October 4, 2016

Hinds CC celebrates 1966, prior graduates during Homecoming festivities

As part of the annual Homecoming activities, Hinds Community College hosted the 50+ luncheon for graduates of the 1966 class and prior.   As Mississippi’s largest community college, Hinds Community…
BY: Cathy Hayden

As part of the annual Homecoming activities, Hinds Community College hosted the 50+ luncheon for graduates of the 1966 class and prior.

Those representing the classes between 1960 and 1965 were, from left, Barbara Smith Boyd of Learned, 1960; Mary Bess Beard Boyd of Bolton, 1960; Bill Ferguson of Learned, 1960; Dean Liles of Plano, Texas, 1961; Warrene Hand Holliday of Terry, 1962 and Alice Shuff Connelly of Raymond, 1963.

Those representing the classes between 1960 and 1965 were, from left, Barbara Smith Boyd of Learned, 1960; Mary Bess Beard Boyd of Bolton, 1960; Bill Ferguson of Learned, 1960; Dean Liles of Plano, Texas, 1961; Warrene Hand Holliday of Terry, 1962 and Alice Shuff Connelly of Raymond, 1963.

Among those who attended were the class of 1966, from left, Michael Beauchamp of Raymond, Dr. Lynn Weathersby of Florence, Tom Shuff of Raymond, Becky Bryant Holbrook of Raymond, James “Hoppy” Bennett of Hattiesburg, Pat Towler Bennett of Hattiesburg, Dennis Allen of Baton Rouge and Connie Beth Palmer Allen of Baton Rouge.

Among those who attended were the class of 1966, from left, Michael Beauchamp of Raymond, Dr. Lynn Weathersby of Florence, Tom Shuff of Raymond, Becky Bryant Holbrook of Raymond, James “Hoppy” Bennett of Hattiesburg, Pat Towler Bennett of Hattiesburg, Dennis Allen of Baton Rouge and Connie Beth Palmer Allen of Baton Rouge.

 

Representing the classes of the 1950s were, from left, Mark Chaney of Vicksburg, 1950; Ray Boyd of Bolton, 1953; John Emory of Jackson, 1954; Douglas Moore of Jackson, 1954; Ross Alman of Lampe, Mo., 1958; Homer Boyd of Learned, 1956; Peggy Fugate Blalock of Brandon, 1958 and Pruitt Blalock of Brandon, 1958.

Representing the classes of the 1950s were, from left, Mark Chaney of Vicksburg, 1950; Ray Boyd of Bolton, 1953; John Emory of Jackson, 1954; Douglas Moore of Jackson, 1954; Ross Alman of Lampe, Mo., 1958; Homer Boyd of Learned, 1956; Peggy Fugate Blalock of Brandon, 1958 and Pruitt Blalock of Brandon, 1958.

As Mississippi’s largest community college, Hinds Community College is a comprehensive institution offering quality, affordable educational opportunities with academic programs of study leading to seamless university transfer and career and technical programs teaching job-ready skills. With six locations in central Mississippi, Hinds enrolled nearly 12,000 credit students in fall 2016. To learn more, visit www.hindscc.edu or call 1.800.HindsCC.

 

 

 

 

Photo: Angie Foote

RAYMOND – Hinds Community College Hi-Steppers have been named for 2024-2025.

They are, front, from left, Denver Jackson of Jackson, Zoe Irving of Jackson, Alexis Marts of Flowood, Amia Lewis of Byram, Cheyenne Cornelius of Clinton, Malayah Evans of Newton County, Erin Lollis of Byram, Skylar Boyd of Jackson and Jayda Graham of Flowood; back row, Alexis Malone of Clinton, Ciera Pruitt of Gulfport, Olivia Broadwater of Pearl, Chloee Haley of Clinton, Rylan Liles of Vicksburg, Chloe McHann of Clinton, Cori Turner of Jackson, Reaghan Miller of Clinton and Jakayla Brown of Utica.

The group has a new director, Beka King of Pearl. She is only the third director in the 75-year history of the Hi-Steppers. She herself was a Hi-Stepper from 2013-2015 and, during her sophomore year, she was captain of the team.

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Hinds offers affordable, comprehensive educational opportunities across six campus locations and has nearly 500 academic classes guaranteed to transfer to a university, over 65 career and technical program options and an extensive array of online courses. Applications for general admissions are currently being accepted. Prospective students are encouraged to apply and explore enrollment steps at hindscc.edu/enroll.

Our Mission: Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Our Vision: Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Our Values: Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS: Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership, Stewardship.

To learn more, visit www.hindscc.edu or call 1.800.HindsCC.