Retiree Honorees 2023
- Julie Correro
- Mark Crokett
- Marilyn Davis
- Anthony Elion
- Leanna Flores
- Michael Hibbler
- Annie Jackson
- Rosie Johnson
- Jennifer Lance
- Amy Latham
- Sandra Moore
- James Neal
- Arlene Pittman
- Robert Smith
- Al Taylor
- Denise Vannucci
- David Young
Julie Correro
Julie Correro (20 years)
What are you looking forward to most in retirement?
Helping with our precious grandson- Sanders - teaching him to swim will be a blessing. Water aerobics, walking with my friends, party planning and getting current with my soaps are items on my list. Staying home for more than five minutes and having William tolerate me will be nice. I look forward to doing ANYTHING I WANT!!!
What is one of your fondest memories of your time at Northwest?
I love teaching and advising students. When a student comes back years later and tells you he appreciates you- it brings everything full circle. Watching my son play baseball and having my future daughter in law as a work- study are fond NWCC memories. My coworkers and friends from the Calhoun Building, Tate Hall and now the ARC- you are all the best and I could not have done it without you!
What is your favorite Northwest event to attend?
It is not possible to choose a favorite beyond “anything Northwest”. Football, basketball, baseball and all sports at NWCC are the best. Art shows, plays, concerts, and representing NWCC for all events has been an honor.
Mark Crokett
Mark Crockett (27 years)
What are you looking forward to most in retirement?
Having more time to spend with family and to do the things I enjoy at a slower pace without feeling like you have to be in a rush.
What is one of your fondest memories of your time at Northwest?
Not really one in particular, but lots of great memories and most all of them involve great people that I have worked with. Also the physical growth of the college during my time here. Since I started work, there have been 16 new buildings built and renovations done to every other building on campus.
What is your favorite Northwest event to attend?
Ranger Football
Marilyn Davis
Marilyn Davis (17 years)
What are you looking forward to most in retirement?
Traveling
What is one of your fondest memories of your time at Northwest?
My fondest memories are watching the students performance in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
What is your favorite Northwest event to attend?
My favorite Northwest Events to attend are the jazz band concerts. Theatre Events, and Fine Arts Entertainers concerts. I would like to add two more people to my guest list.my Daughters Patsy and Tamara.
Anthony Elion
Leanna Flores
Leanna Flores (19 years)
What are you looking forward to most in retirement?
Spending more time with family and grandchildren, working on our fixer upper house, and NOT setting an alarm.
What is one of your fondest memories of your time at Northwest?
Helping students work through & overcome obstacles to get the funding needed to attend school and watching those students succeed and graduate. Also receiving unexpected “thank yous” and little gifts from students just for doing my job and helping them with their Financial Aid. And I have made some of the best life long friends.
What is your favorite Northwest event to attend?
Watching the Theater/Fine Arts productions, homecoming festivities including the door decorating contest at DeSoto Center, student appreciation day in the mini Grove at DeSoto Center just to name a few.
Michael Hibbler
Annie Jackson
Annie Jackson (28 years)
What are you looking forward to most in retirement?
I am looking forward to spending time with my grandchildren and family. I am also excited about doing missionary work for my church ( Hunter’s Chapel) , and getting some relaxation and catching up on my rest.
What is one of your fondest memories of your time at Northwest?
Doing catering at different events and working with my NWCC Cafeteria Family and visiting The Trio office (Student Support Service).
What is your favorite Northwest event to attend?
Attending Northwest Graduation Ceremony and seeing the students I serve in the Cafeteria receive their diploma.
Rosie Johnson
ROSIE JOHNSON (11 YEARS)
What are you looking forward to most in retirement?
Relaxing, traveling with family and friends, continuing my acting career, and enjoying life
What is one of your fondest memories of your time at Northwest?
Being a Northwest graduate, employee, and retiree.
What is your favorite Northwest event to attend?
The football games and tailgating
Jennifer Lance
Amy Latham
Amy Latham (36 years)
What are you looking forward to most in retirement?
I am looking forward to doing whatever may come my way, and enjoying time with my family (especially my precious granddaughter).
What is one of your fondest memories of your time at Northwest?
There are so many memories of my time at Northwest it is hard to pick just one! The one I always tell people though is about having registration in the snow. Dr. David Haraway was President, and we had just returned from Christmas break. Karen Adair and I were setting up for registration in the Coliseum, which normally took a couple of days. Snow was NOT predicted at all! We were oblivious to what was happening outside, then Sam Perry came in and said, ‘hey, ya’ll know it’s snowing outside’? Of course we thought he was kidding, but he was not. The ground was already covered. He gave me a ride back to the Admin building where I went straight to our VP’s office. He asked what we needed to get finished, and I told him HELP! The entire Physical Plant came to the rescue and we got it all done! Two days later students registered, they were doing donuts in the snow in the parking lot, but they got registered! That is what most of my memories are about, teamwork.
What is your favorite Northwest event to attend?
I have always loved the football games, a group of us even traveled to Tulsa when Northwest played in the National Championship back in the day.
Sandra Moore
Sandra Moore (20 years)
What are you looking forward to most in retirement?
I am most looking forward to spending more time with my grand daughter, and hopefully some cross country train trips with my husband, David. Also, as many beach trips as I can possibly take!!!
What is one of your fondest memories of your time at Northwest?
My favorite Northwest event to attend is the rodeo. We love going!
What is your favorite Northwest event to attend?
I think my fondest memory from my time at Northwest was my Retirement Reception. I definitely had mixed feelings that day! it was very hard to leave a place where so many people had become family to me, from all the campuses. But that day I was able to feel from so many people, and hopefully express back to them, the great love and friendship we have for each other.
James Neal
James Neal (21 yeArs)
What are you looking forward to most in retirement?
I am most looking forward to spending time with my family, grandkids and traveling.
What is one of your fondest memories of your time at Northwest?
One of my fondest memories since I've been at Northwest is when my department/employees accomplished a huge task of meeting deadlines that seemed impossible to meet at the time; but they pulled together as a team and we were able to meet the deadline and finish strong. We rewarded them by planning and taking a trip to Biloxi. It was a huge success and all the employees participated and enjoyed the team building trip.
What is your favorite Northwest event to attend?
I think everyone that knows me, know that I am a sportsman so my favorite Northwest event is attending the games, especially the football games.
Arlene Pittman
Robert Smith
Robert Smith (22 years)
What are you looking forward to most in retirement?
Having the ability to be at home with my family more.
What is one of your fondest memories of your time at Northwest?
Working with a great team in the networking dept.
What is your favorite Northwest event to attend?
Football games with my family. Go Rangers!
