Notable Graduates
- Rowan Nathaniel House, (Dec. 13, 1908 – Jan. 26, 1947) was a mid-20th century artist who graduated from Delta State in 1930. The school has had art scholarships in his honor. He was married to Maxine Boggan Holcomb, a longtime professor of Art at Delta State.
- Brent Leach, pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers
- Jeanette W. Hyde, ambassador.
- Patrick House, winner of NBC's The Biggest Loser
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