The course provides an overview of the ACT format, followed by a review of verbal and mathematics fundamentals for solving typical test questions. Also to be discussed are management and test taking strategies. Previous students of this course have raised their scores significantly.

The course will be taught by Kim Haas and Kristie Waldrop. It will be held in the Physical Science Building on the Northwest campus in Senatobia. The cost of the course is $90, with the book included.

For more information contact Patricia Lowder, coordinator of Continuing Education, at 562-3349 or e-mail pwlowder@northwestms.edu.

"This sale has become a well-loved tradition on campus and in the community,” said Lawayne House, chairman of the Art Department.

Artwork from students will include pottery, paintings, drawings and more. Also featured will be work from Northwest art faculty including House, Eunika Rogers and Ashley Chavis. The three faculty members will also donate door prizes. The drawing will be held at the close of the sale.

Proceeds from the sale help art students with the expenses of exhibitions and with campus beautification projects.

The Northwest Mississippi Community College Fine Arts Division offers classes in the fundamentals of Drawing; Painting; Ceramics; Art History; and Computer Graphics for individuals seeking opportunities for a career in the arts or for personal enrichment.”

According to John Ungurait, director of bands, this year’s program promises to be entertaining. The band will be performing such favorites as Chicago’s “25 or 6 to 4,” “Hay Burner” by Sammy Nestico, “Alright, Okay, You Win,” by Sid Wyche and Mamie Watts, Chuck Mangione’s “Land of Make Believe” and the Tower of Power standard, “What is Hip?”

The saxophone section is made up of Robert Clayborn, Senatobia; Taylor Houston, Olive Brach; Daniel Waller,Batesville; Marlon Love; Hernando and Brent Ashmore, Grenada. Trumpets are Jon Baker, Senatobia; Angela Tabor, Hernando; Chris Sparks, Southaven, and John Rue, Water Valley. Trombones are Amanda Hand, and Amber Neal, both of Grenada; Tommy Jasmin and Preston White, both of Olive Branch, and Martin Warren of Memphis.

The rhythm section for the Jazz Band is David Coleman of Oxford and Evan Stinson of Senatobia on piano; Tommy Shroads of Batesville on bass guitar; Will Bryer of Southaven on guitar; Lamar Tedford of Bruce, drums; and T.J. Johnson of Ripley, Tenn. on Latin percussion.

For more information contact Ungurait at 662-562-3335 or e-mail jbungurait@northwestms.edu.