2009

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ECCCNames HomecomingHonorees for 2009 Homecoming honorees for 2009 were recently an– nounced at East Central Community College and will be among special groups recognized at the annual celebration scheduled Saturday, Oct. 3 on the Decatur campus. Mary Rosalyn Rogers Folks (Class of 1964) of Picayune and Jack H. Winstead (Class of 1956) of Lawrence were named Alumna and Alumnus of the Year, respectively, and Donald Acton (Class of 1953) of Knox– ville, TN and Wanda Blackwell McPhail (Class of 1971) of Collinsville are slated for induction into the College's Athletic Hall of Fame, according to Stacey Hollingsworth, executive director for foundation and alumni relations. Hollingsworth said various alumni groups will also be recognized, including members of basketball teams coached by Joe Clark (1964-1976) and Marty Cooper ( 1991-1998); and cast members of designated musicals directed by Bruce Peterson (Camelot, 1974; Marne, 1979; Carousel, 1982; and Oklahoma, 1985). Reunion meetings are scheduled for the Class of 1949 and the combined Classes of 1957, 1958 and 1959, which meet each year. Fiftieth anniversary diplomas will be presented to the 1959 Class by ECCC President Dr. Phil A. Sutphin during a ceremony at 10:30 a.m. in the Vickers Fine Arts Center. The day's activities begin with a 5K Run/Walk scheduled at 7:30 a.m. at the North Campus Pavilion. Registration for homecoming activities begins at 9 a.m: on the East Mall Patio near Mabry Memorial Caf– eteria. Following registration, alumni are encouraged to visit the Memorabilia Room in Burton Library, which will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. Hollingsworth said a new activity added to home– coming festivities includes tailgating, music and other events scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the band prac– tice field. The annual Warrior Club meeting is set for ll a.m. in the Board Room, located in the Vmcent Administration Building. All supporters of Warrior athletics are encour– aged to attend the meeting. The Alumni Luncheon, during which the honor– ees receive special recognition, begins at noon in Mabry Memorial Cafeteria. Honorees will also be recognized at 2 p.m. on the football field , prior to the Warriors' homecoming battle at 2:30 p.m. with Northeast Mississippi Community College. For more information contact Stacey Hollingsworth, 601-635-2111 or call toll free, 877-462- 3222, ext. 327. Her e-mail address is sholling@eccc.edu.

ECCC Warriors Seek To Avenge 2008 Loss to Coahoma A little revenge wi II be on the minds of the East Central Community Warriors who host Coahoma Com– munity College Thursday night in Decatur. "We definitely feel it's payback time," said interim Warrior head coach Brian Anderson. who also sen·es of– fensive coordinator. ··our guys knO\\ we should have won last year's game and arc really focused on starting the season on a positJ\e note." ECCC fell47-31 to the T1gers in last year's sea– son-opening contest in Clarksdale. Coahoma, which com– petes in the MACJC North Division, finished the year at 4- 4 overall and 3-3 in league play. Freeman Horton, a former Warrior assistant, begins his ninth year as head coach. After a sluggish start, East Central won three of its last four games to finish 4-5 overall and 3-3 in the MACJC South Division. Kickofffor the ECCC/Coahoma non-division battle is set tor 6:'30 p.m. at Bailey Stadium.

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