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September 30, 2015

ÐÔÀÖÔ° CC to dedicate new Fitness Trail on the Raymond Campus

Community members, students and employees are invited to wear their sneakers and try out ÐÔÀÖ԰’s new Fitness Trail on the Raymond Campus as part of a ribbon-cutting and…
BY: Cathy Hayden

Community members, students and employees are invited to wear their sneakers and try out ÐÔÀÖ԰’s new Fitness Trail on the Raymond Campus as part of a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony during Homecoming week activities.

The Fitness Trail is a part of the Healthy ÐÔÀÖÔ°, Healthy Community initiative, which is funded by a Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation grant.  The trail will be dedicated at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The trail begins and ends at the north parking lot by the tennis courts near Joe Renfroe Stadium on the Raymond Campus.

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Among the activities, Physical Therapists Assistant students will model stretching exercises and nursing students will perform blood pressure and pulse checks as well as counsel about BMI (Body Mass Index). The students from ÐÔÀÖ԰’ Jackson Campus-Nursing/Allied Health Center will be available before the ceremony at 2:30 p.m. and afterward.

All attendees will be asked to commit to walking the one-mile trail three times a week with a goal of walking 30 miles by Christmas break. Commitment cards will be entered into a drawing for a free Fitbit.

After the ceremony, everyone is invited to walk the trail and try out the three fitness stations with the help of trained college Wellness Complex personnel. Healthy snacks including fruit and water will be provided as well as a limited number of T-shirts to the first participants. Cheering everyone on will be the ÐÔÀÖÔ° cheerleaders with Ernie the Eagle, Hi-Steppers and Eagle band drum line.

For more information, call 601.857.3363.

As Mississippi’s largest community college, ÐÔÀÖÔ° is a comprehensive institution offering quality, affordable educational opportunities with more than 170 academic, career and technical programs. With six locations in central Mississippi, ÐÔÀÖÔ° enrolled nearly 11,500 credit students in fall 2015. To learn more, visit or call 1.800.ÐÔÀÖÔ°CC.

Photo: Angie Foote

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

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

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

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