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St. Stanislaus baseball sending four to the next level
Back in March 2021, the St. Stanislaus baseball program retired Jacob Lindgren’s number 19 jersey, which now hangs on permanent display in left field.
The next generation of Rock-A-Chaws see it everyday at practice and it makes those childhood dreams of playing Major League Baseball, or at the very least collegiate baseball, seem that much more possible.
Today, four SSC seniors realizing the latter part of those dreams.
Starting with Ole Miss signee Seth Farni, putting pen to paper with the Rebels almost three years after committing to Head Coach Mike Bianco.
Farni…
SUMMARY: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s West Harrison County Center recently celebrated its 300th Commercial Truck Driving (CDL) graduate. Alvin Felts, who passed his exam on October 12, set the milestone for the program, which began in 2017. The program averages 47 graduates per year, with many students starting without experience. It includes not only driving skills but also career readiness training in resume writing, interview prep, financial literacy, and soft skills. The program is offered at no cost to qualifying participants through the Gulf Coast Work Ready Grant. Felts is excited to begin his career, feeling confident and well-prepared.
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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Education announced that 84% of third graders passed the 2023-24 reading assessment, slightly down from 84.9% in the previous year. However, a record 57.7% achieved proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA), continuing a positive trend since 2016. The Literacy-Based Promotion Act requires third graders to score at least Level 3 to be promoted to fourth grade, with support for schools focusing on high-quality materials and Science of Reading training. Students can attempt the test three times, and those who do not pass may be retained unless qualifying for certain exemptions.
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MGCCC hosts 4th Annual Career Coaches & High School Partners Tour, highlighting pathways to student success
SUMMARY: On November 1, 2024, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College hosted the 4th Annual Career Coaches & High School Partners Tour, welcoming 50 administrators, counselors, and career coaches from Mississippi and Alabama. This initiative, started in 2021 by David Fava, aims to enhance awareness of MGCCC’s diverse academic and career programs. Participants toured various campus facilities, engaging directly with staff and exploring career pathways available to students. Attendees, including new principal Pamela Forrest, emphasized the tour’s value in connecting high school students to local opportunities and fostering informed career choices. The event’s growth highlights educators’ commitment to student success.
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