VOLUME 38 | JANUARY 2012 VOLUME 42 ISSUE II | SEPTEMBER 2016
Copiah-Lincoln Community College ALUMNI MAGAZINE
Come home and see what’s new... Homecoming October 21-22, 2016
Alumni Staff
D. J. Preiss, Executive Director of Foundation & Alumni Affairs Angela Furr, Associate Director of Alumni Affairs Danielle White, Foundation & Alumni Affairs Secretary
Homecoming Events Scheduled, page 3
Alumni Association
Marilyn Brown (‘75), President Richard Baker (‘86), Vice President Brandi Irvin Hough (‘06), Secretary
Foundation News pages 6-7
Athletic Alumni Association Leon Boone (‘58) President Chris Calcote (‘71) Vice President Mike Jones (‘73), Secretary
Band & Colette Alumni Chapter
Former Instructors Give Back 8-9
Zoula Huffman (‘62) President Jerry Wilkinson (‘60) Vice President Angela Smith (‘94), Secretary
Foundation Board of Directors
Larry Greer, President Andrew Calvit, Vice President-elect Sammye Burris, Secretary Charles Hart, Treasurer W.W. Allen, Jr., Ralph Anderson, Robert Barnes, Bobby Britt, Chris Caughman, Johnnie Ruth Carlisle, Dr. Donald Cotten, Jennifer Covington, Terry Estes, Kenny Goza, Doug Hoy, Danita Hobbs, Dr. Chip Holbrook, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Mark Lewis, Elmer McInnis, Dr. Sherry Pippen, Jeff Posey, Geralyn Russell, Bill Salters, Bradley Smith, Tammy Torrey, Tommy Sasser, Roy Winkworth and Gene Bates. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the college administration, faculty or students.
Alumni News, page 10-11
Tracking the classes, page 16
ON THE COVER: Newly completed pedestrian corridor on the Wesson campus, funded by a Mississippi Department of Transportation grant. The Colinian is printed as a service through the Offices of Public Information and Alumni Affairs and is mailed to all members and friends of the Copiah-Lincoln Community College Alumni Association. Copiah-Lincoln Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment practices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to P.O. Box 649, Wesson, MS 39191, 601.643.8313.
Graphic design by Jimmie Cain
From the President | Dr. Ronald E. Nettles
It is always exciting when someone recognizes your successes and achievements in life. At Co-Lin we regularly celebrate athletic team victories, the awards of our students and staff, and the many accomplishments of our clubs and organizations. It is also rewarding when Co-Lin gets recognized by others for its success and achievements as a college. For example, Co-Lin was chosen by the Aspen Institute as one of the nation’s top 150 community colleges. Areas considered included student persistence, completion, and transfer; consistent improvement in educational outcomes over time; and equity in outcomes for students of all racial/ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. These are all areas that we have worked to approve as a college and I am very proud of the national recognition this ranking brings to Co-Lin. In another national ranking by The Chronicle of Higher Education, Co-Lin was named as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for. The results were released in The Chronicle’s ninth annual report on The Academic Workplace and are based on a survey of 281 colleges and universities. Only 93 of the institutions that applied for the program achieved “Great College to Work For” recognition. Co-Lin was one of three community colleges in Mississippi and one of only 25 two-year colleges in the nation to receive the honor. I am especially proud of this recognition because it reaffirms our motto that Co-Lin is “The Place to Be” for our employees as well as our students. Co-Lin was also the recipient of the Career Preparedness Award for Mississippi in the ACT College and Career Readiness Campaign. The award addressed career readiness assessments
As we move through the beginning of the fall semester I wanted to take the opportunity to not only introduce myself as the new Executive Director of the CoLin Foundation and Alumni Affairs, but also to thank you for all that each of you do to support Co-Lin in a multitude of ways. Your generosity allows Co-Lin to continue to provide a high-quality education while enhancing our reputation as a premier community college in Mississippi. That support enables our college to maximize its potential by providing additional opportunities for excellence that would not be possible without you. I come to Co-Lin after working at The University of Southern Mississippi for just over 11 years. As a McComb native, arriving here on campus felt very much like “coming home,” and I am enjoying my first fall semester here at Co-Lin.
and preparation programs, strength of the college’s relationships with local employers and support of administrators and faculty toward career planning. Again, this is another recognition of our college’s efforts to focus on the success of our students in the classroom and in their careers. In the area of veterans services, CoLin was the recipient of the Seven Seals Award and the Purple Heart College designation. The Seven Seals Award is presented in recognition of significant individual or organizational achievement in support of veterans and their families. Additionally, the Military Order of the Purple Heart extended recognition to Co-Lin as a “Purple Heart College.” This designation is extended due to Co-Lin’s service to the military population within the district and recognition of the sacrifices of same. At Co-Lin, we recognize the personal sacrifices that are made by military personnel and we have assigned administrative staff to assist them in continuing their education. I believe these recognitions are a positive reflection on CoLin and the communities we serve. A special thank you to CoLin employees for their hard work and dedication in achieving these recognitions. I also want to thank our alumni and friends for your support of Co-Lin and for the work we do for our students. It is nice to know that others around the state and country are recognizing that Co-Lin is “The Place to Be!”
From the Executive Director | D. J. Preiss There are few fall scenes that provide a better backdrop than college campuses in the South. At Co-Lin, that is especially true and I am truly thankful that I get to spend my time here. The hustling and bustling of students moving between classes, the sounds of the Blue Wave Show Band preparing for football season, and the leaves beginning their color shift paint a scene that is hard to beat. As many of you are aware, the brand new pedestrian corridor project was completed this past summer. The transformation of this section of our campus is truly remarkable. The funds for that project were provided by a $1 million federal grant through the Mississippi Department of Transportation for the Transportation Alternatives Program. We are all extremely grateful to the MDOT and central district Commissioner Dick
Hall for their assistance and support in securing the funding for this project. If you have not already done so, I welcome each of you back to campus to view this beautiful addition first-hand. As you can tell from the photography included on the cover of this issue, it truly is a remarkable scene and deserves an in-person look. Be sure to mark your calendar for October 22nd for Homecoming. A list of activities can be found in this issue, so be sure to be on campus on the 22nd. I look forward to seeing you there!
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Homecoming | Co-Lin plans Homecoming
Copiah-Lincoln Community College is planning Homecoming events for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22. Alumni, friends and students are welcomed to the Wesson campus to re-connect, enjoy activities, and to see the newly completed pedestrian corridor, which adds so much beauty to campus. Homecoming weekend will kick off with the annual Homecoming golf tournament sponsored by the baseball team. The tourney will begin at noon on Friday, Oct. 21. For more information, contact Clay Smith at (601) 6438412. The annual president’s reception usually held at the president’s home will be held in the Mutton building on campus this year. The reception on Friday evening at 5 p.m. will honor Lifetime Alumni Association members. All life members of the Alumni Association are invited to attend. If you are a life member and have not received an invitation by Sept. 15, please contact the Alumni Office. Saturday morning events will begin with the annual Big Wolf 5K at 7:00 at Stone Stadium. For information on running or sponsoring this event, contact Dr. Stephanie Duguid at 601-643-8341. A portion of the proceeds this year will benefit the men’s basketball team. The Class of 1956 will have a 60th reunion breakfast at 8 a.m. in the private dining room of the Henley Cafeteria.
For more information, contact Betty Crocker Abdo at 817738-9493. The Athletic Alumni Association will hold their annual meeting and Hall of Fame induction on Saturday at 9:00 in Rea Auditorium. The Band and Colette Alumni Chapter will hold their Hall of Fame induction and present the Stanley Stewart Outstanding Young Alumni award during their annual meeting at 9:30 in the Taylor Chapel. Band and Colette history books will be on sale for $50. Books can be purchased for half price with a new lifetime Band and Colette Alumni Chapter membership of $100. The college class of 1966 is a planning 50th reunion celebration beginning Friday evening at 6:30 at the Thames (continued on page 10)
Letter to Alumni and Friends | Marilyn Brown
I am honored to greet you for the last time as your alumni president. Once again I look forward with enthusiasm and Homecoming scheduled for Saturday, October 22. This year the college is excited to promote its new pedestrian corridor. Many of the homecoming activities, including the tailgate party, will be held adjacent to this new addition to front campus. Let me extend an invitation to each of you to return to Co-Lin for some special alumni groups and reunions that will be held. Of special interest to me and others will be a 70’s era reunion for those who attended Co-Lin from 1970 – 1979. We will also include a 70’s era Co-Lin High School reunion. A preview of the Homecoming events can be found on the Co-Lin website and I encourage you to continue to check the link to get homecoming details as they are developed. If you need help finding out about events or if you want to plan a reunion, please contact the alumni office at 601-643-8313. The Colinian | 2
Your participation in the Co-Lin Alumni Association is deeply valued. I trust that as alumni we all value and reflect on our experiences while at Co-Lin. I hope that what began for you at Co-Lin can now be a lifetime relationship. Please join me by continuing to support Co-Lin through your time, your efforts and most of all by joining the alumni association and paying alumni dues. Here are some useful links to help keep you informed and engaged with Co-Lin. https://www.facebook.com/CoLinAlumni http://www.colin.edu/alumni https://twitter.com/CopiahLincolnCC I hope to see you at Co-Lin in October! Sincerely, Class of ‘75 Alumni Association President
Homecoming | Schedule of Events 2016 HOMECOMING SCHEDULE October 21-22, 2016 Friday, October 21, 2016 Noon
Homecoming Golf Tournament sponsored by Co-Lin Baseball
5:00 p.m.
Reception honoring Lifetime Alumni Members- Mutton Building
6:30 p.m.
College Class of 1966 reunionThames Center
Saturday, October 22, 2016 7:30 a.m.
Big Wolf 5K Walk/Run- Stone Stadium
8:00 a.m.
Class of 1956 reunion breakfast- Henley Private Dining Room
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
General Registration, J. M. Ewing Administration Building
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Sports Hall of Fame induction & annual business meeting of the Co-Lin Athletic Alumni Association – Rea Auditorium, Ewing Administration Building
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Band/Colette Alumni Chapter Hall of Fame & Outstanding Young Alumni induction & annual business meeting – Taylor Chapel
11:00 a.m. 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Co-Lin Alumni Association Awards Luncheon and annual business meeting– Cafeteria, Henley Building
1:00 p.m.
Reunions- College Class of ‘66- Oswalt Library College Class of ‘64- Mutton Building High School Class of ‘66, College Class of 1986, 2006 baseball team, other classes that end in “6,” Reunion of the 1970s (high school and college classes of ’70-’79), Phi Beta Lambda, Former Cheerleaders- under the tents @ tailgate party
2:30 p.m.
Pre-Game Ceremonies – Stone Stadium
3:00 p.m.
Football Game – Co-Lin vs. Southwest– Stone Stadium
Tailgate Party: Food, music, children’s games and activities, pep rally featuring the Blue Wave Show Band and cheerleaders- Center Campus
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Athletics News | Former softball player receives scholarship Former Lady Wolves softball player Meghan Johnson (’14) was recently awarded the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship valued at $30,000 per year for her medical training at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. The Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program (MRPSP) is designed to provide more primary care physicians in rural areas of Mississippi. During medical school, each MRPSP scholar receives $30,000 per year based on available funding, as well as
personalized mentoring from practicing rural physicians, and academic support. Upon completion of medical training, MRPSP scholars must enter a residency program in one of five primary care specialties: family medicine, general internal medicine, medicine-pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology or pediatrics and provide four years of service in a clinic-based practice in an approved Mississippi community of 20,000 or fewer population located more than 20 miles from a medically served area.
Coaches Reunion
Former players and friends of Coach Wallace Hargon and the late coaches Mangum and Oswalt enjoyed their annual reunion in June at Mitchell’s in Brookhaven. Those who attended are seated from left, George Grenn, Leon and Mary Elizabeth Boone, Mary Evelyn and Burnice Trevilion, Wallace and Ann Hargon, and Kenneth Britt. Back row, from left are Marshall Magee, Ira Coates, Alton Greenlee, Ralph Sanders, Opie Grenn, Pat McCullough, Curtis McMillan, and Jerry Gunflach.
September 22 • Co-Lin vs Jones
alumni tailgat e party Tailgate starts at 5:30 p.m.
Outside Stone Stadium, kickoff at 7 p.m.
Pulled Pork Plates
sponsored by Farm Bureau
$5.00 per plate
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2016 Football Schedule Date Opponent
Location
Time
Sept. 1 MS Delta
Wesson, MS
7:00 p.m.
Sept. 8 Coahoma
Wesson, MS
7:00 p.m.
Sept. 15 Gulf Coast
Perkinston, MS 7:00 p.m.
Sept. 22 Jones County
Wesson, MS
7:00 p.m.
Sept.29 East Central
Wesson, MS
7:00 p.m.
Oct.6
Raymond, MS 6:30 p.m.
Hinds
Oct. 13 Holmes
Goodman, MS 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 22 Southwest (HC) Wesson, MS Oct. 29 Pearl River
3:00 p.m.
Poplarville, MS 2:00 p.m.
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here are they now?
Kenny W. Peavey (’79), Melanie Hammill Bishop (’93), and Andrew McGee (’08) were all high-achieving student leaders while at Co-Lin. Here’s what they’re up to today:
Kenny Wayne Peavey of Columbia was
an outstanding pre-med major who found time to be involved in numerous campus organizations such as Baptist Student Union in which he served as president, Alpha Omega Science Club in which he served as president, and Phi Theta Kappa in which he served as vice president. He was recognized as Outstanding Inorganic and Organic Peavey then Chemistry student, Outstanding Social Sciences student, Outstanding Zoology Student, and was selected to the Hall of Fame. After Co-Lin, Peavey received a bachelor’s degree Peavey today from the University of Mississippi with a major in microbiology and minor in chemistry. While at Ole Miss, he was selected to Alpha Epsilon Delta, a pre-medical honor society, and selected to Phi Kappa Phi, which was the highest academic honor bestowed on a student at Ole Miss. He graduated from Ole Miss with a 4.0 GPA and was accepted to the University of Mississippi Medical School in 1981. He surrendered to the gospel ministry in 1981 and continued his education at William Carey University where he received a master’s degree in counseling psychology. He completed additional study at William Carey and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Today he is Senior Pastor at Edna Baptist Church in Columbia. He has been married to Wanda Jean McInnis Peavey, a Wesson native, for 30 years, and they have two children-Dr. Javous Matthew Peavey, D.M.D., and William Zachary Peavey, a banker at Regions Bank in Bartlett, Tennessee. He has been involved in his community as previous school board member at Columbia Academy for six years, was actively involved in Dixie League Baseball for many years, and served on the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board for six years. He enjoys traveling, writing, reading, and all Ole Miss sports activities.
Peavey said that his time at Co-Lin consisted of some of the best years of his life. “I made friendships that exist until this day,” he said. “My favorite instructor and my personal friend was Dr. Phyllis Hayes-Lanier. I served as one of her lab assistants during my sophomore year and established a close bond with her that undergirded my academic pursuits.”
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elanie Hammill Bishop of Summit was also a science major who pursued numerous extra-curricular activities in addition to her demanding Bishop then course load. She was president of the Trailblazers, a Phi Theta Kappa officer, vice-president of the Student Government Association, vice president of the Blue Wave Show Band, a member of Bishop today the jazz band, served as a chemistry lab assistant, and she was a Colette. She was selected as a member of Who’s Who in American Junior/Community Colleges, and was named to the Co-Lin Hall of Fame. After Co-Lin, Bishop received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of Mississippi Medical Center, and completed a pharmacy practice residency at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo and a psychiatric specialty residency at VA Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Today she is a pharmacist at King’s Daughters Medical Center/Specialty Clinic. She is married to Steve Bishop, who serves as president of Southwest Mississippi Community College, and they have four children-Katherine, 13; Ruth, 11; and twins Eleanor and Arthur, 8. She is the daughter of Miller (class of ’63) and Norma (class of ‘64) Hammill. She is a member of First Baptist Church in Summit where she teaches Mission Friends and is a life member of Junior Auxiliary of McComb, a member of McComb Garden Club, and past chairman of the Pike County Distinguished Young Woman Program for 10 years. “The lifelong friendships I made at Co-Lin
are priceless,” Bishop said. “I treasure the memories of Steven’s Annex Suite F-6 and the fun PTK trips with Russell Ray and Pat Young. As a pre-pharmacy major, I spent many hours in the chemistry lab, and Dr. Donnie Lawson, Dr. Doug Schexnayder and Dr. Phyllis Lanier prepared me extremely well for pharmacy school. And I must give credit to Dr. Lanier for introducing me to my husband, Steve!”
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ndrew McGee of Seattle, Washington wasn’t just an athlete who majored in football. The Magee native was well-known on campus as a student leader who was involved in Phi Theta Kappa, the Baptist Student Union where he served as a worship leader, and was named Mr. Co-Lin, in addition to his honors as an All-Conference athlete. After Co-Lin, McGee played football at Oklahoma State University where McGee then he was an All-Conference Defensive Back. He received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Oklahoma State before continuing his education at West Virginia University where he served as McGee today a football coach during graduate school. He received a master’s degree in communications from West Virginia. Today, McGee works freelance in video production and as a creative director. He is a cofounder and executive director of GREATER (begreater.org), a non-profit organization focused on partnering with community groups and organizations to create more opportunities for underserved populations and at-risk youth through mentorship. McGee is also involved with Fellowship of Christian Athletes and serves as a team chaplain. “Some of my best friends came from my time at Co-Lin,” McGee said. “I remain very close to Co-Lin head coach, Glenn Davis and his son Micah, who was our quarterback. Their family is very special to me. Co-Lin is a special place and will always hold special place in my heart.”
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Foundation News | Foundation board welcomes new members The Co-Lin Foundation Board of Directors recently welcomed two new members, Dr. Donald Cotten (‘66) of Hattiesburg and Doug Hoy of Brookhaven. Cotten, a native of Meadville, has worked in various capacities in academia for over 40 years. He received a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in science education with an emphasis in biology from The University of Southern Mississippi, and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from West Virginia University. He was inducted into the West Virginia University College of Human Resources and Education Hall of Fame in 2005. He served as a science instructor and division chair at Co-Lin in the 70s, and worked in various capacities at The University of Southern Mississippi as a professor, program development coordinator and assistant vice president for research and planning. After a stint as executive director of The Public Education Forum of Mississippi, he returned to Southern Miss to serve as director of The Center for Science and Mathematics Education and later served as vice president for research and graduate dean. He has also
served as associate vice chancellor for research and technology transfer at Arkansas State University and vice provost for research at Lamar University in Beaumont, Tex. Dr. Cotten is currently engaged in entrepreneurial/consulting activities serving in a liaison capacity with federal agencies and corporate partners in the fields of energy, defense, education and environmental initiatives. He was selected as Co-Lin’s Alumnus of the Year in 2010. Hoy serves as public affairs and communications manager at Georgia Pacific’s Monticello mill. A native of Western New York, he previously served in similar roles with Scotts Miracle-Gro and Delphi Corporation. He received a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the State University of New York at Buffalo. While new to the area, Hoy is actively involved with Brookhaven Little Theatre and Brookhaven First United Methodist Church. He has two daughters, Maddy, age 20, and Lucy, age 17. The Co-Lin Foundation is a tax exempt organization that solicits, receives and manages gifts made to the college.
Criminal Justice Scholarship Established Leisa and David McElreath of Oxford recently established the Ellis A. Stuart, Sr. and Myrtis W. Stuart Annual Scholarship with the Co-Lin Foundation in memory of her parents to assist a student majoring in criminal justice. Leisa is a graduate of Co-Lin Agricultural High School and the college, and her parents were lifelong Copiah County residents who were both heavily involved in the field of criminal justice. Her father, Ellis Stuart, Sr., was assistant police chief in Hazlehurst and also served as a constable in Copiah County for several years and served as director of security at Hardy Wilson Hospital in Hazlehurst. Her mother, Myrtis served as Justice of the Peace in Copiah County and also worked as a dispatcher at the police department and served as municipal court clerk of Hazlehurst.
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The Stuart and McElreath families’ ties to law enforcement run deep. After Co-Lin, Leisa received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Mississippi with an emphasis on homeland security and a minor in business. She serves as comptroller of a national non-profit organization and is a member of the Crime Stoppers Board for Lafayette County, the City of Oxford, and the University of Mississippi. She was recently appointed by the governor to the state Crime Stoppers advisory council. David McElreath has enjoyed a life-long career in law enforcement and is currently a professor of legal studies at the University of Mississippi. He has co-authored numerous textbooks on the areas of law enforcement, homeland security and corrections. His father was a special agent in the Federal Bureau of Inves-
tigation and served as sheriff of Lafayette County. Leisa’s brother, Ellis Stuart, Jr., is the former chief of police in Hazlehurst, and currently serves as Copiah County Coroner. Her uncle, Charlie Frank Stuart served for many years as a campus police officer at Co-Lin. David and Leisa are pleased to provide support to a criminal justice student in her parents’ memory. “Our parents instilled the importance of public service and law enforcement to all of their children,” Leisa said. “We look forward to continuing our support on an annual basis.” The scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in criminal justice with a 2.5 or better GPA. For more information on this or other Co-Lin Foundation scholarships, contact Foundation executive director D.J. Preiss at 601-643-8313.
Golf tournaments raise funds for college The Co-Lin Foundation’s annual golf tournaments in Natchez and Wesson each held successful years in raising funds for scholarships and program support at the college, pulling in more than $8,000 and $16,000, respectively. Dates for next year’s tournaments are tentatively scheduled for April 20 and June 15, 2017.
Foundation executive director DJ Preiss goes up with deputy Stephen Guido of the Adams County Sheriff’s Department to assist with the 5th annual ball drop at the Natchez Foundation Golf Classic.
Magnolia Bluffs captured the corporate championship in the 16th annual Natchez Foundation Golf Classic on April 21 at Beau Pre. Team members are from left, Harry Davis, Roy Bonds, and Bob Cosey, with Natchez Campus vice-president Teresa Busby and Foundation board member Bill Salters.
Corporate Champions and Low Gross winners in Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s 23rd annual Wesson Foundation Golf Classic from the Bank of Franklin are from left, Matthew Perry, Cole Arseneault, Co-Lin President Dr. Ronnie Nettles, Executive Director of the Co-Lin Foundation DJ Preiss, Jacob Ross, and Joseph Dendy.
Thank You!
Corporate Sponsors for Wesson Entergy Georgia-Pacific Howard Industries Bank of Brookhaven Bank of Franklin Bobby Britt - State Farm First South Farm Credit Hobie’s Sporting Goods Hurst Review Services Insurance Risk Managers KDMC Lowery, Payn, & Leggett CPAs Mississippi Marine of Brookhaven Orkin of Brookhaven Peoples Bank Positive Pest Control PriorityOne Bank Trustmark National Bank Valley Innovative Services Watts Agency Bank of Franklin Brookhaven-Lincoln Co. Chamber Mike Whatley Honda Sherry C. Pippen, DDM Family Dentist Corporate Sponsors for Natchez Entergy Corporation Howard Industries Concordia Bank & Trust Atmos Energy Big M Supply Delta Bank Home Bank Jordan Carriers Miss-Lou Granite/ALFA Insurance Rural Rapid Response United Mississippi Bank Concordia Bank & Trust Delta Bank Home Bank McDonalds Regions Bank United Mississippi Bank The Colinian | 7
Former Instructors Give Back By Angela Furr It seems that every institution has those iconic instructors; ones who are known for being extremely demanding, highly animated, or even a little quirky. Jim and Martha Lightsey of Wesson certainly could be considered Co-Lin icons. He was known as the psychology and sociology instructor who taught class from a rocking chair and “gave hard tests.” She was his soft-spoken wife who was passionate about helping students succeed in the reading and study skills courses she taught. They served Co-Lin and its students for a combined 49 years as instructors, but what they’ve done in the years since to support the college and the Foundation will continue to impact students for years to come. The Lightseys have been giving to the Co-Lin Foundation since shortly after it was developed. Over the past 20 years, they have established five endowed scholarships as well as a student leadership and a faculty development endowment. Jim Lightsey, originally from Bay Springs, attended both Jones County Junior College and Mississippi State University on a football scholarship. He went on to complete master’s degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi and Mississippi College and an education specialist degree from Mississippi State. He joined the Co-Lin faculty in 1971 and taught until his retirement in 2001. Martha is originally from Utica and attended Hinds Community College. She received a bachelor’s degree in education from Mississippi State (where she met her husband) and a master’s degree from Mississippi College. She taught at Washington School near Natchez before moving to the Wesson area after they married in 1971. She taught at Whitworth College, Copiah Academy, and Wesson Attendance Center before beginning her career at Co-Lin in 1984, where she taught developmental studies for 18 years before her retirement in 2002.
In addition to their teaching careers, the Lightseys have been heavily involved in the Wesson community for over 45 years. He served as an alderman for 20 years for the town of Wesson, and they both have served in various capacities at their church, Decell United Methodist Church, for over 40 years. In their retirement, they have enjoyed traveling, gardening, and spending time with their grandchildren. The Lightseys have one daughter, Jessica Pavy, a 1996 CoLin graduate, and seven grandchildren. Pavy was a standout at Co-Lin herself where she was head Colette, a member of the Hall of Fame, and was elected Miss Co-Lin. She is married to Trey Pavy, a mechanical engineer, and they live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. “My earliest memories are of Co-Lin. Growing up, visiting my dad’s classroom and playing on campus- I never considered going anywhere else,” Pavy said. “My parents have always valued education and encouraged me to learn. Even on family vacations, we’d always visit museums and national parks; they’ve always appreciated different cultures and people.” she said. Pavy recalled one of the scholarships her parents have endowed, the Robert K. Howard Scholarship, set up in memory of her high school friend who had died in a tragic car accident. “He was my friend and they [my parents] loved him,” she said. “The scholarship was something they felt like they could do to honor him and add something positive to a tragic situation.” That’s something the Lightseys have continued to do at CoLin, with the endowment of the Bobby O’Quinn Scholarship, established in memory of the Co-Lin football player who passed away while trying to save two girls from drowning in Lake Okhissa in Franklin County. The Lightseys heard of the tragedy and
wanted to do something to help. For every dollar they give, the Lightseys’ goal is to help someone get an education. “With the football scholarships, I never paid any tuition for college,” Jim said. “I came out not really understanding that you had to pay to go to college.” Through their years of teaching students at Co-Lin and working with the youth group at their church, they’ve seen the needs that today’s students and faculty and staff face, and they are pasThe Lightseys enjoy sionate about helping others. regularly walking During their time as instructhe Oswalt Nature tors, the Lightseys both benefitTrail on the Wesson ted from faculty development Campus. scholarships for conferences and meetings, so that was another area that was important to them to provide assistance. D.J. Preiss, executive director of the CoLin Foundation, recognizes the importance of former and current faculty and staff giving. “These endowments from the Lightseys reiterate the true passion they have for student success and faculty support,” Preiss said. “One of the great things about Co-Lin is the wonderful support that our faculty and staff pour into this campus through their service and through donations.” “We feel so blessed and are so glad to give,” Martha said. “It’s a real privilege to be able to endow something that will go on.” In addition to their support at Co-Lin, the Lightseys have established scholarships at Hinds Community College, Jones County Junior College, and most recentJim and Martha Lightsey with daughter and son-in-law Jessica and Trey Pavy, and their seven grandchildren. ly at Mississippi State University, where their ceive any attention for their generosity, that’s why we continue to give.” recent endowment will For information on contributing to the benefit a Co-Lin graduate who is majoring in they are hopeful that others might be inspired to give as well. “Co-Lin continues Co-Lin Foundation, visit www.colin.edu/ education at MSU. While the Lightseys are hesitant to re- to be important to us,” Martha said. “And foundation or call 601-643-8313.
Homecoming plans
(continued from page 2) Center. The group will also meet on Saturday at the alumni luncheon and later at Oswalt Library following the luncheon at 1:00. The college class of 1964 will meet at the luncheon and in the Mutton building at 1:00. All reunion groups will be recognized at the alumni luncheon, and the college class of 1966 will be presented with golden anniversary pins. A table will be reserved at the luncheon and at the tailgate party for all 1970s high school and college graduates. If you graduated from the agricultural high school or the college at any time in the 1970s decade, you are encouraged to attend. Former cheerleaders will meet at the tailgate party at 12:30. Other classes that end in ‘6 are encouraged to plan reunions. To help plan a reunion for your class or group, contact the alumni office at 601-643-8498. The annual Alumni Association’s awards luncheon will be held in the Henley Cafeteria at 11:00 and the tailgate party begins at 12:30 near center of campus and the new pedestrian corridor. Pre-game activities begin in Stone Stadium at 2:30 followed by a 3:00 game between Co-Lin and Southwest Community College.
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History of the Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Band, Colettes, Majorettes, Flag & Rifle Corps from 1928 - 2013
~ Homecoming Promo ~
Books can be purchased at half price ($25) with a new Band/Colette Life Membership
This hardbound book is a collection of photos and comments recounting the history of the Co-Lin Band, Colettes and related groups. This must-have contains contributions from Ralph & Dot Franklin, Clyde Wilson, Stanley Stewart and Shaw Furlow. Submit orders to: Co-Lin Alumni Association, P.O. Box 649, Wesson, MS 39191. Make checks payable to Band/Colette Alumni Chapter. Please include name, address, phone number and e-mail address for book delivery. For more information, call 601.643.8498.
Friends from the Co-Lin Class of ‘63-’64 enjoyed their 7th annual reunion recently at Pasta Junction in Brookhaven. The fun evening was enjoyed by: (Front row)- Norma Lewis Hammill, Linda Lester Cook, Barbara Jordan Smith, Roscoe Ivy, Howard Moak; (Second row)- Miller Hammill, Barto Laird, Rudy McGehee, John Cook, Rome Fuller, Landal Moak, Roy Rushing, and Ellis Perkins.
Former classmates and friends Mary Little Peevey (‘50), Lucy Waters, Diane Blankenhorn (‘52), and Margaret Ewing Thomas (‘56), recently visited campus to see the newly completed pedestrian corridor. They enjoyed reminiscing around the refurbished “Hot Rock.”
4th Annual Big Wolf Homecoming 5K Run/Walk / 1 Mile Fun Run Saturday, October 22, 2016 Entry Fee: Pre-registration (postmarked by Oct. 12): $15.00; Race Day: $20; Student Fee: $10 A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Wolfpack men’s basketball team. Registration begins at 6:30, race begins at 7:30 on the track at Stone Stadium For more information, contact Leigh Easterling at (601) 643-8435 or email leigh.easterling@colin.edu
Name ____________________________________________________ Sex ______ Age on Race Day __________ Address ________________________________________________________ Email _________________________ City/State/Zip ______________________________________________________ Phone _____________________ Event (circle one) 5K Run 5K Walk Mile Fun Run
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Co-Lin Alumni Association P.O. Box 649 Wesson, MS 39191
I know that running/walking a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run/walk unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run/walk. I assume all risks associated with running/walking in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Copiah-Lincoln Community College and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participating in this event. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
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Foundation News | Roll of Individual Donors
Melissa Adams Louann Aegerter Daniel Albritton George Allen Woody Allen Thurman Allred Dana Altman Steven Ammann Steve Amos Linda Anazia Ralph Anderson Audrey Andrews Charlene Applewhite Edward Ashley Terry Assink Tiffany Avants Jackie Avery Donna Bales Jackie Ard-Barclay Beverly Barnes Robert Barnes Mr. & Mrs. Guy Barr W. Lee Beall Angela Berch Dennis Berch Nora Berch Melnee Berry
Nancy Best Amy Bishop Ethel Mae Britt Ray Blakeney Mr. & Mrs. Leon Boone Ms. P. Bailey Boone Danita Botts Bettye Boutwell Martha Bowling Ray Bradford Ashley Bradley Christopher Brady The Honorable David Bramlette Martin Bridges Lady Brett Brinegar Mr. & Mrs. Howard Brister Beverly Britt Bobby Britt Denny Britt Fredna Britt Jarrod Britt Kenneth Britt Teresa Britt Mr. & Mrs. William Brown Ann Brumfield Loretta Buckley Eleanor Barry Burge
April Burris Teresa Busby Robert Byrd Mr. & Mrs. James Cagle Beverly Calcote Charles Caldwell Andrew Calvit Julie Campbell Mr. & Mrs. David Campbell David Campbell, Sr. Dr. Tom Clark Amy Carley Johnnie Ruth Carlisle Willie Carpenter Bethany Carraway Darius Carter Amy Case Jack Case Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Case Neil Case Randy Castilaw Chris Caughman Mr. & Mrs. James Causey Edna Earle Crews Shirley Chamberlain Anita Cliburn Tommy Clopton
July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Clyburn Emily Collins Mr. & Mrs. Brent Collins Mr. Tracy Cook Johnnie Copeland Rebecca Corkern Drs. Donald & Catherine Cotten Mr. & Mrs. Sandy Cowart Sonya Cowen Mr. & Mrs. John Cox Mr. & Mrs. James Coy Michelle Crace Joan Culpepper Dorothy McDaniel Dr. Roy Daughdrill Darla Davis Natalie Davis Dr. Sharon Douglas Jak Douglas Justin Douglas Kenneth Wayne Douglas Marvin Douglas Dr. Ben Douglas Helen Dowling Barbara Duck Allison Duckworth Ashley Dugas
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Dugas Mr. & Mrs. Brent Duguid Carolyn Durr Leigh Easterling Emily Edwards Jeffery Emfinger Chelsea Evans Mr. & Mrs. James Ewing, Jr. Anika Floyd Angela Flynt Stephanie Foster Angela Friloux Shaw Furlow Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Furr Warren Gaines Dianne Gallagher Laurie Gambrell Bob Gardner Dr. & Mrs. Howell Garner James Garner Barbara Garrett Mr. & Mrs. Rickey Gaudet Julie Gaudin Mr. & Mrs. Charles Gilbert Gerald Globetti Kenny Goza Dr. Dennis Granberry
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Toby Graves Paul Green Larry Greer Leah Greer Troy Greer Ann Griffith Gerald Gundlach Laurie Gwaltney Veronica Hackney Sandra Hall John Mark Hamilton Rhanda Hamilton Robbie Hamilton Jim Hankin, Sr. Dennis Harried A.B. Harris Ronnie Harris Charles Hart Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Hart Kathleen Hedgepeth Brand Henley James Henley John Henley Pat Henley Ross Henley Will Henley Mr. & Mrs. Burrell Higdon David Higgs Dr. Jane Hulon Chansley Hodge Don Hodge Jody Hoff John Hoggatt Tess Holley Amanda Hood Shelika Hooker Mr. & Mrs. Lynn Howington Christy Hyde Sandra Hyde Brad Ishee Mr. & Mrs. Ray Ishee Mary Ann Jasper Dr. Suzanne Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Alphonse Jolissaint Tommy Jolly Alice Jones Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jones Mrs. Bobby June Jones Linda Kavitz Bobby Kerrigan Ronnie Killingsworth Melton King Phillip King Samual King Lea Ann Knight Thomas Kuffner, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Burrell Kyzar Berniece Ladner Mark LaFrancis Kevin Laird Melinda Laird Chuck Lambert Sally Lampton Gay Langham Sharon Langley Dr. Tim Lea Jean Lea Kina Leggett Rosemary Letchworth Sammye Levy Douglas Lewis Dr. Jill Logan Jim & Martha Lightsey Robyn Linton Lee Lockhart Dr. Jill Logan Ella Lucas Mike Lusk Nannette Lusk Marshall Magee Frank Malta Randall Maranto Betty Martin Jackie Martin Meade Mathis Janet Matthew Mona Maxwell James McCabe IV Leanne McCaffery Gwen McCalip Mike McCalip Charles McCall Mr. & Mrs. David McElreath Nancy McFarland Dorothy McGehee Nanette McGehee JP McInnis Mary McInnis Amanda McKenzie Kevin McKone Peggy McLean Robert McLendon Gloria Meyers Dewayne Middleton Joe Middleton Curtis McMilian Shawn Miller Susan Miller Gail Millette Barbara Moak Connley Moak Milton Moak
Pete Moak Loretta Morris Mr. & Mrs. C. Brooks Mosley Miriam Moyer Vanessa Murphy Artis Murray, Jr. Jimmy Nations Rev. James Nations Dr. & Mrs. Ronnie Nettles Randall Newell Rev. Frank Newell Anna “Becky” Newsome Courtney Nichols Carl Nobles Keni Nunez Wayne Oglesby Jason O’Hern Melissa Orders Dr. Brenda Orr Chuck Owens Dr. & Mrs. Thad Owens Julia Parker Brenda Parrett Jaris Patrick Susie Patrick Pascal Patton Evelyn Peavy Peggy Peets Cossandra Penn-Stewart Tiffany Perryman Judy Pettey Christie Phillips Dr. Sherry Pippen Gaye Platt Rhonda Posey Matthew Powell Sandra Prestwood Mary Dees Primos Dr. Jeff Posey Dr. & Mrs. Terry Puckett Jessie Puryear Linda Putnam Gerald Rankin Melissa Rayner Sue Redd Pam Reid Alicia Reynolds Krista Rhemann Mary Richard Barbara Ann Richardson Mr. & Mrs. Alton Ricks Dustin Rinaldi Susan Ritchey Carl Roberts Pam Maddox Roberts George Robertson
Hilda Rae Roberts Anna Rogers Roland Ross Janis Royals Ann Runyan Joy Russell Marguerite Rutledge Bill Salters Ralph Sanders Billie F. Sartin Earl Sasser Jearl Sasser Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Sasser Laura Savino Robert Savino Linda Seals Randall Seals Janice Shanks Hewey Shannon Mandy Shelton Ruby Shelton Charles Shivers Glenda Silverii Meagan Simmons James Simonson Angela Smith Carolyn Vance Smith Don Smith Heather Smith James Donald Smith Janet C. Smith Joni Smith Marsha Smith Mary L. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Smith Mr. & Mrs. Brett Smith Mrs. Hardy Smith R. Tony Smith Ramona Smith Scott Smith Mr. & Mrs. Williams Smith, Sr. Jo Ann Spears Bob Spaulding Freddie Stegall Charlotte Stewart Stanley Stewart Michael Stogner Mr. & Mrs. Lamar Stokes Joseph Stone Keith Stovall Dale Sullivan Class of 1965 Gloria Sweatman Mr. & Mrs. Joe Swoveland Dr. Barbara Mathis-Tarbatton Dr. & Mrs. Billy Thames
John Thames Margaret E. Thomas Stratton Thompson Lisa Thornhill Patricia Thornton Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Torrey Kelly Truong Michelle Turk Stephanie Turnbo Mrs. B. R. Underwood Mr. & Mrs. Don Underwood Mr. & Mrs. Charles Vahlkamp Mendez Vaugn Leigh Vice Sheila Vining Patti Page Wade Dustin Walker Paula Walker Sha Walker Tricia Walker Dr. Kenneth Walley Mr. & Mrs. Chris Warren Todd Warren Mr. & Mrs. Jim Watkins Heather Watts Sandra Webb Angela Weeks Carolyn Welch Hal Wentworth Joann Wentworth Danielle White Robert White Vonnie White Ollene Whitehead Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Wilkinson Agnes Williams Richard Williams Sandra Williams Tuwanna Williams Vernon Ann Williams Angie Williamson Henry L. Wilson Kaci Wilson Walt Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Roy Winkworth Dr. Steve Wells Mr. & Mrs. Ron Wojcik Jimmy Wooten Mr. & Mrs. Steve Wooten Jerry Wyatt Gregory Wyckoff Rebecca Yarbrough *Bolded names indicate Foundation Hall of Fame members
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Photo by Katie Furr
Dr. James Nations (’58) recently published a book, The Greatest Deception, available on Amazon.
Matt Fitzsimmons (’03) recently opened new restaurant, Betty’s Eat Shop in downtown Brookhaven. The restaurant features local, fresh ingredients and serves a frequently changing menu of traditional Southern diner food with a rustic Italian flair. Business hours are currently Tuesday-Saturday from 11-2, with plans for dinner and a full bar to open soon.
John Henry Berry (’85), mayor of D’Lo, recently appeared on the TV show pilot “Small Town, Big Mayor” that premiered on UP TV. The show has recently been renewed for a new season of nine episodes that will begin filming soon.
Bethany Barr Phillips (‘02) published a new devotional book, Facing Your Fears, available now in her online store. https://squareup.com/store/oakleaf-lounge-llc/. Phillips is a singer/ songwriter and worship leader with two albums under her belt.
I want to be a part of Co-Lin Alumni! Name ____________________________________________________________________________________Grad Year __________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City___________________________________________State____________________________________Zip __________________ Phone ___________________________________ E-Mail____________________________________ Birthday _________________ Spouse _________________________________________________________ Grad Year __________Birthday _________________ ____Individual membership $25
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____Lifetime membership $250
Amount Enclosed $______________Payable to Co-Lin Alumni Association (see www.colin.edu alumni web site to pay by credit card) Please mail to Co-Lin Alumni Association, P. O. Box 649, Wesson, MS 39191
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tracking the classes Congratulations Ron Rushing (’93) on becoming Brookhaven Academy head coach of Brookhaven Academy Jaymie Palmer (’97) Rushing on receiving All-Area Coach of the Year at Lawrence County High School. Chris Dunn (‘00) on being named senior vice president at People’s Bank. Dunn is a member of the college Board of Trustees and the Co-Lin Sports Hall of Fame. Jared Britt (’06) on receiving Coach of the Year at Loyd Star Attendance Center. Jillian Sicks Ricceri (’13) on being named membership director for the Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce Madison Andrews and Rainee Luper (both attending) on being named 2016 Miss Hospitality for Lawrence and Lincoln Counties, Andrews & Luper respectively. The two competed at the state pageant in Hattiesburg in July.
Wedding Bells Sarah Dunbar (’88) married Demecio Hawkins, Sr. on July 30, 2016. Cavin Greer (’89) married Carolyn “Susie” Thorpe on December 12, 2015. Bobbie White (’02) married Lee Jackson, Sr. on May 21, 2016. Markeyta Dillon (’03) married Louis Wilson on June 4, 2016.
Victoria Scaife (’08) married Tyrone Harris on February 20, 2016. Chazell Jones (’08) married Marion Moore on July 23, 2016. Kevin Herring (’08) married Karlie Lofton (attended) on July 30, 2016. Amanda Trippe (’09) married Michael Williams (’09) on December 5, 2015.
Williams
Candace Avants (’09) married Ben McDowell (’11) on June 18, 2016. Summer Easterling (’09) married Jonathan Burns on July 2, 2016. Mason Warren (’09) married Brooklyn Miller (’14) on August 12, 2016. Jefferson Gill (’11) married Miranda Leggett (’14) on June 18, 2016. Joshua Smith (’11) married Danielle Tadlock (’12) on July 1, 2016. Jarred Bennett (’11) married Courtney Welch (’13) on August 6, 2016.
Jedd Moak (’13) married Heather Ford on January 2, 2016. Erica Smith (’13) married Colby Kent (’14) on March 5, 2016.
Moak
Jillian Sicks (’13) married Nicolas Ricceri on March 19, 2016. Haley White (’13) married Chase Crane (’13) on May 14, 2016.
Kent
Logan Moon (’13) married Brooke Moore on May 28, 2016. Tyler Case (’13) married Meghan Johnson (’14) on July 9, 2016.
Case
Whitney Pearson (’13) married William Mason on July 16, 2016.
Olivia Oberschmidt (’12) married Nick Leber on March 5, 2016.
Jonathan Taylor (’14) married Chelsea Harvard on May 7, 2016.
Sarah Burke (’12) married Blake Rhodus on April 2, 2016.
Joshua Smith (’14) married Ann Shelby Davis (attended) on July 9, 2016.
Kenneth Breland Rhodus (’12) married Audora Hill (’13) on June 18, 2016.
Catherine McCalip (’15) married Benjamin Byrd on January 16, 2016.
Preston Shelton (’12) married Kristen Hughes (attended) on July 9, 2016. Clayton Russell (’12) married Christi Waldrop on July 16, 2016.
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Emily Walker (’15) married Sloan Nations on February 19, 2016. Cade Williams (’15) married Brittany Blackmon on April 16, 2016. Victoria Carson (’15) married Tyler The Colinian | 15
tracking the classes Wedding Bells Adams on April 23, 2016. Dusti Rawls (attending) married Dylan Smith (attended) on December 31, 2015. Derick Brumfield (attending) married Quin Carlock on April 22, 2016. Ashley Walker (attending) married Zane Crosby on May 7, 2016. Sadie Cavin (attended) married Joseph Bequette on December 26, 2015. Christopher Powell (attended ’84-’85) married Amy Henderson on July 9, 2016. Karlee Martin (attended) married Drew Worthy on June 4, 2016.
Worthy
Seth Davis (attended) married Lindsey Brown on June 18, 2016. Tyler Parvin (attended) married Kathryn Perkins on July 30, 2016. Dein Fly (attended ’10-’11) married Ashley Walker on August 13, 2016. Maranda Rankin (Academic Advisor of SOAR / Student Support Services, Natchez Campus) married Timothy Turnley on December, 5, 2015.
New Arrivals Hayden (’01) and Jessica (’03) Whitehead are proud parents of Hazel Grace, born on March 22, 2016. The Colinian | 16
Kelly (’02) and Chris Grice are proud parents of Merry James, born on December 23, 2015.
In Memoriam Evelyn Davis (’35) passed away on June 26, 2016. She was a lifetime member of the Alumni Association. Grice
Will (’02) and Hollie Adams (’02) Pepper are proud parents of Lofton Timothy, born January 4, 2016. Seth (’02) and Candace Assink are proud parents of Lane Wallace, born on May 24, 2016.
Lavelle Douglas (’46) passed away on February 20, 2016. Alma Inez Burt Thornhill (’45 and former typing and business Instructor) passed away on May 16, 2016. She taught at Topeka Tilton High School and Co-Lin. Martha Cooper Brown (’51) passed away on December 14, 2015. She is the wife of Pat S. Brown, Sr. (’50) that was a part of the 854th Medical Collecting Company. Terry Evans (’67) passed away on January 18, 2016. Robin King (’96) passed away on May 25, 2016.
Sarah (’02) and Justin (’02) Cain are proud parents Cain of Myles Grayson, born on July 22, 2016. Proud grandparents are Michael and Jimmie Cain and Bruce and Donna Bales. Jimmie is the public relations assistant and Donna is the library clerk on the Wesson Campus. Nikki (’03) and Kyle Smith are proud parents of Myles Martin, born on November 13, 2015.
Gibson Britt (’13) passed away June 26, 2016. William Chad Coon (attended ’83-’85, graduated ’15, Wolf Hollow Golf Course Maintenance employee) passed away on April 30, 2016. Nealey Brown (was attending) passed away on March 4, 2016.
Coon
Laurie Dickey (attended) passed away on June 8, 2016. Janel Turnage Price passed away on June 12, 2016. Janel was an ADN Instructor on the Wesson Campus. David Alexander (attended) passed away on June 21, 2016. Sharon Gordon (Dining Service Employee) passed away on January 14, 2016.
Adam (’04) and Lisa Furlow are proud Furlow parents of Abigail Grace Furlow, born on January 6, 2106. Proud grandmother is Sheila Furlow
Maudell Ashley Weeks (attended and former Associate Director of Alumni Affairs) passed away on March 27, 2016. Mary Anna Hennington Beall Grammer (’48) passed away on July 29, 2016. Bill Hemingway passed away on August 29, 2016. Bill was a former assistant football coach/resident hall host on the Wesson Campus.
tracking the classes (’74). Sheila is secretary of the Associate Degree Nursing division. Hough
Brandi (’05) and Trey Hough are proud parents of Dawson Grey, born on March 21, 2016. Hollie (’07) and Christopher Peets are proud parents of William Camren, born on December 21, 2105. Collins
Emily (’07) and Bryan Collins are proud parents of Finley Catherine, born on February 21, 2016. Emily is the Admissions Coordinator at the Simpson County Center. Smith Justin (’99) and Brandi (’99) Smith are the proud parents of Parker Jase, born May 4, 2016.
Dane (’07) and Emma Orders are proud parents of Chandler Jane, born on May 22, 2016. Proud grandparents Orders are Missy and Tim Orders. Missy is the secretary to the Vice President at the Simpson County Center. Micah (’08) and Ashley McFarland Davis are proud parents of Brooke Marie, born on June Davis 12, 2016. Proud grandparents are Glenn (Wolfpack
Head Football Coach) and Minta Davis and Robert (former Wolfpack Football Assistant Coach) and Pam McFarland. Proud Uncle is Koy McFarland (’14). Jodie Lambert (’09) is the proud parent of Maddox Abel, born on May 25, 2016.
are Hal and Pam Hatten. Pam works in Student Services.
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LeAnna (attended) and Andy (attendMaddox ed) Maddox are proud parents of Chandler Elise, born May 2, 2016. Allison (attended) and Shane Nippe are proud parents of Mae Beckham, born on May 18, 2016. Nippe
Praveen and Annapurna Ramaraju are proud parents of Aria Kathyayani, born on June 29, 2016. Praveen is Chemistry and Physical Science Instructor on the Natchez Campus. Ramaraju
Carlos (’03) and Abby (attended ’02-’03) Garcia are proud parents of Kennedy Ann, born on July 8, 2016 Cathy (’01) and Bruce (’04) Tanner are proud parents of Janie Caroline, born on July 13, 2016.
Send your alumni news and photos to Angela Furr, PO Box 649 Wesson, MS 39191 or e-mail to angela.furr@colin.edu.
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Lindsey (’06) and Nick (’08) Hatten are proud parents of Tatum Hall, born on August 5, 2016. Proud grandparents
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