Coahoma Community College - Coahoman Yearbook (Clarksdale, MS)

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pecial Recognition To . . . t 'li I I . . Dr. McKinley Charles Martin President The 1985 Coahoman staff recognizes the contributions Dr. McKinley Charles Martin is making to Coahoma Junior College and Agricultural High School. Since his appointment as President of his Alma Mater in 1979, Dr. Martin's broad visionary conception and his dynamic implementation of an ideal pro- gressive and a community college has positioned Coahoma as a pace-setting institution. Under his energetic leadership, the college has attained significant accomplishments and achievements. His successes as an administrator can be attributed to his reputation as an educator and his firm commitment to excellence. During his four years as Chief Executive of Coahoma Junior College, Dr. Martin has distinguished himself as an educator, a builder and an humanitarian. As an educator, he has successfully and innovationally expanded Coahoma's program and course offerings. As a builder, two new residence halls have been erected, the construction of a vocational-technical annex and a physical plant building are under way. Because of his zeal for educational excellence, he has successfully piloted numerous federal and state grant awards at the college. Most recent among other federal awards is the Endowment Grant. As a humanitarian, his services through the various community, state, and national organizations and boards stands as a shining beacon for his commit- ment to Coahoma Junior College's motto: The College That Cares. The Coahoman staff salutes Dr. McKinley Charles Martin as an administrator, an educator, a builder and an humanitarian. This tribute, we believe, is a reward he richly deserves for the impact he has made on the lives of many people through his leadership.

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, 5,-1 Az, g . to ite ,N . all ' -' Wil ., rid- ' 'T - 'a A,i.,,, . , . M 5 , ' :L mil FY ' in -f Nw Sy, 1 1, W i',.,.1 - 'V ' , 'V-'lv' i ,l,h3i?!f . 5.1. . X I li! The Active Life of Dr. McKinley Charles artin ilu x :IA .4 tif .-lf, K S li L , ll ' fir?-ilu' Xi ' .IZ CJC President leads an active, productive, and energetic life. His Caring and concerns for the good life for his family, the college, and the community take him in various directions: as a family man, from the State Capitol to the White House, and from the podium addressing various audiences, to serving as host for many community, state, and national groups and figures. 1. The Family - sitting, Dr. and Mrs. McKinley C. Martin, standing - The Children -M tfrom leftl McKinley, Jr., Marcia, and Myron. 2. Dr. Martin delivering Jackson State University's 1984 Com- mencement Address. 3. Dr. Martin leaves for national meeting in Washington, D.C. 4. Dr. Martin and U.S. Official Margaret Seagears. 5. Dr. Martin, a perfect host for the Coahoma County Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Foundation Board Christmas Dinner held on the CJC campus. 20 The President ik' Q . if .UF . 1 V' 5. lm, WE.-' 1 lf-'ffifllwl ni, I 4

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.N CJ C-AHS Scholars Honored for Excellence Dr. McKinley C. Martin in a dual role - President of Coahoma Junior College and Superintendent of Coahoma Agricultural High School District - recognized the 1984-85 Fall Semester Scholars at a special dinner. Speaking to the group of students, Dr. Martin commended them for their scholarly attainment, before presenting each a Certificate of Achievement. Attending the Honors Dinner were, along with CJC-AHS administration, the students' parents and their elementary and high school principals. Presidential Scholars ll rl Darryl Perkins Nancy Roberts Gloria Fair Kimberly Lumpkin Francis Hall Dora Williams Dorothy King Rosemary Taylor Vincent Baker ll rl Marcus Washington Lacy Phillips Shirley Ferguson Edward Lucas Bertha Brooks James B. Williams Mary Alice Nolan Marcus Simmons 22 Scholars . ' wt I at QQ tx, sv 6 0 I 1 I