Eaton, MBA, CFRE VP of Institutional Advancement/ Executive Director of the Development Foundation & Alumni Association
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.
DIRECT SUPPORT TO NE $1,798,000 TOTAL
THIS YEAR THE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION & ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WAS ABLE TO PRESENT NEMCC WITH A TOTAL DIRECT SUPPORT OF
$1,798,000
Eaton Inducted into
EATON EXCELS IN HIGHER EDUCATION AS THE VP FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
D. Patrick Eaton, MBA, CFRE, has been inducted into Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
An accomplished higher education professional of more than two decades, Mr. Eaton joined Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC) in 2000 as the vice president of institutional advancement and the executive director of the Development Foundation and Alumni Association.
Among a myriad of responsibilities, Mr. Eaton develops programs and projects that enhance the image of the college through its foundation. He also strives to build strong relationships with various organizations, foundations, and individuals interested in providing scholarships and other programs to support NEMCC. Looking toward the future, Mr. Eaton aims to continue serving as an asset in his role, providing his insight and expertise to ensure that the institution remains strong. During his tenure his efforts, along with those of others, the NEMCC Development Foundation has been able to provide over $25 million in funds to support the college with various building projects and scholarships for students.
Utilizing his extensive background as a former nonprofit executive, Mr. Eaton notably served as the executive director of the Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce from 1996 to 2000 where he was instrumental in directing economic and community development. He also found success renovating a train depot and was
transformed into an office and museum space. Mr. Eaton notably wrote and secured several grants to aid in the facility’s enhancements, acquire staff members, and built very strong volunteer base.
As a dedicated civil advocate, Mr. Eaton is presently serving on the board of directors and Vice President of the MS Community College Advancement and Alumni Association. He is also currently serving on the Boy and Girl Club corporate Board of Directors, and he is the Treasurer. Mr. Eaton has recently been nominated to serve as a charter Board member on a new community initiative named PROPEL (Prentiss Realizing Opportunities for Prosperity, Excellence and
Leadership). This newly established Endowment Fund will allow Prentiss County residents to ask for a grant award for various community development needs.
Mr. Eaton graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in business, management, marketing, and related support services. He subsequently studied at Columbia Southern University where he received a Master of Business Administration. Mr. Eaton is a current certified fundraising executive.
Eaton credits his faith, which comes first in his life, and his family for contributions to his professional success.
D. PATRICK EATON RECERTIFIED AS A CERTIFIED FUND RAISING EXECUTIVE (CFRE)
CFRE International is proud to announce Patrick Eaton has recertified as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Patrick Eaton, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of Northeast MS Community College Development Foundation & Alumni Association, is one of over 7,700 professionals around the world who hold the CFRE designation. Patrick has held the CFRE certification since 2017.
Individuals granted the CFRE credential have met a series of standards set by CFRE International which include tenure in the profession, education, and demonstrated fundraising achievement. They have also passed a rigorous exam testing the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a fundraising executive, and have agreed to uphold Accountability Standards and the Donor Bill of Rights.
“The CFRE credential was created to identify for the public and employers those individuals who possess the knowledge, skills, and commitment to perform fundraising duties in an effective and ethical manner,” states CFRE International President and CEO Eva E. Aldrich, Ph.D., CAE, (CFRE 2001-2016). “As the certification is a voluntary achievement, the CFRE certification demonstrates a high level of commitment on the part of <username> to the fundraising profession and the donors who are served”
CFRE recipients are awarded certification for a three-year period. To maintain certification status, certificants must demonstrate on-going fundraising employment and fundraising results and continue with their professional education. Employers and donors who work with CFREs know they are getting a professional who is committed to the best outcomes for their organization and has the requisite knowledge and skills.
The CFRE certification signifies a confident, ethical fundraising professional.
Since 1981, CFRE has set standards for fundraising professionals. As the only globallyrecognized fundraising certification, CFRE indicates professionalism, confidence, and ethics. It is how today’s fundraiser shows accountability, service, and commitment to making a difference for good. The CFRE certification program is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and is the only accredited certification for fundraising professionals.
CFRE International congratulates, Patrick Eaton, for recertifying and continually upholding the key principles of the CFRE designation.
For more information please visit www.cfre.org or call +1 703.820.5555.
The CFRE designation is endorsed and supported by the world’s leading professional and philanthropic associations, including:
• Association for Christian Fundraising (ACF)
• Association of Fundraising Consultants (AFC)
• Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
• Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP)
• Association of Philanthropic Counsel (APC)
• Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance (BBB)
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA)
• Boy Scouts of America (BSA)
• Brazilian Fundraisers Association (ABCR)
• Canadian Association of Gift Planners—Association
Canadienne des Professionnels en Dons Planifies (CAGP-ACPDP)
• Educate Plus
• European Fundraising Association (EFA)
• Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA)
• Fundraising Institute of New Zealand (FINZ)
• The Giving Institute
• Habit for Humanity International (HFHI)
• Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA)
• International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC)
• Japan Fundraising Association (JFRA)
• Kenya Association of Fundraising Professionals (KAFP)
• Korea Society of Philanthropy (KSoP)
• National Association of Cancer Center Development Officers (NACCDO)
• National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP)
• Nepal Center for Philanthropy and Development (NCPD)
• New England Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (NEAHP)
• North American YMCA Development Organization (NAYDO)
• Shanghai Jing’an Fundraising Social Charity Innovation Development Center (FIDC)
• Texas Association of Community College Foundations (TACCF)
• Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance (TVNPA)
• United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
• Virginia Association of Fund Raising Executives (VAFRE)
JOHNSON AMONG THE 2023 NISOD EXCELLENCE AWARD HONOREES
Tiffany Johnson, CEOE, Northeast Development Foundation financial officer, is a 2023 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award recipient.
NISOD Excellence Awards have a 30-year history of recognizing and honoring extraordinary faculty, administrators and staff whose service to their students, colleagues and community is exemplary.
Johnson is one of 12 Northeast employees to make the 2023 list.
“Being a part of the Foundation for the past 23 years has been such a blessing,” Johnson said.
“We see such generosity by so many individuals that simply give to make students’ lives better. That is a unique experience and one that inspires me in every aspect of my life. “
An awards dinner and celebration was held in Austin Texas May 28, 2023 where honorees received a a medallion, awards booklet and certificate.
NISOD is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teacher, learning and leadership and community and technical colleges.
Excellence Award
Joseph Boren
Bonita Crump
Jason Miller
Leigh Treloar
Georgie Carroll
Nick Jackson
Sherita Taylor
Ellice Yager
Carrie Cobb
Tiffany Johnson
Justin Treloar
Sabine Zaborovska
th Anniversary CAMPAIGN
In recognition and celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Northeast Mississippi Community College the Development Foundation and Alumni Association is launching the 75th Anniversary campaign. Through a special collaboration with Crossroads Pottery the college is creating a one of a kind 75th Anniversary Christmas ornament.
This limited-edition ornament will only be available to those who contribute to this campaign. With a $75 contribution you will receive one of these specialty ornaments that commemorates this milestone of the college.
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.
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BOONEVILLE
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.
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!
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Northeast Development Foundation at (662) 720-7165 or dpeaton@nemcc.edu.
We need your support building this superior complex which has a total cost of
$2 MILLION
WAYS TO DONATE:
• Scan the QR Code
• Contact Patrick Eaton at 662-720-7165 or dpeaton@nemcc.edu
• Mail checks to: NEMCC Foundation 101 Cunningham Boulevard Booneville, Mississippi 38829
Naming Opportunities
COMPLEX - $100,000
• The tennis complex has been named “The Tiger Tennis Complex”
COURT (5 of 8 available) - $25,000
• Court #1 has been named “Kathleen Arnold Court”
• Court #2 has been named “Joe Ray Langston Court”
• Court #3 has generously been donated Mr. David Hill
Alumni & Friends Court -
$500 minimum to be listed on the signage
Seating Pavilion (4 available) - $10,000
NORTHEAST
MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Development Foundation & Alumni Association
Scholarship Recipients
Recipients are pictured with Vice President of Institutional Advancement/Executive Director of the Development Foundation & Alumni Association Patrick Eaton and NEMCC President Dr. Ricky G. Ford.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Recipients: Top Row (L to R): Jeffery Nock (Blue Springs), Addison Richardson (Brandon), OnoRae Ratliffe (Corinth), Chase Owens (Booneville), Meghan Windham (Booneville); Bottom Row (L to R): Emilee Grisham (Iuka), Megan Cornelison (Iuka), Cassidy Lowrey (Iuka), Lynsie Burns (Booneville); Not Pictured: Jon Howell (Bruce), Allie Wilburn (Saltillo), Matthew Johnson (Corinth)
BEN TAYLOR SMITH ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representative: Lydia Taylor Smith Frazier
Recipient: Emma Buse (Baldwyn)
Donor Representatives: Norma Jones & Kaylee Sims
Recipients: (L to R): Landon Goodwin (Booneville), Annabeth Moore (Booneville); Pictured in additional photos to the right:
Recipients: Melanie Keller (Booneville), Ellen Jeter (Myrtle), Savannah Tittle (Booneville), Sarah Wilson (Baldwyn), Tomeka Johnson (Shannon), Megan Roach (Corinth), Tawana Dejean (Tupelo), Sydney Morgan (Booneville), and SeNyiah Turnage (Baldwyn)
BETH VANWINKLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representative: Jay VanWinkle
Recipients: Cody Williams (Booneville), Tradarius Tisdale (Booneville)
Donor Representative: Norma Jones
Recipient: Chloe Cain
Donor
Recipient: Marissa McCoy
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representative: Jason Coley
Recipient: Not Pictured: Mallory Bullock (Dumas)
BOB COGGINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives: Kenneth & Linda Windham
Recipients: (L to R): Kenneth Windham, Emma Buse (Baldwyn)
Donor
Recipient: Conner Graves
Donor Representative: Norma Jones
Recipient: Billie Chapman (Dumas)
BILLY L. JONES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Billie
Additional photo for the Billy L. Jones Memorial Scholarship
(Iuka)
Additional photo for the Billy L. Jones Memorial Scholarship
Representative: Norma Jones
(Booneville)
Additional photo for the Billy L. Jones Memorial Scholarship
Representative: Norma Jones
(Ripley)
Additional photo for the Billy L. Jones Memorial Scholarship
BOBBY & BARBARA MARTIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representative: Mary Childs
Recipients: Taylor Goolsby (Ripley)
VICK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Recipient: Annabell Bland (Booneville)
COOK COGGIN ENGINEERS, INC. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representative: Kent Geno
Recipient: Not Pictured: John Daniel Deaton (Booneville)
DODGE STORE SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives: Fallon Nichlos, Jessica Hughes, and Melissa Nichols
Donor Representatives: Junior Burns, Angie Mason, and LaVaile Shields
Recipient: Chase Owens (Booneville)
STEEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representative: David and Maria
Recipient:
COKE OF CORINTH SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives: Dennis Dilworth & Randy Humphreys
Recipients:
CYNTHIA ANNE LANGSTON SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representative: Casey Lott
Recipient: Jacob Cutshall (Iuka)
ETTA JO WHITE MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives: James & Joyce White
Recipient: Brianna Lowrey (Iuka)
(Iuka); Not pictured: Charles Mott (Booneville), Michael Lambert (Iuka)
CARLEIGH
(L to R): Randy Humphreys, Sophie Johnson (Iuka), Olivia Arnold (Iuka), Dennis Dilworth; Not pictured: John Droke (Corinth)
BRYAN
Steele
James Dexter Nanney (Booneville)
FRANKS FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Recipients: Top Row (L to R): Ben Barrett (Booneville), Chase Owens (Booneville), Aidan Holt (Kossuth), Eli Janes (Falkner), JD Nanney (Booneville); 3rd Row (L to R): Tradarius Tisdale (Booneville), Celestial Allen (Dennis), Chloe Barnes (Walnut), Caroline Thompson (Booneville), Haylee Cristo (Booneville), Lindsey Burns (Booneville), Connor Eaton (Booneville), Brianna Mason (Booneville), DarylAnna Thrasher (Iuka), Jaycee Janzen (Booneville), Megan Windham (Booneville); 4th Row (L to R): Lea Cartee (Corinth), Isabelle Martindale (Walnut), Sydney Brooks (Rienzi), Danielle Ashley (Blue
Avery
Ivy Loden (Marietta), Alyvia Floyd (Falkner), Gracen Reece (Tishomingo), Megan Cornelison (Iuka), Marlee George (Rienzi), Jolie-Grace Johnson (Wheeler), Madison Bennett (Tishomingo). 91 Franks Foundation Endowment Scholarships were awarded for the 2022-2023 academic year. Northeast graduates to receive the scholarship attended various colleges in Mississippi: Belhaven University, Delta State University, Mississippi College, Mississippi State University, Mississippi University for Women, Northeast Mississippi Community College, and The University of Mississippi.
F.L. SPUD ROWELL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representative: Carl Rowell
Recipient: Alyvia Floyd (Falkner)
HALL ADAMS SCHOLARSHIP
Recipients: Top Row (L-R): Kevin Posadas (Corinth), Michaela Holt (Corinth), Aidan Holt (Corinth); 2nd Row (L-R): Caitlyn Jones (Corinth), Carley Clement (Kossuth), Meagen Drewry (Corinth), Amber Lee (Corinth); 3rd Row (L-R): Ella Mask (Corinth), Sierra Grimes (Corinth), Julia Gaspar (Corinth), Jaycee Murray (Glen); 24 Northeast students were awarded the Hall Adams Scholarship for the 2022-23 Academic Year.
FAIRY EATON MILLER SCHOLARSHIP
Recipient: Nikki Ragan (Ripley); Not Pictured: Chelsey Jovel (Ripley), Kevin Turner (Ripley), Austin Bonnee (Ripley), Harlie Hopkins (Ripley)
HAROLD T., JANE CARLISLE & HAL WHITE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
TRUDYS CURLEE TUCKIER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Tres Jones (Rienzi)
THE PEOPLES BANK OF RIPLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Representatives: Mary Childs
Recipient: Hailey Keeton (Ripley)
ROBERT B. HILL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
THE PEOPLES BANK CHARITIES OF RIPLEY SCHOLARSHIP
(Falkner)
ROBB CLEMENT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Barbara Shackelford & Friends of Robb Clement
James Dexter Nanney (Booneville)
PARKER SPORTSPLEX SCHOLARSHIP
Mason
Ava Meeks (Corinth)
RALPH A. JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Representatives: Mitzi Johnson Mills & Patsy Johnson
Ella Mask (Corinth)
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Recipient: Megan Cornelison (Iuka)
NEMCC MAINTENANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Jansyn Downs (Booneville), Ben Mauney (Booneville)
NEDRA NABORS MEMORIAL
Recipient: Jorjia Smith (Falkner)
TK ELEVATOR SCHOLARSHIP
ZONADALE TAYLOR ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Donor Representatives: Charles Taylor and Zona
Recipient: Callie
Thank you to all our donors! WITH YOUR HELP WE WERE ABLE TO AWARD $733,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS THIS YEAR!
Pitcured at the check presentation from left to right are Giuliano Di Francesco (Executive Vice President Production and Supply Chain), Tiffany Johnson, Patrick Eaton, Jourdan Mathis (Booneville), Chloe Barnes (Walnut), Mrs. Crocker representing her son Jonathan Crocker who was unable to attend, President Dr. Ricky Ford, Lexie Fields, Ried Bostick (Foundation Board of Directors & Market President Corinth/Iuka Renasant Bank), and Gregory Paul Locke (VP Finance – Production & Supply Chain).
DON LEE KEITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE IN WRITING
Laura Brown (Booneville)
DR. MARSHALL HOLLIS & FAMILY PHARMACY SCHOLARSHIP
Chloe Barnes (Walnut)
EATON FAMILY FINISH STRONG ENDOWMENT
Clayton Herring (Booneville)
EMMA MCDONALD STREET MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Neely Strickland (Glen)
F.L. CRANE & SONS SCHOLARSHIP
Sarah Davis (Greenville)
HORTON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
Madelyn Ragan (Walnut)
JACK AND FAYE ROLISON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Anna Campbell (Ripley)
JACK GANDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Shelby Puckett (Corinth)
JACKIE D. WHITLEY SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Gage Tackett (Burnsville)
KIWANIS CLUB OF CORINTH SCHOLARSHIP
John Droke (Corinth)
Annagrace Floyd (Corinth)
Alaina Gass (Corinth)
Erin Irvin (Corinth)
Madison Sellers (Glen)
Linleigh Talley (Corinth)
Logan Turnbough (Rienzi)
LAURA TUCKIER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Kiley Lawson (Booneville)
MARY FLOYD NURSING ENDOWMENT
Carley Clement (Corinth)
NORTH MS EDUCATIONAL CONSORTIUM SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Jacob Cutshall (Iuka)
Janet Thompson (Booneville)
OSCAR L. SHANNON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Jace Coleman (Blue Mountain)
TRUITT STOCKTON SCHOLARSHIP
David Jones (Booneville)
WILLIAM & MARY REESE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Emma Bates (Tiplersville)
Anna Butler (Falkner)
WILLIAM EDWARD YANCEY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Mallory Bullock (Dumas)
Kailey Herman (Dumas)
WILLIAM MURPHY JONES SCHOLARSHIP
Taylia Walls (Ripley)
ZONADALE & CHARLES TAYLOR ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Danielle Ashley (Blue Springs)
Homecoming 2022
Northeast Mississippi Community College’s student body elected Iuka native Brianna Lowrey to reign as the college’s 2022 Homecoming Queen during campus-wide elections in mid-September.
Lowrey, a graduate of Tishomingo County High School, is the daughter of Casey and Brandy Johnson.
Northeast’s 2022 Homecoming Court was presented during halftime of the Tiger’s football game against Mississippi Delta Community College on Thursday, September 22.
Joining Lowery on the 2022 Homecoming Court are sophomore maids Madison Grace Bennett of New Albany, Mary Houston Ivy of Booneville, Lexie Bollinger of Bruce, Ivy Loden of Marietta, Lynsie Kate Burns of Booneville, and Jaycee Drew Janzen of Booneville.
Freshmen maids include Lily Jeter of Myrtle, Lexie Cartwright of Booneville, Alivia Buchanan of Tupelo, Madison Olivia Bennett of Tishomingo, and Shakira Shilds of Corinth.
Escorts for sophomore maids include Tray Evins of Starkville, Gabriel Medlin of Myrtle, Eli Murphy of Booneville, Brock Seago of Corinth, J Ross Scott of Booneville and Owen Stowell of Marietta.
Escorts for freshmen maids include Caleb Bonds of Iuka, Jacob Cutshall of Iuka, Jackson Mayer of Myrtle, Wes Phillips of Kossuth, Ralph Tyes of Durant and Anthony Woodall of Tupelo.
Hayden Donahue of Booneville served as Lowrey’s escort for the night.
Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky Ford crowns the 2022 Homecoming Queen Brianna Lowrey.
Head football coach Greg Davis and members of the 2022 Tiger football team present the 2022 homecoming court with flowers and gift the queen with a signed football.
2022 NORTHEAST SPORTS & ALUMNI HALL OF FAME Recognition Banquet
Pictured at the 2022 Sports and Alumni Hall of Fame Reconition Banquet is (l-r) Northeast President Dr. Ricky Ford, inductee Lisa Jansen, inductee Robert Gordon, inductee Tim Cole, Athletic Director Kent Farris, and Vice-President of Institutional Advancement/Executive Director of the Development Foundation & Alumni Association Patrick Eaton.
Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky Ford presents Mike Staten with a plaque honoring his induction into the Northeast Alumni Hall of Fame.
ALUMNI HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
2012
Major General Augustus
Leon Collins
William “Billy Joe” McCoy
2013
James Seth Pounds
Cathy M. Roberson
2014
Dr. William G. Jackson
2015
Vance Witt
Earline “Woodsie” Woods
2016
Travis Childers
2017
Hugh McLarty
2018
Harold Lomenick
2019
Sam Mosley
2021
ZonaDale Lyons Taylor
Malcolm White
2022
Mike Staten
SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
2008
Bonner Arnold
Charles “Doodle” Floyd
Gene Garrett
Kenneth Lindsey
Kenneth “Cat” Robbins
David “Nub” Strickland
Adrian Smith
W.B. “Bill” Ward
Harold T. White
Earline “Woodsie” Woods
2009
Harvey Childers
Gerald Caveness
Clyde Jones
Larry Parker
Evelyn Thompson
2010
David M. Carnell, Jr.
Phyllis Stafford Dilworth
Mike Grier
Kunshinge Sorrell Howard
Jack Martin
2011
Jim Drewry
Johnny Buskirk
Vincent Del Negro
Sherry Slayton Holland
Ricky Ford
2012
Audrey Covington
Benjamin Guy Gardner
Freddie Copeland
Brandi Vondenstein Dannelly
Malcolm Kuykendall
2013
Ellis “Myrl” Crowe
Mike Lewis
Ray Scott
Larry “Jerry” Reno
Harry T. Crosby
2014
Gaylon Baird
Nathan “Ned” Davis
Jerry Long
Brenda Mayes
Chase Porch
2015
Phillip Chapman
Robert Henry
Tamica Pierce Jones
Tim Kesler
Donnie Clayton
2016
Anthony Anderson
John O. Cunningham
Ronnie Key
Maurice Stafford
2017
Emma Braddock
Dontae' Jones
Jim Lamb
Josie Lingrin
2018
Jerome Woods
Brandon Farley
Mitch McNeely
Millard Lothenore
2019
Anthony Gamble
Billy Southward
Shirley Hall White
2021
Jerry “Lefty” Harrelson
Mario Stevenson
Eric Batchelor
Tim McDonald
2022
Tim Cole
Robert Gordon
Lisa Jansen
*Due the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, there was not a class selected for 2020.
2022 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE Mike Staten (1972-1974)
Union County native Mike Staten, president and member of the Board of Directors of BNA Bank in New Albany is the 2022 Northeast Development Foundation Alumni Hall of Fame inductee.
Currently a member of the Board of Trustees at Northeast, Staten attended the Northeast Mississippi Junior College from 1972-74 and has been a great ambassador for and donor to the college ever since.
He is a member of the Northeast Development Foundation Board of Directors and has served multiple terms. He was elected president for the 2005-06 academic year.
In 2009 Staten was instrumental in the creation of the Union County Tuition Guarantee program. It was the first of its kind in Northeast’s fivecounty service district, which includes Alcorn, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, and Union counties.
A graduate of W.P. Daniel High School (now New Albany High School), he holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with an emphasis on banking and finance and general business from the University of Mississippi; Staten also attended commercial lending schools at LSU and Vanderbilt. He has spent his entire professional career in the banking industry. He is a member of the Mississippi Bankers Association Board of Directors and is a past president of the Mississippi Young Bankers Association.
Active in the community, Staten is a member and past chairman of the Union County Development Association Board of Directors, a member of the advisory board for the North Mississippi Medical Center of Tupelo, member and secretary of the Three Rivers Community Development
Entity, treasurer and board member of Trail Life, USA - sponsored by First Baptist Church of New Albany, past member of the City of New Albany Tourism Board, past finance chairman of Union County Habitat for Humanity and past member of the Union County Leadership Academy board of directors. He is past chairman of the Magnolia Civic Center Board of Directors.
Staten is a past director of the Yocona Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America and recipient of the Order of the Arrow and Silver Beaver Awards.
In 2018 Staten was the recipient of the Jack Reed, Sr. Community Leadership Award presented by the CREATE Foundation.
As an advocate of education, Staten is a member and past chairman of
the Blue Mountain College Board of Trustees and member and cochairman of Excel by 5 Pre-K Initiative for New Albany and Union County. He is the Union County representative to the Toyota Wellspring Education Fund Committee and past chairman of the Dean Provence Endowment for Excellence in Education, New Albany City Schools.
Staten is a member of First Baptist Church where he serves as a deacon. He is also a member of the board of trustees of the Union County Baptist Association.
Mike and his wife Angie have two sons, Matt, and Luke. Matt and his wife Ellen live in New Albany. Luke and his wife Amy reside in Houston, Texas. Both Matt and Luke are Northeast alumni.
Pictured at the 2022 Alumni Hall of Fame Reconition Banquet is (l-r) Northeast President Dr. Ricky Ford, inductee Mike Staten, and VicePresident of Institutional Advancement/Executive Director of the Development Foundation & Alumni Association Patrick Eaton
2022 SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Tim Cole Robert Gordon Lisa Jansen
(MEN’S BASKETBALL,1996-98) (BASEBALL,
Tim Cole will forever be known as one of the most prolific scorers in the Tigers’ tradition-rich history. He still holds the program record for most points in a single game with 64 against Pearl River Community College in the 1997 region tournament.
That game set the stage for what turned out to be a brilliant sophomore campaign for Cole. He averaged 28.4 points, which was third best in the entire country, under the direction of head coach Mike Lewis.
He earned NJCAA All-American distinction after recording more than 30 points in 15 games. Cole also received NJCAA AllRegion 23 and All-MACCC firstteam honors after his last year at Northeast.
Cole reached double figures in 55 of his 57 appearances with the Tigers. His career averages at Northeast include 27.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.3 steals and 2.2 assists along with a 46.7 field goal percentage.
The 827 points that Cole scored as a sophomore are the fourth most in a season in school history. He also owns the second and third most three-point makes at Northeast with 91 in his final campaign and 75 as a newcomer.
1992-93)
Robert Gordon continued what became a playing and coaching career in the sport of baseball that spanned more than 35 years as a student-athlete at Northeast Mississippi Community College in the early 1990s.
The Tigers got hot and so did Gordon down the home stretch of the 1992 season. Northeast captured its final eight regular season games to secure its first then-MACJC North Division crown in over two decades.
The New Albany native was one of the Tigers’ top performers as a freshman with a .306 batting average, four triples and 16 RBIs. However, Gordon’s productivity increased even more during his final campaign at Northeast. Gordon, who was the only returning position player in 1993, led the Tigers in most every major offensive statistical category. He had a .344 batting average with nine doubles, three home runs and 32 RBIs.
He added five triples, which is still tied for the second most in a single season at Northeast. Gordon was recognized by head coach Ray Scott with the team MVP, best batting average and the Tiger awards.
Gordon obtained NJCAA All-Region 23 distinction as a sophomore and was a two-time all-conference recipient. He completed his on-field career by earning NAIA All-American honors at Union (Tenn.) University.
(SOFTBALL, 2007-2008)
Lisa Jansen is one of several international standouts that helped the Northeast Mississippi Community College softball program develop a solid foundation during its first decade after the switch from slowpitch to fastpitch competition.
She obtained first-team all-conference distinction as a freshman with a 10-8 mark in the circle. Jansen had a team-best 122 strikeouts in 113.2 innings of work with a 4.37 earned run average (ERA).
Jansen’s numbers improved significantly during her second campaign at Northeast.
The 196 strikeouts that she threw that year still stands as the second most punch outs in a single season in program history.
She went 13-6 in 29 appearances during the Tigers’ run to the 2008 MACJC North Division championship. Jansen received NJCAA All-Region 23 and all-conference honors for her role in Northeast’s seventh all-time divisional title.
Her 318 strikeouts are the second most ever over a career at Northeast. Jansen’s other cumulative statistics while with the Tigers include a 23-14 record, 241.1 innings and a 3.66 ERA in 62 outings. Jansen continued her playing career at Mississippi Valley State University. She also represented her home country of Germany on its national team during the 2009 European Championships in Valencia, Spain.
Alumni Hall of Fame
APPLICATION PROCESS
PURPOSE: To recognize the achievement of an outstanding Northeast alumnus who has excelled personally and professionally, making a continued and significant difference in their community on a local, state, national, or international level.
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 presented 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. Nominee is 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 INCLUDE:
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 AND 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 THE FOLLOWING:
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.
TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION FORM:
Email the Northeast Development Foundation & Alumni Association at tjohnson@nemcc.edu or scan the QR code below to download the form.
AUGUST 31ST
Alumni & Friends GUEST HOUSE
If you are visiting Northeast Mississippi Community College remember the Alumni & Friends Guest House for your stay!
To book the Alumni & Friends Guest House contact Tiffany Johnson at tsjohnson@nemcc.edu.
The Alumni & Friends Guest House is a duplex with two identical sides (Side A & B). Each side is $100 a night and includes:
CHECK IN: 3:00 PM | CHECK OUT: 10:00 AM
BEDROOMS: Bedroom 1: Full Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed
GENERAL: Free WiFi, towels & linens, central heating & A/C
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)
POLICIES: No Smoking & No pets
This year all Tiger Paw Supporters will receive a special 75th Anniversary tshirt!
The artwork for the 2023 Tiger Paw shirt was created by local artist Amelia Gardner.
Amelia Gardner, an alumna of Northeast Mississippi Community College, has carved a creative path as an educator over the past 18 years. As a member of the 2002 Hall of Fame, her commitment to excellence shines through in her role as an art teacher at Booneville High School. Gardner’s true passion lies in nurturing young artists, fostering their creativity, and instilling a deep appreciation for the arts in all her students. She has a unique ability to see the world through a creative lens, which enables her to inspire her students to explore their own artistic potential. Gardner believes in the power of lifelong learning and the transformative impact of education. Her dedication to her craft extends beyond the classroom, as she actively engages with the community, sharing her love for art and encouraging artistic expression through various initiatives. In her personal life, Gardner is happily married to Guy Gardner, a Northeast Sports Hall of Fame inductee. Together, they are proud parents to two daughters, Claire and Lottie.
2022 TIGER PAW SUPPORTERS
Allen Lyles
Amanda Janes
Angie Bass
BNA Bank
Bo & Tiffany Johnson
Bonnie Wanner
Brad Holley
Brenda Mayes
Britney Whitley
Brittney Hudson
Catherine Byars
Chassie Kelly
Cook Coggin Engineers, Inc.
Crystal White
David Pounds
Dodge Store
Emily Pollard
Ginger Ragan
Hollie Brooks
JaLisa Estes
Jana Crittenden
Jennifer Davis
Jennifer Hastings
Jennifer LaMontagne
Jessica Morris
Joey Jackson
Joye Farris
Jillian Guy
Kalah Rogers
Kayla Stevens
Kristi Tooley
Langston & Lott, PLLC
Langston Law Firm Consulting, Inc.
Laurie Kesler
Leigh Treloar
Leslie Arnold
Letha Nelson
Little Properties Inc.
Lorie Mattox
Marianne Lancaster
Michael Byrd
Michael Miller
Michelle Baragona
Mississippi Polymers, Inc
Patrick & Pam Eaton
Paula Stennett
Phylis Colson
Robbie Coleman
Rochelle Jenkins
Sam Tull
Sandy Williams
Tabitha McKay
Tabitha Perrigo
The Sparks CPA Firm PC
Tiffany Middleton
Tyler & Lexie Fields
Westlake Pipe & Fittings
Williams Enterprises, Inc
Football, Fireworks, & Fun
The Northeast Mississippi Community College Development Foundation and Alumni Association joined in on the October 13th gameday fun by setting up a tent and handing out giveaways to the community during the Tigertown Tailgate.
Later that evening, thanks to the generous donations of the 2022 Athletic All-Star Sponsors, the Development Foundation and Alumni Association presented a fireworks show during halftime of the Tiger football game verses East Mississippi.
If you would like to become an All-Star Sponsor or learn more about how your logo could be viewed over 330,000 times on NEMCCTV alone, please reach out to Patrick Eaton at 662-720-7165 or dpeaton@nemcc.edu.
YEARS OF SERVICE RECOGNITION
5 YEARS
Rhonda Brown
Claire Leeke
Christine Lindsey
Jenny McCalla
Tabitha Perrigo
Alfreda Shelley
Eric Smith
Mason Smith
Leigh Ann Stewart
Robert Walker
Jonathan Webster
Malinda Williams
10 YEARS
Romelia Agnew
Gina Bray
Russ Bullard
Catherine Byars
Greg Davis
Beth Dawson
Chris Dunn
Rachel Embrey
Joye Farris
Cathy Floyd
Kim Harris
Brittney Hudson
Candy Miller
Melissa Morgan
Misty Norris
Kristi Reece
Nikki Spears
Davey Whitley
15 YEARS
20 YEARS
George Nock
Michelle Baragona
Chassie Kelly
25 YEARS
Cassandra Evans
Jody Long
Mark Nichols
Kim Smith
Charlotte Tennison
Shannon Tucker
30 YEARS
Nadara Cole
Donna Hill
Mark Hurley
30+ YEARS
Rocky Hughes, 31 years
Ray Scott, 31 years
Greg Moore, 31 years
Kathy Rutherford, 32 years
Gary Spencer, 33 years
Greg Smith, 33 years
Tony Finch, 34 years
Ray Harris, 35 years
Paula Stennett, 36 years
Terry Anderson, 40 years
Ricky Ford, 41 years
Bonita Crump, 43 years
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. Thank you for your dedicated service!
Carlena Benjamin
LaShay Blansett
Misty DeVaughn
Amber Garner
Shannon Goolsby
Raina Michael
John Shelburne
Sherita Taylor
EMPLOYEE ENHANCEMENT GRANT
Northeast Mississippi Community College Development Foundation Board of Directors allocated $15,000 for Employee Enhancement grants during 2022. These funds are fully funded through the contributions of the Northeast employees. This year’s EEF Steering Committee members are Michael Byrd (Chairperson), Sallye Bowlin, Tony Finch, Claire Leeke, Paige Sasser, and Ellice Yager.
2022 T.I.P./T.O.P. AWARD WINNERS
Patrick Eaton, VP & Executive Director of the Northeast Development Foundation, and the Foundation Board of Directors awarded the 2022 T.I.P/T.O.P. Awards. Because of the continued dedication and commitment to Northeast, the Northeast Development Foundation created the T.I.P/ T.O.P. (“Tremendous Individual Performance” and “Teaching Outstanding Performance”) Awards. The T.I.P. Awards program is designed to recognize “Tremendous Individual Performance” for non-administrative staff members of Northeast Mississippi Community College. The T.O.P. award is given to one outstanding faculty member from each of the academic divisions who show innovative teaching methods.
Paige Sasser
Lorie Mattox Division of Languages and Humanities
Austin Beasley CDA Director
Tony Finch
Marianne Lancaster Division of Health Sciences
Michael Byrd (Chairperson)
Sallye Bowlin Division of Social, Behavioral and Applied Sciences
Ellice Yager
Jonathan Shaw Division of Business and Engineering Technology
Tabitha McKay Educational Systems Specialist
Claire Leeke
Dr. George Nock Division of Mathematics and Sciences
Sallye Bowlin
Bryan Mitchell Division of Fine Arts
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
TIPPAH COUNTY
Keaton Hill
Douglas Jackson
TISHOMINGO COUNTY
Chris Cornelison
Larry Greene
Harold Lomenick
UNION COUNTY
Mike Staten
Terry Treadaway
Vance Witt
2022-2023 OFFICERS
Reid Bostick, President
Ben Ferrell, Vice President
Terry Treadaway, Treasurer
Michael Byrd, Secretary
EMPLOYEE ENHANCEMENT FUND
Michael Byrd, EEF Chairperson
ALUMNI
David Pounds, Alumni Relations President
NEMCC STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Callie Smith, President
EX-OFFICIO
Dr. Ricky G. Ford, NEMCC President
NORTHEAST DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION STAFF
D. Patrick Eaton, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the Development Foundation & Alumni Association
