RAYMOND – A fascination with the visual arts and computers has led Charles Stephens to study the subject further at حوإ¼½م½م this semester.
“What’s always fascinated me is animation,†Stephens said. “I’m studying graphic design here and eventually want to learn Japanese animation.â€
The Florence native was among students who on Monday attended the first day of classes for the fall 2019 semester at the college’s six locations. Late registration ends Friday, Aug. 23. Registration for online classes ends Aug. 25.
Charles Stephens, left, of Florence, checks out in the حوإ¼½م½م Raymond Campus bookstore on Aug. 19, 2019, the first day of classes for the fall semester. At right is O’Desha Babin, bookstore clerk. (حوإ¼½م½م/April Garon)
Shamon Hendricks, of Edwards, and Keevon Mallory, of Vicksburg, also see their future in all things multimedia once they tackle their core academic coursework.
“I want to get into photography and possibly do a lot with that here on-campus.†Mallory said.
Noah McCraw, of Clinton, was among many who enlisted the help of حوإ¼½م½م employees on the Raymond Campus early Monday in finding where their classes were located.
“I’m studying criminal justice,†McCraw said, as he got appropriate guidance finding his classes from Campus Police Officer LaTridia Chambers.
Jeremiah Bates, right, of Scott County, gets help finding a clas
Jeremiah Bates, right, of Scott County, gets help finding a class from Mark Palmer, of حوإ¼½م½م Disability Support Services, on Aug. 19, 2019, the first day of classes for the fall semester. (حوإ¼½م½م/April Garon)
Camesha Chatman, left, of Jackson, gets help finding a class from
Camesha Chatman, left, of Jackson, gets help finding a class from Jason Pope, director of the حوإ¼½م½م Office of Sustainability, on Aug. 19, 2019, the first day of classes for the fall semester. (حوإ¼½م½م/April Garon)
Naomi Edwards, of Raymond, heads to class Aug. 19, 2019 as the f
Naomi Edwards, of Raymond, heads to class Aug. 19, 2019 as the fall 2019 semester starts at حوإ¼½م½م. (حوإ¼½م½م/April Garon)
Kay-Anna Goins, of Terry, gets help finding a classroom during t
Kay-Anna Goins, of Terry, gets help finding a classroom during the first day of classes on the Raymond Campus of حوإ¼½م½م on Aug. 19, 2019. (حوإ¼½م½م/April Garon)
حوإ¼½م½م history instructor Michelle Lee, center,
حوإ¼½م½م history instructor Michelle Lee, center, of Raymond, assisted her two daughters, April, left, and Kadie, right, in finding their appropriate school supplies on Aug. 19, 2019, the first day of classes for the fall semester. April plans to study Radiologic Technology. Kadie plans to study for a career in pediatric healthcare. (حوإ¼½م½م/April Garon)
Paula Lopez, left, of Spain, and Ana Karenina Rocha de Alexandri
Paula Lopez, left, of Spain, and Ana Karenina Rocha de Alexandria, of Brazil, walk to class at حوإ¼½م½م Raymond Campus Aug. 19, 2019, the first day of classes for the fall semester. (حوإ¼½م½م/April Garon)
Keevon Mallory, left, of Vicksburg, and Shamon Hendricks, of Edw
Keevon Mallory, left, of Vicksburg, and Shamon Hendricks, of Edwards, attend the first day of classes for the fall 2019 semester at حوإ¼½م½م Raymond Campus Aug. 19, 2019. (حوإ¼½م½م/April Garon)
Noah McCraw, of Clinton, gets help finding a class from Raymond
Noah McCraw, of Clinton, gets help finding a class from Raymond Campus Police Officer LaTridia Chambers on Aug. 19, 2019, the first day of classes for the fall semester at حوإ¼½م½م. (حوإ¼½م½م/April Garon)
Austin McDaniel, left, of Corinty, gets help matching the approp
Austin McDaniel, left, of Corinth, gets help matching the appropriate textbook to his حوإ¼½م½م class schedule from Deborah Kelly, Book Department supervisor, on Aug. 19, 2019, the first day of classes for the fall semester. (حوإ¼½م½م/April Garon)
Angela Hite, director of the Hi-Steppers precision dance team at
Angela Hite, director of the Hi-Steppers precision dance team at حوإ¼½م½م, shows Leon Price, of Clinton, the way to a class on the Raymond Campus on the first day of classes for the fall 2019 semester Aug. 19. (حوإ¼½م½م/April Garon)