Retiree Honorees 2024
- Gladys Wheatley
- Lisa Barber
- Leester Cathey
- Tenise Faulkner
- Benjamin Plummer
- Connie Smith
- Cathy Wilburn
- Tina Carrington
- Rita Taylor
- Debra Nichols
Gladys Wheatley
Gladys Wheatley (24 years)
What are you looking forward to most in retirement?
Enjoying life and take care of my mom
What is one of your fondest memories of your time at Northwest?
Any time everyone comes together to eat and mingle with one another
What is your favorite Northwest event to attend?
Homecoming was my favorite – seeing everyone enjoy the tailgating and seeing the girls in pretty gowns.
Lisa Barber
Lisa barber (12 years)
What are you looking forward to most in retirement?
Not having to consult the school calendar before making plans! My husband is retired from the City of Oxford—we look forward to traveling. I also look forward to spending more time with my children, their spouses and 5 grandchildren—2 are in Oxford, 2 are in Memphis and 1 in Dallas.
What is one of your fondest memories of your time at Northwest?
My fondest memories revolve around graduation and job placement. It is so gratifying to see the students you have trained and advised for two years achieve their academic goals and become gainfully employed. I will continue to see students that I have taught and/or placed in jobs throughout the community but it makes me sad that I will not be involved in helping students write their story any more.
What is your favorite Northwest event to attend?
I truly enjoyed recruiting events where I was able to share with prospective students the educational paths that were available at Northwest.
Leester Cathey
Leester Cathey (12 years)
What are you looking forward to most in retirement?
Sleeping late and going fishing
What is one of your fondest memories of your time at Northwest?
Birthday luncheons in the old Housekeeping Building
What is your favorite Northwest event to attend?
Employee Appreciation Day
Tenise Faulkner
Benjamin Plummer
Benjamin Plummer (11 YEARS)
What are you looking forward to most in retirement?
I am excited about travelling and spending time with grandkids.
What is one of your fondest memories of your time at Northwest?
Giving my boss a hard time!
What is your favorite Northwest event to attend?
Employee Appreciation
Connie Smith
Cathy Wilburn
Tina Carrington
Tina Carrington (27 years)
What is one of your fondest memories of your time at Northwest?
Being able to be a part of so many college experiences for so many even my own children. Seeing them both graduate together is hard to beat.
What is your favorite Northwest event to attend?
Homecoming Week. Games, Dorm decorating contest , office contest and food.
Rita Taylor
Rita Taylor (20 years)
What are you looking forward to most in retirement?
Looking forward to spending time with family and all my grandchildren.
What is one of your fondest memories of your time at Northwest?
My fondest memories was working the rodeo’s and the bull aromas with all of my friends.
What is your favorite Northwest event to attend?
I really enjoyed going to all the football games here and away.
Debra Nichols
DEBRA NICHOLS (18 YEARS)
What are you looking forward to most in retirement?
This summer she looks forward to babysitting her granddaughter.
What is one of your fondest memories of your time at Northwest?
Debra’s fondest memory is the birthday celebrations they used to have in the cafeteria – everyone would sing and make you feel special.