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The Making of a Leader
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Music for the inauguration was provided by the MHU Choir and Festival Brass (1). The MHU Percussion Ensemble (2) and Woodwind Ensemble (3) provided music for the reception. (4) Tony and Terry Floyd greeted a long line of well-wishers at the reception, while (5) reception guests enjoyed several tables of food. (6) President Floyd commemorated the occasion with pictures with students and family, including (7) his parents, Jackie and Anthony Floyd. (8) Four First Ladies attended the inauguration: (l-r) Doris Bentley, widow of Fred Bentley; Ruth Lennon Rice, widow of Max Lennon; Beverly Lunsford, wife of Dan Lunsford, and Terry Floyd, wife of Tony Floyd.
The Blessing Service November 8 2018
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The MHU Chaplains’ Office hosted a Service of Blessing on November 8 2019, to invite the university community to join in prayer for the blessing of God over the university, and the leadership of Tony and Terry Floyd. (1) The Floyd family, MHU Chaplain Stephanie McLeskey and Assistant Chaplain Andrew Hoots, listen during the service. (2) Dr. Robert Cline, senior campus pastor for Anderson University, was the keynote speaker for the service. (3) The Floyds’ daughter Sarah sang How Great Thou Art. (4) The MHU Gospel Choir performed several numbers during the ceremony. (5) Wayne Higgins, chair of the MHU Board of Trustees, presented Floyd with a Bible from the board.
LION ATHLETICS
Tony Floyd (left) and coach Monica Gordy (right) with new MHU inductees Ramsey, Osborn and Grant. At right, from top: Grant, Osborn and Ramsey.
by Rick Baker
Lions Induct Three Into Hall of fame
The Lions’ Athletic Department inducted its 2018 Mars Hill Athletic Hall of Fame Class on November 10. Inductees were: Michael Grant, Kristina Osborn, and Jerome Ramsey. Michael Grant was a member of the Lions’ football team from 2002-03. He was a two-time All-SAC first team defensive back (2002 & 2003) during his time at Mars Hill. Grant was team captain during those seasons and in 2003, versus Stillman, recorded three interceptions, which remains a school record. Grant also played in the DII All-Star Cactus Bowl and was named a DII Kodak All-American Honorable Mention in 2003. While in school, Grant was a member of the Student Judiciary Board of student government, Fellowship of Student Athletes, and served as a resident assistant. Grant was also recognized on the dean’s list. He graduated cum laude in 2003 with a degree in business administration. Following his playing career at Mars Hill, Grant was signed as a free agent by the Cleveland Browns for the 2004-05 season.
by Rick Baker His jersey at Shaw High School in Columbus, Georgia, has since been retired. Grant has worked with the Georgia State Senate Resolution for Community Service and Life Accomplishments and served as a senior pastor of the Faith Worship Center in Columbus, Georgia. He graduated summa cum laude with his Master of Divinity degree from Kingdom Truth University in Jacksonville, Florida. Kristina Osborn was a member of the Mars Hill softball team from 2004-08 and holds several school records. She holds the record for highest batting average with .484 in the 2006 season, 22 doubles in the 2008 campaign and 61 career doubles during her tenure at Mars Hill. She places second in school history in single season hits (68 in 2007), 64 career walks and is third in single season on-base percentage (.542 in 2006) and 668 career putouts. She ranks fifth in career batting average (.362), career on-base percentage (.431), sixth in career slugging percentage (.569) and seventh in career runs scored (107). Her career doubles place her fourth all-time in the South
The Jo Ellen Ammons Athletic Field House is nearing completion. According to John Legerton, architect, the current estimated completion/ occupancy date is sometime in mid- to late-April, depending on the weather and completion of the sitework around the building.
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Atlantic Conference and her single season doubles total ranks fifth all-time in the conference. At the conclusion of the 2007 season, Osborn was named to second team All-SAC and second team Academic All-District. After her senior season, Osborn was named first team All-SAC, first team Academic-All District, third team Academic All-America with a 3.99 GPA in biology and was also named 2008 SAC Scholar Athlete. A Grayson Scholar, Osborne was valedictorian of her class and the softball team captain her junior and senior years, as well as being named the team’s Most Valuable Player those two seasons. She attended the University of Alabama School of Medicine from 2008-12, then attended the University of South Alabama Family Medicine Residency. Osborn currently works as a travel emergency medicine physician in three hospitals in Alabama and is also licensed to practice medicine in Mississippi and Tennessee. Jerome Ramsey was a member of the men’s basketball team from 2000-04. He was a three-time
Retiring Athletic Director David Riggins said: “This amazing new facility will be home to our football, women’s soccer, tennis, and golf teams, and will feature modern locker rooms, coaches’ offices, and state-of-the-art athletic training services. As the South Atlantic Conference continues to become ever more competitive, we believe the Ammons Athletic Field House will enhance our ability to recruit and retain student-athletes whose abilities and character embody the best of
Mars Hill.” South Atlantic Conference Scholar Athlete and team captain during the 2003-04 season. The SAC Scholar Athlete award recognizes excellence in academics, athletics, service, and leadership. The SAC Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee selects the winner in each of the conference’s championship sports. During his four-year basketball career at Mars Hill, Jerome played in 106 games and started in 68. He scored 658 points averaging 5.8 points per contest. He had a career three-point field goal percentage of .333 and hit 70% of his free throw attempts. Jerome recorded 184 career rebounds, 258 career assists and 128 career steals. Ramsey was a member of dean’s list and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes all four years at Mars Hill. Upon induction, Ramsey was the head men’s basketball coach and taught math and physical education at East Burke High School. He was selected the South Mountain Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year in 2016.
