LORMAN, Miss. – For his contributions to Alcorn State University and the Southwestern Athletic Conference's athletic heritage, Emanuel "Dean" Barnes will be honored with the 2017 SWAC Alumni Association Charles "Chuck" Prophet Wagon Master Memorial Award.
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The award will be presented during the annual Legends Reception at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1 at The Power Center in Houston, Texas. It is the evening before the SWAC Championship football game.
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The award is named in honor of long-time Mississippi Valley State University sports information director and athletic director Chuck Prophet. It is presented to an employee of a conference member school who exemplifies Chuck's spirit, dedication and loyalty to their school and SWAC.
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"I knew Chuck and admired both his passion and work for Mississippi Valley. Receiving an award named after him is a special honor," Barnes said.
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Barnes, a life-long Alcornite, has worked at Alcorn since 1975. The familiar voice of Alcorn athletics has served as the public address announcer at Alcorn basketball games for 47 years, and football games for 30 years. He's also the color analyst for radio on the road alongside Charles Edmond.
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Barnes earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in education from Alcorn. He currently serves as Vice President for Student Affairs.
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Prior roles at Alcorn include working as Deputy Provost for Student Services, Director of Admissions and Recruiting, Dean and Associate Dean of Students, Admission Counselor and Recruiter, and Residence Hall Director in the Division of Student Affairs.
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Barnes was enshrined in the SWAC Hall of Fame in 2016.
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