January 2018 Colinian

VOLUME 38 | JANUARY 2012 VOLUME 44 ISSUE 1 | JANUARY 2018

Copiah-Lincoln Community College ALUMNI MAGAZINE

Nettles announces plans to retire

Alumni Staff

D. J. Preiss, Executive Director of Foundation & Alumni Affairs Angela Furr, Associate Director of Alumni Affairs Lisa Furlow, Foundation & Alumni Affairs Secretary

Alumni of the Year Honored at Homecoming, page 3

Alumni Association

Brandi Hough (’05), President Deborah Lea (‘76), Vice President Bobo Douglas (‘03), Secretary

Athletic Alumni Association Mike Jones (‘73), President J. Ronny Smith (‘66), Vice President Allen Kent (’84), Secretary

Band & Colette Alumni Chapter

Chapter plans princess ball page 7

Scenes From Homecoming 2017, pages 8-11

Pam Roberts (‘74), President Becky Yarbrough (‘67), Vice President Angela Smith (‘94), Secretary

Foundation Board of Directors

Larry Greer, President Andrew Calvit, Vice President Sammye Burris, Secretary Charles Hart, Treasurer W.W. Allen, Jr., Ralph Anderson, Robert Barnes, Gene Bates, Bobby Britt, Chris Caughman, Johnnie Ruth Carlisle, Joe Coates, Dr. Donald Cotten, Jennifer Covington, Terry Estes, Kenny Goza, Doug Hoy, Danita Hobbs, Dr. Chip Holbrook, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Mark Lewis, Elmer McInnis, Dr. Sherry Pippen, Geralyn Russell, Bill Salters, Bradley Smith, Tammy Torrey, Tommy Sasser, and Roy Winkworth.

Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the college administration, faculty or students.

Nettles announces plans to retire page 14-15

Tracking the classes, page 20

ON THE COVER: Dr. Ronnie Nettles announces retirement. Photo by Scarlett Hart The Colinian is printed as a service through the Offices of Public Information and Alumni Affairs and is mailed to members and friends of the Copiah-Lincoln Community College Alumni Association.

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From the President | Dr. Ronald E. Nettles

By the time you read this edition of the Colinian you may have already heard that in November I notified the Copiah-Lincoln Community College Board of Trustees of my intention to retire in June 2018. It was a very difficult decision to make but one that I felt was best for me and my family after a 33 year career in higher education.

I have loved working at Co-Lin for the past 24 years as an employee, including serving the last 10 years as President. In 1994, Dr. Billy Thames chaired the selection committee that hired me for my first job at Co-Lin as the Director of Community and Economic Development. Upon his retirement and the appointment of Dr. Howell Garner as president in 1997, I moved to Natchez to serve as Dean of the Natchez Campus. I loved working with the employees there and I developed leadership skills that benefited me throughout my career. In 2004, Dr. Garner asked me to move back to Wesson to serve as his Executive Vice President. I believe I earned the confidence of our faculty and staff in the years that followed and my time working with Dr. Garner help prepare me to be named Co-Lin’s seventh president in 2008.

Both Dr. Garner and Dr. Thames have continued to serve as mentors to me during my time as President and I have benefited greatly because of their support. My time at Co-Lin has also been enriched because of the wonderful employees that I have worked with through the years. Our employees have been and continue to be the heart of this institution and have made Co-Lin one of the best community colleges in the nation. It has been my honor to see them dedicate their lives to the education of our students and fulfilling the mission of our college.

My tenure as President has been personally and professionally rewarding. I am proud that during my time as Co-Lin’s President, our students have been recognized and nationally ranked in academics, athletics and international competitions. One of my proudest moments was attending a Phi Theta Kappa All USA Academic Team awards ceremony at the American Association of Community Colleges meeting in Orlando Florida in 2012

Dr. Nettles and family when the top 12 community college students in the nation were recognized. I stood on stage along with not one, but two Co-Lin students, Faith O’Brien from the Natchez Campus and Kimmie Kolpeck from the Wesson Campus.

On a personal level I cannot adequately express how much Co-Lin has meant to my family. Rosie and I have lived on the Wesson campus for 15 years and we have seen our children grow from grade school to college graduates. Jordan and Brandon both attended Co-Lin and the highlight of my career was presenting Brandon his Co-Lin diploma at his graduation in 2015.

Co-Lin is truly a family with a strong foundation built on a rich history with wonderful employees, alumni and students. I am confident that Co-Lin will continue to build on that foundation for many years to come.

On behalf of Rosie, Jordan, and Brandon, let me say thank you for your support the past 24 years. Co-Lin will always be The Place to Be. May God Bless you all.

Letter from the Executive Director | DJ Preiss

As I know you aware, after 33 years in public higher education, Dr. Ronnie Nettles, Co-Lin’s seventh president, has announced his retirement effective June 30, 2018. He has served the campus community for the past 24 years as an administrator, with nine and a half of those years serving as president. In this issue, we highlight his tenure here at Co-Lin. Be on the lookout for information that will be forthcoming about retirement receptions celebrating Dr. Nettles and his family. We will also keep you informed on news regarding the selection and installation of Co-Lin’s eighth president in the next few months.

Also in this issue you will see our Homecoming 2017 recap.

We had a wonderful weekend seeing so many of our alumni and friends of Co-Lin spending time on campus. While the weather was cooler than expected, the blue skies and sunshine on Saturday made for a beautiful backdrop to the numerous activities that we had on campus. I want to offer my sincere thanks to the many faculty and staff members that volunteered their time to make all these events held during Homecoming possible. In addition to our faculty and staff, we had numerous student leaders that made

themselves available to volunteer during activities as well. It is always exciting to see our students visiting with alumni when they come back to campus to share stories with each other about just how special Co-Lin truly is.

In closing I hope you and your families had a wonderful holiday season and that 2018 is already off to a great start for you. Thank you so very much for the way you have supported Co-Lin in 2017. Your gifts to the Co-Lin Foundation make such an impact on the support we are able to provide to the college faculty, staff, and most importantly our students. We know that you have many choices on where you can donate. Thank you for making Co-Lin one of those choices.

As always, call, email, or come by to visit me anytime. I look forward to seeing you on campus again soon.

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Alumni Officers elected for second term Brandi Irvin Hough (’05) of Biloxi will continue to serve as president of the Alumni Association. Joining her as vice president is Deborah Lea (’76) of Monticello, and Bobo Douglas (’03) of Wesson as secretary.

Hough received a bachelor’s degree in business from The University of Southern Mississippi and a master’s in business administration from Belhaven University.

She is the director of business development at the Harrison County Development Commission. She is married to Trey Hough and they have one son, Dawson.

Lea holds associate’s degrees from Co-Lin and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland University College. She is retired from the Army and Air Force Exchange Service with 25 years of service and currently serves as director of administration for the town of Monticello. She is married to her college sweetheart, Timothy Lea, and they have a son, Matthew and a granddaughter, Emma.

Douglas received a bachelor’s degree in human performance & recreation from the University of Southern Mississippi and a master’s degree in education from Alcorn State University. He has completed additional study at Mississippi State University. He is a teacher and coaches soccer and golf at Wesson High School. He is married to the former Jade Hess and they have a three-year-old daughter, Tinley.

Athletic Alumni Chapter Mike Jones (‘75) has been elected as president of the Athletic Alumni Chapter. He will be joined by J. Ronny Smith (‘66 ) as vice-president and as Allen Kent ('84) as secretary. Heather Watts (‘95), Lane Young (‘96), and Holli Pepper (’02) were elected to serve as board members for the organization.

All former Co-Lin athletes and coaches are considered members of the athletic alumni association. The group meets twice annually and selects members for the college Sports Hall of Fame.

Band/Colette Chapter Pam Maddox Roberts (’74) has been elected as president of the Band and Colette Alumni Chapter. She will be joined by Becky Yarborough (‘ ) as vice president and Angela Smith (’94) as secretary.

Any band member, Colette, or auxiliary band member is invited to join the chapter. The group meets quarterly and participates in fundraisers and functions related to the Co-Lin band.

For information on becoming involved with either of these groups or to help create a new alumni chapter, contact the alumni office at 601-643-8498.

Letter to Alumni and Friends | Brandi Irvin Hough As I enter my second year as president of the Alumni Association, I am so honored to serve, and have truly enjoyed representing so many great and distinguished graduates of our college. Each year as I grow older, I look upon my time at Co-Lin with even greater fondness and joy. As graduates of Co-Lin, we must remember to always be proud to be a member of the Wolfpack family. Rejoining me as officers this year are Deborah Lea as vice president and BoBo Douglas as secretary.

It is with great sadness that I announce that Dr. Ronnie Nettles will be retiring in June as president of Co-Lin. We have truly been blessed to have had him lead the college to higher levels during his 10 years as The Colinian | 2

president. As someone once told me, “few men of action have been able to make a graceful exit at the appropriate time.” So we at Co-Lin and the alumni association would like to thank Dr. Nettles for his 24 years of service to our great college and we wish him nothing but the best as he embarks on a grand new journey in his life and career.

It is great to be able to give back to CoLin and it is my desire to help strengthen the bond of our alumni. Therefore, it is important to keep our alumni and friends of the college connected to the alumni association. There are many ways to do so, such as following Co-Lin Alumni on Facebook, the Co-Lin webpage at colin.edu/alumni-foun-

dation or on Twitter @CoLinAlumni, or by a simple phone call to the alumni office at 601-643-8313.

We all have great reason to be proud of Co-Lin and its traditions. I invite you all to increase your participation and support by joining the alumni association, and by sending us your feedback and suggestions.

Your input is very important to help us carry forward and to help engage others.

I look forward to the year ahead and connecting with as many of you as possible.

Sincerely, Brandi Irvin Hough Class of ‘05

Alumni Association | Alumni of the Year Dr. Casey Carlton Turnage of Brandon and James V. (Jim) Cagle of Carson were honored as Alumni of the Year at Homecoming on Oct. 28. The selection is made by a committee of alumni from throughout Co-Lin’s district after accepting nominations from the alumni body.

Dr. Casey Carlton Turnage Dr. Casey Carlton Turnage of Brandon is a 1992 graduate of Co-Lin where she was a cheerleader her first year and a Colette her second year. After receiving an Associate of Arts degree, she received bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi. Turnage spent the first 17 years of her professional career in various administrative roles at the University of Southern Mississippi, including associate registrar and NCATE director for teacher education programs.

For the past five years, Dr. Turnage has worked at the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, the governing board for Mississippi’s eight public universities. In her role as director of policy and strategic initiatives, she works closely with K-12, community colleges, and universities to support a seamless kindergarten through college educational system.

Turnage is a strong advocate for Mississippi’s community college system and transfer students, overseeing the statewide articulation agreement between the community colleges and universities. Turnage also worked with university and community college registrars to implement a reverse transfer process, and is currently overseeing the Complete 2 Compete initiative, a statewide univerJames V. (Jim) Cagle

Cagle James V. (Jim) Cagle of Carson is a 1956 graduate of CoLin Agricultural High School where he received a scholarship to play in the college marching band and orchestra as a high school sophomore. He attended Mississippi State University and Mississippi College, and received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Troy State University and

Turnage sity and community college campaign aimed at helping adults return to college to finish the degrees they began.

Turnage is also the associate executive director for the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion where she assists with the credentialing and recertification processes at the national office. She is a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Flowood. She has two children, Clayton and Audrey. a master’s degree in counseling from Liberty University.

He served in the United States Army from 1958-1964 as a pilot flight instructor and was discharged with the rank of captain, and was a pilot for Delta Airlines for 31 years, serving as captain for 20 years.

He received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), was honored in 2003 by the National Association of Flight Instructors for completing 39 years as a FAA Certified Flight Instructor, and received the Civil Air Patrol Achievement Award in 2010. He is a past president of Columbia Lions Club, a charter member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and founded teen ministries, “Teens Inc.,” and “Harvest Ministries.” He is an ordained elder of First Presbyterian Church.

Cagle has been active in the Co-Lin Alumni Association for many years, and is a co-chair of the James Lewis Scholarship Fund, which has raised over $56,000 for the scholarship. He is married to his Co-Lin sweetheart, Ann B. Cagle (’56 Co-Lin High School, ’58 College grad), and they have three sons, Jim, William, and Christopher, and 10 grandchildren.

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Alumni Association | Sports Hall of Fame inducts four new members The Copiah-Lincoln Community College Athletic Alumni Chapter inducted four members into its Sports Hall of Fame during their annual meeting at Homecoming.

Those honored were Leon Canoy of Crystal Springs, Victor Green of Alpharetta, Georgia, Rudy McGehee of Florence and Jessica Melton Prévōt of Bogue Chitto.

From left, Rudy McGehee, Jessica Melton Prévōt, Victor Green and Leon Canoy

Leon Canoy Leon Canoy of Crystal Springs is a 1960 graduate of Co-Lin where he was honored as a junior college Little AllAmerican for football. After Co-Lin, he attended Mississippi College where he received a bachelor’s degree in 1962.

He was head football coach at Crystal Springs High School from 1964-1971 where he won the Tiger Bowl Championship. He opened his own insurance agency, Canoy Insurance, in Crystal Springs in 1972 and has worked as an agent for 45 years. He is “semi-retired.” Canoy and his wife Amelia have two sons, Tommy and Tracy, and one grandson.

Victor Green Victor Green of Alpharetta, Georgia, is a 1989 graduate of Co-Lin where he was named All-State, All-Region, and an All-American in football. After Co-Lin, he attended Akron University where he was the football team captain in 1991 and received a bachelor’s degree in political science and criminal justice.

Green spent 11 years in the NFL, including nine years with the New York Jets, where he started as strong safety.

He led the NFL in tackles in 1995 and ’96 and set a team record with 20 tackles. He was named “Best Strong Safety” in Jets history and was honored by being placed on the Jets Four Decades Team. He is on the “Iron Man List” for 180 consecutive games played in his career. Green also spent a year with the New England Patriots, and one year with the New Orleans Saints. He is currently a scout for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Green is also known for his philanthropic work, most notably his Victor Green Foundation, offering tutoring, mentoring, and educational services for kids in need. He was

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awarded the Key to the City of Americus (Georgia) because of his work in his home town community and was honored along with President Jimmy Carter in a salute to “Americus Greats.” Green and his wife Esther have three children.

Rudy McGehee Rudy McGehee of Florence is a 1964 graduate of Co-Lin where he was named Second Team All-State for basketball.

After Co-Lin, he attended Livingston University where he played basketball and received a bachelor’s degree in social studies and physical education. He also received a master’s degree in administration from Mississippi College.

McGehee enjoyed a 33-year career as a high school teacher, coach and principal at schools across central Mississippi, including 18 years as assistant principal, athletic director and coach at Byram Attendance Center and Terry High School, where he won state championships in golf four times and was named Mississippi Golf Coach of the Year four times.

He is a member of the Mississippi High School Activities Association, the Mississippi Association of Coaches where he received a 25-year service award, and the Mississippi and National Associations of Secondary School Principals. McGehee and his wife Linda have two daughters, Kim Griffin and Kristin Davis, and four grandchildren.

Jessica Melton Prévōt Jessica Melton Prévōt of Bogue Chitto is a 2005 graduate of Co-Lin where she was on both the softball and basketball teams where she was named NJCAA Second Team AllAmerican, NJCAA First Team All-Region, MACJC First Team All-State, and was recognized as NJCAA National Player of the Week for softball. She holds the school record (continued on page 16)

Alumni Association | Outstanding Faculty & Staff The Copiah-Lincoln Community College Alumni Association recently honored five outstanding faculty and staff members during the annual fall convocation on the Wesson Campus. The group was also recognized during the alumni luncheon at Homecoming on Oct. 28. Those honored from the Wesson campus were Keith Stovall of Brookhaven, Tiffany Perryman of Fayette, and Brenda Parrett of Hazlehurst. Ray Bradford of Natchez was the Natchez Campus honoree, and Kathy Graves of Magee was recognized for the Simpson County Center.

Stovall Stovall was honored as Outstanding Academic Instructor for the Wesson campus. He has been employed at Co-Lin since 2008, and received a bachelor’s degree from William Carey University, a master’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, and has completed additional study at Jackson State University. He is an instructor in the social science division, teaching psychology and sociology courses, is a licensed professional counselor, and serves as an advisor to the Centurions History Club. In addition to his job at Co-Lin, he also serves as a worship pastor at Nola Baptist Church. He is married to Teresa Stovall, and they have three children, Ramie, Isaac, and Camp.

Perryman Perryman was selected as Outstanding Career/Technical Instructor for the Wesson campus. She has been employed at Co-Lin since 2012, and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi, and is currently working toward a degree in administration from Delta State University.

She is an instructor in the Business and Office Technology department and also serves as a co-advisor for Phi Theta Kappa and interim director of institutional effectiveness. She is a member of the Mississippi Business Educator Association and New Hope Vision Center in Natchez, where she assists with youth ministry. She is married to Alford Perryman and they have two children, Caleb and Kaylee.

Parrett Parrett was honored as Outstanding Staff member of the Year for the Wesson campus. She has been employed at Co-Lin since 1995 and is a graduate of Drones Business College. She serves as the administrative assistant to the college president and is responsible for managing his schedule, as well as numerous other duties such as planning and organizing events and meetings. Prior to Co-Lin, she worked as a teller at Copiah Bank in Hazlehurst. She was a recipient of the Howell Garner High Performance Award in 1999. She is married to Dewitt Parrett and they have two children, Tommy and Marcie,

From left, Ray Bradford, Keith Stovall, Tiffany Perryman, Brenda Parrett and Kathy Graves.

and five grandchildren.

Bradford Bradford was selected as Outstanding Faculty/Staff Member for the Natchez campus. He has been employed at Co-Lin since 2005, and holds an associate’s degree in nursing, a bachelor’s degree in life sciences, and a master’s degree in health and human performance. He is a health and physical education instructor at the Natchez campus and is chairman of the wellness committee.

He is a veteran of the United States Army and is a certified CPR Instructor. He is a member of the Krewes of Phoenix and Alpheus, the Natchez Santa Claus Committee, the Masonic Lodge, the Natchez Elks, and Knights Templar Shriners. He is married to Andrea Bradford, and they have six children, James, Parker, Chase, Rebecca, Cody and Tori, and five grandchildren.

Graves Graves was honored as Outstanding faculty/staff member for the Simpson County Center. She has been employed at Co-Lin since 2011, and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama and a master’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is a social science instructor on the Simpson Campus, and is also a National Certified Counselor. She is a member of First Baptist Church in Magee. She is married to Toby Graves, and they have three children, Garrett, Greyson, and Gretta.

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Alumni Association | Hall of Fame & Stanley W. Stewart Outstanding Young Alumni Award The Band and Colette chapter of the Copiah-Lincoln Community College Alumni Association inducted Zoula Hennington Huffman of Wesson into its Hall of Fame and honored Andrew Different of Brookhaven as the Stanley Stewart Outstanding Young Alumni recipient during Homecoming festivities on Saturday, Oct 28.

Zoula Huffman Huffman is a 1960 graduate of Co-Lin High School and a 1962 graduate of the college where she was a Colette during high school and college, serving as head Colette her sophomore year, and was inducted into the college’s Hall of Fame.

She received a bachelor’s degree in medical technology from the University of Southern Mississippi and was board certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology. She also received master’s and specialist degrees from USM. She became the first full-time medical laboratory instructor and program director at Co-Lin in 1972 and was named assistant dean of Vocational-Technical Education (now known as Career Tech) in 1984. She worked for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MSGCC) for five years before retiring as central office dean of academic instruction and student services.

Huffman is a past president of the Mississippi State Society of Medical Technology, served on the board of directors of the American Society of Medical Technology, and has been awarded with numerous honors such as MSSMT Technologist of the Year, Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Honor Society, a citation for distinguished service in industrial education, central office administrator of the year at MSGCC, and was named Co-Lin’s Alumna of the Year in 1976 and Co-Lin’s Vocational-Technical Instructor of the Year in 1982. She is a past president of the Co-Lin Alumni Association and is a life member of the Band and Colette Alumni Chapter, in which she is a past president, and was instrumental in

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the publication of the organization’s history book. She is a member of Beauregard United Methodist Church where she serves on the social committee and is president of the women’s group. She is married to Dr. George Huffman and they have four children, Eric Strong, Dena Owens, Dr. George “Bo” Huffman, and Darla Goolsby, eleven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

Andrew Different Andrew Different of Brookhaven is a 2011 graduate of Co-Lin where he was a member of the Blue Wave Show Band, the basketball pep band, and the jazz band. He received a bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Southern Mississippi, where he was a member of the Pride of Mississippi Marching Band as well as the concert band and a saxophone quartet.

He currently serves as assistant band director at South Pike School District and teaches music. He is a member of the Ole Brook Wind Symphony where he plays the saxophone. He plays lead guitar in the Charlie Hewitt Band and is a member of the worship team band at First Baptist Church in Brookhaven. He was recently featured in the singer/songwriter night at Brookstock and enjoys performing his original pieces. He is married to the former Kayla Furlow.

A L U M N I S P OT L I G H T Alesha Irvin (’10) is a manufacturing engineer at Lockheed Martin in Stratford, Connecticut in the Sikorsky Aircraft business unit. She aides in the overhaul and repair of dynamic components for Sikorsky’s aircrafts and also supports international programs. She received a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from Jackson State University in 2012.

Prior to Lockheed, she was employed by Walmart Stores, Inc. as a software quality engineer in the Point of Sales Division. She led the testing of several domestic and international software packages for Walmart stores. She was recognized twice in 2015 for public speaking by Toastmasters International, once as Table Topics Winner and second as the Humorous Speech Contest RunnerUp. In 2015, Irvin created the Ole Brook STEM scholarship for Brookhaven High School students pursuing a degree in a STEM-related (Science Technology Engineering Math) field.

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Band and Colette Alumni Chapter Plans 6th Annual Princess Ball The Band and Colette Alumni Chapter is sponsoring their sixth annual “Princess Ball� for fathers and daughters on Feb. 10 at the Thames Center on the Wesson campus.

The ball is open to fathers, grandfathers and father figures and girls ages 5-15. The event will be separated into two sessions, the first from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and the second from 8-10 p.m. Girls of any age can come to either session.

Tickets to the event are $30 per couple and $10 for each additional child. The cost of the ticket includes refreshments and ballroom dance instruction. Dress for the event is formal, and photography will be available for an additional fee.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.colin.ed/alumni.

Proceeds from the event fund the Clyde Wilson scholarship for band and Colette students. For more information, contact Mark Hamilton at (601) 835-6607 or contact the alumni office at (601) 643-8313.

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Former Colettes enjoyed a reunion at the Thames Center during Homecoming weekend on Friday, Oct. 27.

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omecoming 2017 was a huge success again this year. While the weather was chilly, all events were well attended, and many alumni and friends returned to campus to enjoy the weekend of activities. The weekend kicked off with the annual president’s reception held at the home of Dr. Ronnie and Rosie Nettles. This year’s honored guests were local elected officials. A reunion for former Colettes was also held on Friday night at the Thames Center. Saturday’s events began with the annual Homecoming golf tournament, sponsored by the Co-Lin golf team this year. The tourney was followed by the annual Homecoming 5K, and later the induction of four new members into the college’s Sports Hall of Fame. Members of the class of 2017 are Leon Canoy, Victor Green, Rudy McGehee and Jessica Melton Prévōt. The Band and Colette Alumni Chapter inducted Zoula Huffman into its Hall of Fame and recognized Andrew Different as the recipient of the Stanley Stewart Outstanding Young Alumni Award.

Over 280 alumni and friends attended the Alumni Association’s annual awards luncheon. The Association honored Mr. James Cagle and Dr. Casey Carlton Turnage as the 2017 Alumni of the Year. The annual tailgate party featured entertainment by the Sojourners as well

as the Blue Wave Show Band and cheerleaders. Alumni and friends enjoyed gathering under tents around the pedestrian corridor and quad while children enjoyed food, games, bounce houses, face painting, and more. A large crowd gathered at Stone Stadium to support Homecoming Queen Madison Franklin and her court and to cheer on the Wolfpack in the football game against Pearl River Community College.

Winners of the Homecoming golf tournament hosted by the Co-Lin golf team were Tommy Sasser, Louis Midkiff, Mac Munn, and Danny Smith

President’s Reception Shelley Harrigill, Judge Edward Patten and his wife Jacqui, and Greg Malta enjoyed visiting at the president’s reception

Fredrick Sandifer, Fletcher Grice, Samantha Melancon, and Jason Snider at the president’s reception

Colette Reunion Beverly Britt, Margaret Ewing Thomas, Barbara Ann Richardson and Miriam Moyer enjoyed catching up at the Colette reunion.

Former band and Colette directors Stanley Stewart, Janet Douglas Blackmon and Shaw Furlow.

Current and former Colettes performed together at the Homecoming tailgate party.

Former Colettes Vicki Daniels, Sissy Gandy, Shirley Allen and Selina Lucas

50th Reunion

Members of the Class of 1967 received golden anniversary pins at the Homecoming luncheon. Those in attendance are pictured front row, from left, Carol Howard Dendy, Susan Buckley Berry, Diane “Shorty” Payne McIntyre, Sue Johnson Bowen. Second row, from left, Jaris Patrick, Ronnie McNair, Barbara Russell Brock, and Zora Havens Ragsdale. Third row, from left, Barbara Welch Fuller, Becky Newsome Yarborough, Jan Powell Dicken, and Buddy Donahoe. Top row, from left, Larry Greer, Mike McIntyre, and Merl Scott.

Members of the high school class of 1952/college class of 1954 who got together during Homecoming are front row, from left, Barbara Garrett, Mary Ann Jasper, Miriam Moyer and Gordan Shoemaker. Back row, from left, Johnny Weeks, Ken Corban, James Ewing, Lynwood Easterling, Mike Lusk, Shelby Carlisle, M.E. Brewer, and Jack Barrett.

5K Winners, Left to right, Nic Johnson, Kaeleb Carithers, Keith Stovall, Jennifer Goldman, Misty Mosely, and Lisa Bodin. Not pictured Marlee Gunnell and Barry Boudreaux.

Alumna of the Year Dr. Casey Turnage and Dot Day (’68) at the alumni luncheon.

Sonny Hill (’59) and daughter Brenda Simkins at the tailgate party.

Anna and Avery Spencer, daughters of Justin (’01) and Anabel (’00) Spencer.

BOT instructor Tiffany Perryman and son Caleb at the tailgate party.

Wolfpack cheerleaders entertained the crowd at the tailgate party.

Pictured with 2017 Homecoming Queen Madison Franklin (center) are from left, freshman maids Katherin Crowe, Jasha Sandifer, Hevin Woods, Chloe King, Tori Pettit, Yasmine Phipps, Maya’Lissa McNair, sophomore maids Allison Livingston, Alexsundria Thomas, La’Deyshea Lee, Scout Algee, Madison Buhrer, Jordan Parker, and Warnesia Gaines.

Homecoming Court

Sports Hall of Fame inductee Victor Green and his family.

Assistant athletic director Lane Young (’96) with his family at the tailgate party.

Foundation News | Ed Norwood Golf Scholarship Endowed The Ed Norwood Golf Scholarship was recently established with the Co-Lin Foundation. The scholarship is named in honor of Norwood, 94, of Brookhaven, a lifelong volunteer at both Wolf Hollow Golf Course and the Brookhaven Country Club, and will be awarded in the fall of 2018 to a Co-Lin golf team member who is a positive role model and excels in the classroom and in the community.

Wolf Hollow Golf Professional and Co-Lin golf coach Ronny Ross is a longtime friend of Norwood and helped to organize the Norwood Cup, a tournament between the top 20 golfers at both clubs that has been going on for over 13 years.

“Last year, Jeff Henning, Josh Smith and I, as long-time golfers and friends of Mr. Norwood, decided to create a scholarship in his honor to help a student golfer at Co-Lin,” Ross said.

“Mr. Norwood has meant so much to both Wolf Hollow and the BCC, it made sense for us to work together to do this for him.”

While some scholarships take years to get off the ground, Henning, Smith, and other friends and family of Norwood were able to raise the funds for the endowment fairly quickly.

“We’ve all been playing golf together for years, and decided that instead of just showing up to play in the tournament each year, we can create a reason to do it,” Henning said.

Norwood, known for being as much an advocate and teacher

of the game as a player, is thrilled to have his name attached to the scholarship for a young golfer.

“You can’t imagine how much I appreciate this,” Norwood said. “I’ve known Ronny, Jeff and Josh for a long time, and seeing them work hard to make this happen has been a lot of fun.”

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Welcome!

New members of the

Big Wolf Club

Henning, Ross, Norwood and Smith

Norwood hopes to be able to attend the Foundation’s annual scholarship reception in the spring to meet the first recipient of his scholarship. At 94, he currently lives alone and does his owwn cooking, housework, and grocery shopping.

One thing he credits his good health and long life to is the stationary bicycle he keeps in his bedroom and rides for 20 minutes each morning. He was married to his wife, Bess for over 70 years before her death in 2015. He has two daughters, Debra Strong of Brookhaven, and Beverly Ray of Bogue Chitto, eight grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.

Executive director of the Co-Lin Foundation DJ Preiss expressed his appreciation to Ross, Henning, and Smith for their efforts in creating the scholarship.

“Having this new endowment carry the name of Mr. Norwood is a testament to the impact he has made on the golf community here,” Preiss said. “Coach Ronny Ross and Jeff Henning did an outstanding job of spearheading the effort to have this endowment created and funded in a relatively short amount of time, and we appreciate the Josh Smith family who gave the final gift to push us across the finish line to permanently endow the scholarship sooner than we anticipated.”

Gifts to the Norwood scholarship can be sent to the Co-Lin Foundation at P.O. Box 649, Wesson, MS 39191 or online at www.colin.edu/alumni-foundation. Donations to the Co-Lin Foundation are tax deductible to the extent of IRS regulations. For more information, contact Preiss at 601-643-8313.

FAN CLUB Dude’s Hot Biscuits Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions Mary’s Barber Shop Mike Whatley Honda Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Witherspoon Mr. and Mrs. David Martin Mr. Clay Smith Mrs. Scarlett Hart Ms. Sonya Wilson Ms. Tammy Witherspoon Rev and Mrs. Shon Blackwell Rev. and Mrs. Eugene Edwards Southern Electric Works, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Charles McPherson VARSITY CLUB Brian’s Tractor Service Dr. Ronnie Nettles Wesson Lions Club Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fitzwater COACH’S CLUB Mr. and Mrs. Don Underwood Mr. and Mrs. John C. Thurman Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ishee Mr. Tommy Sasser SILVER WOLF Bank of Brookhaven Insurance & Risk Managers Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bozeman Toyota of Brookhaven Yamaha Golf Car Company Positive Pest Control Hurst Review Services, Inc. Nena Smith's School of Dance GOLDEN WOLF Trustmark National Bank PLATINUM WOLF King’s Daughters Medical Center

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Nettles Announces

Board of Trustees Chairman Gene Bates and Nettles at Nettles' first board meeting as president in 2008.

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After over 33 years in education, Co-Lin President Dr. Ronnie Nettles announced his retirement at the November, 2017 monthly Board of Trustees Meeting, effective June 30, 2018.

“I believe that our success as a college is because of the strong administrative team that has stood with me throughout my years as President,” said Nettles.

“They have worked tirelessly with our employees to help our college achieve national rankings in student completion rates, minority graduation rates, and veteran’s services.”

Nettles, who has spent the last 10 years as president of the college, served as the Director of the Community and Economic Development on the Wesson Campus from 1994-1997. When Dr. Howell Garner became president in 1997, he moved to Natchez to serve as the Dean of the Natchez Campus. Nettles moved back to the Wesson Campus as Executive Vice President from 2004-2008.

During his tenure as president, Co-Lin has seen growth in enrollment to an all-time high, increase in the Co-Lin Foundation’s endowment to double to over $8 million, instituted new instructional programs and services that have increased student graduation rates, and construction of new buildings and other renovations on all three campuses.

Construction of six new buildings including the Alton Greenlee Pro Shop (2010), Howell C. Garner Instructional Building (2011), Eugene Bates Men’s Residence Hall (2012), Stone Stadium Press Box (2014), Early Childhood Education Building (2015), and the New Women’s Residence Hall (to be completed in 2018).

Renovation and repair projects including lighting on the softball and soccer fields (2009), Mullen Gymnasium (2011), Henley Cafeteria (2012), softball/soccer restrooms and concession stand (2012), Pitts Field House (2012), softball bleachers (2013), new hitting facility at baseball field (2013), visitors restrooms at Stone Stadium (2013), Anderson Building, Smith Hall Chemistry Lab, Ewing Fine Arts Auditorium (2014), Ellzey Hall (2016), Diesel Mechanics Classroom (2016), Callendar Hall (2017), new hitting facility at softball field (2017), energy/mechanical projects totaling over $2.9 million, roofing projects over $1.5 million, and two new parking lots and paving projects.

Co-Lin’s latest building project is the new wom-

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en’s honors residence hall on the Wesson Campus. This $5.5 million project will open in the fall of 2018, will house 28 double bedrooms (for 56 students), a study area, laundry room, and an elevator. It will have a similar floor plan as Bates Hall, the men’s honors residence hall that was built in 2012. Each room is provided with a private bath, single beds and mattresses, armoire/ dresser, desk, and chair. In addition, the rooms will have Internet and cable access. Students living in this honors residence hall must have above a 21 or above on the ACT and maintain a 3.0 grade point average.

“The accomplishments are a reflection of the work of an outstanding faculty and staff,” Nettles said. “They have been and continue to be the heart of this institution and have made Co-Lin one of the best community colleges in the nation.”

During his tenure as president, Co-Lin has been recognized on a national and statewide level. Co-Lin has been recognized by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program for two consecutive times, Great Colleges To Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education, Purple Heart College, Military Friendly Award (No. 3), Best Colleges in Mississippi, and are currently working to have the first ACT Work Ready Region in the state.

He currently serves as President of the Southern Association of Colleges with Associate Degrees, President of the Mississippi Community College Presidents Association, Secretary on the Mississippi Commission of College Accreditation, and has served as past president of the Mississippi Association of Colleges (MAC) and past president of the Copiah County Economic Development District.

Nettles is a member of numerous professional organizations and civic clubs including the Mississippi Humanities Council, Wesson Lions Club, Wesson Chamber of Commerce, and is a charter member of the Brookhaven-Lincoln Co. Rotary Club.

He has received the National Institute for Organizations Development Excellence Award, Co-Lin’s Howell C. Garner High Performance Award, Phi Theta Kappa’s Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction, and was a member of Mississippi Economic Council’s Leadership Mississippi Class. He also received the Ann Bradberry Award, which is presented by the Co-Lin Trailblazers to a faculty, staff, or administrator of the college who the students feel has made an extra effort to assist students.

A graduate of Trinity Episcopal Day School in Natchez, Nettles received a bachelor of science degree in political science and a master of education degree in counseling and personnel services from the University of Southern Mississippi. He received his PhD. From the University of Mississippi in educational leadership.

Nettles and his wife, Rosie, were inducted into the Co-Lin Foundation Hall of Fame in 2016. They are parents of two children, a daughter, Jordan and a son, Brandon. They are members Nettles with former presidents Howell Garner and Billy Thames of St. Francis Church in Brookhaven. in 2014.

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Alton Ricks Reunion Planned for January

Former players of long-time Wolfpack Basketball coach Alton Ricks are planning a reunion on January 18th prior to the Co-lin vs. East Central Community College basketball game. Players will meet at the Billy Thames Center for hors deorves at 5:30 p.m and will be recognized on the court between the ending of the women’s game and the 8:00 tip off of the men’s game. All former players, coaches and friends of Ricks are invited to attend. For more information, contact the Alumni Office at 601-643-8498.

A L U M N I S P OT L I G H T Stuart Britt (’05) of Madison is a certified registered nurse anesthetist at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Originally of Ruth, Britt received an associate’s degree in nursing from Co-Lin, a bachelor’s degree in nursing from William Carey University, and a master’s degree in nursing with a concentration in anesthesia from the University of Alabama, Birmingham. He and his wife Ashlee have been married for 11 years, and are parents of three children, Addison, age nine, Benna, age five, and Judah, age two.

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for batting average and triples in a season. She was a two-year starter on the basketball team, helping her team to a runner-up finish in the Region 23 tournament. She averaged 7.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2.6 assists per game.

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After Co-Lin, Prévōt completed nursing school at Southwest Mississippi Community College. She is employed at McComb Children’s Clinic and has a son, Nicholas Clark.

Come Back to Co-Lin | by Angela Furr LaTasha Hooker of Hazlehurst returned to Co-Lin after originally starting college in 2011 and earned an associate’s degree through the (C2C) program in September, making her the first student from Co-Lin to receive her degree through C2C since the program’s launch in August.

Hooker is one of 36 students who have returned to Co-Lin to finish their degree. Seventy-nine other degrees have been issued to former students who had everything they needed to graduate, but for numerous reasons, had never applied for graduation.

“I am so excited to have finally received my associate’s degree,” Hooker said. “I’m now planning to continue on to receive my bachelor’s degree.”

Seven other C2C students received their degrees in December. Among those are Portia Dickey of Brookhaven and ElizaDickey and LaTasha Hooker tia Por ith, Sm th abe Eliz ds gra C beth Smith of Wesson. Dickey C2 completed the Licensed Practical Nursing program in 2007 but never passed her state board exam. Now, she’s back to comt’s never too late to finish what you started. That’s the replete the last classes she needs to pursue an associate’s degree in sounding focus of the Complete to Compete (C2C) program, a nursing.

Smith began her college career at Co-Lin in 1997 and statewide university and community college campaign aimed at transferred to the University of Southern Mississippi, but never helping adults return to college to finish the degrees they began. completed her degree. Taking the last two courses she needed for C2C is designed to help Mississippi adults who have comher associate’s degree has given her the confidence to keep going pleted some college, but did not finish a degree, return to college towards completing her bachelor’s degree as well. Smith is curand complete the remaining requirements necessary to earn their degree. Completing an application through the C2C website rently employed at Kings Daughter’s Medical Center and has a allows interested candidates to determine how close they are to son, Cooper.

If you or someone you know could benefit from the C2C completing their degree. program, visit the website at www.msc2c.org or contact Knight Leading the program for Co-Lin is a familiar face to Co-Lin at (601) 643-8376 or email leaann.knight@colin.edu. students and faculty. Lea Ann Knight (’86)

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of Wesson retired in 2015 as director of counseling and recruitment, and returned to work part time at Co-Lin as success coach for the C2C program. Knight says she is thrilled to be able to help these students become fellow Co-Lin alumni.

“I am so excited to be back at Co-Lin Knight working with the Complete2Compete program,” Knight said. “This position has allowed me to continue helping students, which is my true passion. It is a great feeling to assist someone who had no idea they were so close to graduation and see the excitement in their eyes when they realize how quickly they can return to school and finish their degree. Many of our students will receive immediate promotions in their current job with the completion of their associate’s degree.”

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here are they now?

Chantell Caughman Miles (’88), Lakeycha Barnes (’95) and Macie Case (’12) were all elected Homecoming Queen during their time at Co-Lin. Today, they are each making a difference in their respective communities. Here’s what they’re up to today:

Chantell

Caughman Miles of Richardson, Texas was a student leader during her time at Co-Lin, serving as head cheerleader, vice president of the Student Government Association, a Trailblazer, editor of the campus newspaper, and news director of the radio station. She was selected as a campus favorite and a beauty her freshman year, Homecoming Queen in 1987, and was inducted into the college’s Hall of Fame.

After Co-Lin Miles attended the University of Southern Mississippi and received a bachelor’s degree. She has been working as a flight attendant for American Airlines in the Dallas/ Caughman then Ft. Worth area for 26 years. She has been married for 20 years to her husband, Bill, and they have an 11-year-old son, Baden. They attend Heights Baptist Church of Richardson and Caughman today Miles enjoys delivering Meals on Wheels and volunteering at her son’s school.

Miles encourages anyone she knows who is considering attending Co-Lin to get involved in as many clubs as possible in order to meet new people from many walks of life. “I had two instructors who meant so much to me and made my time at Co-Lin even more memorable,” Miles said. “David Smith was our cheerleader sponsor, and he always encouraged us to do and be our best because we were representing Co-Lin. The other was Burlian Walker, my academic and Wolf Tales advisor. He guided his students to produce the highest quality of work, and he was an inspiration to his students throughout his many years at Co-Lin.”

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available at Co-Lin, such as Trailblazers, Student Government Association, Alpha Omega Science Club, the English Club, and Phi Theta Kappa. She was named Homecoming Queen in 1994 and was inducted into the college’s Hall of Fame.

After Co-Lin, Barnes attended University of Mississippi Medical Center, where she received a doctor of physical therapy degree.

Today, she works as a physical therapist at Sta Home Barnes then Health and Hospice. She attends church at Bethany Missionary Baptist in Jayess and New Jerusalem in Jackson.

Barnes said choosing Co-Lin was one of the Barnes today best decisions she’s made. “I met some great people and had some extraordinary instructors,” Barnes said. “I remember being a bit intimidated

by Dr. Lanier, but she became my biggest advocate in getting into physical therapy school.”

Macie Case of Sugar Land, Texas grew up on the campus at Co-Lin. With her father Keith Case serving as the head baseball coach for most of her childhood and adolescence, Case was a fixture at Co-Lin events.

When she became a student herself, she dove into campus life as a cheerleader and played on the tennis team, and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa and the Diamond Dolls. She was voted Homecoming Queen in 2011.

After Co-Lin, she attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where she was a member of the cheerleading squad, tennis team, and Tri-Beta Biological Honors Society. She received a bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in Chemistry. After

graduation, she moved to Houston, Texas and began a career as a pharmaceutical sales and marketing representative for two years before switching paths to become a high school biology instructor at Needville High School.

“I have always been drawn to Case then young people, Case said. “Being an important role model in their lives is my number one priority, and the knowledge of life science that they need to succeed comes second."

Case today Case is a member of Creekside Christian Fellowship Church. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, exercising, and attending sporting events such as Astros baseball games, Texans football games, and cheering for her father’s baseball team at Wharton County Junior College in Wharton, Texas. She has a dog named Harper.

Case describes her time at Co-Lin as “priceless.” “The family atmosphere is definitely something that is unique to Co-Lin,” Case said.” After living in such a big place, and surrounded by strangers every day, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate my experience on that campus. From my instructors in the classroom, to the cafeteria staff, I always felt like they genuinely cared about my success and well-being. It never failed when I walked in to the cafeteria for lunch, Ms. Martha Wells knew exactly what I wanted on my sandwich, down to the mustard and type of cheese I liked; you will absolutely not find that type of dedication anywhere else and I surely have never forgotten it.”

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tracking the classes Congratulations Jim Carmody (’54) on his feature in the biography “Jim Carmody: Big Nasty,” written by Ronald F. Borne.

Books are available in stores and online at Jim Carmody book nautiluspublishing.com.

Dr. Donald Cotten (‘66) on his induction into the Southern Miss Cotten Alumni Association Hall of Fame.

Erin Smith (’98) on her selection as one of the 50 Leading Business Women in Mississippi by the Mississippi Business Journal.

Smith was also recently elected for a second Smith term on the Brookhaven Public School Board of Trustees and was elected to the University of Southern Mississippi Alumni Board of Directors.

Coach Mike Jones (’75) on being inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.

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Zach Fetcko (’12) on September 9, 2017.

Kristen Mileah Hall (’12) married Bobby David “Bo” Blanks II on October 14, 2017.

Abigail Newell (’14) married Chase Martin (’07) on October 28, 2017.

Kayla Renee Cook (’15) married William Graham Carter (’17) on September 30, 2017.

Regan Neely (‘15) married Ethan Lee on May 20,2017.

In Memoriam Marguerite Newsome Rutledge (’38) passed away on September 2, 2017. She was alumna of the year in 2005.

Daniel E. Albritton (’41) passed away March 25, 2017. He was a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame.

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Billie Jean Grubbs Thornton (’56) passed away on August 7, 2017.

Marvin Luther “Jak” Douglas (’61) passed away September 16, 2017.

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Jeanette Smith Watts (’63) passed away on September 11, 2017.

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Kristen Nicole Britt (attending) married Joseph Grice (’16) on September 9, 2017.

Coty Noel Smith (’16) married Jesse Ryan Touchstone on October 14, 2017.

Courtney Watts (’16) married Austin Berry on November 11, 2017.

Whitney Lynn Herring (’16) married Freddie Alexander Nevels (’16) on October 21, 2017.

Nevels Kaitlyn Taylor (’17) married Braxton Foster (’16) on November 11, 2017.

Alisa Gail Smith Forrest (’79) passed away on September 23, 2017.

Pauline Neal Coleman (’03) passed away on October 13, 2017.

Janet Egelston Haddock (attended) passed away on August 5, 2017.

Harold “Hal” E, King, Jr. (attended) passed away on September 12, 2017.

Lisa Allen Case (attended) passed away on October 16, 2017.

Scott Stormo (attended) passed away November 8, 2017.

Dena Ruth Thompson passed away October 20, 2017. She was a long time employee of Co-Lin and retired as the bookstore manager.

Anne Thames, wife of former Co-Lin president Dr. Billy Thames (’54) passed away on November 19, 2017. Mrs. Thames served as director of alumni affairs, foundation assistant, and later as director of the learning center at Co-Lin.

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tracking the classes Elizabeth Ruth Vaughan married Joseph Michael Zimmerman (’17) on October 14, 2017 Sarah Aline Harrison married John Canaan Eschete (’17) on October 21, 2017.

Alyssa Beach (attending) married Joseph “A.C.” White (’13) on November 11, 2017 Madison Watts (’14) married Jake Brumfield on November 4, 2017.

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Sara Griffin (’07) married Jesse Scott on November 4, 2017.

Macy Tillman Scott (‘14) married Michael Dean Smith on December 2, 2017.

Caroleah Brister ('15) married Austin Everett ('12) on December 9, 2017.

New Arrivals Lee and Kim (’01, '13) Maddox are proud parents of Emilia Ann, born September 27, 2017.

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Paxton (’01) and Christy (’01) Lee are proud parents of Monroe Grace, born September 14, 2017. Proud grandparents Lee are Charles and Wanda Hart. Charles is the Co-Lin bookstore manager and accounting instructor.

Ingle are proud parents of Taylor Scott, born September 5, 2017.

Kelly (’03) and Lindsey Allred are proud parents of Jacob Kelly, born September 5, 2017.

Kyle and Hannah (’12) Hutson are proud parents of Katherine Camilla, born Nov. 8, 2017.

Chad (’06) and Katie Lagrone are proud parents of Frances Clark, born August 26, 2017.

Joel (’14) and Julianne Patrick (’13) are the proud parents of Noah Bradley Patrick, born on July 29, 2017. Proud grandparents are Susie and Stan Patrick.

Susie is the College Navigator on the Patrick Wesson Campus and Stan is the Vice-President of Business Affairs.

Cody (’13) and Karla Beth (’13) White are proud White parents of Macy Caroline, born September 18, 2017.

Michelle Wood Vincent (’07) and Cameron Vincent are the proud parents of Liston Sonnet Vincent, born on May 24, 2017.

Jeremy (’10) and Courtney (’10)

Kyle Patrick (‘12) and Gina Neal Patrick (‘12) are the proud parents of Lucy Gail Patrick, born on August 7, Patrick 2017.

Chris (attended) and Katie Nations are proud parents of Christopher Dean, born September 2, 2017.

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