Northwest Mississippi Community College - Rockateer Yearbook (Senatobia, MS)

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Our President Mr. Reese D. McLendon came to North- west Mississippi Junior College in 1953. Since that time he has devoted his time and energy toward making Northwest one of the best iunior colleges in the state. From 1953 to the present, the enroll- ment of the college has increased to more than four times what it was before Mr. Mc- Lendon became the president of North- west. The physical aspects of the campus have also changed, as there have been many new buildings added in the last fourteen years. But the physical changes can not show the deeper influence that Mr. McLendon has had on Northwest. His spirit has permeated every activity and has raised the students' school spirit as he has raised the standards in education. ln fact, the whole image of Northwest has changed due to his influence. When he came to Northwest he brought with him his charming wife, who has done a great deal to make the North- west campus beautiful. She is truly an artist in flower arrangement, and this skill is shown by the lovely arrangements that she places in the buildings. She also super- vises the planting and care of the many flowers and shrubs on the campus. In general, the growth, progress, and spirit of Northwest are a living tribute to the tremendous ability of our President and his wife.