Rust College

 www.rustcollege.edu

Dr. David L. Beckley

Greetings,

Young people who enter the college today have a great legacy of faithful faculty, staff, and alumni to look to. It is no wonder the dream of the Rev. McDonald and the Rev. Moses Adams has been sustained through the years. Great men and women have left the sacred grounds of this historic institution to fulfill their own ambitions. Throughout the country proud physicians, nurses, lawyers, ministers, teachers, college professors and presidents, and many other professionals and non-professionals call Rust College their alma mater.

Hamilton Science Center

Maurice Stanfer, a 2007 graduate pursuing a Masters Degree in Public Administration at New York’s Columbia University, put it this way when asked where he received his undergraduate degree: “I reply with pride, 'Rust College, a United Methodist historically black college in Holly Springs, Miss..' Contrary to what anyone says, I testify that Rust provides a first class education,” where tomorrow’s leaders are students today.

-- President Dr. David L. Beckley

For further information write:
The Admissions Office
Rust College
150 Rust Avenue
Holly Springs, MS 38635
662-252-8000, Ext. 4058

Rust College a cappella choir under the direction of Zebedee R. Jones	Visitors to the campus are pleasantly greeted. The marker gives the name of the college and its founding years, as well as showing Rust's connection to the United Methodist Church.
L. M. McCoy Administration Building - named in honor of Dr. L. M. McCoy, who was president of the college for 33 years.

Miss Rust College 2007-2008
Courtney Williams

Courtney Williams is a native of Itta Bena, Miss., and a graduating senior majoring in chemistry. She is the daughter of Eva and Willie Williams.

Courtney attended Leflore County High School where she was the National Honors Society’s vice president and president of the 4-H Club. She was a member of the Dramatics Club, SGA, and saxophone section leader for the band. Courtney was class queen of the 7th and 10th grade classes. During her senior year, she was crowned Miss Leflore County High School. In 2004, she graduated valedictorian of her class.

At Rust College, Courtney has continued to excel academically and in extra-curricular activities. Courtney is president of the Rust College chapter of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, a Junior Recruiter/Royal Ambassador, a McNair Scholar, an Orientation Workshop Leader, and immediate past president of Theta Pi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is a member of the Royal Scholars Honors Program and the Rust College Theatre Guild. Courtney maintains a 3.80 grade point average. In 2006-2007, she was crowned Miss Royal Scholar and elected Female Student of the Year. Courtney plans on attending graduate school after completing her bachelor’s degree.

Cordaryl Patrick
SGA President 2007-2008

Cordaryl M. Patrick came to Rust College four years ago armed with high ambitions. The Tchula, Miss., native’s goal is to become a lawyer. Since arriving on the campus, he charted his course and joined various clubs and organizations that included the Royal Scholars, Pre-Law Club and PEER Advisors Club. With his path carefully chosen, Cordaryl sought the presidency of the Student Government Association and was elected by his peers to serve during the 2007-2008 academic year.

He chose to enter Rust College because of its affiliation with the United Methodist Church and because of the academic program. Cordaryl, a political science major, was awarded an Academic Dean’s Scholarship which is enabling him to fulfill his goal.

Between school break in the summer, he interned with his cousin, who is an attorney. This opportunity allowed him exposure to a profession he has long dreamed about. Cordaryl is also a student minister, a talented singer, and pianist. As a minister, he has been involved with United Methodist campus ministries, as well as the non-denominational Cross Road Ministries.