Class Notes April 2009

1962

Ned Mitchell, of Cleveland, has been named to the Planters Bank and Trust Company’s Board of Directors.

1969

Bill Marchant, of Cleveland, had his Delta State University baseball No. 22 officially retired on March 28, as part of the 2009 Spring Sports Day Weekend.  He is the third person to ever have his baseball jersey retired from Delta State.

Marchant

1970’s

1979

Judson Thigpen, of Cleveland, was recently inducted into the DSU Sports Hall of Fame for the years that he played baseball.

Thigpen

1980’s

1985

Kathy Manning, of Ridgeland, was recently recognized in the Delta Business Journal for her career accomplishments.

1990’s

1990

Dr. Lance Johnson, of Cleveland, was recently named to the M&F Bank Advisory Board in Cleveland, MS.

Pam Lockett, of Decatur, GA, was recently inducted into the DSU Athletic Hall of Fame for years that she lead the Lady Statesmen Basketball team to the National Championships in 1989 and 1990.

1992

Bruce Price, of Cleveland, are the new owners of Joshua Tree, Lawn, and Garden Center in Cleveland, MS.

1993

Brad Longino, of Monticello, was recently inducted into the DSU Athletic Hall of Fame for his accomplishments on the basketball court during 1990-1993.

1994

Edward Vaughn, of Cleveland, was recently named General Manager of Delta Wholesale Hardware.

Dameon Shaw, of Shaw, was recently recognized in the Delta Current for his many job titles.

Shaw

1995

Sarah Zepponi, of Leland, was recently recognized in the Delta Business Journal.

Matt Baity,  of San Angelo, TX, was recently inducted into the DSU Athletic Hall of Fame for his the years that he swam for DSU and for owning the DSU record in the 50-meter freestyle.

2000’s

2000

Lisa Hardy Bramuchi, of Cleveland, was recently recognized in the Delta Business Journal for her business and community accomplishments.

2002

Clinton Brooks Aycock IV, of Madison, was recognized in the Delta Business Journal for being granted the designation of Certified Treasury Professional.

2003

Susan Prather, of Cleveland, has recently accepted a job at The Greenville Clinic as a Nurse Practioner.

John Weaver, of Tallulah, was named head football and athletic director of Tallulah Academy.

Allen Towles, of Cleveland, opened Ace Hardware in Cleveland, MS.

2006

LaRoy Savage, of Jackson, has been promoted to credit officer at Trustmark Bank.

Merry Claire Ballard, of Cleveland, was recognized at the Higher Education Appreciation Day- Working for Academic Excellence, held by the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Ballard