PTK chapters win regional awards Itawamba Community College’s chapters of Phi Theta Kappa received several awards at the organization’s regional conference, Mar. 2-3, at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. Awards for the Upsilon Sigma chapter (Fulton Campus) include Most Distinguished Chapter finalist (sixth place); College Project (third place), Honors in Action (tenth place); first place for research on North Korea: Theme War and Peace for Honors in Action Study Topic – Global Perspectives: How the World Works; Digital Scrapbook runner-up; David Leonard Travel Award, Five-Star Chapter; Jolene Hoots of Amory, Bennie Warren Most Distinguished Advisor Award runner-up and Horizon Award for Advisors (service to the chapter award); Hunter Holley of Nettleton, runner-up for Most Distinguished Chapter Officer and Order of the Golden Key; Heather McCormick of Fulton, Horizon Award for Advisors; Robin Lowe of Amory, Horizon Award for Advisors; and Makaela Dickerson of Smithville, regional reporter. The Beta Tau Sigma Chapter (Tupelo Campus) awards include Regional Project Award runner-up; Honors in Action (ninth place); Five-Star Chapter; and Ira Lindsay Kinard of Houston, Paragon Award for Advisors runner-up. Both ICC chapters are ... March 19, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC sophomores named to All-Mississippi Academic Team Itawamba Community College sophomore Hunter Holley of Nettleton has been selected to the All-Mississippi Academic Team first team, and the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship. In addition, Fields Ferguson of Batesville, Karla Morales and Lillian Salem, both of Tupelo, were named to the second team. A graduate of Amory High School, Holley is majoring in biological sciences at ICC, where he is the president of the Upsilon Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at the Fulton Campus. He is also serving as the Mississippi/Louisiana PTK Regional Reporter and is a member of the Indian Delegation and Science Club. Last year he served as the Monroe County representative for the Student Government Association. Among his honors are Hall of Fame, Mr. Itawamba Community College, regional PTK Most Distinguished Chapter Officer runner-up, Order of the Golden Key, president’s list, ICC’s student representative for HEADWAE and recipient of numerous scholarships, including one of 10 in the nation to receive the prestigious Pearson Scholarship. He has also been selected as ICC’s first Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship semifinalist. Holley attends the First United ... March 19, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC Foundation Scholarships April 1 is the deadline for submission of online applications for Foundation scholarships at Itawamba Community College. A list of scholarships with complete descriptions and an online application are available at ICC’s website, www.iccms.edu, then click on the Financial Aid tab and Scholarships at ICC under the Financial Aid Links. Foundation scholarships are established and funded for ICC students by individuals, businesses, industries or organizations. For more information on application, contact Jim Ingram, director of the ICC Foundation, Inc., jingram@iccms.edu or (662) 862-8047. March 19, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Phi Theta Kappa stoles and tassels Phi Theta Kappa is the academic honor society of two-year colleges that recognizes and encourages their students’ academic achievement and provides opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership and service. At commencement, Phi Theta Kappa members wear the approved stole and tassel, distinguishing them as scholars and leaders at the College and in their communities. To purchase a stole and tassel, members must contact either advisor Betsy White on the Tupelo Campus, ecwhite@iccms.edu or 620.5033; or advisor Robin Lowe on the Fulton Campus, rmlowe@iccms.edu or 862.8166. The cost is $35, cash or check. The deadline to order is 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 12. Stoles and tassels must be picked up by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3. Note that stoles and tassels will not be available for order after April 12 and will not be available at commencement practice or commencement. March 9, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 1 Comment Read More >>
Indian Delegation application deadline is Apr. 1 April 1 is the deadline for applications for Itawamba Community College’s Indian Delegation, the student recruiting team. Positions are available on both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses. Qualifications include good moral character, dependable, friendly and outgoing personality, willingness to assist others, strong leadership qualities, good communication skills, free of disciplinary action and the ability to devote time and effort to the Indian Delegation. Students who apply for the Indian Delegation at the Fulton Campus must upload a 60-second video explaining why they should be selected. They also must either reside in campus housing or in Fulton. Those selected will receive a $300 scholarship and one hour of class credit per semester as well as a grade to be determined by participation, involvement and class attendance. Among their activities, Indian Delegation members conduct campus tours, visit area high schools to recruit potential students, assist with summer orientation and early registration, attend college days/nights at area high schools, assist with special meetings and events on campus and participate in phone calling campaigns to recruit prospective students. Applications are available at ICC’s website, ... March 2, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Honors Orientation set for Apr. 18 Online registration is underway for an Honors Orientation at Itawamba Community College, which will be Apr. 18 for students who score 24 or higher on the ACT. The free event begins with check-in at 12:30 p.m. in the lobby of the David C. Cole Student Services building on the Fulton Campus. Honors Orientation will include ice breakers and small group sessions conducted by ICC’s student Orientation Leaders to enable incoming freshmen to become more acclimated with ICC and campus life, according to coordinator Emily Tucker. In addition, ICC faculty advisers and counselors will meet individually with students to discuss their major and future plans upon graduating from ICC. Students will register for their fall classes, have their photo taken for their student ID and tour the campus. “Among the advantages of Honors Orientation are scheduling classes before other incoming freshmen; completing the process before graduation from high school; selecting classes from a wide variety of days, times and instructors.” Tucker said. “Parents are strongly encouraged to attend Honors Orientation and participate in a concurrent session, which will provide them ... March 2, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
2018 ICC Hall of Fame Eleven Itawamba Community College sophomores have been selected as members of the prestigious Hall of Fame for 2017-18. They include Jeannette Houston of Booneville; Rina Leigh of Columbus; Collin Hamric, Shadow Martin, both of Guntown; Jenna Hull of Hamilton; Hunter Holley of Nettleton; Rick Campbell of Pontotoc; Lora Beth Barrett, Madison Nanney, both of Saltillo; Austin Bailey and Karla Morales, both of Tupelo. Bailey is majoring in business administration with an emphasis in managerial finance at ICC, where he is a member of both Phi Theta Kappa and the Baptist Student Union and a Writing Center tutor. His honors include PTK vice president of public relations and president’s and deans’ list. He is the son of Harvey and Teresa Bailey. Barrett is majoring in elementary education at ICC. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and vice president of leadership for the Beta Tau Sigma Chapter. Her honors are president’s and deans’ list and the recipient of several scholarships including academic, Yates, John Paul Frerer and St. James Ladies Club. Her parents are Leah and Joey Barrett. ... February 19, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
MSBC class to begin Mar. 19 Registration is continuing for an evening class option for the Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification program which will begin Mar. 19 at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. The class will meet Mondays through Thursdays through May 10 from 6-9 p.m. The program is designed to prepare students desiring to have a career in high-performance manufacturing to be successful. Through this program, students use critical thinking skills, update core skills and knowledge and will earn nationally-recognized credentials. Developed to respond to core knowledge for the current and emerging industry sectors located within the north Mississippi region, the 94-hour MBSC includes three national credentials – 10-hour OSHA, the American Heart Association’s CPR and the Career Readiness Certificate. Comprehensive interactive classes, computer-based tools, experienced instructors and excellent reference materials create a valuable training experience. Participants will learn how to operate a forklift; how to read a caliper, micrometer and blueprint drawing; how to perform CPR; what companies do to improve and ensure safety, productivity and quality of their processes and products and improve their computer skills. For more information or to ... February 19, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to present dinner theatre Itawamba Community College will present “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” by Laura Eason, adapted from the novel by Mark Twain, Mar. 7-9, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the band hall on the Fulton Campus. Members of the cast include Kalei Powell of Amory; Eddie Caveness of Booneville; Grace Polite of Cordova, Tenn.; Valerie Blake of Fulton; Marcie Bacchus of Horn Lake; Abel Potter of Pontotoc; and Scott Gailor, Ruthann Morgan, Jasmine Raden, all of Tupelo. Stage managers are director Dr. Laurie McBride of Fulton and Bacchus. Crew members are Marina Loden of Shannon, props manager; Kemarcius Nunn of Greenville, sound technician; and Sarah Gregory of Shannon, publicity manager. Tickets, which are $20 each, include the following menu: seasoned grilled chicken breast, bacon-wrapped chopped sirloin steak, garlic mashed potatoes, green bean amandine, glazed baby carrots, rolls, fluffy orange salad, pear salad, cheesecake with strawberry glaze, two-layered chocolate cake, tea and water. Tickets may be purchased online at http://www.iccms.edu/theatre. For more information, email lsmcbride@iccms.edu. February 19, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
2018 Diamond Girls Members of Itawamba Community College’s Diamond Girls have been selected for the 2018 baseball season. They include Allison Easter, Suni Holloway, Courtney White, Ally Edwards, all of Amory; Alexis Barnett, Mahalle Howell, Tyrani Key, all of Baldwyn; KeKe Kimble of Benoit; Zakia Crump of Booneville; Reyona Henry, Alexis Kidd-Shirley, both of Columbus; Katelynn Stidham of Guntown; Madison Rogers of Houlka; Mikaela Hodges, Emma Hamill, Ally Ruth Pannell, all of Pontotoc; Hannah Harwood, Morgan O’Callaghan, Madison Sullivan, all of Saltillo; and Brooklyn Waldrep of Steens. February 19, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>