A MESSAGE FROM THE LEGISLATURE

The Higher Education Appreciation Day, Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE) was established by the Legislature in 1988 to honor academically talented students and faculty members who have made outstanding contributions in promoting academic excellence.

The Appreciation Day is our way of saying “thank you” for your commitment to the future of

Mississippi. It is an honor and privilege for the Legislature to recognize these honorees for

their outstanding achievements. We wish them every success as they pursue their personal

and professional goals.

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THE HONORABLE PHIL BRYANT LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, STATE OF MISSISSIPPI GUEST SPEAKER Honoree Recognitions Representative J. P. Compretta, Speaker Pro Tempore, House of Representatives Response Dr. John Hilpert President, MS Association of Colleges and Delta State University Special Presentation Dr. Thomas C. Meredith, Commissioner, Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Announcements/Adjournment Photo Session, Honorees – Canterbury Room HEADWAE STEERING COMMITTEE THE HONORABLE PHIL BRYANT, CHAIR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

MR. MICK BULLOCK DR. LYNN J. HOUSE Director of Communications and Legislative Liaison Assistant Commissioner of Academic and Student Affairs Lieutenant Governor’s Office Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Secretary/Treasurer, Mississippi Association of Colleges DR. E. HAROLD FISHER Executive Secretary/Treasurer Mississippi Association of Independent Colleges EX OFFICIO MEMBERS

DR. STEPHEN HANDLEY DR. THOMAS C. MEREDITH Superintendent of Schools Commissioner of Higher Education Hinds County Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning

MR. MAC GORDON DR. JOHN HILPERT Public Information Officer President, House of Representatives President, Mississippi Association of Colleges DR. ERIC CLARK MS. GLORIA J. MILLER Executive Director Coordinator State Board for Community and Junior Colleges Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning

MR. DON RICHARDSON Clerk of the House Mississippi Legislature

MR. JIM SOUTHWARD Director of Affiliated Activities State Board for Community and Junior Colleges LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR PHIL BRYANT

Known for strong integrity and sincere concern for his fellow man, Phil Bryant was elected Mississippi’s Lt. Governor with an overwhelming 59% of the vote in November, 2007. That reputation was earned during his term as State Auditor where he recovered more than $12 million in taxpayers’ dollars that were embezzled or improperly spent. He was first appointed to that position by former Governor Kirk Fordice in 1996, won re-election by a vast majority in 1999 and ran without opposition in 2003. In a job where honesty and trustworthiness are the foundations for building public confidence in state government, Phil Bryant has already made a positive difference for Mississippians. As Lt. Governor, Phil Bryant is continuing his work to ensure accountability in state government. In his first week of office, Bryant proposed webcasting of the Senate proceedings so taxpayers could see their government in action and hold their elected officials accountable. The Senate unanimously approved this innovative, open-government measure. Governor Bryant has a long history of fighting for conservative beliefs, like lower taxes and traditional values. Prior to serving as State Auditor, Bryant served five years as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives where he was Vice Chairman of the Insurance Committee and authored the Capital Gains Tax Cut Act of 1994. In fact, the last time Mississippi businesses received a reduction of their state taxes was when Phil Bryant wrote the bill and successfully led the fight to end the capital gains tax in Mississippi based corporations. As a freshman legislator, Phil Bryant began a five-year struggle to end the marriage penalty in Mississippi’s tax code. A contributing author of two books: 21st Century Government – Digital Promise, Digital Reality and Leadership Secrets of Government Financial Officials, Phil Bryant has participated in these fourth and fifth volumes of a leadership series with an emphasis on financial management, human resources, technology, and auditing. Bryant has also served on the Executive Committee of the National Association of State Auditors. Governor Bryant’s persistence in promoting conservative public policy stems from his belief that people, not the government, know best how to take care of their own money. His consistent views and actions in public service helped him earn the 2004 Statesman of the Year award presented by the American Family Radio. Because of his love of the outdoors and his belief in the 2nd Amendment, he has been a longtime member of the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action. He is also a past president of the Mississippi Republican Elected Officials Association. Governor Bryant has worked with various charitable groups such as Habitat for Humanity, Mississippi Mentoring Network and Mission Mississippi. Bryant was also a member of the Governor’s Commission on Recovery and Renewal, as well as the Law Enforcement and Fire Fighter Relief Fund following Hurricane Katrina. Bryant, the son of a diesel mechanic and a mother who stayed home with her three boys, learned early the values of hard work and the importance of education. The Moorhead native earned his Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Master’s Degree in political science from Mississippi College. Governor Bryant’s dedication to his work is evident through his years of public service, but his faith and family has always come first. Phil Bryant and his wife, Deborah, have two children. The Bryants are active members of St. Marks United Methodist Church. HEADWAE HONOREES 2007-2008

INSTITUTION STUDENT HONOREE FACULTY HONOREE

Alcorn State University Antonio Cooper, Jr. Pamela T. Felder Belhaven College Zachary Snider Owens Phillip L. Kelly Blue Mountain College Sarah Kendal Leighty Jack Moser Coahoma Community College Kenyatta Cleark Adrian Allen Copiah-Lincoln Community College Hyok Yo Cothern Rhonda Coleman Posey Delta State University Deborah Katherine Brick Shelby B. Polk East Central Community College Debbie Lynn Lawrence Peggy Davis Clayton East Mississippi Community College Mandy Suzanne Stewart Marilyn G. Young Apryl Alyse Trimble Alexander Lee Holmes Community College Bonnie Blair O’Neal Stephanie C. Burton Itawamba Community College Tyson Paul Lee Larry D. Armstrong Jackson State University Thomas LeRoy Wallace Carrine Harris Bishop Jones County Junior College Chasity Annah Freeman Warrene Ferry Magnolia Bible College Marshall Allen Eubanks, Jr. Karen Colbert Benson Meridian Community College Betsy Mitchell Jerry Wayne Humphreys Kayla Ann Richard Kimberly Gladden Burke Mississippi College Aaron Marshall Graham Mary Ann Myers Henriques Mississippi Delta Community College Ann Katelyn McClellan Roger Louis Wright, Jr. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Katherine Lynn Guthrie Raymond Harrison Tanner Mississippi State University Jeremy Lamar Johnson Rayford B. Vaughn Mississippi University for Women Bolanle Atinuke Bukoye William Glynn Biddy Mississippi Valley State University Andrea Nicole Haywood Ademola Moses Omishakin Northeast Mississippi Community College Sarah Christina Bost Camille Carroll Shoffner Northwest Mississippi Community College Ryan Anthony Roberson Mary Hays Lipscomb Pearl River Community College David Harold Moore Susan Brister Bedwell Reformed Theological Seminary Joshua Adam Squires David Hatten Jussely Rust College Courtney Williams Muhammad Ashraf Mian Southeastern Baptist College Leslee Grant Shields Lisa Taylor Walters Southwest Mississippi Community College Jana Marie Wallace B. Merrielyn Ginn Jehrod Alain Williams Venetia Ann Miller University of Mississippi Lee Andrew Taggart David E. Willson University of Mississippi Medical Center Lynn Marie Jackson Lisa Arender Haynie University of Southern Mississippi Hilliary Layne Walters Frank R. Moore Sean Michael Scribner John Oswalt Wesley College Nina Barnes Mary Dianne Lohrstorfer William Carey University John Howard White Diane Leggett Chapman ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY

ALCORN STATE, MS PRESIDENT: GEORGE E. ROSS

ANTONIO COOPER, JR. CLASS STANDING: Senior MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Elementary Education GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.71 GPA; National Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Mu, Who’s Who Among College Students COLLEGE HONORS HELD: President’s List CAREER GOALS: 1) Obtain a Doctoral Degree in Administration, 2) Become a School Superintendent HIGH SCHOOL: Wenonal High School, Birmingham, AL PARENTS: Cheryl Holmes and Antonio Cooper, Sr. HOME TOWN: Birmingham, AL

PAMELA THERESA/EVANS FELDER TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Professor, Coordinator of Special Education, School of Education and Psychology YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 8 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 16 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.S. Ed. Special Education Alcorn State University M.S. Ed. Education Administration Alcorn State University 1979 D.P. Special Education/Child Dev. Alcorn State University 1982 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Dream … but Dream Big; Positive Thinking Can Make a Difference; I'm Black and Beautiful; Lupus: How to Beat it One Day At a Time. Who’s Who in the World and World Who’s Who of Women PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: Mississippi: Child Care Advisory Council; Special Education Advisory Panel; Council for Exceptional Children; Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education; NAEYC CIVIC ACTIVITIES: NAACP; Natchez Business and Civic League; Founder: Lupus Support Group; Lupus Awareness Radio Broadcast; Bluff City Post Guest Columnist “Poetry Nook” CHILDREN: D’Antwanette Felder and Demetric Felder HOME TOWN: Natchez, MS BELHAVEN COLLEGE

JACKSON, MS PRESIDENT: ROGER PARROTT

ZACHARY SNIDER OWENS CLASS STANDING: Senior MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Biology GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.98 GPA; Freshman Writing Award, Bess Caldwell Memorial Award, Officer for Two Years in the Beta Theta Chapter of Sigma Zeta – Science and Math Honors Society COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Student Ministry Coordinator on the Belhaven Leadership Council, Three Year Resident Assistant, Co-President of the Biology and Chemistry Club (2006-2007), Belhaven Honors College CAREER GOALS: Community Development of Urban or Poverty Stricken Areas in either Medicine, Education, or Economic Development HIGH SCHOOL: Home-Schooled PARENTS: Dr. and Mrs. Jack and Kelley Owens HOME TOWN: Zachary, LA

PHILLIP L. KELLY TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Professor of Chemistry, Chairman of the Department of Chemistry and Physics, Belhaven College YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 28 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 34 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.S. Chemistry Mississippi College 1965 Ph.D. Chemistry The University of Southern MS 1971 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Teacher of the Year, 1981-82; Teacher of the Year, 1997-98; Legacy of Learning Honoree, 2006 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: American Chemical Society; Mississippi Academy of Sciences Sigma Xi SPOUSE: Jeanne S. Kelly CHILDREN: Andrew P. Kelly and Patrick K. Kelly GRANDCHILDREN: Katherine Kelly, Bennett Kelly, and Isaac Kelly HOME TOWN: Itta Bena, MS BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE

BLUE MOUNTAIN, MS PRESIDENT: BETTYE R. COWARD

SARAH KENDAL LEIGHTY CLASS STANDING: Senior MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Major: Biology, Chemistry; Minor: Spanish GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.41 GPA; Bess Hutchins Spanish Award, Who’s Who Among American Universities and Colleges, Charter Vice-President of Beta Beta Beta COLLEGE HONORS HELD: 110% Award, 2 consecutive years for tennis; Most Versatile CAREER GOALS: Doctor of Physical Therapy HIGH SCHOOL: Columbia High School, Lake City, FL PARENTS: Darren and Gail Leighty HOME TOWN: Lake City, FL

JACK MOSER TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Associate Professor of Physical Education YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 18 YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 18 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.S.E. Mathematics Delta State University 1980 M.E. Mathematics Delta State University 1981 Certified Secondary Administration Delta State University 1985 Additional Study - Physical Education University of Mississippi PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: BMC Most Outstanding Faculty/Staff Member-1991; TranSouth Conference Basketball Co-Coach of the Year-2002; BMC Mountaineer Yearbook, Dedication-2007; Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: Past member, Women’s Basketball Coaches Association; Current Member, MAHPERD SPOUSE: Tracy Simmons Moser HOME TOWN: Ripley, MS COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CLARKSDALE, MS PRESIDENT: VIVIAN M. PRESLEY

KENYATTA CLEARK CLASS STANDING: Sophomore MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Chemistry GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.42 GPA; High School: Member, National Honor Society; Member, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society); Recipient, Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship COLLEGE HONORS HELD: College: Member, Phi Theta Kappa; Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges; Recipient, Frank W. Gambrell, Jr. Memorial Scholarship CAREER GOALS: To become an OBGYN and create an organization to meet the needs of underprivileged women. HIGH SCHOOL: W. H. Lanier High School, Jackson, MS PARENTS: Kenneth and Brenda Cleark HOME TOWN: Jackson, MS

ADRIAN ALLEN TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Instructor, Math and Science Department YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 7 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 7 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR A.A. Biology Coahoma Community College 1994 B.S. Biology Alcorn State University 1997 M.S. Biology Alcorn State University 2000 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: Member, Masonic Lodge; Prince Hall Affiliation Member; National Science Teachers Association CIVIC ACTIVITIES: : Member, Real Faith Christian Church; Chairman, Men’s Ministry, Real Faith Christian Church CHILREN: Christian and Jordan HOME TOWN: Clarksdale, MS COPIAH-LINCOLN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

WESSON, MS PRESIDENT: HOWELL C. GARNER

HYOK YO COTHERN CLASS STANDING: Sophomore MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Drafting and Design Technology GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 4.0 GPA; Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society; National Technical Honor Society; National Dean’s Honor Society; Third Place, Skills USA State Technical Math Competition COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges for 2007-2008 STUDENT CAREER GOALS: To become an outstanding professional draftsman. HIGH SCHOOL: Jin-Ju Girl’s High School, Jin-Ju, South Korea FAMILY: Randall Cothern HOME TOWN: Anui, South Korea

RHONDA COLEMAN POSEY TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Instructor, Computer Information Systems Technology

YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 18 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 19 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.S. Business Education Mississippi State University 1987 M.Ed Technology Education Mississippi State University 1989 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Vocational Business Educator of the Year; Mississippi Business Education Association Outstanding Vocational-Technical Instructor; Copiah- Lincoln Community College Outstanding Educator Award; Wesson Chamber of Commerce NISOD Teaching Excellence Award; Who’s Who Among Teachers PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: Mississippi Business Education Association; Mississippi Educational Computing Association; Delta Kappa Gamma; Copiah-Lincoln Educators Association CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Member of First Baptist Church, Brookhaven; Secretary, Brookhaven Academy Board of Directors SPOUSE: Kevin Posey CHILDREN: Garrett and Gage Posey HOME TOWN: Brookhaven, MS DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY

CLEVELAND, MS PRESIDENT: JOHN HILPERT

DEBORAH KATHERINE BRICK CLASS STANDING: Senior MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Major: Graphic Design/Marketing; Minor: Photography GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.7 GPA; Dean’s List; President’s List; Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Nominated Student Government Association Treasurer, Vice President and President; DSU Marching Band Drum Major 2 years; Homecoming Queen; Union Program Council T-shirt Chairman; selected Grid Iron Girls for 2 years; selected Diamond Girls for 4 years; Delta Statement Layout Editor for 2 years; Lawler/Harkins Vice President and Treasurer for Hall Council; Top Ten in Miss Most Beautiful in 2004 and 2007; Student Alumni Association; Tri Delta Spirit Officer; Assistant Treasurer, Public Relations Chairman, and Rush Chairman; Coopwood Communications Marketing Award CAREER GOALS: I plan on becoming a fundraiser chairman or marketing chairman for St. Jude or the American Cancer Society. I want a job that will help others, and both these organizations have made an impact in my life. HIGH SCHOOL: Lafayette High School, Oxford, MS PARENTS: Francis and Kay Brick HOME TOWN: Oxford, MS SHELBY B. POLK TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Instructor of Nursing, DSU School of Nursing YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 2 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 5 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR A.A. Nursing Mississippi Delta Community College 1996 B.S. Nursing University Medical Center 1999 M.S. Nursing University Medical Center 2002 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Professional Presentations: Nurse Practitioner Regional Conference “Are You Working for Free? Basic Strategies for Reimbursement and Coding” Florence, AL, May 2007; Guest speaker at the Mainstream Chapter of Medical Assistants Annual Convention “Diabetes Prevention and Complications” Greenville, MS 2005; Honors: 2007 Sigma Theta Tau; 1999 The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi; 1997 Delta Regional Medical Center Nurse of the Year PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE); Certified Diabetes Foot Specialist (CDFS); Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (CFNP); Mississippi State Nurses Association Nominating Committee; Chair of the Delta State University School of Nursing Faculty Development Committee CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Patient Satisfaction Committee, Delta Regional Medical Center Board member and Newsletter Chairperson; Washington County Diabetes Council Affiliated with Delta Health Alliance/UMC funding of The Diabetes Center at Delta Regional Medical Center Dreyfus Foundation/Delta State University funding to improve the retention of nursing students in the Mississippi Delta workplace upon completion of the nursing program; Mississippi State Nurses Association District #21 Nominating Committee CHILDREN: Dustin, Blake and Kristen HOME TOWN: Indianola, MS EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

DECATUR, MS PRESIDENT: PHIL A. SUTPHIN

DEBBIE LYNN LAWRENCE CLASS STANDING: Sophomore MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 4.0 GPA; President’s List 2006-2007 COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Theta Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa; Sigma Sigma Mu Tau; Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges; Non-Traditional Student Tuition Scholarship CAREER GOALS: To achieve an associate degree of nursing HIGH SCHOOL: Ethel High School, Ethel, MS PARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Lawrence, Sr. HOME TOWN: Kosciusko, MS

PEGGY DAVIS CLAYTON TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Chemistry Instructor YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 4 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 4 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.S. Chemistry Millsaps College 1976 M.Ed Education Mississippi State University 1989 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Mississippi Economic Council Star Teacher; Hall of Fame; MAP Outstanding Teacher MS; ACS Outstanding Teacher; Lamplighter PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: Member, Mississippi Science Teachers’ Association; Member, Education Division, American Chemical Society; Presenter, Biennial Conference on Chemical Education; Instructor, Mississippi Math and Science Partnership CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Highland Baptist Church, Meridian, MS SPOUSE: Tom Clayton CHILDREN: Sean Clayton, and wife Erica; Jason Clayton, and wife, Danielle; Adam Clayton, and wife, Brenda GRANDCHILDREN: Kaitlyn, Nolan, Madelyn HOME TOWN: Meridian, MS EAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SCOOBA, MS PRESIDENT: F. RICK YOUNG

MANDY SUZANNE STEWART CLASS STANDING: Sophomore MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Nursing GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.8 GPA; I was selected to attend the Appalachian Leadership Program at Mississippi State University. I have been on President’s List every semester at EMCC. I have also earned membership in the Phi Theta Kappa. I was also a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship at EMCC. COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Vice-President of the Student Government Association; Vice- President of Scholarships of Phi Theta Kappa; Ambassador at EMCC; Nominee for Phi Theta Kappa All-Academic Team; Nominee for Who’s Who Among American Community College Students CAREER GOALS: My career goal is to earn my master’s in nursing and become a nurse practitioner. My dream is to become that special nurse that lights up the day of my patients. HIGH SCHOOL: Winston Academy, Louisville, MS OTHER COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: East Mississippi Community College, Mawhew, MS, Pre-Nursing PARENTS: Charline and Bill Stewart HOME TOWN: Louisville, MS

MARILYN G. YOUNG TITLE, DEPARTMENT: English Instructor YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 11 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 13 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION B.S. English MS University for Women M.A. Education Mississippi State University PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: : Listed in Who’s Who for American Community College Teachers; creative writing published locally. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: President, MS Faculty Association of Community and Junior Colleges; Chair, Two-Year College English Association of MS; Community College Representative for Leadership Team of West Point High School; Member, TYCA-SE. CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Active alumni of Black List Honor Society at MUW; active member of her church. DAUGHTER: Brandi N. Wynn HOME TOWN: West Point, MS HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

RAYMOND, MS PRESIDENT: CLYDE MUSE

APRYL ALYSE TRIMBLE CLASS STANDING: Sophomore MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: English education GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.76 GPA; Dean’s Scholar 2006 & 2007; Excellence in Education 2007, Psychology Award COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Phi Theta Kappa, President; Miss Utica first runner-up; Lady Bulldogs Best Defensive Basketball Player, 2007 CAREER GOALS: To teach English HIGH SCHOOL: Hinds County Agricultural High School, Utica, MS PARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Norman Trimble HOME TOWN: Utica, MS

ALEXANDER LEE TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Classroom Instructor, Developmental Math YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 14 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 14 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.S. Math Education Mississippi State University 1973 M.S. Math Education Mississippi State University 1975 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: PTK Teacher of the Year, 1993-1994; Hinds Outstanding Academic Instructor for 1998-1999; Life Star recipient 2006-2007; Lamplighter honor 2007-2008; Authoring an Elementary Algebra Solution Guide for Alan Tussy of Cengage Publications. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; Hinds Education Association; MS Professional Educators CIVIC ACTIVITIES: I was a coach, President and a Board Member for the Pearl Youth Association Girls’ Softball for the years of 1976-1996. I have served as Finance Chairman and Youth Director of McLaurin Heights United Methodist church. SPOUSE: Margaret HOME TOWN: Cleveland, MS HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE

GOODMAN, MS PRESIDENT: GLENN BOYCE

BONNIE BLAIR O’NEAL CLASS STANDING: Sophomore MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Engineering GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.91 GPA; Phi Theta Kappa; All USA Academic team nominee; Holmes Community College Physical Science Achievement Award; Presidential Scholar; Dean’s List COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Holmes Community College Ambassador; Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Lambda Sigma Chapter, President; Math and Combined Sciences Club, President; Student Body Treasurer; Social Science Forum Secretary CAREER GOALS: Chemical Engineer/ aspire to work for NASA HIGH SCHOOL: Northwest Rankin High School, Brandon, MS PARENTS: Steve and J’Nelle O’Neal HOME TOWN: Brandon, MS

STEPHANIE C. BURTON TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Developmental Studies Coordinator and Mathematics Instructor YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 4 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 8 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.S. Mathematics Education Mississippi State Universtiy 1991 M.S. Mathematics Education Mississippi State Universtiy 1997 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Twentieth Century Clubwoman of the Year 2005 -2006; Parent of the Year Award 2004-2005; United Way Representative Award 1997 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: Mississippi Association for Developmental Education; Mississippi Collegiate Mathematical Association; Mississippi Faculty Association of Community and Junior Colleges; National Association for Developmental Education; National Council for Teachers of Mathematics CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Main Street Baptist Church Music Director; Main Street Baptist Church VBS Co-Director; PTO President – 2004-2005; PTO Vice-President – 2003 -2004; Vice-President, Twentieth Century Club, GWFC – 2004-2006; Chapter Advisor, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Wood College – 2001-2002; Chairperson, Junior Miss Committee; Twentieth Century Club – 1998-2001; Secretary/Treasurer and Board of Directors Member of MSEF, Inc. – 1996-1998 CHILDREN: Ethan, Noah, and Jesse HOME TOWN: Goodman, MS ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

FULTON, MS PRESIDENT: DAVID C. COLE

TYSON PAUL LEE CLASS STANDING: Sophomore MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Secondary Education GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 4.0 GPA; Phi Theta Kappa; Who’s Who COLLEGE HONORS HELD: National Honorable Mention All-American (Freshman Year); National Player of the Week (Freshman Year); 1st Team All Region 23 (Sophomore Year); 1st Team MACJC All-State (Sophomore Year); National Pre-Season All American (Sophomore Year); JC Grid Wire Pre-Season All-American (Sophomore Year); NJCAA Region 23 Player of the Year (Freshman and Sophomore Year); MACJC North Division’s Most Valuable Back (Freshman and Sophomore Year) CAREER GOALS: I want to become a science teacher and coach football, as well. I want to see more kids make something of their lives when they think they have no chance. HIGH SCHOOL: Columbus High School, Columbus, MS PARENTS: Tammy Nordquist, Thomas Lee HOME TOWN: Columbus, MS

LARRY D. ARMSTRONG TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Division Chair for Communications YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 41 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 37 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.S. English Mississippi State University 1967 M.S. English Mississippi State University 1970 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Short Stories (10) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: TYCA – Southeast; English CIVIC ACTIVITIES: New Chapel Charitable Funding SPOUSE: Pamela CHILDREN: Jonathan and Andrea HOME TOWN: Richmond, MS JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY

JACKSON, MS PRESIDENT: RONALD MASON, JR.

THOMAS LEROY WALLACE CLASS STANDING: Senior MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Civil Engineering GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.97 GPA; 1999, President’s Scholar, Hinds CC, Rankin Campus; 2000, Dean’s Scholar, Hinds CC, Rankin Campus; 2000 National Dean’s List; 2001 Dean’s Scholar, Hinds CC, Rankin Campus; 2004, Dean’s Scholar, Hinds CC, Raymond; 2007, President’s List Scholar, JSU COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Townsend Foundation Scholarship, 06/1999; Phi Theta Kappa, admission, 10/2000; JSU School of Engineering, Full Academic Scholarship: 2005-2006, 2006-2007; Eisenhower Fellow: 2007-2008 CAREER GOALS: First, my near-term goal is to find an engineer in training (EIT) position leading to Professional Licensure in Mississippi. Secondly, I hope to directly influence our society, both present and future, through the application of sustainable, responsible and environmentally sound engineering practices. HIGH SCHOOL: Roubidoux High School, Riverside Christian High School, Riverside, CA OTHER COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Hinds Community College, Raymond, MS, AA Degree received May 2004 FIANCÉ: Sunni S. Sanger HOME TOWN: Forkville, MS CARRINE HARRIS BISHOP TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education and Human Development YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 25 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 15 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.S. Elementary Education Jackson State University 1966 M.S. Elementary Education Loyola University 1969 Ed.S Elementary Education Jackson State University 1977 Ph.D. Higher Education University of Mississippi 1992 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: JSU, Faculty Senate Leadership Award; Effective Teacher of the Year Award; Graduate School Dissertation Awards 2004 and 2005; Published – Toward Understanding Cultural Diversity in Higher Education, 2007; Published – Forgotten Heroes and Heroines: Selected Untold Stories of Those Who Labored at one Historically Black College/University (HBCU) in the Southeast before 1900, 2005 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: American Association of University Women (AAUW); American Association of University Professors (AAUP); Phi Delta Kappa; International Association for the Council of Higher Education; American Association of Higher Educators CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Leadership – Madison County Lefluer’s Bluff Chapter of Links, Inc.; Volunteer with American Red Cross; Mentoring, Rowan Middle School; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority – Public Service Organization SPOUSE: B. V. Bishop, Sr. CHILDREN: B. V. Bishop, II; Kelly Bishop-Samuel; Dr. Dawn Bishop-McLin HOME TOWN: Madison, MS JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE

ELLISVILLE, MS PRESIDENT: JESSE SMITH

CHASITY ANNAH FREEMAN CLASS STANDING: Sophomore MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Foreign Language & International Trade GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 4.0 GPA; President’s List (Fall 06/Spring 07); Letter “J” Award; Recipient of the Roberta H. Shows Memorial Scholarship; Recipient of a JCJC Foundation Scholarship COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Phi Theta Kappa (enhanced member); first class of the Jones Ambassadors (2007-08); JCJC Hall of Fame; Who’s Who Among American Junior Colleges CAREER GOALS: To work as an International Trade Specialist or a Foreign Economic Advisor with an American based company in Europe to build economic relations. HIGH SCHOOL: West Jones High School, Laurel, MS PARENTS: Ted and Karen Freeman HOME TOWN: Laurel, MS

WARRENE FERRY TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Chairperson & Instructor, Mathematics Division YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 19 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 19 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.S. Mathematics & Computer Science University of Southern Mississippi 1971 M.S. Mathematics University of Southern Mississippi 1973 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Received Lamplighter award 1998 & 2006 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: : Member, Mississippi Collegiate Mathematics Association; Member, Professional Mathematics Educators; Member, JC Faculty/Staff Association CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Member, First United Methodist Church, Laurel, where I am a member of the choir, the Board of Trustees, and the steering committee for Year of the Family; Life member and former President of Laurel Junior Auxiliary, a service organization SPOUSE: Randy CHILDREN: Laura and John HOME TOWN: Laurel, MS MAGNOLIA BIBLE COLLEGE

KOSCIUSKO, MS PRESIDENT: GARVIS SEMORE

MARSHALL ALLEN EUBANKS, JR. CLASS STANDING: Senior MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Bible GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.86 GPA; President’s List; Fall 2004, Spring 2005, Fall 2005, Spring 2007; Dean’s List: Spring 2006, Fall 2006 COLLEGE HONORS: Who’s Who 2008; HEADWAE 2008 CAREER GOALS: Religious Ministry HIGH SCHOOL: Amory High School, Amory, MS SPOUSE: Jan Christian Eubanks HOME TOWN: Amory, MS

KAREN COLBERT BENSON TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Instructor, Physical Science YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 4 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 10 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.S. Early Childhood Education University of Memphis 1985 M.S. Geosciences Mississippi State University 2000 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Polycom Award for Innovations in Distance Education; Mississippi State University Extension Service, 2006; Epsilon Sigma Phi; State Diversity Team Award, 2006 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: Mississippi Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences; Vice-President, Mississippi Early Childhood Association CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Union Garden Club, Union High School Band Boosters SPOUSE: Richard Benson CHILDREN: Brandon Benson, Katharyn Benson HOME TOWN: Union, MS MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

MERIDIAN, MS PRESIDENT: SCOTT ELLIOTT

“BETSY” SHEILA ELIZABETH MITCHELL CLASS STANDING: Sophomore MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: University Transfer (Speech Pathology) GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.82 GPA; Salutatorian, West Lauderdale High School (2006); Winwright Scholarship (MCC); Maude Smith Scholarship (MCC); Mississippi Society of Colonial Dames State Scholarship; Leadership Scholarship (MCC); Jimmie Evans Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship COLLEGE HONORS HELD: President of Phi Theta Kappa Chapter, Selected for “Ivy League Student Recruiters,” Vice President of MCC Chorus; Section Leader – MCC Chorus CAREER GOALS: Speech Language Pathologist HIGH SCHOOL: West Lauderdale High School, Collinsville, MS PARENTS: Al and Melissa Mitchell HOME TOWN: Bailey, MS

JERRY WAYNE HUMPHREYS TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Program Coordinator, Industrial Maintenance YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 25 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 25 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR A.A. Meridian Community College PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Meridian Community College Teacher of Year; 8 National Skills USA Championships CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Member, Newton Methodist Protestant Church SPOUSE: Betty Humphreys CHILDREN: Angelia Hinton, Jim Humphreys GRANDCHILDREN:3 HOME TOWN: Newton, MS MILLSAPS COLLEGE

JACKSON, MS PRESIDENT: FRANCES LUCAS

KAYLA ANN RICHARD CLASS STANDING: Junior MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: MAJOR: Spanish; Minor: English and Education GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 4.0 GPA; Dean’s List for 4 semesters; Tribette Award; Sigma Delta Pi Intermediate Spanish Award COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Presidential Ambassador for Admissions; Phi Eta Sigma freshman honorary member; Sigma Delta Pi Spanish honorary member; Sigma Lambda service/ leadership honorary member CAREER GOALS: I plan to be a high school Spanish teacher or teacher of English to Spanish speakers. HIGH SCHOOL: Lafayette High School, Lafayette, LA PARENTS: Carl and Betsy Richard HOME TOWN: Lafayette, LA

KIMBERLY GLADDEN BURKE TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Professor, Else School of Management YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 13 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 13 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.B.A. Accounting Texas Tech University 1983 M.S. Accounting Texas Tech University 1986 Ph.D. Business Administration Oklahoma State University 1995 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Distinguished Professor, Millsaps College, 2007; The Impact of Involvement on Satisfaction for New Nontraditional Service Offerings, 2006; Journal of Services Marketing 20(6 and 7): 439-452 (with P. Prenshaw and S. Kovar); Unraveling Academic Productivity Among Economists: The Opportunity Costs of Teaching and Service, 2006; Southern Economic Journal, 76(4): 846-859 (with S.W. Taylor and B.F. Fender); Unraveling the Expectations Gap: An Assurance Gaps Model and Illustrative Application, 2004; Advances in Accounting Behavioral Research 7: 169-193 (with P. Prenshaw and S.E. Kovar); Understanding the Satisfaction Process for New Assurance Services: The Role of Attitudes, Expectations, Disconfirmation and Performance, 2003; Advances in Accounting 20: 43-76 (with P. Prenshaw and S.E. Kovar). PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: American Accounting Association; American Institute of Certified Public Accountants CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Audit Committee, MS Department of Health; PTA President, Magnolia Speech School SPOUSE: Rick Burke CHILDREN: Kelsey Burke HOME TOWN: Lubbock, TX MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE

CLINTON, MS PRESIDENT: LEE G. ROYCE

AARON MARSHALL GRAHAM CLASS STANDING: Senior MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: English Writing, History, Political Science; Minor: English Literature GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 4.0 GPA; Rhodes Scholar Finalist; MC President’s List; Alpha Lambda Delta National Freshman Honor Society; Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society; Mortar Board Senior Honor Society; Alpha Chi National Honor Society; Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society; Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society; Who’s Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Mr. Mississippi College; President of the Student Body (senior); Vice President of the Student Government Association (junior); Matthew E. Bradford Student Senator of the Year (sophomore); Omicron Delta Kappa Chapter Vice President (junior); Omicron Delta Kappa Chapter President (senior) CAREER GOALS: Government/public service HIGH SCHOOL: Jackson Academy, Jackson, MS PARENTS: Dr. Bobby L. Graham, Jr., and Dr. Sharon Martin HOME TOWN: Jackson, MS

MARY ANN MYERS HENRIQUES TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Assistant Professor/Academic Coordinator YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 18 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 20 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.S. Nursing Mississippi College School of Nursing 1973 M.S. Nursing University of Southern Mississippi 1990 Ph.D. Higher Education University of Southern Mississippi 2002 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Henriques, M.A., Magers, T., Stephenson, C., Wilson, K., & Wood, C. (1999). Integrating Christian caring in the nursing curriculum: One school’s experience. Journal of Christian Nursing. Henriques, M.A. & Stephenson, C. (2001). Management function analysis: learning from the expert. Nursing Forum. REVIEWER FOR: Tomey, A.M. (2000). Guide to nursing management and leadership, 6e. Henriques, M.A. (2002). Predictors of Performance on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. A dissertation submitted for partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: Emergency Nurses Association; Sigma Theta Tau; International Omicron Lambda; National League for Nursing; Mississippi Nurses Association; American Nurses Association CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Member – First Baptist Church, Jackson, MS; Member – Sanctuary Choir – FBCJ CHILDREN: Jennifer Thomas, Jonathan Henriques HOME TOWN: Newton, MS MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

MOORHEAD, MS PRESIDENT: LARRY BAILEY

ANN KATELYN MCCLELLAN CLASS STANDING: Sophomore MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Pre-Pharmacy GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 4.0 GPA; Biology Award – Freshman Year; President’s List; Leadership Class; Dean’s Scholarship COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Phi Theta Kappa, President; Student Government Association, President CAREER GOALS: To attend pharmacy school at The University of Mississippi and obtain a doctorate degree in pharmacy. HIGH SCHOOL: Greenville Christian School, Greenville, MS PARENTS: Angie McClellan and Bill McClellan HOME TOWN: Indianola, MS

ROGER LOUIS WRIGHT, JR. TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Welding Instructor YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 17 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 17 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR A.A.S. Sheet Metal Technology 2001 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Section Ed. Award from American Welding Society 2005; Certified Welding Educator 1997; Lamp Lighter 2001 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: American Welding Society, Skills, U.S.A. SPOUSE: Beverly N. Wright CHILDREN: Roger III, James, and Ryan HOME TOWN: Greenwood, MS MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PERKINSTON CAMPUS PRESIDENT: WILLIS LOTT

KATHERINE LYNN GUTHRIE CLASS STANDING: Sophomore MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Kinesiology/Clinical Exercise Physiology GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.91 GPA; Phi Theta Kappa – Inducted 2006-2007; President 2007-2008; Student Council – Freshman Representative 2006- 2007, Executive Vice-President 2007-2008; MGCCC Cheerleader 2006-2007, Co- Captain 2007-2008 CAREER GOALS: With a degree in Kinesiology, my goal is to promote healthy lifestyles while working as a clinical exercise physiologist in a positive environment such as a university wellness center. I hope to positively influence the lives of the people I work with by helping them to be healthy and happy. HIGH SCHOOL: Stone High School, Wiggins, MS PARENTS: Randal and Connie Guthrie HOME TOWN: Perkinston, MS

RAYMOND HARRISON TANNER TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Math and Computer Science Department Chair YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 24 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 33 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.S. Mathematics University of Southern Mississippi 1971 M.Ed. Math Education William Carey College 1980 Additional work at the University of South Alabama PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: MCTM, Instructor of the Year, 1995; MGCCC, Instructor of the Year, 1993 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: MCTM, President; MCTM, Junior High Math Tournament Chair; MCTM, conference chair; NCTM, regional conference co-chair SPOUSE: Anne C. Tanner DAUGHTER: Kimberly Tanner HOME TOWN: Lucedale, MS MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS PRESIDENT: ROBERT “DOC” FOGLESONG

JEREMY LAMAR JOHNSON CLASS STANDING: Senior MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Chemical Engineering GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.09 GPA; Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering Fellow, Mississippi State University; Special Scholar, Center for Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Technology Fellow; IMAGE Scholar; James Worth Bagley School of Engineering Hall of Fame Inductee COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Student Association President; Black Student Alliance President; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc; Resident Hall Association Vice President of Activities; 2005 Greek Man of the Year; 2004 New Greek Member of the Year; 2004 Orientation Leader; Order of Omega Greek Hall of Fame; Resident Assistant CAREER GOALS: To become a college professor and one day the president of a prestigious university HIGH SCHOOL: Vicksburg High School, Vicksburg, MS PARENT: Sandra Brown HOME TOWN: Vicksburg, MS

RAYFORD B. VAUGHN TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Endowed Professor, Computer Science and Engineering YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 10 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 12 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.S. Computer Science University of Southern Mississippi 1969 M.S. Computer Science Kansas State University 1982 Ph.D. Computer Science Kansas State University 1988 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: William L. Giles Distinguished Professor 2007-present; Billie Ball Professorship in Engineering 2005-2010; MSU Hearin Eminent Scholar Award 2004-2007; MSU Hearin Professor (2000-2001; 2001-2002); MSU Outstanding Engineering Educator Award 2002; MSU College of Engineering Faculty Research Award 2002 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE); Association of Computing Machinery (ACM); Phi Kappa Phi Sigma Xi (Associate Member); Upsilon Phi Epsilon CIVIC ACTIVITIES: United Methodist Church SPOUSE: Glynda Dianne Vaughn CHILDREN: Kenneth James Vaughn and Teri Vaughn HOME TOWN: Hattiesburg, MS MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

COLUMBUS, MS PRESIDENT: CLAUDIA A. LIMBERT

BOLANLE ATINUKE BUKOYE CLASS STANDING: Senior MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Major: Biology; Minor: Chemistry GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 4.0 GPA; Freshman with highest average; Sophomore with highest average; Junior with highest average; President’s List each semester; Minority Achievement Award COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Phi Kappa Phi, member; Mortarboard Honor Society, Secretary/ Treasurer; Tri-Beta (biology honorary), President; Pre-Medical Honorary Society, member; International Student Association, Secretary/Treasurer CAREER GOALS: To complete medical school, earn an MD degree, and practice medicine. HIGH SCHOOL: Chapel Secondary School, Kwara State, Nigeria PARENTS: Mr. & Mrs. Moradeyo Bukoye HOME TOWN: Nigeria

WILLIAM GLYNN BIDDY TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Professor of Theatre and Chair, Department of Music and Theatre YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 19 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 19 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.F.A. Theatre University of Mississippi 1980 M.F.A. Theatre Trinity University 1984 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Received Kossen Award of Faculty Excellence at MUW, 2007. Have directed 30+ theatrical productions at MUW. Served as Production Manager for Sundance Theatre Lab for eight years. Freelance director across the U.S., including five summer shows at New Stage Theatre in Jackson. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: Currently Chair of University Division of MS Theatre Association. Member, Actor’s Equity Association. Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre. Honorary Member of Southeastern Theatre Conference and Association of Theatre in Higher Ed. CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Choir member of First Presbyterian Church. Guest speaker and clinician at numerous high schools and community theatres in state. Volunteer and former Board Member, Columbus Arts Council. HOME TOWN: Columbus, MS MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

ITTA BENA, MS INTERIM PRESIDENT: ROY C. HUDSON

ANDREA NICOLE HAYWOOD CLASS STANDING: Senior MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Accounting GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.67 GPA; Distingushied Scholar(3.99-3.5 GPA) – Spring 2004-2007; Southwestern Athletic Conference All-Academic Team – Spring 2004-2007; Academic Scholarship 2004-2008 COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund Recipient – Fall 2006; Delta Mu Delta International Business Honors Society – Acting Treasurer; Mississippi Valley State University Honors Program CAREER GOALS: I have received an outstanding education at Mississippi Valley State University. I intend to take it a step further by obtaining a Master’s of Accountancy Degree, which will prepare me for the CPA exam. My short-term career goal is to work at a “Big Four” accounting firm. My long-term career goal is to initially own a business. HIGH SCHOOL: Vista High School, Spring Valley, CA PARENTS: Karen Haywood, Zachary Haywood HOME TOWN: East St. Louis, IL

ADEMOLA MOSES OMISHAKIN TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Professor, Department of Natural Science & Environmental Health YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 18 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 28 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.S. Biology Brescia University 1974 M.P.H. Public Health The University of Tennessee 1975 Ph.D. Public Health The University of Tennessee 1978 M.B.A. Business Administration Delta State University 1994 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: 1. Omishakin, M. A. (1994), A survey of Pesticide Containers Management among African-Americans Agricultural Workers in Mid-Delta of Mississippi, U.S.A. The Journal of the Royal Society of Health, Vol. 114, No. 2. 2. Omishakin, M.A. (983) Assessment of Health Needs of Black Agricultural Workers in Mid-Delta of Mississippi, USA. The Journal of the Royal Society of Health, Vol. 103, No. 6, December, pp. 239 -241. 3. Outstanding Professor Award, Department of Natural Science and Environmental Health, Mississippi Valley State University. 4. Fellow Royal Society of Health, (FRSH), United Kingdom. 5. Extramural Associate (EA), National Institutes of Health (NIH). PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: 1. Fellow, The Royal Society of Health, United Kingdom. 2. Member, National Environmental Health Association, USA. 3. Member, American Public Health Association, USA. 4. Member, International Society of Research Administrators CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Judge, Greenwood High School Science & Engineering Fair, (1996-2007); Judge, The Region III Science & Engineering Fair, 2005; Mentor for Youth, St. Francis Church of Assissi. SPOUSE: Adekemi Cecilia Omishakin CHILDREN: Adesola Omishakin Adedoyin, Adetokunbo Ademola Omishakin, Adewale A. Omishakin & Adejoke Victoria Omishakin HOME TOWN: Madison, MS NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE

BOONEVILLE, MS PRESIDENT: JOHNNY ALLEN

SARAH CHRISTIAN BOST CLASS STANDING: Sophomore MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Dental Hygiene GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.84 GPA; Phi Theta Kappa, Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association CAREER GOALS: To become a dental hygienist HIGH SCHOOL: South Pontotoc High School, Pontotoc, MS PARENTS: Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Bost HOME TOWN: Pontotoc, MS

CAMILLE CARROLL SHOFFNER TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Instructor in the Dental Hygiene Department YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 7 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 7 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR A.A.S. Dental Hygiene Northeast Mississippi Community College 1992 B.S. Dental Hygiene East Tennessee State University 2003 M.S. Allied Health East Tenn. State University 2009 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Leadership Award received during dental hygiene school at Northeast Mississippi Community College PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: Member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association; Advisor for Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Member of the Mississippi Oral Health Community Alliance SPOUSE: Frank Shoffner CHILDREN: Benjamin Burns, Evan Burns, Clinton Shoffner HOME TOWN: Booneville, MS NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SENATOBIA, MS PRESIDENT: GARY L. SPEARS

RYAN ANTHONY ROBERSON CLASS STANDING: Sophomore MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.69 GPA; Dean’s List COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Phi Theta Kappa, 2008; Outstanding Student in Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Pitcher for Ranger baseball team CAREER GOALS: After working as a technician in his chosen field, he plans to establish a business in north Mississippi. HIGH SCHOOL: Senatobia High School, Senatobia, MS PARENTS: Kathy Roberson and the late Tony Roberson HOME TOWN: Senatobia, MS

MARY HAYS LIPSCOMB TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Instructor of English, Division of Languages and Communications YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 18 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 18 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.A. English Mississippi University for Women 1966 M.A.T. English Vanderbilt University 1967 Advanced Study University of Mississippi PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: NWCC Scholar’s Bowl sponsor; member of Curriculum Committee; member of SACS Leadership Committee PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: Member of Two-Year College (English) Association of Mississippi; member of Mississippi Council of Teachers of English; member of Two-Year College (English) Association Southeast CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Member of Como Opera Guild; member of Panola Playhouse; member, teacher, administrative board member and delegate to Mississippi Annual Conference of Como United Methodist Church; member of Wesley Foundation Board SPOUSE: Robert H. “Bobby” Lipscomb CHILDREN: Lee Lipscomb Wright, R. Hays Lipscomb HOME TOWN: Como, MS PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

POPLARVILLE, MS PRESIDENT: WILLIAM A. LEWIS

DAVID HAROLD MOORE CLASS STANDING: Freshman MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: LPN GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 4.0 GPA COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Phi Theta Kappa Member; PRCC Baseball Team CAREER GOALS: Complete LPN program and continue education and nursing career HIGH SCHOOL: Oak Grove High School, Hattiesburg, MS PARENTS: Joe and Jean Simpson HOME TOWN: Oak Grove, MS

SUSAN BRISTER BEDWELL TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Chair, Practical Nursing YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 24 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 24 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.S. Nursing University of Southern Mississippi 1979 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: MS Council of Directors of Practical Nursing SPOUSE: Rick Bedwell CHILDREN: 2 GRANDCHILDREN: 3 HOME TOWN: Petal, MS REFORMED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

JACKSON, MS CHANCELLOR: RIC CANNADA, JR. PRESIDENT: GUY RICHARDSON JOSHUA ADAM SQUIRES CLASS STANDING: Sophomore MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.99 GPA; Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Graduated Summa Cum Laude from undergraduate with a 4.0 GPA, President’s/Dean’s List 8 straight semesters COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Selected for Honors Psychology research study, presented to the Southeastern Psychological Association; Belhaven Psychology departmental award for Academic Excellence and Outstanding Potential in the Field of Psychology; selected as graduate assistant to Dr. Derek W. H. Thomas, Professor of Practical and Systematic Theology; Selected as MFT representative to RTS Student Cabinet; Elected Secretary/Treasurer for RTS Student Cabinet CAREER GOALS: To glorify and honor God and promote growth and healing through effective therapy and counseling of individuals, couples and families, ideally in a church- supported community counseling center. HIGH SCHOOL: Bartlett High School, Bartlett, TN OTHER COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Belhaven College, Jackson, MS, Bachelor of Science in Psychology SPOUSE: Melanie Squires HOME TOWN: Brandon, MS

DAVID HATTEN JUSSELY TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Associate Professor of Practical Theology YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 8 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 10 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.S. History University of Southern Mississippi 1971 M.S. Divinity Reformed Theological Seminary 1974 Ph.D University of Southern Mississippi 1997 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: “The Puritan Use Of Lectio Continua In Sermon Invention”; “Lectio Continua: The Best Way To Teach And Preach The Bible”; “Does Your Life Advertise Christ?” PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: Speech Communication Association SPOUSE: Andrea Herring Jussely CHILDREN: Josh, Daniel, Jonathan and Carrie Jussely HOME TOWN: Hattiesburg, MS RUST COLLEGE

HOLLY SPRINGS, MS PRESIDENT: DAVID L. BECKLEY

COURTNEY WILLIAMS CLASS STANDING: Senior MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Chemistry GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.8 GPA; Presidential Scholar, Member of Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society COLLEGE HONORS HELD: 2006-2007 Female Student of the Year; Miss Rust College 2007-2008; 2007 McNair Scholar CAREER GOALS: To obtain a doctoral degree in Public Health with a concentration in family and maternal health. My career goal is to become a public health educator. HIGH SCHOOL: Leflore County High School, Itta Bena, MS PARENTS: Eva and Willie Williams HOME TOWN: Itta Bena, MS

MUHAMMAD ASHRAF MIAN TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Assistant Professor of Biology YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 7 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 10 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR BSC Biology Punjab University 1975 MSC Biochemistry University of Agriculture Faisalabad 1983 Ph.D. Toxicology University of Kentucky 1995 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Aleem MIH, M. Ashraf 1991. Microbial hydrogenation of coal & diphenyl Methane. American Chemical Society 201:53-57. Bano A., M. Ashraf. 1988. Effect of humic acid on root nodulation. Pak J. Bot. 20(1) 69-73. Zafar, Y., & Ashraf, M. 1986. Nitrogen-fixation. Plant & Soil 90:93-105. Ashraf, M. 1982. Effect of salinity on some soil enzymes. Pak J. Agri. Sci. 19:46-51. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: The Lyman T. Johnson Minority Postdoctoral Fellowship (96-97), University of Kentucky; 1990 SOT Travel Award, American Society of Microbiology (ASM); Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry (SETAC); Society of Toxicology (SOT) CIVIC ACTIVITIES: PTA SPOUSE: Robina Ashraf Mian CHILDREN: Dilara A. Mian HOME TOWN: Byhalia, MS SOUTHEASTERN BAPTIST COLLEGE

LAUREL, MS PRESIDENT: MEDRICK SAVELL

LESLEE GRANT SHIELDS CLASS STANDING: Senior MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Church Ministries GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.18 GPA COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, 2007 CAREER GOALS: To please the Lord in Ministry to others HIGH SCHOOL: Mantachie High School, Mantachie, MS OTHER COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, B.P.A. FAMILY: Kelcy and Brenda Shields HOME TOWN: Mantachie, MS

LISA TAYLOR WALTERS TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Math instructor YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 4 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 4 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.S. Education Indiana State University 1987 M.S. William Carey University Present SPOUSE: Mark Walters CHILDREN: Chelsea Walters HOME TOWN: Ellisville, MS SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SUMMIT, MS PRESIDENT: OLIVER W. Y OUNG

JANA MARIE WALLACE CLASS STANDING: Sophomore MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Secondary Education/Math GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 4.0 GPA; Brookhaven High Academic Hall of Fame; Honor Roll; Scholar Athlete Award COLLEGE HONORS HELD: President’s List; Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society; Western Civilization Award CAREER GOALS: Teach math at either a high school or community college HIGH SCHOOL: : Brookhaven High School, Brookhaven, MS PARENTS: Leon and Tammye Wallace HOME TOWN: Meadville, MS

B. MERRIELYN GINN TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Instructor of History and Leadership; Division Chair of Social Science and Business YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 18 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 18 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.S. Social Studies Mississippi State College for Women 1969 M.A. History Southeastern Louisiana University 1980 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Phi Theta Kappa Appreciation Day Certificate of Appreciation from Millsaps College (2005); Outstanding Louisiana Educators (1981); Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (1996); Outstanding Elementary Teachers of America (1973); Mississippi Historical Society; Mississippi Professional Educators; Mississippi Faculty Association of Community and Junior Colleges CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Walthall County Arts Council; Tylertown United Methodist Church BROTHER: Major Bobby Ginn SISTER-IN-LAW: Vicki Mounger Ginn NIECE: Alexis Ginn NEPHEW: “Scooter” Ginn DOG: English Springer Spaniel – Prince HOME TOWN: Tylertown, MS TOUGALOO COLLEGE

TOUGALOO, MS PRESIDENT: BEVERLY W. H OGAN

JEHROD ALAIN WILLIAMS CLASS STANDING: Freshman MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: English Education GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 2.9 GPA; High School Hall of Fame CAREER GOALS: I plan to pursue a career in teaching because I believe that when a child learns, their lives are enlarged and they are empowered. HIGH SCHOOL: Jim Hill High School, Jackson, MS PARENTS: RoseMary Pinkston HOME TOWN: Jackson, MS

VENETIA ANN MILLER TITLE, DEPARTMENT: : Instructor of Education, Comprehensive Academic Resources Program YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 14 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 14 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.A. Sociology/Social Work Tougaloo College 1992 Certification in Gerontology Tougaloo College 1992 M.S. Guidance & Counseling Jackson State University 1999 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: (joint publication) Mission: Involvement Course Booklet; (joint publication) Tougaloo, Eaglet Experience CD (textbook reviewer) Peak Performance text by S Ferret PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; American Sociology Association; Secretary of Tougaloo College Lyceum Committee; Member of Tougaloo College Library Task Force, Faculty Handbook Committee, Student Life Advisory Board CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Parents for Public Schools Certified Parent Leader; President of Oak Forest Parent Teacher Association; Tougaloo College C.A.R.P. Forum Coordinator; Organizer of Art Based Literacy Project Collaborative between Tougaloo College Freshmen and Oak Forest Elementary; Guest Host and panelist for PPS Radio Hour (WLEZ radio) CHILDREN: Joshua E. Wright HOME TOWN: Chicago, IL UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI

UNIVERSITY, MS CHANCELLOR: ROBERT C. KHAYAT

LEE ANDREW TAGGART CLASS STANDING: Senior MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: International Studies and Spanish GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.59 GPA; Croft Institute for International Studies Scholarship; Chancellor’s Honor Roll COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Associated Student Body President; Croft Student Senator; Associated Student Body Senator; Vice-President of Lambda Sigma; Member of Omicron Delta Kappa; Member of Mortar Board CAREER GOALS: I plan to spend next year working in Mississippi or Washington, D.C., in a law firm, with a racial reconciliation organization, or on a political campaign and then plan on going to either law school or working towards an M.B.A. HIGH SCHOOL: Madison Central High School, Madison, MS PARENTS: Andy and Karen Taggart HOME TOWN: Madison, MS

DAVID E. WILLSON TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Professor, Director of Bands, Department of Music YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 17 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 17 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR YEAR B.M.E. Music Education 1973 M.M. Masters of Music 1975 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: The University of Mississippi Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher of the Year 2007; Thomas Frist Student Services Award 2005; Mississippi National Federation of High School Activities Association Southeastern Music Educator of the Year 1992; Mississippi Bandmaster of the Year 1989; approximately 20 journal articles, 3 published books, over 75 professional presentations PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: Phi Beta Mu Bandmasters Honorary; Current International President, Past President Mississippi Delta Chapter; Mississippi Bandmasters Past President; National Federation of High School Activities Association; 4 year music committee Board Member – National Band Association and College Band Association Past State Chair SPOUSE: Joan H. Willson HOME TOWN: Jackson, MS UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER

JACKSON, MS VICE CHANCELLOR: DANIEL W. J ONES

LYNN MARIE JACKSON CLASS STANDING: Senior MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Nursing GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 2.8 GPA; Dean’s Honor Roll CAREER GOALS: After graduation, I plan on moving home to Memphis, TN, and hopefully work at LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center. HIGH SCHOOL: Horn Lake High School, Horn Lake, MS OTHER COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: University of Mississippi, Northwest Mississippi Community College PARENTS: Dennis & Karen Jackson HOME TOWN: Horn Lake, MS

LISA ARENDER HAYNIE TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Ph.D., RN, CFNP Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 9 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 10 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR A.A. Pre-Nursing Holmes Community College 1990 B.S.N. Nursing University of MS Medical Center 1992 M.S.N. Nurse Clinician Delta State University 1996 Ph.D. Clinical Health Sciences University of MS Medical Center 2005 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Recipient of the “Most Inspirational Professor” Award from the UMC School of Nursing class of 2007; 2006 and 2007 Recipient of the Nelson Order for Teaching Excellence, UMC; 2006 Recipient of the Research Excellence Award, Division of Health Sciences, Mississippi Academy of Science, February 2006; Haynie, L., Lofton, S., Ragland, G., Norwood, A. (2007). Remembering Willie. Journal of Christian Nursing. In press July/August 2007; Haynie, L., Benghuzzi, H., Tucci, M. (2006). “Pathophysiological Changes Associated With The Exposure of Sustained delivery of Glucocorticoids on Pituitary Adenoma Cell Line” Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation, vol. 42,(In Press), April 2006. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICES HELD: MS Nurses Foundation Board of Trustees: President; Mercy Delta Express: Project Director; MS Nurses Association Provider Unit; Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society; National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Junior Auxiliary of Madison-Ridgeland; Assisi Early Learning Center School Board Member; Member of Madison Station Elementary Health Advisory Committee; Member of Rosa Scott School Health Advisory Committee SPOUSE: Don Haynie, Jr. CHILDREN: Mary Parker, Bailen, and Allyson. HOME TOWN: Jackson, MS UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

HATTIESBURG, MS PRESIDENT: MARTHA D. SAUNDERS

HILLIARY LAYNE WALTERS CLASS STANDING: Senior MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Speech Language Pathology GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.809 GPA; Honors College Ambassador; Golden Key International Honor Society – Vice President; President’s List; Dean’s List; Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; National Bright Futures Scholarship recipient; invitation as an undergraduate student by the College of Health Research Advisory Committee to present research seminar on “Theory of Mind,”; Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society; Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society; and Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society COLLEGE HONORS HELD: Eagle Connection Student Recruitment Team member; Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society; Student Speech and Hearing Association; Freshmen Associates with Student Government Association; Lambda Sigma Banquet Chairperson CAREER GOALS: I plan to complete undergraduate studies in Speech Language Pathology and graduate Summa Cum Laude from the Honors College at the University of Southern Mississippi. Following completion of my undergraduate degree, I will enter graduate school to obtain my Master’s degree to further pursue a career as a Speech Language Pathologist in a clinical setting. HIGH SCHOOL: Northeast Jones High School, Laurel, MS PARENTS: Joseph and Vicki Walters HOME TOWN: Ellisville, MS

FRANK R. MOORE TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Chair and Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Technology YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 28 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 29 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.A. Zoology Ohio Wesleyan University 1969 M.S. Biological Sciences Northern Illinois University 1974 Ph.D. Zoology Clemson University 1978 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Outstanding Faculty Service Award 2005, College of Science and Technology, USM; Educational Administrator of the Year 2004-2005, Association of Office Professionals, USM; Innovation Award 2004, Basic Research, USM; T.W. Bennett, Jr. Distinguished Professorship in the sciences at USM, 1995-1997; Author of numerous articles and publications PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/OFFICE HELD: Panel Member, Animal Behavior Advisory Panel (IBN) National Science Foundation, October 2000; Associate Editor, The Auk, 1998-2003; Associate Editor (Orinthology), American Midland Naturalist, 1995-1998; Chapter President, Society of Sigma Xi, 1989-1990; Panel Member, Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Advisory Panel Nation Science Foundation, December 1993 CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Serves on the Steering Committee of the Pascagoula River Alliance; serves on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory (GCBO), 1992-Present; serves on the Board of Trustees for the Mississippi Nature Conservancy (TNC), 2005-Present SPOUSE: Cynthia Vandercamp CHILDREN: Robbie and Emily HOME TOWN: Hattiesburg, MS WESLEY BIBLICAL SEMINARY

JACKSON, MS PRESIDENT: RON SMITH

SEAN MICHAEL SCRIBNER CLASS STANDING: Junior MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Master of Arts, Theology GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.86 GPA; Wesley Biblical Seminary Student of the Year, 2007 COLLEGE HONORS: Graduated magna cum laude; inducted into the Delta Epsilon Chi Honor Society of The Association for Biblical Higher Education CAREER GOALS: Teach systematic theology at a Christian university or seminary HIGH SCHOOL: Logan Elm High School, Circleville, OH OTHER COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Circleville Bible College, Circleville, OH, B.A. in Christian Ministries, Pre-Seminary SPOUSE: Rebecca L. Scribner HOME TOWN: Circleville, OH

JOHN OSWALT TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Research Professor of Old Testament YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 9 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 40 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.A. Taylor University 1961 B.D. Asbury Theological Seminary 1964 Th.M. Asbury Theological Seminary 1965 M.A. Brandeis University 1966 Ph.D. Brandeis University, Old Testament 1968 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Isaiah, New International Version Application Commentary, ed. T. Muck, Grand Rapids: Zondervan “The Theology of the Pentateuch,” Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch, eds. T. D. Alexander and D. Baker, Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press “Justice and Righteousness,” Dictionary of the Old Testament Historical Books, eds. B. T. Arnold, H.G.M. Williamson, Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Institute for Biblical Research Society of Biblical Literature Francis Asbury Society Member of Committee on Bible Translation for the New Living Translation SPOUSE: Karen CHILDREN: Andrew, Elizabeth, and Peter HOME TOWN: Jackson, MS Wesley College

FLORENCE, MS PRESIDENT: LANCE SHERER

NINA DASRYNN / FOX BARNES CLASS STANDING: Senior MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: Missions and Bible/Theology GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 3.8 GPA; : President’s List (3.8 or above), Who’s Who Among Students, Alpha Chi Omega Honor Society CAREER GOALS: Missionary service in Japan. Graduate School: Master’s in Marriage and Family Counseling HIGH SCHOOL: Pepperell High School, Lindale, GA SPOUSE: Karl Barnes HOME TOWN: Rome, GA

MARY DIANNE LOHRSTORFER TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Assistant Professor, Director, Academic Center YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 15 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 15 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.S. Christian Education Wesley College 1992 M.Ed. School of Psychometry K-12 Mississippi College 2001 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Mississippi Association for Developmental Education (MADE), National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Christian Education Committee Chairperson; Hinds Independent Methodist Church Sponsor; Wesley Mission Fellowship, Wesley College SPOUSE: Dr. Chris Lohrstorfer HOME TOWN: Elizabeth, IN WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY

HATTIESBURG, MS PRESIDENT: TOMMY KING

JOHN HOWARD WHITE CLASS STANDING: Senior MAJOR/MINOR FIELD OF STUDY: General Studies GPA AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS TO DATE: 4.0 GPA; National Honor Society; Magna Cum Laude COLLEGE HONORS HELD: President’s List CAREER GOALS: Self actualization to become a part-time university instructor and to continue to serve as a member of the Department of Marine Resources Law Enforcement – Marine Patrol OTHER COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Horry Georgetown Technical College, Conway, SC, Forestry Technology Degree HIGH SCHOOL: Hattiesburg High School, Hattiesburg, MS PARENTS: Johnny & Peggy White HOME TOWN: Gulfport, MS DIANE LEGGETT CHAPMAN TITLE, DEPARTMENT: Associate Professor; Dr. (Ph.D.); Education YEARS OF SERVICE AT INSTITUTION: 20 TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: 34 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: DEGREE MAJOR INSTITUTION YEAR B.A. Elementary Education Millsaps College 1968 M.S. Language Education Florida State University 1973 Ph.D. Language Education Florida State University 1979 PUBLICATIONS/HONORS/AWARDS: Chapman, D. L. (2001). “Adventure stories,” “Mystery/ detective stories,” “Sheila Burnford,” “Richard Egielski,” “Louise Fitzhugh,” “Michael Foreman,” “Jack Gantos,” “Bette Breene,” “Steven Kroll,” “Ann McGovern,” “Mary Rodgers,” “Ernest Thompson Seton,” “Barbara Wersba.” In B. Cullinan and D. Person (Eds.). Encyclopedia of Children’s Literature. New York, NY: Continuum Press. Chapman, D. L. (1989). “Night on Balsam Mountain.” In Cricket: The Magazine for Children, Vol. 16 (1989), pp. 20-24. Chapman, D. L. (1987). “Books for the Beginning Reader” and “Parent-Child Book- Sharing: A Bridge to Literacy.” In J. Kristo (Ed.). Readings in Literacy Learning, Vol. 1. Bangor, ME: University of Maine. Gutknecht, B. A., Johnson, G. P. and Chapman, D. L. (1987). Planning Effective Reading Instruction. Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt. Chapman, D. L. (1986). “‘Let’s Read Another One!’: The Role of Parents in Literacy Learning,” In D. Tovey and J. Kerber (Eds.) Roles in Literacy Learning. Newark, DE: International Reading Association. CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Charter member of J. T. Leggett Memorial United Methodist Church, Biloxi; and Chair of Trustees, 2001-present. Docent, Walter Anderson Museum of Art, Ocean Springs, 1993-2000; and Interim Education Coordinator at WAMA, 1997; Elderhostel Coordinator, Seashore United Methodist Assembly, Biloxi, 1988-1995; Elderhostel Coordinator, Gulfside United Methodist Assembly, Waveland, 1996-2003. SPOUSE Rev. Jerry D. Chapman CHILDREN: Cara Chapman MOTHER: Mrs. Wesley F. Leggett HOME TOWN: Biloxi, MS STATE OF MISSISSIPPI HALEY R. BARBOUR, GOVERNOR

THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE 2008 SENATE

PHIL BRYANT, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SENATOR BILLY HEWES III, PRESIDENT PRO TEM

Senator District Counties Represented Senator District Counties Represented

Doug Davis 1 DeSoto Hillman Frazier 27 Hinds Bill Stone 2 Benton, Marshall, Tippah Alice V. Harden 28 Hinds Nickey Browning 3 Calhoun, Pontotoc, Union 29 Hinds Eric Powell 4 Alcorn, Tippah, 30 Rankin Tishomingo Terry Burton 31 Lauderdale, Newton, J.P. Wilemon, Jr. 5 Itawamba, Prentiss, Scott Tishomingo 32 Kemper, Lauderdale, Alan Nunnelee 6 Lee, Pontotoc Noxubee, Winston 7 Itawamba, Lee, Monroe Videt Carmichael 33 Clarke, Lauderdale Jack Gordon 8 Calhoun, Lee, Haskins Montgomery 34 Jasper, Jones, Scott, Smith Chickasaw, Grenada Perry Lee 35 Copiah, Covington, Gray Tollison 9 Lafayette, Tallahatchie, Rankin, Simpson Yalobusha Vincent Davis 36 Claiborne, Copiah, Nolan Mettetal 10 Panola, Tate Hinds, Jefferson Robert Jackson 11 Coahoma, Quitman, Bob M. Dearing 37 Franklin, Amite, Pike, Tate, Tunica Adams Johnnie Walls 12 Bolivar, Washington Kelvin Butler 38 Adams, Amite, Pike, Willie Simmons 13 Bolivar, Humphreys, Walthall, Wilkinson Sunflower Cindy Hyde-Smith 39 Lawrence, Lincoln, Lydia Graves Chassaniol 14 Attala, Carroll, Grenada, Simpson Leflore, Montgomery, Sidney Albritton 40 Marion, Pearl River, Tallahatchie Walthall Gary Jackson 15 Attala, Calhoun, Choctaw, 41 Covington, Forrest, Montgomery, Oktibbeha, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Webster, Winston Marion Bennie Turner 16 Clay, Lowndes, Chris McDaniel 42 Jones Oktibbeha, Noxubee Tommy Dickerson 43 George, Greene, Stone, Terry Brown 17 Lowndes Wayne Giles Ward 18 Leake, Neshoba, Winston Tom King 44 Forrest, Lamar, Perry Merle Flowers 19 DeSoto Billy Hudson 45 Forrest, Lamar, Pearl 20 Madison, Rankin River, Perry, Stone Kenneth Jones 21 Attala, Holmes, Scottie Cuevas 46 Hancock, Harrison Madison, Yazoo Ezell Lee 47 Harrison, Jackson, Pearl Eugene Clarke 22 Bolivar, Humphreys, River, Stone Sharkey, Washington, Deborah Dawkins 48 West Harrison Yazoo Billy Hewes 49 Harrison W. , III 23 Issaquena, Warren, Yazoo Tommy Gollott 50 Harrison David Jordan 24 Holmes, Leflore, Michael Watson 51 Jackson Tallahatchie Tommy Moffatt 52 Jackson J. Walter Michel 25 Hinds, Madison 26 Hinds, Madison STATE OF MISSISSIPPI HALEY R. BARBOUR, GOVERNOR

THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE 2008 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

REP. WILLIAM J. MCCOY, SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE REP. J. P. COMPRETTA, SPEAKER PRO TEM

Representative District Counties Represented Representative District Counties Represented

Lester Carpenter 1 Alcorn, Tishomingo Willie J. Perkins, Sr. 32 Leflore Harvey Moss 2 Alcorn Tommy Reynolds 33 Lafayette, Tallahatchie, William J. McCoy 3 Alcorn, Prentiss Yalobusha Greg Ward 4 Benton, Tippah, Union 34 Carroll, Holmes, Kelvin O. Buck 5 Benton, Marshall Humphreys, Leflore, E. Forrest Hamilton 6 DeSoto Montgomery, Wanda Taylor Jennings 7 DeSoto Washington Larry Baker 8 DeSoto, Tate Dannie Reed 35 Choctaw, Grenada, Clara Henderson Burnett 9 Coahoma, Panola, Oktibbeha, Webster Quitman, Tate, Tunica David Gibbs 36 Clay, Lowndes, Monroe Warner F. McBride 10 Lafayette, Panola, Gary A. Chism 37 Clay, Lowndes, Oktibbeha Tallahatchie Tyrone Ellis 38 Clay, Lowndes, Joe C. Gardner 11 Panola, Tate Noxubee, Oktibbeha Noal Akins 12 Lafayette Jeff Smith 39 Lowndes Jack Gadd 13 Benton, Lafayette, Ted Mayhall 40 DeSoto Marshall, Union Esther M. Harrison 41 Lowndes Margaret Ellis Rogers 14 Pontotoc, Union Reecy L. Dickson 42 Kemper, Lauderdale, 15 Pontotoc Noxubee Steve Holland 16 Lee Russ C. Nowell 43 Kemper, Noxubee, Brian Aldridge 17 Lee Winston Jerry R. Turner 18 Lee, Prentiss C. Scott Bounds 44 Neshoba Mark A. Duvall 19 Itawamba, Lee, Bennett Malone 45 Leake, Neshoba, Tishomingo Rankin, Scott Jimmy G. Puckett 20 Lowndes, Monroe Bobby B. Howell 46 Attala, Carroll, Grenada, 21 Itawamba, Monroe Leflore, Montgomery Preston E. Sullivan 22 Calhoun, Chickasaw, Bryant W. Clark 47 Attala, Holmes, Yazoo Pontotoc Mary Ann Stevens 48 Attala, Carroll, Jim Beckett 23 Calhoun, Clay, Choctaw, Holmes, Oktibbeha, Webster Humphreys, Leake Sid Bondurant 24 Calhoun, Grenada, Willie L. Bailey 49 Washington Yalobusha John W. Hines 50 Washington John M. Mayo 25 Coahoma, DeSoto, Rufus E. Straughter 51 Humphreys, Issaquena, Tunica Sharkey, Washington, 26 Coahoma, Quitman Yazoo 27 Attala, Leake, Madison, Tommy Woods 52 DeSoto, Marshall Yazoo Bobby Moak 53 Amite, Franklin, David Norquist 28 Bolivar, Sunflower, Lawrence, Lincoln, Pike Washington 54 Issaquena, Sharkey, Linda F. Coleman 29 Bolivar Warren Robert E. Huddleston 30 Bolivar, Leflore, George Flaggs, Jr. 55 Warren Quitman, Sunflower, 56 Hinds, Madison, Tallahatchie Warren, Yazoo Sara Richardson Thomas 31 Sunflower STATE OF MISSISSIPPI HALEY R. BARBOUR, GOVERNOR

THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2008 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CONT.

Representative District Counties Represented Representative District Counties Represented

Edward Blackmon, Jr. 57 Madison Becky Curry 92 Copiah, Franklin, Rita Martinson 58 Madison Lincoln Kevin McGee 59 Rankin Dirk Dedeaux 93 Forrest, Hancock, John L. Moore 60 Rankin, Simpson Harrison, Lamar, Pearl Ray Rogers 61 Rankin River, Stone Tom Weathersby 62 Copiah, Rankin, Robert L. Johnson, III 94 Adams, Claiborne, Simpson Jefferson Walter L. Robinson 63 Hinds Jessica Sibley Upshaw 95 Hancock, Harrison William C. Denny, Jr. 64 Hinds, Madison Angela Cockerham 96 Adams, Amite, Pike, Mary H. Coleman 65 Hinds, Madison Wilkinson Cecil Brown 66 Hinds Sam C. Mims, V 97 Adams, Amite, Franklin, Earle S. Banks 67 Hinds Lawrence, Pike, Walthall Credell Calhoun 68 Hinds David W. Myers 98 Pike, Walthall Alyce Griffin Clarke 69 Hinds Bill Pigot 99 Lamar, Marion, Pike, James “Jim” Evans 70 Hinds Walthall 71 Hinds, Rankin 100 Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Kimberly Campbell 72 Hinds, Madison Marion Jim Ellington 73 Hinds Harvey Fillingane 101 Forrest, Lamar Mark Baker 74 Madison, Rankin Toby Barker 102 Forrest, Lamar Tracy Arinder 75 Scott Percy W. Watson 103 Forrest Greg Holloway, Sr. 76 Claiborne, Copiah, 104 Forrest, Lamar Hinds J. Shaun Walley 105 Forrest, George, Greene, Andy Gipson 77 Rankin, Simpson, Smith Perry, Wayne Billy R. Nicholson 78 Neshoba, Newton, Scott Herb Frierson 106 Lamar, Pearl River Blaine “Bo” Eaton 79 Covington, Jones, Smith Deryk Parker 107 Forrest, George, Jackson, 80 Clarke, Jasper, Jones Stone Steve Horne 81 Clarke, Lauderdale 108 Pearl River Charles Young 82 Lauderdale Frank Hamilton 109 George, Jackson Greg Snowden 83 Clarke, Lauderdale Billy Broomfield 110 Jackson Tad Campbell 84 Clarke, Jasper, Brandon C. Jones 111 Jackson Lauderdale, Newton John O. Read 112 Jackson America “Chuck” 85 Adams, Claiborne, H.B. “Hank” Zuber, III 113 Jackson Middleton Hinds, Jefferson, Warren Danny Guice, Jr. 114 Harrison, Jackson Sherra Hillman Lane 86 Clarke, Perry, Wayne Randall H. Patterson 115 Harrison Johnny W. Stringer 87 Jasper, Jones, Newton Steve Palazzo 116 Harrison Gary V. Staples 88 Jones, Perry Michael W. Janus 117 Harrison Bobby Shows 89 Jones Roger G. Ishee 118 Harrison J. L. Warren 90 Covington, Forrest, Frances Fredericks 119 Harrison Jefferson Davis, Marion, Richard Bennett Jr. 120 Harrison Simpson Diane C. Peranich 121 Harrison Bob Evans 91 Copiah, Covington, J. P. Compretta 122 Hancock Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Simpson MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OFFICERS 2008

PRESIDENT DIRECTORS Dr. John Hilpert Dr. Frances Lucas Dr. Ronald Mason, Jr. President, Delta State University President, Millsaps College President, Jackson State University Representing Independent Colleges Representing Four-Year Public Universities PRESIDENT-ELECT (Term expires October 2009) (Term expires October 2010) Dr. Lee Royce President, Mississippi College Dr. Oliver W. Young Dr. David C. Beckley President, Southwest Mississippi Community College President, Rust College IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Community and Junior Colleges Representative Mississippi Commission on College Dr. Ronald Mason, Jr. (Term expires October 2008) Accreditation Representative President, Jackson State University (Term expires October 2010) SECRETARY-TREASURER Dr. Lynn J. House Assistant Commissioner of Academic and Student Affairs Institutions of Higher Learning

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MR. HENRY ANDERSON MS. CLOTEE LEWIS DR. MARY WARE Institutions of Higher Learning Institutions of Higher Learning Institutions of Higher Learning

MS. NIKITNA BARNES DR. DI ANN LEWIS America Reads Mississippi Gear Up Mississippi CAPITOL TOURS: MS. ERNESTINE COLLINS, Capitol Hostess MS. CARLOTTA BROWN MR. BILL MARSHALL MS. NAN ANDREWS, Capitol Hostess America Reads Mississippi Gear Up Mississippi MEDIA ASSISTANCE: MR. MICK BULLOCK MS. CASSANDRA MCDOUGLES MR. ARNOLD LINDSEY Director of Communications and Legislative Liaison America Reads Mississippi Senate Information Officer Lieutenant Governor’s Office Mississippi Legislature MS. GLORIA J. MILLER

DR. MARTHA CATLETTE Institutions of Higher Learning MR. MAC GORDON Institutions of Higher Learning House Information Officer MS. ANNIE MITCHELL Mississippi Legislature MS. LASHONDA COLBERT Institutions of Higher Learning Gear Up Mississippi ON-SITE PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF: MS. VENETRIA MOORE Hinds Community College MS. ELIZABETH DUCKSWORTH Institutions of Higher Learning Ms. Colleen Hartfield State Board for Community and Junior Colleges MS. PEARL PENNINGTON Ms. Cathy Hayden MS. MENIA DYKES Institutions of Higher Learning Ms. Tammy Bowles Institutions of Higher Learning MS. JENNIFER ROGERS HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE MS. ODDIE FLOYD Institutions of Higher Learning Mr. Steve Diffey State Board for Community and Junior Colleges MS. JUANESTER RUSSELL MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE MS. SANDRA HERRING Gear Up Mississippi Mr. Richard Kopp America Reads Mississippi Ms. Misty Maaya MS. CHARLOTTE TANNER DR. LYNN J. HOUSE Gear Up Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning EVENTS PLUS Ms. Jamie Bray MS. RONJANETT TAYLOR Ms. Tammy Jackson DR. SUSAN LEE America Reads Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning

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