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d Morton Grad Named To ECCC Hall Of Fame

sibilities seriously. "Victor is a highly intelligent and dedicated student who is never without an insightful idea. He is passionate about sharing his ideas with others and effectively express– es his convictions. He also demon– strates a willingness to serve oth– ers. He cares about the College and the community as a whole, and devotes much of his time to improving both in whatever way he can. In short, he is the embodi– ment of all the qualities sought after in an ECCC Hall of Fame nominee. "Victor is goal-oriented and focused. He demonstrates a gust for reading, learning and leadership, indicative of his academic achieve– ments, involvement with campus activit.ies and community work. He is keenly aware of current events and political occurrences. Victor is an excellent role model, not only demonstrating his desire to always learn more and do more, he is also a compassionate and caring young man. He is very considerate of oth– ers and is very dedicated to his church activities. It is indeed an honor to nominate Victor Warnsley for the ECCC Hall of Fame."

East Central Community College recently announced inductees to the 2007 Hall of Fame, the highest honor a student can receive at the College. They include (seated, from left) Loren Kennedy of Union and Maggie McDill of Decatur; and (standing, from left) Victor Warnsley of Morton, Joshua Skinner of Union, Steven Cullen of Carthage and Colby Amis of Decatur. The honorees were announced during Awards Day activities held May 3 in Huff Auditorium. Their photos will hang in the Hall of Fame Collection in the lobby of Huff Auditorium. Selection to the Hall of Fame is considered the highest honor a stu– dent can receive at the College, according to Dr. Phil A. Sutphin, ECCC president, who presented the awards. "To be considered for the presti– gious honor," Dr. Sutphin stated, "students must demonstrate exem– plary character, superior scholar– ship, worthy leadership and con– tribute to the betterment of East Central Community College." Warnsley; whose major is business administration, is recognized as a National Dean's List Scholar and

ECCC Dean's List Scholar. He has also been named to Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges. He served as president of various organizations, including the Warrior Corps, Young Democrats and Phi Beta Lambda, an organiza– tion for business students. He also served as vice president of SADD and vice president of scholarship for Theta Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. He was also a member of the Presidents' Council, Scholars Bowl Team, EC Environmental Club, and Wo-He-Lo and Tom-Tom staffs. Warnsley is a recipient of the L. B. Simmons History Award and the PTKMargaret Mosal Award for Leadership. He participated in Hurricane Katrina Relief efforts Qn the Gulf Coast and served as public address announcer for ECCC baseball games. A graduate of Morton High School, he is the son of Helen Johnson and the late Victor C. Warnsley of Morton. Those nominating Warnsley made the following comments: "Victor is a very mature and active student at ECCC. He is a natural leader and takes all of his respon-

Morton High School C}"aduate \llc:tor Wamsley was named to the East Central Convnunlty ColleCe 2007 Hall ~Fame.

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