Education Briefs
- McLarty to retire
- Students receive academic honor
- Wilson to graduate Friday
- UM, Alcorn State prevail in Donor Challenge
- NWCC spring registration dates set
Gibbs headed to ICC
Former Oxford Charger Luke Gibbs has decided to transfer to Itawamba Community College.
With several young infielders returning and an incoming signing class full of middle infielders, the redshirt freshman decided it was best he transfer in search of more playing time.
Lafayette’s Glass signs on with ICC
It didn’t take Itawamba Community College softball coach Andy Kirk long to figure out Lafayette’s Kendall Glass could help his program, both on and off the field. (more…) (January 18, 2013, Page 6A)
Former ‘Dore wins national award
Former Lafayette High standout, kicker Tyler Jackson, was honored Wednesday by being named NJCAA National Special Teams Player of the Week. (more…) (November 1, 2012, Page 10)
No. 4 NWCC dominates No. 20 ICC
SENATOBIA — A near perfect performance in all three phases fueled the No. 4 Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers to a 49-7 thrashing of No. 20 Itawamba on Thursday night at Bobby Franklin Field. In a game that featured several former area players on both sides of the field, it was the Rangers that really showed they were worthy of their national ranking. (September 28, 2012, Page 6A)
Oxford players ready to take next step in careers
An unselfish attitude, versatility and overall physical skill are just some of the reasons why Oxford’s Monquarious Gipson and Tre’ Carothers are extending their football careers today. The 5-foot-9, 180-pound Gipson signed to play for Northeast Mississippi Community College Wednesday, while the 6-1, 175-pound Carothers is heading off to play at ICC. (more…) (February 3, 2011, Page 7)
Education briefs
- Lafayette High School concert, women and madrigal choirs have been invited to the Festival at Carnegie Hall in New York.
- Dongsik Kim will join the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science Class of 2012.
- Wesley Warren Estock and Joshua McCormick were listed on the president’s list at Mississippi College. Elizabeth McCormick was named to the dean’s list.
- Mary Manning Booker graduated with her Associate in Science in Nursing from Excelsior College.
- McKenna Raney received scholarships to attend Hendrix College.
- Felicity Flesher and Jillian Mattern win National Merit scholarships.
- Several locals graduated from Itawamba Community College.
- Sarah Kathryn Gates graduates from Louisiana State University with honors.
- Head Start hosts a multi-cultural week.
- A copy of the federal programs application for both Lafayette and Oxford are available for review in the district offices.
- GED Testing is now being offered by Northwest Mississippi Community College.
Lagrone inks with Itawamba
Oxford High’s Katie Lagrone recently signed to play softball at Itawamba Community College. (more…) (June 1, 2010)
Oxford’s Shaw signs with ICC Indians
Jarvis Shaw signs his national letter of intent to play basketball for Itawamba Community College. Picture (Clockwise): Oxford coach Drew Tyler, ICC coach Marty Cooper, Lisa Shaw, Jarvis Shaw. Photo courtesy of Adam Gore/ICC Athletics
Oxford’s Jarvis Shaw is taking his point guard skills east to Itawamba Community College. Shaw signed a scholarship offer from the Indians and coach Marti Cooper Thursday to help complement a team that is very guard oriented and likes to get up and down the court. (April 9, 2010, Page 6A)
