Author: Mary Margaret Busby

Holmes Community College held its Spring Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, May 12, in Frank Branch Coliseum on the Goodman Campus.

Holmes Community College sophomore Taylor Vance, son of Jeff and Leigh Vance of Grenada, recently received the prestigious Lyceum Scholarship from the University of Mississippi. The scholarship provides full resident tuition for two years. Vance graduated from Holmes on May 12 and will begin his studies at Ole Miss as a journalism major in the fall of 2017.

Freshman Brian Flaherty of Flowood is one of many whom have already benefitted from the Holmes Community College Magnolia GOLD military science program. The “GOLD” stands for Guard Officer Leadership Development and the program was established at Holmes in the fall of 2015.

High school seniors who have decided to come to Holmes have an opportunity to win cash prizes up to $5,000 through the College Board’s Decision Day Mississippi Social Media Contest. Students just have to share photos or videos announcing their college decision on Instagram. The contest ends May 15.

On April 25, the Holmes Community College men and women’s soccer teams took a break from spring training to volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mississippi (RMHC MS) in downtown Jackson. Holmes’ players served dinner to the families and patients at the Ronald McDonald House, while also interacting with the residents. Head Soccer Coach Matt Convertino picked up the home-style food from Fresh Market Café, a portion of which the restaurant kindly donated to the cause.

The 89th commencement exercises are set for Friday, May 12 in Frank Branch Coliseum on the Goodman Campus. The AAS/Certificate Ceremony is set for 10 a.m. with the AA Ceremony being set for 2 p.m. This year, students will serve as keynote speakers for both ceremonies. Scotty J. Jobe, Jr. of Farmhaven will serve as speaker for the AAS/Certificate Ceremony and Taylor Vance of Grenada for the AA Ceremony.

On April 27, the Holmes Community College Alumni Association inducted six former athletes into the 2017 Sports Hall of Fame in Frank Branch Coliseum in Goodman. The six inductees included: Elizabeth Mosby Ellis, Women’s Basketball; Todd Kimble, Men’s Basketball Coach; Charles McCluskey, Football/Baseball; Phillip Sistrunk, Men’s Soccer; Derek Starling, Jr., Men’s Basketball, and Austin Taylor, Baseball.

BestColleges.com has selected Holmes Community College as one of the Best Community Colleges in Mississippi for 2017. Holmes was ranked No. 5 out the 15 community colleges in the state.

The Holmes Community College fitness center has recently changed its hours of operation. The center will be open:
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: closed