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Mission Statement: The department of intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of Holmes Community College, offering competitive programs that give students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. Additionally, Intercollegiate Athletes provide a focal point for school spirit and complements the academic, cultural, and social aspects of college life. Staff involved in the Intercollegiate Athletics program place great emphasis on departmental standards and goals and strictly adheres to the college mission in their activities.
Hugh Shurden, Athletic Director
Phone: 662- 472-9065
Email: hshurden@holmescc.edu Hugh Shurden began his affiiation with Holmes Community College as a member of the 1967 and 1968 football squads. As a sophomore, Shurden earned team co-captain honors and was selected All-State as an offensive lineman. He was also selected to play in the Junior College All-Star game under the legendary "Bull" Sullivan, who was head football coach at East Mississippi.
A Mathiston native, Shurden coached high school ball in his hometown, as a well as at Sturgis, before coming to Holmes where he served as an assistant football coach for 13 years before being named to the head coach position.
Both Mississippi State graduates, Shurden and his wife Barbara reside in Goodman with daughter Brittany. Barbara is a related studies / vo-tech instructor for Holmes. Shurden also has another daughter, Mandy Burnham.
Susie Wigley Jackson, Athletic Department Secretary
Phone: 662- 472-9116
Email: sjackson@holmescc.edu Since 1996, Susie Wigley Jackson has been the Athletic Department Secretary for Holmes Community College. Jackson, born and raised in Holmes County, began serving as Athletic Department Secretary under then-Athletic Director Quinby Morgan and has worked under two others, Dale Lewis and Robert Pool, before Shurden took over during the 2003-2004 season.
The 1994 graduate of Holmes Community College graduated in 1996 from Delta State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administrations. She also serves as the Computer Lab Facilitator and Goodman Online Test Proctor. She and her husband, Jym, reside on the Goodman Campus with their two children, Thomas, 7 and Madie, 4.
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