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Saturday, April 30 Baseball@ 1:00 P.M. NEMS CC Booneville, MS Tuesday, May 3 PTK tours D.C. Wesley Foundation Game Night @ 7 P.M.-9 P.M.

By Seth Nieman, Tuesday, May 3 co-editor Final Exams: 8:00-10:00- 1 MWF The officers of SMCC’s 10:15-12:15- 4 MWF Omicron Delta Chapter of Phi 1:00-3:00- B TR Theta Kappa recently traveled to National Harbor, Maryland, for 3:00-5:00- 6 MWF Phi Theta Kappa’s NerdNation 2016. NerdNation is PTK’s inter- Wednesday, May 4 national convention that is held Final Exams: annually in various locations 8:00-10:00- 5 MWF around the country. Aurora Diaz, 10:15-12:15- C TR President; Abbey Hooks, Vice- 1:00-3:00- 2 MWF President of Leadership; 3:00-5:00- E TR Christian Green, Secretary- Treasurer; Emily Ashley, Vice- President of Fellowship; Taylor Thursday, May 5 Wilson, Public Relations; Final Exams: Katelynn Roberts, Regional 8:00-10:00- A TR Historian; MJ Stillman, Vice- 10:15-12:15- 3 MWF President of Scholarship; Seth 1:00-3:00- D TR Nieman, Vice- President of Service; and Susan Hedges, PTK Thursday, May 5 Advisor, all made the the trip to Residence Halls close at 5 National Harbor, which is only 11 p.m. miles south of our nation’s capital, Washington D.C. The officers flew out of New Thursday, May5-7 Orleans early Thursday morning Region 23 Tournament for and were able to get to National Softball Harbor that afternoon, just a few hours before attending the Monday, May 9 Mississippi/Louisiana Regional A.D.N. practice @ 9a.m. Meeting at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Taylor Wilson, Public Relations; Emily Ashley, Vice President of Fellowship; Aurora Diaz, President; and Abbey Hooks, Vice President of Leadership; second row: M.J. Stillman, Vice Academic practice @ 11a.m. President of Scholarship; Christian Green, Secretary-Treasurer; Katelynn Roberts, Regional Historian; Susan Hedges, Phi Theta Kappa Advisor; Seth Nieman, Vice- President of Service Career Tech. practice @ where the convention was held. At the meeting, the region’s chap- 2p.m. ters were notified that they were County Community College, who 4,000 people, by walking across CEO of Phi Theta Kappa, gave an College in Ridgeland. one of three regions that received ran for international president. the stage during the third General inspiring speech about how she Following the Awards Gala, Monday, May 9 a Distinguished Region Award. MJ Stillman received news at the Session as one of 30 chapter offi- related to all Phi Theta Kappa some of the officers were able to summer day classes begin for Katelynn Roberts serves on the Senior College Transfer Fair from cer teams that received the members, and that she even con- take a ride on “The Capital May and last day to register. Regional Officer Team as the University of Alabama, that Distinguished Chapter Officer sidered herself a fellow “nerd.” Wheel” in National Harbor, a Historian, and was recognized for he was awarded a Phi Theta Team Award. They each received The officers attended the 180-foot-tall, 42 car Ferris wheel Kappa scholarship and was one of medals beforehand, and were able Hallmark Awards Gala on that soars over the Potomac River Tuesday, May 10 the time that she served at the meeting as well. only two out-of-state students to to take a group picture at the Saturday afternoon, where they waterfront. Late that night, all Phi Career Tech graduation @ 11 ever receive this scholarship. NerdNation Photo Booth to cap- were shocked to receive even Theta Kappa members got a.m. That night the officers attended the first General Session where There were several other booths ture the victorious moment. more recognition for their work. together and had a dance to close A.D.N. Graduation @ 3 p.m. they listened to keynote speeches set up for students to stop by as On Friday afternoon, the offi- They received the Distinguished the convention, and say their from Yanik Etan, the 2015-2016 well, such as “Heads Up cers took some time out to tour College Project Hallmark Award, goodbyes to all of the new and Wednesday, May 11 Phi Theta Kappa International America,” a national campaign to D.C. and stop by some of the an award that is only received by old friends they came in touch Academic Graduation @ 3 President, and Dr. Paul G. Stoltz, make two years of community most well known monuments and 25 chapters, and were selected as with over the weekend. p.m. an author of four international college free for students willing memorials. They were able to see one of the Top 100 Phi Theta It was definitely a trip to bestselling books on the integra- to work for it. the Lincoln Memorial, World War Kappa Chapters. To put all of remember for the Omicron Delta On Friday, the officers started II Memorial, the Washington these awards into perspective, Chapter officer team, and served Wednesday, May 11-15 tion and application of grit and resilience. Following the first the day by attending the second Monument, and the White House, there are 1,285 Phi Theta Kappa as a great example to everyone NJCAA Division II National General Session where they lis- snapping several pictures and Chapters across the world. that hard work really does pay Tournament for Softball @ general session, the officers attended the Senior College tened to a keynote speech from making many memories along the Following the awards, the 2016- off. The endless amount of lead- Clinton Transfer Fair and Political Rally Lord John Eatwell, the President way. 2017 international officers were ership skills that one can obtain for International Officer of Queens’ College Cambridge, During Saturday, the final day elected, with the Division II Vice by being an active member in Phi Tuesday, May 24 Candidates. During the rally, they who spoke about economics and of NerdNation, the students President, Ashlynne Banks, being Theta Kappa was truly demon- Evening Summer classes helped campaign for Ryan their relations to the entire world. began by attending the fourth a member of the strated by this year’s officer team. begin Williamson, a student from Hinds Later in the day, they received General Session, Dr. Lynn Mississippi/Louisiana Region as recognition in front of nearly Tincher-Ladner, President and a student at Holmes Community Friday, May 27 summer day classes end for May

Monday, May 30 Memorial Day, campus Fans jump with “Jump” closed

Monday, May 30 By Reagan Myers, formed one of their songs, summer classes for June editor “Brooklyn,” and they definitely begin. did an awesome job! Mariha During the second week of Beadle and Reagan Myers sang a Thursday, June 23 April, Stage Band debuted their duet of the medley, Summer classes for June end. annual spring show. The Stage “Umbrella/Singin’ in the Rain.” Band performers kicked off the The singers and dancers came Monday, June 27 show with the song “Jump” by back on stage to perform a clas- Van Halen. They quickly grasped summer classes for July sic, “Don’t Stop Believin’.” Wes the audience’s attention and drew begin. Wroten and Haley Simmons them in. The audience could not exhibited a great amount of talent wait for what was to come! The as the soloists in the song. The Thursday, June 30 show proceeded as the band band played another number for Last day to apply for PELL played “Cut to the Chase.” The the audience, “Act Your Age.” grant for the 2015-2016 SMCC Stage Band dancers took Jamesha Butler brought the house school year! the stage once again and danced down when she sang “Blessings” to “Baby Drives a Fast Car.” by Laura Story. Monday, July 4 After that, the Steel Pans played When it came time for the “Sunset.” The audience really Independence Day, campus finale, the audience could not enjoyed the Steel Pans. Laken closed believe that it was already the Brock sang “Somewhere Over end. Everyone who was a part of the Rainbow” while playing her the Stage Band came back out to Wednesday, July 20 ukulele, and the audience loved perform the last song of the night, Evening classes end. it! After Laken’s performance, the “Devil Went Down to Georgia.” Steel Pans played another song, Scott Molaison wowed the audi- Friday, July 22 “Steelband Paradise.” The audience with his violin skills, and Summer classes for July end. ence was in disbelief when they Reagan Myers did an awesome heard the next piece. The singers job with the narration of the song. and dancers came back on stage At the end, everyone came out and performed, “The River,” by and bowed. The audience clapped Jordan Feliz, featuring Wes for the job well done. Wroten as the soloist. After “The The SMCC Stage Band outdid River,” the SMCC Choir per- themselves once again this year! Laken Brock sings “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Photo by Garrett Graves Index formed a medley, “Right Here It took everyone who participated ing work they are doing, and the bring the audience a great show. pay off. If you missed the per- Waiting for Your Smiling Face.” giving it their all to put on the Editorial...... 2 large crowds at the shows boost From countless hours of music formance, you missed a fantastic After the audience applauded, fantastic show, and each member members’ confidence tremen- rehearsal to the final evenings of show, and I would advise every- Sports...... 5 Mariha Beadle stepped out on did just that! Support from the dously. Stage Band, Steel Pan, dress rehearsal, the positive one to never miss another! stage to perform the song, community allows the Fine Arts Cartoons...... 7 and Choir members toiled end- response from attendees of the “Listen.” The Brass Machine per- department to keep up the amaz- Ads...... 8 lessly throughout the semester to show made all of the hard work April 29, 2016 2 Editorial The Pine Burr Words from the SGA president Editor...... Reagan Myers Co-Editors...... Olivia Griffin, Seth Nieman, Cody Pol, Ashley Prejean Dear Fellow Students, Staff Writers...... Tamera Bateaste, Lakin Brown, Cody Gisclair, Garrett Graves, Christian I hope everyone is having a wonderful semester! As this semester is winding down, I think about activities such as Cupcakes for a Cause and the Princess Ball, and I’m also reminded of sporting events, including softball and basketball Green, Spencer Gros, Ednisha Hardy, Shalisa playoffs that have taken place this semester. It has been a fun and exciting year at Southwest Mississippi Community Hawthorne, Ariel Hutson, Adrienne Lomax- College. I also think about my time as Student Government Association Student Body President. I have been honored to Rhymes, Martin McKnight, Mohammad serve you all this past year, and I have to say that holding this title has been one of my favorite activities. I will definitely miss it next fall. I hope everyone has a great summer, and remember, “It’s ALWAYS a great day to be a Bear!” Mohammad, Emily Phillips, Katelynn Roberts,

Luke Snow, Hannah Thomas Abbey Hooks Abbey Hooks Advisor...... Joyce Mabry Student Government Association Student Body President

The Pine Burr is published monthly during regular academic sessions. Views expressed in the newspaper are not necessarily those of the faculty and administration. Writers express themselves under their by-lines. Editorial: Bittersweet ending Offices are located in Kenna Hall, Room 29; the telephone number is 276-3843. The staff invites readers to submit opinion columns and Editorial whether it is your first or your last of the Whispering Pines. Being a had an impact on me during my letters to the editor. Pine Burr, Kenna Hall, By Reagan semester here at Southwest! To part of the band as a Colorguard time here. It means so much to Myers, Summit, MS 39666. Editor the sophomores who will be grad- member, the Stage Band, Choir, a me! I would also like to express uating, transferring, or going into Bear Tracker, and a member of how thankful I am for the won- E-mail: [email protected] WOW! the work force, I wish you the Phi Theta Kappa have also been derful staff that I had this year! Can you best in everything you do! To the extremely rewarding to me. My co-editors were Olivia Southwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, or disability in its programs, activities or employ- believe it? freshmen and the upcoming Although it is a bittersweet Griffin, Seth Nieman, Cody Pol, ment practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and griev- This semes- freshmen, keep up the good work feeling to know that my days at and Ashley Prejean. You guys ances regarding the non-discrimination policies: Rhonda Gibson, Director of Disability ter is com- and study hard! Southwest are coming to an end, I really stepped up and helped and Support Services, 601-276-3885; Dr. Bill Ashley, Vice President of Student Affairs and I am very grateful that I have have thoroughly enjoyed my time did a phenomenal job. Thanks for Title IX Coordinator and Director of Athletics, 601-276-3717, 1156 College Dr., Summit, ing to an MS 39666. Reagan Myers end quickly. I been able to serve the college in as a bear! Choosing Southwest all your hard work! feel like we several different ways. Being was one of the best decisions that Last, but not least, thank you just started a new year and now involved within your school is I have ever made! I am going to Mrs. Mabry for everything that we are almost five months into very rewarding. miss it greatly, but I look forward you do for the staff and myself. the year. Time sure does fly by I have had the opportunity to to joining the eagle family at the We could not have done any of it when you are having fun, would- serve as the sophomore class University of Southern without you! It has been a joy n’t you say? Vice-President with the Student Mississippi. working for you and I am defi- I hope that each and every one Government Association. I have I would just like to express nitely going to miss it! Thanks for of you has had a great semester, also been able to serve as the edi- how thankful I am for every per- allowing me the position of editor of the Pine Burr and co-editor son here at Southwest that has tor. Quote of the Month Hall of Fame inducts Newcomb

“All great achievements 1954 and 1955. She was forward the University of Tennessee in nights. on the 1954 State Championship Martin, Tennessee. Southwest has been a part of require time.” basketball team. This team com- Serving Jesus, family, and her life for sixty-three years. piled the best record for the girls’ teaching have always been top Charleen was inducted into the --Maya Angelou team since the 1930’s. She was priority. She taught Sunday Southwest Sports Hall of Fame in voted Honorable Mention All- school in seven different states, 2000. State in 1954. Her Southwest developed and directed She met and married her hus- activities included being chosen Children’s Church in Florida, band Vester Newcomb at Freshman Class Favorite, cheer- Tennessee and Virginia, served on Southwest. Vester was also leader, member of the student the school board Flagami Baptist named to the SMCC Sports Hall government, chorus, Christian Church, Miami, Florida, is an of Fame in 1977 and was Council, Baptist Student Union, auxiliary member of Gideon’s SMCC’s first Community WRA, and FTA. She continued international, worked with the College Sports Hall of Fame her education at the University of Fellowship of Christian Athletes inductee. Miami, Florida, graduating in and been part of mission trips to They have two sons, one 1968. She received her Master’s Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, daughter and four grandchildren. degree from the University of and New York. Charleen’s daughter Linda was a Tennessee in 1979. All these activities have been 2006 SMCC Sports Hall of Fame Charleen’s teaching career an important part of the life. inductee. Serving on the Alumni expanded for thirty-two years in Currently, she is a member of Board, working in the concession seven different states. She taught First Baptist Church, Summit, stand, helping with fundraising, kindergarten through ninth grade, Mississippi, where she continues recruiting alumni, attending Newcomb coached basketball, track, soft- to teach a small group each games and other special events Charleen S. Newcomb attend- ball, and sponsored cheerleading. Sunday morning and works with are endeavors she will continue to ed Southwest Junior College in She directed the day care center at Good News Club on Wednesday enjoy in the coming years. Kristi Henning wins award

BEAR AWARE

In order to effectively communicate emergency information to SMCC employees and students, SMCC has implemented a rapid alert and notification system developed by SchoolCast. BearAware is a service that allows employees and students of SMCC to receive alerts, news, or other emergency information via text, email, or by phone. Participation in Bear Aware is not mandatory but encouraged. At this time, the only information entered into the SchoolCast database is the student's "smcc.edu" email address.

Please read the following because our procedures for handling Bear Aware have changed. An email has been sent to all current students, faculty, and staff with their login information for Bear Aware. Students, faculty, and staff no longer need to request this information by emailing [email protected].

New Bear Aware Support Procedure for Students

If a student has trouble with their Bear Aware account, they will need to follow the same procedure that has been established for email. Pictured is Kristi Henning, SMCC Associate Degree Nursing student. The student will need to contact a faculty or staff member and the fac- Southwest Mississippi Community College’s Associate Degree represent Southwest MS Community College at the state competition ulty or staff member can submit a support request to Nursing student Kristi Henning of McComb recently won outstanding and won the Overall Outstanding Associate Degree Nursing Student [email protected]. Do not instruct a student to email MS Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) student. Henning was chosen to award. [email protected], send the request on their behalf. We do this because the IT department has no way to verify the identity of the student, so this is the best method we have to protect the student’s account. Once again, there is no need for anyone to email bear- [email protected] for help with Bear Aware. Moving forward, this Kegan: “Best day I ever had” account will be designated for communication in an emergency situ- ation only. Kegan McLaughlin, Dr. SMCC campus Police Chief New Bear Aware Support Procedure for Faculty and Staff Jennifer McLaughlin’s nephew, Davis Haygood and Officer Jay came to visit for Spring Break. Bain gave him a day he will If you have trouble with your Bear Aware account, send an email He is from Paduach, Kentucky, remember for the rest of his life. to [email protected] to create an IT support ticket. If you do not and he lives with his parents, He met them, checked out their have a Bear Aware account, you may request one by also sending an Kevin and Molly McLaughlin. patrol cars, and took a ride with email to [email protected] to create an IT support ticket. If you He is a first grader at Lone Oak Officer Bain. On top of taking a previously sent a request to [email protected] and it hasn’t been Elementary School in Padauch. ride in the patrol car, Kegan was answered, forward your request to [email protected] to create an IT Prior to coming to Mississippi for able to make an arrest. This was support ticket. Spring Break, he dressed as a all courtesy of Officer Bain and a police officer for career day. He willing SMCC student. Kegan said, “I have always wanted to be said, “This is the best day I ever a police officer to help people and had.” protect the city.” Police Chief Davis Haygood, Kegan McLaughlin, and Officer Jay Bain April 29, 2016 3 News Tour at Bear Necessities’ Day Fun Choir DSU Concert

By Ashley S. Prejean, inspires co-editor By Reagan Myers, editor Graduation is getting closer and closer every day. Many stu- Choir has always put on a dents face the major decision of spectacular show! On March what to do once they graduate. 24th, the Choir performed their Do they want to get a job with the Spring Concert, and they did a degree they have? Or would they phenomenal job! Joe Elliott, the want to move on to a four year director of the choir, started off university and make it one step by welcoming everyone and farther? The decision is up to the thanking them for coming out to student, and it is one we have all show their support. The concert been having to deal with as of started with a few solos, per- late. This entire year I have been formed by students who take pri- touring numerous colleges across vate lessons. Emily Kemp started the state of Mississippi and the night off by singing “Simple Louisiana and recently I tour Gifts.” Lamecha Manning fol- Delta State University. lowed her and sang, “It Was a This was a group tour of the Lover and His Lass.” Cecily Delta State University campus, Forrest then sang “Sometimes I which is located in Cleveland, Feel Like a Motherless Child.” Mississippi. This is a magnificent Mariha Beadle finished up the campus that is host to a little over soloists section with her two four thousand students. This pieces “El Majo Timido” (The allows the teachers to develop Tug-of-War participants, Chelsea James, Alissa Adam, Aerial McDaniel, Shalisa Hawthorne, Shelby Taylor, and A’Keiya McDyess, pull with determination. Timid Dashing Handsome great relationships with its stu- Photo by Seth Nieman Lover) and “Go ‘Way from My dents and it also makes sure that Window.” Each soloists did an the students get all the attention excellent job. The choir then they need to succeed. They offer took the stage and began with the over fifty majors to choose from, Martin and Olivares win “Star Spangled Banner” and the such as a major is biology or “Alma Mater.” Moving right sociology, or even a major in the along, the choir sang a medley, arts such as creative writing and “Right Here Waiting for Your history. The possibilities are end- Smiling Face” featuring Mariha less. Delta started out as teaching Beadle and Wes Wroten as college and according to the tour soloists. The choir sang a song guide, “It was originally started entitled “Gate Gate” which as a college for those going into means ‘Gone, gone all the way to education. It still has the best the other shore, away from suf- teaching program in the state.” fering, awake, cry, “Hallelujah!”’ They have a major for everyone. The choir had a great selection of The one down fall is they recent- songs this year! They also per- ly had to cut the journalism pro- formed “She Moved Through the gram. Fair,” “Alleluia,” “I’ve Just With all these amazing majors Come From the Fountain,” and to choose from, the main thing “Carpenters of God.” Another students will wonder about is the piece that the choir performed price to attend. The price is very was, “My Soul’s Been Anchored reasonable and they do offer in the Lord” where Hunter Willis many scholarships and grants. rocked the solo. After all of that, The average price of tuition is it was time for the last song. For around six thousand a semester. the last song, the choir exploded During the tour, one of the stu- with “Total Praise.” The audi- dents who accompanied me in ence was in awe and gave the my group was a member of PTK. choir a standing ovation. Many students here are member of the honor society, and she informed me that, “If you are a PTK Color member of PTK, your entire tuition is paid at Delta.” If that Run excites doesn’t make it a contender then I don’t know what will. Pictured are Madison Martin, Deanna Martin, SMCC Collegiate DEAC advisor; and Rene Olivares. By Seth Nieman, co-editor Delta State University has over By Deanna Martin, Marketing instructor Delegates for the conference included Madison Martin and Rene 100 groups and organizations, as Olivares. Phi Theta Kappa Omicron well as 13 division II sports For the ninth year in a row, all of SMCC’s Collegiate DECA com- Madison Martin won first place Collegiate DECA Horizons Delta Chapter held their second teams. The organizations they peting students earned the honor of representing Mississippi at the 55th Newsletter/Web Page Award, the Collegiate DECA Foundation Gold annual Color Run on Southwest’s offer enrich the lives of students Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference, Star, the Mississippi Collegiate DECA Community Service Award, and campus on Monday, April 18th. and form everlasting bonds. which will be held in April in Washington, D.C. One student competed was an SMCC Voting Delegate. Rene Olivares ranked second place in 200 participants that included Some of the organizations are in a Business Simulations Event, which involved a 100-question writ- Accounting, received the Collegiate DECA Foundation Gold Star, students, faculty, and several oth- Greek life, Student Government ten exam, a business case study, and role play with judges. This Mississippi Collegiate DECA Community Service Award, and was an ers from around the community Association, and many more allowed students to be assessed on both knowledge and their ability to SMCC Voting Delegate. Please congratulate these students as they did came together to run the two- individual groups such as the apply that knowledge in a business or industry setting. One student an outstanding job representing SMCC in academic and business case mile course around the campus Wildlife Society and more. submitted pictures and articles for the Collegiate DECA Horizons study competitions. while simultaneously being Delta State is a truly amazing Newsletter/Web Page competition. Because of the cost of this trip, please consider making a donation doused in a variety of color. school and it will be a great Southwest MS Community College received the Collegiate DECA or supporting our upcoming fundraising efforts to offset some of the President Steve Bishop even par- choice for those who decide to Foundation Gold Star and the Mississippi Collegiate DECA State costs for these students to represent SMCC and Mississippi at the ticipated in the fun! It was an attend classes there the upcoming Charity Award for their numerous community service projects and International Conference in Washington, D.C. Thank you for your con- excellent kickoff to Spring Fest school year. Once the tour was donation to the Mississippi Muscular Dystrophy Association, our offi- tinued support of these students and SMCC’s Collegiate DECA and Week thanks to the multiple over, the consensus was unani- cial 2016 Mississippi Collegiate DECA charity. SMCC Voting Business & Marketing Management program. organizations that agreed to help mous. “The campus was small out including the BSU, who and beautiful, I could see myself passed out water at the end of the spending all my time there.” run, and the thirty students that Yearbook selected as model stepped up as volunteers for the event as well. Welcome DJ Aaron Tullos provided the music, while Terri Barnes joined in as emcee to keep the party William going with dancing and enter- tainment! Chuck Barnes and Andrew Dale were alongside the Word runners, and took great pictures By Michael D. Gunnell, that can be found on Omicron Southwest Delta’s Facebook page Sports Information (Southwest Mississippi Community College Phi Theta William Kappa). A video of the Color Run Word, a is also in the works of being pro- native of duced, and you will be able to Meridian, find it there also as soon as it is has been completed. Following the run, all named the of the 200 participants counted new assis- down for the “color throw,” tant athletic where everyone threw their color trainer for packets up in the air, turning Southwest. Humanities building parking lot Word comes into a colorful scene! An event to Summit like this cannot be successful from without the help of many people. Louisiana In addition to those already men- Tech, where William Word tioned, the PTK greatly appreci- he has been ates Amy Gazzo for getting them a graduate in the Enterprise Journal and assistant working with the foot- Joyce Mabry for advertising it in ball, track and field and cross the Pine Burr, Bill Tucker and country programs, since 2014. maintenance for taking care of He will begin his duties at the parking lot and the route, Southwest in May. Nathan Wells and his guys for setting up the sound system and taking care of so many details, Chief Davis Haygood and Security for blocking the streets and keeping our runners safe, Sharon Pickett, Gregory Magee Pictured are Ashley S. Prejean, co-editor; Christian Green, co-editor; Katelynn Roberts, editor; Olivia Griffin, co-editor; second row: Reagan Myers, co-editor; Seth for hauling the flatbed trailer Nieman, co-editor; and Cody Pol, co-editor photo by Joyce Mabry back and forth, Phil Evans for the The 2016 Whispering Pines yearbook staff recently received notifi- Also, the Whispering Pines yearbook staff’s 2015 yearbook helium tanks that aired up the cation that the 2016 yearbook was selected as a model yearbook. “I’m “Celebrate!” was recently featured in Balfour’s 2016 Yearbook balloons, Karinlee Brister for pleased to write with the news that you 2016 yearbook has been select- Yearbook, a national publication out of Dallas, Texas, that features the taking care of everybody who ed as a national model. Model yearbooks are used as journalism best of the best yearbooks in the United States. The yearbook placed needed a golf cart ride, and the resources in workshops across the United States. Congratulations for first in the categories of “Show Stoppers” and “Spreads.” The editors Business Office: Andrew, Paula, being included in this very select group; it represents fewer than 3% of of yearbook were Sarah Bennett, Elizabeth A. Cutrer, Savannah Jennifer, Miranda, and LeAnne, the publications our company will produce this year,” stated Michael Newton, Katelynn Roberts, and Rebekah Mote. Joyce Mabry is the for helping us keep all the paper- Cobb, Balfour Executive. journalism instructor and advisor. work straight! April 29 , 2016 4 News Get a TriBeta members work with Terrell summer Miller job elementary students honored

By Ashley S. Prejean By Michael D. Gunnell co-editor Southwest Sports Information The school year is slowly coming to an end, and the million Southwest dollar question is what to do dur- sophomore ing the summer holiday? The forward answer is simple. This is the per- Terrell Miller fect time to pick up a summer has been job. If you do decide to get a job, honored by then the easy part is over. The the NJCAA hard part begins when you try to by being figure out what would be the best named an fit for you. Do you want some- Honorable thing that pays well, or do you Mention All- prefer something more enriching, American. such as a community service job? He is the The option of an internship is third available or trying different Miller Southwest places of employment till you player to be honored with All- find something suitable. Mohammad Mohammad, Robin Kuntz, instructor; Meoshia Williams, Simaroit Kaur, Jessi Barnes, Aurora Diaz, Emily Ashley, Kayla Baldwin; second row: Brandon American status by the NJCAA According to Forbes the summer Berseron, Tyler Dunn, Brianna Bruhl, Sydney Krieser, Mattie Pigot, Myandra Brown, Zoborea Rodgers, Keericka Mikell; third row: Cody Pol Anazia Chinwendy, Jase in four years. is the ideal time for college stu- Pollard, Dr. Alana Gabler, instructor In his only season with the dents to get a part time job. The By Cody Pol, co-editor below the soap bubble. As the soap bubble expands, surface tension MACJC state champion Bears, top five jobs recommended for increases until the bubble pops. At another station, Emily Ashley, Miller (Jacksonville, FL) led the college students is astounding. Tri-Beta day is a fun day for all of those involved. Third and fourth Myandra Brown, and Aurora Diaz make “Golden Rain” to demonstrate team with 15.7 points and 9.5 The number one job for a col- graders from our local elementary school, North Pike Elementary, solubility. Moving along around the gym, Mattie Pigott and Cody Pol rebounds per game (20.1, 10.5 lege student during the summer excitedly clamor to the enthralling event. As the students bombard teach the children about germs and how to effectively eliminate them per game in conference play). He is free-lance writing. This teach- their gym, their eyes widen with awe as they absorb the many lab sta- through proper handwashing technique. The students gasp as Mattie also hit 74.4 % of his free throws es you research and writing tions before them. grabs a handful of glitter and “sneezes” to show how far bacteria and (75% in conference action). skills, and you can work from Members of Tri-Beta set up multiple stations that students rotate viruses spread through the air. Bears’ head coach Thomas anywhere that you have internet between throughout the course of the event. Stations teaching science The students depart from the gym eager to learn more about science. Gray said “This is obviously a access. Most companies pay per subject areas ranging from Nutrition to Physics present valuable infor- As science is pushed to the side in order to focus more on English, huge achievement for Terrell article that they use, and the mation that elementary students can understand. At one station, Tyler reading, and math, students miss out on adequate exposure to this cru- and, also, our program. What an number of entries is endless. The Dunn and Mohammad Mohammad demonstrate the concept of surface cial subject. Tri-Beta members’ ultimate goal at this event is to spread accomplishment, what a testa- best ways to start out is by doing tension. Using dry ice and dishwashing liquid, the two rely on subli- the awareness of scientific importance to the younger generation in ment to individual achievement, a Google search on free-lance mation of the dry ice to increase the amount of carbon dioxide gas hopes that they too will pursue science as their career. but also to team achievement.” writing and navigate from there “Obviously,” Gray continued, until you find a suitable writing “Terrell couldn’t have done this assignment. without the work of his team A close second is to find (and) the players he was fortu- employment as a server, waiter, SNO speaker discusses dogs nate enough to play with here at or waitress. In this area, there are Southwest. I’m just so happy for plenty of restaurants seeking sea- him that’s he’s recognized for sonal employees. The chances what a wonderful basketball are high that you will find what player he is.” you are looking for as a server. This job allows you to interact with customers, plus the tips are SMCC’s always an added bonus. If writing and waitressing are not for you, third in line of the retirees top five jobs for students during the summer is finding an internship. The common misconcep- tion that internships are free labor is inaccurate. There are numerous internships available that will pay for your time. The pay is very reasonable since you are considered part-time, however you will gain invaluable knowledge from on the job training to help further your future. Aside from internships, the next best option would be to look Randy Achord into entrepreneurship. This can 06/01/2005 – 06/30/2016 be anything. This can be something as simple as walking dogs for all the pet owners in a neigh- borhood, mowing grass for people on a regular basis, or even something more complex such as painting houses. This would allow you to have the free time you desire, as well as an earned income that you work hard at obtaining. In the end this could Rose Conerly, ADN instructor; Darlene Lindsey, ADN instructor; Jackie Taylor, speaker; Erin McCollum, Student Nursing Organization (SNO) member; Blake Brown, become a regular job you have Student Nursing Organization member photo by Joyce Mabry during the summer until you fin- Darlene Lindsey ish with your degrees. Jackie Taylor was the speaker at the Southwest MS Community episodes and impending seizures for their handler. Taylor discussed 08/16/1993 – 05/13/2016 Lastly, Forbes states that last College Student Nurses Organization meeting on April 11, 2016. Jackie also how the nurse should approach a service dog in the healthcare set- job in the top five is the age old Taylor has been training service dogs for over twenty years. She shared ting. classic of babysitting. This is a the various roles of service dogs such as identifying low blood sugar great option because school is out for the summer and there are a lot of children who need someone to look after them while their Mississippi Nursing Foundation parents are at work. This could range from babysitting a few hours a week or every day during the week for eight hours, all the presents nursing scholarships way to being a live in nanny. The pay would vary based on the Carol Anne McMorris 08/01/2000 - 05/13/2016 number of children, your experience, and how much time is required. The summer is coming up fast and the best time to prepare for financial security is now. If you are interested in a summer job this is the time to polish your resume and pull out the Sunday best. You can fill out a lot of applications online and you can also go in person to a lot of the establishments around town. 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By Michael on the day, Anderson walked with Wildcats added their final run of plate when Alex Smith made it on Leighton Whitehead retired three Decatur to take on the East D. Gunnell the bases loaded. the game in the bottom of the fifth base via an error. of the four batters he faced, Central Warriors in a 3:00 confer- Southwest Sports The Bears’ pitching highlight- to make the score 16-2. The Bears Brady Wilson pitched three allowing one hit, to record the ence twin bill. Information ed the victory. Spiers struck out picked up their last run in the top innings in taking the loss for the save. Ross Buckley had a single The Bears (20-18, 9-13) scored Director two and walked one in one inning of the seventh when Zach Bears. He gave up four runs (one in the game. all the runs they would need in on the mound to get the win in Giacona walked to start the earned) on three hits and a walk. Commenting on the perform- game one when Dylan Spiers led relief. Tunstall surrendered the inning and later scored on Kaleb Clarke had a single in the ance of Clarke, who is a resident off the bottom of the first and only Trojans’ hit while striking Anderson’s sacrifice fly. game for the Bears. of nearby Denham Springs, later scored on a Ross Buckley out four and walking five in five Jacob Buchanan pitched five April 6, 2016 Bears’ assistant coach Justin Hay ground out. LD Coney reached innings. In his two innings of innings, allowing two runs on six Shaking off a recent slump, the said, “It was nice to see Kaleb base on an error and later scored March 24, 2016 work, Groue struck out a batter hits while striking out two and Bears picked up a thrilling 7-6 have a good day at the plate. on a passed ball give the home The Bears picked up a sweep and walked one. walking one, to get the win for the non-conference win at Baton We’ve been struggling a little bit, team a 2-0 lead. of the visiting Mississippi Delta “We struggled a little bit defen- Bears. Steven Williams had four Rouge Community College offensively, and it was nice to In the bottom of the fourth, Trojans Friday afternoon, win- sively in game one,” said Bears’ singles in the game. Wednesday evening when John have somebody step up and have Spiers’ double sent Jarvis Warner ning the opener 6-3 and taking the head coach Ken Jackson. “But, I Two singles and an error aided Marcus McDowell scored on a (the game that he had) and (also) scurrying across the plate to finale 1-0 on a bases-loaded walk thought we made some plays the Wildcats in taking a 1-0, first- two-out wild pitch in the top of get on the mound and pitch two extend the Bears’ lead to 3-0. to Brady Anderson in the eighth when we needed to late in the inning lead in game two. The the 12th inning. innings and get the win.” The final runs of the game inning. game. I thought our pitching was Bears took their only lead of the The win moved the Bears to April 9, 2016 came in the Bears’ sixth when With the win, the Bears moved excellent (in) both games.” game in the top of the second 17-11 on the season (they are 6-6 The Bears suffered double Zach Giacona led off with a base to 15-6 on the season and 5-3 in “Kaleb Clarke pitched well in when, with Jarvis Warner on base, in the MACJC). Baton Rouge fell defeat at the hands of the visiting hit and later scored on an error. the MACJC. The Trojans dropped game one,” Jackson continued. Darian Tunstall blasted a 2-2 to 16-24. MACJC foe Northwest Saturday Another error in the inning to 15-6-1 and 3-3. “coming back from a short rest pitch over the left field fence, to “We’ve been struggling as a afternoon, falling 6-1 in game one allowed Coney to score. The Bears trailed 1-0 in the (Clarke also pitched for the Bears put the Bears on top 2-1. Tunstall team over the last week,” said and 5-3 in the nightcap. Tyler Pigott pitched eight opener before taking a 2-1 lead in on Tuesday at Jones County). also singled in the game. Bears’ head coach Ken Jackson, The Bears took a 1-0, first- innings, surrendering seven hits the bottom of the sixth. A sacri- Tyler Pigott gave us seven good A two-run double put the “Anytime you get a win against a inning lead in the opener when L. and four walks while striking out fice fly by Duncan Cornfoot innings (also in game one). I Wildcats back on top, 3-2, in their quality opponent on the road it’s a D. Coney was hit by a pitch to seven batters, to record the win scored Jarvis Warner and thought it was excellent for half of the third inning. They then positive thing (especially as the lead off the frame. He later scored for the Bears. Anderson walked with the bases Darian Tunstall to perform like he closed out the scoring with a sin- team goes) into a conference on Duncan Cornfoot’s two out Steven Williams had a triple loaded to score John Marcus did in his first start (in game two) gle run in the bottom of the sixth. weekend against Northwest (the double. Three singles then and double for the Bears while McDowell. and then, of course, I thought Braden Smith took the loss on Bears host the Rangers for a 2:00 allowed the Rangers to score a Walt Aldridge, Buckley, Darian A double, hit batter, error and Groue and Spiers (both) did an the mound for the Bears, giving doubleheader Saturday). I think run in the top of the third to knot Tunstall and Tanner Whittington sacrifice fly allowed the Trojans excellent job coming in to finish up three runs (two earned) on two today we hit the ball hard at the game at 1-1. each had a single. to score a run in the top of the (game two).” hits. He struck out four batters times. We got some key hits and Using two walks, two singles, a The Bears looked to be on their seventh and tie the game at 2-2. March 29, 2016 and walked five. manufactured some runs and double and a hit batter, the way to a sweep in the finale as But, the Bears regained the lead The Bears exploded for 17 runs Anderson had a double in the hopefully that will carry over” to Rangers picked up the final five they took a 6-0 lead after two at 3-2 in the bottom of the inning on 17 hits as they defeated host game while Walt Aldridge and the rest of the season. runs in the top of the fifth and innings. They scored five runs in when Ross Buckley’s double, his Pearl River 17-2 in game one of Giacona both had a single. The Bears took a 1-0, first- went on to the five-run victory. their half of the first with the big second hit of the game, scored their MACJC doubleheader April 5, 2016 inning lead when Brady Anderson Darian Tunstall took the loss blow being Kaleb Clarke’s three- McDowell from second. Tuesday night in Poplarville. The The Bears dropped a pair of doubled to deep centerfield and on the mound for the Bears. run homer over the fence in cen- Two base hits and an error Wildcats bounced back to get a 4- non-conference games to visiting scored on a Duncan Cornfoot sin- Going 4.2 innings, he allowed six terfield. Clarke later added a dou- resulted in a run for the Trojans in 2 win in the finale. Baton Rouge Tuesday evening, 2- gle. The score went to 2-0 in the runs on eight hits and four walks ble and a single. the top of the eighth that tied the The split left the Bears with an 1 and 13-3. The two teams will top of the third when Cornfoot while striking out three batters. In the bottom of the second, game at 3-3. overall mark of 16-7; they are meet again Wednesday evening at again singled, this time scoring Coney and Tanner Whittington Spiers led off with a single and An RBI double from Zach now 6-4 in league play. The 5:00, in Baton Rouge, for a single Jarvis Warner (on base via an both had a double for the Bears later scored on the second of Giacona, his second hit of the Wildcats moved to 19-11 and 4-8. nine-inning game. error). while Walt Aldridge and Dylan Buckley’s three hits in the game. game, Jesse Pittman’s run-scoring L. D. Coney led off the opener All the runs in the opener were A single, error and sacrifice fly Spiers both had a single. The Tigers (13-28-1, 7-17), single and a bases-loaded field- for the Bears with a double to scored in the second inning. resulted in a run for BRCC in the The Bears (17-13, 6-8) trailed however, slowly worked their er’s choice scoring Giacona centerfield. After a steal of third, Using a double, two singles and a bottom of the third and made the 1-0 in the finale before getting on way back into the game, scoring resulted in the winning runs for he scored on Ross Buckley’s hit batter, BRCC (16-23) took a score 2-1. the board in the bottom of the sec- one run in the third and fourth the Bears in their half of the ground out to put the Bears on top 2-0 lead in the top half of the The Bears made it 5-1 in their ond. Darian Tunstall singled to innings to make the score 6-2. eighth. 1-0. frame. The Bears picked up their half of the fifth. Anderson singled drive John Marcus McDowell They then added three more runs The Trojans put a runner on Eleven batters went to the plate run when Steven Williams and scored on a Darian Tunstall home from third to tie the game at in the top of the fifth, using a base in the top of the ninth, but for the Bears in the top of the sec- reached base on an error, moved double (Anderson later added 1-1. walk, three singles, a double and were unable to do any damage as ond, resulting in a 7-0 lead. A to third on a walk to Ross another single).Tunstall then A pair of singles, a double, an hit batter, to close the gap to 6-5. the Bears held on for the win. bases-loaded walk to Dylan Buckley and a Brady Anderson scored on the first of two Steven error and a balk resulted in a 3-1 Two singles and an Kaleb Clarke picked up the win Spiers scored one run, Coney and base hit and scored on a Dylan Williams singles. Later in the lead for the Rangers (20-10, 12-6) error resulted in two runs in the in relief for the Bears. In his two Buckley both doubled to drive in Spiers fly out. inning, a Dylan Spiers sacrifice in the top of the third. top of the seventh that proved to innings on the mound, he allowed two runs while Buckley himself Jacob Buchanan took the loss fly allowed Cornfoot, on base The Bears tied the game at 3-3 be the winning runs for the a run on two hits while striking scored on an error. on the mound. He surrendered with a walk, to cross the plate. in their half of the fourth when Tigers. out one. Starter Tyler Pigott went The Bears continued their both BRCC runs on six hits and BRCC picked up a run in the Zach Giacona’s second hit of the Spiers took the loss in relief, seven innings, giving up two offensive explosion in the top of three walks while striking out five bottom of the fifth and two more game allowed McDowell to cross giving up a pair of runs (one unearned runs on six hits and a the third, scoring seven more runs batters. in the sixth to draw to within a the plate and Tunstall scored on a earned) on three hits. walk. He struck out a pair of bat- to increase their lead to 14-0. Darian Tunstall had a double run at 5-4. Jarvis Warner groundout. Coney had two singles in the ters. Duncan Cornfoot had the big for the Bears (16-11) while L. D. Tunstall led off the Bears’ sev- Two singles and a pair of errors game while Duncan Cornfoot and Walt Aldridge had a double and blow of the inning with a grand Coney, Duncan Cornfoot and enth inning with a single and allowed the Ranger to get what Williams both had a single. single for the Bears while Steven slam over the fence in leftfield Spiers each had a single. crossed the plate following Kaleb proved to be the winning runs in Williams singled twice. Cornfoot (he later added a single). Spiers The Bears trailed 4-0 in the Clarke’s double to put the Bears the top of the sixth. also hit safely. drove in a pair with his second nightcap before getting on the up by two, 6-4. BRCC knotted the Tyler Pigott pitched 6.1 innings The nightcap was a classic single of the frame while Brady board in the bottom of the second. game at 6-6 in the bottom of the in getting the loss on the mound. pitcher’s duel with the Trojans Anderson had an RBI base hit. A two-out single by Jarvis Warner eighth, using a double, two sin- He surrendered five runs on 10 getting only a second-inning sin- Carter Hankins made the score allowed Williams to cross the gles and a sacrifice fly. hits and a walk while striking out gle off Bears’ starter Darian 14-1 with a leadoff homer in the plate to make the score 4-1. The game remained dead- six. Kaleb Clarke had a double Tunstall and relievers Gerald bottom of the fourth. But, the Warner later doubled in the game. locked until the 12th. Clarke led for the Bears. Groue and Dylan Spiers and the Bears answered with a pair of The score was 10-1 in the bot- off the frame with his fifth hit, April 23, 2016 Bears getting only Buckley’s dou- runs in the top of the fifth to make tom of the third when Coney and second double, of the game. The Bears had mixed results in ble and a single apiece from the score 16-1. Tanner tripled down the right field line McDowell then entered the game their final home doubleheader of Spiers and Tanner Whittington. Whittington picked up the first of and scored on a John Marcus as a courtesy runner and moved to the season as they split an But, the Bears were able to his two hits in the game. He then McDowell single to make the third on Spiers’ sacrifice bunt MACJC doubleheader with the score the only run of the game moved to third on Coney’s third score 10-2. before scoring the winning run. visiting Coahoma Tigers without benefit of a hit in the bot- double of the game (he later Down 13-2, the Bears picked Clarke gave up one hit and one Saturday, winning the opener 5-0 tom of the eighth. With the bases added a single) and both scored up their final run in the bottom of walk in two innings on the mound before falling 7-6 in the nightcap. loaded and one out, Warner on an Anderson single. the sixth when Tunstall reached to get the win in relief. Taking the The Bears will return to action scored when, for the second time Using a double and single, the on a lead-off walk and crossed the mound in the bottom of the 12th, Wednesday when they travel to Lady Bears explode with hits against MSDelta March 25, 2016 later scored on an error. over visiting Hinds Tuesday after- Lady Bears’ assistant coach Senatobia. The wins gave the hits. She struck out one batter. The Lady Bears exploded for Macy Fulton picked up the win noon. Maggie Jackson in 2010). team an overall record of 22-16 Jana McEwen had a single in the 28 hits and 33 runs Thursday as in the circle for the Lady Bears. The wins moved the Lady A single and double in the top (tied for the most wins in school game. they defeated swept the host She surrendered four runs on four Bears to 20-16 overall and 13-9 in of the fifth helped Hinds to take a history), a 15-9 mark in the The first of two Brock singles Mississippi Delta Lady Trojans hits while striking out four. the conference. Hinds dropped to 4-3 lead in the top of the fifth. MACJC (best ever) and their and a two-out single by Duff put 18-4 and 15-4. Both games were The finale started off like the 10-15-1 and 7-15. The Lady Bears regained the first-ever trip to the upcoming the Lady Bears up 1-0 in the first halted after five innings and were game one for the Lady Bears as A double and single gave lead, 5-3, in the bottom of the state playoffs. inning in the finale. They made it played at Mississippi Valley State they took an 8-0 lead in the top of Hinds a 1-0 lead in the top of the frame on a Penton single, Pruitt “It is very exciting to go into 3-0 in the second when University. the first. Penton doubled to score first in game one. A McKenzie walk and sacrifice flies by Kayla unchartered waters,” said Lady Bremenkamp walked, McEwen The wins propelled the Lady a run while Pruitt, Kelcey Brock single, Jessie Penton’s sec- Sanchez and Holmes. Bears head coach Shea Johnson. reached on an error and both Bears to 14-12 overall and 7-5 in Bremenkamp and McKenzie ond double and a Hinds error The Lady Bears broke loose for “I am very proud of the girls for scored on another error. the MACJC. The Lady Trojans Brock each recorded an RBI sin- allowed the Lady Bears to go on five runs in the bottom of the getting to this point. They have The first of Penton’s two hits, dropped to 3-23, 0-12. gle. Kayla Sanchez singled and top 2-1. sixth to take the lead for good. worked very hard and their effort Duff’s double and an error result- Six hits, a pair of walks, a later scored on an error in the top Kristie Sanchez scored on Fitzgerald’s double, her second has been great.” ed in three more runs, and a 6-0 fielder’s choice and four of the second to increase the Lady Jordan Fitzgerald’s base hit to hit of the game scored one run. The Lady Bears took a 2-0 lead lead, for the Lady Bears in their Mississippi Delta errors allowed Bears’ lead to 9-0. Bremenkamp increase the Lady Bears’ lead to Kayla Sanchez sent one across in the top of the first in game one half of the fifth. They then scored the Lady Bears to take a 10-0, had her second hit of the game in 3-1 in the bottom of the fourth. the plate with a bases-loaded when McKenzie Brock and Jessie four additional runs in the top of first-inning lead in the opener. the inning. Gianca Holmes’ double, her sec- walk while Holmes second hit of Penton both singled and scored the seventh, two coming of Duff’s Emily Tuminello swung the big The Lady Bears closed out the ond hit of the game, scored Jenna the game drove in a run and on Austin Pruitt’s double to left line-drive homer to left, to bat for the Lady Bears, recording scoring with six runs in the top of Duff in the bottom of the fifth to Emily Tuminello drove in two field. But, the lead was short- increase their lead to 10-0. two two-RBI doubles in the the fourth. Brock, Pruitt and give the Lady Bears their margin with a double. lived as Northwest used three sin- A double, single and error frame. Kayla Sanchez each had their sec- of victory. Rebecca Davis picked up the gles to tie things at 2-2 in the bot- allowed Northwest to score a run The Lady Bears made it 15-4 in ond hit of the game in the inning Macy Fulton was the winning win in the circle, giving up four tom of the frame. Both teams in the bottom of the seventh and the top of the second. Austin while Jana McEwen and Kristie pitcher. In seven innings in the runs (three earned) on seven hits scored a run in the fifth inning to avoid the shutout. Pruitt’s second hit of the game Sanchez also hit safely in the circle, she surrendered a run on and a walk. She struck out two put the score at 3-3. The Lady Rebecca Davis pitched the full scored two runs while the third of frame. five hits while recording three batters. Kelcey Bremenkamp had Bears’ run came on a Penton sin- seven innings, giving up an Tuminello’s four hits scored a Rebecca Davis picked up the strikeouts. Kayla Sanchez had a a single in the game. gle and Pruitt’s double to center- unearned run on seven hits and a run. Jenna Duff had an RBI single complete-game win for the Lady double and single for the Lady “Anytime you can sweep a field, her third hit of the game. walk, to get the win for the Lady in the inning for her second hit of Bears, giving up four runs while Bears. Austin Pruitt picked up her team in our division I think The winning run crossed the Bears. She struck out two batters. the game. Another run scored on allowing only two hits and walk- 50th hit of the season, setting a you’ve accomplished something plate for the Lady Bears in the top Pruitt had two hits in the game. an error. ing two. Tuminello had a single in team single-season record. really good,” said Lady Bears’ of the sixth when Jenna Duff dou- As the Lady Bears’ historic The score went to 17-4 in the the game, her fifth hit of the day. Brock walked to lead off the head coach Shea Johnson. “I feel bled to centerfield and scored on regular season winds down and top of the third when Jessie Brock recorded five steals in bottom of the first for the Lady like our girls need a little rest so Kelcey Bremenkamp’s second hit the playoffs draw near, Johnson Penton picked her second hit of the two games to give her 22 for Bears. Scoring later on a passed we’re going to take tomorrow off of the game. said his team is “going to contin- the game, a one-out triple, and the season, tying the Southwest ball, she put the home team on top and leave for Senatobia Thursday Northwest put runners on base ue to take it one inning and one scored on an error. Kayla Sanchez single-season record. 1-0. Trailing 3-1, the Lady Bears (they face Northwest Friday after- in their half of the sixth and sev- game at a time.” He also said he then recorded her second hit of April 5, 2016 tied the game at 3-3 in the bottom noon) and hopefully get a split enth innings, but were unable to wished to make mention of “the the game to score Pruitt, on base With eight games left in their of the third on a Pruitt RBI there.” produce any runs. outstanding job that my assistant via an error. Markia Quinn scored regular season, the Lady Bears ground out and Kayla Sanchez’ April 9, 2016 Macy Fulton picked up the coaches (Maggie Jackson and the final run of the game in the remained firmly in the hunt for a sacrifice fly. Pruitt’s RBI gave her The Lady Bears made program complete-game win in the circle Greg Gatlin) have done.” top of the fourth when she spot in the upcoming MACJC a team single-season record of 29 history with a 4-3 and 10-1 sweep for the Lady Bears, surrendering reached on a lead-off walk and playoffs with a 4-1, 10-7 sweep (the previous record was set by of host Northwest Friday in three runs (two earned) on nine April 29, 2016 News 6 UV rays Newspaper staff wins awards Intrusive By Ashley S. Prejean, co-editor software

As summer approaches, many alarms people are going to be heading By Luke Snow, outdoors and into the sun. The staff writer sun is great. It is warm, happy, and allows us to be outside .We have all likely heard of enjoying what the world has to Microsoft’s latest version of offer. Many of us will be starting Windows, but how good is it outdoor sports, tanning, and any really? Is the new operating sys- other activity that will require tem really worth the upgrade, or being in the sun. Some of the best should we keep our old version? benefits of sunlight are absorbing Today, we look at the intrusive- Vitamin D and the psychological ness of Windows 10. Many aspect of being outside in the Windows users have had several sun. There is just something severe complaints relating to the about going outside and basking Windows 10 latest update’s intru- in the sun’s rays that can really sive nature. First, we must under- improve a person’s overall men- stand what this means. Through tal state. There are so many this new update, Microsoft can things you can do outside. You essentially steal your user data to can run, hike, play tennis, or sell to companies, host ads, and swim. . The alternative is staying other less-than-reputable activi- inside watching television. ties. In this age of information, Which one is better for you in the we must be vigilant and steadfast long run? Sunshine. That is right. in the protection of our privacy While the sun is very beneficial, Pictured are Seth Nieman, MPA First Place winner; Garrett Graves, MPA First Place winner; Carolyn McDavid Nix, sponsor of the O.C. McDavid Journalism from corporations and other it can be harmful. The most obvi- Conference; Joyce Mabry, SMCC journalism instructor and Pine Burr advisor; and Gene McDavid, sponsor of the O.C. McDavid Journalism Conference. unsavory organizations that wish ous danger from sun exposure is SMCC’s campus newspaper The Pine Burr received awards in the Nieman won First Place in the Sports Feature Division, and Garrett to undermine our civil liberties sun burn. Every single person at and human rights. some point has had a sun burn Mississippi Press Association’s Community College Newspaper Graves won First Place in the Spot News Photo Division, Second Place Competition in Jackson, MS, at the O.C. McDavid Journalism in the Sports Photo Division, and Third Place in the General News Data mining is one of the and they know how bad it hurts largest technological industries and the damage it causes skin. If Conference. Seth Nieman, Garrett Graves and the Pine Burr staff won Photo Division. The Pine Burr staff won Second Place in the Best in the Mississippi Press Associations’ Better Newspaper Contest. 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I’m not all Mississippians. and reapply it periodically while doing anything wrong!” This Provinces. Purple Heart, 2 Meritorious Mims is a member of the you are outside. Another great The Career-Technical gradua- may be true, but you should still In 2009, MAJ Wallace was Service Medals, 4 Army National Rifle Association, the thing to do is to avoid being out- tion ceremony is at 11:00 May care! Your data is, essentially, selected once again to serve in the Commendation Medals, 3 Army McComb Rotary Club, former side during the middle of the day. 10th and the A.D.N. graduation extracted from your web host’s 75th Ranger Regiment, and was Achievement Medals, the Navy member of the Pike That is considered between ten ceremony is at 3:00 on May 10th. database and sold to the highest assigned to the 1st Ranger and Marine Corps Achievement CountyRepublican Executive o’clock in the morning to about The Academic graduation is May bidder. That bidder can be a sim- Battalion at Hunter Army Medal, National Defense Service Committee, and is former chair- three o’clock in the evening. This 11th at 3:00. The Career- ple advertising company or a Airfield, GA. During this assign- Medal, Armed Forces man of the City of McComb is when the sun is at the highest, Technical graduation speaker is hacker group with millions of ment, he commanded A Company Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Republican Executive hottest, and the UV rays are at Major Lee Spencer Wallace. dollars to buy YOUR informa- and deployed to Afghanistan as a Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Committee. their strongest. MAJ Lee Spencer Wallace tion. Your information includes Joint Special Operations Strike Campaign Medal, Global War on He was born in McComb and is entered the United States Army as emails, search queries, online Force Commander conducting Terrorism Service Medal, married to the former Amy Legg an Enlisted Infantryman in 1996 shopping purchases, and much over 200 Joint Special Operations Expeditionary Medal, Army of Summit. They are the parents in McComb, MS, as a member of more. Do you really want to have Raids. Service Ribbon, Overseas Service of two daughters and one son and the Mississippi Army National everything you do leaked? Don’t drink Following this assignment, Ribbon, and NATO International are members of Centenary United Guard, and later was a This has happened in the last MAJ Wallace and his family Security and Assistance Force Methodist in McComb. Distinguished Military Graduate few years with an unsettling moved to Fort Leavenworth, Medal. He is also a recipient of Ted Fortenberry is Vice and drive from The University of Southern amount of frequency, such as last Kansas to attend the US Army the 2008 Douglas A.MacArthur President and General Manager By Ashley Prejean, Mississippi in 2000. He has year when thousands of celebrity Command and General Staff Leadership Award and the Jewish for WLBT-TV 3 and co-editor served in a multitude of assign- photos were leaked onto the College. Upon completion, he Institute for National Security MSNewsNow, the Raycom ments over the past eighteen Internet. We must use caution in was assigned to the 7th Infantry Affairs’ Grateful Nation Award Media owned NBC affiliate and As the school year comes to a years. this new digital age and be wise Division at Joint Base Lewis Winner for the United States digital news operation in Jackson, close, students are preparing to His first assignment was Fort to what software we use. McChord, WA where he served as Army, 2015. Mississippi since January 2015. move on to the next phase of Benning, Georgia, where he Technology is a great thing and a Battalion S3 (Operations) and MAJ Wallace is married to the Prior to this date, Ted was the their college careers, whether it is served as a Bradley Fighting can be used for wonderful pur- Battalion Executive Officer from former Karen O’Quin of Summit, Vice President and General transitioning to a four-year uni- Vehicle Platoon Leader and poses; however, we must be care- 2012-2014. MS, a 1996 graduate of Manager of WMBF, Raycom versity or just moving up to soph- deployed to Kuwait and Iraq in ful. As our society moves toward MAJ Wallace was selected to Southwest Mississippi Media's NBC affiliate in Myrtle omore status. Graduation is get- support of Operation Iraqi the Internet, so does corruption. serve in the 3rd U.S. Infantry Community College. They have Beach, South Carolina and he ting closer and closer, and many Freedom where he was among Through proper knowledge and Regiment (the Old Guard), the one daughter, Cameron and one also served as Vice President and are anticipating what is to come. the lead elements of the 3rd the use of safe habits, we can nation’s oldest active unit, in July son, Chase. General Manager of KAIT in Many students are getting ready Infantry Division to enter overcome this. Sam C. Mims, V, is the Jonesboro, Arkansas. to celebrate the end of a chapter Baghdad in 2003. of 2015. He currently serves as A.D.N. graduation speaker. Sam He has been active in civic and in their life. This means parties Immediately following combat the Battalion Executive Officer C. Mims, V, (R)-McComb, is a business organizations through- and outings are in the near future. operations in Iraq, MAJ Wallace for 4th Battalion, 3d United Stillman: member of the Mississippi House out his career serving as the chair- While this is always a lot of fun, was selected and assigned to 3rd States Infantry Regiment, and the of Representatives and represents man of the board of directors for there are some risks that every- Ranger Battalion in the 75th ceremonial escort to the President District 97, a district made up of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber Alabama one needs to be mindful of. Ranger Regiment where he of the United States. portions of Adams, Amite, of Commerce, and in various Students are so excited to cele- deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq Operational deployments leadership positions on boards brate, and there is always the conducting Joint Special include: Kuwait “Operation Franklin and Pike counties. bound and committees with the South possibility of drinking. The main Operations Raids in support of Desert Spring” (2003); 2 combat He is a graduate of McComb Carolina Broadcasters dangers that students need to be national policy and objectives. deployments to Iraq (2003 and High School and received a bach- Association, Arkansas cautious of are drinking and driv- Following completion of the 2005) and 4 combat deployments elor’s degree in business from Broadcasters Association, the ing and alcohol poisoning. In the Captains Career Course, MAJ to Afghanistan (2004, 2008, Delta State University in 1994. National Association of state of Mississippi, drivers are Wallace was selected for service 2010, and 2011). From 1994 until 1999 he was Broadcasters, the Jackson allowed to have 0.08% blood in the Ranger Training Brigade at MAJ Wallace’s degrees and employed with a storm door man- Mississippi Advertising alcohol content before they are Fort Benning, GA where he education include: Associate of ufacturer in Atlanta. He returned Federation and many other organ- issued a DUI. DUI means, planned and resourced the 2006 Arts (AA) from Southwest to McComb in 1999 and has held izations. He is also an Eagle “Driving under the influence.” Best Ranger Competition and Mississippi Community College various positions in manufactur- M.J. Stillman and recruiters ing and healthcare. He is present- Scout. Roughly 29% of all driving fatal- served as an Instructor for the (1996); Bachelor of Science (BS) By Seth Nieman, Ted started his broadcasting ities in Mississippi are the result United States Army in Psychology from The ly Vice President of Business and co-editor career in 1982 in his hometown of of drunk driving. It may be easy Reconnaissance and Surveillance University of Southern Community Development for Tylertown, Mississippi at WTYL to think it could never happen to Leader Course. Mississippi (2000); Master of Merit Health. M.J. Stillman, Vice President radio. He also worked for you individually or to someone After Fort Benning, MAJ Science (MS) in Adult, Mims was elected to the legis- of Scholarship of the Omicron WDAM-TV, Hattiesburg, you know personally, but it could Wallace was assigned to the 101st Occupational, and Continuing lature in 2003 and re-elected in Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Mississippi, WLOX-TV, Biloxi, very easily be someone you Airborne Division (Air Assault) Education from Kansas State 2007, 2011 and 2015. In 2007, he Kappa at SMCC, recently Mississippi and Love know or you who is the next vic- in Fort Campbell, KY where he University (2013); and Post was elected by the Mississippi received a scholarship to the Communications in Jackson, tim. The best thing to do is not commanded B Company, 1st Graduate Diploma from the House Republican Conference as school of his dreams, the Mississippi. drink and drive or not drink at all. Battalion, 506th Infantry United States Army Command Assistant Floor Leader, the fifth- University of Alabama. Whille Ted is a graduate of Southwest Never get into a vehicle with Regiment (Currahee). During and General Staff College. ranking officer of the organiza- attending the college transfer fair Mississippi Community College someone who has been drinking. this command, he deployed his MAJ Wallace’s awards and tion. In 2008, the Mississippi at NerdNation 2016 in National and the University of Southern If you still feel the need to drink, company to Afghanistan conduct- decorations include the Senior Legislative Conservative Harbor, Maryland earlier this Mississippi, where he earned a be smart about it, and call some- ing Counter Insurgency Parachutist Wings, Pathfinder Coalition, a bi-partisan group of month, M.J. ran into Brittany Bachelor of Science Degree in one to pick you up or make plans Operations directly coordinating Badge, Ranger Tab, Combat fifty-six legislators, presented McMillian, Assistant Director for Radio, Television and Film. to stay where you are until the with multiple joint, interagency, Infantryman’s Badge, and Expert Mims with the “Spirit of the Transfer Recruitment, and He is married to Candace next day. Aside from drinking and multi-national elements to Infantryman’s Badge. Coalition” award in recognition Nichole Evans, Transfers Collins Fortenberry and they are and driving, alcohol poisoning is achieve effects across four Additionally, he is awarded the of his dedication in promoting Admissions Recruiter for the the parents of two children, a a serious problem. This is Afghan Districts and two Bronze Star Medal for Valor, conservative legislation. University of Alabama. They daughter, Anna, and a son, Grice. defined by the Mayo Clinic as Bronze Star Medal for Service, At the beginning of the 2012 were both ecstatic to inform M.J. drinking large amounts of alco- that he was a recipient of the hol in a very short amount of school’s Phi Theta Kappa schol- time. The results vary from diffi- Southwest soccer update arship, which is worth $4,600 culty breathing and swallowing. over two years. $1,000 per Alcohol affects both heart rate semester over two years for By Ariel Hutson, staff writer and gag reflex, and could ulti- tournament, competing with many opposing junior college teams, such tuition, and $150 per semester as Northwest, East Central, Jones, and Pearl River. The tournament over two years for books. mately lead to a coma or death. April 2nd, the Men’s soccer team traveled to the University of consisted of one 25-minute period on small fields in a game-like situa- M.J. was fortunate enough to The future is bright for all stu- Alabama at Birmingham, where they participated in a 7v7 tournament. tion. To start the tournament, the Lady Bears held East Central to a (0- be selected as one of only two dents, and no one wants to know Southwest fell to Faulker in their first game (4-2). Goals from Morris 0) game. Game two ended in a (4-0) loss to Pearl River. Jones County out-of-state recipients in the that a student’s future was cut Aitken and Pancho Alisiardi furthered the progress of the game. The Junior College was their third game, and Southwest took an early lead nation of this scholarship. ”My short due to something like alco- second game ended in a tie with Spring Hill (3-3). Clifford Zayzay, with a goal from Gracey Freeman, yet it was not enough to win; Jones lifelong dream has been to attend hol. This graduation season is a Ryan Richard, and Pancho Alisiardi scored goals this game. The third came back and finished the game (4-1). The Lady Bears’ fourth and the University of Alabama and time for celebration and new and final game was a defeat for Southwest. The University of Alabama final game ended in a solid shutout (3-0) win, with one goal from this Phi Theta Kappa scholarship beginnings; this is the time to at Birmingham won (2-1) with Morris Aitken to score Southwest’s only Brinkley Gallant and two goals from Taylor Laurent. will help my dream come true,” make smart decisions. goal from a penalty kick. April 20th, the Lady Bears took part in a 7v7 M.J. said. April 29, 2016 Cartoons 7 Intramurals: 8 ball

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Ping pong champs: Duncan Cornfoot , First Place, D.J. Miller, Second Place, Brandon Bergeron, Third Place, and Matthew Black, Fourth Place photo by Olivia Griffin

8 Ball winners: Shannon Damond, First Place; Juandarius Toot Thompson, Second Place; 3rd place T. J. Walsh, Third Join the team: Southwest·V Place; Brandon Bergeron, Fourth Place Photo by Olivia Griffin Practical Nursing Program Intramurals: Get involved Applications are currently being accepted for fall By Ashley S. Prejean, The year started off with six came down to two finals teams, ͻ co-editor weeks of flag football, and was and the champions of basketball 2016 enrollment followed by the flag football were Team 954, and the runner All across campus events are championship. In the champi- ups were Team Splash City. The ͻ Admission requirements include a composite score going on that are rallying students onship Team 300 took first place term is coming to an end with the together for comradery and ore of 17 on the reading and the runner ups were Glo- ping-pong tournament. This is a of 18 on the ACT, a sub sc sportsmanship. There is the color Boys. After flag football, dodge- great time to get out and join in or section of the ACT or completion of BIO 1111 Principles run, bear necessities day, sporting ball began. This is a game that stop by and show support. events, and much more. One of everyone can love and enjoy. Every year intramurals contin- of Biology I Lab and BIO 1113 Principles of Biology I the major events that is on-going There were so many great ues to be a major draw to students Lecture, and a sub score of 17 on the math section of the on campus is Intramural Sports. teams competing, and at the end and this is an amazing way to There have been so many amaz- the winners of the championship imurse yourself into the college ACT or completion of MAT 1233 Intermediate Algebra ing competitions between stu- for dodgeball were Team BUCS experience. The best thing you dents that the students are form- and the runner ups were Team can do is just have fun and play ͻ Applications can be uppicked and submitted in the ing memories and bonds that will 954. for the love of the game. Next Allied Heath Complex or the Henry Lewis Health last a lifetime. This year ping- The spring semester started off year intramurals will have a lot to pong, dodgeball, basketball, and with intramural basketball. This live up to this year, but it is some- Occupations Center flag football have all been was a grand event held, that drew thing everyone will be looking offered. The turnout for every in numerous teams. As the teams forward to and will defiantly be event was phenomenal. competed against each other it eager to partake in the events. Art students visit museums 19TH ANNUAL SOUTHWEST FOOTBALL COCA-COLA GOLF CLASSIC FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2016 QUAIL HOLLOW GOLF COURSE- MAY 13 PERCY QUIN STATE PARK

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Women’s Team First Place: 007: Taylor Laurent and Courtney Lewis; second row: Kennedy Mount, Women’s Team Second Place: Dreamteam: Payton Lewis, Abby Bui, Cassidy Brecheen, Briana Bruhl, Kendyl Adam, Briana Miller, Kristen Parnell, Somer Land photo by Seth Nieman Lexie Johnson, Raney Hewitt photo by Seth Nieman

Men’s Team First Place: Patriots: Anthony Eashmond, Mah’Lon Robinson, Michael Ware, Coach Donald Men’s Team Second Place: Cardinals: Coach Dominique Sullivan, Justin Pack, second row; Alex Novak, Dykes, D’Edward Proctor, Chase Huges, Laderek Mccray photo by Seth Nieman Justin Hathorne, Vincent Calhoun, Neil McLaurin, Casey Haygood, John Jolley photo by Seth Nieman

Men’s Half Mile Men’s Softball Throw Women’s Half Mile Women’s Softball Throw Trey Fleming photo by Seth Nieman Neil McLaurin photo by Seth Nieman Ariel McDaniel photo by Seth Nieman Peyton Lewis photo by Seth Nieman