Noah Ware
Coffeeville | Sophomore PATHWAY
ENGINEERING – OXFORD CAMPUS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Brenda Gentry Holmes Endowed Scholarship
Why did you choose your career pathway?
I chose my career path because I have a passion for working with advanced machinery and developing innovative products that shape the future.
What do you feel is the most valuable lesson you've learned while being at Northwest?
Words can hardly capture all the lessons I’ve learned during my two years at Northwest. However, the most valuable lesson has been to make the most of every situation. When you get knocked down, get back up and tackle the challenge with even more determination. Embrace new experiences, build lasting friendships, and create memories that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Who are some instructors or staff you want to recognize?
I’d like to recognize Joshua Guest for being an outstanding advisor. He’s not just an advisor— he’s a true friend who is always willing to help in any way he can. I also want to thank Thomas Koslowski for being an exceptional math teacher, making learning both engaging and enjoyable.
What does receiving this scholarship mean to you?
It means I can attend Northwest without debt and take the first steps toward becoming a mechanical engineer.
What has being a part of the Red Shirt Engineering Program meant to you?
Joining the Red Shirt Engineering Program has truly been the best decision I have ever made. I’ve built friendships here that feel more like family, and I wouldn’t trade these last two years for the world. The education we’re receiving is just as good as anywhere else—if not better—thanks to outstanding educators like Mr. Koslowski and Mr. Guest. Any time there’s been a bump in the road, Mr. Guest has been right there, quick as can be, to help smooth things out and keep me moving forward. This program has been a blessing from start to finish, and I’m proud to be a part of it.
president's reflections
It is a great day to be a Ranger! As I reflect upon the Spring Semester and this last academic year as a whole, the words “Continuing the Momentum” come to mind. This past spring semester, the College celebrated its tenth semester of positive, consecutive enrollment growth with a 7.3 percent enrollment increase. Over the last five years, full-time student enrollment has increased by 2.5 percent, 96 percent of the students attending Northwest were from Mississippi, and 86 percent of students attending Northwest lived in the institution’s eleven-county service district. All of the College’s credit programs have seen an increase in enrollment, and the workforce, non-credit side of the College continues to serve more and more residents. The top five workforce programs this past year were in the fields of healthcare, leadership, industrial production, basic employability skills, and electricity. The College recently concluded commencement exercises and we had 1,445 students graduate. The conclusion of the Spring Semester is always an exciting time with much to look forward to for the Summer and Fall Semesters!
Vision
Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students’ lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services.
Mission
In a recent Mississippi Community Colleges Economic Impact study released by The National Strategic Planning and Analysis Research Center (NSPARC) at Mississippi State University, the study concluded the following:
• Community College Graduates Live and Work in Mississippi: CCs in MS graduate approximately 88,000 graduates annually, and 84% of those graduates stay in Mississippi to continue their studies or go to work in Mississippi. The students that enter the workforce (75%) are employed within one year of graduation, earn $35,000 on average, and earnings exceed $42,000 within five years of graduation.
• Community Colleges Support Wage and Salary Growth across Mississippi: Community College operations paid $455M in wages to employees and generated an additional $1.6B in annual earnings throughout the economy. Every dollar paid to a community college employee resulted in approximately $3.50 in additional earnings statewide.
• Community Colleges Generate Strong ROI for Taxpayers: Annual state and local investment in community colleges totaled $684 million, which in turn generated an estimated $2B in wages, reflecting a 3-to-1annual return on investment.
• Community Colleges Drive Statewide Employment: Mississippi’s community colleges employ nearly 6,000 full-time, and 2,000 part-time workers. For every job at a community college, one additional job was created in the state’s economy which doubled the employment impact.
Northwest continues to contribute in major ways to the economy of our service district and the State of Mississippi. I look forward to servicing even more students and citizens in the months and years to come!
Go Rangers!
Sincerely,
Northwest Mississippi Community College is an open-access, public, two-year institution primarily serving Benton, Calhoun, DeSoto, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tunica, and Yalobusha counties. NWCC is a learning-centered community providing educational opportunities with quality instruction for students from all walks of life. Our college fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and student success. We strive for continuous improvement, with a standard of excellence in every area of the institution. Our college partners with businesses and industries that seek to grow the economy and the workforce, as well as partners with alumni, friends, and others. Engagement takes place in all communities that the college serves.
Values
ACCOUNTABILITY
INTEGRITY
EXCELLENCE
RESPECT SERVICE
SUSTAINABILITY
ACCESSIBILITY
CREATIVITY
POSITIVITY
LEADERSHIP
Dr. Michael J. Heindl President, Northwest Mississippi Community College
SEVENTEEN STUDENTS SELECTED FOR Hall of Fame Honor
Story by Julie Bauer | Photo By Sarah Smith
Seventeen Northwest students have been inducted into the 2024-25 Hall of Fame, the highest honor a student can achieve at the college.
The selection of students named to the Hall of Fame is based on their academic accomplishments and involvement in student life at Northwest. Hall of Fame
nominations are submitted by Northwest instructors and voted on by a committee.
This year’s honorees were recognized at the Feb. 13 Board of Trustees meeting on the Senatobia campus.
Ten students attend the Senatobia campus:
• Shelby Andersen of Ashland
• Mary-Britton Faulkner of Senatobia
• Allison Reed Greer of Oxford
• Jackson Hill of Rector, Arkansas
• Owen Hardin of Greenville
• Sabria Jackson of Olive Branch
• Jackson Jenkins of Senatobia
• Anna Denton Landrum of Hernando
• Taylor Lindsey of Walls
• Katy Kendell Ware of Winona
Four students attend the DeSoto campus:
• Cian Haynes of Olive Branch
• Xitlaly Magana-Ramirez of Olive Branch
• Alaina Pitts of Holly Springs
• Ra’una Robinson of Starkville
Three students attend the Oxford campus:
• Ava Rodgers of Byhalia
• Jacob Breland of Water Valley
• Makinley Wilson of Batesville
RAMONA BRAWNER NAMED
Humanities Council Teacher of the Year
Story By Sarah Smith
Northwest is proud to announce English instructor Ramona Brawner has been selected as a Mississippi Humanities Council (MHC) Teacher of the Year.
The Mississippi Humanities Council has been recognizing outstanding instructors at Mississippi’s colleges and universities since 1995. Brawner is among a group of recipients who were honored statewide. She was nominated by Kristin Davis, associate vice president of Academic Instruction.
“This prestigious award recognizes educators who demonstrate excellence in teaching and a commitment to fostering a love of learning in their students,” said Davis. “Ramona Brawner has consistently
demonstrated a dedication to her students and a passion for the humanities. Brawner is an exceptional educator who inspires her students to think critically and engage deeply with the world around them.”
As part of receiving this honor, Brawner is required to make a public presentation in her area of expertise. She presented a lecture on Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. at the DeSoto Center as part of her duties. Brawner’s speech was about Octavia Butler’s sci-fi apocalyptic work which follows common themes of disaster with a thread of hope and the hope of what one individual can do.
English Instructor, Ramona Brawner. Photo courtesy of Brawner
$100,000 GRANT FROM GE AEROSPACE FOUNDATION
Northwest Mississippi Community College has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the GE Aerospace Foundation to support Workforce Solutions and CareerTechnical Education efforts in the manufacturing industry at the college’s Batesville campus at the Concourse. The funds will be used to provide new equipment for students in Northwest's Welding and Cutting program that will grow from 50 to 75 students when the program opens at the Concourse this fall. The program is currently located on the Senatobia campus only.
“We are incredibly grateful to the GE Aerospace Foundation for this generous $100,000 grant, which will directly impact the lives of approximately 75 students preparing for high-demand careers in manufacturing,” said Dwayne Casey, associate vice president of Workforce Solutions and Career-Technical Education. “This investment in new equipment for our Welding and Cutting program not only strengthens our workforce development efforts, it empowers our students to gain hands-on experience that leads to real-world success.”
In addition to their contribution to the college, GE Aerospace continues to make investments into its manufacturing site in Batesville, recently announcing $11 million for 2025. According to a statement from GE Aerospace, upgrades include an industrial oven to produce ceramic matrix composite parts, high-precision machines and inspection technology to
maintain quality as the site increases production of components in narrow-body and widebody aircraft engines, along with military fighter jet and helicopter engines. Improvements will also be made to the facility’s utilities.
GE Aerospace and its Foundation donated $2.3 million last year to a range of organizations to help build a larger skilled manufacturing workforce and create job opportunities across the United States and globally. A Morning Consult | GE Aerospace survey of 1,000 U.S. workers across all U.S. manufacturing industries found that skills development is needed to support newer workers and viewed as a key to worker success and retention.
"Providing training opportunities and reducing barriers for workers to gain skills are key to the future of the aerospace industry," said Christian Meisner, GE Aerospace chief human resource officer and GE Aerospace Foundation chair. "But we cannot do this urgent work alone. It will take partners like the ones GE Aerospace and the GE Foundation are awarding, and we look forward to expanding on this work to support workers and the broader industry at this critical time."
The donations from GE Aerospace and its Foundation will help partners establish new programs, expand existing ones, add flexibility, and reduce costs for individuals seeking manufacturing skills. These initiatives will support an additional 4,000 manufacturing workers.
Photo by Jennifer Corbin
Story By Sarah Smith
“Phave several projects nearing completion that support academics, fine arts, and athletics.”
Projects currently in progress include the R.C. Pugh Library renovation and restoration project which is funded by a Mississippi state bond allocation. The projected completion date is August 2025. It includes a comprehensive interior renovation focusing on creating a space that allows for group study and a flexible learning environment. The interior will feature two flexible learning and lecture spaces, a maker space, and private and small group study rooms. The exterior is a potential historic landmark, and so therefore, they are restoring the exterior with an addition of a mid-century modern front entrance plaza.
The Fine Arts Instruction building renovation is also funded by state bond allocations. The construction for this building began on May 1, 2025. This building after the renovations will feature all-new interior finishes, flooring, ceilings, and improved energyefficient lighting and HVAC. There will be improved spaces such as an improved scene fabrication shop for the Theatre department and small private music practice rooms and costume storage.
The Castle Baseball Complex is scheduled for completion in April 2025 and will feature 10,000 square feet which will hold coaches' offices, locker room, and team meeting space. There will also be an enclosed batting facility for the Ranger baseball and softball teams. This complex will also feature custom player and coach lockers, trophy cases, and uniform storage that is made in-house by Northwest’s own Stanley Isom at the NWCC cabinet shop.
The Athletic Performance Facility is scheduled for completion in December 2025 and will feature 70 yards of turf practice field designed for football and soccer practice, but will be available for all sports and student recreation activities.
The Bud Young Arena and Farm are still being updated with completion expected before the Ranger Rodeo in April. This
Construction of the DeSoto Center's new campus entrance on Church Road is underway and is expected to be complete by May 2025. This new entrance will feature new signage and will also focus on repaving parking lots.
One more major project currently underway is the James P. McCormick Administration Building Restoration Project which is funded by the Community Heritage Preservation Grant provided by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. This building is a Mississippi Landmark according to the Antiquities Law of Mississippi. The work completed at this point includes some masonry restoration and mortar tuckpointing, concrete plinth and front entrance refurbishing, stucco repairs and restorations on the basement level as well as drainage improvements around the basement level. As the project continues, they hope to work next on the window restoration and repairs and repainting of the masonry. The construction on this should be complete before December 2026 before the college’s
Renovations at R.C. Pugh Library
Rendering of the Athletic Performance Facility
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BLUES, BBQ,
Baseball &
Story By Patti Gordon | Photos by Carly Fox and Sarah Smith
Baseball alumni came out in full swing March 22 to support the Rangers and Head Coach Mark Carson as he was honored for becoming Northwest's all-time winningest baseball coach. Chris Lindsey, 1983 baseball alumnus from Eads, Tenn., cooked and sold barbecue plates with proceeds supporting the baseball program. Entertainment was provided by nationallyknown blues musician Terry “Harmonica” Bean, a 1982 baseball alumnus from Pontotoc. Spearheaded by baseball alumnus Stephen Box, members of the 1996 team gathered to throw the ceremonial first pitch for the game against Co-Lin. This team went to the NJCAA Division II World Series and finished runner-up in 1996. Baseball alumnus from many different eras attended, including players from 1973. In between games, special guests were invited to tour the new baseball facility under construction.
1. Chris Lindsey, a 1983 baseball alumnus, launches the barbecue fundraiser to support the Ranger baseball program. 2. Terry “Harmonica” Bean, 1982 alumnus, entertains Ranger baseball fans. 3.Members of the 1996 NJCAA Division II World Series runner-up team gathered to throw the first pitch. Members include (front row, l to r): Tim Walker, Jeff Hernandez, Wash Respess, Coach Jim Miles, Coach Donny Castle; (back row): Stephen Box, Justin Reeder, Neil Haraway, Jason Berry, Shane Hargett, Robbie Rhea, Jeremy Gross, President Emeritus Dr. David M. Haraway, and former Northwest SID Brett Brown. 4 Former players (l to r) Jeremy Gross, Tim Walker, Stephen Box, Wash Respess, and Chris Mitchell proudly display the 1996 World Series runner-up trophy. 5. Dr. Neil Haraway returns to campus supporting his ’96 team along with his parents, Ellen and President Emeritus Dr. David M. Haraway. Dr. Haraway is wearing the team’s World Series jacket from 1996.
ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Message from THE FOUNDATION BOARD PRESIDENT
Greetings to the Northwest Mississippi Community College family! Excitement and growth are evident at all of our campuses. 2025 promises to be a continuation of what we have seen the past few years. New progress with new facilities offers abundant opportunities and options to many more students in north Mississippi, giving them valid reasons to choose Northwest.
Our college is blessed with great leadership, led by our president, Dr. Michael Heindl. We have great instructors, administrators, coaches, and support staff. The mission remains to make excellent student experiences, success in the classroom, and careers. Yes, Northwest Mississippi Community College is investing in its students, impacting their lives and our communities. It is this commitment that allows our students to succeed and advance their careers.
Thank you to all who have supported our college, and thank you in advance for your future support. It is an honor and privilege for me to serve as this year’s Foundation board president. It has been a pleasure serving with Dr. Heindl, Executive Director, Patti Gordon, fellow board members, and support staff the past few years. I hope to see many of you at many of our activities this year, such as the Northwest Soirée, concerts at the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts, sporting events, 2+2 Golf Tournament and others. Let the momentum and enthusiasm continue!
Again, on behalf of the Foundation, the support that has been shown from our donors is greatly appreciated. We are sincerely thankful for all you do.
Dr. Stephen Joe
Northwest Foundation Board President
J. Gary Kornegay (left), Foundation board treasurer, and the Northwest Foundation Board of Directors welcomed new president, Dr. Stephen Joe of Olive Branch (center) and vice president, Niles Norris of Oxford at the 2025 first quarter board meeting. Photo By Carly Fox
DR. STEPHEN JOE
2025 Foundation BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MARTY
HUGH M. CANNON Calhoun County Retired, Cannon Oil
THOMAS CLAYTON
KEVIN
PATRICIA DHORITY DeSoto County Retired, Federal Express
JAMES DUNN Tunica County Board of Supervisors
GOV. RONNIE MUSGROVE
County Attorney, Musgrove Whitwell Law Firm
CHUCK JACKSON Tate County President, Guaranty Bank
CINDY HALE
FRED CARLISLE
JIMMY MCCLURE Panola County Circuit Court Judge
DEBBIE PERKINS Tate County Retired Teacher
IKE SAYLE Tallahatchie County Owner, Sayle Oil Company
DR. PATSY SLEDGE Tate County Retired Principal
DR. LORRI WILLIAMSON Yalobusha County Retired, Ole Miss Administrator
STERLING WITHERS Tunica County Owner, Withers Properties
JEFF HORN
GIVING SOCIETIES
The Northwest Foundation depends on loyal donors to strengthen the college’s efforts of innovation and provide a quality education for students. We appreciate each and every donor who helps move Northwest into the future.
Columns Giving Society
The Columns Lifetime Giving Society recognizes the overall cumulative total of a donor’s gifts and pledges to Northwest. The Foundation is deeply appreciative of the contributions and impact these donors have made in the growth and success of Northwest. Since 1927, the columns of the James P. McCormick Administration Building have long served as an icon for Northwest and a standing reminder of our history. Northwest is proud to honor its most devoted donors with membership to the Columns Society, in honor of their dedication and commitment to our future.
Magnolia Society
Lifetime donations/pledges of $250,000 + BankFirst Cadence Bank
Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi Dunlap & Kyle Company, Inc.
Endurance Physical Therapy
Mr. and Mrs. Norris Faust Jr.
Mr. Morgan Freeman
Graeber Foundation
Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence
Northcentral Electric Cooperative
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Yates
Tate Society
Lifetime donations/pledges of $100,000 - $249,999
ACI Building Systems, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Bouchillon
Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Memphis
Frances Marie Dean Trust
Delta Regional Foundation
GE Aerospace Foundation
Ms. Trudy Hall
Elinor Herrington Charitable Trust
Clarence Thomas Hill Estate Bequest
Horn Lake Alumni Foundation
John Deere Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Kim Kreunen
Mini Systems, Inc.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
North Mississippi Education Consortium
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Paulk Jr.
City of Southaven
State Farm Companies Foundation
Tallahatchie Valley Electric Power Association
In Memoriam:
Mr. John L. Basinger
Col. Charles R. Johnson, U.S. Army
Dr. William Longest
Dr. James Smith
Sycamore Society
Lifetime donations/pledges of $50,000 - $99,999
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ainsworth
Batesville Presbyterian Church
Benefit Concepts, P. A.
Mrs. Elsie Blanke Estate
Bower Foundation
Brown Insurance Agency
Cannon Motors of Mississippi
CITE Armored
Dr. Dan Copeland
Mr. Wendell Couch
Desoto County Public Safety Memorial
Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Entergy Services, Incorporated
First Security Bank
Gene Haas Foundation
City of Hernando
Mrs. Marty Holloman Estate
Horseshoe Casino & Hotel
Ms. Jacqueline James Estate
Dr. and Mrs. Brant Kairit
Mr. and Mrs. J. Gary Kornegay
Ms. Linda S. Laine
Estate of Jim and Angele' McClure
Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare Foundation
Dr. Susan Avery Mitchell
Mr. and Mrs. Niles Norris
City of Olive Branch
Mrs. Helen Overstreet
Panola County Habitat for Humanity
Panola-Tate Livestock Association
Reedy Acres Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reynolds
Mrs. Valeria B. Robertson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Salmon
Sayle Oil Company
Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Smith Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Ray Thweatt
VFW - Post 7531
Dr. and Mrs. William H. West
Women's Foundation of Mississippi
In Memoriam:
Dr. Robert I. Bourne Jr.
Mrs. Dorris Crawford
1927 Society
Lifetime donations/pledges of $25,000 - $49,999
American Equity Investment Life Ins. Co.
A T & T
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Blanchard
Mr. Marcus L. Burks
Mrs. Marilyn Canada
Mr. Fred Carlisle
The Chrysler Foundation Citizens Bank and Trust
CLEAResult Consulting
CoBank, ACB
Mr. Jerry Davis
Delta Rice Services
Delta Trauma Care Region
Desoto County Literacy Council
Mrs. Patricia B. Dhority
Mrs. Paul R. Duncan
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Dunn
ExxonMobil Foundation
FedEx
First Financial Bank
First Horizon Bank
Graves Oil Company
Mr. Michael Haley
Dr. Neil Haraway
Eley Guild Hardy Architects PA
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Havens
Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Heindl
Hinds Chapel Church
Mr. Timothy D. Hogan
Dr. and Mrs. Marshall E. Hollis
Mr. Carson Hughes
Jones-Pointer Foundation Trust
Mr. George Max Lee Jr.
Lions Club of Senatobia
Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Lipscomb III
Maddox Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Leon McCullouch
Mechanics Bank
Mississippi Community College Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Montville
Mrs. Becky Moore
Governor Ronnie Musgrove
Ms. Jean Nunnally
Olive Branch Lions Club
Mrs. Frances C. Perkins
Drs. Ramesh and Purnima Purohit
Renasant Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Robison
Senatobia Investment Company
Dr. Patsy Sledge
Dr. and Mrs. Gary Lee Spears
Storey Insurance
Trustmark Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Withers
In Memoriam:
Mr. Don Clanton
Ms. Evelyn-Hayes Lee
Mr. Pat Lewis
Kirk and Carole Moore
Mr. Harold Nichols
Mr. J. E. Spurlock
Legacy Society
The Legacy Society recognizes individuals who have made commitments to Northwest through planned gifts. Legacy gifts help build financial support for future student scholarships, academic programs, or capital initiatives. Written documentation is required for membership.
Sarah Garner Ainsworth
Mike and Celia Boren
Norris W. Faust Jr.
Sandy and Vaughn Grisham
Mike Harris
Linda S. Laine
Helen G. Overstreet
Russell Paulk Jr.
Dr. Kenneth L. and Mary Sipley
Lynda J. South
Melvin (Jay) Tindall Jr. In Memoriam:
Debbie Harris
2024 President’s Circle
The President’s Circle recognizes donors who contribute $500 or more in a given year to the Northwest Fund. Members maintain their recognition by giving every year.
Doctorate Level
Annual donation of $5,000 or more to the Northwest Fund
CITE Armored Clearway Energy
Delta Regional Foundation Bank of Holly Springs
Mini Systems, Inc.
Northcentral Electric Cooperative
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Paulk Jr.
Master Level
Annual donation of $2,500 - $4,999 to the Northwest Fund
Atmos Energy BankFirst
Baptist Memorial Hospital - DeSoto
Benefit Concepts, P. A.
C Spire Foundation
Cadence Bank
Civil-Link, LLC
Entergy Services, Incorporated
First National Bank- Oxford
Guaranty Bank
Mr. and Mrs. J. Gary Kornegay
Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Lipscomb III
Mainline Office Supply
Ricky Price Insurance Agency, Inc.
Williams, Pitts & Beard, PLLC
Bachelor Level
Annual donation of $1,000 - $2,499 to the Northwest Fund
Black & Associates, P. A.
The Blackburn Group LLC
Bolton and Associates Wealth Management Group
Mr. Perrin Caldwell Jr.
Caldwell Insurance
Citizens Bank and Trust
Crow's Truck Center
El Charro
First Financial Bank
Mr. David S. Hall
Mr. Larry Hall
Lamar & Hannaford, P. A.
Mr. John Lucado Jr.
Magnolia Eye Group
Mrs. Helen Overstreet
Packaging Corporation of America - Olive Branch
Panola Paper
Planters Bank
J. T. Ray Company, Inc
Regions Bank
Renasant Bank
Smith, Phillips, Mitchell, Scott & Nowak, LLP
Tannehill, Carmean, PLLC
Associate Level
Annual donation of $500 - $999 to the Northwest Fund
Fisher Arnold, Inc.
Mr. Ryan E. Byrne
Mr. Hugh M. Cannon
The Honorable and Mrs. Gerald Chatham
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Darnell
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gill
Mr. Adrian W. Luttrell
Mr. Parker Pickle
Quality Floor Care
Mr. Walter Ruby
Mr. Doc Sanders
Mr. David T. Still
2024 Advocacy Society
The Advocacy Society is for employees who participate in the payroll deduction program. The Foundation is grateful to our generous employees who have made the decision to help students before they even receive their paycheck.
Beth Adams
Piyatilake Adris
Alyssa Algee
Mary Ayers
Lisa Barber
Darrell Barnes
Maya Berry
Barry Briscoe
Suzanne Brown
Josh Buchanan
Kathy Buchanan
Dr. Carol Cleveland
Meg Crockett
Dr. Andrew Dale
Betty Darnell
Elizabeth Dickerson
Dr. Matthew Domas
Melissa Evans
Dr. Timothy Flake
Betty Ginn
Patti Gordon
Joshua Guest
LeeLee Haraway
Erin Harrington
Kelly Hayes
Dr. Michael Heindl
Jere Herrington
Kenneth Hodnette
Jenny Hurt
Matthew Johnson
Dr. Don Jones
Dr. Parker Jones
Marla Kennedy
Dr. Craig Lafferty
Samantha Latham
Leslie Legendre
Debra Lenox
Deborah Littrell
Pearl McGlothian
Lillian Morris-Hilson
Lucia Nelson
Angel Nickens
Victoria Penny
Marcus Perkins
Anna Grace Perry
John David Randall
Ivivian Reed
Dr. Keith Reed
Robin Robison
Anne Ross
Walter Ruby
Dr. Tonyalle Rush
Casey Saturday
Bill Selby
Kim Steinman
Lela Stennett
Susan Sugg
Jeff Triplett
John Ungurait
Linda Webb
Jennifer Williams
Monica Williams
Dr. Denise Willis
2024 DONOR LIST
Northwest donors, supporters and alumni help pave the way for students to pursue their brightest futures and for Northwest to continue to stay true to its mission of upholding a standard of excellence. We thank them for their commitment to education in our communities with their gifts and pledges in 2024.
Ricky Price Insurance Agency, Inc.
$100,000 and above
Dunlap & Kyle Company, Inc.
GE Aerospace Foundation
$50,000 - $99,999
Mini Systems, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Yates
$20,000 - $49,999
2nd Chance MS, Inc.
ACI Building Systems, LLC
BankFirst
Bower Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Norris Faust Jr.
Gene Haas Foundation
Graeber Foundation
Mrs. Marty Holloman Estate
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Northcentral Electric Cooperative
Mrs. Helen Overstreet
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Salmon
$10,000 - $19,999
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ainsworth
Cadence Bank
Mr. Wendell Couch
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Davis
Delta Regional Foundation
DeSoto County Literacy Council
Ms. Trudy Hall
Parker Hannifin Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. J. Gary Kornegay
Mr. and Mrs. Kim Kreunen
Ms. Linda S. Laine
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Paulk Jr.
Mr. Parker Pickle
Mr. Donald Randolph
Reedy Acres Foundation
National Board for Respiratory Care
Mr. Robert I. Stroupe Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Ray Thweatt
Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Young
$5,000 - $9,999
Bank of Holly Springs
CITE Armored
Clearway Energy
Mr. Jerry Davis
Delta Airlines Foundation
DeSoto Rifle & Pistol Club, Inc.
Graves Oil Company
Dr. Neil Haraway
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Havens
Mr. Timothy D. Hogan
Horn Lake Alumni Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Brant Kairit
Governor Ronnie Musgrove
Ms. Jean Nunnally
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reynolds
Sayle Oil Company
State Farm Companies Foundation
Tennessee Valley Authority
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Williams
$2,500 - $4,999
Mr. and Mrs. Marty Allison
Atmos Energy
Baptist Memorial Hospital - DeSoto
Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Beckett
Benefit Concepts, P. A.
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Bouchillon
Brown Insurance Agency
C Spire Foundation
Cannon Motors of Mississippi
The Honorable Justice and Mrs. Robert P. Chamberlin
Civil-Link, LLC
Danfe Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Davis
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Dunn
Eley Guild Hardy Architects PA
Entergy Services, Incorporated
First Financial Bank
First National Bank- Oxford Guaranty Bank
John Deere Tech
Joyce Estes, LLC
Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Heindl
Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Lipscomb III
Mainline Office Products
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Montville
Mrs. Becky Moore
North Mississippi Education Consortium
Renasant Bank
Dr. Patsy Sledge
Storey Insurance
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Thomas
William, Pitts & Beard, PLLC
Windstone Dental, LLC
$1,000 - $2,499
B & B Concrete Co., Inc.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bailey
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Barrett
Mr. John D. Beane
Black & Associates, P. A.
Black Sheep Farms, Inc.
The Blackburn Group LLC
Mr. and Mrs. D. James Blackwood Jr.
Mrs. Kenda Blount
Bolton and Associates Wealth Management Group
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Branan
Bryant Lane Cowboy Church
Caldwell Insurance
Mr. Perrin Caldwell Jr.
Mr. Fred Carlisle
Cavender's
Cedar Gap Wealth Management LLC
Citizens Bank and Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clayton
Mrs. Donna Clayton
Johnny Coleman Builders, Inc.
Cox Excavation & Land Development, LLC
Mr. William L. Crenshaw
Crow's Truck Center
Mr. Steve Cummings
DeSoto Civic Garden Club
Mrs. Pat Dhority
Mr. Kevin Doddridge
Mrs. Margery Duncan
El Charro
ExxonMobil Foundation
Mr. Harold L. Ferguson, Jr.
Fratello's Italian Steakhouse
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gill
Mrs. Betty Ginn
Ms. Patti Gordon
Mr. John M. Gossard
Dr. Greg Graves
Ms. Melissa Greene
Mr. David S. Hall
Mr. Larry Hall
Mrs. Carol Hargett
Mrs. Barbara Herron
Mr. Mike Inglish
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Joe
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Judd
Lamar & Hannaford, P. A.
Spencer Lee's Transmissions
Mr. John Lucado Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lucchesi
Magnolia Lighting
Magnolia Eye Group
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Marchbanks Jr.
The Honorable and Mrs. Jimmy McClure
Mr. and Mrs. Leon McCullouch
McDonald Welding and Construction LLC
Dr. and Mrs. David Hughes McElreath
Mid-South Scaffold Services
Mississippi Land Bank
Mullins Maintenance, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Neely
Ms. Corine Newsom
Mr. Harold Nichols (In Memoriam)
Olive Branch Lions Club
Packaging Corporation of AmericaOlive Branch
Pampered Paws Southaven
Panola County Farm Bureau
Panola Paper
Mrs. Frances C. Perkins
Ms. Debbie Perkins
Planters Bank
Prime Manufacturing Services, LLC
Quality Floor Care
J. T. Ray Company, Inc
Mr. and Mrs. James Redding
Regions Bank
Reliable Equipment, LLC
Mr. Robin Robison
Mr. Walter Ruby
SecurTrust Federal Credit Union
Smith, Phillips, Mitchell, Scott & Nowak, LLP
Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Sowell
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Starnes
Ms. Lisa Strong
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tallo
Tannehill, Carmean, PLLC
Tate County Fair Association
Tri-County Council Vietnam Era Veterans
Tri-County Farm Services
Tristate Industrial Hydraulics LLC
Trustmark Bank
Twin Hills Equipment
Mr. John Ungurait
Mrs. Wrennie West
Wilburn Plumbing, LLC
Mr. John T. Wilkinson III
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne W. Williamson
Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Withers
Mr. and Mrs. Scotty Wofford
Mr. Lawrence "Bud" Young
$500 - $999
Ms. Charlotte Alexander
Fisher Arnold, Inc.
BankPlus
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Beach
Ms. Sandra Beken
Ms. Sandra Bloodworth
Bridgforth, Buntin and Emerson, PLLC
Mr. Ryan E. Byrne
Mrs. Marilyn Canada
Mr. Hugh M. Cannon
Donnie Chambliss - DC Team @ Crye-Leike, Realtors
Ms. Mary P. Chandler
The Honorable and Mrs. Gerald Chatham
Christ United Methodist Church
Mrs. Shirley Clanton
Mr. Chad Clark
Community Bank
Cornerstone Equine Veterinary Services
Ms. Carolyn Correro
Cow Creek Towing & Recovery LLC
Mr. Whit Crowley
Dabbs Gun & Pawn
Dr. Andrew Dale
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Darnell
Deliverance Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Building Fund
Ms. Rachel Dhority
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Dhority
Eagle Bank - Mortgage
Easley Contractors
Mr. N. C. Ferguson Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William Fite
Mr. John Greene
Mr. and Mrs. Hilly Griffin
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Harris
Hayes Law Firm PLLC
Heavenly Sunshine Window Cleaning, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Herrington
Mrs. Sandra Holleman
Hollingsworth Paving, Inc.
City of Horn Lake
Dr. Don Jones
Mr. Truvander Kennedy
Ms. Lara Key
Mrs. Leone King
Dr. Craig Lafferty
Mrs. Barbara Lawrence
Lipscomb Brothers Livestock Market
Ms. Mary A. Love
Mr. Adrian W. Luttrell
Ms. Peggy M. Mark
Mr. and Mrs. Chris McCall
Mr. Bill McCulley
Memphis Pizza Cafe
Mississippi Community College Foundation
Mrs. W. Jean Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Niles Norris
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Oelke
One Source Auto Glass
Parman Energy Group
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Ramage
Ms. Jennine Ramage
Mrs. Joyce Randall
Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Rhoda
Mrs. Carolyn Rials
Mr. Jared Ross
Ross Sod Farms
Mr. Doc Sanders
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Schwerdt
Mr. and Mrs. Briggs Smith
Southaven Chamber of Commerce
Specialty Orthopedic Group
Mr. David T. Still
Sullivan Financial Services
Sycamore Animal Clinic
Sycamore Arts Council
Tate County Farm Bureau
Mr. and Mrs. McGehee Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Thompson
Mr. Deston Todd
Unity Bank
Mr. and Mrs. James Venable III
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Walker
Mrs. Ida F. Wallace
Mr. William L. Wallace
Mrs. Linda Webb
Duncan Williams Asset Management
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Willoughby
Mr. and Mrs. David Wiseman
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wood
Mr. Forrest T. Yoe
Mr. Michael Zech
SCHOLARSHIPS
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
ESTABLISHED IN 2024
The Jennifer Leigh Davis Parris Endowment
The DeSoto Rifle and Pistol Club Endowment
The Don and Ladine Randolph Endowment
The Ira and Annette Stroupe Endowment
The Glenn Triplett Jr. Endowment
The Patsy Harris Wilborn Endowment
The James E. “Jimmy” Woods Endowment
The Northwest Foundation manages over 430 named endowed scholarships. For a complete list of these scholarships, along with named annual scholarships, please scan the QR code on this page.
$1,653,711
$906
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE VALUE OF THE NORTHWEST ENDOWMENT WAS $15,635,224.
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Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch
Story and Photos By Sarah Smith
On the road
to paving a legacy, Attorney General Lynn Fitch is actively taking part in making history for the state of Mississippi, for women, and for the future,
“The Attorney General’s Office is the people’s office,” AG Fitch said.
AG Fitch said her goal and hope is to be an office for the people. Her recipe for such a goal? Kindness and compassion in law and truth.
Hailing from humble roots in Holly Springs, AG Fitch is proud of her small-town roots. She attended Marshall Academy before graduating and attending Northwest Mississippi Community College. She graduated from the University of Mississippi first with her undergraduate degree, then from law school, in just five years.
Growing up, AG Fitch said she knew she wanted to be a lawyer, and she had many supportive teachers and instructors who helped her meet that goal. While she was a student, she had an instructor at Northwest who was also a high school teacher, who she said left her with an important message of always being yourself and being authentic.
AG Fitch credited a large part of being able to get through college so quickly to Northwest, which allowed her to take college-level classes as she attended high school. To her surprise in December of 2024, she was awarded her associate degree from Northwest through reverse transfer before she delivered the college’s commencement address to fall graduates.
During law school at the University of Mississippi, she served in various leadership roles as a student including law school student body treasurer, a foreshadowing to the future where she would serve as the state’s treasurer.
After graduating from law school at 23, AG Fitch took her first professional job as a special assistant attorney general at the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office. She said this was the best first job and learned a lot from that experience as it was pivotal for her.
“I loved it from the moment I got to work there,” said AG Fitch.
Being the attorney general is Fitch’s
greatest honor, and her goal is to be able to help others through this office. Two prominent ways she has accomplished this is through two campaigns headed by her office – one fights drugs and one is fighting against human trafficking. These initiatives work on informing people so they can be part of the solution.
“Knowledge is powerful if only we share it,” AG Fitch said.
“Be the Solution” is the anti-human trafficking initiative, focused on helping people understand the signs and training a task force to prevent human slavery as it continues to permeate our communities.
AG Fitch visited Northwest to talk to students and staff about her “One Pill Can Kill” campaign that highlights the struggle against fentanyl. During that time, AG Fitch and her team took time talking about the present dangers that drugs pose to our communities.
“Counterfeit pills are easily available – even to adolescents –through social media and other apps, and they are increasingly common throughout Mississippi,” said AG Fitch. “They can be intentionally contaminated with extremely potent fentanyl. There are no second chances with fake pills that are polluted. One pill is all it takes to kill, and we have lost too many of our loved ones.”
All these initiatives are aimed at making Mississippi safer and healthier for all its population. AG Fitch said serving the people is her greatest goal.
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch talks with Northwest Pathfinder student ambassadors.
Photo by Sarah Smith
by Sarah Smith
She’s reminded that it’s all worth it when she sees people who benefit from these programs.
“Every time we see someone we helped, that’s so rewarding,” AG Fitch said.
Another accomplishment for AG Fitch is her support of the women around her, and breaking barriers once held for women. As the first woman attorney general in the state, she has had quite the resume with breaking through stereotypes and barriers.
AG Fitch leads a majority woman-run office. Her chief of Staff, CFO, and deputy attorneys general, and many of the directors overseeing divisions in the Attorney General’s Office are all women. Her mark as the first woman attorney general in Mississippi cannot be understated. She is proud to be a woman and to fight for other women as she’s helped establish the Women’s Bar Committee, the first of its kind.
Emboldened by Mississippi’s first female elected to statewide office, Lt. Gov. Evelyn Gandy, who served as state treasurer from 1960 to 1964 before being elected lieutenant governor in 1976, Fitch was charged by her to create the Women’s Bar Committee.
In Lt. Gov. Gandy’s honor, AG Fitch helped create the Lt.
“Every time we see someone we helped, that’s so rewarding.”
Gov. Evelyn Gandy Lecture Series for promoting women. The Evelyn Gandy Lecture Series honors Lt. Gov. Gandy’s public service and mentorship.
In 2022, Fitch was named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People. Worth Magazine denoted her work for protecting women and children. She was acknowledged as one of Mississippi’s Top 50 Most Influential People in 2017, 2022, and 2023. She also worked on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that ultimately went to the Supreme Court and overturned a landmark decision.
Looking toward the future, AG Fitch is preparing for her second annual Mississippi Women’s Summit in Flowood on Sept. 8-9. Over 400 women in business, politics, and other areas attended the event in 2024.
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch speaking to Northwest students, staff, and faculty about her "One Pill Can Kill" campaign.
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Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch received her associate degree from Northwest President, Dr. Michael Heindl, during the fall Commencement Exercises Dec. 13.
Photo by Carly Fox
Always a Ranger
FROM STUDENT TO STAFF
This is a profile series featured in each issue of Northwest Now about employees who were once students. This is a storytelling opportunity describing why someone came back to Northwest and why they are “Always a Ranger”.
Brandon Casey and Rainy Bordelon
From Northwest students to National Championship winning coaches
Story By Sarah Smith
Hernando natives Brandon Casey and Rainy Bordelon, Northwest Head cheer and assistant cheer coach, have been cheering as Rangers for almost a decade now.
Casey began his cheer career at Northwest in 2014 after graduating Hernando High School. In high school, he played a variety of sports, but during his time at Northwest discovered his love of cheerleading.
After graduating from Northwest, Casey cheered at Ole Miss, where he met his now wife, Skylar, while she attended Mississippi State University before transferring over to Ole Miss. Casey’s last two years were at the University of Memphis where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in exercise science.
While he was working on his degree, he helped former coach Liesl Davenport with the Ranger Cheerleaders, and coached on the side, which is how he met Bordelon before she joined the team as a Northwest Ranger Cheerleader in 2019. At that time, the Ranger Cheerleaders were coached by Casey and his wife, and then assistant Skylar.
Casey said that Skylar would push Bordelon to be her best knowing her full potential. After a couple years at Northwest, Bordelon tried out to be a Tiger Cheerleader at the University of Memphis. Not making the cut turned into an opportunity. Casey offered Bordelon the opportunity to be an assistant coach and the rest is history as they went on to make history.
Among many other accomplishments together, growing up, and the teams growing together as a family, they have proudly taken home 13 out of 14 medaling opportunities at Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Nationals starting their streak Bordelon’s sophomore year at Northwest in 2021, breaking Northwest and UCA history time and time again.
Since Casey’s coaching tenure began in 2019, he has
advocated alongside Davenport for Northwest Cheer to compete at UCA nationals. Thanks to the wholehearted support of Northwest President Dr. Michael J. Heindl along with other administrators such as Dr. Tonyalle Rush and their teams, especially Janalisha Heard and Leslie Legendre, the opportunity to compete was made possible. Northwest has been going to Nationals since 2021 on a winning streak.
In 2021, they won their first two titles, and each subsequent year they’ve brought home titles. In 2024, they had their first all-girl team win, and then in 2025 they competed and were the only community college to compete in partner stunts at the national level.
Finishing up the nationals season, they both agreed that this has been a truly rewarding experience both from a student to staff perspective as they faced a mentally exhausting game of preparation, participation and waiting. But they pulled through the long game with success as they struck gold.
Casey and Bordelon said that they are most proud of the family that has been built through the Northwest cheer community. They regularly have alumni reach out and meet up with the current students. They have worked hard to maintain the family atmosphere that has been built through the years that has fostered growth and collaboration. He also commended the growth of the current and former students as they continued on through life.
“It’s been super cool to watch,” Casey said.
Outside of work, these two enjoy life with their families, Casey with Skylar and their two children, John Ragan and Charlie.
“Being dad is number one,” Casey said.
He has an emphasis on being there for his children and wife, who are of the utmost importance to him, and outside of being a part of the cheer family, his real family takes priority.
Bordelon with her parents, Heather and CJ, and little brother, Eli, enjoy traveling. She and her boyfriend, Samuel Wace, are trying to visit all the United States National Parks. She also loves supporting the Grizzlies and regularly goes to the games.
Looking back and looking forward, Casey and Bordelon are proud to always be Rangers.
Kenon Walker
MEMPHIS HISTORIAN & DUCK MASTER
Story and Photos By Sarah Smith
From walking in Memphis, to Atlanta city streets, to the backroads of Senatobia, Kenon Walker, the Peabody’s resident Duck Master, has walked–or you could say, waddled through–many avenues before landing at Memphis’s historic Peabody Hotel.
As the saying goes, the greatest things in life are unpredictable, and Walker said he didn’t envision being a Duck Master when he started in 1999 at Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia fresh out of Atlanta. Walker had chosen to come back to the area after the passing of his uncle. His grandmother who lived in Memphis was then in the city by herself and so between that and the radio/TV broadcasting program at Northwest, he decided it would be a good fit.
“Needless to say, it was a culture shock,” said Walker. Walker assumed college would be filled with people like him, people from all over. But upon an initial introduction to his roommate, Dre at Tallahatchie Hall, he would soon learn that wasn’t the case. Walker said his roommate was from a town in Mississippi called Bruce, and Walker joked, “Who’s Bruce?”
On weekends campus cleared out as students returned to their local hometowns. However, coming from so far away he stayed behind exploring Senatobia, Southaven and other nearby communities. Walker spent a semester on the Senatobia campus and then a semester at the DeSoto Campus studying radio and TV broadcast communications with a minor in drama.
“I’m not sure there’s a degree in Duck Mastering,” Walker said with his signature warm and welcoming smile. It’s a smile he often shares with visitors from near and far at the Peabody Hotel.
the symbiotic relationship between the Duck Master and the Peabody patrons. There’s a sense of kinship amongst everyone who comes through those doors regardless of their life leading them there.
“I give that person their moment, I give them me,” Walker said. “And sometimes in return, people give themselves back.”
By taking it one person at a time, hearing their unique stories, Walker has walked into some fascinating opportunities to share his story including movies, magazines, and game shows.
It’s that same patience and listening ear that got him noticed. When Walker arrived at the Peabody, it wasn’t his intention to arrive to become Duck Master. Starting as concierge, he had an unexpected watcher, Duck Master and Peabody Historian, Doug Weatherford. Walker said he didn’t know it at that time, but all the things that had led him to the Peabody prepared him for the position.
Weatherford learned of Walker’s background as a historian from his previous experience at Lorraine and Stax. Walker and Weatherford developed a friendship through chats over the concierge desk. Chats. That’s all Walker thought it was, until three and a half months later, Weatherford took on the role as the main Duck Master, and Walker was invited to join as assistant Duck Master. And then he would be asked seven more times before accepting.
On Feb. 23, 2019, Walker became the assistant Duck Master. Almost a year later, Weatherford retired and Walker was promoted to the main Duck Master.
Shortly after his stint in college, he was left to make life decisions and learn from the world’s greatest educator: life. His greatest education wouldn’t be inside the hallowed halls of a college but through the streets of Memphis which would raise him into adulthood, educate him on the ways of the world, and teach him the history that he is now proudly a part of.
Walker found unanticipated meaning in his career as a tour guide and historian working at iconic locations such as the Lorraine Motel, Stax Museum of American Soul Music and beyond. Walker refined his skills, heard unique tidbits of history and developed relationships with lifelong mentors such as civil rights leaders like Maxine Smith, everyday people, history buffs, the in-between and even the children who get to take part in the Peabody tradition the Duck Walk.
Throughout his time as a Duck Master, Walker has learned
“At no point, would I have ever known as a student at Northwest, running around Senatobia, Mississippi, I mean, bouncing checks buying Domino’s pizza that life would lead here,” said Walker.
There was no way he could’ve prepared for the changes that would happen in his life after college, but he has no doubt that those moments there prepared him for where he is today. In hindsight, he said he can see that what brought him to the Peabody, was first returning close to Memphis from Atlanta.
Despite challenges on his journey, Walker said he believes that from rough roads to rolling out red carpet for the iconic Peabody mallards life led him exactly where he was meant to be. So, whether one is shoveling duck muck or struggling to find their path, Walker said he would encourage his younger self and others to have faith that your path will lead you to the place you’re meant to go, and that’s when the good stuff begins.
Walker said he often looks back on his life when he’s on the Peabody Rooftop looking out at the city he loves and that has educated him on history, culture and life. He said no one expects to end up where they’re going, but sometimes, it turns out to be a dream come true that you haven’t even dreamt yet.
YEARS OF NURSING:
Touching Lives Through the Decades
Story By Sarah Smith
Northwest Mississippi Community College’s nursing program started with 30 students in the basement of the Fine Arts building in 1973. Seventeen of those students would graduate in May 1975. From 17 graduates to millions of lives touched 50 years later, the Northwest nursing program has grown and expanded to two campuses and thousands of alumni.
“I am incredibly honored to help celebrate 50 years of nursing education at Northwest Mississippi Community College,” said Dr. Craig Lafferty, Dean of Health Sciences. “This program has a long history and is well known for providing the counties we serve with compassionate and skilled nurses.”
1970s
The beginning of an era started in the basement of the Fine Arts building with one classroom and one lab. There were five instructors, one of which was full-time, that was Coffeeville native Vicki Hale, who was hired in 1973. On August 30, 1973, the first round of nursing students started their classes. Those students graduated and the process for the National League of Nursing (NLN) accreditation was implemented.
Hale first came to the college as a student in 1967 where President Reese
The commitment by all faculty and alumni is a testament to this milestone. Our vision to continue striving to serve our community with skilled health care providers is underscored by the recent expansion of the Associate Degree Nursing program at the DeSoto Campus. I am very proud to be part of the legacy of the nursing program at this institution.”
Whether it has been war, pandemics, or just a child sick at home, nurses have been there helping our communities thrive by aiding us at our most vulnerable. Nurses vow to take care of those in need regardless of status, and the impacts that Northwest nursing students have made through the decades cannot be understated.
D. McLendon asked her what she planned on doing. She told him she planned on being a nurse. He responded with we didn’t have a nursing school, but we would. A few years later, when establishing the school, she got the call that they were looking for instructors. At that time, she moved up to Senatobia into the Benton apartments.
1980s
Shortly before the 1980s the nursing department moved from their single classroom into the Tunica Building where
they would stay for the next couple of decades. Hale found herself helming the nursing department as director. She said that during that time, she just took it year to year. She said that after completing that first year in 1989 as director she said she thought, “DadGumIt, we’ve made it!”
1990s
During the 1990s, the growth of the nursing program continued. They reached new heights of admission being able to admit approximately 65 students each semester.
2000s
Americans were at war in the Middle East, many being deployed to fight including students or their spouses, including Northwest nursing student, Debra Brown, who helped start “Operation Soldier Appreciation.” For this initiative students worked to show their appreciation for those who were fighting in the war. Programs like this showcased what the nursing students were all about – supporting fellow classmates and their country as they did so many times.
2010s
In October of 2010, the new dedicated Health Science space opened on the Senatobia campus and was named after Northwest President Emeritus Gary Lee Spears. This building allowed dedicated space for the nursing classrooms and labs. This was immediately after the NLNAC accreditation visit. This space has been a way to bring in more students, staff and faculty allowing for greater numbers and greater impact.
A new decade brought new troubles and opportunities for service to nurses. With the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, Northwest had to reframe their services and community. During that time, Northwest nursing faculty and staff banded together with the rest of the Northwest family and donated their unused PPE to local hospitals who faced shortages during the pandemic.
The Northwest administration delivered those goods to local hospitals, and this provided great opportunities for the college to give back to those who give so much to us.
Moving into the future, Lesley Thweatt of Oxford, the tenth director of the program, looks forward as they just opened a new location at the DeSoto campus. This allows the college to take students from surrounding states into the nursing program.
Thweatt herself graduated from Northwest in 2004 and is so proud of the growth that happened since the beginning
and going forward as they continue to serve, volunteer, and educate.
“Since the first graduating class in 1975, the ADN Program has seen over 3,000 graduates,” said Thweatt. “This reflects the program's consistent ability to provide quality nursing education and prepare students for successful careers in health care. With more than five decades of alumni contributing to the health care field, the program has made a lasting impact, helping to address the growing demand for nurses and supporting the well-being of surrounding communities.”
Over the years, more education has been made possible by more than 30 generous scholarships that have been created at Northwest.
“This highlights the profound, lasting impact the nursing program has had on the lives of those who have been part of it,” said Thweatt. “These scholarships not only provide financial assistance but also inspire and encourage the next generation of nurses to continue the legacy of excellence established by those who came before them.”
Story by Sarah Smith & Photos by Carly Fox and Sarah Smith
The Northwest Soiree, the college’s premier fundraising and recognition event hosted by the Northwest Foundation, took place March 29, 2025. The theme for this year’s event was Masquerade Among the Stars. This event featured an online auction that opened a week prior to the Soiree, a social hour, a ceremony honoring recipients and live entertainment by Mississippi natives, Chapel Hart.
“Masquerade Among the Stars proved to be an example of the many generous businesses in the communities that we serve,” said executive director of Institutional Advancement, Patti Gordon. “There were 51 sponsors who contributed $150,129 in cash sponsorships in the fundraising efforts for Northwest and our students! We are grateful for all who supported the soirée, whether it was through purchasing a ticket to attend, participating in the online auction, or volunteering their time.”
The honorees included Justice Robert P. Chamberlin for the Alumni Professional Achievement Award. Justice Chamberlin known for his outstanding work and service to his community said one of his greatest accomplishments was being a part of the drug court which helped transform and turn people’s lives around.
For the Young Professional Achievement Award Dr. Robert Barnes was honored. Dr. Barnes currently works at Senatobia’s own hospital, Highland Hills. Dr. Barnes has not only been an outstanding community doctor but is also a beloved member of the Northwest community and a proud Northwest alum.
Dr. Edward D. Field of Oxford Specialty Orthopedic Group is an orthopedic surgeon. Very passionate about sports and being a high school and college athlete himself, Dr. Field understands the important relationships between athletes, coaches, trainers, and doctors.
For the Organization of the Year, Panola Partnership was chosen for their outstanding support of Northwest in the partnership between Panola County and Northwest. Panola Partnership serves Panola County in a variety of ways including workforce development, tourism, community development, and the chamber of commerce. This organization was founded in 1996 to meet the future needs of the county.
The 2025 Soiree was a success for Northwest and our students. The Soirèe profited $142,026, with $23,548 of that being raised from the online auction. With over 300 people in attendance between the Soiree and Chapel Hart concert, this event will bless students of Northwest with new opportunities.
1 Mini Systems, owned by Tracy Crutcher, returned as our 2025 presenting sponsor. Tracy and guests attended a private meet and greet with performers, Chapel Hart. 2 Top tier sponsors received an event poster autographed by Chapel Hart. Russell Paulk pictured here receiving his poster on stage. 3 Alumni
Ellen Welch Erwin (68) and Julie Phillips Correro (78) greet guests arriving for the social hour. 4 2025 honorees: Dr. Ed Field, Justice Bobby Chamberlin, Dr. Robert Barnes, Panola Partnership, Inc. represented by Joe Azar, Katie Azar, and Robbie Haley 5. We always appreciate Northwest Pathfinders volunteering to help guests! 6 Honoree Justice Bobby Chamberlin and wife, Kim, enjoy the social hour prior to the awards ceremony.
7 Joe Azar accepts the Outstanding Corporation Award on behalf of Panola Partnership, Inc. 8 Dr. Ed Field was honored with the Spirit of Northwest Award; pictured here with Justin Ware, director of Sports Medicine, and Taylor Young, athletic trainer, at Northwest. 9 Five Star Equipment Co., owned by brothers Cameron and Brandon Smith, generously supported the Northwest Soire as a first time sponsor. 10 Jenny Hurt, assistant director, and Jere Herrington, director of Recruiting 11 Northwest employees were dressed to impress on this masquerade night. 12 Online auction items were displayed for guests to view and bid on during the night.
Presenting
Mini Systems, Inc.
Titanium
RJ Genetics - Russell Paulk Enterprises, LLC
Diamond
Delta Regional Foundation
Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services
Gold
Bank of Holly Springs
Clearway Energy
Northcentral Electric Cooperatives
Silver
Atmos Energy
BankFirst Financial Services
Baptist Memorial Hospital - DeSoto
Bright River Private Wealth
City Wide Facility Solutions
Delta State University Foundation
Five Star Dental
Five Star Equipment Co, Inc.
Guaranty Bank
J. Gary and Annette Kornegay
Mainline Office Products
Mendrop Engineering Resources, LLC
Mike's Foods and Gas
Bronze
First Financial Bank
First Security Bank
FNB Oxford
Gold Strike Casino Resorts/Cherokee Nation
Entertainment
J.T. Ray Co.
Kizer Flooring
Landhawk Realty
Lamar and Hannaford
Magnolia Eye Group
Merrill Lynch – Kelly Bolton and Stephanie McEver
Mississippi Land Bank
Musgrove Whitwell Law Firm
Packaging Corporation of America - Olive
Branch Location
Panola Paper
Dr. and Mrs. Jason Parolli
Renasant Bank
Sayle Oil Company
Specialty Orthopedic Group
Williams, Pitts, and Beard PLLC
Windstone Dental
Gift-in-Kind
Celebrations Wine & Liquor
Paulsen Printing
Southern Beverage Company
13. Keaton Hoffman, Abbi Casey, and Jennifer Casey 14. Heindl Center volunteers 15. Soire Planning Committee: Blake Bostick, Julie Correro, Karen Chester, Gracie Perry, Dr. Don Jones, Patti Gordon, Meg Crockett, Dr. Andrew Dale, Sarah Smith, Len Lawhon
THE Legacy CONTINUES
It is, indeed, both a pleasure and an honor to announce new scholarship endowments, the beginning of a new legacy for those being honored by these scholarships and for the students who will be assisted for generations to come. The beauty of an endowment is that it will continue to help students for as long as this
The Ira and Annette Stroupe Endowed Scholarship
The Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Ira and Annette Stroupe Endowed Scholarship, which will help non-traditional students seeking to continue their education.
The Stroupes’ children, Robert Ira Stroupe Jr. and Julianna Stroupe Davis, and grandchildren, Jewel Stroupe Lincoln, Jacki Stroupe, Robert Ira Stroupe III, Kendal Davis and Ian Davis, wished to honor their legacy of learning and love for Northwest.
Robert Ira Stroupe was born on August 21, 1936 in Grand Junction, Tenn. and lived there before moving to West, Miss. and eventually settling in Senatobia. He was the youngest of five brothers and
college exists. It is also wonderful to think of how these students will use their education to make better lives for themselves, for their families and for the communities in which they will live. Thus, it is appropriate to name these pages, “The Legacy Continues,” because the effects of these extraordinary acts of generosity will last forever.
The value of the endowment is over $15 million. Through the generosity of so many, the endowment continues to grow. As it grows, so does the realization of the hopes and dreams of our students as well as the legacy of the special people who are honored by these endowments.
—Patti Gordon
one sister. He played sports in high school and enjoyed attending Northwest sporting events later in his life. Annette Wilborn Stroupe was born in Senatobia on May 5, 1938. She was the eldest of three sisters and one brother. High School sweethearts, both Ira and Annette attended and graduated from Northwest Mississippi Community College.
Ira Stroupe worked as a salesman for Ideal Chemical & Supply over north Mississippi for over 39 years. Annette went back to college after her children were grown and completed her bachelor’s degree in education. She taught reading in the Senatobia City School System. In between working, golfing, supporting their community, and enjoying time with their family, the Stroupes loved to attend Northwest athletic events and cheer for the Rangers.
“This is a way to honor both our parents and their love of learning that they passed on to their children and grandchildren,” said Davis.
The scholarship is available for any non-traditional student who maintains a 2.5 GPA.
The Patsy Harris Wilborn Endowed Scholarship
The Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation has announced the establishment of the Patsy Harris Wilborn Endowed Scholarship established by Wilborn’s family.
Wilborn was the third child of James and Jewel Wilborn. She was a Senatobia native, but she landed her first professional job in the bluegrass country of Kentucky where she taught
music education, but she also taught in Missouri, Arkansas, and Mississippi educating both adolescents and adults. In her early life, she attended Senatobia High School and Northwest where she played the flute in the marching band. After Northwest, she attended Lipscomb University for her bachelor’s degree then went to the University of Mississippi to receive her master’s degree in music. While in college as a Delta Kappa Gamma, she wrote a song for her sorority.
Wilborn’s niece, Julianna Stroupe Davis of Oxford, fondly remembers her aunt saying that she “cultured” the whole family. According to Davis, Wilborn was a fan of all the arts including ballet which was one of her favorite things to attend. Her sister, Mary Elizabeth Gill of Southaven, said that Wilborn was an
Ira and Annette Stroupe
Patsy Harris Wilborn
example of what their parents had taught them–working hard and education.
The first of the Patsy Harris Wilborn Endowed Scholarships will be given in Fall of 2025. The requirements for this scholarship are that students must maintain a 2.5 GPA on any music pathway or pathway of music industry studies.
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Utility Line Worker Scholarship
The Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation is proud to announce that the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has established the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Utility Line Worker Scholarship which coordinates with federal, state, and scholarship funds.
“We are excited about this program that uses classroom learning and hands-on instruction to teach students essential skills for the utility industry,” said Amy Tate, TVA’s Southwest regional director. “We appreciate our partner Northcentral Electric in helping us ensure we have a strong pipeline of skilled workers to meet our region’s needs.”
This will function as a last-dollar scholarship to help students pay for full tuition. This scholarship will fund a student for two consecutive semesters and is contingent upon compliance with a few requirements including the
availability of scholarship funds and the student’s residence must be within a TVA servicing area.
The scholarship will be funded at $10,000 per year for a minimum of four years, benefiting as many students as possible. If funds are left over, they will rollover to the next academic year. This scholarship will only be available after federal grants, state grants, and scholarship funds have been awarded and applied to student accounts.
For students to receive the TVA scholarship they must apply by April 1.
The Taylor Leighann Inglish Memorial Endowed Scholarship
After the unexpected passing of Taylor Inglish, there was an outpouring of love and support by those who had the utmost respect for her. Senatobia local nurse practitioner, Kent Hawkins, former Northwest Associate Degree Nursing Director, Dr. Lacey Gentry, and numerous individuals, wanted her name to forever be remembered and established The Taylor Leighann Inglish Memorial Endowed Scholarship
at Northwest Mississippi Community College.
"What an amazing way to forever memorialize such a sweet, wonderful soul,” Hawkins said. “Taylor was a shining light through every step of her education and is well remembered by all of her previous instructors. She was a fantastic mentor, preceptor, and exuded the passion and light of nursing in every moment of her professional career."
Known for her hard work and care as a nurse, she was also a mother to her daughter, Harper.
Dr. Denise Bynum, emeritus director of the Northwest Associate Degree Nursing Program recalled how Inglish was always kind, compassionate, and had a servant’s heart.
“She was a true beauty,” Dr. Bynum said, “Inside and out.”
Dr. Bynum said that they were proud of the love she shared with her patients, classmates, friends and family, and that Inglish left the world a brighter place.
Inglish graduated from the nursing program at Northwest and went on to work in the cardiac recovery unit at Baptist Memorial Hospital and also worked in the infusion center at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She had recently graduated from the University of Tennessee in Memphis as a certified registered nurse anesthetist.
There have been over 150 donors contributing to this scholarship which will benefit a sophomore Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) student.
Taylor Leighann Inglish
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Utility Line Workers
LOUIE HAROLD NICHOLS
Louie Harold Nichols, 91, of Olive Branch, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Harold was born on Aug.21, 1933, in Benton County. He was a graduate of Olive Branch High School Class of ’51 and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Olive Branch. Harold was the former owner of Nichols Glass Company of Olive Branch. In his free time, Harold enjoyed fishing, golf, and hunting, especially duck hunting, and was a rock solid Ole Miss Rebels fan. He was very active in the community and was a member of multiple organizations. Harold was a
Mason, a scout master, and a member of the Lion’s Club. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Dunn Nichols; parents, Lillie Vea Nichols and Dutch Frank Nichols; son, Steve Nichols; and brother, William Nichols. He is survived by his sons, Sammy Nichols (Diana) of Olive Branch; Phelan Nichols (Traci) of Olive Branch; sister, Sandra Nichols Shassere of Norris, Tenn.; brother, Milton Nichols (Dorgie) of Olive Branch; daughter-in-law, Cindy H. Nichols of Olive Branch; grandsons, Josh Nichols of Hernando, and Andy Nichols of Starkville; granddaughter, Abbi Nichols of Olive Branch; and great-granddaughter, Mary Louise Nichols of Starkville.
Harold was a long-time member of the Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation Board of Directors and also served as board president. In 1991, he established The Maxine Dunn Nichols Endowed Scholarship at Northwest in memory of his wife and was a generous supporter of the Northwest Foundation.
WANT TO SHARE YOUR NORTHWEST MEMORIES?
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MARK CARSON All-Time Winningest Coach
Story By Brian Lentz | Photos by Carly Fox
With a close 7-6 victory in the first of two games at Mississippi Delta on March 18, Northwest head coach Mark Carson finally surpassed a long-standing milestone.
Carson, a longtime fixture around the Rangersʼ baseball program, picked up his 557th career win and surpassed Jim Miles as the all-time winningest baseball coach at Northwest. He later earned his 558th victory with an 11-5 decision in the nightcap.
A native of Independence and a member of the Independence High School Sports Hall of Fame, Carson played under Miles at Northwest from 1988-89, before continuing his playing career at Southern Miss (199091). After a brief stint in the Cincinnati Reds organization and an initial coaching stint at Briarcrest Christian School, Carson returned to NWCC as an assistant coach on Donny Castleʼs staff from 1998-2005.
It was the 2006 season where Carson was promoted to the head coaching role, earning his first win as the Rangersʼ head coach with a 3-0 win against Northeast on February 21, 2006 in Memphis. Since then, he has guided Northwest to 17 winning seasons, including nine with 30 wins or more. In 2007, he led NWCC to the NJCAA Division II World Series.
Northwest will hosted ‟A Day of Celebration” on Saturday, March 22, surrounding the Rangersʼ doubleheader against
Copiah-Lincoln. BBQ plates were sold beyond right field and blues music was performed by Northwest alumnus Terry ‟Harmonica” Bean. Carson was honored in a pregame ceremony at 1:45 p.m.
Additionally, members of the 1996 NJCAA Division II World Series team thew out the ceremonial first pitch and special guests got a behind the scenes tour of the new baseball facility in between games.
Northwest President, Dr. Michael Heindl (left) joins former head baseball coaches Jim Miles (center) Donny Castle and Athletic Director of Jake Gordon (right) in congratulating Mark Cannon on becoming the college's all-time winningest coach.
Lady Rangers win first-ever NJCAA SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP
Story By Brian Lentz
As a freshman on the Lady Rangers’ 2023 squad, Brandy Hernandez was part of a 21-win Northwest squad that saw its season come to a stunning end with a 2-1 loss to lower-seeded Johnson County in last year's NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship tournament.
This year, Northwest was pitted once again against Johnson County, this time in the Nov. 23 championship match of the NJCAA national tournament. Unlike last season, this version of the Lady Cavaliers boasted one of the nationʼs best offenses, with over 100 goals scored and a 19-0-4 record.
This year, Hernandez and the rest of the Lady Rangers were determined to avoid another heartbreaking result to Johnson County. With Northwest clinging to a slim 1-0 lead late in regulation, the Trinity, Ala. native delivered a dose of revenge, scoring the game-winning goal in the 87th minute, sealing a 2-0 victory and the first national title in program history for Northwest.
Northwest completed a 22-0 undefeated season and became the first NJCAA Division II program to win a national title and finish the season without a loss since Phoenix College did so in
2020. Northwest also ended the season with a triple crown of championships, after capturing MACCC and NJCAA Region 23 titles as well.
NORTHWEST WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAM HONORED AT GOVERNOR’S MANSION AFTER Historic National Title
The Northwest women’s Soccer Team visited the Mississippi Governor’s Mansion in Jackson following their undefeated season and NJCAA Division II National Championship victory. The luncheon was hosted by Governor Tate Reeves and Mississippi First Lady Elee Reeves on March 25, 2025.
The Lady Rangers made history with a perfect 22-0 record, capturing Region 23 and national titles for the first time in program history. Their visit to the Governor’s Mansion placed them among a select group of collegiate teams who have earned similar honors—an opportunity reserved by the Governor exclusively for national champions.
“This team showed what winning in Mississippi looks like,” said Governor Reeves during a brief address on the steps of the mansion. “You’ve made Northwest and the entire state proud.”
Soccer Head Coach James Beattie reflected on what the day meant for his team. “Being recognized at the state level is a special honor,” he said. “It’s a moment these student-athletes will carry with them, just like the championship itself.”
The Lady Rangers raise the National Championship Trophy.
Photo by Brian Oakley
Women's soccer team visiting the Governor's Mansion. Photo by Sarah Smith
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NORTHWEST CHEER, DANCE Bring Home National Titles
Story By Brian Lentz
On the final day of competition at UCA/UDA College Nationals, the Northwest cheer and dance teams successfully defended its two national championships from last season.
Following a national championship in the Open Co-Ed Game Day division on Jan. 18, coach Brandon Casey’s Northwest cheer squad clinched the Open All-Girl Traditional national title on Jan. 19, successfully repeating last yearʼs gold medal victory.
Meanwhile, coach Patrice Christianʼs Northwest dance team also went back-to-back on Sunday evening, capturing the Open HipHop national title for the second consecutive season.
In the Open All-Girl Traditional cheer division, Northwest rebounded from a second-place finish in the semifinals to score an 82.9 mark with no deductions in the finals. The Rangers finished ahead of six other schools, including runners-up Pearl River, which earned an 81.2 event score.
Additionally, Northwest also took home a silver medal in the Open Small Co-Ed Traditional division, finishing in a tie with Itawamba as both schools earned event scores of 85.5 after one deduction. Iowa Western won the event with a final score of 86.4 after a deduction of its own.
In dance, the Rangers posted a raw score of 97.85 in the Open Hip-Hop semifinals, advancing to the finals with 93.1905 event score. Northwest was one of 21 competing schools in the division and one of 11 to advance to the finals.
Northwest never faltered from its No. 1 spot in the finals, as the Rangers finished with a 99.9333 raw score and a 95.1746 event score. West Chester University, the runners-up in the Open Hip-Hop Finals, finished nearly five points behind Northwest.
The Northwest Dance Team after winning gold for Open Hip Hop at the UDA National Championship hosted at Walt Disney World's ESPN's Wide World of Sports on Jan. 19, 2025. Photo by Sarah Smith
The Northwest Co-ed Cheer Team after winning gold for their Open Co-Ed Game Day routine at the UCA National Championship hosted at Walt Disney World's ESPN's Wide World of Sports on Jan. 19, 2025. Photo by Sarah Smith
The Legacy of Memorial and Honorarium Gifts
A great many of the gifts that are received by the Northwest Foundation are given to pay tribute to those who have profoundly impacted the lives of others—parents, siblings, teachers, sons and daughters. The memorial and honorarium gifts listed were given between October 18, 2024 and February 15, 2025 in appreciation both to those who gave the gifts and to those who have lived extraordinary and inspirational lives. If you wish to make a memorial or honorarium gift, please contact the Foundation Office at 662-560-1105.
MEMORIALS
SAM AND RUTH ANN ALLISON
by Mrs. Beverly Gaddy
Mrs. Joyce Randall
CHARLIE BALDWIN
by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Judd
ZONA BARTLEY by Mr. and Mrs. Sturgis Monteith
CHESTER PAUL BASS JR. by NWCC Adult Education Family
TIM BELL by Ms. Pamela Hall
DEBBIE MUSGROVE BILLINGSLEY by Mr. and Mrs. Scott H. Billingsley
KENNETH BLOODWORTH by Ms. Sandra Bloodworth
WAYNE BLOODWORTH by Ms. Sandra Bloodworth
CAMERON BLOUNT
by Dr. Don Jones
Mrs. Marla Y. Kennedy
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Selby
Mrs. Linda Webb
ROSS BOATRIGHT by Mrs. Sandra Roy
ESTELLE BOBO
by Mr. and Mrs. Justin Bobo
Mr. and Mrs. Leon McCullouch
A. W. AND LANELLE BOUCHILLON
by Mr. and Mrs. Barry Bouchillon
Mr. and Mrs. Don Waller
Mr. and Mrs. Bart Wise
ALBERT BROADWAY by Mrs. Peggy M. Broadway
JOE & MARY LOUISE
WYNNE BROADWAY by Mr. and Mrs. Chris McCall
Ms. Jean Nunnally
NICKEY BROWNING by Mr. Steve Cummings
VIRGINIA BUFORD by Mr. and Mrs. William Correro
FRANK CANADA by Mrs. Marilyn Canada
HOWARD AND EDNA CARPENTER by Mr. Leighton Miller
ROBERT L. CARTER by Mr. and Mrs. William G. Yates
BELA J. AND RUBY BLACK CHAIN by Dr. and Mrs. Buddy Chain Jr.
LARRY CHAMBERLIN by Mr. and Mrs. Sturgis Monteith
DANNY RAY COLE by Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Herrington Mrs. Linda Webb
B. L. COLLINS by Ms. Rachel Dhority
JIM COX by Mr. Steve Cummings
VIRGINIA COX by Mr. and Mrs. John Ungurait
PAT CRAIG by Mr. Steve Cummings
BROWNIE CRAWFORD by Reedy Acres Foundation
DORRIS CRAWFORD by Ms. Patti Gordon
Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Heindl
ALAN CROCKETT by Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Nickens
Mr. Robin Robison
JANE DAVIS by Mr. Jerry Davis
PAMELA JOYCE DAY by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kitchens
FRANCES MARIE DEAN by Mr. and Mrs. William Fite
LARRY E. DHORITY by Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Dhority
Ms. Rachel Dhority
Ms. Patsy Gulbin
BILL DOUGHTY by Mr. Steve Cummings
BECKY EVERAGE by Ms. Sandra Bloodworth
INEZ AND RAIFORD FANCHER by Mr. and Mrs. Briggs Smith
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Yates
ANTHONY FARESE by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Earwood
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Thomas
BISHOP ELVAGE MILTON FONDREN, SR. by Deliverance Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Building Fund
Ms. Deloris Fields
LOTTIE HOLCOMB GARNER by Mr. N.
C. Ferguson Jr.
AARON GERMAN by Mr. and Mrs. George D. Lofton Mrs. Betty Salmon
JAMES P. GRAEBER by Graeber Foundation
LEWIS GRAEBER by Graeber Foundation
ANITA GRAHAM by Ms. Sandra Beken
WILLIAM BAXTER HALL III by Mr. David S. Hall
PAMELA COOPER HALL by Mr. Larry Hall
BETTY J. HENDERSON by Mr. and Mrs. Sturgis Monteith
WILLIAM HICKEY by Mrs. Pat Hickey
Ms. Sylvia Hickey
Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Thompson
GENE HITT by Mrs. Sandra Tipton
JAMIE HOWELL SR. by Mr. Larry Marett
ROBERT A. HYDE by Mr. Sherman E. Austin
Ms. Ireska Booth
Ms. Effie J. Boothe
Ms. Bettye J. Caldwell
Ms. Thelma Cooper
Mr. John Greene
Mr. L. D. Hardy
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Henderson
Ms. Daisy Herring
Mrs. Cathryn Hyde
Ms. Deborah James
Mrs. Helen M. James
Mr. Gene Leland
Reverend and Mrs. Rufus L. Lloyd
Ms. Mary A. Love
Ms. Annie Jordan Ray
Ms. Annie L. Rice
Mrs. Mildred Washington
TAYLOR LEIGHANN INGLISH by 2011 MHS Varsity Cheerleaders and Mrs. Tammy Holden
Mr. and Mrs. Marty Allison
Ms. Tabitha Arrington
Ms. Kristina Atencio
Ms. Frances Austin
Mr. Luther Bailey
Ms. Shelby Bailey
Ms. Melissa Baker
Mr. Dean Barger
Ms. Audrea Beard Williams
Ms. Patricia Becker
Ms. Kristin Beloate
Mr. and Mrs. Kimbal Billingsley
Mr. Marcell Bink
Ms. Jaclyn Blaylock
Ms. Mary Bonds
Ms. Emily Borgognoni
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Braswell
Mrs. Pam Briscoe
Ms. Jessica Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Al Canon
Ms. Michelle Chapman
Mr. and Mrs. David Clark
Mr. and Mrs. George Clark
Ms. Lacey Clay
Aunt Rhonda, Uncle Andy, Cousins Candice and Trent Cobb
Ms. Ashley Coey
Ms. Helen Conley
Ms. Sara Corazzin
Mr. and Mrs. William Correro
Ms. Gena Counce
Ms. Ashley Craddock
Ms. Wendy Davis
Ms. Stephanie DeLuca
Ms. Karen Dilatush
Ms. Camille Dow
Dr. and Mrs. Scott Dunaway
Mr. Steven Edmonds
Ms. Sarah Eggers
Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Elrod
Ms. Allison Eoff
G Squared Private Wealth
Ms. Lindsey Garner
Dr. Lacey Gentry
Ms. Jordan Gibson
Ms. Martha Goodwin
Ms. Leslie Gordon
Ms. Kelly Gowdy
Ms. Katie Grady
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Greer
Ms. Sydney Gully
Mr. Matthew Guthrie
The Hartzog Family
Ms. Kendall Harvey
Mr. Jeff Haugen
Ms. Laura Haumesser
Mr. Kent Hawkins
Ms. Tanya Hawkins
Ms. Elsie M. Hayes
Ms. Jocelyn Hayes
Ms. Elizabeth Hearn
Ms. Heather Hildebrant
Ms. Linda Hollingsworth
Mr. Gary Inglish
Mr. Mike Inglish
Dr. Charles Ingram
Ms. Leah Ingram
Mr. Praneet Iyer
Uncle Karl and Aunt Lisa Johnson
Ms. Michele Johnston
Mr. Brennan Jones
Ms. Irene Jones
Ms. Nichole Jordan
Mr. and Mrs. Billy W. Key
Ms. Karen Kinkead
Ms. Karah Knight
Mr. Kenneth Krzyzkowski
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Latham
Mrs. April Lipscomb
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lipscomb
Mr. Taylor Loggins
Ms. Sandra Lopez
Ms. Linda Ludwick
Ms. Katie T. Lyons
Ms. Amanda MacMillan
Ms. Caitlin Malcolm
Ms. Michelle Malone
Mrs. Kylie McArthur
Ms. Jennifer McKee
Mr. Tyler Montgomery
Ms. Kayla Moore
Ms. Susan Nichols
The Nosef Family
NWCC Nursing Program
Ms. LaTrinia Payne
Ms. Tracy Peterson
Ms. Kimberly Phelps
Mr. Collier Phillips
Mr. Josh Pounders
Mr. and Mrs. Derek Prince
The Grandview Ranch Family
Ms. Pamela Renfrow
Ms. Meggan Reviere
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rigamonti
Mr. Gerard Rioux
Ms. Rebecca Rivers
Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Roberson
Ms. Samantha Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Robison
Ms. Haley Rocha
Ms. Margaret Ruhl
Ms. Katherine Rush
Ms. Jenna Scruggs
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Shaw
Ms. Lindsay Snider
Mr. and Mrs. David Speltz
Mr. Theo Spencer
Ms. Cindy Springer
Mr. Tripp Still
Ms. Jennifer Street
Ms. Amber Taylor
Mr. John Thomas
Ms. Susanne Torano
Tri-County Farm Services
Ms. Sarah Tweedy
Mr. Ryan Ulrich
Ms. Jessica Wallage-Barber
Ms. Abbey Ward
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Whalen
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Williams
Ms. Lori Woodruff
Ms. Cori Woods
Ms. Lindsay Woods
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Paul Wooten
Ms. Heather Young
Mr. Jeff Young
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Zettergren
DAVID AND JANE JEFFERIES by Mr. Steve Cummings
J.P. AND MARGUERITE JENKINS by Mr. William F. Ross
KITTY JENKINS by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Schwerdt
BERT JOHNSON by Ms. Trudy Hall
CHARLES R. JOHNSON by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bacon
Ms. Trudy Hall
CHARLOTTE JOHNSTON by Mr. Marcus Perkins
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Steinman
JASON JONES by Ms. Alyssa Algee
Ms. LeeLee Haraway
Ms. Alisa June Turner
WILLIAM L. JONES by Mr. and Mrs. Dreher Harris
FINIS N. AND VERA D. KELLY by Ms. Dale K. Thompson
DONALD KEY by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Davidson
Ms. Lara Key
RODNEY KILGORE by Mr. N. C. Ferguson Jr.
MARY KIMZEY by Mr. Steve Cummings
HOLLY KOONCE by Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Branan
PAUL LAWRENCE by Mrs. Margery Duncan
Mrs. Barbara Lawrence
ELIZABETH WYNNE LEWIS by Mr. and Mrs. Chris McCall
Ms. Jean Nunnally
DR. JOHN LOFTIN by Mrs. Marie G. Coleman
Mrs. Joy Henderson
PAULINE MARCHBANKS by Mr. and Mrs. Dick Marchbanks Jr.
ADAMS MCDAVID by Mr. and Mrs. Sturgis Monteith
PENNIE MCKINNEY by Ms. Mary P. Chandler
Mr. Raymond Pullen
CAROLYN N. MEACHAM by Mr. Bob Meacham
SANDRA KAY MERRILL by Mr. and Mrs. Dreher Harris
DOT MITCHELL by Mrs. Sue Lowe
CLEN MOORE by Mrs. W. Jean Moore
MARY ALICE MOORMAN by Mr. John David Randall
LEONARD MORRIS by Mr. Sherman E. Austin
Ms. Daisy Herring
Mrs. Lillian Morris-Hilson
J. K. AND NORMA MOTE by Mrs. Travis Billingsley
BAXTER H. MURPHREE by Ms. Peggy M. Mark
TOM MURPHY by Mr. and Mrs. Keith Godbold
Ms. Patti Gordon
Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Heindl
FOMAN AND NITA MUSSELWHITE By Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Lilly
JEFFREY NICHOLS By Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Ginn
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Thompson
MAXINE DUNN NICHOLS By Mr. Harold Nichols
JOHN S. ORRELL by Mrs. Barbara Herron
Ms. Emmy Jarjoura
C. W. PARKER by Dr. and Mrs. Steve Akre
W. B. AND POLLY PERKINS by Mr. and Mrs. George Harris
VICKI PHILLIPS by Mrs. Marjorie Earl
Ms. Melissa Evans
PEGGY RUTH (BLAIR) POTTER by Mr. and Mrs. Gary Brown
SCOTT POTTS by Mrs. Marla Y. Kennedy
JASON PURDY by Mr. Steve Cummings
DON PURVIS by Mr. Steve Cummings
ROWAN CHASSANIOL QUAVE by Mr. Steve Cummings
GREG RAY
by Mr. Steve Cummings
MILDRED AND ROBERT REDDING by Mr. and Mrs. James Redding
LAURA REED by Ms. Annie L. Rice
MARJORIE REID by Mr. Steve Cummings
C. R. RIALS by Mrs. Carolyn Rials
ROBERT THOMAS AND NORMA SHUFORD RISER by Mrs. Beth Johnston
Ms. Katherine Pinter
Dr. and Mrs. Ray Thweatt
WALTER AND WANDA F. RUBY by Ms. Pamela Hall
Mr. Walter Ruby
LOWELL SALMON
by Mr. and Mrs. George D. Lofton
Mrs. Betty Salmon
ROBERT SANDERS
by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brown
DERRICK SCOTT by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Scott
TIM SHORTER by Ms. Kathy Buchanan
Mr. Matthew Johnson
ROSEMARY SIMMONS by Mr. Robert and Dr. Marilyn Bateman
BONNIE SMITH
by Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Kidder
Ms. Patti Gordon
Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Heindl
MARY SPELTZ
by Mr. and Mrs. Sturgis Monteith
J. E. SPURLOCK
by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lucchesi
MARY EVELYN STARR by Mr. N. C. Ferguson Jr.
IRA AND ANNETTE STROUPE by Mr. and Mrs. Dale Davis
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gill
BRAD SULLIVAN by Mr. Steve Cummings
JAMES L. (TREY) SYLVESTER by Dr. Darrell Barnes
Mr. Taylor D. and Dr. Bonnie Buntin
LARRY SYLVESTER by Mr. Taylor D. and Dr. Bonnie Buntin
LAUREN ELIZABETH TALLO by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tallo
RICHARD W. TAYLOR by Mr. and Mrs. Gary Brown
AMY DEMPSEY TIDWELL by Mr. Bill McCulley
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Williams
SANDY TRAYWICK by Ms. Charlotte Alexander
GLENN AND REBECCA TRIPLETT by Mrs. Diann S. Guy
Mr. Jeff Triplett
Mr. John T. Wilkinson III
NAT TROUTT by Mr. and Mrs. McGehee Taylor
GLORIA VELASCO by Mr. and Mrs. Gary Brown
Ms. Pamela Hall
C. B. AND MARJORIE WALKER by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Dossett
W. L. & LULA BROOKS WALLACE by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Starnes
Mrs. Ida F. Wallace
Mr. William L. Wallace
JOHN S. WARNER by Mr. and Mrs. Scotty Wofford
JUDY WEEKS by Mrs. Linda Webb
PATSY WILBORN by Mr. and Mrs. Dale Davis
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gill
MARJORIE WILLIAMS by Mrs. Sandra Tipton
WESLEY WILLIAMSON by Ms. Patricia Meek
VIRGINIA MURPHREE WILLIS by Ms. Peggy M. Mark
GARRET WOODS by Bernhard Energy Solutions
Ms. Betty Harris
BEN AND ALMA WYNNE by Mr. and Mrs. Chris McCall
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Montville
Ms. Jean Nunnally
CALVIN GROVER YOUNGBLOOD by Mrs. Peggy Youngblood
HONORARIUMS
BARRY BOUCHILLON by Ms. Susan D. Bell
Mr. Richard C. Bouchillon
Ms. Susan Millette
Mr. Charlie A. Randall
HARLEY BUMPOUS by Ms. Sylvia Thompson
DR. BONNIE BUNTIN by Mr. and Mrs. Al Canon
Dr. Gloria Kellum
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Patridge
ELIZABETH BURNS by Mr. Taylor D. and Dr. Bonnie Buntin
DR. JACK BUTTS by Mrs. Leone King
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald McMinn
DR. MICHAEL BUTTS by Mr. and Mrs. Teeny Horn
SYBIL CANON by Mr. Taylor D. and Dr. Bonnie Buntin
Graeber Foundation
Dr. Gloria Kellum
DOMENICK CARLINI, IV by Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Tharp
SAILOR COLE
by Mr. and Mrs. Alan Hurdle
LARRY AND JO COLEMAN
by Mr. and Mrs. James Brett Curtis
EVA COVINGTON
by Mr. Kelvin Covington
Ms. Sharon Ward
AMY AND JAMES (BRETT) CURTIS by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Coleman
DR. ED FIELD by Dr. Bradford J. Dye III Oxford Dental Clinic
RANDY GARNER
By Mr. and Mrs. Sturgis Monteith
KEITH GODBOLD by Mr. Taylor D. and Dr. Bonnie Buntin
DR. MICHAEL J. AND JENNIFER HEINDL
by Mr. and Mrs. Sturgis Monteith
BRENDA G. HOLMES by Mrs. Joan C. Bailey
CATHRYN HYDE
by Mr. Sherman E. Austin
Ms. Bettye J. Caldwell
Ms. Thelma Cooper
Mr. John Greene
Mr. L. D. Hardy
Ms. Daisy Herring
Ms. Deborah James
Mrs. Helen M. James
Mr. Gene Leland
Reverend and Mrs. Rufus L. Lloyd
Ms. Mary A. Love
Ms. Annie L. Rice
Mrs. Mildred Washington
JOE JOHNSON by Ms. Trudy Hall
Tri-County Council Vietnam Era Veterans
DR. GLORIA KELLUM
by Mr. Taylor D. and Dr. Bonnie Buntin
Mr. and Mrs. Al Canon
TERRI KITCHENS
by Dr. Lela Hale
RICHIE E. LAWSON by Mr. Taylor D. and Dr. Bonnie Buntin
SUE LOWE by Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Gant Jr.
BECKY LUTTRELL by Mr. Adrian W. Luttrell
MARTHA MILLS
by Mr. and Mrs. James Brett Curtis
JERRY NICHOLS by Mr. and Mrs. Morris Thompson
JONATHAN NICHOLS by Mr. and Mrs. Morris Thompson
NWCC VIETNAM VETERANS by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Neely
SUMMERS PORTER by Mr. and Mrs. Keith Godbold
AUDREY ROSS by Mr. and Mrs. William Fite
MIKE ROWAN by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Robinson
MEGAN AND CALLIE SANDERSON by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Scott
ASHTON SMITH by Mr. and Mrs. Keith Godbold
DR. GARY LEE SPEARS by Mr. Taylor D. and Dr. Bonnie Buntin
RACHEL STARNES by Mrs. Ida F. Wallace
JEAN STEADHAM by Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Young
MARYLEE (MINNA) AND STEVE STURGEON by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Coleman
Mr. and Mrs. James Brett Curtis
AARON AND ANNA TALLO by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tallo
NORMA AND RAY THWEATT by Mrs. Beth Johnston
Ms. Katherine Pinter
HEATHER TODD by Ms. Carol A. Hilliard
CLAUDE AND LISA WILLIAMS by Mr. and Mrs. James Brett Curtis
SONIA YOUNG by Mr. Tice Young
November 5 at the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts
