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MGCCC Homecoming 2020 held on October 15

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College held its annual Homecoming on October 15, minus the football game against the Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wolves.  The game was rescheduled for November 19 due to COVID-19 issues with the opposing team.

The Homecoming celebration focused on honoring the 2020 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees, Sam Owen Award honoree, and Homecoming courts from each campus, and performances by the Band of Gold, Perkette Dance Team, Bulldog Cheerleaders and Perkinston Campus Choir.

The Alumni Hall of Fame honorees are Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, Harrison County Campus; Christian Hartley, Jackson County Campus; and Dr. Nollie Hickman, Perkinston Campus. The Alumni Hall of Fame award was established in 1970 to honor MGCCC alumni who have exhibited exceptional merit and achievement resulting in fame and recognition for themselves and the college.

The Sam Owen Award recipient is Vernon Ehlers.  The Sam Owen Award was established and given in memory of the late Sam Owen, a 1927 Perkinston graduate. It is given each year to a person who has actively supported the college through dedication and service.

Alumni Hall of Fame and Sam Owen Award honorees were also celebrated at a special ceremony and dinner in their honor earlier in the day.

HARRISON COUNTY CAMPUS HOMECOMING COURT

Nyah Brown is the 2020 Homecoming queen for the Harrison County Campus.  Nyah is from Gulfport and is a 2019 graduate of Gulfport High School.  She is the daughter of Nina Ladner and Chris Ladner. She is currently majoring in sports administration.  After graduating, she plans to attend cosmetology school.

Maurianna Ellis is a sophomore maid. Maurianna is from Long Beach and is a 2019 graduate of Long Beach High School. She is the daughter of Kevin and Donna Ellis. She was Freshman Class Favorite and is on the Vice President’s List.  She is Reflections Team vice president and a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Coastal Vibrations, and the Campus Concert Choir. Maurianna is a student worker in the campus Recruitment Office.  She is a Business and Marketing Technology major.

Taylor Lee Jordan is a sophomore maid. Taylor is from Biloxi and is a 2019 graduate of D’Iberville High School.  She is the daughter of Denise Pierce.  She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the Student Government Association, Reflections Team and Campus Activities Board.  She was chosen as a 2020 Class Favorite.  After graduating from MGCCC, she plans to pursue a degree in public relations from Mississippi State University.

Gabriella Michelle Rojas is a freshman maid.  Gabriella is from Gulfport and is a 2020 graduate of Gulfport High School.  She is the daughter of Hector and Tania Rojas. She is the recipient of the MGCCC New Century Skills Master Scholarship.  After graduating from MGCCC, she plans to transfer to The University of South Alabama and pursue a major in nursing.

Alaina Paige Olsen is a freshman maid. Alaina is from Gulfport and a 2020 graduate of St. Patrick Catholic High School.  She is the daughter of Johnny and Amy Olsen. She is a member of the Honors College and Student Government Association.  After graduating from MGCCC, she plans to attend either Mississippi State University or The University of Mississippi to major in marketing. 

JACKSON COUNTY CAMPUS HOMECOMING COURT

Amaya Janelle Johns is 2020 Homecoming queen for the Jackson County Campus.  Amaya is from Pascagoula and a 2019 graduate of Resurrection Catholic High School.  She is the daughter of Kristen and Brian Johns.  She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association and Campus Activities Board.  She is historian for the Reflections Team.  After graduating from MGCCC, she plans to transfer to The University of South Alabama to pursue a degree in nursing.

Makiyah Buckley is a sophomore maid.  Makiyah is from Moss Point and will graduate from Gautier High School in 2021 as a Collegiate Academy student.  She is the daughter of Howard and Willean Buckley. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, STEM Club, and Campus Activities Board.  She serves as the parliamentarian for the Student Government Association. After graduating from MGCCC, she plans to transfer to The University of Southern Mississippi to pursue a major in nursing.

Hailey Michelle Richards is a sophomore maid. Hailey is from St. Martin and is a 2019 graduate of St. Martin High School.  She is the daughter of Jason and Michelle Richards.  She is a member of the Honors College and maintains a 4.0 grade point average.  She is the public relations/communications director for Phi Theta Kappa and serves as Reflections Team president.  After graduating from MGCCC, she plans to attend The University of South Alabama to work toward a doctorate in physical therapy.

Nissa Lee Johnson is a freshman maid. Nissa is from Ocean Springs and is a 2020 graduate of Ocean Springs High School.  She is the daughter of Sam and Anita Johnson.  She is a member of the Student Government Association. After graduating from MGCCC, she plans to transfer to The University of South Alabama to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Lauren Walters is a freshman maid.  Lauren is from Hurley and is a 2020 graduate of East Central High School.  She is the daughter of Todd and Jennifer Walters.  A member of the Reflections Team and Student Government Association, she plans to attend The University of South Alabama after graduating from MGCCC and major in physical therapy.

PERKINSTON CAMPUS HOMECOMING COURT

Krystle Marva Hughes is the 2020 Homecoming queen for the Perkinston Campus. Krystle is from Winona and is a 2019 graduate of Winona Secondary School. Krystle is the daughter of Maverick and Katherine Hughes. She is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, and the Gulf Coast soccer team.  She was named to the President’s and Vice President’s lists.  Krystle plans to attend The University of Mississippi and study biological science, and plans to have a career as a plastic surgeon.

Adyson Reneé Barlow is a sophomore maid. Adyson is from Moss Point and is a 2019 graduate of Resurrection Catholic High School.  Adyson is the daughter of James and Shannon Barlow. She is a member of the Perkette Dance Team and was on the Vice President’s List. Adyson plans to attend The University of Mississippi and study speech pathology.

Nyla Durden is a sophomore maid. Nyla is from Ocean Springs and is a 2019 graduate of Ocean Springs High School. She is the daughter of Lakesha Durden and Gene Hunt. She is captain of the Perkette Dance Team and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and the Student Government Association. She was named to the President’s List. After Gulf Coast, Nyla plans to attend The University of Southern Mississippi and study early childhood education with a minor in dance.

Alexis Hughes is a freshman maid. Alexis is from Byram and is a 2020 graduate of Terry High School. Alexis is the daughter of Charles Sr. and Michelle Hughes. She is currently a member of the Student Government Association and the Reflections Team. After Gulf Coast, Alexis plans to study diagnostic radiology.

McKenna Danzey is a freshman maid. McKenna is from Wiggins and is a 2020 graduate of Stone High School. McKenna is the daughter of Todd and Sandy Danzey. She is currently a member of the Reflections Team and the Baptist Student Union.  She plans to pursue a major in elementary education at The University of Southern Mississippi.

2020 Homecoming Honorees From left, Dr. Mary S. Graham, MGCCC president; Christian Hartley, Jackson County Campus Alumni Hall of Fame honoree; Ryan Rogers, Mary Rogers, Susan Seiter and David Greatwood, daughters and their husbands of Dr. Nollie Hickman, Perkinston Campus Alumni Hall of Fame honoree; Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, Harrison County Campus Alumni Hall of Fame honoree.
2020 Homecoming Honorees
From left, Dr. Mary S. Graham, MGCCC president; Christian Hartley, Jackson County Campus Alumni Hall of Fame honoree; Ryan Rogers, Mary Rogers, Susan Seiter and David Greatwood, daughters and their husbands of Dr. Nollie Hickman, Perkinston Campus Alumni Hall of Fame honoree; Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, Harrison County Campus Alumni Hall of Fame honoree.
Vernon Ehlers, 2020 Sam Owen Award honoree
2020 Homecoming Honorees                                                                                            Vernon Ehlers, 2020 Sam Owen Award honoree
Harrison County Homecoming Court
Harrison County Campus 2020 Homecoming Court                                                             From left, Harrison County Freshman Maid Gabriella Rojas, Sophomore Maid Taylor Jordan, Harrison County Campus 2020 Homecoming Queen Nyah Brown, Sophomore Maid Maurianna Ellis and Freshman Maid Alaina Olsen
Jackson County Campus Homecoming Court
Jackson County Campus 2020 Homecoming Court                                                          Jackson County Campus Freshman Maid Lauren Walters, Sophomore Maid Makiyah Buckley, Jackson County Campus 2020 Homecoming Queen Amaya Janelle Johns, Sophomore Maid Hailey Richards and Freshman Maid Nissa Johnson
Perkinston Campus Homecoming Court
Perkinston Campus 2020 Homecoming Court                                                                  From left, Perkinston Campus Freshman Maids Alexis Hughes and McKenna Danzey, Perkinston Campus 2020 Homecoming Queen Krystle Hughes, and Sophomore Maids Nyla Durden and Adyson Barlow

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