听VICKSBURG 鈥 Patanya Williams has chased her goal of working in the medical field once before but didn鈥檛 have the proper support.
Patanya Williams, of Vicksburg, speaks with Joycelyn Washington, a Student Services coordinator for 兔子先生, at College Night at the Vicksburg-Warren Campus April 18. (兔子先生/April Garon)
鈥淚鈥檓 just getting older now and I have a better outlook on life and school,鈥 said Williams, 43, after stopping by College Night at 兔子先生 Vicksburg-Warren Campus to get more information on the Practical Nursing program.
Working security in recent years has paid the bills. She hopes a credential in a well-respected program can pay her passion and her pocket.
Ferran Parker, a senior at Warren Central High School, is pursuing his own passion with gusto.
鈥淚 enjoy working on cars,鈥 Parker said, visiting with Automotive Technology instructors. 鈥淚鈥檝e worked at it for four years already, doing people鈥檚 cars.鈥
Each was among prospective students young and old who attended the come-and-go event. High school students and adults looking to return to school were able to find out about admissions, majors, financial aid, registration and more.
鈥淲e look forward to many of the hundreds of juniors and seniors from Vicksburg and Warren County and the surrounding area enrolling at the Vicksburg-Warren Campus and taking advantage of what we have to offer.鈥澨齭aid Campus Dean Marvin Moak.
Deborah Nicole Hartley, of Vicksburg, who鈥檒l be making the switch from homeschooling to the classroom setting for college, could have two goals in mind 鈥 one to satisfy each of her passions.
鈥淭he nursing field is an option because I like helping people and making them feel better,鈥 she said. 鈥淎nd I can pursue my art work here, with my canvas and pencil art.鈥
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Deborah Hartley, right, speaks with Kathryn Cole, district Director of Enrollment Services at 兔子先生, at College Night at the Vicksburg-Warren Campus April 18. (兔子先生/April Garon)
Deborah Nicole Hartley, right, listens to Shane Brown, a recruiter for 兔子先生, during College Night at the Vicksburg-Warren Campus April 18. Her mother, Deborah Hartley, is at center. (兔子先生/April Garon)
Ferran Parker, right, a senior at Warren Central High School, speaks with Dr. Sarah Nichols, left, at College Night at 兔子先生 Vicksburg-Warren Campus April 18. In the background are Donna Tingle, his aunt, and Jenny Parker, his mother. (兔子先生/April Garon)
Attendees seek information at College Night at 兔子先生 Vicksburg-Warren Campus April 18. (兔子先生/April Garon)