East Central Community College recently announced inductees to the 2011 Hall of Fame, the highest honor a student can receive at the College. They included (from left) Stacy Willis of Union, Monica Vincent of Decatur, Meredith McKee of Philadelphia, Matt Griffin of Union, Jennifer Moore-Pop of Forest and Anna Alexander of Little Rock. The honorees were announced during Awards Day activities held May 5 in Huff Auditorium. Their photos will hang in the Hall of Fame Collection in the lobby of Huff Auditorium.

    DECATUR – Recipients of Hall of Fame and other honors were recognized during the annual Awards Day program held May 5, 2011, at East Central Community College.

    Selection to the Hall of Fame is considered the highest honor a student can receive at the College, according to Dr. Phil A. Sutphin, ECCC president, who presented the awards.

    “To be considered for the prestigious honor,” Dr. Sutphin said, “students must demonstrate exemplary character, superior scholarship, worthy leadership and contribute to the betterment of East Central Community College.”

    Hall of Fame inductees for 2010-11 include Anna Alexander of Little Rock, Matthew Griffin of Union, Meredith McKee of Philadelphia, Jennifer Moore-Pope of Forest, Monica Vincent of Decatur and Stacy Willis of Union.

    Alexander is a home-schooled graduate and the daughter of George and Cindy Alexander of Little Rock.

    A President’s List scholar, Alexander serves as president of Theta Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, vice president of the Student Body Association and president of the President’s Council. She was selected the HEADWAE (Higher Education Appreciation Day-Working Towards Academic Excellence) Student of the Year and was the recipient of the Dr. Margaret Mosal Memorial Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, Pleas Clayton and Amanda Breazeale Blount Memorial Scholarship, Sam Walton Community Scholarship and the PEO Star Scholarship.

    Alexander was selected maid of honor during 2010 Homecoming festivities, was a freshman class favorite and served as secretary of the freshman class. She received first-place honors during state Phi Beta Lambda competition in the Individual Public Speaking and Parliamentary Procedure Team categories.

    In addition, she is a member of the Baptist Student Union Council, “The Way” BSU ministry team, concert choir, EC Environmental Club, Lady Warrior tennis team, Warrior Corps, Wesley Foundation and The Tom Tom newspaper staff.

    One of those nominating her wrote, “Anna is a remarkable student. She excels in and out of the classroom. She manages to keep a 4.0 grade point average while being very active in numerous clubs and organizations on campus. Anna is very respectful and kind and always willing to help whenever and whomever may be in need. She is a great Christian student with a tremendous attitude that she displays towards faculty, staff and students. ECCC is honored to have Anna as a student.”

    Griffin is a graduate of Union High School and is the son of William and Nona Griffin of Union.

    A President’s and Dean’s List scholar, Griffin serves as president of the resident advisors council, vice president of the President’s Council and co-vice president of leadership for Theta Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. He is the recipient of the John L. Neill Memorial Scholarship, received the Warrior Award for Men’s Tennis and won first place in the Small Business Management Planning category of the state Phi Beta Lambda competition.

    Griffin in a member of the Baptist Student Union ministry team, “The Way,” was selected a freshman class favorite and was chosen a beau in the EC beauty pageant.

    In addition, he is a member of the Wesley Foundation, Sigma Sigma Mu Tau, Environmental Club and the ECCC Players.

    One of those nominating him wrote, “He displays great leadership in numerous positions in clubs and organizations at ECCC. Matt is not a stranger to any student or faculty/staff member. He excels in the classroom and in the individual that he is. He has a warm care for those around him. Matt is a respected campus leader that ECCC is blessed to have!”

    McKee is a graduate of Neshoba Central High School and is the daughter of  Greg and Linda McKee of Philadelphia.

    A President’s List scholar, McKee serves as co-vice president of service for Theta Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, and was selected to the Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Academic First Team. She is the recipient of the Sam Rush Memorial Scholarship, Landon Burt Scholarship and valedictorian scholarship.  She was also selected a sophomore homecoming maid and a top 10 beauty.

    McKee is a member of the Baptist Student Union ministry team, “The Way,” and serves as sophomore class treasurer. In addition, she is a member of Warrior Corps, Wesley Foundation, EC Players, Wo-He-Lo staff and Phi Beta Lambda.

    One of those nominating her wrote, “Meredith has not only excelled in the classroom, but she has been a model college student. She has involved herself in extracurricular activities and been an example for the success that East Central has to offer its students, all the while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average. Her character, humble spirit, enthusiasm for life, as well as her academic and extracurricular accomplishments make her truly deserving of this honor.”

    Moore-Pope is a graduate of Forest High School and is married to Richard Pope of Clifton. Her parents are Buddy and Shirley  Moore of Forest.

    She serves as co-vice president of membership for Theta Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and vice president of the Student Education Association. She is the recipient of the Regina Rigby Memorial, Thomas W. Thrash and Bank of Forest scholarships as well as ACT and band scholarships.

    In addition, Moore-Pope is a member of the Baptist Student Union ministry team, “The Way,” Wesley Foundation, EC Art Club, Warrior Corps, The Tom-Tom staff, Wall O’ Sound Band, EC Players and EC Environmental Club.

    One of those nominating her wrote, “Jennifer has a 4.0 grade point average and is a highly motivated, extremely intelligent student who is an absolute pleasure to have in class. She exhibits superb leadership skills and excellent time management skills.”

    Vincent is a graduate of Newton County High School and the daughter of Mark and Janine Vincent of Decatur.

    A President’s and Dean’s List scholar, Vincent is a member of Theta Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and was named to Who’s Who Among American Community College Students. She serves as president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and team captain for the Lady Warrior soccer team.

    In addition, she is a member of the Collegians rock-n-roll band, Baptist Student Union, Ac’cents show choir, Warrior Corps, Concert Choir and the EC Players. She was a Warrior cheerleader her freshman year.

    One of those nominating her wrote, “Monica is an exceptional young lady who has maintained excellent grades while being involved in many campus activities. She is also a very talented performer, and it would not surprise me to see her on Broadway some day! She is an excellent representative of ECCC and most deserving of Hall of Fame recognition.”

    Willis is a graduate of Union High School and is the daughter of Bill and Lori Willis of Union.

    She is a member of Theta Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and is the recipient of the Aaron R. Davis Memorial and Dollar General Essay Contest scholarships.

    In addition, she is a member of the East Central Environmental Club, Wall O’ Sound Marching Band, Concert Band, Collegians rock-n-roll band, Wesley Foundation and the Baptist Student Union.

    One of those nominating her wrote, “Stacy is a top-of-the-line student who excels in the classroom and performs in the band with all of its activities. She has maintained a 4.0 grade point average in very challenging science courses. She is a great student and always smiles. She has a great personality, is very responsible and works very hard.”

    Additional honors presented during Awards Day include the following:

    Career award recipients include Marcus Eugene Gardner of Lawrence, cabinetmaking; Algie Wayne Mapp of Decatur, carpentry; Melissa Ann Cox of Raleigh and Stacey Lynn Boyd of Philadelphia, co-recipients in cosmetology; and Joseph William Adams of Walnut Grove, welding and cutting “Taylor Cup” and “Career Student of the Year.”

    Technical awards were presented to Jason Trent Hill of Philadelphia, collision repair; Jamal Rafeal Bates of Louisville, automotive technology; Susan Jones of Meridian, early childhood education; Latanya Ann Ball of McCool, computer technology; Cass Chipley Beem of Carthage, electrical; Shannon Lynn Hill of Newton, electronic technology; Antonio Demond Nash of Carthage and Charles Edward Johnson of Louisville, co-recipients in heating and air conditioning technology; Richard Adams of Philadelphia, culinary arts; Jesus Martinez of Grenada, hotel restaurant management; Ladarian Leshun Johnson of Newton, machine shop; Bryan Matthew Wiseman of Newton, computer network support; and Breshawn Calita McNeal of Newton, “Technical Student of the Year.”

    Recipients of healthcare education awards included Sarah Eakes Barrett of Little Rock, Associate Degree Nursing Outstanding Achievement; Chestina Ann Ingram of Louisville, practical nursing; and Jonathan Kevin Tullos of Stonewall, paramedic technology.

    Those receiving special awards were Anna Melissa Alexander of Little Rock, citizenship and PTK Presidential Gavel; Dustin Lamar Cullen of Carthage, Ann Burkes Phi Theta Kappa, ECCC Players and Margaret Mosal Award for Leadership; Shelton Antonio Banks of Lena, Anthony Coleman Men’s Basketball; Andrew M. Gibbs of Forest, Alford J. Deaton Physics, Richard Fisher Organic Chemistry and sophomore mathematics; Jessica Nicole Cherry of Carthage, ECCC Concert Choir; Cody Lane Strait of Hickory, Stacy Elizabeth Willis of Union and Kayla Rae Stevenson of Morton, co-recipients of the EC Environmental Club award; Christopher Evans of Meridian, Miata Evans of Lawrence and Alvin Johnson of Carthage, co-recipients of the Gospel Choir award; Monica Janine Vincent of Decatur, ECCC Players; Katie Elizabeth Reeves of Decatur, Kappa Kappa Iota; James R. Cumberland of Union, S. Lebrun Hutchison; Bobby Hunter Stovall of Philadelphia, freshman mathematics; Mia Lyles Claiborne of Newton, Belinda Loretta Alexander of Philadelphia and Tonya Craig Evans of Lake, all recipients of Mississippi Business Education Association student awards; Ryan Tanner Gillis and Bryan Matthew Wiseman, both of Newton, Mississippi Phi Beta Lambda Hall of Fame; Chassidy Sharlyn Kelly of Carthage, creative writing; Megan Leigh Allen of Philadelphia, Myrtle R. Hutchison Elementary Education; Brooke Nicole Livingston of Union, Alyne Simmons Recruitment Grant; Kathryn Laire White of Meridian and Stephen Joseph Walker of Hickory, Roy Pete Awards for Soccer; Jeri Lynn Crosby of Forest, secondary education; Rachel Marie Ramirez of Forest and Brittany Lovern King of Philadelphia, co-recipients of The Tom Tom award; and Carrie Elizabeth Rushing of Decatur, Lucille Wood Scholarship.

    Alumni Memorial Awards were presented to Anna Melissa Alexander of Little Rock, Arno Vincent Award for Academic Excellence in Athletics; John Travis Blount II, of Philadelphia, Billy Wayne Baucum Secondary Education Award; Latanya Ann Ball of McCool, Ruth Carr-Vincent Award for Academic Excellence in Nontraditional Education; Katie Elizabeth Reeves of Decatur, Opan McMullan Dickerson Elementary Education and Thomas W. Thrash Scholarship; Spencer Leonard Cash of Newton, Alatha Chaney English; Jon Garrett Moore of Union, W. A. Coursey Jr., Engineering; Chance Edward Sistrunk of Carthage, Danny Ray Killens Engineering; Sharmaine Stribling of Philadelphia, Sara Carr Deaton Business Technology; Jean Marie Pfeifer of Philadelphia, Sue Yarbrough Fulgham Speech; Jennifer Moore-Pope of Forest, Jack B. May Phi Theta Kappa; Anthony Joseph Furr of Philadelphia, William S. Giffin Men’s Intramural; Radarius Tywan Owens of Stonewall, Homer F. Hunter Award for Athletic Managers; William Payton Pierce of Walnut Grove, Andrew F. Webb Football; Keondre K. Hodges of Newton, Howard Sessums Men’s Basketball; Shanequa Antrena Bufkin of Forest, Earline Wood Women’s Basketball; and Lauren Leigh Nicholas of Preston, Dr. Edwin Miller Medical Services Award.

    Faculty Memorial Awards were presented to Bonnie Ann Evans of Meridian, Aaron R. Davis Memorial; Shelby Taylor Powell of Collinsville, Frank Edwin and Nena Holt Leatherwood Biology Science; Vincent Edward Kortbawi of Moundville, Ala., Jamie Clark Memorial Award for Baseball; Johnathan Matthew Tingle of Philadelphia, J. Wallace Bedwell Business; Dustin Lamar Cullen of Carthage, Frank M. Cross Freshman Chemistry and Shelby L. Harris Memorial; Matthew Rural Dempsey of Louisville, Robert G. Fick Memorial; Colby Eugene Harvey of Lawrence, Ruth Hull Wo-He-Lo; Jon Doss Cherry of Louisville, J. Andy Miller Freshman Engineering; Bradley Lavon Drury of Philadelphia, O.L. Newell Drafting; Tina Pittman of Forest, Charles E. Pennington Business Technology; Nicole Bounds of Newton, Leon Eubanks Kaljyc-Peers; Richard Ivan Burton of Little Rock, L.B. Simmons History; and Evan Wade Humphries of Louisville, General William Patrick Wilson Scholarship