Kosciusko business executive Charles M. Tex Ritter (c) is MSUs 2002 National Alumnus of the Year. A 1956 agriculture graduate now serving as president and chief executive officer of the Attala Co., Ritter was named Friday night at the annual MSU Alumni Association awards banquet. Extending congratulations are association president Robby Gathings of Jackson (l) and Interim MSU President Charles Lee.