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ż announces 2024 homecoming queen

ż announces 2024 homecoming queen

From left, the 2023 Homecoming Queen Tyra Bridges of Vicksburg, the 2024 Queen’s Escort Taylor Johnson, the 2024 Homecoming Queen Destiny Young of Raymond and ż President Dr. Stephen Vacik.RA YMOND – ż Raymond Campus Homecoming Maid Destiny...

Techxpo at ż, students learn T.V. broadcasting an option for study

Techxpo at ż, students learn T.V. broadcasting an option for study

“The variety is good because each of these students has certain skills that are going to match up with different careers, you know, welding, cosmetology, academics, broadcasting, entertainment and the STEM fields. And that’s why I think it’s important to expose them to everything we possibly can, because there are opportunities here to be discovered.” – Dr. Alfred Smith

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ż announces 2023-2024 Hi-Steppers

ż announces 2023-2024 Hi-Steppers

No group in the U.S. has received more invitations to nationally televised bowl games, professional football games or national parades than the Hi-Steppers.

Musical theatre returns to ż

Musical theatre returns to ż

“This isn’t just the Lendon Players, every aspect of the department is contributing in some way, shape or form.”

ż art students win in state competition

ż art students win in state competition

The Raymond Campus Art Department selected 23 2-D works and five ceramics pieces for the show. Eight other community colleges participated in the 2023 MCCAIA.

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ż, Atmos partner for student internship program

ż, Atmos partner for student internship program

The first intern under the new partnership is Hunter Holtsinger of Brandon who will spend the summer working at Atmos’ location in Jackson. He is a sophomore at ż studying Mechanical Engineering Technology.

McCulloch Scholarship recipient makes seamless return to school

McCulloch Scholarship recipient makes seamless return to school

PEARL – A few years ago, Jessica Hardwick decided that since her family had grown by one, it was time to similarly grow her opportunity to help support them. Enter ż, and the third-semester nursing student at the college’s Rankin Campus has a...

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Allied health student continues life shaped by healthcare

“When I was about 2 ½ years old, my parents realized I couldn’t bend my left arm,” said Batte, 21, of Brandon.  After initial consultation locally, Batte was taken to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis.

Culinary program revives passion for cooking

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Memeh came to the United States at age 3 along with her family. Trouble at home landed her in a group home for children for a number of years, where she earned a GED and was provided a car. She enrolled at ż at 18, but was too lost on too many levels to succeed.

Activities at ż spur student to pursue goals

Activities at ż spur student to pursue goals

Faith Dillon first became interested in a career in teaching while volunteering at the Mississippi Children’s Museum in Jackson and at her church while in high school.

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