2009

LANDON BURT Davtd Burt of Hickory, third from left, IS shown presenting a check to East Central Commumty College President Dr. Phil A. Sutphin to endow a scholarship in memory of Burt's brother, Landon, who lost his life while swimming in the college·s lake Dec. 19, 2008. Also shown during the presentation are: from left, Burt's parents, Bryan and Mary Burt of Htckory; Scott Vaughn. Baptist Student Union d1rector; and Cass1dy Crenshaw, assistant director. Landon Burt drowned while being filmed for an insptra– ttonal video for BSU. In addttton to being a BSU member, Landon was a President's List scholar and member of the Warrior Corps. a select group of students who assist tn recruiting endeavors and special events. He was a 2008 salutatorian graduate of Newton County Academy, where he was chosen Mr. NCA, STAR Student, Most Likely to Succeed and lettered in baseball, golf and basketball. He was selected an MPSA All-Star basketball player in 2008. Landon was a member of Newton First Baptist Church . More than $10,000 was raised by family and friends to endow the Landon Bryan Burt Memorial Scholarship. Contributions continue to be received and may be sent to the ECCC Office of Foundation and Alumni Relations, P.O. Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327. For informatton regarding

scholarship criteria contact Student Services, (601) 635-2111 or call toll free, (877) 462-3222, ext. 205.

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