Spotlight to shine on MCC alumni, employees

Hall of FameMeridian Community College will honor its own with a Hall of Fame ceremony on Tuesday, March 8, at 2 p.m. in the College’s McCain Theater.

A reception will follow in the Miller Art Gallery.

Alumni and employees who have excelled in their respective professions and life missions and have elevated MCC’s esteem through their achievements, service, and association with the institution will be inducted into MCC’s Hall of Fame on Tuesday, March 8. 

Inductees are Wilhelmine Damon, Dr. Ray Denton, Anne Dowdle, and Dr. Tajudeen Soyoye. Damon, Denton and Dowdle, are retired employees. Damon served as fitness instructor; Denton held the associate dean of learning resources post; and Dowdle was the first director of institutional advancement. Soyoye is an emergency room physician. 

Also being recognized during the program will be Larry Martin, the newest member of the MCC Talon Club, which honors employees with a minimum of 30 years of service. Martin is a building custodian.