Clubs and Organizations

UM-Tupelo Student Ambassadors

As representatives for The University of Mississippi-Tupelo campus, Student Ambassadors participate in activities on campus and recruiting events in the community throughout the year.

2009-2010 UM-Tupelo Student Ambassadors photographed at the Tupelo Fairpark are: (L to R) Nilda Guerra, Janice Dancer, Patrinia Bolden, Mike Garmon, Tmora Payne, Kimberly Smith-Fitts. (Kneeling L to R) Take McCoy and Albine Bennett

Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society

The University of Mississippi- Tupelo inducted its newest class into the Alpha Sigma Lambda (ΑΣΛ) honor society in April 2009. The keynote speaker for the ceremony was State Senator Alan Nunnelee, Appropriations Committee Chairman. ΑΣΛ is a unique academic honor society that aims to recognize the special achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests of home and work. ΑΣΛ is also dedicated to the advancement of scholarship and recognizes high scholastic achievement in an adult student’s career.

This year’s inductees included: Jamie Akins, Margaret Ellen Baker, Christy Blackburn, Anna Y. Braylock, Bethany Gayle Cheatwood, Amanda Devaughn, Janet Blair Easley, Kristen Haley Hare, Amanda Hays, Elizabeth Nicole Jackson, Rachel Elizabeth Lopes, Adrain M. Lynch, Jeffrey Clay Martin, Amanda Herl McCormick, Leah Ruth McDonald, Andrea Michelle Moore, Melissa Page Null, Emily Beth O’Neal, Angela Dawn Young Robinson, Susanna L. Sweeney, Julie K. Thorn, Kelly Jo Williamson, and Kathryn Wood.

Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society

Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society that works to recognize excellence and foster mutual cooperation, support, and professional growth for educational professionals around the world.

Inducted into the UM–Tupelo chapter for 2009 were: (Front L to R) Dr. Virginia Moore– KDP advisor, Ashley Young, Emily O'Neal, Chrystal Hodges, Amanda Hays, Katherine McKnight, Laura Pierce, Ashley Sanders, Adrain Lynch, and Kindra Chamblee. (Middle L to R) Angela Young Robinson, Teresa Osbirn, Jamie Mills, Nicole Comstock, Kylie McFarling, Cassandra Christian, and Julie Hurst. (Back L to R) Miranda Wiygul, Pamela Thrasher, Donita Shotts, Hayley Harrington, Christy Roberts, Hayley Rieves, and Shunda Gillespie.

Phi Beta Lambda

Phi Beta Lambda (ΦΒΛ) is a nationally-organized association made up of students pursuing careers in the business and accountancy fields. Its purpose is to bring together the business world and academics in a positive working relationship. Along with professional development and community service projects, UM-Tupelo ΦΒΛ members compete in state and national competitions that allow them to show their proficiency in numerous areas of business and accounting. The March of Dimes non-profit organization is the main philanthropy for the National ΦΒΛ organization.

2009-1010 UM-Tupelo ΦΒΛ student members pictured are: (Front L to R) Mageeles Cornelius, Clara Rock, Summer Ray Smith, and Marcus Shorter. (2nd Row L to R) Molly Burcham, Kimberly Smith-Fitts, Stephanie Baxter, Albine Bennett, and Elisha Thomas. (Third Row L to R) Lisa Michelle Payne, Matt Conway, Kyle Irwin, Cortney McCord, and Heather Lynn Chandler.

UM-Tupelo Student Social Work Organization (SSWO)

The Student Social Work Organization brings together students interested in the field of social work and community involvement. Members are actively involved in community service and professional development each semester. They have organized numerous fundraising and charity events to aid and assist the citizens of Northeast Mississippi.

The 2009 UM-Tupelo Student Social Work Organization includes: (Front L to R) Heather Wright, Missy Donovan, Dawn Sullivan, Kristalyn Holcomb, Holly Broyles (Treasurer), Erica Walls (Vice-President), Lisa Swords, Jackie Thomas (President), Jill Shaw (Advisor), and Emily Word. (2nd Row L to R) Ianthony Reiner, Angela Lackey, Shalesa Beene, Tifffany Moore, Viola Duff, Amy Snyder, Kelly L. Rester, and Dr. Pete Campbell (Advisor). (3rd Row L to R) Janice Dancer, Penny Townsend, Ashley Duke, Neiko Judon, Patrinia Bolden, Santanna Holland, and Stephanie Collier. (Back L to R) Denae Irwin, Bobby Fort, Gregory Windom, Ingram Baylark, Janette Fields, Joanna Grissom, and Leah Graham.

Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT)

Composed of education majors at UM-Tupelo, the purpose of the Teachers of Tomorrow organization is to help future educators develop an understanding of the profession, to advance the interests and welfare of students preparing for a career in education, and to stimulate the highest ideals and professional ethics, standards, and attitudes. TOT members participate in community service projects that benefit children in Northeast Mississippi. The advisors are Dr. Virginia Moore and Mrs. Chrystal Payne-Hodges.

Members include: (Front L to R) Dr. Virginia Moore (Advisor), Cyndi Payne-Hester, Brittany McCarter, Kendra Johns, Mike A. Garmon, Shawn Gillean, Jill Grubbs, and Kylie McFarling. (2nd Row L to R) Lisa Neelly, Christy Blackburn, Klista Spencer, Raven Guyton, Jennifer Erickson, and Lori Vaughan. (Third Row L to R) Drew Summerford, Chris Fleming, Blair Easley, Amber Langley, Keagin Broadway, Kelly Swindoll, and Shona Groves. (Back L to R) Amy Hays, Megan Hamilton, and Davy E. Ginn.