate The men have won four con- sday,ueT Octo r 25ebOcto th Sta TBTte tnemarnou T A BAT secutive MACJC/Region 23 th rising sophomore Tyler Jack, conditioning and how the in honor of her selection as SatOctourday, r 29ebOcto Sta TBTte tnemarnou T A BAT one of the top returning players coaches get us doing the right an NJCAA third-team All- championships, while the on the Wildcat defense. things on and off the field,” said America selection at an women have two straight state The goal of the Wildcat Team be sure to have bedding for a “The offense, major im- defensive lineman Keyshawn awards ceremony at titles and three in the past four Academy is to teach fundamen- twin bed, snacks, personal hy- provements from Day 1,” said Simmons. “We’ve just got to Poplarville. seasons. tals of the game, while working giene items, clothes, equip- rising sophomore quarterback get our heads in the playbook Dates for girls camps will be with each individual camper to ment bag, water bottle, shin D.J. Gillins, who had a produc- this summer.” June 6-8 for junior varsity and improve their skills in a fast- guards, cleats and sun screen. tive day passing. The defense showed its met- The returning Wildcats have middle school players, and July paced and fun environment. Checks should be made out “It was interesting. A lot of tle in the final period, when the already begun their summer 18-20 for varsity players. Dates Camp fees are $225 for resi- to PRCC Soccer, 101 Highway guys didn’t know what to do, Wildcats worked on two- workout program, and for boys camps will be July 9- dential, which includes meals 11 North, Poplarville, MS how to line up, at the start. But minute scenarios, stopping the Saunders expects to see in- 11 for junior varsity players, at the PRCC Cafeteria, and 39470. the coaches got it right, and what first-team offense in the final coming freshmen start to ar- and July 21-23 for varsity play- $200 for commuters. For questions, call Jack Byrd we did today was amazing.” sequence of the night. rive around the first of June. ers. Residential campers should at (601) 569-2329.