Benjamin F. McLaurinThe first President of the College was Mr. Benjamin. F. McLaurin (July 21, 1910 – May 2, 1988). He was married to the late Sezzie McLaurin. He served the institution from 1945-1966. During his tenure, the high school grew into the college. Offering its first college courses in 1949. Mr. B.F. McLaurin and Mrs. Sezzie McLaurin’s heritage can be found on the campus today. The B.F. McLaurin Vocational/Technical Center is named in his honor and a residential dorm for women is named in honor of the late Sezzie McLaurin. He retired from the college in 1966. |
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James E. MillerThe second President of the college was Mr. James E. Miller. He served the college from 1966-1979. Mr. Miller, a former English Instructor as the college, continued the legacy of establishing the then Coahoma Junior College as a catalyst to economic and educational growth in our community. Our beautiful football stadium in named in honor of the second president of the college. |
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McKinley C. Martin
The third President of the College was Dr. Mckinley C. Martin (December 2, 1936 – January 10, 2024). He received degrees from Coahoma Junior College (AA), Jackson State University (BS), Delta State University (MS), Florida State University (PhD). Dr. Martin was the first graduate of Coahoma Junior College to become President of Coahoma.
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Vivian M. Presely
Dr. Vivian M. Presley was the fourth president of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app. She was the first female president of any community college in the State of Mississippi. She served from 1992- 2013. During her time as president, in 1989, the Board of Trustees and State Board for Community and Junior Colleges approved renaming the junior college to ¹û¶³´«Ã½app. Additionally, in 1995, the Mississippi legislature granted the college its own district consisting of Bolivar, Coahoma, Quitman, Tallahatchie, and Tunica Counties. The beautiful ¹û¶³´«Ã½app Administration Building is named in her honor. It houses the office of the President, Admissions, Financial Aid, Business Office and the ¹û¶³´«Ã½app Campus Bookstore. |
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Valmadge T. Towner
Dr. Valmadge T. Towner serves as the current President of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app. He is the fifth President of the college and the second graduate of the college to serve as President. Dr. Towner began his tenure as president in 2013. During his time as President, the college continues to grow and flourish. There have been several building projects during this time, the campus began a tremendous beautification project and an increased focus on health with the additional of a track that is utilized by the community. Our football field/ stadium has undergone a wonderful makeover. Additionally, our academic, health science and career technical areas are continuing to develop scholastically. We look forward to how his namesake with grace our campus as his legacy. |