Members of the Coahoma Community College graduating class of 1973 were recognized on their “golden anniversary,” 50 years later, during May 13 commencement exercises for the CCC Class of 2023. Pictured are longtime friends and fellow CCC ’73 graduates Beulah Simmons Washington, left, of Webb, and Carrie Pittman Simmons of Charleston. Ms. Washington is a 1971 graduate of West Tallahatchie High School and Ms. Simmons is a 1971 graduate of East Tallahatchie High School. Despite having the Simmons name in common, they are unrelated, having first met at CCC. (Photo by Christopher Washington)
