Changes (My Farewell to Mississippi College)

The following article appeared in the April 21 edition of the Mississippi Collegian under the title “A senior’s final gift to MC.”

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In two weeks, I will walk across the stage, shake Dr. Royce’s hand and leave Mississippi College a different person than when I arrived. Over the past four years, principles, ideas, faith and relationships have been developed and tested. If college truly is the best four (or five) years of our lives, it is because of this reshaping and refining of exactly who we are. It is a powerful thing.

 

When I walk across that stage, I will also leave a college that is different than when I arrived. Over the past four years, programs and policies have been developed and tested. The student body itself has changed. If college truly is the best four (or five) years of our lives, these changes to our campus matter tremendously. Some are good. Some are not.

 

Severe weather causes widespread damage in the Jackson Metropolitan Area

I was at Froghead Grill in Clinton, waiting for lunch to be served along with the other seniors at the radio station. A tornado warning is nothing to get in the way of a free meal. Even with the television in the restaurant on mute, you could see the gravity in David Hartman’s movements. Behind him, I could see the storm path, cutting right through Clinton. I looked out the window toward the west and saw the ominous supercell approaching. Suddenly, I wasn’t as interested in my Pacific Wrap.

Being the weather nerd I am, two thoughts went through my mind. (1) I want to be on the air right now. That was not a possiblilty, so (2) I’ve got to go outside and see this thing.