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Wilson presents lecture as Humanities Teacher of the Year From Staff Reports/Photos Jay Wilson, a history instructor on the “For the last several years there has Sam’ Confederate monument at Chapel Grenada Campus, was selected as the been much discussion of many of the Hill was taken down, and there’s a petition 2018-2019 Holmes Community Col- public monuments raised early in the last at Ole Miss right now to remove the statue lege Humanities Teacher of the Year. century,” Wilson said. “A common refrain to the University Greys. Then of course He delivered his scholarly presentation, from the defenders of these monuments there’s been the ongoing debates about the “Mississippi’s Monumental Men: Jeffer- and statues has been ‘Leave them alone, state flag and the defense, almost uniform- son Davis and J. Z. George,” on Thursday, they are history,’ but the majority of ly, has been that it’s not hate, it is history. February 21 at 2 p.m. in the Corey Forum people that say this seem to have a limited The people that say that, though, if you on the Grenada Campus. The lecture was knowledge of the history they claim to be can ask them to tell you about that history, free and open to the public. A reception protecting. They often don’t even know they usually can’t answer. followed the presentation. what they really mean, why they were “With the presentation it’s not my goal The Humanities Teacher Awards rec- really put up and who put them up. to convince anybody of anything, either ognize the contributions of humanities “As Faulkner said, ‘The past is never way. I’m not coming out as an anti-mon- faculty at each of the state’s colleges and dead. It’s not even past.’ Southerners are ument person or a pro-monument person. universities. Nominations are made by the sort of stuck on history and we don’t view I just want people to stop and think. With college or university president or human- it as history; we see it as part of who we Jay Wilson ities dean. are today. In North Carolina, the ‘Silent Humanities, continued on Page 4

Holmes annnounces Phi Theta Kappa All-MS Academic Team From Staff Reports/Photos

Courtney Dees Bradford James Lake Shipp Hallie Westbrook Abigail Wilkerson Chelsea Williams Each year, every two-year college in Nominations are based on outstanding were named All-Mississippi for the sea Williams were nominated for the the state may nominate up to two stu- academic performance and service to Grenada Campus, Lake Shipp and Hal- Ridgeland Campus. dents per campus to the Phi Theta Kap- the college and community. lie Westbrook were chosen from Good- pa All-Mississippi Academic Team. Courtney Dees and Bradford James- man and Abigail Wilkerson and Chel- All-Academic, continued on Page 4

Lily Kate Saxton crowned 2019 Most Beautiful From Staff Reports/Photos

Lily Kate Saxton of Benton was crowned Most Beautiful during the 2019 Parade of Beauties pageant held Feb. 26 in the Fine Arts Auditorium on the Goodman Cam- pus. She was crowned by 2018 Most Beauti- ful Georgia Watson of West. The daughter of Phyllis and Mark Sax- Parade of Beauties, Pictured is (center) 2019 Most Beautiful Lily Kate Saxton with the other ladies continued on Page 4 named to the Top 10. They are: (left to right) Alexis Kahmann of West Monroe, Louisiana; Ivey Devine of Winona; Hartley Files of Mathiston; Jazmin Ro- man of Forest; Rachel Gray of Eupora; Most Beautiful Lily Kate Saxton of Pictured is 2018 Most Beautiful Georgia Watkins Benton; Rylee Stone of Carthage; Josie Harris of Benton; Trizel Johnson of crowning 2019 Most Beautiful Lily Kate Saxton. Ridgeland and Emma Dorris of Yazoo City.

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What if the Electoral College was based on a proportion of votes? By John Gillon Grenada Editor

The electoral would have their votes split, and it college is a highly would be more “democratic,” while debated system— still keeping the “constitutional repub- supporters love lic” ties. it when it works So what would the system have done in their favor, to the 2016 election? It would have but they hate it been a nail-biter. Donald Trump (R), when it doesn’t; who won easily with 306 electoral especially if their college votes, would have received candidate won the 266 electoral votes, as would Hillary popular vote, as was the case in the Clinton (D), who won the popular 2016 presidential election. vote (which carried no weight). Gary Naysayers argue that it is an affront Johnson (4), Jill Stein (1), and Evan to democracy. Supporters claim it McMullin (1) would have taken the protects the minority in a constitution- remaining 6 Electoral College votes al republic—the voice of the little guy. as third-party and Independent candi- President Donald Trump But does it? dates. Or does the Electoral College’s win- Larger swing states like Florida and tion receiving just one vote, for a total presidency. ner-take-all model render the “minori- three Great Lakes swing states Penn- of 50 votes. Going to a proportional allocation ty” vote of any state useless? Voters of sylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, In the House, the odds would have would be “fair” to all voters. It would the candidate who loses a state essen- which Donald Trump won by a com- significantly favored Donald Trump— also increase partisanship. And hostil- tially have their vote become meaning- bined 3.8 percentage points, would Republicans held a majority of the ity to third parties and independents. less because the overall popular vote have been effectively split. The chunk Representatives from 32 of the 50 There would also be more bickering has less teeth than the Federal Election states—California, Texas and New states, while Dems had 17 and Maine and name-calling and baseless accu- Commission. York—would still be overwhelming was split. Only Colorado and Arizo- sations of cheating. In an era of head- All the discussions I’ve watched for one candidate, but also contribute na were close enough in delegates to line-grabbing verbal sparring bouts, about the Electoral College since the healthily to the count of the opponent. be considered “swing,” which leaves a dead-locked presidential election 2016 election left me to brainstorm an Gerrymandered states show just how Trump with a strong coalition of 30 would probably drive everyone mad, idea: What if each state’s votes were close they are (North Carolina and, votes. so maybe the current system saves us given out in proportion to the percent- once again, Pennsylvania). While it’s technically possible that a larger headache by keeping it as a age of the vote a candidate received? The result—between the three candi- the Republican Party in the House classic American system we all love to In theory, that method would protect dates who received the most electoral could have rejected Trump for Gary hate but won’t be changing. the “minority” by maintaining their votes (Trump, Clinton and Johnson)— Johnson, I wouldn’t predict it. The eas- Visit http://blog.holmescc.edu/ for votes’ power, protecting the little would have been up to the House of iest, most-common sense hypothesized the full table of Trump and Clinton states’ importance because large states Representatives with each state delega- outcome is Donald Trump coasts to the votes.

The Debate of Astral Projection By Malik Jamileh Ridgeland Editor

For many, which directions to hunt and travel. theterm “Astral Thousands of stories can be found all projection” is over of people who claim to recall merely a fantasy, events they saw while sleeping. So, one created in which is it? Is Astral projection merely the mind, while the manipulation of the mind, or is it a others swear to spiritual door to the other side? have out-of-body Here are the facts. In 1937, psychol- experiences in the ogist Dr. Charles Theodore Tart wel- night. Science the- comed his contestant, Miss Z, to stay in orizes that this occurs when the body the sleep laboratory located in Califor- is asleepand the mind is still awake. nia. The test was conducted for four Further, scientist have described these nights in which he challenged to see if out-of-body experiences as merely Miss Z could leave her body and read numbers hidden in the room, 25132. left a long debate of whether the mind lucid dreaming into your reality. a series of numbers hidden on a sheet. Several tests have been conducted and body are separate. So, what do you Astral projection is not a phenom- Miss Z claimed to have been observing on different individuals since then and think? Do you think leaving your body enom just recently discovered; in fact the clock in the room out of her body, have added to the research. However, is possible? it has been practiced for thousands of which did correlate with unusual brain at this age of science we still have not years. It has been reported that Native spikes during the times she claimed. gathered enough evidence to back up Americans were skilled in this practice On the fourth night, she was successful the theory that one can separate from and used to leave their bodies to know in projecting and correctly recalled the their body. The unsolved mystery has

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The Green New Deal is a Pipe Dream Democratic presidential candidates rally behind a proposition that will overhaul the entire infrastructure and increase government spending by trillions over the next decade By Nathan Wildhaber Staff Reporter Getting rid of air ly new public transportation system. travel, guaranteed The main concept of the Green New government jobs Deal is to phase out fossil fuels, fracked for all, and renovat- gas and nuclear power in favor of renew- ing every building able energy, all within the next decade. in our infrastructure Renewable energy (wind, solar, and hy- are just a few of the dro) only make up 18 percent of the U.S. radical steps that energy supply currently. It is projected were included in that renewable energy will increase to 30 Alexandria Ocasio percent of our supply by 2050 at our cur- Cortez’s latest pro- rent rate. The resolution states that mas- posal for her Green New Deal. The deal sive amounts of money would be invested sounds noble with goals such as: moving into offshore wind power generation in to 100 percent renewable energy by the order to make up for the loss of nonrenew- year 2030, investing massive amounts of able energy sources. Many critics believe money into sustainable businesses and it is an impossible goal to reach especially ending unemployment entirely. It just with nuclear power being excluded from sounds too good to be true. the plan. ment job to anyone who needs one. They will be lost in the energy sector and the It is estimated that the Green New Deal Another step to eliminating carbon claim these jobs will be created in sustain- inconvenience and cost of switching to will cost between $700 billion and $1 emissions would be to radically overhaul able energy, mass transit, regional food electric cars and mass freight instead of trillion per year. The plan is to pay for it our means of transportation. Travel by systems, and other public services. planes. Also, the U.S. is already naturally by cutting the military budget in half, en- plane and the internal combustion engine Presidential candidates Kamala Harris decreasing its carbon emissions through acting a $60 per ton carbon tax that would would be eliminated and replaced by a (D-CA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Cory technological innovations in the private increase annually and increasing taxes on national mass transit program, which Booker (D-NJ), Kirsten Gillibrand (D- sector. It seems ludicrous to overhaul the the wealthy. Right off the bat, $400 billion would increase travel time exponentially. NY), Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Bernie U.S. economy just to slightly hinder the would go to creating new public jobs and Phasing out internal combustion engines Sanders (Independent Socialist—VT) have rate of climate change, especially when $200 billion would go to transitioning to would force automobile manufacturers to co-sponsored the Green New Deal. the worst offenders of man-made climate clean energy annually. This includes reno- only produce electric vehicles. Many opponents are personally against change are actually third world developing vating buildings to make them operate on In addition to eliminating carbon emis- the involvement the government will countries. I believe the world will one day clean energy and also to build a complete- sions, the resolution also promises to end take in our economy in order to enact this run on renewable energy, but the cost and unemployment by guaranteeing a govern- resolution. Not to mention the jobs that time frame to enact this plan is unfeasible.

Journey to a Career By John Gillon Grenada Editor best decisions of her life. With teach- when her students feel comfortable to She’s silently After graduating college with a de- ing, Hopper found not only a job but a express themselves, as long as they are grading one of gree in English, she landed a nepotism passion and a career that she cherishes. respectful to other students and her. To the many stacks job as the Quality Control Officer in an “I’ve loved every minute of it,” she this, I can attest from personal experi- of student assign- underground vault for a BancorpSouth exclaims. ence. ments, shaving in Tupelo because she wasn’t ready to But the journey wasn’t over when Nonetheless, she is intrigued by the away at the con- teach or go to law school, which she she entered the teaching profession, far idea—maybe for reasons you would glomerate, piece viewed as her only two options. from it. She changed jobs two more not expect. by piece. However, a “Legally Blonde” mo- times, leaving her post as a freshman In a field where 77 percent of teach- Her life— ment and old-fashioned boredom led and sophomore English teacher at ers are female, Grenada High School’s bouncing from her to the first door in her search to Grenada High School for a one-year principals are 80 percent male. A cou- being an English major, to working find her career calling. stint at Oxford High School before ple Google searches show that district in a bank vault, to practicing law “I was bored working underground returning to fill the AP Literature and -wide, from elementary school through on a whim, and finally returning to in a vault everyday—I knew it wasn’t Language post for juniors and seniors the high school, only 26.6 percent of teaching—embodies the saying “life what I wanted to do with my life,” at Grenada. principals are women (just four of 15). changes”—summarized in a song by Hopper says. Hopper has been equal parts teacher From sixth grade on, nearly 78 per- Thomas Rhett: Her “Legally Blonde” moment and student, going back to school to cent (7 of 9) principals are male—a “Ain’t it funny how life changes? would be going to law school. And, get a third degree—a master’s degree time, one would argue, where students’ You wake up ain’t nothing the same she would add, that the movie is in teaching—and become a specialist. perceptions of leadership are firmly … you make your plans and you hear surprisingly accurate in terms of the While her journey is far from reach- entrenched. God laughing. Life changes, and I cases she studied in her first year of ing its final destination, she appears to “And that’s a shame because students wouldn’t change it for the world.” law school. Hopper loved the study of be putting the car in park for a while, need to see strong female leadership, Most know her as Melanie Hopper law—she was excellent at the neces- though she has considered taking the especially in a field that is nearly 80 (Mrs. Hopper to students), the teacher sary skill of exploring all options and step to become an administrator. percent female, and where they could and mother, but she had to experience possibilities of any scenario—but her “There are days where I think I also benefit from the daily interactions a series of twists and turns, doubts interest did not extend to the practice would be really good at it [being an ad- with the strong male teachers that and whims—encapsulated by jobs that of law. ministrator], with my law background, you just don’t find as often,” Hopper weren’t meant to be her forever. Ironically enough, the exit into but I would miss my student interac- contends. Hopper has been teaching for over a teaching was opened up to Hopper by tion,” Hopper says. “And I’m intrigued But for now, Hopper isn’t taking that decade now—she thinks it is 13 years a move—a move to Grenada, where by the idea of possibly teaching my step—she has followed the journey but admits that she stopped count- she still lives and teaches. oldest son Daniel.” made by the changes in her life, and ing—but her journey did not follow a Making the decision to become a Student interaction is big for Hopper. she is ever-so thankful for that journey. traditional, cookie-cutter format. teacher would prove to be one of the She loves an interactive classroom and She wants to cherish the moment.

Find your place By Regina Gray Staff Reporter 2. Cups coffee shop like Winter Circle or pick a spot by the Being in college, and work on assignments outside of This is place where you can wind Reservoir. There is something about especially when school. I found a few places around down while you wind up on some fresh being in the fresh air and hearing the you are going full- town that have helped me when the coffee or a nice cup of hot tea. They beautiful sounds of nature, that really time, can defiantly house was just not cutting it anymore. offer free Wi-Fi to the public and have helps focus and destress a situation. be overwhelming 1. The local libraries super comfy couches and seating areas Whether it is from the comfort of at times. In order The library is a perfect place to get with personal tables and outlets to plug your own bed, or from the underneath to be successful, the peace and quiet one is looking in the dying electronics. of a Magnolia tree it is important to students need to for in a place to study. Not only is the 3. The outdoors find your own perfect little place where find a quiet and library quiet, but it is full of informa- On pretty, sun-shining days, a stu- you may go to focus on the seemingly calm place where tion that can help a student with their dent could grab an old blanket or sheet never ending amounts of school work. they can have enough space to study studies. and go and to a local park around town Campus News 4

Humanities (continued from Front Page) that in mind, this presentation is aimed edly came up with what historians referred He holds a specialist in educational leader- hunter, fisherman, gardener, reader and at recounting the history of the two men to as the Mississippi Plan, a way to disen- ship and administration from the Univer- gamer. memorialized by Mississippi in the Na- franchise African-Americans to make sure sity of Mississippi, a master’s in history “I love to be outdoors; I’m a country tional Statuary Hall Collection in the U.S. that white men got to vote and black men education from Delta State University, as boy who grew up on a farm,” Wilson said. Capitol Building in Washington D.C.; did not get to vote, maintaining Democrat- well as a bachelor’s in history from Delta “Let me hunt until the season is over then Jefferson Davis and James Z. George. ic Party control of southern states. I just State. I’m ready to fish. I also love gaming of These statues were donated by Mississippi think folks need to have an awareness of “Jay has been a great addition to the all kinds; video games, board games, card in the 1930s, are standing in the nation’s what we as a state are using as representa- faculty at Holmes,” said Grenada Campus games, you name it.” capital and were supposed to represent the tion of great men.” Academic Dean Dr. Myra Harville. “He Wilson and his wife, Kristy, have five two Mississippians who have contributed A member of the Holmes family since has such a strong knowledge of history adult children: Hunter, Christopher, Kath- the most and best represent what Missis- 2014, Wilson teaches U.S. History and and finds interesting ways to share that erine, Katie and Courtney. sippi is. World Civilizations and serves as an knowledge with his students. He is always After presenting his lecture at Holmes, “While I’m okay with the idea that academic advisor for history, pre-law and willing to teach whatever course I ask him Wilson was recognized by the Mississippi maybe in 1933 those two men represent- criminal justice students in Grenada. Prior to teach and, for an administrator, that is a Humanities Council at the 2019 Public ed what most Mississippians thought our to joining the Holmes faculty, Wilson real blessing.” Humanities Awards Gala in Jackson. state was, or should be, this isn’t the same taught at Winona High School, Mississippi Outside of teaching, Wilson is an avid state it was 100 years ago. We certainly Delta Community College and J.Z. George don’t have the same society that we did. High School. He also served as a compa- Congress has recognized that several ny officer for the City of Greenwood Fire states might have made submissions to the Department and as assistant to the execu- collection that they regret so they changed tive director of Cottonlandia Museum in the law to allow them to change out their Greenwood. statues to people more representative of Wilson also served as a soldier in the everybody. U.S. Army from 1986-1992. He was a “People walk through the nation’s canon crewman and later a fire direction Capitol and they see Virginia’s got George specialist in a field artillery battalion in the Washington and Thomas Jefferson, Kan- Mississippi National Guard, then activated sas has got Eisenhower, and then they get to federal service during Operation Desert to Mississippi and we’ve got Jefferson Shield/Desert Storm. He even received an Davis, who most everybody recognizes Army Achievement Medal for meritorious and probably has a negative opinion of, service in Desert Storm, in 1991. and J.Z. George, who quite honestly no- A man of many achievements, Wilson is body’s heard of unless you live in Carroll a member of multiple honor societies, was County and your children went to J.Z. named a STAR Teacher at Winona High (left to right) Humanities Teacher of the Year Jay Wilson accepts his certificate from George High School. George’s claim to and was named a William Winter Scholar William “Brother” Rogers, director of programs and communication at the Mississip- fame was being the guy who single-hand- by the Natchez Literary Council in 2016. pi Department of Archives and History.

All-Academic (continued from Front Page)

Courtney Dees of Grenada, a nurs- Farm) and John Mark King, CPA. Technology in December 2018 and will every semester and was inducted into ing major, is president of the Alpha Upon graduation from Holmes, James complete her AA degree in Accounting the Hall of Fame. Mu Beta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa plans to attend the University of Missis- in May 2019. A student on the Good- Wilkerson works as a barista at Mo- (on the Grenada Campus) and was in- sippi to earn a bachelor’s and master’s man Campus, she was inducted into the cha Mugs and serves as a leader for the ducted into the 2019 Hall of Fame. She degree in accounting. His career goal is 2018 Hall of Fame and received the Ar- youth group at Vertical Church. After is also an Ambassador, on leadership to becom a CPA. chitectural Engineering Tech Award in Holmes, she plans on transferring to team for Baptist Student Union and sec- Lake Shipp of Benton, an education- 2017, the English Composition Award Mississippi State University to earn a retary for Student Government Associ- al psychology major on the Goodman in 2018 and the Phi Theta Kappa Gold- bachelor’s degree in mechanical engi- ation. Additionally, she was elected as Campus, has been a member of the en Key Award in 2018. She was chosen neering. Class Favorite both as a freshman and Holmes cheerleading squad both years. as the 2019 HEADWAE student recipi- Chelsea Williams of Clinton, who as a sophomore. She is a President’s List Scholar who re- ent for Holmes, as well. serves as College Project Coordinator Dees plans to attend Delta State Uni- ceived a Scholar Athlete Award and was Westbrook was also a member of the for the Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Lambda versity after Holmes to pursue her BSN nominated for the All-USA Academic 2016-17 SkillsUSA Opening and Clos- Sigma Chapter, is a pre-physical ther- and eventually become a nurse practi- Team. Shipp is a Math Mastery Tutor- ing team that won the Golden Med- apy major. She is also a Get2College tioner. A fun fact about her is that she ing Lab tutor who has participated in al at the state competition and Bronze Corps member, Focus Factor member has been to Guatemala four times on numerous community service activities. Medal at nationals. In 2018, she won a and President’s List Scholar on the Rid- mission trips. After graduating from Holmes, Shipp Silver Medal at state-level for Technical geland Campus. Williams was nomi- Bradford James of Gore Springs, who plan to attend Mississippi State Univer- Applied Mathematics. She is also pres- nated for the Hall of Fame and serves serves as vice president of scholarship sity to pursue a degree in educational ident of Goodman Campus SkillsUSA as vice president of Usher and Youth for Phi Theta Kappa, was also inducted psychology. After earning her bache- Chapter, a Get2College FAFSA Corps Ministry at Nazareth MB Church in into the Hall of Fame. An accounting lor’s, she plans to obtain a master’s de- member and a work-study student in Jackson. major, he is Mr. Holmes for the Grena- gree in speech-language pathology and the Holmes Financial Aid Office. Upon graduation from Holmes, she da Campus, a President’s List Scholar, pursue a career in speech pathology in Abigail Wilkerson of Madison is the plans to attend Mississippi State Uni- an Ambassador, a Student Government the Mississippi school system. vice president of Honors and Action for versity and major in kinesiology with a Association representative and a mem- Hallie Westbrook of Pickens, vice the Alpha Lambda Sigma Chapter for concentration in neuromechanics. ber of the Baptist Student Union. He president of the Kappa Alpha Chapter Phi Theta Kappa. An engineering major For more information about Phi Theta has served as a math tutor and works at of Phi Theta Kappa, completed her AAS on the Ridgeland Campus, she has been Kappa, visit https://www.ptk.org/. Grocery Basket, his family farm (James degree in Architectural Engineering on the Dean’s List or President’s List

Parade of Beauties (continued from Front Page) ton, she is a graduate of Benton Acade- Dorris of Yazoo City, Trizel Johnson my, where she was the 2017 Homecom- of Ridgeland, Alexis Kahmann of West ing Queen. She is a pre-med major on Monroe, Louisiana, and Jazmin Roman the Goodman Campus and plans to at- of Forest. Files was also named Most tend Mississippi College after Holmes Photogenic. to pursue a bachelor’s degree in biol- Student Activities Director Tina ogy. At Holmes, she is involved in the Boyette directed the pageant and choir and Connection! Holmes alumna Nikki Merchant, Miss In addition to Saxton, the Top Five Catfish 2018, served as Mistress of Cer- for Parade of Beauties included Beau- emonies. Britt Grace and Chris Nalls ties Hartley Files of Mathiston, Rachel served as escorts for the contestants and Gray of Eupora, Josie Harris of Benton the Holmes Connection! show choir, and Rylee Stone of Carthage. The Top under the direction of Mike Yates, pro- 10 included Saxton, Files, Gray, Harris, vided entertainment at intermission. Stone, Ivey Devine of Winona, Emma Contestants smile for the judges during Parade of Beauties 2019. Campus News 5

Holmes announces 2019 Hall of Fame From Staff Reports/Photos

Each year, faculty and staff from the of volunteer work, including work as a serves as Head of Missions and teach- She was also a Homecoming Maid as a Goodman, Grenada and Ridgeland Goodman Breast Cancer Awareness es weekly Bible studies to college stu- freshman. campuses of Holmes Community Col- volunteer; work as a Domestic Vio- dents at Holmes. He also assists with Outside of Holmes, she works at lege select the winners for the presti- lence Awareness volunteer; service as local church camps, Disciple Now and Grenada Nutrition and enjoys being gious Hall of Fame.This year, the Hall a North Carrollton Holiday Committee has gone on quite a few mission trips, outdoors, playing tennis, kayaking of Fame inductees were as follows. volunteer and service as a volunteer including ones to Texas, China, Cam- and exercising. Her plans are to attend From the Goodman Campus, hon- musician at Saint Peters Church two bodia and India, to name a few. Delta State University to pursue a orees were: Alexis McBride, Christo- Sundays each month. Sloan is also employed as a work- degree in biology/physical therapy in pher Nalls, Vivian Lake Shipp, Tyler “After finishing at Holmes, I plan to study in the Holmes Business De- hopes of becoming a pediatric physical Sylvester Sloan and Mary Morgan continue my education at Mississippi partment and tutors Holmes students therapist. Stafford. State University,” Nalls said. “There I through MOSAIC. Upon graduation Courtney Dees of Grenada, daugh- Hall of Fame inductees from the will pursue my master’s in marketing from Holmes, he plans to continue his ter of Stephanie and Sam Dees, is a Grenada Campus included: Macie while also studying fashion to enhance degree at Mississippi State University. nursing major who plans to attend Craddock, Courtney Dees, Bradford my skills with my business I opened in Mary Morgan Stafford of Kilm- Delta State University after Holmes to James and Kendall Preston. 2018, ‘The Christivity.’ I also plan to ichael, daughter of Debbie and Jeff pursue her BSN. She is president of the Finally, Ridgeland Campus honorees continue my career in band at Missis- Stafford, is a general studies major and Alpha Mu Beta Chapter of Phi Theta included: Victoria Alexander, Victoria sippi State, hoping to be Drum Ma- President’s List Scholar. As a fresh- Kappa and was named to the All-Mis- Hines, Josh Hinkle, Abby Hudson, jor!” man, she received the Political Science sissippi Academic Team. Savanna Moore, Frank “Buck” Oakes, Vivian Lake Shipp of Benton, the Award. Stafford is active on campus as In addition to Phi Theta Kappa, Dees Robert Oakes, Aurora Sant’Angelo, daughter of Dana and Trey Shipp, BSU president and a Phi Theta Kappa is involved in Student Government Abigail Wilkerson and Chelsea Wil- is an educational psychology major member. As a freshman, she served Association, where she has served liams. and President’s List Scholar. She is as an Ambassador, member of the as secretary both years. She is also Alexis McBride of Kosciusko is a a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the Holmes Connection! and member of an Ambassador and active in Baptist pre-nursing major and President’s List Holmes cheerleading squad and serves the Chorale. Student Union, where she has been Scholar. The daughter of Angela and as a Math Mastery Tutoring Lab tutor. Her community involvement in- on the leadership team. Additionally, Percy Witt, she is active on campus Shipp has also received the Schol- cludes working at Standing in the Gap she was elected as Class Favorite both as an Ambassador, Student Govern- ar-Athlete Award and was nominated (a community service project through as a freshman and as a sophomore. ment Association (SGA) secretary and for the All-USA Academic Team. Kilmichael Baptist Church), serving Outside of Holmes, Dees babysits and member of Phi Theta Kappa honor After graduating from Holmes in as a Discipleship Now and Vacation distributes newspapers for the Grenada society. She also serves as a MOSAIC May, she will attend Mississippi State Bible School leader and serving as School District. As an active member tutor and received the MOSAIC Aca- University to pursue a bachelor’s de- a short-term missionary both locally of Leflore Baptist Church, she loves demic Award her freshman year. gree in educational psychology. After (Nashville, Tennessee; Fort Worth, being the hands and feet of service for McBride has also volunteered to receiving that degree, she plans to Texas and Jackson) and internationally Grenada, other areas of the country and work at the Holmes basketball games, further her education with a master’s (East Asia). After Holmes, Stafford in Guatemala. and helped with other activities in speech-language pathology. plans to attend Delta State University Bradford James of Gore Springs, on campus. Upon graduation from “I have chosen this field of study be- and pursue a bachelor’s in elementary son of Tange and Dan James, is an ac- Holmes, she plans to go to nursing cause I have always felt called towards education. counting major. He is also a President’s school and become a Registered Nurse a field where I can change the lives “As my chapter at Holmes Com- List Scholar, serves as vice president (RN). As she grows in her career, she’d of children,” Shipp said. “With this munity College is closing, I begin to of scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa like to become a surgical nurse. degree, I plan to work in the Mississip- reflect on the personal growth that has and was named Mr. Holmes Commu- “As a determined young women I pi school system to better the lives of occurred in my life over the past two nity College for the Grenada Campus. put my all in everything I do,” Mc- children I am able to work with. years,” Stafford said. “While at HCC, I James also received the Mathematics Bride said. “I try to help as many “Also, it is such an honor to be have been challenged and encouraged Award and is an Ambassador, represen- students as I can on campus. That is inducted into the Hall of Fame,” Shipp both academically and socially by the tative for Student Government Asso- why I choose to tutor. I like to help said. “Being a part of Holmes Commu- faculty, staff and my cohorts. There ciation, member of Baptist Student people, and I like to be involved in all nity College has blessed and enriched truly is ‘No Place like Holmes.’” Union and has served as a math lab tu- Holmes’s activities.” my outlook on furthering education. Macie Craddock of Grenada, tor. During his time at Holmes, he has Christopher Nalls of North Carroll- The teachers and staff have instilled daughter of Millicent and Joe Crad- been involved in numerous community ton, the son of Jacqueline and Loren- in me the desire to help others and to dock, is active on campus as an Am- service activities, including volunteer- zo Nalls, is a marketing major. He is never settle for anything less than the bassador, vice president of leadership ing at a local soup kitchen, helping extremely active on campus, serving as goals I have set for myself.” for Phi Theta Kappa, a member of with the campus food pantry and help- Holmes Marching Band Drum Major, Tyler Sylvester Sloan of Choctaw, Student Government Association ing with the Boys & Girls Club. He has an Ambassador, director of Voices of son of Crystal and Anthony Sloan, is and a member of the Baptist Student worked at Grocery Basket in addition Praise, a representative for SGA, a a mechanical engineering major and Union. She is also part of the Honors to his family farm, James Farm, in the lead soloist, a member of the Indoor member of the Holmes Plus Program. Behavioral and Social Science class. summer. Percussion Ensemble and a member of He is also president of Phi Theta Kap- Craddock is the 2019 Miss Holmes for Upon graduation from Holmes, MOSAIC. pa and on leadership team for the Bap- the Grenada Campus and was inducted Nalls has participated in quite a bit tist Student Union (BSU). For BSU, he into the 2019 Holmes Hall of Fame. See Hall of Fame, Page 6

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Hall of Fame (continued from Page 5) he plans to attend the University of with the elderly and children in hospi- of Mississippi. Her long-term plan is rapher. She is also a private caregiver Mississippi to earn a bachelor’s and tals to help improve their communica- to earn a doctorate degree in physical and volunteer for the Alzheimer’s master’s degree in accounting. He is tion with their loved ones. therapy from University of Mississippi Association. working at John Mark King, CPA, to Victoria Lynn Hines of Morton, Medical Center. Sant’Angelo is a member of Christ gain experience and hopes to become a daughter of Tammy C. and Johnny Savanna Ann Moore of Clinton, Life - Church Group. Upon gradua- CPA one day. Hines, is a business administration daughter of Julie Moore, is an athletic tion from Holmes, she will pursue her Kendall Preston of Grenada, daugh- major. She obtained 36 college hours training major. She is a Dean’s List bachelor’s degree in psychology. She ter of Debby and Greg Preston, is in while still in high school and was able Scholar, member of iCreate Club and intends to continue her education to the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) to start her education at Holmes as has volunteered with Stewpot Kitchen, the highest level and eventually earn a program at Holmes and plans to obtain a sophomore. She will complete her Habitat for Humanity, CARA animal doctorate. her BSN at Delta State University. associate degree in May after just one shelter, Mississippi Children’s Muse- Abigail Grace Wilkerson of Mad- On campus, she is vice president of year at Holmes and transfer to Mis- um, and Mississippi Blues Marathon. ison, daughter of Amy and Kelly service for Phi Theta Kappa, treasurer sissippi College to earn her degree in Moore has also served as a teacher for Wilkerson, is a mechanical engineering of Student Government Association cyber security. Hines says that her time Vacation Bible School at Morrison major. She is vice president of Hon- and a member of Student Nurses Asso- at Holmes has positively contributed to Heights Church. ors and Action for the Alpha Lambda ciation. She was voted Freshman Class her educational journey. After graduating from Holmes, she Sigma Chapter for Phi Theta Kappa Favorite in 2018. She is a member of Phi Theta Kap- will pursue her master’s degree at The and received All-Mississippi Academic Preston enjoys spending time pa and a Dean’s List Scholar. While a University of Southern Mississippi, Team recognition, as well as the New with friends, and says that family is student at Holmes, she has volunteered majoring in athletic training. To gain Century Scholarship. Wilkerson has a very big part of her life and that at Blair E. Batson children’s hospi- experience, she has completed obser- been on the Dean’s List or President’s she wouldn’t be where she is today tal, helped raise money for Operation vational hours with a certified athlet- List every semester at Holmes. without their continuous support and Christmas Child and worked at Noth- ic trainer and serves as president of Outside of school, she works as a encouragement. She also says that she ing Bundt Cakes. HOSA (Health Occupations for Stu- barista at Mocha Mugs and serves as a has always loved being able to help Joshua Caleb Hinkle of Madison, dents of America). leader for the youth group at Vertical those in need and looks forward to a son of Pam and Chris Hinkle, is Mr. Frank M. Oakes, IV of Madison, Church. After Holmes, she plans on career choice that gives her an op- Holmes Community College. He is son of Kathy and Trae Oakes, is a transferring to Mississippi State Uni- portunity to do so to the best of her a President’s List scholar, Phi Theta member of Phi Theta Kappa and a versity to earn a bachelor’s degree in ability. Kappa officer and captain of the Bull- Dean’s List Scholar. He is a pre-veteri- mechanical engineering. She hopes to Victoria Alexander of Madison, dog Men’s Soccer Team. Hinkle has nary major and is employed at Manns- one day work at a car manufacturer on daughter of Madeline and Vursell received numerous honors, including dale Animal Clinic. After Holmes, the design team. Alexander, is Miss Holmes Commu- the Holmes Soccer Leadership Award, his plan is to go to Mississippi State Chelsea Williams of Clinton, nity College for the Ridgeland Cam- NJCAA Academic Second Team, University and study avian and exotic daughter of Jacqueline and Frazial pus. She is also active on campus as MACJC Academic All State and being veterinary science. He plans to work in Williams,serves as College Project an Ambassador, Student Government named an Academic Scholar Athlete. his own veterinarian facility one day. Coordinator for the Phi Theta Kappa Association representative, and mem- Outside of Holmes, Hinkle is a Robert Burr Oakes of Madison, son and was named to the All-Mississippi ber of Phi Theta Kappa, Rotoract and member of Broadmoor Baptist Church, of Kathy and Trae Oakes, is a pre-vet- Academic Team. She is a Get2College Social Science Club. She was on the works at Super Shakes, serves as a erinary major. He plans to transfer to Corps member, Focus Factor member Dean’s List in the spring of 2018 and U.S. Competitive Soccer referee and Mississippi State University and study and President’s List Scholar. was named Student Body Homecom- coaches at Sky Hawks Sports Acade- to become an avian veterinarian. His Williams also serves as vice pres- ing Maid for the Ridgeland Campus in my. In his free time, he enjoys travel- ambition is to work in an avian sanctu- ident of Usher and Youth Ministry the fall. Alexander serves as a Get- ing and going to music festivals. After ary one day rehabilitating birds. at Nazareth Lee Missionary Baptist 2College intern, as well, and works at Holmes, he will attend Mississippi Oakes is a member of Phi The- Church in Jackson. She is a pre-phys- Apple Annie’s Gift Shop. College and continue working toward ta Kappa, and received the Biology ical therapy major and upon gradua- In her free time, Alexander enjoys his bachelor’s degree in marketing. Award as a freshman. He is also em- tion from Holmes, she plans to attend reading books, writing in her journal Abby Hudson of Madison, daugh- ployed at Mannsdale Animal Clinic. Mississippi State University and major and exploring new local areas around ter of Amanda and Bo Hudson, is a Aurora Sant’Angelo of Jackson, in kinesiology with a concentration in town. She is also a member of Holy general studies major who works as a daughter of Rita Rose Sant’Angelo, neuro-mechanics. Child Jesus Catholic Church. Upon marketing and administrative assistant is a psychology major. She is a Pres- graduation from Holmes, she plans to at Mangia Bene. She is a member of ident’s List Scholar, Social Science transfer to Delta State University and Phi Theta Kappa and a tutor for the Club member, Student Government major in speech and hearing sciences. Holmes Writing Center. Upon gradua- Association representative, writer for She would eventually like to become a tion from Holmes, she plans to obtain a The Growl newspaper, HAVOC mem- speech-language pathologist and work bachelor’s degree from the University ber and Horizons yearbook photog-

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Holmes reveals 2019 Who’s Who From Staff Reports/Photos

Recently, Holmes Community Col- geland Campus in the fall. Alexander North Carolina. Boston represented merous community service activities, lege announced Mr. and Miss Holmes serves as a Get2College intern, as well, the college as the 2018 Holmes Home- including volunteering at a local soup for each campus. and works at Apple Annie’s Gift Shop. coming Queen. A psychology major, kitchen, helping with the campus food In her free time, Alexander enjoys she is also SSS secretary, a member pantry and helping with the Boys & reading books, writing in her journal of Student Government Association, Girls Club. He has worked at Grocery and exploring new local areas around part of Holme-Town Players theater Basket in addition to his family farm, town. She is also a member of Holy production, a member of the Social James Farm, in the summer. Child Jesus Catholic Church. Upon Behavior Honor Society and a Dean’s Upon graduation from Holmes, graduation from Holmes, she plans to List Scholar. Additionally, she is part he plans to attend the University of transfer to Delta State University and of the Holme Color Guard and is a Mississippi to earn a bachelor’s and major in speech and hearing sciences. First Cymbal Player for the Indoor master’s degree in accounting. He is She would eventually like to become a Drumline. working at John Mark King, CPA, to speech-language pathologist and work Outside of Holmes, Boston is a gain experience and hopes to become a with the elderly and children in hospi- member of Agape Worship Center of CPA one day. tals to help improve their communica- Kosciusko. She enjoys dancing, shop- Craddock, daughter of Millicent and tion with their loved ones. ping and loves makeup. Upon finishing Joe Craddock, is also a graduate of at Holmes, she plans to attend Jackson Grenada High School. She is active State University to obtain her bache- on campus as an Ambassador, vice Mr. and Miss Holmes for the lor’s before going to Mississippi State president of leadership for Phi Theta Ridgeland Campus are Joshua Hin- University for the graduate program in Kappa, a member of Student Govern- kle and Victoria Alexander, both of criminal psychology. ment Association and a member of the Madison. Baptist Student Union. She is also part Hinkle, son of Pam and Chris Hinkle, of the Honors Behavioral and Social is a graduate of Madison Central High Science class. In addition to Miss School. He is a President’s List scholar, Holmes, Craddock was named a Fresh- Phi Theta Kappa officer and captain of man Homecoming Maid and inducted the Bulldog Men’s Soccer Team. He has into the 2019 Holmes Hall of Fame. received numerous honors, including Outside of Holmes, she works at the Holmes Soccer Leadership Award, Grenada Nutrition and enjoys being NJCAA Academic Second Team, outdoors, playing tennis, kayaking and exercising. Her plans are to attend MACJC Academic All State and being Mr. and Miss Holmes for the named an Academic Scholar Athlete. Delta State University to pursue a Goodman Campus are Jaylon degree in biology/physical therapy in Outside of Holmes, Hinkle is a Townsend of Grenada and Anastasia member of Broadmoor Baptist Church, hopes of becoming a pediatric physical Boston of Sallis. therapist. works at Super Shakes, serves as a U.S. Townsend, son of Gale and Kevin Competitive Soccer referee and coach- Other than Mr. and Miss Holmes, Townsend, is a graduate of Grena- students are named Class Favorites for es at Sky Hawks Sports Academy. In da High School. A voice major, he his free time, he enjoys traveling and Mr. and Miss Holmes for the Grena- each campus. is part of Concert Choir, Coachmen Sophomore Class Favorites for the going to music festivals. After Holmes, and Connection! show choir. In 2018, da Campus are Bradford James and he will attend Mississippi College and Macie Craddock. 2018-2019 school year are: Ja’Mesia he received the Music Major Award Gates of Jackson; Christy Griffith of continue working toward his bachelor’s during the annual Honors and Awards James, son of Tange and Dan James, degree in marketing. is a graduate of Grenada High School. Brandon; Macy Gordy of Canton; program. He also plays piano at Victo- Mckenna Hodges of Brandon; Luis Alexander, daughter of Madeline ry Apostolic Church in Duck Hill and An accounting major, he is a Presi- and Vursell Alexander, is a graduate dent’s List Scholar and serves as vice Jimenez-Bolanos of Southaven; Mack- sings on the praise team. Additionally, enzie Mize of Madison; Holly Reeves of of Germantown High School. She is Townsend has choreographed routines president of scholarship for Phi Theta a general studies major who is active Kappa. He was recently named to the Brandon; Jazmin Roman of Forest and for the show choirs at Grenada High Sam Williams of Brandon. on campus as an Ambassador, Student School and Grenada Middle School. Hall of Fame. James also received the Government Association (SGA) soph- Mathematics Award and is an Ambas- Freshman Class Favorites include: After Holmes, he plans to attend The Landon Kinney of Jackson; Noah omore representative, member of Phi University of Southern Mississippi to sador, representative for Student Gov- Theta Kappa honor society, Rotoract ernment Association, a member of the Primer of Madison; Kimberly Ur- study theatre. quia of Memphis, Tennessee; Latenin and Social Science Club. She was on Boston, daughter of Pauline Bass and Baptist Student Union and has served the Dean’s List and was named Student as a math lab tutor. During his time at Williams of Canton and Lee Yates of Anthony Boston, is a graduate of East- Madison. Body Homecoming Maid for the Rid- ern Wayne High School in Goldsboro, Holmes, he has been involved in nu-

Pictured are the Ridgeland Campus Who’s Who recipients. They are (front row, left to right) Freshman Favorite Latenin Williams, Mr. Holmes Joshua Hinkle, Miss Holmes Pictured are the Grenada Campus 2019 Who’s Who recipients. They are (front row, Victoria Alexander, Sophomore Favorite Christy Griffith, Sophomore Favorite Sam left to right) Sophomore Favorite Princess Allen, Miss Holmes Macie Craddock, Mr. Williams, (second row, left to right) Sophomore Favorite Ja’Mesia Gates, Freshman Holmes Bradford James, Freshman Favorite Lindsey McLellan, Freshman Favorite Favorite Lee Yates, Freshman Favorite Kimberly Urquia, Sophomore Favorite Macy Braden Migliore, (back row, left to right) Sophomore Favorite Courtney Dees, Fresh- Gordy, Freshman Favorite Noah Primer, (third row, left to right) Sophomore Favorite man Favorite Ivey Devine, Sophomore Favorite Greg Clark and Freshman Favorite Holly Reeves, Sophomore Favorite Jazmin Roman, Sophomore Favorite Mckenna Kalee Beck. Hodges, (back row, left to right) Sophomore Favorite Luis Jimenez-Bolanos and Soph- omore Favorite Mackenzie Mize. Not pictured: Landon Kinney. Pictured (left) are the Goodman Campus Who’s Who recipients. They are (left to right) Sophomore Favorite Albertina Veasley, Freshman Favorite Tiara LeFlore, Sophomore Favorite Alana Price, Sophomore Favorite Rylee Stone, Mr. Holmes Jaylon Townsend, Sophomore Favorite Josie Harris, Miss Holmes Anastasia Bos- ton, Freshman Favorite Payton Pritchard, Sophomore Favorite Christopher Nalls, Freshman Favorite Abi Burns, Sophomore Favorite Tyler Dodd and Freshman Favorite Braiden Fulce. Not pictured: Sophomore Favorite Paul Ray McGraw. Campus News 8

Phi Theta Kappa chapters shine at Regionals From Staff Reports/Photos

All three of Holmes Community Col- Officer Team category; first overall in lege’s Phi Theta Kappa chapters received Theme 9 “Systems of Beliefs;” fourth awards at the 2019 Awards Gala at Missis- place for Honors in Action Award and sev- sippi State University March 1-3. enth place for the College Project Award. The Alpha Mu Beta Chapter from the Individually, Abigail Wilkerson and Chel- Holmes Grenada Campus was named a sea Williams were named to the All-Mis- Five Star Chapter; placed first overall for sissippi Team, Williams was a Golden the Honors in Action Project; first overall Key recipient and Distinguished Officer in Theme 7 “Powers of Connection;” third runner-up; mathematics instructor/Phi overall Most Distinguished Chapter in Theta Kappa advisor Lisa Anglin received the Region and eighth place for College the Horizon Advisor Award and Academic Project Award. Additionally, Courtney Dean Dr. Tonya Lawrence was named a Dees and Bradford James were named Most Distinguished Administrator. All-Mississippi Academic Team recipi- Finally, the Kappa Alpha Chapter from ents, Kendall Preston was the Golden Key the Holmes Goodman Campus brought recipient and Trek Coordinator/Phi Theta home first place in Theme 5 “Channels of Pictured are Phi Theta Kappa advisers and students posing with their awards at Kappa advisor Bethany Miller received Creativity” and sixth place for the Honors the PTK Regional Conference held at Mississippi State University March 1-3. the Horizon Advisor Award. in Action Award. They were named a Five They are (front row, left to right) Adviser Bethany Miller, Bradford James, The Alpha Lambda Sigma Chapter is Star Chapter, as well, and Tyler Sloan was Macie Craddock, Kendall Preston, Courtney Dees, Adviser Cynthia Abel, housed on the Ridgeland Campus, and named a Golden Key recipient. Abby Wilkerson, Chelsea Williams, Adviser Antoine Gates, (back row, left to they were named one of the Top Five Most Phi Theta Kappa officers will attend right) John Miksa,Tyler Sloan, Loftin Price, Adviser Will Alexander, Adviser Distinguished Chapters. In addition, they PTK Catalyst 2019 at the Gaylord Palms Lisa Anglin and Jacquelyn Seuser. brought home: the Five Star Chapter des- Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, ignation; first place in the Distinguished Florida April 4-6.

Wilkerson named Phi Theta Kappa New Century Scholar From Staff Reports/Photos

Abigail Wilkerson of Madison, a sopho- neering upon graduation. At Holmes, she Church. Her career goal is to one day more on the Holmes Community College is vice president of Honors and Action for work on the design team for a car manu- Ridgeland Campus, was named a 2019 the Alpha Lambda Sigma Chapter for Phi facturer. Phi Theta Kappa New Century Transfer Theta Kappa and received All-Mississippi The New Century Pathway Scholarship Pathway Scholar and will receive a $2,250 Academic Team recognition. She has also program is sponsored by The Coca-Co- scholarship. This is the first time in school been on the Dean’s List or President’s List la Foundation, The Coca-Cola Scholars history that a Holmes student has received every semester at Holmes. Foundation, the American Association this honor, which is bestowed upon the “Abby has been such a joy to work of Community Colleges and Phi Theta students who receive the highest All-USA with,” said mathematics instructor/Phi Kappa. Phi Theta Kappa is the premier Academic Team application scores in their Theta Kappa Adviser Lisa Anglin. “I have honor society recognizing the academic state. had the pleasure of getting to know her in achievement of community college stu- Students nominated to be a Transfer the classroom and as a Phi Theta Kappa dents and helping them to grow as schol- Pathway Scholars should be planning officer, and she excels in both capacities. ars and leaders. The Society is made up of to transfer to a four-year college after I was overjoyed when she received this more than 3.5 million members and nearly graduation. A mechanical engineering honor as she is very deserving.” 1,300 chapters in nine nations. Learn more major, Wilkerson plans on transferring to Outside of school, Wilkerson works at ptk.org. Mississippi State University to earn her as a barista at Mocha Mugs and serves as Abigail Wilkerson Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engi- a leader for the youth group at Vertical

Anglin, Miller honored with Phi Theta Kappa adviser award From Staff Reports/Photos

unteering, cooking, working out, reading as Trek coordinator for the Grenada and and traveling. She and her husband, Mi- Goodman campuses. cah, have two children: Macy and Luke. Miller has served as an advisor for the “From the moment Mrs. Anglin began Grenada Campus Phi Theta Kappa chapter her role as one of the very valued advisors since June of 2017. Shortly after taking with the Alpha Lambda Sigma Chapter on that role, she was recognized with the of Phi Theta Kappa, it was apparent that Exceptional Customer Service Award at she was going to embrace the challenge the 2017 Opening Convocation. and be exactly what the chapter needed,” Miller’s husband, Trae, serves as the said Academic Dean Dr. Tonya Lawrence. youth pastor at their church, The Pente- “With each responsibility she is given, costals of Grenada. Miller is a very active Lisa has high expectations of herself; member of the church, where she sings on therefore, she has high expectations of and the praise team. The Millers also have one for the chapter and their accomplishments. daughter, London Rose. Her willingness and ability to ‘learn the “I don’t know of anyone more qualified ropes’ of her new role while providing to be the recipient of the PTK Horizon skillful guidance to the officers and mem- Advisor Award than Bethany Miller,” bers of the chapter were ideal.” said Grenada Campus Academic Dean Miller, a Holmes alumna, began her Dr. Myra Harville. “While a student at studies at the college in the summer of Holmes, Bethany was an active member Lisa Anglin Bethany Miller 2011. She was active on campus as an of the Alpha Mu Beta chapter and knew Ambassador, work-study in the vice how much work would be required as Holmes Community College mathe- ics from Millsaps College and a master’s president and academic dean’s office and an advisor. Bethany’s sunny disposition matics instructor Lisa Anglin and Trek in mathematics Mississippi College. In as a member of Phi Theta Kappa. In May and ‘can do’ attitude are so necessary coordinator Bethany Miller were both addition to teaching mathematics courses 2013, she graduated and was named the to be successful in the PTK arena. She honored with the regional Phi Theta at Holmes, she is also a member of the valedictorian. never minds going out of her way to help Kappa Horizon Advisor Award. This is Educational Association and serves as Miller officially became employed at students with any need and always wants an honor bestowed on Phi Theta Kappa an adviser for the Alpha Lambda Sigma Holmes in 2015 as financial aid advisor to see them accomplish their goals. I guess chapter advisers in recognition of exem- Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. on the Grenada Campus. She continued I can just sum it up to say the world needs plary service and dedication to the mission Outside of Holmes, Anglin is a member her education, and earned her bachelor’s more Bethany Aldridge Miller’s in it!” of the organization. of the Mississippi Collegiate Mathematics degree from The University of Mississippi Anglin and Miller will be recognized Anglin is an advisor for the Alpha Association and on the Board for Salt and in May 2017 as Class Marshal. She moved during Catalyst, Phi Theta Kappa’s annual Lambda Sigma Chapter located on the Light Ministry. She is also a member of positions at Holmes, taking over as admin- convention in Orlando, Florida, April 4-6. Ridgeland Campus, and Miller advises the Madison United Methodist Church where istrative assistant to the vice president and Alpha Mu Beta Chapter in Grenada. she serves on the Children’s Ministry academic dean of the Grenada Campus in Anglin, who has worked at Holmes for Leadership Team. In her spare time, she January 2017. She transitioned again in 13 years, holds a bachelor’s in mathemat- enjoys spending time with her family, vol- October, moving into her current position Campus News 9

Dees named Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar From Staff Reports/Photos

and will receive a $1,250 scholarship. The daughter of Stephanie and Sam wide ceremonies and will also be recog- Selection as a Coca-Cola Silver Scholar Dees, she is a nursing major at Holmes, nized internationally during Phi Theta was based on scores the student earned in who plans to transfer to Delta State Uni- Kappa’s annual convention, PTK Catalyst, the All-USA Academic Team competition, versity to pursue her BSN. At Holmes, April 4-6 in Orlando, Florida. for which more than 2,000 applications Dees is president of the Alpha Mu Beta were received this year. This program Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and was “Holmes is very proud of Courtney and is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars named to the All-Mississippi Academic her accomplishments over the past two Foundation and is administered by Phi Team. In addition to Phi Theta Kappa, she years,” said Phi Theta Kappa Adviser Theta Kappa Honor Society. is an Ambassador, secretary for the Stu- Cynthia Abel. “As PTK president, she “The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation dent Government Association and active has shown great leadership ability. Court- has a long history of providing finan- in Baptist Student Union, where she is on ney has the passion, determination, and cial assistance to outstanding students at the Leadership Team. commitment to achieve her goals. Holmes community colleges,” said J. Mark Davis, Dees was also elected as Class Favorite is excited for her as she continues her president of the Coca-Cola Scholars both as a freshman and a sophomore. Out- academic journey at Delta State.” Foundation. “We are proud to partner with side of Holmes, she babysits and distrib- Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor Phi Theta Kappa and make it possible for utes newspapers for the Grenada School society recognizing the academic achieve- deserving students to achieve their educa- District. As an active member of Leflore ment of community college students and Courtney Dees tional goals.” Baptist Church, she loves participating helping them to grow as scholars and Students are nominated for the academic in mission work/community service for leaders. The Society is made up of more team by their college administrators. Se- Grenada, other areas of the country and in than 3.5 million members and nearly Courtney Dees of Grenada, a sopho- lection is based on academic achievement, Guatemala. 1,300 chapters in nine nations. Learn more more on the Holmes Community College leadership and engagement in college and Coca-Cola Academic Team members at ptk.org. Grenada Campus, has been named a 2019 community service. will be recognized in both local and state- Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar

Lawrence to receive Distinguished Administrator Award From Staff Reports/Photos

tenure a strong level of support for the es and rewards effective instructors and funds and approval to add new programs honor society. A college administrator may gives them the opportunity to share those to enhance student life and give them the receive this award only once. Dr. Law- teaching techniques with one another. As tools to succeed. Her highest goal is to see rence was nominated by the Alpha Lamb- dean, she has used many of those same all our students succeed at Holmes and all da Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa techniques to assist the Phi Theta Kappa their future endeavors. Phi Theta Kappa located on the Ridgeland Campus. members. not only highlights the academic achieve- “In her capacity as dean, she serves as “Dr. Lawrence’s enthusiasm is conta- ments of students, but also guides them to one of the most important factors to the gious and inspiring to both the faculty and be the leaders of tomorrow, and every time success of our Phi Theta Kappa Chapter student body,” Canard said. “She loves Dr. Lawrence meets with our officers and at Holmes Community College,” said working with the students to brainstorm members, she encourages them to grow as History and Political Science Department and assist as they walk through the differ- leaders.” Chair Laura Canard. “Dr. Lawrence makes ent phases of both our Honors in Action The advisers for the Alpha Lambda it her mission to invest daily in the student and college projects. Her care and dedi- Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa in- body and over the years, she has invested cation truly express her heartfelt desire to clude Canard, mathematics instructor Lisa countless hours of her time to encourage help improve the lives of our students.” Anglin and biological science instructor and guide our chapter through various Dr. Lawrence earned her Doctorate of Antoine Gates. Chapter officers for the Dr. Tonya Lawrence projects and other community oriented Philosophy in Community College Lead- chapter are Jacquelyn Seuser, president; opportunities.” ership from Mississippi State University Abby Wilkerson, Honors in Action co- Dr. Tonya Lawrence, academic dean for Dr. Lawrence has been employed with in May of 2017. Previously, she obtained ordinator; Malik Smith, college project/ the Holmes Community College Ridge- Holmes since 2005, and she began as an a master’s degree in biology teacher campus activities coordinator; Chelsea land Campus, will receive the Phi Theta instructor of biological sciences. In 2009, education from The University of South- Williams, college project coordinator; Kappa Distinguished College Adminis- she was named director of evening and ern Mississippi and an Associate of Arts Josh Hinkle, campus activities coordina- trator Award during Catalyst, Phi Theta weekend programs; a role she held for two degree majoring in pre-physical therapy tor and Devin Brewer, project liaison. Dr. Kappa’s annual convention in Orlando, years before her promotion to academic from Jones County Junior College. Lawrence will accompany the group to Florida, April 4-6. dean. Among her many accolades, she has “Even outside of Phi Theta Kappa, Dr. the Catalyst conference in April where she The award is given to college vice been named a Lamplighter for Holmes, Lawrence spends time working with other will receive her award. presidents, deans or directors serving at a which means she was chosen to represent student organization and academic depart- For more information about Phi Theta post-secondary institution with an active the college at the annual conference host- ments to ensure we have the latest technol- Kappa, visit https://www.ptk.org/. Phi Theta Kappa chapter. Nominees must ed by the Mississippi Community/Junior ogy and programs necessary to give our have served in their position for at least College Academic Dean’s Association. students a world class education,” Canard three years and demonstrated during their The Lamplighter Conference recogniz- said. “Dr. Lawrence works tirelessly to get

Holmes alumna lands University of Utah assistantship From Staff Reports/Photos

Lab for the summer of 2019. As a research to Holmes with the Dean’s Scholarship Outside of work and class, she enjoys assistant, she will assist cognitive psychol- and earned a spot on the President’s List. writing, drawing and reading. Butts is an ogists Dr. Joel Cooper and David Strayer Her involvement with Phi Theta Kappa active member of Mt. Olive Missionary with studies concerning the measurement not only connected her to Dr. Cooper and Baptist Church in Kilmichael and has re- of driver attention and distraction. Butts led the way to her assistantship, but also cently started a water aerobics class which first met Dr. Cooper when Phi Theta provided a full-tuition scholarship to Delta she says is the most fun part of her week. Kappa honor society hosted a “Think and State University. She also applied for (and In addition, she has joined Delta State Drive” seminar on Oct. 16 on the Holmes is waiting to hear back about) the McNair University’s Reformed University Fellow- Grenada Campus. Scholars Program at Delta State Universi- ship (RUF) in their efforts to tutor young “I love that our Phi Theta Kappa Think ty, which aims to help pre-med and other people in the Cleveland region. She says and Drive Project was able to pave the STEM majors with applying to medical that she is excited about going to Utah way for Sykina to make the connection school, building attractive resumes, land- this summer, and plans to study abroad in with Dr. Joel Cooper and receive an in- ing internships, prepping for the MCAT 2020. ternship,” said Grenada Campus Phi Theta and more. “We are so excited for Sykina,” Abel Kappa Adviser/Student Activities Director Even as a busy college student, Butts said. “We look forward to hearing about Cynthia Abel. “Our goal with this project has already gained ample work experience her experiences.” was to impact both our students and the over the past couple of years. During the For more information on Holmes Com- community.” summer of 2018, she was a direct care munity College Phi Theta Kappa, contact Sykina Butts Butts, who graduated from Holmes in intern with Hudspeth Regional Center Abel at [email protected]. December, is now a pre-medicine and and through the summer of 2017, she was For more information on the University Recent Holmes Community College biology major at Delta State University. an emergency medical services intern at of Utah’s Applied Cognition Lab, visit: alumna Sykina Butts of Kilmichael landed She has always excelled in academics; she Medstat. Butts is also an independent rep- http://appliedcognition.psych.utah.edu/ a research assistant position with the was valedictorian of Montgomery County resentative with Primerica, which involves researchteam.php. University of Utah’s Applied Cognition High School in 2016, received a full-ride educating clients about financial indepen- dence. Campus News 10

Anglin, Westbrook honored at HEADWAE on Feb. 26 From Staff Reports/Photos

have two children: Macy and Luke. leadership roles include president of “Lisa is one of those individuals who Goodman Campus SkillsUSA; vice is a joy to be around,” said Ridgeland president of the Kappa Alpha Chapter Campus Vice President Dr. Don Burn- of Phi Theta Kappa and Get2College ham. “She is willing to bring an issue FAFSA Corps member. She is also a forth but she also brings a solution work-study student in the Holmes Fi- with that issue and she is open to other nancial Aid Office and an active mem- opinions. She cares deeply about her ber of Pickens Presbyterian Church. students, her co-workers and Holmes Westbrook completed her AAS Community College, and she takes on degree in Architectural Engineering additional responsibilities particularly Technology in December 2018 and as they pertain to students. Lisa will be will finish her AA degree in Account- an excellent representation for Holmes ing in May 2019. Upon completing at the HEADWAE luncheon.” both of these degrees at Holmes, she The daughter of Rolan and Dawn will pursue a Bachelor of Science in Westbrook, Hallie is a graduate of Accounting at a four-year university. Harttown Homeschool Academy Westbrook is interested in using her who is studying both architectural degrees in a consumer-service capaci- Pictured are (left to right) Ridgeland Campus Vice President Dr. Don Burn- engineering and accounting on the ty. ham, Vice President for Career Technical Education Dr. Amy Whittington, Holmes Goodman Campus. She was “Hallie has been a work-study in Fi- Student Honoree Hallie Westbrook, Faculty Honoree Lisa Anglin, Vice Pres- inducted into the 2018 Holmes Hall of nancial Aid for over two years and we ident of Academic Programs Dr. Fran Cox, Vice President for Institutional Fame and received the Architectural are blessed to have her,” said Director Effectiveness and Student Affairs Dr. Lindy McCain and Holmes President Dr. Engineering Tech Award in 2017, the of Financial Aid Dr. Gail Muse-Beggs. Jim Haffy. English Composition Award in 2018 “I was not the least bit surprised when and the Phi Theta Kappa Golden Key I was told she was selected as the Lisa Anglin, a mathematics instructor there to bounce ideas off. Lisa makes Award in 2018. HEADWAE student. She is in her sec- on the Ridgeland Campus, and Hallie me a better teacher every year. I am “Hallie is the sort of student who ond year as the Get2College FAFSA Westbrook of Pickens, an architectural thankful for her willingness to collabo- is happy to work for the good of her Corp Scholarship recipient and in this engineering and accounting major on rate with me help me jump outside the college and community,” said English role she continues to make a differ- the Goodman Campus, were Holmes box.” instructor Jessica Brown. “She is ence in the lives of high school seniors Community College’s honorees for Outside of Holmes, Anglin is a respected by her classmates and often wishing to pursue higher education. the Legislature’s HEADWAE (Higher member of the Mississippi Collegiate steps out of her comfort zone to open “Hallie represents Holmes Commu- Education Appreciation Day - Working Mathematics Association and on the her mind to new ways of learning.” nity College by going into district high for Academic Excellence) program for Board for Salt and Light Ministry. She Westbrook was also a member of the schools and assisting parents and fu- 2019. The honorees were recognized at is also a member of Madison United 2016-17 SkillsUSA Opening and Clos- ture students with FAFSA completion the 32nd Annual Luncheon on Feb. 26 Methodist Church where she serves ing team that won the Golden Medal and navigation of the complicated pro- at the Jackson Marriott Hotel. The pro- on the Children’s Ministry Leadership at the state competition and Bronze cesses of financial aid while remaining gram began at the State Capitol with Team. Medal at nationals. In 2018, she won a patient and understanding. She has a the Awards Luncheon following. “When I think of a faculty mem- Silver Medal at state-level for Techni- heart for serving people and for mak- Anglin, who has worked at Holmes ber who is continually bringing ideas cal Applied Mathematics. ing the world a better place. Hallie for 13 years, holds a bachelor’s in to the table for the sole purpose of “Hallie exemplifies the caliber of stu- is an excellent choice for this honor mathematics from Millsaps College helping a student succeed on their dent who educators dream of having in and the entire Financial Aid Office is and a master’s in mathematics Missis- path, I think of Lisa Anglin,” said their classroom,” said Will Alexander, extremely proud of her.” sippi College. In addition to teaching Ridgeland Campus Academic Dean Engineering Technology instructor and HEADWAE, which is supported by mathematics courses at Holmes, she Dr. Tonya Lawrence. “She is positive, Phi Theta Kappa/SkillsUSA adviser. the corporate community and coordi- is also a member of the Educational professional, forward-thinking and “She never brings anything less than nated by the Mississippi Institutions Association and serves as an adviser passionate about teaching. Her solu- her ‘A-Game’ to the table. The news of of Higher Learning, was established for the Alpha Lambda Sigma Chapter tions-approach makes my job more Hallie being named as the HEADWAE in 1988 by the Mississippi Legislature of Phi Theta Kappa. enjoyable.” student comes as no surprise, as we all to recognize outstanding students and “Lisa and I have worked together In her spare time, she enjoys spend- fight over her for academics and extra- faculty in Mississippi’s colleges and for 12 years at Holmes. She is great at ing time with her family, volunteering, curricular assignments/activities.” universities. encouraging me to try new things, mo- cooking, working out, reading and Westbrook holds a 4.0 GPA and her tivates me to do better, and is always traveling. She and her husband, Micah,

Haralson earns Master of Healthcare Administration From Staff Reports/Photos

Holmes, then I continued my education institution,” Haralson said. “Though I was created new opportunities and possibilities and obtained my Bachelors of Social Work working full-time, taking a full load of for her career should she elect to pursue at Jackson State University in 2016. classes at JSU and maintaining a house- them.” I started at Belhaven in 2016 and am hold, I made it my mission to retain an Thanks to her ever-present smile, friend- thrilled to say I finished my Master of exceptional GPA.” ly personality and willingness to help Healthcare Administration in December Her hard work paid off, as she was others, Haralson was the recipient of the 2018. I want to encourage anyone that inducted into numerous honor societies Holmes Customer Service Award in the would like to continue their education and completed her bachelor’s in two years. fall of 2017. Director of Financial Aid Dr. please do so. It’s never too late!” Not ready to give up, Haralson chose to Gail Muse Beggs was just one of the few A native of Jackson, Haralson, and her continue her higher education journey and who nominated her for the award. husband, Willie, have three children: Jas- enrolled in graduate school. “Although I don’t personally witness it, mine, Joshua and Quita, and two grand- “I have a passion for helping people I know what she deals with daily (working children. Her daughter, Quita Haralson and possess a gift of love, so healthcare in financial aid),” Dr. Beggs said. “Despite Rand, is also a Holmes alumna who is administration seemed like a good fit,” that, she continues to smile and have the now employed with the college. A prod- Haralson said. “That way, I can expand on best attitude and sweetest spirit of anyone uct of Jackson Public Schools, Haralson my ability to utilize my gift from God.” I know.” graduated from Lanier High School in the Over a six-year timeframe, Haralson Haralson says that she lives by the scrip- early ‘90s, but chose not to immediately earned a total of three college degrees, ture Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things begin college following high school so all while preserving the strength to take through Christ who strengthens me.” Her that she could work full-time to support care of her responsibilities as a mother, a goal is to encourage others and reassure her children and family. Prior to joining wife and dedicated employee. Haralson them that they can do whatever it is that has also remained an active member of they want to do. Mary Haralson the Holmes family, she was employed at a law firm for more than 10 years until she Stronger Hope Church in Jackson where “As an individual who became a young made the decision to go back to school. In she serves on the Hostess Ministry and is mother, endured the loss of both of my At Holmes Community College, it’s not 2010, she enrolled at Holmes as a full- the leader of the Women’s Ministry. parents and was the first in my family to just the students who are continually fur- time student, serving as a work-study to “Mary Haralson is an example to every- go to college, I believe a person has the thering their education. Ridgeland Cam- bring in some form of income. one that learning is a lifelong endeavor,” same advantages and opportunities as pus Financial Aid Advisor Mary Haralson “After being out of school for nearly said Ridgeland Campus Vice President others who did not experience negative earned a Master of Science in Healthcare two decades, within two years I was fortu- Dr. Don Burnham. “She has demonstrated influences in life,” Haralson said. I want Administration in December and wants to nate enough to attain an Associate of Arts that the only limits to personal growth and to instill in others what Winston Churchill encourage others to never give up on their degree,” Haralson said. achievement are determined by the effort said: ‘Failure is not fatal; it is okay to dreams. In the midst of her studies, she became and perseverance we are willing to ex- make mistakes, but it is never okay to give “When I started at Holmes Community employed full-time at Holmes, fulfilling pend. I am proud of Mary for her achieve- up. Possessing the courage to continue is College, I only had a high school diplo- the position which she currently holds. ments in completing her bachelor’s and all that counts.’” ma,” Haralson said. “I refused to give up, “Upon graduating from Holmes, I was master’s degrees while employed full-time so I pushed myself to go back to school. inspired to continue on to a four-year with Holmes Community College. She has First, I earned my Associate of Arts from Campus News 11

Grenada educator, Holmes dean speak at ABA Capitol Day From Staff Reports grade students in the self-contained students to take the course at Holmes. special education classes, completed Now that she has passed, she is ready to the course on March 15 and has al- take the exam to become a Registered ready been able to use the material she Behavior Technician (RBT). learned. “Several of my educator friends did “This class taught me how to work not know I was taking this course, but with certain behaviors,” Lane said. “I when they saw that I was part of ABA was able to pull knowledge obtained Capitol Day, they called me wanting to in the class, and with help from the in- know more. Even a lady that lives in structor on how to tweak some things, Texas contacted me because she was in- was able to improve those behaviors in terested in the course. Although I don’t my classroom. know her personally, we connected “Dr. Bellipanni was awesome. If I had on a special education educator group a question, she was really quick to re- on Facebook. Additionally, a friend spond to me and she never acted like who teaches at Northwest Community I was a nuisance, although sometimes College talked to me about the course I felt like I was because I had so many because she is interested in possibly questions! I know this course would be teaching it. beneficial for a lot of parents, as well.” “I can say, this course truly helped This online course satisfies the 40- reignite the fire in me and reignite my Photo provided by Leah Rupp Smith, Assistant Secretary of State of Communications hour training requirement which is re- passion for what I do. It was truly an Pictured is (left) Grenada Public Schools special education teacher Marie Lane quired to sit for the RBT Competency answered prayer for me, and now I just speaking to Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann at ABA Capitol Assessment and RBT National Exam. have to take my RBT exam!” Day on March 19. Lane just finished they ABA course at Holmes that Secretary This allows the individual to directly Formed in 2017 by Delbert and Lynn Hosemann provided a scholarship for through his family’s foundation. implement behavior-analytic services Hosemann and their children, the Hose- under a supervising Board Certified mann Family Autism Foundation is a Behavior Analyst (BCBA). RBTs meet nonprofit organization created to assist Marie Lane, a special education sippi Secretary of State Delbert Hose- directly with clients and work in a va- children on the autism spectrum and teacher for Grenada Public Schools, mann and family created the scholar- riety of settings, including behavioral their families in accessing education- and Dr. Jenny Jones, Goodman Campus ship Lane received, and offered it to health clinics, schools and development al, therapeutic, medical and behavioral academic dean/Attala Center director, the first 20 Mississippi educators that centers. health-related resources. represented Holmes Community Col- applied, registered and passed the ABA “I encourage those who take this For more information about the Ap- lege at the Applied Behavior Analysis online course that began on Jan. 22. course to go in it with an open mind, plied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Schol- (ABA) Capitol Day on Tuesday, March During ABA Capitol Day, Lane absorb all you can and don’t hesitate to arship Program for Mississippi’s Teach- 19. Lane was one of 20 Mississippi ed- and Dr. Jones both spoke on behalf ask any questions,” Lane said. “Even ers scholarship program, please contact ucators who received the Applied Be- of Holmes and Director of Market- if the instructor didn’t comment on ev- [email protected]. havior Analysis Scholarship for Teach- ing Bronwyn Martin and Director ery question raised or point made on For more information about the ers, provided by the Hosemann Family of eLearning Tish Stewart attended our discussion boards, there were oth- Holmes Community College PSY 2543 Autism Foundation. as representatives of the college. Dr. er people in the class that did, which – Applied Behavior Analysis course, In the spring of 2018, Holmes made Jones also accepted scholarship monies was helpful. They were all educators, contact Lilly Austin at laustin@holmes- history as the first community college from Secretary Hosemann for the ABA so they all had some experience in the cc.edu or call (662) 472-9146. in the nation to offer PSY 2543 - ABA. Scholarship for Teachers. classroom that they could share.” An advocate for ABA therapy, Missis- Lane, who teaches second and third Lane was among the fourth group of

Haffey speaks at Capitol Day in Jackson From Staff Reports/Photos

disappointment when he had to quit grams without a strong commitment college the first time he took classes from the state. Two years ago, the com- at Northwest because of difficulties munity colleges were cut 11-percent in chemistry. When he tried to return while the state made other areas a prior- a year later, he learned he was not el- ity. I’m asking the Legislature to restore igible for the Pell Grant. Conner didn’t those cuts immediately and invest in a feel financially apt as an 18-year-old proven economic development entity, to take out a loan so he waited until he the Mississippi Community Colleges.” turned 24 to be eligible for aid as an in- Dr. Andrea Mayfield, the Executive dependent student. Director of the Mississippi Commu- “A quality education provides an ar- nity College Board added community ray of benefits but there are many barri- colleges are the best value for the tax- ers to success. Rising tuition, time, and payers and individuals seeking an edu- financial aid restrictions keep countless cation. Holmes President Dr. Jim Haffeyspeaks about how community college positively Mississippians from accessing high- “The community college system does impacted his mother during Capitol Day in Jackson on Feb. er education,” explained the Student it all while offering affordable college Government Association president at tuition and with every experience, you Northwest. “Every Mississippian is en- In an effort to get the Mississippi the nation in the percentage of students can find at a university. But, you can titled to opportunities for educational Legislature’s attention, Community who transfer from community colleges also (earn a degree) and begin work and professional growth.” College presidents, faculty, and stu- to four-year universities, beating the without a large debt. The community Without more support for community dents reminded everyone at a Capitol national average by eight-percent. In college’s purpose is to put people to colleges, Dr. Jim Haffey is concerned building press conference, communi- 2017, Community/Junior college stu- work and it’s the best value to Missis- more people will be dependent on the ty/junior colleges provide a vast array dents earned 20,432 degrees, certifi- sippi’s economy.” state. The MACJC Legislative Co-chair of educational and economic opportu- cates and awards which is a 42-percent Longtime community college sup- and Holmes Community College pres- nities for everyone. Additionally, the increase over 2011. In regards to eco- porter and Secretary of State, Delbert ident shared his mother’s story. She two-year college system also provides a nomic development, community col- Hosemann urged community college earned her nursing degree at Hinds healthy return on every dollar spent on leges served 551 companies with work- leaders to continue to share their “good Community College after 20-years of the nation’s oldest community college force training. value” message because two-year col- raising kids and being a housewife. He system. MACJC Legislative Co-chair “Folks, we have to pay the bill,” said leges make a difference. While visit- calculated a 1,600 percent return on the and Jones College President, Dr. Jesse MACJC President and Mississippi Gulf ing schools across the state, Hosemann states’ investment into her education Smith encouraged legislators to “face Coast Community College president, said he has met first-generation college from the state taxes she paid over the the facts.” Dr. Mary Graham. “It’s time Missis- graduates and problem solvers thanks 26 years she worked at a rural county “For every dollar invested in the com- sippi legislators get some help for our to community colleges. hospital. Haffey is challenging legisla- munity college system, the return on the community/junior colleges. People “The first autistic child was diagnosed tors to provide support to anyone who investment is four-dollars and eighty- continue to pat community colleges on in 1947 in Mississippi. It’s a growing wants an education can be served. six cents. That’s a worthwhile invest- the back, saying ‘You’re doing a great problem but what are we going to do? “There are hundreds of Mississippi- ment if you’re just talking about an in- job’ but continuous pats on the back How are we going to educate teachers ans who do not get a chance to enroll at vestment but what about the people?” without financial support begin to feel who haven’t been faced with the chal- an allied health program every year be- asked Smith. like kicks in the teeth.” lenges of teaching an autistic child? We cause we have limitations on our space. Long lists of facts were shared with Northwest Community College’s went to the community colleges and We stand poised to help hundreds but the crowd, like Mississippi ranks 4th in Adam Conner has experienced similar we cannot open or expand new pro- Capitol Day, continued on Page 12 Campus News 12

Capitol Day (Continued from Page 11) they devised a program and it’s taught on education, only seven-cents go to the 100,000 students and the addition- Crane, R.N., CNE. “We, the community at Holmes.” community colleges with 18-cents go- al 70,024 individuals seeking skilled colleges are the catalyst that grows this While the successes of community ing to the Institutes for Higher Learn- training. economy and we are simply asking our colleges are abundant, administrators ing, and 75-cents fund kindergarten “We are not just another group of peo- legislators, our leaders, to invest in us are faced with the challenge of funding through 12th grade. Community col- ple who want more money,” said Me- like we invest in our students.” a system that continually lacks support lege leaders are asking for legislators to ridian Community College Associate from legislators. For every dollar spent spend a dime of every dollar to educate Degree Nursing instructor, Dr. Holly

Grenada Campus inducts 25 members into Phi Theta Kappa From Staff Reports/Photos The Holmes Community College Al- Carson Lollar, Kassidy Barker, Aus- pha Mu Beta Chapter of Phi Theta Kap- tin Beach, Cameren Duke, Katie Fly, pa, housed on the Grenada Campus, in- Adrian Martin, Victoria Martin, Bryce ducted 25 new members into the honor Smith, Otto Ulland, Haley Williams society on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the Co- and Jessica Tillmon. rey Forum on the Grenada Campus. Montgomery County inductees in- Phi Theta Kappa is the international cluded: Ivey Devine, Olivia Lane and honors scholastic society for communi- Lindsey McLellan. ty colleges that recognizes intellectual Carroll County inductees includ- achievement and promotes character, ed: Kalee Beck, Kalin Barefoot, Will leadership and fellowship among com- Downs and Kayla Ramage. munity college students. Membership is Webster County inductees included: by invitation to full-time students hav- Ally Ferguson and Hartley Files while ing a cumulative grade point average the Panola County inductee was Raven of 3.5 or higher at Holmes Community Gurley, the Leflore County inductee College. Invitations are extended both was Elisa Grace Harris and the Yalo- the fall and spring semesters. busha County inductee was Dekedric Inductees from Grenada County in- Pictured are the 2019 Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Mu Beta Chapter inductees fol- Lester. lowing the induction ceremony. cluded: Dylan Baker, Greg Clark,

Ridgeland Campus inducts 59 members into Phi Theta Kappa From Staff Reports/Photos

dents about opportunities available for transfer students. After the ceremony, representatives from a few colleges and universities were available in the lob- by to meet with students and their par- ents while they enjoyed refreshments. Mississippi College, Mississippi State University, the University of Mississip- pi and The University of Southern Mis- sissippi were all represented. Ole Miss sponsored the reception. Pictured are the 2019 Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Lambda Sigma Chapter inductees Phi Theta Kappa is the international following the induction ceremony. honors scholastic society for communi- ty colleges that recognizes intellectual achievement and promotes character, Pictured are the 2019 Phi Theta Alpha Lambda Sigma Chapter inductees following the induction ceremony. leadership and fellowship among com- munity college students. Membership is by invitation to full-time students hav- The Holmes Community College by Academic Dean Dr. Tonya Lawrence Jacquelyn Seuser, president; Chelsea ing a cumulative grade point average Alpha Lambda Sigma Chapter of Phi followed by Phi Theta Kappa Advisor Williams, vice president of college of 3.5 or higher at Holmes Community Theta Kappa, housed on the Ridgeland Laura Canard giving the invocation and project; Abigail Wilkerson, vice pres- College. Invitations are extended both Campus, inducted a record number of introducing the speaker. After a brief in- ident of Honors in Action and Joshua the fall and spring semesters. new members into the honor society troduction, Vice President of Academic Hinkle, vice president of chapter activ- For more information on the Alpha on Feb. 25 in the D.P. “Pat” McGowan Affairs Dr. Fran Cox took the podium ities. Lambda Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Workforce Training Center Media to give her remarks as keynote speaker. After the installation of members, Kappa, contact Lisa Anglin at langlin@ Room. A total of 59 students were in- Following her address, the new mem- Mason Tilghman, an admissions rep- holmescc.edu. ducted. bers were installed by Advisor Lisa resentative from the University of Mis- The ceremony began with a welcome Anglin and Phi Theta Kappa officers sissippi, made a few remarks to stu-

Holmes host Human Trafficking Analyst Training Event From Staff Reports/Photos

The Holmes Community College of Mississippi Analysis and Informa- Ridgeland Campus McGowan Center tion Center (Fusion Center) Freddy served as the meeting site for the 2019 Keel. Fusion Center Human Trafficking An- For more information on the Fusion alyst Training Event Feb. 26-28. Par- Center, visit https://www.dhs.gov/fu- ticipants from all over the country and sion-center-locations-and-contact-in- even outside of the U.S. participated in formation. this training. Mayor of Ridgeland Gene McGee welcomed participants to the City of Ridgeland, and Holmes Police Chief Christopher Dill welcomed everyone to Holmes. Speakers included Mississippi Office of Homeland Security Executive Jenny Williams Freddy Keel Director Jenny Williams and Director 13

Holmes announces President’s and Dean’s List From Staff Reports/Photos

Academic and technical students Casey Cloninger, Katie Dana, Shelly Grantham, Erin Hill, Peyton Hoop, Alejandra Anguiano, Savannah Bailey, with exemplary grade point averages Duncan, Sarah King, Alesha Odom, Swayze Johnson, Diamond Lemon, Ashlynne Baney, Relissa Bates, Ni- are recognized at the end of the fall Katelyn Powers, Jorge Rodriguez, William Marshall, Adrian Martin, cole Bergeron, Tristan Brown, Keylin and spring semesters by being named Rylee Stone Madysen Martin, Joshua Maughan, Bustillo, John Carpenter, Sara Car- to the President’s or Dean’s list. To be Teri May, William McCammon, An- penter, Sarah Chastain, TaiWai Cheng, eligible for such recognition a student Charleston drew McDurmon, Codie McMahan, Amber Cyrus, Dendy Davenport, must be enrolled in at least twelve Marvell Bradford, Dajahvon Cashaw, Kaitlyn McNatt, Phebia Merrill, Ve- Andrew Dean, Austin Eubanks, Me- semester hours. Lexanna Newsom ronica Merrill, Victoria Merrill, Savan- gan Evans, Zachary Goodman, Mar- To be placed on the President’s List, nah Nobles, David O’Bannon, Hinal ion Hammack, Johnny Head, Daniel a student must have a grade point Cleveland Patel, Ryan Rea, John Rush, Jayson Hits, Brittany Holden, Bailey Holder, average of 3.7 to 4.0 while a Dean’s Wilsonya Mitchell, Anna Baioni Savage, Zykel Shack, Jerry Simmons, Jameshia Hoye, Abby Hudson, Angel List student must have a grade point Morgan Smith, Adam Standrod, Jones Jaura, Nicky Johnson, Scott John- average of 3.4 to 3.69. Students to Clinton Stanford, Leggett Steed, Hestin Tack- son, Garret Kelley, Kaylee Kennedy, both lists have been named following Kempseyann Barnett, Dajon Jones, ett, Randi Taylor, Brandon Thomas, Lindsey Kirkland, Lorron LaChance, the 2018 Fall Semester at Holmes. The Courtney Moore, Hailey Pittman, Mal- Elizabeth Thrash, Isaiah Townes, Chaz Kara Lea, Matthew Livingston, Zack- students are listed by hometown. lory Walker Trost, Denise Williamson, Danna ary Lyles, Gracie MacGown, Jonathan Wise, Courtney Dees, Charles Herring, Matthews, Madison McClure, Adam President’s List Coffeeville Tonya Owens, Erica Parks McDonal, Camari Michael, John Mik- Bryan Gray, Dekedric Lester, Nicholas sa, Rebekah Misner, Mackenzie Mize, Ackerman Steen, Daniel Wiggins Hattiesburg Ahlam Mohamed, Hannah Nason, Mason Harris, Paxton McHan, Whitle- Michael Petermann, Corban Williams Cassandra Newman, Jenny Ogden, igh Myers, Shakeria Smith Coldwater William Overstreet, Jesse Pandolfo, Peyton Montgomery, Cisley Roncalli Holcomb Rivers Parham, Shannon Phillips, Batesville Laura Fields, Candice Kilgore, Anna Caden Pinnix, Nick Pritchard, Marian- Kayla Brower, Taylor Livingston Coila Neely, Nicholas Neely, Ashley Smith, na Robbins, Kenneth Sanders, Sergio Hunter Haggerty Latarvis Winters, Elizabeth Harris Sierra-Osorio, Joseph Smith, Brian Baton Rouge, La. Sullivan, Sierra Urrutia, Matthew Val- Reginald Hayes DeKalb Jackson entine, Thomas Vinson, Brittany Wall, Kameron Ferguson William Aiken, Allison Anderson, Ah- David Waller, Robert Ward, Katie Beaumont mad Anthony, Evelyn Antici, Ashaunt- Weeks, Matthew Welch, Landry Wells, Carly Lott Drew ee Archie, Kamilah Brown, Austin Wilkins, Connor Willson, Yi- Arin McIntyre Kartina Buchanan, Jimmy Burse, Em- seul Witt, John Wray, Alexander Boxx, Benton manuel Coleman, Tiffany Dunmore, Joshua Hinkle, Reagan Leeper, Staci James Chandler, David Hasty, Ana Duck Hill Winston Griffin, Chalesia Honer, Mizell, Akshita Singh Jones, Nikya Journigan, Emily Moore, Tessa Baumiller, Chance Ford, Faith Raveen Johnson, Donnell Kinnard, Jo- Bruce Ruschewski, Hannah Vaughan Ford, Cecily Johnson, Kerneshia Ow- seph Knight, Taquincya Liger, Tammie Marked Tree, Ariz. ens, Jessica Robinson Mack, Kylah Magee, James Martin, Ramissa Acosta Bentonia Joshua Patton, Aurora Sant’Ange- Joseph Hilderbrand, Lela McCullough, Durant lo, Litricia Shackelford, Christopher Mathiston William Montgomery, Jarrett Pot- Denzell Baker, MonQuice Eubanks, Shannon, Christian Smith, Hartley Files, William Vickers ter, Nathan Sanders, Vivian Shipp, Victoria Williams Valeria Taylor, Corey Thompson, Grayson Walker, Nolan Whitworth Krystal Titus, David Vasquez, Edalit McCarley Ethel Viveros, Quindarius White, Terry Wil- Charles Fox, Adam Eades Boyle Chloe Clark, Ashlyn Holly, Kiera Mc- liams, Isaac Buckley Peyton Dixon Cain, Michael McKinley McCool Kilmichael Nathan Cagle, Tyler Sloan Brandon Eupora Sykina Butts, Sarah Flatt, Craig Hill, Olivia Ballenger, Alegria Brasfield, Brooklyn Britt, Samantha Cabaniss, Waylon Self, Angelo Migliore, Mary Morgan City Rodney Burch, Sharon Clark, Alexan- Raylin Cooper, Ally Ferguson, Rachel Stafford Shakiera Seals der Cotton, Devyn Daniels, Jonathan Gray, Claude Herard, Mahalia Jones, Fuss, Jake Ham, Joseph Hartness, Kara Love, Coy Peterson, Joseph Kosciusko Morton Ashlee Johnson, Lasonia Jones, Cassie Stroud, Abby Vaughan Amberlee Adams, Tara Adams, Lu- John Springer May, LeTasha McClendon, Kaylee ther Bell, Channing Blair, Ja’Laycia McGee, Emily Mitchell, Megan Mor- Flora Brown, Logan Burchfield, Bret Burn- Nesbit ris, Belkys Padilla, Grayson Reaves, Bertha Boney, Mackenzie Jones, ley, Skyler Busbea, Preston Cockrell, Jaylen Armstrong, Mallory Ballard Peyton Ross, Reed Salter, Leigh Wilk- Mayson Reeves John Ellingburg, Jazmin Gates, Mada- erson, Samantha Williams, Charles Florence lyn Gilmore, Britton Grace, North Carrollton Wooten, Salena Carson, Zoe Ellis Bailee Gregg, Mychayla Harvey, Ca- Angela Holman, Anna Hutchinson, William Downs, James Pridgen, Kayla seigh Hickman, Alyssa Madrid, Mandy Makala Hutchison, Marley Kelley, Ramage, Shelby Hoover Brookhaven Mathew, MiKayla Patton, McKenzie Alexis McBride, Jon McCown, Bai- Jennifer Sutton Sims ley McRae, Hayden Mitchell, Parker Oakland Morgan, WJ Myrick, Karyme Peralta, Deborah Hoff, Christopher Jenkins, Byram Flowood 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Holmes hosts Girl Boss Day for local high school students From Staff Reports/Photos

apply for a grant to aid in recruitment “Each student received a packet of infor- of nontraditional students to Career and mation about Holmes Community College Technical programs through the Mississip- and our Career and Technical programs, pi Community College Board,” she said. as well as items to commemorate their ex- “This year, we were awarded this grant periences of the day, such as a tire gauge for our proposal entitled, “Girl Boss: Act keychain along with a Holmes CC lug- like a lady. Think like a boss. Empower- gage tag custom made by our Engineering ing young women to enter nontraditional Technology program.” career fields.” Whittington said survey information will Attendees explored opportunities in the be gathered to determine future events, but nontraditional fields of Welding, HVAC, she said she was pleased with the turnout Collision Repair, Automotive Technology, despite weather concerns in the northern and Engineering Technology by partici- part of the Holmes district. pating in hands-on activities at each of the “Students, counselors, and instructors five stations and hearing from the respec- involved all expressed their gratitude tive instructors about career opportunities for Holmes hosting an event like this,” for females in those areas. Dr. Whittington said. “We felt that it did (far right) Jeffrey Cotten, Holmes Heating & A.C. instructor, speaks to junior and se- Lynn Boykin, Engineering Technolo- expose some students to career fields they niors from area high schools during Career-Tech’s Girl Boss Day event on Feb. 22. gy Instructor on the Ridgeland Campus, might not have otherwise explored. The welcomed the students and explained presentations of the instructors were all Fifty-eight junior and senior girls from & Technical Center, Kosciusko Attala her experience as a female in a nontradi- very engaging, and the students were very the Holmes district attended the Career Career Technical Center, and Madison tional career field. Students also had the interactive at each station. CTE plans to and Technical Education’s Girl Boss Day County Career Technical Center. opportunity to speak with Nettie Coggin, continue this event if feedback warrants, event Feb. 22 on the Goodman Campus. “Career and Technical Education Maintenance Technology Instructor on the possibly duplicating something similar The students were able to experience programs are accountable for enrolling Grenada campus, and Heather Mooney, for male students as well. We always first-hand some career opportunities they and completing a certain percentage of Engineering Technology Instructor on the love having prospective students come to may not have considered such as Weld- nontraditional students in every CTE Ridgeland campus, during lunch in the our campuses and see what all a career ing, HVAC, Collision Repair, Automotive program,” Vice President for Career and Cafeteria about their roles in a nontradi- in CTE can offer. It was a fun day for all Technology and Engineering Technology. Technical Education Dr. Amy Whittington tional career field. involved!” Schools represented included McAdams said. “Nontraditional in this sense refers “Students received a hand massage and Attendees have a chance to win four High School, Madison Central High to gender“ for example, female students gift certificate for a free manicure from $250 scholarships to Holmes Commu- School, Kosciusko High School, Holmes are considered nontraditional students in Cosmetology students to reinforce the idea nity College. They will submit an essay County Central High School, JZ George Welding. that being in a nontraditional field does detailing their experience at the event. The High School, Germantown High School, “Each year, the community colleges not prevent one from maintaining their essays are due no later than March 15. Ethel High School, Holmes County Career in the state are given the opportunity to feminine character,” Dr. Whittington said.

Ridgeland Campus announces Creative Writing Contest winners From Staff Reports/Photos

Devin Ammons Samantha Endsley Rachel Hairston Satoshi Maaehata Hailey Pittman William Sutherland

Each year, the Ridgeland Campus ative Writing Journal, “Reflections.” for “Fight for a Life” and Satoshi Mae- for “Wannabe Samurai.” holds a Creative Writing Contest. All The Poetry Category winners were hata of Ridgeland won second for “The Finally, Kamilah Brown of Jackson winners receive cash prizes furnished as follows: first place, “Star Stuff Sal- Summer of Shame.” won first place in the Literary Essay by the Holmes Foundation. First and utations” by Rachel Hairston of Jack- In the Personal Essay Category, Category for “An Analysis of The Nar- second place winners are forwarded son and second place, “Persephone” by Devin Ammons of Yazoo City won first rative of the Life of Frederick Doug- to the Mississippi Community College Hailey Pittman of Clinton. place, William Sutherland of Brandon lass and Incidents in the Life of a Slave Creative Writing Association contest For the Short Story Category, Saman- won second place for “Baptized with- Girl” and Hairston won second place and will be published in Holmes’ Cre- tha Endsley of Brandon won first place out Pride” and Hairston won third place for “Tragic Zero: Willy Loman.” Campus News 16

Shelby earns paralegal certification From Staff Reports/Photos

the Paralegal Technology program at The Paralegal Technology curriculum is “I chose this program because I thought Holmes and passed the Accredited Legal designed to prepare a person for entry-lev- it would be interesting and it did not Professional Exam given by the National el employment as a paralegal in courts, disappoint,” Shelby said. “Darleen Dozier Association of Legal Professionals. Shel- corporations, law firms and government is a great instructor; she is an encouraging by, who works in admissions and financial agencies. Classes are offered face-to-face motivator who pushes you to achieve your aid on the Ridgeland Campus, plans to during the day in Ridgeland as well as goals and she’s interesting and dynamic, continue her education at Mississippi State online. so I never got bored in any of her classes. University and eventually earn a master’s Prior to her current position, Shelby The Paralegal Technology program really degree. served as an administrative assistant in the helped me expand my resume, build a big- “Elizabeth made a great situation even Holmes Counseling Center for four years. ger skillset and open doors and opportuni- better,” said Darleen Dozier, Paralegal This role came after serving as an H&R ties for growth in my professional career.” Technology program coordinator/instruc- Block office manager in Madison County Shelby and her husband, Mark, reside tor. “She enrolled in our online Paralegal during her first year living in Mississippi. in Ridgeland. They have three daughters: Technology program and took classes Shelby and her family previously resided Scarlett, 26, Mary-Kate, 25, and Anna, 21. while working full-time. After completing in Kentucky, where she worked for the For more information about the Holmes Elizabeth Shelby her last class she took a national certifica- University of Kentucky Department of Paralegal Technology program, contact tion exam - and passed! We are very proud Plan Pathology after working for Ken- Dozier at [email protected] or (601) Holmes Community College administra- of her accomplishments and how she has tucky United Methodist Homes for Chil- 605-3360. tive assistant Elizabeth Shelby completed represented Holmes through this process.” dren and Youth.

Pops Concert set for April 30 at Grenada Campus From Staff Reports/Photos

of the major concerts at the college. This performers as it is the end-of-the-year con- high-quality standard of each past perfor- year, however, due to the renovation of cert and the last time that some of these mance with Pops 2019,” he added. “The McDaniel Hall on the Goodman Cam- students will ever perform,” he added. “So audience should expect a wide variety of pus, the concert “A Night to Remember” that is when I thought about having it on music to entertain all ages. Music from will be moved to the Corey Forum on the our Grenada Campus. With the support of popular Broadway musicals “The Phan- Grenada Campus on Tuesday, April 30 at our Academic Dean Dr. (Jenny) Jones and tom of the Opera,” “Jersey Boys,” “Rock 7 p.m. our President Dr. (Jim) Haffey, Pops 2019 of Ages” and “Annie” will be performed The cost for the event will be $5 for will be presented on the Grenada Campus along with other great hits that everyone general admission and $3 for Holmes for the first time in history.” will enjoy.” students. Holmes faculty/staff members The Grenada Campus and surrounding The Choral Music Department at will be admitted free along with children community have been very supportive Holmes has many students from the under 12. of events held on the campus for a long Grenada community. Choral Director and “This has become a staple performance time. Holmes has hosted some outstanding Holmes alumna Denondrea Sims also for the school, community and most of all events in the Corey Forum over the year hails from Grenada. our students that are in the choral groups as part of the “Arts and Lectures” series, “We hope all of their families and com- Jaylon Townsend of Grenada, a soph- at Holmes,” said Mike Yates, director and the Pops Concert should be no differ- munity come out to support these students omore on the Goodman Campus, is of Connection! and Coachmen. “When ent. and Denondrea,” Yates said. “This will be one of the singers who will perform in I received the news about the McDaniel “The Grenada Campus has had some a long-awaited return as our choral groups the Pops Concert on April 30. renovation it was either cancel it for this amazing performances at the Corey Fo- have not performed in that area in some- year or move the event. I brought it to our rum,” Yates said. “The community along time.” Since 1993, the annual Pops Concert students’ attention that we might have to with Holmes CC faculty and staff have from the Holmes Community College cancel Pops, and they said, ‘no way.’ supported each event. Choral Music Department has been one “This concert is so important to our “We hope that we can bring back the

UM Pharmacy School Rep speaks to Ridgeland students From Staff Reports/Photos

On Thursday, Feb. 14, University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy (left) University of Mississippi School Admissions Counselor Meredith Pyle of Pharmacy Admissions Counselor spoke to Holmes Community College Meredith Pyle speaks to Holmes Rid- Natural Science majors on the Rid- geland Campus students in the Natural geland Campus about what it takes to Science Department about getting into get into pharmacy school at UM. The pharmacy school. Natural Science Department hosts different admissions counselors from different professional school programs each year to give students an opportu- nity to gain information, advice and- tips on getting in.

Holmes participates in AHA Wear Red Day From Staff Reports/Photos Holmes Community College Ridge- heart disease and heart health are pro- land Campus faculty and staff mem- moted and women are encouraged to bers showed support for the American pick up heart healthy habits. Heart Association by participating “Nearly 80 percent of cardiac events in their National Wear Red Day on can be prevented, cardiovascular dis- Friday, Feb. 1. The month of February eases continue to be a woman’s great- is American Heart Month and it kicks est health threat,” the AHA said. off with National Wear Red Day to For more information about Nation- raise awareness around women’s heart al Wear Red Day, go to https://www. health. goredforwomen.org/. Heart disease and stroke cause one in three deaths among women each year, according to the Centers for Dis- ease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. During the month, awareness Campus News 17

Creative Writing Class attends Greg Iles book reading From Staff Reports/Photos On Thursday, March 7, students from Iles was promoting his newest novel, the Holmes Community College Goodman Cemetery Road. He spoke about his career Creative Writing class traveled to Turnrow and writing process. After signing books Book Co. in Greenwood to hear bestsell- for the large crowd, Iles had an extended ing author Greg Iles speak. conversation with the Holmes students. He encouraged them to nurture their interest in reading, to find their own voices in (left) Pictured are (front row, left to right) writing and to write about their native ar- Malerie White, Samantha Miller, Ami- eas of Mississippi. Iles was very gracious ra Wallace and Peyton Rushton, (back with his time and repeatedly mentioned row, left to right) Chad Moorer, Greg that he was glad to meet students interest- Iles and Lundy Hawthorne at the book ed in writing. signing at Turnrow Book Co. on March 7.

Ridgeland Campus CTE holds annual Career Fair From Staff Reports/Photos

. The Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus held a Career-Fair (left) Brandee Lockett (far left) takes on Wednesday, Feb. 20 in the Mc- a brochure from Shirley Hopkins and Gowan Workforce Training Center. Martha Hartzog speaks to Zevohn This event drew in numerous employ- Smith about job opportunities at the ers representing a variety of companies Mississippi State Personnel Board at and gave students a chance to give out the Holmes Career Fair. resumes and get more information.

Goodman Campus holds CTE Career Fair From Staff Reports/Photos

The Career-Technical Education Department held its annual Career Fair (left) A representative from Ingalls March 4 on the Goodman Campus. Shipbuilding speaks to students at the Anel Corporation, Ivey Mechanical, Holmes Community College Ca- Entergy and Ingalls Shipbuilding all reer-Technical Education Career Fair had representatives on hand to talk to on March 4. students about future job opportunities.

Trek Center presents professionalism skills to OTA students From Staff Reports/Photos

The Occupational Therapist Assistant (left) Trek Coordinator Dr. Jackie (OTA) program, housed on the Ridge- Hale presents a Professionalism and land Campus, offers a three-day course Job Interview Skills workshop to OTA for upcoming graduates each March. It students on March 7. is an opportunity for them to meet with potential employers, learn about board exams and prepare for their careers as OTAs. As part of the course, Trek Coordinator Dr. Jackie Hale presented a professional and job interview skills workshop on March 6 and March 7.

Grenada Campus holds annual Career and College Fair From Staff Reports/Photos The Grenada Campus held their an- nual Career and College Fair on March (left) A representative from Legacy 7 in the Corey Forum on campus. Over Hospice speaks to nursing students at 40 vendors from industry, healthcare the Grenada Campus Career and Col- and transfer universities were available lege Fair on March 7. to speak to students. Sports 18

Women’s soccer program adds 17 newcomers for 2019 From Staff Reports/Photos

she will do very well for us being able nities for her team to get forward. We the eighth grade, Most Valuable Player to distribute to the players around her. think Savannah will have the oppor- in the ninth grade, Offensive MVP in She will create numerous opportunities tunity to come in and make a huge the 10th grade and MVP in the 11th for us as a team. We are very happy to impact from the beginning. It will be grade. be getting Jocelyn for the 2019 sea- very enjoyable to watch her take her Most recently, she was selected as a son.” game to the next level.” Mississippi High School All-Star. She Yet another recruit is midfielder Another new recruit is defender has grown up playing for Mississippi Maddie Floyd of Hallsville, Texas. Jesika Patterson of Pearl. Patterson Rush where her club team has won Floyd comes from Hallsville High has been an anchor on the backline for state cup and Final Four. She has com- School where she is the captain of Pearl High School for several years peted in both National Premier League The Holmes Community College the team. While at Hallsville, she has now. In 2017, she was awarded most Finals as well as USYS Regionals. women’s soccer program has added been awarded First Team All District, valuable defensive player. The team “Laney is a very dynamic player 17 newcomers to next year’s team, Midfielder of the year, and Second saw the most success in 2015 when with an extremely high work rate,” according to Associate Head Coach Team All East Texas. She has grown up they won the South State Champion- Noble said. “She is very dangerous as Wesley Noble. playing club for FC Dallas. ship. She has played in the Mississippi a winger but can also help in posses- “This year’s recruiting class is an “Maddie is your ideal defensive mid- Rush organization growing up where sion when she is slid into the midfield. extremely well-rounded and big class fielder,” Noble said. “She is excellent her team made it to the semifinals Her athleticism and motor allow her to that gives us a bit of everything,” No- in possession, extremely intelligent, in President’s Cup Regionals. Most cover a lot of ground during a game. ble said. “We are welcoming 17 excel- and can open up a game by changing recently she was selected to the Central We are extremely excited about what lent student athletes that are going to the point of attack quickly. She is an Mississippi All-Star game. Laney brings to the 2019 Lady Bull- represent this school and program in asset on the defensive side of the ball “Jesika can fill any role on the back dogs!” the highest manner. as well. She always tends to put her- line,” Noble said. “She excels as an Forward Bailey Thompson of Pela- To say we are excited about this class self in a good position to win tackles. outside back or center back with her hatchie will also play for the Bulldogs. would be an understatement. We feel We think Maddie will be a great addi- strength and athleticism. You always Thompson comes from East Rankin like adding these players will really tion in our midfield this year.” want defenders who will get stuck in, Academy where she received multi- take us to another level this year. Being Another recruit is midfielder Cam- and that is exactly what she does. As ple honors such as All-MAIS South able to put this class with our returners eron Gladne of Clinton. Gladne was her game evolves she will become an Division, All-Conference, First Team is very exciting as a coach. I can’t wait awarded Most Valuable Midfielder in important player for our program.” All-District and selection into the for them to all get to campus so we can both 2016 and 2017 for her high school Casey Rhone of Senatobia, a mid- MAIS All-Star Game. Between her get started! The (2019) season is going program and helped lead them to two fielder, will also join the team. Rhone sophomore and senior seasons, she to be very fun!” district championships. Most recently was awarded the Best Offensive Player racked up 94 goals. She has played One recruit is midfielder Lainee Cameron was selected as a Mississippi award twice, as well as the Leadership club soccer with Brandon Futbol Club, Chandler of Southaven. Chandler High School All Star. She has played Award. She serves as the captain of her Brilla Juniors and Mississippi Rush. lettered all four years in high school club soccer for Mississippi Rush, team and was named All-Conference “Bailey is the most underrated at Southaven. She served as captain International Futbol Club, and Bran- as a junior for Senatobia High School. player in the state of Mississippi in my of the team this past season. She was don Futbol Club growing up and has She led her team in points this year as a opinion,” Noble said. “She is an un- selected as a North Mississippi All- competed in Region 3 Championships senior with 18 goals and 14 assists. She believable finisher and her athleticism Star player as a Junior. She was also multiple times. also plays club soccer in the LOBOS is fantastic. As her game evolves, she the captain of her competitive team for “Cameron is a player that everyone organization. is going to become a big-time player four years. would want in their midfield,” Noble “Casey is probably the most versa- for our program. We can’t wait to see “Lainee is a player that can fill many said. “She is extremely smart, crafty on tile player that we have coming in,” what all she accomplishes as a Lady roles inside of the team,” Noble said. the ball, great pace, and can create op- Noble said. “I feel confident that she Bulldog.” “She is very mobile, has a very high portunities for herself and other players could excel in multiple places on the Mackenzie Thompson of Pela- work ethic, clean on the ball, and ex- at a very high level. I think Cameron field. Having a player who can do this hatchie, midfielder, will join the team tremely intelligent with her decisions. is really going to fit our style of play is extremely useful to any team. She is too. She finished up her high school We are expecting Lainee to be a huge and will make an immediate impact for a coaches’ kid and you can tell by her career in 2017 where she was a stand- asset for our team from the beginning.” our program.” knowledge of the game and work ethic. out player. She was selected to the All- Another recruit is forward Hannah Liz Jackson of Ridgeland, a defend- We are very eager to watch Casey ex- MAIS South Division Team, All- Con- Dowty of Southaven. Dowty was a er and midfielder will also be on the cel at the next level.” ference Team, 1st Team All District, part of the Southaven high team that 2019 team. Jackson plays numerous Another recruit is goalkeeper Ken- and MAIS All-Star Selection. She has won districts in 2017 – 2018. She has positions for Ridgeland High School nedi Richardson of Clinton. Richard- played soccer for the Mississippi Rush played club soccer for DC Galaxy and serves as the captain of the team. son comes from Clinton High School Organization. where they won Presidents Cup twice. She was selected as the most valuable where she serves as the starting goal- “Mackenzie is coming back to soccer “Hannah is a very dangerous left midfielder her junior season. As a se- keeper. Her team saw much success after a two-year break and I couldn’t footed winger,” Noble said. “She is nior, she has the lead the team with the this year ending the season with a 16- be more excited,” Noble said. “She’s able to beat players down the line most goals, 15. Most recently she was 4-3 record. She also plays club soccer an exceptional player that is very cre- and create a lot of havoc on the other selected as a Mississippi High School for IFC of Mississippi. ative and can control the pace of any team with her distribution and ability All Star. She has played club soccer “Kennedi is extremely athletic and game. She is going to give us a dimen- to strike the ball. We are very excited in the Mississippi Rush organization quick,” Noble said. “She covers space sion of play that we do not currently about what Hannah will bring to our growing up. very well and makes a lot of the ‘im- have. I think she has a very bright team this year.” “Liz is a very good athlete that un- possible’ saves. I think her ceiling is season ahead of her this year.” Another recruit is forward Cariel derstands the game well,” Noble said. very high and we can’t wait to watch Goalkeeper Carly Williams of Bran- Ellis of Madison. Ellis has attended “She will be key for us in the midfield her progress as she works with our don will be a Lady Bulldog, as well. both Pearl and Madison Central High and in our backline. She is able to ping foalkeeper coach on a day to day basis. Williams plays at Northwest Rankin School. At Pearl, she was named Most a ball and open up the game whenever Kennedi will have the opportunity to High School where they have been Valuable Player. She currently has she needs to. Her ability to win tack- make an impact as soon as she steps to back-to-back state finals and won scored 23 goals for Madison Central les sets her apart. I believe she will be onto campus.” the 6A Championship in 2017. Carly and is the team’s leading goal scorer. a key component to our success next Also joining the Lady Bulldogs is has played club soccer with Brandon She was just recently selected to the season.” midfielder Reagan Savell of Brandon. Futbol Club, IFC of Mississippi, and Miss High School All Star Game. She Savannah Lewis of Richland, a Savell has helped her high school Mississippi Rush. grew up playing club soccer in the defender, will also join the Lady to two District Championships, one “Carly has unbelievable technique Rush organization and currently plays Bulldogs in the fall. Lewis has played South State Championship and one in the goal,” Noble said. “She’s very for IFC. for Richland High School since her State Championship. During her time sure handed and covers angles very “Cariel is a dominant forward with seventh grade year. The team has seen at Park Place Christian Academy, she well. The biggest thing that sets Carly extreme strength and athleticism,” much success in those years such as was awarded offensive MVP and All- apart is her mindset; she is a gamer. Noble said. “On top of that, she is very two North State Championships, two District four years in a row. She posted On multiple occasions, I have watched good in possession which fits our style North State Final appearances and 17 goals and 34 assists in her senior her step in big moments for whichever of play very well. We expect Cariel to a District Championship. She was season. She also plays club soccer for team she is on. We are excited to watch come in and be one of the top scorers awarded Second Team All-District as Brandon Futbol Club. her grow into an even better keeper in the league. She is a special talent a freshman and First Team All-District “Reagan is a student of the game,” during her time here.” and is going to be very successful at her sophomore and junior season. As Noble said. “She sees the game very Ravyne Wilson of Meridian, a Holmes.” a senior, she led the team in scoring well and is able to execute her deci- forward and midfielder, will also be Another recruit is midfielder Jocelyn with nine goals. Most recently she was sions extremely fast. She plays very a Bulldog. Wilson has been awarded Fernandez of Navarre, Florida. Fernan- selected as a Mississippi High School simple in the midfield but is always ef- numerous awards during her time at dez is center midfielder from Navarre All Star. She has played club soccer for fective. Reagan is going to be a perfect Clarkdale High. She has been a First High School who competes for the Brandon Futbol Club and Mississippi fit into our system this year.” Team All-District selection since her district championship every year. She Rush. Another recruit is forward Laney seventh grade year, MVP her junior has played club soccer for RAD FC “Savannah is a very aggressive Smith of Vicksburg. Smith is a stand- year, and a Premier Prep selection her and Bayside Dynamo in Florida. defender,” Noble said. “She is excep- out player from Warren Central High sophomore and junior season. In her “Jocelyn does a fantastic job of con- tional in 1v1 situations and is able to School. She has posted 25 goals and junior season she scored 33 goals with necting the back line and the forwards organize a backline in the flow of the 14 assists in the past three seasons with 9 assists and set the single season scor- with one another,” Noble said. “She is game. She is very good with the ball at the Vikings. She has won numerous very good at playing in tight areas and her feet being able to pick out opportu- awards such as Rookie of the Year in Newcomers, continued on Page 19 being able to relieve pressure. I think Sports 19

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ing record for the school. Most “Rae Rae is a dangerous player that will bring a creative sense to our team sports/wsoc/2018-19/photos/0003/ recently she was selected as a Missis- is extremely good around goal,” Noble that will help us be unpredictable at index. For more information about the sippi High School All Star. She has said. “She not only finishes well, but times. We are thrilled to have Rae Rae Holmes Lady Bulldogs Soccer Team, played club soccer for Alliance FC, creates a lot of opportunities for her as a Lady Bulldog.” contact Noble at wnoble@holmescc. Brandon FC, IFC of MS, and BUSA teammates. Her ability to compete in To see photos of this year’s class, go edu. ECNL. the air truly sets her apart. I think she to https://www.holmesathletics.com/

Bulldogs sign 15 on National Signing Day From Staff Reports/Photos

The Holmes Community College Bull- County, Ala.; Cedric Tooson, DL, Spain Nick Strong, OL, Warren Central; Quen- The Bulldogs added another signee dogs football team signed 15 players on Park, Ala.; Charles Jefferson, OL, Ger- tin James, LB, Lafayette; Rashard Hans- Kyren Batey, QB, Foreman, Ark. on Fri- Wednesday, Feb. 6, which was National mantown; Edwin Herard, S, Eupora; Ervin brough, OL/DL, Germantown; Saidrick day, Feb. 8. Signing Day 2019. Gray, OL, Noxubee; Greg Evans, RB, Clin- Pewitte, S, Liberty Tech, Tenn.; Shacobia Signees included: Aaron Davis, RB, ton; Kam Hulin, QB/RB, Northeast Lau- Luckett, DB, Madison Central; and Walter Simmons; Braxton Ragland, S, St. Claire derdale; Niageria Young, DB, Senatobia; Ivory, RB, Greenwood.

Sports Hall of Fame set for April 4 From Staff Reports/Photos

The 2019 HCC Sports Hall of Fame Ban- Greg Neal Holloway- Men’s Soccer; Rob- will be held April 23, 2019. quet will be held on Thursday, April 4 at 6 ert William Gates- Football; and Richard For ticket information please contact the p.m. in the Frank Branch Coliseum on the Wayne Akins- Football. Holmes Community College Alumni Of- Goodman Campus. The 2019 Holmes Community College fice: 662-472-9134 or Email Katherine El- The 2019 inductees are: Sheila Sullivan inductee for the Mississippi Communi- lard: [email protected]. Hickman, Women’s Basketball Coach; ty College Sports Hall of Fame is Sonny John Anthony “Tony” Stanford- Football; Smith for Holmes Men’s Basketball which

Lady Bulldog signs with MUW From Staff Reports/Photos Holmes Community College Lady Bull- man, Jazmin is a graduate of Forest High dog soccer player Jazmin Roman signed a School. She is active on the Holmes Rid- letter of intent with Mississippi University geland Campus, serving as an Ambassador for Women on Jan. 24. She will continue as and president of Student Government As- a midfielder for the MUW Owls. sociation. She will continue her studies at “Jazmin is a player that every coach MUW in secondary education with an em- wants on their team,” said Women’s Soc- phasis in physical education/kinesiology. cer Associate Head Coach Wesley Noble. For more information on the Holmes “She has an extremely high work rate that Soccer Program, contact Men’s and Wom- not only pushes herself each day but the en’s Head Coach Matt Convertino at msoc- players around her. Off the field, she is first [email protected] or (601) 605-3412. class. She has represented Holmes in the highest way possible, and I expect her to do the exact same at The W. I am extremely happy for her and can’t wait to see what Lady Bulldog Jazmin Roman signs a letter of intent with Mississippi University for she accomplishes in this next step of her Women as (left to right) her mother, Arely; father, David; Coach Wesley Noble and journey.” Coach Matt Convertino look on. The daughter of Arely and David Ro-

Lady Bulldog signs with LSU of Alexandria From Staff Reports/Photos

Holmes Community College Lady The daughter of Erin and Johnathan Cra- Bulldog soccer player Brookelyn Cram- mer, she is a graduate of Pensacola Cath- er signed a letter of intent with Louisiana olic High School in Pensacola, Florida. State University of Alexandria on March Cramer excelled on and off the field – she 19 in the Ridgeland Campus Library. She was named to the All-Region Team, named will continue as a defender for the LSU– MVP Defender, Academic All-State and as Alexandria Generals. a Dean’s List Scholar. A pre-law major, she “Brookelyn is a first class player,” said plans to become a family lawyer one day. Women’s Soccer Associate Head Coach “I’ll miss Coach Wesley,” Cramer said. Wesley Noble. “She has been brilliant for “He has been the best coach I’ve ever had!” us for two years and been a major compo- For more information on the Holmes nent to our success. We will definitely have Soccer Program, contact Men’s and Wom- a major hole to fill next year without her. en’s Head Coach Matt Convertino at msoc- “LSUA is getting someone who is ded- [email protected] or (601) 605-3412. icated to winning and commits herself to every session each day. She brings a mind- Lady Bulldog Brookelyn Cramer signed a letter of intent with Louisiana State Uni- set everyday that helps the players around versity of Alexandria as (left to right) her mother, Erin; brother, Jaxson; Coach Matt her improve. I can’t wait to watch her excel Convertino and Coach Wesley Noble look on. at the next level.” Sports 20

All about the Alliance By Regina Gray Growl Reporter Attention all football fanatics, Sun- day game day can still be your thing - Arizona Hotshots even though the NFL season is over. - Atlanta Legends Chris Ebersol has created for us the Al- - Birmingham Iron liance of American Football. The AAF - Memphis Express is a new football league which debuted - Orlando Apollos on February 9 of this year and can be - Salt Lake Stallions viewed every Saturday and Sunday - San Antonio Commanders after on CBS and the CBS Sports net- - San Diego Fleet work. Bill Polian (former NFL general Unlike the NFL the AAF is going to manager of the Buffalo Bills) has also be a different when it comes to how had a helping hand in the creation of the game will be played. The players this new form of football. Alongside will not be allowed a chance for an them is Hines Ward and Troy Polamalu extra point after the scoring of a touch- dangerous for players in regards to only break when it naturally occurs in former NFL players as Executive and down, instead the ball will be placed injuries. the game which will make games last head of player relations. This league at the 2-yard line and the team will Another difference is a shorter play usually under 150 minutes. is set to be complimentary to the NFL automatically have to try for a 2-point clock, the AAF wants to help recon- This league will look to be a game and help showcase the talent of indi- conversion. nect the fans with the more action changer. The AAF has a strong goal in viduals who haven’t had the opportuni- Also in the AAF there will be no packed type of football we used to mind and a growing fan base to keep it ty to really be seen as prospects. kickoffs therefor the ball will be have. The Play clock will be set to 30 going. Go ahead and check it out and The AAF will consist of eight teams placed at the 25-yard line at the start seconds instead of 40. The goal for maybe even go to a few games this from eight different cities who will of each new possession. This rule was the league is to speed up action on the year! With the Alliance of American play a 10 game season. set in place due to the kickoffs being field so the AAF will not be having football, Sunday game day can still be commercial breaks either and will Sunday game day!

Lady Bulldogs basketball season comes to a close with 78-68 loss From Staff Reports/Photos The Holmes Community College Lady 14 points while Christiana Harris and Janae Bulldogs’ season came to a close after the Collier each had 13 points while Ja’Breo- Lady Bulldogs fell to the Itawamba Com- nia Veasey had 12. MiKayla Patton led the munity College Lady Indians, 78-68, at Lady Bulldogs with 11 rebounds. home on Feb. 21. Sophomores Jones, Harris, Collier, Vea- The Lady Bulldogs finished the season sey, Patton and Myeisha Robinson played 9-14 overall and 5-7 in the North. The Lady their final games as Lady Bulldogs. Bulldogs had to defeat Itawamba, and Co- ahoma had to defeat Delta for the Lady Bulldogs to make the postseason as the North No. 4 seed. Coahoma defeated Delta in double overtime, but the Lady Bulldogs came up short vs. Itawamba. Holmes led 13-10 after one period. Itawamba outscored Holmes 20-16 to lead 30-29 at halftime. Itawamba then outscored Holmes, 19-17, in the third and 29-22 in the fourth to pull out the win. Holmes shot 37 percent from the floor (20-of-54) and 85.2 percent from the free- throw line (23-of-27). Jekalen Jones led the Lady Bulldogs with

Bulldogs split conference opener with East Central From Staff Reports/Photos

The Holmes Community College Bull- outs and two walks. Dalton Massingill and dogs split two conference games at home Steven Lacey also pitched in the game with on Saturday, March 16, with East Central Lacey picking up the save. Community College winning game one, Fidanza and Matt Warren each had two 5-4 and falling in game two, 3-1. hits with Warren adding a double. With the split, the Bulldogs went to 16-2 In game two, Albert Hughes suffered the overall and 1-1 in the MACJC. The Bull- loss. He went 2 1/3 innings and gave up dogs will travel to Gulf Coast on Saturday , two runs on six hits with two strikeouts March 23, at 2/5 p.m. and one walk. Kameron Ferguson and R.J. In game one, Anthony Fidanza picked up Pierce also threw in the game. the win. He went 3 2/3 innings and gave up Jordan Szush and Jimmy Burse each had three runs on three this with three strike- two hits in the game.

Southwest takes two from Holmes From Staff Reports/Photos

The Holmes Community College Lady hits with two walks. Katie Dana also threw Bulldogs fell in two close games at home in the game. Skyler Busbea, Adyson Mann, on Monday, March 18 with Southwest Mis- Champion, Fields and Barnes each had hits sissippi Community College, 4-2 and 8-6. in the game. Holmes traveled to Coahoma on Wednes- day at 2/4 p.m. and then will host Gulf Coast at 12/2 p.m. on Saturday. In game one, Mary Clayton Burrell went seven innings and gave up four runs on eight hits with seven strikeouts and two walks. Hannah Champion, Teagun Barnes, Laura Fields and Katie Dana each had hits. In game two, Brooklyne Eubanks went 2 1/3 innings and gave up four runs on four Sports 21

Men’s Basketball: A recap of the 2019 season By Nykeem Liddell Growl Reporter

After a historic 24-5 season last also drop the home meetings with year, the Bulldogs found themselves Northeast and Northwest which would sitting 13th in the NJCAA preseason eliminate the Bulldogs from contend- poll back in October, which was the ing for the North Division title. The highest ever in school history. But after Bulldogs ended the regular season on a season of gruesome injuries to key the road with a 24-point victory over players, the Bulldogs found themselves Itawamba. Czar Perry led the Bulldogs searching for guys to step up in their with 24 points. Winford Ross with absence. The Bulldogs went 6-3 in 22 points for the Bulldogs. Kassim their first nine games of the season. Nicholson and Jarron Boler each had The Bulldogs opened 2019 on a five 10 points. The Bulldogs finished the game win streak with home wins over regular season with an overall record Delgado, LSU Eunice, East Mississip- of 15-8 and a 7-5 record in the North pi and Coahoma. The lone road win Division. Next up for the Bulldogs is was a 22-point victory in Moorhead the first round of the MACJC State over Mississippi Delta. The Bulldogs Tournament in Ellisville Feb. 26-28. would then travel to hostile territory to The Bulldogs then competed in the face North Division foes, Northwest Region 23 Tournament in Clinton at and Northeast, where they would drop Mississippi College March 6-8, but fell College Wildcats. River 77-64 to advance to the National both games in which they led early short in the Region XXIII title game The Bulldogs won the Region 23 Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas. on throughout. The Bulldogs would against the Pearl River Community Tournament last season defeating Pearl

Bulldogs come up short in Region XXIII title game vs. Pearl River From Staff Reports/Photos Pearl River won its first Region XXIII title a three-pointer with 12:50 to play in the and will be playing in the NJCAA National game to pull the Bulldogs within six at Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas in the 39-33. The lead was still six as the teams coming weeks. swapped baskets in the next eight minutes Sophomores Kassim Nicholson and Win- of the contest. Robert Jordan hit some key ford Ross were named to the Region XXIII buckets during the span to keep Holmes All-Tournament Team. close. Holmes held got a 6-5 lead with 16:05 to play in the first half on a bucket from Czar Jaylen Lester’s jumper with 3:07 to play Perry. The Bulldogs increased the lead to brought the Bulldogs to within seven at 10-5 on a basket from Ross with 12:50 to 54-47. He added a layup with 2:37 to play play in the half. to make it, 51-49, Pearl River. The Bull- Pearl River retook the lead with 10:50 to dogs got a close as three points at 55-52 play at 11-10 before Ross hit one of two with :14.8 to play when Nicholson added free throws to tie the game at 11 with 10 a three-pointer. Pearl River added two late free throws with a little over a second to go Kassim Nicholson accepts a plaque from Winford Ross accepts a plaque from minutes to play in the half before Pearl Riv- up five. Region XXIII Coordinator Brent Harris Region XXIII Coordinator Brent Harris er went up 12-11. Holmes went up 13-12 Nicholson led the Bulldogs in scoring after being named to the to the Region after being named to the to the Region shortly after a bucket from Nicholson with with 16 points while Perry and Robert Jor- XXIII All-Tournament Team. XXIII All-Tournament Team. 8:35 to play in the half. Pearl River held a 22-19 lead with 4:20 to play and increased dan each had 10. Ross finished with eight The Holmes Community College Bull- out the win in the Region XXIII Champi- the lead to as much as 12 points before the points and nine rebounds. dogs outscored the Pearl River Community onship game as Pearl River won the game, first half ended. Holmes shot 40.7 percent from the floor College Wildcats, 31-24, in the second half 57-52. The Wildcats clung to a 10-point lead and 66.7 percent from the free-throw line. of play but it wasn’t enough to make up a The Bulldogs, the Region XXIII run- with 14:45 to play before the Bulldogs 12-point deficit at halftime, 33-21, to pull ners-up, finished the season 17-10 overall. made a run to draw closer. Nicholson hit

Bulldogs split with No. 2 Bobcats, 1-0 and 12-2 From Staff Reports/Photos

The Holmes Community College Bull- save of the season and went two innings dogs split two games with No. 2 Jones Col- and gave up no hits. Jimmy Burse, Cole lege at home on Tuesday, March 19, win- Johnson, Taj Porter and Hunter Dykes each ning game one, 1-0, and falling in game had a hit. two, 12-2. In game two, Chris Guthrie suffered the With the split, the Bulldogs went to 17-3 loss. He went 2/3 of an inning and gave up overall and 2-2 in the MACJC. Holmes two runs on one hit with three walks. Eric travels to Gulf Coast on Saturday at 2/5 Jones, Ethan Gowan, Tyler Dobson and p.m. Dylan Ramsey also pitched in the game. In game one, Nate Oswalt, now 3-0 on Jordan Szush, Anthony Fidanza and Cade the season, went seven innings and gave Pinnix each had two hits while Albert up three hits with four strikeouts and two Hughes, Jaylen Armstrong and Dykes add- walks. Steven Lacey picked up his third ed one each.

Lady Bulldogs sweep Coahoma Lady Tigers, 9-0 and 6-1 From Staff Reports/Photos

The Holmes Community College Lady Bulldogs with three hits including a double Bulldogs improved to 2-2 in the MACJC while Adyson Mann had two. with a doubleheader sweep of Coahoma In game two, Katie Dana picked up the Community Collegeat home on March 20, win on the mound. She went seven innings 9-0 and 6-1. and gave up one run on eight hits with six Holmes hosts Gulf Coast at noon Satur- strikeouts and one walk. day in a doubleheader. You can watch live Skyler Busbea led the Lady Bulldogs at holmesccmedia.com/cardinal-channel. with two hits including a homerun. In game one, Mary Clayton Burrell picked up the win on the mound. She gave up two hits with seven strikeouts in five innings. Teagun Barnes led the Lady The Growl Staff

John Gillon Malik Jamileh Regina Gray Grenada Editor Ridgeland Editor Ridgeland Staff Member Hometown: Grenada Hometown: Flowood Hometown: Brandon Major: Journalism Major: Journalism Major: Journalism Future Plans: To attend the Univer- Future Plans: To attend Loyola Future Plans: To attend Full Sail sity of Missouri to finish his jour- University in New Orleans, Louisi- University and enroll in their sports nalism degree. John said he can see ana and continue pursuing a B.A. broadcasting program. Her dream himself as a sports or political fea- in journalism with a minor in social job is to land a position working for ture writer because he is fascinated media. the NFL network as a sideline re- by the little details that define who Interests: Debating world events and porter. Then, she wants to become a people are. practicing Martial Arts or variations news anchor one day. She is also in- Interests: Civil rights, sports and of Ti Chi. He also indulges in a lot terested in doing marketing commu- radio are huge interests of his. of international travel in the Middle nications for the Special Olympics. East and loves to experience culture. Interests: She loves the NFL, Fanta- sy Football, tailgating and spending time with her lab/husky mix puppy Athena.

Stafford Griffin Nykeem Liddell Nathan Wildhaber Ridgeland Staff Member Goodman Staff Member Ridgeland Staff Member Hometown: Carthage Major: Journalism Major: Electrical Engineering Major: Communications Future Plans: To attend a four-year Future Plans: To attend the Uni- Future Plans: To become an inde- university and major in sports jour- versity of Mississippi or Mississippi pendent business owner. nalism. State University and obtain a bache- Interests: He’s interested in music Interests: He is a member of MOSA- lor’s degree. composition and is a movie connois- IC and serves as a manager for the Interests: He is interested in mu- seur. Bulldogs Basketball Team. He enjoys sic, politics and travel. He is also a dancing, singing and helping others. member of the Student Government Association.

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