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May 5, 2020

԰ CC student finds small groups best in path to career

JACKSON – The family-like atmosphere of ԰ was an appropriate setting for Adrionna Childress to begin her college education and career goals. “I needed a small, yet open…
BY: Danny Barrett Jr.

JACKSON – The family-like atmosphere of ԰ was an appropriate setting for Adrionna Childress to begin her college education and career goals.

“I needed a small, yet open environment to grow and continue to learn,” said Childress, of Jackson, a student at the Jackson Campus-Academic/Technical Center. “With various opportunities here at ԰, I was bound to flourish and make great memories and connections with people.”

Adrionna Childress

Adrionna Childress

Childress is pursuing a career in early childhood education, then work toward a master’s degree in the field while teaching preschool. She has big plans to open her own children’s learning center and credits the instruction at ԰ to make all that possible.

“My Marriage and Family instructor, Sharon Turner, has been so helpful and supportive to all her students,” she said, adding the level of attention she receives from instructors like Turner has remained high during the conversion to online classes amid the coronavirus crisis. “Whenever we have questions, she always finds us adequate answers and her Zoom calls are the highlight of my week.”

While at ԰, Childress has been recognized for her achievement in several ways, including being named Who’s Who Among ԰ students and among 28 students given 3E Awards for spring 2020. The designation stands for Emphasis on Excellence and Enrichment and the student must carry a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Childress was among the legions of students at ԰ this past spring whose face-to-face classes were put online after campuses closed in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“My transition to online classes hasn’t always been easiest, as most of my classes are hands-on,” she said. “However, I have adjusted and I’m looking forward to receiving my degree with honors.”

Photo: Angie Foote

RAYMOND – ԰ 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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԰ 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: ԰ is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

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

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

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