East Central Community College recently announced members of the College’s 2010 Homecoming Court following elections held on the Decatur campus.

Honorees and their respective high schools include queen Emily Hathorn of Louisville, maid of honor Anna Alexander of Little Rock, sophomore maids Lindsey Bishop of Sebastopol, Ariel Doggett of Edinburg and Meredith McKee of Philadelphia; and freshman maids Ava Marie Adkins of Union, Nicole Bounds of Newton, Ashlee Lee of Forest and Madison Nowell of Louisville.

The queen and her court will be presented during halftime activities of the Warriors’ football game against Hinds Community College scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, October 2, in Bailey Stadium.

Hathorn is the daughter of Laurence and Jacqlyne Hathorn of Louisville. A liberal arts major, she is a Dean’s List scholar and a member of the Centralettes, the danceline for the Wall O’ Sound Marching Band.

A graduate of Louisville High School, she was a varsity cheerleader and member of the Pride of Louisville marching band, student council, Beta Club and Health Occupation Students of America. She was selected Lady-in-Waiting.

Serving as Hathorn’s escort is Alvin Johnson, a sophomore secondary education major and graduate of Carthage High School. He is the son of Alvin and Patricia Johnson of Carthage.

Alexander is the daughter of George and Cindy Alexander of Little Rock. A liberal arts major, she serves as vice president of the student body association and president of Phi Theta Kappa honor society. She is a member of the presidents council, Baptist Student Union council and the Warrior tennis team. 

A home-schooled student, Alexander was a member of the Mississippi State 4-H Leadership team and was a delegate to Citizen Washington focus. She served as a legislative page for the Mississippi Speaker of the House and has been involved in numerous productions of the Roxy Theater Company. She is a six-year piano student and serves as a member of the handbell choir at Newton Presbyterian Church. 

Serving as Alexander’s escort is Matt Griffin, a sophomore physical therapy major and graduate of Union High School. He is the son of William and Nona Griffin of Union.

Bishop is the daughter of Matt and Jill Bishop of Sebastopol. A liberal arts major, she serves as president of the student body association, co-captain of the Centralettes danceline, an officer of Phi Theta Kappa and is a member of the Baptist Student Union Council and the Presidents Council.

A graduate of Sebastopol High School, she was selected Miss SHS, Homecoming Queen and Senior Class favorite. She also served as Newton County Junior Miss for 2009 and was named 2009 Miss Dixie National.

Serving as Bishop’s escort is Josh Jarriel, a sophomore computer engineering major and graduate of Neshoba Central High School. He is the son of Sue and Todd Jarriel of Philadelphia.

Doggett is the daughter of Terri Doggett of Carthage. A physical therapy major, she is a member of the Centralettes danceline, Phi Theta Kappa and Sigma Sigma Mu Tau. In addition, she was the recipient of the Myrtle Hutchinson Scholarship. 

A graduate of Edinburg High School, Doggett was salutatorian and served as captain of the cheerleading squad. She was also a member of the basketball and softball teams, Beta Club and newspaper staff. 

Serving as Doggett’s escort is Colby Horton, a sophomore chemical engineering major and graduate of Neshoba Central High School. He is the son of Kim Page of Union and Richard Horton of Vicksburg.

McKee is the daughter of Greg and Linda McKee of Philadelphia. An educational psychology major, she is a member of the Baptist Student Union drama team and BSU council, Warrior Corps, Wo-He-Lo annual staff, Phi Theta Kappa and the ECCC Players. In addition, she serves as sophomore class treasurer.

A graduate of Neshoba Central High School, she was named valedictorian and was selected Most Likely to Succeed during Who’s Who elections. She was a member of the talented and gifted class, the Rocket marching band and served as vice president of Make a Difference and was a Beta Club Officer.

Serving as McKee’s escort is Joel McKee, a sophomore business major and graduate of Neshoba Central High School. He is the son of Todd and Patti McKee of Philadelphia.

Adkins is the daughter of Dr. Bill and Renee Adkins of Union. A pre-medical major, Adkins is a member of the Cenralettes danceline, concert choir and the Collegians rock-n-roll band.

A graduate of Union High School, she was selected Miss UHS, was a junior homecoming made and sophomore class favorite. She was a member of the Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and was selected Best Smile in Who’s Who elections.

Serving as Adkins’ escort is Colby Little, a sophomore accounting major and graduate of Newton County High School. He is the son of Randy and Tijuana Little of Little Rock.

Bounds is the daughter of Jeff and Jo Beth Bounds of Newton. A liberal arts major, she is a member of the Warrior Corps and serves as vice president of the freshman class.

An honor graduate of Newton County High School, she served as senior class president, was a senior class favorite and was a member of Who’s Who and the Beta Club.

Serving as Miss Bounds’ escort is Justin Adcock, a sophomore psychology major and graduate of Newton County High School. He is the son of Ronnie and Kristi Adcock of Conehatta.

Lee is the daughter of Joe Lee of Forest and the late Penny Lee. A pre-nursing major, she is a Warrior cheerleader and member of Sigma Sigma Mu Tau.

A graduate of Scott Central High School, she was salutatorian, an All-American cheerleader, editor of the annual and a member of the National Honor Society and the Beta Club.

Serving as Miss Lee’s escort is her brother, Austin Lee, a freshman pre-nursing major and graduate of Forest High School. 

Nowell is the daughter of Jeff and Deborah Nowell of Louisville. A pre-nursing major, she is a cheerleader and member of Sigma Sigma Mu Tau. 

A graduate of Winston Academy, she was selected homecoming queen, most valuable tennis player and was an All-American cheerleader. She was a member of the Headmasters council, Gazette newspaper staff and the honor society.

Serving as Miss Nowell’s escort is Caleb Kelly, a sophomore sports administration major and graduate of Winston Academy. He is the son of Tony Kelly of Noxapater and Elizabeth Kelly of Monahans, Texas.