Issuu

Volume 12, Number 1 April 2015

imPACK Alumni and friends investing, improving and impacting.

Alumna to celebrate 100th birthday along with Co-Lin

Foundation Hall of Fame inducts ﬁve

Copiah-Lincoln Community College Foundation inducted five new She’s lived through World War II, the Great members into its Hall Depression, the Civil Rights Era, and the of Fame at a major Millennium, and Wilma Cole (’36) is still donor appreciation sharp enough to tell about it. Cole was born dinner held March 21 in 1915, the same year Copiah-Lincoln at the Thames Center was established as an agricultural high on the college’s Wesson school. Eighteen years later, Cole came to Campus. Those inducted Wesson as a freshman at Copiah-Lincoln were Sonya Cowen of Community College, beginning a legacy in Wesson, David and her family for three generations. Debbie Massey of Cole’s time at Co-Lin was in the height Mendenhall, Randy of the Depression, or as she called it, “the and Cherry Morris of The Foundation Hall of Fame Class of 2015 includes: front row, from left: Cherry Morris, hard times.” A bus picked her up at her home Oak Grove, Louisiana, Sarah Foster representing Silver Cross Home Foundation, Sonya Cowen, Sandra Wojcik, in Simpson County on Sunday, and took her and Debbie Massey. Back row, from left: Randy Morris, Ronald Wojcik, and David Massey. Silver Cross Home home one weekend a month. At that time, Foundation, and Ronald and Sandra Wojcik of Brookhaven. students were required to work on campus. Sonya Cowen The young men worked on the campus farm, Sonya Cowen was honored for her contributions to the N. B. and Catherine White and and the women worked in the cafeteria. Cole Calvin White Memorial Scholarships, established in memory of her parents and brother. planned to become a librarian, and when she told Cowen is a 1963 graduate of Co-Lin High School and a 1965 graduate of the college. administrators that she liked to read, Mrs. Evelyn She received a B.S. degree in education and library science from Mississippi College Oswalt (for whom the Wesson campus library is now and has completed additional study at Mississippi College and The University of named) gave her a job working in the library on campus. When asked if she participated in any extra-curricular Southern Mississippi. activities, Cole responded that she “just read a lot.” That Cowen established the first library at Wesson Elementary School and worked love of reading would eventually lead to a 40-year teaching there as a teacher and elementary and high school librarian for 30 years. She career. Besides reading, Cole enjoyed attending church. She has worked as an assistant librarian in the Evelyn W. Oswalt Library at Co-Lin remembers a bus coming to campus each Sunday morning to for the past 12 years. She is a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society pick students up to attend services at International, where she was chosen as a Woman of Distinction in 1990. Wesson Baptist Church. Cowen is an active member of the Co-Lin alumni association, the Band and “They didn’t make you go, but they Colette Alumni Chapter, and was chosen as Alumna of the Year in 2010. She made you feel like you should go,” was selected as Wesson Elementary Teacher of the Year, Wesson High School she said. Teacher of the Year, and Wesson Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year. After Co-Lin, Cole received She is a member of the Wesson Garden Club, the 50+ Club, and the Old Wesson bachelor’s, master’s and specialist School Community Center Committee. She has also been honored by the degrees from Mississippi Southern Chamber of Commerce as Wesson’s Ageless Hero. She is a member of Wesson College, now known as the Baptist Church, where she serves as a Sunday School teacher and a member of University of Southern Mississippi. the choir. Cole She began her teaching career in She was married to the late Hollis J. Cowen, Jr. and they have two children, Magee, and later taught in Monticello, and then worked Hollis J. Cowen, III (Trey), of Wesson, and Katrina Smith and husband Lane, of in the reading lab at Southern Miss. While Cole was at Flagstaff, Arizona. Southern Miss, former Co-Lin president James Ewing David and Debbie Massey brought his children to the reading lab to be tested. Cole David and Debbie Massey were honored for their contributions to the Wilson(continued on page 2)

(continued on page 2)

Alumna

(continued from page 1)

says Ewing recognized her as a former Co-Lin student, and offered her a job teaching reading at Co-Lin that day. While working at Co-Lin, Cole married her husband, Charles in 1951. Charles had also attended Co-Lin, but left before graduation to serve in the Air Force in World War II. Cole began the reading program at Co-Lin, one of the first of its kind for community colleges. She later taught first grade at Brookhaven Elementary School for 13 years, and returned to Co-Lin in 1967 as director of the reading department, until her retirement in 1981. She remained involved in Co-Lin events, attending Homecoming every year that she was able. She was honored as Co-Lin’s Alumna of the Year in 2002. “Co-Lin was mighty good to me,” Cole said. The Cole family Co-Lin legacy reaches from Wilma and Charles, to their children, Mary Shivers (’70) and her brother Charles Cole, Jr. (’73). Shivers is currently employed at Co-Lin as a Medical Laboratory Technology instructor. Her husband, David graduated from Co-Lin in 1971, and their children Chris (‘97) and Courtney (’00) Shivers are also graduates. Charles Cole’s two siblings, James Edward Cole and Ruth Cole Dale are also Co-Lin graduates. In addition to Chris and Courtney, Wilma Cole has two other grandchildren, Elizabeth Ring and Emily Cole, both Mississippi State graduates. Today Cole resides in an assisted living facility in Brandon, and will

Hall of Fame

Wilma (‘36) and Charles Cole (attended) with their children Charles Cole, Jr. (‘73) and Mary Shivers (‘70).

celebrate her 100th birthday on May 8th. She’s in remarkable health for her age, despite a setback with a broken leg last year. When asked about her secret to a long life, she responded, “Eating lots of vegetables and drinking water.” One could argue that her penchant for reading has no doubt played a part in keeping her mind alert. If her health allows, Cole plans to celebrate her birthday along with Copiah-Lincoln during its centennial celebrations in the fall.

(continued from page 1)

Massey Scholarship, established in honor of their parents, Jim and Bobbie Wilson and Johnnie and Irmadine Massey. David received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and computer science from The University of Southern Mississippi and completed additional study at Louisiana State University, where he was a National Science Foundation Fellow, Mississippi College, and Cornell University. He is retired after serving as chief information officer at University of Mississippi Medical Center, and served as a faculty member in the UMC School of Health Related Professions. He is a member of Association of Information Technology Professionals, Healthcare Financial Management Association and Healthcare Information Management Systems Society, and he also serves on the board of directors at Simpson General Hospital, Simpson County Economic Development District and Mendenhall Cemeteries Association. Debbie Massey received a bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education from The University of Southern Mississippi. She is a retired special education teacher in the Simpson County School System. She serves as chairman of the Mendenhall Library board of trustees, and is involved with the Friends of The Library program. The Masseys have two children, Leigh Ann Wallace and Gabe Massey, and two grandchildren, Anson and Valerie. They are 2 ::: Investing, Improving, Impacting

members of Mendenhall First Baptist Church, where he serves as a trustee, and she serves in the homebound ministry. Randy and Cherry Morris Randy and Cherry Morris were honored for their contributions to the Co-Lin baseball program. Randy Morris is the owner and operator of West Carroll Health Systems in Oak Grove, Louisiana. West Carroll consists of a 35-bed acute care hospital, an 80-bed nursing home, a home health agency, and five rural health clinics, meeting the healthcare needs of East and West Carroll Parishes of Louisiana. Cherry serves as an event coordinator at West Carroll, and also enjoyed a career in insurance. The Morrises have three children, Anya Morris-Fulco, Megan Morris, and Cris Antley, and five grandchildren, Jordan, who plays on the Wolfpack baseball team, Jacob, Presley, Cambra, and Jax. Silver Cross Home Foundation The Silver Cross Home (SCH) Foundation was honored for its contributions to the Silver Cross Home Scholarship. The Foundation was formed in 2014 as a non-profit organization to manage its investments. The Foundation’s members are the ladies of the Willing Hearts Circle of the International Order of King’s Daughters & Sons (IOKDS), which was organized in Brookhaven in 1894. The IOKDS is a non-denominational Christian organization whose motto is Caring for all of God’s Children through service In His Name.

The SCH Board is made up of seven appointed members of the Willing Hearts Circle who serve as an advisory board to Aspen Properties, the company which leases and manages the operations of Silver Cross Health and Rehabilitation. The board is also charged with managing the Foundation investments. The goal is to distribute monies yearly from investments to assist people in the Lincoln County area with an emphasis on Autism, Literacy and Education. It is the Foundation’s goal to give back to the community a portion of the blessings it has received Ronald and Sandra Wojcik Ronald and Sandra Wojcik were honored for their contributions to the Wojcik Family Scholarship. Ronald received a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering and worked in the paper industry for 40 years. He has also served as a Boy Scout Leader for 25 years. Sandra attended Co-Lin, and is a graduate of Southwest Mississippi Community College Associate Degree Nursing program. She served as a hospice nurse for 36 years. The Wojciks have five children, Nan, Jodie, Robert, Denise and Ricky, 10 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. All five of the Wojcik children have attended Co-Lin. The Wojciks are members of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Brookhaven. They are retired and enjoy traveling all over the world.

Hadskey family establishes scholarship

Annual Golf Classics scheduled for Natchez and Wesson

Dr. Ronnie Nettles received a contribution from his aunt, Delores Hadskey and cousins, David Hadskey and Glynn Hadskey Jr., to the Glynn Hadskey Memorial Scholarship with the Co-Lin Foundation. Pictured are from left, David Hadskey, Dr. Nettles, Rosie Nettles, DeThe Copiah-Lincoln Community Collores Hadskey, Glynn Hadskey lege Foundation has set the Natchez Golf Jr., and Foundation Board vice Classic for Thursday, April 23 at Beau Pre’ Country Club in Natchez, and the Wesson president, Larry Greer. Golf Classic is planned for June 18 at Wolf Hollow Golf Club on the Wesson campus. Both the 15th annual Natchez Golf Awards Day ceremonies and receptions scheduled Classic and the 22nd annual Wesson Golf Awards Day ceremonies and receptions for scholarship recipients and Classic are four-man scrambles. Players may donors are planned for Co-Lin campuses at Wesson, Natchez, and Simpson enter as part of a team or join the play as an County in April. The ceremonies honor students for their achievements and individual and be placed on a team. For a announce scholarship recipients. The reception brings scholarship donors and fee of $l000, corporate sponsors can play in recipients together. both tournaments. Proceeds from the tour The Co-Lin Natchez program is April 13, Co-Lin Wesson April 15, and the naments benefit the Copiah-Lincoln ComSimpson County Center April 16. munity College Foundation. “Scholarships are a big part of the Foundation’s work for the students and fac The fees for both classics are the same. ulty at Co-Lin,” David Campbell, executive director of the Foundation/Alumni AfCorporate team sponsorships are $550 and fairs, said. “We are very grateful for the gifts from alumni and friends who have include four players, a sponsorship sign established scholarships that help deserving students receive an education. and eligibility for a corporate team trophy. Hole sponsorship/player packages Donations sought to send Co-Lin choir to Carnegie Hall are $150 and include one player and a sponsorship sign. Other individual Twelve members of the Copiahplayers can donate $100 and be asLincoln Community College choir will have signed a team. A cart, green fees, the opportunity of a lifetime by performing and two mulligans per person are with other Mississippi groups at Carnegie Hall included with each package. in New York on Jan. 20, 2016. The choir will Businesses who do not wish participate in a performance of Dan Forrest’s Reto play can participate in the quiem for the Living and was extended the invitaevent by sponsoring a hole for tion by the Distinguished Concerts International $75. New York Concert Series in New York City. In conjunction with the “We are excited and honored to be asked to participate in such a prestigious event,” said DeNatchez tournament, the nise Riley, Co-Lin’s director of choral activities. Natchez Area Alumni ChapMembers of the choir will be selected by audition for the 12-member group. A limited number ter will sponsor a ball drop. of ensembles have been selected for this special invitation. Other local groups also invited to Tickets are $20 each, and participate include choirs from Brookhaven High School, the Mississippi School of the Arts, and the payout will be 20 perthe Lincoln County Choral Society. cent of the proceeds. The The choir is currently raising funds for the trip. Anyone interested in making a contribution remainder of the proceeds should contact David Campbell, Executive Director of the Co-Lin Foundation at 601.643.8332. will go toward chapter development and a Co-Lin Natchez Campus scholarship fund. Ticket holders do not have to be present to win. Gifts from alumni and friends such as you help provide needed equipThe Foundation is responment for classrooms, support for student learning activities, scholarships, sible for accepting and manfaculty development and much more. When you give, you make a difference aging gifts that benefit the college and student and faculty in the lives of students and the future of southwest Mississippi. Won’t you scholarships. consider supporting Co-Lin with a gift today? For more information, con Donations can be sent to Co-Lin Foundation, P.O. Box 649, Westact the Co-Lin Foundation at son, MS 39191. The Co-Lin Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization. Gifts (601) 643-8313 or e-mail david. campbell@colin.edu. to the Foundation are tax deductible to the extent of IRS regulations.

Your gift makes a difference

3 ::: Investing, Improving, Impacting

here are they now?

Randy Emfinger (‘79) of Brookhaven, Kami Burns Bumgarner (’94) of Madison, and Xavier Qualls (’06) of Tampa, Florida, each made their mark on Co-Lin. Here’s what they’re up to today:

Randy Emfinger was a household

name during the late 70s at Co-Lin. He served as president of the Student Government Association and was a member of the choir, Circle K, the food service committee and president’s council, and was selected as Mr. Co-Lin, Who’s Who, and to the college’s Hall of Fame. A graduate of the Drafting and Design program, Emfinger has enjoyed a 35-year career in engineering. Today he lives in Brookhaven, and is a senior engineer technician at Dungan Engineering. Emfinger remembers his drafting and design instructors, Herman Cavin and Ed Emﬁnger then Smith making a profound impact on his life. “Mr. Cavin was very inspirational and motivational to me,” he said. “He and Emﬁnger today Mr. Smith helped hone my work ethic and really prepared me for being on the job.” Emfinger is a member of First Baptist Church of Brookhaven and the Brookhaven Exchange Club, and he serves on the advisory committee for the Drafting and Design program at Co-Lin. He and his wife, Cheryl (’80), are parents to two daughters who both attended Co-Lin. Kayla Calcote (attended) is a junior high teacher, and Amanda Emfinger (’12) is a grad student at Ole Miss. They have a one-year-old grandson, John Rayford Calcote.

Kami

Burns Bumgarner was Co-

4 ::: Investing, Improving, Impacting

Lin’s sweetheart during her years in Wesson. She was a member of SGA, Diamond Dolls, Colettes, the English Club, and Baptist Student Union, and was selected as Miss Co-Lin, Most Beautiful, Homecoming maid, Who’s Who, and Hall of Fame. Today, Bumgarner is a 6th grade social studies teacher at Bumgarner then Madison Middle School in her 18th year of teaching. She received a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Southern MissisBumgarner today sippi and a master’s degree in English from Mississippi College. She is married to Brad Bumgarner, a financial advisor at Wells Fargo, and they have four daughters, Anna Kay (11), Brooke (8), Claire (6), and Bradyn (5). She is currently serving a nine-year term as the teacher representative on the State Board of Education, appointed by Governor Haley Barbour in 2009. She attends St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church where she teaches four and fiveyear-old Sunday school. Bumgarner says her experience at CoLin was the perfect balance of security and independence for a young adult. “The small college atmosphere meant that the instructors and administrators knew me and did all they could to prepare me for the next phases of my education, she said. “ American Government was my favorite class. Mr. Danny Harrell, dressed in his perfectly starched clothes and cowboy boots, taught me

much of the content that I teach in my own classroom today.”

Xavier Qualls, known affectionately

around campus as “X” was well-known and liked by his classmates. He was a member of the Wolfpack baseball team which placed fourth in the 2005 Junior College World Series. Qualls was named as a Second Team All American in 2006. After Co-Lin, Qualls attended Southeastern Louisiana University where he was also on the baseball team. Today, he lives in Tampa, Florida, where he is an account manager for Coca Cola. He was married to his wife, Tara last November. Qualls enjoys Qualls then coaching youth football and baseball and working out. Qualls says his years at CoLin were the best times of Qualls today his life. “Coach Keith Case was a big influence in my life, on and off the field, while Coach Bryan Nobile also contributed to my development as a player and a man,” he said. “The life-long friendships that I made being a part of the baseball team can never be replaced. Making it to the World Series was not only the most fun playing baseball, but really allowed me to see my potential in the game.”

To submit alumni for “Where are they now?” contact Angela Furr at (601) 643-8498 or email angela.furr@colin.edu.

Alumni News Nominations sought for Alumna/Alumnus of the Year Nominations are being sought for Co-Lin’s Alumna/Alumnus of the Year, the Co-Lin Sports Hall of Fame and the Band and Colette Alumni Chapter’s Hall of Fame and Stanley Stewart Outstanding Young Alumni award. Alumna/Alumnus of the year nominations will be accepted until August 3. Criteria for selection include three areas: what the person has done for Co-Lin, his or her accomplishments in their chosen profession, and what he or she has done for their community. The man and woman selected will be honored during Co-Lin’s 2015 Homecoming. Co-Lin Sports Hall of Fame nominations may be made until July 1. Those nominations can only be made by members of the Co-Lin Athletic Alumni Association, which includes former CoLin athletes. An Athletic Alumni Association com-

mittee will select five members for induction into the Sports Hall of Fame. Nominations for the Band and Colette Alumni Chapter’s Stanley Stewart Outstanding Young Alumni award and the Hall of Fame may be made until July 1st. Recipients of the young alumni award should be alumni who have truly distinguished themselves since leaving Co-Lin, and who have become a source of pride and/or inspiration to the Co-Lin community. A Hall of Fame nominee should have successfully demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities in business and industry, community service, or public life and brought distinction to Co-Lin. Nominations for these awards are accepted from members in good standing of the Co-Lin Band and Colette Alumni Chapter.

Publication Changes Clay Smith (’94) and his daughter Carley Clayton “CC”, enjoyed dancing at the Band and Colette Alumni Chapter’s fourth annual Princess Ball in February. Clay is the head coach of the Wolfpack baseball team. CC’s grandfather, Bradley Smith (’69) is a member of the Co-Lin Foundation Board, and her grandmother, Nena Smith is a former Colette director. The princess ball is an annual fundraiser for the chapter’s Clyde Wilson Memorial Scholarship.

Beginning in the fall of 2015, the annual alumni magazine, The Colinian, will become a bi-annually printed magazine. The publication will be continue to be distributed to dues-paying members of the Alumni Association and donors to the Foundation. The bi-annual newsletter, imPACK, will become an electroniconly publication. It will be distributed via email and will be available to view online on the Co-Lin web site. If you wish to receive updates and publications via email, please update your contact information on the website at www.colin. edu/alumni. You can also call Angela Furr at 601-643-8498 or email angela. furr@colin.edu with an address or email update or to share news or event information. We hope to continue to bring you the very best Co-Lin Alumni and Foundation news in this new format.

Welcome new lifetime members of the Alumni Association! Col. W. O. Nations Mrs. Pat Boone M. Patrick Nelson Marilyn Steen Bobby Britt Carl Wallace Diane McIntrye Dr. Todd Sullivan Courtney Ervin John McAlpin Charles Nelson Martha Cook

Over 40 former players of Lady Wolves basketball coach Gwyn Young (’71) gathered on Feb. 19th to honor Young’s 850th win. The players presented Young with a signed basketball and honored him with a reception following the basketball game. 5 ::: Investing, Improving, Impacting

Co-Lin Claims MACJC Title

Another gold ball has been added to the shelf in Gwyn Young’s office. The No. 18 Copiah-Lincoln Lady Wolves easily handled the Meridian Lady Eagles 78-60 in the MACJC State Championship on Feb. 26 in Wesson. The win was Young’s eighth state title in his 37th season coaching the Lady Wolves and his second in three years. Facing a Meridian team that they swept in the regular season, Co-Lin (26-0) was content to keep the game at a slow pace early on. The Lady Wolves led 34-27 at halftime as both teams walked the ball up the court on nearly every possession. In the second half the pace quickened. Co-Lin was led in the win by the freshman duo of Alexis Collins and Kelley Allen. Collins scored 18 points and dished out six assists in 39:49 minutes of action. Allen, who only had four points at halftime, finished with 18 points, six rebounds, three steals, and three blocks. Freshman guard Jamilah Sanders scored 14 points, handed out seven assists, grabbed five rebounds, made four steals, and blocked one shot. Sophomore Tyra Gibson added 10 points and six rebounds. The post trio of Allen, Toni Woods, and Kristal Flowers did an outstanding job of slowing down Meridian’s All-State forward Miaya Crowder. Crowder, coming off a 30 point and 20 rebound game in an upset of East Central, was held to eight points and nine rebounds before fouling out with seven minutes remaining in regulation. Co-Lin used a run early in the second half to push a seven point lead

to 14 in under two minutes. The Lady Wolves held their biggest lead (22) with 11:06 remaining in regulation. The Lady Wolves feasted off of Meridian miscues, causing 21 Lady Eagle turnovers. Co-Lin out-rebounded Meridian 43-34 and shot 45 percent from the floor as opposed to 36 percent by Meridian. The Lady Wolves went on to beat Holmes in the first round of the NJCAA Region 23 Tournament at Mississippi College, but lost to Itawamba in an upset in the semi-finals. The Lady Wolves finished their season with a 27-1 record.

Williams to be inducted into MACJC Sports Hall of Fame

Cindy Hodges Williams (‘77) of Wesson will be inducted into the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) Sports Hall of Fame at a banquet set for April 28 on the Rankin Campus of Hinds Community College. Williams played basketball at Copiah-Lincoln Community College from 1975 to 1977, where she was a member of Hall of Famer Coach Gwyn Young’s first Co-Lin team. As a freshman, Williams led Co-Lin to the regional tournament where she scored 29 points in the first half of a game, before the addition of the three-point line. Her sophomore year, she averaged 26 points and six assists per game, including one game in which she scored 42 points. She was selected First Team All State and All Region in both her freshman and sophomore years. After Co-Lin, Williams went on to play at Southeastern Louisiana University, where she was selected All State, All Region, and All American. At the national tournament, she set a national assist record with 19 assists in one game and 59 assists in the tournament. She currently holds the single game assist record (19), the single season assist record (364), and the school career assist record at Southeastern. Williams was

drafted and played professional basketball with the New Orleans Pride in 1979 and 1980, after which the league folded. Williams was inducted into the Co-Lin Sports Hall of Fame in 1998 and the Southeastern Louisiana Hall of Fame in 1990, where she was one of the first two women ever selected. Williams is married to Johnny Williams and they have two children, Ryan and his wife Loren, and Wade and his wife Brea. They have two grandchildren, Caden and John Parker, and a third one on the way. Williams is curWilliams rently a 5th grade math teacher at Wesson Attendance Center. Other members of the Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame from Co-Lin are Carl Medley, Alton Ricks, Henry “Hook” Stone, M. K. Turk, Charlie Ward, Alton Greenlee, A.J. “Red” Mangum, Bob Ricketts , Gwyn Young, Bucky Waters and Albert “Sonny” Hill.

I want to be a part of Co-Lin Alumni! Name ____________________________________________________________________________________Grad Year __________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________________________ City___________________________________________State____________________________________Zip___________________ Phone ___________________________________ E-Mail____________________________________ Birthday__________________ Spouse __________________________________________________________ Grad Year __________Birthday _________________ ____Individual membership $25

____ Joint Membership $40

____Lifetime membership $250

Amount Enclosed $______________Payable to Co-Lin Alumni Association (see www.colin.edu alumni web site to pay by credit card) Please mail to Co-Lin Alumni Association, P. O. Box 649, Wesson, MS 39191 6 ::: Investing, Improving, Impacting

Tracking the Classes Congratulations -

parents of Wylder Hayze, born on Dec. 1, 2014.

Bethany Barr Phillips (‘02), on releasing a new album on Jan. 20, 2015. Seth Brown (’07) on becoming content editor of The Biblical Recorder, a bi-weekly newspaper published by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina.

Kellie (’08) and Keith (attended) Russell are proud parents of Braylee Rayne, born on Feb. 25, 2015. Phillips

Emily (‘09) and Dennis Lambert are proud parents of Emma Claire, born on March 1, 2015.

Amber Bowman (’08) on her selection as Lincoln County’s Region 8 Employee of the Year. Amber was selected to the 2008 Hall of Fame and was a member of the Lady Wolves soccer team.

Melana (’10) and Whit McGraw are proud parents of Raiford Wyatt, born on Dec. 14, 2014.

Suzanne Chance (’08) on being awarded the Mississippi Rural Dentists Scholarship. This is her fourth year at University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry in Jackson.

Jermaine and LaToya Berry are proud parents of Melah Sanaa, born on Dec. 25, 2014. Jermaine is an automotive instructor on the Wesson Campus.

Wedding Bells Heather Kyzar (’05) married Matt Bauer on Sept. 20, 2014. Cecil “Corey” Britt (’09) married Erin Harrison on April 11, 2015.

Britts

Kyle Patrick (’12) married Gina Neal (’12) on April 25, 2015.

Patricks

Erringtons

Jamie (‘03) and Rebecca Sisco are proud parents of William “Will” Lamar, born on Dec. 11, 2014. Buster and Marilyn Brown (‘75) are proud grandparents. Marilyn is president of the alumni association and director of the Thames Center on the Wesson Campus. Ryan (’05) and Dana (’05) Belanger are proud parents of Ty Parker, born on Dec. 9, 2014.

Jim Sinclair (‘49) passed away on Feb. 20, 2015. He was a member of the college’s first state championship football team in 1948, and was inducted into Co-Lin’s Sports Hall of Fame. His wife, Martha (attended) is a former member of the college’s Board of Trustees. Sinclair Patricia Henning (‘60), passed away on Feb. 4, 2015. Her husband, Les (‘62), is a member of the college’s Sports Hall of Fame.

Wayne Magee (‘67), passed away on Jan. 13, 2015. He was a former math teacher in Brookhaven and Wesson. Sisco

Nobile

Curtis Posey (’75) passed away on Jan. 6, 2015. Charles Owens (‘68), passed away on Feb. 9, 2015. He is survived by several Co-Lin alumni including his children, Chuck (‘93) and Allison Wallace (‘01), and his siblings Thad (‘63), Ginny (attended), Tommy (‘72), and Rosemary Bishop (‘75).

Owens

Joyce Lingle Shuford (attended) passed away on Feb. 20, 2015.

Brett (’08) and Caryanne (’10) Hart are proud parents of Henry Clayton, born on Dec. 11, 2014. Paula and Johnny Hart are proud grandparents. Paula works in the Career-Technology Department on the Wesson Campus. Kandi Holmes (’08) and Tyson Tanksley are proud

In Memoriam-

Joe Gurley (’62) passed away on Feb. 1, 2015. He was a manager of the basketball team.

Bryan and Lauren (’07) Nobile are proud parents of Ava Presley, born on Jan. 1, 2015. Bryan is the assistant dean of students and assistant baseball coach on the Wesson Campus. Mollie (attended ‘07) and Lane Davis are proud parents of Paxton Haze, born on Jan. 19, 2015.

Keith and Kathy Lee are proud grandparents of Makayla Paige, born on Jan. 30, 2015. Kathy and Keith are former employees of the maintenance division on the Wesson Campus.

Anna Merle Swilley Furlow (’43) passed away on Jan. 1, 2015.

Beth Thomas (attending) married Jacob Clark on Feb. 14, 2015.

New Arrivals -

Brad and Kim Hamilton are proud parents of Liam Brady, born on Jan. 29, 2015. Brad is a mathematics instructor on the Wesson Campus.

John Williams Wilson, Jr (’33) passed away on Aug. 1, 2014.

David Rials (’13) married Jessica Case on March 14, 2015. Jake Errington (’14) married Hannah Lowman on Apr. 24, 2015.

McGraw

Melissa “Missy” Gould Carney (attended ’80-’81) passed away on Feb. 15, 2015.

Davis

Sarah Johnson, former home economics instructor at Co-Lin High School and the College passed away Feb. 20, 2015. Preceding her in death was her husband, Donald Johnson, a former physics instructor. 7 ::: Investing, Improving, Impacting

Copiah-Lincoln Community College P.O. Box 649 Wesson, MS 39191 Address Service Requested

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE

HEDERMAN DIRECT

JACKSON, MS PERMIT NO. 134

PRESORTED FIRST-CLASS MAIL U.S. POSTAGE

HEDERMAN DIRECT

JACKSON, MS PERMIT NO. 134

PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE

HEDERMAN DIRECT

JACKSON, MS PERMIT NO. 134

PRST STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE

HEDERMAN DIRECT

JACKSON, MS PERMIT NO. 134

PRST STD AUTO U.S. POSTAGE

HEDERMAN DIRECT

JACKSON, MS PERMIT NO. 134

PRST STD AUTOCR U.S. POSTAGE

HEDERMAN DIRECT

JACKSON, MS PERMIT NO. 134

PAID

Foundation/Alumni Staff David Campbell, Executive Director of Foundation/ Director of Alumni Affairs Angela Furr, Associate Director of Alumni Affairs Danielle White, Foundation & Alumni Affairs Secretary Alumni Association DeeDee W. Case, President Lindsey Hatten, Vice President Marilyn Brown, Secretary Administration Dr. Ronnie Nettles, President Dr. Jane Hulon Vice President of Instructional Services

PAID

Teresa Busby Vice President of the Natchez Campus Dr. Dewayne Middleton Vice President of the Simpson Co. Center Michael Tanner Vice President of Business Affairs Chris Warren Dean of Admissions and Records Brenda Smith Dean of Student Services Natalie Davis, Director of Public Information Graphic Design by Jimmie Cain

PAID Make plans to attendPAID

Homecoming 2015 Check colin.edu/alumni for updates.

imPACK is published by the Copiah-Lincoln Community College Foundation OfďŹ ce and Alumni Affairs for the alumni and friends of Copiah-Lincoln Community College.

More ideas? To send us story ideas, suggestions and news about what you are doing, contact Angela Furr at (601) 643-8498 or email angela.furr@colin.edu

Copiah-Lincoln Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment practices.