2009

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WEEK OF

Planning renovation of ECCC Founders' gym SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Looking over plans to renovate East Central Community College's

Founders' Gym are Alum– ni Association board mem– ber and project contributor Ann Burkes (left) of Decatur and ECCC Presi– dent Dr. Phil A. Sutphin, who are sh0\\>11 in front of the historic structure. A fundraising drive is cur– rently under way to reno- Burkes·

grandfather: vate the facility, recog- James ·'Jim" McDonald nized as one of the oldest I"hames and others instru– buildings on the Decatur mental in establishing the campus and the oldest college. Dr. Sutphin said standing brick gymnasmm the renovation project in east Mississippi. From includes four phases at an 1930 to 1970, Founders' estimated cost of $8 mil– Gym played host to hun- lion. He said the College is dreds of basketball games also pursuing grant money including'· local, regional to assist with the renova– and state championships tion. Contributions may be for both high school and made to the ECCC Faun– college level teams. The dation Inc., P.O. Box 129, gym was also used for Decatur, MS .39327. For May Day programs, more information contact proms, dances, plays, Stacey Hollingsworth, musicals, graduations and executive director. Foun– man} community events. dation and Al~mni Rela– Founders· Gym is named tions. (601) 635-2111 or in honor of Dr. Benjamin call toll free. 877) -«i2- Franklin "Frank·· Hunter. 3222. e\.i. 327.

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