• 2025 Sam Owen Award

    He began teaching at Anniston Elementary in 1983 while completing graduate school, and over the years, he has served as assistant principal at Bayou View Junior High, principal of Pass Christian Middle and High Schools, and principal of Anniston Elementary. …

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  • 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame – Perkinston Campus

    A 1975 graduate of St. Martin High School, Valerie attended the Perkinston Campus from 1975 to 1977, where she quickly made her mark as a student leader. She served on the Perk Student Council, contributed to the Perkolator Yearbook Staff, …

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  • 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame – Harrison County Campus

    Today, John lives in Houston and serves as Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting, Casino Division, for Landry’s/Fertitta Entertainment. Since late 2020, he has overseen due diligence for new casino acquisitions nationwide, evaluating their value and managing financing, as …

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  • 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame – Jackson County Campus

    Allen’s own journey at Gulf Coast began at the Jackson County Campus in 1966. During his time as a student, he excelled in leadership and academics, serving as Student Body President in his second year and becoming a member of …

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  • 2025 Spirit of Gulf Coast Award

    In 1967, he broke barriers by becoming the first African American to earn an athletic scholarship at then-Perkinston Junior College—an achievement that made him the first Black athlete to play at the college level in Mississippi. Just days later, his …

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  • 2025 MGCCC Athletic Hall of Fame – Tennis

    As a freshman in 2012, Puyol clinched the MACJC No. 2 singles title with a 7-4 (6-4), 6-4 victory over Jones College’s Nick Williams. His performance helped push the Bulldogs to a third-place finish at the Region 23 Tournament and …

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  • 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame – Golf

    A native of Tylertown, Mississippi, and a graduate of Parklane Academy, Blake made an immediate impact on the MGCCC golf team during his freshman year. He earned two top five finishes and was named to the MACJC All-Tournament Team at …

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  • 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame – Football

    Holloway’s football journey began in the 9th grade on the junior varsity team at Notre Dame High School in Biloxi, Mississippi. By his sophomore year, he was playing varsity as a tackle and linebacker, helping lead Notre Dame to three …

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  • 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame – Football

    A native of Long Beach, Taylor played as a tight end under legendary coach George Sekul and earned a two-year athletic scholarship to MGCCC. He served as co-captain of the storied 1984 Bulldog football team that brought home the NJCAA …

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  • 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame – Men’s Basketball

    Guel joined the Bulldogs from Gulfport High School, where he played under legendary coach Bert Jenkins. A three-year starter, Guel helped lead the Commodores to a remarkable 43-1 season and a Mississippi High School State Championship in his senior year. Averaging 20 points per game, he …

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