Nip It in The

THE GROWL

Holmes Community College Volume 86 Sept. 29, 2016 Goodman – Ridgeland – Grenada Number 1 www.holmescc.edu

Nip it in the Bud Holmes takes learning outdoors with new Arboretum in Grenada By Taylor Vance Growl Editor When asked where she would like the arboretum grow in the next eight years, It was eight years ago that Dr. Kathy Nipper held up a copy of the Clari- Nipper escorted her General Biology on-Ledger with the Eastern Heights students over to the wooded area by subdivision on the front page. the Holmes Community College li- Referring to the current lawsuit re- brary to give them hands-on instruc- garding the toxic materials allegedly tion that couldn’t be done in the class- released into the environment surround room. This was an idea field biology the subdivision, she asked me, “Have courses and forestry classes had been you ever thought to ask yourself the utilizing, but Nipper chose to build question why these chemical spills upon it. The funny part is, she forgot have [allegedly] been going on for to ask permission to take them there many years? I think it’s because your in the first place. While riding in his average citizen doesn’t know enough vehicle, then Grenada Vice-President about natural science or the environ- Jack Holmes spotted Nipper and her ment to recognize the chemical spill students walking across Avent Drive. as having long-lasting effects on the Alarmed a teacher was walking out of environment. So I want this facility to the building with a full class, he franti- become an educational center not only cally asked her what was wrong. for Holmes, not only for the communi- “Nothing,” she replied. “Is it okay if ty of Grenada, but for the entire region I take the students to the woods so they of North Mississippi.” can get an in-depth look at the differ- Amy Land’s Intermediate English students visited this new attraction on the Nipper has the support of, Grenada ent species of plants?” Grenada campus for observation and free-writing. administrative officials, Vice President He smiled and let her continue on Michelle Burney and Academic Dean toward the woods. At that moment, until I’m blue in the face, but it adds a Myra Harville who encouraged its use in the middle of the road the idea of “It is nice to see what started out as a whole new dynamic to the picture when in the community and at Holmes. an outdoor classroom was born. Eight nature area for my Dendrology class I physically put one into a student’s Bronwyn Martin, director of Mar- years later, Holmes has profited from become an official arboretum. We had hand a then say, ‘This is a lichen,’ and keting and Recruiting, said to make Nipper’s idea and hard work and has problems at first with only a certain then it clicks.” this vision come to life, “We have to become one of three places in the state number of plants being able to grow on Nipper learned that arboretum status publicize this because not every insti- of Mississippi to have an arboretum. high ground, but we came together and is not easily obtained. At least 30 dif- tution has this bragging right that we When asked how her eight-year proj- were able to collaborate and figure out ferent species of plants have to be in- currently have. The Marketing Depart- ect first came to be, Dr. Nipper stated, ways to plant more species in the area.” cluded in the nature area. The Grenada ment is currently working on a logo for “I saw that as I would talk about moss- Nipper says that this came to fruition Arboretum has twice the amount need- the arboretum and a tri-fold map for a es, ferns, and fungi in the classroom, through cooperative efforts of fellow ed to be formally declared, with 64 total self-guided tour.” some students wouldn’t get what I was instructors like Floyd, as well as the species of plants present in the area. Floyd also said, “A geocache could be talking about. So I knew I would have Holmes Foundation and the Grenada James Floyd, forestry instructor, was in the works for the arboretum. I hav- to try something a little different.” Garden Club, both of which donated responsible for identifying most of the en’t worked all the kinks out, but it is Always the educator, Nipper picked time, resources, and grants. different species of plants in the ar- in the works.” up a leaf and thrust it into my hand and Holmes English Instructor and Gre- boretum and being a voice during the Student Activities and Recruiting said, “I can point to a picture of a li- nada Garden Club member Pam Moore construction and planning. Floyd said, Coordinator for the Grenada Campus chen all day and say ‘This is a lichen’ said, “The Garden Club believed in Bronwyn Robertson said, “First and Kathy [Nipper]’s vision from the be- foremost, I just want to applaud Dr. ginning; and when we saw that she was Nipper for her efforts. Through her de- dedicated and this wasn’t just a tem- termination, she has brought different porary project, we knew this would be faculty members, the Holmes Foun- beneficial to the college as well as the dation, the Grenada Garden Club, the community. community, and the administration to- In addition to science and forestry gether for one project. I think this will classes, English and creative writing be another great thing to use to recruit classes are now utilizing the arboretum, prospective students to the Grenada which proves the Garden Club’s invest- Campus.” ment was worthwhile. Creative Writ- The Growl wants to thank mainte- ing Instructor Gwen Graham had the nance for their work, Dr. Tom Holden idea to partner with Nipper and have a for providing bluebird houses, Holmes place specifically for students wishing President Dr. Jim Haffey for his sup- to write. port, and everyone who donated funds “In this area, we plan to have a lily to ensure this facility could come to from the Eudora Welty House, a plant life. We also would like to encourage from Rowan Oak (Willian Faulkner’s faculty members to continue using the home), and a plant from Donna Tartt’s arboretum in creative ways that allow home. This would be a place to have a students to learn and connect, and we plant from every Pulitzer prize-winning hope the administration continues to writer from Mississippi.” support these efforts.

Don’t Miss out! What’s Inside... Holmes Commu- •Homecoming schedule •A look at happenings nity College- dis trict-wide will celebrate •Recognition of Service photos homecoming • Faculty/staff achievements • Student Spotlights 2016 on Oct. • sports updates and schedules 29 on the • thought-provoking editorials goodman campus. This is Holmes 91st an- and More! niversary! See pg. 5 for more details! Opinion 2 He took a stand by taking a seat By Mia Jones Growl Reporter knowing the media would be watching was another police-related or race-re- tions did not begin to make headlines his every move. It is sad to me how lated incident. This pattern continued until he sat, in uniform, at the team’s In the past few it took someone on his level of fame throughout 2015 as well, as nearly third preseason game. He stated, “I am weeks, Colin to finally use their platform to call 1,000 people were fatally shot by not going to stand up to show pride Kaepernick has attention to something that has been policeman. People began to question if in a flag for a country that oppresses sent the country ignored for years and years now, yet we should really feel safe around law black people and people of color.” At in a near up- seeming to have gotten worse in the enforcement. the start, he was alone in this protest, roar by forcing past few years. Kaepernick has man- Meanwhile, I began to wonder if this but after being joined in the next game a re-ignition aged to force attention toward a delib- was ever going to become more than by his teammate, Eric Reid, various in the discus- erately avoided topic, and while many just a conversation and if necessary ac- other players and even the whole Seat- sion of racial are avidly expressing their disapproval tion at the higher levels of government tle Seahawks team began to follow suit injustice, with and anger, others are thinking to them- was ever going to be taken. Aside from in their own way of protesting. Now, special atten- selves, “It’s about time.” constant protests and riots, not much this issue is finally beginning to get the tion toward police brutality. It started The sad truth is that police brutality other action was taken. vital attention and action it so desper- when he decided to sit down during the has not gotten worse. People are just Actually, it was not until the 2016 ately needs. National Anthem, causing both positive finally paying attention. Dating back summer killings of both Alton Sterling In addition to silently protesting, he and negative shock among not only to even before the 1991 brutal beating and Philando Castile just a day apart announced that he would be planning fans, but also all others watching him, of Rodney King by the LAPD, some from each other that the nation began to donate $1 million to various chari- whether it be on television or in per- police have been abusing their author- to collectively speak on the severity ties that focus on racial issues. Veter- son. When asked about his actions on ity by purposefully using excessive of police brutality once again. Yet, as ans have even voiced their support for numerous news platforms, Kaepernick psychical force or even weapons while I figured, the conversation soon began him by stating that they did not fight consistently expressed his refusal to enforcing the law, often badly hurting to lose its momentum once again. I so that he would stand for the flag, but “show pride in a flag for a country that or even killing the civilian, who was realized that it was going to take more they fought for his freedom, so that oppresses black people and people of often black and a lot of times even than just regular civilians protesting he would be free to sit or stand as he color.” Many felt that his actions were innocent, harmless, unarmed, or all for people to become more aware of pleases. Kaepernick’s silent protest has disrespectful and thoughtless. three. what’s going on. That’s when Colin ignited action and discussions among On the contrary, I believe Kaeper- The topic of police brutality resur- Kaepernick came in. other NFL teams and inspired college nick’s actions to be heroic, for he will- faced in 2014 when both Eric Garner In the San Francisco 49ers’ 2016 pre- football teams, high school football ingly risked everything to call attention and Mike Brown were unarmed and season opener, Kaepernick displayed teams, and numerous other sports to to something so many had pushed to killed at the hands of police, and a silent protest on national television protest or simply show support as well. the back of their minds or were scared sparked a series of revolts, protests, by sitting during the National Anthem. For the first time, this movement and to speak up on. He bravely took action and riots. Though the heated conversa- However, this went unnoticed because spread of awareness shows no signs of to put the spotlight on a topic so many tion was pushed aside at times, it was he wasn’t in uniform because he did slowing down. have deliberately ignored or avoided, quick to start again each time there not play in the first two games. His ac-

Early Morning Startup

By Ethan Burton Growl Cartoonist

Truck People

Contents in the Opinion Section do not represent the official opinions of Holmes Community College or The Growl unless specifically indicated. Let- The Growl ters are welcome, but may be edited for clarity and space. Holmes Community College Send to: [email protected]. https://www.facebook.com/hccgrowl Opinion 3 The Melvins take Jackson

Local Global Warming By Elias Haik than if the room had been packed with Growl Reporter people who didn’t really care about the Effects and How to Stop What would band. The Melvins played incredibly; you do if the I did not recognize a single song that mentor to your they played but I could not stop head is credited to the rapidly rising personal hero banging the entire time I was at the Them temperatures. Louisiana received was coming concert. For their encore they brought By Leisa Campbell nearly 30 inches of rain between to your town? up the opening band up on stage to Growl Reporter Aug. 10-17. That’s almost three 3 Well if your play with them which lead into them feet in a week. While now such a hero is Kurt singing “Take me out to the ball According storm is seen as a once every 550 Cobain, then game.” to NASA’s years event in this area, if tempera- on Sept. 11 you The Melvins are masters of their Earth Obser- tures continue to rise, such events had a chance to do just that. Former craft and it’s not hard to see what 30 vatory, Glob- could become far more common. neighbor and mentor to Kurt Cobain, years of practice will do for you. They al warming The Melvins are a hard rock band from did not need to have some top hit song is the unusu- What can you do? Seattle that formed in the late 1980’s. to become a success; they knew that ally rapid On Sunday, Sept. 11, they were people would like them for their music increase To help fight global warming, playing a show at Duling Hall and tore and that’s all they needed because they in Earth’s speak against carbon emissions, down the house. The crowd was may- have developed an incredible cult fol- surface tem- make your house more efficient, be 50 or 60 people in size but every lowing. There are rumors that they are perature over and reduce the amount of refuse crowd coming back the last century primarily due to the you discard. If you are interested member to Jackson greenhouse gases released by peo- in aiding the victims of Louisi- of the again, and ple burning fossil fuel, and the rate ana flooding, you can volunteer crowd take it from of temperature increase has nearly through the Red Cross or donate brought my personal doubled in the last five years. toward the GoFundMe account the ener- experience, Zeta Phi Beta has established to gy of 100 if they come What does this have do with us? aid them. While our generation people, back to might not have started global this made Jackson you The truth is global warming warming, it is up to us to fight it the show do not want affects us as well as the polar bears. and stop such tragedies from oc- much to miss the The Louisiana flooding this summer curring before they even begin. more show. personal

New Beginnings in Madison

By Bobby Neal Growl Reporter Malco Grandview throughout the day. welcome and at home. The next In a recent interview with question was, “Have you ever been to Holmes Community College student a Moe’s before?” He said, “Yes and Zach Ladner, the question was asked, it was the best southwest type of grill “Have you ever not felt welcome at a that I have ever been to.” He also said, restaurant and why?” He responded, “I think that this will defiantly be a “Yes, in fact I have, and it was because wonderful restaurant for the Madison the people that worked there seemed area because it will bring something to not like their job and didn’t have new that no one is used to and that enthusiasm when my girlfriend and I Madison has never had before.” Have you ever gone walked through the door.” At Moe’s, Madison has defiantly made out to eat and not had they treat everyone with respect and a wonderful choice by bringing this the “customer experi- are welcoming to anyone and everyone restaurant to the table and is hopefully ence” type of service? that walks through the front door. The going to do well because no one can Well, the new restaurant famous line that everyone remembers forget the wonderful line, “Welcome to that is coming to Madi- when they leave the restaurant is, Moe’s.” son can give you the warm feeling that famous Moe’s in hopes that everyone “Welcome to Moe’s” and that always everyone wants when they are eating enjoys the new southwest grill that excites people when they walk through out. Madison is proud to present the is catching people’s eye as they pass the door because it makes them feel

Every Month is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Although September is officially Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, it should be year-round

By Charleigh McPhail Growl Reporter and exposing just how vital it is to be and acting kinder are key points in in a safe environment to talk about prevention. Services are available 24 this issue. Most people who have hours a day to call, for free, for any experienced suicidal thoughts do not help with suicidal thoughts. Many attempt to get help, and organizations campuses offer counselors who would everywhere are working to provide be more than happy to offer help. counseling and available resources to However, the most vital part is that anyone, especially college students. we all must be kind to each other and Schools across the nation are holding show more love. This alone is the best events for this month to raise aware- help any person could receive. One in ten college ness. Mississippi State University students has had suicidal holds an event called “Speech Out- thoughts or made plans weighs Silence” where hundreds of for suicide, according backpacks are lined up on a field, in to Emory University. honor of the 1,100 college students each year who commit suicide. Al- Because suicide is one Pictured is a photograph from the suicide prevention though September is the month specif- of the top causes of death event held at Mississippi State University, “Speech ically dedicated to suicide prevention in the world, the month Outweighs Silence.” of September has been awareness, every month out of the named the “Suicide Pre- exactly does that mean? It can include year should be. Realizing how serious vention Awareness Month. But what showing resources, raising awareness, mental illness is along with speaking Opinion 4 Making history with history By Mia Jones is located in Wasington, D.C, on the edy on June 2, 2015, in which worker cherry red Cadillac convertible previ- Growl Reporter National Mall. Criteria for the design Ivan Smyntyna was severely injured ously owned by the renowned rock and An idea of the building specified that it had to when scaffolding on the roof collapsed roll singer Chuck Berry. Modern items that had been show an under-standing of the African on top of him. He was rushed to a include gymnastic equipment used by pitched around American experience while respecting local hospital, where he later died. The champion Gabby Douglas at the 2012 1915 and the history and views of the Washing- construction crew managed to push Summer Olympics. pushed for all ton Monument. It had to incorporate through and complete construction, The opening day of Sept. 24 was the way up until the dark times as well as well as the and soon successfully completed the set back in January of 2016. This day now has finally beautiful times of optimism, spiritu- 10-story museum. It has five stories would follow a week full of events for been honored. ality, and joy. It had to be a museum above ground and five stories below, the museum, and extended hours for For years and that was able to hold events as well. making it the deepest museum on the the opening week. On opening day, years, efforts After meeting the re-quired criteria, National Mall. President Obama, along with various were made Adjaye’s firm’s winning design was The museum contains everything in special guests, including descendants to establish a museum honoring the chosen among six other finalists. The African American history from slavery of former Mississippi slave Elijah B. history and culture of African Ameri- budget for construction of the museum to music. It was re-ported in May 2015 Odom, Oprah Winfrey, and Will Smith. cans. Though the push started in 1915, was limited to $500 million. by CBS News that the collection size Odom’s daughter, Ruth Bonner, who it did not build momentum until the The groundbreaking ceremony had grown to 33,000 objects. The col- is 99 years old, joined the Obama’s in 1970s. Though it built momentum in took place on Feb. 22, 2012, with lection includes a multitude of notable a bell ringing to celebrate the official the 1970s, a push from the legislation actress Phylicia Rashad as the master items, such as the original glass-topped opening of the museum. The bell rang did not begin until 1988. Though the of ceremonies, and President Barack casket used to display and bury the came from the First Baptist Church in legislation began pushing the idea in Obama as one of the various speak- body of 14-year-old Emmett Till. It Williamsburg, Virginia. This church 1988, an official authorization of the ers. The first concrete for foundation has items owned by Harriet Tubman, was started by secret meetings between museum did not happen until 2003. A was poured in November 2012. The with a special one being the silk shawl free and enslaved African Americans. site was not selected until 2006. Final- basement level work was finished by given to her by Queen Victoria of the This had been the first time the bell ly, the National Museum of African January 2014, and the above ground United Kingdom. One will also find had been rang since segregation. After American History and Culture opened work began quickly after. The last the dress Rosa Parks was sewing the a long journey, the museum now wel- Sept. 24. In other words, it had defi- beam was placed on the museum in day she bravely refused to give up her comes the public to the dedication of nitely been a long time coming. October 2014. Various delays caused seat on the bus to a white man on Dec. the past, present, and future of African The building, designed by Ghana- the construction process to stray away 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama. American history and culture. ian British architect David Adjaye, from its predicted completion date of The collection includes more than November 2015. This included a trag- just delicate and smaller items, with a

Food and Global Warming By Morgan Hannah beef each week it would have the same Each of those kilograms of grain takes Growl Reporter human can greatly slow global warm- impact of removing four to six cars off considerable energy and water to pro- ing. Most food the roads. The transportation of foods duce, process, and transport. There are many costs to goods that people eat costs to shorter distances uses less fossil There are ways that everyone’s require a lot of resources. Water for the earth a great fuels. Frozen, packaged, pre-cooked, carbon footprint can be dramatically irrigation, fuel for vehicles, and fer- deal of dam- and processed foods uses three times reduced. Less meat consumption can tilizer and chemicals for plant growth age or in other as much energy as fresh products. It is help the environment. Local and or- and pests are all resources needed for words, is very estimated that livestock production ac- ganic produce is also a great option be- production. Wastes come with the detrimental. Ev- counts for 70 percent of all agricultural cause how the food is grown is a very resources as well. Manure is a very ery year meat land use and occupies 30 percent of the important factor when considering the common concern with air pollution production has land surface of the planet. carbon footprint. Organically grown is and pollutants from tractors are, as more climate The growing of livestock and other a good option but local and organic is well. warming pol- animals for food is also an extremely the best option. Beef has a larger carbon footprint lution than foods such as vegetables, inefficient process. For example, it than any other food. If every American fruits, nuts, and grains. Limitations of takes approximately 5-7 kilograms of eliminated a quarter-pound serving of how much meat is consumed by every grain to produce one kilogram of beef.

Who is Holmes voting for? ByElias Haik ment is run. But many students simply for the issues that they believe need to Growl Reporter this debate, and I did not expect to do not see the point in voting, given be passed, they are focused on the is- see what results I got from this study. that neither choice seems like a good sues that will get them the most votes. Every four There were four options on the poll: candidate to put in charge of our entire This forces the candidate to completely years Amer- Donald Trump, Hilary Clinton, Gary nation. How can you blame them? back a cause all the way even though ican citizens Johnson, and not voting. Donald This does not have to be all negative, they may know little to nothing on the vote on who Trump received 26 votes, Hilary Clin- for many reasons this may actually be issue. they want to ton received 30 votes, Gary Johnson a good thing. This election is almost All in all, I think this election year run their coun- received one vote, and 43 students symbolic of America’s exhaustion with is going to be good for America. In a try, and every said that they were not voting in the the two-party system, which can turn “growing pains” sort of way, we need four years up-coming election. This took me by out to benefit us. Many Americans are to realize that as long as we support the country complete surprise as I expected far sick to death of the two-party system, the two-party system we are not going becomes more students to vote either side but and for good reasons, it makes you to be happy with the choices we are polarized over two candidates for the there was an overwhelming amount choose between the best of two options given. Many Americans are realizing job. This year is no exception, in fact of students who said they simply were rather than the candidate who supports this, that is why Gary Johnson is even this election has proven to be one of not voting in the next election because your beliefs the most. This is toxic a candidate in this election. In very the most polarizing elections in recent they did not like either candidate. for both the citizen and the candidate few elections in the past were we given American history. People are torn This is very significant because for in question. The citizen has only two three options on who will take office, between two candidates they would many of these students this is their options to choose from so they are this indicates discontent within the par- rather not have, and I wanted to see first opportunity to vote in a presiden- stuck with backing an option they do ty members. This will hopefully lead where Holmes Community College tial election, which is a big moment not like or support simply because the into our election system becoming a stood in the vote. for many citizens because it is the other candidate’s policy on that issue multi party system so political candi- I decided to poll Holmes students first chance they have to have some is worse. This is also horrible for the dates will have to work much harder to to see where our school stands on sort of a say in the way the govern- candidate because instead of pushing please their voters.

Johnson named as one of 50 Leading Business Women From Staff Reports/Photos en is a development and networking cal Office Technology, Medical Billing fered her the opportunity, she jumped organization that encompasses train- and Coding, and Workforce Training on it. ing with ongoing opportunities for and Development programs. She also “I am humbled to be selected as one the inducted women to grow together serves as an instructor for BOT cours- of the 50 Leading Business Women in as business leaders.” The recipients es on the Ridgeland Campus and as a Mississippi by the Mississippi Busi- chosen attend seminars, a networking sponsor for Phi Beta Lambda business ness Journal,” Johnson said. “Receiv- round table, and an awards luncheon. society. ing this honor has afforded me the This year’s event was held August 18- “We are so proud to have on of Mis- opportunity to network and engage 19 at Hinds Eagle Ridge in Raymond. sissippi’s 50 Leading Business Wom- with other dynamic female entrepre- MBJ will include photos, bios, and en serving as Department Chair and neurs, educators, other professional quotes from the Class of 2016 in the Instructor for our Business Technology woman who share my same dedication spring issue of their magazine. program at Holmes,” said Director to their careers and communities. As Additionally, as a part of the state’s of Career-Technical Education Amy a result, I have gained new ideas and 50 Leading Business Women, Johnson Whittington. “This affords our students made lifelong friendships that perhaps will be honored at the “Business Wom- an awesome opportunity to learn from would not have otherwise been avail- NaTunya Johnson en of the Year” luncheon in February a proven leader in the business com- able to me.” 2017. Eleven finalists for Business munity.” Johnson is an active member of NaTunya Johnson, Ed.S, district Woman of the Year are selected from Prior to teaching on the collegiate the Mississippi Business Educators department chair of the Business and the most recent 50 Women class. level, Johnson was a corporate trainer Association, American Academy of Office Technology (BOT) Department Johnson received her bachelor of for 12 years at the State of Mississip- Professional Coders, American Health at Holmes Community College, was business administration and marketing pi Employees’ Health Plan with Blue Information Management Association, recently named to the Mississippi from Mississippi State University and Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi. She Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Alpha Business Journal’s (MBJ) 50 Leading her MBA from Delta State University. said that corporate training adequate- Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and An- Business Women in Mississippi Class As an Educational Specialist in cur- ly prepared her for teaching business derson United Methodist Church. She of 2016. riculum and instruction, she currently courses, something she had always resides in Ridgeland with her husband, According to MBJ, “the 50 Wom- develops curricula for Holmes’ Medi- wanted to do, and when Holmes of- Michael, and their daughter, Nadya.

McCollum earns PhD From Staff Reports/Photos

obtained a Bachelor of Science in students in clinical areas, participating her hard work and dedication to her Nursing, a Master of Science in Nurs- in an advisory committee for local profession through a number of hon- ing, and a Master of Science in Educa- Allied Health programs in area high ors. Some of those include the Lynn B. tion from the University of Southern schools, and serving as the PN student McMahan Gerontology Award, Who’s Mississippi. A longtime member of organization advisor. As coordinator, Who in American Nursing, and most the Holmes family, she has taught on she planned and organized classroom recently, Associate Degree Nursing the Ridgeland Campus for 23 years; activities, developed program bro- Faculty of the Year for 2015-2016. She 11 years in her current role as ADN chures, maintained essential student continually stays active in profession- faculty, and 12 as a coordinator and documents, negotiated new clinical al memberships such as Sigma Theta instructor for the Practical Nursing affiliations, and coordinated clinical Tau Inc. International Honor Society (PN) program. rotations, among other duties. She also of Nursing, the Mississippi Nurses As an ADN instructor, McCollum’s served as the coordinator and facili- Association/American Nurses Associa- responsibilities include instructing tator for an accreditation visit for the tion, and the Holmes Ridgeland Fac- students in the classroom, developing program. ulty Association. She has also served teaching strategies for content taught Preceding her employment with on several committees, and served as a Pamela McCollum in the program, supervising students Holmes, McCollum worked as a staff book reviewer for “Guide to culturally in clinical and student advisement, nurse for St. Dominic Health Services, competent health care, 3rd edition” by Holmes Community College Associ- evaluating student’s clinical perfor- as a charge nurse/nursing preceptor/ L.D. Purnell. ate Degree Nursing (ADN) Instructor mance, and assisting in the planning unit coordinator for the University of For more information about the Pamela McCollum, RN, MSN, MS, and implementation of simulation lab Mississippi Medical Center, as a staff Holmes Associate Degree Nursing BS, recently earned her PhD in Nurs- activities. nurse for Covington County Hospital, program, you may contact McCollum ing Education and Administration from As a Holmes PN instructor, McCol- and as a nurse/assistant supervisor and at [email protected] or (601) William Carey University in Hatties- lum’s duties included developing and later assistant director of nursing for 605-3350. burg. implementing lesson plans, instructing Hillcrest Health Center. Prior earning her PhD, McCollum students in the classroom, supervising McCollum has been recognized for

Holmes World AIDS Day observance receives award From Staff Reports/Photos

The Madison County Alumnae Jennifer Riley, the chapter’s pres- to unite in the fight against HIV while Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta So- ident said, “The Madison County showing support for people living with rority, Inc., is the recipient of several Alumnae Chapter is very excited HIV and remembering those who lost awards of distinction presented during about the work that they are doing in their lives. The World Aids Day event the sorority’s 90th Southern Regional Madison County to benefit so many held at Holmes last year, themed “Get- Conference in Kissimmee, Florida. people in the community. Indeed, we ting to Zero,” featured panelists Mau- During the Southern Regional Con- are extremely proud of the chapter’s da Monger, program director for Mis- ference, more than 3000 Delta women partnership that has been established sissippi AIDS Education and Training gathered to celebrate their sisterhood, with Holmes Community College in Center at UMMC, and Gerald Gibson, service, and scholarship. The Madison bringing awareness of HIV/AIDS to prevention outreach manager at My County Alumnae Chapter received the student body and look forward to Brother’s Keeper nonprofit. Othor five awards and one of those was a partnering in future events on cam- Cain, director of communications for Distinguished Service Award for the pus.” Mississippi Faith in Action, introduced World AIDS Day observance held This is the chapter’s second award the panelists and helped guide the dis- on the Ridgeland Campus of Holmes earned from partnering with organi- cussion. The “Getting to Zero” theme The Madison County Alumnae Community College on Dec. 1, 2015. zations on campus. They previously meant working toward zero new HIV Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta plans This program was a collaborate effort received an outstanding recognition infections, toward zero discrimina- to collaborate with Holmes to host a between the Social/Science and Be- for their partnership with the Paralegal tion pertaining to the topic, and zero similar event this year. havioral Sciences Department and two Department and the Social/Sciences AIDS-related deaths. The speakers en- committees of the sorority: Physical Department on Human Trafficking. couraged the 70 plus Holmes students & Mental Health and International World AIDS Day is an annual event, (and instructors/staff) in attendance to Awareness & Involvement commit- always held on Dec. 1 that provides get tested annually and help break the tees. an opportunity for people worldwide stigma surrounding HIV. Campus News 6

Holmes to hold Homecoming 2016 on Oct. 29

From Staff Reports

On Saturday, Oct. 29, Holmes ceremony. Holmes House. crowd to the high-energy Pep Rally in Community College will be hosting its The day’s events, from the Little The Honoree Recognition Cere- the main parking lot. annual all-day Homecoming celebra- Bulldog Zone, alumni ballgames, all mony beings at 11 a.m. in McDaniel If anyone needs a cool place to sit tion on the Goodman Campus. This is the way to art shows and parade means Auditorium followed by the exciting or a minute away from the crowd, Holmes 91st year in existence. there is something for everyone to Connection! performance at 11:30 the library will be open to all guests. This year’s football game against enjoy. p.m. Lunch will be served at noon in Those interested can go and enjoy a Itawamba Community College will The Homecoming activities for the the Grove with the musical stylings cold glass of water and light snacks. begin at 3 p.m. with the presentation day begin with a softball alumni game of the Holmes Steel Drum Band. The For the Mississippi State University of the Homecoming Court and crown- at 9:30 a.m., and a baseball inter-squad Coachmen will present their choral and Ole Miss fans, the games will be ing of the Queen at halftime. game at 10:30 a.m. Simultaneously, the performance in Montgomery Fine Arts streaming live so they don’t have to Holmes will also be recognizing this Art Exhibit in McMorrough Library Building at 12:45 p.m., and the annu- miss one minute. Fans can ring their year’s Alumnus of the Year Johnny will begin at 10:30 a.m., Frank Branch al alumni meeting will be held in the cow bell, yell Hotty Toddy, and cheer A. “Bit” Belk along with the Distin- Coliseum will open and there will be library at 1 p.m. the Holme Bulldogs to victory! guished Service Award Recipient John a basketball scrimmage game, and the The parade, which will kick off at For a complete schedule of activi- Lee (J.L.) Peeples, Jr., at a special Past Employees Reunion begins at the Cook Dorm at 1:30 p.m., will lead the ties, see Page 9.

Faculty and Staff recognized at Back to School Bulldog County Fair From Staff Reports/Photos On Monday, Aug. 8, Holmes Com- year. munity College held its annual dis- The event also included the recogni- trict-wide Back to School Bash in tion of employees who have reached Frank Branch Coliseum on the Good- certain milestones in years of service man Campus. to the college. The recognized faculty The theme this year, Bulldog County and staff members were presented with Fair, included delicious fair treats, an a certificate. assortment of carnival games, Family Feud, relay races, a costume contest, a dunking booth and more. Faculty and staff enjoyed fun and fellowship as President Dr. Jim Haffey got everyone excited about the upcoming school

Employees (front, left to right) Wyndy Peeples, Sonja Arnett, Jessica Brown, Cindy Dugan, Angela Miles, (back, left to right) Gale Sheppeard, Lisa An- glin, Bronwyn Martin, Ricardo Anderson, Ricky Casey, Wanda Casey, Dr. Stacey Coulter, Dr. Kathy Nipper, and Vincent Sutherland were recognized for 10 Years of Service. Also recognized were (not pictured) James Bailey and Brian Wooten. Employees (front, left to right) Dr. Fran Cox, Gwen Graham, (back, left tor right) Jessica Elliot, Kenny Du- pont, and Susie Jackson were recognized for 20 Years of Service. Pictured is Robert Harris who was recognized for 30 years of service.

Employees (front, left to right) Amy Whittington, Cherrie Winter, Amanda Jones, Kim Sandifer, Cindy Bridges, Larry Webster, Tommy Trussell, Da- vid Parker, (back, left to right) Barin von Foregger, John “Jeffrey” Newsom, Pictured are (left to right) Janet Mul- Employees (front, left to right) Tina Bruce Patridge, Laura McMahon, Jodie Burchfield, Donald Boyd, Antoine lennix and Kelli Blaylock who were Boyette, Jackie Thurman, (back, left Gates, Jeff Koonz, Jon Rost, Patti Koonz, Julie Muse, James Marion, and recognized for 25 years of service. Also tor right) David Brock, and Cynthia Joshua Walker were recognized for Five Years of Service. Also recognized recognized was (not pictured) Joey McCoy were recognized for 15 Years were (not pictured) Carolyn Case, and Tommy Hutchinson, and Kristy McClain. Netherland. of Service.

Whittington named District Director of Career-Technical Education From Staff Reports/Photos Director of Career-Technical Educa- reer Certificate. Some of the Career/ Whittington became CTE director tion (CTE) at the Ridgeland Campus Technical programs at Holmes also for Ridgeland in July of 2013. Prior Amy Whittington has been promoted offer transferability to baccalaureate to taking the position, she served as to District Director of Career-Tech- programs. Holmes currently offers 21 an instructor in the Holmes Business nical Education. In addition to her CTE programs across the district. Office Technology and Business Ad- new role, she will continue her duties A 2000 Holmes alumna, Whittington ministration departments. Preceding as director of CTE for the Ridgeland was an Ambassador a Phi Theta Kappa her days as a Holmes employee, she Campus specifically. officer. After she completed her associ- worked as an accountant for Delta “Working at Holmes has been one of ate’s degree, she earned her bachelor’s State and as an accountant for Ivey the most rewarding experiences of my and master’s degrees in business ad- Mechanical Company. life,” Whittington said. “I am thankful ministration from Delta State Univer- Whittington and her husband, Frank, for the opportunity to be a part of the sity. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate, have two children: their son, Ian, and Holmes family and continue to look working on her dissertation to finish a daughter, Ava. They are active mem- for ways to better serve our students. degree in Community College Leader- bers of Broadmoor Baptist Church. The CTE programs lead to an As- ship from Mississippi State University. For more information on the CTE sociate of Applied Science (AAS) Additionally, Whittington is a 2015 programs, contact Whittington at Amy Whittington degree, Advanced Technical Certif- graduate of the Mississippi Communi- (662) 472-9121 or awhittington@ icate, Technical Certificate or a Ca- ty College Leadership Academy. holmescc.edu. Campus News 7

From GED to full-time student New Holmes student shares story of personal triumph From Staff Reports/Photos

at a public school throughout the process." gratitude to those who have helped or earn his General Barksdale is quick to share, however, him reach his goals thus far. Educational Devel- that though he had a strong support When asked what advice he would opment Test (GED), system, the journey was not always an pass on to others who are in similar the soft-spoken easy one. He studied for the GED for a situations as him, Barksdale said, teenager decided the few years, and passed all exams except "Don't doubt yourself and don't give latter was the best for Mathematics. Then, before he had up on your dreams, you can do any- choice for him. Since an opportunity to take it again, the thing you put your mind to as long as that day, Barksdale GED Test changed in 2014, causing you work hard and believe in your- has gone through the exam to be a bit more complicated. self!" the GED readiness Changes included: the test becoming Holmes offers Adult Basic Educa- courses, passed computer-based as opposed to the tion classes in several locations in its all four tests, and former paper-based testing, and the district, including the Attala Center in enrolled as a fresh- test adding several new item types (fill Kosciusko, the McGowan Workforce man, all at Holmes in the blank, drag-and-drop, multiple Center on the Ridgeland Campus, Community College select, short answer, and extended item the Madison County WIN Center in on the Ridgeland response, to name a few). The new Canton, UMC Hospital Mobile Unit Campus. item type required candidates to have in Lexington, the Wolfe Technology Pictured (left) is Khidari Barksdale, a student who went “Mrs. Brooke a more in-depth understanding of the Building at Winona High School, and through the GED preparation courses at Holmes Com- Hood and Mrs. Lina necessary skills, eliminating the use the Yazoo Teen Center in Yazoo City. munity College, took and passed his GED, and is now a Lopez from Holmes of many test-taking strategies that are High School Equivalency Exams, full-time freshman at Holmes. With Barksdale is (left to were so helpful taught to pass multiple choice exams. which include the GED Tests, are right) Holmes GED Test Administrator Lina Lopez and through the whole Barksdale, who is starting his first administered at both the Attala Center Holmes GED Instructor Brooke Hood. process," Barksdale year at Holmes as an English major, and the Holmes Ridgeland Campus. said. "From prepar- plans to eventually take some courses For more information about the ing me for the GED, to getting through in art and business, earn a degree, and Holmes GED preparation courses/ Khidari Barksdale of Madison has each exam, to assisting me in becom- own his own art gallery and website to test administration, contact Adult come a long way from his days as a ing a first-time college student, they've accompany it. A lover of the arts, he Basic Education/GED Director Nan- shy homeschooled student. When his been great. I am also so grateful for Dr. enjoys sculpting, pottery, and draw- cy McRight at (662) 290-0808 or parents told him they wanted him to Lorrie Anderson and Will Goodwin, ing. Barksdale has high hopes for the [email protected]. either finish his high school diploma my private tutors who supported me future, and continually expresses his

Two Holmes BOT instructors recognized at Mississippi Business Educators program From Staff Reports/Photos College Academic Deans Association. was also named Best Teacher in the and Katrina Myricks - received hon- The Lamplighters Conference honor- 2015 Clarion Ledger Best of the Best ors during the Mississippi Business ees are selected based on their excel- contest. Educators Association’s (MBEA) lence in instruction and a commitment Myricks attended the Goodman Awards Recognition Program held at to learning and teaching. Campus of Holmes on a basketball Mississippi University for Women in As an Educational Specialist in cur- scholarship before earning her bache- Columbus on Sept. 16. riculum and instruction, Johnson cur- lor’s in business administration from Johnson was chosen as the 2016 rently develops curricula for Holmes’ Delta State University and her mas- Community/Junior College Business Medical Office Technology, Medical ter’s from Mississippi State Universi- Educator of the Year and will serve Billing and Coding, and Workforce ty. She has also completed additional as the editor of the MBEA Journal. Training and Development programs. graduate studies at MSU and Jackson Myricks was chosen as the 2016 Ca- She also serves as an instructor for State University. reer and Technical Business Educator BOT courses on the Ridgeland Cam- Founded in 1950, MBEA is a profes- of the Year and will serve as the editor pus and as a sponsor for Phi Beta sional organization for business educa- of the MBEA Newsletter. Lambda business society. tors in Mississippi. The organization is Johnson, who was also recently Myricks, also an advisor for Phi associated with the Southern Business named to the Mississippi Business Beta Lambda business society, has Education Association, the National Journal’s (MBJ) 50 Leading Business taught at Holmes for 24 years, and in Business Education Association, the Women in Mississippi Class of 2016, that time, has made quite an impact on Mississippi Association of Career and earned her bachelor’s degree in busi- her students and colleagues. In 2006, Technical Education, and the Associ- ness administration and marketing she was named Community College ation of Career and Technical Educa- Pictured are (left to right) Katrina from Mississippi State University and Business Educator of the Year by tion. Myricks and NaTunya Johnson. her MBA from Delta State University. the Mississippi Business Education For more information about the She was recently chosen to attend the Association, and in 2014, the former Holmes BOT programs, contact John- Two Holmes Community College prestigious Lamplighters Conference Mrs. Mississippi USA was named one son at [email protected] or Business and Office Technology in October, which is sponsored annu- of the “Coolest People” by Mississippi (601) 605-3330. (BOT) instructors - NaTunya Johnson ally by the Mississippi Community Business Journal. Just last year, she

Good news for Conservation Law students, bad news for deer poachers From Staff Reports/Photos (left) U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Officer Carpenter Fish & Wildlife Service Officer Car- presented the antlers to James Floyd who is the advi- penter presented the antlers to James sor for Conservation Law students. Good News Floyd who is the advisor for Conser- When animals are harvested illegally their remains vation Law students. These procedures are held by Conservation Law Enforcement officers are great educational opportunities for as evidence until the trial. If the hunter in question is students, and the antlers will be used proven guilty this evidence is either destroyed or uti- to teach proper Boone and Crockett lized for educational purposes. scoring. Fortunately for Holmes Community College the antlers from these illegally harvested bucks will be displayed and utilized by the Conservation Law program at Holmes Community College Grenada Center. U.S. Campus News 8

Holmes honors Graham, Johnson, and Jones as Lamplighters From Staff Reports/Photos past three years. She has also served as a presenter for a coaches’ conference, a judge for tryouts and competitions, and served as a motivational speaker for high school cheer camps. Each year, Jones organizes and conducts two mini-cheer camps for elementary children in Holmes’ district area. Additionally, she leads the Holmes cheerleading squad in volunteering with a number of community service ventures, including but not limited to: visiting children at Blair E. Batson children’s hospital, assisting with the Mississippi Blues Marathon Children’s Run, reading to elementary students at schools in the district, implementing Gwen Graham NaTunya Johnson Heather Jones the Womanless Beauty Pageant to raise money for cancer research, and more. Three Holmes Community College College), and also in the Dallas, Texas, level, Johnson was a corporate trainer A Holmes alumna, Jones was a Bull- instructors will be honored at the community college system. She has al- for 12 years at the State of Mississip- dog cheerleader, a Hall of Fame induct- prestigious Lamplighters Conference ways known that teaching, and specifi- pi Employees’ Health Plan with Blue ee, as well as active in multiple other Oct. 6-7 in Brookhaven. Gwen Gra- cally teaching English, is her calling in Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi. She campus organizations. Upon gradu- ham, English instructor on the Grenada life. When Graham is not teaching, she is a member of the Mississippi Busi- ation, she earned both her bachelor’s Campus; NaTunya Johnson, district enjoys bridge, participating in her two ness Educators Association, American and master’s degrees in chemistry from department chair of the Business and book clubs, and spending time with Academy of Professional Coders, Delta State University. Office Technology (BOT) Department her family. She and her husband, Chip, American Health Information Manage- Jones and her husband, Matt, reside and BOT instructor on the Ridgeland have two children; Scott Graham and ment Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha in Benton with their two children: Campus, and Heather Jones, chemistry Whitney Woods, and one granddaugh- Sorority, Inc., The Links, Inc., Jack Pierce, 6, and Jon Wiley, 4. They are instructor and head cheerleading coach ter, Mary Gwen Woods. and Jill of America, Inc., and Anderson active members of Parkview Church on the Goodman Campus will attend NaTunya Johnson United Methodist Church. She resides of God, where she is on the Children’s the three-day professional develop- Johnson, who was recently named in Ridgeland with her husband, Mi- Council, a member of the choir, and ment conference hosted by Copi- to the Mississippi Business Journal’s chael, and their daughter, Nadya. serves as drama coordinator. Jones is ah-Lincoln Community College. (MBJ) 50 Leading Business Women Heather Jones a member of the Junior Auxiliary of Gwen Graham in Mississippi Class of 2016, was also Jones, who has taught at Holmes Yazoo City. Graham, who has worked at the col- chosen as the 2016 Community/Junior for eight years and served as head Sponsored annually by the Missis- lege for 20 years, was named Holmes College Business Educator of the Year. cheerleading coach for six, is actively sippi Community College Academic Community College’s Humanities Johnson received her bachelor of involved on campus. She is Depart- Deans Association, the Lamplighters Teacher of the Year in 2015. During business administration and marketing mental Physical Science Correspon- Conference gives instructors the oppor- her time at Holmes, she has worked as from Mississippi State University and dent, Chemistry Articulation Repre- tunity to enjoy networking and fellow- a librarian and as an English instruc- her MBA from Delta State University. sentative, one of the Departmental SI ship with other instructors from around tor, teaching English Composition II, As an Educational Specialist in cur- Chairs, a member of the Homecoming the state. The honorees were selected World Literature, Creative Writing, riculum and instruction, she currently Committee, a HolmesPlus advisor, and based on their excellence in instruc- and all other English courses. Graham develops curricula for Holmes’ Medi- a faculty tutor for MOSAIC. tion and a commitment to learning and holds a B.A. in English from Delta cal Office Technology, Medical Billing Jones has served as a judge for both teaching. State University and a M.A. in English and Coding, and Business Manage- district and state science fairs, attended For more information about Holmes, from Mississippi State University, ment Technology programs. Johnson numerous chemistry/science-related visit www.holmescc.edu. where she served as a teaching assis- also serves as the District Department seminars and conferences and served tant as a graduate student. Chair and Instructor for the Business on multiple interview committees for a Prior to her employment at Holmes, Technology Department and as a co- variety of campus organizations. Graham taught at Delta State, State sponsor for Phi Beta Lambda business As Holmes’ cheerleading coach, Technical Institute at Memphis (now society on the Ridgeland campus. Jones has led the squad as they com- Southwest Tennessee Community Prior to teaching on the collegiate peted at UCA College Nationals for the

Pleas named Humanities Teacher of the Year From Staff Reports/Photos

ing Center on the Ridgeland Campus. glish Literature and certification as a in the four-week fellowship, “Afri- The lecture is free and the public is State of Mississippi Teacher Mentor. can-American Struggles for Freedom encouraged to attend. Prior to her employment at Holmes, and Civil Rights,” which was part of The Humanities Teacher Awards rec- Pleas worked at the University of the NEH Institute at Harvard Univer- ognize the contributions of humanities Mississippi Medical Center as an sity. faculty at each of the state’s colleges instructor from 2005-2012. Her role Pleas will be recognized by the and universities.Nominations are made was to teach MEDCorp Verbal Rea- Mississippi Humanities Council at the by the college or university president soning/Reading Comprehension and 2017 Public Humanities Awards Re- or humanities dean. STEP (Science Training Enrichment ception in February at the Old Capitol A member of the Holmes family Program)/Reading Comprehension. Museum in Jackson. since 2009, Pleas serves as an academ- Pleas also formerly served as English ic advisor, co-facilitator of the iCreate instructor/department chairperson Creative Arts Club, and teaches Com- at Velma Jackson High School and position I/II (Hybrid and Traditional), also at Piney Woods School. Prior to World Literature, African-American these positions, she was an elementary Literature, and Intermediate English school teacher at Brentwood Behavior- Arnetra Pleas and Reading in innovative ways that al Healthcare. brings the subject matter alive. For Pleas has earned a number of awards Arnetra O. Pleas, an English instruc- the 2014-15 academic year, she also and recognitions for her dedication to tor on the Ridgeland Campus, has been served as evening coordinator, which the teaching profession. Some of those named Holmes Community College’s entailed her providing leadership and include: William Winter Scholar for 2016 Humanities Teacher of the Year. supervision of evening adjunct faculty. the Humanities, Med Corp Teacher As part of her award, Pleas has de- Pleas holds a B.A. in English from Appreciation Award, Velma Jackson veloped and will deliver her scholarly Tougaloo College and a M.A. in High School Teacher of the Year, presentation titled, “Subtle Protests in Teaching/English from Jackson State Mississippi Economic Council STAR the Works of Jupiter Hammon, Phyllis University. She was also a part of the Teacher, Who’s Who Among Ameri- Wheatley, and Frances Harper” Nov. Advanced Placement Institute at the ca’s Teachers, Disney Creative Teacher 9 in the Multimedia Room 130 of the University of Louisiana Monroe and Nominee, and Piney Woods School D.P. “Pat” McGowan Workforce Train- her certifications include: Mississippi Teacher of the Month. Endorsements: English 7-12/AP En- A lifelong learner, Pleas participated Campus News 9

Holmes ranks No. 2 among online colleges in the state From Staff Reports/Photos

variety of factors, including affordabil- Content Coordinator Kelly Rivett, the ity, student services and the availability company researched 2,868 different Holmes is a multi-campus institution of online programs. accredited institutions and Holmes that offers the Associate of Arts degree, “I am so proud that Holmes is being came in second place not only among Associate of Applied Science degree, recognized for our outstanding online two-year colleges, but among Missis- technical and career certificates, and offerings,” said Director of eLearning sippi universities, as well. workforce training. The college now Tish Stewart. “These awards continue Holmes Community College is part offers more than 50 academic majors, to show Holmes’ commitment to pro- of the Mississippi Virtual Community approximately 30 professional providing quality, affordable education in College (MSVCC), and offers classes grams, over 50 extracurricular activi- a variety of formats.” utilizing Canvas by Instucture. Courses ties, 10 athletic sports, and a variety of OnlineColleges.com is a leading are offered both by Holmes instructors student support services. The college is resource for interested persons who and through other instructors in the accredited by the Southern Association seek reliable information about on- MSVCC. A number of scheduling op- of Colleges and Schools Commission Holmes Community College was line colleges and degree programs. tions are offered, including regular se- on Colleges. recently ranked as the No. 2 college in The website helps users find the right mester courses, four-week courses, and For more information on Holmes the state of Mississippi by OnlineCol- online college and program based on eight-week courses, and the eLearning Community College, visit www. leges.com. The rankings are based on a subject, location and degree level. Department will help customize sched- holmescc.edu. According to OnelineColleges.com ules for interested students.

Ridgeland student selected to visit NASA this October From Staff/Reports/Photos

Campus. exploration. Each team is responsible “NCAS not only inspires community “Ever since I was a child, for developing and testing a prototype college students to advance in STEM I wanted to be an astronaut, rover, forming a company infrastruc- fields, but it also opens doors for future like every other kid,” Reeves ture, managing a budget, and develop- careers at NASA,” said Tania B. Da- said. “The difference is, I’m ing communications and outreach. vis, Minority University Research and actually getting the oppor- The on-site experience at NASA Education Project (MUREP) Manager. tunity to pursue that career. includes a tour of facilities and brief- “NCAS has a legacy of alumni moving One of my instructors, Lynn ings by NASA subject matter experts. from NASA internships to and ulti- Boykin, knew about my NASA Community College Aerospace mately entering the NASA workforce. interests in aerospace engi- Scholars is a project funded in part It is rewarding to see the progression neering and informed me by the Minority University Research of a student from NCAS participant to about the NASA program last and Education Program, or MUREP, NASA colleague.” spring. It has been a won- which is committed to the recruitment For additional information, please derful experience so far, and of underrepresented and underserved contact National Community College I am so grateful to her for students in science, technology, engi- Aerospace Scholars by email at JSC- Robert Reeves that.” neering and mathematics (STEM) to [email protected] or by phone at Robert Reeves of Holmes Com- The five-week scholars program cul- sustain a diverse workforce. 281-483-0493. For more information, munity College has been selected to minates with a four-day on-site event With this project, NASA continues visit: http://ncas.aerospacescholars. travel to NASA’s Stennis Space Center at Stennis Space Center and offers the agency’s tradition of investing in org/. For more on MUREP visit: www. this fall to participate in the NASA students the opportunity to interact the nation’s educational programs. It is nasa.gov/education/murep. Community College Aerospace Schol- with NASA engineers and others as directly tied to the agency’s major ed- ars project (NCAS). Reeves is in the they learn more about careers in sci- ucation goal of attracting and retaining Industrial Engineering Management ence and engineering. While at NASA, students in STEM disciplines critical Technology program on the Ridgeland students form teams and establish to NASA’s future missions, which in- fictional companies interested in Mars clude missions to Mars and beyond.

Afterglow Festival is Brighter Than Ever

By Taylor Vance Growl Editor

to celebrate the arts; but innovative sisters who were only 17 Films-Stories of Small Town Entre- in particular, to celebrate and 14 when the first film festival preneurial Success. Those films will films. A film festival is a launched. Katrina and Isabella Kinder be followed by a panel discussion that competition where people grew up attending film festivals and will include members of the Grenada from all over the world creating films their whole life. It had Downtown Innovation District, Gre- submit independent films always been their dream to direct and nada County Economic Development for a chance to be screened oversee a film festival of their own in District, and Mississippi Heritage in front of the audience at their hometown of Grenada. Trust. We hope to inspire others to the festival. The different This year, the festival will have the go for their dreams and spark new films are sorted into catego- following workshops: Drone Demo, connections and opportunities in the ries, and the categories each Claymation, Basics of Video Game creative economy.” have a winner. Development, Tech Based Entrepre- With highly-rated success of this But this festival is unlike neurship, Mobile App Development, event, one can hope that Holmes Com- any other film festival. This Cosplay, and a Makeup workshop. In munity College forms a partnership festival is more like an art’s addition, the festival will also include a with Grenada Afterglow in the future festival. It includes musical full lineup of musical performers from to become even more innovative in the performances, art vendors, around the state. way the state is education students and food vendors, workshops, “I feel we’ve grown a lot this year engaging in the creative economy, just On Oct. 8, Grenada will continue one demos, panel discussions, in terms of community involvement like most community college do with of its newer, but highly successful fes- cosplay, writing vendors, and fea- and forming partnerships with other film festivals in their regions. tivals that attracts hundreds of people tured guests. The event is planned organizations around the region. This Everyone is encouraged to attend the from all over the country. This year, and scheduled way in advance by the year we really focused on adding film festival and be “enlightened,” by the number of innovative workshops director’s, who are two college-aged workshops that would allow attendees what you see, who you meet, and what and community partnerships with the students who embraced the modern to begin to learn new skills, like Video you learn.” festival have increased significantly. creative movement that is permeating Game development and Tech Based Afterglow has become a day for fam- throughout the South. Entrepreneurship with Innovate Mis- ilies to come to Downtown Grenada The idea for bringing this film fes- sissippi. That is also reflected through tival to Grenada belong to two highly our special guests Blue Magnolia Campus News 10

Holmes holds Bulldog County Fair Back to School Bash From Staff Reports/Photos

Holmes Community College held its Opening Convocation in the Goodman Campus coliseum on Monday, Aug. 8. The theme was Bulldog County Fair, and employees from every district participated in the fun, games, fellowship and dressing up for the occasion. Campus News 11

From Staff Reports/Photos

Holmes Community College’s faculty and staff, along with their families, enjoyed the Heart- beat of Holmes tailgating event on Thursday, Sept. 15, prior to watching the Bulldogs beat the Mississippi Delta Communi- ty College Trojans 41-0. The event was hosted by the Holmes Alumni Office.

Myricks speaks to Entrepreneur class From Staff Reports/Photos Ken Myricks, owner of Affordable This program will give the students an Insurance Solutions in Jackson, spoke opportunity to hear a variety of speak- to Katrina Myricks’ Entrepreneur class ers discuss concepts and ideas they are on the Ridgeland Campus on Aug. 31. learning in class. Mr. Myricks was the first speaker for the new program, WOW Wednesdays. WOW Wednesdays will entail en- trepreneurs from the Metro Jackson area coming to speak to the class once or twice a month on a Wednesday, sharing their journeys/stories about how they got to where they are today.

Student Spotlight

SaFaye Stone

Hometown: Winona, MS Holmes Campus: Goodman Major: General Studiess Post Holmes plans: To attend Mississippi State Uni- versity and possibly major in Business and Accounting. Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, and dirt track racing. Special talent/skills: I love to sing and I am a member of the choir. I also highly enjoy working on cars. Sports 12

College Football Week 1 in the Books By Rawley Cadenhead Growl Reporter rally the troops, and come back strong with only 28 seconds left in the half, effort by Nick Saban. against South Carolina in week two. cutting the lead to 28-13 for halftime. As predicted the Tide keeps on roll- Head Coach Jimbo Fisher for FSU ing and USC is still the most overrated In a landscape dominated by college Southern Mississippi vs Kentucky must have given an inspiring speech team in all of college football. football, especially here in the South- (44-35 SMU) in halftime, because as soon as the 3rd east, the season has finally arrived. quarter kicked off it was all Florida Texas vs Notre Dame (10)(50-47 UT) As the leaves start to change, and the It had been 16 years since Southern State. With a field goal in their first This was my favorite game of week nights get a little bit cooler, it’s time to Miss had won a game against an SEC possession, and a string of two turn- 1, two traditional power houses with reflect on what we saw from our three opponent, but that streak thankfully overs for Ole Miss, Florida State was rich histories of winning and champi- major teams here in Mississippi, as came to an end here in week one. It able to rally a 23 point 3rd quarter to onships, and two teams who over the well as two other big games around the was a tale of two halves for the Golden take the lead. Ole Miss tried desper- past three years have drastically under- nation. Eagles getting down quickly 35-17 in ately to mount a comeback in the 4th performed, and Texas for even longer Mississippi State vs South Alabama the first half, but in a surprising turn of rushing for another TD, but Florida than just three. (21-20 USA) events (for everyone who wasn’t wear- State proved too much. Charlie Strong, head coach of Tex- ing a white jersey), the Eagles came The major difference in this game? as came into this game knowing he The Bulldogs struggled in their first roaring back in the second half. Kicking. Ricky Aguayo kicked a would be using two QBs, the first a game without their premier QB Dak Primarily lead by a lockdown de- school record 6 field goals for 18 true freshman in Shane Buechele, and Prescott, who was drafted by the Dal- fense and a star QB in Nick Mullens, points, as well as 3 extra points for a the under producing senior Tyrone las Cowboys last season. The Bulldogs the Eagles scored 27 unanswered total of 21 points. More points scored Swoops. He managed a nearly perfect opened up the game very slowly with points and held the Wildcats to win than seven of the SEC schools scored game giving playing time to both QBs. two poor drives from Nick Fitzgerald, in dramatic fashion 44-35. As noted in week one. Buechele would throw the deep ball, who would later be replaced by Da- earlier, this was the Eagles first win in and Swoops would run it down the mion Williams. With Williams in the 16 years against a SEC opponent, but Alabama (1) vs Southern California defense’s throat. game, the Bulldogs were able to take keep your eyes peeled for Southern (20) (52-6 Bama) This game was wildly entertaining a 17-0 lead into halftime. Then every- when they play LSU in week 7. with five lead changes throughout thing changed. There were questions coming into the course of the game, as well as an After the half, the Bulldogs came Ole Miss (11) vs Florida State (4) the season about both of these teams, overtime thriller. Both teams scored back out uninspired, and looked in- (45-34 FSU Bama starting a new QB, as well as a touchdown during the first over- credibly slow on defense. On top of having a new first year defensive co- time period, but in the second, Texas that, the Bulldogs were only able to In one of the most entertaining ordinator, and USC with a brand new defense was able to stop the Irish score a single field goal in the second games of the weekend, Head Coach coaching staff as well as a new QB. offense and force a field goal. This half of the game. What was South Hugh Freeze put aside all of the The first quarter was extremely tight left the door open for Tyrone Swoops Alabama doing in the second half? offseason distractions and had one with USC leading 3-0 after 15 min- to “swoop” in and win the game for South Al torched the MSU secondary goal in mind: beat Florida State. That utes, but from the second quarter on Texas. with long strikes down the field, and in sadly would not come to fruition. The it was all Alabama. Jalen Hurts, ends Texas went from unranked in the AP a second half comeback won the game Rebels opened up the game extremely his first college game being pulled out polls to now #11, watch out for the 21-20. MSU kicker Westin Graves had well, thinking that they would take a early with 118 yards, 2 TDs, and 1 Horns this year, if they keep playing a chance to win the game on a field 28-6 lead into halftime. Florida State INT. The Crimson Tide would go on with the same passion and determina- goal late in the 4th quarter, but missed thought otherwise as freshman QB De- to score 52 points, and only give up tion that they played in week 1, they’ll wide left. Hopefully Dan Mullen can ondre Francois threw for a 16 yard TD one more field goal in a dominating be hard to beat.

Bulldogs blow past the Tigers; move to 4-0 overall and 2-0 in the North From Staff Reports/Photos iel scored from five yards out. Shelly’s extra point was no good, and Holmes led 20-6. The Holmes Community College The Tigers scored their final points Bulldogs proved to be too much for the of the game with 1:32 left in the sec- Coahoma Community College Tigers ond quarter on a 19-yard touchdown at home on Thursday, Sept. 22, as the pass. The two-point pass failed and Bulldogs won 34-12 and improved to Holmes led 20-12 at halftime. 4-0 overall and 2-0 in the North Divi- Sophomore quarterback Dejer- sion. ric Bryant scored twice in the third The Bulldogs travel to Northwest quarter to finish the Bulldogs’ scor- Mississippi Community College on ing. He scored with 12:01 left in the Thursday, Sept. 29, in a huge North third quarter from three yards out and Division contest. Thursday’s game ver- scored again with 8:25 to play in the sus the No. 2 Rangers can be heard on quarter from two yards out. Shelly’s the Bulldog Football Network at 101.1 extra points were good, and Holmes FM and 103.9 FM or at breezynews. led 34-12. com or wyab.com. Northwest will also The Bulldogs finished with 459 Pictured is sophomore running back Matt Fuller of Starkville. live stream the game at http://www. total yards and had 333 yards on the nwccrangers.com/watch/?Live=59. ground. Fuller led with 84 yards on 10 The Tigers got on the scoreboard carries while freshman Cameryn Brent early in the first quarter on a three-yard had 59 yards on 13 carries, sophomore Bulldog Football Schedule touchdown. The extra point was no Tevin Wooten had 56 yards on five good, and Tigers led 6-0. carries and McDaniel had 44 yards on The Bulldogs answered the Tigers’ Date Opponent Result Time eight carries. score and never trailed again as sopho- Freshmen Vada King and Quindar- Sept. 1 @East Central W, 48-40 Final more running back Matt Fuller raced in rius Whitley each had nine tackles from 16 yards out with 9:40 left in the Sept. 8 Southwest W, 34-20 Final in the game. King had two sacks and first quarter. Freshman kicker Caleb Sept. 15 Miss. Delta* W, 41-0 Final three TFLs. Sophomore Buddy Benson Shelly’s extra point was good, and the finished with eight tackles, sophomore Sept. 22 @Coahoma * W, 34-12 Final Bulldogs went up 7-6. Darron Temple had seven, freshman Holmes scored twice in the second Sept. 29 @Northwest * 6:30 p.m. Desmond Lester had six and freshman quarter. The first touchdown came with Oct. 6 East Miss. * 6:30 p.m. Tyshon Spencer had five. Lester and 9:40 left in the quarter when sopho- Spencer each had one sack and 1.5 Oct. 13 Co-Lin* 6:30 p.m. more running back Antavius Moody TFLs. scored from 13 yards out. Shelly’s Oct. 20 @Northeast * 6:30 p.m. extra point was good, and Holmes led Oct. 29 Itawamba * 3 p.m. 14-6. The Bulldogs scored again with 6:04 left in the first half when sophomore running back Treviante McDan- Home games underlined * Conference Games & Oct. 29 is Homecoming Sports 13

Cheerleaders spread cheer- Basketball broadcast even off the field schedule set for 2016-17 From Staff Reports/Photos From Staff Reports/Photos

be heard live on 101.1 FM or at breezynews.com. Josh Guest and Will Purcell will split play-by-play duties on these broadcasts. All home games and selected road games will also be streamed live at holmescc- media.com. The games include: Nov. 7, Jones, 6 p.m.; Nov. 10, Mid-South (wom- Holmes Community College and en), 6 p.m.; Nov. 19, at Boswell Media Sports will once Southern-Shreveport, 2 p.m.; Dec. 5, again team up during the basketball Itawamba, 6 p.m.; Dec. 13, at South- season with selected games be- west Tenn. (men), 5 p.m.; Jan. 5, at ginning in November and running Hinds, 6 p.m.; Jan. 17, at Northwest, The Holmes Community College Cheerleaders spent time before last Thurs- through February. 5 p.m.; Jan. 30, East Mississippi, 5:30 day’s game at East Central visiting patients at Blair E Batson Hospital for The schedule will consist of 10 p.m.; Feb. 6, Mississippi Delta, 6 Children. nights and 18 games. The games can p.m.; Feb. 20, Coahoma, 6 p.m.

Bryant receives MORA’s first-ever “Hero on the Field” Award From Staff Reports/Photos The Mississippi Organ Recovery quarterback, played a huge role in the Agency (MORA) and JucoWeekly are victory in Decatur. Bryant was 9-of- teaming up to provide a “Hero on the 10 passing for 296 yards and three Field” from football programs in the touchdowns and also ran the ball seven Mississippi Association of Community times for 76 yards and one touchdown and Junior Colleges. The “Hero on from 65 yards. For Bryant’s play, he is the Field” Award works hand-in-hand now being considered for the NJCAA with MORA’s It’s Super Easy cam- National Offensive Player of the Week paign on becoming an organ donor. Award. Holmes Community College’s Did you know It’s Super Easy to Dejerric Bryant of Mize, who has just register as an organ donor? It takes been named the MACJC Offensive less than two minutes to be someone’s Player of the Week for Week One, is hero. That is the driving force behind the first recipient of the “Hero on the the new website and advertising cam- Field” Award. paign that was released by the Missis- The Bulldogs defeated East Cen- sippi Organ Recovery Agency in early Pictured are (left to right) Coach Jeff Koonz and Dejerric Bryant. tral, 48-40, and Bryant, a sophomore May.

Bulldog Soccer Schedule/Results

Women’s Soccer Schedule Men’s Soccer Schedule Date Opponent Result Time Date Opponent Result Time Aug. 27 Co-Lin W, 5-0 Final Aug. 25 @Meridian L, 4-2 Final Aug. 30 Southwes W, 1-0 Final Aug. 27 Co-Lin L, 4-3 Final Sept. 6 Hinds W, 4-0 Final Aug. 30 Southwest L, 3-1 Final Sept. 9 @Northwest * W, 3-2 Final Sept. 6 Hinds L, 1-0 Final Sept. 14 @East Central * L, 4-0 Final Sept. 9 @Northwest * L, 4-3 Final Sept. 16 Itawamba * W, 3-1 Final Sept. 14 @East Central * L, 3-2 Final Sept. 20 @Co-Li L, 6-0 Final Sept. 16 Itawamba * L, 3-2 Final Sept. 23 Meridian W, 4-1 Final Sept. 20 @Co-Lin W, 3-2 Final Sept. 27 MGCCC* W, 3-0 Final Sept. 23 Meridian L, 4-2 Final Sept. 30 @Southwest* Final Sept. 30 @Southwest 4 p.m. Oct. 8 @Hinds * 2 p.m. Oct. 2 Oxford College 1 p.m. Oct. 11 Northwest * 5 p.m. Oct. 8 @Hinds * 7 p.m. Oct. 14 East Central * 1 p.m. Oct. 11 Northwest * 3 p.m. Oct. 18 @Itawamba* 1 p.m. Oct. 14 East Central * 3 p.m. Oct. 18 @Itawamba * 3 p.m.

Home games underlined Home games underlined *Conference Games *Conference Games The Growl Staff

Ethan Burton Rawley Cadenhead Leisa Campbell John “Eli” Haik Hometown: Goodman Hometown: Spring Texas/Brandon Hometown: Ridgland/ Haverhill, Hometown: Ridgeland Major: Liberal Arts/Journalism Major: Broadcast Journalism MA Major: Liberal Arts Campus: Goodman Campus: Ridgeland Major: Liberal Arts Campus: Ridgeland Future Plans: My current plans are Future plans: I plan to go to Mis- Campus: Ridgeland Future Plans: After Holmes I plan to attend Ole Miss after graduat- sissippi State and work for Bulldog Future Plans: All up in the air. on going to Southern Miss to get my ing from Holmes to earn a degree Sports Radio. degree in psychology. in Journalism with an emphasis in About me: I’m an intern at 105.9 About Me: Outside of school, I have Digital Media Art. ESPN. a part-time job at Mazzios. I love to About me: I am a member of the play music, and can play bass. Growl, serve as a Work Study for Holmes Goodman Library, and am involved with Main Street Baptist Youth Group. I am passionate about drawing using pencil as well as pen and ink media.

Morgan Hannah Mia Jones Charleigh Mcphail Bobby Neal Hometown: Clinton Hometown: Jackson Hometown: Purvis Hometown: Canton Major: General Studies Major: Communications Major: Criminal Justice Major: Constructional Engineering Campus: Ridgeland Campus: Ridgeland Campus: Ridgeland Campus: Ridgeland Future plans: I plan to attend a Future plans: After receiving my Future plans: I plan to transfer to Future plans: I plan to go to Missis- drama school where I can grow and Associates Degree from Holmes Mississippi State to finish my degree sippi State and hopefully fulfill my gain much experience about/within Community College, I would like to in Criminal Justice and eventually career and make some good money. the industry. transfer to the University of South- become an Investigator. About me: I went to St. Andrew’s About me: I am part of the Social ern at Baton Rouge, where I will About me: Outside of The Growl, I and played baseball. My dream was Science Club, Yearbook Staff, News- continue to pursue my major in am a member of the choir and love to play in college, but I did not get paper Staff and New Stage Theatre. Communications in hopes of one day Netflix. the college I wanted to go to play for becoming bigger than Oprah. (Ya’ll so now I am at Holmes working on know she’s getting old, she’s going to my degree and studies. I love MSU have to retire sooner or later.) and I’m a baseball freak. I like to About me: I have tendencies to look talk about trucks with my friends unfriendly and reserved when, in all and hangout on the weekends at the actuality, I am the complete oppo- football games. site.

Austin Parker Taylor Vaden Taylor Vance Hometown: Brandon Hometown: Grenada Hometown: Grenada Major: History Major: Journalism Major: English Campus: Ridgeland Campus: Goodman Campus: Grenada Future plans: Undecided. Future plans: To attend a school out Future plans: I plan to attend Ole of state. Miss and major in Journalism. About Me: I’m in the band. About me: I enjoy reading, hunting, and following politics. I also make it a point to wear crazy socks almost every day. “There’s only one requirement of any of us, and that is to be cou- rageous. Because courage, as you might know, defines all other human behavior.” -David Letterman