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Sophomore Anna Alexander (left) of Little Rock and English instructor Ann Durham (right) of Forest represented East Central Community College in Decatur at the Natchez Li~erary and Cinema Celebration. The 22nd annual event is held to recognize outstanding students and teachers in the humanities division of Mississippi's colleges, community colleges and universities. The honorees are referred to as "William Winter Scholars" in honor of former Gov. Winter (center), who has served as the Celebration's director of proceedings since it began in 1990. Alexander, a communications major and President's List scholar, holds leadership positions in several campus organizations. She is also a recipient of numerous honors, including first-place awards in public speaking and parliamentary procedure in the statewide Phi Beta Lambda competition. A home-schooled student, Alexander is the daughter of George and Cindy Alexander of Little Rock. Durham joined the ECCC English faculty in August 2006. Durham was previously employed with the Forest Municipal School District, where she served as teacher, division chair, personnel liaison and student teacher mentor. She received several awards for excellence during her 20-year career at Forest, including STAR Teacher, Principal's Choice and Teacher's Choice. At EC, Durham teaches Beginning English, Intermediate English, English Composition I and II and American Literature. She is a recipient of the 2009 Lamplighter Award, which is presented to the state's outstanding community and junior college instructors. Durham holds an associate's degree from ECCC, a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and a master's degree from Mississippi State University. She is married to Mike Durham. They have two children and one grandchild . Nt:VV I UN \,UUN I T 1-lr-r-c:I-\L ---- SPIRIT OF MORTON-----;------ MERIDIAN STAR _ _ .....:::j____

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