Alumni Updates

Jack Gibson Moss (1975) passed away on Oct. 12. Moss was the longtime vice president of the Hinds Community College Alumni Association. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Jack G. Moss Memorial Scholarship.

Charles Edwin Banes(1960) of Raymond, passed away on Dec. 4. He attended school at Raymond High School, Hinds Community College and Mississippi State University. He worked for the Hinds County Sheriff Office.

Shemekia Lacy Rankin (2014) a native of Woodville and a resident of Natchez was named in a unanimous vote by the Wilkinson County School Board as the Wilkinson County School Superintendent.

Alejandro Pocasangre (2021) of Jackson, has been hired as an assistant soccer coach at East Mississippi Community College in Scooba. Pocasangre received his bachelor’s degree in Sports Management/ Teaching and Coaching at Mississippi University for Women.

Raymond native Debbie Norris (1977) of Canton, and a retired Graduate School Dean and Associate Provost from Mississippi College, was honored with Emeritus status for her significant contributions to the Christian university over her 40-year tenure there.

Tracie D. Herring (2002) of Vicksburg, was recognized for her time and effort as a volunteer in the Vicksburg Kiwanis Club. She is a partner in the law office of Vollor, Vollor & Herring.

Susan Vaughan, MSN, RN, (1992) has been named chief nursing officer at North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora.

Chris Rash (2005) has been named the new head men’s and women’s soccer coach at East Mississippi Community College. Rash earned an associate in early childhood education.

Dr. Ray Morgigno (1991), retired Pearl Public School District Superintendent, is currently serving as the Interim State Superintendent of Education while the State Board of Education searches for a permanent replacement.

Joe Loviza (1960) has been named a 2023 Mississippi State University Alumni Fellow. Loviza is a longtime supporter of MSU and the College of Education where he earned three degrees.

Louis L. Johnson Jr. (1971, 1973) was recently honored for his support by the Hinds County School Board. He played baseball and football at Hinds AHS and attended Utica Junior College on a baseball scholarship.

LaRetha Crumb Knox (1993) has been promoted to assistant vice president of Trustmark in Jackson.