DSCC Alumni Friends. Newsletter of Dyersburg State Community College. United States Attorney Edward L. Stanton III

DSCC Alumni Friends Newsletter of Dyersburg State Community College United States Attorney Edward L. Stanton III Spring Quarter 2017

page 2 What s Inside Black History Month 3 Outstanding Alumni Recipients 4 United States Attorney Edward Stanton III 6 DSCC Homecoming 7 DSCC Athletic Baseball & Softball Schedule 8 Harlem Legends 10 DSCC Alumni Association Scholarship 11 DSCC Athletic Basketball Schedule 11 SUPPORT DSCC BY SHOPPING AT KROGER! Social Media www.dscc. edu 731-286-3200 www.facebook.com/dyersburgstatecc www.twitter.com/dyersburg State www.youtube.com/dyersburg State www.instagram.com/dyersburg_state You can get started today! Follow the steps below and become a part of supporting Dyersburg State Community College while you shop at Kroger! Become a Kroger Plus Card Member by signing up at your local Kroger. Create an account at Kroger.com by clicking on Register. Follow the prompts to register. When you come to the Community Rewards prompt (which is at the bottom of the page), click Enroll. You will be asked for Dyersburg State Community College s organization number. Use the number 32723 or the word Dyersburg State, then search. Click on Dyersburg State Comm. College Found. and click Save. After you have created your online account you will get a message that your account needs to be activated. Check your email inbox; click on the link in the body of the email. You are now registered! The rewards program doesn t affect your own personal discounts at Kroger or your Kroger points! If you have any questions call 731-286-3300. We ll be glad to answer your questions. We can t do it without you! Each year the DSCC Alumni Association awards scholarships to deserving students. The source of these funds is our membership dues. We awarded ten scholarships for Spring 2017, and we hope to do the same next year. Your participation will make this possible. For more information, contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 731-286-3349 or clay@dscc.edu.

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page 4 Markley and Medford Presented DSCC Outstanding Alumni Award Katherine Markley was a first generation nontraditional student. She graduated from Dyersburg State with an Associate of Science degree in Business in 2007. She is currently working on her bachelor s degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Organizational Leadership at East Tennessee State University. Positions she has held since graduating Dyersburg State include service learning coordinator at Dyersburg State through Americorps Vista, sales representative at AT&T, and office manager at the Alex Haley Museum and Interpretive Center. Katherine currently works for Southwest Tennessee Development District in workforce development as a REDI mentor in Tipton County. She is also an instructor for the Capstone class at Munford High School in partnership with Tipton County and Haywood, Tipton, Lauderdale (HTL) Advantage. She was awarded the Sam Walton Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Member Award and is currently a member of the Tipton County Community Alliance and the Tipton County Chamber of Commerce. While attending Dyersburg State, Katherine was a Student Government Association representative at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County, as well as a student ambassador and a member of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). When we asked Katherine what she liked best about her time at Dyersburg State, she said DSCC made me feel welcome as a nontraditional student. Most of my instructors became mentors to me and my family. I enjoyed attending at a time when the Covington location was growing, and I was allowed to be a part of it. I am proud to be a DSCC alum. I wouldn t be where I am today without the work and support of Dr. Bowyer and DSCC. Katherine resides in Atoka with her husband Christopher, also a Dyersburg State graduate. They have three children: Matthew, Hunter and Madison. DSCC President Dr. Karen Bowyer presents Katherine Markley with a gift and a certificate of appreciation. DSCC

page 5 Markley and Medford (continued) Tonya Medford graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from Tennessee Technology Center in Covington in 1999. She graduated from Dyersburg State in 2009 with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing. She is currently attending the University of Memphis and plans to graduate this summer with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. As an LPN, she worked for Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton and the West Tennessee State Penitentiary. Upon graduation at Dyersburg State, she became a registered nurse (RN) at the Lauderdale County Health Department. For the past five years she has worked as a practical nursing instructor at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) in Ripley and Newbern. Tonya was recently acknowledged by the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Newbern for 10 years of service working for the State of Tennessee. She is a member of Dyersburg State s Nursing Advisory Committee. When asked why she chose Dyersburg State, she said I chose Dyersburg State because of its familiarity and affordability. I grew to love the College because of the one-on-one interaction I was able to receive with my instructors as well as reliable resources. Tonya resides in Dyersburg with her husband Thaddaeus and their four children: Thaddaeus, Elijah, Aiyana and Kennedy. DSCC President Dr. Karen Bowyer, Tonya Medford and Alumni President Kristol Sentell Tonya and Thaddeus Medford Pictured left: Tonya Medford and Alumni President Kristol Sentell

page 6 U.S. Attorney Stanton Guest Speaker at DSCC s Martin Luther King, Jr. U.S. Attorney Edward L. Stanton III was the guest speaker at the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Luncheon Jan. 12 at Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) inside the E.H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium. The event was co-hosted by DSCC and the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce. Guests enjoyed a special performance by the Dyersburg High School Advanced Choir, led by Director Christopher Davis. Opening remarks were given by Danny Watson, board chairman of the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce, followed by an invocation by Rev. Ed White of First United Methodist Church in Dyersburg. Stanton spoke on what he thought Dr. King s message would be in this day and time if he were still here. He stated that he believed King would want us to major in the three C s: the Courage to lead; the Commitment to serve; and the Compassion for our fellow man. We should never confuse the notion of I ve made it with I ve got it made, stated Stanton. I believe that Dr. King would remind us that we should never just focus on our profession or jobs solely for the purported title and prestige. We must never forget to have compassion. Stanton is a lifelong Memphian and graduate of Central High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Memphis in 1994 and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Memphis School of Law in 1997. On April 14, 2010, he was nominated for the position of United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee. In this position, Stanton is the chief federal law enforcement officer within the 22 counties that comprise the district. In 2005, Stanton received the Memphis Bar Association s Sam A. Myar, Jr. Award one of the highest honors bestowed annually upon a lawyer for outstanding legal and community service. Stanton has launched a number of highly successful initiatives including a dedicated Civil Rights Unit, which has become a nationally recognized leader for its efforts in prosecuting sex trafficking crimes. Pictured far left: Stanton poses with DSCC faculty, staff and students Pictured far right: Stanton and Dr. Karen Bowyer Pictured Left: The Dyersburg High School Advanced Choir, led by Director Christopher Davis, performs for the crowd.

page 7 In attendance for the MLK luncheon were (L to R): DSCC President Karen Bowyer, City of Dyersburg Mayor John Holden, U.S. Attorney Edward L. Stanton III, City of Newbern Mayor Justin Wright, Newbern Police Chief Richard Barnes, and Dyersburg Police Chief Steve Isbell. DSCC Celebrates Homecoming 2017 The Dyersburg State Community College Eagles plan to soar against Chattanooga State Community College on February 24 as DSCC celebrates Homecoming 2017. A queen will be crowned, alumni prizes will be awarded, and great basketball games will be played. The Lady Eagles will tip off at 5:30 p.m. and the Eagles will tip off at 7:30 p.m. All DSCC alumni are encouraged to participate in this annual event and will be admitted free of charge to the basketball games. The alumni reception room will be open at 5:00 p.m. to all paid Alumni Association members and their families in attendance. 2016 Homecoming Court Here s the Scoop! According to our by-laws, those who graduate from DSCC are eligible for a one-year Alumni Association membership with the annual fee waived. Contact Amy Finch at 731286-3347 or finch@dscc.edu. Alumni Note For more information, contact Amy Finch at 731-286-3347. DSCC Decals Available The DSCC Alumni Association has athletic decals for sale for $5 each. To purchase decals contact 731-286-3349 or clay@dscc.edu. Do you have good news to share? Send it to clay@dscc.edu, and we will include it in a future issue of our newsletter.

page 8 Dyersburg State Community College 2017 Baseball Schedule FEBRUARY 10 Flag City Classic Neutral Millington, TN (1-9) 11:00 AM & 4:30 PM 11 Flag City Classic Neutral Millington, TN (1-9) 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM 12 Flag City Classic Neutral Millington, TN (1-9) 11:00 AM 17 Southern Union Tourney Neutral Wadley, AL (1-9) 12:00 PM 18 Southern Union Tourney Neutral Wadley, AL (1-9) 3:00 PM 19 Southern Union Tourney Neutral Wadley, AL (1-9) 3:00 PM 21 Shawnee CC Home Dyersburg, TN DH 1:00 PM 24 Pearl River CC Away Poplarville, MS (1-9) 3:00 PM 25 Pearl River CC Away Poplarville, MS DH 12:00 PM 27 Crowley s Ridge College Away Paragould, AR (1-9) 1:00 PM MARCH 3* Southwest TN CC Home Dyersburg, TN (1-9) 1:00 PM 4* Southwest TN CC Home Dyersburg, TN DH 12:00 PM 5 Lincoln Trail College Home Dyersburg, TN (1-9) 1:00 PM 6 Bethel University Away McKenzie, TN (1-9) 12:00 PM 10* Volunteer State CC Away Gallatin, TN (1-9) 1:00 PM 11* Volunteer State CC Away Gallatin, TN DH 12:00 PM 13 Crowley s Ridge College Home Dyersburg, TN DH 1:00 PM 17* Jackson State CC Away Jackson, TN (1-9) 1:00 PM 18* Jackson State CC Away Jackson, TN DH 12:00 PM 21 John A. Logan College Home Dyersburg, TN (1-9) 2:00 PM 24* Motlow State CC Home Dyersburg, TN (1-9) 1:00 PM 25* Motlow State CC Home Dyersburg, TN DH 12:00 PM 28 John A. Logan College Away Marion, IL (1-9) 2:00 PM 31* Roane State CC Home Dyersburg, TN (1-9) 1:00 PM APRIL 1* Roane State CC Home Dyersburg, TN DH 12:00 PM 4 Jackson State CC Neutral Jackson, TN (1-9) 6:00 PM 7* Walters State CC Away Morristown, TN (1-9) 2:00 PM 8* Walters State CC Away Morristown, TN DH 12:00 PM 11 Three Rivers CC Away Poplar Bluff, MO (1-9) 1:00 PM 13* Chattanooga State CC Away Chattanooga, TN (1-9) 2:00 PM 14* Chattanooga State CC Away Chattanooga, TN DH 12:00 PM 18 Three Rivers CC Home Dyersburg, TN DH 1:00 PM 21* Cleveland State CC Home Dyersburg, TN (1-9) 2:00 PM 22* Cleveland State CC Home Dyersburg, TN DH 12:00 PM 28* Columbia State CC Away Columbia, TN (1-9) 2:00 PM 29* Columbia State CC Away Columbia, TN DH 12:00 PM MAY 7-11 TCCAA REGION VII TOURNAMENT Away Gallatin, TN TBA *Denotes Conference Games HOME Games in Bold Lettering

Dyersburg State Community College 2017 Softball Schedule page 9 FEBRUARY 10 NE Mississippi CC Home Dyersburg, TN DH 12:00 PM 18 Coahoma CC Away Coahoma, MS DH 12:00 PM 21 Three Rivers CC Away Poplar Bluff, MO DH 12:00 PM 24 Coahoma CC Home Dyersburg, TN DH 12:00 PM MARCH 1 NE Mississippi CC Away Boonesville, MS DH 1:00 PM 3* Southwest TN CC Home Dyersburg, TN DH 1:00 PM 4* Southwest TN CC Home Dyersburg, TN DH 12:00 PM 7 Mineral Area CC Home Dyersburg, TN DH 12:00 PM 10* Volunteer State CC Away Gallatin, TN DH 2:00 PM 11* Volunteer State CC Away Gallatin, TN DH 12:00 PM 14 Three Rivers CC Home Dyersburg, TN DH 12:00 PM 17* Jackson State CC Away Jackson, TN DH 2:00 PM 18* Jackson State CC Away Jackson, TN DH 12:00 PM 21 Mineral Area CC Away Park Hills, MO DH 1:00 PM 24* Motlow State CC Home Dyersburg, TN DH 1:00 PM 25* Motlow State CC Home Dyersburg, TN DH 12:00 PM 31* Roane State CC Home Dyersburg, TN DH 1:00 PM APRIL 1* Roane State CC Home Dyersburg, TN DH 12:00 PM 7* Walters State CC Away Morristown, TN DH 2:00 PM EST 8* Walters State CC Away Morristown, TN DH 12:00 PM EST 13* Chattanooga State CC Away Chattanooga, TN DH 4:00 PM EST 14* Chattanooga State CC Away Chattanooga, TN DH 12:00 PM EST 21* Cleveland State CC Home Dyersburg, TN DH 1:00 PM 22* Cleveland State CC Home Dyersburg, TN DH 12:00 PM 28* Columbia State CC Away Columbia, TN DH 4:00 PM 29* Columbia State CC Away Columbia, TN DH 12:00 PM MAY 7-11 TCCAA REGION VII TOURNAMENT Away Gallatin TBA *Denotes Conference Games HOME Games in Bold Lettering

page 10 The Harlem Legends Celebrity Basketball Show Coming to Dyersburg State The Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) Alumni Association will host the Harlem Legends Celebrity Basketball Show Feb. 23, at 6 p.m., inside the E.H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium on the Dyersburg campus. A Harlem Legends Youth Clinic will be offered before the show. challenge the Harlem Legends in a friendly game of hoops. The Harlem Legends, a group of former Harlem Globetrotters, NBA players, NFL players, USA Olympians and other professional athletes, will play against the Dyersburg State All-Stars. The Dyersburg State All-Star team will be comprised of alumni and local business and community leaders including mayors, coaches, teachers and more who have agreed to an evening of family fun as they The Harlem Legends were founded by former Harlem Globetrotter and DSCC Alumnus Michael Douglas and are a part of the Michael Douglas Youth Foundation (MDYF). The Michael Douglas Youth Foundation is a nonprofit organization devoted to providing positive messages and activities for people of all ages. The Legends travel all over the country for speaking engagements, festival appearances, and youth basketball camps and clinics. More information can be found at www.harlemlegends. com. Michael Douglas grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and had a love for basketball at an early age. He was a standout athlete at Booker T. Washington High School and played for Dyersburg State Community College in 1979-80. In 1986, Michael tried out for the Harlem Globetrotters and was named the No. 1 pick among 1500 athletes. He toured with the Globetrotters from 1986-1993 and has traveled to over 100 countries entertaining crowds In 1991, he founded the MDYF to provide communities with fun, educational activities and promote a model of healthy living to others. The Foundation helps raise funds for communities and nonprofit organizations around the country. Youth ages 7-14 years old are invited to attend the Harlem Legends Youth Basketball Clinic beginning at 4 p.m. The cost to attend is $25 per child and includes admission to the 6 p.m. show, fun basketball instruction from the Harlem Legends, an autographed team photo and a workout booklet. The Clinic will also stress the importance of education and leading a drugfree lifestyle. The opportunity to purchase an autographed basketball from the team for $20 will also be available. The Youth Clinic is limited to 70 children. The cost to attend the Harlem Legends Basketball Show at 6 p.m. is $10 general admission presale, $15 at the door, and $25 VIP admission. The VIP admission tickets include preferred seating, an autographed team photo, access to the hospitality suite before the game, and a meet and greet with the Harlem Legends at 5 p.m. VIP tickets are limited. Sponsorships for the event are available and include a variety of benefits including tickets, autographed team photos and basketballs, and access to the hospitality suite before the game. Youth Clinic registration forms can be picked up and tickets can be purchased at the Business Office inside the Eller Administration Building on the Dyersburg campus. For more information, contact Constance Clay at 731-286-3349 or clay@dscc.edu.

page 11 Alumni Scholarship Criteria and Deadline The members of the DSCC Alumni Association Board have established the Alumni Scholarship for de- serving students. Preference will be given to children of paid members of the Dyersburg State Alumni Association. A 100 word or less essay must be completed on Why you feel you deserve to be awarded the DSCC Alumni Association Scholarship. The student must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 and must be enrolled as a full time student. The scholarship may be retained for a maximum of four semesters as long as criteria are met each semester and funding is available. The number of scholarships awarded, as well as their monetary value, varies from year to year. For more information, contact the Alumni Coordinator at 731-286-3347. Applications may be downloaded online at www.dscc. edu/alumni. Deadline for submitting application and essay: June 1st for Fall Semester December 1st for Spring Semester Submit application and essay to: Dyersburg State Community College Attn: Alumni Association 1510 Lake Road Dyersburg, TN 38024 or fax to: 731-288-7788 2017 Spring Semester Recipients Steven Armstrong Kaneisha Joyner Natalie King A Donnis Plummer Jared Schmidt Amber Scullark Hunter Stanfield Anna Tarkington Whitney Thompson LaDarius Williams Dyersburg State Community College 2017 Basketball Schedule February Feb. 4* Feb. 8* Feb. 11* Feb. 15* Feb. 18* Feb. 24** Feb. 25* Feb. 22-27 Southwest TN CC Dyersburg, TN Jackson State CC Dyersburg, TN Columbia State CC Dyersburg, TN Volunteer State CC Gallatin, TN Motlow State CC Lynchburg, TN Chattanooga State CC Dyersburg, TN Cleveland State CC Dyersburg, TN Reserved for make-up games March March 1-5 TCCAA Region VII Tournament *Denotes Conference Games **Homecoming W= Women M=Men 2:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

page 12 2017 College Calendar For additional dates, please check the DSCC website. February 2/4 - DSCC vs. Southwest Tennessee CC, 2 6:30 p.m., E. H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium, Dyersburg campus 2/6 - Adult Student Meet and Greet, 12 2 p.m., Student Center, Dyersburg campus 2/7 - College Transfer and Career Fair, 9 a.m. 1 p.m., Jimmy Naifeh Center, Baptist Memorial Health Care Academic Building. 2/7 - Adult Student Meet and Greet, 1:30-3 p.m., Jimmy Naifeh Center, Student Center Commons 2/8 - DSCC vs. Jackson State Community College, 5:30-9:30 p.m., E.H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium 2/9 - College Transfer and Career Fair, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Dale F. Glover Education Building, Dyersburg campus 2/9 - Diversity Dialogue with Christopher Belmont, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Gibson County Center 2/11 - DSCC vs. Columbia State CC, 2-6:30 p.m., E. H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium, Dyersburg campus 2/13 - Veterans Help Fair, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Student Center Commons, Dyersburg campus 2/14 - College Transfer and Career Fair, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Gibson County Center 2/14 - Adult Student Meet and Greet, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Gibson County Center 2/16 - Diversity Dialogue with Hattye May Thomas Yarbrough, 11 a.m. 12 p.m., Jimmy Naifeh Center, Baptist Memorial Health Care Academic Building, Auditorium 2/23 - Harlem Legends Youth Basketball Clinic, 4 p.m., E. H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium, Dyersburg campus 2/23 - Harlem Legends Celebrity Basketball Show, 6 p.m., E. H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium, Dyersburg campus 2/24 - HOMECOMING! DSCC vs. Chattanooga State CC, 5:30-9:30 p.m., E.H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium, Dyersburg campus 2/24 - Guidance Counselor Luncheon, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Security Bank Community Learning Center, Terrace Room, Dyersburg campus 2/25 - DSCC vs. Cleveland State CC, 2-6:30 p.m., E.H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium, Dyersburg campus 2/27 - Diversity Dialogue with Jackie Murray, 9-10 a.m., Campus Activities Building, First Citizens National Bank Auditorium, Dyersburg campus 2/27 - Guidance Counselor Luncheon, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Jimmy Naifeh Center Community, Room 104 2/28 - Alumni Board meeting, 12-1 p.m., Security Bank Community Learning Center, Continuing Education Classroom, Dyersburg campus March 3/3 - Guidance Counselor Luncheon, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Gibson County Center 3/6-3/12 - DSCC Spring Break 3/7 - Spanish Feria, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Dyersburg campus 3/17 - Phi Theta Kappa Induction, 7-8:30 p.m., Student Center Commons, Dyersburg campus 3/17 - Donor Scholar Luncheon, 12-1 p.m., Gibson County Center 3/21 - Donor Scholar Luncheon, 12-1 p.m., Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County 3/30 - Donor Scholar Luncheon, 12-1 p.m., E.H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium, Dyersburg campus Alumni Association Board Members DSCC Alumni Association Officers President - Kristol Sentell Vice President - Luciana Shaw Treasurer - Constance Clay Secretary - Amy Finch Board Members 2014-2017 Cole Shelton Sabrina Clark Sharon Davidson Randall Hooker Esther Hugueley Julie Frazier Board Members 2015-2018 Rodney Alford Martin Caton Jackie Cherry Alice Eison Steve Robey Gina Seratt Brent Tharpe Board Members 2016-2019 Sherry Baker Angelica Binkley Mark Moody Renee Murray Rebecca Reeves Justin Todd Mike Whitson April 4/6-4/8 - DSCC Theatre production Mockingbird, 7:30 p.m., Campus Activities Building, First Citizens National Bank Auditorium, Dyersburg campus 4/14 - College Closed in observance of Good Friday and Easter May 5/5 - Alumni Ice Cream Social, 3 p.m., Dyer County High School, Newbern, TN 5/6 - Nursing Pinning Ceremony, 10-11:30 a.m., E. H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium, Dyersburg campus 5/6 - DSCC Commencement, 2-3:30 p.m., Dyer County High School Gymnasium, Newbern, TN Contact Alumni Association Amy Finch, Alumni Coordinator 731-286-3347 or finch@dscc.edu Constance Clay, Executive Aide 731-286-3349 or clay@dscc.edu Dyersburg State Community College does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs, and activities sponsored by Dyersburg State Community College. The following staff has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Equity Officer, equity@dscc.edu, Eller Administration Building, Room 231, 1510 Lake Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024, (731) 286-3316 or Dean of Student Services, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, fultz@dscc.edu, Student Center, Room 123, 1510 Lake Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024, (731) 286-3234. Dyersburg State Community College s policy on nondiscrimination can be found at http://www.dscc.edu/node/6332. PUB 01_17_248