Hometown Clinton - Fall 2015

Clinton Coaches | SEC Coaches 

Volume 2, Issue 3 

FALL 2015

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In this issue Metropolitan Supper Club 9 

On & Off the Field 11 

For the Record 19 

MOPS 40 

A Quiet Hero 42 

Where Are They Now 50 

Care Today, Character Tomorrow 60 


8 • Fall 2015

The MeTropoliTan Supper Club 

SuSan Marquez 

Barbara and John Collier waited until they were both 

in their early 40’s to get engaged in the summer of 1993. 

John enjoyed cutting a rug on the dance floor, Barbara not 

so much. But when John’s cousin invited the couple to join 

a supper club that centered on dancing, they jumped at the 

chance. “We attended mainly for the fellowship, but 

I ended up enjoying the dancing more than I thought I 

would,” said Barbara Collier. 

The Colliers have been members of the Metropolitan 

Supper Club ever since. “We’ve made some wonderful 

friends over the years,” Collier said. “We see several of 

them outside of the supper club. We’ve been through all 

kinds of things together.” 

The Metropolitan Supper Club was started by Stuart 

C. Irby, Jr. and Dudley Hughes in 1992 to promote dancing 

to live music in a 1940s supper club atmosphere. It was 

organized to provide a place to listen and dance to big 

band music, enjoy a good meal, and to have fellowship 

with friends. Over the years, the club has met at various 

locations and as often as three times a week. 

Currently the club meets eight times a year at the Capital 

Club in downtown Jackson. The dance is held on a Friday 

night from 7:00 to 10:30pm. A buffet dinner is served, 

and a cash bar is available. But the main attraction is the 

music, always provided by a live band. The bands are the 

Jackson All Stars, led by Dave Schommer, and The Sessions, 

led by Bob Davidson. The two bands alternate each month. 

When the club was organized, the membership 

consisted of over 100 couples. In recent years, however, 

the membership has not grown in proportion to the 

number of aging members who have dropped out due to 

ill health, moving or death. Today the club has 36 couples 

from Brandon, Clinton, Madison, Canton and Jackson 

who are members, with several potential memberships 

pending. Membership is contingent upon being approved 

by the board of directors. A couple may come as a guest one 

time at a cost of $52. After the first visit, a couple may come 

as a guest for $90 each time. The board of directors will not 

approve those whose behavior makes others uncomfortable. 

The cost to join the club is $240 per year. In addition, 

the cost of the buffet meal with gratuity is $52 per couple 

each time the couple attends. Reservations are made in 

advance. There are two formal dances a year, one in March 

and the other in December. Black tie is requested for the 

formal dances, but not required. Dress for the other dances 

during the year is coat and tie for men, while women may 

wear a dressy pantsuit or a Sunday dress. 

Being involved with the Metropolitan Supper Club 

has been a joy for Barbara Collier. “It’s been so much fun. 

We look forward to it each month!” Collier said she wishes 

more young people would get involved. “It’s such a fun 

activity for young couples, and like us, you grow old with 

friends you meet in the supper club. Unfortunately, it’s a 

well-kept secret, but we’re trying to get the word out!” ■ 

For more information on the Metropolitan Supper Club, visit their website at www.metsupclub.com. 

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10 •• Fall 2015

On & Off 

the Field 

Coaching football is about 

more than just fundamentals 

and winning ball games. 

According to these Clinton 

coaches, it's about providing 

leadership to young men so 

they can handle themselves 

both on and off the field. And 

winning a game or two along 

the way doesn't hurt, either . 

Hometown Clinton •• 11 11


john bland 

Head Coach 

Who or what inspired you to become 

a coach? 

My Dad, Dan Bland. 

Is there a part of your job that you 

didn’t anticipate? 

Taking on a parent-away-from-home role. It’s good, but it’s 

extra pressure. 

What’s your favorite thing to do in 

your spare time? 

Spend time with my family. 

What is your favorite childhood sports 

memory? 

Having a great senior year in high school and getting a 

scholarship to Arkansas. 

What’s your biggest win as a coach? 

A lot of big ones. At Cumberlands (KY), we beat Carroll 

College in overtime in the NAIA semifinals to advance to 

the national championship game. The win came over a team 

that had won six national championships in the last 10 years. 

What is your favorite MC tradition? 

The Choctaw Walk. We walk through the Quad where fans 

are tailgating prior to the game. It gets the blood flowing 

and gets our guys ready for the game. 

What’s one of the most difficult things 

about being a public figure? 

I don’t have any difficulties with it. Dealing with people and 

seeing people is one of the great things about this job. 

What’s the most rewarding thing about 

being a public figure? 

Getting a chance to make an impact on more people’s lives 

than if this platform was not available. 

What is your most challenging task as a 

football coach? 

Getting the best out of every player on the team, both on 

and off the field. 

What is your greatest reward as a 

coach? 

It happens well after a player has played football. Seeing guys 

10-15 years down the road as good husbands, fathers and 

citizens. 

How do you balance coaching and 

family life? 

I always keep them a part of the team. They enjoy being up 

here, and I try to keep them involved as much as possible. 

What is the one character trait you 

would like your players to say you 

taught them? 

Good character. I want these guys to make good decisions as 

they go throughout life. 

What do you consider to be the most 

significant accomplishment of your 

coaching career? 

Making it the NAIA national championship and going 13-1 

in the 2013 season at Cumberlands (KY). 

Who is your biggest fan? 

My wife and three kids and my parents. 


Coach Bryan Grove 

Clinton Christian Academy 

What is your most challenging task as a football coach? 

Player commitment and retention. Since Clinton Christian Academy moved up a 

division this year, we are going from eight men on the field to eleven. I need 

every player I have on the roster and then some. I have to take boys, some who 

have never played football before, and mold them into football players in a 

matter of weeks. t’s easy for kids to have a tough practice and just want to quit. 

It’s my job not to let that happen. It’s my job to make them want to play football, 

even when it’s hard and it hurts. 

What is your greatest reward as a coach? 

I love the game of football and played for many years. I think my greatest reward 

as a coach has been watching my players grow. I enjoy seeing them absorb and 

display all the positive attributes the sport of football has to offer. These boys 

learn invaluable life lessons about teamwork, self-discipline, perseverance, and 

goal setting. Years from now, when playing football is just a memory, being a 

football player will still be part of who they are and they will be better for it. 

How do you balance coaching and family life? 

Balancing coaching and family life during football season is really tough. During 

the season, I’m busy and super stressed. I don’t think most people realize the 

level of dedication that comes with this profession, even for our AA high school 

team. However, I consider myself lucky. I have a very supportive family that loves 

CCA football almost as much as I do. My wife knows the game and takes part in 

what I do. We even watch game film together each week. 

What is the one character trait you would like your players to say 

you taught them? 

I hope my players would say I taught them respect - to respect themselves and 

others. To succeed in football, you must respect your coaches, your teammates, 

your opponents, and the game. You must also respect yourself. As said best by 

Clint Eastwood, “Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to 

self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that’s real power.” 

What do you consider to be the most significant accomplishment of 

your coaching career? 

This is my third year as head football coach; I’ve got two winning seasons under 

my belt and that feels pretty good. For a private school that is only seven years 

old, that’s a significant accomplishment. I am also the athletic director and I am 

proud of the overall program we are establishing at CCA and the significant 

progress we’ve made these past few years. The level of play is being elevated 

each year. Kids are coming to CCA wanting to play ball. It’s a very exciting time 

for CCA and its athletic programs. 


Coach Judd Boswell 

Clinton High School 


I want to make sure that each student athlete has the best chance to succeed in 

school, on the field and at home. The most challenging task out of the three is the 

last one. Some kids do not have the home structure to get three meals a day or 

they are the ones raising their siblings. It is for that reason that it is by far the most 

challenging task. 


Seeing kids grow from 8th graders to seniors and watching them mature as a 

whole person. 


We preach family every day at practice with the players. The players and coaches 

are all extended family so we make sure we treat each other that way. I’m a big 

believer in not missing out on family time so I make sure my coaches do the same. 

We try to work and stay on schedule so we don’t have to be at work all night. 

What is the one character trait you would like your players to have? 

Being a positive leader, no matter the situation. Never getting too high or too low in 

any situation. 



Our kids, each year, always carry a never quit attitude—no matter what the situation 

may be. That’s a great accomplishment. The best thing about it is they do it every 

Friday night. 


Coach Keith Lockhart 

Mt. Salus Christian School 


Teaching players that instant gratification is not given in football. It is earned 

over time. 


When a player begins to understand the game. 


There is family and then there is coaching and that order stays. 

What is the one character trait you would like your players to say 

you taught them? 

Mental toughness 



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Few things generate the type of extreme excitement – often described 

as "religion" in the South – other than Division One Football. 

We recently caught up with Hugh Freeze, Dan Mullen and Todd Monken 

for a Hometown Q&A, to find out what their days look like 

just weeks leading up to kick-off. 


72 20 • August Fall 2015 

/ September 2015

Hugh Freeze 

Head Coach 

What is your favorite Ole Miss tradition? 

Walk of Champions. 


a coach? 

My father. 

What do you consider your greatest 

achievement/accomplishment and why? 

Being the father of three girls. 



Media. 

If you could give one piece of advice 

to a young person, what would it be? 

Work as hard as you can and trust God with the results. 

What do you love most about oxford? 

It fits my lifestyle. 

What is the most rewarding thing 

about your job? 

Having a platform to influence those I come in contact with. 


Winning the conference title in my second season at 

Lambuth and the 2012 Egg Bowl. 


memory? 

Playing baseball with all of my friends in a small community. 

What are your feelings about having 

more teams in the national play-offs? 

I would like to see the season shortened to 11 games and an 

eight-team playoff within the bowl structure. 



The criticism and negativity that comes from social media. 

what’s the most rewarding thing about 


The platform to influence people in a positive way. 



Family, golf, and fishing. 


My wife and three daughters. 

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Dan Mullen 

Head Coach 

What is the typical day in the life of 

a college coach? 

It changes every day. It starts early and ends late with all 

kinds of surprises in between. 

Who or what inspired you to become a 

coach? 

I have always loved football since I was young. I learned the 

7-times table in math right away because of touchdowns. I 

have always loved teaching young people and have a master’s 

degree in education. So I think I was always drawn to be a 

coach. 



Becoming a head coach. I have had to work for everything 

to get where I am today. I played small college football, had 

no family connections, am from the northeast and yet I am 

the head coach at MSU. It is a lesson that if you are willing 

to work hard, sacrifice and are committed to your goals you 

can make your dreams come true. 



There is nothing that can prepare you to be the head coach 

and make all the decisions and deal with all the issues you 

have to deal with. 



Work hard, be willing to make sacrifices and stay committed 

to your goals and you will accomplish them. 

What do you love most about Starkville? 

The people. This is a great community and the best college 

town in the south because of the people that make this town 

great. 



Seeing young men graduate and get to live out their dreams. 

What is your favorite Mississippi State 

tradition? 

The cowbell. It means so much to people. It’s a sense of 

pride that is handed down from generation to generation. 


Graduation Day when my players walk across that stage. 

Besides your home stadium, where is 

your favorite place to play and why? 

Rice-Eccles Stadium at the University of Utah. I had a lot of 

great memories there. 


memory? 

Winning the 1998 New Hampshire State Football 

Championship. 



We need to see how this system works first before we try to 

change again. 



The most difficult is that I, along with my family, have to 

give up all our privacy in our lives. We are open game to 

anyone, anytime, good or bad. 

what’s the most rewarding thing about 


I am in a position to make a positive impact on people lives 

just by being me. You are able to pick people up that are 

going thru hard times. 



Spend time with my family 


My son Canon. 

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todd mOnken 

Head Coach 


a coach? 

It would have to be my father. He was a coach and all of his 

brothers were coaches – all high school coaches. I would say 

that was the initial inspiration. 



Getting my college degree in economics (at Knox College). 



You never go wrong with great energy, attitude and body 

language. 



Impacting young player’s lives. Trying to create the best 

version of them you can. 

What is the typical day in the life of 

a college coach? 

First of all, those days are atypical. These is something 

different every day. You go from having one child to 101 

children, so every day is consistently inconsistent. 

What is your favorite Southern Miss 

tradition? 

It is our Eagle Walk before home games. 

What do you love most about Hattiesburg? 

The people. 



Spend time with my son. 

When you hear “Southern Miss fanatic,” 

is there someone who comes to mind 

and why? 

The one that is on the good end and loves everything about 

it is Bill Brodhead. He is not always at everything but he 

loves Southern Miss football. I don’t know if fanatic is the 

word, but he is fanatical about how kids are doing and about 

where we are headed. 


UAB in 2013. 

Besides your home stadium, where is 

your favorite place to play and why? 

Anywhere we are winning. 


memory? 

When I was a kid I was umpiring Little League baseball and 

my brother ended up pitching and couldn’t throw a strike. 

He must have walked like 10 kids and I had to keep calling 

balls, because he wasn’t throwing any strikes. He kept walking 

everybody and I didn’t know if I was doing the right thing 

and that my Mom and Dad would be upset, but he just 

couldn’t get it over the plate. 



I have always believed that a playoff system is unbelievable. 

There should be more teams. It would be more exciting – 

it has been proven with the NCAA Basketball Tournament 

how exciting it is – even just with the four teams that we 

had last year. I would hate to see it go to that, though; just 

based on the bowl games. I don’t think you can have as 

many neutral site games (in a playoff ) because there is a 

lot to be said for going to a bowl game and the reward for 

your season for your players and coaches at a site that hosts 

you and it really is a neat deal for your kids that have never 

been anywhere. The moment you that expand the playoffs it 

really diminishes the bowl. Right now, we don’t diminish the 

bowls. There is two weeks of it and all the other teams get to 

experience the postseason. 


My son Travis. 

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No matter where you spend your Saturdays 

during football season, there's one thing for 

certain. hometown hospitality is universal... 

regardless of your colors. So pitch your tent, 

load up the coolers and enjoy the best time 

of year in the South. 

Grooving 

in the Grove 

44 26 • March/April Fall 2015 

2015

Bacon Cinnamon Rolls 

• 1 can (8 count) Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls 

• 8 slices pre-cooked bacon 

__________________________________________________ 

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 

• Unwrap the cinnamon rolls and separate. 

• Carefully unroll each roll and place a piece of bacon on top 

of the dough. 

• Gently re-roll the dough and arrange cinnamon rolls in cake pan. 

• Bake for 15 minutes, or until cinnamon rolls are golden brown. 

• Remove rolls from the oven and cover with the included frosting. 

Prep Time: 5 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Servings: 8 


Bully’s 

Bulldog Bash 

Blackbean & Corn Salsa 

46 28 • March/April Fall 2015 

2015 

• 1 (8 ounce) cans Rotel 

• 1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel 

or shoepeg corn 

• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans 

• 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies 

(optional) 

• 1 packet taco seasoning mix 

• Shredded fiesta blend cheese 

• Lime juice to taste 

• Drain canned vegetables. 

• Reserve a few tablespoons 

of Rotel liquid. 

• Mix together all ingredients, 

making sure spices are well 

blended. 

• Cover and refrigerate, 

allowing flavors to blend. 

• Serve with a hearty scooped chip

Smoked Ham & Cheese Sliders 

• 24 Hawaiian rolls 

• 24 pieces smoked ham 

• 24 small slices Swiss cheese 

• 1/3 cup Miracle Whip 

• Spread Miracle Whip onto both 

sides of the center of each roll. 

• Place a slice of ham and a slice 

of Swiss inside of each roll. 

• Close rolls and place them into 

a large baking dish or heavy 

cookie sheet. 

• Place very close together. 

PoPPy Seed SauCe 

• 1 Tablespoon poppyseeds 

• 1½ Tablespoons yellow 

mustard 

• ½ cup butter, melted 

• 1 Tablespoon minced onion 

• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire 

sauce 

• In a medium bowl, whisk together 

all ingredients. 

• Pour evenly over all of the 

sandwiches. You do not have to 

use all of the sauce. Just use 

enough to cover the tops. 

• Let sit 10 minutes or until butter 

sets slightly. 

• Cover with foil and bake at 

350 degrees for 12-15 minutes 

or until cheese is melted. 


The Eagle’s Nest 

Snickerdip 

• 2 pkgs. (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 

• 1/2 cup brown sugar 

• 1 container (8 ounces) Cool Whip 

• 6 Snickers candy bars, chopped into small chunks 

(or 15 to 20 fun size Snickers) 

• 2 to 3 tablespoons caramel sauce for drizzling 

on top (optional) 

• Use a mixer to beat together cream cheese and brown sugar until 

smooth. Mix in Cool Whip. Fold in about three-quarters of the Snickers 

bars. Refrigerate at least a few hours. Before serving drizzle with caramel 

and top with remaining Snickers pieces. Great served with apple slices, 

pretzels, animal crackers and graham crackers for dipping. 

48 82 30 • March/April August Fall 2015/ 

September 2015 2015

Game Day Frito Chili Pie 

• Set up a big tub of single-serve Fritos and surround with bowls 

of your favorite toppings. 

• Lightly crunch the pack of Fritos in your hands. You don’t want 

them in crumbs, but you want them broken up a bit. 

• Slice open the side of the package. 

• Pour in 3/4 cup of chili. 

• Sprinkle some shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes on top of the chili. 

• Sprinkle onions on top, if desired. 

• Add a spoonful of sour cream, if desired. 

• Top it all with cheese a fiesta blend cheese and some sliced jalapeños 

for an extra kick. 

• Grab a plastic spoon and stick it in the middle, and you’re ready 

to enjoy a genuine Frito Chili Pie – right out of the bag. 

Hometown madison Rankin Clinton • 49 83 31

32 • Fall 2015 

MC Choctaw Round-Up

Choctaw Cheese Dip 

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise 

• One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 

• 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese 

• 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese 

• 2 green onions, finely chopped 

• 1 dash cayenne pepper 

• 8 butter crackers, crushed, such as Ritz 

• 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 

• Corn chips, crackers or bagel chips, for serving 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 

In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, Monterey 

Jack cheese, green onions and cayenne pepper. Transfer the mixture to a shallow 

baking dish, such as a 9-inch pie pan. Top the mixture with the cracker crumbs and 

bake until heated through, about 15 minutes. 

Remove the pan from the oven and top with the bacon. Serve immediately with 

corn chips, crackers or bagel chips. 


CLINTON 

HIGH SCHOOL 



36 • Fall 2015 

Worthy of Merit

Steve Dobbs has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 

of Merit Health to oversee efforts of enhancing quality, improving 

access to quality care, and expanding services for patients across 

the central Mississippi region. 

Dobbs has nearly three decades of executive healthcare management 

experience, serving in leadership roles at hospitals and 

healthcare organizations in Oklahoma, Florida and Kansas. Most 

recently, he served as CEO of Urologic Specialists of Oklahoma, a 

20-member physician practice in Tulsa. He has worked with 

countless boards of directors, institutional officials, government 

regulators, the media, and community leaders. His accomplishments 

have graced the front page of USA Today and he has even been a 

healthcare contributor on The Fox News show, Fox & Friends. 

Dobbs holds a master’s degree in health services administration 

from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois, and a bachelor’s 

degree in accounting from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. 

Hometown spoke with Steve in more detail about his role with Merit Health: 

Q. What is your vision for Merit Health? 

A. Ultimately, I look forward to utilizing our vast group of physicians and professionals 

to expand access to quality care. Merit Health is developing innovative ways to 

care for the central Mississippi community, and I am excited about the opportunities 

in our future. We hope to become the first choice of patients in the region. 

Our company culture is also evolving. New programs empower employees to 

optimize the overall patient experience through a more mindful approach. We are 

also providing new tools that enhance safety, communication, and quality 

measures. 

Q. What are the latest trends helping patients 

lead healthier lives? 

A. Emphasizing the importance of prevention and patient education has become 

paramount. This trend started some time ago, but it has taken a while for everyone 

to figure out the best way to address this paradigm shift. Clinical data supports the 

value of prevention and we want to encourage our patients to be their own 

advocates. 

To support this endeavor, we have accelerated and improved the volume, 

content, and reach of our educational materials. In addition, prevention has become 

a more integral part of the provider and patient conversation, especially as new 

research uncovers ways for patients to prevent and/or live “well” with common, 

but debilitating illnesses, such as heart disease or diabetes. 

Q. Lately, I have seen the Merit Health name 

more frequently. What have been some of your 

growth initiatives? 

A. Recently, we added over 30 Merit Health Medical Group clinics to our six 

hospitals (Merit Health Central, Merit Health Madison, Merit Health Rankin, Merit 

Health River Oaks, Merit Health River Region, and Merit Health Woman’s Hospital) 

in the Jackson/Vicksburg metropolitan area. Overall, we employ more than 3,300 

people, have 1,200 licensed beds, and 1,800 physicians on active medical staff. 

As these entities join together in various ways, we are making a concerted 

effort to inform our patients that first and foremost, their health and experience in 

our facilities is our top priority. 

For example, you may have seen our 30 minute ER service pledge campaign. 

We’ve incorporated a tool within our emergency departments that allows us to see 

patients within 30 minutes of their arrival. Providing this level of service is one way 

we are communicating the benefits of utilizing our facilities to the community. 

Q. Now that Merit has expanded in the market, 

how do you plan to get involved in each of the 

facility’s surrounding communities? 

A. We are currently involved in several community programs and there are others 

we are further researching and engaging with over the next several months. For 

example, we work with a local school district to supply school nurses and health 

education information to families and students. We are also participating in 

community programs supporting cancer care, heart disease, maternal and fetal 

health, and many more. Personally, I am excited about getting to know community 

leaders and figuring out ways we can work together to improve health and vitality 

in all of the communities we serve. 

Q. I know you’ve been busy, but what do you like 

to do in your spare time? 

A. My favorite past time is going on cruises with my family. It allows us to enjoy 

and explore new places and unplug from our busy lives. My kids are grown, so 

when we have time alone together on vacation, I definitely treasure it. 

Q. What are you impressions of Mississippi? 

A. It has been a great experience thus far. Throughout my career, I have had the 

opportunity to live in a lot of different places and uncover the unique nuances of each. 

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MOPS is an international organization that is coming 

to Clinton. MOPS, which stands for Mothers of 

Preschoolers, is a grassroots movement that believes 

that moms are world influencers. MOPS is for all moms 

with kids ages birth through five years old. The basic principles 

of a MOPS group are that it is welcoming to all women and 

consists of mentoring, leadership development, honest conversation, 

relevant teaching, creative activities and childcare. 

MOPS began in 1973 in Wheatridge, Colorado, and there 

are currently more than 3,900 MOPS groups meeting across 

the United States as well as in 35 countries across the world. 

MOPS groups meet regularly to celebrate the joys of motherhood 

and to encourage each other through the challenges. 

MOPS International is dedicated to meeting the needs of every 

mother of preschoolers. 

Kelly Robinson, who moved to Clinton last fall from 

Washington, became a stay-at-home mom and was looking for 

something to do with her two preschoolers. She 

was familiar with MOPS and was surprised 

to find out that a city the size of Clinton, 

with so many young families, did not 

already have 

a chapter. 

“I am thrilled to be bringing 

MOPS to Clinton. It’s a great 

ministry for moms who are in 

the trenches of raising little ones. 

Our goal is to encourage and equip 

moms through meaningful discussion, 

mentorship and friendship,” said 

Robinson. “The leadership team 

is excited about this year’s 

theme, A Fierce Flourishing, 

which is about embracing rest, 

noticing goodness and celebrating 

lavishly.” 

The Fierce Flourishing 

theme is based off of Isaiah 55:12, 

which says, “For you shall go 

out in joy and be led forth in 

peace; the mountains and the

hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of 

the field shall clap their hands.” Robinson has a special message 

to mothers of preschoolers in Clinton. “It is our hope that you 

will join us for a meeting. We think you will find a group of women 

who want to encourage you in this season of life.” 

The 2015-2016 Clinton MOPS Leadership Team consists 

of Kelly Robinson (Coordinator), Tanika Roberson (Creative 

Activities), Hope Vandersteen (Table Leader), Angela Plunkett 

(Table Leader), Maritza Cook (Special Touches), Elizabeth 

Bennett (Publicity) and Melissa Baugh (Mentor Mom). The ladies 

on the leadership team are from a variety of places including 

Wisconsin, Wyoming, California, Alabama and Mississippi. They 

have a plethora of talents and various experiences to lead the 

Clinton MOPS. 

Hope Vandersteen is a mother of three and is from Clinton, 

Mississippi. “I joined MOPS to have a network of encouragement, 

connect with other moms, see how they are handling life and get 

support,” said Vandersteen. “I wanted to serve on the leadership 

team to be able to encourage other moms, lift them up, pray for 

them and let them know that they are not alone. We are all in 

this together! I am excited about this year and all the things I’m 

going to learn. When you bring all the moms together there is 

a wealth of knowledge and information that we can share and 

benefit from.” 

MOPS will meet at Celebrate Church the second and fourth 

Tuesdays of every month starting in September and ending in 

May. The launch meeting will be Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 

from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Celebrate Church is located at 2001 Old 

Vicksburg Road in Clinton. “We will bring in speakers often t 

hat can talk to us about issues that we are facing. There will 

be encouragement, refreshments, arts & crafts and childcare,” 

said Robinson. 

When a mom comes to MOPS, her first meeting is always 

free and after that, she can register for the year. A MOPS membership 

for a year is $75 which includes: a subscription to Hello 

Dearest quarterly magazine, a welcome package with various 

goodies, an encouraging email every Tuesday, childcare during 

the meetings and more. “Along with the fun perks of being a 

registered member, you are part of a movement that is changing 

the world for generations,” according to mops.org. 

“For you shall go out in joy and be led 

forth in peace; the mountains and the 

hills before you shall break forth into 

singing, and all the trees of the field 

shall clap their hands.” 

Isaiah 55:12 

If you are not a mother of a preschooler, but have a heart for 

young moms, babies and toddlers, then there are some perfect 

opportunities for you. Clinton MOPS has a need for another 

Mentor Mom and for workers in childcare. The Mentor Mom is a 

mom who is more seasoned in life and has already been through 

the journey of raising preschoolers. She nurtures and encourages 

members of the MOPS group. She teaches by example, 

encourages, counsels and shares with moms. This is a ministry 

opportunity that is very rewarding. Also, there is a need for 

caring, responsible women to work in the nursery. Meetings last 

for two hours and are twice a month. If you have any questions 

or are interested in being a Mentor Mom or working with these 

precious babies and toddlers, call Kelly at 253-549-8629 or email 

celebratechurchmops@gmail.com. 

If you are a mom to kids ages birth through 5 years old, 

Clinton MOPS welcomes you to the launch on September 8th 

from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Experience MOPS this year by embracing 

rest, noticing goodness and celebrating lavishly! 


Susan Marquez 

A Quiet Hero 

There are times in your life when 

you feel that having to learn something 

is useless—that you’ll never use it in real 

life. I felt that way sitting through Spanish 

class in high school, only to meet and 

marry a Venezuelan in college. So it was 

when Mary Lou Dill was sitting in a CPR 

instructor training class last fall. She had 

already had CPR training several years 

earlier when she worked offshore. But 

now, in her role as a public safety officer 

at Mississippi College, Dill was taking it 

again, and thinking that she would probably 

never need it. 

So in June, a perfect series of events put Dill in 

the right place at the right time for a six-year-old boy 

who was found at the bottom of a swimming pool at 

a vacation resort in Orlando. Just as she arrived at the 

pool, Dill saw a woman frantically running with the limp 

body of the boy in her arms. Without thinking, without hesitation, 

the training kicked in and Dill immediately put into practice what 

she’d learned. 

Compressions. Nothing. More compressions. Still nothing. On 

the third try, she began to see bubbles come from the boy’s nose. 

Turning him on his side, she compressed more, and water from the 

boy’s lungs rushed from his mouth. Dill spotted her husband, Chris, 

a lieutenant with the Clinton Police Department. He had rushed toward 

the commotion, never thinking that he’d find his wife working 

feverishly to resuscitate a child. Chris jumped in to assist her. “He 

was my calm in the storm.” Soon the boy’s eyelids began to flutter 

and she got a pulse. 

It was all chance that put Dill in that place at just that time. Dill 

had been in Canada, taking care of her ill father. Almost forgetting 

that she had booked a vacation to Orlando, she and her husband 

made the last-minute trip with friends. “The second day we were 

there, I went on down to the pool while 

everyone else was changing into their 

swimsuits. Just as I arrived, I heard the 

commotion and saw the woman running 

with the child.” 

Mary Lou recalls, “One moment he 

was swimming across the pool, and the 

next he was at the bottom. A woman had 

seen him and pulled him out. That’s where 

I stepped in. I don’t even remember doing 

it.” But what she does remember is the 

child’s lifeless body and his mother crying 

hysterically. “That’s an image that’s hard to 

forget. It was quite overwhelming.” 

Dill and her husband, Chris had been friends before 

she moved to Clinton in 2006. “He has been in law 

enforcement for over 22 years, and is well-known for 

helping people. He absolutely loves his job, so I thought 

I’d look into law enforcement, too.” Dill first worked at 

Hinds Community College in Raymond before being offered a 

full-time job at Mississippi College in 2008. “She’s a very pro-active 

and caring officer, one of the finest officers I’ve worked with in my 

30-year career,” said Steven McCraney, Public Safety Director at 

Mississippi College. “She’s very personable, but reluctant to claim 

hero status for what she did. She and Chris are very special.” 

Today Dill is a strong advocate for CPR training. “There were 

60 to 70 people at the pool that day and nobody reacted. That’s 

frightening. I can’t stress enough that the more training we all have, 

the better. You never know when you’ll be put in the position to 

save a life.” 

Dill stays in touch with the little boy and his family, who live in 

Memphis. She learned that he was a triplet, and he and his siblings 

had already faced several problems in their lives. “He just turned 

seven years old and is starting the first grade. He’s doing fine, and 

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Ed Bradley 

CLINTON FIRE DEPARTMENT 

Why did you decide to become 

a fireman? 

I decided to become a fireman as a result of 

my father-in-law, Dan Peacock who had been 

a fireman with the City of Jackson Fire 

Department and the Flowood Fire Department. 

He was a great influence in my life and 

was instrumental in me starting my career as a 

fireman with the City of Clinton. 

How long have you been with 

your current fire department? 

I have been with the Clinton Fire Department 

28 years. 

What do you enjoymost about 

your typical day as a fireman? 

I enjoy the fellowship and friendships that I 

have established with my co-workers over the 

past 28 years. The firemen on my shift are like 

a second family and the fire station is like a 

“second home”. One of the things I (we) most 

enjoy when the daily work tasks are done at 

the station is cooking on the grill. 

What is the toughest thing you 

have experienced as a fireman? 

Responding to emergency calls where young 

children are involved. It hits close to your heart 

like nothing else. 

Tell us about your family. 

I’ve been married to Tanya (Peacock) Bradley 

for 32 years. We have two daughters, Madison 

who is a junior at Clinton High School and 

Brooke Hanna, son-in-law Cory Hanna and 

three grandchildren, Bradley (age 4), Kanon 

(age 2) and Kylar (five months). 

Share some things that you 

enjoy in your spare time. 

I enjoy spending time with grandchildren, 

watching Madison play volleyball for the 

Clinton Lady Arrows volleyball team, playing a 

round of golf every now and then, and 

hunting during deer season. 

What are three things on your 

bucket list? 

Take my grandchildren to Disneyland, retire 

and work just one job instead of two jobs as I 

have done for 26 years, and spend quality 

time with my family. 

Who is someone you admire 

and why? 

My dad, Eldon Bradley. He was a U.S. Marine 

and did two tours in Vietnam. He was a 

Christian father and one of the finest people 

one could ever meet. 

What is your favorite holiday 

and why? 

Definitely Christmas. I really get into the 

holiday spirit by decorating with Christmas 

trees and lights. I recall my dad and how 

he loved to decorate our house with lights 

and decorations. I attribute my enjoyment 

of decorating for the Christmas holiday to 

my dad. 

What is your favorite 

childhood memory? 

Accepting Christ as my Savior and being 

baptized as a boy. Then being inducted 

into the American Legion Hall of Fame for 

baseball and signing a baseball scholarship 

with Ole Miss. 

What is the biggest mistake you 

think young people make today? 

Failing to be respectful to adults and others. 

Young people who are disrespectful become 

adults who are disrespectful. 

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Knowing that you have helped someone that 

truly needed your assistance. 

Where do you see yourself 

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Hopefully retired and enjoying life with 

my family. 


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Coaches play an important role in the lives of their players. 

Whether it’s football, basketball, baseball or track, the men and women that push 

our kids to limits that even they, themselves, don’t know they can reach, leave imprints 

in the hearts of our young people that are rarely ever forgotten. 

Another summer has come and gone – and 

what a summer it’s been. From contentious 

flag debates and seemingly endless discussions 

of Supreme Court rulings to a couple of 3-point 

magnitude earthquakes in the northern part of 

our metro, there has been no shortage of material 

to keep water-cooler conversations at a full tilt. 

But for my 12-year old, life is much simpler. 

It’s all about sports. 

My son plays baseball. For years we have 

been at the ballparks most every weekend 

during the spring and summer – and I knew 

early on that it would take some industrial-type 

equipment to keep me from exploding from 

the heat. So my husband was kind (and wise) 

enough to invest in a tent, a generator, and a 

couple of commercial-grade fans as a means 

for my survival. He knew that if I was ever 

actually going to see one of these games, and 

certainly if I was expected to be friendly and 

hospitable to the other player’s family members, 

then I would need to keep my core body 

temperature somewhere below boiling and the 

point of spontaneous combustion. 

As it turns out, we’ve made fabulous friends 

throughout our time “in the stands”. And, we all 

share in the common belief that America’s greatest 

pastime is particularly important for our boys – 

and for different reasons than you might think. 

Coaches play such an important role in the 

lives of their players. Whether its football, 

basketball, baseball or track, the men and 

women that push our kids to limits that even 

they, themselves, do not know they can reach, 

leave imprints in the hearts of our young people 

that are rarely ever forgotten. 

Kids will do things for their coaches that they 

might never do otherwise. They have an inherent 

desire to please. My son became a catcher this 

year, and a darn decent one at that. He did it 

because his coaches told him he could do it. 

Heck, I didn’t even know he could do it! But they 

did. A good coach will make his players see what 

they can be, rather than what they are. 

I’ve enjoyed reading all the Q&A’s from the 

area coaches in this particular issue of Hometown. 

What I found interesting is that when asked what 

their most important accomplishment was as a 

coach, none of them said “winning” – not a one. 

It was all about shaping a player’s life, having 

them become productive members of society, 

and teaching a strong work ethic. It was about 

influence versus control. 

These men have proven that in order to be 

a good coach, one must abide by a handful of 

basic rules. And if these rules are adhered to, 

their players will leave absolutely everything 

they have out on the field. 

The first is to be positive and make it fun. 

Great coaches know how to teach without 

criticizing and provide positive reinforcement. 

They help players develop confidence in 

themselves. And confident players someday 

make confident adults. What a gift. 

They set expectations early and provide 

feedback, often. And they teach their teams 

respect – respect for the game, respect for their 

teammates and respect for the opponent. Again, 

sounds a lot like life to me. That could be any 

day at the office for an adult. 

But as I continued to spend more and more 

weekends at the ballpark, I found that even more 

of life’s lessons closely mirror the game. 

For example, it’s imperative to take breaks. 

In the major league it’s called the 7th Inning 

Stretch. In little league, it’s called – well it’s called 

the end of the game. But the lesson in it is that 

no matter how important the task at-hand, it’s 

important to stop, stretch and revitalize. 

Fair or foul? It’s all in how you see it, right? 

Well, in baseball, there’s a clear foul line. But in 

life, there’s not. Sometimes what we think is 

good, isn’t, and vice-versa. And how many times 

have we heard the coach yell, “Pick your pitch!” 

Because as we all know, you can’t take back a 

swing. 

As the great Yogi Berra said, “It ain’t over ‘till 

it’s over.” My son’s baseball team played in the 

state championship several weeks ago. They 

made it to the finals. I’m not sure any of us ever 

thought they would. It was the 5th inning and 

they were down 5-0. Second-place looked 

imminent. But then something happened. These 

12-year old boys reached down into their hot, 

sweaty, filthy, exhausted souls and embarked 

upon a fight that few of us, if any, had ever seen. 

They fought back as if their lives depended on 

it – and won in the 6th inning, 6-5. They won the 

state championship. 

They gave it everything they had and left 

absolutely all of it out on the field. And their 

coaches did, too. No matter how bad the game 

got, they never ... stopped ... swinging. I’ve never 

been more proud. 

So, to our mighty team of baseball warriors 

– T-Train, PK, Pey-Pey, Ford, Austin, Chandler, 

Whup, Stone, Braedon and Zack – these 

lessons will serve you well in life. And it won’t 

be the last time you’ll have to fight hard and 

claw your way off the bottom, either. What starts 

as a simple game of baseball (or football, or 

basketball, etc.) can mold your character and 

help to pave the way for a wonderfully bright 

future. You just have to keep showing up and 

keep swinging. 

And to our coaches – all coaches, for that 

matter. Thank you. Thank you for investing in the 

future of our young people as they learn to 

navigate life both on, and off, the field. And thank 

you for helping them understand the importance of 

being a part of something larger than themselves. 


Olivia Halverson 

Kaley (Winstead) Olsen graduated 

from Clinton High School in 2009. After 

graduating from Mississippi College in 

2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Public 

Relations and Marketing, she packed 

her bags and moved to Charlotte, North 

Carolina. There, she began working 

for Proverbs 31 Ministries, a nondenominational, 

non-profit Christian 

ministry that seeks to lead women into 

a personal relationship with Christ. At 

Proverbs 31 Ministries, Kaley works as 

creative department coordinator, “a 

perfect job” according to Kaley, “because I 

am able to combine my creativity with my 

college degree.” 

On a daily basis, Kaley balances many 

tasks including managing graphics and 

videos and contributing to marketing 

campaigns and promotional emails. Last 

summer, Kaley was on Lysa TerKeurst’s 

book release team for The Best Yes where 

Kaley coordinated a focus group and 

promotional team for the book’s release. 

“Overall,” Kaley says, ”I think the best part 

of my job is getting to play a behind-thescenes 

role in what God is doing through 

this ministry. Proverbs 31 Ministries has 

grown exponentially in the past two years, 

and what I get to be a part of is truly 

humbling.” 

Greg Matthews is a Class of 1983 

graduate of Clinton High School. 

Following high school, Greg joined the 

Mississippi Army National Guard in 

March of 1984 where he has remained 

in service ever since. Greg worked for 

Petroleum Helicopters Inc., flying oil 

workers out in the Gulf of Mexico until 

1995, then went to work full time for the 

Mississippi Army National Guard as a 

helicopter instructor pilot. 

Over the years, Greg was promoted 

to CW5, the highest rank among 

warrant officers. Having served multiple 

deployments in Korea, Kuwait, Iraq, and 

Afghanistan, Greg is currently on his 

5th deployment serving with the 185th 

Aviation Brigade as a standardization 

officer in Kuwait where he flies a UH- 

60 Blackhawk helicopter. Married for 23 

years with a fourteen year old daughter, 

Greg looks forward to coming home to 

his family in late 2015. 


Michael Brown graduated from 

Clinton High School with the Class of 

2003. Michael accredits his educational 

foundation to Clinton High School. He 

built upon his educational foundation 

at Stanford University, which gave him a 

great perspective by immersing him in an 

area and a culture that Michael explains to 

be “significantly different than the world 

I had known. It forced me to learn who I 

was and who I wanted to be.” 

Then, Michael attended physical therapy 

school which provided him with a focused 

skill set he would use to pursue his 

profession. Today, Michael lives in Oxford, 

Mississippi where he works as a physical 

therapist at the University of Mississippi. 

Michael says, “I think each step along my 

education path provided different pieces 

to help guide me to where I am today.” 

Annaclaire Wilbanks Tadlock 

graduated from Clinton High School 

with the Class of 2009. She played for the 

Lady Arrow soccer team and participated 

in Attache’ show choir, with whom she 

traveled to Nashville every year to host 

a competition at the Grand Ole Opry. 

During such trips she always told her 

friends, “I’m going to live here one day.” 

Annaclaire’s dream came true as today 

she and her husband call Nashville their 

home. Annaclaire works as the director 

of marketing at The Johnny Cash 

Museum. She says, “I would have never 

had the drive to move here if it was not 

for Clinton High and the opportunities 

they present to each student.” Annaclaire 

also finds comical irony in the fact that 

one of her first duets in Attache’ was 

the Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash 

song “Jackson.” Annaclaire says, “I am so 

thankful to have been apart of a school 

that, for years, has been one of the best 

school districts in the state. There is 

something special about CHS and I think 

everyone who has been a part of it can 

see that.” 

Philip Gunn graduated from Clinton 

High School with the Class of 1981. With 

gratitude to the Clinton school system 

and its outstanding teachers, Philip says, 

“The quality of the education I received 

in Clinton was second to none.” His 

involvement with student government 

and athletics taught him to work well with 

others, which Philip says, “is a vital part of 

the role I have now.” Philip Gunn serves 

as the Speaker of the Mississippi House 

of Representatives in addition to being 

an attorney. 


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Fall is here. School is back in session and I 

already miss the lazy summertime days with 

my family; particularly my ever-growing 

12-year-old. Time is going so fast. 

As adults, we’ve always known that “time 

flies” – but just a couple of weeks ago, my own 

child commented on how fast the weekends 

seem to go by. I didn’t know kids had much 

concept of time beyond, “how much longer is it” 

and “are we there yet?” Call me crazy, but I’m 

pretty sure that time is going by faster than it 

used to. And I doubt that the warp-speed 

hyper-scheduling we all endure helps much. 

The morning that I wrote this, the Kenny 

Chesney song Don’t Blink came on the radio 

and made me teary. (Note: it doesn’t take much 

to get me all blubbery and choked up. They say 

having kids does that to a person. I believe it.) 

The song refers to a man turning 102 years old. 

He’s being interviewed and is asked what he 

considers to be the secret of life. He answered, 

“Don’t blink. 100 years goes by faster than 

you think.” 

It got me to thinking (and writing)–am I so 

busy running, trying to keep up, that I’m missing 

the most important part of it all? Kenny’s 

fictitious centenarian says to, “Best start putting 

first things first . . . ‘cause when your hourglass 

runs out of sand, you can’t flip it over and start 

again. Take every breath God gives you for what 

it’s worth.” 

With that in mind, I’ve made a mid-life 

resolution.. I want to do things differently. 

I want to notice more–and to appreciate more. 

I not only want to step out of my box and go 

places I’ve never been, see things I’ve never 

seen, eat places I’ve never eaten and do things 

I’ve never done–but I want to see the things 

around me, differently. 

Erma Bombeck is one of my all-time 

favorite columnists. Back in 1979, she wrote a 

column called, “If I Had My Life to Live Over.” It 

reiterates that the time we have should be 

appreciated and used wisely. She was 52 

when she wrote it–basically, my age. We 

should all take it as excellent advice in today’s 

high-velocity environment. She says: 

“Someone asked me the other day if I had 

my life to live over, would I change anything. 

My answer was no, but then I thought about it, 

and changed my mind. 

n If I had my life to live over, I would have 

talked less and listened more. 

n Instead of wishing away nine months of 

pregnancy, and complaining about the shadow 

over my feet, I’d have cherished every minute of 

it and realized that the wonderment growing 

inside me was my only chance in life to assist 

God in a miracle. 

n I would have never insisted the car windows 

be rolled up on a summer day because my hair 

had just been teased and sprayed. 

n I would have invited friends over to dinner 

even if the carpet was stained and the sofa 

faded. 

n I would have eaten popcorn in the ‘good’ 

living room and worried less about the dirt 

when you lit a fire in the fireplace. 

n I would have taken the time to listen to my 

grandfather ramble about his youth. 

n I would have burned the pink candle 

sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage. 

n I would have sat cross-legged on the lawn 

with my children and never worried about 

grass stains. 

n I would have cried and laughed less while 

watching TV–and more while watching life. 

n I would have shared more of the 

responsibility carried by my husband, which 

I took for granted. 

n I would have 

eaten less cottage 

cheese and more ice 

cream. 

n I would have gone 

to bed when I was sick 

instead of pretending the 

Earth would go into a holding 

pattern if I weren’t there for a day. 

n I would never have bought ANYTHING 

just because it was practical/wouldn’t 

show soil/guaranteed to last a lifetime. 

n When my kids kissed me impetuously, 

I would never have said, ‘Later. Now go get washed 

up for dinner.’ 

n There would have been more ‘I love yous’ ... more 

‘I’m sorrys’ ... more ‘I’m listenings’ ... but mostly, given 

another shot at life, I would seize every minute ... 

look at it and really see it ... try it on ... live it ... 

exhaust it ... and never give that minute back 

until there was nothing left of it.” 

Is there any way to say it better? 

It’s a great lesson for me about 

life–and time–and the 

passage of time, 

particularly as we 

embark upon a new 

season. I plan 

to begin living 

life more 

deliberately– 

and I’m 

starting 

today. 

Don’t blink. 


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CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 

CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL 

Award-winning artist Anthony DiFatta 

joins CHS faculty 

Award-winning Mississippi artist Anthony DiFatta is joining 

the faculty at Clinton High School. “Clinton High School has a 

fantastic reputation, and the artistic community in Clinton 

is one I’ve always admired,” he said. “I’m looking forward to 

teaching there and tapping into the community resources for 

my students.” 

DiFatta began his career in the U.S. Navy as a Petty Officer, 

Second Class at the National Science Foundation. After being 

honorably discharged, he went to the University of Southern 

Mississippi Teaching and Learning Resource Center where he 

created posters and slides for faculty and illustrated an anthropology 

textbook. 

He worked in graphic design and illustration for Photo 

Images in Jackson and MCI WorldCom, and for 10 years taught 

art classes at Mississippi State Hospital. He taught AP Art at 

Madison Central High School for three years, and most recently 

was a graphic designer at CleanSlate Centers in Northampton, 

Mass. “I have taught all ages and all types of people,” he said. 

DiFatta holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University 

of Southern Mississippi. Among his many awards and honors, 

DiFatta was named James Stubbs Volunteer of the Year in 2008; 

earned the Artist Volunteer Award from Jackson Mental Health 

Association in 2007; was the Mississippi State Hospital Employee 

of the Year in 2006; and was named Jacksonian of the Week 

in September 2005. 

“We’re excited to have an artist of Mr. DiFatta’s caliber 

joining our faculty at CHS,” said Principal Anthony Goins. “Our 

students will have the opportunity to learn from one of the best 

artists and art teachers in Mississippi.” 


EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY 

CPSD fifth-graders learn computer science, 

coding 

Eastside Elementary teachers are 

training this summer to teach their 

fourth- and fifth-graders computer science 

and coding this fall. “This is the way 

children learn now,” said Eastside Principal 

Cindy Hamil. “We are moving forward 

with technology to keep them interested 

and engaged.” 

Kimberly Lane, trainer with code.org, held a workshop on 

June 10 for 25 teachers, covering critical thinking topics, teaching 

strategies, games and activities, and planning strategies. 

Teachers got hands-on experience with the curriculum and 

learned how it can be incorporated into other instruction. 

“We learned a lot of collaborative activities for students to 

work on together to understand new concepts,” said Jesse 

Emling, who will join Eastside’s faculty this fall to teach 

computer science. 

Today’s job market is moving more and more toward technology, 

he said, and teaching children how to code will prepare 

them for the careers of tomorrow. 

“By teaching this at a young age, they 

can carry it with them and figure out what 

they like over a long period of time,” he 

said. “That’s better than waiting until they 

are seniors in high school and learning it 

in one year, and then having to decide on a 

college or career.” 

Emling said the code.org curriculum 

is game-based, so it’s tied to the things students are already 

interested in. “This will appeal to them because it looks like the 

games they play,” said teacher Schnita Gladney. “But they can 

put their own spin on things. They will learn how to make the 

characters do what they want them to do.” 

In the future, she said, students can use the same skills to 

build apps, design Web sites, and create other digital media. 

“The new accountability standards are moving us in the 

direction of deep thinking and critical thinking,” Hamil said. 

“Coding does that. It engages students in a very hands-on lesson 

and makes them think at a deeper level.” 

For more information, visit www.code.org. 


The CHALKBOARD 

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 

LADY ARROWS 

LADY ARROW MONICA MOSLEY IS 

GATORADE PLAYER OF THE YEAR 

Monica Mosley 

(photo by Keith Warren/MHSAA) 

Monica Mosley had a record-breaking year. The Lady Arrows 

Track & Field star earned two individual state titles and helped lead 

her team to a third consecutive 6A State Championship. On 

Wednesday, she was named the 2014-15 Gatorade Mississippi Girls 

Track & Field Athlete of the Year. 

“Monica is a star in the making,” said Johnathan Perkins, Lady 

Arrow’s track and field head coach. “She hasn’t been hurdling for long 

but she jumped right in and has become 

very successful.” 

The award recognizes outstanding athletic excellence as well as 

high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character 

demonstrated on and off the track. She is now a finalist for the 

Gatorade National Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year, which will 

be announced later this month. 

At the 6A Track & Field State Championship, Monica shattered 

the state record in 300-meter hurdles (41.87 seconds) and won a 

second individual state title in 100-meter hurdles (14.42 seconds). She 

also ran the lead leg on the 4x200 relay that won in 1:37.98 as well as 

the anchor leg on the 4x400 relay that won in 4:03.24. 

Monica has maintained a 3.14 grade point average. She is active in 

her church and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and 

she volunteers at a local summer camp. 

Monica will be a senior this fall. She joins Demi Washington as the 

second Gatorade Mississippi Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year to 

be chosen from CPSD. 

In its 30th year, the Gatorade Player of the Year award honors top 

high school student-athletes in 12 varsity sports for their athletic 

excellence, academic achievement and exemplary character. She will 

be presented with a trophy and formal letter, and CHS will also 

receive a trophy and a banner celebrating Mosley’s selection as 

Gatorade Player of the Year. 


CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL 

CPSD Bands Gearing Up for Fall 

Changes are coming to the Clinton Public School District’s 

band programs. Under the direction of Kevin Welborn, some 

programs are changing and parents will be expected to take on 

more active roles. “Our overall goal is to make the band 

attractive to the community, the students and parents,” he said. 

“We are focusing on the music we’ll play in our shows and in the 

stands, and providing opportunities for people to see the band.” 

One major change is eliminating the varsity band program. 

The program had about 50 students enrolled who were not part 

of the traditional marching band. “If you sign a contract to be in 

the band, you will be part of the marching band,” Welborn said. 

“We hope to have a bigger marching band this year than we did 

before.” There are 173 band students in grades 9-12. 

Personnel changes include Steven Ross, assistant director 

over percussion, and Robyn Lawson, assistant director over 

flutes and color guard. Ross comes to CPSD from Madison 

Central High School but worked with the CPSD band programs 

throughout the year last year. He holds 

a master’s degree in music education 

from the University of Southern 

Mississippi. He will lead the nationally 

acclaimed Clinton percussion program. 

In working with flautists, Lawson 

will fill Welborn’s goal of “a person 

leading every section” of the band. In 

addition to this and managing the high 

school color guard, she will also bring 

the color guard program to the junior 

high level. 

At the junior high level, students 

can expect to see a shift from a whole 

band approach to a more concentrated 

focus on each section. Individual 

directors will work with the band in 

smaller groups. 

The beginner band program at Lovett is also under way. 

Incoming sixth-graders interested in band have gone through 

instrument testing to determine which instruments the 

students will play, and after school starts there will be testing 

for any additional students who would like to join. 

“We are moving as fast as we can with the beginner band,” 

Welborn said. “This has been a popular program at Lovett and 

we’re excited to see that trend continue this year.” Beginner 

band will be held the last period of the day at Lovett, for brass, 

woodwind, percussion and flutes. 

Competition Season 

The first band competition of the season will be Oct. 3 at 

Clinton High School, for the Arrow Invitational. The second 

event is Oct. 10 at Pearl High School, with the State Marching 

Evaluation that day and the Pearl Invitational Competition 

that night. 

“They hold the Pearl Invitational 

the same day since so many bands are 

in town already for the state 

competition,” Welborn said. 

On Oct. 17, the band will travel to 

Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., for the Style 

March Invitational. An off-week follows, 

and then the band hosts the Mississippi 

High School Activities Association State 

Championship on Oct. 31. 

“We have a great group of talented 

students who are ready to learn and 

grow,” he said. “We have a strong lineup 

of assistant directors and we’re 

planning for a great school year.” 


CARE TODAY, 

CharacterTomorrow 

ELIZABETH BENNETT 



H 

ave you ever seen one of those women around town 

wearing a blue apron and a smiling face? If so, you might 

have seen a member of the Junior Auxiliary of Clinton. 

The Junior Auxiliary of Clinton does a variety of service projects 

throughout the year that make a positive difference in the lives of 

the children in the city of Clinton. These women are putting their 

hearts and hands into action by making a difference. The Junior 

Auxiliary of Clinton, Mississippi began in 1989 and it is still working 

hard today. 

Junior Auxiliary is a national non-profit 

organization that encourages members to 

render charitable services which are beneficial 

to the general public, with particular 

emphasis on children. The Junior Auxiliary 

(JA) of Clinton is one of over 100 JA chapters 

throughout the south who are members of 

the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries 

(NAJA). NAJA was organized in Greenville, 

Mississippi, on November 3, 1944, by 100 women from ten Mississippi 

and Arkansas communities. Local volunteer members work with 

over 12,000 other women across the region to address the needs 

of children and their families in the community. Junior Auxiliary 

members give their time and talents to community projects by 

addressing pressing educational, health, cultural and social needs. 

The number of children reached by the Clinton chapter averages 

more than 5,000 annually. These children represent all social and 

economic levels. The Junior Auxiliary members 

accomplish these tasks through gifts from corporate 

donors and chapter fundraisers. 

The service projects the Junior Auxiliary 

does every year are Angel Tree, Backpack Pals, 

Crown Club, Eggstra-Special Event, Eye Spy, JA 

Jumpstart and Step By Step. They also provide 

local scholarships to high school seniors. 

Eye Spy is one of Junior Auxiliary’s biggest 

service projects every fall. Through Eye Spy, all 


the children in first, fifth and seventh grades 

get their eyesight evaluated. The Clinton 

Public School District has one nurse that covers 

all of the schools and the ladies of Junior 

Auxiliary come in to help her get the job done. 

The evaluations done by Junior Auxiliary are 

the first line of screenings and if they identify 

a child as having poor eye sight, then the 

school nurse does a more thorough evaluation 

and contacts the parents. 

Alisa Taylor is currently an Associate 

Member of the Junior Auxiliary of Clinton 

and a member of the membership committee 

for the National Association of Junior 

Auxiliaries. She has served as chair of Eye Spy in the past and is 

very passionate about the value of Eye Spy. She joined JA because 

she wanted to make a difference. “I have so enjoyed investing in the 

lives of children that I may had never had the opportunity to meet 

if it were not through JA. Through my years in JA, I have also had 

the opportunity to serve with an amazing group of women. I am 

often overwhelmed by the hearts of the ladies in Junior Auxiliary of 

Clinton,” said Taylor. 

“Children are incredibly adaptive and I really noticed that 

during my first year working on Eye Spy. When children, especially 

first graders, can’t see well, they don’t know it and therefore they 

can’t tell their teachers. I will never forget a fifth grader that I was 

evaluating that I was convinced was trying to goof off and not take 

the evaluation seriously because of the nonsense she was calling 

out as seeing the chart. I later spoke with her teacher who assured 

me that was not her personality. The child could truly not see. I 

can’t imagine what the school year would have 

been like for her if we had not caught it during the 

first month of school,” said Taylor. 

Celeste Cade is also an Associate Member 

of JA. She serves on the education committee of 

the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, too. 

Celeste joined JA in 2007 and has been a dedicated 

member of JA ever since. “Junior Auxiliary is 

important because it gives women the opportunity 

to impact their community, especially those of 

children through hands on community service,” 

said Cade. 

Cade has seen the impact JA has on the 

Clinton community firsthand. “JA impacts the 

community in a thousand different ways and each is represented in 

a life of each child we serve,” said Cade. She wants people to know 

that JA is an organization of service and sisterhood. “It is worth all 

the time and effort you put in as you build friendships and see the 

smiles on faces of children as you help meet their needs,” said Cade. 

Her favorite project has always been Eye Spy. “I enjoy having the 

opportunity to truly intervene in a child’s life and help them discover 

an issue that might have been hindering their education, but can 

most often easily be fixed. It is a rewarding experience for me. I also 

like the opportunity to be involved in the local schools,” said Cade. 

The slogan for the National Association of Junior Auxiliary is 

“Care Today, Character Tomorrow” and that describes their efforts 

and purpose quite well. Through all the caring the ladies of Junior 

Auxiliary do for the community, it produces character in them and 

the lives of the children they touch. For more information about the 

Junior Auxiliary, go to www.jaclinton.com or www.najanet.org. 



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The Time Coin 

The last days of summer are not 

only stealing away all the flower 

gardens, they’re sending students 

off to college in pursuit of higher education. 

Delta State University probably looks 

nothing like it did in the fall of ’63, but 

some of the pain I felt after being left there 

by my family must still be bouncing around 

the walls. They call it adulthood, maturity, cutting the apron strings. 

It felt more like open heart surgery with no anesthetic. 

It was a strange campus in a strange land that I struggled to 

appreciate. I missed the red hills and tree-lined highways of north 

Mississippi. I unpacked my suitcases in a lifeless steel-gray room and 

set up home with a roommate that I had only met by letter. I was 

appalled that I was leaving a family of seventeen years to re-locate 

in an unfamiliar building and hang my toothbrush next to a perfect 

stranger. Would she be a new adult friend for life, or would she turn 

schizophrenic at midnight? Only time would tell. 

I relived some of those same emotions when we helped move 

our own children to their freshman dorms. Optimism attempted to 

remind me that college days were better with this generation, and 

everyone had cell phones. 

Optimism fled when we said our final 

goodbyes, and my jaw, that I had clinched with 

my teeth, didn’t hurt as badly as my heart. 

My trip home was a tearful “cry-down.” 

By the time we reached home, my 

composure had returned along with a positive 

mindset about the blessings of going to college 

and minds that could learn. Then I stepped 

into the back door and met the lingering fragrance of our daughter’s 

favorite perfume. 

A pain that can’t be rubbed away encompassed me. 

But suddenly I was lifted out of gloom to joy when I realized that 

our children’s fragrances had always been a sweet aroma to their 

parents. Their cologne and perfume fragrances were reminders of the 

blessed aromas of their lives that would always fill our home. 

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or leave this life, we all leave some kind of aroma. An occasional “sniff” 

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