Rodney & Deana Freeman, (CRC ‘91) of Jonesboro, AR announce the birth of their second child, Brody Edward, born February 10, 2010. Brody has an eleven year old sister, Alye Drue, who is a sixth grader at Valley View.

Mitch Walton, (CRC ‘77) of Pocahontas was recently named the Crowley’s Ridge College Distinguished Alumnus for 2010. On Tuesday, February 16, CRC President Ken Hoppe and CRC Vice Presidents Art Smith and Richard Johnson presented this award to Mitch at a home basketball game in the Sloan-Hendrix gymnasium in Imboden, Arkansas. Mitch is the superintendent for the Sloan-Hendrix School District. Mitch is married to the former Terri Futrell. They have one son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Alicia, and one daughter, Paige.

Jay Simpson, (CRC ‘81) received the Distinguished Service Award from the Arkansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (AASFAA) at its fall conference. The award was bestowed upon Simpson based on “...outstanding achievements to the financial aid profession and to AASFAA’s goals...demonstrated service to other professionals, students and other publics served by the financial aid community...significant contributions over a period of time and is the highest award bestowed by the Association.” Simpson is the assistant director of financial aid services at Harding University.

Mike McConnaughhay, (CRC ‘07) and the former Lauren Duke were married on December 12, 2009.

Cindy Henry, (CRC ‘03) was named the ACCA 2009 Coach of the Year in volleyball. Cindy is the volleyball and softball coach at CRC.

Christy Gallahar Cupp, (CRC ‘85) became the Director of the Learning Center at Crowley’s Ridge College on October 12, 2009.

Michael Nix, (CRC ‘06) and Steven McFadden, (CRC ‘07) now serve as Admissions Representatives for Crowley’s Ridge College.