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April 19, 2022

Vicksburg College Carnival puts programs on display

Held each spring, the event gives prospective students a chance to find out about all programs of study available at the Vicksburg-Warren Campus. They also got information on admissions, financial…
BY: Danny Barrett Jr.
Pictured above, Landon Stanchfield, left, visits the Electrical Technology lab with Scott Welch, Industrial Maintenance Technology instructor, during College Carnival.
VICKSBURG Vicksburg College Carnival was a time for prospective Hinds students to explore what they truly wanted to do after high school.

Im interested in welding because I like the hands-on feeling of it, plus I just cant sit still anyway, said Jackson Fortenberry, a senior at St. Aloysius High School, among — high school juniors and seniors who attended the annual recruiting event. Schools in attendance included Vicksburg High School, Warren Central High School, St. Aloysius High School, Porters Chapel Academy and River City Early College High School.

A group of high school boys dressed in purple school colors watch as a classmate throws a baseball towards a target
Logan Johnson, a senior at St. Aloysius High School, hurls a fastball at the pitching activity at College Carnival.
Held each spring, the event gives prospective students a chance to find out about all programs of study available at the Vicksburg-Warren Campus. They also got information on admissions, financial aid, registration and more from faculty and staff during the come-and-go event, which also included free snacks and activities.

For several students, a recent project on the high school spurred an interest in potential careers.

I did a project on computers and engineering recently, so Im pretty interested in finding out more about it, said Willie Rogers, a senior at Porters Chapel Academy.

A black female college administrator, wearing a maroon shirt and gold pants, addresses a group of seated high school students
Apryl Trimble-Washington, Dean of Secondary Education at the Vicksburg-Warren Campus, speaks to prospective students at College Carnival.
Students heard from college officials and fellow students about the many advantages of starting college at Hinds before enjoying activities outside the George-Oakes Building. You have so many opportunities here, said Apryl Trimble-Washington, Dean of Secondary Education at the Vicksburg-Warren Campus. I was once sitting where youre sitting. You can shine as brightly as you want to at Hinds.
A blonde-haired female student waits to speak with college administrators in a crowded hallway

Madison Combs, a senior at Porters Chapel Academy, chats with Hinds faculty at College Carnival.

Landon Stanchfield, a St. Al senior, made much use of his time in the Electrical Technology lab to find out how he could grow an already curious skill set. Electrical engineering and related fields are what Im most here for, Stanchfield said. Ive always helped my dad around the house on electrical work, so I have a base in it.

Madison Combs, a PCA senior, chatted with faculty about her desire to help turn her closeness to the medical field into a career. My dad is a nurse anesthetist and I want to help people with my skills, Combs said.

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RAYMOND 按人科同利 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.

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.

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