The Lincoln County School District will soon have a new principal and see a slight shake-up of central office personnel.

     Mickey Myers, vice principal at Bogue Chitto Attendance Center, was named school principal during Monday’s Lincoln County School Board meeting.

     Myers will succeed Dr. Stacey Adcock, who will be moving into the role of district transportation director. Current Transportation Director Bruce Falvey, who has more than 30 years with the school system, is retiring.

     Lincoln County Superintendent Terry Brister said he thinks Myers will do an excellent job at Bogue Chitto.

     “Bogue Chitto is his life,” said Brister. “He’s a Bobcat through and through. He’s coached, taught and done just about everything there.”

     Myers, who has been vice principal for about eight years, said he was excited about his new job, which he will begin on July 1.

     “I’m excited about the challenges,” said Myers. “I’ve been there for 30 years and this will give me a platform to give back to the community.”

     Myers’ wife died of cancer in 2003, and he credited the people of Bogue Chitto for helping him during a difficult time in his life.

     “During my darkest hour, this community responded to help during our tough circumstances,” he said. “I’d like to repay them for the kindness they’ve shown to my family.”

     After that difficult time, Myers said he was approached about the principal position, but declined.

     “I had three young children at the time, and their mom had recently passed away and the timing was just not right,” he said.

     Myers said Bobcat athletics have a rich history at Bogue Chitto.

     “We’ve won 14 state championships since the mid-1950s in different sports,” said Myers. “It’s an exciting time because we’ll be celebrating the 50th year of the Calcote Gymnasium this year and next year will be the 50th year of Bobcat football.”

     But Myers was looking at more than just athletics.

     “We want to continue to emphasize academics,” he said. “For state testing, I think we have the strongest group of teachers that we’ve had. I think the pieces are in place to be very successful academically, as well as continuing athletic success.”