Whispering Pines 2018

2018·670.5 MB·English

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left: Nohemy Giraldo and Brooke
Fritz jump with joy at Bear Day; right:
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Tanessa Rowley dances at the Spring
Stage Band show; far right: Diamond
Isaac performs at halftime; below:
Jeremy Harrell crosses the finish line
at Bear Day.
An overwhelming feeling
of connectedness radiated
throughout Southwest. Everyone,
from students and faculty to off-
campus community members, participated
in campus events that helped round out an
overall memorable year. In the classroom making
the grade and on the field making the score, the Bears
united in showing how they were linked to Southwest.
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'-,,, Recognized by the Aspen Institute College Exsellence
Program as one of the natiort50 community colleges eligible
to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize, Sthwestroved itself
a formidable institution. The award recogniz d four areasstariclipg
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achievement: learning, certificate and degree tompletion, employment and
earnings, and high levels of access and success fo •• - 6ow-income
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students. Students never missed art opptrtunity to associate themselves
with Southwest. Student erirt51 irnent increa d by 25,0 in the fall,
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ranking Southwesta s fourth out of fifteen Among Missi§aippi
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community colleges in overall student enrollment.
by Olivia Saldana

Brooke Smith and Jonathan Scott
throw beads to the crowd during the
Mardi Gras parade; right: Randi
Rowdon smiles as she finishes the two
legged race; far right: Evan Busbin
screams for his team during the relay;
below: Karli Cruise spins in the dizzy
izzy at the Bear Necessities games.
Every year, students
were excited to participate
in campus events. There was a
lot going on around campus, from
blood drives and field days to packing
parties and an eclipse. The total solar eclipse
kicked off the year, drawing students, faculty;
and community members around the observatory to
view the rare phenomenon. The year would not have been
complete without the annual blood drive, an event that flooded
the Workforce Training Center. Students lined up to donate a pint
of their blood and be one of the many indivit:t ills-who. ad an effect on
the lives of others.
Packing parties throughout the school frear benefitted those affected by
local natural disasters. Members ofP hi ThdtKappft;T r-Beta, and the Student
Government Association assisted in gathering supplies in a relief effort
for Hurricane Harvey Gigms. The en re cmpus community
joined to celebrate the victories of their avorit teams.
by Olivia Saldana
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n integral part of Southwest tradition was tailgating. Every Thursday night, Bears fans united around the John
I. Hurst football stadium to cheer on their favorite team. Gathered on the lawn for a good time with their chairs and
coolers, followers of the sport were ready for anything that came their way. Fans joined together in celebration when
touchdowns were scored and stood undivided if defeat came.
The Student Government Association joined with the fans, ensuring that each event was as enjoyable as possible.
By linking with the crowd, fans, and students, the SGA made every Thursday night better. Each SGA member's work
ethic, along with guidance from Southwest's administration, faculty, and staff, guaranteed the success of each event.
by Olivia Saldana
above: Alexcia Can twirls a flag with her teammates.
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