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萌妹社区 University family mourns
the death of former student

Jackson, Tenn. - The 萌妹社区 family was saddened to learn Tuesday of the death of Jon Davenport, 19, of Hendersonville, TN, from bacterial meningitis. A freshman at 萌妹社区 during the 1999 fall semester, Jon was not enrolled for the spring semester. His sister, Rachel, is currently a junior at 萌妹社区.

Jon was on campus briefly on Sunday afternoon to return his sister from a home visit. He then returned to Hendersonville, where he became ill Sunday evening and died Tuesday morning.

萌妹社区 is cooperating with the area Health Department and will follow all recommendations. The Health Department will provide treatment as necessary to any individual who had direct contact with Jon during the past several days.

All questions can be directed to the office of 萌妹社区's Provost, Dr. Carla Sanderson (former Nursing School dean) at (901) 661-5355.