IRE Statistical Compilation 2019

Warrior Wellness Week The college’s second Warrior Wellness Week was held October 29-November 2. There were fun and educational events and activi- ties each day. Among the events was the Warrior Wellness Symposium; Warrior Worship Spiritual Messages, a morning of healthy food, motivational speakers, and music; color, glow, electric, mud, and other “fun” runs; Culinary Creations and a Cooking Contest designed to demonstrate nutritional dishes; and a professional development session on healthy food and snack options. The week is part of the college’s Warrior Wellness initiative designed to create and sustain a culture of wellness on the college’s campuses and in the local communities. Warrior Wellness Symposium Dr. Mike McMullan, professor of medicine and chief of cardiology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson and director of the Adult Congenital Heart Program, and Dr. Stan Buckley, founder and executive director of But God Ministries, were keynote speakers at the second Warrior Wellness Symposium October 29. McMullan spoke to students on the core requirements and process to become a physician or medical professional. McMullan and Buckley then presented a public session on Medical Missions. Breakout sessions for students were presented by ECCC alumni in various healthcare occupations. Homecoming Celebration

Four outstanding alumni received special recog- nition during the 2018 Homecoming celebration October 4. George Taylor of Forest, retired vice chairman of Community Bank of Mississippi, and Gina Hollingsworth Gordon, gifted educa- tion teacher with the Newton Municipal School District, were recognized as Alumnus and Alumna of the Year, and Aubry Cox of Carthage, a former Warrior basketball standout, and Kristin Chaney of Little Rock, a former basketball and softball standout and the college’s only two-sport All-American, were inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame. In addition, the Class of 1968 celebrated its 50th reunion and the 1998 Warrior baseball team was on hand for the 20-year anniversary of win- ning the college’s first state baseball champion- ship. The Alumni Association also held its annual tailgating event inside Bailey Stadium prior to the Warriors vs. Copiah-Lincoln football game.

Homecoming Queen Sophomore Jasmin Cole of Hickory was crowned Homecoming Queen during ceremonies at Bailey Stadium. Other members of the Homecoming Court included sophomore maids Adrienne Sisson, Courtney McNair, and Sadie Fulton, all of Philadelphia; and Marla Hudson and Iris Keen, both of Louisville; and freshman maids Timia Dora of Louisville, Bryce Callie Lott and Skylar May, both of Sebastopol; and Abigail Wells of Noxapater. MI-BEST Week The college’s MI-BEST program sponsored special activities on campus in October in conjunction with statewide MI-BEST Week. ECCC’s MI-BEST representatives set up an information booth in the East Mall area outside of Mabry Cafeteria and provided infor- mation on MI-BEST and give-a-ways. Prospective students also received a pass to the East Central vs. Jones College football game October 25. MI-BEST allows qualified applicants to take courses they need to prepare for the high school equivalency exam while at the same time training for jobs in several technical fields. U.S. Army Brigadier General (Ret.) and Decatur native David Oren Smith was the guest speaker at the college’s Military Appreci- ation Breakfast November 9. ECCC annually honors military veterans at the breakfast. At the conclusion of the event, the veterans in attendance are saluted by students, faculty, and staff as they exit through the main cafeteria dining area. Oliphant-Martin Grants For the second year in a row, the ECCC Foundation awarded Oliphant-Martin Faculty Excellence Fund Grants to various academ- ic departments to fund purchases that will enhance the college’s institutional commitments of Teaching & Learning and Student Success. The fund acknowledges the generous contributions of alumna Dr. Beverly Henry Oliphant-Martin (’58) and her husband, John Martin. This year, a $10,000 grant was awarded to the Science Division for updated laboratory equipment, allowing for a hands-on approach to learning science skills and a more rigorous science curriculum to better prepare students. The Collision Re- pair Technology and Automotive Technology programs together were awarded a $5,000 grant to purchase Snap Circuit Trainers, which will provide students in both programs with training simulation and real-world application of electronic diagnosis. Also receiving a $5,000 grant was the Mathematics and Computer Science Division to purchase flip-top tables and wiring to conceal all NOVEMBER 2018 Military Appreciation Breakfast

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