Trenton Mayor Linda Crooks was recently recognized by the Missouri Community College Associa-tion for her outstanding alumni support of North Central Missouri College and Missouri community colleges.
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Trenton Mayor Linda Crooks has been honored by the Missouri Community College Association with the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award.
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Linda received the 2020 Distinguished Alumni award at the statewide MCCA convention held virtually Nov. 11-13. This prestigious award is given annually to community college alumni who show their support and commitment to their community college alma mater.
Mrs. Crooks is a 1969 graduate of Trenton Junior College, now North Central Missouri College with an AA transfer degree. From TJC, Linda transferred to Central Missouri State University as a physical education major, acquiring her Bachelor of Science Degree in 1971 and Masters of Science Degree in Physical Education in 1978. While attending CMSU, Linda was a varsity player for two years in field hockey, basketball and softball.
Upon retirement from her rewarding 44-year career in education, Linda made a bold and decisive movement in her life choices when she felt her head and heart being pulled to return to her hometown of Trenton. Becoming a volunteer was her primary focus to improve life in her hometown. Mostly, North Central Missouri College became the recipient of her energies. She became an avid supporter of campus activities, primarily the sports teams, especially the Lady Pirates/Pirates basketball teams, the NCMC Foundation Golf Tournament and Holiday Hoops. She is a strong advocate for community colleges, NCMC, the college’s foundation, and the communities in its service area.
Each year, MCCA honors individuals and businesses who support community colleges in Missouri and provides recognition to those who are selected based on their support, generosity, commitment and partnerships with community colleges in the state.
