Record freshmen class begins at Blue Mountain Aug 26, 2008
(AP) - Blue Mountain College is small, but it is welcoming its largest freshman class in memory - 75 students. President Bettye Rogers Coward says the small liberal arts college in northeast Mississippi has seen enrollment jump 27% from a year ago. (WREG.com, TN)
Blue Mountain gets full-time XC coach Aug 6, 2008
Fred Smith, who in the spring coached the Ripley High boys track team to a Class 3A state championship, has joined Blue Mountain College as its full-time cross country coach. Smith started the BMC cross country program in 2007, coaching walk-on runners on a part-time basis in limited competition, while still teaching algebra and coaching at Ripley. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Obituaries 8-5-08 Aug 5, 2008
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be sent to Blue Mountain College. Terry F. Stacks. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
School board examines adult-student ratios Jul 3, 2008
Shea has degrees from Blue Mountain College, the University of Southern Mississippi and Augusta State University, and has been principal at East Webster Elementary School since 2002. Keith Coble made the motion to hire her, which was seconded by Bill Weeks and passed unanimously. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
FIRST CONTACTS Jun 28, 2008
Walden of Calvary Baptist holds a degree in music education from Blue Mountain College. She taught in public schools in Itawamba County before coming to Calvary. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
DR. BETTYE R. COWARD:Blue Mountain College serves North Mississippi through partnerships May 12, 2008
At Blue Mountain College, we believe that by working closely with our neighbors we can indeed make a lasting difference in North Mississippi ... This past school year, Blue Mountain College and Delta State University, each well-known for the strength of its education department, collaborated on "The Delta Connection," where elementary education majors from both schools worked on lesson plans and classroom instruction together and presented them in classrooms ... Blue Mountain College has also... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
In Today's Sunday Journal Apr 13, 2008
Teachers-to-be teach each otherStudents at Blue Mountain College and Delta State University are learning from each other in a pilot teacher training program. One death, many questionsThe death of a Central Florida football player has sparked questions about the school's training program and a coach's credibility. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
IAHS stadium bid accepted Apr 9, 2008
Commended Katlyn Carpenter, Mantachie High School sophomore, for winning first place in chemistry at the Blue Mountain College science competition. Also receiving recognition for his superior science program was Mark Tigner. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
New Albany banker to lead Blue Mountain College trustees Mar 25, 2008
Blue Mountain College has named New Albany banker Mike Staten chair of its board of trustees, the college announced. A senior vice president for BNA Bank, Staten will head the board that governs the 135-year-old Christian liberal arts college. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Obituaries 2-12-08 Feb 12, 2008
She graduated from Blue Mountain College in 1933 with a degree in English and was a retired Loan Officer with the Senatobia Bank (Sycamore Bank). She leaves two daughters, Frances Davis King and Linda Davis Putt both of Senatobia; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Blue Mountain Majesties Jan 25, 2008
BLUE MOUNTAIN - Some Blue Mountain College alumni must really think a lot about their alma mater - enough to donate hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of antiques and collectibles to the small school in Tippah County. Two benefactors in particular - a dermatologist from Jackson, Tenn. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Online course program enters third year at BMC Jan 5, 2008
BLUE MOUNTAIN Steady growth has been the key to the success of the online program at Blue Mountain College, and that same consistent progress holds the key to the future of the program ... Convenient schedulingSharon Arnold, a junior from Booneville, says if it werent for the online course offerings at Blue Mountain College she would have a hard time earning her degree. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Basketball team still needs a lot of work Dec 1, 2007
Southern Miss did not play well against Blue Mountain College and Golden Eagle Head Basketball Coach Larry Eustachy said the team is going to have to work on several areas of the game. They still are having problems with the press and it is something they are going work on this weekend in order to get ready for the South Alabama game. (Southern Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Southern Miss downs Blue Mountain 112-75 Nov 30, 2007
Southern Miss took on Blue Mountain College at Reed Green Coliseum before 3,299 basketball fans. After the two teams were tied at 2-2, the Golden Eagles took the lead, were up 56-32 at halftime and kept on trucking as they blow by Blue Mountain 112 to 75. (Southern Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Southern Miss faces Blue Mountain tonight at RGC Nov 30, 2007
Southern Miss Basketball will be in action tonight at 7 P.M. at Reed Green Coliseum against Blue Mountain College. BMC is located in Blue Mountain, Mississippi which is approximately 40 miles from east of Tupelo and 75 miles from Memphis. (Southern Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Blue Mountain, MSU team to revamp campus building Nov 13, 2007
BLUE MOUNTAIN - With a couple of design proposals in hand, Blue Mountain College is evaluating how to make use of an off-campus building it owns across from the main college gates on West Main Street ... "The idea behind our proposal was to help Blue Mountain College better engage with the town of Blue Mountain and reach out into the community," said Cari Varner of the Carl Center team ... Devising a planThe collaboration began with an April meeting between Coward and Associate Dean Jane... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
GALEN HOLLEY: Home smells like pine, sounds like the Gospel Nov 3, 2007
As the frighteningly youthful choir from Blue Mountain College, through beautiful, smiling faces, belted out an impeccable selection of songs, ranging from classical, to Gospel, I'd swear I heard the hooves of approaching horses, carrying precious sacks of U.S. mail and provisions to sustain the brave souls, out in the wilds of Mississippi. I heard also, as a faint whisper, the sorrow that always accompanies "civilization" and the "evangelizing" of native peoples. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Religion & Politics Oct 27, 2007
On a recent campaign visit, Eaves, the Democratic candidate for governor, addressed students at Blue Mountain College, laying out the themes of his campaign - most of them influenced by, if not outright equated with, his evangelical Christian beliefs. Eaves, and politicians like him, have been leveraging their faith in political races, yet Eaves has made the most direct and overt equation of his campaign as a struggle of religious good against its enemies as any statewide candidate in modern... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
First team of male Toppers opens season next week Oct 23, 2007
And the coach of the first men's basketball team at Blue Mountain College. "It was a chance to play basketball, basically," said Whitis, who played point guard for Conner at Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Seminary locates center at Blue Mountain Oct 2, 2007
BLUE MOUNTAIN The New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary will establish a new extension center for graduate studies on the campus of Blue Mountain College ... Blue Mountain College was founded in 1873 by Gen.l Perrin Lowrey as the Blue Mountain Female Institute -a school championing the then not-so-popular cause of female education. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
A breath of fresh air Sep 19, 2007
"We have people from Memphis, Booneville, Corinth, Tupelo, Blue Mountain College, New Albany, Hickory Flat, Potts Camp and Falkner," Charles said. "Eighty percent of our customers are regulars, 10 percent are salespeople from out of town and 10 percent are new customers. We have new customers come in here every day.". (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Mattie King Austin Aug 29, 2007
She attended Blue Mountain College, where she became certified to teach in the Montgomery County School District, and taught at Nations School for five years. She married Thomas Sedell Austin on Aug. 11, 1935, and they moved to Greenwood in 1938, where she resided for most of her life. (Greenwood Commonwealth, MS)
A Dream Fulfilled Aug 19, 2007
"We did dinner theaters at Blue Mountain College. We did Anything Goes at the Ripley High School auditorium. We had three galas. We had childrens theater camps. We tried to do everything we could to raise the money.". Grease' and beyondThere's no sound system, and the lights are on loan. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
The Dough Boys Jul 18, 2007
Their daughter, Goldie, is a student at Blue Mountain College and not much into the family business yet. The $3 pepperoni-cheddar loaf is their best-selling bread; cream puffs, which have just gone up to 75 cents each because of a rise in the cost of cream, are their sweet-seller. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
More of this story May 27, 2007
Ingomar's Hale, Short sign with Blue Mountain College. BLUE MOUNTAIN - Beth Short, a 2004 graduate of Ingomar Attendance Center, has signed to play basketball for Blue Mountain College's Lady Toppers this fall ... Ashley, a 5'6" incoming freshman guard, averaged 14.2 points per game, 3.9 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 70.5% free throws. During her senior year, Ashley numerous awards including Best Offensive Player and Most Valuable Player. She was also named All-Division II-A and All-Union County... (New Albany Gazette, MS)
Obituaries 5/22/07 May 22, 2007
In 1943, after completing her studies by correspondence, she returned to Blue Mountain College to receive her B.A. Degree. From an early age she was always interested in acting. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Private college tuition rising May 22, 2007
Tougaloo, Belhaven, Millsaps, MC, William Carey University, Blue Mountain College, Rust College and others bank on dollars from students and private donations to stay viable. For the new academic year, William Carey leaders in Hattiesburg cited inflation, fuel prices, insurance, utilities and personnel costs in raising annual tuition from $8,400 last year to $8,700 in 2007-08. (The Clarion-Ledger)
May 8-Mississippi Juco Sports News May 9, 2007
NEMCC'S PRESSLEY INKS WITH BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE ... -- Northeast Mississippi Community College freshman Brad Pressley (Wheeler) has signed a letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Blue Mountain College, Rams head coach Jerry Conner announced today ... Prior to 2007, Blue Mountain College only participated in women's athletics, but the school will put a men's team on the court for the first time this coming fall. (GenesPage.com)
April 20-Mississippi Juco Sports News Apr 21, 2007
He also played at the University of Mississippi, and the University of North Alabama before earning a bachelors degree from Blue Mountain College. Prior to his stint at Northeast, Lauderdale spent six years as coach at his alma mater Jumpertown High School where he led three Cardinal golf teams to the State Tournament. (GenesPage.com)
Banquet to offer night of entertainment Apr 12, 2007
Walters currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Make-A-Wish Foundation (Treasurer); Blue Mountain College Board of Trustees; he is Founder/Chairman of the Mississippi Leadership Forum, and is a member of the Metro Jackson Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Walters is married to the former Lisa DeCell of Memphis and they have two sons - Porter and John Garrett and one daughter Betsy. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Mar 1, 2007
I loved the story Peggy told about how the wedding clothes worn by her and her attendants in 1947 had been worn in the Junior-Freshman wedding at Blue Mountain College where she was a student. Christine Cole Webb, now deceased and sister to the late Everett Cole, Jr., had first worn Peggy's brides dress in the wedding staged at the college. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Obituaries 02-26-07 Feb 26, 2007
She was a graduate of Blue Mountain College and was a school teacher in Calhoun County for 32 years. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Calhoun City First Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Baker, Bro. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Baldwyn lands $512,000 grant for Main Street improvements Jan 20, 2007
The old gas light posts that once graced the streets now decorate Blue Mountain College. "They say that downtown is the heart of your city, and the heartbeat here is strong," said city attorney John Haynes. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Obituaries, Jan. 10, 2007 Jan 13, 2007
She graduated from Blue Mountain College and received a graduate degree in elementary education from the University of Mississippi. She retired after 27 years of teaching school in Red Banks, Crystal Springs, Picayune, Abbeville, Batesville, Water Valley and Oxford school systems. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Obituaries, Dec. 28, 2006 Dec 30, 2006
She was a graduate of Blue Mountain College and Mississippi State University ... Memorials may be made to Blue Mountain College. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Houston and Pontotoc Dec 6, 2006
Due to illness, Johnson will be unable to perform at the events and a guest organist, Dr. Jerri Lamar, a professer at Blue Mountain College volunteered to fill in. was a little concerned that my group might not like the idea of traveling to Houston for some of the joint rehearsals, or that they might balk at the difficulty level of the music, Blissard said. (Houston Times Post, MS)
Obituaries, Nov. 18, 2006 Nov 20, 2006
She graduated from Blue Mountain College with a major in theatre in 1939, where her senior recital piece was a one-woman dramatization of "Romeo and Juliet.". She married future New Albany City Attorney Hugh N. Clayton that same year. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Lee Chosen As Alumnus Of The Year At MC Oct 12, 2006
Lee and his children have established a Norma Ruth Lee Student Government Leadership Scholarship at Blue Mountain College, which is Norma Ruth's alma mater. Lee continues to be active at MC, where he is serving a second term on the Board of Trustees. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
David Lee Sanders Oct 11, 2006
He was a graduate of Clarksdale High School and attended Mid-America Seminary, Blue Mountain College and Delta State University. He was preceded in death by his father, Labon L. Sanders. (Clarksdale Press Register, MS)
• Janet O'Neal Sep 12, 2006
She was a graduate of Falls Church High School, class of 1954, and Blue Mountain College in Blue Mountain, Miss. class of 1958. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
People find spiritual fulfillment in secular jobs Sep 3, 2006
Similarly, Dr. Douglas Bain, chair of biblical studies at Blue Mountain College, says our work helps complete God's intention when he created the world. "Understood in this light, our work takes on meaning beyond mere survival," he said. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Blue Mountain basketball finds its man Aug 22, 2006
As part of its new direction in admitting male students, historically female Blue Mountain College has the wheels turning in a bold new initiative - men's basketball ... He will use the coming year to get the word out to area high schools and churches that Blue Mountain College is getting into the men's basketball business soon. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Big books, bigger bucks Aug 14, 2006
73 for an anatomy and physiology textbook at Blue Mountain College's bookstore ... 74 at Blue Mountain College weighs seven pounds, said bookstore manager Dot Locke. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
New Lee teachers anxious but ready Aug 3, 2006
New teachers, representing Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Blue Mountain College, Mississippi University for Women and Delta State University, received a copy of Harry Wong's book "The First Days of School." Also available was the "decoder," copies of a dictionary of acronyms like MCT, for Mississippi Curriculum Test. "We tend to speak in code, like in any profession," said Lisa Franks, elementary curriculum coordinator. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Blue Mountain College men growing in numbers Jul 23, 2006
BLUE MOUNTAIN - Slate Collier will be among the new men on campus making history at Blue Mountain College. As one of the few guys on the predominantly female campus, it doesn't seem to bother him a bit. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Growing options Jul 18, 2006
"The beefed-up Ole Miss-Tupelo social work program plus new allied health classes, an interior design degree and on-line classes are some of the new products on the academic market in Northeast Mississippi.College leaders say growing interest in the work force and a healthier budget year helped fuel the changes.To name a few: Allied health is new at the University of Mississippi's Tupelo campus and so is a bachelor's degree in interior design at Mississippi State University.This fall also marks... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Shadow Mtn.'s Conner takes job in Mississippi Jul 5, 2006
Blue Mountain College, once an all-girls school, decided last fall to make it a co-educational institution. Conner said his aunt saw a newsletter about a search for a men's basketball coach, and she called Conner, who then sought the job. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Private colleges increase student costs for '06-07 May 24, 2006
Among the private schools that will charge more: Blue Mountain College, Belhaven, Rust, Mississippi College, William Carey and Millsaps. After an 8 percent increase this past year, Tougaloo College won't go up next fall. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Weddings/Engagements May 23, 2006
He earned a bachelor's degree in biblical studies with a minor in psychology at Blue Mountain College. He is the youth minister at Ingram Baptist Church in Baldwyn. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Honorary degrees not for everybody May 8, 2006
Said DSU President John Hilpert: "He has never forgotten his native roots and we applaud him for that.''Freeman joins a growing number of celebrities, TV anchors, politicians and big-time donors receiving honorary degrees at America's colleges and universities. The degrees have titles like doctor of laws and doctor of humane letters.Most in-state schools, from Millsaps College in Jackson to Blue Mountain College in Tippah County, are handing out honorary degrees at commencements this month.... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Graduation schedule Apr 30, 2006
Blue Mountain College. Time: 10 a.m. at Modena Lowrey Berry Auditorium. (The Clarion-Ledger)
