THE GROWL May 17, 2018 Holmes Community College Volume 87 Goodman – Ridgeland – Grenada Number 4 www.holmescc.edu

Holmes mourns the loss of beloved instructor Julie Tipton From Staff Reports/Photos “So many of you have witnessed her she passed. peers, patients and students and touched strength and determination during her “Julie fought the good fight and finished their lives in meaningful and unforgettable illness and have followed and supported this race of life with faith and love. She ways. She was a valued faculty mem- her and her family through this journey,” has left a legacy for her family and friends ber at Holmes Community College who Brown said. that will never be forgotten. Holmes is always went out of her way to be nice to Born Aug. 14, 1984 to Timothy and a better place because of Julie Parrett everyone. We still remember her frequent Marysue Cooper Parrett of Kilmichael, Tipton.” laughs and smiles, and appreciate her ef- Julie was a devoted wife to her husband, A service to celebrate her life was held forts to connect with everyone. She knew David Devonn Tipton III, and a loving on April 19 at the Pentecostals of Grena- words carry meaning and chose her words mother to her three children: Cooper da. Rev. Michael Cooper, Rev. Damon carefully to avoid causing anyone pain, Hayes, Anna Kate and Ava Klaire. She Tipton and Rev. David Tipton officiated directly or inadvertently. She was a trusted was also close to her parents, her brother, the ceremony, while Dr. LaWanda Her- confidant that could protect a friendship Hunter Parrett, and his wife, Katie. ron, director of nursing a Holmes, offered and keep a secret. She was sunshine and A lifelong learner, Julie continued her comments during the service. light, a beacon in a storm.” studies even after she became a nursing “Julie was a wonderful, sweet person,” Julie was one of the many Holmes alum- instructor at Holmes. She was pursuing Dr. Herron said. “She was a vibrant soul, ni who return home to work at their alma her Ph.D. in Nursing Administration full of determination and tenacity. And mater. Grenada Academic Dean Dr. Myra Julie Tipton from William Carey University all the right up until she became less able to get Harville fondly remembers teaching Julie while remaining dedicated to her students around, she was full of joy while trying to and watching her blossom as an instructor. On the morning of Monday, April 16, in Grenada. Despite Julie’s incredibly create as many memories as possible with “I remember the very shy girl that Julie Holmes Community College lost beloved busy schedule, she always made time for her family and friends. I believe Julie’s was as a student in my class and then Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) instruc- friends, family and service to her church. greatest quality was her ability to make watched her as a nursing instructor where tor Julie Ann Parrett Tipton. The 33-year- “My friendship with Julie spans many the best of everything and to face prob- she overcame that shyness,” Dr. Harville old Grenada Campus instructor passed years,” said Bethany Miller, administrative lems head on. She was a proud woman said. “But my favorite memories of Julie away at her residence following a battle assistant to the vice president and academ- who did not back down from a fight. are from watching as she and Devonn with cancer. ic dean on the Grenada Campus. “In my “Julie never realized that she taught grew into a strong love while students “While we knew the time was close at opinion, Julie’s greatest quality was that me so much. With her unwavering faith, here. From working with them on projects hand, we are still heartbroken for having she always gave all she had in everything positive attitude, grit and refusal to give in the library to Phi Theta Kappa honor lost a very special part of our Holmes she did. If Julie had a dream, she went for up, she taught everyone around her so society, it was fun to watch them as that family,” said Holmes Human Resources that dream no matter what it took. much. Julie was a faithful warrior. Julie love blossomed. Director Julia Brown. “Many people were amazed by Julie’s loved life. Julie greeted everyone with a “In the past few months, Julie has Julie had a final scripture selected that tenacity as she fought cancer, raised three smile and a friendly word. She especially shown such strength of character and faith she wanted to share with those who have beautiful children, served as a faithful made students feel important, that they that she has been a role model to people followed her through her journey with wife to her husband of 13 years, played mattered. This was no act. Julie, with her of all ages. Her smiling face and half and cancer. many roles in her church-The Pentecostals tender soul, did care. It was who she was. half Sonic tea addiction will certainly be “I have fought a good fight, I have of Grenada and held a full-time job, all Despite her own struggles and vulnerabil- missed.” finished my course, I have kept the faith: while completing her master’s degree and ities, she continue to give so much heart Those who wish to honor Julie’s memo- Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown beginning a doctoral program. Becoming and soul to each encounter. She put others’ ry can direct memorials to the Julie Tipton of righteousness, which the Lord, the righ- a nursing instructor at Holmes was her needs ahead of her own, soothed their Memorial Fund at www.ThePOG.cc and teous judge, shall give me at that day: and greatest career dream and I am so thankful pains first before caring for herself. express online condolences to the family not to me only, but unto all them also that she was able to live out that dream before “Julie was there for her family, friends, at www.mckibbenandguinn.com. love his appearing.” - 2 Timothy 4:7-8.

Holmes mourns loss of two students: Taylor Gagneaux from Ridgeland and Marianna Sherman from Grenada From Staff Reports/Photos “Taylor was a great young lady,” Grandparents, Teresa “Nana” Gardner of Holmes Associate Head Coach Wesley Jackson, Connie and Lew Gagneaux of Noble said. “She was always upbeat and Clinton and Raul Sierra of Madison; great could bring a smile to anyone’s face. It’s grandmother Claudia Tisdale of Jackson; absolutely devastating that this happened uncles, Josh Gagneaux of Clinton and Dee to such a young and sweet soul. She (Jennifer) Colson of Brandon; aunt, Lau- was and always will be a part of us, our ren (Ro) Sierra of Ridgeland; great aunt, Holmes family.” Carol Faye Tisdale of Jackson; nieces, Visitation was held on May 7 and the fu- Cayden and Blaze and cousins Noah, Ste- neral was held on May 8, all at Lakeshore ven, Carter, Drew, GiGi, Eli and Luke. Methodist Church in Byram. Interment was at Lakewood Memorial Garden in Marianna Sherman Clinton. The daughter of Bobby and Amy Only 18 years old, Grenada Campus stu- Dickerson, Taylor was a lifelong resident dent and Charleston native Marianna Faith of Jackson. She is a graduate of Central Sherman lost her life in an automobile Hinds Academy and was continuing her accident on Saturday, April 28, near Brazil Taylor Gagneaux Marianna Sherman education at Holmes on a soccer scholar- (a community in Tallahatchie County). ship. Taylor was an incredible athlete and “Our sweet Marianna is so very Holmes Community College mourns the sustained in a car wreck near Winona on loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. missed!” said Grenada Campus instructor loss of two young ladies who tragically May 4. She was a free spirit, hippie flower child Amy Land. “Marianna had a servant’s passed away recently: Taylor Gagneaux Taylor, 19, who played high school who loved sunflowers and sunsets. heart, beginning her educational journey in and Marianna Sherman. soccer at Central Hinds Academy, was a Gagneaux is preceded in death by her nursing and moving to education. Though major factor in the Lady Bulldogs’ success grandparents, Billy and Bobbie Dickerson she was often quiet, she was so loved Taylor Gagneaux last season which saw the team win the and great grandparents, Harold Tisdale, amongst her peers. She loved her family, North Division championship and finish as Pat & Blair Bernard. Survivors include her her friends and her fashion. The Lady Bulldog soccer team is heart- the MACJC/ Region XXIII runner-up. She parents Amy and Bobby Joe Dickerson; “She was an excellent student and she broken after Taylor Gagneaux, a freshman scored 11 points for the Lady Bulldogs brother Aaron (Rachel) Dickerson of Jack- would have been an excellent teacher to forward from Jackson, died from injuries including four goals and three assists. son; sister Crystal Gagneaux of Byram; See Gagneaux and Sherman, Page 7

What’s Inside... Check out • thought-provoking editorials Pages 8-10 for • Honors Day Award Winners • sports updates Hall of Fame! and More! Opinion 2 Silencing Autism Speaks By Elizabeth Howell Growl Editor NAACP. Additionally, the article states claims to support? Speaks stage. that “A hate group includes those Until October of 2016, Autism At no point has Autism Speaks It seems that having beliefs or practices that attack Speaks stated that its mission was to truly been an organization deserving for success in or malign an entire class of people, find a cure for autism. However, they of support. By cornering the mar- science or art a typically for their immutable charac- didn’t really change anything, as stated ket on “Autism Awareness,” they’ve dash of autism teristics.” Autism Speaks was founded by unstrangemind.com. Instead, they made those who oppose them out to is essential. – on the belief that autistic people need simply began stating that they were be fear-mongers. But who is the real Hans Asperger to be “cured” or otherwise fixed and looking for “solutions,” which makes fear-monger here? In fact, “fear of Autism that there is no place for us in society. autism sound less like a disease and autism” is a common Google search Speaks is the A closer look into the language of more like an epidemic. John Elder that leads to countless articles about world’s lead- Autism Speaks’ website proves this. Robison, an autistic author, wrote this parents fearing their children won’t be ing non-profit Their “about” section states that they article in 2013 on why he stopped normal. Because who would want their autism aware- plan to “relentlessly pursue strategies supporting the organization. One of the child to be the next Einstein, Mozart, ness organization. With April being that make significant progress toward founders, Suzanne Wright, “published Newton, Darwin, Gates, Jobs or Tesla? Autism Awareness month, everyone … children with an autism spectrum an op-ed piece that laid out her views Who would want the burden of raising who reads this article will likely be disorder being diagnosed before the on autism, and what we should do the next Anthony Hopkins, Tim Bur- asked to donate by one of their cor- age of 2 [and] children having access about ‘the problem,’” leading Robison ton or Temple Grandin? All of these porate sponsors, including retail to appropriate intervention, services to state that “there is a vast gulf be- people are known to be or believed to giants such as Dollar General and and resources immediately follow- tween the tone of Mrs. Wright’s words have been autistic. Even if said autistic GameStop—both of which are listed ing diagnosis.” This only sounds and my own.” He continues by saying child doesn’t become the next Steven on Autism Speaks’ website as donating bad after one clicks their link for the that: Spielberg or Lewis Carroll, why would more than a million dollars annually. “Autism Treatment Network,” which The point here is that there are many anyone want a child with extreme On the surface, this sounds like a good describes their supported “interven- ways autistic people can choose to live attention to detail, expertise in special thing. However, a quick Google search tion” as “multi-disciplinary medical [our] lives and all are valid and de- interests or unique worldviews, or who of “Autism Speaks hate group” shows care for children with autism.” Known serving of respect. Some people want are honest and individualistic with fan- that most autistic people feel that the as “ABA” or Applied Behavioral a little help, while others face major tastic memories? These are the types of organization, listed as an “accredited Analysis, they describe it as “the only challenges. They (and their families) people that Autism Speaks wants to rid charity” by the Better Business Bureau, scientifically proven behavioral meth- feel great anger and frustration over society of. Would we really be better is anything but. od effective in the treatment of ASD.” society’s weak response to their cries off? “Is Autism Speaks a Hate Group?” However, most autistic people, myself for help. As a progressive society I ar- Today, and the rest of April, please is an article by the Autism Women’s included, don’t want to be cured. What gue that it is our duty to develop ways don’t “Light it up Blue” in support of Network (ASN) on why autistic people ABA does is not change the way an to meet the very diverse range of needs Autism Speaks. Go “Red Instead” or classify it as such. The article repeats: autistic person views the world; rather, our community has. “Light it up Gold,” both of which are “A hate group promotes animosity it changes how the world views the Mrs. Wright’s op-ed articulates a supported by autistic people world- against disabled people, and the mem- autistic person. The ASN has another view of the “autism situation” that is wide. If you want to support an autism bers of the group don’t share the dis- article explaining why ABA is consid- very different from my own. She says organization, please support the Au- ability.” Autism Speaks does not have ered harmful. things I would never say to people tism Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) a single autistic or neurodiverse person But if Autism Speaks were so dedi- with autism and cannot in good con- or Autism Women’s Network, both of on their Board of Directors; many au- cated to “supporting individuals with science stand by. Given her role as which are looking for a change, rather tistic people liken this to what it would autism,” why would it support some- leader of the organization, I am afraid than a cure. be like if only white people led the thing considered abusive by those it it is my signal to exit the Autism

White Privilege Strikes By Malik Jamileh Growl Reporter Couch was taken into jail for driv- fled to the Mexican resort City of Puer- days to serve. Individuals like myself Affluenza. ing under the influence. He served a to Vallarta. His mother was taken be- have had enough of blind ignorance The word justi- whole 720 days for his parole convic- fore trial for hindering apprehension of to the penalties given based on social fied the death of tion - not the murders of four people. a felon. Extreme outrage has sparked class. We as a society can do better. four teens, while The lawyer over the case discredited across the internet as the failure of the Will it be justifiable to claim an in- leaving one Ethan’s ability to know right or wrong justice system is being questioned. dividual was too poor to properly be unable to move because of his class of wealth. Many have called for the judge educated on the crimes he commits? or speak ever There was a sharp turn in the case- to be released as well as for a retrial of Next time you want to deny privilege, again. June 15, when a video of Ethan violating parole the case which many see as a slap on remember affluenza. 2013 marked and drinking surfaced in 2015. Soon the wrist. The accident which left four the day Ethan after, he and his mother Tonya Couch dead would soon cost him only 180

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By Ethan Burton Growl Reporter/Cartoonist

Contents in the Opinion Section do not represent the official opinions of Holmes Community College or The Growl un- less specifically indicated. Letters are The Growl welcome, but may be edited for clarity Holmes Community College and space. https://www.facebook.com/hccgrowl Send to: [email protected]. Opinion 3 Remember the Legacy By Timothy Jones Growl Reporter The anniversa- can-American community, but many Some Americans believe that the Dr. stantly forces the issue of building a ry of Dr. Martin people believe that his dream still has King movement was succeeded by a wall across the United States border, Luther King Jr.’s not become a reality. There is no doubt number of laws to give African-Amer- or the banning of Muslims, or sending death in 1968 why these people feel this way, and icans the same rights as caucasians, immigrants that had already estab- brings many then the question arises: Do you think but this is not true in reality. Dr. King lished businesses in the United States Americans togeth- that America would be different if Dr. spoke against racial segregation, but back to their country. What will he do er in Memphis, King was still alive? As mentioned America is still forming racial attacks next; send African-Americans back to Tennessee. above, the Dr. King legacy will forever and segregations. President Donald Africa? Dr. King’s legacy will forever His legacy is be remembered, but to some aspect, Trump states that “the dream King be remembered, but as Americans we forever remem- the movement would still be alive if he built could never be taken away.” need to keep his movement alive. bered in the Afri- were still living today. Now be reminded that Trump con-

How to get through exam week By Kanisha Wade Growl Reporter We all know that one night. Renaissance. Another coffee shop in granted. Complete the study guide and final exams are 2. Take a break. Ridgeland is M7. And if you are at actually study it! Usually most of the quickly approach- While you are studying, take breaks. home, you can always brew a cup of questions are straight from the exam ing whether you Get up and walk around, stretch, grab coffee to keep you awake! itself. are ready for them something to eat and then continue to 4. Talk to your teacher. 6. Get a goodnight’s rest. or not. Here are study. After you stare at a book or a This is so important. Don’t wait until Don’t stay up all night studying for a few things you computer screen for so long, the words the night before your test to email your an exam. You don’t want to pull an can do to make it start to run together. Breaks will help teacher about something you don’t all-nighter and do bad on your exam a little more stress you stay focused and help you study understand. It is always best to talk to because you’re too sleepy to stay free! better. them in person, if you can. But make awake while taking it. 1. Study. 3. Grab some coffee. sure you talk to or email them early As the famous quote from the “Hun- That’s a no-brainer. You will not do Coffee is a lifesaver! Grab some because you may not get a reply back ger Games” says, “May the odds be good if you don’t study. Study early after you’ve had a long day and you the night before your exam. ever in your favor.” not later. If you wait until the last min- know you still have to study. Barnes & 5. Use your study guide. ute to study you will be so stressed out Noble has Starbucks inside, but there Some teachers graciously give you trying to cram the whole semester into is also a standalone Starbucks in the a study guide. Don’t take that for

A Moment in History By Timothy Jones Growl Reporter history? If you are intrigued, now is phenomenal instructor Mrs. Arnetra the time to sign up for African-Ameri- Pleas will guide students through a Have you can Literature I. walk down history lane. If you are ever heard of It will be a tour like no other, for it intrigued, be sure to sign up now to a human zoo? will be full of excitement, discussions spend a moment in history! Do you know and knowledge. This tour is often bro- Go to: https://vimeo.com/250123476 the true story of ken into two parts, as both parts mirror to watch a video highlighting some of Malcolm X? If on another. the historical events explored in Afri- not, wouldn’t Classes are filling up fast, and to can-American Literature. you like to take secure your tour you need to sign up a walk through for African-American Literature I. The

The Places You’ll Go By Ethan Burton Growl Reporter/Cartoonist Opinion 4 Being gay is okay By Malik Jamileh Growl Reporter sion? Why is it that suicide rates were appear to be wearing nail polish with not, you have altered that little one’s Yeah, that reported highest in the LGBT commu- a dark liner under my eye. Parents mind forever. They will unknowingly nervous trickle nity, yet we remain silent? It’s a topic often silence their children and tell think something is wrong with them down your neck you need to hear and pass on to your them not to be rude when asked why I if they one day grow up to not like all of whether I future kids. I recently decided to wear am wearing makeup. Parents, you are the things associated with their gender. am about to say nail polish to my job and oh boy do I unknowingly teaching your children Next time your child sees someone something un- have some words. to not only not ask and understand but like me in public and turns to you with comfortable just Stares, laughter, comments, compli- also that it’s not okay to be whatever questions, do not be afraid to assure hit you. Why is ments, people turning away from me: you want. your kids that gender roles are merely it that we cannot I get it all. But the part that seems to The moment you feel it is better to just a labels that hold people back. Let discuss this offend me the most is the way parents not have the conversation at all and your kid know that when you say they topic without silence their kids. Kids seem to often make your kid feel embarrassed for can do or be anything they want, you the tension or stare at me confused as to how I am a even asking you, you have made a big really mean it! fear of speaking on a taboo discus- boy with stubble on my chin but also decision. Whether you realize it or

Summer break is here! By Kanisha Wade Growl Reporter Southaven to shop at Tanger Outlets. and smells of New Orleans. Take a tion for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Once you get there make sure you visit stroll through the French Quarter and 6. Fondren on Thursday’s. Beale Street. Visit Bass Pro Shop and get a beignet. If you are feeling adven- Every first Thursday of the month, As a college ride the elevator to the top to see a turous, you can stroll down Bourbon Fondren after Five happens. Located student, you magnificent view of the city. Street as well. in the Fondren District of Jackson, you are ecstatic that 2. Gulf Coast. 4. Geyser Falls. can park and walk through the area and spring semester is The Gulf Coast is one of the known If you are wanting to cool off by hear live music, shop at unique stores over and you have attractions of Mississippi. Take a towel having some fun in the water, take a and eat at amazing places. the whole summer or a chair and lay out on the sand; I trip to Philadelphia. Geyser Falls is the 7. Summer School. ahead of you. But would advise that you don’t get in the place to go for great water slides and a If you need to get some extra cred- you don’t know water though. Visit tons of restaurants lazy river. They also have a wave pool. it hours in, or simply have to take exactly what you along the strip and if you are over 21 You can relax on the “beaches” they courses over the summer, Holmes has are doing, besides you can enjoy the casino. Or you can have there also. summer school. Make sure you sign up maybe working. take a boat trip that will take you to 5. The Overlook. for your classes before they are all full. Here are some cool destinations you Ship Island where you can explore the The Overlook is located on the And if you need to take a break from can visit this summer! remains of what use to be a fort for the Natchez Trace between Madison and studying or have the weekend off, 1. Memphis, Tennessee. Confederate War. Canton. Pack a picnic basket and sit make sure to visit at least one of the Memphis, Tennessee is only three 3. New Orleans. out under the trees and enjoy the sun. places above! hours away from Ridgeland. Before New Orleans is only three hours Or you can bring a hammock to hang you get there make sure you stop in away from Jackson. Take in the sights on the trees. This is a perfect destina-

Hidden Magic of Fondren By Malik Jamileh Growl Reporter

Rainbow, the argue that the shop is nothing more than ty it has built within everyone. The store questions to the unknown. The shop is spiritual cen- a bandwagon that the youth buys into. offers a wide range of items from Wicca filled with excitement. ter located in However, the shop symbolizes a unity for to voodoo to even Buddhist pieces. Not For personal reasons the store just Fondren, would the people of this area. The shop differs many stores currently offer such limited creates an unexplainable merge of energy have to be, by far, from others in the area because it carries historical items, especially in the South. inside of me. I never felt so in tune with the most spir- a special energy with it. The energy of The store was started by two individuals my body and the world in general before it-driven store. spiritual stones, talismans, dolls and earth who wanted to share their collection with learning about this store. So, I am for sure There is a wide elements can all be found at this store. It is others. The store allows you to hold stones eager to share this little secret store of divide behind the almost like magic. and try different talismans to see which mine as well as the experience with others. support of this I would have to say this store resonates one is for you. The shop owners allow It almost just feels, magical. shop. Some will with me because of the shared communi- customers to pick up pendulums and ask

Morality: Determining what is acceptable By Tamera McCook Growl Reporter Morality is cannot be absolute, which is the view are involved or invited into “grown is acceptable or unacceptable. Many relative, meaning that one’s actions are either right or folks” business. people share the same ideas and that morals and wrong. This type of morality doesn’t Another example of morals being values, and many have a difference of values often vary give exception to one’s cultures, be- relative is the way marriage is viewed. opinions regarding those morals and depending on how liefs or upbringing. When something While some view marriage as being values, but that doesn’t make either of one may have been is absolute it is pretty much a fact! You between one man and one woman, them wrong. raised or one’s cannot argue against it or debate it. some just think differently. There are Of course, culturally, we believe that cultural beliefs. Cultural relativism even says that the many people who feel it is okay for murder is wrong, but in the Middle For example, one moral beliefs and attitudes of human two people of the same sex to marry or East, many suicide bombers who take may believe that beings are absorbed from their time, that polygamy is okay. Although I was many lives for “the cause,” are praised it is wrong to eat basically meaning that whatever was raised to believe in monogamy, I can- for taking those lives. They are looked without blessing his or her food, how- normal for their culture or time is so- not say a person is wrong for having at as saviors or heroes in their culture. ever one may also feel that there is no cially accepted. two wives, especially when it is their Is it wrong, well that is a question that reason to say a prayer or as we call it Many times, I hear my parents talk culture. one would have to look at all sides to grace before eating. Who decides what about what was accepted and not ac- To say God is the reference point to determine an answer. With the issue is morally wrong or right? Man, laws, cepted from the behavioral standpoint what is morally right or wrong, one of morality being an opinion based congress? Maybe you want to take the of children “back in their day.” Back must first recognize his/her audience, off what one was taught, many people spiritual route and say God does which in my father’s day or when he was then secondly understand that morality choose to agree to disagree. This is one is something most can agree on. God growing up, it was morally wrong for cannot be absolute because it can be issue that divides but also unifies many has given us a set of commandments, a child to sit amongst adults and listen questioned and debated. people. through Moses, to follow, but what or participate in their gossip. A child No one can say what is right or about those who don’t believe in God? was to be seen and not heard. It is very wrong, however many people are This is another reason why morality different these days because many kids raised with an understanding of what Opinion 5 Hereos Among Us By Tamera McCook Growl Reporter the first place and his response was every moment and takes great pride in As the day ends, “I’ve always loved to help others and being a fire fighter. He loves helping the quiet of the I wanted to work in a field where I others, and what better way than to night is like music had the opportunity to serve others.” possibly save a lot. In his 20 plus years to his ears. In a few But after 20 years of serving others with the Jackson Fire Department he more hours Cap- you would think this father of five has had some extreme highs, and fortu- tain Bryant will be would be ready to hang it up and enjoy nately, not many lows. He has received headed home for retirement soon. Well, that is not the many awards and accolades for the 48 hours of rest, no case with this fireman. He said that al- community outreach he has done and sirens, no smoke, though he could retire soon, he would is recognized as a hard worker and no chaos. like to “work as long as I can, for as a dedicated citizen to his city. Many “It’s a tough job but someone has to long as I can.” He has never imag- people don’t get the chance to do what do it,” said Captain Christopher Bry- ined his life doing anything other than they love, which is the reason why he ant while heading into his quarters for being a fireman, and over the years never takes this opportunity for grant- the night. “Twenty years sure is a long he has climbed his way up to cap- ed. While he has been a blessing to time to be doing something but when tain. Inspired by his older brother, he many since he became a fire fighter, he you have a love for something you someday hopes to become chief of the feels that he is the one who blessed. could see yourself doing it forever entire department before he decides to “It feels good to be able to have such I asked Captain Bryant what made strap up his boots one last time. But an impact on the community I grew up him want to become a fire fighter in for now, Captain Bryant tis enjoying in,” Captain Bryant said.

My Cool Mom By Hannah Graves Growl Reporter 257 Roberts Rifle and was on her way She used the four-wheeler to pull him journalist looking to write an article on The hunting land is just around the out of the woods and onto a female hunters. corner from her lodging, making it flatbed trailer so she could take the I am so proud of Susan because she November 25, easy for her to ride her new Honda buck directly to the deer processor. is my mother, and after all the cold, 2017. It was the four-wheeler to and from the land. She The final score on the Boone and winter trips to Natchez, and bonfires, Saturday after bought the four-wheeler to help drag Crockett system was 160 6/8 inches, and early morning coffee and donuts, Thanksgiving in the deer out of the woods because in weighing 250 pounds, with 12 points she is now receiving accolades for suc- Natchez, MS (Ad- Natchez, the woods are filled with hills on the rack. Susan had the deer’s head ceeding at a hobby she truly loves and ams County). The and gullies, which would make getting mounted and the rest was processed she truly deserves it. My mom did this temperature was a deer out of the woods alone impos- into steaks, sausage and burger meat. all on her own, with no help from any- around a cool 36 sible. Since killing this buck, Susan has one. I personally think it is cool that degrees and Susan After settling into her tree stand, the won First Place in the Female Typical she has killed this big of a deer and James headed out waiting began. Hunting, simply put, is Gun Division in even better that she won First Place in to her hunting stand a waiting game of patience, aim and the Big Buck Bounty contest for a contest with this extremely big deer! at 7 a.m. This morning was no differ- stillness. Soon enough, a buck, bigger 2018 and was featured in the MS I’m happy I get to say my mom is the ent from her usual deer hunting season than any deer she had ever killed, wan- Sportsman Magazine website. She cool mom. routine, so after she was suited up in dered into her steady sights. Within won various prizes such as a large all camouflage and her bright orange seconds, he was struck right above the hunting backpack with a built in back vest she grabbed her coffee and her shoulder, Susan’s preferred target area. support. She was also contacted by a

Racial Reconciliation By Kanisha Wade Growl Reporter bucks who were thrown out simply home that night after the encounter. class. because they hadn’t brought anything, Over the past African-Americans are cautious with Pricipal Shanna Swearingen told to the life coach who was told by the month, many their words and where they put their staff, “We won’t chase him. We will general manager of a restaurant to give stories have sur- hands because they know one “wrong” call the police and tell them he has a up his seats because a white couple faced of how move could end their life. gun so they can come faster.” wanted them. African-Americans Some Caucasians have used their This is just one of the many inci- 2018 marks the 50th anniver- have been mis- privilege to harm African-Americans dents where Caucasians have used sary of Martin Luther King’s legacy. treated in restau- around the country. In particular the their color to minimize colored people. Although his work and the work of rants, other public principal of Ponderosa Elementary Across the country there are people thousands of others has helped the places and even at School in Houston, Texas joked about making efforts toward racial reconcil- racial reconciliation, there is still work their own homes. telling police that a special needs black iation. Questions are being asked and to be done. African-Americans fear be- Although it is 2018, African-Ameri- student brought a gun to school. The time is being spent with the other race. ing pulled over by the police, because cans are experiencing modern-day Jim young student had behavioral prob- America still has a long way to go, but they don’t know if they will make it Crow laws. From the two men at Star- lems and had been known to run from slowly we are getting there.

Stress of Exam Week

ByTimothy Jones Growl Reporter/Cartoonist Opinion 6 No Plagiarism No Problem: Tips to get through college By Tamera McCook Growl Reporter Annotating, ing, it is important to write comments, ty to either make the idea or reading stories and any other works, it is Paraphrasing and questions or definitions to help one complex or simple. With paraphrasing important to annotate, paraphrase and summarizing are gain knowledge of a particular subject. you’re able to reach multiple audiences summarize to make sure one has an all tools used to It is also good to circle words, phrases more effectively because of the ability understanding of what was read. Also assist one in under- and sentences and connect ideas with to use complex, or simple words. This it is necessary to cite any paraphrase standing what they lines and arrows while annotating. Ob- means that babies, teens and adults or summary when including them in a read and putting serving anything that seems to interest alike able to get the same story, just paper or article that is to be published. it into their own or confuse you is a good strategy while told in a different way. Summarizing Although you may have used your words. It helps the annotating. is somewhat like paraphrasing because own words to explain or give detail, if reader to simplify Paraphrasing is the tool that I use a summary is in one’s own words as the work is not cited, then plagiarism or to reduce what the most when it is difficult for me to well. To summarize is to pull key facts has taken place. To avoid plagiarizing, was stated and it also allows the reader understand or grasp a certain topic. To or important details and restate them. always give proper credit to the source to pull out key points within the read- paraphrase is to simply repeat some- A summary is the general or brief idea the information was taken from. Never ing. To annotate a work is to simply thing you just read, but in your own of what was just read. The summary publish any work that is summarized highlight or underline important facts, words. Paraphrasing is the simplest sums up the entire story and is a short or paraphrased without including a dates and/or information that should be form of recreating or retelling an event explanation of understanding. works cited page as your resource. remembered or noted. While annotat- or story because you have the abili- When reading different articles,

To tip or not to tip? By Hannah Graves Growl Reporter What is the prop- consider a few things. is okay to talk to a manager; they will means money coming out of their er amount to tip help your table and make the experi- pocket now, instead of going into it. your server when The first and most important fact to ence better if things are going south. As a young person, it is beneficial to you are out eating remember is that servers, waiters, etc. Despite poor service, customers are be well educated on tipping. You might at a restaurant? get paid very little, often between $2-5 still expected to tip10 to 20 percent. think you’re saving money by leav- $2? $10? Well, an hour. This means that these servers ing a small tip, you may even think it the answer is literally live off of tips. Think about it When putting pen to receipt paper, doesn’t matter whether you tip or not, not so simple. A as, you determine if they eat tonight. do not forget to do the math! As a pay- but it truly does. Your $1 tip on a $20 proper tip cannot The next thing to remember is that ing customer, ticket could make or break a server’s just be determined your server is not perfect! Nine times you should be able to tip at least 10 profits that day. Think about these by the quality of out of ten, your server is extremely percent, which means 10 percent of things the next time you go out to eat. the service you received, and even overwhelmed and doing the best they the price of the entire check. Although though it was low quality, one dollar can, so bear with them. If your server 20 percent is ideal, any tip is better $1 tip-service, you need to stop and seems too busy to take care of you, it than nothing because a blank tip line

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By Ethan Burton Growl Reporter/Cartoonist

Washington Redskins Cheerleaders: Squad scandal By Nykeem Liddell Growl Reporter

A report by cheerleaders of their official identifi- the squad’s director told nine of the arrangement was “pimping them out.” Juliet Macur cation. Some of the cheerleaders said 36 cheerleaders had a special assign- What bothered them was their direc- stated that after they were required to be topless, even ment that night. The male sponsors tor’s demand to please male sponsors, the Washington though the photographs used for the had chosen the ones they wanted to be which they did not believe should be a Redskins took calendar would not involve nudity. personal escorts at a night club. “So part of their job. their cheerlead- Most of the girls showed little concern, get back to your rooms and get ready,” This Washington Redskins newly-re- ers to Costa Rica with the exception that the Redskins the director told them. Several of them leased news provides vivid illustration back in 2013 for executives had invited spectators. started to cry. “They weren’t putting a on how the National Football League a team calendar Sponsors and FedEx Field suite gun to our heads, but it was mandatory have used cheerleaders for far more photoshoot, the holders, which were all men, were for us to go,” one of the cheerleaders than sideline dancing at games. team officials took granted up-close access to the photo- said. We weren’t asked, we were told.” the cheerleaders passports once they shoots. One evening after a 14-hour The cheerleader’s participation did arrived at the resort, depriving the day of pictures and dance practices, not involve sex but they felt as if the Campus News 7

Gagneaux and Sherman (continued from Front Page)

so many children. She led her life with where her soul rejoices as her shell rests.” never hesitate to do anything for some- all of these items along with a potted yel- purpose. She lit up a room with her sweet Funeral services were held on May 4 at one else. I know she would have been an low rose bush to plant so they will always smile. Some said, when she smiled, it was Adams Arbor Church of God of Prophecy amazing teacher, but God had other plans be reminded of the sunshine Marianna like a little ray of sunshine - you couldn’t with interment following in the church for her life.” shared at Holmes. help but feel the warmth. Although Mar- cemetery. Womble Funeral Home had In addition to the poem Madison wrote, Marianna’s family includes her par- ianna did not get to journey through this charge of arrangements. other members of the EDU 1613 class ents, Christopher and Vicki Sherman of life as a servant as she intended, the legacy One of Marianna’s classmates in the honored Marianna’s memory, as well. Holcomb; her brother and fellow Holmes of her servant’s heart lives on in such a elementary education program, Madison Alyssa Fennel had the poem matted and student, Phillip Sherman and her grand- tangible way as many children, due to her Brewer, wrote a poem for Marianna’s framed to give the Sherman family, Mar- parents, Jamie and Yvonne Winters of petite frame, will benefit from her organs, family. cia Stark brought roses to place on Mari- Holcomb and Nick and Phyllis Sherman bones, and bone marrow. Although we are “Marianna was such a happy person,” anna’s desk during class time and Jordan of Enid. pained to know that she is no longer with Madison said. “She really was just full of Ritchie drew a sketch of her. Mrs. Land The family requests memorials be made us, we are relieved not having to wonder sunshine and though she was quiet, would and the students gave the Sherman family to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital.

Holmes holds 2018 Commencement Ceremony

Pictured are the 2018 salutatorians and valedictorians. They are (left to right) Dr. LaWanda Herron Dr. Robert Harris Salutatorian Shelby Turner and Valedictorians Derrel Bilsky, Blake Bell, you graduates in being able to com- the local, state, regional, national and London Steverson, Ana-Claire Edwards, Jonathan Boles, Laura Ann Kelley, plete your Associate of Arts degrees… international levels. Dr. Herron is also Sarah Leflore and Mackenzie Danaher. which brings me to my topic of per- a published author. She has taught Holmes Community College held tire from Holmes following the end of sistence,”Dr. Harris said. “You cannot at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s its 90th commencement exercises on the academic year. stop with this degree but rather you and doctoral levels. She has received May 11 in Frank Branch Coliseum on Dr. Harris has been part of the Holmes need to move forward to the next level numerous awards and recognitions, the Goodman Campus. The Associate family for 32 years. He holds three de- of university study in order to complete including nomination for Advanced of Arts (AA) Ceremony was held at 10 grees from Mississippi State University: your bachelor’s degrees. It is time for Practice Nurse of the Year. a.m. and the Associate of Applied Sci- a B.S. in computer science, an M.A.T. you to take all of the knowledge that “Personal happiness lies in knowing ence (AAS)/Certificate Ceremony at in community college education and a you have gained and continue with the that life is not a check-list of acquisi- 2 p.m. This was the largest graduating Ph.D. in community college leadership. next chapter in your educational story. tion or achievement. Your qualifica- class in the college’s history. A few of his honors include: MS Acad- “In continuing to the next level, and tions and resume are not your life. Life This year, there were eight valedicto- emy of Sciences Lifetime Achievement hopefully beyond, keep in mind that is difficult, complicated and beyond rians, all who had a perfect 4.0 GPA, Award in 2018, HEADWAE Honoree the work expected of you will increase anyone’s total control, and the most im- and one salutatorian, with a 3.96. The in 2004, Lamplighter Educator in 1996 in both amount and difficulty. At some portant thing that you should remember valedictorians included Blake Bell, and NISOD Excellence Award in 1995. point in the next few years, life may is to be true to yourself. Derrel Bilsky, Jonathan Boles, Mack- He has held a number of positions at start throwing you some lemons, so you “I believe success is to live your life enzie Danaher, Ana-Claire Edwards, Holmes, including his most recent roles need to be strong and persistent and just with integrity and to not give in to peer Laura Ann Kelley, Sarah Leflore and as director of placement testing, com- make yourself some lemonade…and pressure to try to be something that London Steverson. The salutatorian puter science instructor and associate then keep on going. you’re not. Success is to be honest and was Shelby Turner. chair for the Department of Mathemat- “Now it is up to you to make the most to contribute to others in some way... Five students were also recognized ics and Computer Science. out of your talents and the knowledge Follow your passion, stay true to your- for receiving special scholarships. Dr. Harris has also served as pres- which has been taught to you, and self, never follow someone else’s path. Slade Allgood, Ashlee Bennett and Mi- ident and secretary of the Faculty As- learned by you, over the years. I have a “My challenge to you is to cultivate guel Garcia were recognized for receiv- sociation, adviser for Phi Theta Kappa favorite proverb and it goes something the ability to think for yourself, listen ing the M.C. McDaniel Scholarship and and as associate director for the Miss like this, ‘Give a man a fish and you to your heart and tune in to your gut. Bennett, Sarah Donahoo and Lamar Holmes Pageant. He’s a member of the feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish These are the things for which Holmes Land were recognized for receiving the Association for Computing Machinery, and you feed him for a lifetime.’ Here Community College has prepared you Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship. the MS Academy of Sciences and the at Holmes, we have taught you how to to do. Dr. Robert Harris served as keynote MS Faculty Association for Communi- fish and now I think it’s about time for “Relish the journey. I wish any fail- speaker for the AA Ceremony and Dr. ty and Junior Colleges. you to go catch yourselves some fish ure that you experience leads to great LaWanda Herron spoke during the “This day is for you and to cele- for your future! Take care, God Bless success, you listen to your inner voice AAS Ceremony. Both of them will re- brate the accomplishment of all of and have a wonderful day of celebra- and think for yourself and take time to tion!” enjoy life’s adventures. And tomorrow, Dr. Herron, director of the Associ- I hope that even if you remember not ate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at a single word of mine, you remem- Holmes, holds a BSN from Delta State ber those of Steve Jobs, co-founder of University, an MSA in Healthcare Ad- Apple, ‘Your time is limited, so don’t ministration from Central Michigan waste it living someone else’s life. University, an MSN from Delta State Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions University and a Ph.D. in Educational drown out your own inner voice. And Leadership from the University of Mis- most important, have the courage to sissippi. She has been an RN for the follow your heart and intuition.’ I wish past 27 years, a nurse educator for 23 you all adventurous fun-tilled lives.” years and a family nurse practitioner Anyone interested in purchasing the for 21 years. Dr. Herron has been em- Commencement Exercises DVD from ployed at Holmes for 19 years and also May 11 can send a check or money or- spent six years as a nurse corps officer der for $10 to Holmes Community Col- in the U.S. Navy. lege, Attn: Steve Diffey, P.O. Box 369, As director of nursing, Dr. Herron is Goodman, MS 39079. Please mark AA 2018 Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship The recipients of the 2018 M.C. Mc- responsible for managing the day-to- or AAS ceremony and include your winners included (left to right) Ashlee Daniel Scholarships were (left to right) day activities for faculty, students and name, address, city, state, zip code and Bennett, Lamar Land and Sarah Slade Allgood, Ashlee Bennett and program oversight. She participates in phone number when mailing your pay- Donahoo. Miguel Garcia. research and grant-writing activities ment. and presents at nursing workshops at Campus News 8

Ridgeland Campus honors ADN students From Staff Reports/Photos feel free to contact me or any of the other suit and presented a medal of excellence to instructors if you ever need anything in her top nursing graduates.” the future. Finally, may God bless each Succeeding Puryear’s speech, ADN As- of you, and may you never forget to keep sistant Director Dr. Alice Austin presented Him in the center of all that you do. Con- the Student Achievement Award to Dorian gratulations!” Patterson. Following Dr. Burnham’s address, ADN “Dorian never complained about one instructor Barbara Puryear explained the single thing she was asked to do in nursing symbolism behind the white uniforms, the school even though she was probably lamp-shaped candles and the pinning cer- exhausted from working while going to emony. Puryear explained that everything school,” Dr. Austin said. “She will be a originated from the actions of Florence great, caring nurse.” Nightingale, the historical nurse who laid Dr. Austin also recognized two students the foundation for professional nursing who received the Mississippi Board of Pictured is the Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus Associate Degree Nurs- while training nurses during the Crimean Nursing Scholarships. Those students ing (ADN) graduating class of 2018 with their instructors. War. were Cindy Demars and Natarsha Barnes. “The nursing uniforms were intended After the awards were given, Dr. Austin to set nurses apart from others helping presented Director of Nursing Dr. LaWa- The Ridgeland Campus of Holmes The ceremony began with a processional during the war,” Puryear said. “Originally, nda Herron with flowers in honor of her Community College held a Pinning Cere- of the ADN Class of 2018. Dr. Don Burn- they were a dark charcoal color, but later retirement following the 2017-2018 school mony for the graduating Associate Degree ham, vice president of the Ridgeland Cam- changed to white to represent sterility and year. Nursing (ADN) Class of 2018 on May 9 pus, gave an opening prayer welcomed the cleanliness. Although nursing uniforms Following these recognitions, students at Ridgeland High School. Twenty-nine crowd and graduates. today come in a variety of colors, white were called to the stage one-by-one to students graduated from the program. “First off, I would like to recognize all continues to be a symbol for caring, hy- receive their pins from ADN instructor Dr. Graduates included Eryn Armagost, Jes- the family members, friends and loved giene and comfort. Tiffany Cox and their lamps from ADN sica Bodry, Caitlin Cox, Morgan Daniels, ones who supported these students through “The lamp came from Nightingale’s instructor Kim Sandifer. The ceremony Tina Davis, Cindy Demars, Haley Dud- this journey,” Dr. Burnham said. “This is nickname, “The Lady with the Lamp,” concluded with the students reciting the dleston, Mesha Fleming, Lydia Glaspie, the hardest program offered at Holmes which she earned from making rounds to Nightingale Pledge, led by ADN instructor Andrea Goodwin, Jennifer Gore, Lauren Community College. I want to challenge check on wounded soldiers at night. To- Cindy Bridges and class officer Dorian Graham, Alejandro Hernandez, Rachel the graduates to always keep your in- day, the lamp symbolizes the professional Patterson giving the closing prayer. Hill, Madeline Holiman, Renata Hughes, tegrity. You may have to make decisions commitment nurses make to uphold high For more information about the ADN Cleopatra Lamb, Kayla McKenzie, Jenni- that not everyone agrees with, so guard moral standards and a strong work ethic. program on the Ridgeland Campus, fer McPhail, Tiera Minor, Micah Myers, your integrity with everything you’ve “Finally, the pinning ritual began when contact Dr. Austin at (601) 605.3419 or Amy New, Olivia Neiburg, Dorian Patter- got. Secondly, remember that Holmes Nightingale - after being honored with the [email protected]. son, Natalie Phelan, Jessica Reeves, Erica Community College will always be a part Red Cross of St. John for her tireless ef- Smith, William A. Stringer and Douglas of you, and you will always be a part of forts helping wounded soldiers - followed Wray. Holmes. Please keep in touch with us, and

Holmes alumna receives Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship From Staff Reports/Photos

of Lexington. Rural Physicians Scholarship program will legislative support, 4 privately funded “Hallie Murtagh is so deserving of provide opportunities and materials for her scholarships are also awarded this year. the Rural Physician’s Scholarship,” said to prepare her for medical school. Other benefits include personalized men- chemistry instructor Heather Jones. “Born “During the next two years of under- toring from practicing rural physicians and and raised in Holmes County, she is a graduate study, the program will provide academic support. perfect fit for the medical school scholar- MCAT study materials, job shadowing Upon completion of medical training, ship and for serving her community as a opportunities and other materials/opportu- MRPSP scholars must enter a residency physician there. We are very proud of her nities to prepare me for UMMC,” Murtagh program in one of five primary care spe- accomplishments and know she will do said. cialties: family medicine, general internal well. It was a joy to teach her for the past Created in 2007, the Mississippi Rural medicine, medicine-pediatrics, obstetrics/ two years, with her huge smile, great work Physicians Scholarship Program (MRPSP) gynecology or pediatrics. The MRPSP ethic and always a positive attitude.” is designed to provide more primary care Scholar must provide four years of service While at Holmes, Murtagh was an Am- physicians in rural areas of Mississippi. in a clinic-based practice in an approved bassador for the Goodman Campus, part During medical school, each MRPSP Mississippi community of 20,000 or fewer of the Baptist Student Union Lead Team, scholar receives $30,000 per year based population located more than 20 miles a member of the Student Government on available funding. Consistent legisla- from a medically served area. Association and a member of Phi Theta tive support of the MRPSP translates to MRPSP provides a means for rural Mis- Hallie Murtagh Kappa honor society. She was also named 60 medical students receiving a total of sissippi students to earn a seat in medical the 2017 Homecoming Queen, Sophomore $1,800,000 to support their education this school and to earn a $120,000 medical Hallie Murtagh, who graduated from- Class Favorite and as one of the Top Five fall. school scholarship in return for four years Holmes Community College on May in Beauty Review both years. “The Mississippi Legislature celebrates of service and learn the art of healing from 11, was awarded the Mississippi Rural Upon graduation from Holmes, Murtagh with these Mississippians from across the practicing rural physicians. Physicians Scholarship valued at $30,000 will marry her college sweetheart, Bailey state in their commitment to improving For more information, contact MRPSP per year for her medical training at the Rutledge, before moving to Starkville to healthcare for rural Mississippians by Associate Director Dan Coleman at 601- University of Mississippi Medical Center attend Mississippi State University. While becoming rural primary care physicians,” 815-0564, [email protected] or http:// (UMMC) in Jackson. The daughter of she pursues her bachelor’s degree in said Buck Clarke, Chairman of MS State mrpsp.umc.edu. Johnny and Cathy Murtagh, she is a native biological science at MSU, the Mississippi Senate Appropriations. In addition to the

Holmes holds annual Foundation Golf Tournament From Staff Reports/Photos

Holmes held its annual Foundation The Second Flight winner was Team Golf Tournament at Deerfield Golf Club North American Coal Corp., which in Madison on May 9. Proceeds from consisted of Eli Frierson, Keith Reed, the charity event benefited the Holmes Andy Thomas and Mike Thomas. Finally, Development Foundation, which further the Third Flight winner was the Holmes supports the college by providing schol- Soccer Team, which included Coach Matt arships, instructional equipment, library Convertino, Marcus Duncan, Collin Maley resources, faculty development opportu- and Ryan Perkins. nities and other activities that enhance the Jack Burrell was recognized for having instructional programs of the college. the Longest Drive on Hole #18 and being The day included lunch, 18 holes of Closest to the Hole for Hole #12; Tee golf, door prizes and a social with hors Stubbs won Closest to the Hole for Hole d’oeuvres at the completion of play. There #3; Zach Faver, Closest to the Hole on #14 were 25 teams and over 30 hole sponsors. and Morgan Bondurant was Closest to the The First Flight winner was the team Hole on #7. sponsored by Mitchell Metal Products, For more information about the annual golf tournament, contact Allison DeWeese Pictured are the First Flight winners, Team Mitchell Metal Products. They are (left to which included Trey Bowman, Dakota Brasher, Zack Faver and Brent Telano. at (601) 605.3430 or adeweese@holmes- right) Brent Telano, Trey Bowman, Dakota Brasher and Zack Faver. cc.edu. Campus News 9

Holmes to partner with Ingalls Shipbuilding, Offer new courses at Attala Center From Staff Reports/Photos

who are skilled in structural fitting, pipe Blankenship, vice president of Workforce number of perks and benefits, including An innovative partnership is underway fitting and welding. While these courses Development at Holmes. “Because they a 401K, and opportunities for advance- between the Workforce Development will be tailored to specific needs of Ingalls (Ingalls) are a large employer and a major ment within the company. Additionally, program at Holmes Community College Shipbuilding’s operations, graduates who contributor to the economic growth of the the company offers frequent performance and the largest industrial/manufacturing successfully complete the course(s) will state, this relationship aligns closely with bonuses and a tuition-reimbursement pro- employer in Mississippi, Ingalls Ship- obtain skills they may apply to the career our purpose at Holmes’ Workforce Devel- gram to allow employees to further their building. path of their choosing. opment Centers. We aim to be a leader in education while employed with Ingalls. For 80 years, the employees of Ingalls Individuals who complete the courses, education by serving as a comprehensive, To begin the program, a high school diplo- Shipbuilding have pioneered the devel- and remain active in the local workforce, community-oriented institution delivering ma/GED is not required, but preferred. opment and production of technological- will bring new and sought-after skills to flexible, responsive programs of the high- The contracted training will be con- ly-advanced, highly-capable warships for employers in Attala County and surround- est quality.” ducted in a non-credit format at the Attala the surface Navy fleet, U.S. Coast Guard, ing areas. Many businesses in Holmes’ The Pascagoula-based enterprise aims to Center in Kosciusko, beginning this July, U.S. Marine Corps and foreign and com- nine-county district will enjoy taking provide students with employment offers, and concluding mid-fall 2018. To learn mercial customers. advantage of these new course offerings. contingent on successful completion of the more, or to enroll in the program, contact Now, Holmes’ Kosciusko location will “We are proud and excited to announce course, as well as recommendations from Mandy Burrell at (662)472.9172. To learn host various training sessions to assist these new course offerings, as well as our Holmes staff based on class performance. about Ingalls Shipbuilding, please visit with their ongoing needs for new hires partnership with Ingalls,” said Dr. Mike Employment with Ingalls will include a ingalls.huntingtoningalls.com.

Hall of Fame 2018 announced From Staff Reports/Photos

Each year, faculty and staff from the is also a Student Government Associa- Department and sold his first drawing. Miguel Garcia of Kosciusko, the Goodman, Grenada and Ridgeland tion (SGA) representative, a MOSAIC As a sophomore, he won first place in son of Jose Luis Garcia and Hermelin- campuses of Holmes Community Col- tutor and a recipient of the Lily Fran the Short Story Category of the Cre- da Garcia, is a bioengineering major. lege select the winners for the presti- McCrory Foundation Scholarship. ative Writing Contest and first place in He is Mr. Holmes Community College gious Hall of Fame.This year, the Hall Bell has been a President’s List the Homecoming Banner Contest as for the Goodman Campus; president of of Fame inductees were as follows. scholar and on the Dean’s Scholar- one of the four primary artists from the SGA; a member of Phi Theta Kappa; From the Goodman Campus, hon- ship both years at Holmes, and also Fine Arts Department. Both years at a member of Holmes Plus; a MOSAIC orees were: Blake Bell, Ethan Burton, shadowed at a local dentist office in Holmes, he won awards for his car- tutor and attends Chapel on the Hill Kameron Edwards, Miguel Garcia and Lexington both years of college. In the toons at the Mississippi Press Asso- weekly. He has also served as a Home- Hallie Westbrook. community, he has volunteered at the ciation conference. After Holmes, he coming Court escort and an escort for Hall of Fame inductees from the Veterans Affairs (VA) in Kosciusko will transfer to Delta State University the Beauty Review contestants. Out- Grenada Campus included: Sierra and participated in Operation Christ- to pursue a B.F.A. degree in graphic side of Holmes activities, he enjoys Anderson, Ashlee Bennett, Emma Kate mas Child (OCC). Upon graduation design. reading and exploring fossil creeks. Gibson, Danielle Mitchell and Sarah from Holmes, Bell plans to attend Mis- Kameron Edwards of Phoenix, the Garcia has been on the President’s Leflore. sissippi State University and pursue a daughter of Luke and Natalie Ed- List for two years at Holmes and is in Finally, Ridgeland Campus honor- career in dentistry. wards, is a biochemistry major. She the Honors Psychology class. Upon ees included: Slade Allgood, Caroline Ethan Burton of Goodman, the son has been an Ambassador, Holmes Plus graduation, he plans on going to Mis- Bennett, Maggie Bloodworth, Johnna of Stephanie and Steve Diffey and member, Phi Theta Kappa member sissippi State University and majoring Davis, Sarah Donahoo, Davis Ed- Shane and Vonda Burton, is a liberal and workshop/Bible study leader with in kinesiology. His ultimate goal is to wards, Travis Jones, Melanie Owah, arts major with an emphasis in graphic Ebenezer Baptist Church for the past become a physical therapist. Donovan Parkerson, Anna Claire design. He is an officer for Phi Theta two years. Edwards is also a member Hallie Westbrook of Pickens is Stewart, Lydia Thompson and Court- Kappa and was chosen for the 2018 of MOSAIC and served as a volunteer a double major in architecture and ney Turner. All-Academic Team. Burton is also a at the Yazoo City Vet Clinic her fresh- accounting. The daughter of Rolan and Blake Bell of Lexington is a bio- columnist/cartoonist for The Growl man year. Dawn Westbrook, she is a President’s logical science major. The son of Lea student newspaper/HCC Grid blog; As a sophomore, Edwards served List scholar and an active member of and the late Bobby Bell, is a biological a member of BSU; a member of the as a work-study student for the Biol- SkillsUSA and the Kappa Alpha Chap- science major. Active on campus, Bell Gaming Club; a President’s List schol- ogy Department in the fall and for the ter of Phi Theta Kappa. As a freshman, is an Ambassador; a member of Phi ar and a student worker for the campus Chemistry Department in the spring. she was president of SkillsUSA and Theta Kappa honor society; a member library. Upon graduation from Holmes, Ed- her team won gold medals at the state of Baptist Student Union (BSU) and a As a freshman, Burton displayed wards plans to attend Mississippi competition and bronze at nationals in manager/mat boy for the cheerleading personal art work at the Natchez Trace State University and pursue a career in squad for the second year in a row. He Festival with the Holmes Visual Arts veterinary medicine. See Hall of Fame, Page 10 Goodman Campus Hall of Fame

Blake Bell Ethan Burton Kameron Edwards Miguel Garcia Hallie Westbrook

Grenada Campus Hall of Fame

Sierra Anderson Ashlee Bennett Emma Kate Gibson Sarah Leflore Danielle Mitchell

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Hall of Fame (continued from Page 9) the Opening and Closing Ceremony All-State Academic Team. Her community involvement in- member of Phi Theta Kappa. She also category. Her first year at Holmes, she She also tutors outside of Holmes, cludes: participating in FAFSA Day, served as a caretaker for a child with was also vice president of Phi Theta serves as a Get2College intern and participating in Campus Clean-Up and Down Syndrome. Kappa, a student worker for the Office volunteers for Hudspeth Regional Cen- leading a group for Immaculate Heart After Holmes, she plans to attend of Financial Aid, a student worker in ter, helping developmentally-delayed of Mary’s Annual Canned Food Drive nursing school and graduate with her the concession stand and the recipient adults with recreational and learning in Greenwood. She also put together a associate degree in nursing. She then of the Architectural Engineering Tech- skills. She is a member of Kilmichael service project for the college and ca- plans to do a bridge program at Mis- nology Award. Baptist Church. Upon graduation from reer class at Immanuel Baptist Church sissippi College to get her Bachelor As a sophomore, Westbrook worked Holmes, she plans to pursue her bache- to make and deliver care packages to of Science in Nursing then apply to on the Phi Theta Kappa Honors in lor’s and master’s degrees at Mississip- nurses and patients at the local hospi- UMMC to work in the Pediatric Inten- Action and College Project, which pi State University. tals and nursing homes. After Holmes, sive Care Unit (PICU) or the Neonatal involved successfully designing, Emma Kate Gibson of Gore Springs she plans to attend Mississippi Univer- Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Blood- planning and implementing a Civics is a healthcare administration ma- sity for Women to pursue her Bachelor worth also plans to work as a travel Forum on campus. Westbrook served jor. The daughter of Mike and Kathy of Science. nurse to be able to see other states and as liaison for the makerspace proj- Gibson, she has been a President’s List Slade Allgood of Carthage is a gain more experience. She would like ect portion of their Phi Theta Kappa scholar for two years. She is vice pres- pre-med major. The son of Stacy and to work for two years in the PICU or College Project and was part of the ident of service for Phi Theta Kappa, Michael Wooten and Jimmy and Diane NICU then return to school at South writing and editing committee for the an SGA volunteer member, a Sopho- Allgood, Allgood’s honors include: Alabama to earn a neonatal nurse prac- academic paper portion of both proj- more Class Favorite and works with 2018 HEADWAE recipient, Phi Theta titioner degree. ects. Additionally, she was the leading eLearning as a work-study student. As Kappa All-Academic Team, Home- Johnna Davis of Flora is a social designer and drafter for a therapeutic/ a freshman, she was also a member of coming Court escort and Sophomore work major. The daughter of Tim and rehabilitation garden plan for the Phi Theta Kappa and the Baptist Stu- Class Favorite. A member of Phi Theta Lisa Davis, she has been an SGA rep- Choctaw County Nursing and Rehabil- dent Union. Kappa since his freshman year, he is resentative, an Ambassador, a member itation Center. After Holmes, West- Her community involvement in- now president. Allgood is also an Am- of Phi Theta Kappa and chosen as a brook plans to continue her studies in cludes participating in Campus Clean- bassador, peer chemistry tutor, chem- Class Favorite both years at Holmes. accounting at either Mississippi State Up Day and FAFSA Day and volun- istry lab assistant and Writing Center As a sophomore, she was also elected University or Delta State University. teering for the after-school program tutor. to the Homecoming Court, chosen for Sierra Anderson of Grenada is a at her church called The Way. After His freshman year, he was a peer the Phi Theta Kappa All-Academic liberal arts major. The daughter of Dr. Holmes, she plans to attend Delta State biology tutor, Natural Science lab Team and chosen for the Get2College Eddie and Mrs. Cerita Anderson, she University and pursue a degree in volunteer and a member of the Social scholarship/internship program. is vice president of leadership for Phi healthcare administration. Science Club. He has also served as Davis is a member of First Baptist Theta Kappa, an Ambassador, an hon- Danielle Mitchell of Grenada is a a Madison County Youth Leadership Church Flora where she assists with orary Student Government Association nursing major. The daughter of Danny College Mentor and gone on a mission youth/children’s ministry. She will (SGA) member, a Baptist Student and Sarah Mitchell, she has been an trip to Honduras. Allgood plans to serve as an FCA Camp Huddle leader Union (BSU) member, a Sophomore Ambassador, a Class Favorite and on transfer to Mississippi College to earn at Belhaven University and also go to Homecoming Maid, a Sophomore the Homecoming Court both years. As his bachelor’s in biology with a minor Cuba to work in an orphanage during Class Favorite and a Dean’s List schol- a freshman, she served as SGA trea- in chemistry. His career ambition is to the summer of 2018. As a freshman, ar. As for community involvement, she surer and was on the Dean’s List. As become a trauma surgeon. she worked at Madison OB/GYN worked with Campus Clean-Up Day, a sophomore, she is SGA vice presi- Caroline Bennett of Flora, daugh- Associates and babysat. After Holmes, volunteered at a food pantry, judged dent, on the President’s List and is a ter of Bruce and Robbie Bennett, she’ll attend Mississippi State Uni- a reading fair for the Grenada School member of Phi Theta Kappa. Outside is a business administration major. versity to earn her bachelor’s in social District and volunteered with CLASS of Holmes, she is a praise dancer at She has been a member of Phi Theta work before applying to Mississippi Acts – Community organization when Abundant Life Assembly Church. Kappa and on the President’s List both College’s master’s program in social completing Youth and Unity Summit Upon graduating Holmes, she plans years at Holmes. Bennett has served work. (2016) and Health Summit (2017). to attend Delta State University to as a speaker and leader at the church, Her goal is to one day open her own Anderson also serves as director of pursue her dream of working in the as a caretaker for three children and orphanage and maybe become a coun- the youth choir and member of adult medical field; possibly as a nurse, but worked as a receptionist for Salon 11. selor for a high school. Davis notes choir for Battle Temple Church. Upon maybe as a nutritionist. After earning She will be attending Mississippi Col- that whatever she ends up doing, she graduation from Holmes, she plans her bachelor’s degree, Mitchell plans lege in the fall of 2018 where she will hopes to be able to help kids. to attend Delta State University and to work for a few years before going pursue a bachelor’s degree in business Sarah Donahoo of Sylacauga, Al- major in speech pathology. She wants back for her master’s. Once she earns entrepreneurship, which is a brand new abama, daughter of Ben and Jennifer to work with children and adults to her master’s, she plans to work until major for MC. Donahoo, is a pre-veterinary major. improve their speech. retirement age then start teaching at a Margaret Bloodworth of Flowood, She serves as Phi Theta Kappa vice Ashlee Bennett of Kilmichael is a college in her desired field. the daughter of Jim and Cara Blood- president of outreach, an SGA volun- biological science major. The daugh- Sarah Leflore of Greenwood is a worth, is a pre-nursing major. She teer and plays forward for the Lady ter of Felicia Woods, her honors and nursing major. The daughter of Stan serves as Student Government Associ- Bulldogs soccer team. The team won activities at Holmes include: Freshman and Jan Leflore, she has been on the ation treasurer, a member of Phi Theta back-to-back North Division Champi- Class Favorite, Freshman Homecom- President’s List all three semesters Kappa, on the President’s List and onships and placed as semi-finalists for ing Maid, Grenada Student Body that she has attended Holmes, serves employed as a real estate intern and NJCAA Regionals. Outside of Holmes, Homecoming Maid, Ambassador, SGA as Phi Theta Kappa vice president of as a standardized patient at Universi- she coaches at Brandon Futbol Club president, Phi Theta Kappa president, scholarships and was named part of the ty of Mississippi Medical Center for Tots and has volunteered with Webster Baptist Student Union member and Phi Theta Kappa All-State Academic the second year in a row. Bloodworth Animal Shelter. Writing Center tutor. Bennett was also Team. Leflore is also part of SGA and served as SGA freshmen representative named part of the Phi Theta Kappa BSU. her first year at Holmes, as well as a See Hall of Fame, Page 11

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Slade Allgood Caroline Bennett Maggie Bloodworth Johnna Davis Sarah Donahoo Davis Edwards

Travis Jones Melanie Owah Donovan Parkerson Anna Claire Stewart Lydia Thompson Courtney Turner Campus News 11

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Upon graduation, Donahoo plans to at McAlister’s Deli and is an active administration major. The son of Ja- Intermediate Algebra. In the commu- attend Southern Union Community member of Oakdale Baptist Church mie Parkerson and Nichole Windham, nity, she is a Book Buddy at Johnson College in Auburn, Alabama, during where he serves as a sound assistant. he has been a member of Phi Theta Elementary School, a full-time babysit- the summer of 2018 to finish up a few Upon graduation from Holmes, he Kappa both years at Holmes. He is ter, part of a church plant team and prerequisite courses while she job plans to transfer to the University of employed with Barnes and Nobles, will be an intern at a church in Tupelo shadows at various vet clinics in the Southern Mississippi and earn a bache- working in the music department, and during the 2018 summer. area. In the fall of 2018, she’ll attend lor’s degree in computer science, with enjoys wakeboarding, playing music, During her freshman year, she spent Auburn University as a pre-vet major an emphasis in cyber security. attending concerts and hunting. Upon the summer living in Leogane, Haiti, and then apply for Auburn’s College Melanie Owah of Ridgeland, daugh- graduation from Holmes, he plans to as an intern where she shadowed and of Veterinary Medicine upon finishing ter of Emmanuel and Doris Owah, continue his studies in audio engineer- worked alongside physical therapists her bachelor’s. Her goal is to open her is a pre-med major. She was born ing at the University of Southern Mis- and occupational therapists all sum- own vet clinic in a small community. in Lagos, Nigeria, and moved to the sissippi. After that, he is hoping to find mer. She helped get Focus Factor Davis Edwards of Brandon, son United States when she was six years a job working in a music studio on Bible study started again at Holmes of Chuck and Shelly Edwards, is a old. Owah is Miss Holmes Community soundboards or mix and master music. and has helped with the leadership of communications major. Edwards is College for the Ridgeland Campus, a As a backup plan, he is planning to the organization. After Holmes, she is the current Mr. Holmes Community President’s List scholar, an Ambassa- earn his business degree, as well. transferring to the University of South- College for the Ridgeland Campus, dor, Phi Theta Kappa member, SGA Anna Claire Stewart of Madison, ern Mississippi in the fall of 2018 with an Ambassador and a Dean’s List secretary, chemistry lab assistant and the daughter of Scott and Laura Leslie plans to major in public health and scholar. During his freshman year, he Social Science Club member. Stewart, is a pre-nursing major. She administration. Once she obtains her started a business called Dave’s Party Owah also participates in the campus plays forward for the Lady Bulldogs bachelor’s degree, she plans on going Pals, which involves taking his mobile Christian organization Focus Factor. soccer team; the team that won back- to occupational therapy school at Uni- petting zoo to birthday parties and big As a freshman, Owah was an Ambas- to-back North Division Champion- versity of Mississippi Medical Center. events. He has been successful with sador, Phi Theta Kappa member, SGA ships and placed as semi-finalists for Finally, Courtney Paige Turner of his business thus far and continues to representative, Freshman Class Favor- NJCAA Regionals. Stewart has been Ridgeland, the daughter of Tate Turner, bring his animals to various events. ite and Dean’s List scholar. Outside a member of Phi Theta Kappa and is a radiological services major. She is After graduating from Holmes, he of Holmes, she works for First Bap- on the President’s List both years a member of the back-to-back North is transferring to Mississippi State tist Church of Jackson’s daycare and at Holmes. She also works with the Division Championship-winning Lady University to complete his degree in volunteers for Sta-Home Hospice Care Brandon Futbol Club youth program Bulldogs soccer team, where she plays marketing and communications. Services. She is undecided where she and has volunteered for the City of forward. Turner has been a member Travis Jones of Brandon is a com- plans to transfer, but she knows she Ridgeland Easter Egg Hunt. Stewart of Phi Theta Kappa and on the Dean’s puter science major. The son of Matt wants to major in biology and minor will begin Holmes’ associate degree List both her freshman and sophomore and Tawni Basden, he is an SGA repre- in chemistry. Her dream is to one day nursing program in the fall of 2018. year. After graduating from Holmes, sentative, an Ambassador, a member attend Meharry School of Medicine in Lydia Ruth Thompson of Madison is she plans on attending radiological of HAVOC (Holmes Allied Video Nashville, Tennessee, and become ob- a pre-occupational therapy major. The sciences school, hopefully at Universi- Online Club) a President’s List scholar stetrician gynecologist or pediatrician. daughter of Brad and Tammy Thomp- ty of Mississippi Medical Center. From and was voted as a Sophomore Class Donovan Parkerson of Madison son, she is a member of Phi Theta there, she will pursue her education to Favorite. Outside of Holmes, he works is an audio engineering and business Kappa and serves as a peer tutor for become a MRI technologist.

Phi Theta Kappa excels at International Conference From Staff Reports/Photos

Holmes Community College’s three Phi were awarded $5,000 ($2,500 per semes- Theta Kappa chapters were honored at the ter) to assist high school students and their Phi Theta Kappa International Catalyst families with FAFSA completion and state Convention held April 19-21 in Kansas financial aid applications. They carried out City, Missouri. these duties over the course of a 10-week A total of 2,359 entries were received in period during the school year, from Octo- the 2018 Hallmark Awards competition, ber to March, 2017-18. and the Alpha Lambda Sigma Chapter Other than Allgood and Davis, Alpha from the Ridgeland Campus was recog- Lambda Sigma Chapter members who at- nized as a finalist (fifth place) for Most tended the convention were: Lydia Allen, Distinguished Chapter, competing against Mackenzie Danaher and Sarah Donahoo, more than 1,300 chapters worldwide. The along with advisors Blair Booker and Erin Alpha Lambda Sigma Chapter also placed Renfroe. in the Top 30 for Most Distinguished Kappa Alpha Chapter members at the Officer Team; Top 32 for Honors in Action convention, in addition to Westbrook, Project and top 50 for College Project. were Jonathan Boles, Ethan Burton, Chris Slade Allgood, president of the chapter, Kalil and Lamar Land as well as advisors was named a 2018 Coca-Cola Academic Jason Kelly and Billy Wilson. Team Gold Scholar and received a $1,500 Finally, the Alpha Mu Beta Chapter scholarship, as well. members who attended, along with Ben- Three Holmes students, Johnna Davis nett, included Emily “Kayti” Caldwell, Pictured are all the Holmes Phi Theta Kappa members and advisors who attended from the Alpha Lambda Sigma Chapter Emma Kate Gibson and advisor Cynthia Nationals. They are (front, left to right) Mackenzie Danaher, Sarah Donahoo, Emma in Ridgeland, Hallie Westbrook from the Abel. Kate Gibson, Emily “Kayti” Caldwell, Johnna Davis, Ethan Burton, (second row, Kappa Alpha Chapter in Goodman and To learn more about Holmes Phi Theta left to right) Lydia Allen, Advisor Blair Booker, Hallie Westbrook, Jonathan Boles, Ashlee Bennett from the Alpha Mu Beta Kappa chapters, visit: http://www.holmes- Ashlee Bennett, Chris Kalil, (back row, left to right) Advisor Cynthia Abel, Slade All- Chapter on the Grenada Campus, were cc.edu/student_life/clubs/ptk/index.aspx. good, Advisor Jason Kelly, Advisor Erin Renfroe, Lamar Land and Advisor Emeritus recognized for being Get2College Schol- Billy Wilson. ars. As Get2College Corps members, they

Holmes alumna scores highest in nation on paralegal certification exam From Staff Reports/Photos Ann-Clark Price, a graduate of the Para- Mississippi in May of 2010. Darleen Dozier at [email protected] legal Technology program on the Holmes Upon obtaining her degree from or (601) 605.3360. Community College Ridgeland Campus, Holmes, Price landed a position as a para- scored the highest in the nation on a na- legal for Wilkins Patterson Smith Pum- tional legal certification exam. phrey & Doty, a litigation defense firm A native of McComb, Price earned in Jackson. She resides in Brandon and her Associate of Applied Science degree enjoys traveling, reading, interior design from Holmes in December 2017. While at and playing with her three rescue dogs. Holmes, she was a member of Phi Theta Price is engaged to be married in April of Kappa honor society and Holmes Associ- 2019, and she and her fiancé plan to stay ation of Legal Students (HALS). Prior to in the Jackson metro area. Holmes, she earned her bachelor’s degree For more information about the Holmes Ann-Clark Price in criminal justice from The University of Paralegal Technology program, contact Campus News 12

Autistic student Liz Howell flourishes at Holmes From Staff Reports/Photos

[which formerly would have been referred tition. she enjoyed the funny reaction she got to as Asperger’s syndrome in her case]. Not wanting to miss an opportunity to from people. “I’ve always had trouble communicat- help others, Liz serves as head tutor for “I don’t wear the cape much anymore ing with other people and ever since I the Writing Center and has also taken on because now I feel confident without it,” was a kid, I’ve had this weird thing where various leadership roles on campus. She Liz said. “That, and it doesn’t work out when I walk, I always have to step over a is editor of The Growl student newspaper, very well to wear a cape under a back- crack with my right foot first,” Liz said. president of the Gaming Club, an officer pack!” “It’s just little things like that, things I’ve for Phi Theta Kappa honor society and Liz is just one of the many young adults done since I was growing up, that made it was even voted Miss Holmes Community with an autism spectrum disorder who where I didn’t fit in very well and didn’t College for the Goodman Campus. On top has proved that autism is not necessarily have a lot of friends. There were a lot of of all that, she is a member of MOSAIC a limiting factor, but rather a unique way miscommunication issues. club and Baptist Student Union, is em- of viewing and navigating the world. “When I was 16, something happened ployed with the book store and is in the As April is National Autism Awareness and I got really, really stressed out. That Honors Psychology class. Month, Liz encourages people to take was the first time I went non-verbal. The Outside of Holmes, Liz is an active the time to better understand those with best way I can describe what it felt like member of Zama Baptist Church in Kos- autism. is that it was like having white noise in ciusko where she teaches Sunday school “It can be really hard for us to fit in...I Elizabeth Howell my head. I couldn’t even understand my for children ages 3-11. In her free time, have a notebook that I’ve been keeping own thoughts because they were moving she enjoys writing, drawing and playing with notes on how to communicate with From meeting new people and adjust- so fast. I started doing some research, video games. Following graduation from people. There are all these rules that nor- ing to a new environment to dealing with for about a week or so, and everything I Holmes in May, Liz says she’ll most likely mal people don’t have to think about that academic pressures and learning the art of found pointed to autism. I was confused attend Delta State University to pursue a everybody follows...people like me - we time management, the college years can because I thought that if I was autistic, I B.A. in English. have to work really hard to figure out what be tough for anyone: and even more so would know by now. At that point in my “I’d like to get certified to teach while those rules are. for those who have an autism spectrum life, I didn’t know much about Asperger’s working on my degree,” Liz said. “My “Even though people don’t think about disorder. While autism brings about its syndrome, only about the stereotypical goal is to obtain an M.F.A. in creative it, who knows where we’d be if autism share of challenges that might impede autism symptoms you hear about, like not writing and a Ph.D. in American Litera- didn’t exist,” Liz continued. “Some of college success, this has not been the case being able to communicate at all. ture. I hope to both write and teach either history’s greatest minds were believed for Holmes Community College student “For a while it scared me because I at a small university or a community to have been autistic like Van Gogh and Elizabeth “Liz” Howell. thought, wait, I might have something college; somewhere that I can get to know Einstein. Einstein did not even begin to The 19-year-old daughter of Michael seriously wrong with me. The more I’ve my students. I want to be for other stu- talk until he was three. Most of us who are and Sarah Howell of Kosciusko, Liz is a learned and gotten used to it, I’ve realized, dents what some of the teachers at Holmes autistic, we really don’t want a cure. We sophomore English major on the Holmes there is nothing really wrong with me. have been for me. just want people to understand us enough Goodman Campus. Not only has she made It’s more like the difference in someone “When I first came to Holmes...well, to where we don’t have to pretend to be it through almost two years of college; she using an iPhone and an Android. There are I’m autistic and I was homeschooled for like everyone else.” has gone over and beyond expectation. a lot of communication differences, but nine years, so I had basically no social- Embracing who she is, endearing quirks “The first psychiatrist that I talked to I’m still just a person. A lot of times we ization skills. My first week here I called and all, Liz has found a place where she about the possibility of me being autis- are looked at as less than human because my English teacher a two-year-old in the belongs and made friends along the way: tic said that autistic people, on any point of communication differences that people middle of class. I found out that week not always an easy feat for those with of the spectrum, won’t graduate high just don’t understand.” you’re not supposed to call your teacher autism spectrum disorders. school,” Liz said. “That’s just an example Although she had a few bumps in the a two-year-old in the middle of class. The “I’ve really flourished here [at of how much we are often stigmatized road her freshman year and still faces instructor didn’t get mad at me, though; Holmes],” Liz said. “I went from this shy against. Now, here I am today; I made a 29 some struggles, Liz has excelled as an En- he grew to understand that I have some little girl who sat down in front of Mc- on the ACT, earned a full ride to Holmes glish major and made a name for herself communication differences, and I struggle Daniel Hall every day in between classes and I’m doing well in school.” on Holmes’ campus. to communicate the way most people do.” because I didn’t know what to do with my Liz attended public school from kinder- “My love of writing started when I was That same instructor can attest to Liz’s life to Miss HCC, president of the Gaming garten through third grade, but then her 8,” Liz said. “There was a competition growth since she first began college. Club and a tutor for the Writing Center, parents decided to homeschool her and with the National Anthology of Poetry by “Liz really has changed a great deal over to name a few. I don’t know where I’d be her younger brother. Upon earning her Young Americans. A bunch of us entered the last two years,” said Holmes English right now if I’d never come to Holmes.” high school degree in 2016, she enrolled and three of us were accepted and pub- instructor Chad Moorer. “The old stereo- For more information about how to at Holmes and immediately earned a lished in the 2007 Anthology of Poetry. type of ‘coming out of one’s shell’ hardly support and celebrate National Autism spot on the President’s List for academ- After that, my love for writing grew.” covers it. I have seen her grow not only Awareness Month, visit www.autism-soci- ic excellence. A unique aspect of Liz’s As a freshman at Holmes, Liz won first intellectually but also emotionally and ety.org/. journey is that she didn’t grow up getting place in the poetry category and third socially. But Liz has also put in the hard For more information about how to special support or working with a special- in creative nonfiction in the Goodman work to make those changes in herself.” support and celebrate National Autism ist to help her navigate the ins and outs Campus Creative Writing Contest. This During her freshman year, Liz was Awareness Month, visit www.autism-soci- of autism. In fact, it was only a year ago year, she won two first place awards in the fondly referred to as “Cape Girl” since she ety.org/. that she was officially diagnosed as level literary essay and drama categories and often sported a royal blue cape on campus. one on the autism spectrum disorder scale second in drama on the state-level compe- She said that it gave her confidence and

Holmes takes home three awards from Better Newspaper Contest From Staff Reports/Photos

third place in the Cartoon Category for bars, shared highlights his cartoon “Shade,” and The Growl as from his colorful career an entity won third in General Excellence and words of wisdom and third in Editorials. The awards were to the aspiring college presented during the 2018 O.C. McDavid journalists. When asked Journalism Conference held March 28 at if he was ever scared for the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Muse- his life when he pursued um in Jackson. these interviews/inves- Three Holmes journalism students were tigations of dangerous able to represent the college at the confer- people, he remarked that ence: Cayla Holloway from the Goodman “living fearlessly is not Campus, Nykeem Liddell from Goodman living without fear, it is and Kanisha Wade from Ridgeland. Spon- living beyond fear...I’m a sored annually by MPA, the conference is man of faith and I believe named after the late O.C. McDavid, who that it’s important to live served as managing editor of the Jackson for things bigger and Nykeem Liddell, Cayla Holloway and Kanisha Wade Daily News. This year’s conference began more important than just pose for a photo with all of the awards the Growl won at with a welcome by MPA President Paul yourself.” the Better Newspaper Contest. Keane followed by a quick word about Following Mitchell’s Ethan Burton, showing off his award Mr. McDavid from his daughter, Caro- presentation, journalists Emily Wagster For more information about MPA, visit he won for his cartoon at the Better lyn. Next, Mississippi Arts Commission Pettus with the Associated Press and www.mspress.org/. Director of Grants Diane Williams gave a Adam Ganucheau with Mississippi Today For more information about student publications at Holmes, including the Holmes Community College won three presentation on storytelling through art be- spoke about covering Mississippi politics. Growl newspaper, HCC Grid and Hori- awards in the 2018 Mississippi Press fore Clarion-Ledger investigative reporter MPA Executive Director Layne Bruce zons yearbook, contact Mary Margaret Association (MPA) Better Newspaper Jerry Mitchell took the floor. moderated the presentation. After lunch Busby at [email protected] or (601) Contest. Individually, Ethan Burton, a Mitchell, best known for reporting and was served, Bruce announced the winners 605.3376. sophomore on the Goodman Campus, won writing stories that helped put four Klans- of the Better Newspaper Contest before men and an accused serial killer behind dismissing everyone. News 13

Communications Director Steve Diffey speaks at Winona Rotary From Staff Reports/Photos

On Friday, April 13, Steve Diffey served Times from 1993-95 and a number of Wi- as the speaker for the Winona Rotary nona natives currently attend or are alumni Club. Diffey is the District Director of of Holmes. Communications and Associate Athletic Director for External Relations at Holmes IN THIS PHOTO: Pictured (left to Community College. right) are Mississippi Senator and Winona He spoke about Holmes during the Rotary Service Director Lydia Chassani- meeting, updating the Rotarians on every- ol, Holmes Director of Communications/ thing from academics to career-technical Associate A.D. Steve Diffey and Rotary education updates, workforce training to President Jonathan Graves. athletics. Mississippi Senator and Winona Rotary Service Director Lydia Chassaniol asked him to do the April 13 program on account of his strong ties to the Winona community. He worked at the Winona

Love returns to Holmes as workforce development coordinator From Staff Reports/Photos

Melissa Love has joined the Holmes worked at her other alma mater, Del- ty National Alumni Association, as well Community College Ridgeland Campus ta State University; first as the graphic as a life member of the Holmes Alumni as the workforce development coordina- designer and then as the assistant director Association. In the past, she has been a tor. She was previously employed with of alumni affairs. Prior to her employ- member of the Public Relations Associa- Holmes as the district-wide assistant ment with Delta State, she was a mem- tion of Mississippi, the American Adver- director of communications, serving the ber of the corporate marketing team for tising Federation and the Southern Public college for nearly seven years. She is also Centennial Bank and its parent company, Relations Federation. a Holmes alumna, Class of 2001. Home BancShares, Inc., based in Conway, Love and her husband, Seals, have two In her new role, Love is responsible for Arkansas. children: Austin, 10, and Mary, 8. They working with business and industry to Love holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts are active members of St. Joseph Catholic identify educational and training needs. degree from Delta State University as well Church in Gluckstadt and she is active in She also assists in the development of as an Associate of Arts from Holmes. As a her children’s PTO and fundraising ini- customized training programs, courses student, she was a member of the first ever tiatives at Mannsdale Elementary School. and other continuing education classes to Lady Bulldogs women’s soccer team at Love also owns and operates Anchor Art meet those needs, and serves as web/social Holmes, which was located on the Good- Company with her sister, Stephanie Wood, media administrator for the Workforce man Campus at that time. who serves as the district-wide graphic Development Department in addition to Love is a member of the College Public designer for Holmes. other duties. Relations Association of Mississippi, a Melissa Love Before returning to Holmes, Love life member of the Delta State Universi-

Ridgeland Campus inducts 44 into Phi Theta Kappa From Staff Reports/Photos

librarian and Phi Theta Kappa advis- installing the new chapter members. er. After a brief introduction, Katrina After the ceremony, representatives B. Myricks, Phi Theta Kappa alumna from eight colleges and universities and Business and Office Technology were available in the lobby to meet (BOT) instructor on the Ridgeland with students and their parents while Campus, took the podium to give her they enjoyed refreshments. Belhaven remarks as keynote speaker. University, Delta State University, Myricks, who holds degrees from Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Delta State University and Mississippi Mississippi State University, Missis- State University, is a former Mrs. Mis- sippi University for Women, Universi- sissippi USA and a finalist at the Mrs. ty of Mississippi and the University of USA pageant. Employed by Holmes Southern Mississippi were all repre- for 28 years, she is past district depart- sented. MSU sponsored the reception. ment chair for BOT. Myricks has been Phi Theta Kappa is the interna- honored with numerous awards and tional honors scholastic society for IN THE PHOTO: Pictured are the 44 new Ridgeland Phi Theta Kappa inductees: serves her community in a variety of community colleges that recognizes (front, left to right) Kym Lucas, Ashley Reeves, A’Kiemia Gibson, Chelsea Wil- capacities. A four-year breast cancer intellectual achievement and promotes liams, Amanda Barrett, Sam Schemmel, Kara Grace Lea, Belkys Padilla, Paige survivor, she also volunteers her time character, leadership and fellowship Hough, Devyn Daniels, (second row, left to right) Daniel Traylor, Ken Tullis, Kalyn with the American Cancer Society as a among community college students. Jefferson, Rachel Hairston, Morgan Marks, Mackenzie Sims, Sara Dane, Natalie Strides Ambassador and works closely Fortenberry, Kenzie Warren, Marisa Wetzel, Kijana Williams, Victoria Alexander, Membership is by invitation to full- Shameka Winston, Sarah-Beth King, Kyndal Prewitt, Mary Peyton Peck, (third with the Hands of Hope Boutique at time students having a cumulative row, left to right) Josh Hinkle, Jadarius Thomas, Price Horner, Antonio Benson, St. Dominic’s Hospital. She and her grade point average of 3.5 or higher at Jah’nyce Burse, Margaret Corcoran, Trinity Torie, Miranda Wright, Ansley Burt- husband live in Madison County with Holmes Community College. Invita- ford, Thomas Cothren, Kelly King, Amber Cyrus, Charles Lowe, (back row, left to their daughter, Kaitlin, and four-legged tions are extended both the fall and right) Kyle Brown, John Cranford, Chelsea Williams and Brian M. Jones, II. daughter, Koko. spring semesters. Following Myricks’ address, All- For more information on the Phi good, Vice President of College Proj- Theta Kappa Alpha Lambda Sig- The Holmes Community College Training Center Media Room. ects Mackenzie Danaher and Vice ma Chapter, contact Blair Booker at Alpha Lambda Sigma Chapter of Phi The ceremony began with a welcome President of Hallmarks Lydia Allen [email protected] or Erin Ren- Theta Kappa, housed on the Ridgeland by Slade Allgood, president of Phi shared the meaning behind the sym- froe at [email protected]. Campus, inducted 44 new members Theta Kappa, followed by an invoca- bolic rituals of the induction ceremony. into the honor society on March 6 in tion and recognition of chapter officers Vice President of Outreach Sarah Do- the D.P. “Pat” McGowan Workforce and guests by Blair Booker, branch nahoo then joined Booker in officially Campus News 14

Indoor Percussion wins state championship From Staff Reports/Photos

The Holmes Community College Indoor show had a lot of energy. Southwest did a Drumline captured their third Mississippi really good show; it was neat and clean. Indoor Association State Championship in Our show had a lot of audience appeal. It the last four years on Friday, April 6. was exciting, and our students were into it. The 29-member drumline competed in And it doesn’t hurt that this was the largest the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson and battery section in the school’s history!” brought home the title over Southwest The Holmes Indoor Drumline is in its Mississippi Community College. Holmes 10th year and the win put Holmes on top also won state titles in 2015 and 2016 as for the most state championships in the well. independent category from the Mississippi “They worked hard,” Indoor Drumline Indoor Association. Director Jeffrey Brown said. “We had a rough start at the beginning of the semes- ter because we lost a lot of students due to grades. We had to do a lot of mov- Pictured is the Indoor Percussion ensemble. They are (front row, left to right) Miracle ing around the first couple of practices. Green, Crystal Allen, Samantha Miller, Rachel Jones, Safaye Stone, Noah Burrell, Overall, I’m pretty pleased on how they Dillon McHarris, Morgan Jackson, Chris Ball, De’Merick White, Shelby Corr, overcame those odds and pulled it out.” Olivia Butler, Chris Curry, (second row, left to right) Anna Smitherman, Courtney Brown said audience appeal and their Clay, Zach Clark, Taylor Vaden, Jennie Watters, Charleigh McPhail, Curtis Brad- overall strength was the difference this ford, Francesco McKnight, Chris Nalls, (back row, left to right) Kenneth Smith, season. Cedric Terry, Holden Shipp, Aaron Howard, Chris Jackson and Johnny Kelly. “We had strong players,” he said. “Our

Five students honored by legislature at 2018 All-MS Luncheon From Staff Reports/Photos gy, with a focus on medical sciences, in the Homecoming Banner Contest and minor in chemistry. After MC, he as one of the four primary artists plans to attend medical school with the from the Fine Arts Department. Bur- goal of becoming a trauma surgeon. ton also won awards for his cartoons Ashlee Bennett of Grenada is a soph- at the Mississippi Press Association omore biological sciences major on the conference in 2017 and 2018. After Grenada Campus. She is a graduate of Holmes, he will transfer to Delta State Winona Christian School and her hon- University to pursue a B.F.A. degree in ors and activities at Holmes include graphic design. Freshman Class Favorite, Freshman Johnna Davis of Flora is a sopho- Homecoming Maid, Grenada Student more social work major on the Holmes Body Homecoming Maid, Ambassa- Ridgeland Campus. A graduate of dor, Student Government Association Tri-County Academy, her honors and president, Phi Theta Kappa president, activities at Holmes include Fresh- Baptist Student Union member and man Homecoming Maid, Sophomore IN THE PHOTO: Pictured at the All-Mississippi Community College Academic Writing Center tutor. Homecoming Maid, Ambassador, Team Recognition Luncheon are (front row, left to right) Ridgeland Campus honoree Bennett also tutors outside of Student Government Association Johnna Davis, Goodman Campus honoree Ethan Burton, Grenada Campus hon- Holmes, serves as a Get2College sophomore representative and Phi oreeAshlee Bennett, Ridgeland Campus honoree Slade Allgood, Grenada Campus intern and volunteers for Hudspeth Theta Kapa vice president of outreach. honoree Sarah Leflore, Grenada PTK Adviser Cynthia Abel, Holmes President Dr. Jim Haffey, and (back row, left to right) Goodman Adviser Jason Kelly, Ridgeland Regional Center, helping developmen- Davis is also a member of First Baptist Adviser Erin Renfroe and Goodman Adviser Will Alexander. tally-delayed adults with recreational Church of Flora and plans to attend and learning skills. She is a member of Mississippi State University in the fall Kilmichael Baptist Church. of 2018. Holmes Community College stu- demic performance and service to the Ethan Burton of Goodman is a Sarah Leflore of Greenwood is a dents Slade Allgood, Ashlee Bennett, college and community. graphic design major on the Goodman pre-nursing major on the Grenada Ethan Burton, Johnna Davis and Sarah Slade Allgood of Carthage is study- Campus. He is an officer for Phi Theta Campus. She is a member of BSU and Leflore were honored at the All-Mis- ing pre-med on the Ridgeland Campus. Kappa; a columnist/cartoonist for The serves as SGA representative and Phi sissippi Community College Academic He is an Ambassador, president of Growl student newspaper and HCC Theta Kappa vice president of scholar- Team Recognition Luncheon on March the Alpha Lambda Sigma Chapter of Grid blog; a President’s List scholar; ships. Her honors include: Residential 28. Held at the Jackson Convention Phi Theta Kappa honor society and a a member of BSU; a member of the Life Honors and President’s List schol- Center, the luncheon recognized those member of Focus Factor, a Christian Gaming Club and a student worker for ar. Upon graduation from Holmes, she students named to both the All-Mis- organization on campus. Allgood was the campus library. As a freshman, he plans to attend Mississippi Univer- sissippi First Team and Second Team. also a member of the 2017 Home- displayed personal artwork at the Nat- sity for Women and pursue her BSN The program was established by the coming Court, serving as an escort for chez Trace Festival with the Holmes degree. Her ultimate career goal is Mississippi Association for Communi- Freshman Maid Adrianna Watkins of Visual Arts Department and sold his to become a nurse practitioner at the ty and Junior Colleges, the Mississippi Madison. first drawing. Baptist Hospital in Jackson. Community College Board and Phi Upon graduation from Holmes, All- As a sophomore, he won first place To learn more about Phi Theta Kap- Theta Kappa honor society. Nomina- good plans to transfer to Mississippi in the Short Story Category of the Cre- pa, visit https://www.ptk.org/default. tions are based on outstanding aca- College where he will major in biolo- ative Writing Contest and first place aspx.

Mortuary Science students visit Organ Recovery Agency From Staff Reports/Photos

On May 2, a group of students in the The students, many of whom are en- Holmes Mortuary Science program rolled in Embalming I or II, also had an attended a “Lunch and Learn” presented opportunity to tour the facility, including by Taylor Phillips, Mississippi Organ the recovery operation suite. Recovery Agency (MORA) funeral home/ The goal of the Holmes Mortuary coroner liaison. Other speakers included Science program, housed on the Ridge- Linda Amos, a heart transplant recipient, land Campus, is to provide training that and Daniel Billiot, manager of the Greater prepares students for entry-level posi- Jackson Mortuary Service. tions after graduation and licensure. The Amos expressed her gratitude that she curriculum is designed to provide students was able to get a heart transplant six years the following: ethical and professional ago, thanks to Chase Worten. Worten, who knowledge in funeral service education, was only 19 years old, tragically collapsed exposure to career options available within and died playing baseball at Hinds Com- the funeral service field, and experiences munity College in 2011. Billiot, a Holmes in the application of ethical and profes- alumnus, discussed the restoration and sional skills while emphasizing aspects of Students and instructors in the Holmes Mortuary Science program attended a “Lunch embalming of organ and tissue donors for public health. and Learn” at the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency on May 2. viewing. Several members of the recovery For more information about the Holmes team from MORA were also available to Mortuary Science program, contact Dr. answer students’ questions. Thomas Garrett at [email protected]. Campus News 15

Holmes hosts reception to honor 13 retirees From Staff Reports/Photos

from the University of Mississippi and has “Ceressa faithfully served the school in completed additional studies, as well. His many capacities, but the three presidents teaching career began at a high school in she served alongside would argue that Greenwood before he moved on to East the college could not have functioned Holmes Academy. Frank Branch, the pres- smoothly without her steady assistance ident of Holmes CC at that time, recruited and guidance,” Dr. Haffey said. “She is Shirley to Holmes and after seven years of beloved by the Board of Trustees that she teaching in Goodman, sent him to Yazoo assisted on a monthly basis. It has been City to teach mathematics and chemistry one of the highlights of my career to work there. with a lady with great faith and quick wit, While there, Shirley was able to assist and I could not have done my job without Mississippi Chemical Company with her. She is a remarkable person.” ongoing issues they were having, which led to a job offer. He ended up working Gwen Graham in human resources at the plant for 30 IN THE PHOTO: Pictured are the 2018 retires at their retirement reception on April years. Upon retirement, Shirley returned Gwen Graham has worked on the 27. hey are (left to right) They are (front, left to right) Diane Allgood, Ceressa Sims, to Holmes and has remained a campus-fa- Holmes Grenada Campus since 1996; first Gale Sheppeard, Linda McCollum, Dr. LaWanda Herron, Mary Brantley, Gwen vorite among Goodman Campus students. as a paraprofessional librarian and then Graham, (back row, left to right) Jerry Harris, David Parker, Dr. Robert Harris, He is also an adviser for the Holmes Plus as a member of the English faculty. She Dan Blount and Jim Shirley. Not pictured: Jimmy Houston, Sr. Program, which is a scholars program he has taught Composition I and II, World founded for students who show an apti- Literature, Creative Writing and pre-core Thirteen Holmes employees who are Lamplighter Educator in 1996 and NISOD tude in science and mathematics. English and Reading courses. Graham retiring after the 2017-18 school year were Excellence Award in 1995. Shirley was a HEADWAE recipient, holds a B.A. in English from Delta State honored during a reception at the Pres- He taught as an adjunct instructor at Lamplighters Honoree, a Holmes Board of University and an M.A. in English from ident’s Home on the Goodman Campus MSU for one year and has held a number Trustees Special Recognition Award recip- Mississippi State University. Friday, April 27. of positions at Holmes, including his most ient, a National Science Foundation Grant Graham represented Holmes at the 2016 Retirees from the Goodman Campus recent roles as director of placement test- recipient and a member of MS Association Lamplighter Conference, was honored as include: Jerry Harris, Dr. Robert Harris, ing, computer science instructor and asso- of Physicists and Rotary Club. He has also the 2015 Humanities Teacher of the Year Charlotte Gale Sheppeard, Jim Shirley and ciate chair for the Department of Mathe- worked as an industrial engineering con- and was selected as a 2012 HEADWAE Ceressa Sims. matics and Computer Science. Dr. Harris sultant. Shirley and his wife, Amy, have faculty honoree. She serves on the Missis- Retirees from the Grenada Campus are has also served as president and secretary four children, eight grandchildren and six sippi Community College Creative Writ- Gwen Graham and Dr. LaWanda Herron. of the Faculty Association, adviser for great grandchildren. ing Association Board of Directors and Ridgeland Campus retirees include Phi Theta Kappa and as associate director “A 21-year education veteran, Jim is not has served the association as president. Diane Allgood, Daniel Blount, Mary for the Miss Holmes CC Pageant. He’s a your typical instructor,” said Vice Presi- She is also coordinator of the Holmes Brantley, Jimmy Houston, Sr., and Linda member of the Association for Computing dent of Academic Programs Dr. Fran Cox. Grenada Literary Contest. Graham serves McCollum. Machinery, the MS Academy of Sciences, “He and I have worked together for those on the advisory board for “St. Martin’s Finally, from the Yazoo City location, Phi Theta Kappa, the MS Faculty Associ- 21 years, and we have had many interest- Guide to Writing” and is a member of David Parker is retiring. ation for Community and Junior Colleges ing discussions. Jim has provided Missis- MADE and TYCAM. During her tenure, and the MS Retired Public Employees sippi and surrounding states with a lot of Graham served as an adviser of Alpha Mu Jerry Harris Association. successful students – whether they were Beta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, was con- “Robert is a dear friend and colleague looking to be engineers, medical students ferred honorary membership in the chapter Jerry Harris plans to return to his home and probably one of the most legendary or just took his Physical Science Survey and received the MS/LA Region Horizon in Duck Hill upon retirement where he instructors of the past 30 years,” said class because they’d heard how engaging Award. will pursue his own art; he says he has Goodman Campus Academic Dean Dr. his classes were. An active member of the Grenada a series in mind. Harris graduated twice Jenny Bailey Jones. “Some student com- “He is praised by his students, because community, Graham serves and has served from the University of Mississippi; first ments about Dr. Harris include: ‘Great they see him take classroom concepts to on the board for various organizations, with a B.F.A. then with an M.F.A. He also enthusiasm for students to learn;’ ‘One real world applications. He genuinely including the Grenada Higher Education graduated from the University of New of the best instructors ever;’ ‘Extremely cares about each student’s success. Known Association; Delta Kappa Gamma interna- Mexico with an M.A. in art education. concerned about his students’ and ‘Great as a student advocate, Jim is passionate tional honor society for women educators; Upon completing his degrees, he taught Instructor, makes lecture interesting and about his work and is innovative in his the Garden Club; Junior Auxiliary and the art in K-12. He worked with the founders fun.’ There is no way to adequately reflect classroom. However, the most import- Kirk Academy Board of Directors. She of the Mississippi School of the Arts and on Robert’s contributions to Holmes ant characteristic to me is that he gives and her husband Chip are members of served as an art adjudicator for them for Community College and the Holmes students a pathway to achieve their dreams Friendship Baptist Church, where she is a 10 years. When an opening was available family, so I will use this quote from Dr. – and many do.” Bible study teacher and serves as women’s at Holmes, he accepted, and has held the Seuss: ‘Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile ministry director. They have two children, position of art instructor since January of because it happened.’ Robert, good friends Ceressa Sims Whitney Woods (Travis) and Scott Gra- 2005. never say goodbye, just see you soon!” ham (Ashlynn), and one granddaughter, “In all of the years that I have known Ceressa Sims began her college “ca- Mary Gwen Woods. and worked with Jerry, he has never Charlotte Gale Sheppeard reer” at Holmes in 1972 as a freshman. “Gwen and I have been friends since wavered as a dedicated instructor or as Little did she know that in 1998 she would we were in the first grade,” said Grena- a friend,” said Fine Arts Chair John L. Charlotte Gale Sheppeard began her become a Holmes employee. The first da Campus Academic Dean Dr. Myra Cheatham, III. “Always punctual. Always career in 1984 as the secretary to the dean position she held was secretary for Dwight Harville. “We went to college together. professional. Always an authority in the of students, the director of student activi- Myrick at the Vocational-Technical De- Then several years into our careers she field of art and art education. After retiring ties, the maintenance department and the partment for a little over five years. At his became a part of our Holmes family. I with full honors from the Pentagon, Mr. director of PR. Then, from1987-1990, she retirement, Sherrie Cheek took the lead have been honored to work with her, and Harris decided to pursue a more serious served as director of student activities, and Sims worked with her for about a year when we worked together as Phi Theta career…in the fine arts. With extensive as well as sponsor of the yearbook, cheer until Tottie Lewis called and told her Dr. Kappa advisers, we shared many wonder- knowledge and ability, with countless squad and SGA. Finally, from 2006-2018, Starkey Morgan wanted to see her. That ful trips with students. Gwen started the methods and materials, he soon became a she served as an instructor of Business and visit with Dr. Morgan lead to her second writing center in Grenada and has served recognized authority in the field of art. Office Technology. position as director of student activities, as a mentor to many instructors. She has “Mr. Harris has held the prestigious Sheppeard holds an A.A. in secretarial which she loved and continued doing until positively impacted so many students over position of adjudicator for the Mississippi science from Mississippi Delta Junior Col- April 2007. the years as well as encouraging faculty School of the Arts for over a decade. He lege, a bachelor’s in business education She got another call from Tottie asking and staff. Gwen will be greatly missed as has been a devoted instructor and mentor from Delta State University and a master’s if she would be interested in her position an instructor and a friend by all of us in to thousands of students and faculty. He in vocational instructional technology as executive assistant to the president. Grenada.” is a knowledgeable man of many talents from Mississippi State University. She Sims took the position, working under Dr. and is exceptionally well read and versed. was also a Lamplighter Award recipient Glenn Boyce. Following his resignation, Dr. LaWanda Herron It has truly been an honor to have worked at Holmes. Sheppeard is engaged to Jeff she worked for a few months during Dr. with Jerry all these years and I owe a great Sharp and has two sons and a “daughter- David Cole’s tenure as interim presi- Dr. LaWanda Herron, director of the As- deal of my own advancement as an artist in-love” as well as four grandchildren. dent. Dr. Haffey was selected as the new sociate Degree Nursing (ADN) program and instructor to him. I could not have She enjoys leading music at First Baptist president in September of 2014 and Sims at Holmes, holds a BSN from Delta State asked for a better mentor and friend.” Church in Durant and playing golf, cards remained there, with “my three sons,” as University, an MSA in Healthcare Admin- and board games. she put it. istration from Central Michigan Univer- Dr. Robert Harris “Gale is so much more than an in- Upon retirement, she and her hus- sity, an MSN from Delta State University structor to me,” said District Director of band Donny hope to travel and become and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership Dr. Robert Harris has been part of the Career-Tech Dr. Amy Whittington. “She more involved in church and community from the University of Mississippi. She Holmes family for 32 years but has 33 helped me learn how to be an instructor functions. They especially look forward to has been an RN for the past 27 years, a years total with the state. He is from both when I started teaching in the BOT de- spending time with their granddaughter, nurse educator for 23 years and a family Jackson and Crystal Springs, and his partment. She cares for her students and it Kennedy Jane. Sims also plans to continue nurse practitioner for 21 years. Dr. Her- hobbies include spending time with family shows in everything she does. Her kind- her monogramming and applique’ hobby, ron has been employed at Holmes for 19 and friends, attending flea markets/antiqu- ness, compassion and wealth of knowl- along with catering. years, and also spent six years as a nurse ing, judging Miss Mississippi preliminar- edge have helped many move on to a suc- Reflecting on her 20-year tenure at corps officer in the U.S. Navy. ies and playing tennis. cessful career. She is a valued co-worker Holmes, Sims says she will cherish the Committed to the mission and goals of Dr. Harris holds three degrees from and dear friend who will be greatly missed friendships formed with such wonderful the Accreditation Commission for Edu- Mississippi State University: a B.S. in at Holmes.” people. “As I close this door and prepare cation in Nursing (ACEN), Dr. Herron computer science, an M.A.T. in com- to open another, let me say it is my hope is an experienced program evaluator and munity college education and a Ph.D. Jim Shirley that Holmes continues growing by leaps team chair and has participated on several in community college leadership. A few and bounds to become the forerunner in Evaluation Review Panels. As director of his honors include: MS Academy of Jim Shirley holds a bachelor’s in engi- Mississippi’s educational field,” Sims said. Sciences Lifetime Achievement Award neering physics from Delta State Universi- “I’m proud to be a member of the Holmes in 2018, HEADWAE Honoree in 2004, ty, a master’s in mathematics and physics Family and I’ll miss everyone!” (Retirees, Continued on Page 16) Campus News 16

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of nursing, Dr. Herron is responsible for ence.” ful program and he will truly be missed by a criminal justice instructor, he has been managing the day-to-day activities for fac- Some of her other honors include: the Career-Tech family.” positively impacting the lives of the stu- ulty, students and program oversight. She Lamplighter Excellent Teaching Award, dents, faculty and staff of Holmes Com- participates in research and grant-writing NISOD Award, Who’s Who Among Amer- Mary Brantley munity College,” said Ridgeland Campus activities and presents at nursing work- ica’s Community College Teachers, Phi Academic Dean Dr. Tonya Lawrence. “His shops at the local, state, regional, national Theta Kappa sponsor, HEADWAE recip- Mary Brantley has been an English in- wealth of knowledge and practical expe- and international levels. In addition to ient, National Science Foundation teacher structor on the Holmes Ridgeland Campus rience is like none other and has been so completing numerous book reviews, Dr. trainer, Mississippi Council of Teachers since it opened its doors in 1985. She has instrumental in developing the criminal Herron is a published author. She has of Mathematics member, past statewide taught English Composition I and II, Hon- justice program. Mentor, colleague and taught at the associate, bachelor’s, mas- president and member of Mississippi ors Composition and a variety of literature friend are just a few of the terms that I ter’s and doctoral levels. Teachers of College Mathematics. Allgood courses. Brantley previously served as would use to describe him.” Dr. Herron is a member of the Mis- is married to Jimmy Allgood, and together Department Chair for the Department of sissippi Council of Deans and Directors they have three sons, three daughters, two English & Foreign Language, but opted Linda McCollum where she serves as the chair of the Policy sons-in-law, a daughter-in-law, a grandson to step down from the role in 2015 and and Legislative Committee and vice-chair and a granddaughter. She enjoys working, redirect all of her attention back to the Linda McCollum grew up in Canton of the Mississippi Council of Deans and reading, home design, watching “Wheel of classroom. She has also served as coor- and attended Belhaven and Mississip- Directors. She is a member of Sigma The- Fortune,” playing golf and spending time dinator of the Honors Program, project pi University for Women. She came to ta Tau Honor Nursing Sorority, American with family and friends. director for the Mississippi Humanities Holmes Community College in 1990 and Nurses Association, Phi Kappa Phi Honor “Diane and I have a long history as Council grants and on various committees worked in Admissions and Records for 28 Society and the Mississippi Nurses Asso- fellow mathematics instructors,” said for the college. In 2018, she organized the years. She has one son, and loves to cook. ciation. Dr. Herron has received numer- Vice President of Academic Programs “Exploring the Mississippi Delta” series, In fact, McCollum has published three ous awards and recognitions, including Dr. Fran Cox. “However, the one thing as well. cookbooks. Her third and final cookbook nomination for Advanced Practice Nurse that I will always remember about Diane Brantley earned her M.A. in English is dedicated to her “family” at Holmes. of the Year. was her willingness to mentor me when from the University of Mississippi follow- “Linda has been the face of Admissions “LaWanda Herron has been an outstand- I first started at Holmes as a mathematics ing the completion of her B.A. in English and Records, always guiding and helping ing leader for the Associate Degree Nurs- instructor. She made me feel welcomed from Millsaps College. A former HEAD- students and parents with their admissions ing program,” said Grenada Campus Vice and she shared her thoughts and materials WAE Award recipient, she also received questions,” said Judy Hemphill, who President Michelle Burney. “Her respect with me. She fueled me with her enthu- the Mississippi Humanities Council works side-by-side with McCollum in for the nursing profession and her love for siasm about teaching mathematics, and I Scholars Award, was recognized as the Admissions and Records on the Ridgeland the college have been evident throughout knew that I had found a great resource and Community College Outstanding Faculty Campus. “She delights co-workers with her tenure at Holmes. LaWanda’s passion friend. Later in her career, she once again Honoree, was chosen as a Lamplighters her cooking skills and occasional surprises for nursing education and her refusal to came to my rescue to serve as our Dual honoree and was a Mississippi Economic of goodies for breakfast. I will miss my accept anything but the best have posi- Enrollment/Dual Credit director. She has Council Star Teacher. Brantley also served friend and colleague and wish for her a tively impacted the lives of hundreds of taken that program and developed it into as a lecturer with the Mississippi Human- very enjoyable retirement.” graduates. Her presence on the Grenada a program with great integrity. I was not ities Speakers Bureau from 1992-1999. Campus will be greatly missed.” surprised that this has happened, as Diane “Mary Brantley has inspired many of David Parker has always been one to achieve greatness.” us on the Ridgeland Campus with the Diane Allgood abiding concern she has for the success David Parker has worked at Holmes for Daniel Blount of her students,” said Ridgeland Campus seven years in Adult Education. He earned Diane Allgood began working at Vice President Dr. Don Burnham. “She his bachelor’s and master’s in education Holmes in 1987 as a mathematics instruc- Daniel Blount began teaching at Hinds has taught her students not only how to from Delta State University and was tor and continued in that role until she Community College in 2007, but came to write but to love and appreciate literature selected to be a mentor for new teachers in became the Ridgeland Campus Evening Holmes in January of 2009. He teaches and to release their own creativity through the Adult Education program for Holmes. Director in 2011. From 2013-14, she electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneu- personal composition.” Prior to employment with the college, participated in and completed the Mis- matics, welding, motor controls, program- Parker worked in manufacturing for 27 sissippi Community College Leadership mable logic control systems and solid state Jimmy Houston, Sr. years in Holmes County. His grandparents Academy (MCCLA), and in the spring of motor controls. lived in Goodman so he grew up playing 2015, added the role of District Coordina- Blount holds a bachelor’s degree in Jimmy Houston, Sr., left his position as on the campus there. In fact, his brothers tor for Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit to her electronics and has worked as a design the chief of the Ridgeland Police Depart- and sister all attended Holmes. existing job as Evening Director. She also engineer, a field engineer and an automa- ment to join the faculty at Holmes Com- Parker says that his plans for retirement continued to teach through eLearning. tion specialist. Blount worked offshore munity College in 2014. After 12 years are to travel and see some of the many in- Allgood has 35 years of experience in platforms, new equipment start-up in the of service as police chief, Holmes hired teresting places in the country. He enjoys the education field with 31 of those at U.S. and overseas, designed automation Houston to teach criminal justice and working around his five acres, playing Holmes. She previously taught as an ad- systems and programmed automation help build the program on the Ridgeland with his three horses and spending time junct mathematics instructor at Mississippi systems. Campus. with his three grandchildren. College. In 2017, Allgood was inducted He and his wife, Terri, have two Houston began his career in law en- “David Parker has been an asset to the into the Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Kap- children: a daughter, Sherry, and son, forcement in 1973, became a chief in1997 Adult Basic Education program in Yazoo pa Gamma International Society for Key Grayson. Blount enjoys fishing, hunting, for the Flowood Police Department and City,” said Vice President of Workforce Women Educators. She has also served boating and working on antique vehicles also served with the Jackson Police De- Development Dr. Mike Blankenship. “His on the Professional Education Advisory as hobbies. He is always working on a partment. He has previously taught at the devotion to and concern for those indi- Council at Mississippi College for many project at the house. Blount also has a college level, as well. viduals seeking to improve their quality years. small farm in Crystal Springs that he en- Houston’s hobbies include fishing and of life through education has been ap- “To know Diane is to know that she joys spending time at on weekends. taking naps in his chair with Scooter (the parent to all who know him. David has loves learning, she loves teaching and “Dan Blount is an outstanding instruc- family dog). He and his wife, Bonnie, helped many individuals attain their high she loves Holmes Community College,” tor,” said District Director of Career-Tech- have three children: Michelle Ashcraft, school equivalency, positively affecting said Ridgeland Academic Dean Dr. Tonya nical Education Dr. Amy Whittington. “He Jay Houston and Ashley Arceo, as well as the individual as well as their family and Lawrence. “Her uncanny ability to pro- has always gone the extra mile to help his six grandchildren. community.” mote Holmes in any conversation that she students succeed. He built the Industrial “From the time Jimmy Houston, Sr., has will be missed as much as her pres- Maintenance program into a very success- stepped onto the Ridgeland Campus as

Billy Wilson honored with lifetime achievement award named for him From Staff Reports/Photos

During the Mississippi-Louisiana Re- me. But to have the award named for me Wilson’s mother, Sally Wilson, was an gional Convention, Wilson received the was more than I could take in at that time. advisor at Holmes during her long career region’s first-ever lifetime achievement Now I am just pleased that the region on the Goodman Campus so Phi Theta award on Friday night of the convention. wanted to do it, but at the time it was a Kappa has always been a part of his life. The award was officially named the Billy ‘deer in the headlight moment.’” “It is natural to me to want to give Wilson Lifetime Achievement Award in Wilson is a Holmes Junior College whatever time or talent I have because the his honor the next day during the awards graduate and holds a bachelor’s degree in students have always been appreciative banquet. English from Lambuth University and a and always fun to work with,” Wilson “I was shocked and very grateful,” said master’s degree in English from the Uni- said. “Even when Kappa Alpha mem- Wilson, who has served as both an em- versity of Memphis. bers are working past midnight to write ployee of Phi Theta Kappa International After graduating from Memphis, he Hallmark Award entries or scholarship and as an advisor for the last 30 plus taught three years at Central Holmes applications, it is enjoyable to be there years. “As I said at the convention, I feel Christian School in Lexington and at with them because I know that a group that Phi Theta Kappa has given more to Meridian Community College for 11 years of dedicated people are bonding and me than I can ever give back. before taking a job with PTK Internation- learning and growing together. And, of The Mississippi-Louisiana Region of “It has been a major part of my life al Headquarters in Jackson for 20 years. course, when Kappa Alpha is recognized Phi Theta Kappa recently bestowed an since I became a member at Holmes Upon retiring from headquarters in 2004, for their accomplishments, I can have the honor on Goodman Campus instructor Community College,” he said. “To receive he started work at Holmes Community same kind of pride the students have. All and Kappa Alpha Chapter advisor emer- the first Lifetime Achievement Award College where he served as a chapter ad- the scholarship money, of course, goes to was an honor, especially since the Kappa visor until 2016 when he became advisor itus Billy Wilson by naming a lifetime (Billy Wilson, Continued on Page 17) achievement award after him. Alpha chapter was there to celebrate with emeritus. Campus News 17

Billy Wilson (Continued from Page 16) them, but I have the same pride in chapter service programs) but make an impact on feels Phi Theta Kappa is in his blood. wanted to surprise him with it. When we and individual student achievements. each local campus with each individual “His mother, Sally Wilson, was involved announced the award Friday evening, we “As much fun as it was to travel all over student.’ It is the advisors who have done with Phi Theta Kappa so heavily, and he didn’t announce it was going to be named the country, I have always felt even lucki- that--usually with no pay and with an grew up with it in his family,” Alexander for him. We wanted it to sink in to every- er to have been associated with the Kappa additional workload of hundreds of hours said. “One of the things we here at Kap- one that he is the example of what kind of Alpha chapter,” he added. “When I retired each semester. It is this kind of love for pa Alpha are proud of is the legacy that person we want to recognize. from the Headquarters staff and came to student successes that makes me proud to the Wilson family gives to the chapter. “The central mission of Phi Theta Kappa teach at Holmes, Dr. Cox asked me if I be associated with Phi Theta Kappa. So, We have the Sally Wilson Distinguished is recognition,” he said. “We do leadership would be an advisor for Kappa Alpha and I guess I would have to say that my work Educator Award that we give at the awards training and scholarships. The purpose of I said ‘yes’ almost before she could finish with honors and regional programs at Phi banquet, and it wouldn’t surprise me if we the society is excellence and achievement. the question. It may have been the best as Theta Kappa Headquarters was the perfect have something here at the college eventu- This is the kind of example he has set for well as the quickest decision I have ever match for my interest in literature and ally named for Mr. Wilson as well. He just future advisors.” made. Working closely with current advi- history and other areas of the humanities loves seeing his students and the people he The Mississippi-Louisiana Region sor Will Alexander and former advisor Jeff and my interest in work with students who knows excel and be recognized.” awards a member of each chapter with the Edwards has been the best work relation- really care about gaining knowledge and Alexander said Wilson’s English back- Golden Key Award. The award goes to an ship I have ever had.” making themselves better citizens.” ground and service to Phi Theta Kappa is individual chapter member who exhibits Wilson said he really enjoyed his long Goodman Campus advisor Will Alex- pivotal to the success of the Kappa Alpha the four hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa tenure with Phi Theta Kappa headquar- ander said Wilson is very deserving of Chapter. “Once the students have creat- – scholarship, leadership, service and ters. “Before coming to Holmes, I had the this honor and seeing his reaction at the ed any document, Mr. Wilson is the key fellowship, and often it’s not given to a satisfaction of working with community regional convention was priceless. “It was player when it comes to assisting students member of the officer team. The advisory college honor students across the country,” very much a surprise and a shock,” Al- with editing,” he said. “He truly loves his board gave Wilson a golden key inside a he explained. “They were from varied exander said. “One of the things that our students. He likes to see them put on stage commemorative box to signify the lifetime backgrounds and their ages ranged from region is known for is the shock and awe. and likes to see them being successful. A achievement award. very young to very old, but they had one When they announced Mr. Wilson’s name, lot of this is all about the writing and how “We gave him something we think is thing in common: They all seemed to want he kind of had that shock where he throws you paint a picture. He loves to be en- very special,” Dr. Ruckel said. “We want to learn more about scholarship, leader- his hands back and his eyes get really big gaged as much as possible.” to give this to an advisor who has exem- ship and service, and it was really a lot of and looks around. You can tell he was very Regional Coordinator Dr. Ryan Ruckel plified these values his whole life. We fun to help them. emotional, and he was trying not to let his of Pearl River said 2018 is the centennial decided to make the Billy Wilson Award “Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor emotions get the best of him. He stood year of Phi Theta Kappa, and the Missis- because Billy Wilson is the example we society in the world by far and has the up there and smiled like the typical Mr. sippi-Louisiana Region is celebrating 86 think of for everybody and celebrate most connections, but the reason it is Wilson does.” years of existence. them.” so important in the lives of students is The Kappa Alpha Chapter has a yearly “We wanted a new set of awards that that it does not forget the motto: ‘Think award that is named for Wilson’s moth- we could name after the advisors of our international (with honors, leadership and er, Sally Wilson, and Alexander said he generation,” Dr. Ruckel explained. “We

Holmes shines at SkillsUSA State Championship From Staff Reports/Photos The SkillsUSA chapters from two Benson from the Ridgeland Campus Holmes campuses successfully com- took home second place in the Job peted in the annual competition host- Interview category and a Ridgeland ed by the Mississippi Department of Campus team consisting of Jervarious Education at the Mississippi Trademart Jackson, Victoria Beckley, Isaac Olu- Center in Jackson and the Clyde Muse wo, Quashun Coleman and Herkevius Center in Pearl April 10-11. McCoy won third in the Quiz Bowl. Holmes took home the following The Goodman Campus SkillsUSA awards: Hallie Westbrook from the chapter is advised by instructors Will Goodman Campus won Second Place Alexander, Jeffrey Cotten and Derrick for Related Technical Math; Javarius Rainey. In Ridgeland, Heather Mooney Brewer from Goodman won Sec- and Nathan Hutchinson serve as advis- ond Place in the Major Appliance ers. IN THE PHOTO: Pictured is Ridge- IN THE PHOTO: Pictured are (left & Refrigeration category; Antonio land Campus student Antonio Benson, to right) Goodman students Javarius who won second place in Job Inter- Brewer, who won second in Major view. Appliance & Refrigeration, and Hallie Westbook, who won second in Relat- ed Technical Math.

IN THE PHOTO: Pictured are (left, left to right) Ridgeland Campus students Herkevius McCoy, Jervarious Jackson, Quashun Coleman and Victoria Beckley. These students won third as a team in the Quiz Bowl. Not pictured: Isaac Oluwo.

Goodman students place in state Ridgeland ADN student presents art competition to Ridgeland High ESL class From Staff Reports/Photos From Staff Reports/Photos The Goodman Campus recently had two visual arts students place first and Holmes sophomore Associate Degree third in painting in the Mississippi Com- Nursing student Alejandro Hernandez munity/Junior College Arts Instructions Magana of Clinton presented for an ELS Association State Art Competition. (English as a Second Language) junior Montero Barton placed first for his and senior class at Ridgeland High School. painting “Raw Umber” while Ethan Erika Chacon from Hinds Community Burton took third place with his paint- College co-presented with Alejandro on ing “Blackbird.” Barton is a sophomore the options of health-related fields for ESL art major from Vaughan and Burton is students. a sophomore liberal arts major, with Pictured are (left to right) Holmes ADN an emphasis in graphic design, from student Alejandro Hernandez, Lynn Pictured are (left) Montero Barton Goodman. Pape Fuller, ESL teacher for Madison and (right) Ethan Burton with their The event was hosted by Hinds Com- County Schools, and Erika Chacon from award-winning work. munity College. Hinds. Campus News 18

Kalil and Moorer named William Winter Scholars From Staff Reports/Photos

Goodman Campus student Christopher on the Goodman Campus. Creative Writing classes and serves as the Kalil and Goodman English Instructor He has placed multiple times in the Director of the Goodman Writing Center. William “Chad” Moorer were recognized Goodman Campus Creative Writing Prior to teaching full-time at Holmes, as William Winter Scholars during the Contest in the categories of poetry, short Moorer was an adjunct instructor at Hinds 29th Annual Natchez Literary and Cinema fiction and creative non-fiction and is Community College and Holmes. Celebration. an English major. Upon graduation, he He is a State Board member and Past The celebration was sponsored by Copi- plans on attending Delta State University President of the Mississippi Community ah-Lincoln Community College and held as an English major with an emphasis in College Creative Writing Association and at the Natchez Convention Center in late creative writing. His long-term goal is to Holmes’ representation to the Executive February. obtain his doctorate so that he can study Council of the Two-Year College English Kalil, son of Lewis and Laura Kalil, and teach literature at the highest level Association of Mississippi. He also orga- grew up in the Mississippi Delta. As a possible. He hopes to one day write at the nizes and judges the Goodman Campus child he attended a small, private elemen- same quality as the works he so loves to Creative Writing Contest. tary school. It was there that he fell in love study. Moorer received his Master of Fine Arts Pictured are (left to right) Chris Kalil and with reading and writing. As a teenager, Moorer is in his sixth year as an English in Creative Writing from the University English instructor Chad Moorer at the he attended Manchester Academy where a instructor at the Goodman Campus and of Alabama and his Bachelor of Arts in Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration, passion for literature was instilled in him was named the Sally Wilson Distinguished English Writing from Rhodes College. where they were recognized as William by a group of excellent English teachers. Educator in 2017. He currently teaches the Winter Scholars. He is now in his final semester at Holmes Developmental English, Composition and

Wolak takes Grand Award with ‘Two’ at first HAVOC Film Festival From Staff Reports/Photos

The 2017-18 HAVOC Short Film Fes- The event was sponsored by Pizza tival was held March 29 at the Ridgeland Shack Madison. Campus. For information about HAVOC, visit Five films were viewed, with freshman http://www.holmescc.edu/student_life/ Matt Wolak of Brandon taking home the clubs/havoc/ Grand Award for his film, “Two.” Films included in this year’s selections: •vlogging, Jesse Qualls •19, Matt Wolak •Beastmode, Jerell Walker •2017, Matt Wolak •Two, Matt Wolak •The Proposal, Ian Roberston (UK) Pictured is (left) Jesse Qualls, HAVOC president, presenting the HAVOC Short Pictured are (front, left to right) Jesse Film Festival Grand Award to Matt Qualls, president; Lexi Holtz, incoming Wolak for his film “Two.” president; (back, left to right) Vaughan Godwin and John Cranford, secretary.

Students take 12 awards at state writing contest From Staff Reports/Photos

Holmes Community College prevailed M. Jones, II, from Ridgeland won first from Goodman won second for “Fish” and [email protected]. at the 2018 Mississippi Community for “Literacy as a Tool to Freedom in the Benjamin Wilkes from Grenada won an For more information about Holmes College Creative Writing Association Narrative of the Life of Frederick Doug- Honorable Mention for “Two Paths.” creative writing courses, contact English (MCCCWA) statewide Creative Writing lass” and Sara Goss from Grenada won The winners will attend a workshop and instructor Chad Moorer at wmoorer@ Contest, taking home 12 awards out of the second for “Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler: receive their awards during the MCCCWA holmescc.edu. 89 submissions entered from 12 colleges/ Three Women, One Problem.” In Creative Conference at Jones County Junior Col- college branches. Nonfiction, Samantha Jordan Banks from lege in Ellisville on Friday, April 13. The In the Poetry Category, Codi Goulas Ridgeland won second place for “Re- first place, second place and third place from the Ridgeland Campus won first membrance;” M. Kennedy from Grenada winners will receive a monetary prize and place for “Acadiana Roots;” Madison took third for “The Nameless Game” and have their pieces printed in the MCCCWA Brewer from Grenada won second for Shunta Rivers from Grenada won an Hon- publication, and the authors of the hon- “Forgiveness;” Kiya Alvarado from Good- orable Mention for “The Good People.” orable mention selections will receive a man won third for “Family” and Ashley Finally, in the Short Fiction Catego- signed certificate at the awards ceremony. Regan from Ridgeland was named an ry, Ethan Burton from Goodman placed For more information about this year’s Honorable Mention for “Lady Chysalis.” second for his story “Worn Blue Collar.” MCCCWA contest and awards, contact In the Literary Essay section, Brian For the Drama section, Elizabeth Howell MCCCWA President Tim Morris at tim.

Pictured are (left to right) The judge for Pictured are (left to right) The judge for Pictured are (left to right) The judge for Pictured are (left to right) The judge for the MCCCWA competition in the Literary the MCCCWA competition in the Dra- the MCCCWA competition in the Poetry the MCCCWA competition in the Poetry Essay category, Lori Watkins, is pictured matic Fiction category, Tim Matheny, is category, Benjamin Morris, is pictured category, Benjamin Morris, is pictured with first place winner, Ridgeland Cam- pictured with second place winner, Good- with second place winner, Grenada Cam- with third place winner, Kiya Alvarado pus student Brian M. Jones II. Watkins man Campus student Elizabeth Howell. pus student Madison Brewer. Morris is from the Goodman Campus. Alvarado is a works at William Carey University, where Matheny is an actor, director, writer, an author, researcher and member of the sophomore art major from Greenwood. she is an associate professor of English, teacher and assistant professor of theatre Mississippi Artist Roster. Brewer, a soph- researcher, editor and author. Jones is a performance at Mississippi State Univer- omore elementary education major from sophomore Spanish major from Jackson. sity. Howell is a sophomore English major Coffeeville, also won third in Creative from Kosciusko. Nonfiction. Campus News 19

Gaming Club officers elected By Elizabeth Howell

On April 20, the new members or if they will choose an incom- with Curtis as their Dungeon Master. He president and vice presi- ing freshman to take on this responsibility. already has a Discord set up for the club dent for the Holmes Gam- Vice President Chandler Garrett said and says that he hopes it will get more use ing Club were elected. As that he believes the club is being left in next semester. the previous officers will good hands. John also played in “Death by Dessert” be graduating on May 11, “John’s a great guy,” he said, “and he’s this semester, the play put on by Teresa they wanted to be sure that been to every meeting. He’s a commuter, Grantier and the Holmes Community the club would be left in so he has to drive here from Madison for College theater department, as the waiter good hands. John Miksa all of his classes, but he’s still been our and waitress. He’s a member of Phi Theta was voted in as president, most reliable guy all year.” Kappa and is applying to be an officer in with Curtis Osborne as “Curtis, well, he’s Curtis,” said club the 2018-19 academic year. his vice president. They member Chloe Bland. “He can be kind of Curtis is a member of the marching band are currently discussing immature at times, but this club means a and a common sight around the art depart- whether they will choose a lot to him. I think he’ll work hard to keep ment, where he spends most of his time. secretary from known club it going.” The Gaming Club meets in the CCN The two said that they plan on having room of the library at 6 p.m. every Sun- The 2017-18 Gaming Club included (front, left to right) Alyssa Allbritton, Kiya Fortnite and other tournaments, and they day. For more information about the Alvarado, Liz Howell, (second row, left to right) Alex O’Reilly, Destiny Sullivan, have been challenged to a competition by Gaming Club, contact James Thompson at Crystal Allen, (third row, left to right) Christopher Garrett, Ethan Burton, Chandler the Ridgeland Campus’ HAVOC club next [email protected]. Garrett, (back, left to right) Curtis Osborn (new vice president) and John Miksa (new semester. The two also plan on keeping president). “Dungeons and Dragons” a regular thing

District-wide on-site orientation sessions set for new students From Staff Reports/Photos classes. College. Participants will leave with a bet- “Our current online orientation is full of ter understanding of what to expect upon great information for potential students, joining the Holmes’ family and why there but we have found that many students really is ‘No Place like Holmes.’” like the opportunity to connect with their On-site orientation will be offered on the advisor and the other faculty and staff on Goodman Campus May 23 and June 21, campus. Technology is a great tool, but we beginning at 9 a.m. in the McDaniel Hall also want to offer that personal touch that Auditorium. On-campus registration will makes Holmes Community College so be held from noon-3 p.m. Contact Leslie unique.” Spell at (662) 472.9055 for more informa- The schedule of events includes: a tion. welcome; an opportunity to meet coun- For the Ridgeland Campus, on-site Incoming students (parents are wel- include information from the different selors; an Admissions/Enroll Now ses- orientation will be held May 22 (in Sci- come) will have an opportunity to jump divisions of student affairs and will be full sion; a chance to learn about MyHolmes, ence Building East - Room 126) and June right into life at Holmes Community Col- of fun for those in attendance! Financial Aid and the Business Office; a 20 (in the McGowan Center - Room 130), lege during the summer on-site orientation session on Public Safety (which includes beginning at 9 a.m. On-campus registra- sessions. Students are invited to come to “The Grenada Campus added the option information on parking decals and student tion will be held from noon-3 p.m. Contact one of the events and learn everything for face-to-face orientation in the summer I.D.s); information on Disability Services; Amanda Lindsey at (601) 605.3320 for they need to know about life at Holmes, of 2016,” Grenada Campus Vice President information on eLearning/NetTutor; a more information. from financial aid to admissions, campus Michelle Burney said. “Our counselors chance to learn about campus activities An orientation event will be held on the safety to student activities. Students will and student services staff coordinate the and finally, a tour of campus. Grenada Campus on July 26 beginning tour campus and staff members will be event and offer sessions pertaining to “Students who want to familiarize at 9 a.m. in the Corey Forum of the Main on hand to answer any questions that may Financial Aid, Business Office, the Library themselves with some friendly faces who Building. On-campus registrations for Gre- arise. and Campus Public Safety. Our student will become instrumental to their success nada will be offered May 24 and June 19 While the Grenada Campus has been of- Ambassadors lead tours and offer a chance at Holmes should plan to visit one of our from noon-3 p.m. Contact Bethany Miller fering on-site orientation events for a few to view the campus through the eyes of a campuses for on-site orientation,” said at (662) 227.2354 for more information. years, this will be the first time Holmes student. Orientation participants are also Director of Marketing Bronwyn Martin. brings back such events to the Ridgeland given the opportunity to meet face-to- “The morning will be filled with great and Goodman campuses. The day will face with an advisor and register for fall news about life at Holmes Community

Ridgeland Campus holds 2018 Award and Honors Program From Staff Reports/Photos

from District Director of Career-Tech- Literary Contest winners. The first nical Education Dr. Amy Whittington and second place recipients received and an invocation from Ridgeland monetary prizes, in addition to their Campus Vice President Dr. Don Burn- plaques, presented by Holmes alum- ham. nus Kyle Henry from Renasant Bank. Award presentations began with Dr. The winners were: Ashley Regan, first Burnham recognizing the 2018 Hall of place in Poetry for “Lady Chrysalis;” Fame inductees. Hall of Fame recip- Codi Goulas, second in Poetry for ients were voted on by faculty and “Acadiana Roots;” Lydia Fortenberry, staff based on academic achievement, first place in Short Story for “Jack is campus involvement and community not a Girl’s Name;” Will Flasck, sec- service. The inductees included: Slade ond place in Short Story for “Moving Allgood, Caroline Bennett, Maggie Forward” and second in Literary Essay Bloodworth, Johnna Davis, Sarah Do- for “Monkey See, Monkey Do;” Brian IN THIS PHOTO: Pictured are all of the Ridgeland Campus award recipients follow- nahoo, Davis Edwards, Travis Jones, M. Jones, II, first in Literary Essay ing the 32nd Annual Holmes Awards & Honors Program held April 17 in the McGowan Melanie Owah, Donovan Parkerson, for “Literary as a Tool to Freedom in Center. The recipients are (front row, left to right) Samantha Jordan Banks, Mela- Lydia Thompson and Courtney Turner. the Narrative of the Life of Frederick nie Owah, Lydia Thompson, Laura Ann Kelley, Courtney Turner, Anna Claire Following Hall of Fame recogni- Douglas;” Austin C. Parker, first in Stewart, Johnna Davis, Caroline Bennett, Maggie Bloodworth, (second row, left to tions, the Dean & Director Award Personal Essay for “Champion of the right) Dorian Patterson, Shelby Sessums, Margaret Corcoran, Jose Ramon Bar- recipients were honored. These awards Broken;” Samantha Jordan Banks, cenas, Daniel Hill, Christopher Galloway, Travis Jones, Davis Edwards, Brian M. are given to non-traditional students second in Personal Essay for “Remem- Jones, II, Janay Guice, Kanisha Wade, Daniel Russell, (third row, left to right) Jacob who excel academically and are recog- brance” and Honorable Mentions in George, David Waller, Christopher Tate, Tamela Fleming, Leslie Fleming, Sarah nized by faculty as exemplary students. Personal Essay Zach Goodman, David Donahoo, Rachel Hairston, James Baggett, Gennell Evans, (back row, left to right) Dr. Stacey Coulter presented an award Waller and Rachel Hairston. Donovan Parkerson, Slade Allgood, Will Flasck, Elliott Springer and Austin C. Parker. to Gennell Evans, Dr. Whittington Next, a representative from each presented to Leslie Fleming and Angie academic and career-technical program The Holmes Ridgeland Campus Day Program held April 17 in the Mc- Blain presented to Christopher Tate. presented an award to a student who recognized its students’ achievements Gowan Workforce Training Center. Dr. Andrew Kelly took the stage next and honors during the 2018 Honors The evening began with a welcome to honor the 2018 Ridgeland Campus Ridgeland Honors, continued on Page 20 Campus News 20

Ridgeland Honors (continued from Page 19)

has shown excellence in their given went to Rachel Hairston, presented by Kana Williams took the stage to kick Breeland. major or program. Dr. Alice Austin Steve Deaton and the Literature Award off career tech awards, presenting the A few students were unable to at- presented Dorian Patterson with the to Brian M. Jones, II, presented by Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) tend, but were still recognized during Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Arnetra Pleas. Ryan Beggs presented Award to Margaret Corcoran. NaTunya the program. Those students included: Award; Dr. Troy Milliken presented the Health, Physical Education and Johnson presented the Business Tech- Robert Oakes, Biological Science; Christopher Galloway with the Phys- Recreation Award to Elliott Springer; nology Award to Harold Smothers; Samantha Moffett, Educational Pro- ical Science Award and Daniel Hill Donna Ahlrich presented the Mathe- Shea Coleman presented the Surgical grams; Zachary Parker, Spanish; with the Engineering Award. Ridge- matics Award to Slade Allgood, Mary Technology Award to James Bag- Michael Poe for History and Political land Academic Dean Dr. Tonya Law- Margaret Busby presented the Jour- gett and Mark Galtelli presented the Science; Nathan Ivey, Information rence, filling in for some instructors nalism Award to Kanisha Wade; Dr. Emergency Medical Science Award to Systems Technology; Hanna Shedd who could not be present, presented Amy Wolgamott presented the Public Daniel Russell. Finally, Lynn Boykin and Paralegal Technology. Laura Ann Kelley with the Business Speaking Award to Tamela Fleming presented the Engineering Technology A reception for award recipients, Administration Award and Shelby Ses- and Laura McMahon presented the Award to Jose Ramon Barcenas and friends and family immediately fol- sums with the Fine Arts Award. Social and Behavior Science Award to David Jones presented the Funeral lowed the ceremony in the McGowan The English Composition Award Leslie Fleming. Service Technology Award to Lee Lobby.

Goodman Campus honors students at Awards Banquet From Staff Reports/Photos

Association Award and both he and Heating and Air Conditioning Technol- Edwards were two of the six Holmes ogy Award. Additionally, John Elling- Plus Award recipients. Holmes Plus is burg received the Industrial Technolo- a competitive scholarship organization gy Award; Sarah Stevenson was named for students who show an aptitude in the Practical Nursing Award recipient science and mathematics. and Charles Cappelli received the The other Holmes Plus Award recipi- Welding Award. ents were Reilly Carr, Matthew Mc- Other special awards were given, as Gee, Cailyn Pope and Jacob Rhodes. well. Trent Pike received the Deans The Biological Science Award went to and Directors Award, which is be- Ana-Claire Edwards; the Architectural stowed upon a non-traditional student Engineering Award, Ronnie Dickard; who has been out of school for a while the Engineering Award, Austin Hanna; and but has exceptional grades and has IN THIS PHOTO: Pictured are all of the Goodman Campus award recipients follow- the Wesley David Rule Mathematics made an impact in the classroom. ing the Annual Awards & Honors Program held April 30 in Frank Branch Coliseum. The Award, Derrel Bilsky and the Social Elizabeth Howell received the Dr. recipients are (front row, left to right) Jaylon Townsend, Elizabeth Howell, Chandler and Behavioral Science Award, Tara Marilyn Burrell Memorial Award, Garrett, Jasmine Thomas,Tara Adams, Kameron Edwards, Isaiah Miller, Hallie Adams. The Business Administration which is given to a student with a Murtagh, London Steverson, Ana-Claire Edwards, Kelli Ray, (second row, left to Award went to London Steverson; the strong academic record, leadership right) Ethan Burton, Rictavius Haymon, Mary Morgan Stafford, Courtney Clay, Elementary Education Award to Kelli skills and campus involvement. She Reilly Carr, Cailyn Pope, Ebony Huntley, Stefan McKibben, Michelle Salers, Trent Ray; the Literature Award to Jonathan also received the Creative Writing Pike, Sarah Stevenson, Jonathan Boles, Hallie Westbrook, (back row, left to right) Boles; the Health, Physical Education Award. Derrel Bilsky, Austin Hanna, Jacob Rhodes, Michael Gray, Charles Cappelli, Mi- and Recreation Department Award to The Christine Herron Academ- guel Garcia, Blake Bell, Matthew McGee, April Lishman and Tonya Dawson. Christopher Dye; the W.Y. Sudduth ic Achievement Award, given to a The Holmes Goodman Campus cipients were voted on by faculty and History and Political Science Award non-traditional student who is active recognized its students’ achievements staff based on academic achievement, to Mary Morgan Stafford and the in MOSAIC and shows academic during the 2018 Honors Day Program campus involvement and community Outstanding Online Student Award to excellence, was presented to Ebony held April 30 in Frank Branch Colise- service. The inductees included: Blake Michelle Salers. Huntley. Another special award is the um. Bell, Ethan Burton, Kameron Edwards, Chandler Garrett received the Band Michael Klauk Award, named for a Representatives from each academic Miguel Garcia and Hallie Westbrook. Award; Isaiah Miller, the Choral Music former pre-med student who passed and career-technical program present- Each of these students earned other Award; Jaylon Townsend, the Music away. Pre-med major Hallie Murtagh ed awards to students who have shown awards, as well. Bell was the Physical Major Award and Courtney Clay, the received this award for exemplifying excellence in their given major, pro- Science Award recipient and Burton Percussion Groups Award. the same model student qualities Klauk gram or extracurricular activity. Other received the Foreign Language Award, In the career-technology and work- did. special awards were given, as well, in Growl Award, Bill Watkins Visual Arts force programs, Michael Gray received Finally, the Sally Wilson Distin- various categories. Award and recognition for Phi The- the Automotive Technology Award; guished Educator Award was presented Award presentations including rec- ta Kappa All-Mississippi Academic April Lishman, the Business and to Automotive Technology instructor ognition began with Goodman Campus Team. Westbrook received the English Technology Award; Rictavius Hay- Derrick Rainey. The award recogniz- Director Andy Wood recognizing the Composition Award and was recog- mon, Collision Repair Technology es an outstanding educator for his or 2018 Goodman Campus Hall of Fame nized with the Phi Theta Kappa Order Award; Jasmine Thomas, Cosmetology her excellence in Phi Theta Kappa’s inductees. Hall of Fame is the highest of the Golden Key honor. Finally, Gar- Award; Tonya Dawson, Criminal Jus- hallmarks of fellowship, leadership, honor a student can receive and re- cia received the Student Government tice Award and Stefan McKibben, the scholarship and service.

Alumna Dixie Branch recognized for contributions to music program From Staff Reports/Photos Holmes alumna Dixie Branch (’65) Dixie was also asked to share her talents Christmas Tree from First Baptist Church, was honored with a plaque to recognize at other important campus events, includ- where she worked with junior high and her contributions to Holmes Community ing honor society inductions and com- high school girls. College’s music program during the 2018 mencement ceremonies. In fact, she even She has also provide accompaniment Pops Concert on April 24. played the piano for her own graduation for a number of musicals at a local theater A native of Pickens, she played piano ceremony in 1965. Her future father-in- in Cleveland and plays for churches all for the Holmes County Agricultural High law, then Holmes President Frank Branch, around the community. School choir all four years before she be- personally brought her diploma to her at Just as she has held on to her love of came a student at Holmes Junior College the piano bench. music, Dixie and Frank have continued in 1963. While at HJC, she continued to Upon graduation, she continued her to show love and support for their alma share her talents as a pianist, serving as an studies at Delta State University, earning mater, as well. After losing their son, Ben, accompanist for the choir and playing at a bachelor’s degree in music education. in a tragic car accident in 2002, they estab- other campus events as needed. After teaching elementary music for seven lished the Ben Branch Memorial Scholar- Dixie’s duties increased unexpectedly years, she began assisting her husband, ship at Holmes. They have also come back Pictured is Vice President for Institu- her freshman year when the choir direc- Frank Branch Jr., with the animal clinic to support Holmes during various events tional Effectiveness and Student Affairs tor, Martha Tye McKie, suffered a heart they opened Cleveland. over the years, especially when Frank’s Dr. Lindy McCain presenting Holmes attack. She had known Mrs. McKie most Dixie’s love of music never ceased, parents were alive and residing on campus alumna (’65) Dixie Branch with a plaque of her life and had even taken piano les- though, and she continued teaching in what is now the Holmes House. during the 2018 Pops Concert. Holmes sons from her since the third grade, so she periodically throughout the years, filling Holmes played an important role in both recognized Dixie for her contributions to happily accepted the invitation to fill in as in when a school needed her. She also Mr. and Mrs. Branch’s lives and Dixie Holmes; specifically the music program. director for the time being. Although just played, and continues to play, throughout specifically left her mark on the music a student herself, she successfully led the the community. One of Dixie’s favorite program at Holmes. choir on their spring tour that year. groups to accompany was the Singing Campus News 21

Death by Dessert: A Killer Play By Elizabeth Howell Growl Editor

On April 17 and 18, Holmes Commu- Mario Rossetti. While both restaurant scream and a girl running past the audi- The play pauses as Rossetti gets up nity College put on the Play “Death by owners and their respective employees ence, drawing the attention of the actors and begins to tell the story of how they Dessert,” directed by Holmes theater attempt to get away with (and discover to the man lying dead in front of them: got here, hoping to help the audience instructor Teresa Grantier. The play who is behind) poisoning Rossetti, the Mario Rossetti. They discover that Ros- discover who killed him. tells the story of Don and Donna, own- Busboy and Busgirl find love and an setti had eaten from cake made at both ers of competing restaurants that share old family secret. restaurants and begin to argue with each a wall, and the death of their landlord, The play starts with a bloodcurdling other about “who dunnit.”

Counter-clockwise from the far left, sitting on the Counter-clockwise from the far left, sitting on the floor: Nina The busyboy (Chandler Garrett) and busgirl (Jessi floor: the busboy (Chandler Garrett), Louie (Rashad (Emma Dorris), Francie (Anna Shelby), Louise (Alana Price) Morgan) meet in secret, hiding their romance from Perteet), Frankie (Isaiah Miller) and Nino (Lamar and the busgirl (Jessi Morgan) listen to Donna (Anastasia their employers. Land). Boston, in the chair) tell her version of how there came to be two nearly identical restaurants with two nearly identical names sharing a wall.

Nino (Lamar Land) and Nina (Emma Don (Luke Johnson, bottom left) and The waiter, portrayed by John Mik- The new restaurant name is revealed when Don and Dorris) argue over who stole a dessert Donna (Anastasia Boston, bottom right) sa, threatens and bribes Mario Ros- Donna agree to combine them. “In the event of my recipe; this leads to the chocolate cake read Mario Rossetti’s will, which reveals setti (Jaylon Townsend) in order to death, two shall become one.” dessert-off where they find Rossetti’s that their parents, Nonno (Keith Greer, get him to keep the secret of Don body. top left) and Nonna (Chandra Butler, and Donna’s parentage. top right), had a set of twins: Don and Donna.

Rainey receives the Sally Wilson Award From Staff Reports/Photos

on the following criteria: the instructor Rainey said he is at Holmes to serve the about him.” encourages students to learn and enjoy students. Goodman Campus Phi Theta Kappa Ad- the learning process through innovative “It’s all about service. I feel an over- visor Will Alexander works with Rainey teaching techniques; the instructor pro- whelming obligation to serve each stu- in the Career-Technical Education Depart- vides guidance, inspiration, support and dent,” Rainey said. “That means being ment at Holmes and was proud to recog- motivation to students in and out of the personable with each student because each nize his co-worker. “Mr. Rainey embodies classroom; and the instructor exemplifies student is different and then going above the four hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa: honesty, integrity, excellence, dedication and beyond to make sure I can have a service, leadership, fellowship, scholar- and leadership. lasting impact while they are here. I want ship. Mr. Rainey is by all means, a servant Rainey, a 1993 graduate of Canton High their experience here to be a lasting one, leader. He serves as a pastor, Automotive School, holds an associate of applied one where they will always reflect on their Technology instructor, and an advisor. science degree in automotive technology time at Holmes or their time with Mr. “Mr. Rainey finds himself in his true from Holmes Community College as a Rainey.” element when he’s engaging students in member of the Toyota program. Rainey Since 2013, SkillsUSA students from small groups and one-on-one settings,” came to Holmes in 2007 after serving the Goodman Campus have received four he said. “He is a powerful and dynamic as a field manager for AutoVin, Inc. for first place finishes in the state competition speaker who regularly gives presentations four years, auto technician at Herrin-Gear and one second. His groups have two third to various clubs and organizations all Lexus of Jackson for two years and in the place finishes in the National SkillsUSA throughout the district of Holmes Commu- Madison County School District for three competitions in parliamentary procedure nity College on the subject of becoming years as an automotive technology instruc- in 2013 and opening and closing in 2017. an effective speaker. He has the ability to Derrick Rainey tor. “It is with great pleasure that I nomi- suck people in and make them feel they He is Automotive Service Excellence nate Mr. Rainey for consideration for the are the only person in the room, even Goodman Campus Automotive Tech- (ASE) certified in engine repair, suspen- 2018 Sally Wilson Distinguished Educator amongst large crowds. His work ethic, nology instructor Derrick Rainey received sion and steering, brakes, electrical/elec- Award in recognition of his outstanding desire for excellence, and love of people is one of the faculty’s highest honors on tronic systems, heating and air condition- leadership and tireless effort in address- what most notice about Mr. Rainey and is April 30 during the Goodman Campus ing, engine performance and automotive ing his students’ needs to advance and be what he is known for amongst our stu- Awards and Honors Banquet - the Sally service consultant. He is also an indepen- successful,” read the nomination from Vic- dents and faculty. He has coached several Wilson Distinguished Educator Award dent auto adjuster. toria Williams. “He is a fabulous employ- groups of SkillsUSA Officers to state and chosen by the student body from the Rainey said he was in disbelief when he ee of Holmes Community College and a national titles in leadership competitions.” Goodman Campus. realized he was receiving the award. huge asset to the Automotive Technology Rainey also serves as pastor of Trinity The Sally Wilson Distinguished Edu- “The first thing I thought was disbelief. Department. Despite the overwhelming Worship Church in Jackson and is also a cator Award recognizes an outstanding ‘Is this really me?’ I was very shocked, amount of workload at times Mr. Rain- bass player in Yada, a jazz trio. educator from the Goodman Campus for very surprised,” Rainey said. “It made me ey consistently finds ways to help his He and his wife, Janice, have two his or her excellence in Phi Theta Kappa’s feel really good to know that somebody co-workers and students around campus. daughters, Leah and Mekayla, and one hallmarks of fellowship, leadership, schol- took notice of what I do and how you give His willingness to assist others and his son, Gabriel. Mekayla was recently arship and service. The award, named for and they recognize how you are giving. I commitment to educate is unequaled. Not inducted into Phi Theta Kappa on the Rid- the Kappa Alpha’s first and longtime ad- try to stay consistent here and it means the once since I have been in Mr. Rainey’s geland Campus. visor, the late Mrs. Sally Wilson, is based world to me.” class have I heard one negative comment Campus News 22

Holmes inducts five into 2018 Sports Hall of Fame From Staff Reports/Photos

Basketball for Howard is still a family tablish some lifelong friendships, many of activity; she plays today with her girls. which I keep up with today,” Russell said. Howard resides in her hometown of Du- Russell now works for his family busi- rant with her four children: Hailey, 9; Har- ness Russell Paving in Madison. While at moni, 7; Harley, 2 and Coi, 6 months. She Holmes Russell met his wife Amy Moore has also returned to Holmes as a student Russell, from Vaughan. They live in and is enrolled in the Practical Nursing Madison and have two kids, Coleman and (PN) program at the Holmes Attala Center Charlie. in Kosciusko. Terrance Sykes graduated from Grena- Jacob Peeler, a graduate of Kosciusko da High School and headed to Goodman, High School, played football at Holmes excited to play football for the Holmes under Coach Hugh Shurden for two sea- Community College Bulldogs. He played sons in 2002 and 2003. under Coach Hugh Shurden for the 1997 Peeler played center and was on the and 1998 seasons. 2002 State Championship team. He re- “Playing at Holmes was mostly a family ceived other accolades, as well, including thing as we did everything together,” NJCAA All-American, NJCAA Academic Sykes said. All-American and JC Gridwire All-Amer- During Sykes’ time at Holmes, he ican. played on the offensive line under Coach Pictured are 2018 Sports Hall of Fame inductees with (fourth from left) Holmes Presi- Peeler said one of his favorite memories Andy Wood. He was part of two All-State dent Dr. Jim Haffey. The inductees are (left to right) Terrance Sykes, football; Jason at Holmes was winning the State Champi- teams. Russell, baseball; Ashley Howard, women’s basketball; Bill Bailey, men’s basketball onship as a freshman. “The work ethic I learned at Holmes and Jacob Peeler, football. “We defeated Pearl River and Jones to helped me reach for the next level by fo- win it all,” he said. cusing on techniques and fundamentals,” On April 26, the Holmes Community guished Service Award recipient of the Outside of football, Peeler was involved Sykes said. College Alumni Association inducted five year. Now retired, he lives in Anderson, with Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and One of Sykes’ fondest memories at former athletes into the 2018 Sports Hall South Carolina with his wife, Suzanne was a Holmes Ambassador. Holmes was the football spring boot camp. of Fame in Frank Branch Coliseum in Bailey of Washington, D.C. They have Upon graduation from Holmes, he con- The two-week workout session started Goodman. The inductees included: James three children: James, Anne and John. tinued to play football at Louisiana Tech. each day with a 3 a.m. wakeup. William “Bill” Bailey, men’s basketball; Ashley Howard had no shortage of He was on the starting lineup at Louisiana “The boot camp helped me prepare for Ashley Howard, women’s basketball; success when she played for the Holmes Tech, and earned his bachelor’s in educa- each season both mentally and physical- Jacob Peeler, football; Jason Russell, base- Community College Lady Bulldogs under tion in 2007. Peeler continued his studies ly,” Sykes said. ball and Terrance Sykes, football. Coach Chanda Rigby from 2004-2005. at Mississippi State University, adding a After Holmes, Sykes continued on James William “Bill” Bailey, an Attala She was part of the All-Region Team and master’s in kinesiology to his resume. to Louisiana Tech University where he County native, is a 1963 Holmes grad the All-State Team in 2004, and went on Peeler and his wife, Tori, live in Oxford, excelled on the field and earned a B.A. in whose love of basketball earned him a to be Co-MVP for the MACJC All-Star where he is the wide receiver coach at the sociology. He received the Louisiana Tech spot with the Bulldogs under coaches Jim Game in 2005. University of Mississippi. Prior to return- University James Wayne Smith Award in Murrell and Jamie Howell. Howard’s love of basketball began as a ing to his home state, he served as WR 2000, which is awarded to the most valu- “Playing basketball was a great part of child and grew with each passing year. coach at the University of California. able offensive lineman. my Holmes life,” Bailey said. “I love basketball because I grew up Jason Russell took a unique path to get Continuing to follow his love of the While playing for the Bulldogs, he aver- playing in our backyard with my mother,” to Holmes Community College: He grad- game, Sykes played with the Cleveland aged 55 rebounds, scored almost 14 points Howard said. uated from Madison Ridgeland Academy Brown’s practice squad from 2001-2002 and had a field goal percentage of 45 Before Holmes, Howard was a basket- in 2001 and was red shirted at Ole Miss then the Oakland Raider’s practice squad percent per game. In addition to succeed- ball star at Durant High School and also at to play baseball. After a year and half in from 2002-2003. ing in basketball, he was also voted Most Tuskegee University in Alabama. In high Oxford, he decided to transfer to Holmes Sykes and his wife, Felicia Washington Popular. school, she was All-South State, All-Dis- so he could go ahead and start playing. Sykes, reside in Shreveport, Louisiana, “I thought Holmes was a great fit for trict and on the All-Tournament Team Russell was a Holmes “Dirtbag” for and have four children: Xavier, Haley, me as I graduated from a very small high from 1999-2003. She was also part of the Coach Kenny Dupont from 2003-2004. Jordan and London. school,” Bailey said. “The friendships I Clarion Ledger girls’ basketball “Dandy During his time at as a Bulldog, he played Prior to the 6 p.m. banquet and awards made at Holmes were the highlight of my Dozen,” as chosen by the Clarion Ledger first base and was a DH. He has some program, inductees enjoyed an informal years.” in consultation with coaches and basket- hitting records that still stand today. welcoming reception at the president’s Upon graduation, he transferred to the ball minds around the state. “Coach would make the team do any- home. Athletics Director Andy Wood pre- University of Mississippi and complet- Upon graduation from Durant H.S., thing it took to be able to play baseball,” sented each inductee with a framed sports ed his Bachelor of Arts in 1975. Bailey Howard attended Tuskegee in 2003 and Russell said. photo from his or her days as a Bulldog. continued his education at Georgetown was part of the Southern Intercollegiate Russell recalls a rainy spring day and Afterward, inductees and their families University, earning a Master of Science in Athletic Conference (SIAC) All-Tour- the field was soaked, since this was before enjoyed tours of campus and a musical 1982. nament Team. She decided to transfer to the days of tarps. performance by Connection! show choir Bailey has a unique story: During Holmes, however, because her father was “Coach Dupont gave everyone on the until time for the banquet. the gap between undergrad and gradu- in the military and she wanted to be close team a cup and the team scooped the water The new inductees have achieved not ate school, he was a prisoner of war in to her family when he was home. off of the field one cup full at a time until only athletic success but also prosperity in Vietnam for five years and eight months. Playing basketball at Holmes was a the field was dry enough to play ball,” their careers. Most importantly, they have Serving as a Naval Officer for 25 years, he great experience for her. Working hard Russell said. served as esteemed ambassadors for the was awarded two silver stars, two dis- on and off the court allowed Howard to One of the most memorable games at college, and Holmes is grateful to each tinguished flying crosses and two purple continue on to the University of Memphis Holmes for Russell was beating Meridian inductee for that. hearts. He retired as a Commander. in 2005. She earned a Bachelor of Science Community College in the State Champi- For more information about Holmes Among his other accomplishments, he in Biology from UofM in 2007 followed onship tournament. After Holmes, Russell alumni events and the alumni association, served as vice principal of a high school in by a Master of Science in Bioinformatics continued to play baseball at Delta State contact Coordinator of Alumni Affairs Anderson, South Carolina, for 17 years. In from Mississippi Valley State University University for two more seasons. Katherine Ellard at [email protected] 2015, Holmes honored Bailey as Distin- in 2009. “Baseball at Holmes allowed me to es- or at (662) 472-9134.

Creative Writing class attends Smith book reading From Staff Reports/Photos

On Wednesday, March 21, the Goodman next reading is scheduled for March 26 at Campus Creative Writing class traveled the Rosenzweig Arts Center in Columbus to Turnrow Book Co. in Greenwood for from 5:30-7 p.m. a reading and book signing in celebration For more information on Smith, visit of the release of “The Fighter” by Missis- https://michaelfarrissmith.com/. sippi novelist Michael Farris Smith. Smith For more information about Holmes spoke about the publishing and writing Community College’s English Department processes. He took several questions from and Creative Writing courses, contact students in the audience and encouraged Chad Moorer at [email protected]. young writers to put in the hard work that good writing requires. He also talked, spe- cifically, about using the people and places of Mississippi to continue the writing legacy of his native state. Pictured are (left to right) Goodman Campus Creative Writing students Ethan Burton “The Fighter” is Smith’s fourth novel and Liz Howell; novelist Michael Farris Smith; students Abigail Proctor and Chris and is set in the Mississippi Delta. It tells Kalil, and English instructor Chad Moorer at Smith’s book reading at Turnrow Book of the desperate life and ultimate redemp- Co. in Greenwood. tion of illegal prize-fighter, Jack. Smith’s Campus News 23

Grenada Campus honors ADN students: Write Story From Staff Reports/Photos

Valedictorian Brittany Tindall Salutatorian Albert Fleming Outstanding Clinical Award recipient- MS School of Nursing Scholarship Payton Goss recipient Tonya Owens The Grenada Campus of Holmes Com- a welcome and introduction of faculty by Madzimoyo Owusu, Keyonna Red- munity College held a Pinning Ceremo- Director of Nursing Dr. LaWanda Herron. mond and Natalie Waterman. Tonya ny for the graduating Associate Degree Mallory Haire, the class president, took Owens also received the Mississippi Nursing (ADN) Class of 2018 on May 10 the podium next to share some thoughts School of Nursing Scholarship from in the Corey Forum. Graduates included on behalf of her classmates. Following MNF. Gerrica Adams, Cisali Alexander, Krys- her comments, the ADN class presented a After the awards were given, ADN tin Allen, Jessica Brown, Kali Burney, slide show dedicated to friends and family. instructor Gwendolyn Lordeon called Christina Dodd, Quindetta Felton, Albert ADN instructors Pam Jones and Cherrie students to the stage one-by-one to Fleming, Payton Goss, Mallory Haire, Winters, along with Dr. Herron, presented receive their pins and lamps. After Lashonda Hayes, Lindsey Hughes, Brandi awards following the slideshow. Brittany the lighting of lamps, the ceremony Jenkins, McKenzie King, Melissa Leigh Tindall was recognized as the valedicto- concluded with the students reciting Anne Ledford, Kristin Moore, Kayla Neal, rian, Albert Fleming as salutatorian and the Nightingale Pledge, led by ADN Haley Pate, Keyonna Redmond, Brianna Payton Goss received the Outstanding instructor Lisa Davis, and Krystin Allen Stephens, Fisher Sullivan, Brittany Tindall Clinical Award. Next, Mississippi Nurses giving the benediction. MS Board of Nursing Scholarship and Natasha Walker. Foundation (MNF) Executive Director recipients (left to right) Denise Donald, The ceremony began with a proces- Rosalyn Howard presented five Mississip- Natalie Waterman, Troy Armstrong, sional of the ADN Class of 2018. Albert pi Board of Nursing Scholarships. Those Keyonna Redmond and Madzimoyo Fleming gave the invocation followed by went to Troy Armstrong, Denise Donald, Owusu.

Author Richard Grant shares his experiences, signs books at Holmes From Staff Reports/Photos raw, 1930s blues. We didn’t really under- world. I had another documentary in the I remember staring at this and thinking, stand what they were singing about, but works, I had a commission from the New ‘Where have we landed?’” we liked the raw power of that music. Yorker magazine and I had another book Grant also detailed a time when he heard Delta blues plus Faulkner creates a pretty idea, so we bought a tiny little apartment on the radio that motorists should not stop powerful evocation of a place. I certainly and moved to the city. for police because bandits in the Delta never imagined I’d end up living here.” “As soon as we did, however, everything were impersonating police in order to rob Grant is truly a citizen of the world: he went to hell. The New Yorker rejected the motorists. was born in Malaysia, lived in Kuwait article, my publisher rejected the book “They never rescinded this warning, as a young child, then moved to London, idea and the documentary fell through. For never made it clear that it was safe to stop where he spent his pre-teen through col- the first time ever, in a long time, I could for police. So about a month later, I was lege years. Upon graduation from Univer- not get any work. Not good, since it costs driving by and what looked to be a nor- sity College London with a degree in his- $25 an hour to live in New York, even mal police officer standing outside his car tory, he worked odds and ends jobs before when you’re asleep. Mariah was having was trying to stop me, but I just swerved relocating to America in the early 1990s. trouble landing a job as well. The city just around him, not knowing if I should stop.” He first moved to Tuscon, Arizona, where chewed us up and spit us out.” Today, Grant and his wife live in he met his wife Mariah while working on Grant’s stream of bad luck turned Jackson with their daughter Isobel. He is stories as a freelance journalist. around, however, when he received an working on another book about Mississip- “One day, it was about 1994, I was invitation to the Mississippi Book Festi- pi, this time about Natchez, while his wife driving through Tuscon listening to the val in Oxford. It was there that his friend works as a librarian at Millsaps College. radio when this song came on by Junior Martha invited him to come to a picnic at The presentation, which was sponsored Pictured is Richard Grant speaking at Kimbrough from Chulahoma, Mississippi. her family farm in Pluto. by the Mississippi Humanities Council, Holmes. It was this hill country blues that I’d never “I went down there on a perfect April was the culmination of the “Exploring the Author Richard Grant, who wrote “Dis- heard before; this kind of hypnotic, one- day and realized that I felt relaxed and Mississippi Delta” series that the Holmes patches from Pluto: Lost and Found in chord music. I really liked it, and went out happy for the first time in months. She Ridgeland Campus English Department the Mississippi Delta,” discussed his New and bought the album. I found out that two drove me down to this beautiful old farm- hosted this spring. The series sought York Times Bestseller during a presenta- white college kids in Oxford, Mississip- house surrounded by fruit trees, ponds, to celebrate the Delta’s rich heritage as tion at the Holmes Community College pi, had managed to get a million dollars vegetable gardens and a view of the Yazoo English Composition II classes read and Ridgeland Campus on April 10. A recep- in debt recording hill country artists for River. She said it’s for sale and you can discussed “Dispatches from Pluto.” tion and book signing followed his lecture. their record label Fat Possum Records. I have it for $130,000. I told her you can To learn more about Grant, visit http:// “I came to Pluto to listen and learn,” thought to myself, I could get a magazine barely park in New York for that! www.richardgrant.us/. He can be reached Grant said. “I’d like to start out by ad- story out of that!” “I thought, wow maybe this is what our directly at [email protected]. dressing the question I am often asked: Grant convinced a British magazine life needs, maybe we should buy this old How does a guy from London, England to send him to Oxford to write his story. house; I always kind of liked Mississippi!” end up in Mississippi? I usually say some- He made friends on that visit, including It didn’t take nearly the convincing thing like well I guess I must have taken a musicians such as Kimbrough and R.L. Grant thought it would to get Mariah to wrong turn somewhere. Burnside, and he continued coming back Pluto. She too fell in love with the house “The first time I heard the word Missis- to Oxford about twice a year to enjoy and they decided to take the plunge and sippi was in a high school English class the music, food, storytelling and overall move. in London in the winter of probably 1979. ambience. “Then began the incredible culture Suddenly we had this new assignment: “Fast forward to when I was living in shock that produced the book,” Grant said. to read William Faulkner. We were pretty New York City, where I was after Tuscon He proceeded to share some stories from impressed by Faulkner, with his language before I moved to Mississippi,” Grant his first year and a half in the Mississippi and his skill in invoking this alien world to said. “As a freelance journalist the kind of Delta; the very stories that he elaborates us that seemed kind of deep and dark and overriding theme of my life has been lack on in “Dispatches from Pluto,” plus some spooky. of funds; it’s not a high-paid profession. other humorous moments. “My first impression [of Mississippi] You have a lot of freedom, you get to trav- “One of my strongest memories is going was Faulkner followed soon after by the el and learn all about the world...but the to the grocery store and opening up a blues. Me and my friends were music pay, it has always been a struggle. In 2011, newspaper...there on the cover of the paper heads; we were into hip-hop, funk and I made a documentary for BBC and for the was a woman in pink camouflage holding soul music and then we started tracing first time in my life, I had some money. I up the deer she shot by its antlers... where that back through R&B and found our said to my girlfriend, let’s move to New I come from, women don’t kill deer with way back to the blues; in particular that York City, just to do it. We have friends pink bows for breast cancer awareness, there and it’s kind of the capitol of the it’s just not something British women do. Sports 24

Lady Bulldogs receive MACJC postseason honors From Staff Reports/Photos

percent from the free-throw line. She aver- points with one rebound while Carpenter aged 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game. had four points with three rebounds, one Carpenter, a sophomore center from steal and three blocks. Las Vegas, Nev., averaged 9.9 points per The game was tied at 22 after one game. She shot 49.5 percent from the floor period of play, and the North led 42-36 at and 54.2 percent from the free-throw line. halftime. The South outscored the North She averaged 9.8 rebounds and 3.3 blocks 22-14 in the third period before the North per game. outscored the South 20-16 in the fourth Pimpton, a sophomore guard from period to pull out the win. Webb, averaged 9.9 points per game. She During the 2017-2018 season, the Lady shot 33.3 percent from the floor and 72.7 Bulldogs won four straight games to percent from the free-throw line. She finish up the regular season with a North Kamelia Lacy Nina Carpenter Vaquela Pimpton Head Coach averaged 4.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 2.1 Division championship title. They went Jamilah Andrews steals per game. into the MACJC State Tournament as the Lacy, Pimpton and Carpenter also North’s No. 2 seed due to MACJC tie- The Holmes Community College Lady Vaquela Pimpton was named Honorable helped lead the North Division All-Stars to breaker rules and finished the season with Bulldogs had three players and Head Mention All-State. Andrews was named a 76-74 win over the South Division All- a loss to the Cophiah -Lincoln Community Coach Jamilah Andrews recognized for MACJC Co-Coach of the Year. Stars at East Central Community College College Lady Wolves during the Region their efforts during the 2017-18 season by Lacy, a sophomore guard from Lex- on Friday, April 13, in the 2018 Women’s XXIII semi-finals on March 8. Overall, the MACJC. Kamelia Lacy was named ington, averaged 13.3 points per game. All-Star Basketball Game. they had a successful season with a 18-9 First Team All-State while Nina Carpenter She shot 43.5 percent from the floor, 37 Pimpton led Holmes’ players in scoring record. was named Second Team All-State and percent from the three-point line and 69.6 with six points. She added four rebounds, one block and one steal. Lacy had five

Bulldogs receive MACJC postseason honors From Staff Reports/Photos

game. Spencer, a sophomore guard from Grenada, averaged 13.5 points per game. He shot 44.3 percent from the floor, 37 percent from the three-point line and 73.5 percent from the free-throw line. He averaged 3.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Norment, a sophomore guard from Somerville, Tenn., averaged 10.5 points per game. He shot 46.7 percent from the floor, 38.1 percent from the three-point line and 67.5 percent form the free-throw Javon Franklin Trevais Spencer Mikkel Norment Kassim Nicholson Head Coach Assistant Coach line. He averaged 1.8 assists per game, 1.6 Jason Flanigan Jason Harrison rebounds and .8 steals per game. The Holmes Community College Bull- ment and Kassim Nicholson were named Rock, Ark., aver- Nicholson, a freshman guard from dogs had four players and its coaching Second Team All-State while Head Coach aged 10.8 points per game. He shot 63.2 Jackson, averaged 9.4 points per game. staff recognized for their efforts during Jason Flanigan and Assistant Coach Jason percent from the floor and 60.9 percent He shot 48.9 percent from the floor. He the 2017-18 season by the MACJC. Javon Harrison were named MACJC Co-Coach- from the free-throw line. He averaged 8.2 averaged 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and one Franklin and Trevais Spencer were named es of the Year. rebounds per game and 2.5 blocks per steal per game. First Team All-State while Mikkel Nor- Franklin, a freshman forward from Little

Women’s Basketball Results Men’s Basketball Results Date Opponent Result Date Opponent Result Nov. 2 @Co-Lin CC + L, 81-65 Nov. 2 @Co-Lin CC + L, 87-75 Nov. 6 @ Arkansas State Mid-South W, 75-71 Nov. 6 Tennessee Prep W, 85-60 Nov. 9 Baton Rouge CC + W, 55-47 Nov. 9 Baton Rouge CC + W, 79-34 Nov. 13 @Arkansas Baptist College L, 76-63 Nov. 13 @Arkansas Baptist College W, 97-78 Nov. 16 @Hinds + L, 85-72 Nov. 16 @Hinds + W, 89-78 Nov. 28 Arkansas Baptist College W, 70-51 Nov. 28 Arkansas Baptist College W, 93-56 Nov. 30 @Baton Rouge CC + W, 61-50 Nov. 30 @Baton Rouge CC + W, 66-43 Dec. 4 @Itawamba CC *+ W, 58-52 Dec. 4 @Itawamba CC *+ W, 68-61 Jan. 6 @Delgado CC + W, 47-39 Dec. 9 @Southwest Tennessee CC W, 87-65 Jan. 9 Hinds + L, 64-61 Jan. 6 @ Delgado CC + W, 62-57 Jan. 11 Mississippi Delta CC *+ W, 68-56 Jan. 9 Hinds CC + W, 90-48 Jan. 18 @Northeast MS CC *+ L, 64-60 Jan. 11 Mississippi Delta CC *+ W, 81-68 Jan. 20 Northwest MS CC*+ L, 57-55 Jan. 18 @Northeast MS CC *+ L, 73-69 Jan. 25 Coahoma CC *+ W, 61-46 Jan. 20 Northwest MS CC*+ W, 84-60 Jan. 27 Delgado CC + W, 92-43 Jan. 25 Coahoma CC *+ W, 83-45 Jan. 29 @East MS CC *+ W, 76-73 Jan. 27 Delgado CC + W, 84-49 Feb. 1 Itawamba CC *+ W, 75-62 Jan. 29 @East MS CC *+ W, 71-66 Feb. 5 @Mississippi Delta CC *+ W, 64-57 Feb. 1 Itawamba CC *+ W, 76-65 Feb. 8 @Northwest MS CC *+ L, 71-70 Feb. 5 @Mississippi Delta CC *+ W, 86-69 Feb. 12 Northeast MS CC *+ W, 58-52 Feb. 8 @Northwest MS CC *+ L, 69-64 Feb. 17 Arkansas State Mid-South W, 68-58 Feb. 12 Northeast MS CC *+ W, 87-64 Feb. 19 @Coahoma CC *+ W, 94-59 Feb. 19 @Coahoma CC *+ W, 73-49 Feb. 22 East MS CC *+ W, 80-57 Feb. 22 East MS CC *+ W, 89-58 Feb. 27 Southwest MS (MACJC State Tournament) W, 47-43 Feb. 26 MGCCC (MACJC State Tourament) W, 85-57 Feb 28 JCJC (MACJC State Tournament Semi-Finals) L, 77-53 Feb 28 PRCC (MACJC State Tournament Semi-Finals) L, 69-67 March 7 LSU Eunice (Region XXIII Tourn., 1st Round) W, 87-68 March 6 Co-Lin CC (Region XXIII Tourn., 1st Round) W, 74-60 March 8 Co-Lin CC (Region XXIII Tourn., Semi-Finals) L, 63-57 March 8 Southwest (Region XXIII Tourn., Semi-Finals) W, 89-74 March 9 PRCC (Region XXIII Tourn., Final) W, 77-64 March 19 Western Nebraska CC (NJCAA Nat. Tourn.) L, 87-73 Home games underlined *Conference Games + Region Sports 25

Thomas and Oakes sign with MUW From Staff Reports/Photos

guess I wasn’t shell-shocked coming here. the biggest fears is not being able to make There’s not that many people, and I made friends. It made it really easy being here a lot of friends.” at Holmes. Everybody was so warm and She said her game has improved since accepting no matter what.” leaving Clarkdale. “My strokes have im- Oakes only played a few matches proved, and I’ve taken more lessons,” she toward the end of the season because of said. “The difference is the people that you a wrist injury and is still not 100 percent. play is a whole lot tougher competition. “Hopefully by the time it rolls around in College usually takes the best out of high the fall I’ll be 100 percent,” Oakes said. schools so that was the difference.” “We are working on physical therapy and Thomas will major in pre-nursing at electric stem so hopefully I will be 100 MUW. percent. Oakes said she liked the MUW campus “College is definitely a game-changer,” when she visited. “The campus was really Oakes said. “You play people that you pretty,” Oakes said. “It will be my home would never play in high school. That’s away from home. It’s smaller and more in- like a huge difference. It is tough competi- timate. You get to know a lot more people tion, but it’s a lot of fun.” and your environment. It’s a new place. Pictured are (left to right) Lucy Oakes and Hannah Thomas signing with MUW. I’ve never lived in Columbus so it’ll be Before her injury, Oakes said she had cool to have a new experience.” really improved. “I’m keeping my shots She enjoyed her time at Holmes as well. in, and I can project where my shot are The Holmes Community College wom- “I chose the W because I like the cam- “Holmes is also super small,” she said. going to go. I had a lot more control over en’s tennis team had two players sign na- pus, and it was super nice,” Thomas said. “You get to know all the people, and you what I was doing. I wasn’t winging it and tional letters of intent with the Mississippi “I like the people there. I like it because it never see somebody you don’t recognize. hoping the ball would fall into the blue University for Women here this week. was a smaller university not like a big, big You can walk to the lunch room and sit line. I think that was a huge thing becom- Lucy Oakes of French Camp and Hannah university.” with anybody because you know every- ing consistent. Thomas of Meridian will continue their Thomas said she will miss her time at body and nobody is an outcast and every- She will major in psychology at MUW. playing careers at the four-year university. Holmes. “I like it at Holmes because it’s body has a friend group. That was super Oakes attended French Camp Academy super small,” she said. “I’m from Clark- important because when you go to college while Thomas attended Clarkdale. dale so it was super small in Clarkdale. I you don’t want to be alone. That’s one of

Stuckey and Montfort sign with MUW From Staff Reports/Photos

Christopher Stuckey of Mathiston and ties. “I’ve enjoyed the freedom mostly,” Marcus Montfort of Graham, Texas, will Stuckey said. “I love it here. I love the continue their playing careers at the four- outdoors so playing disc golf, the pond, year university. volleyball at night… I just love it.” Stuckey attended East Webster while He said his game has improved since Montfort attended Graham High School. leaving East Webster. “I’ve literally “I think we’ll both enjoy it a lot,” Stuck- improved in everything,” he said. “I was ey said of MUW. “I was kind of worried to not good in high school. Playing college leave Holmes and not knowing what I was level has really improved my game. Most going to do, but I’ll be playing tennis so people who go to college will have better I’ll be good.” technique, and better technique will win He said he noticed MUW’s fitness center the game.” and drew his attention. “I love the fitness Stuckey will major in pre-nursing at center,” Stuckey said. “It has a pool, and MUW. I love swimming. All the opportunities that students have to exercise and do stuff is really nice. That’s going to be fun. The Pictured are (left to right) Lucy Oakes and campus looks really nice, and the facilities tennis team had two players sign nation- are kept up really nice.” The Holmes Community College men’s al letters of intent with the Mississippi Stuckey said he enjoyed his time at University for Women here this week. Holmes especially doing outdoor activi-

Newell and Hatcher sign with MUW From Staff Reports/Photos

with 52 hits including 19 doubles, two that we were really good. We almost had homeruns and 25 RBI scoring 28 runs. a chance to beat the record for most wins, She had only six strikeouts this season. but we fell short. I can’t remember one From her freshman to sophomore year, game where we gave up on each other.” she more than doubled her batting average Newell will be a general studies major from .181 as a freshman and increased at MUW. her runs by 25 from 3 to 28 and hits by 39 Hatcher is pleased to be able to continue from 13 to 52. She’ll be a first baseman at her career as well. “It was an opportunity MUW. to play for another two years, and I wasn’t “I wasn’t ready to hang my cleats up yet ready to give up softball yet,” said Hatch- and go into the real world,” Newell said of er. her decision to go to MUW. “God led me “I came from a small town,” she said. to this direction so I took the opportunity. “The MUW campus wasn’t as big as other “I thought their campus was really pret- universities that you could go to so it was ty,” she added. “When I went for my visit the same kind of atmosphere that it was I felt like they really work together as a here. It wasn’t too big, and I feel that peo- family, and that’s what I was looking for.” ple will get to know each other more.” Newell played mostly in the infield last Hatcher is pleased with her play this season so moving back to catcher where season. “I definitely improved from she played most of her time in high school freshman to sophomore year,” she said Pictured are (left to right) Jana Newell and Courtney Hatcher signing with MUW. was big for her this season. “From fresh- especially with the big jump in batting man to sophomore year I gained a lot of average. Lady Bulldog sophomore softball play- The Lady Bulldogs finished the season 20- leadership,” Newell said. “I got to come “I felt we started out strong,” she said of ers Jana Newell and Courtney Hatcher 22 and 10-18 in the MACJC. out and prove what I learned last year. the Lady Bulldogs’ play this season. “We signed with the Mississippi University As a sophomore, Newell batted .308 Coming from high school to college it was never gave up on each other. We tried our for Women on April 25 to continue their with 32 hits including five doubles and 15 way different.” hardest.” softball careers. RBI. She scored 18 runs with only four She said she wished the Lady Bulldogs She will be majoring in exercise science Newell, who played catcher and des- strikeouts all season. As a freshman, she could have kept the momentum from early at MUW. ignated player, hails from Ridgeland and batted .291 with 23 hits including one in the season until the end. “We started attended Park Place Christian Academy double and one homerun with 11 RBI. She out so good, and we worked as a team,” while Hatcher, a first baseman, hails from will be listed as a utility player at MUW. she said. “Adversity came, and we didn’t Eupora and attended Eupora High School. As a sophomore, Hatcher batted .406 make the playoffs. We made a statement Sports 26

Mondragon and Welzien sign letters of intent with MUW From Staff Reports/Photos

Two Holmes Community College Lady Mauri Welzien, is a graduate of Ridgeland Bulldog soccer players, Irene Mondragon High School. She plays defense and was of Jackson and Britain Welzien of Ridge- chosen for the MACJC All-State Team land, signed letters of intent to Mississippi both years at Holmes. As a sophomore, University for Women in the Holmes she had two goals, four assists and eight library conference room on May 1. points and as a freshman she had one goal Mondragon, the daughter of Irma Mon- and two total points. dragon, is a graduate of Northwest Rankin For more information on the Holmes High School. She is a center midfielder Soccer Program, contact Men’s and who was selected for the 2017 MACJC Women’s Head Coach Matt Convertino at All-State Team. Her sophomore year she [email protected] or (601) 605- had two goals, two assists and six total 3412. points and her freshman year she had four assists and four total points. Pictured are (left to right) Irene Mondragon and Britain Welzien signing with MUW. Welzien, the daughter of Patrick and

Bulldogs fall to Bobcats, 12-2 and 8-3 From Staff Reports/Photos

The Holmes Community College lost ven Lacey and Dane Bevell also pitched gave up one run on two hits with one two games at home April 20 to the Jones in the game. Jimmy Burse had a solo walk. Jeff Crenshaw got the start and went County Junior College Bobcats, 12-2 and homerun in the game and Warren added a 5 1/3 innings and gave up five runs on six 8-3, to end the season 18-26 and 4-24 in double. hits with three strikeouts and one walk. the MACJC. In games versus Pearl River on Satur- Steven Lacey, Jimmy Burse and Dane In game one, Kendrick LeJeune suffered day, the Bulldogs fell 16-1 and 10-9. Bevell also pitched in the game. Lacey the loss. He went one inning and gave up In game one, Chris Piernas suffered went 2/3 of an inning and gave up three three runs on two hits with two strikeouts the loss. He went two innings and gave runs on two hits with one walk. Sage Mul- and two walks. Kameron Ferguson, Chris up eight runs on six hits with four strike- lins, Matt Warren and Josh Tucker each Piernas, Morgan Jarabica, Alex Burt and outs and two walks. Colby Ellingburg, had two hits with Mullins and Tucker add- R.J. Pierce also pitched in the game. Matt Dane Bevell and Kameron Ferguson also ing a double. J.D. Roberts added a triple Warren led the Bulldogs with three hits. pitched in the game. Jimmy Burse added a while Brooks Cooper and Cole Johnson In game two, Jeff Crenshaw went 3 1/3 double. added a double. innings and gave up seven runs on six hits In game two, Kameron Ferguson suf- Pictured are (left to right) Irene Mon- with four strikeouts and four walks. Ste- fered the loss. He went one inning and

Softball Results Baseball Results Date Opponent Result Date Opponent Result Feb. 2 @Southwest Mississippi CC + L, 3-2 Feb. 18 Elaine P. Nunez Community College W, 6-3 Feb. 2 @Southwest Mississippi CC + L, 14-4 Feb. 18 Elaine P. Nunez Community College W, 11-1 Feb. 13 Copiah-Lincoln Community College W, 2-1 Feb. 19 @Blue Moutain College W, 7-2 Feb. 13 Copiah-Lincoln Community College W, 11-7 Feb. 19 @Blue Moutain College W, 12-1 Feb. 20 Blue Mountain Community JV W, 7-1 Feb. 26 Blue Mountain College W, 16-7 Feb. 20 Blue Mountain Community JV W, 8-2 Feb. 26 Blue Mountain College W, 13-3 Feb. 23 vs. Marion Military Institute *** W, 8-1 March 2 @Elaine P. Nunez Community College L, 4-3 Feb. 23 vs. Shelton State Community College *** L, 3-0 March 2 @Elaine P. Nunez Community College L, 6-3 March 2 Coahoma Community College * ^ + W, 12-5 March 6 Crowleys Ridge W, 9-0 March 2 Coahoma Community College * ^ + W, 13-5 March 6 Crowleys Ridge W, 7-3 March 3 @Mississippi Gulf Coast CC * ^ + L, 4-2 March 8 Williams Baptist College JV W, 12-0 March 3 @Mississippi Gulf Coast CC * ^ + L, 12-1 March 8 Williams Baptist College JV W, 10-1 March 7 @Blue Mountain College JV W, 9-1 March 12 @Crowleys Ridge W, 15-1 March 7 @Blue Mountain College JV W, 10-2 March 12 @Crowleys Ridge W, 17-5 March 9 Southwest Mississippi CC * + W, 7-0 March 14 @Williams Baptist College JV W, 17-7 March 9 Southwest Mississippi CC * + L, 10-5 March 14 @Williams Baptist College JV W, 14-1 March 19 @Jones County Junior College * ^ + L, 5-0 March 17 @Southwest Mississippi CC * + L, 8-4 March 19 @Jones County Junior College * ^ + L, 12-0 March 17 @Southwest Mississippi CC * + L, 11-3 March 21 East Mississippi Community College * ^ + W, 4-3 March 21 Itawamba Community College * ^ + L, 5-3 March 21 East Mississippi Community College * ^ + W, 9-1 March 21 Itawamba Community College * ^ + W, 10-3 March 23 @Meridian Community College * L, 9-6 March 24 @East Central Community College * ^ + L, 10-9 March 23 @Meridian Community College * L, 8-7 March 24 @East Central Community College * ^ + L, 3-2 March 26 Itawamba Community College * ^ + L, 15-2 March 27 Northwest Mississippi CC * ^ + L, 11-2 March 26 Itawamba Community College * ^ + L, 5-1 March 27 Northwest Mississippi CC * ^ + L, 11-4 March 30 East Central Community College * ^ + W, 8-6 March 31 Mississippi Gulf Coast CC * ^ + L, 10-4 March 30 East Central Community College * ^ + L, 7-2 March 31 Mississippi Gulf Coast CC * ^ + L, 9-7 April 2 @Arkansas State University W, 10-4 April 4 East Mississippi Community College * + L, 12-0 April 2 @Arkansas State University W, 11-5 April 4 East Mississippi Community College * + W, 10-3 April 5 @Northwest Mississippi CC * ^ + L, 1-0 April 8 Hinds Community College * ^ + L, 14-3 April 5 @Northwest Mississippi CC * ^ + L, 2-0 April 8 Hinds Community College * ^ + W, 5-4 April 8 @Pearl River Community College * ^ + L, 8-0 April 10 Mississippi Delta Community College * ^ + L, 15-13 April 8 @Pearl River Community College * ^ + W, 10-0 April 10 Mississippi Delta Community College * ^ + L, 6-3 April 10 Mississippi Delta Community College * ^ + W, 8-0 April 13 @Meridian Community College * ^ + L, 15-3 April 10 Mississippi Delta Community College * ^ + W, 5-0 April 13 @Meridian Community College * ^ + L, 9-5 April 13 Hinds Community College * ^ + L, 4-1 April 18 @Northeast Mississippi CC * + L, 17-6 April 13 Hinds Community College * ^ + L, 4-0 April 18 @Northeast Mississippi CC * + L, 3-1 April 15 Arkansas State University L, 9-7 April 21 @Copiah-Lincoln CC * ^ + L, 11-6 April 15 Arkansas State University W, 6-2 April 21 @Copiah-Lincoln CC * ^ + L, 13-5 April 18 @Northeast Mississippi CC * + W, 6-2 April 24 @Coahoma Community College * ^ + L, 14-12 April 18 @Northeast Mississippi CC * + L, 7-5 April 24 @Coahoma Community College * ^ + W, 6-1 April 21 @Copiah-Lincoln CC * ^ + L, 2-1 April 28 Pearl River Community College * ^ + L, 16-1 April 21 @Cophiah-Lincoln CC * ^ + L, 4-1 April 28 Pearl River Community College * ^ + L, 10-9

Home games underlined *** Shelton State Tournament, played in Home games underlined *** Shelton State Tournament, played in *Conference Games Tuscaloosa, AL *Conference Games Tuscaloosa, AL + Region + Region Sports 27

Lady Bulldogs fall to Lady Wolves, 2-1 and 4-1 From Staff Reports/Photos

The Holmes Community College Lady In game two, Katie Lawrence suffered Bulldogs ended the season at home on the loss. She went three innings and Saturday, April 23, with two heartbreaking gave up three runs on seven hits with losses to the Copiah-Lincoln Community one strikeout. Juliet Warriner went three College Lady Wolves, 2-1 and 4-1. innings and gave up run on three hits. The Lady Bulldogs ended the season at Courtney Hatcher, Emily Littlejohn and 20-22 and 10-18 in the MACJC. Madison Fields each had a double. In game one, Brooklyne Eubanks went six innings. She gave up one run on one hit with two strikeouts and two walks. Allison Irby suffered the loss. She went 2 2/3 innings and gave up one run on three hits with two walks. Madison Womble led the Lady Bulldogs with two hits. Cailee Arender added a double.

The Bulldogs finish out the 2018 season with tournament play By Nykeem Liddell Growl Reporter 11 straight wins including six wins by 20 67-69 in overtime in the semi-finals of the or more points. The Bulldogs’ largest win MACJC State Tournament. The Bulldogs differential of the season came at home would avenge an early season loss to when the Bulldogs crushed Baton Rouge Copiah Lincoln Community College by 79-34. The Bulldogs’ 11-game winning ousting the Wolves from the Region XXIII streak came to a halt when they traveled Tournament 74-60. The Bulldogs would to North Division rival Northeast Missis- advance to the semi-finals of the Region sippi Community College. The Bulldogs XXIII Tournament to face Southwest and entered the game ranked #20 nationally would prevail 89-74 setting up a rematch but would fall, 69-73. The Bulldogs would with the Pearl River Wildcats. The Bull- bounce back in a huge way with winning dogs would jump out to a 13-2 lead on the its next three games by a margin of 29.0 Wildcats and would never look back. The points per game. The Bulldogs would head Bulldogs led by as many as 16-poinys and into postseason play winning nine of its would defeat the Wildcats 77-64. With the last 10 games. During that 10-game span, win, the Bulldogs would claim the Region the Bulldogs won eight of those games by XXIII Championship and advance to the double digits. The Bulldogs would finish National Tournament in Hutchinson, Kan- second in the North Division and would sas for the second time in four years. The face the third-seed from the South Divi- Bulldogs historic season would come to a sion, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community close in the Opening Round of the Nation- The Holmes Men’s Basketball team an 11-0 record at Frank Branch Coliseum. College. The Bulldogs opened the MAC- al Tournament, falling to the #15 seeded completed its historic season with an The Bulldogs opened the 2017-18 sea- JC State Tournament with a 85-57 win and Western Nebraska Cougars 73-87. The overall record of 24 wins and five losses. son ranked #25 in the national poll. The would advance to face the top seed from Bulldogs sophomores posted an overall The Bulldogs cruised past their opponents team would fall out of the poll a week the South Division, Pearl River Commu- record of 40-15 in two seasons. at home this past season. The team went later after the opening season road loss at nity College. The Bulldogs would fall, undefeated at home this season posting Co-Lin. The Bulldogs would then cap off

The Lady Bulldogs end with a strong season By Nykeem Liddell Growl Reporter

The Lady Bulldogs had a remarkable team’ largest win differential of the season and Arkansas State University Mid-South. 4 seed and would open the tournament 2017-18 season. Holmes Women’s Bas- came on the final Saturday in January The team would enter the MACJC State against Louisiana State University Eunice ketball team finished the season with an when the Lady Bulldogs hosted Delgado Tournament as the two-seed and would es- from Louisiana. The Lady Bulldogs would overall record of 18 wins and nine losses. Community College. The Lady Bulldogs cape the Quarterfinal round with a 47-43 defeat the Bengals 87-68 and advance to Marking it the best finish in Head Coach, cruised past the Dolphins 92-43 and picked win over Southwest Mississippi Commu- the Semi-finals to face the two-seed, Copi- Jamilah Andrews’s coaching career at up their ninth win of the season. The Lady nity College. The team would then face ah Lincoln Community College. The Lady Holmes Community College. The Lady Bulldogs would head into the postseason the #5 team in the nation, and top-seed Bulldogs and Lady Wolves traded the lead Bulldogs finished 9-3 in the North Di- winning nine of their previous 10 games. from the South Division, Jones County the entire game but the Lady Bulldogs vision and claimed the North Division Those wins came over Coahoma Commu- Junior College. The Lady Bulldogs fell would fall 57-63 in the Semi-finals of title for the first time under Coach An- nity College, Delgado Community Col- behind early and failed to recover as they the Region XXIII Tournament. The Lady drews. The team opened the season with lege, East Mississippi Community College fell 53-77 in the semi-finals of the MAC- Bulldogs played a tough and hard fought a 16-point loss to South Division foe, (twice), Itawamba Community College, JC State Tournament. The Lady Bulldogs game and accomplished a lot this season. Copiah-Lincoln. The Lady Bulldogs would Mississippi Delta Community College, would earn a bid in the Region XXIII then win seven of their next 10 games. The Northeast Mississippi Community College Tournament in Clinton. They received the

Bulldogs add 33 signees to the 2018 Signing Class on National Signing Day

The Holmes Community College Bull- South Delta; Cherokee Edwards, running Johnson, defensive end, Germantown; land Central; Thomas Turner, offensive dogs added 33 signees to the 2018 football back, Yazoo County; Kendarius Evans, Jha’mauri Johnson, linebacker, Grenada; lineman, South Panola; Monty Williams signing class today on National Signing wide receiver, Pearl; Robert Harris III, Dyrell Lyles, defensive back, Velma Jack- V, offensive lineman, Northwest Rankin; Day. offensive lineman, Brandon; Tytus Heard, son; Tyler McDaniel, cornerback, Terry; Caleb Wilson, cornerback, Warren Central; Signees include: Jalen Allen, cornerback, quarterback, Saltillo; Tovell Henderson, Orinthia May, defensive end, German- Johnny Winston, running back, Pearl; and Warren Central; Jordan Boatman, offen- Jr., offensive lineman, Senatobia; Quen- town; Jeremy Miller, linebacker, Warren Jatavis Whitley, defensive back, Indianola sive lineman, Starkville; Vonte Brackett, tin Herring, linebacker, Jefferson Davis Central; Cedrick Moffett, defensive back, Gentry. running back, Hoover, Ala.; Amerious County; Deon House, running back, Gre- Pearl; Calviante Overton, offensive line- Brown, running back, Choctaw Coun- nada; Dylan Kelly, running back, Pearl; man, Northwest Rankin; Gabe Ross, Jr., ty; Rasson Carr, linebacker, West Point; Devlin Kirklin, defensive back, Holmes offensive lineman, Madison Central; Dev- Martavius Dill, running back, West Tal- County Central; John Jordan, Jr., offensive on Scott, defensive lineman, Hoover, Ala.; lahatchie; Caleb Ducking, wide receiver, lineman, Holmes County Central; Tavian Robert Shorter, offensive lineman, Cleve- Sports 28

Four Bulldogs sign with four-year schools From Staff Reports/Photos won the North Division championship steals per game. As a freshman, Johnson and the 2017-18 team that won the Region averaged 11.8 points per game. He shot XXIII Championship and made an appear- 56.7 percent from the floor and 62.1 per- ance in the NJCAA National Tournament cent from the free-throw line. He averaged in Hutchinson, Kansas in March. 4.3 rebounds per game. Johnson was Spencer, a sophomore guard from named to the All-Region XXIII Tourna- Grenada, averaged 13.5 points per game. ment Team this season. He shot 44.3 percent from the floor, 37 Carter, a sophomore forward from percent from the three-point line and Greenville, averaged 3.2 points per game 73.5 percent from the free-throw line. He and 2.6 rebounds. He shot 48.6 percent averaged 3.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 from the floor and 71.4 percent from the steals per game. As a freshman, Spencer free-throw line. As a freshman, Carter averaged 13.7 points per game. He shot averaged 3.8 points per game and 4.1 42.7 percent from the floor, 38.9 percent rebounds. from the three-point line and 77.8 percent Stribling, a sophomore forward from from the free-throw line. He averaged 4.5 Ridgeland, averaged 2.5 points per game rebounds per game, 1.7 assists and 1.2 and one rebound. He shot 41.8 percent steals per game. Spencer was named First from the floor and 77.8 percent from the Pictured with the rest of the basketball team and the coaches are signees (left to right) free-throw line. As a freshman, Stribling D’Michael Stribling, Justin Johnson,Trevais Spencer and Marquell Carter. Team All-State both seasons and All-Re- gion this season. averaged 4.7 points per game and 2.3 rebounds. The Holmes Community College Jackson State University, Marquell Carter Johnson, a sophomore forward from Martin, Tenn., averaged 7.3 points per Bulldogs had four players sign national signed with University of Arkansas at Pine letters of intent on May 2 to continue their Bluff and D’Michael Stribling signed with game. He shot 57.7 percent from the floor, playing careers next season. Tougaloo College. 57.1 percent from the three-point line and Trevais Spencer signed with Campbell Spencer, Johnson, Carter and Stribling 67.7 percent from the free-throw line. He University, Justin Johnson signed with were members of the 2016-17 team that averaged 2.5 rebounds, .9 assists and .7

Pimpton signs with the University of New Orleans From Staff Reports/Photos

wanted me there,” Pimpton said. “They will never forget the times we had.” recruited me hard. I feel like they were the She said her strengths are making plays best spot for me, and I can fit in with their for other players, shooting and fast breaks. system from what Holmes had me doing.” “I can go to the goal and make layups,” She is really pleased of the success of Pimpton said. “I can change speeds both this year’s team. “My teammates kept me fast and slow. I just take what the defender sane about the whole season,” she said. gives me.” “The team is the reason we made it that Holmes Head Coach Jamilah Andrews far. We all stayed together. Through every is proud to see another player move on to obstacle, we never fell apart. We accom- the next level. “I’m very excited for Va- plished our goals that were set, and I’m quela. This is an opportunity she definitely proud of that.” deserves, and I think she will go to UNO Pimpton said she was taught a lot about and do very well.” the game while she was at Holmes. “I Andrews echoed Pimpton’s strengths learned more,” she said. “My freshman on the court. “Vaquela’s strengths are her year I didn’t know a lot, but my coaches ability to get to the basket and create shots (Coach Jamilah Andrews, Coach LaTaryl and her ability to step out and knock the Pictured is (seated, left) Vaquela Pimpton signing her letter of intent with UNO as her Williams and Strength and Conditioning three-point shot down. teammates and Coach Jamilah Andrews look on. Coach Carlos Andrews) made me stronger “She contributed to the (team’s) suc- both physically and mentally. They just cess in various ways,” Andrews added. As a sophomore, she averaged 28.1 helped me. Every time I asked a question, “She was a leader off the court. She did Holmes Community College Lady Bull- minutes per game and 9.9 points per game. dog sophomore guard Vaquela Pimpton they gave me an answer, and I tried to fix what she was supposed to do. She got her She shot 33.3 percent from the floor and it the best I could.” studies done as well as her ability to play signed a national letter of intent with the 72.7 percent from the free-throw line. She University of New Orleans Privateers on As far as Holmes, she said, “To the basketball on the court. had 4.7 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.1 steals teachers, the school, the coaches, the “Vaquela is the type player who will May 3 to continue her basketball playing per game. As a freshman, she averaged career next season. teammates, we all were family. Anything bring leadership to UNO,” she added. 29.6 minutes per game and 10.2 points we needed, we were always there to help “She will step right in and be ready to Pimpton, who played at West Talla- per game. She averaged 3.3 rebounds, 2.1 hatchie and hails from Webb, helped lead each other out. We had each other’s backs. go.” assists and 1.3 steals per game. We never had to struggle because other the Lady Bulldogs to the semi-finals of Pimpton said the coaching staff at UNO both the MACJC and Region XXIII Tour- people came along when you were in a made her feel like she was home during downfall, they came to pick you up. I naments this season and to the MACJC the recruiting process. “I felt like they State Tournament last season. thank my sisters for that, my teammates. I

Webster inks with Jacksonville State University From Staff Reports/Photos

Holmes Community College sophomore she played 20.2 minutes per game and Brittany Webster of Lexington signed a averaged 5.7 points per game pulling in national letter of intent on April 11 with 5.9 rebounds per game. Jacksonville State University for the 2018 “I believe I chose Jacksonville State be- season. The 6’1 center will play in the cause of the environment they had when Ohio Valley Conference next season. I went on my visit,” Webster said. “They Webster helped lead the Lady Bulldogs were like family to me, and the coaches to a North Division title during the 2017- were telling me how they would help me 18 season. The Lady Bulldogs made a do what I need to do to get where I need long run in both the MACJC and Region to be on my major. It just felt like home XXIII Tournaments before falling in the away from home.” semi-finals of both tournaments. Holmes Webster said she has the ability to play finished the season 18-9 overall record and either the forward or center position. 9-3 in the North Division. “They can interchange me at either posi- As a freshman, Webster played 16.5 tion,” she said. “I can handle the ball well minutes per game and averaged three under pressure. I’m the go-to. Coming in Pictured is (seated, left) Brittany Webster signing her letter of intent with Jacksonville points per game. She pulled in 4.9 re- State as her teammates and Coach Jamilah Andrews look on. bounds per game. Her sophomore season, See Webster, Page 29 Sports 29

Webster (Continued from Page 28) as a junior I’ll be able to rebound more, hit “Our work ethic is what got us the and Strength and Conditioning Coach Car- getting this opportunity to play at Jackson- the 15-foot jumper and box out. I can do North Division championship,” she added. los Andrews for helping mold her into the ville State. the simple things that matter.” “My team worked really hard to be North player she is today. “Over the past couple “Brittany’s strengths are her ability to She said she’s proud of how the Lady Division champs, and we proved it on the of the years, I felt they were all family,” knock the 15-footer down and her abil- Bulldogs played this season. “We had a floor. It’s a great feeling for me and my she said. “I knew they would get me better ity to play with her back to the basket. really good season but couldn’t finish,” team to be noticed for something. It feels so I would be in the position I’m in right She can get to the hole and her ability to Webster said. “We came up against Jones nice to have a championship in Holmes now. I wasn’t as physical as I am today rebound are strengths as well.” in the State and relaxed on some defensive County once again. We surprised a lot of without the help of them working with me Coach Andrews agreed that Webster possessions that we shouldn’t have. We people. They didn’t expect us to be the in the post. I wouldn’t have mastered the has become more physical. “She’s always came up against Co-Lin in the Region and North Division champ. They didn’t expect moves that I make. So I really thank them had the size, but she’s gotten more phys- missed box-out assignments giving them us to be in the state tournament or the for that. That’s the reason I chose to come ical. She’s gotten in the weight room and second chance opportunities to shoot. We region tournament. We showed up, but we here. I felt they could get me better.” worked really hard with Coach (Carlos) had a really good team this year and with- couldn’t finish. I just hope we put fear in Coach Andrews said having players Andrews. out them I wouldn’t be in the position that people’s hearts that we’ll be even stronger move on to a four-year school is always “Her ability to finish and her confi- I’m in as far as signing with Jacksonville the next couple of years.” a special day for her. “I’m very proud of dence” proved to be a big part of the Lady State. Next year they’ll have a really good, She thanked Head Coach Jamilah An- Brittany,” Coach Andrews said. “She’s a Bulldogs’ success this season, according and they’ll have to win it all next year.” drews, Assistant Coach LaTaryl Williams very hard worker, and I’m excited she’s to Coach Andrews.

Simpson signs with Holmes names 2018-2019 Blue Mountain College Cheerleaders

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Pictured is the 2018-2019 Bulldog Cheerleading Squad.

Holmes Community College an- Holmes of Kosciusko; Paris Nichols Pictured is Jonah Simpson signing his letter of intent as his family looks on. nounced the new 2018-2019 cheerlead- of Kosciusko; Calen Lewis of Clinton; ing squad on May 14. The sophomores Khalyia Rucker of Benton; Sarah Eliz- Holmes Community College soph- As a sophomore, Simpson averaged include: Jason Ables of Benton; Loftin abeth Hardy of Benton; Raylin Copper omore guard Jonah Simpson signed a 4.2 points per game along with 2.9 as- Price of Kosciusko; Nolan Whitworth of Eupora; Shakeria Smith of Ack- national letter of intent Friday, May 11, sists and .8 steals per game. He shot 41.9 of Yazoo City; Darrian Oliver of erman; Skylar Busbea of Kosciusko; with Blue Mountain College. percent from the floor and 28.6 percent Pickens; Kade Norman of Yazoo City; Joseph Hancock of Yazoo City; John Simpson helped lead the Bulldogs to from the three-point line. As a freshman, Logan Anderson of Benton; Indiara Fortney Reagan of Yazoo City and Troy the Region XXIII title this season and a Simpson averaged 4.6 points per game, Perry of Richland; Ana Posey Jones Peeler of Yazoo City. trip to the NJCAA National Tournament 2.4 assists and .6 steals per game. He of Benton; Asia Purvis of Jackson and The squad is coached by Heather in Hutchinson, Kansas. He also helped shot 45.9 percent from the floor, 33.3 Gillian Chavez of Clinton. Jones. For more information, contact lead the Bulldogs to the North Division percent from the three-point line and 75 The freshman are: Mauri Beth Colvin Jones at [email protected]. championship his freshman season. percent from the free-throw line. of Carrollton; Johna Beaves of Wino- na; London Hunt of Madison; Abby

Holmes holds 2018 Spring Football Game From Staff Reports/Photos 2018 Football Schedule Date Opponent Time Aug. 30 Copiah-Lincoln Community College 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6 @Jones County Junior College 7 p.m. Sept. 13 @Mississippi Gulf Coast CC 7 p.m. Sept. 20 Northeast Mississippi CC * + 6:30 p.m. Setp. 27 @Northwest Mississippi CC * 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4 Itawamba Community College * 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13 @East Mississippi CC * 2 p.m. Oct. 20 Mississippi Delta CC * 3 p.m. Oct. 25 @Coahoma Community College * 6:30 p.m.

Pictured are (left to right) Dr. Luke Jones, Jeffrey Cotten, Sonny Sparks and Matt Surrell prior to coaching the Spring Game. Home games underlined *Conference Games Sparks-Surrell up 10-7 after a PAT from + Region Sonny Sparks, Matt Surrell, Luke Jones McKay. A Woolfolk TD put Jones-Cot- and Jeffrey Cotten served as honorary ten up 14-10. McKay then hit two fields coaches for the 2018 Spring Football goals on the last two possessions by Game today in Ras Branch Stadium. Sparks-Surrell to give them the 16-14 win. Sparks-Surrell defeated Jones-Cotten, Woolfolk and McKay were named MVP 16-14. Connor McKay put Sparks-Sur- for Sparks-Surrell while Luke Wilson was rell up 3-0. Jones-Cotten went up 7-3 on named MVP for Jones-Cotten. a TD run Trevon Woolfolk and a PAT from McKay. A Nick Ross TD run put Sports 30

Holmes holds Spring Sports Banquet From Staff Reports/Photos

The Holmes Community College The letes from the cheerleading squad, men’s 2018 Spring Athletic Banquet was held on basketball team, women’s basketball team, Tuesday, May 1 in Frank Branch Colise- tennis team, softball team and baseball um on the Goodman Campus. Student-ath- team were recoginized.

Pictured are the cheerleaders who received recognition at the banquet. They are (front Pictured are the men’s basketball players who received recognition at the banquet. They row, left to right) Allie Dunn, Bulldog Award and Scholar Athlete; Kayla Dowdy, Most are (front row, left to right) Stanley Williams, Assist Award and Best Free Throw Shoot- Coachable Female; Lake Shipp, Scholar Athlete; Ana Posey Jones, Freshman Award er; Mikkel Norment, Sixth Man of the Year, All-Star MVP and All-Region 23 Tourna- and Scholar Athlete; (back row, left to right) Loftin Price, Scholar Athlete; Nolan ment Team; Jonah Simpson, Assist Award; Joshua Everette, Jonathan Boyd Award and Whitworth, Most Coachable Male; Lamar Land, Scholar Athlete and Logan Ander- All-Star; Trey Spencer, All-Star, All-State, All-Region, Best Offensive Player, Scholar son, Scholar Athlete. Other awards included: Most Valuable Tumbler, Marquell Sanders; Athlete and (back row, left to right) Kassim Nicholson, Best Defensive Player and All- Most Valuable Stunter, Anderrious Donalson; Most Valuable Crowd Leader, Asia Purvis; State; Javon Franklin, All-State, All-Region, MVP and Rim Protector; Winford Ross, Most Valuable Crowd Leader and Scholar Athlete, Indiara Perry; Most Versatile Athlete Sportsmanship Award; Marquell Carter, Hustle Award and Justin Johnson, All-Star and Scholar Athlete, Justice Cummins; Scholar Athlete, Kayla Rawson; Scholar Athlete, and All-Region 23 Tournament Team. Gillian Chavez; and Leadership Award, James Cobb.

Pictured are the women’s basketball players who received recognition at the banquet. Pictured are the softball players who received recognition at the banquet. They are They are (front row, left to right) Ja’Breonia Veasey, Scholar Athlete; Raven Wilson, (front row, left to right) Madison Womble, Scholar Athlete; Jolie Smith, Scholar Ath- Most Valuable Manager and Scholar Athlete; Christiana Harris, Scholar Athlete; lete; Abby Bouslay, Scholar Athlete; Halea Wood, Scholar Athlete; Becca Kennedy, Aneisha Evans, Best Defensive and Scholar Athlete; Janae Collier, Scholar Athlete; Most Improved and Scholar Athlete; Avery Thornton, Lady Bulldog Award and Schol- Kamelia Lacy, MVP, First Team All-State, All-Region, Scholar Athlete; Jalisia Lipsey, ar Athlete and Jana Kay Newell, Scholar Athlete; (back row, left to right) Allison Irby, Lady Bulldog Award and Scholar Athlete; (back row, left to right) Vaquela Pimpton, Scholar Athlete; Joseph McKee, Scholar Athlete; Madison Frazier, Scholar Athlete; Honorable Mention All-State and All-Star; Nina Carpenter, Second Team All-State and Juliet Warriner, Dan Edwards Award and Scholar Athlete; Emily Littlejohn, Best De- All-Star; Brittany Webster, Most Improved Player; Jekalen Jones, Scholar Athlete; fensive and Scholar Athlete and Courtney Hatcher, First Team All-State, Best Offen- MiKayla Patton, Scholar Athlete; Koryana Johnson, Scholar Athlete and Tyaira Wil- sive Player and Scholar Athlete. Other awards included: Madison Fields, Second Team son, Highest GPA and Scholar Athlete. All-State; Katie Lawrence, Scholar Athlete and Aubree McWilliams, Scholar Athlete.

Pictured are the tennis players who received recognition at the banquet. They are (front Pictured are the baseball players who received recognition at the banquet. They are row, left to right) Alexis Kahmann, MVP and Scholar Athlete; Avery Terrell, Heart of (front row, left to right) Kameron Ferguson, Scholar Athlete; Matt Warren, Scholar a Champion and Scholar Athlete; Dallas Elmore, MVP; Lucy Oakes, Animal Award Athlete; J.D. Roberts, Scholar Athlete and MVP; Sage Mullins, Scholar Athlete and and Scholar Athlete; Hannah Thomas, Sportsmanship Award; Grace Diffey, Man- MVP and Steven Lacey, Scholar Athlete; and (back row, left to right) Chris Piernas, ager Award; Marcus Montfort, MVP and Scholar Athlete; Billy Wilson, Lifetime of Scholar Athlete; Jeff Crenshaw, MVP; Paul Green, Scholar Athlete; Jimmy Burse, Devotion to Holmes Community College Award and (back row, left to right) Richard Scholar Athlete and Kendrick LeJeune, Scholar Athlete. Hernandez, Animal Award; Rylee Artman, Heart of a Champion and Scholar Athlete; Chris Stuckey, Most Improved; Joshua Maughan, Most Improved; Jacob Hawkins, Sportsmanship Award and Nic Bails, Bulldog Award and Scholar Athlete. Not pictured is Susie Jackson, Outstanding Achievement to Holmes Community College, its coaches, staff and players. The Growl Staff

Liz Howell Ethan Burton Hannah Graves Malik Jamileh Editor Hometown: Goodman Hometown: Byram Hometown: Flowood Hometown: Zama Major: Liberal Arts/Journalism Major: Mass Communications/Jour- Major: Journalism Major: English (Creative Writing Campus: Goodman nalism Campus: Ridgeland and American Literature) Future Plans: My current plans are Campus: Ridgeland Future plans: I plan to transfer to Campus: Goodman to attend Ole Miss after graduating Future plans: I’m an aspiring fash- the University of Southern Califor- Future Plans: I aspire to be an from Holmes to earn a degree in ion journalist. nia where I will continue with my author and teach at a community journalism with an emphasis in digi- About me: In my spare time, I degree with a minor in social media. college or a small university. tal media art. work at a popular restaurant in the In the long run, I hope to one day About Me: My activities include: About me: I am a member of the Fondren area, and I love it. I enjoy work for a huge newspaper com- Sunday school teacher, nursery Growl, serve as a work study for practicing photography as well. Just pany or take on freelance writing. worker and children’s activities Holmes Goodman Library and am to keep my fashion senses keen, I It is very likely that I’ll work in the director at Zama Baptist Church; involved with Main Street Baptist keep up with my favorite fashion field of journalism one day, as I am Hallmark Editing Chair for PTK; Youth Group. I am passionate about blogs and of course I try to go shop- very passionate about what I do. I president of the Holmes Gamer’s drawing using pencil as well as pen ping any time I can. On the week- am motivated to express what I care Club; tutor in Writing Center; part- and ink media. ends, aside from working and a busy about through writing. time associate campus bookstore; schedule, I like to babysit or relax About me: I enjoy public debates member of MOSAIC and private with some Netflix. A fun fact about and Martial Arts. tutor. Last year I won first place in me, my favorite show on Netflix is the poetry section of the Goodman “Gilmore Girls;” it is a must see. Campus’ Creative Writing Compe- tition.

Timothy Jones Tamera McCook Nykeem Liddell Kanisha Wade Hometown: Jackson Hometown: Jackson Hometown: Camden Hometown: Ridgeland Major: Psychology Major: Mass Communications Major: Mass Communications/Jour- Major: Photojournalism Campus: Ridgeland Campus: Ridgeland nalism Campus: Ridgeland Future plans: I plan to attend the Future plans: My career ambition is Campus: Goodman Future Plans: I always thought I University of Mississippi to receive to become a sports analyst for ESPN. About Me: I am on the Growl news- would be a teacher, but a love for my Bachelor of Arts, Master of About Me: My hobbies include paper staff, Horizons yearbook staff writing and photography led me to Science and Doctor of Philosophy in spending time with my children, and serve as a manager for the bas- my major with the help of my high psychology. Upon graduating from traveling, cooking and watching/ ketball team. I was also an escort for school journalism teacher. I still the University of Mississippi, I plan discussing basketball and football. I Freshman Maid Alexis Jones. would like to teach so maybe I will to attend the University of Missis- am also team moma for the Byram in the future. sippi Medical School to obtain my Knights football team and cheer- About Me: I love to travel especially Doctor of Medicine. leading squad. I am excited to finally to the beach and I also love reading. About Me: I enjoy the social and be fulfilling my dream of being a natural sciences, so that is why I de- mass commnications major. cided to study psychology with with a concentration in neuropsychology. I am also vice president for the Nat- ural Science Club.

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