Amateur Radio Club
Sponsor: Bob Lovelace
(662) 243-1913
blovelace@eastms.edu |
The Amateur Radio Club, KE5HJS, operates from the Golden Triangle campus. This ham radio club was established to help students in their study of electronics and world geography. Members communicate with other operators from all over the United States. A working knowledge of how to operate ham radio equipment is valuable for casual conversations as well as communication in times of emergency. |
Art Club
Scooba sponsors:
Terry Cherry, Lisa Spinks
(662) 476-5133
tcherry@eastms.edu
Golden Triangle sponsor:
Alex Scott Baine
(662) 243-2662
abaine@eastms.edu |
The Art Clubs, on EMCC’s Scooba and Golden Triangle campuses, promote creativity and artistic expression among their members. Meetings are open to all students, faculty and staff. |
Association of Information
Technology Professionals
Sponsor: Sandra Coleman
(662) 243-1958
scoleman@eastms.edu |
AITP at EMCC’s Golden Triangle campus is the community of IT knowledge focused on empowering the IT profession by evolving its members to their full potential. Its goal is to provide a community network for the members to reach their true potential by providing education programs for advancing technology and business skills, leadership development opportunities, networking, peer mentoring, knowledge sharing, and online resources. |
Band
Sponsor: Stephen Stringer
(662) 476-5005
sstringer@eastms.edu
More info:
Mighty Lion Band page
http://www.mightylionband.blogspot.com |
The Mighty Lion Band performs concerts and halftime shows at football games and participates in many community parades, activities and competitions. The band includes musicians, a Color Guard and the Eastern Belles dance squad. |
Cheerleading Squad
Sponsor: Amy Thomas
(251) 463-1209
athomas@eastms.edu |
The Cheerleader Squad instills pride and commitment to excellence at the college and in the community. Auditions for the squad are held during the spring semester of each year. |
College Publications
Sponsor: Jason Browne
(662) 476-8417
jbrowne@eastms.edu
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College Publications members are students from the Scooba and Golden Triangle campuses who work to create EMCC’s yearbook, The Lion. |
Concert Choir and Reflection Singers
Sponsor: Wendy Smith
(662) 476-5004
wsmith@eastms.edu |
The EMCC choirs is located on the Scooba campus, but performs at college and campus events through EMCC’s six-county district, as well as state and regional competitions. The Concert Choir is a large performing ensemble. Reflection Singers is a smaller, more select, group. |
Delta Epsilon Chi
Sponsors:
Lori Smith, Janet Gullett, Linda Farrar
(662) 243-1943
lsmith@eastms.edu |
The mission of Delta Epsilon Chi is to serve its diverse international membership as a professional organization, providing leadership and career opportunities to tomorrow’s leaders. Members of the Golden Triangle’s three chapters must maintain a strong focus in business-related areas such as marketing, management and entrepreneurship. |
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Sponsor: Marcus Wood (662) 476-5131 mwood@eastms.edu
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Located on EMCC’s Scooba campus, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes invites faculty, staff, and all students to its weekly fellowship time where members pray, worship, and study discipleship. |
Forestry Club
Sponsor: Bob Walker
(662) 476-5098
bwalker@eastms.edu |
The Forestry Club at EMCC’s Scooba campus is made up of students in the Forestry Technology Program. Its purpose is to promote forestry and related industries. |
Health Occupation Students of America
Sponsor: Jennifer Jackson
(662) 476-5103
jjackson@eastms.edu
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Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) is a national organization which sponsors competitions at the state and national levels in health related areas. |
Mississippi Organization for Associate Degree Nursing Student Association
Sponsor: Tonsha Emerson
(662) 243-2664
temerson@eastms.edu |
The Mississippi Organization for Associate Degree Nursing Student Association (MOSA), on EMCC’s Golden Triangle campus, strives to promote nursing at the local, state and national levels; to promote & maintain Associate Degree Nursing as the entry level into nursing practice; and to maintain both the Registered Nurse title and the current scope of practice. |
National Technical Honor Society
Sponsor: Debi Valentine
(662) 243-1925
dvalentine@eastms.edu |
The National Technical Honor Society at EMCC’s Golden Triangle campus is an internationally recognized program. Members must be enrolled full-time in a career or technical program, earn a 3.25 grade point average in their program coursework, and a 3.0 grade point average for their overall coursework. |
Optical Technology Club
Sponsor: Eddie Sciple
(662) 476-5094
esciple@eastms.edu
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The Optical Technology Club is made up of students in the Ophthalmic Technology Program on the Scooba campus. |
Phi Beta Lambda
Sponsors:
Jodi Pierce, Zelma Fulgham, Trina Dendy
(662) 243-1960
jpierce@eastms.edu
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Phi Beta Lambda is a national college organization of students enrolled in business subjects. It seeks to develop competent, aggressive, business leadership, to increase interest and understanding in the intelligent choice of business occupations and to encourage improvement in scholarship.
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Phi Theta Kappa
Scooba sponsor: Janet Briggs
(662) 476-5034
jbriggs@eastms.edu
Golden Triangle sponsor: Kelly Cantrell
(662) 243-2651
kcantrell@eastms.edu |
Phi Theta Kappa is the official honor society for two-year colleges. It promotes scholarship, develops character, and provides opportunity for the developments of leadership and service skills. |
Sigma Phi Sigma
Sponsor: Don Webb
(662) 476-5100
dwebb@eastms.edu
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A national fraternity, the Mu Chapter of Sigma Phi Sigma is open to Funeral Service Technology students at EMCC’s Scooba campus. Its goals are to promote knowledge, professionalism, and fellowship among service majors. |
SkillsUSA
Sponsor: Dale Henry
(662) 243-1983
dhenry@eastms.edu |
SkillsUSA is a national organization made up of high school students, college students, and professional members enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled, and service occupations. |
Student Ambassadors
Sponsor: Michael Black
(662) 243-1974
mblack@eastms.edu
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Student Ambassadors visit high schools and attend college events to encourage potential students to become EMCC Lions. They also represent EMCC at various community functions in the college's six-county district. |
Student Christian Fellowship
Sponsor: Mary Smith
(662) 476-8617
msmith@eastms.edu |
The Student Christian Fellowship on the campus of East Mississippi Community College is comprised of two groups of students, the Baptist Student Union and Wesley Foundation. The BSU (Baptist Student Union) is sponsored by the Mississippi Baptist Convention. The Wesley Foundations is sponsored by the Methodist church. Students also participate in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
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Student Government Association
Scooba sponsor: Tony Montgomery
(662) 476-5343
tmontgomery@eastms.edu
Golden Triangle sponsor: Cathy Kemp
(662) 243-1979
ckemp@eastms.edu |
The Student Government Association enables students to be involved in making decisions that affect campus life. The SGA takes suggestions from students and interacts with the school administration to help implement new policies. In addition, they often assist EMCC with special events such as the Reality Fair. |
Student Practical Nursing Association
Sponsor: Karen Taylor
(662) 243-1989
ktaylor@eastms.edu |
The Student Practical Nursing Association, on the Golden Triangle campus, is a student chapter of the National Federation of Licensed Practice Nurses. Its purpose is to increase awareness of nursing roles, nursing issues and medical technology through hands-on experiences, educational conferences, guest speakers, and community services. |
Voices of Victory
Sponsor: Dana Rose
(662) 476-5085
drose@eastms.edu |
Voices of Victory is a student-led gospel choir which promotes Christian ideals through singing heartfelt, interactive praise and worship songs. |