BREAKAWAY Fall 2022

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MEDIA TEAM TREE

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What is your favorite part of GCCC?

Garden City Community College is home to 1,973 different students from all over the world. In this semester alone, there are 62 international students that represent 28 different countries. This represents 3.14% of the GCCC student population. Nacy Unruh, GCCC Registrar, explains the extreme diversity among GCCC students.

“While some students are brought in by athletics, not all are.” Unruh Said. Not only is there an abundance of international students, there are also 359 out of state stu dents that are from 42 different states. Garden City Community College has made having “homey environment” a priority to make sure all of the students feel more comfortable being so far from their families.

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Opportunity! There’s a lot of different opportunities for involvement for everyone on campus!

Jayc Stewert, Sophmore

I enjoy being a part of the Cross County team at Garden!

Ricardo Mijares, Sophmore

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Fernanda Rebol so, Sophmore

I love the atmosphere!

Etienne James, Sophmore

Being apart of the track team, and traveling to compete!

Being a part of the soccer team, and meeting so many people from everywhere around the world! Toby Ma ock, sophmore

J an Balbez, Freshman

The people!

Ty Perry

The whistle blows, the play clock begins to tick, coaches are preparing their opposing teams, and the crowd grows louder. Despite all the noise, all you are seemingly able to hear is the voice of the number 4. The ball is snapped and the noise suddenly stops, and as the players on the field begin to collide one evasive jersey begins to break free, blinders faced toward the end-zone. As the bright yellow four begin to break free from the trenches, the noise arrives again, even stronger than before. Touchdown! And the man holding the pig skin is none other than Ty Perry. Ty Perry, completing his general education courses at GCCC, is from Goodyear Arizona. Perry, the starting quarterback for the 2022 Bron cobuster Football team, feels blessed to be in a leading position for his team and his school.

“My falling into Garden City came through with just five days left to spare in recruitment,” Perry said. “It’s a great and lucky opportunity for me to be here.” Perry is also grateful for the student

football culture at GCCC.

“There’s a lot of football support. I’ve never been to a school like this.” Perry said. “It’s cool being able to walk around the school and people knowing my name because football is such a big deal to them. It’s humbling having a culture around that supports me.”

Kaden Johnson, Freshman communi cations major and backup Quarterback, describes Perry as a vocal motivator as both a teammate and friend.

“He’s a great leader and loves to talk. He’s always going to be the person to tell you what you’re doing wrong and what you’re doing right.” Johnson said. “He’s a great guy overall. He’s not the guy that will walk past you and not say what’s up.”

Outside of football, Perry has enjoyed growing accustomed to living in Garden City. Originally from a larger city, He is all for making the most of what Garden City has to offer.

“My first few weeks after coming here I was like “Oh no I don’t know what I’m

going to do here,” but I grew into it and it’s fun,” Perry said. “It’s fun to practice through the day and hit up McDonalds and group up and play Xbox at night.”

Perry, a motivated student as well as ath lete, is amped to finish the fall semester as both an accomplished academic and successful leader for his football team.

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Sports Feature

Chris Creal

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9/11 CEREMONY

Mariah Carrillo

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“ The first show I’m pretty nervous but eventually those nerves turn into excitment!”

-Amy Quintero

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foods only in the dirty G

Traditions Soda and Sandwich Shop

This fifties-themed diner in downtown Garden City is perfect for a variety of cheap and savory sandwiches. With its food offerings and recreated 1950s atmosphere, this retro restaurant transports you back in time. A Reuben, hamburger, or corned beef sandwich should definitely be on your list to try. The birthday cake milkshake is one of many favorites for dessert. Visitors are

Plank’s Barbecue

Your best bet in Garden City for delicious barbecue food is Plank’s BBQ. Due to generous helpings and tasty ingredients, Plank’s tangy ribs and brisket are a customer favorite. Students will also find this a suitable place because of the kind and swift service. Try the onion rings, pulled

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drawn in by Traditions Soda and Sandwich Shop’s nostalgia, and the great food keeps them coming back. Traditions Soda and Sandwich Shop is located at 121 W Grant Ave.

pork, hot links, and ribs that fall off the bone. Visit Plank’s at 912 E. Fulton, if you want some sweet and smoky barbecue.

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THE MIX

Allison Sandoval

Lily Sanchez

Kaden Johnson

Caleb Metzen

Jimmy Lieu