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PEARL – Justin Sanders, of Florence High School, wants to turn his interest in creating things into a career when he leaves high school.

Justin Sanders, left, of Florence High School, Andrew Shaw and Mick Kuhn, both of Brandon High School, look on as Andrea Blair, a chemistry instructor at �������� Rankin Campus, conducts an experiment at Rankin College Day March 23 at the Muse Center. (��������/April Garon)

“I’m thinking of doing graphic design or possibly even architecture,” Sanders said. “I have some family in architecture.”

Julie Harrison, of Pearl High School, already wants to help mold young lives or aid them back to health.

“It’s either nursing or early childhood education for me,” Harrison said. “It’s all about helping people.”

They were among about 250 high school juniors, seniors and others who attended Rankin College Day on Feb. 24 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus, which featured exhibits for all academic and career-tech programs, activities and organizations ��������has to offer.

Carol McLaurin, dean of Student Services at �������� Rankin Campus, explains programs at the campus to Julie Harrison, of Pearl High School, at Rankin College Day March 23 at the Muse Center. (��������/April Garon)

For those still studying for their high school diploma, it’s a time to find out how Hinds’ programs of study can build a successful career.

“I’ve wanted to do television production since I was a kid,” said Myrandis McGrone, of Northwest Rankin High School.

Prospective students interacted with faculty and ��������students about admissions, scholarships, majors, student life and more.

“We look forward to many of the students from Rankin County and the surrounding area enrolling at the Rankin Campus and taking advantage of what we have to offer.” said Dr. Norman Session, vice president of the Rankin Campus and the Jackson Campus-Academic/Technical Center.

Myrandis McGrone, foreground, of Northwest Rankin High School, looks at what’s being created in the Radio, Television Production and Broadcasting Program with instructor Randy Kwan during Rankin College Day at �������� Rankin Campus March 23. (��������/April Garon)

Dr. Carl DeWitt, left, and Amanda Blair perform an experiment for prospective students at Rankin College Day March 23 at the Muse Center. (��������/April Garon)

Dr. Norman Session, vice president for the Rankin Campus, speaks with Charlie Parker, center-left, of East Rankin Academy, his mother, Melissa Parker and Maddie Morgan at Rankin College Day March 23 at the Muse Center (��������/April Garon)