Friday, May 18, 2012

Three recognized as Distinguished Alumni

Three Crittenden County High School graduates were recognized as Distinguished Alumni during a ceremony Friday in conjunction with commencement services.
Col. Scott Campbell, Trish Milburn and Bonita Hatfield

Col. Scott Campbell and Trish Milburn were honored for their educational and career successes. Col. Campbell commanded a unit that was charged with closing down one of the largest military bases in Iraq when U.S. forces pulled out last winter. Milburn is a paperback novelist with 14 titles to her credit, including two award-winning books.

The two were celebrated at a luncheon Friday.

Jim Hatfield, a longtime civic leader in Marion, was recognized posthumously as a Distinguished Alumnus.  His wife, Bonita, and family were on hand to accept the honor on his behalf.

The Crittenden Press will publish a special Graduation Section next week featuring the graduating Class  of 2012.