PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE 101 U.S.HIGHWAY 11 NORTH POPLARVILLE, MS 39470 FEBRUARY, 2007 Mid-level funding passes first test amount of money the state spends ing formula passed by the House, per pupil in kindergarten through the community college system Did you know: Next: Bills go 12th grade and the funding per would see a $45 million increase in student at a regional university, its budget, representatives said. ■ That 69 percfent of all college such as Alcorn State or Delta State The state has 15 two-year colleges. freshmen and more than 50 percent to conference university. The state’s regional universities of all college undergraduates are en- “This a great step forward for received $5,473 per student from rolled in community colleges? our efforts to improve funding for the state last year, while public K- ■ That 98 percent of all community committee our two-year institutions of higher 12 schools got $4,158 per student, college students are Mississippi res- Mid-level funding for Mississ- learning,” said Dr. William Lewis, according to information from the idents? ippi’s community colleges appears PRCC president. State Board for Community and ■ One talking point for community to be close to becoming reality. Mid-level funding is one of three Junior Colleges. colleges is the High School Dropout The Mississippi House of legislative priorities of the But community colleges operat- Recovery Initiative? Community col- Representatives unanimously ap- Mississippi Association of ed on just $2,645 in state funds per leges are seeking funds to help Sandy McCardle of Carriere proved House Bill 1180 on Feb. 8. Community and Junior Colleges. student. If signed by the governor, move Mississippi’s dropout rate from The Senate approved a similar Figures from the association the proposed legislation would in- 27 percent to the national average joins PRCC Board of Trustees bill, Senate Bill 2364, by a 52-0 show that community college crease that to $4,816 per student. of 20 percent. POPLARVILLE - Pearl River Community College’s Board of vote three days earlier. funding has declined 3.6 percent In smaller numbers, out of every Mississippi Faculty Association Trustees welcomed a new member during the regular January The bills now go to a conference since fiscal year 2000. general fund tax dollar spent on for Community and Junior meeting. committee made up of members of During the same time period, education this fiscal year, 74 cents Colleges, is set for Feb. 28 in Sandy McCardle of Carriere, a kinder- both houses. funding for public universities rose went to K-12 schools, 20.2 cents to Jackson. garten teacher from Pearl River Central Mid-level funding would put ap- 9 percent and K-12 funding universities and 5.8 cents to com- Contact Kyle Hill, president of and a graduate of Pearl River propriations for community col- jumped 40.6 percent. munity colleges. the PRCC Faculty Association, for Community College, replaces Max Huey leges at a midpoint between the In the first year under the fund- ■ Capitol Day, sponsored by the more information. of Picayune, a member of the board of trustees since January 2002. “I am excited about joining the Board of Trustees,” said McCardle. “I am all about education and I want to see Pearl River continue to grow. They have great facilities here and it’s a great place to get an education.” McCardle McCardle, the daughter of Tommy and Alice Pearson of Carriere, graduated from Pearl River Central High School. She attended PRCC from 1980-82 and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1985 with an el- ementary education degree. She has been a kindergarten teacher for 22 years. She also has a daughter, Hawleigh, who is 15. “What I remember most about my days at Pearl River was the family-type atmosphere here on campus,” said McCardle. “I made a lot of friends here. The teachers and the administrators were very helpful. It was an easy transition for me from high school to college.” Applications now being accepted for William Lewis scholarship Applications are now being accepted for the William A. Lewis Presidential Scholarship, which is awarded annually to an out- standing PRCC student planning to attend the University of Southern Mississippi. The value of the scholarship: $1,000. The recipient must meet the following minimum require- ments at the time of award: At least 54 hours of credit in a community college; a 3.5 grade-point-average on all community college work that will have been completed at the time of the award; demonstrated leadership ability through participation in campus organiza- tions and activities; never attended USM or any other four-year college or university. For more information, contact the PRCC Financial Aid office by March 23. Deadline March 1 for students planning to graduate in May All students who plan to participate in the May 2007 POPLARVILLE - Members of the 2006-07 Pearl River Community Picayune, Kalah Holmes of Carriere, Krista Thomas of Pass Graduation Ceremony must apply by March 1. College cheerleaders, who recently finished seventh at the College Christian, and James Rivenbark of Gulfport. Back row - Stacy Britt Poplarville academic students should apply in the Office of National Championship in Orlando, Fla., include from left: Front row of Forrest County AHS, Cord Cole of Saucier, Jeremy Williams of the Vice President for Instruction, which is located in the - Ciara Gunn of Carriere, Ashley Ladner of Waveland, and Indy Lizana, Bryan Griffin of Gulfport, Jeremy Bailey of Sumrall, Tyler Fitzgerald of Carriere. Middle row - Adam Spiers of Picayune, Sunni Ball of Hancock, Daniel Soley of Forrest County AHS, and Justin Alexander Administration Building. Poplarville Career and Smith of Carriere, Kayla Kelly of Picayune, Alison Mitchell of Tucker of Purvis. Cheerleader coach is Candace Harper. Technical students should apply in the Office of the Director of Career and Technical Education, located in the Technology Center, or the Office of the Assistant Director of Career and Technical Education, located in the Career and Technical Cheerleaders take home top honors Building. Forrest County Center Academic, Career, and Technical stu- POPLARVILLE - The 2006-07 Pearl River many photographers. They had to perform in and tumbling. dents should apply in the FCC Counseling Center. Community College cheerleaders recently con- Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex, which “Once the routine was over, the cheerleaders All students who plan to graduate in the Summer 2007 or in cluded an outstanding year of competition. had about 3,000 people watching.” got to go to the back and watch a replay of the December 2007 should apply for graduation this semester. Following a first-place finish in the 2006 UCA As the cheerleaders began the competition, routine over the big screens,” said Harper. Cheer Championship last summer, the group PRCC’s fight song played and a crowd highlight “They were excited and very proud that they recently finished seventh at the College tape played on three big screens. competed in one of the toughest junior college Poole receives outstanding National Championship in Orlando, Fla. “The crowd highlight tape showed our cheer- competitions in the world and did so well.” “The nationals are one of the most presti- leaders cheering at football games and trying to According to Harper, one of the biggest ad- paper award from association gious cheerleading competitions in the coun- get the crowd involved,” said Harper. “The vantages of attending national competition is Dr. Janice Poole, Director of Extended Education at PRCC, try,” said Candace Harper, PRCC cheerleading highlight tape was 15 percent of your total the scholarship opportunities that the PRCC was recently selected as the Outstanding Paper Awards winner coach. “This was our second year to attend. score. cheerleaders get from universities. Last year, at the 2006 Southeastern Association of Community College Most of the other schools have been going for “The highest you could get on your crowd PRCC had five sophomores accept scholarships Research summer conference in Nashville. more than 10 years.” tape was a 15 and PRCC was one of the few col- from universities after attending the national Her paper, entitled “Predictors of Persistent Black Male The PRCC cheerleaders made a skill and safe- leges in their division that scored a high 14.75, competition. Students Commitment to Rural Mississippi Two-Year ty tape, which qualified them for the final round which is extremely rare.” Said Harper, “It takes years to build a suc- Institutions,” examined which institutional commitment fac- of competition. Once the fight song ended, the music for the cessful, recognizable program and the PRCC tors affect black male students’ persistence at community/jun- “There were more than 150 cheer and dance competition routine began. As the cheerleaders cheerleaders are well on their way.” ior colleges in Mississippi, focusing on factors that represent teams competing in the competition from uni- began their routine, they performed a series of ■ PRCC cheerleading tryouts for Fall 2007 college environment/climate variables and college outcome versities and community colleges around the advanced stunting techniques and tumbling se- are March 29, 30, and 31. For more informa- variables. world,” said Harper. “For most of our cheer- quences. Their routine was two and one-half tion, telephone Candace Harper at 601-403- Findings from Dr. Poole’s research show that the persistence leaders, it was their first time to set foot on the minutes long and consisted of one minute of 1327 or email her at [email protected]. of black male students in Mississippi’s community colleges is in- competition floor where they were in front of cheering and 90 seconds of music for stunting fluenced primarily by three factors: academic growth, the stu- dent’s perceived contribution of educational experiences to their intellectual growth and their perceived preparation for fur- ther educational opportunities; social integration, the interac- White, Roane HEADWAE winners tion between students, between students and faculty, participa- tion in extracurricular activities, and a self-reported sense of be- POPLARVILLE - A sophomore and the Wildcat baseball team. He longing; and classroom experiences, the value assigned by the from Columbia and a veteran math was valedictorian at Columbia student to what has been learned as well as classes where stu- instructor will represent Pearl High School and was selected for dents felt they had learned something new. River Community College the school’s Hall of Fame and as a Dr. Poole has been invited to represent SACCR in the Tuesday (Feb. 20) when the Coca-Cola Scholarship semi-final- Distinguished Paper Session at the annual meeting of the Mississippi Legislature honors ist. American Educational Research Association in Chicago. outstanding students and faculty. White said he was shocked Pre-engineering major Brock when he was notified of the Recreation Center is open for Baxter White and instructor Judy HEADWAE honor. “I was sur- Clark Roane of Brooklyn were se- prised and, at the same time, very lected by PRCC officials for the an- delighted,” he said. students Monday - Thursday nual Higher Education Apprecia- The son of Baxter and Nena Tom Smith, Director of Intramurals, reports that the tion Day-Working for Academic White of Columbia, he plans to Recreation Center, located in a portable classroom next to the Excellence (HEADWAE) awards. study civil engineering, probably intramural softball field, is now open Monday through They, along with representatives at Mississippi State University. Judy Roane Brock Baxter White Thursday nights, from 6-10 p.m., for students to enjoy. Night of the state’s other colleges and Roane, chair of the Department “I’m just really excited that I was Church of Brooklyn. Roane and manager at the Rec Center is Johnny Tart, assistant football universities, will be recognized in of Science, Mathematics and selected and the people that select- her husband, Fred, have two chil- coach. both houses of the Legislature and Business, has taught at PRCC for ed me had the confidence in me to dren and three grandchildren. Smith says there are billiards, music, chess, checkers, Texas honored at a luncheon at the 20 years. She holds a bachelor’s de- give me this honor,” Roane said. The Legislature established the Hold’em Tournaments, dominoes and lots more for students to Marriott Hotel. gree in math from the University She is a member of the HEADWAE program in 1987 to enjoy. Internet service is available and cable TV will be provid- White carries a 4.0 grade point of Southern Mississippi and a mas- Mississippi Collegiate Mathema- honor academic achievement by ed so students can watch the upcoming NCAA basketball average after three semesters at ter’’s degree in mathematics edu- tics Association, the Mississippi students and faculty who have con- Tournament. See more Intramural news on page 2. PRCC where he is a member of Phi cation from William Carey Council of Teachers of tributed to promoting academic Theta Kappa honorary fraternity University. Mathematics and First Baptist excellence.

February, 2007 • Pg. 2 The DIXIE DRAWL NEWS&OPINION Delta Epsilon Chi chapter gets Turle Creek decoration ready for a new adventure By RASHELL REESE-DAVIS make this year a success. The In addition to competing, stu- Dixie Drawl Staff Writer group has participated in many dents from PRCC will be busy en- civic and community projects as suring that their candidate wins It is important for students to well as fundraising activities. the office of State President. gain knowledge and experience The organization began its year Will Quinn of Picayune will be both inside and outside the class- by electing its new officers for the representing PRCC and hopes to room. 2006-2007 school year. become the college’s third state One way to enhance the learning The new DEX officers are as fol- president. experience is by participating in lows: Will has experience as a state of- campus activities and student or- President: Courtney Porter of ficer at the high school level and, if ganizations. Picayune; Vice-President: Con- elected, will represent Pearl River Delta Epsilon Chi is a student chetta Thomas of Hattiesburg; Community College and the state organization located on Pearl Secretary: Justin Martin of of Mississippi at the international River’s Poplarville campus. The Sumrall; Reporter: Cherie Peter- conference in Orlando. organization is designed to assist son of Poplarville; Chapter of the Delta Epsilon Chi also has an up- business and marketing majors Year: Rashell Reese-Davis- coming fundraiser in February. with gaining “real world” experi- Picayune. The chapter will be raffling off a ence and links future graduates The chapter will be traveling to chance to win a free meal at one of with potential employers through Tupelo, Miss. on Feb. 25 for its an- six area restaurants. networking opportunities. nual state conference. The participating restaurants The organization is a continua- Members will be competing are: Remy’s Picayune $30; Bakery tion of DECA, which is offered at against other community college Connections of Poplarville $25; many area high schools. Although students in various areas of busi- Vichie’s Cafe and Gifts of Bogalusa the organization focuses on busi- ness and marketing. $20; The Wood’s Steakhouse of ness and marketing, any student The following students will be Derby, $30; Cyprus Jack’s of interested regardless of major may representing PRCC at the confer- Bogalusa $60; and Maria’s of join. ence: Bogalusa, $20. The Pearl River Community Rashell Reese-Davis of If any student is interested in College Delta Epsilon Chi chapter Picayune, Will Quinn of Picayune, learning more about Delta Epsilon has been busy making plans for a Timothy Bounds of Sumrall, Chi, they can contact Delana new year. Cherie Peterson of Poplarville, Foster or Carol Williams at (601) With its international confer- Conchetta Thomas of Hattiesburg, 403-1118 or (601) 403-1117. ence being held in sunny Orlando, Justin Martin of Sumrall, and ■ Rashell Reese-Davis is a fresh- Fla., the group has been putting Courtney Porter of Picayune. man student from Picayune. forth both time and energy to

PRCC Intramurals leads NICE DECORATION: Pearl River Community College’s information cart in Turtle Creek Mall in Hattiesburg took on a Valentine’s Day look earlier this month. Workers in the PRCC Bookstore are in charge of decorating the cart, which offers the public a chance to pick up information about the college. to State Extramural Games This freshman student has By TOM SMITH The tournament will be called A big thank you Director of Intramurals the Mississippi Community In the aftermath of Hurricane /Junior College Championships. Katrina, the future of the PRCC The Intramural Department has PRCC plans to invite other com- Intramural Basketball League did- made adjustment to college life found a new way to stimulate more munity colleges in the fu- n’t look promising. school spirit, sportsmanship, and ture. The main problem that By LORIE LIEBIG When I decided to go to PRCC, came with a new sense of maturity fun for participants of each major The 2006-2007 PRCC the league had was lack Dixie Drawl staff Writer I had some doubts. and importance. intramural sport (flag football, bas- Flag Football champions, of a facility. I knew attending classes would I know from the time that I first ketball, and softball). Going to college is a life-chang- be much different than what I had started at PRCC and now that I Team Chance, all agreed The Marvin R. White ing experience for anyone. The Intramural Department that the extramural Coliseum was damaged been used to. I was afraid that be- have changed in many ways. played an Extramural Flag Football It involves new places, new cause I was so used to having one I’ve become more outgoing. I’ve championship versus beyond repair, and had teachers, and new subjects of Championship Game versus Jones JCJC was a great way for to be demolished. This teacher whom I could easily ac- learned many new subjects and Junior College in the fall of 2006. study. cess, I would have problems with found that if I really want to push them to represent their forced the Pearl River It’s also a time to find out who Because of the success of the college, and show some men’s and women’s bas- being in a class with many stu- myself to achieve, I can do it. game, PRCC Intramurals is sched- you are as a person. dents. I’ve also made some very good real school spirit. ketball teams to find a For me, starting college at PRCC uling more extramural games for Members of Team new home for their up- I also didn’t know any of the friends whom I wouldn’t trade for the students. had some different challenges and teachers or many of my fellow stu- anything. Chance commented, Smith coming seasons. obstacles that not all students are This spring, the top two teams “The best part of the win- The only sensible loca- dents. A few months ago, I had no idea from both basketball and softball faced with. Along with all of those what I was in for during my first ning the game was showing our tion on campus was Shivers Gym, Forr most of my life, I will play in an extramural tourna- Wildcat Pride, and bringing the which is the place where intramu- worries, I had the nor- semesters here at PRCC, but now I ment versus the top two teams for have been a home- mal nervous jitters of all am excited for my future education title home to PRCC just like the ral basketball usually would take schooled student. My Jones Junior College and 2006-2007 Mississippi State place. the other freshman stu- at this college, and also for what is Mississippi Gulf Coast Comm- mom gave me assign- dents. I was surprised at ahead of me after I complete my Champion Pearl River Wildcat Thanks to Athletic Director ments every day and unity College. Football Team.” /Head Basketball Coach, Richard how quickly I adjusted to time on this campus. graded them like any Mathis and the PRCC Athletic life at college. Following my time at PRCC, I other teacher. Department, the problem had I began to know my plan to complete a four-year de- Most people think be- been solved. way around campus, and gree at another university, most cause she was my moth- Coach Mathis has allowed the everything became a fair- likely in the field of journalism. er, she was easier on me Staff profile Intramural Program access to the ly simple routine. My After college, my dream would than most teachers, but teachers were friendly be to have a career writing for a newly-renovated Shivers Gym, on Liebig Tuesdays and Wednesdays from that was not the case. I and helpful, and treated all larger publication, which would 5:30 until 9:30pm. had to do my assignments of the students equally. ideally be related to music in some NAME: Brenda Wells This is more than generous con- or there would be consequences, I never felt like I didn’t belong or way. sidering that the Intramural and my parents made sure that if I was different than any other stu- I want to pursue a career in writ- Basketball League takes place dur- had a problem with a subject I dent, but I also felt like I could go ing because it is something that I FAMILY: Married to Byron; one son, could get past it. to my teachers whenever I needed know I can do well and it is also Nicholas, one daughter, Nicole. ing the PRCC men’s and women’s basketball seasons. I was able to learn a lot from my to and they would be there for me. something I am passionate about. home-schooling, and I know I had I also learned how to study, and I also know that the time I’ve RESIDENCE: Poplarville The access granted to Intramurals from Coach Mathis some opportunities that many stu- knew it was my responsibility to spent studying at PRCC will help dents that took the more tradition- get things turned in on time. me in the future when I go to an- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Pop- has allowed the students to get some court time. al route of schooling may have not I knew that this was now col- other campus to pursue this goal. larville High School; B.S. in Business been offered. lege, and this educational process ■ Lorie Liebig is a freshman stu- Technology Education, University of The Intramural Basketball Southern Mississippi; M.S. in Instructional League currently has approximate- Technology, USM ly 16 men’s teams, and three Wells women’s teams that play regularly Demolition POSITION AT PRCC: Currently serve as Tech Prep Coordinator on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. complete YEARS AT PRCC: Beginning my third year The Intramural Department and the PRCC students owe Coach Crews demolished hurricane- Mathis and the Athletic ravaged Moody Hall auditorium FAVORITE BOOK: I enjoy reading very much so this changes. while PRCC was closed for the Right now my favorite is “The Rhythm of Life.” Department a very large thank you for all of the support and success Christmas holiday break. Left, a worker holds up what is left of the FAVORITE FOOD: Fried chicken the program has received. Some dates to mark down: curtain. Hurricane Katrina blew the roof FAVORITE MOVIE: I enjoy watching old movies; no one favorite. March 5-9 - March Madness Basketball Playoffs. off the auditorium on Aug. 29, 2005, ending a long tradition of POSITIVE ASPECTS OF WORKING AT PRCC: Everyone is so March 1-9 - Softball sign ups. March 19 - Softball begins plays, concerts and assemblies. helpful and cooperative and there’s always something to be involved Built in 1926, Moody Hall also with. March 19-23 - Slam Dunk Contest (To be announced) housed offices and classrooms for ■ For questions, contact Tom the Department of Fine Arts and ADVICE FOR STUDENTS: Keep working toward your goals; per- Communications and is the oldest severance makes the difference between success and defeat. Smith at the Student Activities of- fice at extension 403-1327. classroom building in use at any of Mississippi’s community colleges. HEALTHWATCH: Staph infections can be cause for concern By SUSIE HALL Methicillin-resistant and control MRSA among college Disinfectant wipes are provided ■ Poor personal hygiene. ders. Take all of the medication PRCC Nurse Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) football players. for all persons using the Wellness A recent article by the prescribed by your healthcare is the staph bacteria resistant to Center to wipe down exercise Associated Press reported that provider. Staph infections are one of the the most commonly used antibi- ■ Coach Richard Mathis, PRCC equipment before and especially MRSA has become increasingly ■ Keeping your wound covered most common causes of minor otics. Athletic Director, states that after they exercise on it. common along the Mississippi with clean, dry bandages. Be sure skin infections in the United Approximately 1% of the popu- PRCC athletic dressing rooms are If you can’t locate the disinfec- Gulf Coast, especially in those in- to throw used bandages in the States. lation colonized with staph has fogged with a special disinfectant tant wipes, please see a Wellness volved in construction and debris trash. Staphylococcus aureus is a bac- MRSA. In the past, to help prevent the Center staff member and they will removal. ■ Washing your hands frequent- teria that is commonly found on MRSA was primarily an spread of infections. locate them for you. (And remem- The Hattiesburg American also ly, especially after touching the the skin or in the nose of healthy infection acquired during Dorm students should ber to wash your hands after you published an article on Jan 10, area or changing dressings. people. hospitalization. keep your living areas exercise.) 2007 that reported on USM’s re- Anyone in close contact with you Approximately 25% of our popu- Today, MRSA is com- wiped down with a search on the antibiotic resistant should also wash their hands fre- lation has the bacteria but it does- monly found among col- broad spectrum disinfec- You are more likely to get a strain of the Staph bacteria. quently. Use hand sanitizers if you n’t cause an infection (coloniza- lege students, athletes, tant such as Lysol to pre- Staph infection if you have: PRCC Health Services clinic are not around soap and water. tion). When it does, it can cause a and any place where peo- vent the spread of not ■ Direct skin to skin contact sees on average 5-10 cases of ■ Not sharing personal items range of symptoms from minor ple work or live in close only the staph bacteria, with a person who has a Staph in- physician-documented Staph in- such as washcloths, razors, pimples or boils to major infec- quarters. but the cold and flu fection, (you probably will never fections each year. clothes, uniforms, or any items tions of the bloodstream, surgical In the fall of 2003, the viruses as well. know if someone has a Staph in- I frequently have home health that may have come into contact wounds, and even pneumonia. St. Louis Rams football fection unless they know it and patients with MRSA that we ad- with the skin infection, These minor infections are usu- team had an outbreak of ■ Tara Rouse, Chair they tell you.) minister Intravenous antibiotics ■ Following good personal hy- ally easily treated with antibiotics. MRSA that caused large Hall of Health, Physical ■ Touch items or surfaces that for weeks. It is all around us. giene; keep your living area clean. Symptoms may include pimples or skin abscesses. Members of an op- Education and Recreation have the Staph bacteria on them, Staphylococcus Aureus FACT boils that are red, swollen, and posing team also reported out- Department at PRCC, states that (you can’t see the bacteria with If you think you may have a SHEETS are available in the PRCC painful and usually have pus or breaks after they played each PRCC’s Wellness Center strives to the naked eye.) Staph infection, SEE YOUR Health Services Clinic. other drainage. other. The CDC was called in to in- prevent infections of all types by ■ Cuts or scrapes in your skin, HEALTHCARE PROVIDER! ■ The clinic is open Monday Some may have to be lanced to vestigate and their research initiat- wiping all exercise equipment (remember that you can have an If you get a Staph infection you through Friday from 8 a.m.-3 allow the site to drain. People ed a joint effort with the National down every evening with a disin- opening in the skin and not know can prevent others from becoming p.m. during the fall and spring se- often mistake staph infections for Collegiate Athletic Association in fectant. it), infected by: mesters or call extension 1303 for spider or other insect bites. developing guidelines to prevent Buckets containing TOS Away ■ Crowded living conditions, ■ Following your doctor’s or- further information.

The DIXIE DRAWL February, 2007 • Pg. 3 NEWS Students visit Stennis Space Center Skills USA chapter readies for state

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne’s Jeff Hansell, right, explains functions of a space shuttle main engine to Members of the Pearl River Community College Skills USA chapter are preparing for state competition Pearl River Community College Aviation Maintenance Technology Program students. Christopher to be held in April at Hinds Community College in Raymond. Members and their majors are, front from Bryon, left, of Bay St. Louis, Ret Tolar of Kiln, Dan Holston of Baxterville and Billy Zugg of Long Beach left, Dylan Fulgham of Flora, drafting and design; Reid A. Lee of Picayune, networking; Justin Wagner took a recent tour of the SSME Processing Facility and the E-1 Test Complex at Stennis Space Center of Carriere, networking and programing; second row, adviser Vic Cerniglia, electronics instructor; advis- in South Mississippi. The students attend class adjacent to the Stennis International Airport tarmac in er WIlliam Lee, drafting and design instructor; Calvin Brown of Columbia, welding; Samantha Mitchell of Kiln, where they get hands-on experience. PRCC’s program prepares students to be responsible for the Picayune, drafting and design; Darla Bach of Petal, networking and Web development; back row, advis- inspection, repair and maintenance of technologically advanced aircraft. A contractor to NASA, Pratt & er Jason Hebert, Web development instructor; Derell Irvin of Petal, masonry; Eric Harper of Bassfield, Whitney Rocketdyne in Canoga Park, Calif., manufactures the space shuttle main engine and its high- welding; Dustin Robinett of Purvis, networking; Matt Dyar of Purvis, electronics; adviser Porter Soley, pressure turbo pumps. masonry instructor. Construction tools on the way Rotary Club gets big donation

The National Recreation Foundation presented a check for $500,000 on Dec. 6 to the Poplarville Rotary Club for the Safe Harbor program. Shown are, from left, Ted Alexander, chief executive officer of the Tony Pauly, left, market development director for Robert Bosch Tool Corp., talks with PRCC construc- Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation; Becky Askew, chair of the club’’s hurricane relief fund committee; tionmanagement instructor John Gibson during a January visit. Pauly said company representatives will Tony Mobley, executive director of the National Recreation Foundation; James R. Donnelley, president return in a few weeks to present the college with tools to be used in classes aimed at speeding hurri- of the National Recreation Foundation; Tara Rouse, Rotary Club president; and Clyde Dease, Lower cane recovery in South Mississippi. Pearl River Valley Foundation president.

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February, 2007 • Pg. 4 The DIXIE DRAWL NEWS New career technology building PRCC All-State band members

Randy Myers, left, and Mark Domres prepare to install a pipe joint for sewer lines that will serve the Pearl River Community College students Jamie Fairley of Wiggins, front left, Candace Blake of $2.7 million career technology building under construction at Pearl River Community College. The men Poplarville and Justin Silas of Lucedale, rear center, have been selected by audition as members of the work for plumbing subcontractor MacCaskill Brothers in Laurel. When completed in November, the 2007 Mississippi Community and Junior College Inter-Collegiate Band. Sean Kelly of Carriere, rear left, building will house PRCC’s programs in electricity, electronics technology, heating, air conditioning and and Arthur Clough of Hancock County were selected as alternates. The band was presented in concert refrigeration technology and construction management technology along with administrative offices and under the direction of Todd E. Hill of Murray (Ky.) State University recently at Bennett Auditorium at the a studies lab. Jay-Van Co. of Hattiesburg is the general contractor. PRCC Public Relations Photo University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. PRCC Public Relations Photo Theater students to portray Peanuts characters POPLARVILLE - The drama de- The musical also will be present- Faculty profile partment at Pearl River ed on March 9 at the Oak Grove Community College will stage six Elementary School Fine Arts performances of the musical Festival. “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Cast members are Cody Jarrell NAME: Dr. Stephen Black Brown” next month. of Picayune as Charlie Based on Charles Brown; Brett Barnes of FAMILY: I have been married for 33 years to Schulz’ comic strip Carriere, Snoopy; Regan Sharon Black. I have two sons: Micah is 27 and “Peanuts,” the musical Deal of Columbia, Sally; Joshua is 25. Joshua graduated from USM last features Charlie Brown, Jason Mikell of year with his BA; Micah is finishing his Ph.D. Sally, Linus, Schroeder, Columbia, Linus; Isaac from USM in polymer science this semester. Lucy and Snoopy. White of Columbia, Barnes Mikell Whitlow The destruction of Schroeder; and Stacey RESIDENCE: I have resided in Picayune Moody Hall auditorium Whitlow of Metairie, (Hide-A-Way Lake) for the last 22 years. by Hurricane Katrina left La., Lucy. the drama department Brianna Stark of E D U C A T I O N A L B A C K G R O U N D : Black without a venue for its Lumberton is student di- Graduated from Slidell High in 1968. Completed productions and alterna- rector. Speech instructor Jarrell undergraduate and masters degrees at USM. I just completed my tive locations had to be Donna Matthews is direc- Ph.D. from USM this past December. found. tor. Musical director is Tammy The public is invited to attend a Mayfield. Zachary Lee, Tamika CLASSES TEACHING AT PRCC: I have taught three years full- performance at 7 p.m. Thursday, Buckley and Whitney Jackson are time at PRCC: World Civilization I and II and United States March 8 in Olivia Bender Cafeteria the crew. (American) History I and II. I have taught five years as an adjunct in- on the Poplarville campus. Anna Holston designed the structor. Admission is free of charge. poster and program cover. Deal White Stark FAVORITE BOOK: I recently completed a great book by David Bingo fund gives McCullough titled “1776.” Power Team in action FAVORITE FOOD: Enjoy Mexican foods another $40,000 FAVORITE MOVIE: The Fugitive to help students POSITIVE ASPECTS OF TEACHING: I enjoy the family-style at- mosphere at PRCC. PRCC offers students a great learning experience POPLARVILLE - Hazel Tillison at an affordable price. put on a bingo game back in 1988 to help a niece raise money for a ADVICE FOR STUDENTS: Take personal responsibility for your high school class trip. educational advancement. Commit to being the best student. Almost 20 years later, Tillison’s money-making idea is funding 20 scholarships a year at Pearl River Community College and providing Students present business plans other financial assistance to stu- dents from Pearl River County. Students at Pearl River Hattiesburg. “It’s like, ‘My God, what did we Community College who were en- The project was designed to en- start?’,” she said recently from her rolled in Entrepreneurship for the hance the students’ learning home in Picayune. Fall 2006 semester had to use their through a hands-on and realistic Scholarship Fund Bingo Inc. op- creative and analytical skills to business situation. Some of the erates bingo games on Saturday write a proposed business plan. proposed ideas included an event and Sunday afternoons at the These students had to combine planning business, a coffee Picayune Shrine Club, averaging their knowledge from the class- shop/cafe, a fitness center dedicat- 60 to 70 players each day. room with industry research in ed to women, and a specialized The fund gave the PRCC order to make decisions pertaining tool company. Development Foundation $40,000 to various areas of business. These Students who participated in the in November, a donation ear- areas included location selection, class and project included: marked for students with a need, store layout, marketing and adver- Timothy Bounds-Sumrall, Linda said Ernie Lovell, foundation exec- tising efforts, and financial obliga- Diamond-Carnes, Beth Duck- utive director. tions. The projects were judged by Purvis, Sarah Hudson-Wiggins, “It can be for scholarships, but it two local bankers from the sur- Cory Jordan-Bay St. Louis, Jason can be for books or labs or things rounding area who met one-on-one Kelly-Poplarville, Sara LeBlanc- like that,” he said. “As students with the students to learn more Picayune, Willie Lock-Bay St. come to us and there’s a need, we about their proposed business Louis, Justin Martin-Baxterville, make a determination.” ideas. Philip Scott-Prentiss, Samantha The donation is in addition to These bankers included Frank Taylor-Carriere and Corey Todd- the 20 scholarships the fund pro- Foster, Vice President at The First Bay St. Louis. The class and proj- vides annually. Members of the Power Team were in Poplarville recently for a show at the Baptist Student Union. located in Wiggins, and Andrew ect are required for all Business “That’s about $10,000 they’re Members of the Power Team are Mike Stigner, Tony Ellis (above), Joel Caldwell and Matt Dopson. The Johnson who is a Commercial Marketing/Management technol- paying per semester,” Lovell said. group has performed in more than 40 countries and in every state in the U.S. Lender for Bancorp South of ogy majors graduating from PRCC. Mississippi Bankers Association executive Staff profile elected chairman of national group Faculty profile JACKSON - Mac Deaver of leaders from across the nation in Jackson, president of the promoting our industry,” Deaver Mississippi Bankers Association, said. “I look forward to represent- NAME: has been elected chairman of the ing my state association colleagues Valerie M. Horne State Association Division of the and Mississippi’s banks in this NAME: Karen Bond American Bankers Association for role.” FAMILY: Single; one son, Brennon, 12, 2006-07. Deaver has served as the chief FAMILY: Married to Roy Bond for 12 years; and one daughter, Krista, 21 Deaver is a graduate of Pearl executive of the Mississippi two sons, Daniel, 7, and Ethan 2; one daughter, River Community College. Bankers Association since 1993. Jenna, 7 months RESIDENCE: Hattiesburg Deaver was chosen by Previously, he served the his colleagues to chair association as legislative RESIDENCE: Carnes community EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Grad- the division, which is counsel. The MBA mem- uated from Waynesboro Central High comprised of chief execu- bership includes 105 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Grad- School, 1984; B.S. degree from the tives of state bankers as- commercial banks and uated Forrest County Agricultural High School, University of Southern Mississippi. sociations of all 50 states savings institutions, rep- 1993; Attended PRCC, 1993-1995; Graduated and Puerto Rico. resenting 99 percent of USM, 1997 Bond WORK EXPERIENCE: 19 years in the of- Horne As division chairman, bank deposits in fice of financial aid at USM. Deaver will be a member Mississippi. CLASSES TEACHING AT PRCC: Introductory Algebra and of the ABA Board of The state association’s Intermediate Algebra POSITION AT PRCC: Assistant Director of Financial Aid. Directors. The State work focuses on govern- Association Division ment relations, banker TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 4 years at Harrison Central High FAVORITE BOOK: Any in the Left Behind Series. works to promote the in- Deaver and consumer education, School and 6 years at PRCC terests of the banking in- and communications ac- FAVORITE FOOD: Mac & Cheese dustry through the cooperative ef- tivities. FAVORITE BOOK: “The Testament” by John Grisham forts of the state associations and A native of Purvis, Deaver is also FAVORITE MOVIE: Dream Girls the ABA. a graduate of the University of FAVORITE FOOD: Chocolate! The first-ever chairman from Southern Mississippi, the POSITIVE ASPECTS OF WORKING AT PRCC: Assisting others Mississippi, Deaver joins a list of University of Mississippi School of FAVORITE MOVIE: The Notebook achieve their goals and dreams. 34 executives who have chaired Law and the Mississippi School of the State Association Division Banking. POSITIVE ASPECTS OF TEACHING AT PRCC: I love helping stu- ADVICE FOR STUDENTS: You have to apply for federal aid once since its inception in 1972. He is active in the Cancer dents achieve their goals. every year for the next academic year. The forms are available on line “I am honored to have been League of Jackson. anytime after Jan. 1. In order to receive the best aid package available, elected to this position, which al- Deaver and his wife, Susan, live ADVICE FOR STUDENTS: Life is not easy. Don’t give up. Always apply early! lows me to work with banking in Jackson. do your best!

The DIXIE DRAWL February, 2007• Pg. 5 FORREST COUNTY PRCC students, dentists give Give Kids a Smile Day kids free check-ups, cleanings HATTIESBURG - About 70 children from the other problems found during the screening, said Dr. Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club got a short break Lana Clarke of Hattiesburg, coordinator for the South from school earlier this month to have their teeth Mississippi Dental Society. cleaned and checked at the Pearl River Community Also participating were Dr. Leigh Kuyrkendall and College Allied Health Center in Hattiesburg. Dr. James Nicholson, both of Hattiesburg, and Dr. Sixteen first-year PRCC dental hygiene students got Shana Harris of Columbia. hands-on experience and extra class credit for clean- Parents of club members agreed to allow their chil- ing and checking the children’s teeth under the super- dren to miss part of the school day to participate in vision of area dentists and Dr. Stanley Hill, PRCC den- the project, said club unit director Sedrick Williams. tal hygiene director. “We have doctor’s excuses for them and we’ll drop The event, known as Give Kids A Smile Day, is them off at school,” he said. sponsored nationally by the American Dental The hands-on experience is a great way to learn, Association and is a joint local project of PRCC and said student Kristen Stamps of Carson. the South Mississippi Dental Society. The two-year dental hygiene program also gives stu- “They are providing all the supplies and we have dents experience through its clinic, which is open to volunteer dentists from the community who have the public. brought their staffs,” Hill said. Adults pay $25 for cleaning, screening and other In addition to the cleaning and check-ups, each basic services. The fee for children is $20. child received dental hygiene instructions and, if nec- To schedule an appointment, telephone 601 554- essary, referral notes to their parents about cavities or 5509.

Khaalis Baldwin, 7, gets a close-up look while Pearl River Community College dental hygiene student Casey Carter of Laurel cleans Jordan Keys’ teeth. Both boys are members of the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club and participated in the annual Give Kids a Smile Day. Java Joe’s early gift to PRCC students, staff in Hattiesburg HATTIESBURG - Students at the Forrest County there. Center of Pearl River Community College got an early “We’ve been waiting for this for over 10 years,” said Christmas present with the recent opening of Java Dr. Stanley Hill, director of the PRCC dental hygiene Joe’s. program. The eatery gives students and staff an alternative to Student Kellie Baughman of Petal recently passed the vending machine snacks that have been their only up a slice of red velvet cake or a caramel nut muffin in food choice. favor of a hot drink. “I love it,” said instructor Christine Sumrall of Oak “I’m very happy to have it,” she said of the coffee Grove. “Everybody’s complained. Now they have time shop. to get something to eat and get coffee.” The shop is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday Java Joe’s, located in the Allied Health Building, fea- through Friday to accommodate day and night class tures a menu of gourmet coffees, espressos, frappuc- students. cinos, jumbo muffins, cakes, pastries, cookies and “Everything’s so fresh,” said Cecil Burt, Forrest sandwiches. County Center dean. “We’re just tickled to death with “Everything is baked fresh,” owner Joe Falla said. it.” Tavarius Wyatt, 9, holds the suction tube while PRCC dental hygiene student Kristen Stamps of Carson The PRCC shop is Falla’s second cafe. He opened Area businesses also are taking advantage of the cleans his teeth. PRCC students and area dentists provided free cleaning and dental screening for his first at Southern Bone and Joint about two years cafe, Falla said. “I get a lot of business from people Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club members as part of the annual Give Kids a Smile Day. PRCC ago and does the food preparation for both locations who come in and pick it up,” he said. Public Relations Photos

Pearl River Community College student Kellie Baughman of Petal buys a drink from owner Joe Falla at Java Joe’s, the coffee shop that recently opened at PRCC’s Forrest County Center. PRCC Public Relations Photo Williams to speak at PRCC Faculty profile Black History Month program NAME: Emy Addison Brandy Boyer, left, and Sarah Woodyear of Hattiesburg Family Dental Clinic show members of the FAMILY: Married 30 years / Divorced. Two Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club how to floss their teeth. The kids also got free dental screenings Community leader Iola Williams will be the guest speaker for a sons: Bill, 37 (High school chemistry teacher in and teeth cleaning at the Pearl River Community College Allied Health Center as part of national Give Houston, Texas); Wade, 27 (Youth pastor in a Kids a Smile Day. Black History month observance at Pearl River Community College’s church in Atlanta); one grandson: Maddux - Forrest County Center. Expected date of arrival, Feb. 5, 2007 Williams will speak at 12 p.m. PRCC physical therapist assistant Feb. 28 in the multi-purpose room RESIDENCE: Hattiesburg in Building 5 on the Hattiesburg campus. EDUCATION: Texarkana, Texas High student wins Poet Laureate Award Theme for the observance is School, 1966, (we always wore dresses; pants Addison “Honoring the Past and Planning were not considered feminine back then); East HATTIESBURG - A student at said. physical therapist assistant pro- for the Future,” said Susan Texas Junior College; attended University of Texas, Austin and the PRCC Allied Health Center Barnard says she’s written gram. Donohue, academic coordinator at University of Southern Mississippi; B.S. in Technical Ocupational here holds the distinction of being poems about movies, people, “It took me awhile to get my the Forrest County Center. Education; graduated with highest honors from USM. named winner of the Mississippi books and historical events and bearings on what I wanted to do,” Williams, who served as vice Poet Laureate Award for 2006. can find inspiration “just about she said. mayor of San CLASSES TEACHING AT PRCC: Program Director of Dental Cheyenne Barnard, 23, of anywhere.” Her work has also been pub- Jose, Calif., Assisting; Radiology instructor for the Dental Hygiene Department; I Seminary has been writing poetry The Poet Laureate Award from lished in the 2002 and 2003 edi- under two ad- also conduct radiology seminars for the State Board of Dental - and having her work the Mississippi State tions of “The Community College ministrations, Examiners; I am an active Director of a foundation for children, published - since she Poetry Society went to Writer” and the Summer 2006 edi- retired from Christian Friends Foundation, 9 years was in sixth grade. a poem entitlted “Love, tion of the Louisiana State the City of “I had an English God.” The poem is a University “New Delta Review.” Hattiesburg TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 15 years prior to PRCC, 20 years in the teacher who told us letter of comfort from Barnard is the daughter of in 1998 as di- dental field about this competition God to Eve. Selena and Scott Barnard of rector of com- and said if we got pub- Another poem, “The Seminary and the granddaughter munity rela- FAVORITE BOOK: “Driven By Eternity” by John Bevere lished, we’d have 100 Arrival,” won second of Betty Kelly and LaNelle tions and (grade) for the class,” place in the Poet of the Barnard. recreation. FAVORITE FOOD: Dark chocolate covered almonds - Isn’t choco- Barnard said. “So I en- Year category. Both She writes whenever she has a Williams She is ac- late a food group? tered.” works were published moment to spare but doesn’t plan tive in numer- That poem was pub- in the society’s Fall to make writing her career. ous community organizations, in- FAVORITE MOVIE: Megiddo - about end time events lished in the 1995 edi- Barnard 2006 catalog. “Poetry is more of a hobby, cluding the Hattiesburg Arts tion of the “Anthology of Barnard holds an asso- something I like to do for fun,” she Council and True Light Baptist POSITIVE ASPECTS OF TEACHING: I love helping students Poetry by Young Americans,” and ciate of arts degree from Jones said. Church, and is a driving force be- grow in confidence and knowledge as they step into the real world of Barnard has been writing ever County Junior College and a social “As a career, I feel like I’m more hind preservation of the East Sixth work. I believe we are making a positive difference in the community. since. rehabilitation degree from the suited to physical therapy. USO and Eureka School. “I have dabbled a little bit in fic- University of Southern Furthermore, it’s seriously difficult The public is invited to attend ADVICE FOR STUDENTS: Embrace the moment! Learn to enjoy tion, short story writing, but if I Mississippi. She has been enrolled to have a career as a poet. the program and the reception to what you are doing today because this season of your life will not come have any talent, it’s in poetry,” she since August in PRCC’s 2-year “You have to be seriously good.” follow. again.

February, 2007 • Pg. 6 The DIXIE DRAWL SPORTS 2007 Pearl River Community College football signees Player High School College Demetrius Byrd Miami Central LSU Brian Coulter Baker High, La. Florida State Larry Freeman Ft. Meade (Fla.) South Carolina Julius Gray Prentiss High USM Gene Anderson East Marion High USM Clint Whitley Oak Grove High Tulsa Michael Greco Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) Central Florida Donte Spiers Tampa Plant (Fla.) South Florida Carlton Hill Jefferson Co. (Fla.) South Florida Justin Brandon Pearl River Central UL-Lafayette Kendrick Young West Jones High Southern Illinois Chandler Richardson Poplarville High Central Oklahoma Chase Richardson Poplarville High Central Oklahoma Eighteen members of the 2006 MACJC state champion Pearl River Lafayette, wide receiver Larry Freeman of Fort Meade, Fla., with Maurice Haynes Prentiss High Alcorn State Community College Wildcat football squad signed senior college South Carolina; linebacker Steven Dauenhauer of Bay High with Richard Roper Biloxi High Alcorn State scholarships on National Signing Day Feb. 7. Pictured are (L-R, South Arkansas, quarterback Michael Greco of Lighthouse Point, Steve Dauenhauer Bay High Southern Arkansas seated) defensive lineman Kendrick (Pitt Bull) Young of West Jones Fla., with Central Florida; quarterback Carlton Hill of Monticello, Fla, with Southern Illinois, linebacker Donte Spires of Tampa, Fla., with with South Florida; defensive back Maurice Haynes of Prentiss with Seth Hayden Pearl River Central West Texas State South Florida; defensive back Gene Anderson of East Marion and Alcorn State, defensive linemen Chandler Richardson and Chase Kenny Robinson Pearl River Central Shaw University offensive lineman Julius Gray of Prentiss, both with Southern Richardson, both of Poplarville High, with Central Oklahoma; defen- J.J. Smith Forrest County AHS North Alabama Mississippi; defensive lineman Brian Coulter of Baton Rouge, La., sive back Kenny Robinson of Pearl River Central with Shaw, offen- Marcus Ware Columbia High Shaw University with Florida State; wide receiver Demetrius Byrd of Miami, Fla., with sive lineman Jeffery Stewart of Picayune High with USM; and offen- Louisiana State; and running back Seth Hayden of Pearl River sive lineman Clint Whitley of Oak Grove with Tulsa. Six other Ricky Smith Oak Grove High Shaw University Central with West Texas. Standing is the PRCC coaching staff, in- Wildcats are expected to sign with a senior college, including offen- cluding defensive coordinator William Jones, running backs coach sive lineman Ken Evans of Philadelphia, offensive lineman Adam Walk-on Candidates Johnny Tart, defensive line coach John Creech, head coach Tim Purvis of Purvis, linebacker Richard Roper of Biloxi, wide receiver Hatten, offensive line coach Buddy Stephens, and defensive backs- J.J. Smith of Forrest County AHS, wide receiver Ricky Smith of Oak Jeffery Stewart Picayune High USM special teams coach Larry Whigham. Signees not pictured are de- Grove, and wide receiver Marcus Ware of Columbia High. Ken Evans Philadelphia High USM fensive back Justin Brandon of Pearl River Central with Louisiana- PRCC Sports Information Photo 2007-2008 PRCC Wildcat football signee/walk-on list

Rashaan Aultman Prentiss High School Claude A. Davis Lake Gibson, LA Troy Hulbert Ridgeland High Steven Lowery Petal High School James Seifker West Lauderdale High Sam E. Barnett Clinton High School Max Dodds Oak Grove High School Christopher Hunt Hattiesburg High Jaquez James Macon Lake City, Fla. Desmond Sims East Marion High Ike Bowden Poplarville High School Jerry Duncan Petal High School LaDerrick Jackson Oak Grove High Rochaard Mason Columbia High School Levi Slaydon Picayune High School Charles Buckner Bossier City, LA Alvin Flowers East Marion High Wilford Jarnay Arcadiana High, LA Frank Newsome Petal High School Marcus Smith Forrest County AHS Michal Bufkin Clinton High School Bryan Fortenberry East Marion High Terelle Johnson Hattiesburg High Justin Nobles Petal High School Jeremy Smith West Marion High Adam Conine Petal High School Ryan Fortenberry East Marion High Derek Kelly Hattiesburg High Patrick Oliver East Marion High Jamalus Varnado Oak Grove High Justin Cooley Hattiesburg High Derion Gabriel Sumrall High School Brandon Keys Hattiesburg High Daniel (Travis) Payton Oak Grove High Grant West St. Stanislaus High Kelby Crosby Hattiesburg High Justin Griffith Picayune High School Robert L. Labat Bay High School Brandon Peters Poplarville High Marshall Williams Oak Grove High Scardino Daniels East Marion High Chancellor Griffith Picayune High Kirk Lance Oak Grove High Jonathan A. Rayner Petal High School Chad Darty Hattiesburg High Rashod Henry Lumberton High Eric Lichenstein St. Stanislaus High Johnie Roberts Hattiesburg High Gavin Daughdrill Prentiss Christian Andre Hicks Hattiesburg High Jonathan Longmire Hattiesburg High Stephen Ruffin Petal High School William Carey University Hattiesburg Gulfport New Orleans

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The DIXIE DRAWL February, 2007 • Pg. 7 SPORTS PRCC sweeps Hinds; playoff hopes alive UTICA - Pearl River swept In the men’s game, the Wildcats Hinds here Monday in women’s led 35-29 at the break, but the and men’s MACJC South Division Bulldogs bounded back in the sec- basketball action with the Lady ond half to outscore PRCC 40-36 Wildcats and Wildcats taking two- only to come up three points shy. point victories. Wesley Jones of Beatrice, Ala., The Lady Wildcats were 66-64 led Pearl River with game-high to- winners to improve to 12-10 over- tals of 26 points and 10 rebounds; all and 5-6 in division play, while while Jacoby Rawls of Sumrall hit the Wildcats pulled off a 71-69 vic- a season-high 10 points, Jamarcus tory too boost their records to 13- Jackson of Hattiesburg High nine, 9 and 7-4. PRCC swept Hinds’ Chazz Hawkins of Picayune High teams Jan. 18 in Poplarville with a eight, Brandon Payne of Mobile, dominating 89-41 women’s win Ala., and LeBaron Weathers of and a 62-53 in men’s action. Oak Grove, six each; Radale In the women’s game, Sherrion Brumfield of Picayune High three, Thomas of Jackson post career- and Darionne Jones of Picayune high totals in scoring and rebound- High and Jeremy Stewart of Moss ing with 22 points and 15 boards Point, two each. to lead the Lady Wildcats to victo- Flawaan Flower paced Hinds ry. Hinds led 34-33 at the intermis- with 18 points, while James sion, but PRCC outscored the Burkes added 17. The Wildcats Lady Bulldogs 33-30 in the second were 12 of 28 (42.9 percent) at the half to ice the win. foul line, while the Bulldogs were Besides Thomas, Shantrelle 13 of 19 (68.4 percent). Blakely of Harrison Central score PRCC played Meridian on the 12 points and hauled in 12 boards; road Thursday, then division rival while Shiney Paul of Baton Rouge, Jones plays host in Ellisville La., scored nine, Cristen Carter of Monday. West Marion and Ziena PRCC wraps up its regular sea- Husband of Petal, six each; son Thursday, Feb. 22 against divi- Nicole Lowe of Jackson five, Tori sion foe East Central at 5 p.m. Keys of Collins four, and Mallory (women) and 7 p.m. (men) in Archer of Natchez two. Shivers Gymnasium.

BIG JUMP SHOT: Pearl River Community College sophomore Calla Daggons (23) puts up a jump shot against Jones County Junior College in JuCo basketball action earlier this season at Shivers Gym. The Lady Wildcats defeated Jones 69-65. Final basketball home games for the Lady Wildcats and Wildcats are BIG BUCKET: Pearl River Community College freshman guard Brandon Payne (22) of Mobile dunks a shot against Jones County Thursday, Feb. 22, against East Junior College earlier this season at Shivers Gym. The Wildcats Left photo, PRCC’s Wesley Jones (33) looks for a shot. Right photo, beat the Bobcats 64-44. PRCC Sports Photos by Mitch Deaver. Sherrion Thomas (34) works the ball up the floor. Central. Game times: 5 and 7 p.m. The 2007 Wildcat softball Team South Division JuCo standings Through games of Feb. 13 Men’s Standings School Division Record Gulf Coast 10-1 Copiah-Lincoln 8-3 Pearl River 7-4 Hinds 6-5 Southwest 6-5 East Central 3-8 Meridian 3-8 Jones JC 1-10

Women’s Standings Copiah-Lincoln 10-1 Jones JC 8-3 Southwest 7-4 East Central 6-5 Pearl River 5-6 Meridian 5-6 The 2007 Pearl River Community College softball team opened its season Feb. 13, Vancleave, Krystal Penton of Picayune, Whitney Sumpter of Poplarville, Jessica Gulf Coast 3-8 splitting a doubleheader at East Central Community College. The Wildcats play their Scallan of Metrairie, La., Elizabeth Powers of Columbia, and Angela Stallings of Pic- Hinds 0-11 home opener on Feb. 28 against East Mississippi. Game time is 3 p.m. Members of ayune. Back row - Head Coach Leigh White, assistant coach Megan Dawson, India the team include from left: Front row - Heather Ladner of Hancock, Kim Boutwell of Chancelor of Demopolis, Ala., Quenyata McCann of Waynesboro, Bridget Hannaford Carriere, Cyntria Monroe of Perkinston, Kristn Domangue of Houma, La., and Julie of Poplarville, Courtney Dickens of Picayune, Jessica Dubuisson of Perk-inston, Kaci The MACJC State Tournament is Hyatt of Perkinston. Second row - Morgan Necaise of Bay St. Louis, Viki Ferencak of Williams of Moss Point, manager Nathan Smith, and manager Shane Wilson. Feb. 26-March 1 at Co-Lin. The 2007 Wildcat baseball team

The 2007 Pearl River Community College baseball team opens its of Pearl River Central, Derrick Tortorich of Pearl River Central, and McMahon. Back row - Wayne Smith of Oak Grove, Brock White of season Feb. 17 in the Meridian Community College Invitational manager Michael Stewart of Oak Grove. Second row - Assistant Columbia, Kyle Lee of Oak Grove, Kelly Ray of Picayune, Jeremy Tournament. The Wildcats play their home opener on Feb. 20 coach Jared Harris, assistant coach Nate Murray, Vincent Rider of Greene of Purvis, Kyle Lindsey of Purvis, Heath Smith of Columbia against Mississippi Delta. The first game of a doubleheader starts at Mary Montgomery in Mobile, Ala., Heath Stevens of Picayune, Academy, Michael Lindsey of Petal, Alex Riser of Picayune, Dustin 2 p.m. Members of the team include from left: Front row - Trainer Adrian Bowens of Lumberton, Daniel Lawrence of Petal, Josh Wiley Langley of Petal, Reggie Lee of Hattiesburg, Seth Edwards of Brooke Roane, Chris Hartfield of Biloxi, Johnny Allen of Grenada, of Hattiesburg, Kyle Maxie of North Forrest, Brennan Hodge of Picayune, Zach Tisdale of Petal, and Hoyt Hughes of Picayune. Tyler Watkins of Petal, Blair Taranto of New Orleans, Hunter Poplarville, Ryan Hebert of New Orleans, Nick Smith of Purvis, as- PRCC Sports Photos by Mitch Deaver. Dunaway of Purvis, Corey Jordan of Bay St. Louis, Damon Kirkland sistant coach Reggie Richardson, and head coach Jamie

February, 2005 • Pg. 8 The DIXIE DRAWL NEWS PRCC gets heavy equipment donation Program begins this spring POPLARVILLE - Pearl River “The need for these skills has in- Community College could begin a creased significantly since heavy equipment operations train- Hurricane Katrina and will proba- ing program as early as March, bly increase more as we move into thanks in large part to a donation the ‘construction phase’ of our re- of four pieces of heavy equipment bound,” said Scott Alsobrooks, from the Caterpillar Foundation of Director of Workforce Education Peoria, Ill. at PRCC. “The Stockstills have The equipment, a track hoe, also loaned our department a trac- bulldozer, loader and rubber tire tor-trailer rig to train students backhoe valued at around wishing to test for a commercial $500,000, arrived on PRCC’s main driver’s license.” campus in late December. Huey Stockstill Inc. is one of the Two other donations will help largest employers in Pearl River launch the program as soon as pos- County with approximately 220 sible. employees. The company consists Last July, PRCC received a of the following divisions: $100,000 donation from Huey Construction, Aggregates, Ready Stockstill Inc. of Picayune towards Mix, Custom CRETE Decorative this program. Then in December, Concrete Products, Package Puckett Machinery of Hattiesburg Concrete Products, Transport- also donated $25,000 to the pro- ation, Land Development, and gram. Safety. PRCC President William Lewis According to Don Welsh, Pearl River Community College President William Lewis (third from operations training program at PRCC. Pictured from left: Scott said these gifts will give PRCC’s PRCC’s Director of Career- left) accepts a $25,000 donation from Richard Puckett of Puckett Alsobrooks, Director of Workforce Education at PRCC, Dr. John Workforce Education program an Technical Education programs in Machinery of Hattiesburg recently. Those funds, along with the Grant, Vice President for Instruction at PRCC, Dr. Lewis, Richard opportunity to provide training in Poplarville, the training program heavy equipment in the background donated by the Caterpillar Puckett, Hastings Puckett, Huey Stockstill Jr. of Huey Stockstill Inc. an area of critical need for the con- will be located at the Picayune Foundation of Peoria, Ill., will be used to begin a heavy equipment of Picayune, and Bill Holland, Sales Manager for Puckett Machinery. struction industry. Airport where safety training will “Without the generosity and take place. Training could also be foresight of the Stockstill family, held anywhere throughout PRCC’s Coast Electric, PRCC offer lineman training program Puckett Machinery and the six-county district. Caterpillar Foundation, the Huey Stockstill Jr. said he plans Special to the Dixie Drawl workers (the classic “linemen” who climb poles, Liaison Dale Miller. College would not have the funds to hire many of the students who A unique partnership between Coast Electric string wires and hang transformers to deliver “We are extremely pleased that Pearl River or equipment available to initiate successfully complete the training. Power Association and Pearl River Community electric service to homes and businesses) is a Community College has partnered with us to this special training program,” said Currently, he has 30 open posi- College has resulted in a degree program de- growing concern for electric utilities nation- offer this associate degree program for line Dr. Lewis. “Trained workers who tions in the operator field. signed to enable Coast Electric employees to re- wide, including Coast Electric. workers,” said Coast Electric Executive Vice have the knowledge and skills to “I have an immediate need today ceive college credits by participating in class- Many linemen at Coast Electric are ap- President and General Manager Robert Occhi. operate heavy construction equip- in the construction division of this room and on-the-job training. proaching retirement; therefore, the coopera- “We believe that offering college credit cours- ment are in extremely short sup- company in the operator level,” The four-year program will allow a lineman to tive has had an influx of new hires in this field. es will provide line workers who participate in ply. The people who participate in said Stockstill. advance from Apprentice IV to Journeyman Coast Electric has also expanded its work this program the education and skills needed to this training can expect to find an Stockstill hopes the training of- Lineman and earn college credits toward an as- force due to its quickly-growing service territo- gain supervisory positions and enhance the abundance of good-paying employ- fered by this program will branch sociate degree in Utility Lineman Technology . ry. knowledge of current and future line workers,” ment opportunities in this field.” out into other areas such as as- Coast Electric Safety, Right-of-Way and Fleet “It is important for these crew members to Occhi added. This program will be the second phalt. If so, Stockstill said he Services Manager Clement Ladner said, “We participate in a structured training that will Coast Electric Power Association is a not-for- of its kind in Mississippi offered hopes to bring in asphalt equip- strive to provide training that is supportive, allow for continued advancement within the profit, member-owned electric cooperative through a community college, ac- ment that uses GPS and a laser to meaningful and relevant to employees in their electrical field,” said Coast Electric Safety and serving approximately 74,000 members on cording to Dr. Jason Pugh, assis- accurately grade and slope terrain. pursuit of career advancement for the better- Training Coordinator Rodney Beech. more than 5,900 miles of line in Hancock, tant to the executive director of Alsobrooks said students can ment of themselves and the community. “The partnership between Pearl River and Harrison and Pearl River counties. the State Board for Commun- begin signing up for the first class, “We feel this joint venture will be the first Coast Electric is a positive for both organiza- Coast Electric was recently selected for the ity/Junior Colleges. The other is which could begin by March 1. For step for future training to meet all employees’ tions. We are excited about pursuing new av- second consecutive year as one of the Best located at Copiah-Lincoln Com- more information, call 601-554- needs.” enues and providing an opportunity for more Places to Work in Mississippi by the munity College. 4646. Ongoing and impending retirements of line individuals to earn a degree,” said PRCC Mississippi Business Journal. Dental health advice Nursing program sponsors blood drive

Dental hygiene student Amanda Strong of Carriere shows the Pearl River Community College softball Miranda Porter of Bassfield and her mother, Donna Powell, watch as United Blood Services staffer team a type of protective mouthpiece during a Jan. 31 mini-seminar on dental health. Latasha Payton cleanses Porter’s arm before she gave blood recently during a drive sponsored by the PRCC Public Relations Photo PRCC Nursing Department. Powell is a student in the associate degree nursing program. Faculty profile PRCC’s Quality Faculty profile Enhancement NAME: Lindsay Loustalot NAME: Vic Cerniglia FAMILY: Married to Nancy Cerniglia; son, FAMILY: Married to Fleetwood Loustalot Plan Update Samuel Christian Cerniglia, age 2 1/2; daugh- Jr. for 37 years. Daughter: Melissa, married In Fall 2006, Pearl River Plan will be prepared. ter, Victoria Dawn Cerniglia, age 7; son, Brady to Eric Levine, granddaughter Alexandra Community College began imple- This summation will be part of Victor Cerniglia, age 12. Grace, 41/2; twins, John Fleetwood and mentation of the Quality the written analysis that is re- Olivia Lindsay, 2 months; son, Fleetwood III, Enhancement Plan (QEP) in three quired by the Southern RESIDENCE: Poplarville married to Kimberly Yarbrough. College Algebra classes on the Association of Colleges and Poplarville campus. Schools (SACS) during implemen- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Grad- RESIDENCE: Hattiesburg Students were exposed to a vari- tation year five of the QEP. uated Bogalusa High School, 1988; graduated ety of technologies including Instructors from other disci- Pearl River Community College, degree in EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Grad- Cerniglia MyMathLab, a software created by plines are invited to visit the QEP Electronics Technology, Instrumentation, and uated from Atlantic City High School; B.S. and Loustalot the textbook publisher and, in classes (taught in room G06) and Robotics; various classes from USM and MSU. MS degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi. Spring 2007, the Course the mathematics lab (located in Management Software (CMS) room G14) in the Science and CLASSES TEACHING AT PRCC: Electronics Technology POSITION AT PRCC: Associate Degree Nursing Instructor and Blackboard. Mathematics Building. Nursing/Wellness Coordinator As part of the QEP, utilization of For additional information re- TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 7 years a Mathematics Laboratory has garding the QEP or to arrange to YEARS AT PRCC: 26th year been implemented. visit a class, contact Ms. Jennifer FAVORITE BOOK: Holy Bible The Mathematics Lab is open to Seal, QEP Director, at 601-403- FAVORITE BOOK: Love to read. “The Velveteen Rabbit” by all Pearl River Community College 1146 or at [email protected]. FAVORITE FOOD: Lobster or any other seafood Margery Williams is an old favorite that I read to my children and now mathematics students (including Contact the Mathematics my grandchildren. Like the writings of Eckhart Tolle, Andrew Weil. online) for free tutoring. The QEP Laboratory at 601-403-1086. FAVORITE MOVIE: Any type of horror movie or comedy is being implemented in four ■ In late March, instructors will FAVORITE FOOD: Olives College Algebra classes during be given packets containing the POSITIVE ASPECTS OF TEACHING AT PRCC: I enjoy making a Spring 2007. The expansion of the Campus Climate Survey. positive influence in preparing the student to make a living at a career FAVORITE MOVIE: Mr. Holland’s Opus. QEP to the Forrest County Center The primary purpose of the sur- that they will enjoy. Long ago my electronics instructor from PRCC will begin in Fall 2007, at which vey, which is given in conjunction forwarded information to me about a job which turned out to be my POSITIVE ASPECTS OF TEACHING AT PRCC: The joy of seeing time a mathematics laboratory will with the Office of Student first REAL job. PRCC has been a staple in my life and I only hope that students mature as a result of all of our instruction. Meeting graduates be ready for operation. Services, is to determine students’ I can somehow make that type of change in someones life. years later, and appreciating their self-discovered confidence in their Intermediate Algebra classes level of satisfaction with services ADVICE FOR STUDENTS: Be the best at whatever you choose in career as a professional nurse. will begin implementation of the offered on campus. life to do. Don’t compare yourself to others. Polite manners will go a QEP in Fall 2007 on the Poplarville Students should be encouraged long way with adults and peers. Don’t be afraid to go after something ADVICE FOR STUDENTS: Negativity is resistance, and only leads Campus. to use the survey as an opportuni- you feel in your heart you need to do. Always cherish every moment to unhappiness. Focus on the positive; surround yourself with people At the completion of the 2006 ty to share strengths, challenges, with family and friends. You never know how long, if you or they will who have a healthy outlook in all aspects of life. Keep your sense of 2007 school year, a written analy- and concerns with College person- be around. humor, and go ahead, wear the hat... sis of the Quality Enhancement nel.

The DIXIE DRAWL February, 2007 • Pg. 9 NEWS PRCC health symposium attracts about 200 women POPLARVILLE - Almost 200 women - and one or kind of annual event that focused on health and well- two men - packed into the Pearl River Community ness,” he said. College Wellness Center Jan. 20 for the college’s first Following the breakout sessions, the symposium Women’s Health Symposium. moved to the Olivia Bender Cafeteria where St. John Drawn by a variety of free health screenings and the talked about his careers as executive chef and owner opportunity to learn about several health-related top- of Purple Parrot Cafe, Crescent City Grill and ics, the participants left with tote bags, cookbooks Mahogany Bar and as the author of several books on and advice from keynote speaker Robert St. John. cooking and Southern life. A restaurateur and chef, St. John said he has “If you’re going to write a cookbook, the recipe test- learned that faith, family, friends and food make life ing is the best part,” he said. fun. He told his audience to make time for sit-down Platinum sponsors were the Lower Pearl River meals and invite neighbors or friends to share the Valley Foundation, Forrest General Hospital and food and fellowship. Sodexho. Silver sponsors were BankPlus, Chain The symposium began with health screenings, any Electric Co., First National Bank of Picayune and one of which would have cost participants more than Poplarville, Mississippi Power Co., Southern Bone the $20 registration fee. and Joint Specialists and Wachovia. Bronze sponsors Eleanor Burge drove from Laurel to attend the sym- were Blossman Propane Gas and Appliance, posium because, she said, her doctor had encouraged Hattiesburg Clinic and Wesley Medical Center. her to get a bone density test. The screening was pro- Blossman Propane Gas and Appliance donated a vided by Hattiesburg Clinic. gas grill as the grand door prize. Businesses in In addition to screenings of blood pressure, blood Poplarville providing door prizes were Apples Ltd., sugar, cholesterol, vision, hearing and pulse oximetry, Baker Maid Products, Bill’s Fried Chicken, Bubba massage therapy student Michelle Whitaker gave John’s Seafood and Steak Restaurant, Deb’s Pizza and chair massages and students in the PRCC barber pro- Pasta House, Faye’s Fine Jewelry, Hair by Byrle, gram provided manicures. Longleaf Farm and Garden, Main Street Florist and “I’ve enjoyed it ... all of it’s beneficial,” said Sue Gifts, O’Neal’s Restaurant, Petals and Stems Florist Franks of McLaurin. and Gift Shop, Poplarville Family Chiropratic, Radio Each participant chose to attend two of six breakout Shack, Robicheaux Specialty Candy, Stewart’s Farm sessions on health-related legal issues, stress manage- and Garden Supply, The Carousel, The Other Side, ment, healthy relationships, dealing with Alzheimer’s, The Woods Steak House, Transitions Salon and Day vision and women’s heart health. Spa, Way Out West and Wells’ Nationwide Insurance. “Everyone appeared to thoroughly enjoy the day Other door prize donors were Oleander Gallery and and plans are already being discussed for our sympo- Gifts in Picayune, Cuevas’ Fish House and James Sandra Martin, left, and Margaret Lynn, both of Poplarville, listen intently while Shelley Thomas sium next year,” said Dr. Becky Askew, PRCC plan- Knue, both in Lumberton; Dogwood’s Gift Shop, of the University of Southern Mississippi conducts a hearing test during the Pearl River Community ning officer and chair of the symposium steering com- Healing Touch, Lovie’s, Olive Garden, Robin Sellers, College Women’s Health Symposium. mittee. “The members of the Women’s Health Marlene Shivers, Scott Stahler, Robert St. John and Symposium committee certainly appreciate the spon- Turtle Creek Mall in Hattiesburg; and Martha Lou sors, speakers, health-care professionals and business- Smith in Wiggins. es who contributed so much to ensure that the sym- Health screenings and information booths were pro- posium was a great success.” vided by the PRCC Nursing Education, Medical PRCC’s highly-ranked health care programs on the Laboratory Technology and Cosmetology depart- Poplarville campus and at the Allied Health Center at ments, Highland Community Hospital, Hattiesburg the Forrest County Center made hosting a health Clinic, Poplarville School District, University of symposium a natural fit, said PRCC President William Southern Mississippi Speech-Language and Hearing Lewis. Department, Poplarville Family Chiropractic Clinc, “It just occurred to us that we ought to have some Wesley Medical Center and Poplarville Eye Clinic. PRCC disc golf tournament funds scholarship POPLARVILLE - Cold weather hurt turnout for the ■ Advanced Master - Chris Byrnes, first; Steve first Wildcat Trace Scholarship Tournament but the Timm, second; Steve Harrison, third. Dec. 9 event still raised about $900 for a disc golf ■ Intermediate - J.T. Givens, first; Ricky Pierpoint, scholarship at Pearl River Community College, organ- second; Eric Budinich, third. izer Shane Seal said. ■ Recreational - Sean Garner, first; Matt Carr, sec- Seal established the tournament to fund the $500 ond; Jamie Lafontaine, third. scholarship, which was given for the first time this ac- Cash and donated prizes gave the event a value of ademic year to David Buckley of Diamondhead. $1,688, Seal said. Complete results are posted on the About 30 golfers competed in seven divisions. Southern National Disc Golf Web site at Winners were: www.sndg.org. ■ Pro Open division - John Fowler, first; Tony Bass, Instead of using traditional golf clubs and balls, disc second; Stephen Heaps, third. golf players throw a flying disc from a tee area to- ■ Pro Women - Judy Haydel, first; Skye Dickinson, wards an elevated metal basket. As the player pro- second. gresses down the fairway, he or she must make con- ■ Pro Master - Rob Odell, first; Paul Vogel, second; secutive shots from the spot where the previous throw Dale McVeay; third. landed. Will Timmons of Baton Rouge putts during the first Wildcat Trace Scholarship Tournament Dec. 9 at ■ Advanced - Justin Main, first; Scott Garner, sec- Seal, PRCC’s Cisco Network Academy instructor, is Pearl River Community College. ond; Craig Dye, third. a pro disc golfer and tours during the summer. PRCC releases fall President’s List POPLARVILLE - Pearl River Community College A. Saucier, Johnnylyn J. Sauls, Jessica E. Thompson. Kiln - Chantel S. Clark, Emma K. Harris, Emily G. Melissa L. Ladner, Rowdy Lee, Tricia R. Meyers, has released the President’s List for the 2006 fall se- Diamondhead - Sean M. Gilman. Konrick, Katy L. Konrick, Tabatha A. Necaise. Matthew Muela, Roxanne K. Noel, Ann C. Peterson, mester. Students named to the President’s List distin- Ellisville - Brenna E. Welch. Long Beach - William E. Zugg. Recinda M. Roth, Jeremy Tidwell, Adrienne L. guished themselves by achieving a 4.0 grade point av- Florence - Emiley E. Mills. Lucedale - Meagan R. Langston. Tucker, Angella D. Weeks, Joseph A. Wesley. erage. Foxworth - Kristie L. Crump, Kelsey P. Senf. Lumberton - William B. Daughdrill, Britt G. Prentiss - David B. Mobley. They are listed by hometowns. Hattiesburg - Daniel Allman, Sonya Baker, Charles Diamond, Richard F. Dotts, Douglas C. Schlautman Purvis - Joshua D. Breazeale, Allison D. Carr, Bassfield - Regena C. Burton, Hannah D. Nobles. C. Ballard, James A. Benge, Benjamin W. Benson, Magee - Sandy H. Cockrell, Henry T. Jefferson. Jonathon Creel, Daniel DiFatta, Eric W. Fowler, Bay St. Louis - Brie A. Black, Christopher C. Bryan, Chimere S. Blakney, Judy K. Brinkman, Haley A. McComb - Jason R. Carter. Jennifer Gandy, Stephanie B. Hartfield, Matt E. Darrell Lee, Brent J. Scelson. Carswell, Daniel S. Carter, Kollynn A. Clark, Shalawn McNeil - Jamison Navo. Herring, Jonathan Howard, Meaghan N. Knight, Bogalusa, La. - Carolyn A. Peters, Valerie Welch. K. Clark, Zachariah L. Crawford, Gary R. Dean, Petal - Pamela Goree, Cheri S. Hamil, Stephen W. Caryn A. Loften, Christopher N. Pugh, Matthew L. Carriere - Angela M. Baudean, Scott Corbin, Samanta Gracia, Amber N. Graham, Jesse A. Roberts, Timothy D. Ruhnke, Kristal Russell, Hank Rungeling, Emily R. Wilson. Michael P. Frink, Julie P. Gandy, Krista L. Guade, Harrison, Janna E. Istre, Jarrod B. Jackson, Tonya R. Thompson. Richton - Justin Myrick. James R. Haden, Blake Hendrix, Brandi N. Herring, Jenkins, Casey O. Jones, Katrina N. Jones, Anne- Picayune - Karen L. Castigliola, Paul C. Cook, Sandy Hook - Shannon M. Haney. John H. Honsinger, Kacie Hovell, Tirzah L. Jones, Marie Kratofil, Amanda M. Lee, Brandie C. Lowery, Jannie Denton, Katherine M. Ferguson, Patti A. Seminary - Rebecca C. Barnard, Michael Hust. Ray E. LeBlanc, Talley J. Martin, Timothy K. Natasha M. McGill, Stephen L. Medley, Elizabeth A. Gasper, Rosalee M. Guidera, Michelle D. Guzman, Slidell, La. - Melissa A. Wright. Simpson, Madelyn M. Spiers, Amanda L. Strong. Mordica, Richard Moreno, Austin W. Muldoon, Steven King, Reid A. Lee, Brian C. Loveless, Jerald Sumrall - David A. Bunch, Jennifer A. Graves, Carson - Josh W. Daley, Brittany Smith. Whitney O. Nelson, Nora L. Palmore, Latoya C. M. Paschke, Andrea C. Pierce, Matthew J. Riehm, Charles Hennis, Barbara L. Herman, James P. Columbia - Cynthia J. Aultman, Tina D. Belk, Calvin Pittman, Stacey E. Rester, Billy R. Roach, Mary P. Stacy L. Ruffin, Sabrina L. Stewart, Grayson L. Maloney, Victoria E. Phillips, Leona Washburn. C. Brown, Jared Eldridge, Benita K. Graham, Jeremy Saliba, Emily E. Schaibly, Brittiney N. Smith, Jessica Stockstill, Allison M. Tucker, Jill L. Zengarling. Tylertown - Amanda McElveen, Clyde D. Provost, Y. Grant, Lori D. King, Summer Martin, Brittney R. L. Smith, Katelyn L. Stafford, Conchetta E. Thomas, Poplarville - Patrick J. Berger, Jeanie Chu, Delilah J. Kayla S. Stevens. Peak, Melissa M. Rouse, Allison E. Saucier, Melanie Latasha A. Thompson, Lindsey Wilberding. Culpepper, Amanda B. Davis, Hayley N. Ladner, Wiggins - Shawne M. Caldwell, Avery D. Dearman PRCC releases fall Dean’s List POPLARVILLE - Pearl River Community College Emilie Shows, Latony S. Webber, Brock B. White, Houma, La. - Kristin Domangue. Morgan, Samuel A. Ochoa, Joseph A. Pace, Robert L. has released the Dean’s List for the fall 2006 semester. Isaac W. White. Jackson - Audrey M. Jones, Christi M. Steed. Pullens, Rachel B. Raben, Kelly M. Ray, Brandon K. Students named to the Dean’s List maintained grade Diamondhead - James D. Breitner, Sarah E. Fricke, Kiln - Lacey L. Grimes, Hannah M. Harris, Marshall Robbins, Serenity S. Robinson, Alison R. Seal, Alicia point averages of 3.4 or higher. Heather N. Johnston, Zachary Lee. J. Hutchison, Justin D. Kopf, Micah A. Ladner, Jessica M. Smith, Brandy A. Stockstill, Jennifer R. Theriot, They are listed by hometown. Ellisville - Sherri L. McDonald, Kayla M. Smith. R. Monju, Brandie M. Nugent, Brandon C. Simpson, Celisa C. Williams, Valerie J. Wink, Daniel N. Wise. Bassfield - Wade R. Bryant, Nastasshia N. Flora - Dylan C. Fulgham. Alvin Walsh. Poplarville - Amy E. Anderson, Brad S. Anderson, Copeland, Samantha M. Dyess, Eric Harper, Brandi Foxworth - Pamela Barkley, Danny C. Crawford, Kokomo - Evelyn D. Anderson, Courtney C. Jessica R. Balbero, Benton R. Bickham, Bruce A. Jefferson, Shane T. Wilson. Carley R. Lowe, Erica S. Moore, Ryan C. Otis, Summers. Blakeney, Shana B. Bolton, Deonna Cain, Joseph A. Batesville - Sean Perkins. Antonio T. Peters, Michael P. Pounds, Ashley B. Lakeshore - April C. Carter. Crain, Sandra S. Culpepper, Christine M. Dugas, Bay St. Louis - Heather E. Durning, Douglas Ratliff, Krystal L. Regan, Lauren R. Stringer, Brittany Laurel - Casey B. Carter, Kelly N. Windham. Abigail L. Gilmore, Christina N. Guidry, Kristin J. Adams, Garrett Conn, Ashley N. Dickinson, Brian M. Walters. Long Beach - Peter R. Macnicol. Haessler, Bridget Hannaford, Brennen D. Hodge, Landry,.Rachael R. Mitchell, Jeremy K. Sick, Jacob A. Franklinton, La. - Brad D. Crowe, Jennifer L. Jones. Lumberton - Tiffany R. Baker, Timothy A. Bilbo, Rebecca L. Hoehne, James Hudnall, Jason A. Kelly, Walters. Gulfport - Andrew J. Bennett, Chelsea Blotsky, Alicia Flynn, Victoria L. Gamble, Tina L. Holder, Erin C. Kinney, Corey Ladner, Shundra Lewis, Biloxi - Amanda R. Tillman, Robert C. Turley. Amanda C. Clark, Christi M. McCoy, Amanda R. Robert D. Holston, Tiffany M. Houston, Adelyn Y. Jennifer L. Mills, Ashley R. Nelson, Allison E. Peters, Bogalusa, La. - Katie L. Breland, Lisa A. Little, Melville. Knight, Robert E. Lancaster, Samantha L. Lawler, Hannah S. Phares, Kaylea E. Saucier, Brandon Dustin E. Mitchell, Ashley N. Puckett. Hattiesburg - Nadia E. Arnold, Ross E. Baylis, Justin Martin, Melinda A. Morris, Malary A. Pullen, Schmid, Kara Strebeck, Crawford R. Wallace, Samuel Brandon - Leslie A. Barrentine, Lauren Morrow. Joshua D. Bolden, Sonja Z. Bonner, Sylvia G. Bowens, Deborah S. Reid, Lacey P. Thatcher, Johnna D. S. Wesley, Julie Williams. Brookhaven - Victoria Bannerman. Crystal L. Bowler, Natasha L. Burnett, Bishop M. Waldrop, Kristen Wallace, Candice Warden. Brooklyn - Tochia K. Hendrix, Heather Morrow. Carby, Kimberly N. Carter, Elliot A. Collins, Angie A. McNeill - Amy Keene. Prentiss - Latasha M. Betts,.Towana M. Blackman, Carriere - Shasta R. Gadel, Natasha L. Abbott, Brett Dillon, Sarah Doleac, Brandon Esser, Adrian S. Gay, Metairie, La. - Jessica L. Scallan. Karonica Crumedy, Jessica G. Davis, Shelia I. Fuller, Barnes, Melissa Begue, Walter Black, Kolleen M. Brian E. Gibbs, John A. Goff, Ayeshalia L. Green, Pass Christian - Chazz C. Coleman, Candace Anquenette N. Holloway, Carrie C. Williams. Bouvier, Elisabeth A. Dearmin, Sarah S. Dearmin, Frederick T. Guin, Bobby A. Hanson, Jessica M. Ladner. Purvis - Candice N. Applewhite, Barbara A. Barrow, Daniella M. Dirienzo, Clint M. Dossett, Erica R. Hartfield, Dustin Helton, Jordan R. Hill, Amber Pearlington - Amy L. Bordelon, Leana M. Marshall, Nathan B. Cameron, Tonya L. Courtney, Brittany A. Eden, Sylvia Eichelberger, Huiel D. Farmer, Shawn A. Hopkins, Shenika L. Johnson, Jennifer M. Jones, Jessie W. Woods. Dickerson, Christy A. Dolen, Matthew Dyar, Cynthia Freeman, Brandi Galmiche, Laura M. Hatcher, Eva Leigh K. Lambert, Sylenia M. Lawrence, Jennifer Lee, Perkinston - Lindsey R. Cuevas, Melissa Hester, L. McVay, Quincy M. Oatis, Jerrica M. Shoemake, Hernandez, Kassie Holston, Clayton Johnson, Jason Malinda A. Lee, Robin A. Ligocki, Shelby M. Little, Jessica L. Johnson, Aaron M. Ladner,. Chase A. Jared Slade, Nick C. Smith, Shaneka R. Strahan, R. Lorens, Jonathan Love, Kimberly D. Mason, Daniel Christopher Lott, Kristina M. Lott, Lacy L. Ladner, Katie M. Michini, Cyntria L. Monroe, Amber Melonie R. Tebo, David B. Williams. P. Massey, Allison D. McElveen, Holly M. Pearman, Mantooth, La’Tasha McBride, Sarah R. Melson, N. Peterson, Kristen G. Shaw. Richton - Joshua Freeman. Andrew J. Reish, Alison .L Robinson, Valerie N. Francis N. Mills, Christopher W. Mizell, Sarah A. Petal - Shannan S. Allen, Darlena A. Bach, Cynthia Sandersville - Diana L. Adams. Robinson, Rachel L. Selzer, Ronald H. Shaffette, Nick Morgan, Justin K. Newell, Jonie L. Newman, E. Berry, Corey A. Breland Brandi M. Clark, Morgan Sandy Hook - Amber L. Darr, Sara E. Forbes, Lacey D. Shalders, Rosemary Smith, Rebecca M. Spiker, Courtney E. Owens, Courtney L. Patterson, Valan M. L. Dewease, Michael S. Hooks, James C. Hunter, J. Smith. Samantha Taylor, Jonathan K. Trahan, Nicholas L. Pike, Eukeyia M. Posey, Ruby D. Posey, Meagan Christian Laubscher, Mary S. Lehn, James C. Saucier - Robin C. Stone, Justin D. Toledo. Treadway, Wesley Weidemann, Paula R. Williams, Puckett, Jacoby D. Rawls, Lauren C. Risher, Patricia Strickland, Amber L. Sumrall, Heather A. Tate, Seminary - Stacie L. Newsome. Jacob L. Yarbrough. A. Ross, David S. Rouse, Jennifer P. Rushing, Etta K. Megan H. Tran, Debbie M. Windham. Silver Creek - Chantanna D. Gholar. Carson - Christopher Clark, Kimberlie Ratcliff. Seago, Nicole L. Shows, Aaron T. Simmons, Ashleigh Picayune - Kimberly T. Adams, Jana A. Amacker, Summit - Janice Karas. Collins - Willie W. Price. T. Simonton, Laurel N. Smith, Taleshia Smith,Laken Jill M. Anglin, Stacey E. Blackwell, Jeffrey Blevins, Sumrall - Jennifer N. Ashmore, Timothy A. Bounds, Columbia - Jonathan Barber, Eric Barnes, Casey D. A. Stamps, Brianna L. Stark, Stephanie A. Stautihar, Emily R. Brunet, Misty R. Craig, Kristal E. Cuevas, Lindsay M. Graham, Jennifer G. Green, Adam J. Boyd, Tina L Boyd, Nathan J. Broom, Jodie M. Burge, Eric J. Stewart, Erica M. Taite, Karen Taite, William Rashell R. Davis, Chris R. Drouilhet, Tanner D. Grimsley, Karl Hinrichsen, Angela M. Long, Keli M. Donna A. Conerly, Patrick B. Cox, Heather N. Davis, S. Talbert, Christy N. Taylor, Kaleigh B. Townsend, Dutcher, John A. Evans, Megan N. Givens, Mihaela McMahan, Carla D. Robertson, Daniel S. Slade, Charlton O. Ford, Bobby A. Greer, Janie A. Griner, Heidi M. Trahan, Clara A. Ugwu_Dyke, Roger M. Glidewell, Vicky C. Guzman, Joseph J. Haralson, Brittany A. Stevens, Katherine N. Williamson. Shontel N. Harvey, Harry Magee, Guy J. Maily, Veracoechea, Amy M. Waites, Annie L. Walker, Jeromy B. Hatten, Scott J. Hillery, Keel R. Huber, Tylertown - Dawn N. Hughes, Jeffrey S. Johnson. Wesley M. Maxwell, David D. May, Jason Mikell, Eva Chiquita Washington, Clinton H. Whitley, Amy N. Patrick T. Hutto, Allie L. Kellar, Nicole Leidelmeyer, Waveland - Jamie S. LaFontaine. R. Pierce, Jerry Pirkle, Adam D. Porter, Tomeka R. Williams, April L. Williams, Laura Williams, Teondra Alesha R. Lindsey, Kerry McGill, Jaimee B. Mitchell, Posey, Dana Prine, Laura Sandifer, Anna K. Sanford, S. Williams, Nina N. Woodland, Linet Woullard. Jessica K. Mitchell, Samantha N. Mitchell, Ashley E. Wiggins - Justin K. Barrett.

The DIXIE DRAWL February, 2007 • Pg. 10 NEWS PRCC celebrates opening of Hancock Center WAVELAND - With more than residents can enroll in college or 150 students enrolled and the vocational courses and/or find a building stripped of Hurricane job, he said. Katrina’’s remnants, officials at “Those two thing go together,” Pearl River Community College’s he said. “One year ago in this Hancock Center are smiling county, the unemployment rate again. was 17.2 percent. This month, it PRCC and the adjacent was 6.6 percent, a drop of 10.5 Mississippi Employment Security percent.” Commission WIN Job Center The re-opening ceremony coin- held joint grand opening cere- cided with a job fair that attracted monies recently to celebrate both dozens of employers and hun- their partnership and their recov- dreds of job seekers. ery from the Aug. 29, 2005 hurri- “We’ll continue to support both cane. of these operations,” said “This is an exciting partnership Hancock County Adminstrator that will allow us to meet the Tim Kellar, a PRCC graduate. needs of you the employers and “They’re a great part of what will you the citizens of Hancock help us get through these days.” County,” said Maggie Smith, PRCC offers a variety of aca- PRCC’s Hancock Center coordi- demic classes at Hancock Center nator. during the late afternoon and at Katrina sent eight to 10 feet of night. water pouring through the Academic courses also are Waveland Shopping Center, a for- taught at Stennis Space Center mer Wal-Mart store on U.S. 90 while the PRCC aviation mainte- about a block west of Mississippi nance technology program meets 603. The storm surge destroyed at Stennis Airport in Kiln. the computers and furnishings in The Workforce Education the PRCC center and ruined the Department at PRCC and the em- WIN Job Center, which had been ployment security commission remodeled but not furnished. are offering federally-funded PRCC President William Lewis training in construction skills Angelia Fontenot, left center, Mississippi Department of Employ- County WIN Job Center and the PRCC Hancock Center on U.S. 90 recalled walking into the building needed to help rebuild the Gulf ment Security manager, and Dr. William Lewis, president of Pearl in Waveland. Katrina flooded the building on Aug. 29, 2005, forcing a few days after the storm. Coast. River Community College, cut the ribbon to open the Hancock the two centers into temporary quarters for more than a year. “There was mud above your an- Courses include general carpen- kles, debris that was unbeliev- try, welding, commercial driver’s able,” he said. “One of the things training and building codes. we saw was a white trout. Can PRCC Workforce Education is you image a white trout in the also offering a variety of comput- hallway two and a half miles from er courses throughout the spring the beach? It meant starting all semester at the Hancock Center. over.” For information on Hancock In addition to its partnership Center academic programs, tele- with the WIN Job Center, PRCC phone 228-467-2761. also has joined forces with the For information on City County Hancock County and the Bay St. Community Education courses, Louis-Waveland schools in the telephone 228-467-3892. City County Community For information on the federal- Education program. ly-funded construction courses, “This is a wonderful day, a telephone PRCC Workforce great collaborative effort between Education at 601-554-4646 or Hancock County and Pearl River Jerry Bounds at 601-337-1081. Community College,” said For information on Workforce Charlie Williams, chief of staff for Education computer courses, PRCC President William Lewis recalls finding a white trout in the Maggie Smith, coorindator of the PRCC Hancock Center, shows off Gov. Haley Barbour. telephone Wilson Bastidas at 601- hallway leading to PRCC’s Hancock Center the day after Hurricane the newly-rebuilt computer lab after ceremonies marking the re- In one place, Hancock County 916-5025. Katrina flooded the building. opening of the center in Waveland. PRCC Public Relations Photos