SSCC's sign language class to perform June 5 concert

Students completing two years of Southern State Community College's sign language coursework will perform an ASL concert "Shrek Idol" 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on the college's Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Knowledge of American Sign Language by audience members is not necessary, as the concert will be performed in both the voiced and signed word.

Students featured in this year's concert are Joe Allen, Rachel Dunaway, Shawn Dunaway, Kelly Kimble, Gregory Lawson and Jenny Shiveley.

The annual concert, organized by SSCC instructor Kathey Carroll, showcases students who have completed all two full academic years of the American Sign Language coursework offered by Southern State.

Song selections will include "Happy and We Know It," "We Will Rock You," "Country Boy," "Bad Reputation," "Accidentally in Love," "It Is You," "Top of the World," "Dude Looks Like a Lady," "These Boots Are Made For Walking," "Hallelujah," "Satisfaction," "Saving Me," "I'm a Believer," "On The Road Again," "Stay Gold Forever" and "We Are Family."

For those interested in starting the ASL coursework at Southern State, four different sections of American Sign Language I will be offered fall semester which begins Aug. 27: from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, South Campus (Fincastle/Sardinia); from 5-6:15 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, North Campus (Wilmington); from 5:30-6:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Central Campus (Hillsboro); and from 5:30-6:45 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Fayette Campus (Washington Court House). Registration for fall semester begins May 21. Visit www.sscc.edu for admissions and registration information.

To learn more about the June 5 sign language concert, please contact Kathy Carroll at kacarroll@sscc.edu.