2023 December Warrior web

ECCC ALUMS PUBLISH NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK

Dekota Anthony Cheatham (’09) (left) and Krissy Winstead Long (’14) and have published their first children’s book titled “Watson Goes to the Fair!” It features a poodle and his adventures at the fair in Neshoba County. Cheatham said, “We had a very successful book launch back in early July at the local library. Our next book, Watson Goes to the North Pole, will feature scenes of prominent Mississippi geography. We chose to write children’s books because we are both mothers and educators. We are aware that the research says culturally relevant literature can have positive effects on children’s learning and reading habits. Our goal is to provide children in our state with exciting, fun, and culturally relevant literature so they will develop a desire to read!” Cheatham teaches biology and nutrition at ECCC and Long is a fifth grade teacher at Neshoba Central Elementary School. (Photo courtesy of The Neshoba Democrat)

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Tynes Team Takes Top Honors in EC Clay Shoot A team organized by Dr. Scott Tynes won the 2023 East Central Community College Clay Shoot Competition held September 15 at Bina chi Shooting Sports. The competition was a fundraiser to help restore the Alumni House on the Decatur cam pus, according to event coordinator Dr. Stacey Hollingsworth, executive director of the ECCC Foundation. The winning team posted an 84 average for the win. Team members included Dr. Scott Tynes, Greg Tynes, Jay Tynes, and Cole Hoover. Second place went to PATH Company with a score of 77. Team members were Dennis Bent ley, Sam Lawrence, and Brandon Hardee. The team representing Aladdin took third place with a 74.5 average. Team members were Mark Jackson, Jason Frulla, Nathan Burns, and Preston Germany. Additional participants included teams sponsored by Dynasty Construction Services LLC, Southern AgCredit of Newton, First South Farm Credit and an additional team from PATH Company.

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