{"id":5430,"date":"2026-04-08T09:00:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/?p=5430"},"modified":"2026-04-07T17:41:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:41:43","slug":"the-people-of-pellissippi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/04\/08\/the-people-of-pellissippi\/","title":{"rendered":"The People of Pellissippi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
By Ash Beach, Business Team Lead<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Nothing makes Pellissippi State Community College more special than the people who make up the campuses. Walking around and talking to the many students who are pursuing their passion was such a privilege. So, as students start to work towards the end of the semester, take in the quotes of the day that students on campus think about as they work through their studies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Leah
Leah Hayes | Ash Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRun towards God and see who is running next to you\u201d – Mr. Hayes. Leah asked her dad for advice about finding someone to share your life with, whether they be a friend or partner. He suggested going towards what you believe in and that is where you will find people who can support you and your passions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Hunter
Hunter Shewmake | Ash Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRock bottom isn\u2019t achievable because you always bounce back\u201d \u2013 Hunter. Quotes of the day can become mottos that people learn to live by. This is a prime example of how failure isn\u2019t permitted, but just a moment in time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Jessica
Jessica Felix | Ash Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLife is soup, and I’m a fork\u201d – Kim Namjoon from the K-Pop group BTS. Not all quotes of the day have to be profound; some can be a silly line that makes you laugh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kemp
Kemp Miller | Ash Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cInvest yourself.\u201d Kemp is a returning college student after many years in the workforce. He decided he wanted to go back to college and pursue a degree even after spending time outside of school. He invests in himself every day by taking the time to learn new skills and further his career.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Women\u2019s
Women\u2019s Soccer Team Members | Ash Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEmbrace the opportunity\u201d \u2013 Women\u2019s soccer team coach. The coaches at Pellissippi are always trying to inspire and lift up students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Christina
Christina Brason | Ash Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBe strong and keep going. Always seize the day.\u201d Christina saw the banners in the Goins building that said be strong when walking into Pellissippi State Community College and added a note to always take advantage of what life brings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mark
Mark Nazih | Ash Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJust do it\u201d -Nike. While this quote is one of the cheesier ones, it still holds true. Confidence is one of the most important life skills students can learn. Confidence in oneself and the work produced is the first step to success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Saad
Saad J. | Ash Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you don\u2019t build your own dreams, someone will hire you to help build theirs\u201d \u2013 Tony Gaskins. A simple but powerful message that stands as a reminder to work towards one’s dreams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Youssef
Youssef El hilaa | Ash Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t call it a dream, call it a plan.\u201d This is a quote that is widely used and adapted from \u201ca goal without a plan is just a wish\u201d – Antoine de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lillian
Lillian Bitner, Kaisyn Leach, Anna D\u2019alessandro (left to right) | Ash Beach
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMake it exist first, then make it good later\u201d \u2013 Adam Grant. As students, many of us get stuck when something isn\u2019t perfect at first. However, if you can just write the rough draft first before worrying if it\u2019s going to fail, you can make a final draft an A.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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