What Happened in May:
Congratulations to our Graduating Seniors!
Each of these tutors has contributed to the atmosphere of the Writing Center in important, meaningful ways. We will be sad to see them go, but we are so proud of them and everything they will accomplish as they go out into the world!
Gracie Lee
Our first graduating senior is Gracie Lee! Gracie is graduating with a Journalism degree and has worked as a receptionist in the writing center for 3 years. After graduating, she wants to use her Journalism degree to write for a print or digital magazine. Her favorite part of working for the writing center has been her coworkers and the relaxing environment. She thinks it was perfect for studying and visiting!
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Lauren Hill 
Our next senior is Lauren Hill. After graduating this May, you can catch Lauren in Europe for her senior trip. This summer, she will work in tutoring or a law firm job before starting law school this fall. Her favorite part of working in the Writing Center has been having appointments when she truly felt like she was able to help the students, as well as just creating friendships with the students as they visited the WC!
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Drew Peters
Drew Peters will be graduating with a degree in Social Studies Education this May. He will be moving to Birmingham, where he hopes to teach. He is also excited about finding a new church! While working in the Writing Center, he has appreciated the opportunity to increase and diversity his resume’s “work experience” category.
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Callie Partridge
Callie will be graduating with a degree in English Writing, and she is excited to be nannying and job hunting this summer! It is hard to say what her favorite thing about working in the Writing Center has been, but all the time she spent here was incredible. It’s been a sort of home where she has made friends, done homework, and worked alongside other students to help them with writing. It’s just a good place to be, she thinks.
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Luke Horst 
After graduating with his degree in Accounting, Luke plans to attend Mississippi College to get his MBA. After that, he plans to begin working toward getting his CPA license. His favorite part of working in the Writing Center is that the atmosphere, community and vibe are all unmatched.
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Avery Kozmicki 
Post-gradation, you’ll find Avery working a job in editing of some kind with his degree in Language, Writing, and Linguistics. His favorite part of working in the Writing Center has been working with writers, which he has found to improve his own writing skills.
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Mary Evelyn McPherson
Mary Evelyn will be graduating this May before pursuing graduate school and a full-time job. Her favorite part about working in the Writing Center has been the community she has found here!
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Ethan Hulshizer
Ethan is graduating from MC as a finance major; however his plans after college are to step away from that and pursue developing AI tools and capabilities. His favorite part about working at the Writing Center is getting to help students learn how to think critically about writing and to help them become more efficient at writing.
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Amy Atwood
Next up is Amy Atwood. Graduating with a degree in English Writing, Amy plans to work as a Marketing Aide at a publishing company in Jackson. Getting to know her fellow tutors and having that community with them, knowing that she can go to them for anything in and out of the WC, is her favorite part about working at the Writing Center.
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Chase Ezell
Chase Ezell will be graduating with a degree in Political Science and Psychology. After college, he plans to take a gap year to explore future opportunities. His favorite part of the Writing Center is the community, how welcoming, helpful, and kind everyone is.
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Micah Morgan
Micah Morgan is graduating MC with a degree in English Writing and she has not set plans for after graduation just yet. Her favorite part of working in the WC is the unique learning environment. She has learned many things from helping students whose major is different from hers, from the workshops, and from other tutors!
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Brooke Ingram
Brooke Ingram is also graduating with a degree in English Writing. After graduation she plans to continue school by getting her Masters in Library and Information Sciences. Getting to meet and become friends with so many cool people is her favorite part of the Writing Center.
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Rachel Smith
Rachel Smith will be receiving her degree in English Literature and History. She has a three step plan for after graduation, to take a gap year, then attend law school, and lastly become a lawyer. Her favorite part of the Writing Center is editing people’s papers, but also the work environment and how helpful and sweet the whole staff is.
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Bailey Wright
Bailey Wright, with a degree in graphic design, plans to get married, move to Birmingham, and become a graphic designer. Her favorite part of working in the Writing Center is the people!
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