2014 Combined

THE NEWTON COUNTY APPEAL

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014

EC students named to All-Mississippi academic team

sissippi State University in Starkville. The All-lvlississippi Aca demic Team program is coor

Da,id and Dec Dec Bailey of Philadelphia. Bailey plans to pursue u DW'Singdegree at Mississippi University f01' Women. Oliver was named to the All-Mississippi Academic Second Team. He is also a President"s List Scholar with a perfect .t.O grade point a\erage. Oliver serves as vice presi dent of leadership for Theta Xi Chapter of Phi 'l'heta Kappa and is vice president of the Astronomy Club. In ad dition, he sen·es as secre tary/treasurer of Alpha Alpha Epsilon, "The Engi neers." He is also a member of the Baptist Student Union and Environmc>ntal Club. He was recently named to Who's Who Among Students in American Community and Junior Colleges. Oliver is a 2012 honor grad uate of Newton County High School. His parents are Amy and Brian Oliver of Little Rock. Oliver plans to major in chemical engineering at ~tis

of the Warrior Corps, a select group of students selected to represent the college at re cruiting endeavors and spe cial events; and serves as sophomore class vice presi dent. Bailey is also involved in the Baptist Student Union. She serves as Women's Bible Study Leader, Council mem ber and assists with public ity. She is also a member of the President's Council and cbeerleading squad. Bailey was selected Maid of Honor on the 2013 Homecom ing Court and was recently named to Who's Who Among Students in American Com munity and Junior Colleges. She is also involved in nu merous community service projects. She served as assis tant art instructor for the SummerofArts Program and was a camp counselor for the Centri-Kid Church Group. In addition, she also served as director of Christmas plays. Bailey, a 2012 honor grad uate of Philadelphia High School, is the daughter of

From sdiool reports

East Central Community College sophomores Mary Margaret Bailey of Philadel phia and Jacob Oliver of Lit tle Rock were recently named on the 2014 All-Mississippi Community College Aca demic Teams. The teams recognize schol arly achievements and lead ership accomplishments of students enrolled in the state's two-year colleges. Bailey was one of 15 stu dents named to the First Team and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Recipi ents of the prestigious honor compete for placement on the national All-USA Community College Academic Team. Bailey, a President's List scholar with a perfect 4.0 grade point average, holds various leadership positions and is involved in uumerous campus activities. · She serves as president of Theta Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the interna tional honor society for two year colleges; is co-president

dinated by The Clario n - Ledger, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Mississippi Association of C-0mm unity and Junior Colleges and the Mississippi Community College Board. Student s named to the All-Mississippi Acad emic Tea.'11 compete for placement on the national All-USA Com mw1ity College Acad e mi c

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Team, sponsored by Follett Higher Education Group, presented by USA Today and additional support prO\ided bv the American Association of Community College-.. and Phi Theta Kappa.

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