Whispering Pines 2000

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Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, Mississippi 39666
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Located in Summit, Mississippi, heights through academic, athletic, that SMCC provides a basis for contin-
which is the highest point from and social interaction. For the recent ued growth for future success.
Memphis, Tennessee, to New Or- high school graduate accustomed to A quick drive through the campus
leans, Louisiana, Southwest Mississippi classroom settings, new heights mean reveals students from different back-
Community College draws students to successful adjustments to dorm life, grounds and hometowns with differ-
its sixty-acre campus. But few, if any, class schedules, newfound freedom, ent talents, achievements, goals, and
students know of its strategic geo- and independence. For students retur- dreams. Despite these diversities, one
graphical location. To most, the ex- ning after years away from the class- common thread holds SMCC students
tent of SMCC's geographic features room scene, new heights include con- together - their assurance of reaching
includes the new access road from I- quering technological advancements new heights.
55, dorms, buildings, Bear Lake, pine and juggling classes, day care, jobs,
trees, flowering plants, shrubs, and the home, and family. Whatever the situa-
People
Observatory. tion, traditional, non-traditional, full-
Even though the picturesque setting time, and part-time students agree
enhances its appeal, students choose
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SMCC, not for its geographic beauty
Athletics
but for its excellent reputation in en-
couraging students to reach new
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Organizations
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Academics
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Student life
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Open designated nights each week, the
Observatory gives observers a chance to reach the
Opening
stars.
Louisiana native, now SMCC Bear, Brad Bickham casts into the water and
hopes to snare the biggest Bear Lake has to offer.
rio Crossing Bear Lake on the way to classes is an everyday experience for many
SMCC students.
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After leaving the first pep rally of the season, Maggie Herrin gets a better view
of the campus, thanks to Jeff Hanks.
After battling registration lines, studying for tests, or seeking time alone,
SMCC students claim benches across campus as temporary retreats.
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With books in hand for his next class, Corey Carr makes a bold entrance into
the
Humanities Building.
The heights SMCC students gain
prepare them for the new mil-
lennium. They have no fear of Y2K
causing chaos through computer
failures because each year at SMCC
is the "year to know." And what
SMCC students know is that the
time they spend visiting the library,
sitting in classrooms, studying for
tests, living in dorms, crossing the
lake, and supporting the Bears pre-
pares them for the new century. In
addition, the learning, growing
process creates lasting memories of
the time they spent reaching new
heights.
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The early morning sun seemed dim compared to the bright, fresh faces and Why wait for a football game for a tailgate party! Scarlet Williams,
voices of students who attended "See You at the Pole," a time for prayer, Daniel Whittington, Brent Beasley,J essica Longmire, Cassie McKen-
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Holding the banner high, the cheerleaders wait for the Bears to charge through
on their way to victory.
HEIGHTS
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MCC students soon learn that their year will be a busy
one. From August registration to May graduation, activi-
ties and events squeeze their way into students' lives. Al-
though Bear Jamboree, Homecoming, Stage Band shows,
Bear Necessities Day, spring formal, and graduation beckon
student attention, it is the routine, the daily grind, that keeps
students the busiest. Living in the dorm, walking to classes,
studying in the library, typing papers, checking e-mails,
visiting with friends, going to the grill, voting in student
elections, attending athletic events, or fishing in Bear Lake
leaves little time for boredom. Whatever the activity, SMCC
students soon realize that campus life stretches them to new
heights.
To get the Bears fans to their feet during SMCC's first pep rally of the season,
the cheerleaders stack 'em high to "Two bits..."
After much thought and consideration, Rocky Smith selects the best angle to defeat his opponent John Brown. Choosing to be an observer rather than 3
participant, Aaron Tullos watches for the outcome. For some students, the height of action centers around the pool tables where competition is fierce. For mall)
SMCC students, the grill is the place where social interaction between friends reaches new heights.
Student Life