Fans in the Ketcham Community Center and those viewing from home helped NCMC celebrate Homecoming and Alumni Appreciation Day Saturday, February 27th.
Pirate Crew rally towels were made available by Phyllis Jackson and additional give-a-ways were provided by the NCMC Alumni Association and the NCMC Marketing Department. NCMC Student Senate President Jacquelyn Perez of Milan, Missouri welcomed the crowd and Dance Wave member Sarabeth Michael of Gallatin, Missouri sang the National Anthem.
Lady Pirates and Pirates competed against the Metropolitan Community College Wolves, a Region XVI rival. The Lady Pirates won 101-49, bringing their record to 9-3 overall. Men's basketball also won, 94-88, which pushed their season record to 7-5.
During halftime of the Lady Pirates game, the NCMC Dance Wave, coached by Carly Beebe, performed a Hip Hop routine and video messages from NCMC basketball alumni were played congratulating the teams on their season.
The Rondon Family of Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic, nominated by son and NCMC Pirate Yasser Rondon, was honored as NCMC Family of the Year. Family members Nolberto, Maria Marte, Nairobi, Nolberto Jr, Yasser, and Mabel were honored for their support of North Central Missouri College and we congratulate them on being NCMC's Family of the Year. The additional five NCMC sports teams were recognized prior to tip-off of the men's game. Lady Pirates Softball Head Coach Steve Richman and Assistant Coach Sara Van Dyke; Pirates Baseball Head Coach Donnie Hillerman and Assistant Coaches Ryan Suttenfield and Tyler Hudlow; Lady Pirates Golf Head Coach Daniel Cordray; Pirates Golf Head Coach Nathan Gamet; Pirates Esports Head Coach Christopher Flowers and Esports Director Cory Cooksey.
Coronation took place during halftime of the Pirates game with Nick Rhodes of Brookfield, Missouri crowned the 2021 Homecoming King and Lily Osborn of Stanberry, Missouri crowned the 2021 Homecoming Queen. Distinguished Alum Sam Smith of Trenton, Missouri escorted the 2020 Homecoming Queen Katie Adkison of Hamilton, Missouri who assisted during the festivities. Other candidates included; Calvin Basham, Cowgill, MO; Sebastian Perry, St. Joseph, MO; Wilmy Germinis, Willemstad, Curacao; Nick Rhodes, Brookfield, MO; Jacquelyn Perez, Milan, MO; Lily Osborn, Stanberry, MO; Madison Eller, Chillicothe, MO; Trinity Cox, Spickard, MO.
"The theme for the day was 'Pirate for Life'," commented NCMC Director of Development Alicia Endicott. "Seeing the Ketcham Community Center buzzing with excitement for all things NCMC is what made the entire day. We thank all the alumni, friends, family members, students and fans that helped us celebrate."
