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HFC student defies impossible odds overcomes homelessness, gets accepted to nationally prestigious universities
September 7, 2018 6:14 pm Comments Off on HFC student defies impossible odds overcomes homelessness, gets accepted to nationally prestigious universitiesIf anyone has proven that you can overcome overwhelming odds and not only survive but thrive, it’s HFC alumnus Byron Brooks. Brooks was born while his mother was in prison, and was raised by his great-grandparents. For more than a year during his time at HFC, he was homeless, sleeping in parks, bus stops, and… read more
New course in Arabic Calligraphy
September 7, 2018 5:19 pm Comments Off on New course in Arabic CalligraphyFor the Fall 2018 Semester, HFC’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts is offering a new course in Arabic Calligraphy (ART 228). This course is designed to help students to understand the fundamentals of professional classical and modern Arabic calligraphy and the creative relationship between the calligraphic art forms and other works of visual art…. read more
Award-winning swimmer still going strong at 84
September 7, 2018 6:33 pm Comments Off on Award-winning swimmer still going strong at 84After a 55-year hiatus, Joel Lockwood is back in the pool – and setting records. Just like he did back in his youth. “I found out new things about swimming: There’s starting blocks, and we have to wear goggles. We never had that in the 1950s,” said Lockwood, 84, of Lake City, who attended HFC… read more