Hinds Community College - Eagle Yearbook (Raymond, MS)

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FACULTY In addition to dispensing the highest possible quality of instruction and to constantly seek self-improvement in order to meet the pressing intellectual demands of a changing world, the Hinds Junior College teacher attempts to instill in the hearts and minds of the students a great inspiration — to defend our democracy, to meet American ideals. They lighten self-imposed struggles with enthusiasm for a far-set goal. Their reward — the student ' s eagerness to learn. 27

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Mrs. Virginia M. Riggs joined the Hinds Junior Col- lege staff as a library assistant in July of 1956 and be- came Head Librarian in July of 1960. Mrs. Riggs received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Millsaps College and a Master ' s degree in Librarianship from the University of Denver. She now has the responsibility of directing Hinds Jun- ior College ' s new 40,000 volume, $300,000 plus library, one of the most modern and complete junior college facil- ities in the nation. Many of Mrs. Riggs ' suggestions and ideas went into the construction of the new library. Mrs. Riggs also con- ducts special class lectures for freshmen English composi- tion students on the proper use of the library when writ- ing research papers. Virginia M. Riggs Jack C. Treloar Pat D. Smith Mr. Jack C. Treloar, Superintendent of Farm and Phy- sical Plant, supervises non-academic personnel including grounds and maintenance crews. He is also in charge of the physical plant of the college — new buildings and equipment, repairs and upkeep of school buildings and grounds. Mr. Treloar joined the Hinds staff in 1946 and attained his present position in 1958. At one time he was an in- structor of agriculture. Mr. Treloar received both his B.S. and M.E. degrees from Mississippi State University. As an added duty he supervises the Hinds farm, which includes one of the finest Hereford cattle herds in the nation. Cattle from the Hinds herd consistently bring top sale prices and win many honors in various cattle shows. Creating a public image of Hinds Junior College is the task of Mr. Pat D. Smith, Hinds Public Relations Di- rector. He is also Head of the Department of Journalism; publisher of the Hindsonian, weekly newspaper, and the yearbook, The Eagle; director of publications; director of the Hinds photographic service; sports publicity director, and debate coach. Mr. Smith received both a B.A. and a Master ' s de- gree from the University of Mississippi. He is a former industrial public relations director, magazine editor, and is the author of the 1953 best-selling novel, The River Is Home. He has recently completed a second novel. Mr. Smith received the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce ' s Distinguished Service Award in 1956 and was selected as Mississippi ' s Outstanding Young Man of 1956.

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BANK WHERE YOU WORK RCHAN1S PLANTERS BANK The efficient ladies who handle business matters on the Hinds campus are, seated left to right: Miss Margaret Lucas, assistant registrar; Mrs. Mar- garet Kimball, secretary to the President; and Miss Mary Sue McNair, business office secretary. Standing are Mrs. Frank Stephenson, secretan to the coordinator; Mrs. Ella Goodwin, business office secretary; and Miss Lola Allen, bookkeeper. ! m Many Loyal Workers Make Hinds Efficient The patient and helpful women who serve stu- dents and faculty members in the Eagle ' s Nest are, left to right: Mrs. Rochelle Kelly, Mrs. Flora Boyd, Mrs. Rosalie Williams, and Mrs. Elizabeth McNair. A record-breaking number of students await turns to pass the business office and be officially entered as Hinds students. 28