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Kristi Peters, Mathematics Instructor and Advisor for Phi Theta Kappa at Enterprise State Community College, was asked to make a few crocheted octopus toys for some gift baskets being created by a church in Malvern, AL. for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Children’s Hospital of Alabama. Ms. Peters agreed and asked her Phi Theta Kappa members at ESCC to help produce tiny octopi. The students knew nothing of the significance of the toys but eagerly began crocheting. During the journey they began to look into the benefits of the stuffed toys and found that many NICU babies cannot have any physical contact with their parents. The octopus is placed in the bed with the baby and it seems that suddenly heart rates stabilize, oxygen levels increase, and breathing steadies.

One of the babies to visit Children’s of Alabama was Charles Lucas from Malvern, AL. He was airlifted to Birmingham, AL. but he could not be saved. His mother, Emily Richards, began Luke’s Legacy to honor her child’s life and bring comfort to families waiting in the hospital. She is planning to deliver 48 gift baskets, one for every bed in the NICU, on December 20, 2017. She wants to incorporate items that the family will need during their stay in the hospital and a tiny octopus for the baby.

On Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 6:00pm in the Community Room at Enterprise State Community College, Mrs. Richards will be talking about Luke’s Legacy and how we can help. If you can crochet or knit and would like to learn more about PTK’s octopus project or if you would like to make a donation to the gift baskets please join us on October 17th. You can also get more information through email at ptk@escc.edu or you can contact Ms. Kristi Peters at kpeters@escc.edu.

Cutline: Amanda Thomas and Dallas Choate, Enterprise State Community College students from Enterprise, A

Ms. Hannah Jones, an Enterprise native and ESCC Ambassador, was crowned 2017-18 Miss ESCC at Enterprise State Community College on Thursday, September 21, 2017, by the 2016-17 Miss ESCC, Zahra Vance.

As Miss ESCC, Jones will represent the college’s values and programs throughout the campus, city, and region. She is awarded a $2,000 scholarship as a result of her new title.

Jones is a freshman at ESCC. She is the daughter of Robert and Shan Jones. She plans to earn her associates degree and transfer to Auburn University.

Jones said she is honored to represent the college and intends to use the year to build relationships with students on campus and represent ESCC at community events.

“I am honored to serve ESCC as an ambassador,” Jones said.

“This will give me the opportunity to be more involved in my community and on campus.”

This year, eight contestants competed for the prestigious Miss ESCC title. Maggie Johnson was named first runner-up and the photogenic winner. Kasey Deker was named second runner-up. The 8 contestants were as follows:

Kasey Decker Dothan, AL;

Hannah Jones Enterprise, AL;

Maggie Johnsons Elba, AL;

Bailey Kennington Enterprise, AL;

Michallie Lewis Clarksville, AL;

Mia Lotter Dothan, AL;

Fantasia Miller Newton, AL;

and Dana Parrish Jack, AL

To invite to Miss ESCC to your event or organization please contact Jennifer Olsen at 334-347-2623 ext. 2320.

Cutline: Ms. Hannah Jones, an Enterprise native, was crowned 2017-18 Miss ESCC at Enterprise State Community College on Thursday, September 21, 2017, by the 2016-17 Miss ESCC, Zahra Vance.

Enterprise State Community College is proud to announce its 2017-2018 Student Government Association, which has already launched several student-oriented activities for a growing student body. ESCC students voted for the officers the spring semester of 2017. Elba-native Maggie Johnson heads the current SGA as its president; current Miss ESCC, Zahra Vance, of New Brockton, is vice president; Takia Walker, of Enterprise, is secretary, and Kyle Kennington, of Enterprise, is treasurer.

The SGA officers serve with the SGA Senate, which was appointed this week. The students appointed to the Senate are as follows: Brittney Davis, of Kinston; Maddie Chandler, of Elba; Deja Craig, of Slocomb; William Lindgren, of Enterprise; Julie Fleming, of Enterprise; Cayden Hess, of Hartford; Bailey Kennington, of Enterprise; Anabeth Strickland, of Dothan; Alyssa Hubbard, of Dothan; Caroline Morgan, of Enterprise; Grant Monaghan, of Enterprise; Barrett Brunson, of Enterprise; Mary Kate Ward, of Geneva; and Jalen Jones, of Enterprise.

The SGA launched Welcome Days, which included several student events and snacks for the incoming student body, at the beginning of the school year. Doughnuts with SGA – which is an opportunity for students to meet the officers and Senate – takes place next week. Many other SGA-led events are scheduled to continue ESCC’s tradition of fun and active student involvement.

Enterprise State Community College is a comprehensive community college which serves more than 1,700 students annually between its Enterprise campus and the Alabama Aviation Colleges in Albertville, Andalusia, Mobile and Ozark. Each campus and site currently fulfills the Alabama Community College System’s mission for education and training which leads to high-wage, high-demand jobs in integral careers worldwide. Students can obtain Associate’s degrees and certificates through multiple programs at the college.

We stand ready to help you make the most of tomorrow by beginning today at Enterprise State Community College

The world is changing faster than ever, and at Enterprise State Community College, we’re helping students meet the challenges of technology, healthcare, business, education and more. ESCC is a great place to start your journey. Achieve your educational and career goals through a wide range of degree plans that will prepare you for transfer to a four-year institution or give you the skills you need to start your career in only two years. The College offers Associate

in Arts degrees, Associate in Science degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees, university transfer courses, and career-oriented certificates. ESCC also provides specialized training for business and industry, continuing education courses, and GED classes. With over 1,700 employees, Enterprise State is here to serve our community.

Cutline: Enterprise State Community College and Alabama Aviation College/OZARK.

Enterprise State Community College is proud to announce its 2017-2018 Student Government Association, which has already launched several student-oriented activities for a growing student body. ESCC students voted for the officers the spring semester of 2017. Elba-native Maggie Johnson heads the current SGA as its president; current Miss ESCC, Zahra Vance, of New Brockton, is vice president; Takia Walker, of Enterprise, is secretary, and Kyle Kennington, of Enterprise, is treasurer.

The SGA officers serve with the SGA Senate, which was appointed this week. The students appointed to the Senate are as follows: Brittney Davis, of Kinston; Maddie Chandler, of Elba; Deja Craig, of Slocomb; William Lindgren, of Enterprise; Julie Fleming, of Enterprise; Cayden Hess, of Hartford; Bailey Kennington, of Enterprise; Anabeth Strickland, of Dothan; Alyssa Hubbard, of Dothan; Caroline Morgan, of Enterprise; Grant Monaghan, of Enterprise; Barrett Brunson, of Enterprise; Mary Kate Ward, of Geneva; and Jalen Jones, of Enterprise.

The SGA launched Welcome Days, which included several student events and snacks for the incoming student body, at the beginning of the school year. Doughnuts with SGA – which is an opportunity for students to meet the officers and Senate – takes place next week. Many other SGA-led events are scheduled to continue ESCC’s tradition of fun and active student involvement.

Enterprise State Community College is a comprehensive community college which serves more than 1,700 students annually between its Enterprise campus and the Alabama Aviation Colleges in Albertville, Andalusia, Mobile and Ozark. Each campus and site currently fulfills the Alabama Community College System’s mission for education and training which leads to high-wage, high-demand jobs in integral careers worldwide. Students can obtain Associate’s degrees and certificates through multiple programs at the college.

Enterprise, AL – Today is a great day for Enterprise State Community College. On August 9, 2017, the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees voted to hire Mr. Matthew Rodgers as the fifth president of Enterprise State Community College. Mr. Rodgers is a proven leader with a reputation of being knowledgeable, creative, insightful, and student-oriented. He is also a well-respected figure in the Wiregrass community. The faculty, staff, and students at Enterprise State are excited about Mr. Rodgers’ arrival and we look forward to his leadership and the future of Enterprise State.

Enterprise State Community College is a comprehensive community college which serves nearly 2,000 students annually between its Enterprise campus and the Alabama Aviation College’s in Albertville, Andalusia, Mobile and Ozark. Each campus and sites currently fulfills the Alabama Community College System’s mission for education and training which leads to high-wage, high-demand jobs in integral careers worldwide. Students can obtain Associate’s degrees and certificates through multiple programs at the College.

Cutline: Enterprise State Community College President, Matthew Rodgers.

Enterprise, AL – On August 5^th, Enterprise State Community College is hosting a softball prospect camp to all the area’s 9^th-12^th graders. The prospect camp is open to all high school level athletes. The Enterprise State Softball staff will evaluate offensive and defensive skills as well as give information about the rebuilding of the Enterprise State Softball program.

This prospect camp is a time for high school athletes to showcase their skills to Enterprise State’s head softball coach Traci Harrison. The prospects will be graded on throwing, base running, offensive, defensive, pitching, and catching. Coach Harrison states, “Recruiting is a major priority for this program and at times it is hard to get out and see games during our busy fall and spring season, so allowing high school athletes to attend this prospect camp will allow me to see more of players that are interested in coming into our softball program. It gives all these athletes a feel of what it is like to play at a high level of college softball and what it takes to be a part of our program as well as being a student-athlete.”

Enterprise State’s current 2017-2018 softball team will be present and after the camp is over for the day, the prospect athletes will get a tour of the new softball locker room and receive a Q&A with the team and coaches.

“This is the first-time Enterprise State’s Softball program has ever done a Prospect Camp and we are very excited for this day as we are expecting over 65 high school athletes from Alabama, Georgia and Florida to attend. All campers will be receiving their very own Enterprise State Boll weevil t-shirt for them to wear and represent our school and program wherever they go”, said Coach Harrison.

If you plan to attend, please bring your bat, glove, helmet, cleats, and tennis shoes. If you are a catcher you need to bring your gear. Pitchers must bring a catcher. All athletes must sign a waiver at check-in. If you have questions please contact Head Softball Coach Traci Harrison. You can contact Coach Traci by e-mail, tharrison@escc.edu, or by calling 334-498-1179. You may not attend if you have already committed to a college or university. Walk-up registration will be accepted!

Coach Harrison stated, “August 5^th will be an exciting day for our school and program. I am looking forward to seeing these Prospect players and hope that some of them can be a future Boll Weevil.”

Enterprise State Community College (ESCC) is excited to announce that a search for a permanent president for the institution is underway. With a history dating back to 1963, Enterprise State Community College (ESCC) offers an extraordinary opportunity for a new president to lead the redevelopment of the comprehensive community college, which is needed to serve the communities in the 21st Century.

ESCC has been without a permanent president for more than three years.  During that time, the College has had two interim presidents, Dr. Cynthia Anthony, who is now the interim president of Shelton State Community College, and Dr. Vicky Ohlson, the current interim president at ESCC.  Dr. Ohlson says that she is pleased to see the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) is moving to fill the vacancy because a permanent president lends stability and credibility to an institution and is more likely to garner community support than an interim.

Dr. Ohlson has indicated that she will not be applying for the position, but instead will return to work at the ACCS System Office in Montgomery, where she served as Director of Academic Affairs before her appointment to ESCC.  When questioned about her time at ESCC and about the future of the College, Dr. Ohlson replied, “Being the interim president of ESCC was an unexpected opportunity and has been an extremely rewarding experience for me, both professionally and personally. I have learned so much and grown to love the faculty and staff of the College. I have also made many close friends in the community whom I will miss seeing regularly. But I will visit at every chance, and will be an ardent supporter and advocate for the College at the State level back in Montgomery. I know that Chancellor Jimmy Baker and the Board of Trustees are conducting an extensive search for the right person to lead Enterprise State, and I am confident that they will select someone with the right skill-set, a vision for the College’s future, and a heart for the communities that it serves.”

Persons who are interested in the job of president at ESCC can obtain application information from the Office of Human Resources at the Alabama Community College System at 334-293-4554 and must apply by July 10, 2017.

Enterprise State Community College is a comprehensive community college which serves more than 2,800 students annually between its Enterprise campus and the Alabama Aviation Colleges in Albertville, Andalusia, Mobile and Ozark. Each campus currently fulfills the Alabama Community College System’s mission for education and training which leads to high-wage, high-demand jobs in integral careers worldwide. Students can obtain Associate’s degrees and certificates through multiple programs at the college.

Enterprise, AL – The foundations Enterprise State Community College (ESCC) establishes for athletes to succeed both academically and athletically has resulted in five more Boll Weevils committing to advance their careers at the four-year level. Gage Young, and Logan Jester will join coach Marty Lovrich in Montgomery, Alabama at Auburn University Montgomery (AUM). Nephtali Alvarado will join Coach Julius McDougal in Tuscaloosa, Alabama at Stillman College. Zach Nolin and Ricky Broxson will attend Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska under the leadership of head coach Wayne Albury.

Enterprise State’s baseball coach and sports information director Samuel “Bubba” Frichter said, “I am proud of these young men and what they’ve accomplished not only on the field, but in the classroom as well. Without the proper academic requirements, they would not be in the position they are in to compete at the next level. I look forward to keeping up with them as they continue their baseball career at the next level. I wish them all the best of luck and am thankful for the commitment and sacrifices they made while here at Enterprise State Community College”.

Gage Young (Opelika, AL.) played in 44 of 47 games this past season in a dual role as a starting pitcher and a position player. Along with seeing time on the mound, Young also saw time at third base, right field, and as a designated hitter. Young finished the season with a .278 batting average, 7 stolen bases, and led the team with 3 home runs. On the mound, Young led the team in innings pitched with 50.2 while also having the lowest earned run average (ERA) of any starting pitcher at a clip of 4.11. Young will primarily pitch at AUM, but may also see time as a position player at first base.

Logan Jester (El Paso, TX.) player in 42 of 47 games as a shortstop for the Boll Weevils this past season. Jester finished his sophomore campaign with a .258 batting average and a .932 fielding percentage. Jester led all Boll Weevil middle infielders with 15 double plays turned over the course of the 2017 season. Jester will see time as a shortstop, second basemen, and possibly third base while with the Warhawks of AUM.

Nephtali Alvarado (San Germán, Puerto Rico) caught 27 of the Boll Weevils 47 games this past season. Alvarados ability to manage a pitching staff over the course of a game allowed him to lead the team in games started behind the plate. While keeping base runners at bay, Alvarado only committed 4 errors over the course of the 2017 season. Alvarado finished with a .192 batting average at a position that is a known primarily as a defensive position. He will continue his career behind the plate in Tuscaloosa Alabama for the Tigers of Stillman College.

Zach Nolin (Graceville, FL.) played in 41 of 47 games primarily as a second basemen, but also saw time as a designated hitter for the Boll Weevils. Nolin highlighted his sophomore campaign by collecting 10 hits in his final 15 at bats of the 2017 season. As a hitter, Nolin finished the season with a .285 batting average. Defensively he led all Boll Weevil middle infielders with a .983 fielding percentage while only committing 2 errors over the course of the 2017 season. Nolin will continue his stellar defensive play in the middle infield at Peru State College in Peru Nebraska.

Ricky Broxson (Panama City, FL.) logged 12 innings on the mound for the Boll Weevils during the 2017 season despite an injury ridden year. Broxson came on strong near the end of the season and highlighted his sophomore campaign with a 3-scoreless inning outing against #8 nationally ranked Wallace State Hanceville. He will join fellow Boll Weevil Zach Nolin in Peru, Nebraska at Peru State College.

Enterprise State Community College is a comprehensive community college which serves nearly 2,000 students annually between its Enterprise campus and the Alabama Aviation Colleges in Albertville, Andalusia, Mobile and Ozark. Each campus and sites currently fulfills the Alabama Community College System’s mission for education and training which leads to high-wage, high-demand jobs in integral careers worldwide. Students can obtain Associate’s degrees and certificates through multiple programs at the college.