The Copiah-Lincoln Community College Foundation inducted six new members into its Hall of Fame at a major donor appreciation dinner held at the Thames Center on the college’s Wesson campus. Those inducted were the American Legion Abner W. Cooper Memorial Post 27 of Monticello, the Co-Lin Band and Colette Alumni Chapter, the Co-Lin Centurions History Club, Dr. and Mrs. Roy Daughdrill of Wesson, Dolores Hadskey of Baton Rouge and Dr. and Mrs. Ronnie Nettles of Wesson.

 

American Legion Abner W. Cooper Memorial Post 27

The American Legion Abner W. Cooper Memorial Post 27 in Monticello was honored for its contributions to the scholarship they established in 2015. Abner W. Cooper was the first Lawrence Countian to be killed in World War I. As a member of the 28th Infantry Regiment of the First Division within General John Rushing’s American Expeditionary Force, he was killed in the Battle of Contigny in France in May 1918. The Monticello American Legion Post was named for Cooper in 2014. Funds for the scholarship were made possible through the sale of land owned by the post that housed the former Monticello National Guard Armory upon the completion of the new armory complex. Receiving the award for the post were Tim Lea, commander of Post 27 and director of veteran services at Co-Lin, and chapter member Butch Dear, both of Monticello.

 

Co-Lin Band and Colette Alumni Chapter

The Copiah-Lincoln Community College Band/Colette Alumni Chapter was honored for its contributions to the Clyde Wilson and Stanley Stewart scholarships. The chapter is made up of former participants in the band program including band managers, band members, Colettes, color guard, drum majors, majorettes, rifle corps, as well as former directors and staff.

The purpose of the chapter is to reconnect alumni, bring alumni and current band members together, encourage the current and future band programs, and recognize achievements by alumni. Each year the chapter participates in one or more fundraisers to support the Clyde Wilson and Stanley Stewart scholarships and the various needs and activities of the band program. Chapter president Zoula Huffman of Wesson received the award for the organization.

Co-Lin Centurions Club

The Copiah-Lincoln Community College Centurion Club was honored for its contributions to the Centurions Scholarship, established in 2012 by members of the club and their adviser, Dr. Brett Shufelt, to support students demonstrating a commitment to completing their education and a desire to excel in the subject of history.

The purpose of the organization is to encourage the study and enjoyment of history for its members through conferences, lectures and discussion, and to facilitate interaction between students of history and Co-Lin’s History Department faculty. The club provides students an educational and fun outlet to pursue their interest in history outside the classroom and promotes historical awareness, intellectual growth and social welfare of Co-Lin.  Receiving the award on behalf of the club was former advisor, Brett Shufelt of Jackson.

 

Dr. and Mrs. Roy Daughdrill

Dr. and Mrs. Roy Daughdrill of Wesson were honored for their contributions to the Roy Daughdrill Scholarship. Daughdrill is a native of New Hebron and is a 1962 graduate of Co-Lin. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, a master’s degree from Mississippi State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Mississippi and completed additional study at Vanderbilt University.

He began his teaching career at New Hebron High School and began teaching mathematics at Co-Lin in 1970. He served as chair of the Mathematics and Computer Division from 1974 until he retired from full-time teaching in 2001. He continued to teach at Co-Lin part time until 2004 and then returned in 2005 as the director of the Quality Enhancement Project for SACS accreditation until 2010. Daughdrill worked to establish the first personal computer labs and academic courses in the use of computers at Co-Lin. A computer lab in the Dow Young Instructional Technology building was named in his honor in 2004.

Gerry Daughdrill is a native of McComb and received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi and completed additional study at the University of Mississippi. The Daughdrills have over 70 years of combined experience in education. She taught in the Harrison County, McComb and Brookhaven Public School systems for 32 years. They both value education and have a strong desire to support students. They are members of First Baptist Church in Brookhaven, where they both teach Sunday school classes, and he serves as a deacon and church organist.

 

Dolores Hadskey

Dolores Hadskey of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was honored for her contributions to the Glynn Hadskey Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of her husband, who was a 1956 Co-Lin graduate. Hadskey received a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Louisiana State University and was one of the first females to graduate from that program. She worked as a high school math and science teacher before she began a career as an engineer for a telephone company, where she worked for 10 years before leaving to raise her children.

Glynn Hadskey received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Louisiana State University. The Hadskeys are co-founders of Short Line Sales, a specialty trailer company based in Memphis. They were married for over 54 years before he died in 2012. They are parents to two sons, Glynn Hadskey Jr. and David Hadskey, and they have three grandsons.

 

Dr. and Mrs. Ronnie Nettles

Dr. Ronnie and Rosie Nettles of Wesson have been supporters of the Co-Lin Foundation since 1994, supporting student scholarships, faculty development, campus improvement and athletics. They have also supported the Henry Cameron Hadskey and Mary Lindsey Lehmann Hadskey Scholarship established by the Nettles family in honor of his grandparents, as well as the Glynn Hadskey Sr. Memorial Scholarship honoring his uncle.

Nettles has been employed at Co-Lin for 22 years and has served as president since 2008. He previously served as director of community and economic development, dean of the Natchez campus and executive vice president of the College. Rosie has worked in the K-12 school system for 16 years and is currently employed with the Copiah County School District as technology facilitator. She has previously worked at the University of Southern Mississippi, Mississippi State University and William Carey University. Both Natchez natives, Dr. and Mrs. Nettles attended the University of Southern Mississippi where they received bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Nettles received a Ph.D. in educational leadership from the University of Mississippi.

They have two children, Jordan and Brandon, who both attend the University of Southern Mississippi. Jordan is a senior English major, and Brandon, a 2015 Co-Lin graduate and a member of the Hall of Fame, is a junior.

The Foundation Hall of Fame includes individuals and businesses who have donated in excess of $10,000 to the efforts of the Foundation. Contributions can be made to Co-Lin Foundation, P.O. Box 649, Wesson, MS 39191, by calling 601-643-8313, or online at www.colin.edu/alumni.