THE GROWL Holmes Community College Volume 87 Oct. 26, 2020 Goodman – Ridgeland – Grenada Number 12 www.holmescc.edu Holmes mourns beloved employee Gail Gross From Staff Reports/Photos Holmes Community College faculty - Barbara Moody, Sheryl Smith and mented on what a joy Gail was. and staff members were heartbroken at Alice Watson - shared their thoughts “Gail was extremely loyal to Holmes the passing of Redgner “Gail” Gross, about their dear friend. Community College,” Dr. Burnham one of the housekeeping employees “We write this with great sadness said. “She loved her job and she loved on the Ridgeland Campus, on Aug. 9. over the unimaginable loss of a the people she worked with in Ridge- Gross, 60 years old at the time of her co-worker and friend. Gail was well- land. However, Gail did not mind tell- passing, was a native of Canton and known for her love of cooking and ing you what she thought and she and a member of the Holmes family for singing. At times, she would nourish I had numerous conversations about nearly 10 years. and take care of some of the teachers’ work and life. My fondest memory of The visitation for her was held on personal plants. Her faith and love for Gail is her love for the Bible and the Aug. 17 at the Family Memorial Fu- God led her to share with others she Lord Jesus Christ. If you mentioned neral Home in Canton with the grave- came into contact with. One of her the Bible or Jesus, her face would light side service following the next day at favorite sayings was ‘Help us Lord.’ up and she would become excited to the Murphy Chapel in Camden. We miss her!” talk about either. The Ridgeland Cam- Three of the Holmes housekeeping Holmes Ridgeland Campus Vice pus has lost a true friend in Gail and employees on the Ridgeland Campus President Dr. Don Burnham also com- her presence will be missed.” Gayle Gross Ridgeland Campus offers Massage Therapy program From Staff Reports/Photos per yourself, then think again,” said of experience in the field and in the and Hydrotherapy. Upon completion Holmes Massage Therapy Program Di- classroom and this program meets of the program, students will be able to rector Dr. Webster. “In contrast, mas- the need of a growing industry in our work in a variety of settings such as: sage therapy can be used as a powerful Holmes district.” spas, cruise ships, resorts, chiropractic treatment tool to assist with taking The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and medical offices, sports and fitness charge of your health and well-being reports that between 2018 and 2028, facilities, private offices, airports, whether you have a certain health con- the field is expected to grow by 22 nursing homes and orthopedic rehabili- dition or are looking for stress relief.” percent. In 2019, the median salary for tation facilities.” Massage Therapy is a form of treat- a massage therapist was $42,820 and Coursework for the program began ment that involves a trained and cer- therapists could earn upwards of $20/ on Monday, Sept. 21. There is no fee tified medical professional to provide hour. to submit an application, and interested soft tissue manipulation to the body “At Holmes Community College, candidates can get started by visiting: using different degrees of pressure and our Massage Therapy program is de- https://hccapp.holmescc.edu/ruready_ movement. It is considered a special signed to prepare students for careers orientation/index.cfm. Beginning in September, the Holmes treatment of complementary and inte- as professional massage therapists,” This one-year, 720-hour Massage Community College Ridgeland Cam- grative medicine. Dr. Webster said. “During the one-year Therapy Program at Holmes is ap- pus began offering a one-year Massage “We are so very excited about the program, students will learn about proved and licensed by the Mississip- Therapy program taught by Dr. Mar- new Massage Therapy program at various modalities such as Swedish pi State Board of Massage Therapy quita Webster, LMT, MMP, DPT. Holmes,” said Vice President for Massage, Deep Tissue and Neuro- (MSBMT), P.O. Box, Morton, MS “If you thought that Massage Thera- Career Technical Education Dr. Amy muscular Massage, Prenatal Massage, 39117, (601) 73-6038, under Tempo- py was only a feel-good way to pam- Whittington. “Dr. Webster brings years Sports Massage, Reflexology, Shiatsu rary License #1912. Attala nursing program achieves 100 percent pass rate on NCLEX From Staff Reports/Photos The Holmes Community College beyond what we asked of them. I know Brittany McDaniel of McCool; Tiffa- Practical Nursing (PN) program at each and every one will be a fantastic ny Sisney of Kosciusko; and Lanikka the Attala Center in Kosciusko had a nurse. I’m honored they chose Holmes Thompson of Durant. The hybrid pro- 100 percent pass rate on the Nation- for their nursing education. ‘There’s gram graduates were Erin Hopkins of al Council Licensure Examination No Place like Holmes!’” Richland, Sherita Latiker of Carthage, (NCLEX-PN) exam. This was the There were 19 graduates total in the Lisa Nipper of Chatham, Jennifer Potts first year that the program offered 2020 Attala Center PN Class. Grad- of Water Valley, Brandy Raines of both face-to-face and hybrid program uates from the face-to-face program Pontotoc and Cherry Singh of Ridge- options. included Kristi Bagwell of McCool; land. “I am so incredibly proud of this Brianna Branch of Sallis; Lexie Brown “We really need to see success Pictured is PN Department Chair Dr. PN class,” said Practical Nursing of Kosciusko; Lanie Davis of Lex- stories like this,” said Vice Presi- Christi Blair with one of the 2020 gradu- Department Chair Dr. Christi Blair. ington; Christina Dossett of Winona; dent for Career Technical Education ates, Tiffany Sisney, during their Pinning “For this class to have achieved 100 Jordan Eldridge of Winona; Meagan Dr. Amy Whittington. “While times Ceremony. The Attala Center PN Class of percent NCLEX pass rate through Henry of Carthage; LaKenya Latiker 2020 achieved an 100 percent pass rate on the NCLEX-PN this year. this extremely tough year is amazing. of Carthage; Carrie Lee of Koscius- (Attala pass rate, continued on Page 6) They worked hard and went above and ko; Carley McClain of French Camp; What’s Inside... See page 7 for • Student Editorials pic of 2020 • Holmes Alumni Spotlights Homecoming • New Employee announcements & More! court! Opinion 2 A loss no one saw coming By Kaitlyn Anderson Staff Reporter On August 28, wrote his first play, “Crossroads,” first film in the five-picture deal with ship. the world was staging it at the school after a student marvel. Afterwards had a leading role Rest in taken by surprise was shot and killed. Boseman would in the movie Black Panther which, told power, when the sudden then go on to graduate from Howards the story of his character and heritage King.” and tragic news University with a Bachelor of Fine being passed down from his father So broke of the sad Arts in directing. One of his teachers who was the original Black Panther for many passing of Holly- was actress Phylicia Rashad who is their country Wakanda. He would go has wood actor Chad- known for her role as mother and wife on to reprise his role in Avengers In- paid wick Boseman. Claire Huxtable of “The Cosby Show” finity War and Avengers: Endgame. He their Known for his role starring Bill Cosby. She and fellow would star in more movies such as 21 re- as King T’Challa in Marvel’s “Black actor Denzel Washington raised funds bridges and Spike lee’s Da 5 Bloods. spects Panther,” Boseman died at the age of so that Boseman and other classmates On the hearing of his passing, starts and 43 from a four-year battle with cancer. could have the opportunity to go to the gave their respect and tributes across condo- He was diagnosed back in 2016, with Oxford-Mid Summer program of the social media. Angela Basset who lences stage three colon cancer. The cancer British American Drama Academy. played T’Challa’s mom in the Black to the sadly progressed to stage four. A post He graduated from New York City’s Panther gave her tribute saying,” This family was made on his social media confirm- Digital Film Academy. Boseman’s first young man’s dedication was awe-in- of the late great Chadwick Boseman. ing his passing. job in acting was in 2003 on an epi- spiring, his smile contagious, his talent Finally, in Conclusion, I would “A true fighter, Chadwick persevered sode of “Third Watch.” Boseman had unreal. So, I pay tribute to a beautiful like to end this article with a quote through it all, and brought you many his first starring role in the 2013 film spirit, a consummate artist, a soulful from Chadwick that he made during of the movies that you have come to “42.” Afterwards, he would go on and brother… All you possessed, Chad- a speech for the graduating class of love so much. From ‘Marshall’ to ‘Da portray baseball start Jackie Robinson. wick, you freely gave,” “Rest now, Howard University. “Sometimes you 5 Bloods,’ August Wilson’s ‘Ma Rain- In 2014, he portrayed James Brown in sweet prince.” Fellow Avengers Costar need to get knocked down before you ey’s Black Bottom’ and several more, the movie “Get on Up.” He incorpo- Chris Evans said, “I’m absolutely dev- can really figure out what your fight is all were filmed during and between rated his own moves and vocals in the astated.