Six Mile Post Vol. 43, #7 www.sixmilepost.com The Student Voice April 22, 2014

Art Gallery Exhibition on the Floyd campus displays artwork by alumni. See story on page 6. Photo by Ryan Jones

Tobacco banned List Student column at USG campuses of GHC and starting in Oct. Grads Movie review See page 3. See pages G1-G4. See pages 12-13. Page 2, SMP, April 22, 2014 News Paulding student wins speech tourney

By Connor Henderson ric Coker, Kiston Dowler, Staff Writer Amber Patton and Brianna Benefield. The corner of the Aca- By the end of the com- demic Building on the Cart- petition third place went to ersville campus bustled with Dowler from the Floyd cam- life Friday afternoon, April pus ($50 prize), second went 11, as students from all five to Larisch from the Mari- campuses registered for the etta campus ($100 prize) fourth annual Speech Com- and first went to Jones from petition. the Paulding campus ($150 “This is one of the few prize). Photo by Connor Henderson events that brings all the Jones’ speech, “MS Walk campuses together,” said 2014,” was a persuasive Final round participants (from left) are Brianna Benefield, Jessica Fisher, Malika Steven Stuglin, director of speech to raise awareness Jones, Kiston Dowler, Emily Larisch, Adric Coker and Amber Patton. the competition this year. “It of multiple sclerosis, a dis- ger and has been raising use it,” stated Jones after speech prize money includ- gives the students the abil- ease that damages the my- funds for the program. the competition. “Alexan- ed, with the goal of $1,000. ity to show off their skills to elin sheaths of the nerves, The speech competition der MacMurdo gave me my Walk MS 2014 Atlanta one another” he said. causing inflammation and offered Jones the opportuni- voice.” MacMurdo is a com- will take place Saturday, The first round elimi- numerous other symptoms. ty to get the word out about munications lecturer at the April 26 at Piedmont Park. nated all but seven speak- As a victim of MS her- the program. Paulding campus. The three mile walk starts ers: Emily Larisch, Jessica self, Jones started a Walk “I have learned I have a To date Much Stron- at 10 a.m. Check in is at 8 Fisher, Malika Jones, Ad- MS team called Much Stron- voice and am not afraid to ger has raised $450, Jones’ a.m. Students leave Honors Night with awards of recognition By Pedro Zavala sented, some with multiple Outstanding Student for Tatiana Smithson also Deal offered advice to Editor-in-Chief student winners, and some Political Science Majors, the took home the Leadership students, saying, “Regard- students won more than one Diversity Student Leader- Award, which was present- less of the awards, it’s about Georgia Highlands’ 42nd award. ship award, the Georgia ed to her by GHC’s interim putting yourself out there, annual Honors Night rec- Awards included the Highlands College Leader- president, Renva Watter- and it goes to show that ognized students who have Business Merit award, War- ship Award and five others. son. “It is an honor and priv- things will come your way. stood out during the current ren Akin IV Award for Ex- “It was very nice. I ap- ilege to be nominated and And regardless of what hap- school year. cellence in English studies preciate the college recog- win,” Smithson stated. She pens on the way, go for your The event was held April and Who’s Who among oth- nizing the effort I’ve put in. continued, “All I ever want- goal!” 10 at the Clarence Brown ers. I was humbled and honored ed was to make our school - See full Honors Night Conference Center. Over 30 Justin Deal took home and it definitely paid off,” better and help our students information online at different awards were pre- eight awards, including Deal said. excel.” sixmilepost.com GHC to rename Cartersville HUB after Dean Carolyn Hamrick By Connor Henderson of the student government Highlands College Founda- Staff Writer association. “She was the tion, Adena Harper from heart of our campus.” the Cartersville Chamber of A memorial ceremony Hamrick had been with Commerce (of which Ham- for Carolyn Hamrick, the the college for twenty-four rick was a member) and As- late dean of the Cartersville years when she died Jan. 25. sistant Professor of English campus, will be held at the “The renaming ceremony is Connie Watjen, who will be Cartersville campus April to make certain students, presenting the poem “Steel 24 from 10-11 a.m. The faculty and staff recognize Magnolia” written in honor Cartersville student servic- Dean Hamrick’s achieve- of Hamrick. es center, commonly known ments,” stated Renva Wat- After the speakers fin- as the “HUB” will be re- terson, interim president of ish, a plaque with the new named in honor of Hamrick. GHC. name for the HUB will be Hamrick was always The ceremony will have unveiled and a breakfast re- walking the halls talking several guest speakers from ception hosted by the college with students and helping the college and community, will take place. them with their problems including Hamrick’s pastor, Students are encour- whenever possible. “She Rev. Kevin Bellow, Ray- aged to attend the memo- Photo by Tatiana Smithson meant a lot to us,” said Ta- mond Carnley, the execu- rial which will be held at the tiana Smithson, president tive director of the Georgia HUB. Lamya Wilkins walks out of the Cartersville HUB. News April 22, 2014, SMP, Page 3 Board of Regents bans all forms of tobacco By Pedro Zavala think people should have a it. Editor-in-Chief choice. It should be up to the Johnny Duke, profes- person not the school.” sor of mathematics, stated On March 19, the Geor- Jeremiah Hicks, Floyd that he is content with the gia Board of Regents passed student, said, “Tobacco is current policy, which allows a policy which will ban the legal and people do it any- for tobacco use in personal use of all forms of tobacco ways. People should do as vehicles. or simulated tobacco on they please, as long as it’s Mark Knauss, professor all college campuses in the not bothering anyone.” of biology, stated he doesn’t University System of Geor- Caleb Parris and Den- mind the ban but that it is gia beginning Oct. 1. This nise Cornejo, sophomores invasive. “I don’t smoke, so includes cigarettes, pipes, on the Floyd campus, stated it doesn’t affect me as long cigars as well as electronic they are in favor of the ban. as others are considerate,” cigarettes, commonly known “It gives a better image to Knauss stated. as E-cigs. the college. It makes us look Angela Delgado, custo- The policy applies to like we care about people’s dian, stated she is in favor “employees, students, con- health,” said Cornejo. of the policy. “I often walk tractors, subcontractors and Justin Deal, sophomore by and see students and visitors and is applicable on the Floyd campus, com- teachers standing next to 24 hours a day, seven days mented on an online Six the building smoking. Some a week,” on all properties Mile Post article, stating, “I even leave the butts in the “owned, leased, rented or in personally am working on bathroom sinks. I’m 100 the possession” of USG col- quitting myself, but it is not percent in favor.” leges, according to the To- an easy path. And while I Frank Minor, associate bacco and Smoke-Free Cam- am treading down that path, professor of English, and pus Policy. I do not want to have to now Jesse Bishop, assistant pro- The current GHC policy who violate the ban will be Some are in favor of the ban. add to my schedule to drive fessor of English, said they allows students and faculty handled according to the Others are against it. off-campus just to smoke my see both sides. to use tobacco products in Student Code of Conduct, The Six Mile Post con- electronic cigarette.” “I agree with the health their vehicles but not any- and employees who violate ducted an online survey He continued, “This de- aspect, but I also think it is where else on campus. the policy will be handled asking, “Should smoking cision stresses me out, and okay to smoke in their car The aim of the ban, ac- by policies stated by Human tobacco related products in just makes me want another because it’s not bothering cording to Marion Fedrick, Resources. your personal vehicle no lon- cigarette.” anyone,” Minor said. vice chancellor of human Renva Watterson, in- ger be allowed while on cam- Still, there are others Bishop stated, “I defi- resources for the Univer- terim president of Georgia pus,” and 62 percent said, it that are not on either side, nitely think there are fuzzy sity System of Georgia, is to Highlands, said, “I think it’s should be allowed while 38 saying that the ban has lines.” “preserve and improve the a worthy policy about stu- percent said it should not be good intentions but invades The policy allows for ex- health, comfort and environ- dent and employee health.” allowed. personal rights and should ceptions if an institution is ment of employees and any She also stated, “I believe Ben Allison and Kendall instead allow designated conducting research or if the persons occupying USG fa- it’s correct that educational Canter, Floyd campus stu- smoking areas. president of the institution cilities.” facilities should be tobacco dents, both stated they dis- Most teachers inter- states exceptions. The enforcement of the free.” agree with the ban. viewed are in favor of the Watterson stated she policy is the duty of the col- There are mixed opin- Allison stated, “I don’t ban, but there are also facul- does not plan to make ex- lege president. Students ions in regard to the policy. agree with smoking, but I ty members who are against ceptions. Primary elections to select Georgia candidates coming in May By Gene Harmon Dalton, and John Barge, the Saxby Chambliss has It is his daughter Michelle Assistant Online Ed. state school superintendent. decided to vacate his sen- now running for office. Important The Democratic candidate ate seat. Among the field Voters may find their Primary Facts On May 20, Georgia is Jason Carter, grandson of candidates vying for his district and current U.S. citizens will cast their votes of former President Jimmy U.S. senate chair are seven representative at http:// in the primary election to Carter, who is unopposed in Republicans and four Demo- www.house.gov/representa- choose candidates who will the primary. crats. tives/find/. • Advanced voting compete in November for Unlike the president The field of Republican Information on the cur- for primary the offices of governor, U.S. and vice-president of the senate candidates includes rent races is available on nonpartisan senator and U.S. represen- United States, the governor two familiar names, Jack the Secretary of State web- election begins tatives. and lieutenant governor are Kingston and Phil Gingrey. site at https://gvrs.sos.state. April 28. Gov. Nathan Deal, Re- elected separately. Repub- The latter is the current ga.us/GAElection/Candidat- publican, is making a bid lican Lt. Governor Casey District 11 U.S. representa- eDetails. for re-election and facing Cagle is running for another tive. Of the Democratic of- Voters can search this • Polls will be open competition from Repub- term against Democratic ferings, the name which re- site for a list of all the candi- from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. licans David Pennington, contender Connie Stokes, sounds most within memory dates for different races and an insurance businessman both of whom are unopposed is Nunn, due to long-time find links to the candidate’s as well as former mayor of in the primary. U.S. Senator Sam Nunn. individual websites. Facts from MyTimeToVote.com. Page 4, SMP, April 22, 2014 News Highlands Happenings New social science may contact Dose at edose@ It will also explore the his- Hispanic Cinema: The- Mondays and Wednesdays, highlands.edu for more in- tory of politics, society, race ory and Culture will be of- 12:30-1:45 p.m. The CRN is special topic courses formation. and economy in Rome. fered on the Cartersville 80782. Students can contact to be offered this fall The European Union is The instructor for this campus, and the instructor Patterson at cpatters@high- another GHSS 2901 course class will be Scott Akemon, will be Kathryn Garcia, as- lands.edu for more informa- By Antonio Garcia that will be offered on the assistant professor of po- sistant professor of Span- tion. Managing Ed., Online Cartersville campus, and litical science, and it will ish. The class will be taught the instructor will be Teresa be held on Mondays and in English and will study Hope for Hague 5K With class registration Hutchins, associate profes- Wednesdays, 2-3:15 p.m. contemporary and 20th to take place April 26 for the fall 2014 semester sor of political science. The class will count for two century Spanish language underway students might This class will count for hours in area B. The CRN is cinema. The class will meet By Staff be interested in some of the two hours in area B. The 80548. Students can contact Tuesdays and Thursdays, new social science special class will meet on Tuesdays Akemon at sakemon@high- 3:30-4:45 p.m. The CRN is The Hope for Hague 5K topic classes being offered. and Thursdays, 12:30-1:45 lands.edu for more informa- 80757. Students can contact Run/Walk will be held on Forensic Psychology, p.m. The CRN number is tion. Garcia for more information Saturday, April 26, at Paris GHSS 2901, will be offered 80607. Interested students at [email protected]. Lake on the Floyd campus. on the Cartersville campus may contact Hutchins at New special topic The other class being The race is a fundraiser and will count for two hours [email protected]. humanities classes offered will be Vocabulary for the Dr. Nancy Hague in area B. The course will There will be one new Building. This class will Memorial Scholarship at provide a broad overview of GHSS 2901 course offered premiering this fall be taught by Carla Patter- GHC. the field of forensic psychol- on the Floyd campus, La- son, associate professor of On-site registration ogy and will cover the role bor, Politics and Race in By Antonio Garcia English, and will be on the ($30) begins at 8 a.m. with of psychology in the legal the Modern South’s Rome, Managing Ed., Online Floyd campus. the race starting at 9 a.m. system. Georgia. This course will The course is meant to Participants can regis- The class will be held on focus on the history of the There will be two new enhance the vocabulary of ter online for only $25 at Tuesdays and Thursdays, politics of Floyd County GHHU 2901, special topics: students by studying word https://runsignup.com/ 2-3:15 p.m. The instruc- from the Great Depression humanities, courses offered origins and structures. Race/GA/Rome/HopeforH- tor will be Elizabeth Dose, through the civil rights this upcoming fall semester. This course will be able to ague5KRunWalk, and the assistant professor of psy- movement. The course will Both of these classes help students in multiple first 150 to sign up online chology. The course’s CRN explore how racial identity will count for three credit majors and professions. are guaranteed a free T- number is 80834. Students affected the textile workers. hours in area B. The class will be held on shirt and goodie bag. News April 22, 2014, SMP, Page 5 B2B takes home Chapter of the Year By Pedro Zavala award. Don’t Editor-in-Chief Jon Hershey, dean of humanities and Brother Georgia Highlands’ 2 Brother adviser, said, Forget Brother 2 Brother club re- “Chapter of the Year is de- cently received the national termined by the strength Outstanding Chapter of the of the enrollment, retention Year award at the Student and graduation rates of its There may be African American Brother- members, as well as by the hood (SAAB) Conference in activities and dedication classes on May 6 Detroit, Michigan. of the chapter during the Brother 2 Brother is an year.” Presswood stated, “It to make up for organization that is present was a very surprising and missed snow on all five GHC campuses humbling feeling.” with over 100 total mem- Presswood said the best days. bers. Twenty-three mem- part of the trip was the at- bers of GHC’s Brother 2 mosphere of unity among Brother, along with two ad- minority men from across May 6 was visers, attended the confer- the country. He stated, “It’s ence in Detroit March 28-30. very inspiring to anyone originally Roderick Presswood, Doug- who attends that conference scheduled as lasville B2B president, went to strive to be better.” on the trip and said, “My fa- Georgia Highlands Afri- reading day. vorite was when they asked can American and Minority how youth could be taught Male Excellence, GHAME, better and more effectively.” initiative is part of the Uni- Be sure to check “Outstanding Chapter” versity System of Georgia’s Contributed is the highest award, and African American Male Ini- with your B2B members accept award at the SAAB Conference. GHC outmatched over 300 tiative. GHAME instituted From left: Caleb McCrary, Roderick Presswood, De- professors to other chapters nationwide the SAAB program, which mario Blackwell, Qwaunzee Jones and Reggie May. to take this honor. This is then instituted B2B. The make sure. the second time the GHC mission of B2B and GHAME ment, retention, progres- of African American and La- chapter of B2B has won the is to increase the enroll- sion, and graduation rates tino men at GHC. Highlands’ nursing program eliminates second admissions By Derweatra Hammock evidence-based document health care field and the em- as I turned in my nursing many aspects of health Managing Ed., Design by the Robert Wood John- ployment rates of its gradu- program application this care in which students can son Foundation and the ates, the college has realized year, and I could feel my become involved: physi- Due to pending changes Institute of Medicine of the that hospitals are hiring heart beat in my throat,” cal therapy, occupational in the nursing workforce, National Academies (IOM) nurses with bachelor de- stated Fuqua. therapy, speech therapy, beginning with the 2014- that includes the input from grees and asking the nurses She continued, “Not a respiratory therapy, medi- 2015 academic year Georgia nurses, health care provider with associate degrees to day goes by now that I don’t cal lab technology, radiol- Highlands’ nursing program and other parties interested head back to school to earn think about the letter that ogy, social work, health care will no longer have sec- in the overall improvement their bachelor’s. myself and my fellow class- management, etc.” Students ond admissions during the of health and health care in Maddox said, “These mates will be receiving in could also consider becom- spring and will be decreas- the United States. changes will make admis- mid-June. Will it be an ac- ing physician or physician ing the number of students The document contained sion into the nursing pro- ceptance letter or will it be a assistants. admitted from 120 to 80. eight recommendations that gram more competitive. denial letter?” Georgia Highlands an- Hoping to get the stu- would position nurses to be That impacts all of the pre- Maddox recommends ticipates growth in its RN- dents more prepared with able to improve the health of nursing students. We al- that students meet with a BSN program as it seeks to bachelor degrees, the nurs- American citizens. ready had more students ap- nursing adviser. She said, meet the needs of associate ing program is slowly de- “Actions are being taken plying for the program than “A nursing adviser can help degree nurses who want to creasing the number of in Georgia and across the we could accept each year.” students with developing an return to school to advance associate degree graduate nation to put these recom- Nadine Fuqua is seeking academic plan but can also their degrees. applicants and increasing mendations in place. One to be accepted into GHC’s talk with students about Students with questions the number of applicants of the recommendations is associate of science in nurs- positioning themselves for a should check out the nurs- pursuing a bachelor of sci- for the nursing workforce ing program and said stress BSN program.” ing admissions website at ence in nursing. to be 80 percent baccalaure- levels among her and class- Maddox wants to be sure http://www.highlands.edu/ One reason behind the ate prepared by 2020,” said mates are at an all-time that students are aware that site/nursing-admissions, changes is “The Future of Rebecca Maddox, director of high due to the decrease in there are several health- contact the admissions office Nursing: Leading Change, nursing. students being admitted care careers that are just or get in touch with Barbara Advancing Health” pub- She also stated that by into the nursing program. as rewarding as nursing. Cozby, administrative assis- lished in 2010. It is an observing the activity in the “My hands were sweaty She said, “There are many, tant in the Nursing Office. Page 6, SMP, April 22, 2014 Features Alumni art Highlands alumnus on display puts his major to use in gallery By Derweatra Hammock for Floyd Co. schools Managing Ed., Design By Tyler Hogue Staff Writer The Floyd campus Lakev- iew Art Gallery is currently For some people, when displaying an art exhibit life is incredibly busy, it is containing works by GHC difficult to find time to go to alumni. school. This was so for Tim The artwork will be on Hensley, who is now assis- display in the Lakeview tant to the superintendent building from 8 a.m. to 7 of Floyd County schools. p.m. Monday through Thurs- According to Hensley, day until April 24. the flexibility provided by Photo by Tyler Hogue The gallery will feature Georgia Highlands College, art pieces by Eric Dempsey, called Floyd College when Tim Hensley Atteka Abdou, Amanda he attended in 1982, was to build strong relationships Brendel, Carrie McDaniel, exactly what he needed to between the school system Amera Samha, Greg Golden, be able to attend school and and those it serves. This Elle Mott, Mark Curry, Don- work full-time. includes teachers, students nie Davis and Richard Tib- Photo by Ryan Jones He said, “It was also and parents. bets. This is some of the artwork displayed in the gallery. more financially possible for Hensley stated, “I love me to attend.” my job because it is vital to ORK to unveil annual literary magazine Hensley studied journal- the success of our education- ism at Georgia Highlands. al system and the future of By Derweatra Hammock magazine will be reading or the reception will take place He was also a staff member our community.” Managing Ed., Design discussing their work. Food April 29 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. of the Six Mile Post. He also said that he likes and beverages will also be and at Douglasville, April 30 He went on to major in how his job changes rapidly The Old Red Kimono, available. from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. public relations at Shorter due to the changes in meth- GHC’s literary magazine, The event will take place The event will take place University. ods of communication. will be hosting its annual on the Floyd campus April on the Cartersville campus Hensley even managed Hensley has two chil- reception and reading to un- 29 from 12:15-1:30 p.m. in May 1 from 2-3:30 p.m. and to get a public relations re- dren. One is a freshman in veil the 2014 issue. the Lakeview auditorium. on the Paulding campus lated internship at GHC college, and the other is a Some contributors to the On the Marietta campus, May 1 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to earn credit for one of his freshman in high school. courses at Shorter. In his spare time he likes Hensley’s job has him do- to run and exercise to stay in ing public relations work for shape. the Floyd County school sys- Hensley also likes to take tem. He said that his job is care of and train horses. Features April 22, 2014, SMP, Page 7 New trees help to decorate the Floyd campus By Derweatra Hammock cooling. tablish by summer. Managing Ed., Design Cox stated beavers are Mark Knauss, professor a major problem for trees of biology, believes that “the The Floyd campus now around the lake at the Floyd trees will greatly enhance has 30 new editions in the campus, and to make sure the experience of anyone form of swamp white oak that the beavers stay away who uses the road for recre- trees. from the bark of the oaks, he ation.” Bill Cox, grounds super- implemented an anti-beaver He said, “There is the visor for GHC, bought the invention. added benefit that the acorns oaks from Nature’s Incorpo- “I placed chicken wire produced will provide forage rated during a special sales around the base of the trees for wild animals, such as event. The oaks are eight to to keep the beavers from deer, turkeys and a variety 10 years old, around four to gnawing on the wood. Hope- of small mammals, which six calipers (the diameter fully the beavers won’t de- might be seen by students of the trunk) as well as be- cide to go to Home Depot and and others who frequent that tween 18 and 25 feet tall. rent out a chain saw,” said part of campus.” The trees were planted Cox. Cox stated, “I hope the behind the Bishop Obser- It usually takes 30 to 50 students will be proud of how vatory at the beginning of years for swamp white oaks the property and trees look. I March. “I chose this area be- to reach their maturity, and try to plant things that will cause there is a lot of room by that time the trees will be look good long into the fu- for the oaks to grow. Plus, about 50 to 70 feet tall. ture.” the area would be even bet- However, the oaks will As for future landscape ter with shade,” said Cox. not experience much growth projects, Cox said he hopes He chose swamp white for the next couple of years to have a few more projects oaks because they grow well because they are slow grow- from the “Master Landscape in several types of soil and ing and their roots have to Plan” implemented. The Photo by Antonio Garcia on different ground levels. reestablish. According to master plan holds several Swamp white oaks are hardy Cox this is why it actually is future landscape ideas such New swamp white oak trees were recently planted trees with tough bark and best to plant in the fall so the as getting the Floyd campus along part of the walking trail around Paris Lake on provide plenty shade and roots will have time to rees- a new entrance sign. the Floyd campus. Page 8, SMP, April 22, 2014 Retirees GHC says goodbye to retiring professors By Thomas Dobson visor and interim academic By Georgianne Carpenter Staff Writer dean of social sciences, Staff Writer business, and education, Donna Mantooth, associ- said, “Working with Donna Pauline Ruel, associate ate professor of psychology, Mantooth has been a dis- professor of nursing, has will be retiring from Geor- tinct pleasure. Her bright taught nursing at Georgia gia Highlands following 16 smile and cheerful attitude Highlands for 21 years and years on the GHC staff. have enriched the division will be retiring at the end of During that time she immensely. We are much this school year. has served as the adviser the better for having had She currently teaches for the Psi-Beta Honor Soci- her as a member of the fac- mental health classes as well as clinicals. ety at Highlands, completed ulty. I hope she enjoys her Contributed her second master’s degree Photo by Ryan Jones retirement, but I am very Ruel appreciates the Pauline Ruel and was named Faculty Donna Mantooth sorry to see her go.” time she has spent teaching Member of the Year in 2009 Mantooth stated she After GHC she plans to nursing students and enjoys dents. “I don’t want it to be by Phi Theta Kappa. will miss her students at travel, both in the U.S. and seeing them go out into the about me,” said Ruel about However, she said, “The Highlands, along with her abroad, and spend more work place. why she has kept retirement fact that I have a good rap- colleagues and the environ- time volunteering and be- Rebecca Maddox, nurs- a secret. “I want the pinning port with the students is ment of Georgia Highlands. ing with her 18 grandchil- ing program director, stated, ceremony and graduation to what I’m most proud of.” Alan Nichols, her super- dren. “She has contributed greatly be about the graduates.” to the program.” Maddox said, “We hate to see her go but wish her By Brooke Govin College in 1982. There, he Grist has enjoyed work- Ruel practiced nursing the best.” Staff Writer taught English courses and ing at Highlands because of before she became a teacher. also learning support read- its easy access to a good ed- “I always wanted to teach,” Ruel stated that in re- Students and staff know ing classes. ucation. “I strongly believe she said. tirement she would like to Simon Grist as the profes- Arriving at Georgia that education is the only She has wanted to keep continue to help with the sor of instructional technol- Highlands in November hope humankind has if we her retirement a secret, so practice of nursing. ogy, the exuberant teacher 1999, Grist began teaching are to survive as a species she has not told her stu- with a constant smile on his general psychology, study on our home planet,” said face and a genuine advocate skills courses as well as Grist. By Thomas Dobson of living a full life. Regents’ reading courses His career may be end- Staff Writer Grist began teaching online. In addition to teach- ing this semester, but Grist at Atlanta Metropolitan ing, he has fostered the use plans on traveling, practic- After 15 years of help- of the learning manage- ing blues guitar, sketch- ing her students better un- ment systems. In 2000 he ing and setting up a blog derstand mathematics, As- started with five courses us- to keep track of biking and sociate Professor Lavinia ing “WebCT” and now there camping expeditions in the Heaton plans to retire from are over 1,600 courses on near future. Georgia Highlands College Desire-2-Learn. Langston went on to at the end of this term. Diane Langston, dean say, “Although his work In 1999 Heaton got her start working part-time at of academic success and e- has been primarily behind Photo by Ryan Jones learning and Grist’s super- the scenes in recent years, Georgia Highlands, then visor, had good things to his activities have been an known as Floyd College. Af- Lavinia Heaton say about him. “His range important part of enabling ter two years, she joined the of academic and technologi- technology and teachers at staff full-time as an associ- ing when the divisions were cal skills is remarkable, and GHC to help our students ate professor of mathemat- one. Contributed he has used them at GHC in succeed. He will be much ics. After GHC, Heaton Simon Grist multiple ways,” she said. missed.” Heaton feels one of her plans to travel and spend greatest accomplishments more time with the First made during her career at Baptist Church of Rock- By Pedro Zavala King teaches online Highlands is the math divi- mart, where she volunteers Editor-in-Chief classes along with teaching sion videos she helped create her services in the church’s on the Cartersville campus. for the Math 1111 courses. recovery from addiction pro- Catherine King, profes- “I will miss the faculty She puts helping her stu- gram. sor of physical education, and staff family,” King said. dents understand the course Her supervisor, Brent will be retiring from Geor- She continued, “I hope I material highest on the list. Griffin, interim dean for gia Highlands College this have influenced other stu- Heaton admits she will the division of mathemat- year. dents during my time here.” miss working with her stu- ics, said, “Ms. Heaton is an King has been at Geor- King stated she doesn’t dents at GHC and her fellow outstanding member of the gia Highlands for a total of know what she plans to do GHC staff members in the mathematics faculty with a 26 years as a physical edu- after retiring. math and science and P.E. long history of valued ser- cation teacher. “It’s been “I have no idea. I hope to divisions. “We’ve always vice to GHC. The division an honor and a pleasure,” travel and clean up around Photo by Ryan Jones Catherine King had a special camaraderie,” wishes her all the best in stated King. the house,” said King. Heaton stated, remember- retirement!” Jessy Pamela Acosta SoledadGraduates Barrera Debra D Brown Maxine Kattie Clark Jalesa Jasmine Delgado Christina Hampton Adams Brandi Cherelle Barton Joshua Eugene Brown Erin Joyce Clarke Ashley Nikole Dennard Jarrius D’mond Adams Sean Michael Basile Megan Elise Brown Erin Marie Clay Garland Kevin Dennis Sandy Michelle Adams Bianca Lashay Bates Victoria Lynn Brown Carlos Arturo Clements Michael Craig Dennis Andrea Marie Adkison Bryce Mechlin Bays Cari Helena Bruce Anna Marie Cochran Alecia Renae Devens Rebecca Brooke Agan Amanda Lynn Beatty Joseph Milton Brumbelow Kaylee Alyse Cohen Colin Patrick Diamond Maryium Ahmed Rhonda Michelle Beaver Lorna Natalie Bruno Jennifer Lea Cole Rosa Ernestine Dobbs Oyenike Abimbola Ajadi Zachary Taylor Beck Joseph Glyn Bryant Cassie Denise Coleman Laurel June Dockery Jake Tyler Akin Brittany Marie Becklund Ashley Bryson Christopher Bryan Colosi Kristen Nicole Donegan Isely Alba Alicia Brook Belcher Siera Rojean Bubb Tiffani Amelia Colston Bruce Andrew Douda Megan Turpin Ali Cherrise Rene`e Benham Kenneth Keith Bullington Tashayia Monqie Colter Angela Lynn Downey Yvonne Turner Allen Jarrett Austin Benham Nathaniel Lee Bultman Emily Marie Cook Jonathan A Dozier Melissa Redden Allmon Allison Danette Bennett Maria Lynn Burch Eric Joseph Cooke Pateira M. Dumas-Tatum Joseph William Allocca Caitlin Marie Berkenkamp Regan Leigh Burch Shauna Louise Coram Sharhonda L. Dunlap Carrie Leigh Amborn Kellie Felisha Bevans Tasheena Burch Bridgette D. Cothron Watts Casey Nicole Earwood Brent Peter Amelingmeier Breanna Joy Bevil Wesley Mitchell Burchfield Chase Kenley Cowart Susan Easton Brandon Jacob Anders Lyea Marie Bickle Holly Sharee Burgess Helen Louise Cox Fatima Carola Echanique Katherine Sierra Anderson William Russell Biehl Lauren Ashley Burt Rebecca Ann Cox Eric Leon Edwards Kayla Megan Anderson Jennifer Killian Bittaker Bridgett Alexandria Cabe Caitlin Renee Crews Jason Lee Edwards Adele Marie Angel Kristen Lea Black Mary Melissa Cagle Christian N Crews Shiona Renee Eisenhauer Christopher Mark Angel Lauren Ashley Black Jocqulyn Dionne Callahan Morgan Alexandra Culp Jennifer Hope Elkins Maya Yakima Arabia Rachel Jordan Blankenship Hannah Marie Camacho Ernest Robert Daniel Brooke Ashley Ernst Kadum Lashea Aselton Steven Thomas Blume Denise Perez Campos Jessica Renee Daniels Kirsten Lauren Esmann Cady Lee Atcheson Louise Sullivan Bone Itzel Canongo Nicole Katherine Daugherty Parker Paul Estopinal Tomiko Johnnetta Atkins Wendy Yohana Bonilla Sarah Annaliese Cargle Abbigail Jay-Brannon Davis Sara Kaitlyn Etterman Jessica Michelle Austin Mary Louise Borgese Alberto Carreon Alexandria Bryanne Davis James Dylan Eubanks Fadma2014 Aziz Natasha Laundes Fanfan Anna Theodosia Bowman Brandon Kenneth Carrier Amanda Ann Davis Ashley L Baggio Bradley Paul Boyd Laura Shaw Caudle Gregory Kyle Davis Nathan Travis Fant Shayla Lynette Bagley Kinsey Lara Boydstone Sabrina Michelle Causey Jacqueline Deanne Davis Crystal Dawn Fennell Amelia Lee Bagwell Brittany Ellene Brand Jeremy Trey Chappell Jared Shane Davis Hannah Sherre Fennell Crystal Keyonnica Bailey Ryan Grady Bray Ashley Nicole Chasse Kristen L Davis Roselyne Moline Ferdinand Nicole Danielle Bailey Donna Jean Briggs Alejandro Chavez Tanner Bo Davis Vicky Turner Ferguson Joshua Ashton Baird Victoria Ashleigh Briggs Manon Cherubini Briana Lee Day Andrea Grace Fillmore John Ashley Baldes Staci Braden Broadway Amanda Marie Childers Elyse Middle DeMoya Joshua Alexander Fisher Forrest Dustin Banks Ricky J Brooks Hol Choi Ashley ELaine Dean Rebecca Rose Flanigan Tyler J Barden Trinette Marie Brooks Kellen Edward Churchill Brett Elkins DelRosso Laura Catherine Fletcher Carla Deanne Barnett Brennen Shaw Brown Joseph Roper Clark Anna Genesis Delgado Keysha Denise Ford Angela L Barrer Alex Chase Foretich Note: These applicants for graduation must complete all necessary requirements in order to graduate. Alison Keelyn Forrister Kaitlyn E. Marie Ingalls Keia Fosha Kendra Danielle Ingleton G2, SMP, April 22, 2014 Graduation Jeremy Collin Fowler Haley Danielle Irvin Charity Rose Franklin Lauren Ivascu Jason Cory Franklin Jeffery Alan Jackson Tyrone Bledsoe to deliver keynote Edmund Andrew Frederiksen Timothy Howard Jackson Amanda Michelle Fulton Victoria Rose Jackson Nathan William Gaddy Daniela Jaime at GHC’s graduation ceremony; Terrijana Tyler Gamble David Lee Jarrett Jessica Lea Garner Shelby Rachelle Jett Erika Danielle Gentry William Robert Jeziorski faculty recognitions also planned Gwendolyn M Gilliam Ameen H. Jivani Jeffrey Dorsey Gilmer Daniel Lashea Johnson By Holly Chaney men of color the privi- Elizabeth Wanjogu Gitau Ivy Meghan Johnson Staff Writer lege of social, cultural Ilanit Leib Good Miles Lee Johnson and spiritual enrichment. Jessica Couren Gordon Jamison Blake Johnston Georgia Highlands SAAB’s values are the Heather N Gorman Darrell Jones College will welcome cornerstone for organiza- William Richard Gourdine Devona Carisse Jones David Joseph Grabowski Elizabeth Diane Jones Tyrone Bledsoe as the tional decisions, program Deanna Ruth Gravelding Morgan Breanna Jones 2014 spring commence- development, and stra- Justin Mark Greathouse Ryan Mitchell Jones ment keynote speaker at tegic collaborations and Cassidee Ruth Green Robert Foy Jordan GHC’s graduation Thurs- partnerships. Merlene A. Green-Campbell Jessica M Jouria day, May 15, at 7 p.m. at Contributed SAAB encourages par- Matthew Lloyd Grindstaff Angelei K. Kainoa-Gabriel the Forum in Rome. Tyrone Bledsoe ticipants to embrace Core Timothy Howard Grogan Shannon Rebecca Keeler Born and raised in Principles of Account- Kaytlyn Elicia Grostefon Michelle Keene Grenada, Miss., Bledsoe Phi Beta Sigma Fraterni- ability, Proactive Leader- Rebeca Guevara Melinda Susan Kellett Laurenda Rose Guilford Alisha Noel Kennedy received his Bachelor of ty and currently resides ship, Self-Discipline and Taylor Elizabeth Gunnin Melodye Maxine Kenney Arts and Master of Edu- Intellectual Development in Toledo, Ohio. Britta Kyley Guthrie Katherine Lee Kerce cation degrees from Mis- Beyond Bledsoe’s in order to exemplify the Elyse Morgan Hahn Samuel M King sissippi State University awards, affiliations and values that uphold the Eric Dwight Hall Vanessa Kathleen King and went on to complete a academic achievements, SAAB mission and vision. Gregory Ray Hall Catherine Susan Kittle Ph.D. in Counseling and he is the founder and ex- Faculty will also be Lauren Nichole Hall Aaron Matthew Kleimann Student Affairs Adminis- ecutive director of SAAB, honored at graduation. Rickisha Petra Hall Honesty Rashelle Knight tration at the University the Student African David Mathis, as- Tina Melissa Hancock Darsi Renee Knowles of Georgia. American Brotherhood. sistant athletics direc- Bobbie F. Hand Jennifer Lynne Komdat Lesley Ann Hanley Nicholas Lawrence Kraut He was also honored GHC’s Brother 2 Brother tor, will be receiving the Hanna Marie Hannah Lauren Duvall Lackey by the State of Georgia Presidential Meritorious is a chapter of SAAB and Charles Stephen Hardin Heather Colleen Lamneck as Outstanding Doctoral recently won chapter of Service award. Charles Samuel Hardy Victoria Brooke Lane Student, and the Univer- the year. Carolyn Hamrick, for- Jenna Harris Holly Ann Lawless sity of Georgia has recog- SAAB, which was mer Cartersville campus Sara Christine Harris Connor Eli Layton nized him as Outstand- founded in 1990, has dean, will be awarded Tai Monae Harris Cory William Lazzaro ing Doctoral Alumnus. grown to more than 300 the Wesley C. Walraven Amy Renee Harshbarger Jeremy Macy LeCroy Bledsoe also served as chapters across college Faculty Award posthu- Lauren Ardestani Hatam David Michael Lee vice president for student and university campuses mously. Christy Rena Haynes Jessica Bettina Lee Stacy Lee Haynes Seandre Lee life and special assistant as well as middle and Catherine King will be Zachary Vaden Haynes Melissa Ann Lehman to the president at the the mace bearer and will high schools in more Ali Jade Stewart Heard Michelle Whitney Lemons University of Toledo. He than 39 states in the U.S. lead the faculty gradua- Tommy Robert Heaton Steven Joseph Lester is a lifetime member of SAAB provides young tion procession. Stacy Ann Heideman Emily Marie Levine Courtney Morgan Helms Mary Vanessa Lilly Clarence Daniel Hembree Taylor Clark Litesey Angela Sheree Henderson Sarah Gibson Little Robin Anne Henderson Andrew Jay Litton Wayne Leonard Hendrickson Justin M. Litzenberg Daniel Hernandez Emily Brooke Logan Denaee Monique Hines Donna Leigh Lord Penny Marie Hines Jonathan Michael Lugo Nikki Ann Holloway Preston Christopher Luk Mckenzie Scott Hope Amber Elizabeth Luttrell Ashley Nichole Hopkins Christina Jo Maddox Joy Theodora Hopkins Thomas W Maddox Sara Bohus Hopson Zachary Lee Maddox Ana Maria Daniela Horvath Aaron Monroe Mann Kenneth Ryan Howell Rachael LeBeth Mansfield File Photo File Photo File Photo Michael Benjamin Huckaby Myron Blake Maret Andrew Chase Hudgins Rory Devlyn Marquardt David Mathis Carolyn Hamrick Catherine King Whitney Lee Humphrey Olivia E. Martin Shamir Natasha Hutcheson Aida Yasmeen Martinez Johnny Martinez Kaleigh Marie Owens Andrew Wayne Mathis Tracy Ann Owens Zachary Clay Mathis Dana N Ozment Graduation April 22, 2014, SMP, G3 Sherisha D Matthews Jamieson Exodus Palmer Daniel Kenneth May Tyler Ray Paramore Nicole Nkechi Mayo Kelli Danielle Parker Breanna E McAlister Kristine Durham Parker Laurie Lynne McAreavey Darice Jerome Parks The class of 2014 is the largest graduating class Leah Hembree McCarty Caleb H Parris Marie Helene McCary Andrius Pasekovskis ever for Georgia Highlands College, with 615 Misty B McClelland David Jacob Patterson Shakierya J. McClendon Jaclyn Breanna Patterson applicants. The SMP congratulates all applicants Shante Nichole McClure Amber Jade Patton Hanna Elizabeth McDaniel William Robert Payne on their achievement and wishes them success. Myra Elizabeth McDonald Marley James Earwood Peals Kara Lynn McDowell Carleigh Christine Pearson Dylon Cole McElroy Matthew Scott Pearson Heather Brooke McEntire Carmen Cherice Peeler Gueary Duncan McFate Carol Melissa Perez Jonathan Dozier and Amelia Bagwell to speak John Curtis McGraw Luis Miguel Perez Ethan Cameron McKown Haley Renee Perry at Georgia Highlands graduation ceremony Ayn Claire McLaurin Teyon Lamont Peters By Holly Chaney leader and was involved tional Honors Student of Amber Leigh McLean Alyson Marie Pfrimmer Staff Writer in the Brother 2 Brother the Year, an All-Georgia Abigail Doreen McLendon Melissa Suzette Pharr national organization. Academic Student and a Christopher Sean McNeil Rebecca Faye Pharr Dozier is graduating Coca-Cola Bronze Schol- Katie Elaine McWilliams Nicholas Matthew Phillips The two students Tyler Lee Mcarthur Palma Maxine Phillips chosen to speak at the with an Associate of Arts ar. She also received an Jessica Lynn Meleg Valerie Pierre 2014 Georgia Highlands’ Degree in Communica- American Association of Jocelyn Mendoza Michelle Cecilia Pineda spring commencement tions. Dozier said, “My Women in Community Sarah LeeAnn Mentzer Sirajuddin Jaynuddin Pirzada ceremony are Jonathan next step is to complete Colleges scholarship. Emily Wells Mercer William Charles Pittman A. Dozier and Amelia my bachelor’s degree in Her most valued achieve- Jack Miceli Monica Arena Marie Polite Bagwell. communication, complete ment is having received Cindy Michelle Dustin Wayne Powell Student speakers are multiple community ser- the Steve Burns Service Kyla Shay Middleton Keslyn Marlene Powell nominated by faculty vices and internships Award from Georgia William Keith Miller Carmen Ashley Pritchard and eventually land a Highlands College. Colby Drake Mincey Kyrsten Elyzabeth Pugh members for their excel- Amanda L Miner Jenny Loo Quan lence. Those nominations job in radio or television, Bagwell’s involve- John Conner Minesinger KC Renae/Mace Quarles are then sent to student preferably as a music or ment here at GHC in- Britney Sun Minton Gary Lunden Rainer life coordinators, where program director. And cludes serving president Victoria B. Mlenga-Casey Kimberly Lauren Ramey the student speakers are a main goal after trans- of Georgia Highlands Marilyn Clara Mojica Laslie Camille Ramey chosen. ferring is continuing on College honors and Phi Katherine Ann Molden Dequicia DeAngela Rawls Jonathan A. Dozier, a to completing my mas- Theta Kappa. Sunni M Monterroso Fatima Reavis native of Inkster, Mich., ter’s degree in applied She has been an of- Kristoffer Taylor Moon Tracy Michelle Redd began his journey here at meteorology.” ficer in Under Graduate John Wayne Mooney Katie Marie Redden Amelia Bagwell, a na- Researchers Impacting Demaurius M Morgan Torrey Devon Reedy Georgia Highlands in the Miranda Taylor Morgan Meghan Renae Reynolds spring of 2012 as a non- tive of Ripley, Tenn., also Tomorrow and Equality Alexander Lee Morton Erin Michelle Rhinehart traditional student. Dozi- came to Georgia High- Alliance secretary. She Ashley Renee Mosher Elizabeth Martin Richards er, who had not seen the lands in the spring of served two years as a Mariah Calabrese Mosqueda Kadian Ninfa Richards inside of a college class- 2012 as a non-traditional student government rep- Lauren Danielle Mullen Thomas William Richards room in 20 years, could student. After seeing the resentative. She has also Melanie Nola Mullinax Angela Rae Richardson have experienced difficul- growth and support that been a student tutor and Johnsyn Maxine Murray Shervonna N. Richardson ties after such a hiatus, one of her children re- a teacher’s assistant for Wangu Gakuru Muthoni Tiffany Dian Ridley but he flourished instead. ceived at Georgia High- the IDIS-Honors class. Nicole A Nation Tiffany Elizabeth Ridley lands, Bagwell enrolled. Bagwell will be gradu- Samantha Joyce Nave Brooke Marie Ritt Having found in- Christian Andrew Nelms Ashton Marie Rivers creased self-endurance Bagwell knew that ating with an associate Kevin Shawn Newman Victoria Lindsay Roach and self-perseverance same support is what she of art in psychology and Armon A Nezamabadi Candace Brooke Robbins as a student at Georgia would need to succeed. an associate of science in Tricia Lynn Nichols Cambi Jeanne Roberson Highlands, Dozier has Her instincts proved cor- education and a honors Douglas Michael Norton Claudia Danielle Roberson achieved great academic rect, and from enroll- diploma. Matthew Lee Nottingham Aleya Simone Robinson success and has been hon- ment to where she is to- Bagwell said, “I will Amanda Harvey O’Rear Whitney Savannah Robinson ored multiple times as a day, Bagwell has found take this with me as I Scoti-Ann Megan Oehlson Toni April Rock Dean’s List, President’s the support and care she pursue my master’s, then Samantha Leigh Olivier Nicolas Cesar Rodriguez needed from the faculty my Ph.D. in psychology Omowale Opeyemi Olomola Maria A. Rodriguez Segura List and Who’s Who stu- Julian Orjuela Jennifer Marie Rogers dent. He was inducted and staff of Georgia High- at the University of West Stephania Ann Orrego Sarah Lynn Rohland into Phi Theta Kappa lands. Georgia, with the even- Stephanie Michelle Osborne Ashlee Dawn Rooks National Honor Society Bagwell’s success at tual goal to counsel and German Alirio Ospina Melissa Paige Rotti and was a student am- Georgia Highlands in- teach at the collegiate Gerri Patricia Owen Tyler Christian Rowe bassador, an emerging cludes being named Na- level.” Micheal Brian Russo Morgan Alexis Taylor G4, SMP, April 22, 2014 Graduation Samuel Adam Ryan Britney Charece Teague Phonepaseuth Salasap Andrew David Tedder Crystal Dawn Samples Wayne Keith Terry Poll: What will you miss most about GHC? Antoine Dandre Sams Destiney Elizabeth Tew Jessica Eileen Samurda Melissa Joan Tharp What do you plan to do with your degree? Austin R Sanders Adam Michael Thomas Tatiana Smithson Robert Grady Satterfield Jessica Ann Thomas Cartersville Rebecca Jeanne Schultz Melissa Octavia Thomason Biology and Art Adam H Scott Mariah Chantel Tiller “I leave with lifetime friendships, amazing memories and knowledge Bojidar Dimitrov Sekoulov Samuel Parker Tomlinson that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.” Shannon Lindsey Semones Ryan Matthew Torres “My goal is to get my Ph.D, so my Biology associate degree will get Harmony Deanne Sensing Jesse Lee Trawick me towards my hopes and dreams to make a difference in the world Angelie Serrano Ashly Nychelle Traylor of Environmental Science.” Melissa Sue Shadrix Mark Andrew Triplett Mark Anthony Sharp Marilyn A. Trudeau-Walls Kristale H Shelnutt AnnaLee Tatum Tuck Ashly Taylor Kathy Ann Sherman Michael Todd Tucker Douglasville Christopher Jackson Shields Susan Wadsworth Turgeon Communication Chelsea N Signoret Amanda White Turner "The faculty and staff of GHC and friends." Nicole Lynn Sikes Jennifer Marie Tyson "Broadcast journalism, with a minor in television and film." Brandan Edmund Simmons Chukwuma Canice Ugwu Michael David Simpson Jacob Paul Underwood David Jason Sims Jenny Lynn VanFossen Victoria Lynn Sinfelt Amy Jo Vaughan Chelsea Signoret Jonathan Nelson Siniard Angela P Veach Douglasville Shekinah Faith Sisson Edna Stephanie Viruet Speech language pathology Matthew Alexander Skinner Amanda Colburn Wade "I will miss teachers, staff, and friends. With the smaller class size it Jessica Rose Sloan Robert Shane Wade has been easier to get to know people" James Small Courtney Mitchell Waldrop "I plan on furthering my speech language pathology degree. I will get Garrett Wayne Smelser Arielle Johanna Walker my bachelors’ and then my masters’." Rachel Nicole Smereski Jenny Lee Walker Chelsea Faith Smith Vera Valene Walker Chelsea Rae Smith Jessica Amber Walrod Nurse pinning rich in history Kayla Jules Smith Melissa Michelle Walton Kelly Michelle Smith Vincent Keith Ward By Holly Chaney the history of the college’s The student speak- Louis Luke Smith Christy Jo Warren Staff Writer pin. ers, as well as the faculty Scott Adam Smith Robert Benjamin Watkins She said, “The first speaker, are chosen by Tatiana M Smithson Steven Howard Watkins Georgia Highlands’ graduates of our nursing students. Fatbardha Bajraktari Softy Jaclyn Michella Watlington Nurse Pinning ceremony program, designed our Maddox emphasized Jimmy Solano Donnie Wallace Webb will take place on Thurs- school’s pin. There have the importance of the Riley Marc Solomon Dennis Taylor Wells Michael Dakota Sonntag Lacey Marie Weltch day, May 15 at 2 p.m. been some changes over tradition. “It is a time to Claire Elizabeth Sorensen Amanda Christine Whaley The Nurses’ pinning, the years that accompa- impress upon the gradu- Justin Edward Soriano Joseph Thomas Wheeler which is separate from nied the name changes ates that they are not just Sarah Ashley Sparks Lindsey Nicole Wheeler standard graduation cer- for the college. earning a degree. They Alicia Speece Katrina Nichole Whetstone emonies, is steeped in She continued, “If you are becoming members of Liz Miriam Spencer Brandon Jammal White history and can be traced want to see a photograph- a profession,” she said. Shawna Brook Spencer Ryan Ashley White back to the crusades. ic history of our school During the pinning Tiffney Lynn Spencer Jaimie Marie Whitfield However, modern pin, you are welcome to portion of the ceremony, Alexandria Pauline Spiesel Elizabeth Anne Wiggs day pinning traditions come to Heritage Hall, the graduates come up to Heather Ashley Spotts Samantha Kay Wilbanks Christopher Louis Spurbeck Jordan Danielle Wilcox date back to 1860 when walk down the nursing the stage, and the direc- Olivia Dawn Stallings Aaron Alexander Williams Florence Nightingale re- hall, and see the photos tor of the program places Tyler Matthew Stanton Meagan Jane Williams warded outstanding stu- of almost all of the nurs- a stole with the GHC Kristyn Leigh Steffers Alyssa Morgan Wills dents in her first nursing ing classes. You can see a nursing pin on each grad- Dana Stephens Terra LaRae Wilson school. photo of our current pin uate. Julie Ann Stephens Le'Andrea Dionne Wise Each pin is unique to on our nursing web page.” The graduates are Cindy Lashunda Stewart Jamee Tru Woodall its school. It is a symbol Maddox said the cer- dressed in white nursing Tanner David Stinard Christina Renata Woodard of academic work well emony is a time for the uniforms for the Pinning Rachel E Stogner Sandra Lynn Woolley done, entry into the pro- students to thank their ceremony but can then Jonathan Edward Stone Tim Wayne Worthington Aubrianna S Strickland Caitlin B Wright fession of nursing, and a families and friends for wear their stoles and pin Alicia Marie Strom Joshua Leigh Wright reminder of nursing’s his- supporting them while over their graduation Nikia Briana Sublett Porter S Yarbrough torical mission to serve they have been in the robe for the graduation Lisa Michelle Swanson Regina L. Carver Yarbrough the sick. nursing program and to ceremony. The ceremony Nicole Leanna Swofford Kimberly Hughes Young Rebecca Maddox, di- reminisce about their concludes with a unison David Brian Szczech Moliat Adejoke Yusuf rector of nursing at Geor- experiences with each reading of the Interna- Chelsea Alexandria Tanner William Alexander Zaganas gia Highlands, is proud of other. tional Nursing Pledge. Carol Lee Taylor Farewell April 22, 2014, SMP, Page 9 Staff members of the Six Mile Post say goodbye Being part of the SMP I wasn’t exactly sure has given me much more what I was getting myself than I had expected. Being into when I applied for the at the forefront has launched Six Mile Post. I was hired as me into things that were the managing editor, online, unknown to me before this and found out how it feels to year. It has helped with my truly love what you do. communication as well as Having an interest in people skills. This time last writing, media and commu- year I would have never nications, the SMP became imagined myself as editor-in- an invaluable experience Antonio Garcia chief of the student newspa- Pedro Zavala that will stick with me for Managing Ed., Online per, much less being part of a Editor-in-Chief the rest of my life. group that won first place in Gene Harmon the state newspaper contest. Assistant Online Ed. I have been with the Being the Managing Edi- SMP since August 2012. It tor of Design, I have had the opportunity to be creative by The past two semesters has passed quickly it seems, making graphics, writing ar- that I have spent working for but during that time, I have ticles and taking photos. the Six Mile Post have been learned a lot and made great I have also had the very enjoyable and reward- strides in my own writing, chance to meet several in- ing. Along with making new challenged often to expand teresting people, make new friends, I have had the joy of outside the comfort zone of friends and learn about all working closely with GHC topics I am knowledgeable GHC campuses. students, faculty and staff about. It has been an experi- Working for the SMP has members. I look forward to ence I am very thankful for. been a wonderful experience possibly being a part of this Derweatra Hammock and, if possible, I would love team again next fall. Karlee Helms Managing Ed., Sports Managing Ed., Design to do it again next school It’s been such an honor year. and an amazing experience I have been on the Six being part of the Six Mile I began working at the Mile Post since halfway Post. Not only did I get pub- Six Mile Post roughly four through my first semester at lished, but I got to work on a months ago. My experience Georgia Highlands College, newspaper where they value since then has been nothing and now I’m finishing my your voice and our students. but rewarding. The people sixth semester and getting The Six Mile Post has helped I’ve met have been complete- ready to graduate. me, not only to become a bet- ly supportive and eager to It has been a huge part of ter photographer, but most help whenever I am in need, my time at GHC and helped of all, a better student. and the job has given me keep me sane when classes - Tatiana Smithson plenty of experience in ver- were driving me crazy. I will bal communication. Overall, Ryan Jones Staff Photographer definitely miss working on Jeremy Huskins I am very appreciative and Chief Photographer Cartersville the SMP. Ad Manager very happy I took the posi- tion. Want to work on an award winning One thing that I enjoyed Working with the Six student-run newspaper? a lot was finding out which Mile Post has been reward- stories I enjoyed writing the ing. I have met a lot of cool Join the most. Being able to attend people and enjoyed some the Southern Regional Press great opportunities. And it Institute was an exciting and doesn’t hurt to see my name informative opportunity that in print every month. Six Mile Post I would not have had if it - Holly Chaney was not for the Six Mile Post. Staff Writer Student Voice of Georgia Highlands College - Ashlee Gilley Douglasville Staff Writer for the 2014-2015 academic year! Cartersville Go to sixmilepost.com and click “Staff Application” under “Links” to apply. Page 10, SMP, April 22, 2014 Editorials The new tobacco policy goes way too far Excessive. That’s what ing tobacco users from what can and can’t be The Board must face tobacco, it hinders the the Board of Regents’ new college. done in people’s personal certain facts. The ban rights of tobacco users. smoking policy is. It goes It is perfectly under- lives. But this is part of is not realistic; people Instead of a system-wide too far and is ridiculous. standable that smoking a larger conversation of will do as they please if ban on all college cam- Yes, it is noble that and nonsmoking be sepa- “what” can be banned they see it as necessary puses, it would be more the Regents want to pro- rated in enclosed areas, by “whom,” comparable regardless of the rules. practical and realistic mote health, but it should and smoking is currently to the banning of extra- More importantly it is to leave the policy as is. not be at the expense of allowed in personal vehi- large fountain drinks in hindering tobacco users’ Those who feel the need tobacco users’ rights. cles at GHC where it does New York City. rights. We say we don’t to use tobacco can as long Last month the Board not affect others. The policy is meant discriminate, but this as they are in their cars. of Regents passed a policy People in college are to “preserve and improve policy is full of discrimi- This allows for individu- which will not allow the adults and should be the health” of people pres- nation. als who don’t use tobacco use of any forms of tobac- treated as such. Tobacco ent on college campuses. The current policy to remain unaffected and co or e-cigarettes on any users know the effects There is no denying the does limit some privileges at the same time allow property used by colleges of their actions and the negative effects of smok- of tobacco users but does tobacco users to exercise in the University System results of tobacco use. ing and smokeless-tobac- not discriminate on the their rights. of Georgia beginning Oct. It should not be decided co, but there is a fine line level the new policy does. 1. What the Board is es- by a board acting as the between being protective While the policy pro- - Six Mile Post sentially doing is banish- old patriarch dictating and being invasive. tects those who don’t use Editorial Board Six Mile Post Is perfection truly perfect? [email protected] Perfection is a nice idea. Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor, Design Sure, everyone would love Perro Zavala Derweatra Hammock to be perfect, but some of us Editor’s Box can end up being much more Antonio Garcia Chief Photographer Managing Editor, Online Antonio Garcia obsessed with it than others. Managing Editor, Online Ryan Jones I have been a major per- fectionist pretty much my Advertising Sales Manager Managing Editor, Sports Jeremy Huskins Karlee Helms whole life, but I never real- ized how bad it was until my Asst. Ad Manager Assistant Online Editor first couple of semesters in have always focused more on erything was a competition, Kate Cheek Gene Harmon college. how much more I could have and I had to win. Staff Members A lot of people’s perfec- done than how well I did. After two fairly miser- Floyd Campus-- Jacqueline Davis, Thomas Dobson, Tyler Hogue, tionism comes from their This desire for perfec- able semesters combined Virginia Robinson, Georgianne Carpenter parents or how they were tion and need for superiority with the stress from work Cartersville Campus-- Jessyca Arndt, Ashlee Gilley, treated growing up. But my only caused me more anxi- and my daily life, I decided Brooke Govin, Tatiana Smithson, Connor Henderson, Scott Ward parents have always been ety and stress. It also kept this was not the way I want- Marietta Campus-- January Curry, Hilary Williams very understanding and en- making me more and more ed my life to be. I was being Douglasville Campus -- Holly Chaney, couraged me to do my best depressed. ridiculous and needed to Matthew Massey, William Thomas without pushing me to be I couldn’t relax or “cut make a change. Paulding Campus -- Riley Gilmore Baughman, Mary Howard, competitive. But growing up loose” because I always had I realized I was being David Martinez the youngest of three broth- to be 100 percent ready for obsessive, selfish and, above ers, I’ve always felt the need anything. I was so afraid of all, a jerk. Adviser Assistant Adviser to do better than not only making a mistake in front Since that “self-realiz- Kristie Kemper Cindy Wheeler them, but everyone else too. of people that I could hard- ing” moment, I’ve actually I’ve never been happy ly even have fun with my been able to breath clearly, Campus Liaisons just doing well. I wanted to friends. stay confident and be com- Leslie Johnston, John Kwist, Steve Stuglin, Jacob Sullins be the best; I had to be the I started to realize that I fortable. best. I felt that if I did not do was pushing and had pushed I still work hard and do Online Consultant 100 percent in everything, many of my closest friends my best, but I have finally Jeannie Blakely then I was failing and pos- away because I constantly realized that I’d rather enjoy The “Six Mile Post,” a designated public forum named after the old railroad station and trading sibly being looked down on. I had to one-up everyone; ev- life than be perfect any day. post that was once located near where the college was founded in Floyd County, publishes seven print and online issues a year and is funded through student activity fees and ad revenue. Letters to the Editor may be brought to the SMP office, emailed to [email protected] See anything you want to talk about? Post your comments on sixmilepost.com. lands.edu, or mailed to Editor, “Six Mile Post,” 3175 Cedartown Highway Rome, GA 30161. Letter must be signed by the author. Publication and editing of letters will be at the discretion Follow @6milepost on twitter to stay up-to-date on new articles being posted of the editors, and letters may appear in print and/or online. Opinion April 22, 2014, SMP, Page 11 Frankly my dear, it’s time we give a damn Soap Box Have you ever watched at every piece of cinema as believe that film places us in a review of a movie or tele- a chance to learn something that reality. Jeremy Huskins vision series that someone new. When visiting a movie Take a second and imag- Ad Manager rambled on and on about? theater, I intend to walk out ine yourself stepping into a They talk about what they viewing life differently than movie theatre. You are now like about it or what they I did before. entering a world that is not don’t like about it. I mean, For me, film is a gate- your own. Here lies an end- come on, what kind of per- way to many different less number of possibilities. rytellers are trying to get While film and televi- son just talks about movies? thoughts, emotions and Why? It is a place where across to us. sion sometimes open our Well, I am that type of per- ideas; however, it also has you can live the ideas and This does not mean that eyes to false reports and bi- son. the potential to be a portal emotions of others, experi- we have to agree on the ased storytelling, they also I am sure you are proba- to understanding different ence a situation from some- same topics, or share the enable us to understand bly thinking: “Okay, what is types of cultures, religions one else’s perspective and same beliefs, but we need to factual styles of life and ex- he getting at?” and here it is. and people. Through fic- understand why the person be able to respect each other press our own belief system. Whether you know it or not, tions, non-fictions, biogra- does what he or she does. enough to listen. We must learn to love films or television series can phies and documentaries, This is a learning environ- It is time to stop show- and respect others regard- be a great asset to the world, we have the chance to learn ment like no other. ing ignorance to our neigh- less of religion, race, sex, and I believe that they can something new every single In every great movie or bors and fear to those we do opinion or orientation. This, act as prescriptions to the day. television show there is al- not know. It is time that we I believe, is not “a” way to ignorant, self-absorbed soci- Whether we would like ways an underlining mes- step up and be the people live, but “the” way to live. ety that we live in. to admit to it or not, learn- sage in what is happening. that we say we are. This is Thank you, and please You see, I am not your ing things outside of our It is our job, as an audience, one way I believe we could excuse me while I step off average movie fanatic. I look comfort zone is good for us. I to understand what the sto- start. this soapbox. It’s never too late to work to fulfill your dreams When I was about seven from the Navy and decided I met a boy and fell in love. Path 2 Highlands years old if anyone would to take a job in Kennesaw, Two kids later, the topic of Jessyca Arndt have stopped me and asked Ga, which was what brought going back to school may as Staff Writer me what I wanted to be me to Cartersville. well have been as far away when I grew up, I would In 2003, after high as the moon. have answered the same school and one semester of Shortly after, I became way that I do now, “A writ- classes at Lee University in a single mom, and I was er.” Cleveland, Tenn., I decided finally forced to begin my my daughters, and I decided that this is where I needed I was born in Medford, to take a break from school journey of “growing up.” that I needed to set a better to be. Ore., in December of 1985. and “live life.” It was 2011 when I final- example for them. I am 28 years old now (29 Being raised in a military I got a couple of jobs ly looked at my life and saw I applied for financial at the end of the year), and family, we moved more than (because back then I only that it needed to be some- aid and quit my job to go although I’m surrounded by the average family. needed three hours of sleep thing more than what it had back to school. 19 and 20 year olds getting In my life, I have been to survive) and found myself become. Georgia Highlands was their start on school (and to three elementary schools, spending money as quickly I was living at home so close to me, and I had making me feel old), I have two middle schools, one as I made it and not on any- with my parents and my two heard many really good realized that it is never too high school and, now, two thing of real value. little girls and working a job things. After my first se- late to get my degree so that different colleges. A couple of years of reck- that paid little more than mester back in school (a I can be what I have always In 1999, my dad retired less behavior went by, and minimum wage. I looked at seven year stint), I realized dreamt of being, a writer.

joy my classes. I’ve realized GHC gives student a great start Path from Highlands that a majority of my class- Graduating from college to blow their parents’ sav- mates are here to learn and is the only way to get ahead ings. Brooke Govin utilize this college just like in this country—or at least I, on the other hand, Staff Writer me. that’s what every adult tells knew I had no trust fund to My time here at GHC has young high school kids. send me to an SEC school or let me take a chance to see In one aspect that state- even the local university. if I like the field I am going ment is completely true. A My grades were aver- into. Also I did it all while college diploma is the key age, but nothing on my ap- Cartersville campus was transfer to a four-year col- making the best grades I to opening the doors to a fu- plication would stand out to beautiful and I would still lege to get my degree. have ever made in my life. ture career. a scholarship committee. I feel like I was attending a Before my first semes- I will be attending Geor- The high school I at- then had to decide between larger college. ter started, I was expecting gia State University this fall tended was filled with over- starting my career at a com- I checked out the cam- my experience at Highlands to begin my major in jour- achievers, no offense rich munity college I could af- pus shortly after graduation to be short and uneventful. nalism. kids. ford or working in the mall and knew I could definitely Soon I found myself joining The city is going to be my College was a place for forever. survive two years at this col- the Six Mile Post, and it was new home, but I won’t forget the smart to strive on the Georgia Highlands was lege. rewarding to see my writing how much of a steppingstone challenges of academia. For recommended to me by an I planned to complete all in print. these past two years have the rich, it was just a place older friend. She said the of my core classes and then I then really began to en- been at GHC. Page 12, SMP, April 22, 2014 Opinion Student stresses importance Poll of keeping Lake Paris clean What was your favorite class this semester and why? By Ryan Jones pose a larger risk, because Chief Photographer if broken they can injure the animals or the people that Since I was young, I was are walking around the lake. taught not to litter. I do my I’m not suggesting that best not to, but sometimes our lake isn’t taken care of, accidents happen. but it’s hard to keep up with I was walking around the amount of litter that Lake Paris on the Floyd could be dropped around the campus the other day, and lake each day. I noticed some litter on the One way to help is not ground, so I picked it up. I to take anything around Austin Woods Ally Cleek kept finding more trash and the lake that you wouldn’t Cartersville picking it up as I walked want to carry all the way Douglasville around the lake, and by the around it. According to Ken General Studies Nursing time I finished I had what Weatherman, professor of felt like 50 pounds of trash. physical education, if people “Math 0099 with “Anatomy and Phys- Some of it looked like it cut behind the observatory Mrs. Largin. She was iology II because I’ve al- could have been dropped and don’t walk down the the best teacher and ways loved science and that day, while other items peninsula, the lake is 1.58 looked like they could have miles around. If they do was easy to understand. learning about the hu- been there for months. walk around the peninsula man body. It’s amazing Her class was the first I found three long pieces in front of the observatory, time I ever understood because the body is such of fishing line. It seems like the distance around the lake math.” a well-tuned machine.” that would be harmless, but is 1.85. Walking down the it can wrap around the legs boardwalk in the wetlands of ducks, geese, turtles and adds another .73 miles. beavers if it gets in the wa- If we don’t take care of ter and keep them from be- the lake, we won’t have it to ing able to swim. enjoy. So please, try to keep I also found a number of your trash with you when plastic bottles, glass bottles you are walking around the and cans. The glass bottles lake. The Six Mile Post Britnee Williams Austin Dady Douglasville Cartersville wishes you luck on General Studies Computer Science your final exams “Math 0099. I love “Computer Science. my professor and the I’m interested in that class is a breeze for me.” field and it’s more fun and a great than Calculus II.”

Photos and Poll by Holly Chaney and Tatiana Smithson summer! Lifestyle April 22, 2014, SMP, Page 13 ‘Divergent’ keeps fans raving

By Ashlee Gilley character. the book were taken out of Staff Writer In her world, society is the movie, but nothing that divided in five factions that would change the original When a beloved book se- stand for different things. plot line. ries has an on-screen adapta- The Abnegation are self- The effects used make tion, it is usually an anxious less, the Amity are kind, the the fictional world believ- time for readers. However, Candor are honest, the Eru- able and are not overused. “Divergent” will not disap- dite are intelligent and the The music chosen, includ- point. Dauntless are brave. ing songs by Ellie Goulding, “Divergent,” a PG-13 add a lot to the intensity and movie based on the book drama of the film. by Veronica Roth, stars Neil Burger, who directed Shailene Woodley as Tris, Movie review the film, will not be the direc- Theo James as Four and tor of the second installment Kate Winslet as Jeanine. Tris discovers that she of the trilogy, “Insurgent.” The remaining characters does not fit into any of the The second film is in pre- were well-cast. The film categories and that she is production. It is going to be includes actors such as Zoe Divergent. The story follows directed by Robert Schwen- Kravitz, Miles Teller and her decisions, and later on tke and is expected to hit Ansel Elgort. she teams up with Four as theaters in March 2015. Many fans were wor- they try to figure out what This fast paced sci-fi, ried that Shailene Woodley revolutionists are planning action adventure will have would not suit Tris’ charac- to do to the government. viewers on the edge of their ter because so many people Viewers who have not seats and will make them know her from “Secret Life of read the books will not miss completely unaware of the the American Teenager.” To anything because the film fact that the film is a daunt- their relief, her acting made does a good job of explaining ing two hours and 20 min- Contributed it easy to see her as the main itself. Several details from utes. Movie poster for the new sci-fi movie “Divergent.” Charlie’s Corner Café offers Paulding students delicious, Southern food at a discounted price

By Matthew Massey ing from biscuits topped pinto beans, fried okra, Staff Writer with any combination scalloped potatoes, a deli- of bacon, sausage, egg, cious salad and other daily For students who find cheese and so on, as well specials. Falling in line themselves hungry on the as pancakes and other tra- with Southern tradition, Paulding campus, Char- ditional dishes. Sides in- the café tops the meal off lie’s Corner Café is the clude eggs cooked to order, with the customer’s choice place to go. hash browns or a choice of a corn muffin or a deli- Open Monday through of bacon, sausage or other cious, warm, golden brown Thursday 7 a.m.-2 p.m., meat. biscuit. Friday and Saturday 7 For lunch the possibili- The café offers home- a.m.-1 p.m., it is the per- ties open up even further made desserts as well. fect place to sit down, re- with something for every- Choices vary daily, but lax, grab a good cup of cof- one. In a healthy mood? their brownies are some of fee and enjoy a delicious Try one of the various the best in Georgia. Southern home cooked salads! Want something GHC students are of- Photo by Matthew Massey meal. more traditionally Ameri- fered a discount with stu- Charlie’s Corner Café is located on Courthouse can? They feature some dent ID and are encour- Square in Dallas, Ga. of the best hamburgers aged to stop by between in west Georgia. For tra- classes and grab a quick Restaurant review an entertaining cook who If the weather is nice, ditional Southern, go for bite. likes to personally visit The Corner Café also fea- the grilled pork chops or Charlie’s Corner Café the tables and make sure tures outdoor tables as the hamburger steak with also accommodates call- Inside is an inviting at- everyone’s food is exactly well. grilled onions. ahead orders for the stu- mosphere of friendly staff, right. Sometimes he will The breakfast menu To compliment the en- dents with a busy sched- mouth-watering smells also throw in a few stories features a wide variety of trées, the café offers a va- ule. They can be reached of the daily special and on the side. Southern favorites rang- riety of sides, including at (678) 363-0699. Page 14, SMP, April 22, 2014 Lifestyle Floyd library encourages blind dates Floyd campus By Derweatra Hammock Managing Ed., Design Spring Fling 2014 Looking for someone to spend free time with? Some- one who listens without judgment? Or just for some- one to cuddle up with? The Floyd campus library has several candidates for those who are looking to have a good time. For the spring semes- ter, the library is offering students, faculty and staff the chance to go on a “Blind Date with a Book” of their choice. Participants can choose Photo by Derweatra Hammock from a wide variety of books that are wrapped in col- Danielle Roberson spends time with her blind date ored paper. The books have book in the GHC Floyd campus library. a few hints written on the Participants can also event is going really well. wrapping to give clues into choose books that they think “We started out with 20 what the book is and what will fit well in the blind dat- wrapped books. Then we set it might be about. Partici- ing pool. They can come up out seven additional books, pants then select the book with clues and have a book and now we are planning to that they might be interest- wrapped and set out for oth- wrap even more,” she stated. Photo by Ryan Jones ed in and check it out at the ers to pick from. For now “Blind Date checkout desk. Elijah Scott, director of with a Book” is only on the Cameron Johnson and Valencia Coulibaly play a Melissa Jones, library libraries, said, “We want Floyd campus, but if the game of Connect Four at the annual Spring Fling on assistant, discovered the students to get the chance to event continues to go well, the Floyd campus April 16. This year, Spring Fling idea online. She stated, “I read for fun and not just be- it might be on other GHC consisted of various games such as Connect Four, love the element of surprise cause they have to for class.” campuses. There is also the Chess and Corn Hole. Adding to that, relaxing mas- and believe it will attract Theresa Kellett, admin- chance that the library will sages were available to all students. others to want to partici- istrative assistant to the di- bring back the event for fu- pate.” rector of libraries, thinks the ture academic semesters. Lorde sets relaxing, vibrant tune in debut album ‘Pure Heroine’

By Pedro Zavala and both set the pace for the Editor-in-Chief rest of the album. While similar to “Team,” Artist Ella Marija Lani the song “Glory and Gore” is Yelich-O’Connor, known as darker with more dramatic Lorde, makes her profes- highs and lows through- sional and artistic debut out. It has Lorde narrating with her studio album titled leisurely paced lyrics with “Pure Heroine.” impactful resonances in the background providing the rhythm. While the lyrics may Music review not make any literal sense, Lorde is able to make sense through the relaxed but vi- This album contains brant tune she sets through- the single “Royals,” which out the album testifying to won Song of the Year at the the teenage experience. Grammy’s. The album gives plenty of rich beats as auditory evi- Most songs do not stray dence of the adolescent life, far from the two mainstream perfect head-nodding music singles “Royals” and “Team,” for summer drives. Sports April 22, 2014, SMP, Page 15 Persistence pays off for Demaurius Morgan By Karlee Helms progress, Demaurius has within one point of the Na- Managing Ed., Sports never given up,” says Her- tional Tournament. He will shey. “He teaches all of us certainly be missed next After years of being at to remain strong and keep season.” GHC playing intramurals, reaching for our dreams.” Morgan plans to trans- Demaurius Morgan finally Previously, Morgan was fer soon and pursue a de- got his chance to play col- trying out for basketball at gree to either become an lege basketball. In the GHC multiple other colleges but English teacher or a health Chargers’ inaugural sea- was always turned down. teacher—and to coach bas- son, Morgan tried out and Morgan stated, “I was told ketball however he can. made the team. that I was either too short Morgan, 24, has been a or just not the type of play- Georgia Highlands student er they were looking for. It for the past five years. was like they were looking After graduating from for a reason to say no.” high school in 2008, Morgan Phil Gaffney, athletics wasn’t sure what he was go- director and head men’s ing to do until Jon Hershey, basketball coach, stated, dean of humanities and di- “Demaurius is a great kid rector of Brother 2 Brother, and a tireless worker. He helped him get into college became a starter for us and here at GHC. Photo by Karlee Helms was extremely valuable to “Despite struggles and the team in his role. Dem- Photo by Ryan Jones difficulties on and off cam- Demaurius Morgan, number 20, moves the ball down aurius was instrumental in pus that have slowed his court in the last home game of the 2013-14 season. helping the program to rise Demaurius Morgan Student recruitment is now underway for GHC’s 2014-2015 basketball season 2014 Ping-Pong Champ with three signees so far, more to come By Karlee Helms cruited to join the men’s who will be signing. Managing Ed., Sports basketball team this up- “We will try to recruit coming season, but only players that can play at a Although the basket- about six student athletes high level and compete for ball season has ended, the will be joining the team. conference championships coaches are working to put Most students being re- every year,” Harrell stated. together another strong cruited were from the At- Out of all possible Lady team for the Chargers’ and lanta area. There were also Charger recruits, there is a Lady Chargers’ 2014-2015 some students from North mix of local, in-state, out- season. Carolina. of-state and international So far, the Chargers Gaffney has hopes that students. have signed three student the team will continue to “Our expectations will athletes. improve and get signifi- always be the same for ev- Two of the three sign- cantly better this upcom- ery season,” Harrell stated. ees are from Georgia. They ing basketball season. “To win a champion- are Paris Ballinger from Gaffney said, “We hope ship, you have to have good Dunwoody High School and to challenge for a regional players, you have to pre- Doniel Dean from Newnan title again and would like pare them to be successful High School. The third to get nationally ranked.” and things have to go your signee, Jaequan Brown, Brandan Harrell, head way during the season. is from Wings Academy in women’s basketball coach, “In other words, you New York City. has started his recruit- have to have a little good “These were very good ment process for the up- luck. Over the next couple players, so there were coming basketball season. of months is when we will Photo by Pedro Zavala several schools recruiting Out of the majority of lay the groundwork and try Jorge Jacobo won Floyd campus each athlete,” stated Phil the students being recruit- to bring in quality players Six Mile Post/ Intramurals Ping- Gaffney, athletics director ed, Harrell is looking to that will put us in conten- Pong Tournament. and head men’s basketball bring about five or six new tion,” Harrell said. student athletes onto the The signing date for the coach. (The C’ville tourney did not finish on schedule. Look Lady Chargers, but there 2014-2015 Lady Chargers There were roughly 50 for information on the winner at sixmilepost.com.) student athletes being re- is no certainty yet as to has yet to be determined. Page 16, SMP, April 22, 2014 Sports Chargers split games with East Ga. College By Mary Howard stated that both his Char- Staff Writer gers and the opposing team pitched well in the first The Charger baseball game, and that he hoped team played East Geor- to come back in the second gia College on April 12 as game and win. they get close to the end of And come back the their first season. The dou- Chargers did. The Chargers ble-header was split, with were hitting hard in game Highlands losing the first two and already had all game 2-1 and winning the nine runs in by the third in- second 9-2. ning. The game, pitched by In game one, the Char- Mikhail Cazenave, looked gers hit early and scored to be a shutout until the a run in the first inning. sixth when East Georgia However, East Georgia got scored two runs. hits in both the fourth and As of April 12, the Char- sixth innings, overpowering gers baseball team had the Chargers. Parker Acuff an overall record of 15-26. started pitching the game. Marra hopes for wins in However, after hitting three enough of the remaining six Photo by Antonio Garcia batters, he was taken out games so that he can take and Dalton Geekie finished the team to the National Camden McGill (left) and Dalton Geekie race to catch in the game against East the game. NJCAA Championships on Georgia College, April 12. Coach Mike Marra May 24-31. Passion leads to a lifetime full of happiness the sport. Lady Chargers softball team Karlee’s Corner Everything in his life now revolves around his to head to GCAA conference Karlee Helms new found love for baseball. Managing Ed., Sports He’s only six years old, so he’s not going to recognize that his favorite sport could possibly turn into a lifelong Passion is something we thumb-wrestling competi- passion, but over time the By Mary Howard four innings with Brandi all possess as human beings. tion was intense yesterday! sport he has grown to love Staff Writer Hughes taking over to fin- We are all passionate about Thumb-wrestling is my new could be recognized as one of ish out the game. different things. Whether passion!” Finding something his future passions. The Lady Charger soft- In game two the Lady it’s music, sports or possibly that you’re passionate about Professional athletes ball team is in the home- Chargers started off strong writing, our passion for the doesn’t come that easily. have to have passion for stretch of its inaugural and had an early lead of things we do is what drives Hardly anyone knows their sport to be successful, season. With two wins 8-0 by the third inning. us to achieve greatness. how much they will like and there had to have been against USC-Salkehatchie USC-Salkehatchie If you pursue some- something until they try passion in the start of their on April 13, their record is fought back, bringing the thing you are not passionate it out. It takes hard work, careers in order for them to 20-25. score at the end of the about, then how long will it dedication and commitment get noticed as a talented and The first game was fourth inning to 8-2, but it take you to get bored with to feel fully rewarded from dedicated athlete. won 6-0, while the second wasn’t enough to overtake it? By definition, passion is something and find a desire Having passion for what- game was won 9-4. The the Lady Chargers, who any powerful or compelling to continue moving forward ever your heart desires is bats were on fire in both placed another run on the emotion or feeling. with it. what is going to make you games, and the Lady Char- board in the fifth. Having passion for some- For example, the first happy for the rest of your gers showed superb pitch- The team now heads thing doesn’t start by wak- time my nephew played in life. Pursue your passions, ing throughout. Morgan for the conference tourna- ing up in the morning one his Little League baseball sports related or not. It’s up McKinney pitched the first ment April 24-26. day and saying, “Wow! That game he became addicted to to you and only you. Congratulations! Check out the SMP’s textbook Matt Catanzano, guard for the GHC Chargers, has been named GHC’s first ever NJCAA Academic All-American. exchange online at sixmilepost.com