Education
‘Community’ characterizes Hinds CC experience
From Hinds:
As graduate Colby Wilson reflected on his journey at Hinds Community College, the word “community” rose to the surface.
Wilson, 19, of Raymond spoke on behalf of classmates at the July 27 graduation ceremony.
“The major aspect that stuck out to me was the interwoven community by which Hinds is structured. From the Instructors who put us before themselves, who make sure our path to success is lit even when it feels we are going through complete darkness, to the groundskeepers who make sure our campuses stay as beautiful as they were the day we arrived. Above all, Hinds showed me the meaning of community,” Wilson said.
“Hinds has allowed me to be shaped into the person I am, and the person I will become. Because of Hinds, my future became so much clearer and it has allowed me to realize the potential that I have, not only for personal advancement but also the ability to share with others the meaning of community,” he said.
Wilson received an associate degree and is transferring to Ole Miss as a biology major. He was an officer-intern for the Gamma Lambda Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and served on the executive board for Hinds Connection. His goal is to become a forensic investigator.
Nearly 400 Hinds Community College students received degrees in one of three summer graduation ceremonies on July 26-27. All ceremonies were at Cain-Cochran Hall on the Raymond Campus.
Offering the invocation and benediction was Patryce Washington, 27, a native of Prince George County, Md., and a current resident of Vicksburg. She received an associate degree in general studies and plans to work as a medical assistant and client care coordinator in a mental health facility. She was a member of the Student Government Association.
In total, 65 students graduated cum laude with a grade point average of 3.2 to 3.59; 42 graduated magna cum laude with a grade point average of 3.6 to 3.99 and 37 graduated summa cum laude with a grade point average of 4.0.
Photos from the July 27 graduation can be found below:
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- Keyona Sterling of Terry wants to get her mortar board on just right before graduating July 27 from Hinds Community College. She fulfilled prerequisite requirements before applying to nursing school. (Brad Smith/Hinds Community College)
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- Colby Wilson of Raymond was the speaker for the 2 p.m. July 27 graduation ceremony at Hinds Community College. (Brad Smith/Hinds Community College)
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- Patryce Washington of Vicksburg, left, offered the invocation and benediction for the 2 p.m. July 27 graduation ceremony at Hinds Community College and Colby Wilson of Raymond was the speaker. (Brad Smith/Hinds Community College)
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- Shannon Wilkerson of Forest graduated July 27 from Hinds Community College with a degree in Diesel Equipment Technology. Getting his degree “was something I’ve always wanted to do. I’ve done mechanic work since I was little,” he said. (Brad Smith/Hinds Community College)
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- Amber Wyland of Brookhaven, left, and Faith Powell of Clinton graduated July 27 from Hinds Community College with degrees in veterinary technology. (Brad Smith/Hinds Community College)
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- Sean Tatum of Raymond received a degree in general studies from Hinds Community College on July 27. He was greeted at the door of Cain-Cochran Hall by Hinds employee Jamille Williams. (Brad Smith/Hinds Community College)
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- Brittany Rippy, 35, of Byram graduated July 27 from Hinds Community College. She’s unsure of her next step. “I’ll see where life takes me. I’ll continue working and eventually get a bachelor’s degree,” she said. (Brad Smith/Hinds Community College)
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- Ryan Smith of Meridian graduated July 27 from Hinds Community College with a degree in general studies. He plans to major in journalism and media production at Jackson State University. (Brad Smith/Hinds Community College)
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- Marcus Spade, 49, of Vicksburg graduated July 27 from Hinds Community College with a degree in welding technology. I went for this just because it interested me and I have a lot of projects I need welding for,” he said. (Brad Smith/Hinds Community College)
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- Stedmond Wiggins of Jackson graduated from Hinds Community College July 27 with a degree in automotive technology. He is holding his daughter Paisley. (Brad Smith/Hinds Community College)
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- Arisa Milton of Jackson graduated from Hinds Community College July 27 with a degree in general studies. She is with sister Deja Johnson (Brad Smith/Hinds Community College)
