ANNUAL REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2023
Introduction “
The NEMCC Development Foundation is grateful to all those who have joined in our mission to solicit and receive gifts to support students, faculty and administration at Northeast Mississippi Community College. Sharing in our mission provides all of us with a wonderful opportunity to work together to transform both the College and our students lives.
The assistance provided through the Foundation lowers barriers to a higher education and changes the lives of those students who cannot afford to attend college. It will change the life of the student who is working full-time and taking courses at night. It will change the life of the single mother who is attending NEMCC in order to make life better for her family. More than this, by changing these lives, we will also change our community. Many of the individuals who receive Foundation assistance will someday serve as leaders in our community.
Education frees; but education, as we all know, is not free. In order to bridge the gap between the cost of tuition and NEMCC students ability to pay, we call on alumni, friends, and neighbors to invest in the College and the community. We also call upon our corporate and business community to partner with us to make the academic and career dreams of NEMCC students become a reality.
I hope you will join with me and the many others who have already made gifts in support of so many deserving students.
Sincerely,
D.
Patrick Eaton
D. Patrick Eaton, MBA, CFRE VP of Institutional Advancement & Foundation Executive Director
Dr. Ricky G. Ford President of Northeast Mississippi Community College
D. Patrick Eaton, MBA, CFRE VP of Institutional Advancement & Foundation Executive Director
Tiffany Johnson, CEOE Foundation Financial Officer
Lexie Fields, MBA Foundation Scholarship Specialist
The Northeast Mississippi Community College Development Foundation, Inc., a non-profit corporation, has worked and will continue working to strengthen the college through its private fund raising efforts. The Foundation solicits and receives gifts to support students, faculty and administration for Northeast Mississippi Community College.
This report includes many impressive statistics on the Foundation’s growth, as well as analysis of how these activities have occurred. More important, the following pages illustrate the growing need for all Northeast Mississippi Community College and how donors, alums, and businesses are working with us to meet that need. While the information told here accounts for only a small portion of Northeast’s large impact in providing higher educational opportunities in Northeast Mississippi; all can take great pride in the achievements highlighted in this report.
FY 2023 at a glance
The Northeast Mississippi Community College Development Foundation, Inc. annually engages the services of an independent accounting firm to perform an audit of the Foundation’s financial statements. As part of the audit, the firm also reviews the internalcontrols and various policies and procedures to ensure the Foundation staff is adhering to the most current accounting practices. The Foundation’s auditor, Sparks CPA Firm, has issued an unmodified audit opinion on the financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.
$7,790,918 FOUNDATION ENDOWMENTS
$1,746,000 DIRECT SUPPORT TO NEMCC
$2,469,492 CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED
$9,905,139 TOTAL ASSETS
th Anniversary CAMPAIGN
In recognition and celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Northeast Mississippi Community College the Development Foundation and Alumni Association has launched the 75th Anniversary campaign.
The gifts given to this campaign will be used to aid Northeast Mississippi Community College in scholarship needs, support of our top rated fine arts and athletic programs, and support the needs of our exceptional faculty & staff. Your one single gift of $75 will make a huge difference in our students journey. Thank you for helping “move NE forward” as we celebrate 75 years of educating students in Northeast Mississippi.
Special Thanks to
FOR SHARING A COKE WITH NEMCC!
CORINTH COCA-COLA DONATED A SPECIAL 75TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE COKE BOTTLE TO ALL NORTHEAST EMPLOYEES.
BOONEVILLE
88 KEYS CAMPAIGN
STEINWAY PIANO FUNDRAISER
Thanks for joining us on this journey to acquire a state-of-the-art concert piano where technology and the arts collide. The Steinway & Sons Spirio features unbelievable technology that will allow Northeast Mississippi Community College to bring the “greats” to our students’ side and expose them to a teaching tool like no other.
WE HAVE REACHED OUR GOAL OF $180,000
Special Thanks to OUR DONORS
Bill Caver Properties
Billy & Camille Caples In honor of Dr. Ray Harris
Bo & Tiffany Johnson
Booneville Community Pharmacy
Brenda Mayes
JOIN OUR LIST OF DONORS
Cadence Bank Wealth Management
Catherine Byars
Charles E. Holland
Conwell Harris In honor of Dr. Ray Harris
Dr. Bill & Lucy Hilbun In honor of Dr. Ray Harris
Delia Smith In memory of Sarah Smith
Dr. Ray Harris
Dr. Ricky & LuAnne Ford
Earline “Woodsie” Woods Estate
Friends of NEMCC In memory of Jeffrey Powell
Heath & Tara Castile & Family In honor of Glenda Jones
James & the late Donna Lamb In honor of Dr. Ray Harris
JBS Prepared Foods
Lanny Coker
Malcolm White
H.T. White Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Mississippi
Martha Murphy
Matthew Wesson
Patrick & Pam Eaton
Phil & Cissy Worley In memory of Sam Galloway
Ricky & Sharon Bishop
Rochelle Jenkins
Ruth Galloway In memory of Sam Galloway
The Sparks CPA Firm In honor of Glenda Jones
Theodore H. Rubenstein In memory of the White Family & in honor of Malcolm White
Tyler & Lexie Fields
Westlake Pipe & Fittings
Will & Sallye Bowlin
$100 DONATIONS WILL RECEIVE: 2”x 6” piece of Bonner Arnold Coliseum flooring
Laminated certificate of authenticity
MORE INFORMATION: Patrick Eaton dpeaton@nemcc.edu 662-720-7165
Purchase a piece of hardwood as an original part of the historic Bonner Arnold Coliseum court, used by Northeast Mississippi Junior/Community College from 1951 until 2024.
The last game played on the court happened on March 11, 2024. The Bonner Arnold Coliseum, in Booneville, Mississippi, stands as a cornerstone of athletic tradition and community spirit for over seven decades.
Crafted by the skilled hands of the Northeast Mississippi Junior College’s Trades Training group, this court bore witness to countless moments of triumph and camaraderie. From thrilling victories to heartfelt defeats, its surface echoed the passion and dedication of generations of athletes and fans alike.
A limited number of tiles are available. First come first serve availability.
The Northeast Mississippi Community College athletic department brought back two of its longtime offerings that have produced several successful champions in the past. Northeast reinstated its men’s and women’s tennis programs following a four-year layoff. The Lady Tigers and Tigers officially returned to head-to-head competition during the 2021-22 academic year.
Northeast has four tennis courts on campus nestled between the Haney Union, Ramsey Hall and the aquatics center. They are the only courts available for use in the entire county. Local high schools such as Booneville and New Site utilize these courts for their practices and “home” matches.
We are excited about the “Game.Set.Match.” Tennis Complex Capital Gifts Campaign. This beautiful complex will be built just west of Tiger Stadium and have 8 courts and 4 seating pavilions. Would you consider making a gift to this campaign? No gift is too large or too small.
COMPLEX: $100,000
The tennis complex has been named “The Tiger Tennis Complex”
COURTS: $25,000 (5 OF 8 AVAILABLE)
• Court # 1 has been named “Kathleen Arnold Court”
• Court # 1 has been named “Joe Ray Langston Court”
• Court # 1 has been generously donated by Mr. David Hill
ALUMNI & FRIENDS COURT: ($500 MINIMUM TO BE LISTED ON SIGNAGE)
PAVILION: $10,000 (4 AVAILABLE)
As we have in past Capital Giving Campaigns, we need you, our alumni, donors, and community friends, to step onto the court and come together to help us reach this milestone. We need your support in building this superior complex which has a total cost of $2 million. Please review the campaign information and “Game. Set. Match.” your contribution today! WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT BUILDING THIS SUPERIOR TENNIS COMPLEX WITH A TOTAL COST OF $2 MILLION
Scholarship Recipients
Thanks to our generous donors
WE AWARDED $718,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS THIS YEAR!
Recipients are pictured with Northeast President Dr. Ricky Ford and members of the Northeast Development Foundation team including Vice President of Institutional Advancement & Foundation Executive Director Patrick Eaton, Foundation Financial Officer Tiffany Johnson, and Foundation Scholarship Specialist Lexie Fields.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
(L to R) Patrick Eaton, Addison Richardson (Brandon), Jeffery Nock (Blue Springs), Annsleigh Fair (Iuka), President Dr. Ricky Ford
BILL RICKETS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representative: Tiffany Graham
(L to R) Beth Bowling, Jarica Foote (New Albany), Tiffany Graham, Patrick Eaton
BRIC TURNER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives: Tommy & Anita Turner (L to R) Ben Mixon (Booneville), Macy Garner (Booneville), Anita Turner, President Dr. Ricky Ford
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
(L to R) Patrick Eaton, Klarke Senter (Iuka), President Dr. Ricky Ford; Not Pictured: Madelyn Murphy (Guntown)
BILLY L. JONES SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representative: Ms. Norma Jones
(L to R) Patrick Eaton, Grace Caver (Booneville), Marly Stevenson (Booneville), Mallory Goolsby (Ripley), Kathryn Donahue (Rienzi), Gracie Yates (Marietta), Kyler Sims (Booneville), Norma Jones, Elyse Goodwin (Booneville), Maddison Burks (Boonevile), Grace Lambert (Booneville)
BRUCE TUCKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(L to R) Lexie Fields, Tyler Brown (Saltillo), Carrie Cobb, Patrick Eaton
BARBARA & KEN SHACKELFORD ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives: Barbara & Ken Shackelford (L to R) Patrick Eaton, Barbara Shackelford, Grace Caver (Booneville), Ken Shackelford, President Dr. Ricky Ford
BOBBY & BARBARA MARTIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representative: Mary Childs (L to R) Patrick Eaton, Mary Childs, President Dr. Ricky Ford; Not pictured: Chelsey Jovel (Ripley)
BRYAN STEELE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives: David & Maria Steele (L to R) President Dr. Ricky Ford, Omarius Winfrey (Duckhill), Patrick Eaton
CASEY & AMANDA LOTT SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives: Casey & Amanda Lott
(L to R) Casey Lott, Amanda Lott, Addie Trulove (Corinth), Layth Holiday (Fulton), Patrick Eaton, President Dr. Ricky Ford
CORINTH ROTARY MAGNOLIA CLASSIC SCHOLARSHIP
(L to R) Patrick Eaton, Sabrina Williams (Corinth), President Dr. Ricky Ford
DON LEE KEITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE IN WRITING
(L to R) Patrick Eaton, Cheyenne Johnson (Tishomingo), President Dr. Ricky Ford
GO BE GREAT SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF LOGAN HARR
(L to R) Patrick Eaton, Allie Gillespie (Guntown), President Dr. Ricky Ford
CECELIA TOLLISON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(L to R) Lexie Fields, Avery Kelly (Booneville), Patrick Eaton
DAVID M. CARNELL JR. MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representative: Jody Long (L to R) President Dr. Ricky Ford, Emma Arthur (Corinth), Jody Long, Patrick Eaton
DR. MARSHALL HOLLIS & FAMILY PHARMACY SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representative: Dr. Marshall Hollis (L to R) Lexie Fields, Kim Hollis, Dr. Marshall Hollis, Emmitt Carpenter (New Site), Patrick Eaton
HALL ADAMS SCHOLARSHIP
(L to R) President Dr. Ricky Ford, Emma Arthur (Corinth), Nealy Welch (Corinth), Bailey Wilbanks (Corinth),Taylor Cornelius (Corinth), Patrick Eaton; Not pictured: Carley Clement (Corinth), Landon Hudson (Corinth), Jami Mitchell (Corinth), Allie Robertson (Corinth)
COKE OF CORINTH SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives: Randy Humphries & Dennis Dilworth
(L to R) Patrick Eaton, Randy Humphries, Jami Mitchell (Corinth), Samuel Barnett (Iuka), Meghan Windham (Booneville), Dennis Dilworth, President Dr. Ricky Ford
DODGE STORE SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives: Falon Nichlos & Dodge Store Team Members (L to R) President Dr. Ricky Ford, Falon Nichols, Emilee Grisham (Iuka), Mug Henderson, Priscilla Walker, Patrick Eaton
EDDIE BURNS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives: Jena Burns, LaVaile Shields, & Angie Mason (L to R) Tiffany Johnson, Jena Burns, LaVaile Shields, Logan Barkley (Booneville), Angie Mason, Patrick Eaton
HAROLD T., JANE CARLISLE & HAL WHITE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representative: Malcolm White
(L to R) President Dr. Ricky Ford, Malcolm White,Sebastian Mejia (Ripley) , Tiffany Johnson
HORTON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
Donor Representatives: Dr. Marshall Horton (L to R) Lexie Fields, Morgan Cornelius (Walnut), Patrick Eaton
IUKA HERITAGE FESTIVAL SCHOLARSHIP
(L to R) Patrick Eaton, Ava Henry (Iuka), President Dr. Ricky Ford
JIMMY MURPHY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives: Amanda Mattox & Martha Murphy (L to R) Patrick Eaton, Amanda Mattox, Erin Mattox (Booneville), Martha Murphy, Mike Mattox, Lauren Mattox, President Dr. Ricky Ford
KATHY CARTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
(L to R) President Dr. Ricky Ford, Allison Alsup (Blue Mountain), Patrick Eaton
HOWARD L. NEWBY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
(L to R) Patrick Eaton, Kye Rowland (Ripley), Lexie Fields
JANE WILLIAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(L to R) Patrick Eaton, Keaton Wilkerson (Ripley), President Dr. Ricky Ford
JOE RAY LANGSTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representative: Joey & Tracie Langston (L to R) Lexie Fields, Dylan Garner (Booneville), Patrick Eaton
MARATHON CHEESE CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIP
(L to R) Cassidy Chandler (Booneville), Guy Gillespie (Guntown), Matthew Eaton
HOWARD L. NEWBY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
(L to R) Lexie Fields, Easton Vance (Ripley), Patrick Eaton
JEFFREY POWELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(L to R) Lexie Fields, Michelle Baragona, Avery Kelly (Booneville), Patrick Eaton
JOE RAY LANGSTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives: Joey & Tracie Langston (L to R) Ay’lonna Simmons (Booneville), Tracie Langston, Tradarius Tisdale (Booneville), Patrick Eaton
W. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives:
(L
(Booneville), Patrick Eaton; Logan Barkley (Booneville)
MARION
Thom Floyd and Ms. Ann Floyd
to R) Thom Floyd, Ms. Ann Floyd, Jolie-Grace Johnson (Booneville), Dawson Nanney (Booneville), Patrick Eaton
MARY FLOYD NURSING ENDOWMENT
(L to R) President Dr. Ricky Ford, Makenzie Hester (Golden), Patrick Eaton
MT. ZION CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representative: Tina Robertson (L to R) Patrick Eaton, Members of Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church, President Dr. Ricky Ford
NORTH MS EDUCATIONAL CONSORTIUM SCHOLARSHIP FUND
(L to R) President Dr. Ricky Ford, Olivia Arnold (Iuka), Maycee McRight (Iuka), Patrick Eaton
PARKER SPORTSPLEX SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives: LaVaile Sheilds, Jena Burns, and Angie Mason
(L to R) LaVaile Sheilds, Jena Burns, Mikayla Hutchenson (Booneville), Gracie Yates (Marietta), Olivia Gambill (Booneville), Angie Mason, Patrick Eaton
MICHAEL HISAW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representative: Boonevlle Rotary Club Rep. (L to R) Patrick Eaton, Matthew Eaton (Booneville), President Dr. Ricky Ford
NEMCC MAINTENANCE SCHOLARSHIP
(L To R) Patrick Eaton, Emma Hanely (Booneville), President Dr. Ricky Ford
ONW SCHOLARSHIP
Row 1: Neen Wooten; Row 2: Jordan Henderson, Haley Taylor; Row 3: Jennah Medlin, Madisenn Johnson; Row 4: Shantel Lynch, Angela George; Row 5: Shannah Williams, Santanah Crump; Row 6: Megan Cathcart, Morgan Jackson; Row 7: Hailee Alexander, Kacy Tyra; Row 8: Austin Carmack, April Means
ROBB CLEMENT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representative: Jason Shackelford (L to R) Patrick Eaton, Jason Shackelford, Emma Hanley (Booneville), President Dr. Ricky Ford
MISSISSIPPI LAND BANK SCHOLARSHIP
(L to R) President Dr. Ricky Ford, Candence Robbins (New Albany), Patrick Eaton
NIKO EVERETTE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives: Steve & Christy Miller Patrick Eaton, Steve Miller, President Dr. Ricky Ford; Not pictured: Emilie Little (Pontotoc)
OSCAR L. SHANNON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(L to R) Lexie Fields, Morgan Cornelius (Walnut), Patrick Eaton
TALMADGE L. FINCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives: Tony, Linda, & Tonya Finch
(L to R) Patrick Eaton, Evan Patton (Corinth), Tony Finch, Linda Finch, Tonya Finch, President Dr. Ricky Ford; Not pictured: Caleb Heisel (Saltillo)
THE PEOPLES BANK OF RIPLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives: Mary Childs (L to R) Patrick Eaton, Easton Vance (Ripley), Mary Childs, President Dr. Ricky Ford
WILLIAM MURPHY JONES SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives: Will & Jade Cook
(L to R) Patrick Eaton, Will Cook, Jade Cook, Emma Buse (Baldwyn), Andrei Osorio
TRUITT
STOCKTON SCHOLARSHIP
(L to R) Jason Mattox, Carrie Cobb, Lexie Fields, Breanna Gardner (Booneville), Patrick Eaton
WILLIAM & MARY REESE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(L to R) President
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
JACK GANDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
JACKIE D. WHITLEY SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
LAURA TUCKIER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
RALPH A. JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
TRUDYS CURLEE TUCKIER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
TUCKIER FAMILY ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
WILLIAM EDWARD YANCEY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
1st Row
FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Lilly
Alyvia
Madison Bennett
Sydney Brooks (Rienzi), Isabelle Martindale (Walnut), Megan Windham (Booneville), Emma Akins (New Albany), Kathryn Donahue (Booneville), Avery Tapp (Iuka), Audrey Williams (Iuka), Kaylee Taylor (Iuka), Dacy Marsh (Kossuth); 2nd Row (L-R) - Celestial Allen (Belmont), Lilly Melson (Booneville), Jordyn Foster (Booneville), Molly Tennison (Booneville), Erin Mattox (Booneville), Lee Kelley (Booneville), Macy Garner (Booneville), Danielle Ashley (Blue Springs), Ava Meeks (Kossuth), Addison Loncar (Kossuth), Emma Crowe (Iuka), Ava Henry (Iuka); 3rd Row (L-R) - Madeline Ledbetter (Red Bay), Emma Hanley (Booneville), Ava Stennett (Booneville), Michaela Holt (Corinth), Sadie Perriman (Corinth), Ella Jobe (Kossuth), Madison McVey (Kossuth), Lea Cartee (Corinth), Marlee George (Rienzi), Jolie-Grace Johnson (Wheeler); 4th Row (L-R) - Davis Thompson (Booneville), Nathan Stanford (Blue Mountain), Gibson Foster (Booneville), Sam Curtis (Corinth), Chase Owens (Booneville), Matthew Eaton (Booneville), Ben Mixon (Booneville), Dylan Kirk (Iuka), Eli Janes (Faulkner), Zachary McKinney (Booneville), Dawson Nanney (Booneville), Harrison Boyd (Ingomar), Jerry Barrett (Booneville), JD Nanney (Booneville), Tradarius Tisdale (Booneville)
Dr. Ricky Ford, Aiden Mauney (Ripley), Jennifer Castillo (Ripley), Patrick Eaton
(Belmont), President Dr. Ricky Ford
FRANKS
(L-R) -
Little (Kossuth), Jocelyn Ball (Booneville),
Floyd (Falkner),
(Tishomingo),
FOUNDATION AWARDS AT THE NEMCC STUDENT ART SHOW
HELEN JONES ART ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
(L to R) Carla Contreras (New Albany), Patrick Eaton
BRENDA YANCEY-MOSS MOST IMPROVED STUDENT AWARD
Donor Representatives: Jim & Brenda Moss (L to R) Patrick Eaton, Paris Morris (Tupelo)
YANCEY MOSS VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives: Jim & Brenda Moss (L to R) Patrick Eaton, Abigail Thweatt (New Albany); Not pictured - Melanie Rodriguez (Ripley)
the Northeast foundation
Become a Tiger Paw Supporter
HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO HELP SUPPORT NORTHEAST ATHLETICS, FINE ARTS, ALUMNI, AND FOUNDATION? If so, we at the Northeast Develtopment Foundation would like to extend an opportunity for you to join the Tiger Paw Club inclusive membership program. This membership program is a great way to begin your giving journey to help support NEMCC!
2023 MEMBERS
Amanda Janes
Amanda Murphy-Mattox
Amy Howell
Amy Langley
Amy Marolt-Alred
Angie Bass
Angie Reese
Anita Turner
Anna Palmer
Bo & Tiffany Johnson
Bonnie Bell
Bonnie Wanner
Booneville Community Pharmacy
Booneville Medical Clinic
Brad Holley
Bradi Ingram
Brenda Mayes
Britney Whitley
Brittney Hudson
Carrie Fowler
Cassandra Evans
Chad Jeter
Chasity Moore
Chassie Kelly
Christopher Murphy
Cook Coggin Engineers, Inc.
Crystal White
Davey Whitley
David Goode
David Pounds
Delores Candy
Derek DeVaughn
Dodge Store
Elizabeth Upchurch
Emily Pollard
First American National Bank
Freddie Copeland
Glen Murry
Greg & Jennifer Sparks
Greg Windham
Jaclyn Meeks
JaLisa Estes
Jana Crittenden
Janet Bogue
Jennifer Hastings
Jennifer LaMontagne
Jessica Morris
Jillian Guy
Joey Jackson John Floyd
John Shelburne
Kalah Rogers
Kayla Stevens
Kristi Tooley
Langston & Lott, PLLC
Langston Law Firm Consulting, Inc.
Lanny Coker
Laurie Kesler
Leigh Ann Stewart
Leigh Treloar
Leslie Arnold
Letha Nelson
Liz Calvery
Lorie Mattox
Lydai Patterson
Marianne Lancaster
MaxxSouth Broadband
Michael Byrd
Michael Miller
Michelle Baragona
Misty DeVaughn
Nadara Cole
Patrick & Pam Eaton
Paula Stennett
Phylis Colson
Ray Harris
Ray Scott
Regina Jobe
Rhonda Jackson
Ricky & Pat Green
Ricky & Luann Ford
Riley and Mackenzie Floyd
Rob Lucas
Robbie Coleman
Rochelle Jenkins
Sam Tull
Sandy Williams
Sayde Potts
Shanna Cole
Shannon Tucker
Susan Brackeen
Suzanne Hanley
Tabitha McKay
Tabitha Perrigo
The Sparks CPA Firm PC
Tiffany Middleton
Tony Smith
Tyler & Lexie Fields
Vickie Hopkins
Westlake Pipe & Fittings
Will & Sallye Bowlin
Williams Enterprises, Inc
Tiger Paw Supporters receive an exclusive t-shirt design each year that they participate. In 2022, the shirt featured a splatter paint tiger head. In 2023, supporters received a special edition shirt promoting the 75th anniversary of Northeast Mississippi Community College which headlined a watercolor design of campus done by local artist and alumna of NEMCC, Amelia Gardner. Members who participate in 2024 will recieve a washed denim blue colored shirt with a painted full body tiger. See below for examples of each of these shirts.
Partnering with the foundation CHANGES LIVES.
Special thanks to
For donating cooling gel memory foam pillows to all Northeast dorm students.
The Northeast Mississippi Community College Development Foundation is proud to be an active part of the Northeast family. This past year we worked with many different divisions, offices, individuals, and organizations across campus to participate in events. We believe part of our role in helping the community is to have a presence in the lives of our students, faculty, staff, and community members. Some of the events we were able to be part of this year included the homecoming activities, Sports & Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet, athletic events, the TigerTown Tailgate, military appreciation night, pep rallies, and an Exceptional Night of Baseball.
THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF THE
The NEMCC Foundation worked with Richy Harrelson, Head Baseball Coach, and his wife Hope to put together a special event called “An Exceptional Night of Baseball.”
Everybody deserves a day to celebrate the joy of the game with inclusivity. This special baseball game was designed for individuals facing barriers that hinder their participation in the game in conventional ways.
AN EVENING OF FUN & FOR CHILDREN OF ALL baseball abilities
HOMECOMING
STADIUM
2023 NEMCC HOMECOMING EVENTS
Northeast Mississippi Community College celebrated its annual Homecoming on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Tiger Stadium during halftime of the Tiger football team's clash against the Holmes Bulldogs.
During campus-wide elections, Madison Olivia Bennett of Tishomingo was elected to serve as homecoming queen for the 2023-2024 academic year. Bennett and the rest of her court were presented at a pep rally in their honor on Thursday, October 5 on the lawn in front of the Ramsey Student Services Building. The full court with escorts were scheduled to traverse across the field at Tiger Stadium during halftime, however due to rainy conditions the court was presented in Bonner Arnold Coliseum following the game.
Joining Bennett on the 2023 homecoming court at Northeast were sophomore maids Chloe Barnes of Chlaybeate, Taitiana Beene of Booneville, Lexie Cartwright of Booneville, Quieneshala Hogan of Aberdeen, Lily Jeter of Myrtle, Shakira Shields of Corinth and Avery Tapp of Iuka.
Freshmen maids included Gabby Bell of Pontotoc, Sherrika Conway of Shannon, Maderona Donaldson of Prairie, Erin Mattox of Booneville, Ay'lonna Simmons of Booneville, Zaniyha Shumpert of Shannon and Isabel Williford of Booneville.
Escorts for sophomore maids were Lakin Cox of Ripley, Jay Huggins of Corinth, Caden Hutcheson of Myrtle, Damario Johnson of Ripley, Kirklyn Johnson of Houston, Harris McReynolds of Starkville and Eli Thompson of Myrtle.
Escorts for freshmen maids were
Seth Bratton of Baldwyn, Jamas Cox of Ripley, Demarius Sherman of Starkville, Seth Thomas of Ripley, Preston Ward of Baldwyn, Jonah Warren of Booneville and Zion Young of Booneville.
Jacob Cutshall of Iuka served as escort for the homecoming queen - Madison Olivia Bennett of Tishomingo.
With the build-up to the official recognition of the 2023 Homecoming
Court, the Booneville-based college had a myriad of events happening in and around Homecoming Week.
After a week chalked full of events, Bennett and the rest of her court were officially presented at a pep rally in their honor on Thursday, October 5 on the lawn in front of the Ramsey Student Services Building before Homecoming festivities kicked into full force later that afternoon.
Northeast welcomed four new members to the hallowed halls of the college's Alumni and Sports Hall of Fames during a dinner in their honor in the Claude Wright Room of the Haney Union.
Three former standout athletes were inducted into the Northeast Sports Hall of Fame with Johnny Payton, Fred Stafford and Brynden Trawick all set for enshrinement while longtime Northeast employee and supporter Barbara Shackelford received the honor of being the inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame.
Prior to the Tigers' bout with the Bulldogs, members of the Alumni and Sports Hall of Fame were publicly recognized on the field.
The Development Foundation and Alumni Association also honored some of its 2023 scholarship donors and recipients and the Showband from Tigerland led with its pregame show before kickoff.
2023 Sports & Alumni HAll of Fame
Recognition Banquet
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
KEN BASIL
GREG DAVIS
PATRICK EATON
KENT FARRIS
RICHY HARRELSON
MALCOLM KUYKENDALL
JIM LAMB
MIKE LESTER
BLAKE LONG
JODY LONG
BRENDA MAYES
CHELSEY RHODES
CORD WRIGHT
Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Sports Hall of Fame was conceived in the interest of recognizing coaches, athletes, and administrators who coached and/or played or were loyal supporters of Northeast athletics.
Acknowledging the fact that there have been many outstanding athletes who have contributed greatly to the sports programs at Northeast through the years, Northeast wished to begin a program of recognition whereby individuals may be recognized for their contributions to athletics at Northeast Mississippi Community College.
By-Laws for the Sports hall of Fame were drafted and approved by a committee made up of coaches, fans, and members of the Northeast Board of Trustees in 2007. The framework was established to recognize ten individuals the first year and up to five individuals each year thereafter.
During its inaugural Sports Hall of Fame class, Northeast inducted Harold T. White, W.B. “Bill” Ward, Ken Lindsey, Chuck “Doodle” Floyd, Gene Garrett, Adrian Smith, Kenneth “Cat” Robbins, David “Nub” Strickland, Earline “Woodsie” Woods and Bonner Arnold as members.
Congratulations to the newest members of the Northeast Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame.
2023 SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
JOHNNY PAYTON
(Basketball, 1985-87)
Johnny Payton made the transition from W.P. Daniel High School in New Albany to Northeast alongside his hall of fame coach, Harvey Childers, in the fall of 1985.
Childers and Payton found themselves as state champions during their inaugural year with the Tigers. The Tigers also defeated Mississippi Delta to capture the north division crown on their path to the state title.
Payton reached double figures in 19 of his first 20 appearances at Northeast and 46 times overall. He totaled 885 points over 55 games for the Tigers, which comes to 16.1 points per contest.
Northeast broke a three-decade drought between national tournament berths during the 1986-87 campaign. Payton had 14 points to help the Tigers get past Jones for the region championship.
Payton also distributed the ball to his talented teammates effectively as a sophomore. He averaged 6.4 assists per game, which is tied for the second most in a single season in program history.
He signed a basketball scholarship with the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). Payton started for Childers at guard for six straight years between Northeast and W.P. Daniel.
FRED STAFFORD
(Basketball, 1987-89)
Just like his brother and fellow hall of famer Maurice, success has followed Fred Stafford wherever the sport of basketball has taken him throughout life.
That trend started in earnest as a student-athlete at Northeast where he was part of the special 1989 region champion and national runner-up team under coach Harvey Childers.
Stafford reached double figures during 27 of the Tigers’ 35 games that season. He saved his best performances for matchups with CoLin, including a back-and-forth 111100 victory in the NJCAA Region 23 finals in which Stafford chipped in a solid 19 points.
The Rienzi native totaled 822 points over 66 appearances in a black-andgold uniform, which comes to 12.5 points per game. Northeast went a combined 59-7 during Stafford’s tenure, including a perfect 24-0 regular season record during the 1987-88 campaign.
While Stafford missed out on capturing a national championship with the Tigers, he did not let a second opportunity go to waste two years later while at UNA.
Stafford led a second half surge by the Lions, who finished off Bridgeport (Conn.) by a score of 7972 at the Springfield Civic Center to win the NCAA Division II title. He was the CBS Player of the Game with a team-best 24 points.
BRYNDEN TRAWICK
(Football, 2010)
Brynden Trawick made history as the first former Northeast football player to compete in the Pro Bowl game. He landed his spot at the end of the 2017 season by becoming an elite defender in kickoff and punt return coverage for the Tennessee Titans.
He spent seven seasons in the NFL, which is the third most among all Northeast alumni behind only Mario Addison and Jerome Woods. Trawick made four playoff appearances, including in his final year as Baltimore captured the 2019 AFC North Division championship.
The Marietta, Ga., native participated in 97 NFL games excluding the preseason with 47 of those coming in a Ravens uniform. His cumulative statistics include 87 takedowns, three quarterback hits, two pass break ups and two tackles for loss.
Trawick opened his collegiate career at Michigan State University before transferring to Northeast for his sophomore campaign in 2010. Trawick earned second-team all-conference honors after accumulating 62 tackles, including three for loss, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a pick-six.
Trawick continued his journey on the gridiron at Troy (Ala.) University. He was an All-Sun Belt Conference (SBC) recipient following both of his seasons with the Trojans.
2023 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE Barbara Shackelford
Beginning with her days as a student at the Northeast Mississippi Junior College, Booneville native Barbara Shackelford has had a close association with Northeast, and as a result has been selected as the 2023 Alumni Hall of Fame inductee.
A Booneville High School graduate, Shackelford attended Northeast 1967-68 and was the editor of the student newspaper, The Beacon.
As alumnae, Shackelford continued to serve Northeast and her path eventually brought her back to campus in 1982 as a recruiter. She was named director of Public Information by then president Harold T. White in 1987. Her title changed to Associate Vice-President of Public Information in 2000. She was a member of the President’s Cabinet and Administrative Council.
During her professional time on campus, Barbara also served as Secretary for Alumni Affairs (19912006), Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Adviser (2002-2011), director of the Miss NEMCC Pageant (1999-2007), and was named an honorary member of the Northeast’s Iota Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society by the student chapter.
Shackelford was instrumental in the establishment of the NEMCC Sports Hall of Fame, the Alumni Hall of Fame, as well as endowed scholarship funds in the names of author Don Lee Keith and long-time
Northeast fiscal officer and “Tigers Super Fan” Earline “Woodsie” Woods.
Following retirement in 2006, Shackelford continued to work as an alumni associate until 2011. She is a lifetime member and past president of the Northeast Mississippi Community College Alumni Association and was a member of the Alumni Relations Council from 1982-91.
Shackelford helped form the Mississippi Community College Alumni and Advancement Association over 30 years ago. This organization endorses the MS Community College Presidents’ legislative agenda and hosts a professional development conference each year. She is currently serving as president of this association.
Barbara and husband Ken, also a Northeast alum, presented a $25,000 gift to establish the Ken & Barbara Shackelford Endowment Scholarship in 2022. The award goes each fall to a Booneville High School graduate attending Northeast (freshmen or sophomore) who is majoring in education or accounting. The selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.
Serving her first full term as Prentiss County District 1 Election Commissioner, Barbara is currently is the chairman of the Prentiss County Election Commission. In 2009 she was appointed as a City Municipal Election commissioner.
Shackelford’s work with various professional organizations has garnered her several recognitions. She was named the Booneville Business and Professional Women’s Club Woman of Achievement for l997-98.
In June of 1998 she was selected State Woman of Achievement by the Mississippi Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs and chosen one of 12 “Volunteers of the Year” for 1998 by the Mississippi Economic Development Council to recognize significant contributions.
Barbara was one of eight named to Governor Ronnie Musgrove’s “Power of One” Mississippi Woman 2000,” a program that recognized women for contributions that made a difference in their respective communities. Mississippi’s Crime Stoppers Volunteer of the Year for 2017, Shackelford currently serves as an associate member of the Board of Directors of Northeast Mississippi Crime Stoppers. She is also membership and past president of the D.T. Beall Chapter 1185 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and a member and officer of the Natchez Trace Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Barbara earned bachelor’s degrees in journalism, sociology and anthropology from the University of Mississippi and completed graduate work in counseling. While at Ole Miss, she worked as assistant to the University Editor in 1971.
Barbara and Ken are active members of Booneville First Methodist Church. They have one son, Jason (Amy) of Germantown and two grandchildren, twins Houston and Sarabeth, 15.
ALUMNI HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
ALUMNI APPLICATION PROCESS
Northeast Mississippi Community College's Alumni Hall of Fame was established to recognize the achievement of outstanding alumni who have excelled personally and professionally, making a continued and significant difference in their community on a local, state, national, or international level.
NOMINEE CRITERIA:
1. Individual must be an alumnus of Northeast Mississippi Junior/Community College. An alumnus is any person that has a verifiable academic transcript with the college.
2. Award is presened to the alumnus who has demonstrated outstanding traits of leadership and character to such an extent that it has brought great credit to the recipient and to the alma mater.
3. Distinguished in his/her chosen profession.
4. The accomplishments to be recognized may be achieved through the nominee’s career, service, or volunteer efforts.
5. Nominee has demonstrated a high level of integrity in his/her personal life and has gained the recognition of various other persons around him/her.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
6. Preference will be given to nominees who have demonstrated continuing interest in and support of Northeast through contribution of time, talent, or resources.
NOMINATION PROCESS:
1. Nominations can be initiated by anyone including the nominee. All nominations must be received in an electronic (email) written format and include the following:
a) Completed nomination form
b) A written nomination letter explaining why the nominee should be considered for the award and summarizing the nominee’s collegiate, professional accomplishments, and community involvement. (community service, awards, organizations, etc.)
c) At least two letters of support
d) Electronic headshot of the nominee
SELECTION & AWARD PROCESS:
The Northeast Alumni Relations Council members will review and select from the nomination documents. A maximum of five individuals will be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame each year.
AWARDEE WILL RECEIVE:
1. Award recognition at the annual homecoming Alumni & Sports Hall of Fame Recognition Luncheon.
2. ‘Grand Marshall’ during homecoming court ceremony during half time of homecoming game.
Scan the QR code or email the Northeast Development Foundation & Alumni Association at tjohnson@nemcc.edu or to obtain an application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 31ST
BE OUR GUEST AT THE ALUMNI & FRIENDS GUEST HOUSE
If you are visiting Northeast Mississippi Community College remember the Alumni & Friends Guest House for your stay! The Alumni & Friends Guest House is a duplex with two identical sides (Side A & B). To book the Alumni & Friends Guest House contact Tiffany Johnson at tsjohnson@nemcc.edu
RENATL FEE
$100 per night (per side)
CHECK IN After 3PM
CHECK OUT Before 10AM
BEDROOMS
2 bedrooms (full size bed in each)
AMENITIES
The kitchen is equipped with a full size stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, cooking basics, dishware, flatware, trash bags, and paper towels. Towels and linens are provided for your use during your stay. There is parking space in the driveway for two vehicles.
CHECK OUT
No smoking or pets on property
nemcc Employee Awards and Grants
TIP/TOP AWARDS
As a way to recognize the commitment and continued dedication of NEMCC employees, the Northeast Development Foundation established the T.I.P./T.O.P. Awards.
The T.I.P. Award program is designed to commend non-administrative staff members of NEMCC who exhibit "Tremendous Individual Performances."
T.O.P. stands for “Teaching Outstanding Performance." This award is given to one outstanding faculty member from each of the academic divisions (that have applicants before October 1st of each year) who show innovative teaching methods. NEMCC's Vice President of Institutional Advancement & Executive Director of the Development Foundation, Patrick Eaton along with the Foundation Board of Directors selected the 2023 T.I.P/T.O.P. honorees.
EEF GRANTS
The NEMCC Foundation Board of Directors allocated $15,000 for the Employee Enhancement (EEF) grants in 2023. These funds are fully funded through the contributions from the NEMCC employees.
Greg James who serves as the NEMCC Workforce Systems Director and Leigh Treloar, Student Athlete Success Coach in were both commemorated
for tremendous individual performances by being selected as the 2023 T.I.P. Award recipients.
This year, three faculty members were recognized for innovative teaching methods and outstanding teaching performances in the classroom. The 2023 T.O.P Award selections were Dr. Jason Beghtol (Division of Fine Arts), Chandra Hisaw (Division of Math & Sciences), and Eric Smith (Division of Social, Behavioral, and Applied Sciences).
Winners recieve a $100 grant, a reserved parking space for one year, recognition at Honors Night Ceremony, and their names displayed on the website and in various publications.
EMPLOYEE ENHANCEMENT FUND STEERING COMMITTEE
Michael Byrd Chairperson
Sallye Bowlin
George Nock Michelle Baragona Claire Leeke Paige Sasser
YEARS OF SERVICE recognition
In 2005, the Northeast Foundation & Alumni began the Years of Service Recognition Program for all full-time employees. Each year at our annual faculty/staff in-service meeting, employees are recognized for their years of service. The recognitions are done in five year intervals…5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and plus.
Years of Service
5 YEARS
Tracey Barron
Austin Beasley
Sallye Bowlin
Michael Byrd
Carmen Cartwright
Rebecca Elliott
Mindy Forsman
John Garner
Hope Harrelson
Brandi Lauderdale
Janelle Lowrey
Ray Mason
Jaclyn Meeks
Whitney Miller
Blake Parsons
Jerry Perrigo
Lisa Stevens
Sarah Street
Kristi Tooley
Leigh Treloar
Bonnie Wanner
Britney Whitley
10 YEARS
Ginger Cramer
Felicia Crump
Christy Grissom
Tim Henderson
Jean Henry
Greg James
Kristen Lambert
Blake Long
Lorie Mattox
Tabitha McKay
Brittany Moore
Justin Treloar
Cord Wright
Ellice Yager
15 YEARS
Jason Beghtol
Liz Jackson
Jeff Melson
Michael H. Miller
Randy Mitchell
Mark Morelock
Letha Nelson
Emily Pollard
Melody Shinn
Rosalyn Singleton
20 YEARS
Jennifer Davis
Andrea Mathis
Mary Miller
Helen Thompson
Jeff Tuttle
Crystal White
25 YEARS
Greg Hardin
Ben Shappley
To put the final touches on commemorating its 75th anniversary year, Northeast hosted a "Night of Celebration" on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
College president Dr. Ricky G. Ford's look back over the history of the college will serve as the event's feature presentation.
"In the beginning, Northeast was a symbol of hope for the people of northeast Mississippi who aspired to achieve higher education," Ford said, "and for many people, it remains so even today. We take that responsibility very seriously, as I know the administrators, faculty and staff that came before us did as well. It's also something to celebrate and we have been honored to lead that celebration throughout the last year, but we're also excited about what the future holds for Northeast. We're just getting started."
Also included in the program were remarks from Patrick Eaton, VP of Institutional Advancement and Northeast Development Foundation Executive Director. Eaton highlighted the ongoing "88 Keys Campaign," a fundraising effort sponsored by the Foundation to secure the funds necessary to bring a Steinway Spirio concert piano to Northeast. "We have had numerous donors take the opportunity to invest in our athletic programs by contributing to building campaigns for a new football fieldhouse, baseball/softball complex and in the near future a tennis complex," Eaton said. "Now is a great time to invest in our fine arts division by helping the college secure the funding needed to purchase this Steinway & Sons Spirio piano."
Gabriel Statom of Steinway Pianos was on hand and with a "Spirio" on campus for the occasion, Dr. Harris conducted a live demonstration accompanied by members of the Northeast Fine Arts faculty. The demonstration performance is designed to put on display the technological advances this instrument will make available to Northeast students, faculty, staff and alumni.
101 Cunningham Blvd.
Booneville, Miss. 38829
nemcc.edu/foundation
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Northeast Development Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, which establishes policy for all its functions – fundraising, public relations, administration, accounting and investments. The Board of Directors of the Northeast Development Foundation is composed of twenty members, which are made up from the five county areas the college serves. Firms, corporations, and individuals may become members of the Northeast Development Foundation subject to approval by the entire board.
ALCORN COUNTY
John Anderson
Reid Bostick
Ben Ferrell
Brian Thrasher
Zeb Taylor
Ken Williams
PRENTISS COUNTY
John Floyd
Tracie Langston
Steve Morgan
Hal Wright
TIPPAH COUNTY
Douglas Jackson
TISHOMINGO COUNTY
Chris Cornelison
Larry Greene
Harold Lomenick
UNION COUNTY
Mike Staten
Vance Witt
2023-2024 OFFICERS
Ben Ferrell, President
Zeb Taylor, Vice President
John Floyd, Treasurer
Michael Byrd, Secretary
EMPLOYEE ENHANCEMENT FUND
Michael Byrd, EEF Chairperson
ALUMNI
David Pounds, Alumni Relations President
NEMCC STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Molly Tennison, President
EX-OFFICIO
Dr. Ricky G. Ford, NEMCC President
NORTHEAST DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION STAFF
D. Patrick Eaton, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Foundation Executive Director
Tiffany Johnson, Foundation Financial Officer
Lexie Fields, Foundation Scholarship Specialist
