Felicity Purvis of Newton is a recent addition to the financial aid staff at East Central Community College in Decatur, announced ECCC President Dr. Phil A. Sutphin. 

Purvis, who began her new duties on Aug. 5, 2010, previously served as a financial aid specialist at Meridian Community College. She is also a former secretary at MCC’s Career Development Center. 

She is a 2002 honor graduate of Newton County Academy, where she participated in numerous activities. She served as editor of the annual staff and was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Outreach Society, NCA Pride Club and Student Government Association.

She received first-place honors in marketing at district Future Business of Leaders (FBLA) competition and competed at the state level. She was also a cheerleader and member of the tennis and junior varsity basketball squads.

In addition, she was named to the National Honor Society, National Dean’s List and Who’s Who Among American High School Students.

Purvis is a 2004 honor graduate of ECCC, where she was a member of the Warrior Corps, Concert Choir and Mu Alpha Theta, an honor society for math students. She was also the recipient of several scholarships.

She continued her education at Mississippi State University-Meridian and received a bachelor’s degree in business administration in May 2006. Honors include her selection to Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities.

She is a member of First Baptist Church in Newton.

She is married to Matt Purvis of Newton.

Her parents are Cathy Godwin of Hickory and Rocky Godwin of Newton.

She is the granddaughter of Simmie D and Donald Godwin of Newton, and Betty Jo and Lamar Smith of Meridian.