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• 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 – 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, ...
• 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 ...
• ICC pathway programs set to begin in October

               Registration is underway at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center for several pathway programs that are scheduled to begin in October.             They include Certified Nursing Assistant (two classes), Commercial Truck Driving, Food Service Pathway, Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification, Basic Construction and Quality Improvement Associate.             Certified Nursing Assistant will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m. Oct. 12-Dec. 16, and the day class will meet Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Oct. 12-27. The program prepares participants to take the exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Upon successful program and examination completion, employment could be available in nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics.             Commercial Truck Driving begins Oct. 12 and will meet Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. through Nov. 6. The program prepares individuals to drive Class A semi trucks and other commercial vehicles. It includes instruction in operating diesel-powered vehicles, loading and unloading cargo, reporting delays or accidents on the road, verifying loads against shipping records and keeping necessary records.             Food Service Pathway will meet Monday ...
• ICC offers career pathway options in October

              Registration is underway for several career pathway classes offered during October at Itawamba Community College. Both online and face-to-face options are available. Students who meet eligibility requirements may qualify for tuition assistance.             They include Electrician Assistant, a face-to-face class offered at the Belden Center. It begins Oct. 19, will meet from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, through Nov. 9. The program provides the foundational knowledge of basic math and safety rules; the use of hand, measuring and power tools; basic electricity and residential wiring.             Online training options and their start dates are Medical Spanish Series (Oct. 14), Medical Terminology (Oct. 14 and Nov. 11), Microsoft Word 2019/Office 365 Series (Oct. 14), Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365 Series (Oct. 14), Introduction to Microsoft Outlook (Oct. 14 and Nov. 11), Accounting Fundamentals with Quickbooks (Oct. 14), Manufacturing Fundamentals (Oct. 14 and Nov. 11) and Manufacturing Applications (Oct. 14 and Nov. 11).             ICC also offers online training in forklift operation and ...
• ICC to honor five during Alumni awards presentation at Homecoming, Oct. 17

  Itawamba Community College will honor its 2024 Alumnus of the Year, Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, Distinguished Service and Young Alumnus of the Year award recipients during Homecoming activities, Oct. 17, at the Fulton Campus.  They include Dr. Lance Evans of New Albany, Alumnus of the Year; Jonathan Van Every of Nashville, Tenn. and Dr. David Rather of Tupelo, Athletic Hall of Fame; Johnny Crane of Fulton, Distinguished Service; and Jamey Logan of Tupelo, Young Alumnus of the Year.             A 1998 graduate of ICC, Evans became Mississippi’s State Superintendent of Education, July 1. His educational background also includes the bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University; master’s degree from the University of Mississippi; and educational specialist and doctoral degrees from Delta State University. He played football at ICC, where he was selected to Who’s Who Among American Junior Colleges. Over the past 23 years, he has served as Superintendent of Schools for the New Albany School District and in other roles as teacher, coach, assistant principal and both elementary and high school principal. His leadership skills have earned several recognitions, ...