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Scholarship donors and recipients were honored at the Co-Lin Foundation ninth annual
scholarship reception held at The Thames Center on the Wesson Campus. The
Co-Lin Foundation provides over $100,000 in scholarships to over 140 Co-Lin
students. Listed here are a few of the awarded scholarships and the recipients.
First Picture: Scholarship recipients from Simpson County are William Ashley of Magee,
Mazary Brewer Scholarship (left) and Alex Hamilton of Mendenhall, Donald
Ashley Chick Smith Memorial Scholarship.
Second Picture: Nicole Magee of Magee (seated at right)
is the recipient of the Russell Ray Leadership Endowment presented through
the Copiah-Lincoln Community College Foundation. Established in 2002 by the
Co-Lin Trailblazers and the Eta Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa to honor
former sponsor Russell Ray. The scholarship is awarded to a freshman
Trailblazer and PTK member for their sophomore year. On hand for the
presentation were from left, Trailblazer Co-Sponsor Deemie Letchworth,
Magee, Trailblazer Co-Sponsor Tonya Bishop; standing from left, Co-Lin
President Dr. Ronnie Nettles and Co-Lin Foundation Board Member Kenny Goza.
Third Picture: Bradley Boykin of Mt. Olive (seated
center) is the recipient of the Darlene Johnson Memorial Scholarship
presented through the Copiah-Lincoln Community College Foundation. The
Co-Lin Trailblazers established this scholarship in memory of Nancy Darlene
Johnson. The scholarship is awarded each year to a sophomore Trailblazers
who has, in the opinion of fellow Trailblazers and advisors, represented
Copiah-Lincoln in an outstanding manner, exemplifying the spirit of a
Trailblazer. On hand for the presentation were seated from left, Trailblazer
Co-Sponsor Deemie Letchworth, Bradley Boykin, Trailblazer Co-Sponsor Tonya
Bishop; standing from left, Co-Lin President Dr. Ronnie Nettles, Co-Lin
Foundation Board Member Kenny Goza, and Dr. James Nastions.
Fourth Picture: Jason Giangrosso of Mt. Olive (standing
center) is the recipient of the Beatrice and Cecil Farmer Memorial
Scholarship. Criteria for the scholarship includes begin a graduate of
Simpson County Academy, have a B average, be of good character and a
full-time student at Co-Lin. On hand for the presentation were seated from
left, Neal Lee, Marie Farmer, Gene Farmer; standing from left, Co-Lin
President Dr. Ronnie Nettles, Jason Giangrosso, and Co-Lin Foundation Board
Member Kenny Goza.
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