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October 3, 2019

Hinds CC honors alumni from Class of 1969, prior years

As part of annual Homecoming activities, Hinds Community College on Oct. 2 hosted the 50+ luncheon for graduates 50 years ago and from prior years. About 30 alumni gathered at…
BY: Cathy Hayden

As part of annual Homecoming activities, Hinds Community College on Oct. 2 hosted the 50+ luncheon for graduates 50 years ago and from prior years. About 30 alumni gathered at Fountain Hall to reminisce. Former Alumnus of the Year honoree Dean Liles (1961) presented a copy of the first Hinds Junior College yearbook from 1927, then called the Hindsonian, to Hinds President Dr. Clyde Muse.

Graduates from the 1940s were Freida Bolton Cook of Utica (1949), left, and Sarah Tullos Allen (1948) of Raymond.

Representing the Class of 1969 were, from left, Larry Galloway of Raymond, Flavia Etheridge Overman of Vicksburg, Irza Hollingsworth Calloway of Crystal Springs, Becky Parrette Brasfield of Vicksburg; back, Larry DeMuth of Raymond, Len Bobo of Columbus; Eddie Carson of Raymond, Jerry Calloway of Crystal Springs and Hinds President Dr. Clyde Muse.

Graduates of the 1960s classes were, front from left, Sara Hulsell Jenkins (1961) of Jackson, Charles Brasfeild (1967) of Vicksburg, Dr. Lynn Weathersby (1966) of Florence; back, Warrene Hand Holliday (1962) of Terry, Louise Flanagan (1960) of Raymond, Alice Shuff Connelly (1963) of Raymond, Johnny Franklin (1964) of Bolton, Dean Liles (1961) of Plano, Texas, Nancy Chapman Walter (1960) of Terry and J.W. Barnes (1964) of Pelahatchie.

Graduates from the 1950s who attended were, from left, Martha Ferguson (1956) of Raymond, Martha Oberhousen (1958) Dallas, Texas; Mark Chaney (1950) of Vicksburg; Margarita Morris Stanford (1958) of Clinton, back, Bill Ferguson (1960) of Learned, Robert Seawright (1958) of Madison, David Barton (1959) of Raymond, Ronald Melancon (1959) of Poplarville, Douglas Moore (1954) of Jackson, Buddy McKay (1959) of Jackson.

 

 

Photo: Angie Foote

RAYMOND – Hinds Community College Hi-Steppers have been named for 2024-2025.

They are, front, from left, Denver Jackson of Jackson, Zoe Irving of Jackson, Alexis Marts of Flowood, Amia Lewis of Byram, Cheyenne Cornelius of Clinton, Malayah Evans of Newton County, Erin Lollis of Byram, Skylar Boyd of Jackson and Jayda Graham of Flowood; back row, Alexis Malone of Clinton, Ciera Pruitt of Gulfport, Olivia Broadwater of Pearl, Chloee Haley of Clinton, Rylan Liles of Vicksburg, Chloe McHann of Clinton, Cori Turner of Jackson, Reaghan Miller of Clinton and Jakayla Brown of Utica.

The group has a new director, Beka King of Pearl. She is only the third director in the 75-year history of the Hi-Steppers. She herself was a Hi-Stepper from 2013-2015 and, during her sophomore year, she was captain of the team.

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Hinds offers affordable, comprehensive educational opportunities across six campus locations and has nearly 500 academic classes guaranteed to transfer to a university, over 65 career and technical program options and an extensive array of online courses. Applications for general admissions are currently being accepted. Prospective students are encouraged to apply and explore enrollment steps at hindscc.edu/enroll.

Our Mission: Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Our Vision: Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Our Values: Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS: Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership, Stewardship.

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