Dr. Corey Wiggins serves as DRA Federal Co-Chairman. Nominated by President Biden on December 15, 2021, Wiggins was confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate on March 10, 2022 and became the fourth DRA Federal CoChairman to serve in the position. A native of Hazlehurst, Mississippi, Chairman Wiggins brings a diverse set of career experiences that include working in academia, state government, nonprofit, and private sectors. He has focused on creating equitable opportunities through systems and public policy change.
Throughout his career, Wiggins has been driven by a mission of service with an emphasis on creating equitable opportunity. He looks forward to working with the communities across 252 counties and parishes served by the Delta Regional Authority to focus on solutions that will improve quality of life in the region. Chairman Wiggins most recently served as the Executive Director of the Mississippi State Conference NAACP. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President of Policy at Hope Enterprise Corporation and Hope Credit Union. He also served as Executive Director of the Mississippi Economic Policy Center and as Director of the Hope Policy Institute, where he focused on strengthening communities, building assets, and improving lives in economically distressed parts of the Midsouth. In addition, Wiggins served as a Barbara Jordan Health Policy Fellow in the United States Senate and as a policy analyst for the Mississippi Legislature Joint Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review (PEER) Committee. Wiggins also held the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management at Jackson State University.
Chairman Wiggins completed his undergraduate studies with a B.S. in Biology from Alcorn State University. He received a M.S. in Public Health with an emphasis in Health Policy and a Ph.D. in Health Promotion and Health Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Additionally, he has a certificate of nonprofit leadership from Boston College and has furthered his training through fellowships with the Kaiser Family Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Wiggins steps in the vacant position previously held by President Trump appointee Chris Caldwell, who resigned on January 20, 2020. Leslie Durham currently serves as DRA Alternate Federal Co-Chairwoman. Chairman Wiggins and his wife Dr. Shenekia Wiggins currently live in Mississippi with their three sons.
ORDER OF PROCESSIONAL Color Guard Team Clarksdale High School ROTC Sr. Army Instructor, Sergeant Major Davis Platform Party Dr. Valmadge T. Towner, President CCC Board of Trustees Mr. Jerone Shaw Dr. Larry Webster Dr. Chequita M. Dixon Mr. Robert Rockett Golden Anniversary Graduates (Class of 1972) Executive Council Director of Admissions & Records Faculty & Staff Highest Honor Graduates
Phi Theta Kappa National Technical Honor Society Degree Candidates
Program Dr. Valmadge T. Towner, Presiding Pre-Ceremonial Music Presentation of Colors ........................................................................................... Clarksdale High School ROTC National Anthem ..................................................................................................................... CCC Concert Choir Mr. Kelvin Towers, Director Processional. .................................................................................................................“Pomp and Circumstance” Edward Elgar Invocation ........................................................................................................................... ….Rev. Bennie Brown CCC Board of Trustees Greetings ...............................................................................................................................Mr. Jaylen Townsend Salutatorian Farewell Address .......................................................................... …………………………Ms. Chelniah Pollard Valedictorian Musical Selection…………………………………………...………………….…………….CCC Concert Choir Mr. Kelvin Towers, Director Commencement Address .....................................................………………………………….Dr. Corey Wiggins Delta Regional Authority Federal Co-Chairman Presentation of Candidates .................................. ……………………………………Jerone Shaw, Chief of Staff Dr. Larry Webster Jr., Dean of Career & Technical Education Dr. Chequitia Dixon, Dean of Health Sciences Conferral of Degrees ...................................................................................... Dr. Valmadge T. Towner, President Dr. Shelia Holmes-Carter, Director of Admissions & Records Recognition of Golden Anniversary Graduating Class Induction into Alumni Association………………………... ..... ….……...……..................... Mr. Robert Rockett Remarks……………………………………………………………………………………. Dr. Dennis Hawkins CCC Board of Trustees *Alma Mater ....................................................................................................................... “Coahoma, Coahoma” J. Orville Moseley
Recessional
*Audience, please stand.
CANDIDATES FOR DEGREE CLASS OF 2022 Associate in Arts in Accounting Frazier, Malika Mullins, Christopher Thomas, Jan’Nise HC, PTK * Turner, Lynette Associate in Arts in Agricultural Science Jackson, Amya Associate in Arts in Art/Fine Art/Graphic Design Gilmore, Damien Thomas, Jiquavius Young, Taylor PTK Associate in Arts in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Collins, Isaias Rice, Zeddie *HC, PTK * Associate in Arts in Biology Burnett, Zacchaeus Associate in Arts in Business Administration Bee, Kymeron Brown, Kenyonna Burnwatt, Jessica Collum, Shamiya Gladney, Shayanna Grim, Tyler Hoeft, Kaylee Jones, Cori Lee, Mariah Pryor, Aariyah Rivera, Josiah Salazar-Martinez, Ricardo Smith, Tallia Wales, Tomara Young, Danielle PTK * Associate in Arts in Computer Information Systems Berry, T’Keyah Robinson, Deonta Walker, Breanna * Wells, Patricia Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice Brown, Kaleb Burnett, Mandella Dudley, Jr., Kevin Dunn, Garyaille Solomon, Gray
Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice Harrell, Patricia PTK * Horton, Jokiha Jones, Shundreka Knapp, Carla McDonald, Javier Shorter, Ronniesha Associate in Arts in Elementary Education Davis, Shamia Seaton, Shelby Strong, LaShundra Taylor, Justin Thomas, Jastini Turner, Lucretia Weeks, Ariel Winters, Tedranikica Associate in Arts in English Townsend, Jaylen HC, PTK ** Associate in Arts Exercise Science/Kinesiology Jackson, Amia Associate in Arts in General Education Agnew, Caleb Anderson, Jeanee Backus, Ashanti Baker, Darius Baltimore, Bre’Onna PTK * Berry, Cesalee Blockett, Davidia Booker, Shaneka Boton, Brionna Brown, Kaleb Brown, Jessica Burnett, Zacchaeus Burrell, Christopher Burton, LeAndria PTK * Canada, Caleb Cheatham, Nakia Chestnut, Zeilon Cooper, Tarsha Croom, Daylyn Davenport, Michelle Davis, Tavaris Denley, Karlan Duncan, Jordarian Dye, Demitri Edwards, Kedarius Elliott, Justin Emerson, Kentarus PTK * Fonville, Akira
Associate in Arts in General Education (cont) Foy, Santana Franklin, Jasmine Furr, Russell Gaither, Rai’leigh German, Lorenza Griffin, Tiffany Hampton, Ryan PTK * Hawkins, Alicia Haynes, Kyla Hentz, Kahlena Hewettle, Montanna Hill, Yasmine Holt, Troy Howard, Miriam * Humphrey, Curney Hunter, Gwendolyn Jackson, Arlitha Johnson, Reginald Johnson, Tykeria Jones, Amber Jones, Breanna PTK * Jones, Christopher Jordan, Alfred Kimber, Gregary Lane, Zekeria Latham, Aliya Latham, Precious Lee, Brianna Lewis, Azalius Lockett, Jakarion Magsby, Ashanti Matthews, Aikee McCastle, Rayven McCray, Shatavia McDaniel, Terina PTK * McKinley, Jamillia PTK * Monix, Kania Monroe, Rodrick Moore, Keyorray Mosley, Keshundria Nash, Tavarea Norwood, Dnayla Outlaw, Jasmine Patterson, McKenzie Pollard, Chelniah PTK *** Porter, Timaje Ray, Alesia Reed, Asya PTK Rembert, Radreona Robertson, Phadarion Robertson, Shania Rose, Joel Rucker, Tyrionne Sampson, Xaviyonna PTK
Associate in Arts in General Education (cont.) Sanders, Marvin Scott, Shamekia Scott, Teja Scott-Williams, Traycee * Simmons, Shymara Smith, Nalyah Stringer, Micheal Todd, Erica PTK Warren, Sondricka Washington, J’Nae Washington, Makala Weekes, Antonio Whitehead, Nakita Williams, Desmon Williams Tanarious Yates,Jr., Charles PTK Associate in Arts Health Science Williams, Lanajia Associate in Arts in Health, Physcial Education & Recreation Dunn, Shalonda Lampkin, Kylon Taylor, Vanessa Associate in Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Brooks, Christopher Brown, Vaniti Kirby, Takhara Nealy, Ira Turner, Lucreshia Washington, Rasheeda Williams, Carnita Associate in Arts in Journalism McGregory, Lanyla PTK * Associate in Arts in Management Payno, Raiesha Associate in Mass Communication Foster, Dannon PTK * Stephens, KaLiyah Associate in Arts in Music Education Jackson, Ronnie PTK * Smith, Zariyah Associate in Arts in Pre-Dental Hygiene Daniels, Tameria PTK * Associate in Arts in Pre-Nursing Addison, Tatiana Brown, Crystal
Associates in Arts in Pre-Nursing (cont.) Conner, Aubrina Cooper, Asia PTK * Gaither, Rai’leigh Galmore, Destani Giles, Lakourtney Granberry, Eleasah Higgs, Phalon Johnson, Tasummer Lathan, Jasmine Lee, Kierra PTK * McFarland, Sherail McMiller, Remeshea Parker, Arandalliya Thomas, Asia Ward, Andrenika Williams, Ayanna Williams, Mercedes PTK Associate in Arts in Psychology Cannon, Kristin Lyles, Devin Morales, Antonia PTK * Patterson, Ashley Associate in Arts in Social Work Allen, Tamesha Blanchard, Takayla Bolden, L’Monica Clemons, Betty Freshwater, Skylar Noland, Teyairra Stephens, KaLiyah Taylor, Tiffany Westmoreland, Quashundra Associate in Arts Sports Coaching Education Jenkins, Jaquan Sanchez, Anyelo Associate in Arts Sports Management Lane, JaCobeyon
Associate in Applied Science in Associate Degree Nursing Austin, Arkeisha Baldwin, Catherine Brown, Lena Chapple, Yolanda Coleman, JaQuorius Drummer, Quenita Echols, Earvonnie Garcia, Olivia Gilliam, Cadarious Hardimon, Jalliyah Hardy, Virandesha
Associate in Applied Science in Associate Degree Nursing (cont.) Jackson, Raquel Key, Errian Marble, Alexia Marshall, Brittney Mays, Jasmine McCray, Kadaeja McCullough, Chelsea McCullum, Jerricka McKinnie, Doris Moody, Garneisha PTK Morgan, Regina Redditt, Albane Romanoli, Elise Spearman, Belinda States, callie Taylor, Effernee Taylor, Makayla Tripplett, Chelvon Walker, Carla White, Brittany White, Laura Williams, Cherae Williams, Le’Andreia Associate in Applied Science Automotive Technology Maiden, Jaquea Towers, Joshua * Warren, Dyrica Associate in Applied Science Barber/Stylist Technology Davis, Sid Associate in Applied Science Business Office Technology Healthcare Data/Billing & Coding Elliott, Amanda Evans, Libya NTHS, PTK * Wiley, Christy *Winters, Janean NTHS, PTK
Associate in Applied Science Brick, Block, & Stone Masonry Hearon, Courtney NTHS, PTK * Associate in Applied Science Carpentry Technology Clark, Joyce PTK Simmons, Robtrice Associate in Applied Collision Repair Addison, Rodkevial Bonds, Carlvin * Gooden, Ahdronemus
Associate in Applied Collision Repair (cont.) Jefferson, Terry Twilley, Javin Twilley, Marques PTK * Woodfork, Tamia Associate in Applied Science in Cosmetology Artis, Shakira PTK * Bratcher, Mar’Caidra PTK * Ginn, Dynesha PTK * Hampton, Jasmine PTK * Kinnel, Jerrica Washington, Ja’Maya PTK * Associate in Applied Science in Culinary Arts Technology Hearon, Kendra PTK Johnson, Saimaya Nash, Dezstinee Triplett, Tyriana PTK * Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education Black, Keshauna Brown, Belinda Carter, Tytianna Gibbs, Rondasha Johnson, Vernika Malone, TreShauna Newson, Jaliya Washington, J’Nae Associate in Applied Science in Industrial Maintenance Technology Jackson, Arell Thomas, Johnny Associate in Applied Science in Paramedic Foster, Dillian Jackson, Erica McClendon, Tony Associate in Applied Science in Polysomnography Burton, Keyanna PTK * Gilliam, Nakedra Jeffereson, Valerie Mixon, Shanice Associate in Applied Science in Respiratory Care Asmar, Diana Jones, Juawn Weeks, Jenna Associate in Applied Science Welding Clayton, Quintez Hammond, Bryson
McMullen, Kylon Powell, J’vionna Seals, Demyrion Yearwood, Jeffrey Advanced Technical Certificate Automotive Technology Firrow, Brandon Haymer, Cur’Darrius Maiden, Jaquea Towers, Joshua * Warren, Dyrica Advanced Technical Certificate Barber/Stylist Technology Christmas, Jakari Davis, Sid Jones, Janayla Keeler, Dontreal McClain, Kobe PTK * McCoy, Donovan Sibley, Ehrich Simpson, Jameria Wilson, Davion Advanced Technical Certificate Business Office Technology Administrative Office Technology Ford, Gloria
Advanced Technical Certificate Business Office Technology Healthcare Data/Billing & Coding Evans, Libya NTHS, PTK * Wiley, Christy Winters, Janean NTHS, PTK Advanced Technical Certificate Brick, Block, & Stone Masonry Hearon, Courtney NTHS, PTK Advanced Technical Certificate Carpentry Technology Clark, Joyce NTHS, PTK Cotton, Lorenzo Simmons, Robtrice Advanced Technical Certificate Collision Repair Addison, Rodkevial Bonds, Carlvin NTHS * Ferguson, Artis NTHS Gooden, Ahdronemus Jefferson, Terry Twilley, Javin Twilley, Marques PTK Woodfork, Tamia
Advanced Technical Certificate Cosmetology Artis Shakira PTK Bratcher, Mar’Caidra PTK Brooks, Danisha Figgs, ShaQuria PTK Ginn, Dynesha PTK Green, Destiny NTHS, PTK Gregory, LaDora Hampton, Jasmine PTK Hudson, Mikayla PTK Johnson, Shaniya Kinnel, Jerrica McAtee, Diamond PTK Powell, Shashuna Simmons,,Angel Washington, Ja’Maya PTK Advanced Technical Certificate Culinary Arts Brown, Chykyia Hearon, Kendra PTK Johnson, Saimaya Lewis, Marquette * McCoy, Kentrell Triplett, Tyriana PTK
Technical Certificate Automotive Technology Firrow, Brandon Towers, Joshua * Warren, Dyrica Technical Certificate Business Office Technology Administrative Office Technology Brown, Katie Washington, Kourtiaire Williams, Travis Technical Certificate Business Office Technology Healthcare Data/Billing & Coding Evans, Libya PTK * Harrel, Darion Martin-Gatewood, Marcia Shepherd, Starmeka Wiley, Christy Winters, Janean PTK
Advanced Technical Certificate Early Childhood Education Black, Keshaunna Brown, Belinda Carter, Tytianna Gibbs, Rondasha Johnson, Vernika Malone, TreShaunna Newson, Jaliya
Technical Certificate Brick, Block, & Stone Masonry Blue, Damion Burton-Thorton, Marquita Flowers, Tiffany Gardner, Cedric NTHS, PTK * Hall, Letha Hearon, Courtney NTHS, PTK Horton, Chanice Jackson, Leeroyal Moore, Cassandra Nesbitt, Marquisha Roberson, Wilmesia Thigpen, Tenisha
Advanced Technical Certificate Industrial Maintenance Holly, Keshaun Jakes, Barbara Thomas, Johnny
Technical Certificate Carpentry Technology Clark, Joyce NTHS, PTK Ross, Alshun Simmons, Robtrice Usher, Michael
Advanced Technical Certificate Welding Clayton, Quintez Hammond, Bryson McMullen, Kylon Powell, J’vionna Presley, Roy Riley, Elmarcus Seals, Demyrion Yearwood, Jeffrey
Technical Certificate Collision Repair Bonds, Carlvin NTHS * Ferguson, Artis NTHS Godden, Ahdonemus Jefferson, Terry Long, Shaheem Mabry II, Ivan NTHS Smith, Calvin Twilley, Javin Twilley, Marques PTK Woodfork, Tamia
Technical Certificate Commercial Truck Driving Anderson, Aaron Eldridge, Devin Miller, Charles Miller, Cleveland Phillips, Markevius Smith, Bernard Terry, Christopher Technical Certificate Culinary Arts Brown, Chykyia Hearon, Kendra PTK Hohnson, Saimaya Lewis, Marquette McCoy, Kentrell Triplett, Tyriana PTK * Technical Certificate Early Childhood Education Black, Keshaunna Brown, Belinda Carter, Tytianna Givs, Rondasha Johnson, Bernika Jones, Timothy Malone, TreShaunna Newson, Jailya Wade, Diandra Bush, Taye Elmore, Kiarrious Hull, David Rogers, Tony Spearman, Demetrie Jackson, Arell Technical Certificate Electrical Technology Bush, Taye NTHS Technical Certificate HVAC Rogers, Chandler Technical Certificate Industrial Maintenance Holly, Keyshaun Jakes, Barbara Thomas, Johnny Watkins, Johnnie Technical Certificate Polysomnography Burton, Keyanna PTK * Jefferson, Valerie Technical Certificate Welding Hammond, Bryson Kincaid, Z’Naiya McCoy, Kentrell Powell, J’vionna
Technical Certificate Welding (cont.) Presley, Roy Riley, Elmarcus Seals, Demyrion Taylor, Ty’Keevious Thomas, Keithshawn Yearwood, Jeffrey Career Certificate Paramedic Caldwell, Elias * Foster, Dillan Henley, Charles Jackson, Erica McClendon, Tony White, Gregory *** ** * PTK NTHS HC
Highest Honor/Valedictorian High Honor/Salutatorian Honor Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society National Technical Honor Society Honor College
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY GRADUATES THE EIGHTEENTH GRADUATING CLASS OF CJC-1972 Edward Aldridge Ruby Adams Chester Amos Lillie Mae Amos Louise Anderson William Anderson Clifton Bailey Celestine Barnes Doris Bassett John Batteast Jimmy Blair, Jr. Ezzard Charles Blakely Helen Booker Mary Boyd Wardell Bradford, Jr. Lenola Gibson Branch Earnestnell Branigan Larry Bridgeforth Genether Brown Gloria Jean Brown Marie Poindexter Brunt James Buckley Charlie Burks Beverly Caldwell Luther Calloway Johnnie Mae Campbell Edna Cannady Ellis Carter Porta Clark Joe Robertson Collins Mae Margaret Conner Gloria J. Corey Sandra Cotton Herman Cox Mary Lillian Cox Ella Crenshaw Dorothy Crockett LeRoy Crosby Aubrey Crutcher Curtis Curry Susan Davis Larry Joe Day Garfield Dickson Richard Dixon Bobbie Jean Driver Johnny Dumas
Kroger Dunbar Roy Ellis Aubrey Evans Obra Ford Mary Fowler Edith Gamill Johnnie L. Gates Doris Ann Gause Thomas German Bobby Gilmore Linda Marie Grant Evelyn Green Frederick Green Mary Lee Green Darlene Grissom James Otis Gunn Sammie Hall Carolyn Hankins Rosemary Harrell Doris Stene Harris Roberta Hayes Roosevelt Hicks Mary Hines Lairs Hodges Christine Holland Rudolph Holmes Samuel Houston Andrew Howard Mary L. Howard Mary Hubbard Jimmy Hudson Jessie Hutton Freeman L. Jackson Peggie Jackson Robert Jackson Schubert Jackson Carolyn Eley James Lucy L. James Ellar Jennings Allen Johnson Eddie Johnson James Edward Johnson Linda O’Neal Johnson Arlene Shayee Jones Georgia A. Jones Girtie Shelton Jones
Manuel Killebrew Willie Kemp Edward Kinard Levon Kinard Gladys Kincaid Samuel Lahmon Sherry Jean Lambert Willie Lewis Julius Lucas Myrtle Myers Lucas Clara Starks Luton Genetta Lynom Joyce A. McAadory Erma J. McKay Judy Hunter Mabry Deloris Mason Jacqueline Flagg Maxwell Birdia Cross Mayberry Joe Medley David Miller, Jr. Sandra Miller Henrietta Mosley Leavondia Myers Edgar Neal Ruby Newson William Parker, Jr. Shelia Peck Peter J. Pelt, Jr. Deborah Perryman Clennisteen Pitts Jewel Phipps Maxstean Tyler-Pope Freddie L. Porter Linda Porter Bessie Pringle Ellar Rea Pringle Albert J. Robinson Arthur Robinson Josephine Robinson Leroy Robinson Charles Rogers Patricia Rollins Essie Ross David Ruffin Mary Ruffin
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY GRADUATES THE EIGHTEENTH GRADUATING CLASS OF CJC-1972 (cont.) Mary Ruffin Margaret M. Russell Edward Seals, Sr. Doris Ray Shanks Ruthie Ann Shell William Silket Lindan C. Sims Florence Slater Bert Smith Bonnie Smith Diane Moore Smith Gloria L. Smith Lenora Smith Marie Smith Bertha Snerling Teresa Stewart Sherry Story Jeanette Tardy Maggie D. Taylor Betty Terrell Deloris Thomas Diane Thomas Bessie Brown Thompson Cora Ann Tillman Sophie Trammell John T. Tharp, III Shirley Thomas Milton Tinnon Cora Vardaman Omar Virgil Clarence Milton Wardlow Loistene Washington Elizabeth Walls Webb Milton Wells Bettye Wesley Alice White Ethel White Joe Nathan Whitehead Joyce Marilyn Whitehead Vivian Whitehead Laura Whitley Joshua Wiley Annette Wilkerson Fannie Mae Williams Frank Williams Mary Ann Williams
Nellie Harper Williams Larry Willis Mary Small Wilson Patricia Wilson Woodrow Wilson Shirley Windless Booker T. Woodruff, Jr. Jerry Young Deceased Members Ethelrine Armstrong Shirley Brown Cole Lenell Thomas Milton James Bradley Sam T. Irby James Outlaw John Broom Hosie Harris Ethel Roy Stewart Susie Burch George Johnson Charlie West Dallas Clemmons Tommy Jones Daisy Williams Deloris Mason
ALMA MATER
“COAHOMA, COAHOMA” Words and Music by: J. Orville Moseley April 23, 1954
Coahoma, Coahoma, we kneel before thine altar, In Reverence, in homage, in consecration strong: Upon the earth where're we tread We never will thy name degrade. We challenge wrong with never any dread. We shall not be afraid. Coahoma, Coahoma, our aim is not to falter, But to be brave in the good life to which we all belong. Coahoma, Coahoma, as though the sun were rising. Thy percepts, thy guidance, will ever be our star; As in the world we take our place Our memories of thee remain, We’ll do our best to win the bitter race And honor to retain. Coahoma, Coahoma, thy sons are now arising To the great call men of courage We shed thy light afar. Coahoma, Coahoma, Our noble Alma Mater We laud thee, we hail thee, with never ending praise: The fortune of our future lives We’ll cast a ray of light on thee. The shades of night will swiftly disappear With thoughts of thee so near. Coahoma, Coahoma, our beacon of tomorrow We will always shout thy glory Our Alma Mater, dear.