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(9/29) We thank Sundra Pettit and John Russell, U.S. Probation Officers, for speaking to juniors and seniors in College in Career Readiness Classes about the functions of the U.S. Probation Office in Oxford and the career opportunities which are available within the U.S. Probation Office System.

(9/25) We thank Bryan McCarty of Pafford Medical Services for inspiring our juniors and seniors with an uplifting look inside the deeply rewarding world of emergency medicine. He shared stories about the joy of making a difference in the community, staying calm under pressure, and the teamwork that saves lives every day. He showed our students how they can quickly earn an EMT certification, right after high school, or advance into high-level Paramedic roles.

(9/24) ICC Indian Delegation Representatives Kason Moss and Emma Klaire Nichols and ICC Recruiter Stroud Mills visited and spoke to juniors and seniors in College and Career Readiness classes. The group talked about the ICC Admissions process, programs of study, campus life, and many other related topics. Students were also allowed time to ask the group questions.

Thank you, ICC, for your support and encouragement of our students!

(9/21) We thank Elizabeth McClendon, Probation/Parole Agent with the Mississippi Department of Corrections, for visiting and speaking with College and Career Readiness students. She spoke about career pathways, requirements, job descriptions and benefits of working with MDOC. She also talked about different types of probation and parole, drug court, treatment programs and tools and resources used to help people get rehabilitated and get back into society.