2002

Former ECCC Diamond Warriors among groups to be honoredAt Homecoming From Staff Reports

improvements have already been made at the stadium, many of whi((h were on Coach Clark dream list," .Harris~said. Recent improvements include the instal– lation of new concrete steps leading from the parking lot to the concession and seat– ing area, and the construction of concrete sidewalks extending from the concession area to each team=92s dugout. In addition, an awning was recently added at the con– cession area. Construction is currently underway to erect a brick wall around the bottom of the fence extending from dugout to dugout. Other projects planned include the addi– tion of new vinyl fencing around the back– stop, construction of a metal top to cover the grandstand area, and the installation of a new irrigation system. In addition, reno– vations are planned for the batting sta– tions. Harrison said contributions for the project should be sent to The Warrior Club, East Central Community College, P. 0 . Box 129, Decatur, MS 30327.

A reunion of East Central Community College baseball players coached b.} the late Jamie Clark will be held as part of the College Homecoming celebrat1on on Saturday, October 19. Registration begms at 9 a.m. on the East Mall near ~Iabry Memorial Cafeteria. Clark, who led the Diamond Warnors from 1988-2001, lost his battle to cancer in July 2001. His teams amassed an overall 365-301-2 mark, which included a state title in 1998. Ricky Harrison, ECCC drafting and design technology instructor and longtime friend of Clark, is one of the organizers for the reunion. Harrison ·said among ttems planned for discussion at Homecoming will be the need for additional funding to com– plete the various renovations underway at Jamie Clark Memorial Stadium. "Thanks to a generous donation from La– Z-Boy South in Newton and contributions from numerous individuals, several

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