Kaku’s lecture focuses on future Physicist predicts revolutionary medical, technological advances

Renowned physicist Dr. computer chips continue to Michio Kaku painted a fasci- shrink, they will control more nating picture of the future and more of everyday life and Oct. 17 when he spoke at lead to a revolution as signfi- Pearl River Community cant as the development of College where he was the in- steam power in the 1850s, augural Honors Institute Kaku said. PTK chapters hosting Lecture Series speaker. “Computer power will be “In the future, you will everywhere and nowhere,” annual cheese benefit sales mentally control the things Kaku said. “You will assume The Phi Theta Kappa chapters are holding their annual around you,” Kaku said after the floor, the walls, the ceil- cheese sale through Nov. 5. predicting revolutionary ad- ings are computerized.” Prices are $9 for a two-pound block of mild, sharp or extra vances in computer chips that Internet glasses will be- sharp cheddar and $6 for 12 ounces of jalapeno cheese. Both will connect the human brain come the must-have fashion kinds come wrapped in cellophane. and machines. accessory and will recognize Payment is due with your order, and the cheese will be de- Kaku’s presentation, spon- the faces the wearer sees and livered on Nov. 19. sored by the Lower Pearl print sub-titles if the wearer To order, contact any PTK member or email [email protected] River Valley Foundation, encounters someone speaking on the Poplarville campus or [email protected] at the came close to filling the new a foreign language, he said. Krislyn Branford of Carriere and Joshua Matthews of Forrest County Center. Ethel Holden Brownstone “Chips are the driving force Hancock County talk with Dr. Michio Kaku during a recep- Center for the Arts on the behind this technology,” he tion and meeting with Honors Institute students at Pearl PRCC campus. said. “Augmented reality is River Community College. Kaku spoke the night of Oct. 17 Barrett’s volunteer work “It made me feel like I was how we will live in the future. at the Ethel Holden Brownstone Center for the Arts. PRCC involved in something a lot We will take for granted that Public Relations photo honored by Camelia larger than just Pearl River we will know everything because he’s so knowledgeble about what or who we’re Nano-particles already locate “This is incredible,” Kaku Brad Barrett, PRCC’s automotive about a lot of things,” said looking at. We’re talking and kill cancer cells in the labo- said. “This could revolutionize mechanics technology chairman, was Honors Institute student about the digitalization of ratory and will do the same in medicine.” named the September Volunteer of the Brandon Edenfield of commerce.” the human body, he said. Laboratory researchers al- Month by Camelia Home Health and Diamondhead. “He gives that The music industry is al- “We will see an incredible ready grow human heart Hospice. impression of power without ready digitized with the com- invention that will remove the valves, blood vessels and Barrett was spotlighted in the being 6 foot 6 and 300 munications business - news- word tumor,” Kaku predicted. cartlidge and are gradually agency’s September newsletter: “In 12 pounds. It was very enjoyable. papers, magazines and movies Through state-of-the-art toi- penetrating the brain, he said. short weeks, Brad has made a tremen- He made it very personable - following suit and educa- lets and DNA chips, cancer But Kaku linked scientifc dous impact on our patients. Every even though he was speaking tion, medicine and transporta- colonies will be detected 10 advances to economic hard other Friday, Brad loads his lawn to a group.” tion next on the horizon, he years before they grow into a times as profits are invested. mower on a trailer and travels from As both the size and cost of said. tumor, he said. n See KAKU, page 3 Wiggins to offer lawn care to families Barrett who are struggling to keep the never-end- ing grass growth to a minimum.” 2013 Homecoming court Others interested in volunteering can contact Ashley Sneed at [email protected]. Parking lot finished; Marion Hall on track Contractors finished the parking lot reconstruction behind the Alumni House in time for homecoming, much to the relief of students, staff and alumni. Other construction projects are moving ahead, said Craig Tynes, physical plant director. “We’re planning on having students in the new dormitory come January,” he said. The residence hall will be named Marion Hall. Hanco Construction of Hattiesburg is the general contractor for thd $3.2 million two-story building with 61 beds. Contractor Rod Cooke of Mobile has notified Tynes the Marvin R. White Coliseum will be completed during the spring semester. The roof on Building 5 at the Forrest County Center will be replaced as soon as the PRCC Board of Trustees approves the Above, the 2013 Pearl River Community College low bid submitted recently by Rowell Roofing of Columbia. homecoming court is, from left, freshman maids The board is expected to take action in November. Chelsea Bolton of New Augusta and Shelby Perry of Sumrall, Forrest County Center sophomore High school Preview Day maid Morgan Cutrer of Tylertown, sophomore maid Miranda Fazende of Poplarville, queen Melissa Dragon of Picayune, Forrest County for students set Nov. 14 Center freshman maid Jelea Williams of The office of recruitment and orientation will host Senior Hattiesburg, Hancock Center maid Morgan Preview Day for high school students on Thursday, Nov. 14. Gallagher of Kiln, sophomore maid Victoria Students will sign in from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at a tent in front Farmer and freshman maid Kaitlin Cooper, both of of the library, then go on campus tours. Picayune. They will see the new Brownstone Center at 11 a.m. for per- Left, Pearl River Community College President formances by RiverRoad showchoir, The Voices ensemble and Dr. William Lewis congratulates Melissa Dragon of the cheerleaders and drawings for scholarships. Picayune after crowning her 2013 Homecoming The programs and majors fair, including free pizza, t-shirt queen on Oct. 19. Looking on is her father Mark give-aways and games, will be at Dobie Holden Stadium from Dragon. The PRCC Wildcats defeated East 12 to 2 p.m. Central 45-7. PRCC Public Relations photos Clark, Palchak attend n More Homecoming coverage, pages 4, 9. mathematics conference Sharon Clark, FCC mathe- matics instructor, and Lisa PRCC going tobacco free Palchak, learning lab coordi- nator and math instructor, re- cently attended the annual Policy takes effect Jan. 1 TOBACCO ON CAMPUS Louisiana-Mississippi Math- Policy: ematical Association of Two- Pearl River Community er environment at Pearl River Pearl River Community College may regulate the use of Year College Conference on College will become a tobac- Community College,” said tobacco products on all campuses. Sept. 28 at Hinds Community co-free institution on Jan. 1, PRCC President William Procedure: College in Pearl. 2014. Lewis. 1. In an effort to promote a healthy learning and working The conference featured two Sharon Clark (left) and PRCC will be one of more This policy comes on the environment, Pearl River Community College supports a keynote speakers as well as af- Lisa Palchak. than 1,000 college campuses heels of the recent news in- positive and progressive approach to health and wellness. ternoon breakout sessions. across the country, and a volving the PRCC Wellness As a part of a comprehensive approach to encouraging good Clark presented “Solving LaMsMATYC. dozen or so higher-education Center. health and wellness, the College believes that it is in the the Problem of Math Anxiety” At the close of the busi- schools in Mississippi, that PRCC received $268,270 best interest of its students, employees and campus visitors during an afternoon session. ness meeting, Clark assumed have enacted 100 percent from the Blue Cross & Blue to promote healthy lifestyle choices. The prohibition of Palchak was nominated and her duty as the smoke-free or tobacco-free Shield Foundation and tobacco use on all College campuses is a component of the approved as the 2013-2014 LaMsMATYC president for policies. $68,000 from Lower Pearl effort to promote health and wellness among students, Mississippi vice president of 2013-2014. The PRCC Board of River Valley to upgrade the faculty and campus visitors. Trustees approved the new Wellness Center and construct Band, chorus concert Nov. 10 policy at its October monthly a new half-mile outdoor walk- It is the intent of Pearl River Community College to establish meeting at the Forrest County ing track. The ribbon cuttings a tobacco-free environment on all campuses beginning PRCC will host the Pearl River Community Band and Chorus Center. Tobacco products in for those projects was Sept. January 1, 2014. From and after this date, the use of all in concert at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Brownstone Center. all forms will be prohibited. 30. tobacco and smoking products is not permitted on any Pearl The free concert will salute America’s veterans and is an encore The policy covers students, “This new policy is in keep- River Community College campus or in any facility or performance of the 911 Patriotic Concert held in Picayune. employees and any visitors. It ing with the college’s on- vehicles owned or leased by the College. Several PRCC alumni and staff are members of the band or prohibits people from smok- going goals to create an at- This policy shall apply to all Pearl River Community College chorus. ing or using tobacco products mosphere of health and learn- students, employees, contractors, vendors and visitors. in their own vehicles on cam- ing for everyone on our cam- 2. Tobacco products may not be sold or distributed on any Bracelets support Coach White pus. And it prohibits employ- puses,” said Dr. Lewis. Pearl River Community College campus and are not to be ees from smoking or using to- Currently there are desig- advertised in any college publication. The Wellness Center is selling lavender braclets that say bacco products in college ve- nated outdoor areas on cam- “Fight Like A Girl” to support Softball Coach Leigh White in hicles or rented vehicles by pus for smokers and tobacco 3. Anyone violating this policy will receive a warning for the her fight against Hodgkin’s lymphoma. the college. users, but those will no longer first offense, a $100 fine for the second offense and face The bracelets are $5. Proceeds go into the PRCC Employee “We believe this is another be in place beginning Jan. 1. n dismissal from attendance or employment for the third Cancer Fund administered by the Development Foundation. positive step toward a healthi- See TOBACCO, page 10 offense. Registration for the spring semester begins Friday, Nov. 1. Students should consult with their advisor before registering. Spring semester classes begin Wednesday, Jan. 8. Schedules are available on-line. October 2013 • Page 2 The Drawl NEWS & OPINION PTK chapter planning mock voting election By TIFFANY TUCKER and faculty register to vote. The Drawl Staff Writer People planning to take this opportunity to register to vote need to bring a valid driver’s li- While the congressional election is not until cense to the booth. As long as your driver’s li- 2014 and the presidential election in 2016, it is cense states the county you wish to register for important to start thinking about what the can- and you list that county on the registration didates stand for and whom to vote for. form, you may register to vote in your specific As November approaches, the county. Iota Mu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, The mock election will feature an international honors society, is two candidates, Hillary Clinton and eager to hear your political opinion Bobby Jindal, that will most likely ADN instructors Rae Lynn and to encourage all students and run in the 2016 presidential election, Arbo, left, and Naomi faculty to register to vote. and flyers stating the platforms and Bridgers head around the Phi Theta Kappa is rooted with a concerns of each candidate will be PRCC walking track hallmark of community, and it is available for those interested. Saturday, Oct. 26, in the their desire to listen to the concerns Voting is your way to let the gov- Making Strides 5K walk and of the student body and to help the ernment know what you feel and run. The event included voice of the youth of America be what you think needs to be done. vendors and prize give- heard. Your opinion matters to PTK, to aways and was sponsored Tucker With that being said, PTK is excit- PRCC, to the state of Mississippi, by Pearl River County ed to host a mock election on and, more importantly, to America, so Hospital and Nursing Home, Thursday Nov. 14, in Crosby Hall on the register to vote, take part in the mock election, PRCC, Boone’s Pharmacy, Poplarville campus. and let your voice be heard. n Pearl River Drug, White During this event, Jansen Owen, a deputy Tiffany Tucker is a sophomore student Funeral Home, Uniforms by circuit clerk of the Pearl River County from Diamondhead. She serves as president Bales, Pot Licker’s Catering of the PTK chapter in Poplarville. Courthouse, will be present to help students and the Pearl River County Board of Supervisors. No matter how you size PRCC Public Relations photos it, bullying isn’t okay By KATRINA SMITH Most of the people that get bullied start October also known as The Drawl Staff Writer from a young age and continued to get bullied for a while longer. You never know what a per- Bullying isn’t exactly what you would call a son is really feeling on the inside, until you try SIDS Awareness month friendly experience. As we all know, there are and get to know the real them. There are approximately 2.1 mil- different types of bullying. n African American babies have a 2-3 times lion bullies and 2.7 million victims By SHAQUELL THOMAS It can be physical, verbal, or cyber greater risk of dying from SIDS as Caucasian of bullying in the United States The Drawl Staff Writer bullying. When people bully other babies. today. people, most of the time it’s because A lot of people know October as Breast n Back sleeping is the safest sleep position So go outside and if you see they want to make themselves feel Cancer Awareness month. for infants under 1 year of age. someone new or a person is lonely better. October is not only Breast Cancer n About 75 percent of babies who die sud- or doesn’t have any friends around, Most victims of bullying are very Awareness month, it is also Sudden Infant denly and unexpectedly die while they are go say hi. You never know, you shy, quiet, don’t have many friends, Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness month. sleeping in the same place as another person. might have just made a new best and are very depressed at times. Sudden infant death syndrome (also known n SIDS is not the same as suffocation, but friend. Let’s try and make this world Most parents, when they find out as SIDS) is defined as the sudden, unexpected both can happen when the baby is asleep. a better place and help other people their child is being bullied, they will death of an infant younger than 1 I have a 1-year-old son. I cannot not get bullied. say that they need to ignore them or year of age. imagine losing him. When I first We need to stand up and show it will be okay. Smith SIDS is suspected when a previ- brought him home, I did all of my those bullies that it’s not okay to bully They are very wrong. When their ously healthy infant, usually research on SIDS. other people. children get bullied for a long period of time, younger than 6 months of age, is I looked up ways to prevent it and n Katrina Smith is a freshman student the children start to get depressed and discour- found dead following a period of also the percentage of infants that from Picayune. aged, and they commit suicide or at least try to. sleep. die from it. SIDS is a very serious In most cases, no sign of distress matter and I believe that it is some- is identifiable. The baby typically thing that everyone should be edu- Player deserving of honor feeds normally prior to going to cated on. sleep. The infant is then discovered This can happen to anyone, not By TRACEY ROGERS swimming. His favorite football teams are the lifeless, without pulse or respiration. just your children but your sibling’s The Drawl Staff Writer New Orleans Saints and Mississippi State. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Thomas children and your neighbor’s chil- He said that football is a great past time be- (CPR) may be initiated at the scene, dren. Carson Miller is a Wildcat football player and cause he can relieve stress and leave it all on the but evidence shows a lack of beneficial effect There are a lot of parents and people who subsequent winner of the Keith field when the game is over. He said it from CPR. The cause of death remains un- Daniels Memorial Scholarship. was a great victory for the Wildcats to look after infants that attend PRCC; I am ask- Carson said he was honored and win the homecoming game, which known despite a careful review of the medical ing you to educate yourself about your chil- surprised to win the scholarship pushed them further into their winning history, scene investigation, and autopsy. dren. award. He is currently at Pearl River season. The risk of SIDS is only about one in 1,500 So when you think about October, do not Community College, studying to be- His favorite moment in football is and getting smaller. Sudden infant death is a just think about Breast Cancer Awareness but come a physical therapist assistant. lining up against the defense and wait- tragic event for any parent or caregiver. also SIDS. Children are the future so let’s take He is from West Point and plays on ing for the attack. He was introduced Some facts about SIDS from care of them. the offensive line. Carson says he en- to football growing up as a Mississippi mayoclinic.com/ are: n Shaquell Thomas is a sophomore stu- joys hiking, golfing, and canoeing. State fan. n More boy babies die from SIDS than girls. dent from Hattiesburg. His motivation to start playing foot- He doesn’t want to make football a ball was his stepdad, Jeff Harlow. career, but he wants to use it to com- Carson has been playing for the col- Rogers plete his education. The football Basic hygiene awareness lege for two years. He would like to re- coaches and the football team were ceive a scholarship to a four-year university so he proud of Carson for winning this award. can complete his playing career. n Tracey Rogers is a freshman student from His interests also include tennis, baseball, and Picayune. makes for healthy outlook By LEIGHTON CHERAMIE as you smell like a human and look like a The Drawl Staff Writer human, people will not doubt that you’re oth- erwise. Weather around the south is not only unpre- Hygiene products aren’t hard to find nor are dictable but down right loopy. That being said, they expensive. your hygiene skills need to adjust to the weath- Wouldn’t you feel better about yourself if er as well. you not only looked good but smelled nice as Walking around campus, I see well? That answer is an obvious yes. people on a daily basis that for some Here are a few quick tips to get reason either forgot to apply basic you on the good hygiene track. hygiene skills, or simply didn’t find Bathe, apply deodorant, wash it essential. One of the keys to feel- hands, brush teeth, and eat plenty of ing good mentally is feeling good healthy foods as well. Sanitation sta- physically. tions are located in a few locations Basic hygiene states that one must across the campus, but as long as shower/bathe daily along with brush soap and water are available please his or her teeth to be healthy along do your body a favor and apply with happy. them. No one enjoys walking past some- Hygiene shouldn’t be an option, Student Shana Howard of Columbia, left, answers a question from ADN instructor Naomi one who smells or looks like they just Cheramie but a requirement. Bridgers during the Student Nurse Association’s bake sale and silent auction Friday, Oct. got done running a marathon. You don’t have n Leighton Cheramie is a sophomore stu- 25, at the Wellness Center. The event raised money for breast cancer awareness. to have the best clothes in the world but as long dent from Carriere. SACS accreditation Motivation comes in many ways Pearl River Community College is accredit- ed by the Southern Association of Colleges and By MATT LEE Comes the Sun,” by the Beatles, “Always tion of Billy Graham’s writings that span 40 Schools Commission on Colleges to award as- The Drawl Staff Writer Look on Bright Side of Life,” by Monty years that motivates readers how to be a faith- sociate degrees. Contact the Commission on Python, “Imagine,” by John Lennon, “What a ful Christian and live for Jesus just like Billy Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Motivation! What does that mean? It means Feeling,” by Irene Cara, “It’s My Life,” and Graham. Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, to push harder to do something whether it’s a “Living on a Prayer,” by Bon Jovi, “I Can Movies and TV shows can be motivational or at http://www.sacscoc.org for questions weight loss goal, to quit smoking, to do better Only Imagine,” by MercyMe and especially as well, such as titles like “Facing the about the accreditation of Pearl River in a class or doing better on your college ed- the singing bass song, “Don’t Worry Be Giants,” “Fireproof”, “Flywheel”, Community College. The Commission is only ucation in general, or to do better at your job. Happy,” by Bobby McFerrin. “Courageous,” “Letters to God,” and “Flicka to be contacted to learn about the accreditation We all need motivation because we are Books can also be motivational just like 1 & 2.” status of the College, to file a third-party com- human. Yes, we are going to mess up but it’s “Dare to Succeed,” which is a de- TV shows for sure can be moti- ment at the time of the College’s decennial re- our job to do better the next time and to learn votional that motivates readers to vational such as “Heartland”, view, or to file a complaint against the College from the mistake. be successful God’s way. “Bulloch Family Ranch”, with evidence that appears to support non- Think of Dancing with the Stars. When the “How to Study the Bible” by “Fireproof”, “The Waltons”, compliance with a standard or requirement. All contestants make a mistake, they learn from it Robert M. West, which teaches “Bonanza”, and “Little House and normal inquiries about the institution, such as and move on. Sometimes they do better the readers how to study the Word of the Prairie.” admission requirements, financial aid, educa- next week, unless they get voted off, but ei- God. “Total Quality Life” by Stan One show that is full of motiva- tional programs, etc., should be addressed di- Toler, which explains how to live tion is Duck Dynasty, especially rectly to Pearl River Community College and ther way they still learn from it. not to the Commission’s office. So what motivates you, what gives you that life with a purpose, effectiveness, Phil Robertson who built the duck vigor to do something, and how do you get and significance. caller and built a business because Non-discrimination statement motivated? Everyone gets motivated in dif- “Living God’s Way” teaches of it and aired a show in the spring ferent ways, whether it’s through music, a readers to discover a rich, full life of 2012. Pearl River Community College offers equal edu- good book, a movie, or a favorite TV show. directed God’s way and explains that Lee Find what motivates you and do it cation and employment opportunities. We do not dis- Music can be inspirational. It can be your the road ahead is full of challenges and choic- or more like Larry the Cable Guy says, “Git R criminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, favorite song or it can others such as: “What es. Dun” and be like Phil from Duck Dynasty age, national origin, veteran status, or disability. For a Wonderful World,” by Louis Armstrong, “The Right Guy for The Right Girl,” by says, “happy, happy, happy.” inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies or “Stand by Me,” by Ben E. King, “Lovely Jackie Kendall and Debby Jones teaches men Have a good November and be motivated; to request accommodations, special assistance, or al- Day,” or “Lean on Me,”by Bill Withers, how to search for the right girl and how to walk by faith that whatever you can be is ac- ternate format publication, please contact Tonia “Beautiful Day,” by U2, “Not Afraid,” by wait for her to come along. complished and remember nothing is impos- Moody, ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator, at P.O. Box Eminem, and “Where is the Love?” by the “The Faithful Christian An Anthology of sible with God. 5118, Poplarville, MS 39470 or 601 403-1060. Black Eyed Peas. Billy Graham,” by Ruth Graham Dienert n Matt Lee is a sophomore student from The songs that motivate me include, “Here (Billy Graham’s daughter), which is a collec- Carnes. The DRAWL October 2013 • Page 3 NEWS

Honors Institute students Rachel Fowler of Purvis, from left, Kegan Hall of Oak Grove The Iota Mu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Pearl River Community College inducted new and Krislyn Branford of Carrier presented a gift basket to Dr. Kaku at the conclusion of members into the honor society on Oct. 7. They are from left: Seated - Linda Nguyen of his presentation. Picayune, Whitney Fairley of Brooklyn, Katarina Powell, Makayla Cooper and Haylee Pierce, all of Columbia, Hannah Williamson of Oak Grove; standing, Lylla Royston of Perkinston, Karly Mitchell of Poplarville, Alexander VonRobke of Henleyfield, Dustin Tims of Purvis, Chris Borecki of Picayune, Ashley Chasez of Waveland, Cara Larsen and Dazia Raine, both of Poplarville. PRCC Public Relations photos PTK officers

Officers of the Iota Mu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa are, seated left to right, Hannah Bowman of Poplarville, vice president of fellowship; Tiffany Tucker of Diamondhead, co-president; Chelsea Gascho of Picayune, vice president of leadership; standing, co- president Jansen Owen of Poplarville, Darion Matthews of Richton, vice Dr. Michio Kaku talks with Pearl River Community College Honors Institute students be- president of scholarship, fore his public lecture Oct. 17. PRCC Public Relations photo and Kevin Broom of Columbia, vice president of KAKU service.

n FROM page 1 ble,” Kaku said. “In America, Wildcat family “Wealth comes from sci- this bubble went into real es- ence and technology,” he tate. This bubble burst in said. “Science comes in 2008.” Three generations of waves and creates bubbles. Before his public presenta- Wildcats were on hand Oct. Bubbles burst, and there’s tion, Kaku met with Honors 7, when Hannah Williamson the crash.” Institute students from the of Oak Grove, was inducted He cited history - the in- Poplarville campus and the into Phi Theta Kappa honor vention of steam power in Forrest County Center, tak- society. She is shown with the 1800s led to the crash of ing time to answer questions, her grandparents, Donnie the London Stock Exchange, autograph books and pose and Sandra Williamson of creation of electricity and the for cell phone photos. Foxworth, who attended internal combustion engine The next PRCC Honors PRCC in 1969-71 and preceded the Crash of 1929 Institute Lecture Series event 1975-76 respectively; and and the rise of Silicon Valley will be The Spirit of Harriet her father, Dr. Justin PRCC student Argus Burton led to the most recent down- Tubman, a one-woman show Williamson, a student in greets Dr. Kaku at the Honors turn. by Leslie McCurdy, on Feb. 1994-96 and a PRCC Institute session. “This created a huge bub- 25. English instructor.

SMALL CAMPUS. Big opportunities.

Miss Carey Jennifer DeMelo Miss Mississippi Chelsea Rick Sergeant in the United States Army; 2013 graduate of Miss America Top 15 Semifinalist; recently completed William Carey University; and winner of “Quality of first year at the William Carey University College of Life” award at Miss Mississippi Osteopathic Medicine WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY WMCAREY.EDU • 1-800-962-5991 October 2013 • Page 4 The DRAWL FORREST COUNTY CENTER GED classes offer inmates 2nd chances, fresh starts By TERRI WARD Three inmates tested during the month of GED Counselor October. All three passed their GED exam. She is at a 100 percent passing rate. As of August 2013, Pearl River Community One had a near perfect score on his reading College offers Adult Basic Education/ GED exam. Another one of the adult learners said, “I classes in the Hancock County Correctional fa- couldnít believe I actually passed the exam.” cility. Said McDaniel, “Persistence is key to suc- Brittney McDaniel, GED instructor at the ceeding and earning a GED.” Hancock County Center, provides GED in- Most adult learners take several tries before struction to both men and women on Tuesday they are ready to really commit to earning their and Thursday afternoons. Brittney has been an GED. We have seen, over a short period of instructor with our program for six time, the adults enrolled in our years. Hancock Correctional program, are She teaches approximately 11 to READY to learn. 15 students based on their individual Pearl River Community College assessment, ranging from fifth to Adult Basic Education also pro- twelfth grade level. vides GED classes in Pearl River McDaniel said one of her main and Marion/Walthall County cor- goals is to “help close the gap for rectional facilities. Assisting adults adults who want to improve their ed- in achieving their educational goals ucation or their skills.” and transitioning back to the work- She has helped bridge this gap for place is a rewarding opportunity for Chyna Duncan (above) and Jennifer Ehret (below), both of Hattiesburg and students in many students at the Hancock our GED instructors. the Creative Writing Program at the Forrest County Center, read their poems duiring the Center; however, bridging that gap Ward Thank you, Brittney McDaniel, Fall Poetry Cafe. with incarcerated individuals provides Lorie Barnett, and Matt McCoy for even more obstacles. teaching these adult learners. “Most of the inmates that I serve do not have The GED is the only high school equivalen- a high school education; somehow they got de- cy credential recognized in all 50 states. To railed along the way by other situations and earn the credential, graduates must prove their challenges in life,” said McDaniel. “Some of academic skills and knowledge in reading, the challenges and bad decisions landed them writing, math, science and social studies. in jail. As adults, many of them come in to this Contact the Office of Adult Education at program ready and really wanting to earn their (601) 554-5551 for more information on GED GED.” classes. Board meets in Hattiesburg

The Pearl River Community College Board of Trustees held its October monthly meeting Fall Poetry Cafe co-op in the new Career Education Center at the Forrest County Center in Hattiesburg. Below, Tommy Broome (white shirt), instructor of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration, gives the board a tour of the new facility, which also houses the electronics and welding depart- ments. PRCC Public Relations photos. with Carey a success By TERRI SMITH RUCKEL Society chapter. On a national level, Sigma Kappa Delta and English Instructor their big sister organization, Sigma Tau Delta, For the past three consecutive Octobers, the share a central purpose to confer distinction Creative Writing Program at PRCC’s Forrest upon students of the English language and liter- County Center has presented a Fall Poetry Cafe ature in undergraduate studies. to the delight of students, faculty, and adminis- Our hope for our local chapters is to encour- trators, and this October was no different. age artistic as well as intellectual pursuits, while The Fall Poetry Cafe, which has become a se- challenging PRCC students to commit to com- mester highlight for the Forrest County Center, plete their two year degrees - all while we net- was held on Oct. 23. Twenty creative writing work with faculty and students at William students offered up their original poems to a Carey. packed audience in the Multipurpose Room. So far, all agree that the intellectual cama- The Poetry Cafe event, one hosted in the raderie has been infectious. The planned collaborative events began back fall semester and one in the spring, promotes the in September with a co-hosted event which paid arts as well as gives creative writing students a tribute to William Faulkner, one of Mississippi’s significant experience in expressing themselves most distinguished authors. for a public forum. The Faulkner Birthday Party was held at What was noteworthy about this fall’s event, Main Street Books in Hattiesburg on Sept. 25, however, is that students and faculty from Faulkner’s actual birth date. Carey Faulkner William Carey University’s English scholar and professor of English, Dr. Lori Department joined in on the literary fun. Watkins, presented an informal lecture on Brown Bag lunch series Dr. Tom Richardson, chair of Carey’s Faulkner’s life and works. Language and Literature Department, led a con- During the month of November, each English tingent of Carey English faculty and students. Honors group will attend the other’s induction This poetic collaboration is only one compo- ceremony. William Carey plans to host a joint nent of a year-long effort led by Alpha Epsilon, Christmas Party in December. the Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society In the spring, the two groups are planning to chapter at PRCC-FCC to work alongside of join resources to attend the national convention Carey’s Sigma Tau Delta English Honor in Savannah, Ga. from Feb. 26-March 1.

Laquavioer Benton (above) of Hattiesburg and students in the Creative Writing Program at Phi Theta Kappa’s Brown the Forrest County Center read their poems duiring the Fall Poetry Cafe. Below, members Bag Lunch Series No. 2 of Dr. Terri Smith Ruckel’s Creative Writing Program wait their turn to read to the crowd. at the Forrest County Center featured Mike Sowden (above), chief operating officer for the Roberts Company (Corner Market Stores) in Hattiesburg, who offered his valuable expertise and insight on interview- ing techniques for getting a job in tough economic times. Right, PRCC in- structor Dr. Ryan Ruckel introduced Sowden to the students. The DRAWL October 2013 • Page 5 NEWS Freedom isn’t free; FORREST COUNTY CENTER remember veterans

By DR. BENNY HORNSBY and I could go on about our business of study- Special to The Drawl ing, teaching, and living, oblivious to the reality of death that occurred on that October Sunday. 2013-2014 On Monday, Nov. 11, our country will cele- You probably don’t know about Army brate Veteran’s Day, a day set aside to thank and Captain Jennifer M. Moreno, 25, of San Diego, FACULTY honor all those who served honorably in the a nurse, who died in Zhari District, of injuries military - in times of war and of peace. sustained when enemy forces attacked her unit LECTURE For me, it’s a day to break out and wear my Navy with an improvised explosive device (IED). blues and to reminiscence about my 36 years on ac- And what of Lance Corporal Jeremiah M. SERIES tive duty in the Navy and Marine Corps. Collins, USMC, of Milwaukee, just 19, a rifle- The Veteran’s Day holiday, also known as man, who “died while conducting combat oper- Armistice Day and Remembrance Day in other ations” in Helmand Province. He should have parts of the world, marks the end of World War been your classmate. I, when major hostilities ceased as the peace No one paid much attention, outside of his treaty with Germany was signed at the 11th family, when Army PFC Cody J. Patterson, 24, BUILDING 5 hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. a truck driver, of Philomath, OR, died in Ghazni MULTIPURPOSE I, personally, don’t think we honor our veter- Province of IED injuries. ROOM ans enough. Likewise, few remember that a sniper killed I’ve received enough kudos in my life, but Army Specialist Angel L. Lopez, 27, of Parma, I’m one of those who returned home from Ohio, in Zabul Province. Vietnam and witnessed firsthand the disinterest, And the world kept turning when two Army the disrespect, and even the disdain with which Rangers, SGT Patrick C. Hankins, 25, of November 20 @11:00 A.M. Mr. Greg Underwood veterans of that conflict were treated. We canít Carlisle, PA, and SGT Joseph M. Peters, 24, of 2013 Humanities Teacher of the Year Lecture let that happen again. Springfield, MO, died in a firefight in Maiwand, As a retired naval officer, I have access to the Afghanistan.

´'HEDWLQJLQWKH3XEOLF6TXDUH7KH'LIILFXOW\LQ'HILQLQJ:RUGVµ names and pictures of all U. S. military person- And, finally, other than those who knew nel who die daily in support of “Operation them, who really took notice when LCDR Enduring Freedom,” the name given to the cur- Landon L Jones, 35, of Lompoc, CA, and Chief February 18 @11:00 A.M. Ms. Robin Nix rent combat operations in Afghanistan. I post Warrant Officer 3 Jonathan S. Gibson, 32, of ´7KH6SDQLVK/HJDF\LQWKH)UHQFK4XDUWHU/RV$OPRQDVWHU<3RQWDOEDµ these pictures and names outside my office door Aurora, OR, died when their MH-60S for all to see. Knighthawk helicopter crashed during combat You can stop and look. I want to remind operations? April 22 @11:00 A.M. Miss Lisa Palchak everyone who passes that these honored dead I know what you are thinking: “Dr. Hornsby, this ´+RZ&RPSXWHUV$UH8VHGLQ0DWKHPDWLFV$/RRN,QWR6FLHQWLILF&RPSXWLQJµ are not just names and numbers, but that they sounds more like a Memorial Day eulogy than a are real people, with mothers and fathers, and Veteran’s Day tribute.” Well, you may be right. wives and husbands, and children and friends. But had these aforementioned heroes lived, FREE PUBLIC LECTURES I’ve picked just one recent day, Oct. 6, 2013, they would have been counted as “veterans” a typical day, and I want to share a pitifully among the 19,346 wounded in action in FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DR. BENNY HORNSBY [email protected] small amount of information about each of the “Operation Enduring Freedom,” rather than eight U.S. soldiers, sailors, and Marines who among the 2,273 killed in action since it began died that day across Afghanistan, so that you on Oct. 10, 2001. Give gift that keeps on giving this holiday season

BY CANDACE HARPER wrap their hidden talents and year. Another way to leave Coordinator of Alumni Services flourish into successful contri- your legacy is by establishing butions of society. It is our a scholarship, big or small, to As a student you often may hope that they will “pay it for- help support the dream of a wonder, “When I leave Pearl ward” and give the gift that student who was once in your River, will they remember keeps on giving just like you. shoes. me?” The answer is YES! It is very rare that a day goes If you are interested in sup- Each student leaves a mark by where a student in need porting a scholarship or giving on the heart of faculty and staff does not enter the doors of the a general gift to the Alumni at PRCC. Somewhere down Alumni House. We are here to Association or Foundation to the line, a staff member, help those students and with support our efforts to make a teacher or another student was the support of our alumni difference, contact Candace impacted by a small act of chapters, college supporters, Harper at 601-403-1193. kindness or sweet “Hello” alumni and friends we can Every dollar counts. from a student that reminded make that happen. Don’t underestimate the us why we love PRCC. Every student deserves an value of your contribution, Each year the goal of the opportunity to make their large or small. To those stu- PRCC Foundation is to make mark in this world. You can dents who have reaped the re- sure those students who leave help by supporting the PRCC ward of these selfless gifts, I PRCC and want to leave a Development Foundation and hope you will “pay it for- Candace Harper and son, legacy to be remembered by Alumni Association once you ward.” Parker, during Homecoming. have that opportunity. leave PRCC. The Pearl River Community Help make the dream of a College Development Found- first generation college student ation and Alumni Association become a teacher; or a single have received many gifts of mom supporting her family go kindness that will keep on giv- back to college; or even a high ing even past this upcoming school graduate launch their holiday season. career. We provide alumni of Whomever you help, I can PRCC the opportunity to leave assure you it will be greatly their legacy in the form of a appreciated and forever im- gift that keeps on giving. pact their life. As some of you These gifts that keep on giving begin your next journey in ful- Entertainment for one of the weekly Baptist Student Union come in the form of scholar- filling your educational and Lunch Encounters at the Forrest County Center was pro- ships and financial support for career goals, consider leaving vided by Mrs. Debbie Burt, wife of Dr. Cecil Burt, dean of our wonderful institution. your legacy at PRCC. Forrest County operations. Mrs. Burt is former superin- The results of these types of An easy way to do this is by tendent of education of the Forrest County Schools. gifts and contributions will joining the Alumni PRCC cheerleaders help out with the serving line during never cease. Students will un- Association for only $30 a the Forrest-Lamar Alumni Association fundraiser Oct. 15. Faculty profile Homecoming scenes NAME: Latessa Allen

FAMILY: I am the youngest of 4 children, happily married to Jameel Allen for a little over one year.

RESIDENCE: Oak Grove.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: I received my high school diploma from Hattiesburg High School, Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in Allen Community Health Sciences with an emphasis in health education, Masters from USM in public health with an emphasis in epidemiology and biostatistics.

POSITION AT PRCC: Title III Learning Specialist in the Student Success Center for the Forrest County Campus .

FAVORITE BOOK: Anne of Green Gables book series

FAVORITE FOOD: Home cooked meals, hibachi and Mexican

FAVORITE MOVIE: That Touch of Mink, Coming to America.

FAVORITE MUSIC: Jazz, Gospel, “Old School” Rhythm and Blues.

FAVORITE VACATION TRIP: Jamaica (warm, tropical locations).

WHAT THREE WEBSITES DO YOU VISIT EVERY- DAY? WDAM, PRCC Homepage, Food Network (recipes). Photos by PRCC yeardisk WHAT DON’T WE KNOW ABOUT YOU THAT students WOULD SURPRISE US? I absolutely love movies from the Kristina Schluter 40s, 50s and 60s era and am a huge fan of movie stars such as of Poplarville Doris Day, Carey Grant, Tony Randall, Sandra Dee, just to and Jonathan name a few. Brockhaus of Picayune WORDS OF WISDOM: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” October 2013 • Page 6 The DRAWL NEWS PRCC students benefit from Round Up effort Seventy-five Pearl River Community the Greater PineBelt Community Foundation. College students from throughout Pearl River Ten percent of each year’s funding will be set Valley Electric Power Association’s 12-county aside in an endowed fund for future use. The service area are receiving scholarships of near- remaining money is divided equally between ly $1,000 to attend PRCC this year, thanks to the number of eligible applicants, resulting this the generous spirit and support of the year in 171 scholarships worth $963.74 per Associationís member-consumers. student. This is the first year for the Round Up for “Members working together to achieve a Education scholar’s program, which is funded common goal is a unique hallmark of coopera- by members who round their bills up to the tive organizations, and I am proud of the posi- nearest dollar each month, an average of about tive response we’ve received on this effort,” 50 cents monthly. said Wallace. Scholarships are available to members who “More than 90 percent of our members are do the round up, as well as for their spouses or presently enrolled in the program and we’re dependent children who are enrolling for their very thankful for their support. first semester at a Mississippi community col- “As we are now able to see, the accumula- lege this fall. tion of what would normally be spare change “Throughout our history, Pearl River Valley for an individual has added up significantly. POPLARVILLE - Pearl River Community College students Kelly Rigney (second from left) Electric has not only been providing electric These funds will help create long-term educa- of Poplarville and Hunter Nelson (second from right) of Lumberton are two of the 75 service to rural areas, but working to improve tional opportunities as well as economic bene- PRCC students who are recipients of a scholarship courtesy of Pearl River Valley Electric the quality of life of our members and the com- fits, which is good for everyone in the commu- Power Association’s Round Up for Education scholar’s program. Randy Wallace (left), munities where they live,” said General nities we serve.” general manager of Pearl River Valley EPA, presented a check for $72,280.50 to PRCC Manager Randy Wallace. More than 170 students are receiving these President William Lewis (right) for scholarships. “We believe that education is vital to im- scholarships. Besides PRCC, 52 are at proving the future for all of us in south Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Mississippi, and the Round Up program was and 36 are at Jones County Junior College. Students getting these scholarships designed to encourage more young people to Eight others are spread out among six other further their education.” state community colleges. Overall, students Columbia Academy - Alesha Lee Teston, Hubbard, Francesco Mannarino and Kelly PRCC President William Lewis calls this a came from 19 different high schools. Alex Price, Autumn Kroner, Brooklyn Renay Rigney. “phenomenal opportunity” for Pearl River “The Pine Belt Community Foundation ad- McKenzie, Dakota Mark Moody, Drew Purvis High School - Ashton Kelly, Bethany Community College students. ministers a variety of scholarship programs McElroy, Katie Terry and Kayla Gibson. Hendrix, Hunter Lamar Nelson, Jaclyn Riser, “It is an accepted fact in today’s society that that grant between $250 and $2,000 to high Columbia High School - Jonathan Mobley. Jesse Batton, John Hunter Kohnke, Joseph L. investment in higher education is one of the school, community college and university stu- East Marion High School - Bethany Barrett, Joshua D. Simon, Kayla Cook, Lonnie most significant investments a person will dents,” said Theresa Erickson, Executive Leming, DeAndrey Michael Johnson, Derrick Cole Morrow, Lynsey Ford, Melanie Vincent, make in their lifetime,” said Dr. Lewis. “The Director of the Foundation. “The Round Up Devonte Cagins, Desiniqua Gabre Collins, Travis J. Anderson and Walker Allen Evans. opportunity that PRVEPA and its members are for Education Scholarship program is the Maria Taylor and Rebecca Broom. Stone High School - Emily Hope Jones and providing for students in its service area will largest scholarship program we manage. Forrest County AHS - Colton Holder, Jamichael Deonta Arrington. provide untold dividends for generations to “We often see how small contributions from Daniel W. Morgan, Nathan Lamar Fant, Sumrall High School - Brooke A. Buras, come. We are most grateful for the progressive large numbers of people can grow into signifi- Summer McKenna Gibson and Trey Grice. Hannah Brock, Jacob Byrd and Lauren Moree. leadership that PRVEPA has provided on this cant amounts that benefit many individuals, Lamar Christian - Brittany Hanna, James West Marion High - Anna E. Godwin, Ashley issue. and when people continue their education it Conner Anderson, Jordan Ford, Sarah (Joelle) Crawford, Ashley Elizabeth Buckles, Brandi “It will make a difference in the lives of not only benefits the individual, but it also ben- Ladner and Whitney Breland. Farlow, Brennen Sanders, Cherish Leah Stogner, many students in the future and for our society efits their family and ultimately their commu- Lumberton - Victoria Lee Ann Jones. Courtney Jolene Miller, Dakota Levi Wells, in general.” nity.” Oak Grove High School - Austin Reed, Dalton McClendon, Devon Cole Hilburn, Eric PRVEPA serves more than 47,000 meters. Round Up for Education funds collected Brandon Scott Rucker, Hunter Elliott Davisson Wayne Upton, Gabriel Miller, Houston Wade Since the Round Up program began last after Aug. 1 will go to next year’s scholarships. and Thomas “Hayden” Drake. Stogner, Kellie Stogner, Michaela Andrews, November, more than $184,000 has been col- Applications for 2014 scholarships will be Poplarville High School - Alexander B. Miranda Meaux, Rianna Gibbs, Shaquetta lected and deposited in an account overseen by available beginning in February. Reid, Bridget Michelle Orr, Brittany Lane Johnson, Sharia Batie and Victoria Garner.

Pearl River Community College is begin work this month and will enroll The program, funded by a with this new Polycom system,” he adding an allied health program to meet students in prerequisite courses for the Department of Labor grant, will include said. “It allows the teacher to interact Health the changing needs of the medical spring 2014 semester. medical billing and coding, medical ter- with a classroom in a remote location. records field. “We will primarily be teaching cod- minology, computer application and We’re going to break down this barrier info tech Classes in the health information ing, disease classification,” Rabalais electronic file storage. Some of the between the Forrest County Center and technology program will begin with the said. “There’s a huge market for that courses are already offered at PRCC Poplarville.” fall 2014 semester, said Dr. Scott right now. It’s a technical, analytical- and will be folded into the new pro- Pearl River will apply to have the program Alsobrooks, vice president for econom- type skill.” gram, Alsobrooks said. program accredited by the American ic and community development. Graduates of the program will be able Both traditional classroom courses and Health Information Management It’s being driven by the federal gov- to work in hospitals, doctors’ offices on-line classes will be included, along Association. coming ernment’s push toward electronic med- and clinics and can also find jobs in the with a new video link to the Forrest Rabalais is a registered health infor- ical records,” Alsobrooks said. “It takes legal field as well, he said. County Center, Alsobrooks said. mation associate through AHIMA and a pretty distinct skill set beyond the “There are several different roles they “We’re going to have classes in holds a degree from Louisiana to PRCC paper and pencils we used to use.” can play, depending on what they de- Poplarville and we’ll extend those Technical University. For information Program director Steve Rabalais will cide to pursue,” Rabalais said. classes to the Forrest County Center about the program, call 601 403-1101.

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By JODI MARZE September, in Muncie, Ind. “We are happy to see that Corey has made Lifestyles Editor The Picayune Item the step forward to qualify as a member of the USA team which will be flying in the IMAC PICAYUNE - When Corey Ford’s father, World Championship in 2014,” said IMAC Frank, bought him his first 40 percent scale President Wayne Matthews. radio controlled plane for his 14th birthday, “Corey has already proven his abilities in the two had no way of knowing what a cata- Scale Aerobatics by winning the National lyst for lifechanging events it would be. Championship in the Advanced class earlier The gift, which sparked his interest in the this year in Muncie, at the AMA Nationals.” precision sport of miniature plane aerobatic The IMAC World Championship will bring flying, has brought him to many milestone together pilots from more than 15 countries achievements. worldwide to battle it out for the title of World Just a few months ago, Ford, the son of Champion in each class of Scale Aerobatics. Frank Ford and Shasta Farrar, took first place This is a giant leap forward for the IMAC or- as the youngest winner in the Advancement ganization since this event will be the first class for International Miniature Aircraft Club World Championship in it’s entire 40 year his- Nationals. tory. This was a competition in which his craft There will be at least 20 judges drawn from experienced a mechanical failure and he came various countries who will meticulously apply back from his fallen position of third place to the judging criteria of Scale Aerobatics to see win. who comes out on top. Now, the freshman Pearl River Community A pilot’s skill in precision will be put to the College student has been notified that he is the test by flying both the Known and Unknown only pilot from his South Central Division sequences in front of a panel of National and who will fly in the World Competition next International judges. Corey Ford and his father Frank. Faculty profile Calendar of events n Friday, Nov. 1 - Registration for spring semester Picayune Christmas parade begins. n Tuesday, Dec. 3 - Movie Night; 7:30 p.m., cafe- NAME: Tracy H. Smith n Tuesday, Nov. 5 - Forrest County Center Job Fair teria. n n FAMILY: Married to David Smith Deadline to order cheese from Phi Theta Kappa; Wednesday, Dec. 4 -Tacky Christmas Sweater 2 daughters, Brice, 19 and Gen, 12 email [email protected] or [email protected] Day, Poplarville campus. n Bingo Night; 7 p.m., cafeteria. n Thursday, Dec. 5 - Christmas at the River fine RESIDENCE: Poplarville n Sunday, Nov. 10 - Pearl River Community Band arts concert; 7 p.m., Brownstone Center; $5 admis- and Chorus concert; 2:30 p.m., Brownstone Center. sion. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: n Monday, Nov. 12 - Marion-Jefferson Davis n Friday, Dec. 6 - Spirit of the River participates in Poplarville High School, Pearl River Alumni Chapter Steak Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Kane’s Poplarville Christmas parade Community College A.A., University Restaurant, Foxworth; call Development Foundation n Monday, Dec. 9 - Respiratory care pinning cere- of Southern Mississippi B.A., M.L.I.S. for ticket information, 601 403-1193 mony, 2 p.m., Lowery Woodall Advanced Smith n Wednesday, Nov. 13 - Block party; 8:30 p.m., be- Technology Center POSITION AT PRCC: Director of n College Libraries tween Hancock and Lamar halls. Tuesday, Dec. 10 - Surgical technology, dual en- n Thursday, Nov. 14 - Senior Preview Day rollment practical nursing pinning ceremonies, 10 EXPERIENCE: 21 years at PRCC n Forrest County Center Phi Theta Kappa Brown a.m., Woodall Advanced Technology Center Bag Lunch n Thursday, Dec. 12 - ADN pinning ceremony; FAVORITE BOOK: The Bible n Monday, Nov. 18 - Beta Tau Gamma Phi Theta 6:30 p.m., Brownstone Center. Kappa induction, 6 p.m., Forrest County Center multi n Friday, Dec. 13 - Last day of fall semester. FAVORITE FOOD: Mexican purpose room n Monday, Dec. 16 - Friday, Dec. 20 - Winter term n classes meet; 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. FAVORITE MOVIE: Steel Magnolias Tuesday, Nov. 19 - Movie Night; 8:30 p.m., loca- tion TBA. n Poplarville High School Band Christmas concert, FAVORITE MUSIC: Oldies n Wednesday, Nov. 20 - Career-technical educa- 7 p.m., Brownstone Center. tors’ regional meeting, Woodall Advanced n Tuesday, Dec. 17 - Offices close at 4 p.m. for FAVORITE VACATION TRIP: New York Technology Center. Christmas break. n Tuesday, Nov. 20 - FCC Faculty Lecture Series; n Saturday, Dec. 21 - Winter term final exams. WHAT THREE WEBSITES DO YOU VISIT EVERY- Greg Underwood, Debating in the Public Square: The n Thursday, Jan. 2 - Offices open; 8 a.m. DAY? Pearl River Community College, Pintrest, Instagram Difficulty in Defining Words; 11 a.m., multipurpose n Friday, Jan. 3 - Faculty return for spring semes- room ter. WHAT DON’T WE KNOW ABOUT YOU THAT n Thursday, Nov. 21 - Scholarship Donor Dinner, n Wednesday, Jan. 8 - Day and night classes begin. WOULD SURPRISE US? I am the worst speller in the n world; I have a dictionary with me at all times. 6:30 p.m., Olivia Bender Cafeteria. Tuesday, Feb. 13 - FCC Faculty Lecture Series; n Monday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 29 - Robin Nix, “The Spanish Legacy in the French WORDS OF WISDOM: You make a choice daily (whether Thanksgiving break. Quarter: Los Almonaster y Pon talba,” 10:50 a.m., you know it or not) as to what kind of day you will have. Monday, Dec. 2 - Spirit of the River participates in multipurpose room.

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Apply for admission: www.usm.edu/admissions October 2013 • Page 8 The DRAWL NEWS Wellness Center projects a plus for our campus

By JAMIE DICKSON Program, led by John Gipson. Wellness Center assistant director Doug Rowell, Steve Howard, and Joe Polk have The PRCC Wellness Center made safety a priority by plan- is honored for being the suc- ning and implementing emer- cessful recipient of grants gency call stations and securi- funded by the Blue Cross and ty cameras. Blue Shield of Mississippi The recent addition of an Foundation and the Lower outdoor comfort station, Pearl River Valley which is located west of the Foundation. walking track and adjacent to These wonderful donations PRCC’s Nursing Building, has have contributed to the facili- been made possible by the ty’s goal of improving health Lower Pearl River Valley POPLARVILLE - Officials from Pearl River Community men’s soccer coach Paul Martin, Dr. Becky Askew, vice and wellness among our stu- Foundation. College, officials from the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of president for planning and institutional research at PRCC; dent body, faculty, staff, and This facility is appreciated Mississippi Foundation and the Lower Pearl River Valley Dr. Ted Alexander, chief executive officer of the Lower the surrounding community. by all who participate in walk- Foundation were on hand Oct. 1 for the ribbon cutting cer- Pearl River Valley Foundation; PRCC President William Opportunities to enroll in a ing track and other outdoor ac- emony on the new half-mile outdoor walking track at Lewis, Sheila Grogan, executive director of the Blue Cross cycling (Spin) class, to enjoy a tivities. PRCC. PRCC received $268,270 from the Blue Cross & & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation; Tara Rouse, di- one-half mile outdoor walking These projects have re- Blue Shield Foundation and $68,000 from Lower Pearl rector of the Wellness Center; and Jamie Dickson, assis- track, and/or to use top of the ceived great support from our River Valley to upgrade the Wellness Center and construct tant director of the Wellness Center. line exercise machines and community and the College, the outdoor walking track. Pictured from left are: PRCC PRCC Public Relations photos other equipment have certain- including Pearl River County, ly made our facility special. Craig Tynes and the PRCC What they The Wellness Center Physical Plant, Brad Ladner Walking Track is located be- and his students from the hind and north of the Wellness Construction Equipment had to say Center and is open seven days Operators Technology pro- a week. gram, and Eddie Gammel and n The track is lighted during Jesse Walker from PRCC’s Sheila Grogan, executive the evening until 11 o’clock. Drafting and Design director of the Blue Cross & Participants will find exercise Technology program. Blue Shield of Mississippi fit stations, complete with The members of the Foundation pull-up bars and an abdominal Wellness Center staff are very “The Blue Cross & Blue bench, at various locations appreciative of this support Shield of Mississippi Found- along the walking path. and are looking forward to ation is focused on providing These fit stations were de- serving our college and the resources and funding to con- signed and created by students community as we continue to tinue our commitment to a in PRCC’s Construction encourage everyone to live a healthier Mississippi. We are Management Technology healthier life. excited about the health and wellness initiatives being im- plemented by Pearl River Community College that will foster a healthier environment for the college and surrounding community.” PRCC is the first community college to receive a grant from the foundation. n President William Lewis Cutting the ribbon on the upgrade to the fitness equipment in the Pearl River Community “Pearl River Community College Wellness Center were from left: Donna Warden, Wellness Center receptionist; College has been presented PRCC President William Lewis, Sheila Grogan, executive director of the Blue Cross & with a unique opportunity to Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation; Tara Rouse, director of the Wellness Center, and enhance its Wellness Center Frank Ladner, chairman of the PRCC Board of Trustees. PRCC received $268,270 from programming with this very the Blue Cross & Blue Shield Foundation and $68,000 from Lower Pearl River Valley to special funding from the Blue upgrade the Wellness Center and construct the half-mile outdoor walking track. Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation. The Wellness Center was among the first of its kind in Mississippi and has as its pur- pose the promotion of a healthy lifestyle for students and mem- bers of the community. This is indeed a most positive opportu- Above, PRCC President William Lewis and Sheila Grogan, nity for our students and the executive director of the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of community.” n Mississippi Foundation, give the new spin cycles a try. Dr. Ted Alexander, chief Below, patrons try out the new half-mile outdoor walking executive officer of the Lower track, located behind and north of the Wellness Center and Pearl River Valley Found- is open seven days a week. ation. “This gives us one more component that will provide for the general health and well- being of those served by PRCC.” n Tara Rouse, Wellness Center director. “This is going to help with safety with the new up-to-date, ergonomically-correct equip- ment. It’s also going to moti- The spin room in PRCC’s Wellness Center received new equipment courtesy of PRCC’s vate and engage all of our stu- grant from the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation and $68,000 grant dents and community mem- from Lower Pearl River Valley to upgrade the Wellness Center and construct an outdoor bers. With all the new technol- walking track. On hand for the ribbon cutting were from left: Terri Ward, GED counselor at ogy, they can move their work- PRCC and a spin instructor; Dr. Becky Askew, vice president for planning and institutional outs to the next level. Our goal research at PRCC; Sid Whitley, CFO of the Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation; Dr. Ted is to not only increase partici- Alexander, chief executive officer of the Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation; Sheila pation and members but to im- Grogan, executive director of the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation; prove the overall well-being of and Tara Rouse, director of the Wellness Center. the community.” Faculty profile Jimmy Buffett halftime show

NAME: Kathryn “Kaycee” Hairston FAMILY: Married to Lath Hairston (29 years); two sons, Jeff, 25, Rob, 20. RESIDENCE: Hattiesburg EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduated High School, 1982, from Central Academy in Macon; graduat- ed from Mississippi State University, 1986, with a B.S. degree in Elementary Education; began work- ing in Career & Technical Education Hairston in 1993. POSITION AT PRCC: Career & Technical Student Services Coordinator TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 28 years FAVORITE BOOK: To Kill a Mockingbird

FAVORITE FOOD: Steak The Spirit of the River marching band performs its final home performance of the 2013 football season. Singer Jimmy Buffett provided taped narration for the show which featured the music he made famous long after he attended Pearl River. FAVORITE MOVIE: Mamma Mia FAVORITE MUSIC: Contemporary Christian FAVORITE VACATION TRIP: Disney World WHAT THREE WEBSITES DO YOU VISIT EVERY- DAY? I don’t know if there is one that I visit everyday but the ones I visit most often would be PRCC, Comcast and occa- sionally Facebook WHAT DON’T WE KNOW ABOUT YOU THAT WOULD SURPRISE US? I have a patent for a product that I designed. WORDS OF WISDOM: Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try. The DRAWL October 2013 • Page 9 2013 HOMECOMING PRCC celebrates homecoming in big way Alumni, supporters enjoy all festivities POPLARVILLE - Pearl Hattiesburg, which has given River Community College cel- more than $620,600 in grants ebrated homecoming Oct. 19, for allied health programs and with the presentation of scholarships at PRCC. awards, the crowning of “I look forward to a contin- Melissa Dragon as queen and a ued relationship with Pearl big win on the football field. River,” said Bill Ray, chief ex- The day began with the in- ecutive officer of the founda- duction of five star athletes tion. “They do a great job.” into the PRCC Sports Hall of Recipients of scholarships Fame. honoring former PRCC coach- At the annual Alumni es were also recognized - Luncheon, Dr. John Grant Jr. Tanner Bryan of Picayune re- of Poplarville was presented ceived the Dobie Holden the Alumnus of the Year Memorial Scholarship and Award. Grant graduated from Carson Miller of West Point PRCC in 1966 and earned de- received the Keith Daniels grees from the University of Memorial Football Mississippi and the University Scholarship. of Southern Mississippi. Grant and members of the He taught high school for Sports Hall of Fame were rec- Bill Ray, left, chief executive officer of The Asbury Found- Dr. John Grant Jr. of Poplarville, left, received the 2013 several years before returning ognized on the field at Dobie ation of Hattiesburg, accepted the Pearl River Community Alumnus of the Year Award from Pearl River Community to PRCC where he spent 32 Holden Stadium before kickoff College Distinguished Service Award from PRCC President College President Dr. William Lewis during homecoming years as a teacher and adminis- against East Central. The Dr. William Lewis at homecoming on Oct. 19. on Oct. 19. PRCC Public Relations photos trator. Wildcats defeated the Warriors “Perhaps the greatest acco- 45-7. lade is the thing I hear the most Dragon, a sophomore from 2013 Sports Hall of Fame - that John Grant was a master Picayune, and her court were teacher,” PRCC President Dr. presented at half-time. Her William Lewis said before pre- court included sophomore senting the award. maids Victoria Farmer of Grant retired in 2011 as vice Picayune and Miranda president for instruction. Fazende of Poplarville, Forrest “It’s gratifying and hum- County Center sophomore bling to be included with oth- maid Morgan Cutrer of ers who have won this award,” Tylertown, freshman maids Grant said. “I’ve been dedicat- Chelsea Bolton of New ed to doing whatever I could to Augusta, Shelby L. Perry of help students learn. When all is Sumrall and Kaitlin Cooper of said and done, that’s why Picayune, Forrest County we’re here.” Center freshman maid Jelea Lewis presented the Williams of Hattiesburg and Distinguished Service Award Hancock Center maid Morgan to The Asbury Foundation of Gallagher of Kiln.

Pearl River Community College’s 2013 Sports Hall of Fame inductees include from left: Women’s basketball star Audosha Kelley (2002-04), football star Jeffery Posey (1993-94), football star James “Snuffy” Smith (1971-73), basket- Mascot W.C. Rivers was all decked out for Homecoming 2013. ball star Freddie Jordan (1969-71), and baseball star Greg Guidry (1993-94). Hall of Fame class features great athletes

Pearl River Community College in- who played his high school ball at We actually had to practice at various ball star at Morgan City High School my dad (Moses Smith),” said Smith. ducted five new members into its Bassfield. “That was my first time high schools around the area until they in Morgan, City, La., Guidry wasn’t “Some of us finished and some of us Sports Hall of Fame Oct. 19 as part of away from home, going off to a junior could redo the floor at (White real sure about his future. transferred. We had two boys and six the college’s 2013 homecoming cele- college and not knowing what to ex- Coliseum.)” He was a catcher mostly, but he did girls. I was next to the youngest. The bration. pect. My experience there, playing Once the season began, Jordan, 62, a little pitching and played some short- oldest kids helped the younger kids in The list included former all-state de- with so many different guys I had became an instant star for the Wildcats. stop as well. He had a 12-1 pitching school.” fensive star Jeff Posey of Hattiesburg, never met, was different. Defensively, During his two years he averaged 20 record as a senior, 8-1 as a junior. But Smith, 60, enrolled at PRCC his who played from 1993-95 and went on we had good teams there.” points a game and was a two-time all- catching was his main love. freshman year. In the spring, coach to a nine-year career in the National One of the reasons was the 6-foot-5, state player. Former PRCC baseball coach Jim John Russell asked him to walk on with Football League. 220-pound Posey, who wreaked havoc During his playing time, he recorded Nightengale had recruited Guidry out the Wildcats. Second day of practice, Other inductees included former from his outside linebacker position several 30-point games, including a of high school. Since he moved to Russell offered Smith a scholarship men’s basketball star Freddie Jordan of for the Wildcats. As a sophomore, he career-best 39 against Southwest. Biloxi, Gulf Coast Community and, as they say, the rest his history. Picayune, who was a two-time All- led the state with 14 sacks, accounted Audosha Kelley College had to give Guidry his release He rotated as a starter at linebacker State player from 1969-71, women’s for 45 tackles, 29 assists, 17 hurries, Kelley, a 5-foot-8 sophomore guard, to play at PRCC. Gulf Coast complied, his freshman year, then came into his basketball star Audosha Kelley of three tackles for losses and a fumble was instrumental in the Lady Wildcats so he came to Poplarville, where he own as a sophomore, leading the Savannah, Ga., who was a two-time recovery. winning the Region XXIII champi- played two seasons (1993-94) for the Wildcats to the state championship All-State and All-Region XXIII player After earning his associate’s degree onship in 2003 and earning a berth in Wildcats. In 1994, he was named play- game. He earned All-State and All- from 2003-05, former baseball star at PRCC, he signed with the the NJCAA National Tournament in er of the year on the All-Region XXIII American honors for a PRCC team Greg Guidry of Morgan City, La., who University of Southern Mississippi, Salina, Kan. JuCo baseball team. He also played that finished 9-1-1 and finished No.5 was an All-State and All-American where his on-field success continued. She was named first-team All- some third base and pitched for the in the country in total defense. player from 1993-94, and former foot- He would then sign as a free agent MACJC and Region XXIII for the sec- Wildcats. The Wildcats held eight opponents ball star James “Snuffy” Smith of with the San Francisco 49ers in 1998, ond straight season, while also cop- As a sophomore, he hit .415 with 13 to seven points or less. Foxworth, who was an All-State and beginning a memorable career in the ping back-to-back All-Region XXIII home runs and 58 RBIs, helping lead “It is an honor to be chosen,” said All-American player from 1972-73 National Football League that spanned Tournament honors and a spot on the the team to a 34-24 record and run- Smith. “So many good athletes went to under late coach John Russell. nine years on six different teams. prestigious All-NJCAA Tournament nerup in the state tournament. He was school there when I was there. They Jeffrey Posey Freddie Jordan team in Kansas. She was the team’s named first-team All-State and also a should also be going into the Hall of Playing football at PRCC was more Freddie Jordan recalls his first sea- leading scorer for the second consecu- first-team All-American. Fame. It is an honor and a privilege.” than just about rushing the quarterback son at PRCC. It was the 1969-70 tive season, averaging 25.3 points, James “Snuffy” Smith As a freshman at PRCC, he was part and making tackles for defensive star school year. while hauling in an average of 9.4 Football or not, “Snuffy” Smith was of a three-man rotation at linebacker. Posey. “That was the year of Hurricane boards a game. coming to PRCC back in 1971. He started some games, but “coach ro- “Those times at Pearl River were Camille,” Jordan said. “You can’t for- Greg Guidry “We had eight kids in my family and tated us through nearly every play.” awesome years for me,” said Posey, get that. The storm hit us in August. Following a stellar career as a base- all eight went to Pearl River, including That 1972 team finished 9-1.

Freshman tight end Tanner Bryan of Picayune receives the Sophomore offensive lineman Carson Miller of West Point Dobie Holden Memorial Scholarship award from head coach receives the Keith Daniels Memorial Scholarship award William Jones at the Homecoming Alumni Luncheon. The from Dr. Adam Breerwood, vice president for the late Dobie Holden was a highly successful football coach at Poplarville campus, during the Homecoming Alumni PRCC. From 1948 until 1966, he recorded a 140-43-7 Queen Melissa Dragon, a sophomore from Picayune, wore Luncheon. Daniels passed away in 2000 during his sixth record. His PRCC teams won seven state championships. her crown to cheer for the second half of the homecoming season as PRCC’s head football coach. Daniels guided The 1961 team won the NJCAA national championship. football game against East Central. PRCC to a 7-3 record his inaugural season. October 2013 • Page 10 The DRAWL NEWS Smoking cessation programs to be available By SUSIE HALL Carrie with our State Employee to kick the habit. The following is seling are confidential, and counsel- 1. Be 18 years of age PRCC Nurse Health Insurance reports that nico- taken with permission from the ing sessions are designed on a 2. Not have any medical condi- tine replacement therapy Mississippi Tobacco schedule that is convenient to the tions that are possible complications PRCC has adopted a NO TOBAC- is covered 100 percent by Quitline Website. caller. Some of the services offered for NRT usage CO use policy effective Jan.1, 2014, our employee health in- n The Mississippi by the Quitline include: 3. Agree to enroll and actively par- that shall apply to all students, em- surance and is not subject Tobacco Quitline is a tele- n Telephone cessation counseling ticipate in telephone cessation coun- ployees, contractors, vendors and to a deductible. (Page 50, phone & online counsel- n Online counseling seling visitors in an effort to promote a State Employee Health ing service for any n Referral to local cessation pro- 4. Be ready to quit within 30 days healthy learning and working envi- Benefit Plan). Mississippian who is grams (when available) 5. Remain compliant with appro- ronment for all. I constantly hear smok- ready to quit tobacco. If n Self-help materials priate NRT usage and tobacco quit- Dr. Adam Breerwood and Health ers tell me how hard it is you or a friend or family n Nicotine Replacement Therapy line counseling protocols Services will be providing free in- to quit. Statistics show member is ready to stop assistance (for eligible callers) Call 1-800-QUITNOW or 1-800- formation on smoking cessation pro- that quitting smoking is using tobacco, the n Fax referral program for health- 784-8669 Or For Online Counseling grams to any interested student or easier if you do it with Tobacco Quitline staff is care providers go to www.quitlinems.com employee by contacting Health support and not alone. Hall available to help. n Cessation program options for n Health Services is located in Services at 601-403-1303. There is help available for Many Mississippians employers Crosby Hall and is open during Research has shown that tobacco any Mississippian wanting to quit. have contacted the Tobacco Quitline Nicotine Replacement Therapy the fall and spring semesters from users who kick the habit live up to Mississippi has a tobacco quitline to take advantage of professional Eligible callers may receive up to 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through 10 years longer than those who con- and website that offers free counsel- help to learn to be tobacco free. 12 weeks of patches or gum. Friday. Call 601-403-1303 if you tinue to smoke. ing and materials for those wanting Information, referrals and coun- Eligible callers must: have any questions. What faculty and What students staff have to say have to say As a health professional, I am excited I feel that as a non-smoker it would be to see PRCC making this positive nice not to walk into smoke when walk- change to promoting healthy lives on ing around outside, but at the same time our campuses. I believe that if you are of age, you Tobacco use is a major contributory should be able to do so in permitted factor in oral and pharyngeal cancer as smoking areas only. well as periodontal disease and heart Sarah Trombley of Picayune. disease. It is encouraging to see PRCC take such an important stand. Dr. Shanalyn Allen, Trombley Chair, Dental Hygiene program Allen I personally don’t like seeing smoking I think it is a step in the right direction by the doors near building entrances, but and will promote a more positive cam- in your own vehicle, it should not mat- pus climate. ter. A designated smoking area away from Students shouldn’t have a ticket writ- buildings might be something to look Illustration by Katie Davenport ten for smoking in their own car on cam- into for the future but I cannot stress how pus. horrible it is to lose someone too soon Lauren K. Poche of Picayune. because of lung cancer caused by smok- TOBACCO ing. n FROM page 1 “We have a small percent- Sarah Welch age of students and employees Librarian, Forrest County Center Visitors to the campus will Poche be asked to observe tobacco that use tobacco products,” Welsh restrictions. said Chuck Abadie, PRCC While I understand the administra- “We think this is in the best spokesman. “We are taking tion’s position regarding the smoking Smoking on campus has been a contin- steps to get the message out uous problem due to students and em- interest of our students, em- ban on campus, I fear that it may cause before we begin enforcement. ployees that have respiratory conditions. ployees and the general pub- other problems like a decline in enroll- People with asthma have to walk through lic. We are going to make sure Initially, we expect a mix of ment and student morale. the smoke on sidewalks and doorways. this policy is enforced,” said positive and negative feed- I wish that our school could find a bet- Students have had to increase their use Dr. Lewis. back but, in the long run, it ter compromise in order to solve the of inhalers related to this issue. I believe According to the new poli- will make for a healthier aca- problems at hand. One example might this policy will be a positive and healthy cy, anyone violating this poli- demic environment.” be designated smoking areas. step in the lives of all faculty, staff and cy will receive a warning for Some other schools in Tiffany Gragg of Hattiesburg students. the first offense, a $100 fine Mississippi that have 100 per- We all need to strive to choose healthi- for the second offense and cent smokefree policies in- Gragg face dismissal from atten- clude Ole Miss, Jones Junior er behaviors and this will encourage our I believe this is a great thing for the campus to be cleaner and healthier. Boutwell dance or employment for the College and Miss. Gulf Coast third offense. Community College. school. There is nothing worse than Cindy Boutwell, Practical Nursing instructor walking into another student’s cloud of smoke. I started with 3 and got up to 6 things: As a former two-pack-a-day smoker Joseph Frierson of Picayune. This is not a high school! We are all who has been off the junk for nearly 20 adults here. As long as we are harming years, I’m glad to see it. no one but ourselves we should have the Once the University of Kentucky, a to- right to choose. bacco state’s flagship institution, banned Using tobacco products is an addic- tobacco in 2009, it was in evitable it tion, it’s true, but it’s also a choice. I would trickle down elsewhere. choose to smoke. Greg Underwood Frierson There is also the possible loss in pro- FCC English instructor ductivity for employees and students. Having to travel farther to enjoy our to- I am not a smoker but I feel that every- one on campus is an adult and that tak- bacco means less time on work or Underwood school. Flynn ing away their right to smoke is wrong. The more adult privileges you take I assume the Police will enforce this policy. Don’t you think Today, my father struggles for nearly away the less people will want to come their time will be better spent doing what they’re trained to do every breath he takes at times because of here, so even though this is just taking rather than writing tickets for smoking? severe congestive heart failure and de- away tobacco, it could really offend peo- All of the “smoker’s pots” will be removed. This will result in creased lung capacity. ple. Part of the reason for his disease is more butts on the ground. I know some smokers are very non- Colby S. Wilson of Franklinton, La. chalant with their butts, but I try very hard to put them in a pot nearly 30 years of smoking. He smoked or tray. I do this not out of a sense of cleanliness, but to stave off until his first grandchild was born and this kind of policy. his son, a doctor, told him he could not Colby be around the baby if he was smoking. I am also upset that there was no debate (that I know of) in He stopped “cold turkey” and hasn’t I am very happy that the school has this decision. I am probably the heaviest smoker on campus and smoked in twenty one years. The dam- certainly don’t hide it. If anyone could have been consulted, I age had already been done, however. I decided to do this. It is very difficult to feel it should have been me. have no problem with this new policy. O’Quinn walk anywhere on campus and not go Chris Flynn through a smoke cloud or walk even 10 Speech and theater instructor I do not want to offend anyone, but the fact remains, it is a feet from the entrance of any building health issue that adversely affects us all. You cannot control and not see cigarette butts. I think this is a very good policy. I do where cigarette smoke goes or by whom it is inhaled. I don’t imagine it will be a popular de- not smoke and HATE the smell of it. Donna O’Quinn, assistant director, financial aid cision but I do believe it is the right de- Although, I could see designated areas cision. away from buildings (as done in Disney I think it is shameful when we fail to I have joined the smoke free World) as a compromise. find safe, creative ways to accommodate Mississippi movement and support them Michael Bass those who earnestly desire an education Cook whole heartedly. Assistant director of bands but do not conform to our ideals. Student Trevor Creighton, I am a cancer survivor who smoked cigarettes for over 20 Hattiesburg years and did not put them down until my husband said he would do it with me 5 years ago on Nov. 5. My husband and I take the money each day that we used to buy packs of cigarettes and we put it in a big jug. At the end of every year we have Bass enough money saved to take a cruise and that is what we have done for the past 4 years. Can’t wait for December this year we I AM ELATED! Creighton are going to Rome! Melissa Cook of Hattiesburg Now we can prepare our students for a long, long, career-oriented, healthy life with much good ahead of them. Camille Soulier Health benefits of being tobacco Health, physical education and recreation instructor free are definitely worthwhile By TONIA MOODY students and employees and sets a clear alcohol abuse or family emergencies. example of good health practices. Because employees are not taking multi- Soulier ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator The economic burden of cigarette use ple breaks during the workday, productiv- I support the Board’s decision to pro- The Pearl River Community College is enormous. It is expensive to treat to- ity increases. With fewer students and hibit tobacco on all campuses. I have Board of Trustees approved a Tobacco bacco related illnesses. According to the employees using tobacco, they will be- been concerned about the increase in the Free Policy effective Jan. 1, 2014. American Cancer Society, to- come healthier and there will number of our students who are smok- What are the benefits being tobacco bacco related healthcare cost be less absenteeism and sick ing on campus this year as well as the ef- free? A smoke free and tobacco free envi- is approximately $96 billion. leave. fect of second hand smoke. ronment will help create a safe, healthy The average pack of ciga- A tobacco-free workplace Not only is it a health hazard, but the place for all students and employees. rettes is approximately $6.50 sets the stage for implement- cigarette butts, thrown on the grounds According to the Center for Disease and for every pack of ciga- ing other health promoting ini- outside of buildings, are quite unsightly. Control, 45 million American adults rettes, an average of $35 in tiatives, such as exercise and Maggie Smith smoke and 69 percent of those smokers health-related costs are asso- nutrition. Learning Lab instructor report wanting to quit completely. ciated to that pack of ciga- Lastly, the grounds of our If someone is interested in quitting Smith rettes. facility will be more attractive smoking or chewing tobacco, they will Tobacco users have more by eliminating cigarette con- have more of an incentive to make an at- visits to their physician each tainers and unsightly cigarette Note of interest tempt to quit in a tobacco free environ- year and have a 50 percent butts. ment. Moody greater chance of hospitaliza- According to a July report from the American Nonsmokers’ If you don’t completely quit using to- Change is hard and resistance Rights Foundation, there are now at least 1,178 100 percent bacco, a tobacco-free environment will tion than nonsmokers. is inevitable, but the benefits of being to- smokefree campuses with no exemptions. Of these, 793 have a definitely reduce your consumption. An American Productivity Audit found bacco free are definitely worthwhile. 100 percent tobacco-free policy. By instituting a Tobacco Free Policy, it that tobacco use was a leading cause of Winston Churchill said, “To improve is to communicates a pro-health message to all worker lost production time - more than change; to be perfect is to change often.” The DRAWL October 2013 • Page 11 NEWS PRCC goes pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Numerous activities, including Pink Out the biology department. Game at the PRCC-Gulf Coast football game, Other Breast Cancer Awareness month activ- raised money for the PRCC Employee Cancer ities included: Fund administered by the Development n Practical nursing students at the Forrest Foundation. County Center distributed information about The fund will receive 10 percent of the sales breast and testicular cancer to students and fac- of Pink Out t-shirts at the PRCC Bookstore as ulty and decorated cars to increase awareness. well as the funds from Pennies for the Cause n The Student Nurse Association on the collected in offices and Coins for a Cause col- Poplarville campus is selling raffle tickets for a lected by the cheerleaders at the game and by quilt donated by The Jubilee Quilt Guild in AEOP members in their offices. Collection goes Poplarville. Tickets are $5 and are on sale through Oct. 31. through Oct. 31. Proceeds will go to Pink Winners of the student Pink Out dress-up Hearts, a Gulfport organization that gives wigs Practical nursing students at the Forrest County Center distributed information about contest were Blaine Peterson and Janson to women and children with cancer and pro- breast and testicular cancer as part of their awareness campaign. Culpepper, both of Poplarville who tied for first, vides transportation for physician visits and and Payton Roney of Hattiesburg, third. They treatment. received gift cards. SNA members will be tickets to purchasers. Winners of the pizza party for the best- Contact Ella Mae Penton at 601-403-1070 or dressed Pink Out employees were the library [email protected] or Amy Esslinger at 601- staff, Technology Building employees and the 403-1083 or [email protected].

Technology Building employees won a pizza party in the best-dressed Pink Out competi- tion. They are from left: Ellie Ratliff, Jan Stevens, Cheryl Frierson, Jesse Walker, Annabelle Alsobrooks, Lauren Mayeaux, Delana Harris and Tina Coleman. Cindy Boutwell’s practical nursing stu- Library staff employees won a pizza party in dents at the Forrest County Center deco- the best-dressed Pink Out competition. rated her car as part of their Breast They are from left: Brandi Deroche, Linda Cancer Awareness efforts. Spiers, Maggie Smith and Cynthia Shafer.

Above, the 2013 String of Pearls made their ponpoms a part of the Pink Out festivities during halftime of the PRCC-Gulf Coast fotball game. Below, many members of the foot- ball crowd dressed for Pink Out. Student winners: Blaine Biology department faculty won a pizza party in the best- Peterson and Janson Culpepper dressed Pink Out competition. They are from left: James (above), both of Poplarville, tied Royston, Stephanie Lee, Ladeen Hubbell, Robert for first, and Payton Roney Maynard, Emily Carlisle, Melinda Miller and Aleta Sullivan. (below) of Hattiesburg, third.

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PETSTXENEHTEKATOTEB October 2013 • Page 12 The DRAWL NEWS Hancock Center hosts lecture by tattoo artist

WAVELAND - During his 32 years in the tat- “That’s one reason why we see poorly-executed too business, Jack Donovan has seen major tattoos. Our repair business has increased many changes - some good, some not so good. fold.” Donovan, owner of Jack and Dianne’s Tattoo Donovan and other tattoo artists used to have Parlor in Gulfport, was the speaker in the PRCC to make their own stencils, ink and needles - ex- Hancock Center Lecture Series on Oct. 15 at the tremely tedious chores - but quality ink is avail- center in Waveland. able for purchase and pre-made, sterilized nee- “This will be the beginning of a lecture se- dles are very economical today. ries we will have throughout the year,” said “There’s no excuse to reuse needles,” he said. Raymunda Barnes, PRCC assistant vice presi- “Gloves and needles are huge developments in dent for the Hancock Center. safety.” When Donovan first got into the business, He urged students interested in getting a tat- customers were limited to certain groups of peo- too to do some research before spending their ple but all segments of society sport tattoos money. today, he said. “Look at portfolios, ask questions,” Donovan “When I started, they were on the fringes of said. “Look is very important. Tattoos are ‘the’ society,” Donovan said. “It’s totally different look. The problem with that is fashion and looks now. The oldest person I’ve tattoed was 90. She go out of style. Is it possible that tattooing will was in a wheelchair and got the Saints logo, the become so cool and popular it won’t be cool and fleur de lis.” popular?” The woman waited until after the death of He wonders about the impact if a major enter- her husband, who disapproved, to get the tattoo. tainment or sports star starts having tattoos re- “A tattoo to a woman means much more than moved. “What happens then,” he asked. to a man,” Donovan said. “They’re more in tune For students interested in becoming tattoo with life.” artists, he again suggested plenty of research. Safety in the industry has increased tremen- “When I started, the tattoo artist knew every dously during his years in business but the single part of the business,” Donovan said. wealth of designs available on the Internet has “With the advent of technology, most of them Jack Donovan, owner of Jack and Dianneís Tattoo Parlor in Gulfport, talks to students changed the creative nature of the art. have zero familiarity with what they’re doing. and staff at the Pearl River Community College Hancock Center on Oct. 15 about the his- “When you see all those gorgeous pictures Tattooing is no different than any business. tory and impact of tattoos. Donovan was the first speaker in the Hancock Center Lecture on the wall, the artist didn’t do them,” he said. You’ve got to have a plan.” Series. PRCC Public Relations photo Krueger hands Faculty profile down winner NAME: Georgia Field FAMILY: Married to Alan Field, and we celebrated our 30 year an- of scariest niversary this past summer. We do not have children, but we do have a sweet, loveable cat named Hula. By ANDREW DUTTON dreams far surpasses Jason The Drawl Staff Writer Voorhees’ slow, methodical RESIDENCE: Hattiesburg. walking to slash you to bits Halloween is around the cor- abilities. EDUCATIONAL BACK- ner and I got to thinking, With each killer tied in the GROUND: Graduated from Watkins which is the scariest horror categories, the only tiebreaker Brian Drake, Christian Illusionist High School in Laurel; attended icon in Halloween history? that would be fair is who has 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30; free admission JCJC (A.A. Degree), University of Of course, there are plenty the scarier backstory. Southern Mississippi (B.S.) and Field of scary horror figures that are This hands down goes to Mind-bending illusions and mentalism while William Carey University (M.Ed). I creepy, homicidal, or just flat Freddy Krueger, who when he sharing the Gospel also have 9 hours towards a Doctorate from USM. out scary. I will only refer to was human was a child mur- who I think is the derer. POSITION AT PRCC: Educational Advisor/Counselor scariest of these Jason Voorhees Pearl River Community Band with Student Support Services. monstrous figures. backstory is just sad What makes a as he was bullied by and Chorus TEACHING EXPERIENCE: I have 17 years teaching horror villain scary the other kids and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 10; free admission experience in Gifted Education. isn’t just looks drowned for having Special Veterans Day concert alone. I will be deformities. FAVORITE BOOK: I am not an avid book reader, but I judging on their With this, the did read the Twilight series. ability to kill some- scariest horror icon Development Foundation Dinner FAVORITE FOOD: I tend to favor Mexican food and al- one and how well goes to Freddy most anything chocolate. known they are to Krueger for his in- 6 p.m. Dec. 3 the general public. famy, supernatural Invitation only Dutton FAVORITE MOVIE: 80’s comedy movies are my all- With these qualifi- ability to kill you in time favorite such as Spies Like Us, Planes, Trains & cations set, there are really two your dreams, and his scary Automobiles. individuals who could come backstory. Christmas at the River close to taking the top spot as Congratulations Freddy, you 7 p.m. Dec. 5; general admission $5 FAVORITE MUSIC: Any current music that has a good the scariest horror icon. These are indeed the Worst of the beat for Zumba class. hell spawns are Freddy Worst in my eyes. Traditional and modern Christmas music by Krueger and Jason Voorhees. n Andrew Dutton is a PRCC Department of Fine Arts and FAVORITE VACATION TRIP: My favorite vacation These are two of the most freshman student from trip is the “once in a lifetime” trip I took with my Mom to well-known horror villains in Carriere. Communication Hawaii. modern media. They even made an OK film WHAT THREE WEBSITES DO YOU VISIT about these two serial killers Pinning Ceremony EVERYDAY? I visit WDAM’s website for news, killing each other over who 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 DealMoon for bargains, and YAHOO for general articles. would be killing people in town. These two are very well Associate Degree Nursing ceremony WHAT DON’T WE KNOW ABOUT YOU THAT known to the general public, so WOULD SURPRISE US? I know how to make balloon an- it seems they are even as far as imals and hats. When I was teaching, one of my students infamy is concerned. gave me a gift certificate to Books-A-Million. I used the gift Of course, Jason Voorhees Christmas Concert certificate to purchase a beginner’s kit on making balloon looks scary when he has that animals. I put the new talent to good use at festivals and hockey mask and the blood 7 p.m. Dec. 16 fund raisers. stained machete as opposed to Poplarville High School Band Freddy Krueger who just looks WORDS OF WISDOM: Your attitude can take you for- like a creepy burnt guy in a ward or your attitude can take you down. The choice is al- sweater. Jason Voorhees is on top 601-403-1180 ways yours. However, Freddy Krueger’s and Freddy Krueger is on ability to kill you in your the bottom. for tickets

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Side Options: Chips & Salsa, Chips & Queso, Rice & Beans (Black or Refried) Meat Options: Seasoned Beef, Chicken Carnitas, Shredded Beef, Grilled Steak, Pork Carnitas The DRAWL October 2013 • Page 13 NEWS River Rewards Reading Merit Badge

Congratulations to Dr. Barbara Gandy, academic advisor and instructor of speech at the Gabe Entrekin, 12, reads to children at the PRCC Child Development Laboratory to fulfill Forrest County Center. Her name was randomly selected by the computer to receive the requirements for his Reading Merit Badge. A member of Poplarville Troop 28, he also first monthly River Rewards prize, a six-piece cutlery set, presented to her by Dr. William read to residents of the Pearl River County Nursing Home. He is the son of Candice and Lewis on behalf of the River Rewards Committee. Committee members shown are from Taylor Entrekin, both PRCC employees. left: Dr. Becky Askew, vice president for planning and institutional research and chair of the River Rewards committee; Delana Harris, marketing instructor; Dr. Gandy, Dr. Lewis, Ernie Lovell, director of the Development Foundation; and Steve Howard, chief technology officer. October featured business n Participation in the River Rewards campaign included a total of 111 faculty and staff with 476 events being submitted for attendance. This was a great turnout for the River Rewards Campaign! Remember, the more events you attend and submit on a participation form, the more likely you are to have your name selected by the computer. n Note: Anyone who wins a monthly prize is still eligible, along with everyone else who par- ticipates in this campaign, for the grand prize which will be announced at the Faculty/Staff Appreciation Dinner in the spring. A person’s name will be included in the drawing for the grand prize as many times as the number of events/activities that he/she submitted as at- tending throughout the year. n http://prcc.edu/river-rewards/form Student wins Louisiana fair poster competition POPLARVILLE - A Pearl a small percentage of the sales River Community College of those. The fair ran from student recently won the Oct. 17-19 in Franklinton, La. Washington Parish Free Fair A sophomore at PRCC, poster contest and has signed Murray is an art major. Pearl River Community College is the Poplarville Area Chamber of Commerce’s featured copies of the print to be sold “She writes and draws all business for October. Presenting the sign to Dr. William Lewis, PRCC president, is cham- at the fair. her own cartoons, which are ber president Maggie Smith, left. With them are Brenda Wells, PRCC representative to Emily Murray of Bogalusa, really neat,” said art instructor the chamber; Dr. Adam Breerwood, vice president for the Poplarville campus and La., first tried to enter the con- Charleen Null. Hancock Center; and Archie Rawls, Brownstone Center for the Arts director. test two years ago. Murray also is a member of PRCC Public Relations photo “But then they announced the PRCC Singers choir and there was no poster contest,” has performed in PRCC and she said. “I entered last year Poplarville Association of Pearson visits PRCC and it didn’t win.” Performing Arts theater pro- Murray revamped her de- ductions. sign of squares depicting She wants to pursue a ca- Washington Parish life, mak- reer in cartooning or illustrat- ing the artwork simpler. This ing and possibly attend the time, she won. Savannah School for Art and The prize is the prestige al- Design after PRCC. though she does have the op- She is the granddaughter of portunity to make some the late Lewis V. Murray Jr., money from her work. PRCC football coach from “You do get prestige,” she 1955-59 and a member of the said. “They gave me 30 PRCC Sports Hall of Fame. copies that I can sell for what- The high school football sta- Emily Murray holds her ever I can get.” dium in Bogalusa is named award-winning poster for She was at the fair to add a for him. Emily Murray’s the Washington Parish Free personal signature, called a cousin, Nathan Murray of Fair in Franklinton, La. remark, to the previously- Franklinton, La., also was a PRCC Public Relations signed copies and will receive baseball coach at PRCC. photo Women’s Health Symposium

Dr. Tom Pearson, right, executive director of the Mississippi Arts Commission, visited Pearl River Community College Friday, Oct. 4. He ate lunch at PRCC with local leaders, clockwise from left, PRCC President Dr. William Lewis, PRCC Development Foundation director Ernie Lovell, Maggie Smith, PRCC Curriculum Enhancement Center director and Poplarville alderwoman; Alderman Byron Wells, Mayor Brad Necaise, PRCC vice presi- dent Dr. Becky Askew and Archie Rawls, PRCC Brownstone Center director and fine arts and communication chair. The MAC provided $350,000 of the Brownstone Center con- struction cost and a $1,000 grant to bring the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra to the center Sept. 24. PRCC Public Relations photo Craft Advisory meeting

Dr. Ted Alexander, chief executive officer of the Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation, presents a grant to Dr. William Lewis, Pearl River College president, and Dr. Becky Askew, chair of the Women’s Health Symposium, to help fund the Jan. 25 symposium. PRCC Public Relations photo PRCC, Lower Pearl River Valley partner on health symposium POPLARVILLE - Planning is well underway lege,” said Dr. Ted Alexander, chief executive of- for the 2014 Pearl River Community College ficer of the foundation. “We think it’s great that About 40 employers of PRCC’s career-technical graduates attended the annual Craft Women’s Health Symposium in partnership women have an opportunity to have basic health Advisory Committee meeting on Oct. 10. The meeting gives instructors an opportunity to with the Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation. information made available to them as well as the make sure their students are leaving PRCC with the skills to get a job. The foundation presented a grant of $17,000 other events associated with the symposium. The to PRCC President William Lewis for the sym- foundation is pleased to partner with the college The PRCC Association of posium, set for Jan. 25 on PRCC’s Poplarville to assist in this annual event.” campus. Keynote speaker for the eighth annual sym- AEOP Education Office “The Women’s Health Symposium has grown posium is Jean Gatz, a motivational speaker Annual Professionals is to be a most significant event for Pearl River who blends humor with her life experiences as Smoked Turkey Raffl e collecting Community College,” Lewis said. a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister change through “The participation that we have experienced and friend. The day will also include an art the end of for the past few years from the community has walk, entertainment and information booths. Tickets are just $1 for a October as part greatly enhanced our enthusiasm for promoting “The LPRVF funds will help to provide great- chance to win a turkey of Cancer healthy lifestyles. Without the continuing sup- ly needed health services and information to the smoked by Stonewall’s. Awareness port of the Lower Pearl River Valley symposium participants, a majority of whom Month. All Foundation, this event would not be possible. are from the Pearl River County area,” said Dr. Tickets available from any monies collected will be donated “We’re most grateful for their continuing as- Becky Askew, chair of the Symposium Steering AEOP member sistance.” Committee. to the PRCC Approximately 400 women have attended “By providing free health screenings, having Employee previous symposiums, which feature free health informative sessions and providing opportuni- Cancer Fund ad- screenings and panel discussions by health pro- ties for those attending to ask questions of ministered by fessionals. health professionals, it is hoped that the partici- the Develop- “For the past few years, the symposium has pants will make changes to their lifestyles, lead- ment Call Cheryl at 601 403-1199 for information been one of the best-attended events at the col- ing to healthier and more productive lives.” Foundation. October 2013 • Page 14 The DRAWL SPORTS Soccer teams begin state title defense State tournament Nov. 1-2 Pearl River Community College’s Wildcats The Lady Wildcats were a 5-1 winner and clinched the MACJC South Division title with improved to 12-2 overall, while the division a convincing 8-1 victory over Meridian Oct. champion Wildcats took a hard-fought 3-1 vic- 22, while the Lady Wildcats secured second tory and are now 12-3. place in the division with their 1-0 nail biter In the women’s game, Pearl River led 1-0 at over the host Lady Eagles. the intermission off a goal by Karly Mitchell of PRCC’s women improved to 11-4 overall Poplarville High off an assist by Chelsea and 8-2 in division play, while its men are now Parsons of Biloxi High, while Mitchell scored 11-1 and 9-1. a second goal off a penalty kick in the second In the women’s game, the two teams battled half. Torri Ladd of Biloxi High, Rachel to a scoreless stalemate at the intermission, but Jacobson of Biloxi High, and Kacy Mixon of Christina Gentry of Horn Lake High scored the East Central High had solo goals in the second game-winning goal in the 75th minute off an half, while Mitchell also had an assist. assist by Chelsea Parsons of Biloxi High to ice In the men’s game, the Wildcats led 2-0 at the win. the half. The second half ended with a 1-1 In the men’s game, Pearl River led 4-1 at the stalemate, but PRCC hung on for the win. half before added four more goals in the sec- Jay Lang of Oak Grove High, Kyle Ladner ond half to take the lopsided victory. of Gulfport High, and Gerrad McLaurin of Justin Broussard of Ocean Springs High led Ocean Springs High had solo goals for The the Wildcats with two goals, while Mike River, while Jerry Byrd scored the Warriors’ Allizzo of Ocean Springs High, Dyllon only goal. Beasley of Presbyterian Christian High, Austin Douglas of Gulfport High, D’Quan Lewis of Bay High, Paul Millette of Pascagoula High, and Jake Polderman of Picayune High all had solo goals. Tyler German scored the Eagles’ only goal. Pearl River swept Meridian in earlier meet- ings played Sept. 24 in Poplarville with the Lady Wildcats grabbing a 3-2 win, while the Wildcats were 4-1 winners. Wildcats sweep East Central DECATUR - Pearl River Community College women’s and men’s soccer squads wrapped their 2013 regular seasons Friday PRCC soccer coaches Jack Byrd (center) with a sweep of MACJC non-division foe East and Paul Martin (right) have set their sights Central. on the MACJC State Tournament. Fast facts women’s game. They are Chelsea Parsons and Torri Ladd of Biloxi, and Kacy Mixon of n The 2013 men’s soccer team has won the East Central. South Division championship for the third PRCC’s Paul Martin will be co-coach of the straight year. South team with Meridian coach Alex n Six PRCC men’s soccer players have George. been selected to play in the first-ever n This group of sophomores has lost only MACJC All-Star men’s game Nov. 16 at one district game in their careers at PRCC. Ridgeland. n The women’s team has a two-year record of The six are Mike Allizzo of Ocean Springs, 26-6-0 under coach Jack Byrd. Dyllon Beasley of PCS, Austin Douglas of n The PRCC women play at 5:30 Tuesday Gulfport, Dylan Garrett of Vancleave, at home vs. Northwest in a MACJC play-in Jackson Harlan of George County and game for the state tournament this weekend Dillon Ladner of East Central. at Hinds Community College. n Three PRCC women have been selected PRCC played Northwest in the first game of to play in the first-ever MACJC All-Star this season, beating them 8-0. Pearl River’s Jay Lang battles for the ball in the Wildcats’ 2-0 MACJC South Division vic- tory over Southwest Mississippi in Poplarville. Lang scored a goal for PRCC. Soccer sophomores honored

PRCC soccer players were recognized during the Wildcats’ final home game of the season. They include from left: Front row - Chelsea Parsons of Biloxi, Alejandra Garcia of Olive Branch, Torri Ladd of Biloxi, Christina Gentry of Horn Lake, Jessica Dexter of Horn Lake, Kacy Mixon of East Central, Brooke Blackledge of Northeast Jones and Karly Mitchell of Pearl River’s Jake Polderman of Picayune battles for the Poplarville. Back row - Coach Paul Martin, Dylan Garrett of Vancleave, Jay Lang of Oak Grove, Jackson Harlan of ball in the Wildcats’ 2-0 MACJC South Division victory over George County, Dyllon Beasley of Presbyterian Christian, Dillon Ladner of East Central, Austin Douglas of Gulfport, Southwest in Poplarville. Mike Allizzo of Ocean Springs and coach Jack Byrd.

Pearl River’s Cassidy Hodgekiss (5) drives the ball in the Lady Wildcats 7-1 MACJC Pearl River’s Karly Mitchell (29), a sophomore from Poplarville, drives the ball in the Lady South Division victory over Southwest Mississippi in Poplarville. Hodgekiss scored two Wildcats 7-1 MACJC South Division victory over Southwest Mississippi in Poplarville. - goals for PRCC. Photo by Mitch Deaver The DRAWL October 2013 • Page 15 SPORTS

Pearl River’s Alvonte Bell sacks East Central quarterback Donnie Farmer (11) in the Pearl River’s Xavier Grindle (5) upends East Central’s Martin Johnson in the Wildcats’ Wildcats’ 45-7 MACJC South Division homecoming victory over the Warriors. South Division homecoming victory. Photos by Mitch Deaver. Wildcats finish season with 4-5 record William Jones’ first year ends with loss at Hinds

Pearl River Community made it 10-7. College committed six After Ducksworth returned turnovers - five in the first quar- the ensuing kickoff 21 yards to ter - versus 16th-ranked Hinds his own 42, defensive lineman and the host Eagles walked Michael Ross intercepted away with a convincing 38-14 White on the first snap and MACJC South Division victory Summers hit De’Andrea Harris to end the Wildcats’ season. with a 39-yard TD. The PAT Surprisingly, PRCC domi- made it 17-7. nated statistically with 21 first The turnover virus continued downs to Hinds’ 12 and had to infect the Wildcats. 391 yards of offense (185 rush, Houston’s kickoff was fumbled 206 pass) to the Eagles’ 223 by Wildcat Tanner Bryan at his (113 rush, 110 pass). own 27 and the Eagles recov- The River, which wrapped its ered. Three snaps later, Tommy season at 4-5 overall and 2-4 in McCalpin converted a third and division play, snatched the first three with a 10-yard scoot, turnover when Quartavious while two plays later Summers Smith of McComb picked off hit Keithon Redding with an James Summers’ pass on the 11-yard touchdown strike, third offensive snap of the making it 24-7. night, but Eagle linebacker After Hinds’ kickoff sailed Herbert Harris answered on the out of bounds, PRCC cranked Pearl River’s Ge’Monne Brown (98) hauls down East Central quarterback Donnie Farmer in the Wildcats’ South Division Wildcatsí first play with an in- up at its own 35. Robinson ran homecoming victory over the Warriors. terception at the PRCC 47 and for 13 on the first play, but the returned it 45 yards to the two. series was stymied and King’s Darryan Ragsdale ran it in incomplete pass on a faked MACJC PLAYOFFS for the score to make it 7-0 just punt attempt at his own 47 saw 57 seconds into the contest. the Eagles take over. The MACJC post-season The Wildcats answered Summers’ 40-yard comple- playoffs kick off Saturday quickly. Speedster Charles tion to Robert Lockhart on first with North No. 1 East Ducksworth of Mize High re- down quickly moved things in- Mississippi hosting South turned the kickoff 62 yards to side the 10. Summers kept for a No. 2 Miss. Gulf Coast in the Hinds 33. It took five plays five-yard score. The PAT made Scooba and South No. 1 for PRCC to cash in. In three it 31-7. Jones County hosting North snaps, quarterback Shaun Pearl River opened the sec- No. 2 Itawamba in White of Pensacola, Fla., ond half with a 12-play, 66- Ellisville. moved things to the 23 before yard drive to the Hinds six, but The winners play Nov. 9, he kept for 22 to the one. A Robinson was nailed for three for the state championship. five-yard motion penalty yards on a fourth and four and The MACJC champion moved things back to the six, the Eagles took over. White had hosts the sixth-annual but Darrell Robinson of completions of 18 and 28 yards Mississippi Bowl set for Noxubee County followed with to Ducksworth and Merrill, re- Sunday, Dec. 8, in Biloxi. a six-yard TD run. Brandon spectively, during the posses- King of Florence kicked the sion. PAT to knot things up at 7-7 Defensive lineman Carl with 12:12 left in the opening Green of McComb would later Merrill led all rushers with quarter. recover a fumble for the 79 yards on 16 carries, while It appeared Hinds was going Wildcats. Three plays later, Robinson had 66 on 18. three and out on its next posses- PRCC was sitting at the 18 fac- Ducksworth finished the sion, but Pate DeMuth’s punt ing a fourth and eight where night with five catches for 88 was fumbled by Chad Cook of Young found Austin Watts of yards, while Pollard had two Long Beach and the Eagles re- Sumrall High in the end zone for 37 and Merrill three for 38. Pearl River’s Darrell Robinson (28) plows for a few of his 66 yards in the Wildcats’ 38-14 covered at the PRCC 20. Four for the game’s final score. White completed 14 of 28 MACJC South Division loss to Hinds Thursday in Raymond. The loss ended The River’s plays later, a 30-yard field goal King’s PAT made it 38-14 throws for PRCC. 2013 season at 4-5 overall and 2-4 in division play. - Photo by Mitch Deaver

Pearl River’s Akeem Pollard (17) gets hammered by East Central’s Thomas McCool and Pearl River’s Quartavious Smith (2) and Ge’Monne Brown (98) put the squash to East fumbles the ball in the Wildcats’ 45-7 MACJC South Division homecoming victory over Central running back Martin Johnson in the Wildcats’ 45-7 MACJC South Division home- the Warriors in Poplarville. coming victory over the Warriors in Poplarville. October 2013 • Page 16 The DRAWL SPORTS

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Soutthh Divviissiio esmGan Did you know n In October 1992, the Pearl River football team under Willie Coats finished the season 10-1, won the South Division title, and defeated arch-rivals Jones JC 54-8 and Gulf Coast 16-13. The Wildcats lost the state title game 34-14 to Itawamba. n In October 1994, former PRCC basketball star Elaine Powell was selected as the top junior college preseason player in the nation by College Sports Magazine. Powell went on to lead he Wildcats to a state championship. She was a 2010 inductee into the PRCC Sports Hall of Fame. n The five members of the 2013 Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony bring the total num- ber of athletes inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame to 103. Former PRCC star dies Former Pearl River the Wildcats to an undefeated Community College star season and state championship Willie Heidelburg, the first in 1969. During that champi- black scholarship football onship season, he rushed for player at the University of 910 yards and scored three Southern Mississippi, died touchdowns in two different Oct. 15, 2013. He was 63. games. He stood only 5-foot- Heidelburg has spent the 6, and weighed 150 pounds. past 15 seasons as an assistant He was a charter member of football coach at Belhaven. the PRCC Sports Hall of Fame Belhaven officials said in a in 1988 and a charter member statement that Heidelburg was of the Mississippi Community found dead at his Jackson and Junior College Sports Hall home from an apparent heart of Fame in 2007. attack. Heidelberg was a running Heidelburg, a graduate of back for Southern Miss in John Jefferson High School in 1970-71 and scored two Purvis, played football at Pearl touchdowns in the Golden River in 1968 and 1969. As an Eagles’ upset of fourth-ranked all-state running back, he led Ole Miss in 1970. Willie Heidelburg Artigues new AD at SE La. HAMMOND - Southeastern Louisiana the most wins ever by the Wildcat squad. PRCC University has named Jay Artigues as director of also boasted a record 28-game winning streak athletics, university officials announced Oct. 14. during 2005. As a player, Artigues spent two seasons at He joined the Southeastern athletics staff in Pearl River Community College where he was an 2005, serving eight seasons as the university’s All-State and All-Region selection. baseball coach, compiling a 276-188 win-loss He then returned to PRCC as baseball coach in record, and earning the Louisiana Sports Writers 2002, leading the Wildcats to unprecedented Association Co-Coach of the Year Award in heights; including a NJCAA Division II World 2010. Series berth and Region 23 championship in his Artigues has served as athletics director on an first season and an MACJC state championship interim basis since Bart Bellairs left the universi- in 2004. His 2005 team finished No. 1 in the final ty in June. NJCAA Division II baseball poll. “Jay Artigues has demonstrated great leader- The Wildcats qualified for both the state and ship abilities, strong administrative skills, and regional tournaments all four years during his tremendous dedication to Southeastern athletics,” tenure and the Bay St. Louis native was selected said Southeastern President John L. Crain.” as Region 23 and Central District Coach of the A graduate of Belhaven in 1992 with a bache- Year in 2002. lor’s degree in business administration, he earned While at Pearl River, Artigues was 170-48 and a master’s degree in sport coaching from the posted a 46-12 record this past season, marking United States Sports Academy in 1993.