Monday Morning

Monday Morning				January 8, 2000
Thames is MCCer of the Month
Michele Thames received a New Year's gift she won't soon forget. She was tapped as MCCer of the Month for January. This award is sponsored by The MCC Foundation and it recognizes outstanding work of College faculty and staff. In addition to a check for $250, the honoree has his or her professional portrait played in Ivy Hall. Thames, who holds both a bachelor and master's degrees from Mississippi State University, came to the College in June 1996. She serves as coordinator of the Lifetime Quest Center and is the Arts & Letters Series coordinator. "I get to meet so many different, interesting people, from guest performers to authors to our Foundation member to our Lifetime Quest members," Thames said. Thames is proactive when it comes to community. She is a member of the City of Meridian's Architectural Review Board, the Meridian and Lauderdale County and Mississippi Junior Miss Programs, the newly formed Grow Meridian Team and Relay for Life. She and her husband, Hampton, who was recently tapped as a Top 40 Under 40 by the Mississippi Business Journal, have a 14-month-old son, Davis. With a goodly part of her position consisting of travel, Thames said, "it's nice to have downtime to be at home with my family. I love to cook and do things to my house," she said.
College to host theater association
MCC will host the Mississippi Theatre Association Annual Play Festival and Convention Friday, Jan. 12, through Sunday, Jan. 14, said Ronnie Miller, fine arts division chair. More than 200 people have pre-registered and several more will register during the weekend, Miller said, adding registration tables and displays will be set up in the Ivy Hall Mall and in front of the theater with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. In addition to workshops and meetings of college, high school and community theatre people, there is the play competition with the winners going to Jacksonville, Fla., for the Southeastern Theatre Conference and Play Festival. High school winners from the Southern Regional Festival that was held in Hattiesburg are Hattiesburg, Oak Grove and Ocean Springs high schools; winners from the Northern Festival held in Starkville are Lafayette, Olive Branch and Starkville high schools. The community theaters competing are Actors Anonymous from Hattiesburg, Delta Center Stage from Greenville, Gulfport Little Theatre, Starkville Community Theatre, Picyaune-on-Stage Theatre and the Tupelo Community Theatre. Play performances begin at 9 a.m. on Friday and run through 10 p.m. on Saturday. The Award Brunch is on Sunday. Tickets for all 12 plays can be purchased for $15. The specific play schedule and titles can be found at the registration desk, Miller said.
A look back at Workshop Week...
Retired MCCer Ray Hosley earned accolades and applause during the MCC general meeting when it was announced he is funding the Ray Hosley Scholarship. The scholarship was for $1,000. The first recipient of the scholarship, Eva Lockhart, thanked the former custodial worker for his generosity. "He is helping me continue my education," the Women's Basketball Team member said. Also during the morning session, Elliott Street received of the first Bill Scaggs Out of the Box Award. Street submitted a suggestion of the College hosting workshops for local teens to develop their performance talents. With this award comes a $1,000 honorarium. And in speaking of winners, Wanda Dixon won $1,000 from The MCC Foundation. The award came from a drawing The Foundation held.
Extended Bookstore Hours
The Eagles Nest Bookstore will have extended hours during the first weeks of classes, said Cher Warren of the Bookstore staff. Today through Thursday, the Bookstore will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; on Friday, opening hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. From Jan. 16-18, the Bookstore will be open from 8 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Regular hours of operation resume Friday, Jan. 19.
Remember. Celebrate. Act. A Day On, Not a Day Off
The College's annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration will be Thursday, Jan. 11, at 1 p.m., in the Ivy Hall Theater. The Committee, headed by Dr. Jim Dauphine, has worked very hard to put together an entertaining and uplifting program. Vivian Naylor's MCC Gospel Choir; the local school children reading their winning essays; and our keynote speaker, Bertrand Antoine, Jr., a career educator in Mississippi, will round out the program. "You are encouraged to permit your students the opportunity to take part in this celebration of the life of a great American," said Dr. Scott Elliott, MCC president.
Lunch Menu
Monday Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Turkey Pot Pie, French Style Green Beans, Twice Baked Potatoes, Breaded Okra, Whole Kernel Corn, Breads/ Desserts	Tuesday Meatloaf, Country Fried Steak, Whipped Potatoes/ Gravy, Black-Eyed Peas, Squash Casserole, Breaded Cauliflower, Breads/ Desserts		Wednesday Southern Style Baked Ham, Slice Turkey & Gravy, Sweet Potato Casserole, Cornbread Dressing, Peas & Carrots, Mustard Greens, Breads/ Desserts		Thursday Fried/ Baked Chicken, Veal Parmesan, Rice Pilaf, Turnip Greens, Lima Beans, Baby Whole Carrots, Breads/ Desserts		Friday Fried/ Baked Catfish, Turkey Tetrazzini, Okra & Tomatoes, Cole Slaw, Cabbage, Corn & Cheese Potatoes, Fries, Breads/ Desserts
Choice Matters
PINEAPPLE HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN CORN O'BRIEN	GRILLED CATFISH WITH SALSA ORANGE GLAZED SWEET POTATOES		LEMON DIJON CHICKEN PARMESAN POTATOES		BEEF ORIENTAL LIME STIR-FRY ROASTED DIJON POTATOES		MESQUITE GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST OKRA & TOMATOES
MCC Weekly Schedule January 8-14, 2001
Monday Nurse Asst. Class 8 a.m.-Noon Webb 100 Homecoming Campaign 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ivy Mall Nursing Class 2-4 p.m. Health 240 Excel 6-9 p.m. Webb 132 Theater Rehearsals 7 p.m. Theater Tuesday Nursing Class 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Webb 100 Homecoming Campaign 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ivy Mall Natchez Trace Chapter Meeting 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Banquet Room Gospel Choir Rehearsals 4-6 p.m. Ivy 162 Special Olympics 4:30-6 p.m. Wings Café MYSA Soccer Clinic 6-8 p.m. Soccer Field Golf Meeting & Pizza Party 6-8 p.m. Club Eagle Telecourse Communications 6-7 p.m. Health 240 Theater Rehearsals 7 p.m. Theater Men's Basketball vs Alabama Southern 7 p.m. Gym Wednesday Nursing Class 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Webb 100 Homecoming Campaign 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ivy Mall MASEP 6-9:30 p.m. Health 240 & 221 Theater Rehearsals 7 p.m. Theater Thursday Nursing Class 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Webb 100 Excellence in Non-Profit Leadership Noon-4 p.m. CCN-Todd Library MLK Program Noon-1 p.m. Theater Interagency Council 1-3 p.m. Banquet Room MLK Reception 2 p.m. Ivy Mall School to Careers Meeting 3:30-5:30 p.m. Webb 101 Homecoming Elections 5-7 p.m. Ivy Mall Bridge Class 6-8 p.m. Meridian Room Theater Rehearsals 7 p.m. Theater Friday MS Theater Assn. Festival 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Theater & Ivy Mall Homecoming Elections 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ivy Mall Family Matters Meeting 1-3 p.m. Ivy 202 Saturday EMT Basic 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Health 215 Dental Radiology Seminar 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Health 117 Genealogy on the Computer 9 a.m.-Noon Webb 132 MCC Basketball 2 p.m. Gym Sunday NONE
Happy Birthday...
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