--- title: Hindscc Blog | Drafting and Design Technology description: Drafting and Design Technology | Hinds Community College blog posts by employees and faculty about programs offered, events, classes, etc. --- [**Hinds Community College**](http://www.hindscc.edu) # Hinds Community College Blog ## [Raymond Career/Tech Students...We Are Proud Of You!](https://hub.hindscc.edu/blog-employee/bid/343042/raymond-career-tech-students-we-are-proud-of-you) Posted by [Cindy West](https://hub.hindscc.edu/blog-employee/author/cindy-west) on Mon, Apr, 21, 2014 @ 10:04 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Student recipients of the “Outstanding Student Awards” presented on April 11, 2014 at Students Awards Day were selected by the faculty in the various departments across the district. Here on the Raymond campus our Career Technical Education students receiving awards are especially special to us and we would like to recognize their superior achievement within their subject area by letting you get to know them a little better. Here are a few of their instructors’ comments and thoughts from awards day concerning their students.  **John Mark Kirby - Agriculture** John Mark Kirby is the recipient of the “Outstanding Student Award” for Agriculture. While at Hinds he has been an active member of the HCC Agriculture Club and [Phi Theta Kappa](http://www.hindscc.edu/studentlife/activities/clubs/ptk/default.aspx). Kirby is also a Dean’s Scholar. During his spare time, John Mark has participated in Intramural Sports at the college. John Mark is the recipient of a Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association Scholarship and has assisted the Cattlemen’s Association with projects including helping with the Beef Booth at the Mississippi State Fair. ![Ag .John Mark Kirby resized 600](https://hub.hindscc.edu/hs-fs/file-680301205-jpg/images/ag-.john_mark_kirby-resized-600.jpg?width=250&height=178&name=ag-.john_mark_kirby-resized-600.jpg) John Mark has started his own cattle herd and is responsible for the care and maintenance of the cattle and pasture that is required for them. After completing his degree at Hinds he plans to transfer to Mississippi State to continue his education in Agriculture Information Science. Dr. Roger Jones, Agriculture Department Chair and Instructor, said, “I am excited about his possible contributions to the Industry in the future.” John Mark is the son of Lea and Tim Kirby of Raymond.  He is a graduate of Central Hinds Academy where he was All District in football and received the Cougar Spirit Award.  John Mark was an active member of the Hinds County Livestock Club for a number of years where he exhibited champion livestock at the Hinds County Livestock Show, Southwest Mississippi Show and Dixie National Roundup. He was president of the 4H Hinds County Livestock Club from 2010-2013.    **Tandon Baker - Agribusiness Management Technology** Tandon Baker is recipient of the “Outstanding Student Award” for Agribusiness Management Technology. He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and HCC Agriculture Club. Tandon is a Dean’s Scholar with a cumulative GPA of 3.76.  ![Tandon Baker](https://hub.hindscc.edu/hs-fs/file-680358780-jpg/images/tandon_baker.jpg?width=250&height=178&name=tandon_baker.jpg) Tandon plans to continue his education at a university majoring in Agronomy upon graduation from Hinds. His career goal is to become involved in the field of Agriculture Supplies and Sales. He has been awarded the Tallulah Mason’s Honesty and Integrity Award. Dr. Roger Jones, Agriculture Department Chair and Instructor said, “Upon getting to know Tandon it is not hard to understand why.  If you want his honest opinion on a topic, just ask him and that’s exactly what you get and you learn to appreciate that about him. I know his contributions in the field of agriculture in the future will be many.” Tandon is the son of Vicki and John Edward Baker from Tallulah, Louisiana. He graduated from Tallulah Academy where he was All District and Defensive MVP in football. A multiple sport player, Tandon was also All District in baseball and basketball.   **Cory Pritchard - Aviation Maintenance** The [Aviation Maintenance Technology Program](http://www.hindscc.edu/aviation/amt.aspx) proudly recognizes Cory Pritchard with its Superior Achievement Award for 2013-2014. According to Marion Eifling, Air Frame Power Plant Instructor, students in Aviation Maintenance are unique. Usually, from a young age, they have had a desire to be around airplanes, leading them to a professional career in the aerospace industry. Cory Pritchard is pursuing his associate degree in AviationMaintenance Technology.  While a student at Hinds, he is also working as a full-time employee of L-3, an aerospace systems organization. As expected of all students in the program, he is of exceptional integrity, high moral character and a responsible individual with dependable work ethics. We selected this individual because of the initiative he takes as he participates in the classroom and hangar work projects. He can always be depended upon to be on time and present for work and accomplishes assigned tasks with skill and minimal supervision.  His quiet demeanor, dedication and professionalism are traits that make him stand out among his peers.  ![Aviation Maintenance resized 600](https://hub.hindscc.edu/hs-fs/file-675271198-jpg/images/aviation_maintenance-resized-600.jpg?width=250&height=166&name=aviation_maintenance-resized-600.jpg) **Tracey Blocker - Interpreter Training Technology** Sandra Hester, Interpreter Training Department Chairperson, presented the Interpreter Training Technology “Outstanding Student Award” to Tracy Blocker. Tracy is what we call a “non-traditional” student but she is also oneof the most “traditional” students I have ever had the pleasure of having. While Tracey waited until her daughter was ready for college to return to pursue her own degree, Tracey wasn’t wasting time. And she doesn’t waste it now. With a 4.0 GPA and being a member of the PTK and very active in her church, Ridgecrest Baptist Church, she tries to do it all. And pretty much succeeds. She is a favorite with her teachers as well as her peers, due to her willingness to work and help others. Tracey has already taken the state exam for interpreters and has received a QA Level 2! She also has a job lined up after graduation, where else but here at Hinds as an interpreter with the Disability Support Services Office. She has worked hard and is now reaping the benefits.  ![Sandra Hester Interpreter Training](https://hub.hindscc.edu/hs-fs/file-677039446-jpg/images/sandra_hester_interpreter_training.jpg?width=250&height=166&name=sandra_hester_interpreter_training.jpg) **Craig Gilbert - Land Surveying** Jeff Lewis, Drafting and Design instructor and PLS, presented the “Outstanding Student Award” to Craig Gilbert. Craig is a Land Surveying Major in the Drafting and Design Program and will graduate in May. He is an exceptional student. He always gives 110% in all of his study efforts, which is reflected in his grades. He does everything to insure that he understands the material; including staying late, asking questions or anything else he feels can help him achieve his goals. Quick story:  The only time he didn’t do well on a test is after he met his current girlfriend Clair. He came into class looking all confused on test day. I asked him what’s wrong; he said “I think I’m in love”. That was not his best test grade. ![Jeff Lewis Land Surveying resized 600](https://hub.hindscc.edu/hs-fs/file-680313905-jpg/images/jeff_lewis_land_surveying-resized-600.jpg?width=250&height=171&name=jeff_lewis_land_surveying-resized-600.jpg) He is the recipient of: National Society of Professional Surveyors Berntsen International Scholarship. - The Mississippi Association of Professional Surveyors Scholarship. - Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society. - Made the dean’s list every semester here at Hinds. It has truly been a pleasure having Craig in the Land Surveying Program and we wish him only the best in his future endeavors.  0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hub.hindscc.edu/blog-employee/bid/343042/raymond-career-tech-students-we-are-proud-of-you#comments-listing) Topics: [Raymond Campus](https://hub.hindscc.edu/blog-employee/topic/raymond-campus), [Career/Technical Programs](https://hub.hindscc.edu/blog-employee/topic/careertechnical-programs), [Drafting and Design Technology](https://hub.hindscc.edu/blog-employee/topic/drafting-and-design-technology), [agribusiness](https://hub.hindscc.edu/blog-employee/topic/agribusiness), [agriscience](https://hub.hindscc.edu/blog-employee/topic/agriscience) [All posts](https://hub.hindscc.edu/blog-employee/all) ### Subscribe via E-mail ### Join the Team! 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