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Holmes Community College Volume 87 May 11, 2021 Goodman – Ridgeland – Grenada Number 14 www.holmescc.edu

Commencement set for May 14 From Staff Reports/Photos

The 93rd Commencement Exercises quired to wear a facial covering until are set for Friday, May 14 in Frank they are seated in Frank Branch Coli- Branch Coliseum on the Goodman seum. Graduates will not be required Campus. to wear their facial coverings while Goodman, Grenada and Attala receiving their diploma cover. Center graduates (academic and ca- Marching graduates and/or family reer-technical) will take part in the 10 members will have the opportunity to a.m. ceremony while Ridgeland and purchase photos of the event. An email Yazoo Center graduates (academic and will be sent to each marching graduate career-technical) will have a ceremony informing them how to purchase the at 2 p.m. photos. An email has been sent out to Only those with graduation tickets marching graduates informing them will be permitted inside the coliseum when and where to pick up their caps for the ceremony. Doors will open at and gowns, stoles and graduation tick- 8:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. ceremony and ets and also other information regard- 12:30 p.m. for the 2 p.m. ceremony. ing the graduation procedure. The ceremony will be live streamed at For more information, contact Bren- holmesccmedia.com/white-channel. da Melton at [email protected] Graduates and guests will be re- or call (662) 472-9020.

Six students named to Phi Theta Kappa All-MS Academic Team From Staff Reports/Photos

Addie Fetcko Jon Parker Jones Peyton Killebrew Hannah Olivia Lane Kennedy Norwood Deja Sloan

Holmes Community College students Event Planning her freshman year. In her pediatrician in his hometown. on campus as an Ambassador, a Student Addie Fetcko of Madison, Jon Parker spare time, Fetcko enjoys tutoring first and Government Association officer, member Jones of Kosciusko, Peyton Killebrew third graders and volunteering with Little Peyton Killebrew of BSU and Sophomore Class Favorite. of Sallis, Hannah Olivia Lane of Duck Light House of Central Mississippi and Lane’s community involvement includes Hill, Kennedy Norwood of Grenada and Sunnybrook Children’s Home. Killebrew, a biological science major, serving as a judge for the Grenada School Deja Sloan of Madison were all named to is vice president of membership for the District reading and science fairs, partic- the 2021 Phi Theta Kappa honor society Jon Parker Jones Kappa Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa ipating in a St. Jude toy drive, hosting a All-Mississippi Academic Team. Nomina- in Goodman. Other than Phi Theta Kap- school supply drive for Winona Elemen- tions are based on outstanding academic Jones, a biomedical engineering major, pa, Killebrew is active on campus as a tary school, packaging and distributing performance and service to the college and is president of the Kappa Alpha Chapter of Holmes Ambassador. Off campus, he is an provisions to food pantries across Missis- community. Jones was named First Team, Phi Theta Kappa in Goodman. As a fresh- active member of Sallis Baptist Church. sippi during the COVID-19 pandemic and and the others were named to the Second man he served as vice president of college His hobbies include playing sports, hunt- leading a campus food pantry through Phi Team. projects for the chapter. Other than Phi ing and fishing. Killebrew also worked Theta Kappa. After Holmes, she plans to Theta Kappa, Jones is active on campus as at Holmes County Bank in Lexington. transfer to Mississippi State University to Addie Fetcko a cheerleader, Holmes Plus member, Bap- Upon graduation from Holmes, he plans to pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree tist Student Union (BSU) member, mem- transfer to Mississippi College and major in nutritional health science in hopes of Fetcko is a President’s List Scholar who ber of the Social and Behavioral Sciences in medical science. His goal is to pursue a becoming a registered dietitian. serves as vice president of fundraising and Honors Program and as a chemistry lab career in the medical field. Kennedy Norwood campus activities for Phi Theta Kappa Al- assistant. He is a President’s List Scholar pha Lambda Sigma Chapter in Ridgeland. and a Board of Trustees ACT Scholarship Hannah Olivia Lane Norwood, a kinesiology/exercise sci- Upon graduation from Holmes, she plans recipient, as well. He has done extensive ence major, is a President’s List Scholar, to attend Mississippi University for Wom- amounts of community service and upon Lane, a dietetics and nutrition major, is Federal Supplemental Educational Op- en and apply to the Speech and Language graduation from Holmes, plans to transfer vice president of leadership for Phi Theta portunity Grant recipient as well as 100 Pathology program. Fetcko also plans to to Mississippi State University to obtain a Kappa Alpha Mu Beta Chapter in Grena- Black Man Scholarship recipient. On the pursue a master’s degree and reach her bachelor’s in biomedical engineering. Af- da. She’s also a President’s List scholar, Grenada Campus, he is active as a mem- goal of becoming a speech pathologist. ter MSU, Jones would like to go to medi- President’s ACT Scholarship recipient ber of Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Mu Beta She is employed by Gifts by KPEP and cal school at The University of Mississippi and 2020 Coca-Cola Leaders of Prom- KPEP and worked for Kendall Poole Medical Center and eventually become a ise Scholarship recipient. Lane is active All-Mississippi, continued on Page 4

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Y2K Emerging By Tymer Reynolds Staff Reporter in style for a while, as well. Although Since early Y2K fashion in 2021. this trend has been around for a while 2020, Y2K cloth- Mini pleaded skirts have been around it is going be a big change on how we ing trends have for a while, and we have seen the way style them. No more of the baggy on tried to make a people have styled them throughout baggy, it is going to be baggy jeans big comeback. the years. When you think of the style, with a cropped tee. I know I used From Britney we are going to see this year the style cropped tees in most of my styling, but Spears to Paris may differ in many ways. Miniskirts it wasn’t as big of a deal then as it is Hilton who set the with a baby cropped top tee and a now. I personally have been waiting style during the shoulder bag are going to be big this for the low-rise jeans to make a come- early 2000s, this summer. There will be more color; back, and I am happy that they are trend consists of miniskirts, baby crop pink, purple and even yellow are going coming back. In early 2000s, low-rise tees and even velour tracksuits. Even to be in style this year. No more of the jeans were a big deal. Von Dutch and though Y2K is coming back is still dark gothic colors that we have been Juicy Couture are making a big come not going to be the same as when the seeing. back as well. Be sure to hop on any fashion trends first dropped. Next, we have low-rise jeans and of these trends, and style them as you Let us talk about the spin on the baggy jeans. Baggy jeans have been please.

Investing in yourself By Kaitlyn Anderson Staff Reporter

Why is invest- and also trying to maintain a social life all ing money, you can invest in yourself by day. A day where the only thing you need ing in yourself at once. In school we learn about invest- staying in and resting; giving yourself a to worry about is investing in you. I would is important in a ing whether it’s investing in stocks homes day off. choose a day where you are also off work college student’s and properties of any kind. Although One of the best ways a student can help so you won’t have to worry about school life? School, of those things are very important, the most themselves is by making time and plan- or work at least once a week. By investing course, is one of the important thing to invest in is you. In col- ning. You can easily do that by getting in yourself you are giving your mind a biggest priorities in lege, we sometimes may tend to take on a calendar or planner and planning your chance to relax and your body a chance to a student’s life, as is more than we can handle which can cause week out, making sure between homework rest. When it comes to investing into your- making sure to keep stress and anxiety. We can sometimes can and study time you give yourself a break. self, you are practicing self-care by letting good grades while get caught up with so many things that Also find a day, whether it’s the weekend yourself know that you care about your juggling their jobs we don’t make time for ourselves. When I or week day, and make that day your “me” mental and physical health. So take time to say invest it doesn’t have to mean spend- invest in yourself because you come first.

Humanity and sensitivity By Tymer Reynolds Staff Reporter

a better life,” and “Freedom,” to a lot of the police officers involved in the George Have we as citi- people inside and outside of the U.S. Is it Floyd murder, we would think as people zens lost our human- really that way? we need to change. 2021 has not really ity and sensitivity? 2020 was a crazy year and a lot of been any different than 2020. Every day In recent news, a events happened in 2020 and are continu- on the news you see that our African, His- lot of our youth are ing in 2021. George Floyd was murdered panic and Asian American communities losing their lives be- on camera by one of our fine policemen. are being attacked. Not because of them cause of the bigotry A lot of the citizens were outraged by committing crimes, but because of deep and racism in this this killing and demanded that the people racism that has been here in America for country. American is involved be arrested. After the arresting of years. known as “Hope for

COVID Vaccination Update By Lakesia Smith Staff Reporter

COVID-19 vacci- Governor Tate Reeves announced 1.32 health centers, at some pharmacies and nations for Missis- million vaccines have been distributed private healthcare providers. More than sippians are avail- in Mississippi. As of Monday, 815,673 160 Mississippians are currently hospi- able at no cost from people have received at least one vaccine talized with COVID-19. and Fifty-two drive-through sites dose, and 541,241 more are fully vacci- people are in the ICU. around the state, nated. Everyone over the age of 16 in the If you are looking for places to get the and from some local state is eligible to receive the vaccine. vaccination , you can find locations at the healthcare provid- People can be vaccinated at state-run site: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_stat- ers. drive-thru sites, as well as at community ic/14,0,420,976.html

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Was Chadwick Boseman snubbed? By Kaitlyn Anderson Staff Reporter

Late August of had originally planned something special 2020 the world for Boseman, switching to end the cere- lost a talented and mony with Best Actor, instead of the usual wonderful actor, category that would usually be at the end, Chadwick Boseman. Best Picture. Fans knew that Boseman Since his death, was nominated for Best Actor and it had Boseman has been already been said that there were plans in honored in vari- the making to honor the late actor at the ous ways. During end of the show. this year’s Oscars Once the category came around, ev- ceremony, Bose- eryone watched in anticipation for the man was nominated for Best Actorbest actor’s name to be called, but only to be actor for his role as Levee Green in “Ma disappointed. Hopkins is one of the most Rainey’s Black Bottom.” When the world respected actors, but there were some who found out that the honorable late actor was felt that Boseman was snubbed. They also nominated for an Oscar, it was already felt that the huge build up surrounding going around that the actor would win the Boseman and his nomination was wrong award. compared to how The Oscars ended. Anthony Hopkins Chadwick Boseman But when the time came to announce What made matters worse was that Hop- the winner, the world froze in shock kins was not there to accept his award; he Academy,” he said. He then gave Bose- defense. Derrick Boseman said his brother when Boseman did not win. Instead, actor was at home at the time he won. But a few man a shout-out: “I want to pay tribute to would have been the first person to con- Anthony Hopkins won for his role in hours later, after winning for Best Actor, Chadwick Boseman who was taken from gratulate Hopkins for his win and how he “The Father.” What was supposed to be Hopkins recorded a video thanking fans us far too early. And again, thank you all would have seen it as an achievement and a moment of happiness and joy quickly and paying tribute to the late Boseman. very much. I really did not expect this. not an “obsession.” turned into chaos. Fans did not hesitate Here’s what the actor had to say: “At So, I feel very privileged and honored.” to hold back their thoughts on how The 83 years of age I did not expect to get this The attacks continued on the 83-year-old Oscars ended. It was said that The Oscars award. I really did not. Very grateful to the actor, until Boseman’s family came to his

Quarantine Overkill By Tymer Reynolds Staff Reporter

In the beginning our families, and not being able to really antine overkill, is doing the things we COVID-19 regulation. Places such as of 2020, the entire go outside to enjoy life. Social media has normally do as people but with precau- bars and sit-in restaurants have reopened, world was hit with kept me informed on what people are up tion. Get up and go outside to get some but social distancing and mask are still in the virus known as to during the quarantine. Post like “I don’t fresh air. Take a stroll in the park or go out place. We still must follow certain rules, COVID-19. It has have any type of energy”, or “I am de- with some friends. “Quarantine has made so we do not have a peak with this vi- been a year with pressed and eating a lot,” is very common me a bit lazy, and by me really thinking rus. Even though there are rules and regu- this virus and a year post that I see. about getting up, and being able to do lations that we must follow that should not of being in quaran- Spring is coming up and it is time for regular things make me very happy,” said stop the fun. So, go out get some sun and tine. We have been us to come out of this quarantine overkill. anonymous student. have a little fun with precautions. spending time with What I mean by coming out this quar- Mississippi have lifted a lot of the

Three men have been charged with the murder of Ahmaud Arbery By Kaitlyn Anderson Staff Reporter

In February Gregory McMichael saw Arbery jogging in the truck. Seeing the struggle, Bryan father and son are facing firearm charges. 2020, in Bruns- in the neighborhood and said that he then joined in and all three men detained Travis McMichael was charged with wick Georgia, suspected Arbery was the man responsi- Arbery. Arbery was shot two times killing shooting Arbery. Adding on to the hate three men – Travis ble for the break-ins in the neighborhood. him. A video was put out showing the crime charges, all their men went against McMichael, 35; Gregory McMichael then called his son attack and murder of Arbery that was said the law by attempting to detain Arbery his father, Gregory and they both grabbed a magnum handgun to have been recorded by Bryan. trying to restrain him, taking away his McMichael, 65, and and a shotgun. The three men were indicted Wednes- freedom of movement. All three have also William “Roddie” Federal prosecutors said that Gregory day, May 5, for going after and making been charged from a separate state with Bryan, 51, killed a and Travis McMichael jumped into a threats towards Arbery because of his race. aggravated assault, felony murder, malice man by the name truck and began to pursue Arbery who Arbery was Black. The three men were all murder, and criminal attempt to commit a of Ahmad Arbery. was at the time jogging. The men began charged with attempted kidnapping. Both felony. yelling at him as they chased him down

Sweet Memories By Lakesia Smith Staff Reporter On May 14 we friendships, relationships and memories stay big, your worries stay small, and that will bid the 2021 they will leave behind. you never need to carry more than you can graduates ado. I myself will miss all my classmates hold.”– Rascal Flatts Many are smiling graduating this year and the unchanging Good Luck My Fellow Bulldogs. and taking cap and bonds we have made. I pray they all go on gown pictures. to do great things in this life and have very Others, however, prosperous futures. are crying thinking “My wish for you is that this life be- of all the sweet comes all that you want it to. Your dreams Campus News 4

All-Mississippi (continued from Front Page)

Chapter and BSU. Norwood went with in kinesiology/exercise science. While at for the Career-Technical Office and as a She plans to major in broadcast reporting BSU to Beautiful Feet Ministry in Dallas MSU, he plans to continue being active in Student Ambassador. She was also voted with the goal of becoming an entertain- Fort Worth, Texas, for six days during the BSU and earn more scholarships. His goal Student Body Homecoming Maid and ment reporter. She has plans to grow her 2020 spring semester. He helped serve the is to become a fitness coach and establish Miss Holmes Community College for social media accounts (YouTube, TikTok, needy by serving food, providing clothing a career in exercise science. the Ridgeland Campus. As a freshman, and Instagram) and create content part- and teaching them about God. He also she was Student Government Association time, as well. helped cut down their trees at the church. Deja Sloan vice president, a President’s List Scholar, For more information about Holmes’ Phi In addition, he participated in the Grenada Horizons yearbook editor, recipient of the Theta Kappa chapters, visit https://www. Baptist District food and clothing drive in Sloan is active on the Ridgeland Cam- Journalism Award and Freshman Class holmescc.edu/student_life/clubs/ptk/index. November of 2019. After Holmes, Nor- pus as a Phi Theta Kappa officer (student Favorite. Upon graduating from Holmes, aspx. For more information about Phi The- wood plans to transfer to Mississippi State recruitment and activities for the Alpha Sloan is moving to Orlando, Florida, to ta Kappa, visit https://www.ptk.org/. University to pursue a bachelor’s degree Lambda Sigma Chapter), a student worker attend the University of Central Florida.

Holmes Ridgeland Campus announces 2021 Who’s Who From Staff Reports/Photos

Pictured are Deja Sloan and Colby Mo- Bethany Biggers Audrey Capton Scoletta Cox Taylor Ervin zee, Miss Holmes and Mr. Holmes for the Ridgeland Campus.

The Holmes Community College Ridge- land Campus announced the 2021 Who’s Who recipients, which includes Mr. and Miss Holmes, Freshman Class Favorites and Sophomore Class Favorites. Mr. and Miss Holmes for the Ridgeland Campus are Colby Mozee of Brandon and Deja Sloan of Madison (formerly from Hous- ton, Texas). Mozee, son of Andrea and Cornelius Chloe Fitzhugh Brooklyn Gaddis Nakilah Harvey Breanna McBrain Mozee, is a history major. He is a Student Ambassador, Phi Theta Kappa member and was inducted into the 2021 Hall of on campus as an Ambassador, Phi The- major and is working toward the goal of Class Favorites include: Audrey Capton of Fame. Off campus he is a volunteer fire ta Kappa officer and Career-Technical becoming an entertainment reporter. While Brandon, Scoletta Cox of Vicksburg and fighter and youth leader at church. After Education Office Assistant. She was also working part-time, she also has plans to Taylor Ervin of McComb. Freshman Class graduation from Holmes, he plans to earn named Homecoming Student Body Maid grow her social media accounts (YouTube, Favorites for the 2020-21 school year a bachelor’s degree at the University of for Ridgeland and inducted into the Hall TikTok, Instagram) and create content. are: Bethany Biggers of Canton, Chloe Southern Mississippi then become a histo- of Fame. Upon graduating from Holmes, She is currently a content creator on Fitzhugh of Flowood, Brooklyn Gaddis of ry teacher and high school football coach. Sloan is moving to Orlando, Florida, to YouTube (Armoni Sloan) and TikTok (@ Brandon, Nakilah Harvey of Jackson and Sloan, daughter of Tekima S. Beamon, attend the University of Central Florida. armonisloan_). Breanna McBrain of Madison. is a general studies major who is focusing She plans to be a broadcast journalism As for Class Favorites, Sophomore on broadcast journalism. She is active

Holmes honorees 2020 and 2021 retirees

From Staff Reports/Photos Anderson is retiring after seven the Ridgeland Campus and Misita years as an Associate Degree Nursing retired after 13 years of service on instructor on the Ridgeland Campus, the Goodman Campus; first as offen- Bates retired in 2020 after four years sive line tight ends coach and then of serving as director of admissions in as Health, Physical Education and Goodman and Boykin is retiring after Recreation Department Chair/instruc- 17 years as an engineering technology tor. Malone retired after 20 years as instructor in Ridgeland. Burrell retires a maintenance engineer in Goodman, after 13 years; 10 working in HR in Myricks retired after 28 years as a Goodman and three working at the business and office technology instruc- Attala Center. Casey is retiring after tor in Ridgeland and Nipper retired 15 years as a financial aid advisor in after 14 years as a biology instructor in Goodman, Dupont retired in 2020 after Grenada. 20 years of coaching baseball and Ed- Nix, also a Grenada Campus instruc- wards is retiring after 34 loyal years as tor, is retiring after nine years of teach- a foreign language instructor, teaching ing sociology. Puryear retired in 2020 on every campus at some point. after 13 years as an Associate Degree Pictured are the some of the Holmes retirees who were able to make it to the reception Garrett retires from Holmes after 14 Nursing instructor in Ridgeland, Rosss honoring them. They are (standing, left to right) Bertha White, Dorothy Garrett, years of service in housekeeeping in retired after 15 years as a librarian in Frances Nix, Wanda Casey, Maria Edwards, Gee-Wei Lee and (seated) Brian Woo- ten. Goodman. Coach Jeff Koonz and his Grenada and Sandifer retired in 2020 wife, Patti, both retired in 2020 after after nine years as an Associate Degree 15 years of service; Coach Koonz was Nursing instructor. Holmes Community College hon- Dorothy Garrett, Jeff Koonz, Patti the head football coach and Patti was Finally, Smith retired after 12 years ored retirees from both 2020 and 2021 Koonz, Gee-Wei Lee, Mike Misita, administrative assistant for the vice working in housekeeping in Ridgeland, on Friday, April 23 on the Goodman David Malone, Katrina B. Myricks, president of Career-Technical Educa- White retired after 17 years working in Campus. Honorees included: Susan Kathy Nipper, Frances Nix, Barbara tion. maintenance in Goodman and Wooten Garraway Anderson, Kay Bates, Lynn Puryear, Carla Ross, Kim Sandifer, Lee retired from Holmes after 17 retired after 15 years as a Goodman Boykin, Judy Burrell, Wanda Ca- Cheryl Smith, Bertha White and Brian years as a mathematics instructor on Campus police officer. sey, Kenny Dupont, Maria Edwards, Wooten. Campus News 5

Holmes Goodman Campus announces 2021 Who’s Who From Staff Reports/Photos

Pictured are Laken Milner and Lucas Delancy Anderson Pearce Edwards Camilla Goodloe Wesley Harris Price, Miss Holmes and Mr. Holmes for the Goodman Campus.

The Holmes Community College Good- man Campus announced the 2021 Who’s Who recipients, which includes Mr. and Miss Holmes, Freshman Class Favorites and Sophomore Class Favorites. Mr. and Miss Holmes for the Goodman Campus are Lucas Price and Laken Milner, both of Kosciusko. Price, son of Amy and Jay Price, is an accounting major with a minor in music. Jada Ivy Kaitlin Myricks Emory Peacock Bradley Robinson He is a member of Holmes Connection, Coachmen singers and Baptist Student Union. Price also serves as a vice presi- dent of Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Off campus, he is a member of First Bap- tist Church of Kosciusko, where he serves as a worship leader and a group leader for Kids’ NOW. He also volunteers for Shep- herd’s Touch Medical Clinic and works at The Aisle wedding venue. In his spare time, Price enjoys playing the keyboard, singing, sports, attending church and spending time with family and Lakesia Smith Aikema Spencer Samuel Pacey Thompson Mikayla Williams friends. Upon graduation from Holmes he plans to transfer to Mississippi State Church of Kosciusko and Health Occu- engineering. Following graduation from Canton, Wesley Harris of Benton, Kaitlin University to pursue a bachelor’s degree pations Students of America (HOSA). In MSU, she plans to attend the University of Myricks of Madison, Emory Peacock in accounting with a minor in music. her free time she enjoys spending time Mississippi Medical Center to earn a Doc- of French Camp, Bradley Robinson of Milner, daughter of Rhonda and Darren with family and friends, attending sporting torate of Occupational Therapy. She plans Lexington, Lakesia Smith of Goodman, Milner, is a biomedical engineering major. events, working out and reading her Bible. to specialize in pediatrics, and hopefully Aikema Spencer of Grenada and Mikayla She is active on campus as a Student She also enjoys playing piano, painting, one day become a pediatric occupational Williams of Yazoo City. Freshman Class Ambassador, a work-study in the Student hunting and other outdoor activities. therapist. Favorites for the 2020-21 school year are: Housing Office and as a member of Phi After graduating from Holmes, Milner As for Class Favorites, Sophomore Pearce Edwards of Lexington, Jada Ivy of Theta Kappa honors society. Milner is will attend Mississippi State University to Class Favorites include: Delancy Ander- Brandon and Samuel Pacey Thompson of also an active member of First Baptist obtain a bachelor’s degree in biomedical son of Yazoo City, Camilla Goodloe of Carrollton.

Holmes Grenada Campus announces 2021 Who’s Who From Staff Reports/Photos

Pictured are Ashlee Hankins andTanner McKenzie Cummings Caitlin Hamrighausen Nick Johnson Hannah Olivia Lane Vance, Miss Holmes and Mr. Holmes for the Grenada Campus. The Holmes Community College Gre- nada Campus announced the 2021 Who’s Who recipients, which includes Mr. and Miss Holmes, Freshman Class Favorites and Sophomore Class Favorites. Mr. and Miss Holmes for the Grenada Campus are Tanner Vance of Grenada and Ashlee Hankins of Duck Hill. Vance, son of April and Benji Vance, is a business administration major. He is an Christy Mills Madison Mallett Ashlyn Nix Alexis Rodgers Ambassador, Student Government Asso- ciation (SGA) representative and member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Off campus, he assists with communion, collecting tithes and moving equipment for his church. He also owns an organic goat milk soap business. Upon gradua- tion from Holmes Vance will transfer to the University of Mississippi to pursue a bachelor’s degree. He plans to expand his soap business and to be part of a political administration. Isabelle Sanders Prashauda West Terra West Hankins, daughter of Sheila Love and Howard Hankins, is an elementary spending time with family and friends and education. Carrollton, Prashauda West of Grenada education major. She is an Ambassador, watching Netflix. She is also an active As for Class Favorites, Sophomore and Terra West of Grenada. Freshman SGA representative, Baptist Student member of Binford Chapel United Meth- Class Favorites include: Caitlin Hom- Class Favorites for the 2020-21 school Union (BSU) member and a work-study odist Church in Duck Hill. After Holmes, righausen of Winona, Hannah Olivia Lane year are: Nick Johnson of Duck Hill, student for the campus police. Hankins is she plans to attend The University of of Duck Hill, Madison Mallett of Grenada, Christy Mills of Winona and Mckenzie employed as a shift leader at Zaxby’s and Mississippi where she will pursue a bach- Ashlyn Nix of Big Creek, Alexis Skye Cummings of Grenada. when she’s not working, enjoys cooking, elor’s and master’s degree in elementary Rodgers of Winona, Isabelle Sanders of Campus News 6

Ridgeland Campus inducts 10 into Hall of Fame From Staff Reports/Photos his ROTC work from Brandon High a President’s List Scholar, Horizons School. After completing his degree yearbook editor, recipient of the Jour- from UAB, Grantham plans to join the nalism Award and Freshman Class U.S. Air Force and pursue work in the Favorite. intelligence field. Upon graduating from Holmes, Sloan is moving to Orlando, Florida, to Mary Grace Kelley attend the University of Central Flor- ida. She plans to major in broadcast Kelley is active on campus as a reporting with the goal of becoming an Student Ambassador, President’s List entertainment reporter. She has plans Scholar, Phi Theta Kappa member to grow her social media accounts and Horizons yearbook staff member. (YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram) and Upon graduating from Holmes, she create content part-time, as well. plans to transfer to the University of Mobile on an academic scholarship Laney Smith where she will pursue a degree in nursing. After graduating from nursing Smith is a President’s List Scholar, school, her dream is to become a travel Phi Theta Kappa member and captain Pictured are the 2021 Ridgeland Campus Hall of Fame inductees. They are (front row, nurse and eventually become a Certi- of the Lady Bulldog’s Soccer Team. left to right) Emily Anne Carr, Deja Sloan, Addie Fetcko, Laney Smith, Carly E. fied Registered Nurse Anesthetist. As a freshman, she was named Most Williams, (back row, left to right) Colby A. Mozee, Briana Reaser, Mary Grace Kel- Improved Player for soccer and began ley, Ravynne Wilson and Darrell Cameron Grantham. Colby A. Mozee attending Bovina Baptist Church. Off campus she is employed at College Each year, Holmes Community to Santa Marta, Colombia and to Las Mozee, a history major, is Student Corner and volunteers with BFC Tots College faculty and staff members Vegas, Nevada, as well. Government Association vice pres- and Skills, teaching young children select the winners for the prestigious ident, a Student Ambassador and a soccer skills. Hall of Fame. This year, the Hall of Addie Fetcko member of Phi Theta Kappa. A Presi- Fame inductees from the Ridgeland dent’s List Scholar, he was also named Carly E. Williams Campus included: Emily Anne Carr of Fetcko is a President’s List Scholar a Freshman Favorite and is the current Madison, Addie Fetcko of Madison, who serves as vice president of fund- Mr. Holmes Community College for Williams is an exercise science/kine- Darrell Cameron Grantham of Pearl, raising and campus activities for Phi the Ridgeland Campus. siology major, President’s List Scholar Mary Grace Kelley of Madison, Colby Theta Kappa. Upon graduation from Mozee plans to attend the University and Phi Theta Kappa member. In 2019, A. Mozee of Brandon, Briana Reaser Holmes, she plans to attend Mississip- of Southern Mississippi and pursue a she completed Holmes’ EMS program. of Byram, Deja A. Sloan of Madison, pi University for Women and apply to bachelor’s degree in history. He would She is also a member of the Lady Laney Smith of Vicksburg, Carly E. the Speech and Language Pathology like to become a history teacher for Bulldogs Soccer Team and was named Williams of Flowood and Ravynne program. Fetco also plans to pursue a high school students and serve as a All State Women’s Soccer, NJCAA Wilson of Meridian. master’s degree and reach her goal of coach for the football team as well. Goalkeeper of the Week and MACJC becoming a speech pathologist. Goalkeeper of the Week three times. Emily Anne Carr She is employed by Gifts by KPEP Briana Reaser She also served as a Sunday school and KPEP and worked for Kendall teacher and summer camp counselor at Carr is a pre-nursing major who Poole Event Planning her freshman Reaser, a pre-med major, is a mem- Pine Cove in Texas. Williams enjoys plans to earn a Bachelor of Science in year. In her spare time, Fetcko enjoys ber of Phi Theta kappa, a President’s playing on the church league kickball Nursing after Holmes. On campus, she tutoring first and third graders and List Scholar and plays forward for the team and volunteering with Crossgates is a President’s List Scholar, member volunteering with Little Light House Lady Bulldog’s Soccer Team. Upon Baptist Student Ministry. of Phi Theta Kappa, writing tutor in of Central Mississippi and Sunnybrook graduation from Holmes, she plans to Upon graduating from Holmes, she the Holmes writing lab and has com- Children’s Home. attend the University of Mississippi will transfer to The University of South pleted Student Leadership University and study biology on a pre-medical Alabama where she will play soccer 101. Off campus, she is employed as Darrell Cameron Grantham track. Her intentions are to attend med- and pursue a bachelor’s degree. Her a gymnastics instructor at Courthouse ical school and serve in the Jackson goals is to become a prosthetist. Gymnastics, on Student Leadership Grantham is a President’s List area Team at Colonial Heights Baptist Scholar, Phi Theta Kappa member and Deja A. Sloan Ravynne Wilson Church and serves as a small group president of the Bulldog Soccer Team. leader for 8th grade girls/discipleship As a freshman, he was a starter for the Sloan is active on campus as a Phi Wilson, a pre-physical therapy major, mentor for 7th grade girls at Colonial soccer team and voted Most Valuable Theta Kappa officer (student recruit- is a President’s List Scholar, Phi Theta Heights. Midfielder. ment and activities), a student worker Kappa member and a member of the Carr also enjoys volunteering for and After graduating from Holmes, for the Career Technical Office and as Lady Bulldogs Soccer Team. After Hearts of Compassion Orphan Care Grantham plans to attend University a Student Ambassador. She was also Holmes she plans to further her ed- Ministry and Blair E. Batson Chil- of Alabama at Birmingham and earn voted Student Body Homecoming ucation in physical therapy and play dren’s Hospital, although she has been a degree in forensic science and crim- Maid and Miss Holmes Community college soccer at a four-year university. unable to volunteer at Batson this year inal justice. He hopes to make the College for the Ridgeland Campus. due to COVID-19. A heart for service, UAB Men’s Soccer Team, as well, and As a freshman, she was Student Gov- she has participated in mission trips join the Air Force ROTC to continue ernment Association vice president,

Grenada Campus inducts four into Hall of Fame From Staff Reports/Photos Each year, Holmes Community Col- the church music ministry. lege faculty and staff members select the Cummings’ community outreach also winners for the prestigious Hall of Fame. extends to being a volunteer coach for a This year, the Hall of Fame inductees from first-third grade girls’ Upward Basketball the Grenada Campus included: McKenzie team. She teaches the girls basic basket- Cummings of Grenada, Ashlee Hankins of ball skills and, most importantly in this Duck Hill, Hannah Olivia Lane of Duck role, about God. In February of last year, Hill and Kennedy Norwood of Grenada. she had the opportunity to lead a group of 10th and 11th grade girls in a Disciple McKenzie Cummings Now weekend at Winona Baptist Church. In her free time, Cummings works at Sav- Cummings, a psychology/speech pathol- Mor Pharmacy and Gifts. Additionally, ogy major, is a President’s List Scholar two days a week, she picks up a first grad- and member of Phi Theta Kappa honor er after school, takes care of her needs and society. Off campus, she is an active mem- tutors her in all subjects. She babysits for ber of First Baptist Church Grenada where other families in her community, as well. she serves in several capacities. Cum- Upon graduation from Holmes, Cum- mings teaches three-year-old preschoolers mings is transferring to the University Pictured are the 2021 Grenada Campus Hall of Fame inductees. They are (left to right) in Awana, volunteers in the nursery and of Mississippi where she plans to earn a Kennedy Norwood, Ashlee Hankins, Hannah Olivia Lane and McKenzie Cum- teaches Vacation Bible School (VBS) mings. every summer. She also enjoys singing in Grenada HOF, continued on Page 7 Campus News 7

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degree in speech pathology followed by a Hill with daily activities such as picking of leadership for Phi Theta Kappa, an SGA Federal Supplemental Educational Oppor- master’s degree. Her goal is to be able to up groceries and medications. officer, member of BSU and Sophomore tunity Grant recipient as well as 100 Black work with children and/or stroke patients. Outside of Holmes, Hankins works part- Class Favorite. Additionally, she served as Man Scholarship recipient. On campus, “I was honored to be nominated for time at Zaxby’s as a shift leader, which is a work-study for the Financial Aid/Busi- he is active as a member of Phi Theta Hall of Fame and being selected meant a manager-in -training position. She works ness Office her freshman year. Kappa and BSU. Norwood went with so much to me,” Cummings said. “I have at least 30 hours a week on top of her 17- Lane’s community involvement includes BSU to Beautiful Feet Ministry in Dallas loved my experience at Holmes Grenada hour school week. After graduation from serving as a judge for the Grenada School Fort Worth, Texas, for six days during the and feel that it has prepared me for the Holmes, she plans to attend The Univer- District reading and science fairs, partici- 2020 spring semester. He helped serve the next step in continuing my education.” sity of Mississippi (Grenada Campus) to pating in a campus toy drive for St. Jude, needy by serving food, providing clothing earn a bachelor’s degree in elementary hosting a school supply drive for Winona and teaching them about God. He also Ashlee Hankins education. She then plans to pursue a mas- Elementary school, packaging and distrib- helped cut down their trees at the church. ter’s in elementary education. uting provisions to food pantries across In addition, he participated in the Grenada Hankins, an elementary education “I know that all my hard work at Mississippi during the COVID-19 pan- Baptist District food and clothing drive in major, is a Dean’s List Scholar, Ambas- Holmes will pay off in the long run and I demic and leading a campus food pantry November of 2019. sador, Student Government Association am blessed and honored to be in the nomi- through Phi Theta Kappa. Upon gradua- After Holmes, Norwood plans to transfer (SGA) representative, Baptist Student nated for Hall of Fame,” Hankins said. tion from Holmes, she plans to transfer to to Mississippi State University to pursue Union (BSU) member and a work-study Mississippi State University to pursue a a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology/exer- student for Campus Police. She is also Hannah Olivia Lane bachelor’s and master’s degree in nutri- cise science. While at MSU, he plans to Miss Holmes Community College for the tional health science in hopes of becoming continue being active in BSU and earn Grenada Campus and was voted Class Fa- Lane, who is studying dietetics and a registered dietician nutritionist. more scholarships. His goal is to become vorite as a freshman. Hankins has served nutrition, is a President’s List scholar, a fitness coach and establish a career in her community by serving as a judge for President’s ACT Scholarship recipient Kennedy Norwood exercise science. science and reading fairs at local schools, and 2020 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise tutoring children in math and assisting the Scholarship recipient. She is also active on Norwood, a kinesiology/exercise sci- senior citizens in her hometown of Duck campus as an Ambassador, vice president ence major, is a President’s List Scholar,

Goodman Campus recognizes Hall of Fame 2021 From Staff Reports/Photos with various outreach programs pro- Jones plans to attend Mississippi State vided through his church, Main Street University to pursue a bachelor’s in Baptist, such as leading the outdoor biomedical engineering. He has been recreational activities during Vaca- accepted into the Bagley College of tion Bible School (VBS) and taking Engineering and he also plans to apply fruit baskets to the elderly during the to be a Roadrunner as well as tryout for Christmas holidays. the cheerleading team. After obtaining Following graduation from Holmes, his bachelor’s degree, Jones would like Burton will attend Mississippi State to go to medical school at The Univer- University to earn an undergraduate sity of Mississippi Medical Center. He degree in kinesiology with an empha- would like to go into pediatrics and sis in neuromechanics. After finishing eventually live and work in his home- at Mississippi State, his plans are to town as a pediatrician. further his career by seeking a doctor of physical therapy degree. Jenson Williams

Jon Parker Jones Williams is an elementary educa- tion major specializing in history and Jones, a biomedical engineering science. Her honors include: 2020 major, is a Holmes cheerleader who English Composition Award, first place was named Most Coachable Athlete, in 2020 Holmes Writing Competition, Pictured are the 2021 Goodman Campus Hall of Fame inductees. They are (left to right) Freshman Class Favorite and a Holmes 2020 Most Valuable Crowd Leader for Delancy Anderson, Noah Burton, Jenson Williams and Jon Parker Jones. Scholar Athlete. He is also a Board of Cheer, President’s List freshman year Trustees ACT Scholarship recipient and recognition as a Scholar Athlete. In Each year, Holmes Community Col- Competition staff, MOSAIC Student and made the President’s List every addition to being a Holmes cheerlead- lege faculty and staff members select Support Services tutor, math and semester at Holmes. Jones is presi- er, Williams is also a member of Phi the winners for the prestigious Hall chemistry tutor/work-study, Holmes dent of Phi Theta Kappa and served as Theta Kappa, Student Support Services of Fame. This year, the Hall of Fame Cheer Stunt Clinic staff, Special Olym- vice president of college projects for and the Honors Social and Behavioral inductees from the Goodman Campus pics staff, Major Experience volunteer, PTK his freshman year. He was also Science Class. included: Delancy Anderson of Yazoo Freshman Friday volunteer and volun- a Holmes Ambassador his freshman Her community involvement in- City, Noah Burton of Goodman, Jon teering for the Goodman Tobacco Free year, and is a member of Holmes Plus, cludes: representing Holmes as a cheer Parker Jones of Kosciusko and Jenson Coalition - College Chapter. Baptist Student Union and the Social tryout judge/recruiter/clinic instructor Williams of Benton. Her plans upon graduation from and Behavioral Sciences Honors Pro- in surrounding areas, representing Holmes are to transfer to Mississip- gram. Jones also serves as a chemistry Holmes Cheerleading as a perform- Delancy Anderson pi State University to complete her lab assistant. er and information table volunteer at undergraduate studies in pre-veterinary His community involvement in- Major Experience, volunteering at the Anderson is a pre-veterinary medi- medicine. Anderson plans to apply to cludes: Special Olympics in Grenada Special Olympics in Grenada, working cine major who has been on the Presi- MSU’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine volunteer, Holmes Cheerleader Stunt at several Deep South cheer competi- dent’s List every semester. She is also program with the hopes of being se- Clinic staff, Deep South Spirit Com- tions, representing Holmes at Cruisin’ a Dean’s ACT Scholarship recipient, lected as 1 of the 31 students accepted. petition volunteer, Freshman Friday for a Cure and participating in stunt Cheerleading Scholarship recipient, To ensure she has chosen the right field volunteer, Major Experience volun- clinics and open gyms. After graduat- Freshman Cheer Award recipient and for her, Anderson has shadowed her teer, MC^2 tutor, Shepard’s Touch ing Holmes, Williams plans to attend winner of the Scholar Athlete Award local veterinarians in Yazoo City and volunteer, Vacation Bible School Delta State University to earn a bach- for 2019-2020. Anderson was voted a Flora. group leader, Kids Now group leader, elor’s degree in elementary education. Class Favorite as both a freshman and Noah Burton Discipleship Now volunteer, Holmes She would also like to earn a master’s a sophomore. She is active on cam- Cleanup Day volunteer, Beautiful in special education and become a pus as a cheerleader, Phi Theta Kappa Burton, a kinesiology major, is a Feet Homeless Ministry volunteer, teacher who students look back and member, MOSAIC member and Bap- President’s List Scholar and member Love Mission’s volunteer and Helping thank for the time and effort put into tist Student Union member. Anderson of Phi Theta Kappa. He is also active Hands volunteer. He has also shad- her career. is also part of Ebenezer Baptist Church on campus as a Holmes Ambassador owed a local doctor in his hometown Connect. Her community involvement/ and member of Coachmen and the to gain experience. service includes: Deep South Cheer Chorale. Off campus, Burton helps Upon graduation from Holmes, Campus News 8

Goodman Campus holds Creative Writing Contest; four students place in statewide competition From Staff Reports/Photos the Holmes creative writing journal. Ahner of Goodman won first place for Winners of the Poetry Category “Labor Day Weekend.” included Tniniyah “TJ” Jones of Sallis, The competition was open to all first place for “Sestina on Broken students on the Goodman Campus of Glass;” Isabella Branch of Sallis, Holmes, regardless of their major, and second place for “Night Drives;” Justin entries were judged by the English Porter of Benton, third for “A Day in faculty members. the Delta” and Honorable Mentions Four of the students also placed in to Dara Neagle of Goodman for “Hair the statewide Mississippi Community Shines Like Glass” and Samantha End- College Creative Writing Association sley of Brandon for “Star Struck.” writing contest. The winners included In the Short Story Category, Porter Isabella Branch, Camillia Goodloe, took home first for “What I Saw in Justin Porter and Tniniyah Jones. Those Eyes,” Branch placed second for Branch took home first place in the “Reflection” and Neagle placed third Literary Essay Category for “The Un- for “Memories.” intentional Harm: A Psychoanalytical For the Literary Essay Division, Critique of ‘The Yellow Wallpaper,” Branch won first for “The Unintention- and Goodloe took home second for Pictured are the 2021 Holmes Goodman Campus Creative Writing Contest winners. al Harm: A Psychoanalytical Critique “Bound: A Psychoanalytical Look at They are (front, left to right) Tniniyah Jones of Kosciusko, Camillia Goodloe of of ‘The Yellow Wallpaper,’” Camillia the Past, Present and Future.” Canton, Dara Neagle of Goodman, Isabella Branch of Kosciusko, (back, left to right) Goodloe of Canton placed second for Porter placed first in Short Fiction Justin Porter of Yazoo City, Miranda Ahner of Goodman, Samantha Endsley of “Bound: A Psychoanalytic Look at the for “What I Saw in Those Eyes,” and Flowood and Brayden Cargile of Madison. Jones, Goodloe, Branch and Porter also Past, Present, and Future” and Brayden Jones took home second in Poetry for placed in the statewide competition. Cargile of Madison came in third for “Sestina on Broken Glass.” “A Feministic Magnification of ‘The For more information on the Cre- English instructor William C. Moor- Holmes Community College Goodman Yellow Wallpaper.’” ative Writing Contest, contact Moorer er announced the winners of the 2021 Campus. were published with the other Finally, in the Personal Essay (Cre- at [email protected]. Creative Writing Contest for the campuses’ winners in “Reflections,” ative Non-Fiction) Category, Miranda

Ridgeland Campus announces Literary Contest winners From Staff Reports/Photos

English instructor Dr. Andrew Kelly re- The competition was open to all stu- cently announced the winners of the 2021 dents on the Ridgeland Campus of Literary Contest for the Holmes Commu- Holmes, regardless of their major, and nity College Ridgeland Campus. entries were judged by the English faculty Winners of the Literary Essay Category members. First and second place winners included first place Kaija Hayne of Mad- in each category will appear in Reflec- ison for “A Stuttering Flow” and second tions, the campus literary magazine, and place Rigoberto Leon of Canton for “June are sent to the statewide contest. State-lev- Jordan’s World in 1960.” el winners receive monetary prizes and In the Poetry Category, Ashtin Craw- publication in the literary magazine of the ford of Jackson won first for “Brown Girl” Mississippi Community College Creative and “First Kiss,” and Piper Patterson of Writing Association. Madison took second place for “Makeup.” For more information on the Literary Finally, Elisabeth Bailey of Madison Contest, contact English instructor Dr. took home first in Short Story for “The Andrew Kelly at [email protected] or Journals of Lydia Kath” and Emily Sand- (601) 605-3382. ers of Clinton won first in Personal Essay for “A Completely Different Woman.” Pictured are the 2021 Ridgeland Campus Literary Contest Winners. They are (left to right) Emily Sanders, Elisabeth Bailey, Piper Patterson and Ashtin Crawford. Not pictured: Kaija Hayne and Rigoberto Leon.

Grenada Campus holds Creative Writing Contest From Staff Reports/Photos Each year, the Holmes Communi- Nick Johnson of Duck Hill for “One ty College Grenada Campus holds a Call Away” and “The Bond.” Allen Creative Writing Contest. All winners also took home first in Creative Non- receive cash prizes furnished by the fiction for “God, Why ME?” Holmes Foundation. First and second The competition was open to all place winners are forwarded to the students on the Grenada Campus of Mississippi Community College Cre- Holmes, regardless of their major, and ative Writing Association contest and entries were judged by the English will be published in Holmes’ Creative faculty members. Writing Journal, “Reflections.” For more information, contact En- Winners of the Poetry Category glish instructor Amy Land at aland@ were: first place, Princess Allen of holmescc.edu. Gore Springs for “In Your Eyes” and “On the Bottom,” and second place,

(left) Pictured are the Grenada Campus Creative Writing Contest winners. They are (left to right) Nick Johnson of Duck Hill and Princess Allen of Gore Springs. Campus News 9

McMorrough Library presents a historical poetry reading: “The Humanizing Force of Black Poetry in the Antebellum South” From Staff Reports/Photos McMorrough Library and Archives in 2020, which the HCC Development held its second event in a series of Foundation sought in order to pro- humanities programs scheduled to take cure funding for the renovation of the place over a period of five years. The library’s 1975 structure. library hosted a historical poetry read- The grant has not only provided ing entitled “The Humanizing Force of funding for the renovation of the build- Black Poetry in the Antebellum South” ing, but also is facilitating the contin- will feature poetry published in black- uation of McMorrough Library and owned newspapers during the antebel- Archives’ long-standing goal of sup- lum era of the Civil War. porting the humanities and providing The event was held on April 15 in informative, quality programming in a the newly-renovated McMorrough modernized and inclusive environment Library on the Goodman Campus. for the benefit of both students and the The series was made possible by the surrounding community. National Endowment for the Human- For more information, contact Li- Head Librarian Jim Thompson (far right) leads the poetry reading event in McMor- ities (NEH) Infrastructure and Capac- brarian Sarah Clay at (662) 472-9010 rough Library on the Goodman Campus. ity Building Challenge Grant awarded or email her at [email protected].

Johnson earns Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction

From Staff Reports/Photos the Business Technology program, recent- Instruction from Liberty in 2013. Rookie Educator of the Year. ly earned her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Prior to working at Holmes, Dr. Johnson Instruction from the Liberty University in was a corporate trainer for 12 years at the Professionally, Dr. Johnson is a member Lynchburg, Virginia. Her dissertation was State of Mississippi Employees’ Health of the Mississippi Business Educators As- titled, “Continuous Enrollment Experienc- Plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mis- sociation, American Academy of Profes- es of Nontraditional Career and Technical sissippi. Respectively, Dr. Johnson became sional Coders, and the American Health Education Students at the Community a Certified Professional Trainer in Work- Information Management Association. College.” The research focused on un- place Learning and Performance from the She actively volunteers in her community derstanding the collegiate experiences to University of Southern Mississippi, which through her affiliations with the Junior decrease CTE students’ chances of drop- endorsed her with core competencies in Auxiliary of Madison County, Jack and Jill ping out of college and contribute to the adult learning, organizational dynamics, of America, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha So- retention scholarship in higher education. team-building and change management. rority, Inc., The Links, Inc. and Anderson A native of Jackson, Dr. Johnson Dr. Johnson has received several pro- United Methodist Church. obtained a bachelor’s degree in business fessional awards and honors: 2017 Mis- Dr. Johnson resides in Ridgeland with administration and marketing from Missis- sissippi Business Journal’s (MBJ) Top 10 her husband, Michael, and their daughter, sippi State University in 1996 and a MBA Leading Business Women in Mississippi, Nadya. from Delta State University in 2009. She 2016 Lamplighter for Holmes Community To learn more about the Holmes Busi- NaTunya Johnson first joined the Holmes family as a full- College, 2016 Mississippi Business Jour- ness Technology program, contact Dr. time instructor for Business Technology nal’s (MBJ) 50 Leading Business Women Johnson at [email protected] or NaTunya Johnson, Holmes Community in 2010. Shortly after, she obtained her in Mississippi, 2016 Community College (601) 605-3330. College’s District Department Chair for Education Specialist in Curriculum and Business Educator of the Year, and 2014

Ridgeland Campus holds 2021 Honors Day

From Staff Reports/Photos Campus Hall of Fame inductees. Hall In the career-technology and work- of Fame is the highest honor a student force programs, Gabriel K. Rainey was can receive and recipients were voted the Information Systems Technology on by faculty and staff based on aca- Award recipient; Jessica Pickett re- demic achievement, campus involve- ceived the Occupational Therapy As- ment and community service. The sistant Awards; Laura Swalm, Business inductees included: Emily Carr, Addie Technology; Ashley Boyles, Surgical Fetcko, Darrell Grantham, Mary Grace Technology; Howard Evans, Emer- Kelley, Colby Mozee, Briana Reaser, gency Medical Sciences and Michael Deja Sloan, Laney Smith, Carly Wil- Gonzalez, Engineering Technology. liams and Ravyne Wilson. In addition, Gage Jones received the The Biological Science Award went Industrial Maintenance Mechanics to Matthew Burnham; the Physical Award; Meritxell Viveros, Paralegal Science Award went to Jackson Kiser Technology; Tyler Watts, Welding and the Engineering Award to Eric & Cutting Technology and Cameron Benton. The Business Administration Ming, Associate Degree Nursing. Award went to Macey Claire Wilson; Pictured are the 2021 Ridgeland Campus Awards & Honors Program recipients. They the Criminal Justice Award to Jalen Dr. Andrew Kelly took the stage to are (front row, left to right) Genesis Smith, Lasandra Montgomery, Addie Fetcko, James; the Educational Programs recognize the 2021 Ridgeland Campus Deja Sloan, Anna Booth, Grace High, Junnah Faye Mondejar, Bethany Biggers, Award to Lauren Anderson and the En- Literary Contest winners. The win- Elisabeth Bailey, (middle row, left to right) Eric Benton, Matthew Burnham, Gabriel glish Composition Award to Bethany ners were: Kaija Hayne, first place in K. Rainey, Mary Grace Kelley, Lauren Anderson, Michelle Weathersby, Howard Evans, Reagan Savell, Emily Carr, (back row, left to right) Jessica Pickett, Fallon Biggers. Fallon Stephens received the the Literary Essay Category for “A Stephens, Gage Jones, Jackson Kiser, George Kotev, Jalen James, Cameron Ming Fine Arts Award; Ravynne Wilson the Stuttering Flow;” Rigoberto Leon, and Laura Swalm. Not pictured: Amy Dixon, Piper Patterson, Emily Sanders, Aurora Health, Physical Education & Recre- second place for “June Jordan’s World Sant’Angelo, Tyler Watts, Macey Claire Wilson and Ravynne Wilson. ation Award; Aurora Sant’Angelo, the in 1960;” Ashtin Crawford, first place Journalism Award; Grace High, the in Poetry for “Brown Girl” and “First The Holmes Community College lar activity. Other special awards were Literature Award and Anna Booth, the Kiss;” Piper Patterson, second place Ridgeland Campus recognized its stu- given, as well, in various categories. Spanish Award. for “Makeup;” Elisabeth Bailey, first dents’ achievements and honors during George Kotev was the History & in Short Story for “The Journals of the 2021 Honors Day Program held The evening began with a welcome Political Science Award recipient; Lydia Kath” and Emily Sanders, first April 20 in the McGowan Workforce from Ridgeland Campus Career and Michelle Weathersby, the Mathemat- in Personal Essay for “A Completely Training Center. Representatives from Technical Coordinator Allison De- ics Award recipient; Reagan Savell, Different Woman.” each academic and career-technical Weese and an invocation from Ridge- Computer Science Award; Junnah Faye The ceremony concluded with program presented awards to students land Campus Vice President Dr. Don Mondejar, Public Speaking Award and closing remarks by Ridgeland Campus who have shown excellence in their Burnham. Award presentations began Genesis Smith, the Social & Behavior- Academic Dean Dr. Tonya Lawrence. given major, program or extracurricu- with recognizing the 2021 Ridgeland al Science Award. Campus News 10

Goodman Campus holds 2021 honors program From Staff Reports/Photos Kaneesha Moore of Kosciusko. Justin Nunn of Sallis received the Industrial Technology Award, Micah O’Guin of Vancleave received the W. Y. Sudduth History and Political Science Award and Patricia Orduna of Kosciusko received the Business Administration Award. Khiayah Perryman of Madison was honored with the Architectural Engi- neering Award, Justin Porter of Benton received the Creative Writing Award and the Heating and Air Conditioning Technology Award was awarded to Ricky Purvis of Yazoo City. The Over- all Engineering Technology Award Pictured are the 2021 Holmes Goodman Campus Honors Day recipients. They are (front to Kameron Blakely of Kosciusko, went to Addison Ray of Lexington, the row, left to right) Jenson Williams, Cameron Wells, Isaac Moore, Peyton Killebrew, the Percussion Groups Award was Biological Science Award went to Jas- Maci Harris, Jasmine Rogers, Delancy Anderson, Kanesha Moore, Lakesia Smith, awarded to Noah Burrell of Sallis and mine Rogers of Houston and the Busi- Adam Harlos, Noah Burrell, Octavia Smith, Patricia Orduna, Kelli Sanders, (back the Deans and Directors Award was ness Office Technology Award was row, left to right) Asa Williams, Camillia Goodloe, Emily Ford, Justin Nunn, Park- awarded to Geannie Burton of Weir awarded to Kelli Sanders of Benton. er Jones, Geannie Burton, Khiayah Perryman, Addison Ray, Kameron Blakely, and Adam Harloas of Kosciusko. Octavia Smith of McCarley received Milton Mayfieldand Wesley Harris. The Social and Behavioral Science the Cosmetology Award, Lakesia The Holmes Community College Fame recipients were Delancy Ander- Award was awarded to Emily Ford Smith of Goodman received the Growl Goodman Campus recognized its stu- son, Jon Parker Jones, Noah Burton of Kosciusko, the Practical Nursing Award, Alan Weeks of Ackerman got dent’s achievements and honors during and Jenson Williams. Award was awarded to Morgan Garrett the Automotive Technology Award the 2021 Awards and Honors Program The Holmes Plus Awards went to of Kilmichael, the Literature Award and the Health, Physical Education, on the Goodman Campus on April 13 Jon Parker Jones, Isaac Moore, Payton was awarded to Camillia Goodloe of and Recreation Department Award was in McDaniel Auditorium. Rehm, Tracie Scroggins and Randa Canton and the Bill Watkins Visual awarded to Cameron Wells of Madi- Representatives from each academic Williams. Arts Award was awarded to Maci Har- son. The Elementary Education Award and career-technical program present- The Phi Theta Kappa All-MS Aca- ris of Cruger. Wesley Harris of Benton was presented to Jenson Williams of ed awards to students who have shown demic Team was awarded to Jon Park- received the Choral Music Award, Benton and the English Composition excellence in their given major, pro- er Jones and Petyon Killebrew. Jones Timothy Hutchinson of Kosciusko re- Award to Asa Williams of Wilmette, gram or extracurricular activity. Other was also recognized as the recipient ceived the Dr. Marilyn Burrell Memo- Illinois. special awards were giving, as well in of the Phi Theta Kappa –Order of the rial Award and the Engineering Award The closing remarks of the ceremony various categories. Gold Key. went to Jon Parker Jones of Kosciusko. were given by Wendy Grace, Coordi- Awards presentation started off by Then the presentation of awards was Jones also received the Michael Klauk nator of Academic Programs on the Vice President of the Goodman Cam- done by the Goodman faculty, staff and Award. Goodman Campus. Following the cer- pus Andy Wood recognizing the 2021 administration from their respective The Physical Science Award was emony there was a cookie social in the Hall of Fame recipients. Hall of Fame categories. The Wesley David Rule given to Peyton Killebrew of Sallis, lobby of McDaniel Auditorium where is the highest honor a student can Mathematics Award was awarded to the Band Award went to Milton May- the recipients were given custom-made received and recipients were voted on Ivan Ballesteros Garcia of Kosciusko, field of Kosciusko, the Welding Award cookies made by Magnolia Sweet, a by faculty and staff based on academic the Music Major Award was award- went to Heath McBride of Kosciusko Holmes alumnus-owned business. achievement, campus involvement and ed to Thomas Barnes of Richland, and the Christine Herron Academic community service. The 2021 Hall of Collision Repair Technology Award Achievement Award was given to

Fine Arts Department expands band and choir offerings to Ridgeland and Grenada From Staff Reports/Photos

“Some unscientific research and opportunity to the other campuses, the should provide them that opportunity. study indicated that students enrolling size of the performing ensembles will If they enroll in an MUO class (Music on the Ridgeland Campus with pre- increase. organizations), the expectation is that vious music experience on the high “We are targeting experienced musi- they learn the music and perform with school level, did not have an outlet to cians, not beginners,” Miller said. “If the group.” continue to gain instruction and en- I can teach students the music on the “Expectations for choral students joyment through music,” said Benny Ridgeland campus, and they will com- will be to meet class and rehearse Edwards, Director of Choral and Vocal mit to attending all performances and a twice weekly, seeking to learn their Music. specified number of rehearsals with the music for a presentation or perfor- “Additionally, students could de- full ensemble (in Goodman) those stu- mance,” Edwards said. “Required clare music as a major, but there was dents will be eligible for scholarships.” performance participation will be only one music course being offered,” “It remains to be seen how this determined according to the balance of Edwards said. “Consequently, those offering will impact the current en- parts each semester. Especially as we students would need to transfer after sembles,” Edwards said. “To a large begin, it is likely that the singers will only one or two semesters so as not to degree, it will depend on how many combine with the Chorale students in Pictured is Holmes Goodman Campus fall behind on their pathway to grad- students participate. If, for example, Goodman for performances at home- band member Jaylan Lewis. This fall, uation. We thought we could address there are enough students to make up coming, holiday concerts, or the end of students in Ridgeland and Grenada will those deficiencies by offering more an ensemble that covers all the parts, it the semester concerts.” be able to take band and choir classes. options.” could stand alone as a separate ensem- There is no limit to how many stu- “Many of our students on the Rid- ble to perform. However, if the choral dents can take advantage of this oppor- In Fall 2021, the Fine Arts Depart- geland Campus have previous experi- balance does not support that option, tunity. ment at Holmes Community College ence in band or choir, but because our the students can join with the larger “It is difficult to guess how many will be offering opportunities to per- ensembles rehearse on the Goodman ensemble housed on the Goodman students will join our performing form for students interested in the band Campus, they have largely been ex- Campus for performances.” ensembles,” Miller said. “It might be and/or choir classes on the Ridgeland cluded,” Assistant Band Director Terry Students can participate to either three or could be 30. I believe that Campus and choir on the Grenada Miller said. “We want to offer them the increase their skills or receive a credit many students miss performing and Campus. opportunity to continue to grow musi- with the expectation of performing at will want to join. The fact that they can Holmes decided to offer these classes cally through taking applied lessons. In their campus and/or with the full group earn college credit hours and possibly because the Fine Arts Department saw the lessons they can prepare audition established at the Goodman Campus. receive scholarships are pretty good a need to expand these opportunities material for a university band upon “The expectation varies according to incentives as well.” to all three campuses. Many students transfer, or they can rehearse the music which class they sign up for,” Miller “The interest on Freshman Friday needed a way to showcase their talents our ensembles will be performing on explained. “If they simply want to was positive,” Edwards said. “I would and love for music, which started at the Goodman Campus.” improve on their instrument with- the high school level. Miller said he hopes by offering this out joining an ensemble, the college Fine Arts, continued on Page 11 Campus News 11

Fine Arts (Continued from Page 10) think that 12-16 singers would be a group enough to get to know others in the semester, and these students denominator. Also, students will be great start. We have rehearsal space in their section,” Miller said. “The weren’t able to participate in the se- welcome or perhaps required to attend for twice that number. Currently there pandemic has taught us all that we mester-ending programs, but Edwards rehearsals on the other campus if the are 6 pre-registered for Choir. MUO have to learn to adapt. Furthermore, I said it was a positive experience and preparation load demands it.” 1211 is the registration course number. wholeheartedly believe that our Good- thinks things will be on-track for the For more information about these Auditions and part placement evalua- man students will enthusiastically fall. offerings, contact Terry Miller at tions will continue until the last day to welcome the addition that their talents “Going forward, our plan is for our [email protected], Benny Ed- add a class.” will bring.” students to connect more frequently wards at [email protected] or Both Miller and Edwards agree that “As much interaction as possible to build more community, and I will Jacqueline Meek at jmeek@holmescc. making the students feel they are a part builds community,” Edwards said. strive for better scheduling to avoid edu. Click on Enroll now at holmescc. of the bigger picture is key to making The classes were offered this semes- conflicts,” Edwards said. “I think the edu to sign up. these offerings a success. ter at the Grenada Campus as a pilot fact that I will be directing rehearsals “They will rehearse with the larger program. Some conflicts arose later on two campuses will be a unifying

Holmes student nurses help administer COVID-19 vaccines From Staff Reports/Photos have learned multiple skills that are “normal” life,” said Rozier. invaluable in the nursing field. It also “Faculty and students have seen allowed them to participate in this his- first-hand in our nursing division and toric pandemic as part of the solution personal lives the severity the impact to this crisis.” of COVID-19 can have on individuals Grenada Campus PN Instructor and families,” Dr. Hargett said. “If Heather Rozier said this opportunity we ever have any hope of returning to gave the students more clinical and some type of “normalcy”, it is imper- injection experience than ever before. ative for everyone to get vaccinated to “They are an instrumental part of a reach herd immunity.” pandemic and will be a part of its his- The nursing programs saw the im- tory in combating and overcoming the portance of their involvement in this devastation of Covid-19,” Rozier said. process. “The Grenada PN students assessed “We are training the new genera- the recipient, explained the vaccine tion of health care workers, and they information, administered the vaccine need to be exposed as to how to work and monitored them during each visit. in every situation,” Dr. Austin said. This enhanced their time management “It happens to be the coronavirus this Pictured are (front row, left to right) Jada Russell, Allison Rivers, Brandi Hold- and teamwork skills as well as effec- time. At one time, it was HIV/AIDS.” en, Kaitlyn McBride, (back row, left to right) Brooke Vierling, Alberta D. Miller, tive communication.” “I think having our program partic- Thomas Gill and Slade Allgood. “Our students really enjoyed the ex- ipate in administering the COVID-19 perience as it was a once in a lifetime vaccines was very important,” Roberts Holmes Community College nursing on the state to administer wide spread opportunity to serve the community said. “We want to instill a sense of so- students and instructors from both the COVID-19 vaccinations, the Missis- during a pandemic,” ADN Assistant cial responsibility in our students. En- Associate Degree Nursing Programs sippi Department of Health reached out Program Director Dr. Theresa Har- couraging them to make a difference and the Practical Nursing Programs to nursing programs across the state gett said. “The students observed and and participate in a time of extreme from all campuses have been busy this to notify us of upcoming vaccination participated in a real community event need will hopefully resonate with them semester administering COVID-19 opportunities,” Ridgeland Campus PN showing them how the nursing role ex- as they become full-fledged nurses. We vaccinations and will continue to do so Instructor Heather Roberts said. “We pands beyond direct care for an acute are all accountable for doing our part throughout the semester. as instructors made the decision that hospital stay. The students assisted in in this healthcare crisis, and it gave our Both the Pfizer and Moderna vac- our students should be involved in this all areas of the experience from assess- students an opportunity to do just that. cines have been given at the following unprecedented event at the ground ment to drawing up, administering and It’s also important for the community locations: Canton High School, Smith- level. We have been able to assist the follow up with the vaccinations.” to see our healthcare programs invest- Wills Stadium in Jackson, Warren MS Baptist Clinics with their vaccine All instructors agree that for our ed in meeting the needs of the commu- County Health Department at Uptown drive on several occasions now, and we society to return to some sense of nity that supports us.” Mall in Vicksburg, Baptist Hospital, will also be assisting the MS National normalcy Mississippians should get “Holmes Community College is Philadelphia, Starkville, University of Guard with two different drive through vaccinated. very involved in the community and Mississippi Medical Center Covid Vac- vaccination sites in the Jackson area.” “It is very important to decrease the this is one way the nursing department cine Clinic in Grenada, Oxford Con- “The experience was great for the number of cases,” Dr. Austin said. “As can assist to help stop the spread of ference Center in Lafayette County, students,” ADN Assistant Director, a healthcare and essential workers, we the virus and be part of the solution,” Health Department in Leflore County Department Chair and Instructor Dr. have been dealing with patients with Dr. Blair said. “It demonstrates to the and Civic Center in Panola County Alice Austin said. “Several have com- Covid-19 for a year now. One way to students how invaluable community with future vaccinations scheduled at mented that they loved the experience. decrease the numbers is for persons to service is.” Trustmark Park in Pearl. No group has It gave them a ton of experience giving get vaccinated. The vaccines are free “Holmes Community College Gre- given the Johnson and Johnson vaccine injections, built confidence levels and so there is no expense.” nada Practical Nursing instructors and yet. allowed them to use their communi- “If we are to return to a sense of students are forever grateful for the The Mississippi Department of cation skills. Also, it gave them an “normalcy,” vaccines are going to have opportunity to be a part of history,” Health reached out to nursing pro- opportunity to be a part of the pandem- to play a role,” Roberts said. “When Rozier said. “These students will have grams across the state, and Holmes ic solutions.” we get more people vaccinated, we lived firsthand the history nursing answered their call for help. The pro- “The students have enjoyed having will see less aggressive and devastat- books will print about for years to grams have administered thousands of the opportunity to interact with Mis- ing side effects of COVID-19. There- come. UMMC Grenada and Holmes vaccines to this point. sissippi residents on a broad scale,” fore, we will begin to see a drop in Community College-Grenada work “How exciting it is that our students Roberts said. “They have had the the over burdening of our healthcare closely to provide necessary clinical get to be on the frontline in such a time opportunity to practice social and system. With the multiple opportuni- experiences to these students in order as this,” Director of Health Science mental health practices along with their ties for drive-through vaccinations, to provide the knowledge base re- Programs Ginger Meriwether said. physical skills when administering the choices in vaccine types, and free cost quired for successful nursing.” “While most of us will read about and vaccine. They have played a role in ed- of vaccination, it is practical to see “Almost every school has gotten view the pandemic from the outside ucating the clients and processing their wide spread vaccination coverage and involved in assisting with immuni- looking in, many health science stu- information as well as providing the the return to a less invasive and less zations based on input during our dents will be featured as those pro- vaccine and immediate follow-up care. restrictive lifestyle.” recent Mississippi Council of Deans viding direct patient care during this It is important in helping the students “Individuals should receive this and Directors of Schools of Nursing,” crisis. Imagine reading textbooks in develop their communication skills and vaccine so their body has the ability to Dr. Hargett said. “It is important for the future and our very own Holmes in promoting their confidence. They fight this virus,” Dr. Blair said. “This Holmes to get involved not merely for Community College Health Science had the ability to see themselves mak- not only protects the individual but recognition but to show our students students are those of whom are ad- ing a difference in the world.” also others they come in contact with we care and will rise to any opportuni- ministering direct patient care. I am “The students have enjoyed the on a daily basis. Everyone must do ty to help our community in times of extremely proud of all of our students experience,” Attala Center PN In- their part to help end this crisis.” need.” and instructors as they lead by exam- structor and Division Chair Dr. Christi “Encouraging citizens to receive the ple.” Blair said. “They have vaccinated Covid vaccine is imperative to saving “Due to the overwhelming strain between 400-500 people a day. They lives and returning to somewhat of a Campus News 12

Grenada Campus honors students through Awards Program From Staff Reports/Photos The Holmes Community College Meriwether gave an opening prayer. went to Hannah Olivia Lane; the Health Award went to Arron Jackson; the Practi- Grenada Campus recognized its students The Associate Degree Nursing Award and Physical Education Award went to Le- cal Nursing Award went to Kelli Moody; achievements and honors during the 2021 (Day) went to Jonell Parker; the Associate kita Norwood; the Social Science Award the Physical Therapist Assistant Award Honors Day program held on March 23 in Degree Nursing Award (Evening) went to went to McKenzie Cummings, the History went to Jerad Hunt; the Surgical Technol- Keeton Room of the Information Tech- Starlet Cannady; the Business Administra- Award went to Avery Tollison; the Spanish ogy Award went to Shireka Henderson and nology Center. Representatives from each tion Award went to William Cade Whit- Award went to Hannah Olivia Lane; the the Welding & Cutting Technology Award academic and career-technical program field; the Computer Science Award went Speech Award went to Iyanna Leavy; the went to Adonte Scott. presented awards to students who have to Alexis Rodgers, the Creative Writing Business Technology went to Starlet Price; Dr.Cox concluded the program by rec- shown excellence in their given major, Award went to Peyton Poe; the English the EMS-Basic Award went to Ashley ognizing the Hall of Fame recipients for program or extracurricular activity. Composition Award went to Jamya Ben- Lishman; the EMS-Paramedic Award went the Grenada Campus. The recipients were The award presentation recognition son; the Literature Award went to Anthony to Bailey Smith: the Engineering Technol- McKenzie Cummings, Ashlee Hankins, began with Grenada Campus Academic Grayson Bauer, the Learning and Life ogy Awards went to Hunter Walton and Hannah Olivia Lane and Kennedy Nor- Coordinator Dr. Kathryn Cox welcoming Skills Award went to Lekita Norwood; the Audrey Sykes; the Forestry Technology wood. everyone to the event which was also Fine Arts Award to Nicholas Johnson; the Award went to Gavin Kolb; the Conserva- being hosted via Zoom for parents and Mathematics Award went to Razanne Sal- tion Law Enforcement Technology went to family members. Following Dr. Cox, Di- ameh; the Biological Science Award went Chris C. Burchfield; the Heating, Venti- rector of Health Science Programs Ginger to Ainslee Hunter; the Chemistry Award lation, AC & Refrigeration Technology

Pictured are the 2021 Grenada Campus Honors Day recipients from Grenada County. Pictured are the 2021 Grenada Campus Honors Day recipients from Montgomery They are (front, left to right) Kennedy Norwood, Ainslee Hunter, Razanne Salameh, County. They are (left to right) Alexis Rodgers,Peyton Poe, Ashlee Hankins, Nicholas Lekita Norwood, Ivanna Leavy, Jamya Benson, William Cade Whitfield, (back row, Johnson and Hannah Olivia Lane. left to right) Audrey Sykes, Gavin Kolb, Nicholas Johnson, Ashlee Hankins, Ash- ley Lishman, Anthony Grayson Bauer, McKenzie Cummings and Hannah Olivia Lane.

Pictured are the 2021 Grenada Campus Pictured are the 2021 Grenada Campus Pictured is the 2021 Grenada Campus Pictured is the 2021 Grenada Campus Honors Day recipients from Panola Coun- Honors Day recipients from Tallahatchie Honors Day recipient from Yalobusha Honors Day recipient from Bolivar Coun- ty. They are (left to right) Shireka Hen- County. They are (left to right) Jonell County, Arron Jackson. ty, Jerad Hunt. derson and Chris Burchfield. Parker and Starlet Cannandy.

Ridgeland ADN program holds 2021 pinning ceremony

From Staff Reports/Photos The Ridgeland Campus of Holmes Neer, Cameron D. Ming, Jesse Lynn Community College held a Pinning Pandolfo, Faith Chepkemoi Rotich, Ceremony for the graduating Associate Lindsey D. Rowell, Latonia Denise Degree Nursing (ADN) Class of 2021 Simmons, Markie B. Thomas, Mariah on May 5 in the McGowan Workforce H. Thompson, Odiri Tietie, Briana Training Center. Thirty-five students Latrice Tobias, Shelby Fayjean Wroten graduated from the program. and Allison Grace Yeager. Graduates included: Ameshia A. Each graduate entered the audito- Adams, Makalya Patrice Adams, Mal- rium with their family members to lory Ashlyn Ballard, Caitlyn Brooke receive their diploma cover, pin and Beaube, Andrea Joy Bonner, Jacy candle. Kim Manning read each gradu- Kathryn Cauthen, Lauren G. Craft, ate’s name as Cindy Bridges presented Madeline Crawford Cummins, Ericka a gift bag with the pins and lamps and Eve Due, Wesley Scott Fields, Megan Susan Anderson presented the certifi- E. Fortenberry, Mitra Ghafarianpoor, cates. Bethany Jeanine Hayes, Seneca Re- The ceremony was recorded and will nee Hearn, Ryan Keith Hutchinson, be put together as a video presentation Ashlee Johnson, Leslie E. Johnson, for each graduate to keep. Nikya D. Journigan, Kara Grace Lea, For more information about the Rudasia Rutsha Lee, Taquincya Liger, ADN program on the Ridgeland Cam- Lady Heather Lindsey, Emily-Ann pus, contact Dr. Austin at (601) 605- Lauren Mathis, Berenice Jazmin Mc- 3419 or [email protected]. Pictured are the 2021 Ridgeland Campus ADN graduates prior to their Pinning Cere- mony. They are (front row, left to right) Megan Fortenberry, Markie Thomas, Ruda- sia Lee, Kara Grace Lea, Faith Rotich, Lady Heather Lindsey, (second row, left to right) Mallory Ballard, Grace Yeager, Latonia Simmons, Berenice McNeer, Jesse Pandolfo, (third row, left to right) Shelby Wroten, Jacy Cauthen, AmeshiaA. Adams, Makalya Adams, Lindsey Rowell, (fourth row, left to right) Ashlee Johnson, Ericka Due, Emily-Ann Mathis, Seneca Hearn, Andrea Bonner, Taquincya Liger, (fifth row, left to right) Bethany Hayes, Wesley Scott Fields, Mariah Thompson, Leslie Johnson, Mitra Ghafarianpoor, Madeline Cummins, (back row, left to right) Cam- eron Ming and Ryan Hutchinson. Campus News 13

Concerts on the Holmes Goodman Campus By Lakesia Smith Staff Reporter

On April 19, 20, 21 and 22, The Fine Wednesday afternoon was Lakesia Arts Department on the Goodman Cam- Smith’s sophomore voice recital featur- pus put on a week-long performance of ing Camden Dixon. many student body, spring concerts and recitals. Usually, the teachers, and patrons showed up to send concerts are together and on one day, but their support, with covid still in the mist, the adminis- Thursday concluded the week of con- tration decided it was best to do multiple certs. Benny Edwards, the chorale direc- concerts. tor, and Micheal Yates, The Connection Opening on Monday, the school hosted director received many accolades for the students and faculty members for a spe- tremendous work they did to help the cial private show before it opened to the students get ready. Each concert got better public. On Tuesday night, many came to with every performance. The students are support the students with various crowds very excited to see what’s to come next at both choir and the connection concert. year.

Alumna Haley Crenshaw named Teacher of the Year

From Staff Reports/Photos Holmes Community College alumna she served as an Ambassador and a Stu- Upon graduation from Holmes, Cren- Haley Crenshaw was named 2020-21 dent Government Association representa- shaw transferred to the University of Teacher of the Year for both Bentonia tive. She was also a member of Phi Theta Mississippi where she obtained her bache- Gibbs Elementary School and for the Kappa honor society, a member of the lor’s degree in elementary education with Yazoo County School District. A native of Vice President’s Leadership Class in 2013 endorsements in K-12 English and history Brandon, she graduated from the Holmes and a participant in Beauty Review where as well as a mild-to-moderate special ed- Ridgeland Campus as an elementary edu- she was selected as a Beauty both years. ucation endorsement. She also earned her cation major in May of 2014. Additionally, Crenshaw was a Sophomore master’s in curriculum and instructor from “Being awarded Teacher of the Year is Maid on Homecoming Court, selected as Ole Miss in 2018 with a gifted endorse- something that I only dreamed of one day a Class Favorite in 2013 and inducted into ment. happening during my teaching career,” the Holmes Hall of Fame in 2014. Crenshaw has been teaching at Ben- Crenshaw said. “When I found out that “My time spent a Holmes is something tonia Gibbs Elementary for five years. I had been selected as the 2020-2021 that I will forever cherish,” Crenshaw She taught second grade reading for two Teacher of the Year for Bentonia Gibbs, I said. “Attending Holmes provided me years and she is now in her third year of felt honored. I work alongside some of the with lifelong memories and friendships.” teaching third grade reading. She attends best teachers. Winning District Teacher of Mathematics instructor Stephanie Blue, Fondren Church and in her free time, en- the Year for Yazoo County School District who served as Crenshaw’s academic joys traveling, painting and playing with was such a surprise, but something I am adviser while at Holmes, said it was no her dog Sadie. Crenshaw and her fiancé, so grateful for. I truly love my job and the surprise she received these honors. Mitch Hall, plan to wed in June. They re- Pictured is Holmes alumna Haley Cren- ability I have to make a positive impact on “I was so proud to see Haley receive side in Bentonia with Sadie and their two shaw (’14) who was named 2020-21 every child’s life. I am so thankful to have Teacher of the Year,” said mathematics cats, Milo and Callie. Teacher of the Year for both Bentonia the best mentors that have helped shape instructor Stephanie Blue. “While at For more information about Holmes’ Gibbs Elementary School and for the me and helped me grow as an educator.” Holmes, she was very involved and a su- educational programs, contact Educational Yazoo County School District. While at Holmes, Crenshaw was ex- per hard worker. I was not at all surprised Programs Coordinator Wendy Grace at tremely active on campus. For two years, by this fantastic recognition!” [email protected] or (662) 472-9072.

Holmes holds 2021 Foundation Golf Tournament From Staff Reports/Photos The Holmes Community College ally, Antoine Cash won a prize for being Development Foundation, Inc., held the Closest to the Hole on #3. Annual Golf Classic on Wednesday, May The Holmes Foundation was established 5, at Deerfield Golf Club in Madison. The more than 45 years ago to represent the event included lunch followed by tee off nine-county district the college serves. at noon and a social following completion Its purpose is to provide funds for schol- of play. During the social, participants arships for students attending Holmes as enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, door prize give- well as provide funds to support other aways and the announcement of winners. educational activities of the college, such Team Ivey Mechanical, consisting of as faculty development, modernization of Ken Bain, Denny Terrell, Austin Terrell classroom equipment, student develop- and Nicholas Upchurch, was the first ment activities and sponsorship of capital flight winner. Austin Terrell also had the improvement campaigns. The Annual Longest Drive on hole #18. The second Golf Classic raises money for the Holmes flight winner was Team Paint Plus, which Foundation through corporate/team spon- included J.T. Blair, Kevin Connor, Scott sorships, hole sponsorships and mulligan DeLoach and Jon Thompson. Team Ca- cards. reer-Technical Education came in as third For more information, contact Career Pictured is the 2021 winning team for the Holmes Foundation Golf Tournament. Team flight winner, and that team consisted of Technical Counselor Allison DeWeese Ivey Mchanical included (left to right) Ken Bain, Austin Terrell, Nicholas Upchurch Bryan DeWeese, Dr. Luke Jones, Dr. Larry for more information at 601-605-3430 or and Denny Terrell. Austin Terrell also had the Longest Drive on hole #18. Webster and Frank Whittington. Addition- [email protected].

Pictured is the Second Flight Winning Team. Team Paint Plus included (left to right) Pictured is the Third Flight Winning Team. Team Holmes CTE included (left to right) Kevin Connor, Scott DeLoach, Jon Thompson and J.T. Blair. Bryan DeWeese, Frank Whittington, Dr. Luke Jones and Dr. Larry Webster. Sports 14

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

Willie C. Harris, Sr. Durwin W. Carpenter Jocobby M. Robinson Danya A. Turner Jonathan E. Boyd Trumaine J. Sykes

On April 1, the Holmes Community coach in the MAIS, 48 years of coaching recruiting coordinator at Lee University in Young Adult in 2010 and ASU Academic College Alumni Association inducted six girls and he begins his 28th season at Pil- Cleveland, Tennessee. Award in 2010. former athletes into the 2021 Sports Hall low Academy. While at Pillow his coach- Robinson lives in Chattanooga, Tennes- While at Alcorn, Boyd earned a Bache- of Fame through a virtual ceremony. The ing accomplishments in girls’ basketball see and plans to marry his fiancè Jenna lor of Science in Recreation and a Master inductees included: Willie C. Harris, Sr., include four Overall State Championships when she completes her doctoral program of Arts in Secondary Education/Guidance (basketball), Durwin W. Carpenter (bas- and four Overall State Championship at the University of Alabama in August of Education. ketball), Jocobby M. Robinson (baseball), runner-ups. This year’s Lady Mustangs 2022. After college, Boyd continue to share Danya A. Turner (football), the late Jona- are the reigning overall champions from his love of basketball and youth. He vol- than E. Boyd (basketball) and Trumaine J. 2020. His girls’ basketball teams have Danya A. Turner unteered with the McAdams High School Sykes (football). participated in the Overall State Tourna- boys’ and girls’ basketball. He taught ment 21 times out of the last 28 years. Turner, a graduate of Weir High School, physical education at Linwood Elementary Willie C. Harris, Sr. One of these years were with his Central headed to Goodman with his twin brother, School and was named 2012 Teacher of Holmes Academy Team. In addition, his Dashan, to play football for the Holmes the Year. In 2013, Boyd was hired as head Harris graduated from Bentonia High girls’ basketball teams have won 10 State Community College Bulldogs for the coach of Durant Public Schools boys’ bas- School and headed to Goodman to play Championships, 19 North State Champi- 1997-1999 seasons. ketball team. It only took him two years to basketball for Holmes. Harris played un- onships and numerous conference cham- Turner was an offensive lineman at lead the boys basketball team to a Region der Bennie Kimble from 1985-1987 pionships. His girls’ basketball record is Holmes under Hugh Sherdan and Jeff 6-1A championship, after which he was At Bentonia High School, Harris 1,099 wins and 387 losses. His 1996-1997 Koonz as head coaches. At the time Turn- named 2015 6-1A Coach of the Year. achieved success in the sport as his high Pillow Academy team recorded a perfect er was at Holmes, Andy Wood was his of- Boyd was diagnosed with leukemia in school team won the Class B State Cham- 37-0 record. On December 5, 2017 Car- fensive line coach. He was very successful early March 2015 and lost the fight only pionship, he was on the South State All- penter received his 1,000 win. on the field which led to his participation three weeks later at age 26. Boyd had a Star team and he was Co-MVP for Yazoo During his tenure as girls’ track coach, in the 1998 Community College All-Star daughter, Riley Janae Boyd, who is now County All-Star team. his teams won two Track State Champi- Game in 1998. six. Boyd’s family continues to work to in- When a six-foot center Harris arrived at onships and eight North State Champion- “Simply put, I enjoyed everything at spire youth who Boyd impacted by using a Holmes, he was ready to play basketball ships. During his career as boys’ basket- Holmes,” Turner said. quote from Tony Dungy. and it showed in his achievements. ball coach at Central Holmes Academy, After Holmes Turner played football at “Success is uncommon and not to be “Holmes gave me the opportunity to his teams had several championship Liberty University while earning his Bach- enjoyed by the common man. I’m looking play with the best in our area that I played appearances. elor of Science in Education. Turner’s for uncommon people because we want to against in high school and now are all my Carpenter has been recognized as connection to sports did not stop after he be successful, not average, on and off the life long friends,” Harris said. “Overall Coach of the Year” four times returned home from college, he returned to court,” Dungy said. While at Holmes Harris’ success and “State Coach of the Year” 10 times. his hometown to give back to the youth to In honor of Boyd’s life the Annual continued. He was lead scorer, rebounder He has served as a coach on 12 MAIS All- help them achieve the same opportunities. Coach Jonathan Boyd Award is given to and team Most Valuable Player(MVP). He Star teams. Turner started his coaching and teaching a high school senior athlete in Durant by continued to excel his sophomore year as In 2005, Carpenter was inducted into the career at Weir High School. Boyd’s family. Holmes Athletics now he was recognized as the Bulldog MVP Delta State University Alumni Coaches In 2004, he was awarded New Teacher awards a deserving athlete who embodies and selected for the MVP for the Region Hall of Fame. In 2010, he was inducted of the Year and three years in a row (2006- the principles of dedication as Boyd held. 23 All-Tournament team. into the MAIS Hall of Fame. In 2017 he 2009) he was awarded District Coach of After Holmes Harris went straight to was inducted into the Pillow Academy the Year. Trumaine “Joe” Sykes work in the beverage industry and worked Sports Hall of Fame. Furthering his education in 2017, Turner his way up. He is now serving as branch Currently, Carpenter resides in Green- earned his master’s in educational leader- A native of Grenada and graduate of manager for Keurig/Dr. Pepper where he wood with his wife Judy, who is also a ship from the University of Phoenix. Get- Grenada High School, Sykes played foot- has been for 25 years. Harris’ hard work Holmes Alumnae. Together the Carpen- ting his master’s degree allowed Turner to ball at Holmes Community College for and dedication in the beverage industry ters have two daughters, Angie and Dana, obtain a leadership position at Louisville the 2001-2003 season under Coach Hugh earned him the title of being territory along with four grandchildren. High School where he is today. Shurden. manager in 2001. Twenty years later, Turner has twin sons Upon arrival at Holmes, Sykes had to Starting in 2020, in addition to his Jocobby M. Robinson who play for Holmes. The Turner twins hit the ground running in competition for other position, he became a non-alcoholic will be starting their second season at the starting spot as Coach Shurden moved manager for Southern Beverages. Harris A native of Meridian and graduate of Holmes in the fall under Coach Gross. him to a defensive end which was a new is also co-owner of Harris Graphics and Meridian High School, Robinson played Turner and his wife live in Eupora with position for him. He did not start his first Designs. baseball for Holmes during the 2011-2012 their three kids, Donovan(19), Devean game at Holmes but when Coach Shurden In 2010, Harris returned to further his seasons. (19) and Mitchell (12). He also serves put him in he was on fire. Sykes did not education and earned a bachelor’s Robinson was second baseman for the as a Pastor of Mt. Sinai M.B. Church in miss a starting position the rest of the time degree in business from Penn State Uni- Dirt Bags under Coach Kenny Dupont. Louisville. he was at Holmes due to his hard work, versity. Dupont recruited Robinson to be his sec- dedication and good performance on the Harris and his wife, Darlene, live in ond baseman at Holmes. Robinson worked Jonathan E. Boyd field. Brandon. Together they have three chil- hard to keep his second base position over Sykes went on to be a leader on and dren: Willie Harris, Jr. (34), Quincy Harris his two year tenor at Holmes. The late Boyd of Durant played bas- off the football field at Holmes. As an (30) and Diandra Harris (27). As a successful infielder, Robinson was ketball at Holmes for two seasons under outstanding defensive end he was named recognized by the division by making the Coach Todd Kimble. Boyd was a 2008 NJCAA All-American. Sykes had several Durwin W. Carpenter first team all-state in 2012 and was one graduate of Holmes. scholarship offers from Auburn, Louisiana of the Holmes baseball team captains in Basketball was a family thing for Boyd Tech, Memphis, Ole Miss, Mississippi Carpenter, , a native of Holcomb, grad- 2012. Robinson was on the North Division as he was following in his brother Tria- State, Southern Miss and Temple and West uated from John Rundle High School in Championship team in 2011. ton’s footsteps. Holmes was a good fit for Virginia University which he committed to Grenada and headed to Holmes Commu- “One of my fondest memories at him as it was just down Highway 51 and in 2003. nity College to play basketball. Holmes was getting to meet Roy Oswalt, a he had five other family members that After West Virginia, he also played at Carpenter graduated from Holmes in former MLB pitcher and previous Holmes called it their alma mater as well. Southern University where he was named 1971 and continued on to Delta State to Dirtbag, and having an at bat against him,” Boyd was part of the 2007 Holmes first team All-SWAC. Sykes entered the play basketball. In 1973, Carpenter earned said Robinson. Men’s Basketball Team which won the NFL as an un-drafted free agent in 2006 a B.S. from Delta State University. After Holmes, Robinson played at the MACJC Men’s Basketball Championship. for the Washington Redskins. Then Sykes After college Carpenter began his University of West Alabama. He earned Boyd was a successful on and off the court went on to play to play a successful career coaching career at Grenada Lake Acad- a Bachelor of Science in Sports Manage- as he maintained academic honors while in the Canadian Football League for sever- emy as the head boys’ basketball coach, ment with a minor in business. at Holmes. In 2006-2007 season, Boyd al years before trying his talent in National track coach and assistant football coach. Robinson started his professional career was recognized as the highest men’s free Arena League. After a one-year stay, he went to Central as an assistant coach at his alma mater of throw percentage leader. The following Sykes was awarded Defensive Lineman Holmes Academy. During his 20-year West Alabama and guided that team to the season Boyd was really recognized for his of the Year in 2018 while playing for the tenure at Central Holmes, he served as 2015 GSC Championship. talent. He was the recipient of the Frank Albany Empire in New York. In 2019, athletic director, head football coach, head In 2016, Robinson took a job with B. Branch Award, MVP for the Holmes Sykes was part of the team that won the boys’ and girls’ basketball coach, track the Onterio Blue Jays travel team as an men’s basketball and participated on the Arena Bowl XXXII. After the big season coach, head boys’ baseball coach and head assistant coach. While Robinson continued MACJC North All Star Team. success in 2019 Sykes retired from the girls’ fast-pitch softball coach. to make an impact in coaching, he held After Holmes, Boyd continued his sport. In 1994, Carpenter accepted the position several other jobs at several other colleges career in basketball at Alcorn State Uni- Sykes lives in New York with his family as head girls’ basketball coach at Pillow such as Young Harris College and had versity. Boyd’s success followed him at and football continues to be a part of Academy where he continues to coach two coaching stints in the Coastal Plains the next level. Among some of his accom- his life even after 18 years after he left varsity and junior high girls and serve as Summer wood bat league for the Asheboro plishments was the opportunity to play on Holmes. Now he helps youth get ready athletic director. He has also assisted with Copperheads and the Macon Bacon before the sub-regional all-tournament team in and plan to be successful on the field girls’ track and softball. landing a coaching job at Lee University. 2009, ASU Men’s Basketball Best 3 point teaching them all the things he did not Carpenter begins his 49th year as a Now Robinson is assistant coach and shooter 2008-2009, ASU Outstanding know when he started his career. Sports 15

Coach Andrews reflects on her time at Holmes From Staff Reports/Photos

Her husband, Carlos, serves as the ministry and I have enjoyed it so much. fitness center director and intramural “I have three daughters; therefore, I director on the Goodman Campus. always told myself I was going to treat Over the years, he has helped the my players like I would want someone women’s basketball team with the to treat my daughters.” She said she’s fitness and conditioning as well. had players come in, and it just didn’t “It’s definitely a better opportunity work out and they transferred to other for the girls and more exposure for schools. “I told these players, ‘just be- them. As for Carlos and me, it will be cause you do not fit our program does more opportunities,” Coach Andrews mean you will not fit in another pro- said. Both Carleigh and Kelsi play gram’. I always tried to speak life and AAU basketball and play for the Finest never wanted a kid to feel like I was Basketball Club (FBC), which is head- throwing them away. I wanted to give Holmes Community College Head difference in my players’ lives,” Coach quartered in Atlanta. them a chance.” Women’s Basketball Coach Jamilah Andrews said. “While we have had “It’s based out of Atlanta so that will She said when she was in college, Andrews recently announced that the players from all walks of life and be easier for us,” she said. “We have she did not know the importance of 2020 season was her last at Holmes, backgrounds to come here, being able been traveling back and forth in the competing for a grade point average, and that she and her family would be to instill in them the importance of ed- summers to Atlanta and all over states. that is why she was so adamant about relocating to the Atlanta area. ucation and overall life skills has been Kelsi was named a “Blue Star”, so we educating her players on their aca- Coach Andrews has served as head joyous not that I did not love my job as went to Tampa last year.” demics how grade point averages will coach the last nine years and as assis- a basketball coach.” “Again, the move is going to very follow you for the rest of your life. tant coach prior to being named head She said one of her most memora- different for the girls, but I feel as “Everything that I learned about suc- coach. Her teams participated in the ble moments occurred in 2018 when if they will easily adjust as they are ceeding in life, I taught them.” state tournament five times and the her program had 10 graduates. “That accustomed to traveling,” Coach An- She not only encourages her players Region XXIII Tournament four times was very special,” she said. “A lot of drews said. “I am sure they are going to graduate with an associate’s and including this year’s game vs. South- times athletes go to school and they to miss their coaches, teammates, bachelor’s degree, but she advises west Mississippi Community College. just think ball, ball, ball, but again, friends, the country living, attending them to get a post-graduate degree as She was chosen as the Mississippi I wanted my girls to understand that my practices and being around the well through graduate assistantship Association of Community and Junior their academics came first.” players. Carleigh is more reserved positions. “I tell them that if they do Colleges (MACJC) Coach of the Year Coach Andrews said, “Being em- and is slowly warming up to the idea everything they are supposed to do as in 2018 as her team went on to win ployed at Holmes had a family like of relocating; however, the other two a person and as a player, it will in- the MACJC North Division Cham- atmosphere. The thing I will miss the are excited and ready to go. They’ll crease their chances of getting those pionship. Andrews had the privilege most are my coworkers. Not only do take on anything. As long as we are positions.” These players are literally to coach former professional athlete we have a work relationship, but we one unit, the girls are good. They will like my babies. When my players hurt, and NJCAA All-American player, Aja know each other’s families, children miss the freedom to roam as they have I hurt. When they messed up, it is like Williams. and parents.” grown up being known as ‘campus my own kids and it bothered me.” Coach Andrews holds a master’s She and her family will be moving kids’.” Coach Andrews said just because she degree in Physical Education from the to Georgia at the end of this week, and “I’ve always talked to them about has no plans to coach right now does University of West Alabama. She has a she will go to work with her brother being in the coaching arena and how not mean that we will not see her back bachelor’s degree in Human Environ- and sister-in-law in their marketing change is possible. I have tried my on the sidelines at some point. “Right mental Sciences from the University business, Twenty and 3. Twenty and best to prepare them for that, but this now, I just want to sit back and enjoy of Alabama. She played professionally 3 works closely with entrepreneurs, is home for them. Even though they my family,” she said. “That does not in Spain following her playing career bloggers, small businesses, and large were born in different states (Carleigh mean that I won’t get back into coach- at Alabama. Prior to Alabama, she corporate clients – building and elevat- in Alabama, Kelsi in Texas, and Kh- ing. The entire time I have been coach- played two seasons for Louisiana State ing brands. She will be helping with loe in Mississippi), this is all they’ve ing, I’ve been running and running. I University and made appearance to the the websites and photography side of known.” just want the opportunity to be a parent NCAA Sweet Sixteen as a freshman the business. Coach Andrews said she is thankful and to sit in the stands and cheer for and Elite Eight and as a sophomore. Coach Andrews said making the that she had the opportunity to learn my kids. I just want that summer or At Alabama, Andrews was named move now was very important for her from former head coach, Ron Aldy. however long. Whichever direction Co-Captain of her team and was the entire family. Her daughters, Carleigh She said he would see things on the God takes me, I am willing to go.” only senior to start every game for the and Kelsi, have established themselves floor that she could not when she first On Tuesday, the women’s basket- Tide averaging 11.5 points and 7.8 on the basketball court in the state of started coaching. “He taught me a lot,” ball team and Assistant Coach Amber rebounds. During her senior season at Mississippi and moving to the Atlanta Coach Andrews said. “I remember Clay had a going away party for Coach the Capstone, she received accolades area will be very important in their the players would go up and down Andrews. A large crowd gathered of for the team’s best in field goal per- advancement in the sport. the floor about four or five times, and her current and former players, friends centage, team leading rebounder, and Andrews is very proud of her daugh- Coach Aldy would stop practice and and co-workers inside Frank Branch team leader in blocked shots. Within ters and feel as if the transition will correct each trip. I remember thinking Coliseum. the SEC, Andrews was ranked 7th in be fine as Carleigh is ranked number to myself, ‘I didn’t see any of that. “I had no clue about the party,” rebounding and 10th in blocked shots in her 2022 class and already has 20 Maybe I’m watching for the wrong Andrews said. “They did an excellent in 2002-03. hours of college credits completed. She thing.’ I would ask him, what should I job keeping that from me. Coach Clay “Holmes Community College and will be an upcoming senior this season be watching for, and he would tell me. called me and said the girls wanted Holmes County as a whole has been and has scored 949 points during her Most of the time when I was in prac- me to come over to the gym. Even my very good to our family,” Coach An- high school career at Holmes County tice, I would sit back and observe him daughters didn’t say anything.” drews said. “We have met some amaz- Central. Kelsi, a 6’4 seventh grader, is coaching. At times, Coach Clay has She said when they were driving to ing people and have built some life- also a straight “A” student who led the looked at me the same way I looked at the gym, she saw her parents but didn’t long friendships. Just because we are state of Mississippi in blocks with 105 Coach Aldy. It became easier through- think anything about it. She knew they relocating does not mean that we are averaging over five blocks per game. out the years.” were coming to Goodman anyway. going to forget about Holmes County. Both girls helped lead Holmes County Coach Andrews wants to be remem- “When the lights came on, I thought I am so grateful for the opportunity Central advance to the 5A State Cham- bered for her genuine care and love to myself, ‘This is crazy’. It blew my of being named the Head Women’s pionship game this season but came for her players on and off the court. mind. I cried and cried. I got a million Basketball Coach at Holmes. I am con- up a little short in the championship “As a coach, the one thing I have told of responses on Facebook, and I hav- fident that the program will continue game versus Laurel. While Khloe, the my players was that I wanted them to en’t been able to respond to everyone going in the right direction.” youngest of the 3, is only a third grad- remember me by the fact that I gen- yet. Goodman has been home for 13 “The most rewarding thing about er, the expectations are high for her as erally cared,” Coach Andrews said. year while it is hard to part ways, it is coaching was being able to make a well. “This wasn’t just a job for me, it was a time.”

No. 2 Lady Bulldogs finish season sweep of Hinds, 6-0

From Staff Reports/Photos The No. 2 ranked Holmes Commu- a 2-0 lead at halftime. nity College Lady Bulldogs improved The Lady Bulldogs went up 3-0 on a to 7-0-1 on the season and 4-0 in the goal from Mia Aviles on an assist from North Division with a 6-0 win over Savannah Turner. Wilson added her Hinds Community Collegeon May 4 at second goal of the night on an assist Jackson Academy. from Cariel Ellis to put Holmes up 4-0. Laney Smith scored on a Megan Wilson then assisted an Ellis goal to Richardson assist to put Holmes up make it 5-0 before Kaci Craft rounded 1-0 in the first half. Ravynne Wilson out the scoring on an assist from Lon- picked up a goal later in the half on an- dyn Dorsey. other Richardson assist to give Holmes Sports 16

Self powers Bulldogs past Bears, 3-1 From Staff Reports/Photos

Holmes Community College fresh- the North Division. Darrell Grantham, Alfredo Marin man midfielder Caleb Self from Ocean Self got his first goal of the day in and Marcel Hopson each had assists in Springs scored two first half goals to the third minute. His second goal came the match. Jordan Stevens played 90 help lead the Bulldogs to a 3-1 win in the 19th minute, and Holmes led 2-0 minutes in the match and had 12 saves over the Southwest Mississippi Com- at halftime. in the contest. munity College Bears at home on Southwest got their only goal in the Saturday, May 1. 58th minute just before the Bulldogs’ With the win, the Bulldogs improved Andres Mendez scored in the minute Caleb Self to 4-4 overall. The Bulldogs are 3-1 in to round out the scoring on the day.

Holmes alumnus/former NFL player Alvin McKinley inducted into Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame From Staff Reports/Photos While at Holmes McKinley played defensive end under Coach Hugh Shurden. He was recognized as an All American first team for 100 plus tack- les with 26 behind the line of scrim- mage. Among other accomplishments while at Holmes, he was picked to play in the 1997 Community College All- Star game. “I enjoyed going to the Holmes base- ball and basketball games to root on our fellow Bulldogs,” McKinley said. “We all had classes together and most of us had competed against each other in high school.” After Holmes, McKinley earned a Pictured is Holmes President Dr. Jim Haffey presenting Holmes alumnus Alvin degree from Mississippi State Uni- Alvin McKinleyAlvin McKinley McKinley’s plaque to McKinley’s sister, Kenya Cistrunk, since McKinley was unable versity while playing football. During to attend the Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame ceremony. McKinley’s time at Mississippi State the football team celebrated their Holmes Community College alum- from Holmes President Dr. Jim Haf- successes of the season participating in the NFL Combine and measured the nus and former NFL player Alvin fey on her brother’s behalf because in two bowl appearances, 1998 Peach longest arms, biggest hands out of all McKinley was inducted into the Mis- McKinley was unable to attend. Bowl and the 1999 Cotton Bowl. the players invited. sissippi Community College Sports A McCool native, McKinley at- McKinley continued to achieve suc- During the 2000 NFL draft, McKin- Hall of Fame on Tuesday, April 27 at tended Weir High School, leading the cess on the field. In 1999, he was the ley was the 120 pick of the fourth the Hinds Community College Muse Lions to a state championship as a two number one defensive nose guard in round to the Caroline Panthers. Center in Pearl. McKinley’s sister, way starting wide receiver and defen- the nation and played in the east/west McKinley continued on to play for the Kenya Cistrunk, accepted the award sive end. Shrine Bowl. In 2000, he participated Cleveland Brown, Denver Broncos and

Bulldogs fall to Jones, 9-1 and 9-6 From Staff Reports/Photos

The Holmes Community College double. Bulldogs ended their season on April In game two, Matthew Koch got the 25 vs. Jones College in Goodman. start. He went 4 1/3 innings and gave Jones won 9-1 and 9-6. up six runs on seven hits with three In game one, Dillon Spears got the strikeouts and seven walks. Will Cook start and suffered the loss. He went went 2 1/3 innings and took the loss. three innings and gave up seven runs He gave up three runs on five hits with on six hits with three strikeouts and two strikeouts and one walk. Parker three walks. Cade Johnson gave up Wood went 1/3 of an inning in the two runs with three walks and two game. strikeouts. Alex Frillman, Cole Drake, Frillman led with two hits including Matthew Koch Kenneth Moore Dalton Luke and Cade Pinnix each a double while Kenneth Moore added had one hit with Frillman adding a a triple.

No. 2 Lady Bulldogs get 5-1 win over Itawamba Lady Indians From Staff Reports/Photos

The No. 2 Holmes Community Col- gave the Lady Bulldogs the lead for lege Lady Bulldogs improved to 8-0-1 good when she scored on a penalty overall and 5-0-1 in the North Division kick in the 43rd minute, and Holmes after completing the season sweep of led 2-1 at halftime. the Itawamba Community College Richardson got her second goal of Lady Indians, 5-1, at home on May 7. the match in the 64th minute on an Holmes is scheduled to play East assist from Savannah Turner. Cariel Central Community College on Tues- Ellis got a goal in the 73rd minute on day in Ridgeland at 1 p.m. an assist from Madelyn Polk. Londyn Itawamba got the first goal of the Dorsey ended all scoring in the 86th match in the 40 minute. minute on an assist from Jordan Pat- The Lady Bulldogs got on the score- rick. board in the 41st minute when Megan Carly Williams finished with four Megan Richardson Londyn Dorsey Savannah Turner Richardson scored on an assist from saves in the match. Cameron Gladney. Ravynne Wilson Sports 17

Bunch named to All-Region XXIII Team From Staff Reports/Photos

Holmes Community College soph- Bulldogs and shot 39.3 percent from omore guard Gabrielle Bunch from the field (72-of-183), 26.5 percent from Laurel has been named to the 2021 the three-point line (18-of-68) and 77.3 NJCAA All-Region XXIII Team for percent from the free throw line (58-of- her play this season. 75). She had 2.5 assists per game, 1.9 Bunch was also named to the steals per game and 4.5 rebounds per All-MACCC First Team following the game. season. Her teammate Jordyn Manning The Lady Bulldogs finished the sea- was named Second Team All-MACCC. son 6-10 and fell to Southwest Missis- She led the Lady Bulldogs in scoring sippi Community College, 72-56, in with 12.9 points per game. She scored the Region XXIII Tournament. 220 points this season for the Lady

No. 14 ranked Lady Bulldogs fall to Jones, 8-0 and 12-7 From Staff Reports/Photos

The No. 14 ranked Holmes Com- innings with two walks. Travis went In game two, Malita Chaffier started munity College Lady Bulldogs ended four innings and gave up five runs on the game and suffered the loss. She the regular season here today and fell eight hits with three strikeouts. gave up seven runs on six hits in two twice to Jones College, 8-0 and 12-7. Madeline McCown led the Lady innings with two walks. Travis went The Lady Bulldogs now wait and Bulldogs with three hits including a four innings and gave up five runs on see to see if they’ll make the MACCC homerun. Camm Neathery had two hits eight hits with three strikeouts. playoffs. including a three-run HR. Madeline McCown led the Lady In game one, Kelsie Travis suffered The Lady Bulldogs now wait and Bulldogs with three hits including a the loss. She went 4 2/3 innings and see to see if they’ll make the MACCC homerun. Camm Neathery had two hits gave up eight runs on 10 hits with playoffs. including a three-run HR. three strikeouts. Hailey Lunderman-El- In game one, Kelsie Travis suffered lingburg had the only hit in game one. the loss. She went 4 2/3 innings and In game two, Malita Chaffier started gave up eight runs on 10 hits with three the game and suffered the loss. She strikeouts. Hailey Lunderman-Elling- gave up seven runs on six hits in two burg had the only hit in game one.

Higgins named Second Team NJCAA All-American From Staff Reports/Photos

Holmes Community College soph- The Bulldogs made their third trip to omore guard Kaleb Higgins of Pine Hutchinson, Kansas for the NJCAA Bluff has been named Second Team National Tournament and went 1-1 in NJCAA All-American for his play this the tournament. Holmes also went to season. the tournament in 2015 and 2018. Higgins was also named to the Higgins from Pine Bluff, Ark. led NJCAA All-Region XXIII Team and the Bulldogs in scoring with a 19.1 First Team All-MACCC and Most per game average. He shot 44.8 per- Valuable Player. Brandon Weather- cent from the floor (125-of-279), 39.1 spoon was also named to the NJCAA percent from the three point line (43- All-Region XXIII Team and Second of-110) and 86.4 percent from the free Team All-MACCC. Higgins, Weath- throw line (89-of-103). He averaged erspoon and Tyler Talley were named 4.8 rebounds per game, 4.8 assists to the Region XXIII Tournament per game and 1.3 steals per game. He Team while Head Coach Jason Flan- scored 382 points this season. igan was named Coach of the Year.

Higgins and Weatherspoon named to the All-Region XXIII Team From Staff Reports/Photos Two Holmes Bulldogs - Kaleb the Bulldogs in scoring with a 19.1 Higgins and Brandon Weatherspoon - per game average. He shot 44.8 per- have been named to the 2021 NJCAA cent from the floor (125-of-279), 39.1 All-Region XXIII Team for their play percent from the three point line (43- this season. of-110) and 86.4 percent from the free Higgins was also named First Team throw line (89-of-103). He averaged All-MACCC and Most Valuable 4.8 rebounds per game, 4.8 assists Player while Weatherspoon was named per game and 1.3 steals per game. He Second Team All-MACCC. Higgins, scored 382 points this season. Weatherspoon and Tyler Talley were Weatherspoon from Canton aver- named to the Region XXIII Tourna- aged 16.1 points per game during the ment Team while Head Coach Jason season. He shot 51.4 percent from the Flanigan was named Coach of the floor (93-of-181), 45.3 percent from Year. The Bulldogs made their third the three point line (48-of-106) and trip to Hutchinson, Kansas for the NJ- 72.2 percent from the free throw line CAA National Tournament and went (39-of-54). He averaged 4.9 rebounds 1-1 in the tournament. Holmes also per game, 1.1 assists per game and 1.4 went to the tournament in 2015 and steals per game. He scored 273 points 2018. this season. Kaleb Higgins Brandon Weatherspoon Higgins from Pine Bluff, Ark. led The Growl Staff

Kaitlyn Anderson Tymer Reynolds Lakesia Smith-Smart Hometown: Jackson Hometown: Goodman Hometown: Madison Campus: Ridgeland Campus: Goodman Campus: Ridgeland Major: Pre-law Major: Voice Major: Mass Communications & Journalism Tymer Reynolds is a graduate of Jim Lakesia Smith-Smart has always had Hill High School. She is a first-year a passion for music. She is a sopho- Kaitlyn “Kay-Kay” Anderson is a student at Holmes, and her passion more on the Holmes Goodman Cam- sophomore at Holmes majoring in for writing generated from the cre- pus who began singing in her church mass communications. She is part of ative stories she narrates on Wattpad. choir at an early age. This sincere the newspaper staff and was a mem- She is currently majoring in pre-law; passion has followed her through- ber of the year book staff last semes- with high hopes she can further her out her lifetime, for she has traveled ter. Anderson works part-time for education at Harvard. Tymer thrives extensively performing and entering Pinelake church, where she is part of on her goals, which is to help the less several musical contests abroad. After the worship team and also a coach for fortunate with the oppression of the finishing high school, she continued next gen. She is also a social media judicial system. indulging in her passion by attending manager and writer for Woman to Holmes with a concentration in vocal Woman the Magazine with Joanne. In performance. In 2019, Lakesia opened her free time, she loves to write, sing, her own dance school in Lexington, dance and spend time with family and MS named House of Mannassah: friends. Anderson also loves writing to Kessey’s Kiss. She continues to grow soldiers overseas; she has been doing as an independent artist, sharing her that since she was 6 years old. musical talents and gifts with the world.

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