30 October National Day on Writing October 30, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Several area high school students are among the winners in Itawamba Community College’s annual National Day on Writing celebration. They include Amory High School – Lanika Bailey, second place, short story, “The Journey;” Aseante McIntosh, second place, short story, “The Journey;” Madeline Martin, second place, poetry, “To the Flowers in My English Teacher’s Class;” Madison Mills, honorable mention, drawing, “A Country in Question;” Itawamba Agricultural High School – Cora Yielding, honorable mention, poetry, “Fragile;” and Raina Ratliff, honorable mention, painting, “Hope Anchors the Soul;” North Pontotoc High School – Marlee Shaefer, first place, drawing, “Fugitives;” Ruthie Ross, second place, drawing, “Life Is Too Short, Be Weird;” and honorable mention, drawing, “Too Many Words;” Cynthia Evans, honorable mention, drawing, “You Are Beautiful;” Pontotoc High School – Braden Warren, second place, poetry, “Memories;” Abbi Mayer, third place, drawing, “Troops;” Skylar Farr, second place, painting, “Exquisite Melanin;” Savannah Gillespie, honorable mention, painting, “True Colors;” Lexi Terry, honorable mention, painting, “An Auroral World;” Saltillo High School – Jordan Browning, third place, short story, “Justice Served;” Emma McCormick, honorable mention, short story, “The Promise;” Julia Hood, third place, poetry, “The Music I Will Play;” Sarah Gamiel, honorable mention, poetry, “Chaotic Neutral;” Shannon High School – Miguel Galindo, first place, short story, “Making It Out;” Jordan Gilleylen, first place, poetry, “What Am I?;” Eric Jones, second place, poetry, “If You Are Not from Shannon;” Nicole Combs, honorable mention, poetry, “Names;” Tia Lewis, first place, essay, Remenicing;” Dancre Davis, honorable mention, essay, “The Meaning of the Word Normal;” Kirsten Harbor, honorable mention, essay, “A Lesson That Still Continues;” Tremont Attendance Center – Kailee Rogers, second place, essay, “Oldies, Outlaws, and Out of Town;” Ashley McCrory, third place, essay, “The Population of Walmart: A Study;” Rayne Walker, honorable mention, essay, “How My Small Town Has Affected Me;” Katelyn Kilgore, third place, drawing, “Lessons Learned;” Olivia Black, third place, painting, “Life;” Madi Guth, honorable mention, painting, “Deep in Earth;” Tupelo Christian Preparatory School – Trinity Locke, second place, short story, “In the Light of Shadows;” Madeline Bonds, third place, short story, “Pseudomemory;” first place, poetry, “Silhouetto of Estella Havisham;” Courtney Cochran, honorable mention, short story, “Invincible;” Micah Taylor, honorable mention, short story, “Repeat;” Tupelo High School – Briana Marie Polk, honorable mention, short story, “Home;” Jaiza Ford, honorable mention, poetry, “Reasons Why I Call You My Best Friend;” Jewel Jolly, first place, drawing, “Cruisin’ to the Crossroads;” and second place, painting, “The Luckiest Girl;” Trippe Howell, honorable mention, drawing, “Be Still;” Patricia “Patsy” Thompson, first place, painting, “Wedding Day;” and Addie Bridges, third place, painting, “Imperfections;” Other participants included Amory High School – Taylor Rogers; North Pontotoc High School – Cheyenne Huston; Pontotoc High School – Dusty Burton, Chanler Fleener, Isaac Staggs, Georgia Akers, Dominique Babb, David Gabe Cherry, Gavin Chunn, Logan Cleveland, Wyatt Gunter, Jack Harlow, Morgan Huey, Evan McCutchen, Sarah Metcalfe, Josey Medley, Hunter Cole Payne, MarQuitta Perkins, Neida Ramirez, Reagan Robinson, Nathan Rudasill, Sydney Shelton, Talia Webster, Cameron Lavizne; Saltillo High School – Bryce Capobianco, Jackson Finch, Chamberlyn Grubbs, Memory Willingham, Ben Baldwin, Brandon Dillard, Lily-Cate Jones, Brandon Ledbetter, Ryan Melton, Charles Miller, Lydia Owens, Jacob Payne, Cole Raistrick, Taylor Thompson, Veronica Wigginton, Georgia Wood; Shannon High School – Diamond Bradley, Seth Harris, Tahlia Lewis, Destiny Bailey, JaDestiny Betts, Diamond Bradley, Allie Buchanan, Arneshia Clayton, Allie Collins, Ricky Cox, Emily Davidson, Melody Floyd, Keien Gates, Shakala Kyles, Tahlia Lewis, Ashley Sykes, Jaliah Tiggs, Nyla White, Melody Floyd; Tremont Attendance Center – Morina Stanphill, C.J. Underwood, Gage Wilson; Tupelo Christian Preparatory School – Nathan Barnard, Lauren Graff, Alison Hanby, Bishop Medlock, Luke Pinson, Caroline Upchurch; Tupelo High School – Rose Del Grande, Niland Fortenberry, Grace Hurst, Cesiah Soriano, and Aysia Walker. “The National Day on Writing celebrates the importance of writing in our everyday lives,” according to organizer Anna Britt-Begnaud, who is chair of the ICC Communications Division. Awards were presented to the high school student winners during a reception, Oct. 23, at the Fulton Campus Writing Center. Related Articles National Day on Writing winners, participants Several area high school students are among the winners in Itawamba Community College’s annual National Day on Writing celebration. They include Amory High School – Gloria Grace Beasley, third, painting, “The Dingo and the Hare;” Jill Byars, first, short story, “Nick’s Utopia;” Connor Monaghan, third, essay, “My Saving Grace;” Li’Metrius Vasser, honorable mention, poetry, “My Guardian Angel;” and Jacey Vaughn, honorable mention, painting, “Untitled;” Itawamba Agricultural High School – Cora Yielding, honorable mention, poetry, “deaf;” North Pontotoc High School – Mary Mae Fitts, honorable mention, drawing, “Be Weird;” Anna Funderburk, second, painting, “Blissful;” Abbie Mayer, first, drawing, “Mama’s Hands;” Ryan Oglesby, honorable mention, drawing, “The Wolf Found His Way Home;” Carlos Tovar, third, drawing, “Never Judge;” Pontotoc High School – Maddie Allen, honorable mention, short story, “Morning Masterpiece;” Tucker Cowsert, second, essay, “The Boston Marathon Effect;” Sol Diaz, first, poetry, “Power of Music;” Mollie Moore, third, essay, “Selfless Sacrifices;” Ella Kate Nichols, honorable mention, essay, “Fear of the Unknown;” Destiny Payne, honorable mention, drawing, “The Dark Ones;” Emily Warren, honorable mention, essay, “Different ... Area high school students win awards during ICC's National Day on Writing Several area high school students are among the winners in Itawamba Community College’s annual National Day on Writing celebration. They include Amory High School – Gloria Grace Beasley, third, painting, “Dance with Me;” Jacob Kyle, honorable mention, poetry, “Phrases;” Li’Metrius Vasser, honorable mention, poetry, “Momma I Finally Made It;” Madeline Martin, honorable mention, poetry, “Fake Poems;” Pontotoc High School – Alexia Hunter, honorable mention, drawing, “No Escape: Aiden’s Story;” Andy Jones, honorable mention, essay, “The Day the World Burned;” Bailey Jones, third, poetry, “Mother Nature;” Brittany Stephens, honorable mention, short story, “Life Lesson;” Chloe Mabus, honorable mention, poetry, “When It Comes;” Cole Norris, first, short story, “The Mysterious Stranger;” Danielle Carter, third, short story, “One Step Behind;” Jaleesha Dandridge, second, short story, “Going Up Head First;” Jaslyn Hopkins, second, essay, “Precious Child;” Jayde Richardson, third, poetry, “Black and Blue;” Jenelle Hankins, second, drawing, “The Charge of Chargers;” Jeridiane Ray, honorable mention, painting, “Nature’s Paradox;” Lauren Trimble, first, essay, “A Heartbreak in Flames;” Madeline Pounders, third, essay, “Tupelo Twister;” Makayla Boyd, honorable mention, drawing, “Ardent ... National Day on Writing set for Oct. 23 High school students in Itawamba Community College’s five-county district are invited to submit writing, music and artwork, which will be judged for the National Day on Writing, Oct. 23. Students in Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee. Monroe and Pontotoc counties are invited to submit essays, poetry, short stories and artwork (drawing and painting) by the 4:30 p.m., Oct. 11 deadline. Awards, including first, second and third places, and honorable mention will be presented during a reception at 6:30 p.m. that day in the ICC-Fulton Learning Resource Center. The work will be displayed in ICC’s gallery in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center through Nov. 2. For more information on how to submit work or for general questions, contact Anna Begnaud, coordinator, at (662) 862-8292 or email albegnaud@iccms.edu. Upcoming ICC Paralegal Technology celebration coincides with national commemoration Itawamba Community College’s Paralegal Technology program has scheduled a special celebration, Oct. 23 to coincide with the commemoration of a national event. Its 2024 National Paralegal Day Celebration from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Academic and Student Center lobby on the Tupelo Campus will enable participants to mix and mingle with area industry members, especially those in the profession and attorneys, as well as to learn more about ICC’s Paralegal Technology program and the paralegal profession, according to director Haley Carpenter. She has a variety of student stories to share regarding the importance of ICC’s Paralegal Technology program. “One student said that she and her mother experienced a hard time after her father died intestate (without a will). They worked with the probate court to settle his estate, and the process was confusing. She wanted to become a part of a legal team to ensure her clients that they would have an advocate in their corner.” Another student, who was the child of a bitter divorce and custody battle, wants to be a voice for the children and help ... ICC's Public Health Technology program joins in Apr. 7-13 national celebration Itawamba Community College’s Public Health Technology program will join those in the profession in celebrating April 7-13 as National Public Health Week. According to program director Cassie Alexander, the theme is “It Starts Here.” She said the commemoration recognizes the contributions of public health in improving the physical condition of the people of the United States and for ICC’s nationally-recognized Public Health Technology program, the residents of Mississippi, specifically those in Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe and Pontotoc counties; and achieving health equity. “Public health starts with each of us making a difference in our homes and communities,” Alexander said in summarizing the information provided by the American Public Health Association. “It’s how the places we live, work and play affect our well-being. It’s the way we are all stronger – and healthier – together through the efforts of organizations like the APHA and others that advocate for healthy communities.” Alexander, who serves on the Mississippi State Department of Health Community Health Worker Taskforce, is excited about recent legislation that will help advance the educational and career opportunities for ... ICC's Public Health Technology program to join in national celebration with local events Itawamba Community College’s Public Health Technology program will join those in the profession in celebrating the week of April 1 as National Public Health Week. According to program director Cassie Alexander, the theme is “Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health.” She said the commemoration recognizes the contributions of public health in improving the physical condition of the people of the United States and for ICC’s Public Health Technology program, the residents of Mississippi, specifically those in Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe and Pontotoc counties; and achieving health equity. “Community health workers are the backbone of public health, bridging the gap between healthcare systems and the communities they serve, ensuring that no one is left behind in the pursuit of well-being and equity,” said Caroline Newkirk, ICC adjunct instructor and Evaluation Specialist with the Mississippi Public Health Institute. “ICC’s Public Health Technology program fills a critical gap in Mississippi by offering a curriculum that prepares its students exceptionally well with the knowledge and skills to be invaluable community health workers. 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