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Luisa Macedo Senatobia | Sophomore PATHWAY CHEMISTRY What does it mean to you to have received the Gateway Tire Endowed Scholarship? “I’m so thankful because I really want my sister to be able to have her pick of where she wants to go to college, so I’m really happy to have my way paid for so that my parents will only have to pay for her. The scholarship will also motivate me to be the best student I can be.” What has your experience as a Northwest student been like? “It’s been really fun. I’m sad about how the pandemic has affected everything, but I’m always with friends having fun, carving pumpkins, tie-dyeing and things like that. I love the football games because I’m in the band, so those are fun. I go to the plays too, and they’re always great.” What will you miss when you leave Northwest?

“I love the community here. I love the campus. Everyone kind of knows each other so it has that family feel.” Is there anyone on staff that has been particularly helpful to you during your time here? Teachers, admin, etc? “My chemistry teachers, Kimberley Poland and Shay Carter, have helped me talk through things and have guided me when I’ve needed help.” What are your plans once you leave Northwest? “I plan to transfer to Ole Miss, and if I continue in chemistry, I’ll get my master’s degree. If I choose chemical engineering, I want to get my bachelor’s degree and work in a lab as an analytical chemist.”

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president's reflections

Vision

e continue to live in unprecedented times and we continue to battle COVID-19. Northwest continues to provide a healthy and safe environment in which students can Northwest Mississippi continue to learn and grow. Today’s count of active COVID-19 Community College transforms cases at the College total 9 active cases—6 students at the Senatobia our students’ lives, enriches Campus, 2 students at the DeSoto Center, and 1 student at the our communities, and strives Oxford Center. A total of 66 students are in quarantine currently. As for excellence in our educational you may recall, we serve over 7,000 credit students. This number of programs and services. active cases represents less than 1% of our total college student population. Our college community is to be commended for all of their efforts in making sure we are able to maintain a safe and healthy institution. Our College has spent much of this year responding to the virus, and yet, we have been able to see tremendous success this past year in Northwest Mississippi Community many ways. Just a few of our accomplishments to date have been: College is an open-access, public, • Groundbreaking on our new 168-bed residence hall—construction to be completed in the Summer of 2021; two-year institution primarily • Design of our new performing arts center and soccer/softball complex at the Senatobia serving Benton, Calhoun, DeSoto, Campus with construction to begin before the end of 2020; Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, • Enrollment growth in health science programs college-wide; Tunica, and Yalobusha counties. • New Utility Lineworker Program in Olive Branch; NWCC is a learning-centered • New facility in Water Valley—Everest—with opportunities for residential and commercial community providing educational electrical training, Healthcare Assistant, and workforce training; opportunities with quality instruc• Construction is continuing for The Concourse in Panola County with the new Diesel Technology tion for students from all walks of Program to begin in 2021; life. Our college fosters a culture of • Undergoing a Capital Campaign Feasibility Study, and commencing with the Capital Campaign; innovation, collaboration, and stu• Securing a sponsorship to have a weekly radio show, Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. on Super Talk dent success. We strive for continu North MS 93.7—The Sycamore Bank Ranger Hour; ous improvement, with a standard • Securing a $200k grant from BCBS of MS and installing new fitness equipment in the fitness of excellence in every area of the center on the Senatobia Campus; institution. Our college partners • First site of the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibit, Crossroads: Change in Rural America; with businesses and industries that • Provided on-site business and industry training in every county that Northwest serves; seek to grow the economy and the • Secured millions of dollars in order to purchase CTE and health science equipment workforce, as well as partners with • Raised over $23,000 in the second annual Rangers Day of Giving; alumni, friends, and others. Engage• New Marketing Campaign: “Go Far. Close to Home;” ment takes place in all communities • Secured legislative funding to be able to construct a new workforce training center that the college serves. at the DeSoto Center; • Partnered with Northwest Health and Wellness to open the College's first on-campus health clinic for students and employees • Creation of the School of Health Sciences to address future healthcare workforce needs; and ... ACCOUNTABILITY • Managed exponential double-digit growth in online classes. INTEGRITY

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I am thankful for each and every Northwest family member and for all of the accomplishments we have been able to achieve this past year together. I am even more excited about the year to come where we will be able to serve even more students in helping them reach their educational dreams. It is this work—transforming student lives, enriching our communities, and striving for excellence in our educational programs and services—that drives us ever-onward and provides the “why” for all that we do. Thank you for your support now more than ever, in these challenging but encouraging times.

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Dr. Michael Heindl

President, Northwest Mississippi Community College

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NWCC ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS HELD ITS ANNUAL HOMECOMING MEETING

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NWCC Alumni Board of Directors held its annual Homecoming Meeting on October 29. The board has representatives from the eleven county district the college serves. Left to Right: Don Randolph-Marshall, Brenda Gray-Benton, Robert Salmon-Tallahatchie, Jackie Myrick, president-DeSoto, Mike Boren, president emeritus-Tunica, Bonnie Burkes, secretary/ treasurer-Panola, Dr. Michael Heindl, NWCC President, Patti Gordon ,executive director, Steve Box-Calhoun, Jenny Hurt, advancement specialist, Jeff Horn, vice president-Tunica, Sylvia Clark-at large, Stephanie Cook, accounting coordinator, Mary Bonds-faculty representative, LaQuita Smith-Parker, staff representative, Dr. Denise Bynum-guest, Paul McCullar-Tate

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Left to Right back row: Cory Uselton, Jeff Horton, Steve Cummings, Jamie Anderson, Dr. Michael Heindl, Dr. Matthew Domas, Dr. Adam Pugh Front row Left to Right: Leslie Legendre, Jean Ann Casey, Aleeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dixon, Diane Grist, Sammy Higdon, Bill Austin, Jamie Howell

TIME OUT TO CATCH UP This year's board Retreat was on July 28-29,2020 and was a day and a half of meeting sessions geared toward updates and professional development. Dr. Domas presented Teaching and Learning 101: Overview of Student Services and New Technology. Mr. Horton presented Administration & Finance 101: Overview of Construction Projects, CARES Act Funding. Dr. Heindl presented ACCT & ACACC Legislative Agenda/Updates: Nationwide Marketing & New Local Marketing Campaigns & The 4 Questions Every Trustee Should Know the Answer To.

The Northwest Foundation Team recently met with the J. F. Smith Group, a fundraising consulting firm, for a planning session that will kick off a comprehensive capital campaign. In the summer of 2020, NWCC partnered with the J.F. Smith Group to conduct a feasibility study, seeking advice and counsel from our supporters and community leaders. During the study, the J.F. Smith Group conducted 131 interviews of 143 individuals who gave feedback about NWCC and our plans for the future. The study confirmed widespread support for the direction in which Northwest Mississippi Community College is moving. Results were overwhelmingly positive and we are excited about what the future holds for our college! Look for additional campaign information coming in the future. Fall 2020 | Northwest Now

Graduation CELEBRATION

A DRIVE-THRU

ith traditional graduation ceremonies taking a backseat to alternative celebrations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Northwest Mississippi Community College recognized spring and summer graduates with two drive-thru ceremonies held in late July on the Senatobia campus.

The first event honored Spring 2020 graduates, and took place on July 30. The second event was held in honor of Summer 2020 graduates, and took place on July 31. The parade-like caravan began at the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main entrance on Highway 51 and wound through campus to the Haraway Center portico, where Northwest President, Dr. Michael Heindl, and other Northwest leaders were waiting to congratulate the graduates. The students rode in the passenger seat of their vehicles during the event, in cooperation with social distancing guidelines.

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Tents were set up along the route, with faculty and staff members present to cheer on the students. The graduation events were closed to the public, but both events were live-streamed on Northwestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s YouTube channel. Following the celebration, both students and parents provided positive feedback about the alternative ceremonies. Northwest is proud of the flexibility of its employees and students, as well as the willingness of the community to celebrate these great milestones in a new fashion.

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TO CAMPUS

n the summer of 2020, as institutions across the country worked to determine the best way forward amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Northwest announced a number of changes for the fall semester in the interest of the health and safety of students and employees. The College decided to bring the fall semester to an early close before Thanksgiving break in order to maintain an overall healthy environment during flu season. It also adopted a hybrid instructional model, distributed hand sanitizing stations

across campus and required masks to be worn in all campus buildings. Despite the unprecedented situation on campus, the Northwest family responded remarkably, coming together in a way befitting of a college community that feels more like family. Northwest is incredibly thankful for the students, faculty and employees who have exhibited care, compassion, flexibility, and determination to make the semester a success in a time of crisis.

▲ Above: Students make their way across campus donning masks to help limit the potential spread of COVID-19 on campus. Northwest instituted a number of safety precautions across its campuses in preparation for the influx of students.

“Northwest made the best decisions in a tough situation, and I felt safe coming back to campus.”

— Caleb Southward

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⊳ Left: On the first day of the Fall 2020 semester, students stopped by welcome stations spread out across campus to pick up goody bags containing hand sanitizer, masks, pencils, and other useful tools for the semester.

around campus ⊳ Left: In July, Northwest’s Leadership Forum retreat was centered around Pandemic Planning in preparation for the fall semester. Administrators and staff worked hard to develop tactics and strategies for the College’s health and safety return plan. After much deliberation and hard work, Northwest leadership developed the College’s COVID-19 Protocols and Guidelines to use as a blueprint for navigating college life and activities during the pandemic.

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“I was worried it would feel different, but it felt like being back at home.”

— Anne Klaire Wood

▲ Above: Northwest employees greeted new and returning students with helpful tools for the new school year, including hand sanitizer, face coverings, a campus map and fun accessories to show school spirit. Fall 2020 | Northwest Now

Administrative Promotions Memphis and a Master of Science degree from Amberton University.

working with them to be successful, and our services should reflect those efforts.” Dunn earned a Bachelor of Science from Delta State University, a Master of Science from Mississippi College and a Doctor of Philosophy from Jackson State University.

Dwayne Casey

In June, Northwest officials announced the promotion of Dwayne Casey, district dean of Workforce Solutions, to the position of associate vice president for Workforce Solutions and CareerTechnical Education. “I look forward to working with the Workforce Solutions and Career-Technical Education team to develop the workforce necessary for the community and economic success of Northwest’s district,” Casey said. A Northwest employee for 20 years, Casey has held a variety of positions with the college, including Workforce Development coordinator, assistant director of Workforce Development, director of Workforce Development and Community Services, and associate dean of Workforce Solutions and Manufacturing Programs. “I’m pleased to have somebody as experienced as Dwayne to take over the reigns of this important branch of the college, and I look forward to working closely with him,” said Dr. Matthew Domas, vice president of Instruction. A Northwest alumnus, Casey earned an Associate of Arts degree from the college before earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of

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Dr. Tara Dunn

In July, Dean of Students Dr. Tara Dunn was promoted to district dean of Student Services. According to Dr. Tonyalle Rush, associate vice president for Student Services and Enrollment Management, Dunn will now provide leadership to the college district-wide in the areas of campus life/activities, student housing, student conduct, student support services, and in the Student Development Center. In her previous role, Dunn’s responsibilities were limited to only a few of those student services, and she primarily served the Senatobia campus. An employee of Northwest since 2016, Dunn said she is looking forward to her work with students, especially in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Our services will only be as great as our willingness to evolve,” she said. “As our college culture changes, I am excited to see our services pivot to support our students’ needs in a time that is unprecedented. We won’t always get it right, but it certainly won’t be because we are not willing to adjust. My goal is for our students to know that we are

Dr. Stephanie Mullins

In June, the College announced the promotion of Dr. Stephanie Mullins, director of Practical Nursing and Health Care Assistant Programs, to dean of Health Sciences. “We are excited to have Dr. Mullins as the college’s first dean of Health Sciences,” said Dr. Matthew Domas, vice president for Instruction. “She has a proven record of growing the Practical Nursing program, and we look forward to harnessing her expertise to grow all of the Health Sciences programs.” Mullins’ responsibilities in her new role will include planning, directing and supervising the Practical Nursing, Health Care Assistant, Cardiovascular Technology, Medical Office Technology, Emergency Medical Technology, Funeral Service Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology, and Physical

around campus Therapy Assistant programs in Career-Technical Education and the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. “I am both humbled and honored to serve as the dean of Health Sciences,” Mullins said. “The priorities, which govern my actions, are to support the dedicated faculty, promote excellence in our healthcare programs and increase community engagement. Northwest health science programs will exceed in meeting the state, national and world health demands by graduating exceptional healthcare professionals.” Mullins earned her ADN from Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Union University, her Master of Science in Nursing from Arkansas State University, and both her Acute Care Nurse Practitioner license and Doctor of Nursing Science from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Management. “This is a great start for Enrollment Services, and we are so happy to welcome Dr. Robbins.” Robbins comes to Northwest from the Make-A-Wish Mississippi office in Ridgeland, where she worked as the organization’s Donor Relations coordinator. Prior to her work with Make-AWish, Robbins spent five years with Mississippi College as the college’s registrar and seven years with Hinds Community College, where she is an alumna, serving in multiple roles. “Having a background deeply embedded in the community college system, I am impressed by the strategic impact Northwest makes for students, families and the local economy,” Robbins said. “I am proud to be joining a college

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with such a rich history, and I’m very excited to be a part of the future of Northwest.” Robbins earned an Associate of Arts from Hinds Community College, a Bachelor of Science in educational psychology from Mississippi State University, a Master of Science in therapeutic recreation from the University of South Alabama, and a Doctor of Philosophy in human capital development from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is a Mid-South Community College Fellowship Program Fellow, a Hinds Community College Administrative Nonteaching Professional Lifestar Award winner and a 2010 Mississippi Business Journal “50 Leading Business Women” honoree.

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2020 Foundation Scholarship Ceremony Donors, students celebrate giving at annual ceremony This year's Annual Scholarship Ceremony recognized several new endowments honoring current and former faculty, alumni, and distinguished members of the community. The two-day event, held Nov. 2 and 3, has become much like a reunion, limited due to COVID-19 eight new scholarships were endowed at the events. Dr. Michael J. Heindl, NWCC president, presents The Paul Andre LeBlanc Jr. Scholarship Endowment plaque to Amber LeBlanc. Present for the occasion are Jerald Wheeler of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department and Foundation Board Chairman, Kevin Doddridge.

Dr. Denise Bynum, Wanda Howell, Lauren Lundgren, Susan Dempsey, and Lacey Gentry are present for the recognition of The Amy Dempsey Tidwell Endowed Scholarship.

▲ Carson M. Hughes with Shakira Truly of Charleston, recipient of The Carson Hughes, Jr. and Morella Kuykendall Hughes Endowed Scholarship

⊳ Ne’Cura White, Nursing student, and recipient of The Jessica Gresham Memorial Scholarship participates on the student panel

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▲ Above Left: Patti Gordon presents Northwest lapel pins to sisters Mary Elizabeth Gill and Patsy Wilborn for the establishment of The James and Jewel Wilborn Endowed Scholarship. ▲ Above Middle : Jimmy and Mary Fly of Tallahatachie County are honored for the establishment of The Sheriff Jimmy and Mary Fly Endowed Scholarship.

▲ Above Right : Tabitha Willis, recipient of The Bobby L. (Bubba) Wells Jr. Fallen Hero Endowed Scholarship, with Jerald Wheeler. ⊳ Dr. Michael J. Heindl, NWCC president and Kevin Doddridge, Foundation Board chairman, present a traditional scholarship endowment plaque to Mike and Celia Boren for the establishment of an endowment bearing their names.

Patti Gordon presents The Charles M. and Lois F. Veazey Scholarship Endowment plaque to Pam Littlejohn and Dr. David Sartin.

Dr. Michael J. Heindl, NWCC president, presents The Susanne Spencer VanDyke Endowed Scholarship plaque to Susie VanDyke. Also present were her parents, Dr. Johnny and Nancy Spencer, her son, Spencer VanDyke and sister, Gayle Spencer.

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‘The best years of my life’ Boren named Alumnus of the Year Story By Natalie Ehrhardt

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Longtime Northwest supporter and Tunica native Mike Boren has been named Northwest’s 2020 Alumnus of the Year.

“Mike Boren is the epitome of someone you would want to hold the title of your Alumnus of the Year,” said Patti Gordon, executive director of Institutional Advancement. “Mike has served faithfully on our Foundation Board of Directors and the Alumni Board of Directors for over 15 years, always volunteers when asked, attends all home football games, supports the Northwest Foundation, and is an advocate for Northwest wherever he goes. He is quite deserving of this recognition, and I appreciate all he does for Northwest.” Boren, a 1973 graduate of Northwest, was born in Blytheville, Arkansas – 18 miles from his future wife, Celia, who was born a year and a half earlier in Manila, Arkansas. He is the son of the late David and Mildred Boren. His mother was a nurse, and his father worked in the cotton warehousing business. Boren’s family landed in Tunica in 1970 after his father was transferred to the area. Starting over in a new town as a senior in high school may sound daunting to some, but it did not phase the easygoing teenager. He graduated from the Tunica Institute of Learning (TIL) in 1971, and enrolled at Northwest. Entering college during the Vietnam War, Boren recalls the sobering experience of listening to the draft on the radio and saying goodbye to his roommate, who left school to join the National Guard. In a full-circle moment, his roommate’s retirement from the National Guard coincided with Boren’s own recent retirement at the end of 2019. He names Mr. Campbell (Economics) and Mr. Thornton (Business Law) as teachers he admired during his time, and he loves to run into old friends and acquaintances from those years who remark on the car he used to drive (a yellow Plymouth Duster with racing stripes). He also fondly recalls loading up with friends to attend Monday Night Wrestling at the MidSouth Coliseum.

Mike and Celia Boren lean in for a family selfie with their son Ben.

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▲ Above: Northwest’s 2020 Alumnus of the Year Mike Boren poses for a photo with his wife Celia (right) and sister Amanda.

“When my wife’s not around, I tell everybody those were the best years of my life,” Boren joked. He is proud of how far the College has come, noting the growth both on the main campus and Northwest’s establishment of other campuses across northwest Mississippi. He also appreciates how much more accessible the school has come, with its various locations, online options and introduction of new avenues of academics and programs over the years. After leaving Northwest, Boren went on to Delta State University, where he studied banking and finance. After graduating in 1975, he bagged groceries for a brief period while he applied for jobs with various banks. He eventually got the call he was waiting for from Tunica County Bank, now Citizens Bank & Trust, where he excelled and later earned the title of president before his retirement. A couple of years into his career with the bank, he married his wife, and the couple celebrated 43 years of marriage in June of 2020. The Borens are active members of the First Baptist Church in Tunica. Mr. Boren has no problem staying busy post-retirement, and enjoys spending his time duck hunting, crappie fishing, playing golf, practicing woodwork, and perhaps most of all, riding his Harley Davidson. The latter has become a passion for Boren and his wife. The adventurous couple 14

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Mr. Boren is honored as outgoing Northwest Alumni Association president by Patti Gordon, executive director Institutional Advancement, and Northwest President, Dr. Michael Heindl.

has been known to set out on road trips without even knowing where they are heading. Their longest trip to date was a 10-day jaunt to San Antonio, Texas. Now with more time on their hands, they hoped to hit the road more frequently. Though the pandemic has made them a bit more cautious, they still try to take a trip on the bike at least once a week, whether it’s a short road trip to eat lunch a couple of hours away or a longer excursion. “He’s fun to travel with,” Mrs. Boren said. “He likes to stop at places and look at things. It’s not like you have to hurry up and get there.” Parents to two children, daughter Stacey and son Benjamin, the Borens also have three grandchildren, Blake, Taylor and Michael, and one great-grandson, Ben. As a proud alumnus, Boren has served on the Alumni Association board for more than 15 years, and also acted as its president. He is currently serving as past president and Tunica County representative. He has also served as a member of the College’s Foundation Board of Directors. In 2019, The Mike and Celia Boren Endowed Scholarship was established at Northwest, to be awarded to a student from Tunica County. Fall 2020 | Northwest Now

SMITHSONIAN EXHIBIT

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orthwest Mississippi Community College was thrilled to be the first stop in Mississippi for the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibition “Crossroads: Change in Rural America.” The exhibition opened at the R.C. Pugh Library on Sept. 17, 2020, and was available for viewing through Oct. 22. The exhibit, presented by the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street in cooperation with the Mississippi Humanities Council, is an examination of the evolving landscape of rural America. “Crossroads allows us to reflect on the history of Northwest’s 11 counties and their communities’ present and future, and we are excited to explore what the future may hold for our rural areas,” said Dr. Michael Heindl, Northwest president, at the time the exhibit’s Northwest stop was announced. “Northwest is committed to the success of our communities by furthering our 11 counties’ economic and community development through our college-community partnerships.” Out of 12 applicants, Northwest was selected to be one of six statewide hosts of the “Crossroads” exhibit as part of the Museum on Main Street program, a national, state and local partnership to bring exhibitions and programs to rural cultural organizations. “Crossroads” explores how rural American communities changed in the 20th century. From sea to shining sea, the vast majority of the United States landscape remains rural, with only 3.5 percent of the landmass considered urban. Since 1900, 16

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Dr. Stuart Rockoff, executive director of the Mississippi Humanities Council (MHC), speaks at the opening reception for the traveling Smithsonian exhibit Crossroads: Change in Rural America. The exhibit was presented by the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street in cooperation with MHC.

Attending the opening of the Smithsonian exhibit were Northwest Board of Trustees members (from left) John Lamar, Bill Dawson, Judy Bland, Northwest President Dr. Michael Heindl, Bill Austin, and Steve White.

the percentage of Americans living in rural areas dropped from 60 percent to 17 percent. The exhibition takes a look at that remarkable change and how rural Americans responded. For generations, Americans have relied on rural crossroads. These places where people gather to exchange goods, services and culture and to engage in political and community discussions are an important part of our cultural fabric. Despite the massive economic and demographic impacts brought on by these changes, Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small towns continue to creatively focus on new opportunities for growth and development. As part of the exhibit, Northwest hosted a variety of programs, including a community-wide read and book discussion. The College also hosted a corresponding exhibit, Northwest Through the Decades.

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Homecoming 2020

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Homecoming might have looked a little different for the Rangers in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but school spirit remained high as students, employees, alumni, and friends celebrated the past and future of this beloved institution.

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Homecoming 2020 ⊳ Left: Though the Ranger football team did not take the field to play this year, Northwest’s 2020 Homecoming court did. The honor of Homecoming queen went to Jordon Pitts of Horn Lake.

▼ Below: The Northwest band and Rangerettes put on an energetic show for the crowd during the night’s festivities at Ranger Stadium.

▲ Above: The Northwest cheerleaders were full of school spirit as they performed for those who were on hand to celebrate the College’s Homecoming.

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Homecoming 2020

▲ Above: Homecoming Week was full of activities and excitement, with students participating in campus picnics, selfie stations, pumpkin painting, wrecking ball contests (pictured above), costume contests, and more. ⊲ Right: Students went all out for a campus-wide “Zombie Run” held at Bobby Franklin Field on the College’s Senatobia campus.

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2+2 Golf Fundraiser NETS $26K

First place winners (from left): Jason Smith, Brad Henderson, Michael Deaton, and Dave Jones

orthwest Mississippi Community Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2020 2+2 Scholarship Golf Tournament, presented by BancorpSouth and Northcentral Electric Cooperative, brought in more than $26,000 to benefit students at Northwest and the University of Mississippi at the DeSoto Center. The tournament took place at the Cherokee Valley Golf Club in Olive Branch on Sept. 24, 2020, with a total of 34 teams participating. First place went to Jason Smith, Brad Henderson, Michael Deaton, and Dave Jones. Second place winners were Art Lacy, Ethan Lacy, Scott Sanko, and Shane Wilkins. Third place winners were Tatum Brown, Hugh Brown, Will Worsham, and David Calhoun. Closest to the Pin winners were David Jones and David Mock. The winner of the Longest Drive competition was Dave Smith. The Putting Contest winner from the morning flight was George Harwell, and the Putting Contest winner from the afternoon flight was Bob Bunkley. The money raised at the tournament will go to the 2+2 Scholarship Initiative that benefits both colleges. For more information, visit northwestms.edu.

Second place winners (from left): Art Lacy, Ethan Lacy, Scott Sanko, and Shane Wilkins

Third place winners (from left): Tatum Brown, Hugh Brown, Will Worsham, and David Calhoun

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GIVING DAY 10.29.2020

Members of the Northwest community came together on Oct. 29 to raise more than $25,000 to benefit students on the Northwest Foundation’s second annual Rangers Giving Day. “Donations made on Rangers Giving Day help to make a positive impact on the lives of our students,″ said Patti Gordon, executive director of Institutional Advancement. “These donations help Northwest continue a standard of excellence in every area of the College, and we appreciate your support in this effort.” Donations were received by Board of Trustee members, Foundation Board members, Alumni Board members, alumni, administration, faculty, staff, businesses, and friends of Northwest. Thanks to all who came together on this day of giving!

In October, more than 60 participants got moving to raise $1,400 for students in Northwest’s Ranger Run virtual 5K. The family-friendly Ranger Run asked participants to “run, walk, hike, or bike” to help make a difference in the lives of students in need. Money raised through the event contributed toward the overall total amount raised during Rangers Giving Day on Oct. 29.

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GIVING DAY 10.29.2020

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Worlds Collide: Northwest employee aids in Haraway search Story By Natalie Ehrhardt

orthwest Mississippi Community College employee Angela Fletcher had never met Hugh Haraway, brother of Northwest President emeritus, Dr. David Haraway, prior to Sept. 21, 2020. Fletcher works in search and rescue with her two bloodhounds, Justice and Maddy. She has been working with and training dogs since 1991, and was inspired by an acquaintance who worked search and rescue at Ground Zero after the September 11 attacks to use her work with dogs to serve the community. Maddy has worked more than 70 cases with Fletcher, while her younger hound, Justice, has worked at least 10. Justice has made eight “finds” in just the last year and a half.

Fletcher jogs to keep up with her bloodhound Justice during a multi-agency training event in Florida.

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“There is great satisfaction in locating someone, whether they are alive or deceased,” she said. “Even when they’re deceased, the dogs are helping to bring closure to that person’s loved ones. The dogs are always celebrated no matter the outcome because they did their job.” On Sept. 20, Fletcher received a call from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office reporting a missing male senior citizen and asking for her help. She did not know the missing man’s name, and certainly did not know that he had a connection to Northwest. “I just went out there and did a job,” she said. That missing man was Hugh Haraway. On Saturday, Sept. 19, Mr. Haraway set out for a five-mile hike at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park in Millington, Tenn., about four miles from he and wife Robin’s home. He embarked on a familiar trail, one on which he had previously trained for distance running plenty of times before, though it was his first time on the path this year. The area is heavily wooded with few signs. According to Mr. Haraway, he was walking along the trail when the turns became unfamiliar. He backtracked, was unable to find the original trail he had been on, and knew he was in trouble. Eventually, he located a well-maintained road, and felt fairly confident that he knew where his car was located from there. As he walked, the late afternoon light began to fade. The surrounding terrain featured 70-foot ravines all around. He stood at the top of one ravine in search of his car, but could not spot it. He climbed to the bottom of the ravine, and by that time it was very dark and difficult to see. Deciding it was in his best interest to stay put, he sat down and rested for several hours. Mr. Haraway had spoken with his wife earlier, explaining the situation he was in. She placed a call to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, which then called Mr. Haraway and attempted to ping his phone to determine his location. Unfortunately, that attempt was unsuccessful. Soon, his phone, which he had also been using as a flashlight, went dead. He once again decided it would be wise to stay where he was, so he stretched out on the ground and slept until dawn. When he awoke, he climbed back up the hill and spotted Lake Piersol, deciding to walk that way because he knew there would be people in the area. He spent most of the day walking toward the lake, but once again ran out of daylight and spent the night sleeping on the ground. He had no food or water, and although he felt lucky for remembering to bring a sweater, he was cold. Mr. Haraway could hear helicopters overhead searching for him, but the forest’s thick canopy prevented rescuers from spotting him. He shouted for a long time hoping someone would hear him, but no one came.

Search and rescue pups Justice (left) and Maddy cooperate for a photo with Fletcher taken in Kentucky during certification tests.

While Mr. Haraway was doggedly trying to find other people, a massive search was underway for him. Hundreds of deputies, as well as search and rescue teams had been dispatched to the area. They used every piece of equipment at their disposal, from four-wheelers to lighting equipment to helicopters, with an ambulance, EMTs and fire trucks standing by. Fletcher had hit the ground running, and was rotating her dogs in the search, using Maddy to determine where Mr. Haraway was not and putting Justice to work to determine where he could be. “I was not giving up,” she said. “I knew this man was not going to give up, and the community wasn’t either. The desperation he had in wanting to be found matched my desperation to find him.” Dr. Haraway had been on his way back from his grandson’s baseball game in Winona that Saturday when his brother’s wife called to tell him what had happened. He went straight to the scene of the search, and stayed all night in the car waiting for news. At one point, his path crossed with Fletcher’s. They spoke briefly, having never met before, with Dr. Haraway patting Justice and earnestly telling the hound to “Go find my brother.” On the morning of Monday, Oct. 21, Mr. Haraway was found in a 120-foot ravine. His sons had driven in from out

of town, and his youngest son Lee figured out a way to hone in on his dad’s coordinates through Mr. Haraway’s Google account. Fletcher’s dogs did the rest. “I was very impressed with her and the dogs,” Mr. Haraway said. “I’m very grateful for her efforts.” Fletcher and Dr. Haraway eventually made the Northwest connection after Mr. Haraway had been found, and it was the icing on the cake. Dr. Haraway hates to think about what could have happened if his younger brother had been found just one day later. “I think if they hadn’t found him when they did, twenty-four hours later, it might have been a very different outcome,” Dr. Haraway said. “I give (Fletcher) a lot of credit for doing what she does. I know she played a part in this, and I’m grateful.” Fletcher provided Mr. Haraway with the first food and water he had consumed in days before he was taken to the hospital as a precaution. He received fluids, and was released the next day. His personal doctor later discovered he had pneumonia, but he has since recovered and is thankful to all who assisted in his amazing rescue. “I know a lot of people prayed for me, and I have no doubt those prayers were answered.”

Hugh Haraway was located at the bottom of this 120-foot ravine in Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park in Millington, Tenn., after a two-day, multi-agency search.

Haraway, an avid hiker and bird watcher, smiles for the camera during a recent family vacation.

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Northwest celebrates Everest soft opening

n Monday, Sept. 28, Northwest leaders joined leadership from Base Camp Coding Academy (BCCA) in Water Valley for the soft opening of BCCA’s new education and technology hub Everest. According to its website, BCCA is a hands-on, challenging and fun program designed to train students to be software developers in 12 months. Students work with real world technologies to learn the fundamentals of coding, app development and the life leadership skills needed to be successful in their careers and competitive in the job market. For the past several years, the nonprofit has been located in a small space in downtown Water Valley. In the new hub setup, BCCA will allot Northwest an area of just over 18,000-square-feet for classroom and office

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By Natalie Ehrhardt space. There will also be space allotted for corporate BCCA sponsors and other groups that wish to co-locate in the building. “I work for the county board of supervisors, and we are extremely excited about this project and the distance it has come to be a reality,” said Bob Tyler, director of Yalobusha County Economic Development District. “It is economic development, and the culmination of what will be happening here is jobs.” According to Dr. Matthew Domas, Northwest’s vice president of Instruction, there are several ideas in the works for how to best use the space reserved for the college, including classes for adult education, workforce training and potentially other career-tech programs. “Since 2016, we have been part of a very fruitful relationship with Water Valley,

Yalobusha County and the region in this partnership,” Domas said. “The opportunity is gigantic for us and for the county and the region. We’re excited about the future.” As a founding partner, Northwest has lent its support to the nonprofit by assisting with curriculum development and funding the salary of a BCCA instructor. Students in the program have also visited Northwest’s Senatobia campus to learn about computer hardware through the college’s Information Systems Technology program. “We can’t say enough about Northwest and their support,” said Glen Evans, BCCA co-founder. “Northwest, let’s face it, could’ve viewed Base Camp as a competitor, but they didn’t. As a matter of fact, Northwest reached out to us.”

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Kagan Coughlin, BCCA’s other co-founder, echoed Evans’ statement. “Northwest has been incredibly supportive and so easy to work with,” Coughlin said. “In our infancy, they allowed us the strength of their brand to build confidence in the early adopters, the first students who took a leap of faith with us. They have insulated us from the complexities of the accreditation process and allowed us the freedom to build and stress test a different way of achieving the skills required to start a career in technology.” Coughlin specifically thanked Dr. David Campbell, now-retired vice president of Workforce Solutions and CareerTechnical Education at Northwest, and Dwayne Casey, district dean of Workforce Solutions and Community Services, for their assistance over the last four years. In the future, Northwest hopes to make BCCA a for-credit Northwest program. “As a board member, I am very excited to see Northwest play a part in something that’s going to be so great for our state,” said Sammy Higdon, Northwest Board of Trustees member and Water Valley resident. “It says a lot about Northwest and the leadership of (Northwest President) Dr. Michael Heindl.” The BCCA program was formed in 2015, with its first class taking place in June of 2016. Any Mississippi student in their senior year of high school can be nominated for the program by a teaching professional. Every student accepted into the program receives a 100 percent scholarship. According to Coughlin, the long-term goal for the new technology hub is to create a facility where students can complete their education and training and meet their future employer all under one roof. “The founders of Base Camp want to create an elevator for any Mississippian to rise through all the social and economic barriers and achieve to their highest potential based on their merits,” Coughlin said. “We hope that other rural towns across America who have the same opportunity barriers see a model that they can duplicate in their communities.”

FIRST ON-CAMPUS HEALTH CLINIC OPENS Northwest Mississippi Community College has opened its first on-campus health clinic to assist with the health care needs of students and employees.

The College held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Northwest Health and Wellness Clinic, located on the Senatobia campus, on Oct. 15. The new healthcare facility is a collaboration between the College and Northwest Health and Wellness. The clinic is intended to help lower the out-of-pocket cost and provide more timely access to healthcare for the Northwest community. Services are available to Northwest students, employees and the immediate family members of employees who reside in the same household. Services provided by the clinic include tests for COVID-19, strep, pregnancy, Flu A and B, and mononucleosis. The clinic will soon offer tests for 10-panel or 13-panel drug screens, basic urinalysis and tuberculosis. Health professionals will also be able to draw blood for more sophisticated tests using LabCorp. Additionally, the clinic is able to treat colds, bacterial infections and sinus issues, perform basic physical exams and monitor height, weight and temperature. Telemedicine appointments will be available for employees and students on other Northwest campuses. The Northwest Health and Wellness Clinic is located in the Veazey building at 215 Northwest Drive in Senatobia. Operating hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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BUILDING IN BATESVILLE: Northwest puts down Panola roots

Local industry representatives in Panola County have consistently informed county and economic development officials that there are not enough qualified applicants to fill positions, that employees require additional soft- and hard-skill training and that industry growth is hampered by these workforce deficiencies. As a result, Panola County collaborated with the City of Batesville, the Panola Partnership, local industry, and Northwest to convert a 138,000-square-foot factory outlet mall building into a workforce training center to serve the North Mississippi region, called The Concourse. Programs at The Concourse will be phased in. The first program to find a home at the new site is Northwestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diesel Mechanic Technology Program.

Groundbreaking held for new residence hall In June of 2020, Northwest Mississippi Community College was excited to hold a groundbreaking ceremony with local leaders for the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest residence hall. The new building will be located between the McLendon Center and the Ranger Outdoor Complex, facing Alumni Drive. The all-female residence hall will be segmented into two wings. A central courtyard at the front entry to the building will provide outdoor space and benches for student gathering. Each floor of the facility will have a large student lounge, quiet study rooms, laundry facilities and vending. Each room will have a private bath, and will accommodate living space for two students. A parking lot will be provided at the south side of the building. The new 45,170-square-foot, two-story residence hall will offer 168 beds and 84 rooms, with eight of those rooms built to be ADA accessible. The architect for the $10,523,500 project is Eley Guild Hardy of Biloxi, with the work helmed by contractor Murphy and Sons, Inc, of Southaven. Construction is underway, and is expected to be complete by the summer of 2021 for occupancy in the fall of 2021. Left to Right: Cole Massey, Eddie Branan, Tony Sandridge, Daryl Ricks, Dr. James Graves and Dr. Michael Heindl

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Grant money boosts campus fitness centers

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Thanks to a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield, Northwest has been able to acquire the necessary funds to purchase additional fitness equipment on the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Senatobia campus. College leaders applied for the grant to meet the needs of Northwestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Physical Therapist Assistant program, though the equipment is also open and intended for general use by students and employees. The College converted its largest studio in the McLendon Center to an additional fitness center. Grant money also allowed the incorporation of new fitness equipment to the existing Student Fitness Center. Ribbon cuttings were held for both fitness areas on Sept. 23.

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Introducing: PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM Story By Natalie Ehrhardt | Photos By: Alyssa Peyton Following two years of preparation, Northwest Mississippi Community College has announced its creation of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program. The PTA program will be an essential program in Northwest’s School of Health Sciences. “It’s been a long process, but it’s been a good process,” said Dr. Barton Allen, the program’s director. According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), physical therapist assistants provide physical therapist services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Physical therapist assistants implement components of patient care, obtain data related to the treatments provided and collaborate with the physical therapist to modify care as necessary. At this time, Allen said the college plans to make applications available in January of 2021, with the program beginning in the Fall 2021 semester. “We’re ready to get the word out,” Allen said. “We’ve been getting a lot of phone calls and interest from students.” According to Allen, Northwest will be the eighth community college in Mississippi to offer the program. “When this vision started, we wanted to bring a new healthcare program that could serve all students from 30

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our 11-county district,” Allen said. “We wanted to put out a product which serves our students, meets the needs of the community and brings awareness and value to the physical therapy profession and particularly physical therapist assistants.” The program’s charter class will be made up of 15 students, with a maximum of 20 students thereafter. Allen said Northwest’s PTA program will be tied with one other Mississippi community college’s PTA program as the second largest class enrollment in the state. “With the healthcare environment that we’re currently in, anything we can do to put more healthcare workers out there is great,” Allen said. “We also want to bring awareness to this region of the country. Any education we can put out there concerning mobility, exercise and diet will always influence health positivity.” Allen said he anticipates the program being highly competitive when it comes to applicants. With a large number of interested potential applicants already inquiring about the program, Allen said he believes interest will only increase as information about the program spreads. “We have a big demand with the market that we’re close to in Memphis

and DeSoto County, as well as throughout our eleven-county district,” he said. Those involved in the planning and creation of the program hope to create options for students, rather than taking a “one-size-fits-all” approach, such as allowing multiple entryways into the program. “People can stay home in their community college region and accomplish their goals without having to go elsewhere,” Allen said. “We feel like it’s really going to help fulfill the vision that Northwest has regarding transforming student lives, enriching the communities and providing these opportunities for students.” Allen, an alumnus of Northwest, worked at Baptist DeSoto, Baptist Hospital in Germantown and Cornerstone Rehab prior to being hired at the college in 2018. He specifically worked in the areas of acute care, inpatient, outpatient, and assisted living, with a focus in neurologic rehabilitation. He holds an Associate of Arts from Northwest, a Bachelor of Science from Mississippi State University and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

A Spirited Ranger h Thanks! Thank you to all of our h NEW lifetime members of the Northwest Alumni Association!

Lifetime members are among our most loyal alumni and friends. We salute your commitment to strengthening the Northwest alumni community.

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t is, indeed, both a pleasure and an honor to announce new scholarship endowments, the beginning of a new legacy for those being honored by these scholarships and for the students who will be assisted for generations to come. The beauty of an endowment is that it will continue to help students for as long as this college exists. It

is also wonderful to think of how these students will use their education to make better lives for themselves, for their families and for the communities in which they will live. Thus, it is appropriate to name these pages, “The Legacy Continues,” because the effects of these extraordinary acts of generosity will last forever.

The Amy Dempsey Tidwell Endowment

Through the efforts of friends, family members and Northwest’s Department of Nursing, the Amy Dempsey Tidwell Endowed Scholarship has been established at Northwest Mississippi Community College to benefit Nursing students. Amy Tidwell, an adjunct Nursing instructor at Northwest, passed away in April 2019 at the age of 45. She was born to Susan Dempsey and the late Larry Dempsey in Metairie, Louisiana, in 1974. According to her family, Tidwell was known for her larger-than-life personality, contagious laugh and her way of putting her heart and soul into everything she did. A graduate of Lafayette High School in Oxford, Tidwell earned her associate degree in Nursing from Northwest and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Baptist Health Sciences University in Memphis. She went on to attend the University of Mississippi Medical Center, through which she became a licensed nurse practitioner. In addition to working at Northwest as an adjunct professor, Tidwell was also an acute care nurse practitioner at Urgent Care Clinic in Oxford for the eight years preceding her death. She began her career in nursing working in the emergency room, where she thrived on the adrenaline that came with the job. Her passion was heart patients, as her grandfather had been one, and she witnessed the suffering he endured. She later became a floor supervisor, and worked for Internal Medicine Associates 32

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of Oxford before her almost decadelong career with Urgent Care. It was during her time in internal medicine that she began teaching at Northwest. Tidwell’s mother recalls that she laughed when her squeamish daughter first expressed an interest in nursing school. However, she understood that her child simply possessed a strong desire to help others. This was a goal Tidwell succeeded in, as her mother continues to hear stories from former patients about how attentive Tidwell was as a caregiver, making a point to spend time getting to know them. Tidwell was a faithful member of the Mississippi Nursing Association and the Junior Auxiliary of Oxford. She also spent time working with various volunteer organizations, including Yellow Leaf Baptist Church, where she was an active member.

CONTINUES The value of the endowment is $12.5 million. Through the generosity of so many, the endowment continues to grow. As it grows, so does the realization of the hopes and dreams of our students as well as the legacy of the special people who are honored by these endowments. —Patti Gordon

In her spare time, Tidwell enjoyed reading, cooking, photography, working in her flower beds, and traveling. She adored spending time with her family, including her daughter Sarah Beth and grandson Tyler. To her daughter, Tidwell was “Supermom,” with friends and family remarking that the two were attached at the hip. Following in her mother’s footsteps, Sarah Beth is currently a student in Mississippi College’s School of Nursing. Members of Northwest’s Department of Nursing started Tidwell’s scholarship fund in 2019. Over the next several months, friends and family members contributed to the fund and the Nursing Department completed the endowment early in the summer of 2020. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student in the Nursing program, who must maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 while enrolled at Northwest.

The Charles M. and Lois F. Veazey Endowment

The Lois F. Veazey Endowed Scholarship at Northwest Mississippi Community College has been renamed in light of the death of Mrs. Veazey’s husband, Charles Veazey. Following the death of his wife, Mr. Veazey established The Lois F. Veazey Endowed Scholarship at Northwest to honor her memory. As part of his estate planning, Mr. Veazey provided a generous bequest so that his name would be added to the scholarship after his death. Charles Murray Veazey died on June 21, 2019, at the age of 79. Thus, the name has been changed to The Charles M. and Lois F. Veazey Endowed Scholarship.

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A graduate of Mississippi State University, where he served as student body president of the Business School, he was president of the Quitman County Mississippi State Alumni Association. He laughingly referred to himself as “a misplaced Bulldog in Rebel country.” Mr. Veazey also proudly served his country as a staff sargent with the United States Air Force Reserve. Mr. Veazey was a certified public accountant with Veazey and Clayton, PLLC, in Marks, and was certified in both Texas and Mississippi. He often visited with Lewis Graeber, one of the founders of Graeber Brothers, Inc. The Graeber Family are longtime and generous supporters of the Northwest Foundation. Bill Graeber, son of the late Lewis Graeber, speaks highly of Mr. Veazey. “Charles had a reputation of impeccable character and unquestionable integrity in his accounting practice, and was well-respected in our community,” Graeber said. “He was a dear friend, and I miss him.” Active in his church and community, Mr. Veazey was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church. He was the longest-serving member of the Quitman County Rotary Club, and had served as past president and secretary-treasurer twice during his membership. Mr. Veazey was a Paul Harris Fellow with the Rotary Club.

Patti Gordon, Northwest’s executive director of Institutional Advancement, remembers Mr. Veazey as an exceptional member of the Northwest Foundation Board of Directors. “Mr. Veazey was faithful in his attendance of the Foundation board meetings, and offered wise counsel on the Investment Policy Committee,” Gordon said. “He gave generously to help our students with scholarships. While he was definitely a maroon-and-white Bulldog, he found a place in his heart for the Northwest Rangers.” Mr. and Mrs. Veazey were preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie Long, and a son, Robby Sartin. Left to honor their memory are their daughter, Pam Littlejohn, and her husband, Kent; a son, David Sartin, and his wife, Lisa; ten grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

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The Northwest classes in those years were a tight-knit bunch, and many contributed to the completion of Key’s endowment. Class reunions from that time continue to be held in Sardis. A football coach for 25 years, Key boasted a championship team in Arkansas. He spent significant time in Earle, Arkansas, and Searcy, Arkansas. In his role as a coach, Key is described as being a father figure and friend to many of his players. He was fun, refused to play favorites and never let players who were not as naturally gifted as others fade to the background. As a father to his daughters, Sally, Jenny and Lara, he is described as having been a “true coach” in those roles as well. He managed his family like a team, and raised his daughters to be strong, capable women who could take care of themselves. An avid fan of sports of all kinds, Key spent his free time hunting, fishing and rooting for his Dallas Cowboys. He remained a supporter of Northwest and Delta State throughout his life. When asked what this endowment means to Key’s family, his daughter Sally said, “It means his name is carried on, and it’s supporting student athletes just like he did when he was coaching.” The Donald Lee Key Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to a football player from Panola County. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA while enrolled at Northwest.

The Donald Lee Key Endowed Scholarship has been established at Northwest by the Key family and many friends to honor the life of a cherished family man and coach. Northwest alumnus Donald Key passed away in February 2018 at the age of 71. Key was born to the late Woodrow and Mary Berryman Key, and grew up in Batesville. After high school, he spent two years at Northwest, where he starred as an All-American football player and graduated as a member of the Class of 1967. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Delta State University as well as a master’s degree in education. He married his high school sweetheart, the late Fran Wood Key, who had been a Rangerette at Northwest and a member of the Class of 1968. Donald Lee Key

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In Memoriam EONE VEAZEY CALDWELL

Eone Veazey Caldwell passed away on October 16 at the age of 93. A lifelong resident of Senatobia, she was valedictorian of her senior class at Senatobia High School. She continued her education at Gulf Park College in Long Beach for two years, then attended the University of Mississippi where she was a member of Tri-Delta sorority and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Education. After college, she taught school in Moss Point. Eone married Perrin L. Caldwell, and after living and working on the US Air Force bases where Perrin was stationed, they returned to Senatobia. She taught at Senatobia Elementary School, worked as secretary for her husband, and with the birth of her two sons, Perrin Jr. and Thurman, became the ultimate homemaker. Eone was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who always put others first. Eone was a faithful member of the Senatobia Presbyterian Church and an active participant in Sunday School, the women’s Circle group, and other activities. She was involved in and supported many local community projects, activities and organizations to benefit Senatobia throughout her life, as she loved dearly the town in which she grew up. Her interests included gardening, cooking, playing bridge, and cheering on the Ole Miss baseball and basketball teams. Eone and Perrin were generous contributors to the Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation. They and their sons established The Perrin and Eone Caldwell Endowment and The Allen Thurman and Mildred Gabbert Veazey Endowment. Dr. Michael Heindl, NWCC president, is deeply appreciative for this couple’s love for Northwest, “Because of my short tenure at Northwest, I did not have the pleasure of knowing Eone personally,ˮ Heindl said. However, I have been told that she and Perrin were instrumental in establishing the Foundation at Northwest. Thurman has served on the Foundation board, and Perrin Jr. currently serves. It is obvious that Eone was a remarkable lady who served with distinction and dedication her family, her church and her community.” She was preceded in death by her husband, Perrin L. Caldwell and parents, Allen Thurman Veazey and Mildred Gabbert Veazey. She is survived by her sons, Perrin Caldwell, Jr. of Batesville and Thurman V. Caldwell (Rebecca) of Senatobia and grandchildren, Thurman V. Caldwell, Jr., Lela Grace Caldwell, and Eason Lowrey Caldwell.

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Mariglyn Newton Mayfield Meacham, one of Tate County’s most beloved citizens and one of Northwest’s most generous and loyal supporters, passed away on August 28, 2020, at the age of 99. She was a graduate of Coldwater High School and what was then Northwest Mississippi Junior College. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Mississippi. She taught and served as counselor at Coldwater High School for more than 30 years. Many of her students credit her active influence on their lives, which encouraged them to pursue higher education degrees. She and her husband, Ralph, enjoyed 37 years of marriage before his death. They had one son, Ralph Powell Mayfield, Jr., who also preceded Mariglyn in death. Mariglyn was married to Sam Meacham for ten years prior to his death in 1999. Mariglyn was an elder in the Senatobia Presbyterian Church and a member of the Senatobia Cosmopolitan Club and the Magnolia Garden Club. She served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation, during which time she established The Sam Meacham Endowment. Her son, Ralph, established The Mariglyn Mayfield Meacham Endowment. Sybil Canon, a dear friend, writes, “This extraordinary lady blessed the lives of all who knew her with her wisdom and her wit. Her exuberance for life was a beacon of hope and joy to anyone who was in her presence. Her faith in her Lord and her service in her church never diminished even when she was no longer able to attend. Mariglyn Mayfield Meacham’s light will never dim in the hearts and lives of the citizens of Tate County.ˮ Dr. Michael Heindl, NWCC president, remembers fondly the contributions of Mariglyn. “She was a strong supporter of Northwest, not only with her financial treasures, but also with her time,ˮ said Heindl. “When she served on the Foundation Board of Directors, she actively encouraged others to follow her own example and establish scholarships. Mrs. Meacham never missed a board meeting, and she shared her wisdom on many occasions. Mrs. Mariglyn was truly a beloved and distinctive Ranger!” Family left to carry on her legacy are her daughter-in-law, Constance Wilson Mayfield; grandsons, Robert Powell Mayfield, Ralph Wilson Mayfield and his wife Catherine Cotton Mayfield and their two children, Ralph Wilson Mayfield, Jr. and Charlotte Louise Mayfield, all of Houston, Texas.

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NORTHWEST TO CONSTRUCT Soccer and Softball Facility Story By Brian Lentz

orthwest Mississippi Community College will soon take another step in athletic facility upgrades as the college plans to begin construction on a new building to house locker rooms and team meeting areas for the softball and soccer programs. Some details are still in the process of being finalized but bids for the project were received in November and work is expected to begin in early December with an expected completion date of January 2022. The 10,000 sq. foot building will contain home and visitor locker rooms for men’s soccer, women’s soccer and softball, along with coaches’ offices for each sport. There will be a large team meeting room that will also double as a recruiting space and a game view room, along with a wrap-around viewing porch on the second level. Additionally, the new building will contain restrooms and concession options for fans attending home events at the complex. Both fields at the complex will also receive lighting, giving Northwest the option of hosting evening softball and soccer events. A separate but related project is also expected to begin in the spring, which will involve rebuilding the softball outfield with new drainage sod.

ATHLETICS ADAPT DURING PANDEMIC Although COVID-19 has forced many Northwest athletic programs to postpone their seasons, the Rangers are finding other ways to stay active and involved during the pandemic. With football and rodeo being the only sports competing in regular season competition this fall, Northwest has been able to play a select amount of scrimmage contests across the board, including the unofficial debut of the Lady Rangers volleyball program. Northwest rallied from two sets down to win its first scrimmage9 match 3-2 against Freed-Hardeman on October 31 in front of a socially distant but enthusiastic home crowd. Northwest also picked up several wins in baseball and softball

exhibitions. In baseball the Rangers picked up a 14-4 and 14-5 sweep against Coahoma and Blue Mountain to cap off the fall practice season. In softball, the Rangers finished with four fall victories against Blue Mountain, Arkansas State and a sweep against Holmes. Women’s basketball also experienced success with two scrimmage wins against ASU Mid-South, as did women’s soccer, which earned a solid 4-0 victory against Southwest Mississippi. Basketball and volleyball are expected to open the regular season in January, followed by baseball and softball in February and soccer in March.

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CELEBRATING

Giving

Dr. H Letter about Giving Dear Friends of Northwest, At Northwest Mississippi Community College, we are committed to helping students achieve their individual goals for higher education attainment and career success. In everything we do, from academics, arts, career-technical training, and athletics, our aim is to help positively transform student lives, enrich all of the communities we serve in northwest Mississippi, and strive for excellence in every program and service. Our values provide guidance in our work, and we ascribe to the values of accountability, integrity, excellence, respect, service, sustainability, accessibility, creativity, and leadership. As the holiday season is upon us, I am reminded of all that I am thankful for. I am thankful to those who invested in me, early in life and then throughout my entire life, so that I might be able to make a positive difference in people’s lives. I am thankful for the gift of education I received many years ago as a community college student. I grew up in a single parent household. I have a twin sister and a younger brother who is eighteen months younger than my sister and me, and as you might imagine, we were in college at the same time. Were it not for the foundation scholarship I received as a community college student, I would not have been able to complete my education. It is because of our donors, those who give sacrificially, that many of our students at Northwest are able to attend and successfully complete college. Our students then are able to move forward to successful careers and fruitful lives in order to make positive differences. In the recent scholarship recognition ceremonies on campus, we heard from students who mustered up the courage to tell their powerful stories. Through the scholarships that are provided to students, and the other ways that our donors help students through the Foundation—through textbook assistance and through emergency help in crisis situations—that provided the means that truly make a life changing differences in these students lives. For these reasons, and as the year comes to a close, I ask you to please consider providing a gift of any denomination to the Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation. Your gift goes very far and is life-changing to our students. I can assure you that your support goes directly to the people most impacted—our students. Thank you in advance for considering this request. My family and I would like to extend to you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Go Rangers!

Sincerely,

Michael J. Heindl, PhD, JD President To make your tax-deductible gift, please make your check payable to NWCC Foundation and mail to: NWCC Foundation, 4975 Hwy. 51 N., Senatobia, MS 38668. Or you may go to www.northwestms.edu/foundation to make an online contribution.

memorials/honorariums

The Legacy of Memorial and Honorarium Gifts A great many of the gifts that are received by the Northwest Foundation are given to pay tribute to those who have profoundly impacted the lives of others—parents, siblings, teachers, sons and daughters. Some gifts are designated for permanently endowed scholarship funds, which means the gift “keeps on giving” forever. The memorial and honorarium gifts listed were given between May 1, 2020 and October 28, 2020 in appreciation both to those who gave the gifts and to those who have lived extraordinary and inspirational lives. If you wish to make a memorial or honorarium gift, please contact the Foundation Office at 662-560-1112.

MEMORIALS SAM AND RUTH ANN ALLISON by Mr. and Mrs. Marty Allison

CHARLIE BAGLAN

by Mr. Perrin Caldwell Jr.

BILL BECK

by Mrs. Katherine Ward

JOE BECKUM

by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Paul Wooten

DIANE BIFFLE

by Ms. Toni Barden Mrs. Julie Bauer Mrs. Pam Briscoe

CAMERON BLOUNT by

Dr. Matthew Domas Mr. Wayne Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Herrington Dr. Don Jones Mrs. Marla Y. Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Greg Mote Mr. and Mrs. Bill Selby Mr. Dan Smith Mr. Tommy Watson Ms. Linda Webb Mr. Michael Weldy

ROSS BOATRIGHT by Mrs. Sandra Roy

A. W. AND LANELLE BOUCHILLON by Mr. and Mrs. Barry Bouchillon

LAURA ANN HALL BRIDGFORTH by Mr. N.C. Ferguson Jr.

BILL BROWN

by Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Paulk

DAVID BRYAN

BELA J. & RUBY BLACK CHAIN

ROBBIE H. BUTTS

REGINA CLARK

by Mrs. Ida Bryan by Mr. Joe Elliott

MICHAEL BYRD

by Shat-R-Shield, Inc.

JAMES E. CAHILL

by Ms. Debbie Perkins

EONE CALDWELL by

Mr. and Mrs. Al Canon Mr. Ray Poole Dr. Patsy Sledge Ms. Patti Gordon

HOWARD AND EDNA CARPENTER by Mr. and Mrs. Randy Chesney Mr. and Mrs. Herman Coats

TOMMY CARPENTER

by Mr. and Mrs. Randy Chesney Mr. and Mrs. Herman Coats

ROBERT L. CARTER by

Bennett Ophthalmology Group Mr. and Mrs. Al Canon Mr. and Mrs. Benjie Carter Mrs. Gale P. Cushman Ms. Marilyn K. Dunavant Mr. and Mrs. Pruitt Fulmer Mr. and Mrs. Greek L. Gates Mr. Chris Griffin Ms. Ladye S. King Ms. Debbie Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Steve Williams Mr. and Mrs. William G. Yates

WILLARD CARTER

by Mrs. Mary E. Purdy Ms. Patricia Tanner

by Dr. and Mrs. Buddy Chain Jr. by Dr. Darrell Barnes Mr. John David Randall Dr. Amy Stewart

DANNY RAY COLE

by Mr. Joe Boyles Mr. Joel Boyles Mr. and Mrs. Al Canon Mr. and Mrs. Don Clanton Mr. and Mrs. Emmett W. Collinsworth Ms. Frankie L. Colom Mr. Mike Dottorey Mr. and Mrs. Keith Godbold Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Gray Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Herrington Mr. Albert Jeffries Lamar & Hannaford, P. A. Mr. Ricky Price Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Self Mr. and Mrs. Larry Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Billy Stewart Ms. Diane Walker

JOE COSBY

by Ms. Shirley Bennett

BROWNIE CRAWFORD by Mrs. Dorris Crawford

ALAN CROCKETT

by Mr. and Mrs. William Irby Mr. and Mrs. Todd Latham Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Nickens

CARLTON DAVIS

by Mrs. Ernestine A. Davis Ms. Judy C. Marshall

CLAY DAVIS

by Mrs. Ernestine A. Davis Ms. Judy C. Marshall

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memorials/honorariums DONALD DAVIS

by Mr. and Mrs. William Correro

JANE DAVIS

JULIA MAE HALL

by Mrs. Patricia B. Dhority Mr. and Mrs. Albert Freeman

by Mrs. Betty Brown Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brown

PAM HALL

THURMAN DAVIS

JANE HANCOCK

by Mrs. Ernestine A. Davis Ms. Judy C. Marshall

FRANCES MARIE DEAN

by Mr. and Mrs. William Fite

LARRY E. DHORITY by

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Dhority Mrs. Patricia B. Dhority Ms. Rachel Dhority Mr. and Mrs. Albert Freeman

LES DICKEN

by Lions Club of Senatobia

EMILY ETHERIDGE

by Ms. Sylvia Hickey

ANTHONY FARESE

by Mr. and Mrs. Steven Farese Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Thomas

WILLIAM D. FLY

by Mr. James Savage Mr. and Mrs. Cam Walker

JERE GALE

by Mr. N.C. Ferguson Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Paul Wooten

JANE GARDNER

by Mrs. Mary E. Purdy Ms. Patricia Tanner

AARON GERMAN

by Mr. and Mrs. George D. Lofton

ANITA GRAHAM

by Mr. Jimmy H. Hobson

VERNELL GRAY

by Mrs. Sarah Williams

RICKEY GUY

by Ms. Melissa Evans

JEAN HADSKEY

by Mr. and Mrs. Fred T. Ogg

northwestms.edu

by Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Heindl by

Ms. Barbara Canterberry Emory Independent Methodist Church Mrs. Jo Freeman Mr. J. B. Harvey Ms. Katie Lovelace Ms. Debbie Perkins Ms. Evelyn Scruggs Mr. and Mrs. Morris Thompson Mr. and Mrs. J. C. White

Ms. Leelee Haraway Dr. Sherry Lusk

DONALD AND FRAN KEY by

Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Ballard Mr. Lenny Baronowski Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brown Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Burkes Mr. and Mrs. Donald Davidson Ms. Betty Holland Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Jones Mr. and Mrs. Rod Marter Mrs. Frances Jean Neely Mr. David T. Still Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wardlaw Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. White Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Withers

BILLY HANEY

KHALID KHOURI

WILLIAM HICKEY

PAUL LAWRENCE

TOMMY HOGAN

COLLINS E. LEACH

ROBERT HYDE

NINA MABUS

by Mr. Steve Cummings by Mrs. Sarah Williams by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Harris by Mr. Alfonso Battle Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Hosie Holmes The Estate of Jacqueline James

JAMES JACKSON

by Mr. Dennis Cobb

JERRY JENKINS

by Mr. Mack Cannon Mr. and Mrs. Stan Cannon

BERT JOHNSON

by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bacon Ms. Trudy Hall Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Johnson

CHARLES R. JOHNSON

by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Amorosi Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bacon Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Johnson

CHARLOTTE JOHNSTON

by Mr. Marcus Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Greg Steinman

JASON JONES

by Ms. Alyssa Algee Ms. Lacey Gentry

by Mr. Bud Donahou by Mrs. Barbara Lawrence by Mr. N.C. Ferguson Jr. by Ms. Sylvia Hickey

BARBRA W. MANNING by Mr. Josh Pounders

PENNIE MCKINNEY

by Mr. Jeffrey M. Scobey Mr. and Mrs. Ken Smith

R. D. AND CORINNE MCLENDON by Mississippi United Methodist Foundation

MARIGLYN N. MEACHAM by

Mr. and Mrs. Al Canon Mrs. Gale P. Cushman Mrs. Kay Daniel Mr. and Mrs. Ken Dossett Mr. and Mrs. Jim Greenlee Ms. Debbie Perkins Dr. Patsy Sledge Ms. May Veazey Mr. and Mrs. Bob Whitwell

RUTH MEEK

by Mrs. Mary E. Purdy

memorials/honorariums CHIEF BILL MOORE

JOAN PIERCE

JOAN S. SMITH

KIRK AND CAROLE MOORE

SCOTT POTTS

JOHNNIE S. SMITH

by Mrs. Becky Moore by Mr. and Mrs. Mark Rowan

LEONARD MORRIS

by Mrs. Lillian Morris-Hilson

BILL NELMS

by Mr. Zabron A. Davis IV

BARRY NEWLIN

by Mrs. Sarah Williams

by Dr. and Mrs. Walter Wicker by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Harris Mrs. Marla Y. Kennedy

JEFF POUNDERS

by Mr. Josh Pounders

RAYMOND PULLEN

by Mr. Jeffrey M. Scobey

GUY PURDY

JEFFREY NICHOLS

by Mr. N.C. Ferguson Jr.

by Ms. Beverly Mulloy Mrs. Mary E. Purdy Ms. Patricia Tanner

MARY NORRIS

STEPHEN PURDY

by Mr. Steve Cummings

CHARLIE OVERTON

by Mr. Perrin Caldwell Jr.

W. B. AND POLLY PERKINS by Ms. Debbie Perkins

J. P. & VIRGINIA PHILLIPS by Mrs. Gale P. Cushman

VICKI EARL PHILLIPS by

Ms. Judy Bachmann Mr. C W Bannon Ms. Linda Brame Ms. Bettie Britt Ms. Shannon Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Couch Ms. Marjorie Earl Ms. Melissa Evans Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Flagg Ms. Peggy C. Floied Mr. and Mrs. Jon L. Gunter Ms. Jean Hackman Ms. Tracey Harris Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Jones Ms. Wendy Koch Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lockridge Mr. and Mrs. Josh Lynch Mr. and Mrs. Fred T. Ogg Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Smith Mr. David T. Still Ms. Cathy Thompson Mrs. Emily Wilkerson Mrs. Ruth Williams-Hooker

by Ms. Beverly Mulloy Mrs. Mary E. Purdy Ms. Patricia Tanner

MARIE ANN RAY

by Mrs. Mary E. Purdy

AUGUSTINUS RINALDY by Dr. Darrell Barnes

FLOYD ROBERTSON by Mrs. Pam Selby

PAT B. ROSS

by Mr. Perrin Caldwell Jr.

LOWELL SALMON

by Mr. and Mrs. George D. Lofton

ROBERT SANDERS

by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brown

FREDDIE AND BERTHA SANFORD by Dr. Everlyn S. Johnson

DANIEL S. SEELEY

by Mrs. Sheena Etherton

TIM SHORTER by

Mrs. Lisa Barber Ms. Kathy Buchanan Mr. Joe Elliott Mr. Matthew Johnson Ms. Suzette Logan

by Ms. Betty Holland by

Mrs. Kimble Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kidd Mrs. Carol Vincent Mrs. Shelly Warren

ANDREW SPRABERRY

by Mr. and Mrs. Randy Chesney

ROBERT B. STURDIVANT by Ms. Sylvia Hickey

JAMES L. (TREY) SYLVESTER by Dr. Darrell Barnes

RICHARD TAPPER by Mrs. Pam Selby

CHARLES TAYLOR by Mrs. Ella Wilson

KEENON TERRY

by Mr. and Mrs. Sammie Terry

AMY DEMPSEY TIDWELL by

Dr. Denise Bynum Mrs. Susan M. Dempsey Mr. and Mrs. Billy Lamb Ms. Gail Peters Mr. and Mrs. Keith Williams

GLENN TRIPLETT

by Mr. Jeff Triplett Mrs. Rebecca Triplett

JOHN GARRETT (SPEC) & ELISE COCKE VEAZEY by Mr. and Mrs. Joe West

W. L. & LULA BROOKS WALLACE by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Starnes

CLETUS WARD

by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Paul Wooten

JUDY WEEKS by

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brown Mrs. Brie Corlew Ms. Darlene Greenlee Ms. Chrissi Hardison Ms. Janalisha Heard Mrs. Lekeisha Hibbler Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Johnson

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memorials/honorariums Mr. and Mrs. Todd Latham Mrs. Geraldine Lester Ms. Debbie Perkins Ms. Bobbie Presley Ms. Lashonda Pride Ms. Dorothy Taylor Mrs. Candace Umberger

DR. MICHAEL BUTTS

BRENDA HOOD

SYBIL CANON

CATHRYN HYDE

JAMES AND JEWEL WILBORN

MILTON CHAMBLEY

by Mr. and Mrs. Allen Gill Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gill Mr. and Mrs. Robert I. Stroupe Jr.

C. CHAD AND REBA WILLIAMS by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sturgeon

GEORGE WILLIAMS

by The Family of George Williams

ROBERT L. WILLIAMS

by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Williams

TOMMY WOODS

by Dr. Patsy Sledge

LARRY YATES

by Ms. Mary Thomas

CALVIN GROVER YOUNGBLOOD

by Ms. Patsy Gardner by Mr. Harvey Cook

ERIC CASE

by Mr. Perrin Caldwell Jr. by Ms. Rachel Dhority

DON CLANTON

by Mrs. Shirley Clanton

EARLINE COCKE

by Ms. Glynda Hall by Mr. Alfonso Battle Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Hosie Holmes The Estate of Jacqueline James

JOE JOHNSON

by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bacon Ms. Trudy Hall Tri-County Council Vietnam Era Veterans

RICHIE E. LAWSON

by Mr. and Mrs. Perry Arrington

by Dr. Darrell Barnes Dr. and Mrs. William H. West

JACQUELINE COLLINSWORTH

JODIE MOORE

DR. RAY COX

SCOOTIE MURPHREE

MIKE DOTTOREY

TOM AND JANE MURPHY

by Dr. Patsy Sledge

by Dr. Darrell Barnes by

Mr. Charles B. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Willie Brown Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Rule Mrs. Betty Spence

by Mrs. Mary E. Purdy by Mr. Perrin Caldwell Jr. by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Williams

JERRY NICHOLS

by Mr. and Mrs. Cam Walker

by Mrs. Ruth Williams-Hooker Mrs. Peggy Youngblood

TOM S. FLOYD

JONATHAN NICHOLS

RAVI ZACHARIAS

BOBBY FRANKLIN

DEBBIE PERKINS

PATTI GORDON

JAYNE RIVER

SANDY GRISHAM

DR. GARY L. SPEARS

LINDA H. HARRIS

MARY ELLEN WILLIAMS

DR. JERRY HOLLIS

JANE W. WILLIAMSON

by Mr. Steve Cummings

HONORARIUMS CHARLOTTE ALEXANDER by Ms. Kristie Waldrop Dr. Carolyn Wiley

DR. MARILYN BATEMAN

by Mr. and Mrs. Walter T. Scott

MIKE BOREN

by Mr. and Mrs. James A. Woods

DR. BONNIE BUNTIN by Mr. Robert Kelly

DR. JACK BUTTS by Mr. Joe Elliott

northwestms.edu

by Dr. Sledge Floyd Jr. by Mr. Al Snellgrove by Mrs. Frances Jean Neely by Mr. Bud Donahou by Mr. and Mrs. Cam Walker by Dr. Darrell Barnes Mr. Bud Donahou

BRENDA G. HOLMES by Mr. Joe Elliott Ms. Patsy Gardner

by Mr. N.C. Ferguson Jr. by Mrs. Gale P. Cushman by Mr. Joe Elliott by Dr. Darrell Barnes

by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Williams by Mr. and Mrs. Cam Walker

DR. ANNE WORTH

by Mrs. Gale P. Cushman