Angelina Chin
Southaven| Freshman
PATHWAY
GENERAL ART
SOUTHAVEN
CAMPUS
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Stephen Purdy and William Guy Purdy Endowed Scholarship
What are your future goals?
My future career goals right now are receiving a doctorate in clinical psychology and receiving my license to become a child psychologist.
What do you feel is the most valuable lesson you have learned while being at Northwest?
The most valuable lesson I’ve discovered at Northwest is to foster meaningful connections and support your fellow classmates in what they are passionate for.
Are there any instructors who have made a big difference in your life?
They are all very kind and insightful people who brought a variety of concepts to my attention.
What does receiving your Foundation Scholarship mean to you?
The Foundation scholarship has given me invaluable opportunities to reach my full potential in both my education and career in the future.
Are you a part of any clubs on campus? If so, how have they impacted you?
I’m part of the Les Fauves Art Club at Senatobia! The craftsmanship that each member demonstrates—and the earnest work they put into their art sales and exhibition—have always inspired me to consistently create, experiment, and improve my portfolio.
president's reflections
Dear Northwest Family,
As we enter this season of Thanksgiving and Christmas, I am reminded of the many blessings that continue to enrich the Northwest Mississippi Community College family. This year has been an especially meaningful one for our college, and I am deeply grateful for the ways our alumni, students, faculty, and supporters continue to strengthen the legacy of Northwest.
One of the most exciting milestones of the year was the opening of the Ranger Center in Southaven, the Castle Baseball Complex, and the newly renovated R.C. Pugh Library on our Senatobia campus. These new and revitalized spaces stand as a symbol of Northwest’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and student success. They are already serving as vibrant hubs of learning and collaboration that will inspire generations of Rangers to come.
We also celebrate remarkable achievements in athletics that have brought national attention to Northwest. Our Ranger Women’s Soccer Team captured the NJCAA National Championship—AGAIN—which is a historic accomplishment that reflects extraordinary determination, teamwork, and leadership. In addition, our Ranger Football Team secured back-to-back MACCC and NJCAA Region 23 titles, continuing a tradition of excellence that fills our campus community with pride. These accomplishments remind us that the Ranger spirit—resilient, bold, and unified—is alive and well.
I am thankful for each of you—our friends and alumni whose continued involvement strengthens our mission and expands opportunities for today’s students. Your dedication allows Northwest to grow, innovate, and remain a place where lives are transformed.
As we turn to the Christmas season, we reflect on the joy, hope, and generosity that define this time of year. The greatest gifts we share are not wrapped but lived out daily through service, mentorship, leadership, and the belief in the great potential of others. These values are at the heart of all that we are at Northwest, and these values shine brightly through our alumni across Mississippi and beyond.
May this season bring you peace, renewed purpose, and joy shared among family and friends. And may the coming year offer continued opportunity— for you, for our students, and for the future of Northwest Mississippi Community College.
From our Northwest family to yours, we wish you a warm and joyful Thanksgiving and a blessed Christmas season.
Go Rangers!
Vision
Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students’ lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services.
Mission
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
POSITIVITY
CREATIVITY
LEADERSHIP
Dr. Michael J. Heindl President, Northwest Mississippi Community College
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Alumni Association Board of Directors held its annual meeting at Homecoming on October 16, 2025. (L-R) Celeste Wilson, Mitzi Roberts – DeSoto County representatives; Jeff Horn – Board president; Patti Gordon – executive director of Institutional Advancement; Cynthia Reed – staff representative; Gary Oakley – Tate County representative; C. B. McClatchey – Marshall County representative; Larry Erwin – Tunica County representative; Jerry Lightsey – Panola County representative; Linda Maynor – Board Secretary/Treasurer; Stephen Box – Calhoun County Representative; Brenda Gray – Board vice president; Phillip Correro – faculty representative; Gracie Perry – advancement services coordinator; Dr. Michael J. Heindl – Northwest president
NEW FOUNDATION LOCATION
Photo by Carly Fox
The Foundation and Alumni team: Patti Gordon - executive director, Gracie Perry - advancement services coordinator, Jillian Mitchell - scholarship coordinator, Meg Crockett - alumni and events coordinator
Photo by Carly Fox
The Northwest Foundation and Alumni Association have a new location on Northwest Drive. Please stop by for a visit the next time you are on campus.
Years
Honoring the PastInspiring the Future
The Northwest Foundation held its 28th annual scholarship recognition event Nov. 5 with the Scholarship Social, where more than 500 scholarship recipients, donors, and college officials gathered to fellowship and honor the Foundation on its 50th anniversary. The theme of the event was “Honoring the Past— Inspiring the Future.”
To celebrate the 50-year milestone of the Foundation, Patti Gordon, executive director of Institutional Advancement, made a presentation on the history of the Foundation and honored several former Foundation directors and other Northwest staff who have contributed to the organization’s success.
Gordon recognized special guest Billie Duke Lawrence, who was recipient of the first endowed scholarship—the Reese D. and Corinne McLendon Endowed Scholarship— before current recipient Callie Jones and Austin Crawford, recipient of the Alice Hammersmith scholarship, came on stage to share what receiving a scholarship has meant to their educational journey.
The first Foundation scholarship recognition event, a luncheon, was held in 1997 and featured former Commercial Appeal Deputy Managing Editor and Northwest alumnus Otis Sanford as guest speaker. Sanford returned to campus to address the audience on his time as a student and to encourage and challenge current scholarship recipients.
The program continued with remarks from Northwest President, Dr. Michael Heindl, who welcomed guests and congratulated the student scholarship recipients for their success.
The final guest was W. Jean Moore, director emeritus of the Division of Languages and Communications. Moore spoke to the crowd about the importance of becoming a Foundation donor; she and her family established the Clen and W. Jean Moore Endowment.
Scholarship SOCIAL
Top: This group of students, alumni, special guests, and leaders of the Foundation effectively portrayed the past 50 years and the integral work of the Foundation. L to R: Patti Gordon, Jerry Clark (2025 scholarship recipient), Linda Ester, W. Jean Moore (speaker and retired instructor), Robert Moore, Dr. Lucie Bridgforth (Foundation director 1987-92), Dr. Stephen Joe (Foundation Board president), Billy Duke Lawrence (alumna 1975-77), Dolores Wooten (Alumni and Foundation Services Director 1995-2017) Otis Sanford (speaker and alumnus 1971-73), Sybil Canon (Foundation Director 1996-2018), Austin Crawford (2025 scholarship recipient), Callie Jones (2025 scholarship recipient), Dr. Michael Heindl (president of Northwest)
Bottom: Donors Melody and Benjie Carter meet students receiving the Robert L. Carter “Mr. C”, III Endowed Scholarship in memory of Benjie’s brother.
Story By Julie Bauer | Photos by Sarah Smith-Hutchinson & Carly Fox
1. The student Jazz Ensemble performed for guests prior to the program. 2. Pillars of the past – Dr. Lucie Bridgforth and Sybil Canon both previous directors of the Foundation (pictured here with Patti Gordon, executive director) 3. One of the Foundation’s first endowments was The Reese D. and Corinne McLendon Endowed Scholarship. Billie Duke Lawrence received this scholarship in 1975 and Callie Jones is the 2025 recipient. 4. Russell Paulk visits with students Emma McIngvale (recipient of the Russell and Anabelle Paulk Scholarship) and Colin Schexnayder (recipient of the Dennis and Janie Paulk Scholarship) 5. W. Jean Moore, retired Northwest Faculty and donor, offered an uplifting message to donors and students 6. Donors, students, and special guests enjoyed refreshments while visiting 7. Jeff Papasan, and his wife Rhonda, meet Adreanna Davis of Tunica. The Papasan Family Trust Endowed Scholarship supports students from Tunica County. 8. Trudy Hall and Joe Johnson take time for a photo with the recipients of The Bert Johnson Endowed Scholarship and The Joe Johnson Endowed Scholarship 9. Johnny Miller of Senatobia enjoys visiting with the recipient of The W. C."Firpo" and Josephine Miller Endowed Scholarship
2025 - 2026 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
$711,300
WAS AWARDED IN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2025-26 ACADEMIC YEAR
659
TOTAL NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED FOR 2025-26 ACADEMIC YEAR
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED IN THE 11 COUNTIES NORTHWEST SERVES
$9,501,560 AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED OVER THE LAST 29 YEARS
Each year, the Foundation scholarship selection committee meets to award endowed and annual scholarships to students coming to Northwest. A total of 659 scholarships were awarded for the 2025-26 academic year—with funds totaling $711,300. Scholarship recipients come to campus each year to sign their award letters and are given information about the scholarship they are receiving. Over the last 29 years, the Foundation has awarded $9,501,560 in scholarships to qualifying students from around the state.
IMPACT SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED BY ANONYMOUS DONOR
Story By Patti Gordon
The Northwest Foundation and Alumni staff participate each year in the Mississippi Community College Advancement and Alumni Conference. This past year conference, Patrick Eaton, vice president of Institutional Advancement/executive director of the Foundation and Alumni Association at Northeast Mississippi Community College, shared with conference attendees a story of an anonymous donor. The donor wanted to pay tribute to outstanding teachers in the area, while also providing scholarships for students. After establishing the Impact Scholarship Program at Northeast, the donor wanted to expand the impact to other community colleges in Mississippi, all while remaining anonymous. Patti Gordon, executive director of Institutional Advancement, states, “The Northwest Foundation is excited about offering this program for the 2026-27 academic year and looks forward to honoring teachers in our area, as well as students who will benefit from receiving the scholarship.” The donor is funding the program for one year for Northwest and other Mississippi community colleges. His purpose is to impact more students and also spread the opportunity for others who may want to be a sponsor of the Impact Scholarship Program. If you are interested in hearing more about sponsoring this program, please contact Gordon at the Northwest Foundation.
WHAT IS THE IMPACT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM?
The Impact Scholarship Program is a unique scholarship designed to recognize students’ academic achievements while also highlighting the profound influence of impactful educators. Its core goal is to build stronger ties between
students, teachers, and the institution by celebrating these significant relationships. This program was established through a generous philanthropic gift, donated by a source who has experienced the results of a life focused on accepting the love of Jesus and giving forgiveness to others, showcasing the powerful potential of donor-driven initiatives in higher education.
THE VISION BEHIND THE PROGRAM
The donor's primary intent behind this program is to highlight and honor outstanding teachers who have made a significant difference in students’ lives. The core philosophy of the Impact Scholarship Program recognizes the invaluable ripple effect of mentorship, guidance, and support throughout an educational journey. The benefits are multifaceted: it enhances community engagement and goodwill, provides a public celebration of teaching excellence, and offers direct support for student success and financial need.
SCHOLARSHIP COMPONENTS & CRITERIA
A truly unique requirement of this program is the “Impact Teacher” Essay. This is a mandatory 300-to-500-word essay where students must share a story about a teacher or professor who made the most significant impact on their life. This essay component is central to strengthening the program’s core mission of recognizing meaningful educational relationships. To apply for the Impact Scholarship, please visit northwestms. awardspring.com. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2026.
Investing Today, Impacting Tomorrow
A Campaign for Northwest Mississippi Community College
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CELEBRATION
Photos by Carly Fox
Top Left: Niles Norris and Fred Carlisle, members of the Foundation Board of Directors, present Dr. Heindl with the total campaign funds raised. Top Right: Members of the Foundation Board reveal the donor wall for the Investing Today, Impacting Tomorrow Campaign; Bottom Left: Patti Gordon visits with Robert and Sharon Salmon of Charleston. Robert serves on the Alumni Board. Bottom Right: Jerry Darnell and Jean Nunnally visit with Cindy Hale at the reception. Cindy serves on the Foundation Board.
Fred Carlisle, Foundation Board president emeritus, visits with Cheer Coach Brandon Casey and Women's Soccer Coach James Beattie.
Sissy Spence with the J.F. Smith Group was integral in helping create the momentum for this campaign.
Parker Pickle and Sterling Withers, Foundation Board member, enjoy catching up.
Guests enjoy live entertainment at the reception.
The Investing Today, Impacting Tomorrow Campaign Co-Chairs, Niles Norris and Norris Faust, join Dr. Heindl, Patti Gordon and Sissy Spence to commemorate the campaign donor wall. Not pictured are Bobby Dunlap and Dr. Michael Havens
Coaches and students took the time to share with donors the impact of the new facilities on campus. On the panel were (L to R) Coach James Beattie, Allie Carroll, Lillie McCutchen, Lucas Hensley, Cheer Coach Brandon Casey, and Rodeo Coach Will Lummus.
THE GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE
Silent Auction Winners Enjoy the Experience of Being Football VIPs
Northwest offers a “Game Day Experience” package as part of the annual Soiree auction. This package allows participants to have the full game day experience, including meeting with Ranger football players, tailgating, having photos taken with the Northwest cheerleaders and football team, sideline passes, tailgating with the president in the multipurpose building and overseeing the coin toss.
This year’s winner of the experience was Kelly Cordel, who bid on the package as an anniversary gift to her daughter Andi Arndt and her husband Joe, who had met in the fall of 2010 at Bobby Franklin Field. After Northwest, Andi got her bachelor’s degree at the University of Mississippi in education as Joe went into his career field with his associate degree from Northwest in civil engineering.
At the Northwest Football vs. Southwest Mississippi Football game on Oct. 10, they had this experience and celebrated as the Rangers won the game over the Bears.
Now Joe and Andi live a fulfilling life with two children, Emerson and Ellis, while he works as service director at a nationwide roofing company and she is a stay-at-home mom.
Story By Sarah Smith-Hutchinson
Photos by Sarah Smith-Hutchinson and Carly Fox
Joe and Andi Arndt, Emerson and Ellis
Michael E. “Mickey” Harris and Debbie Gentry Harris Plan for Estate Gift
Story By Sarah Smith-Hutchinson
Northwest alumni Michael E. “Mickey” Harris and Debbie Gentry Harris had been planning for their estate since 2020. After her passing in May of 2024, Mickey decided to begin the process of creating an estate gift for Northwest to fund scholarships and for future capital campaign projects to either extend or start new programs.
High school sweethearts from Batesville, they met and fell in love when Debbie was a junior and Mickey was a senior in high school. They were together through various moves and life changes, growing closer together through the years.
Mickey came to Northwest in 1975, a year before Debbie started. While at Northwest, Debbie was a distinguished student and a member of Phi Theta Kappa. After Northwest, Mickey transferred to the University of Mississippi. Six days after Debbie’s Northwest graduation in 1978, they were married. This would begin a long life together – first beginning in Batesville, then moving to Oxford, before eventually moving to Brandon, where they’ve been for the past 39 years. Mickey and Debbie were married 46 years until her death.
During that time, the couple worked for the State of Mississippi. Mickey was the director for the Mississippi Department of Mental Health at both North Mississippi Regional Center and South Mississippi Regional Center. Mickey retired in 2018 with 39 years of service. Debbie worked at the University of Mississippi and the Institutions of Higher Learning, where she served as the administrative assistant to the Commissioner. Debbie retired in 2003 with 27 years of service. When she retired she worked a variety of jobs, but the job she loved most was working with preschoolers at Meadowbrook Preschool and Covenant (Presbyterian Preschool).
Back when they started planning their estate, the Harrises talked about what was most important to them. As devout followers of Christ, sharing the gospel by giving and supporting missions was integral to them. Secondly, so was education, which was very important in their own lives.
Mickey said that had it not been for the resources that Northwest offered, such as scholarships and the buses that picked them up for classes, Debbie would’ve likely not been able to go to college. Due to support through scholarships, she was not only able to attend college, but also excel there.
Both Debbie and Mickey were active members of Brandon Baptist Church, where Mickey continues to go. Debbie’s sister Brenda Gentry Holmes (Scotty) of Oxford, also attended Northwest from 1970-1972 and worked at the Oxford campus until her retirement.
This estate gift continues the legacy of the Harris family who strive to serve God, give back to their communities and live a good and faithful life.
Scholarship Endowment CEREMONY
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The Northwest Foundation along with the Foundation Board of Directors honored five new scholarship endowments at the Scholarship Endowment Ceremony on May 21, 2025. Scholarships play a pivotal role in shaping the future of hardworking students. Videos played at the Scholarship Ceremony showcased the lives of those being honored by the endowment.
Through the Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation, individuals are able to establish scholarships that will help students continue their educational pursuits, as well as give honor to special people in their lives. Many times, students need help paying tuition, buying books, or coming up with extra expenses that can occur when going to college. This can apply to students just out of high school, but also to adults who realize that they must have career technical training or an academic education in order to support their families. Scholarships not only provide financial assistance, but also serve as a powerful affirmation of someone’s belief in the potential and dreams of our students.
An endowed scholarship continues to help students for as long as this college exists, and those that the scholarship is named for will forever be remembered. When endowed scholarships are established, the Northwest Foundation 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 the endowment.
Five new endowments were honored
the Scholarship Endowment Ceremony: The Ira and Annette Stroupe Endowed Scholarship, The Patsy Harris Wilborn Endowed
The Don
Randolph Endowed Scholarship, The Taylor Leighann Inglish Memorial Endowed Scholarship, The Walter R. “Sonny” and
Sanders Stewart Endowed Scholarship, Pictured L-R: Julie Davis, Bob Stroupe, Jr. , Don Randolph, Austin Inglish, Mike Inglish, Brian Stewart, Suzanne Stewart Brown, and Walter Stewart
Story By Patti Gordon | Photos by Carly Fox
Kent Hawkins and Dr. Lacey Gentry, pictured here with Taylor Inglish’s family, helped start the scholarship in memory of fellow nurse and friend Taylor Leighann Inglish.
Friends support Don Randolph and his new scholarship in memory of his wife
The Stewart family chose to add their dad’s name to their existing scholarship, now in memory of both parents, Sonny and Delores Stewart.
Brian Stewart ’92 alum and Coach Mark Carson ’89 alum visit with their former teacher, Dr. Patsy Sledge.
Mary Elizabeth Gill gathers with family as Dr. Heindl presents the endowment plaque in honor of her sister, Patsy Harris Wilborn.
Families receive a framed plaque from the Foundation marking the year of their scholarship endowment.
Amy Shaw, retired Instructor from Desoto Center, visits with Dr. Keith Reed and Dr. Tonyalle Rush.
2+2 SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
Story By Sarah Smith-Hutchinson
Northwest Mississippi Community College and the University of Mississippi held their annual 2+2 Golf Tournament at Cherokee Valley Golf Club in Olive Branch, located off Crumpler Blvd. on Sept.16, 2025.
This event is a fundraiser for students who participate in the 2+2 program starting at Northwest and continuing their bachelor’s degree at Ole Miss. Since its beginning, this event has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars toward student success.
Golfer kicked off the day with lunch sponsored by Central BBQ, and then at 1 p.m. they began their way around the course.
This year’s first place winner was Specialty Orthopedic with Dr. Ed Field, Tim Mullins, William Walker, and Mike Moore. In second place was Atmos Energy with Glenn Patrick, Michael Downs, Brad Evans and Shad Sims. Winning third place was Bridgforth, Buntin & Emerson. Their team was made up of Jeremiah Swan, Ken Ibson, Adam Emerson and Collin Tackett.
For the putting contest, Destin Todd won first place. Winning closest to the pin was Jon Sylvester, and the longest drive went to Kip Lucius.
This year’s generous sponsors, who make this fundraiser continue to be possible, were are Presenting Sponsors: Cadence Bank and Northcentral Electric Cooperative; Gold Sponsors: Mini Systems and Renasant Bank; Silver Sponsors: Johnny Coleman Builders, Entergy, Brown Insurance Agency and SecurTrust; Bronze Sponsors: Southaven Chamber of Commerce, Bolton and Associates – Merrill Lynch, Specialty Orthopedic Group, Duncan Williams Asset Management, Guaranty Bank, Southaven Honda, Hollingsworth Paving, and BankPlus.
Northcentral Electric Cooperative and Cadence Bank consistently support the tournament as presenting sponsors. Pictured are (L-R) Dee Russum and Ashleigh Ausburn from Northcentral; Dr. Ryan Niemeyer – University of MS Assistant Provost for Regional Education; Ritchie Hampton – Cadence Bank Market President; April Holifield-Scott – Director, University of MS – DeSoto; Dr. Keith Reed – Dean of Northwest DeSoto Center
1st Place winners from Specialty Orthopedic are (L-R) William Walker, Dr. Ed Field, Tim Mullins, and Mike Moore
2nd Place winners from Atmos Energy are (L-R) Glenn Patrick, Michael Downs, Brad Evans, and Shad Sims
3rd Place winners from Bridgforth, Buntin, & Emerson are (L-R) Jeremiah Swan, Ken Ibson, Adam Emerson, Collin Tackett
THE SOUND OF PROGRESS: New projects signal bold growth
Northwest Mississippi Community College’s continued projects include the Centennial Bell Tower and the newest academic building – the Oxford Health Sciences Building project, which is in the early stages of design.
The Oxford Health Sciences Building project is funded by the State of Mississippi through annual legislative funding allocated to community colleges for capital improvements, explained Mary Ayers, Northwest’s director of College Construction and Maintenance.
“The facility is planned to house Surgical Technology and EMT Paramedic programs,” said Ayers. “The new larger instructional spaces include training labs and classrooms dedicated to these programs, allowing for expansion in student enrollment. The project, designed by Pryor-Morrow, is scheduled to be completed spring 2028.”
The Centennial Bell Tower, which began construction in fall of 2025, is a project set up to commemorate 100 years of the college. It will be located on the old band practice field in the heart of campus.
“As the institution celebrates 100 years of service in northwest Mississippi, it’s fitting that a structure of this stature will be constructed for student events and activities, and it will also provide for a collegiate experience for our entire college family and community,” said Dr. Michael J. Heindl, Northwest president.
Oxford Health Sciences Building
Rendering of the Centennial Bell Tower
A L U M N I TAILGATING
1. Longtime friends and Northwest retires meet for an alumni tailgate every fall – L to R (Kim Shaheen, Sandra Vaughn, Carol Peterson, Barbara Young) 2. Tina Smith and Julie Correro support the Rangers no matter what. 3. Billy Bennett visits with Carolyn Correro before the Coahoma game. 4. Football alumni return to support this season – L to R Jack Clayton, Fred Carlisle, Paul Burch, Robert Akins.
Photos By Carly Fox & Sarah Smith-Hutchinson
5. Football alumni wives also support the Rangers! 6. Alumni Wanda Lawrence Carmichael and Ruthie Sigler Castle celebrate being at Northwest. 7. Foundation employees Gracie Perry and Meg Crockett have help this year from work-study student Ava Mayfield. 8. Alumni Dexter Murphy, Ed and Tana Reynolds show their Ranger spirit! 9. Tailgating is offered prior to the start of each home game.
BASEBALL REUNION
Baseball alumni come back to support Coach Donny Castle and the grand opening of the new baseball complex and hitting facility named in his honor.
NORTHWEST
GARDEN A Gala
PRESENTED BY MINI SYSTEMS, INC.
A pril 11, 2026
The Alumni Professional Achievement Award: Attorney General Lynn Fitch
The Young Alumni Professional Achievement Award: Satsha Burden
Outstanding Corporation Award: Sayle Oil Company
The Northwest Soirée is the college’s premier fundraising and community recognition event held at the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts on the main campus of Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia. The formal, ticketed event will highlight a performance by singer/songwriter DAVE BARNES, who spent most of his childhood in Mississippi. His soulful pop songs won him the support of artists like John Mayer, and he has written over 100 songs recorded by other artists such as Florida Georgia Line, Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire, Dan + Shay, Carrie Underwood, Billy Currington, and countless more. Of those songs, he has landed two #1's with "God Gave Me You" (Blake Shelton) and “Craving You” (Thomas Rhett and Maren Morris). He and his full band will be performing feel-good vibes and throw-back melodies at the Soirée. The event will also honor community award recipients who have contributed to the legacy of excellence at Northwest.
For sponsorship opportunities or additional information, please scan the QR code or contact Patti Gordon at the Northwest Foundation. pgordon@northwestms.edu • 662-560-1103
The Spirit of Northwest Award: John Lamar
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Gatherings
ALUMNI
Betty Brower, Jack Adams, and Johnny Still welcome first timers - Robert Lane (far right) along with his wife Martha.
Alumni from 1954-60 meet at Cracker Barrel every April. Back Row (L-R): Glynn Gabbert, Billy Key, Jack Adams, Bannie Ramage, Johnny Still, Bobby King, Robert Lane. Front Row (L-R): Jeanette Buford Key, Ann Horton Harris, Elizabeth Hawkins Burt, Betty Bowen Brower, Leon Bridges.
Alumni from 1964-69 hold a potluck reunion at Sardis Lake each spring. Mark your calendar for the first Saturday in May!
Gerald Young and Bob Whitwell discuss memories from old yearbooks
Back Row: Cathy and Johnny Jennings, Joy Loftin Henderson; Front Row: Butch Still, Debby West Rutledge, Sue Grimes Davis
ALUMNI of theYEAR 2025
ARTIE & TINA SMITH
Story & Photos By Sarah Smith-Hutchinson
Northwest Mississippi Community College’s 2025 Alumni of the Year, Artie Smith and Tina Burcham Smith, have become some of the college’s most supportive alumni who strive to treat every student they encounter like their own. They have become beacons of light supporting all Rangers, all the time.
The Smiths have been valuable members of the Tate County community for many years. Giving back, using their talents, and influencing the next generation has been their passion. The impact it’s had on the community and students has evolved since their own time at Northwest. The relationships formed because of their alma mater has been unique to Artie and Tina. They are known around campus for this very quality.
Artie and Tina were both born in Memphis. Artie was raised in Senatobia, and Tina moved to Senatobia in time to start high school. Tina’s cousin introduced her to a young man on his baseball team; Artie remembers that meeting as “love at first sight.” The summer of 1972 was just the beginning.
Athletics paved the way for the Smiths to attend Northwest. Without a football scholarship, college would not have been an option for Artie. After high school, Tina taught dance lessons at the community center in town while attending Northwest. Her position as a Ranger cheerleader was already impacting the community. The cheer squad at the time didn’t have a coach, so they were forced to be responsible for their training and routines. On a small team of only eight young women
her sophomore year, Tina helmed the team as cheer captain. “We had no trouble keeping the crowd fired up with our giant pompoms, spirited chants, creative stunts along with double cartwheels,” said Tina. She was also named 1977 Senatobia Miss Hospitality as a sophomore. This an organization she has a deep appreciation for and still represents today.
While Tina was cheering and coaching, Artie was working on his game as wide receiver for the Rangers. By 1978, Artie knew it was time to move on to his next adventure. He went to work for Delta Airlines and realized he wouldn’t be a hometown kid anymore. With a job forcing him to travel, the decision for marriage was inevitable.
The Smiths were established in June 1979 and began their life in Senatobia before moving from state to state for Artie’s job. Four short years later, they welcomed their daughter, Alyssa. That year brought more new beginnings with a job transfer back south. The years passed quickly while in Atlanta. Coping with the death of both their grandfathers, stirred up a change of heart and a hope to return home in 1988. For the first time, since Artie had started at Delta, Memphis appeared on the bid sheet. The Smiths felt like this was a sign from God, and His provision paved a path home for their young family.
In 1994, the Smiths returned to their beloved Senatobia where they were busy building Tina’s business, Gym Plus. They enrolled their daughter in the Senatobia school system and found a church family at Senatobia First Baptist Church.
Northwest's Alumni of the Year Artie and Tina Smith at the Northwest NWCC Sign. Photo by Sarah Smith-Hutchinson
Although their path has taken them many places, one thing is certain, it’s always led them back to this community.
Upon retirement in 2012, Artie and Tina established a new routine of visiting Northwest while taking care of their ailing parents. It was first an escape and a refuge for them that quickly morphed into a ministry bonded by their love of the college.
Patti Gordon, executive director of Institutional of Advancement, expresses the Alumni Association’s excitement to honor Artie and Tina. “They are so deserving of the title of Alumni of the Year. They come and support Northwest in so many different ways like attending early morning send-offs for athletic championships, alumni tailgating, fine arts events, student move-in days, Heindl Center performances, and so many different athletic games. Artie and Tina truly shine as Alumni of the Year.”
The Smiths frequent athletic events, fine arts performances, and gatherings of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and the Baptist Student Union (BSU). Through this, Artie and Tina feel a compelling relationship with the students that offers them a glimpse of home. They provide encouragement, meals, life advice and simple smiles to any student in their path. They are even known to pass out coupons in the cafeteria to
those who stay in the dorms over the weekend. The Smiths are advocates for the college in every way. “Tina is number one at letting people know what’s going on at the college,” Artie said.
After seeing their impact, David Haynes, pastor at Senatobia First Baptist Church, mentioned they have a mission here.
The Smiths said it felt that way to them, too. Artie and Tina noted they don’t have as much to give as some, but they have dedicated everything they can to the students, the college, and the Northwest family.
“It fills voids in our life to be here,” Tina said. “We will never make it to 100, but our college will.” And the Smiths will surely celebrate that milestone with Northwest next year. Their time as students may be over, but being a Ranger is never ending for Artie and Tina who are faithful fans, friends and family to Northwest.
Together they have a daughter, Alyssa, son-in-law Chris, and their two grandchildren, Adley and Aiden who live in Hernando. Artie and Tina are dedicated members of First Baptist Church of Senatobia, where they have faithfully attended for years.
When Artie and Tina hear the phrase, “always a ranger” Artie said, “that’s us.” They are still amazed and very humbled to receive this honor.
Top: The Northwest Homecoming Game before the coin toss, Alumni of the Year (L-R) Artie and Tina with Northwest President Dr. Michael J. Heindl.
Photo by Sarah Smith-Hutchinson Left: Artie and Tina talking to student John Barksdale at the Homecoming Celebration in October of 2025.
Photo by Carly Fox
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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”.
Steven Bennett
From dedicated student to steadfast staff member, Bennett strives to help students achieve their dreams like Northwest once helped him realize his.
Story By Sarah Smith-Hutchinson | Photo By Carly Fox
Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Steven Bennett has always been a Ranger. In 2001, Bennett enrolled in the General College pathway at Northwest. While here he was an active member on campus, engaging in Student Executive Council, Phi Theta Kappa, Math and Science Club, Intramurals, and the Baptist Student Union.
The Southaven native, like many college students, said some of his most fulfilling memories were outside of the classroom. He shared that he learned to rock climb from his biology instructor, Bud Donahou, who Bennett said he’s happy to call a lifelong friend.
After his time at Northwest, Bennett went to study at Delta State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science, and then his master’s degree in education, with an emphasis on Sports Management. During his graduate school, he worked as a graduate assistant in the Admissions
Office before transitioning into a full-time recruiter.
After his stint at DSU, he went to work for the University of Mississippi as a Financial Aid advisor for their regional campuses in Southaven and Grenada. While working at Ole Miss, he found out about the position in Financial Aid at Northwest. He quickly jumped at the opportunity to be back closer to home and return to his alma mater. He said that he finds working with students fulfilling and currently serves as Student Services Manager at the Oxford Campus.
“It’s always meaningful to see them thrive beyond their time here,” said Bennett. “Just recently, I had the opportunity to reconnect with a former student who now serves with the Oxford Police Department. We caught up on his career progress and growing family. I also deeply value the chance to reconnect with former teachers and staff who played a role in my own journey at NWCC. Seeing familiar faces like Elizabeth Harvey—who was my PTK advisor and geometry instructor and later became a colleague at the Oxford campus. I also appreciate working alongside Dr. Matthew Domas, who advised me during my time on the Student Executive Council and now collaborates with me on various projects.”
Aside from his career, Bennett has been married to his wife, Chelsea for 13 years, and they have two daughters Vaiden and Meritt. Bennett said he wouldn’t want to forget their furry family members, a cocker spaniel named Birdie and a cat named Dexter. They enjoy traveling and particularly road trips. It’s a family goal that they visit all 50 states before their children graduate from college. Aside from traveling and spending time with family, Bennett said he enjoys jogging, woodworking and metalworking.
Steven Bennett is proud to Always be a Ranger.
Bennett alongside other Northwest student recruiters during his time at Northwest.
HOMECOMING 2025
Northwest President, Dr. Michael J. Heindl, crowned 2025 Homecoming Queen Chyna Gardner of Coldwater during halftime festivities Homecoming Day, Oct. 16 at Bobby Franklin Field. Gardner is a sophomore studying nursing. She represents the Senatobia Campus and is a Northwest Pathfinder.
Homecoming Queen Chyna Garner is escorted by her uncle, Mr. Carl Anderson and congratulated by President Michael Heindl after receiving her bouquet and crown.
Photo by Carly Fox
Members of the Northwest 2025 Homecoming Court (l to r) Kara Hudson (Oxford Campus), Sakiya Allen (Oxford Campus), Chyna Garner (Senatobia Campus), Payten Fields (DeSoto Campus), Kassidy McMillan (Senatobia Campus), Sara Melton (DeSoto Campus), Lily Andersen (Senatobia Campus), Caroline Hamm (Senatobia Campus), Anna Kate O'Connor (Senatobia Campus), Mia Taylor Landers (Oxford Campus), Jaylee Jones (DeSoto Campus), Alexis McBride (DeSoto Campus), and Zahnaria Mays (Senatobia Campus). Photo by Carly Fox
SPORTS HALL OF FAME CLASS
Northwest inducted six additional members to the 2025 Northwest Sports Hall of Fame class on Thursday, Oct. 16, as part of the college's Homecoming ceremonies.
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Sports Hall of Fame inductees include (l to r) Virgil Alsup (rodeo), Mike Thompson accepting on behalf of Rochelle Thompson Serrell (women’s basketball), Calvin Madlock (men’s basketball), Chris Lindsey (baseball), Bobby Gaston (football), and Terry Lawrence (football). Photo by Carly Fox
The Sports Hall of Fame display includes the inductees' jerseys while at Northwest.
Photo by Carly Fox
Patti Gordon, Dr. Michael Heindl, Calvin Madlock and Chris Lindsey on the sidelines at the Homecoming game. Photo by Sarah Smith-Hutchinson
Jason Swain ’95 alum, Former Rodeo Coach Bud Young, SHOF inductee Virgil Alsup
Former Baseball Coaches Jim Miles and Donny Castle
GOLDEN CIRCLE MEMBERS 1975
The class of 1975 was recognized on the field during the Homecoming game.
1975 cheerleaders: Sherry Smith, Lynn Williams Torti, Nancie Goodwin DeCourcy, Vicki Ainsworth Heafner, and Shelia Briscoe Brownlee
Lynn Williams Torti, Vicki Ainsworth Heafner, and Shelia Briscoe Brownlee
Photo by Sarah Smith-Hutchinson
Photo by Sarah Smith-Hutchinson
Class of 1975 Golden Circle Members (L-R) Lisa Carpenter Cox, Pam Ferguson, Amanda Honeycutt Griffin, Nancie Goodwin DeCourcy, Gene Torti, Lynn Williams Torti, Pam Beard Haraway, Robert Akins
Photo by Sarah Smith-Hutchinson
ALUMNI OF THE YEAR 2025
Northwest President, Dr. Michael Heindl (right) and Patti Gordon (left),executive director of Institutional Advancement present Artie and Tina Smith with the traditional Alumni of the Year plaque.
Photo by Carly Fox
CHAMPION FOOTBALL TEAMS
1. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Football National Championship team. 2. J.R. Burns and Andrew Herrington meet up with Coach Jim Jones 3. 1982 Championship team enjoy tailgating at the Homecoming football game. 4. 2015 alumni: David Herrington, J.R. Burns, Andrew Herrington 5. Championship team recreate the celebratory win from 1982! 6. Memorabilia from the 2015 team.
THE Legacy CONTINUES
NEWLY ESTABLISHED SCHOLARSHIPS
CONTINUE TO HELP STUDENTS AND BEGIN A NEW LEGACY FOR THOSE BEING HONORED.
The
Walter “Sonny” and Delores Sanders Stewart
Endowed Scholarship
The Walter “Sonny” and Delores Sanders Stewart Endowed Scholarship originally began in 2015 to honor the life of Delores Sanders Stewart. She was born in 1940 to David and Mary Lois Sanders. Delores would graduate from Independence High School before attending Northwest Mississippi Junior College. She had an after-school job in the Tate County superintendent’s office. She would continue serving in the Tate County school system for 40 years in various capacities.
The family chose to add their father’s name to this scholarship after his passing earlier this year. All knew Walter Stewart as “Sonny”, a simple country man. Walter was born 1938 in Harmontown. He always hoped for better for his family. From growing up in the country, he
hoped more for his children than he had for himself and encouraged them to get a higher education. His dream was for this to continue through generations. Walter and Delores were married for 53 years and were blessed to enjoy 14 years of retirement together.
Walter served in the United States Army, was a beef cattle farmer, and he retired from the Trunkline Gas Company. Everyone in his family remembers him fondly. His granddaughter, Katie Brown, said she always thinks about when she was younger how her “Granddaddy” would bring her along in the tractor cab to ride. Katie said it is one of her favorite memories with her grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Anne, and his parents, Jeffrey and Ruby Stewart. He is survived by his daughter, Suzanne Brown (Paul), and his sons, Walter R. “Bobby” Stewart Jr., and Brian Sanders Stewart; as well as his sister, JoAnn Lott; his granddaughters, Katie Brown, Madelyn Carter Stewart, and Macy Caroline Stewart; and great grandson, Grayson Hadley.
Leaving a LEGACY
Supporters of Northwest have the opportunity to leave specific assets, a stated amount or a certain percentage of their estate to Northwest. Estate gifts help build financial support for future student scholarships, academic programs or capital initiatives. Life insurance policies can also be a gift by listing the Northwest Foundation as the beneficiary. The Foundation has established The Northwest Legacy Society, which recognizes individuals who have made commitments to Northwest through planned gifts. If we have written documentation of your planned gift, your name is included in our Legacy Society.
3 BENEFITS OF PLANNED GIVING FOR DONORS
1. Donors can create a legacy for themselves or their families.
2 Planned gifts may offer tax savings for donors or their heirs.
3. Planned giving donors can determine how their gifts are spent.
This scholarship is available due to the support of Suzanne, Bobby, Brian, Lott, Judy and Paul Williams and their families. It was previously dedicated toward students going into the education field, but now has been expanded to allow for students studying agriculture and welding as well. Students who receive this scholarship must maintain a 2.0 GPA.
3 BENEFITS OF PLANNED GIVING FOR NORTHWEST
1. Planned gifts secure Northwest’s future by providing a promise of future funding.
2 Leaving a legacy gift can inspire others to do the same, ensuring Northwest’s future growth and success.
3. A legacy gift allows your philanthropic generosity to continue for perpetuity, benefiting future generations of Northwest students.
Walter “Sonny” and Delores Sanders Stewart
In Memoriam
DR. JACK BUTTS
Dr. Jack Butts, retired dean of Northwest’s Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical Center, passed away May 11 at Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi in Oxford.
A proud son of the Mississippi Delta, Dr. Butts was born in Sunflower County on April 19, 1930, to Fred Matthew and Beatrice Malone Butts. The third of four children, his childhood was spent in the Blaine Community until leaving to board at Sunflower County Agricultural High School.
After graduating from high school in 1948, he attended Mississippi Delta Community College and Delta State Teacher College. A member of the graduating class of 1952, he joined the United States Air Force, serving his country four years. His enlistment stationed Lt. Butts in Japan, Guam, Georgia, Texas, and Alaska. Once his service time ended, he decided to put his education degree to work. This resulted in teaching positions in Strong, Arkansas and Bismark, Missouri. The driving force behind his decision to enter the educational field was the love of his life, whom he met at Delta State, Robbie Harrison. Robbie would become his devoted wife of 39 years until her passing in 2000.
Jack and Robbie worked together for six years at West Panola Academy, where he served as headmaster and she was a fifth grade teacher. Afterward, Dr. Butts spent much of his career at Northwest, dedicating 50 years to the college and serving in various academic and administrative capacities, including business instructor, registrar, and director of Admissions until his retirement in 2018 as dean of the Oxford Center.
One of his career highlights was in 2008, when Northwest’s Board of Trustees approved the naming of LYTC in his honor. Following his wife’s death and to honor her memory, he and Michael established the Robbie Harrison Butts Endowment through the Northwest Foundation. He has also been involved with the establishment of three other Foundation scholarship endowments—the Independence Presbyterian Church Endowed Scholarship, the Dr. Michael Butts Endowed Scholarship, and the Oxford Center Endowed Scholarship. To honor the legacy of his father, his son, Dr. Michael M. Butts established the Dr. Jack Butts Endowed Scholarship along with other family members, former students, friends and colleagues.
Dr. Butts was named to Who's Who in American Education and Outstanding Educators of America and held memberships in Delta Phi Epsilon, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Phi Delta Kappa. In his spare time and during retirement, he could be found enjoying the casinos, following Ole Miss sports, and dining out.
In addition to his son, Dr. Butts is survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and generations of former students.
DENNIS PAULK
Dennis Carl Paulk, former member of the Northwest Foundation Board of Directors, passed away at his home on Oct. 2. He served on the Foundation board for many years, and he and his wife, Janie established the Dennis and Janie Paulk Endowment to provide scholarship assistance to Northwest students from Senatobia and the surrounding areas who have the least financial resources, either public or private.
An avid outdoorsman and devoted husband and father, Paulk was happiest when in a duck blind with his sons. He is survived by his loving wife, Janie Wilder Paulk, and sons Dr. Jason Ashley Paulk (Sarah) and
Dr. Dennis Ryan Paulk (Kara). He is fondly remembered as “D” by eight beloved grandchildren: Elijah, Harper, Silas, Caroline, Duncan, Adeline, Hal and Alice.
Paulk was born and raised in Batesville, the oldest child of James Carl Paulk and Bettie (William) Henley Burford. He attended South Panola High School, followed by St. Petersburg Community College, and received his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi in 1974.
He and Janie moved to DeSoto County and founded and managed DeSoto Discount Drugs for over 20 years. Always known as a hard worker, he developed a passion for real estate and managed their business until his death.
He was a faithful member of Strayhorn Baptist Church and an advocate for overseas missions, taking his family on multiple medical mission trips to Honduras where he shared the Good News of Jesus Christ, even learning Spanish to bring others the hope of salvation.
CAROLYN RIALS
Carolyn Hemphill Rials, 97, passed away on March 9 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. Carolyn was a generous supporter of Northwest, establishing along with her daughter, Cindy Rials Hale, the C.R. Rials Memorial Endowed Scholarship to provide financial assistance to students from Senatobia High School. Recently, the family added Carolyn’s name to the endowment, which is now the C.R. and Carolyn Rials Memorial Endowed Scholarship.
Carolyn was born on Nov. 9, 1927, in Oakvale, Mississippi to Clifford Lee Hemphill and Myrtis Jones Hemphill. She was the oldest of five siblings in a close-knit family. She graduated from Oakvale High School in 1946, where she was Miss Oakvale High School. She attended Clark College and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in elementary education. She began her teaching career at Oakvale. It was here that she met her future husband, Charles R. “Candy” Rials. They married on April 6, 1950. Afterwards, she returned to the University of Southern Mississippi and earned her master’s and specialist degrees in Administration. She and her husband worked in several schools across the state, including Williamsburg, Agricola, Leakesville, and Morton. While living in Agricola, their only daughter, Cindy, was born. In 1968, the family moved to Senatobia, where Carolyn continued to teach, and C.R. was the superintendent of Senatobia Municipal School District. During their long careers in education, they were beloved by the students and faculty members whose lives they touched. Carolyn served as a classroom teacher for 38 years. They both retired in 1988 and chose to remain in Senatobia. After retirement, the Rialses enjoyed traveling, playing golf, and spending time with their grandchildren, Jennifer and Jay, who were their pride and joy.
Carolyn dedicated her life to serving her church, family and community. She was involved in the Cosmopolitan Club and the Ladies Golf Association at Back Acres Country Club and was an active member of First Baptist Church in Senatobia, where she taught the Grace Sunday School class and sang in the Chancel Choir for many years. She was also active in WMU.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her sisters, Lynn Williamson and Edna Earle Wall, and her best friend, Evelyn Hale. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Rials Hale (Steve); her brothers, Billy Hemphill (Faye) and Jimmy Hemphill; her grandchildren, Jennifer Hale Lowrie (JB) and Jay Hale (Jennifer); and her five great-grandchildren, Aiden Rials Brunetti, Laney Lowrie, Elizabeth Anne Brunetti, Rials Hale, and Maggie Hale.
In Memoriam
COACH. HUSBAND. MENTOR. FATHER. FRIEND.
By Brian Lentz
Those are just some of the words that could be used to describe longtime Northwest football coach Bobby Ray Franklin, who passed away at the age of 88. Though Franklin's longest coaching stint was at Northwest, his impact on the game of football stretches far beyond the Five Star City. Born in Clarksdale, on Oct. 5, 1936, Franklin was a four-sport letterman at Clarksdale High School, becoming the first sophomore to win four major sport letters. He was the co-captain of the Wildcats’ football team and earned All-State, AllAmerican, All-Big Eight and All-Southern Team accolades. Additionally, he was also the captain of Clarksdale's basketball team. In 1956, Franklin received a full-ride scholarship to the University of Mississippi, where he starred as the Rebels’ quarterback from 1956-60. During his time at Ole Miss, Franklin led the team to three straight bowl appearances, and was chosen as the Most Valuable Player in the 1958 Gator Bowl. Later, Franklin was selected as the MVP in the 1960 Sugar Bowl, where he threw a pair of touchdown passes in a 21-0 victory against LSU, the defending national champions. The 1960 Ole Miss football team finished the season 10-1 and was voted as the national champions by various selection committees.
Franklin was chosen in the 11th round of the 1960 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns and was also selected by the Los Angeles Chargers of the newly-formed American Football League. Ultimately, Franklin chose to play for the Browns and spent seven seasons in Cleveland, helping the franchise to the 1964 NFL Championship. The Browns also won the 1965 NFL Eastern Conference Championship.
During his time in Cleveland, Franklin was used primarily as a defensive back but also returned kickoffs and held for field goals and extra points. He was teammates with future Pro Football Hall of Famer Lou Groza (1961-66) and played in 86 games during his professional career, hauling in 13 interceptions for 187 yards and two touchdowns.
Franklin stepped away from professional football to begin his coaching career, starting in 1967 with Georgia Tech, where
he served as the Yellow Jackets’ defensive back scoach until 1968, when he joined the Dallas Cowboys as a member of Tom Landry's coaching staff. In Dallas, he served as the defensive backs coach from 1968-71 and as a special teams coach in 1972. He coached in Super Bowl V and Super Bowl VI, the latter of which helped the Cowboys capture its first NFL championship, a 24-3 win against the Miami Dolphins.
Franklin spent one more season in the NFL, coaching the defensive secondary for the Baltimore Colts in 1973, before eventually making his way to Northwest as a member of Ray Poole's coaching staff in 1979. During his two years as an assistant, the Rangers went a combined 13-7, including a 9-1 overall record during Franklin’s initial season.
In 1981, Franklin was named as the next head football coach at Northwest, and the rest was history. In just his second season as the Rangers’ head coach, NWCC went 12-0-1 and captured the 1982 NJCAA Championship with a 16-9 win against Ferrum College in the Eastern Bowl. In 1991, Franklin's team fell in the CocaCola Mid-America Bowl to Northeastern Oklahoma A&M, only for the Rangers to return the following season, earning the 1992 national title with a 34-0 revenge shutout of the same opponent.
Throughout Franklin’s entire tenure as the Rangers’ head coach, Northwest never posted a losing season. The Rangers went a combined 202-56-6, winning six MACJC titles (1982, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1999) and 11 MACJC North Division championships (1982, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1998, 1999, 2003), with appearances in the 1982 Eastern Bowl, 1986 Roaring Ranger Bowl, the 1987 Jayhawk Bowl, the 1989 Shrine Bowl, the 1991 and 1992 Coca-Cola Mid-America Bowl games and the 1998 Mineral Water Bowl.
Franklin is a member of numerous halls of fame, dating back to his 1988 induction
to the Ole Miss M Club Hall of Fame. In 2003, he was inducted into the Northwest Sports Hall of Fame and in 2005, he was chosen for inductions into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and the National Junior College Athletic Association Hall of Fame.
In 2007, Franklin was enshrined into the Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame and three years later, he was inducted into the Mississippi Association of Coaches Hall of Fame. In 2013, he was voted into the Clarksdale/Coahoma County Sports Hall of Fame.
Over the course of his career, Franklin coached numerous future NFL and Canadian Football League players, including Pro Football Hall of Famer Cortez Kennedy and CFL Hall of Famer Henry ‟Gizmo” Williams. Other notable professional players that started under Franklin’s leadership include John Avery, Dan Footman, Cletidus Hunt, Gerald Perry, Roell Preston and Fred Thomas.
Despite his retirement from coaching following the 2004 season, Franklin remained in Senatobia and was a wellknown member of the community. He continued to attend various Northwest sporting events over the years, including Ranger football games at the field named after him.
NORTHWEST ATHLETICS TAKES HOME
HALBROOK AWARD FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2017-18
Story By Caleb Burggraaf
Northwest Mississippi Community College women's athletics received a nod from the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, taking home the Halbrook Award for Academic Achievement.
The Rangers shared the title for the Mississippi Community College Division with Jones College, showing the highest percentage of academic achievement for the women’s division, focusing on graduation rates. It is only the second
time that the Rangers have won the award since the 1995-96 school year with the only other award coming in 2017-18.
Northwest saw a 100 percent graduation rate from their women's sports teams with 29 total graduates. The list was paced by softball who had 10 graduates and nine who came from women’s soccer. Volleyball saw four of their sophomores move on with diplomas while women's tennis had three, women’s basketball had two, and
women’s golf saw one.
As a part of the award, two student athletes from Northwest were also honored for their outstanding work in the classroom for the Certificates for Academic Achievement Among Athletes.
Jackson Jenkins from the Northwest baseball team, who graduated in general studies, and Mattie Sanders from the Ranger women’s tennis team, who graduated in chemistry, were picked for their respective awards.
Emma Jensen sets all time record for scoring and goals in a career
Story & Photo By Caleb Burggraaf
The march to a record-breaking career has been a joy to watch for everyone involved with the Northwest Mississippi Community College women's soccer team, and the Rangers gathered Oct. 8 at the Ranger Soccer complex to celebrate with a ceremony as the team signed a ball and a jersey for sophomore Emma Jensen to recognize the work that it took to put her alone in the NWCC record books.
“I’m obviously so proud. For me it's more the person than the player,” Head Coach James Beattie said. “Everyone knows she’s an insane player, but as a person she's next level as well.”
Echoing this, Jensen said the bigger part of the moment to her was that she brought the team back even in an important game for the season and not just for her legacy.
“It’s amazing to have this individual and record but the most important thing is about the team winning a state championship and a national championship,” she said. “Yes, it’s cool to have it but it's not a ‛I wanted to have that’. It’s not what I came here for.”
The mark moved the German
midfielder past Jessica Yelvington who set the record in 2005. It’s also not the only mark that Jensen has surpassed in recent games, jumping past Yelvington’s career points mark against Itawamba Community College when she scored a pair of goals, giving her 89 points in her career to stand alone.
“It’s not just the points or the goals,” Beattie said. “Left foot, right foot, header, small distance, big distance, there’s virtually nothing that she can’t do when it comes to soccer. For me, I’m just proud and it’s crazy that we are closer to the end of the story than the start, but I hope that we end the story in a positive way. It’s what she deserves and what the team deserves.”
Beattie added that she has done it all while being a part of a team and making everyone around her better along the way.
“In my coaching and playing career, you've got people that break records or are good athletes but are not good people. She’s outstanding. I’m just so happy for her and the legacy she's left that will always be there.”
Jensen is one of the first to also bring
up that this record wouldn’t be possible without the rest of the Rangers around her.
“You have to have luck and be on the right team and have the right coach. Having the good stuff around you. It’s not just the player that can affect that,” she said.
Emma Jensen had a record setting year for the NWCC women's soccer team, finishing the year with 31 goals and 10 assists to set career marks in both goals and points on the way to the teams second straight national title.
Volleyball sets new record for wins in a season
Story By Caleb Burggraaf | Photo by Maylee Wilhite
For the third straight season the Northwest volleyball team has set the mark high for wins, eclipsing the 25-win mark again under Head Coach Allison Burchyett in 2025. The Rangers not only passed 25 wins, but they also set a new mark for the most in program history this season among several firsts that they were able to add in the seventh year of the program.
The Rangers set the new mark on Oct. 27 when they picked up their 29th win of the season against Northeast Mississippi Community College at home on their sophomore night, besting the 28 wins that the 2023 team had as the previous mark, also under Burchyett. On the way, they also captured their first win against a top 25 NJCAA Division II team with the victory over then #20 Lurleen B. Wallace Community College on Oct. 3 at the Alabama Gulf Coast Classic.
Freshman defensive specialist Reese McIntosh said the goal this year has always been to win for both the community and the program and it has been rewarding to see the hard work paying off.
“We were definitely going for the most wins ever in a season, but it’s more than that. We are just here to win for each other. Every single win is just a chance for us to get closer together, to build as a team and to win for our coaches and fans around us, everyone supporting us,” she said.
The Rangers also saw Burchyett pass the 100 career win mark with a sweep of Northwest Shoals Community College on Sept. 5. She has pushed that win total to 117 in her career as the only head coach in program history. She also has had five straight winning seasons as the head coach of Northwest.
Ariana Woods had a spectacular freshman season as the middle was one of two Rangers who tallied over 300 kills this season on the way to the program's first 30-win season and a trip to the Region 23 semifinals.
Back-to-Back MACCC Champions
Story By Caleb Burggraaf | Photo by Kevin Pitts
Special teams and defense were the difference in the MACCC championship as the #4 Northwest Mississippi Community College football team clinched their second consecutive MACCC Championship with a 16-13 win over #5 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College at Bobby Franklin Field.
"It feels great. I'm proud of our coaches and our players," Head Coach Benjy Parker said after winning his fourth MACCC championship, all of which have come in the past six seasons. "Our administration lets us do our job and supports us, and it's a great night."
A hero of the game was sophomore kicker Hayden Wolfe who was 3-3 on the day on his field goal attempts including a 51-yard kick to open the scoring and a 47-yard attempt that turned out to be the game winner.
It was a balance attack for Northwest
offensively, totaling 313 yards of total offense behind 191 through the air by Neko Fann who finished 18-30 with one touchdown and one interception and a gritty running game which tallied 122 yards against one of the better defenses nationally.
Keon Hutchins led the team in passing with 50 yards on five receptions with Jarvis Durr just behind, pulling in four passes for 45 yards. Durr added another 65 yards on the ground for 110 total yards in the game. Britten Traylor came back from a game against Co-Lin that saw him get zero receptions with three for 44 yards and M.J. Johnson had three as well for 26 yards.
Ja Keyes was the second leading rusher in the game for Northwest with 10 carries for 37 yards and Julius Pope closed out the top running backs with seven carries for 26 yards, although he missed most of the second half with an injury.
Defensively, it was Rase Jones who led Northwest in tackles, tallying five solos on his way to seven total takedowns. T.J. Span and Chris Thomas both had six tackles, including one for a loss from Thomas. Six other Rangers had four tackles each. Interceptions by Marion Keyes and Elliot Helps were the only turnovers in the game forced by the Northwest defense.
Parker said it was particularly special to see the defense shut down one of the top passing games in the nation.
"That offense was the number one passing offense in the country, and they are really dynamic and good on that side of the ball. Our defense really stepped up, and it was a great job by our coaching staff to plan their plan and the players executed it."
Keep up with Ranger football news at nwccrangers.com or by following along on Northwest social media accounts.
Champions again! The NWCC football team picked up their second straight MACCC championship and their fourth in the last six years with a 16-13 win over Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College on November 15th at Bobby Franklin Field.
The Legacy of Memorial and Honorarium Gifts
The memorial and honorarium gifts listed were given between Feb. 16, 2025 and Oct. 20, 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
CHESTER PAUL BASS JR.
by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Williams
Mr. David Beene
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Myrick, Jr.
CAMERON BLOUNT
by Dr. Don Jones
Mrs. Marla Y. Kennedy
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Selby
Mrs. Linda Webb
FRANK BROOKS
by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brooks
Mr. Steve Cummings
Fultz Service Center, LLC
VIRGINIA BUFORD
by Mr. and Mrs. William Correro
DR. JACK BUTTS
by Mrs. Julie Bauer
Ms. Leigh Ann Blakely
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Boyles
Mr. and Mrs. Mack Brown
Judge and Mrs. George Carlson
Mrs. Jacqueline Collinsworth
Mr. Wayne Ferguson
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Godbold
Ms. Kay G. Hasseltine
Mr. and Mrs. Will Hays II
Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Heindl
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Holmes
Mr. and Mrs. Teeny Horn
Jeter Sales LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Latham
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rogers
Ms. Ashley Sadler
Sardis Reunion Classes 1964-1969
Mr. Tommy W. Scott
Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Scruggs III
Mr. Billy M. Stallings
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Sullivan
Ms. Sally Swearengen
Ms. Peggy Thomas
Ms. Vicki Veazey
HOWARD AND EDNA CARPENTER by Mr. and Mrs. Herman Coats
TOMMY CARPENTER by Mr. and Mrs. Herman Coats
BELA J. & RUBY BLACK CHAIN by Dr. and Mrs. Buddy Chain Jr.
EMMETT CHASSANIOL by Mr. Steve Cummings
DON CLANTON by Ms. Patti Gordon
Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Heindl
DANNY RAY COLE by Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Herrington
Mrs. Linda Webb
VIRGINIA COX by Mr. and Mrs. John Ungurait
ALAN CROCKETT by Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Nickens
Mr. Robin Robison
MARY DEAN CUMMINGS by Ms. Patti Gordon
Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Heindl
LARRY CURRY by Mr. Steve Cummings
JANE DAVIS by Mr. Jerry Davis
JENNIFER LEIGH DAVIS PARRIS by Mr. Jerry Davis
FRANCES MARIE DEAN by Mr. and Mrs. William Fite
BOB DEVER by Northcentral Electric Cooperative
LARRY E. DHORITY by Mrs. Patricia B. Dhority
BECKY EVERAGE by Ms. Sandra Bloodworth
MABLE DURHAM FOSTER by Mr. and Mrs. William Correro
BOBBY FRANKLIN by Mrs. Julie Bauer
Mr. Tim Boyd
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Boyles
Mr. and Mrs. Al Canon
Mr. and Mrs. Donny Castle
Mrs. Shirley Clanton
Mrs. Marie G. Coleman
Mrs. Jacqueline Collinsworth
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Dossett
Mr. Wayne Ferguson
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Godbold
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hale
Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Heindl
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Latham
Ms. Elsbeth Laws
Mrs. Kim McClain
Dr. Patsy Sledge
EDWARD O. FRANKLIN by Dr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Myrick, Jr.
JAMES (JIMMY) WESLEY HANKS JR. by Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Darby
Ms. Bettye Durham
Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Taylor
DONNA FAYE HERRING TINCHER by Mr. Steve Cummings
Ms. Sylvia Hickey
Mr. and Mrs. Sturgis Monteith
JAMIE HOWELL SR. by Ms. Patti Gordon
Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Heindl
ROBERT A. HYDE by Ms. Effie J. Boothe
TAYLOR LEIGHANN INGLISH by Mr. and Mrs. Marty Allison
Ms. Frances Austin
Mr. Luther Bailey
Ms. Shelby Bailey
Ms. Melissa Baker
Mr. Dean Barger
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