en Coomes grew up in Vicksburg as the third-oldest in a family of 12 children. At 14, Coomes went to work and gave his money to his family – the only way they could pay the bills. “My mom used to tell me there were blessings in poverty,” said...
Alumni
Young Alumnus’ stellar accomplishments began at Hinds
nce upon a time as a little girl, Dr. Christy Granberry Barrick (2005) rode her bicycle on the Raymond Campus. She wasn’t exactly born on the grounds, but Hinds Community College was in her blood from the beginning. She said, laughing, “I grew up...
Honoring the class of 1969 and prior
As part of annual Homecoming activities, Hinds Community College hosted the 50+ luncheon for graduates from 1969 – 50 years ago – and for graduates from prior years on Oct. 2.
First Alumni Tennis Tournament
On Saturday, Oct. 5, Hinds hosted its first Homecoming Alumni Tennis Tournament. The mixed doubles event attracted almost 30 players who enjoyed a great day of tennis and fellowship.
Rankin Campus training labs expand student opportunities
Alumnus Blake Taylor has one associate degree from Hinds Community College already in hand, but he’s not done with his education just yet.
Hinds alum adds artistic finishing touch to new tennis center
sleek new playing surface and new court windbreakers are what most supporters of the Hinds tennis program will see going forward at the newly minted Cleon McKnight Tennis Center on the Raymond Campus. What they might miss at first glance, however,...
All the galaxy a stage for Hinds CC alum thanks to Disability Support Services
Courtney Smith Ritz had been blind much of her life when she enrolled at Hinds Community College in the 1990s, her sight taken at the age of five by retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer.
Charvarius Ward
(2015) Ward recorded four tackles as a starting cornerback in Super Bowl LIV for the NFL champion Kansas City Chiefs. Ward, a McComb native, finished his second season with the Chiefs in 2019 with 74 tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble. In his two seasons...
Daniel Gilbert
(2012) Gilbert hired by Southern AgCredit as a senior accountant in its administrative offices. Previously, he worked at a CPA firm and in higher education. At Hinds, Gilbert captained the baseball team, making all-state in 2012 as a shortstop, and was part of the...
Shannon McDowell
(1988) McDowell was named a Teacher of the Year for 2019-2020 for Pearl Junior High School, in the Pearl Public School District. She has taught at Pearl Junior High School and is certified in elementary K-6 and English K-12.
Mina Darnell
(1986) Darnell was named a Teacher of the Year for 2019-2020 for the Clinton Public School District. She has taught mathematics at Clinton High School since 1989 and has served as department chair since 2012.