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SEACT Summer Camp concludes with performance

SEACT Summer Camp concludes with performance

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Southeast Alabama Community Theatre Summer Camp, hosted at Enterprise State Community College, concluded last Friday with performances by actors and actresses from both classes offered at the camp. The camp, which featured 40 actors and actresses, was hosted at ESCC for the first time thanks to the efforts of ESCC Fine Arts Division Chair Ken Thomas. Here, students in one SEACT camp class perform “The Jitterbug” before beginning a play.

The campers, ages five through 12, learned a 13-scene stage play, “The Wizard of Oz.” SEACT Summer Camp was intended to promote public speaking, creativity and social skills in area youth. According to ESCC Public Relations Director Stephen Schmidt, the college was happy to host a great program for the community that promotes the arts in the Wiregrass. Schmidt said ESCC looks forward to hosting the event again next year.

ESCC presents Mechatronics program to Alabama Community College System

ESCC presents Mechatronics program to Alabama Community College System

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MONTGOMERY — On July 10, a team representing Enterprise State Community College was given the honor of presenting their new Mechatronics program to the Alabama Community College System Board work session in Montgomery. To fully explain and display the program and its future impact, ESCC President Matt Rodgers wanted some members of his team present during the work session.

“The Mechatronics program and other programs implemented in the past year would not be possible without a committed staff working to provide new ways to serve our community,” said Rodgers. “Programs are important but it is the people that make them possible.”

Mechatronics, a program for students interested in industrial automation jobs, is starting this fall at ESCC. The program will incorporate electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering to prepare students in one of the world’s largest high-tech manufacturing fields. Students will study for both industrial and college certifications as well as degrees from ESCC in Mechatronics.
Beginning this fall, ESCC will have launched six new programs at ESCC and at the Alabama Aviation College in Ozark. ESCC is currently going through the accreditation process to have a seventh program, Paramedics, approved for next year.

Rex Lumber, an ESCC industry partner, sent Michelle Schaefer to represent their company at the ACCS board meeting. Rex Lumber is a new business in Pike County that will provide 110 jobs. This company was the first company who reached out to offer a full scholarship to a student entering the new Mechatronics program.

“Through the leadership of the Board of Trustees and Chancellor Jimmy Baker, the Alabama Community College System continues to positively impact workforce development in Alabama,” said Ian Campbell, ESCC’s director of Workforce Development. “Enterprise State is proud to have the support of ACCS and excited about the new Mechatronics program on the Ozark campus. This program will meet the current and future workforce needs of our local manufacturing and associated industries through a flexible, relevant, industry driven curriculum model.”

ESCC to hold job readiness classes, job fair

ESCC to hold job readiness classes, job fair

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Enterprise State Community College will be holding job readiness classes as well as a job fair throughout the month of July.

Two free classes will be held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day in Talmadge Hall, Room 105, on July 16 and July 23. The classes are open to the public.

Enterprise Career Center Veteran Employment Representative Michael Warren said that these classes have “proven to have a high success rate for those who attend.”

Warren and Mike Kozlowski from Fort Rucker will serve as the instructors for the classes.

These classes serve to help prepare possible attendees for the Fort Rucker-Wiregrass Job Fair to be held on July 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ESCC.

Warren stressed that the job fair is open to all residents in the Wiregrass and not just military personnel.

“This is open to everyone with myriad opportunities of employment: local, in-state, tri-state, across the country and outside of the country at a multitude of wages,” Warren said.

Anyone who would like to attend the job fair can sign up at bit.ly/ftrwajf19.

ESCC holds annual basketball camp for area youth

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Enterprise State Community College this week is holding its holding its annual basketball camp, led by ESCC Athletic Director and Basketball Coach Jeremaine Williams. Tuesday was the second day of the camp, for kids ages seven through 12, and it focused primarily on agility and shooting drills. The camp will run through Thursday, July 11. Williams, who has eight years at the helm of both the ESCC men’s and women’s basketball teams, will also lead another camp next week, open to kids ages 13-16. Girls will participate in camp activities each day from 8:30 a.m. to noon, while boys will participate from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is $75 and is open for that camp until its first day on July 15. Here, Williams lines up a group of campers for shooting exercises.

Camp Weevil offers learning and fun to area youth

Camp Weevil offers learning and fun to area youth

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Enterprise State Community College this week hosted the 2019 Camp Weevil, offering kids the opportunity to stay mentally and physically active over the summer break with a variety of activities including “Wild About Art” and “Ooey Gooey Science.” The camp was a joint effort between ESCC and the Alabama 4-H Cooperative Extension System, and is designed to help students learn without pressure according to Ann Kelley, instructional resources and community education director at ESCC. Pictured (from left) are Geremiah Brown, Presley Findley, Kaydence Horne and Jackson Owens working together to construct a roller coaster worthy of Six Flags.

Forrester Hall renovations underway at ESCC

Forrester Hall renovations underway at ESCC

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Enterprise State Community College’s beloved Fine Arts Division Chair Ken Thomas is saying goodbye to his former classroom, but saying hello to something much better.

In April of 2019, renovations began on Forrester Hall, which had not been updated since it was originally built in 1977.

With the updates, ESCC’s Fine Arts Department will now have the latest classroom technology and all the essential needs for a fine arts building. Forrester Hall will also have proper lighting for the gallery space, a new dark room for traditional photography development, and a new light room for experimenting with photo shoots. A new Music Theory Room, a new Keyboard/ Piano Lab, and a modified Black Box Theater are also in the works.

The music rehearsal space will be redesigned and will include updated audio/ visual and recording equipment to allow students to receive instant feedback of their rehearsals as they strive for perfection and in their quest of learning.

“Having updated facilities, the latest classroom technology, and the essential needs of a fine arts building is going to enhance the outstanding instruction our students are already receiving,” Thomas said.

“With the updated facilities, it allows you to grow more as a fine arts student and also allows the instructors to have the ability to grow the programs,” said Fine Arts student Samuel Elijuan Brown of Elba.

Enterprise State plans for Forrester Hall to be completed by the beginning of the fall semester.

Registration opens for ESCC basketball camp

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Enterprise State Community College Athletic Director and head basketball coach Jeremaine Williams this week announced dates and registration information for the college’s annual basketball camp.

Open to boys and girls ages 13-16, the camp is slated for July 15-18. Girls will participate in camp activities each day from 8:30 a.m. to noon, while boys will participate from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Williams said there is an additional camp — scheduled for July 8-11 — for children ages seven through 12. Activities for that camp will be held from 8:30 a.m. until noon each day.

Registration is $75 and is available until the first day of camp. The cost includes a t-shirt and lunch. 

Parents wishing to register more than one child should contact Williams due to pricing differences for multiple children.

Coaches and players will cover all aspects of becoming a better basketball player, according to Williams.

“We’ll go over the fundamentals of basketball,” Williams said. “We’ll look at ball handling, passing, shooting the proper way and playing good team defense and individual defense, and we’re going to focus a lot on teamwork, as well. I want to encourage everyone to come have fun, because this is going to be a very fun camp.”

After last year’s basketball camp, Williams said the most important thing is getting young players to realize basketball is about teamwork and family.

Williams can be reached at 334-347-2623, extension 2303, or by emailing jlwilliams@escc.edu.

ESCC offers ‘STEM Forward’ program for incoming students

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Though summer has officially arrived for 2019 high school graduates, a number of incoming freshmen at Enterprise State Community College are getting a jump start on preparing for their collegiate careers.

Beginning June 3 and running through June 20, ESCC is offering a free “STEM Forward” program for its incoming students majoring in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) field. According to information provided by the school, the program “assists students who are underrepresented in the STEM fields with academic preparedness, college readiness, and career awareness activities.” Students who complete the program “will be eligible to apply for enrollment” into the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Bridge to Baccalaureate Program, which “provides renewable yearly stipends valued at $3,000 per year.”
Students in the “STEM Forward” program complete non-credit mini-courses in chemistry, pre-calculus and English to better prepare them for what college has in store. They can also participate in field trips to “local and regional industries that utilize STEM techniques” and learn more about time management and study skills from specialized workshops on the ESCC campus.

Boll Weevils’ pitcher drafted by Texas Rangers

Enterprise State Community College pitcher Jamarcus Lang, a right-hander, was drafted by the Texas Rangers Wednesday in the 38th round of the Major League Baseball Draft.

Lang did not play that much for ESCC and did not finish out the year due to having a blister on his finger. Listed at 6-foot, 2-inches tall and weighing 170 pounds, Lang is a native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He played his freshman season at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston, Mississippi, where he compiled a 3-1 record with a 4.88 earned run average.

Through his contacts, Enterprise State baseball coach Bubba Frichter recruited the transfer to the Boll Weevils during Frichter’s third year at the helm of the program. Frichter once coached at Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as Troy University, Pensacola State and Elba High School.
ESCC has had several players drafted in the past, the most successful as a professional being Newnan, Georgia native Jerome Walton. Walton, drafted in the 36th round in 1986 by the Chicago Cubs, would become the National League Rookie of the Year in 1989. That season he batted .293 with 24 stolen bases and he had a 30-game hitting streak.
During his 10-year Major League career, Walton batted .269 with 25 home runs, 132 RBI and 58 stolen bases while playing centerfield with the Cubs, Angels, Reds, Braves, Orioles and Devil Rays.
Williams chosen as new ESCC athletic director

Williams chosen as new ESCC athletic director

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Enterprise State Community College has found a new athletic director in a familiar face.

Head Basketball Coach Jermaine Williams was announced to be the school’s new athletic director Thursday morning. According to ESCC President Matt Rodgers, former athletic director and current Associate Dean of Students Kevin Ammons will be taking on additional administrative duties as Williams steps up into the role.

“I am extremely excited about Coach Jermaine Williams taking on the new role of Athletics Director at ESCC,” Rodgers said following the announcement. “I have watched Coach Williams over the last year and a half and I continue to be impressed with his work ethic and passion for the college.  He is an outstanding man, coach, and mentor to our student-athletes.  He cares greatly about all of our athletes and coaches.  I believe in him and have no doubt he will shine as our AD.

“I also want to thank Dr. Ammons for his hard work and commitment to our athletic programs.  Dr. Ammons will be taking on additional duties for the College.  We have made tremendous progress under Kevin’s leadership.  We have updated our facilities, added scholarships and always remained in compliance with the ACCS.  I can’t thank him enough for his leadership over the last few years.  Coach Williams and Dr. Ammons will continue to work closely together as we advance our athletics program.”

Williams has served as ESCC’s head basketball coach for 7 years but first came to the school as an assistant coach under David James following his graduation from Troy University. Williams later returned to the school and worked with Coach Charles Cole; he was selected as ESCC’s head coach following Cole’s retirement.

Williams said he was “flabbergasted” by the announcement but excited about the future of the athletics program.

“It feels great — it’s a blessing,” Williams said. “You work hard and it shows what hard work does pays off in the long run. Just be patient and humble, do your best. You get rewarded for it.”

Williams said that his primary focus as athletic director will be to build off of the work Ammons began.

“Dr. Ammons has done a great job, and I want to build off what he’s already put in motion,” Williams said. “Facilities are our number one priority, and we have plans for that. We will finish renovating the gym, which we’ve already begun, and we have plans for a new website that will be launched this year; it’ll allow the community to watch games via live stream and it will help with recruitment. We want to try to recruit the best athletes we can locally and keep them home.”

Ammons said he has complete confidence in Williams and his ability to bring ESCC’s athletics into the spotlight.

“I’m honored that Coach Williams is going to be the new director; I couldn’t think of a finer individual to come in and take the program to new heights,” Ammons said. “I’ve never seen a man have this much ability to work with kids, not only on the court but also in making sure they’re successful in the classroom. He’ll be involved in other sports now and I think we’ll see graduation rates continue to increase while keeping students competitive on the field. Coach Williams will do a good job — he’s always been successful and I have no reservations when his name came up for AD. I’ll continue to support the program under his leadership.”

Williams said that ESCC Athletics have come a long way, even with more work to be done on the horizon.

“Administration has increased our scholarships, which is great for all our sports — that’ll help us next year with building the teams,” Williams said. “The administration is doing everything to help us improve, and I want to thank them for that. Mr. Rodgers has great leadership, and anything we can come up with to improve the program he will support.”

Despite the change in administration, Williams said he will remain in his position as head basketball coach and still “be the same coach” the community knows so well.

“I’m still the same Coach Williams — nothing will change there,” Williams laughed. “Nothing will change me as a person. I’ll continue helping the community, because without community, we can’t do anything.”

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