Wenn Sanders / Charlesly Kennedy

This episode spotlights the balance of athletics and academics at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Host Gary Darby recaps current Ranger schedules and highlights upcoming Heindl Center performances, then welcomes two guests who exemplify championship performance in the classroom and on the field.

Guest: Wenn Sanders (Women’s Soccer, Miss Northwest, Pathfinder)

Wenn Sanders shares what it’s like to compete for a defending national champion while carrying a 4.0 GPA and representing the college as Miss Northwest and a Pathfinder. The Hernando, MS native (originally from Greenville) discusses the pressure and pride of being ranked No. 1, the defender’s mindset in chasing clean sheets, and the discipline required to juggle practices, travel, and coursework. She also reveals her newly declared major in biomedical engineering and how campus involvement transformed her Northwest experience—fueling her desire to encourage future Rangers.

Guest: Charlesly Kennedy (Athletic Academic Advisor)

Athletic academic advisor Charlesly Kennedy explains the systems that help Ranger student-athletes thrive: individualized schedules, transfer-path planning, structured study hall, tutoring coordination, and constant communication among students, instructors, and coaches. She highlights results across programs—conference and national academic team honors, top team GPAs in women’s soccer and football, and a large cohort of NJCAA All-Academic selections—showcasing NWCC’s elite classroom standards.

Keywords:

Northwest Mississippi Community College, NWCC, Ranger Hour podcast, women’s soccer national champions, Wenn Sanders, Miss Northwest, Pathfinder, biomedical engineering major, academic advising, Charlesly Kennedy, student-athlete GPA, study hall, NJCAA All-Academic, Ranger athletics, Heindl Center, Pearl River match, volleyball Gulf Coast Classic, Ranger football, NWCCRangers.com, northwestms.edu