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Students in the Collision Repair Technology program on Holmes Community College’s Goodman Campus had a unique learning opportunity on April 2 as they explored Madison County’s 9/11 Commemorative Fire Truck. The hands-on presentation was led by Holmes alumnus Minor Norman, Madison County Fire Coordinator and an industrial maintenance graduate of the college’s Goodman Campus.
Currently, Collision Repair students Conner Campbell, Toba Ghazi, Timothy Pate, Everette Smith, Kendall Williamson and Antonio Wilson are working on painting a heavy rescue truck for the Madison County Fire Department to match the 9/11 fire truck. After the fire truck demonstration, Norman recognized the students and their instructor, Casey Caldwell, at the weekly Grip N’ Grin event at Mama Hamil’s in Madison. He shared their hard work with the local community, highlighting their contributions to the project.
Former Holmes Vice President and current Holmes Board of Trustees member Joe Adams joined Norman at the event as a representative of both Madison County and the college. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, the keynote speaker for the event, met each Holmes student and expressed interest in visiting Holmes soon. Additionally, Holmes Director of Marketing Morgan Bondurant was recognized for designing the original Grip N’ Grin logo when the event began six years ago.
Holmes’ Collision Repair Technology program equips students with the skills necessary for success in the automotive refinishing and repair industry. The program provides hands-on training in automotive painting, refinishing, and structural repair, preparing graduates for careers in body shops, dealerships and independent repair facilities.
For more information about the Collision Repair Technology program at Holmes, contact Casey Caldwell at ccaldwell@holmescc.edu.
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