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ELLISVILLE – Jones College has announced the 2022 Fall Semester honor roll scholars. Full-Time students with 15 hours or more and who maintain the following grade-point averages will make the honor roll: President’s List–4.0; Dean’s List–3.99-3.5: Faculty List–3.49-3.0.

Jones College Honor Roll – Faculty List Fall 2022

Butler, AL: Caitlyn Cheyenne James.

Millry, AL: Mary Grace Becton, Christina Foster and Lakandies Mona Walton.

Prattville, AL: Kymmia M Mckenzie.

Tuscaloosa, AL: Sakyia Trela White.

Decatur GA: Janirr Alquan Wade.

McDonough GA: Quandarius Montrez Phillips.

Bogalusa, LA: Kailee Alyssa Burge, Landry K Dupont and Dakota A Stogner.

Tangipahoa, LA: Loranger Sadie M Wells.

Bozeman, MT: Landry Cooley.

Halls, TN: Ethan S Marshall.

Lakeland TN: Kenneth Mackeroy.

Memphis, TN: Daquarius Quame and Chaunterion Latrez Ward.

Newbern, TN: Nicholas Wallace Rushing and William Taylor Rushing.

Adams Natchez: Asia Zhane Amos, Madison Elizabeth Campbell, Jamar Montrell Kaho and Bethany J White.

Amite Liberty: Fredrick James McNeil.

Clarke Enterprise: Kaylee G Pogue.

Clarke Quitman: Dacia M Bostic, Mark Joseph Freeman, Hailey Danielle Moorhouse, Zoe Payne, Thomas Aaron Smith, Hailey Brook Wilborn.

Clarke Shubuta: Lakimbrea Dondre’l Jones.

Clay West Point: La’genesis Taveon Johnson.

Covington Collins: Kristlyn Nicole Parker, Casey Leann Beasley, O’nett Lorrell Booth, Eli Garrett Carter, Fredrick D Flowers, Takila Monquisha Yvette Graves, Tyler Michael McDaniel, Rashad Martez McNair, Keegan Luke Pickering, Deivyon L Thompson and Rayshaun D Walker.

Covington Mount Olive: Ty’kerria Feazell, Jackson L Flynt, Clara G Love and Jacey Nataya Mangrum.

Covington Seminary: Victoria Lynn Anthony, Samuel Ethan Aultman, Sunny R Cockrell, Katie Michelle Guthrie, Landen C Neal, John W Price, Susannah Faythe Walters and Tucker Henderson Woods.

Covington Taylorsville: Kacy M Barnes.

Desoto Southaven: Arin Dale.

Forrest Hattiesburg: Brianna Simone Banks, Cadesha Rashene Barnes, William Beau Blackledge, Jadjaih Anya Brown, Patrick T Bullock, Derek Nicholas Campbell, Bennett Wells Gibson, Kaitlyn Leanne Hennis, Mauresha T Jackson, Javarian Randell Jenkins, Kendric Shamar Moffett, Kia D Pruitt, Allison Nicole Rand, Anthony Duane Richards, Stephen Patrick Sanders, Elijah Carey Sellers, Baileigh Elizabeth Townsend and Stephen B Wilberding.

Forrest Petal: William Seth Bailey, Abigail Allyce Campbell, James Conrad Carnes, Cameron Dean Davis, Jeralyn Christine Doss, Kayden Danielle Draughn, Kylee Mary Jacqueline Flores, Kylee G Gatlin, Briana Alese Griffin, Graham Harrison Gunn, Grant B Howard, Kaitlyn Mackenzie Jones, Braeden Andrew Lee, Sydnee Elizabeth Marie Mabe, Hilary Charis Magee, Matthew Reed McKay, Hope Elizabeth Mealer, Sara Josephine Nix, Charla Lashae Packer, Ryan David Peterson, Jonathan Michael Pierce, Callie Ann Riels, Caylee Lynn Roney, Haley K Shepherd, Reginald Orlando Thomas Smith, Isabella Grace Stalnaker, Nathan Richard Tischer, Tyler D Trigg, Landon R Tyner, Jaylen L Varnado, William Kai Welborn and John Patrick Wigley.

Forrest Seminary: Leah Byrd.

Franklin Roxie: Nyla J Clark-Smith and Anisha Shermanique Weathersby.

George Lucedale: Trent Kevin Howell and Mckenzie F Lamerand.

Greene Leakesville: India Lashae Dearman, Taylor A. Garretson, John Jace Lott, Audrey A McLeod, Bradley Jackson Snyder, Kayla Diane Volovecky, Conner Slade West and Daniel Rylie Turner.

Greene Lucedale: William A Nichols.

Greene Mclain: Hayden Alexander Burley.

Greene Neely: Garrett Case Henderson.

Greene Richton: Matthew Chance Cameron, Cameron B Dunnam, Avery Parker Errington, Braelee Savannah  Jenkins, Kristina Renee McLain, Kendell Jaimme Smith and Haley D West.

Greene State Line: Dasani Hill, Taylor Alyssa Odom and Quaniesha Lacree Porter.

Hancock Pass Christian: Ryan J Tyler.

Hancock Waveland: Terron Angelo Bedford.

Harrison Biloxi: Luke P Reyes, Devon T Smith and Markell G Smith.

Harrison D’Iberville: Brooke Lashe’ and Kameron Kristofer Dsean Williams.

Harrison Gulfport: Raymond Jacob Collins and Elijah T Walker.

Hinds Jackson: Davarius E Funches and Piper D Terrell.

Jackson Ocean Springs: Houston Larkeece Johnson and Christopher B Wagner.

Jackson Pascagoula: Seantelle Akia Smith.

Jackson Vancleave: Mary-Katherine K Parish, Harrison Cecil Day, Aliese Lanay Keller, Jekayla Zurmiya McCullum, Rebecca Michelle Parker, Samuel Allen Sherwin and Ashton Nicole Stockman.

Jasper Heidelberg: Dasanna Venna  Boyer, Annabelle L Faust, Kyanna D Graves, Lindaza Hamilton, Caleb Alexander Nichols, Trayveon Malik Page and Justin Jamarius Wilson.  

Jasper Louin: Holden L Brown, Jaisha T Dubose, Maylazia S Hardy, Santaeshia T Jenkins, Jacobi Moncrief and Erianna Nicole Walker.

Jasper Paulding: Khadijha Danielle Bey.

Jasper Stringer: Carter Bales, Shelsea Gene Butler, Isabella Grace Graham, Ethan L Hankins, Lanie Deanne Parker, Holly Rene Smith and Sarah Elaine Thompson.

Jasper Vossburg: Iensha Shana Cooley.

Jefferson Davis Bassfield: Laura Kimberly Hendry.

Jefferson Davis New Hebron: Lacala Dianne Renfrow.

Jefferson Davis Prentiss: Stephen Micah Langley and Joy Dionne Powell.

Jones Ellisville: Preston Tanner Beard, Kelly Morgan Biglane, Weslyn Nicole Blackwell, Aryka M Breland, Madelynn Grace Buckley, Madalyn Grace Bynum, Darlet Cabrera, Wesley Nelson Carmical, Kalilah Elise Cash, Darren M Clark, Brock Dees, Brianna Mckenzie Fenton, Mya Talynn Gonzalez, Samuel Kyle Hathorn, Katelyn Grace Husband, Leighton Samuel Jameson, Leahmae Keogh, Kelsey C Lawrence, Mckenzie Connor Lee, Ethan Delane McRee, Connor Reid Mitchell, Thaily H Moreno, Laken A Nicholas, Abby Kristine Nix, Richard Todd Petersen, Darien D Portie, Aubrey Nichole Register, Makal Dontavious Ross, Isabela Costa Severino, Tyler Seth Sharp, Jennifer Deanna Spears, Luther Andrew Thompson, Charlene Vy Tran, LaBrittany Marshae Triplett and Conner Eric Womack.

Jones Hattiesburg: Brandy Nicole Patterson.

Jones Heidelberg: Elijah T Gray, Ina J Knotts and Haden Todd Smith.

Jones Laurel: Erin Elizabeth Anderson, Tanner R Anderson, Jonathan Carl Baldwin, Cameron H Beech, William Colby Beech, Bradyn C Bigler, Braxton Kirk Bolivar, Kaelyn Bryce Bufkin, Cameron Jason Buxton, Coley Clayton Clark, Jatavion Clayton, Mark Terrell Darensburg, Silas M Ensign, Ja’miracle Kathryn Escamillia, Chazz Emil Fountain, Oscar Javier Gomez, Karlee Green, Gabrielle Breanna Hankins, Kylie Harrison, Brodie Haverlock, Juan C Hernandez, Autumn Paige Holifield, Emma Faith Holifield, Tacora Monique Houston, Alisha La’shanta Hudson, Ronald James Hughes, Halee D Johnson, Cortias Travon Jones, Halie Morgan Jones, Mary Kilpatrick, Malia Akira McDonald, Christopher B Melton, Jaqueline Mendez, Michelle Mendez, Carlos Mendoza, Briana Nicole Middleton, Chrystal Daniela Mixtega, Antonio L Moncivais, Dallas Austin Moody, Kelli Brooke Moore, Chase Madison Myrick, Isabella Charay Parker, Dani Marie Perna, Cameron Michael Pippen, Kambri Annalyse Pippin, Raegan Alisia Pitts, Delmer Lara Ponce, Jarrett Dalton Pugh, Chloe N Riddle, Francisco Antonio Rivera, Kristen Lynn Robertson, Todd Kelton Rogers, Bailey E Rowell, Jakarta Kyannah Ruffin, Alishia R Satcher, Lindsie R Saul, Tylee P Shows, Alayna Kathleen Smith, Gary Chase Smith, Stephen Tyler Smith, Alexandria T Stephenson, Richard B Stokes, Alexis Sierra Thompson, Dylan T Walker, Dylan Conley    Walters, Ethan Paul Walters, Khara Leann Walters, Weslee Rece Walters, Alexia Carol Watkins, Michael Chris West, Avery J Whigham, Amiah Gabrielle White, Kaydence Wilde, Andrew B Williams and Peyton Alese Williams.

Jones Moselle: Jaden Shianne Anderson, Alecia D Black, Diamond Rose Bullock, Dayton Orion Davis, Arielle  Lizbeth Grimaldo, Tyler Austin Harper, Leticia Leon, Gabriel Tyler Schrader, Sally V Sharplin, Sunny Rochelle Sokol, Laurel Olivia Walker and Daniel Lawrence Windham.

Jones Ovett: Kason Nathaniel Scruggs, Dalton Brett Tanner and Elaina Morgan Walters.

Jones Purvis: Reagan Nicole Tucker.

Jones Richton: Neshoba Santanna Alexander.

Jones Seminary: Sawyer Jace Griffith, Madison Chay Matthew and Adrian Noelle Nelson.

Jones Soso: Danielle Denise  Connelly, Juryen T Elias, Madison Alexandria Hendry, Cory Daniel Holifield, Kathryn E Hyatt, Maryanna Renee Jefcoat, Aubree Delane Johnson, Collin Alexander Jones, Dylan Michael Kelly, Deshawna Maria Kittler, Aaron William Reiher and Michael Kagen Welch.

Jones Taylorsville: Malea J Cook, Beyonce N Gray and Jacob Hunter Valentine.

Kemper Ovett: Jonnah Elizabeth Walters.

Lamar Collins: Stuart A Sanford.

Lamar Hattiesburg: Nicolas C Barnes, Marlee Clare Brewer, CJ O Buckhalter, Patrick E Henderson, Heath Alan Hogan, Garon C Malone, Zackery Issiah Maxwell, Megan Michaela McMichael, Caden S Reynolds, Reagan Denise White, Nicholas Anthony Williamson, Karen L Windham, Wallace Wyatt Wood and Mallorie A Rahaim.

Lamar Purvis: Morgan Elizabeth Anderson, Caroline Elizabeth Cook, Colin A Cubley, Zachary David Fontes, Zaria Letrice Myers, Joshua Adam Stevenson and Noah D West.

Lamar Sumrall: Madeline Grace Burge, Katelyn Faith Davis, Emma Grace Hodges, Cade J Miller and Aiden Spencer Musgrove.

Lauderdale Meridian: Arianna T Patton and Gabriella Noelle Williams.

Lawrence Monticello: Carla Deanna Young.

Lawrence Silver Creek: David Chandler Little.

Lee Saltillo: Michaela P Anderson.

Lee Tupelo: Maxim David Bundy.

Leflore Greenwood: Travor Dijonne Randle and William Jadarrius Stewart.

Lincoln Bogue Chitto: Jacob S Livingston.

Lincoln Greenville: Inari D Reed.

Lowndes Columbus: Taylor Michelle Bailey, Micheal J Chambers and Kyia Mckenzie Skinner.

Madison Canton: Darrah Tramone McGruder.

Madison Flora: Lantavius Montrell Johnson.

Madison Madison: Beau S Bryans and Jessica B Vanburen.

Marion Columbia: Olivia L Adams, Peyton Dewayne Anderson, William Bradford Arinder, Joshua Emmanuel Brown, Omarie Malik Johnson, Ta’kyra R Lampton, Hannah N Pittman, Melania Michelle Sanders, Natalie Stringer, Dyani N Weary, Mikel D Whitehead, Jenna Leigh Williamson and Jonathan Edgar Wiltz.

Marion Foxworth: Thomas A Bozeman, Maggie Virginia Hammond, Makayla Joy Hunt and Madeline Russell.

Marion Kokomo: Donna Marie Cameron.

Marshall Lamar: Aaron Brackeen Jr.

Neshoba Philadelphia: Tia’rain Mylin Saunders.

Neshoba Union: Dustin Blake Floyd and Luke Gabriel Welborn.

Noxubee Macon: Kelsie B Collins.

Oktibbeha Starkville: Jakyah Denise Evans, Brody Ross Pierce and McKailey Alyssa Sauseda.

Perry Beaumont: Jalyric C Hugger, Logan Gerald  Reynolds, Sylvester B Robinson, Evan Michael Sylvester and Amelia L. Tyree.

Perry Brooklyn: Ayden M King.

Perry Petal: Jacob Levi Douglas and Gracye Michelle Tower.

Perry Richton: Keishon D’earius Boose, Daniel Jacob Broome, Avery Clay Carter, Kastyn N Daughdrill, Samuel J Henderson, Zaria L Jones, Thomas Kevin Lewis, Braden Eric Meadows, Harrison Parker Munn, Sophia Jeannine Oneal, Kailee Lashay Pipkins, Colton Middle Sanderson, Braxton Joel Thompson and Jennifer Rene    Walters.

Pike Magnolia: Chasity I Moses and Morgan Rylee Sassone.

Pike McComb: Creshona Zy’kavia Kenny, Ashley Roshae Moore and Logan M Nunnery.

Pontotoc Pontotoc: Brice C Deaton.

Rankin Brandon: Hannah Elizabeth Ainsworth, Tyler M Harris, Lindsey Aline Hull, Benjamin Kody McElroy and Joshua Davis Sullivan.

Rankin Florence: Angela M Cruz-Diaz.

Rankin Flowood: Blakeney J Summerlin.

Rankin Pearl: Mya Aliyah Carter, Keri Elizabeth Coulter and Rebekah N Sudduth.

Rankin Puckett: Bailey E Dupree.

Rankin Richland: Kierra S Kelly.

Sharkey Rolling Fork: Demetric L Watson.

Simpson Braxton: Kayla Gabrielle Butler.

Simpson Harrisville: Thomas Blayne Barlow.

Simpson Hattiesburg: Jelecia L Stubbs.

Simpson Magee: Robert Banks, Gracelyn Brooke Bowen, Caleb Jerome Brown, Shameria M Norwood, Annaleigh Gayle Ragsdale and Alexis Keonna Taylor.

Simpson Mendenhall: Cyndi Leigh Colson, Iiesha Keiana Stuckey and Tori S Williamson.

Smith Bay Springs: Jaco Vincent Abernethy, Bryce Adam Dupree, Anna R James and Zybrayla L Mackey.

Smith Louin: Mahogany Michelle Jones, Mersadi Nichole McCarter, Kathryn E Moss and Emma E Rogers.

Smith Mize: Gabriel Adam Bishop, Aulden Blake Easterling, Brody Carl Easterling, Grace Alexandria Nicole, Grayson, Gillian Grace Harrison, Valerie Eubanks Howell, Bailey Jace Kile, Jordan Daniel Landrum, Heather Marie Lee, Ty C Magee, Austin Michael Roberts, Conner Joel Smith and Tanner Caigen Speir.

Smith Morton: Logan Tyler Ingram.

Smith Mount Olive: Kylee B Hughes, Andrew Houston Reyes, Elijah Lane Roberts and Emily E Voss.

Smith Pachuta: Madison Snowden.

Smith Pulaski: Anna Gabrielle Lott.

Smith Raleigh: Jaden R Corley, Ethan Hammons, Kaitlyn B Hutchinson, Rhett D Ivy, Meg L Matthews and Samuel A Sullivan.

Smith Taylorsville: Cedrick Antwone Beavers, Shayna L Bruce, Collin W Cline, Leona  Griffith, Landon M Harris, Katelyn P Horn, Kason Chadwick James, Joycelyn S Johnson, Brenton Lee Jones, Zakiya Marie McGill and Carter G Walters.

Tate Senatobia: Reagan Alexis Salter.

Walthall Tylertown: Lauryn Alexandria Jackson and Taquana S Magee.

Warren Vicksburg: Newton Keegan Sierra Wilson.

Wayne Buckatunna: Justise W Davis, Shanteshia K Morgan and April Regina Parker.

Wayne Clara: Jessica Lynn Long.

Wayne Richton: Elizabeth Michelle Cagle.

Wayne Shubuta: Takyah Gloriunna Smith

Wayne State Line: Joshua Markel Evans and Olivia Leonie Kittrell.

Wayne Waynesboro: Marvertrius Arrington, Natalie A Brewer, Micah Blake Burgess, Jaydah M Butrick, Hunter Brent Cauley, Kaden Davis, Josephine Ariana Evans, Reagan Gass, Artdaeshun Hayes, Mckinnley Elton Hollinghead, Christopher Dalton Hudson, John William James, Destini Rashanti Keeton, Justice Nyshanti Kittler, Drake Allan Loftin, James  Dylan McLain, Hailey Grace Lofton, Jomeria Elese  McDougle, Shelby Annette McLain, Alexis Faith Odom, Thomas Alexander Pitts, Jonathan Uzziel Reyes, Alandria Laerial Smith, Alexandria    Nicole Smith, Austin J Smith and Temeshianne Shontavious Strawbridge.

Wilkinson Centreville: Lindsey R Clark.

Wilkinson Woodville: Shatyre Mona Hunter.

ELLISVILLE – Jones College has announced the 2022 Fall Semester honor roll scholars. Full-Time students with 15 hours or more and who maintain the following grade-point averages will make the honor roll: President’s List–4.0; Dean’s List–3.99-3.5: Faculty List–3.49-3.0.

Jones College Honor Roll – Dean’s List   Fall 2022

Venezuela Barquisimeto: Daniela Valen Tina Tovar Carrasco.

Grove Hill, AL: William Tyler Coats.

Mobile, AL: Peyton Thomas Bell.

Vinegar Bend, AL: Kayla Lashae Hosford.

Iowa, LA: Karagan Sage Howard.

Luling, LA: Kathryn L Smith.

Monroe, LA: Cooper B. Grunksy.

Adams Natchez: Yohan Michael Thompson.

Adams Roxie: Taylor Brooke Martin.

Claiborne Pattison: Jharmin Jonae Johnson.

Clarke Enterprise: Alyssa M Elmore.

Clarke Meridian: Erika Delaine Dotson and Hannah K Tingle.

Clarke Pachuta: J’len Nalani Noel.

Clarke Quitman: Amanda Michell Gilbert, Jessica Grace Manning and Micaiah Teundra Sumrall.

Clarke Shubuta: Zandarrius M Blakley, Mya A Chapman and Adrian J Roberts.

Copiah Crystal Springs: Lakieundria Zykhia Kangar.

Covington Collins: Marcus Ray Brinson, Dalton Stephen Burrell, Halie M Dunn, Blane Harvey  Herrington, Tatum Bree Madden, Carley Rae McNair, Eileen N Ortega, Dawson Brian Sanford and Taja Amira Watson.

Covington Mount Olive: Tehonnie Deshay Cooper, Amerie D Sherman and Keylan D Walker

Covington Seminary: Wes Garrett Armstrong, Erin Fairchild, Molly Elizabeth Lowery, Sumer Mackenzie May, Peyton Matthew Rogers, Brooke Noel Sanford and Robert Dewitt Sanford.

Covington Sumrall: Hannah Marie Luker and Taylor Ashlyn Phillips.

Covington Taylorsville: Aliyah Savannah Denham and Kiara M McCoy.

Forrest Hattiesburg: Codarriyiene Keshawn Arrington, Jamal Q Barnes, Tanner D Bevard, Patrick Lynn Blankenship, William Patrick Chard, Jacob David Farmer, Mikayla Jordan Green, Brianna Lawless, Brittany B Martinez, Alyssa J Murry, Thomas Daniel Powell, Charles Edward Ridgway, John Hunter Sims, Sammie Smith, Kayleigh Brooke Thornton, Katie Nicole Walker and Nora Grace Watford.

Forrest Petal: Emma Elizabeth Bullock, Rayya Nha Lan Cao, Anna Caroline Coats, Courtlynn Grace Coats, Britney Shante Coleman, Kyle Connor Fagan, Mark Davis Green, Emma E Hampton, Lindsey C Hampton, Autumn Brooke Henderson, Kalyn Mackenzie King, Tristen G Lindley, Angelia Ranell Luker, Hannah F Reid, Hunter J Robinson, Peyton Elizabeth Rowell, Ethan G Smith and Ryan Amanda Veon.

George Lucedale: Lauren Nicole Classen, Lydia A Davis and Ruben Diaz.

Greene Beaumont: James Valentine Ulmer.

Greene Leakesville: Scott James Brocious, Kayla Michele Dueitt, Dawson Craig Hobby, Madison Elizabeth  King, Nicholas Levi McArn, Orlando J Polk and Caleb Bryce Sullivan.

Greene Lucedale: Kaleb Laine McLeod, Trevor Hall McLeod and Oscar M Whalen.

Greene Neely: Trevor Brian Parker.

Greene Richton: Ailee Charlene Byrd, Emily G Cooley and Jessika Elaine Creel.

Greene State Line: Garry Hawthorne and Isabella Kittrell.

Greene Stateline: Dalarrus Jevontae Cooper.

Grenada Grenada: Elizabeth G Gustafson.

Hancock Bay Saint Louis: Brandon Scott Rhodes.

Hancock Gulfport: Danyen  Dwayne Leleaux.

Harrison Biloxi: Tristan C Pearson.

Harrison Gulfport: Lauren Elizabeth Carothers and Denim Jakobi Lombard.

Harrison Long Beach: Ethan Todd Pittman and Miles Rhys Tootle.         

Hinds Byram: Chandler K Clark.

Hinds Clinton: Hanna Suzanne Zeitz.

Hinds Jackson: Xavier James Coleman.

Hinds Madison: Hilton Banks McNair.

Hinds Ridgeland: Ava L Moore.

Hinds Terry: Julius E Green.

Hinds Utica: Wiljerna Embriana Bumphis.

Jackson Biloxi: Valencia Amaree McFall and Analya Djene White.

Jackson Pascagoula: Jashon Malik Price.

Jackson Vancleave: Taylor Elizabeth Butler and Andrew Shelton Williamson.

Jasper Bay Springs: Baylee M McCool and Christian Aaron Myers.

Jasper Heidelberg: Ty A Herrington, Kelsie Destina Jordan and Kaley Walters.

Jasper Laurel : Jaysen Clyde Doggett.

Jasper Louin: Jazelyn Lanay  McGee and Abigail Lynn Vanderford.

Jasper Newton: Karli Nichole Blackledge.

Jasper Stringer: Jennifer Michelle Farmer, Alexis Rayne Hendry, Alexis Grace Herrington, Hailey Alexandria Jones and Kylie Rae Peterson.

Jefferson Davis Bassfield: Trevor A Courtney and Mariah McRaney.

Jefferson Davis Columbia: Byron D Anderson III.

Jefferson Davis Prentiss: Carlea Richelle Harrison, Coleman Gage Taylorand and Jaden Zane Jackson.

Jones Ellisville: Emily K Ali, Marla Danielle Beach, Sarah Nicole Blancett, Sophia A Bowden, Davis W Brown, Carmen Alexis Bullock, Jamie Lynne Castillo, Elda Ann Cook, Brianna N Gray, Bailey G James, Ethan T Johnson, Baxter R Karns, Kinsey Leann Lawson, Raven C        Lindsey, Katherine M Lollis Meredith Scot McCraw, Sabreya McDonald, Zachary A Mengucci, Logan Reese Miller, Tomas Nader, Charlee Claire Norman, Olivia Grace Norwood, Elizabeth Dianne Parker, Karley Breann Parker, Taylor Brooke Pool, Haleigh Lashae Reid, James Michael Rigdon, Taylor L Robinson, Luray Alex Rosenfield, Lindsey B Smith, Rachel Cambrea Thrash, Conner A Tisdale and Samantha Olivia Williams.

Jones Heidelberg: Karoline A Ayres, John Aaron Broadhead and Thomas Caleb Broadhead.

Jones Laurel: Teresa A Abad, Natalee Claire Ainsworth, Taylor Mackenzie Barkley, Miranda Victoria Beckwith, Olivia Rose Blythe, James Connor Brashier, Hailey R Brown, Xowi Alora Bush, Annaleise Julia Carroll, Charlie Lawrence Clark, Emilie J Coats, Jordan D Coats, A’myjah V Cooley, Javon R Dean, Logan E Dearman, Alice M Dickey, Jason C Eason, Brianna Evans, Jana D Fenton, Danielle K Flynt, Rustin Paul Freeman, Shasta Nicole Garrett, Araceli Gaspar, Tristen Dae Gendusa, Trinity N Gieger, Hilton Graham, Natalie Reshay Graves, Caleb Austin Griffin, Ashlyn G Guthrie, Luis D Hernandez, Hunter Stephen Hicks, Will Thomas Hicks, Micah Evyn Johnson Hill, Bailey Holifield, Carley Madison Holifield, Stephen Seth Holifield, Danielle Necole Hollinghead, Rylee M Howse, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Huddleston, Jason Michael Hull, Regan Ashley Hupe, Haley James, Jessie Mae James, Kaitlyn Mae James, Madelyn M James, Michael Tyberious Jenkins, Hannah Nicole Johnson, Sydney Mechelle Johnson, Sophie Wilhelmina Kasco, Justin Keys, Brittany Nicole Kilgore, Robert T Laypath, Cody Michael Lowe, Carley Ashlynn Malone, Tanner William Manning, Rebecah N McBride, Elizabeth Brooke McDonald, Emily Diane McLain, Margaret Elizabeth McMinn, Taylor Loy Messersmith, Garrett B Minchew, Brinna K Moss, Ruth A Nicholson, Dakota Jean Noland, Kylie Gale Noland, Sydney Michelle Owens, Abby Hope Parker, Rebecca D Parker, Corey Donavan D Pitts, Rhiannon E Pitts, Thomas Wayne Powell, Sommer J Ramsey, Kailee L Rogers, Karlee L Rogers, Ethan Juan Sanchez, Milca Z Sanchez, Landon Howard Sharp, Emily Jean Smith, James Matthew Smith, Jordan B Smith, Kena Monique Smith, Timothy Blake Stokes, Charlee Bryce Strickland, Kaleigh Morgan Sullivan, Benjamin Austin Taylor, Maria Terry, Angilique Deshajene Thames, Abigail Rebecca Thrash, Anna Grace Stotts Todd, Amaria R Trotter, Kate Gracen Weekley, Samuel C White, Tristan  Skylar White, Desiree Aiko Williams, Makenzie Jade Williams and Hanna Grace Wood.

Jones Moselle : Kristen Gail Heidleberg, Summer B Hover, Casie Jane Husack, Tristan Paul McAlexander, Jordan Faith Roberts, Moises Sanchezpaz, Kaitlyn Alexis Stiglet and Casey Joseph Thompson.

Jones Ovett: Kayleigh Marie Ainsworth, Sarah Hadley Barham, Sabrina Elizabeth Hogue, Breanna Daniella Maria Lewis, Britlyn J Phillips, Thomas Hayden Shows and Dustin Luke Walters.

Jones Petal: Cody Lamar Rushing

Jones Seminary: Chloe Grace Watkins.

Jones Soso: Paul Braxton Jefcoat, Sydney Denise Knotts, Holly Anne Miller, Katlyn Dawn Myrick, Carrie Ann Skidmore and Isaiah Christopher Spradley.

Jones Taylorsville: Melanie Lynne Valentine.

Lamar Hattiesburg: Alfred Alexander Acosta, Taryn Alyssa Barnes, Roman Murret Blackburn, Heather Paige Carter, Cody Lane Davis, Alexia D Jones, Ashly Lauren Kyzar, William Henry Lee, Nataliya Davon Magee, Jade K McBride, Aisya Audreanna McCormick, Gavin Miller Phillips, Alexis Nicole Saldana, Madeline Claire Smith, Patrick Emory Smith, Tavion D Smith, Quintin T Sterling, Logan J Stone, Charles Thomas Vann, Hope Olivia Weathersby and Tyler Anthony Williamson.

Lamar Lumberton: Jakob Edward Anderson.

Lamar Purvis: Seth Robert Boler, Tyler W Jacobs, Zach Joseph Stromeyer and Benjamin Wade Warden.

Lamar Sumrall: Jamie L Anderson, Andrea Marie Booth, Adrienne Michale Bounds, Kayla Marie Broome, Caragan Ashley Childs, Lily Grace Hendrix, Caden  McAlpin, Caleigh A Thompson and Haley L Turnage.

Lawrence Jayess: Shana Carol Davis.

Lawrence Monticello: Seth Wain Bass.

Leflore Greenwood: Deandrea Kentron Smith.

Lowndes Columbus: Rashad M Williams.

Lowndes Starkville: Hunter Randall Futral.

Madison Canton: Wallace James Brewer, Tameria R Bunch and Marquicia Takya Douglas.

Madison Madison: Bailey Grace Collums.

Marion Columbia: Hays C Carley, Kameron Taylor Carter, Jamie Lavoy Lambert, Olivia Danielle Lewis, Abby Claire Morris, Trevor A Rowell.

Marion Foxworth: Madison E Foxworth, Sara G Morgan, Jacy Lynn Pendarvis, Q’Darius J Swanigan.

Marion Sandy Hook: Aliyah Christiana Watts.

Neshoba Philadelphia: Carly Monique Keats.

Newton Decatur: Griffin Bailey.

Newton Hickory: Bethany Grace Chaney and Sidney Kathryn McGee.

Newton Lawrence: Jalen D Roberts and Daylon M Taylor.

Oktibbeha Starkville: John Charlton Cox.

Ouachita Monroe: Cooper B Grunsky.

Pearl River Picayune: Deshodrick Dashawn Jefferson.

Perry Beaumont: Colton Blaine Johnston.

Perry Petal: Gabriel Michael Gardner and Taliyah S Jackson.

Perry Richton: Adam Gabriel Aycock, Savanna Michelle Bowar, Brookelyn G Brewer, Cayne Jerid Hensarling, Richard Brannon Riley and Conner Albert Rutherford.

Pike McComb: Brianna Danielle Jefferson.

Rankin Brandon: Connor Lee Brooks, Wade Graham Fulton, Luke Caden Lycette, Emma Helen Moore, Josh Patterson, Jackson C Peoples, Evan B Rogers, Maggie Savell and Makenna G Yarrow.

Rankin Florence: Samantha Addison Bishop, Amy Grace Dykes, Gabrielle E Hoffman, Sara Grace Jackson, Farah M Johnson, Hannah C Keen and Avery Elizabeth Roberts.

Rankin Mendenhall: Brady Mason Williams.

Rankin Pearl: Zackary Lee Alleman.

Rankin Richland: Tai’va Norwood.

Scott Forest: Demetrius Lashun Burks.

Scott Lake: Sabrina M Bobbitt.

Scott Morton: Lauren Elizabeth Revette and Joddrick Deshun Williams.

Simpson Collins: Claire E Polk.

Simpson Magee: Abigail Aleece Green and Kaden W Harper.

Simpson Mendenhall: Rustlin Shiloh Brown, Kenleigh Ashton Magee, Laura Grace Rose and Madison Grace  Wicker.

Simpson Mount Olive: Abigayle Grace Adcox and James Travis Cockrell.

Simpson Pinola: Parker Rae Jones.

Smith Bay Springs: Zachary W Buckley, Carly Nicole Hendry, Tyler T Keyes, Issac Gage Phillips and Jayvion Thigpen.

Smith Louin: Shakiara Campbell, Holly Nicole Craft and Kristopher Doyle Moss.

Smith Magee: David H Garner.

Smith Mize: Caleb J Keys, Alexis D Kittrell and Dawson W Temple.

Smith Morton: Britton Holland, Logan Grace Medders and Heather Danielle Puckett.

Smith Mount Olive: Harley G Chain and Sabrina Rose Stuckey.

Smith Raleigh: Bethany Marie Hughes, Hayden A Hunt, Brett A Johnson, Brice J Johnson, Tasjane’ Laila Jones, Abigail L Lane, Natalie Grace Lillie, William W Mason, Aubree B McMullan and Caden Heath  Thornton.

Smith Taylorsville: Kelsey Rose Butler, Jay’nia Darlene Keyes and Lakhia Shequita Musgrove.

Tippah Ripley: Alan A Rangel.

Warren Vicksburg: Danny Guice, Anna-Claire Elizabeth McKellar and Elizabeth Grace  Theriot.

Wayne Buckatunna: Carley G Beasley and Karina O Ross.

Wayne Laurel: Mikail Z Walley.

Wayne Quitman: Hayden O Burge.

Wayne Shubuta: Matthew E Barnett, Laura Noel Carson, Laiklynn Alyssa Roberts and Lennon A Turner.

Wayne State Line: Tyler Austin Dunn and Lakesha Woulard.

Wayne Waynesboro: Tylan Reshawd Chambers, Hope Laquisha Cochran, Neena M French, Kalyn N Henry, Tamiyah M Laffitte, Renecia Catassia Mosley, Morgan Odom, Pamela Gandy Powe, Brandon Ray Pruitt, Garrett Cameron Roberts, Takeria Alexus Robinson and Jaquavious Keshawn Willis.

Yazoo Benton: Ashton Blake Granderson.

ELLISVILLE – Jones College has announced the 2022 Fall Semester honor roll scholars. Full-Time students with 15 hours or more and who maintain the following grade-point averages will make the honor roll: President’s List–4.0; Dean’s List–3.99-3.5: Faculty List–3.49-3.0.

Jones College Honor Roll – President’s List Fall 2022

Chatom, AL: Jeffery Jaylen Wimbley.

Newtownabbey Ireland: Rhys McAllister.

Franklinton, LA: Cayden Emile` Bellanger.

Silas, AL: Sydney Paige Sikes.

Amite Liberty: Skylar Lynlee Terrell.

Amite Smithdale: Lillian Nicole Dixon.

Clarke Bay Springs: Brylee H McCool.

Clarke Enterprise: Anna Katherine McGowan, Ja’mya L Pickens and Brandon M Williams.

Clarke Quitman: Madison L Dearman, Erin Presley Harris, Lainey R Parker and Landry L West.

Clarke Shubuta: Hannah C Mayo and Shemerial B McDonald.

Clarke Stonewall: Tabitha Leeann Mixon.

Covington Collins: Mason Michael Broadus, Brylee Annabeth Holder, Macey Holifield and Kaylea Anna Yates.

Covington Seminary: Lazarus Skyler Blair, Cameron M Easterling, Kayli Grace Johnson, Haleigh I Sorto, Annalee Clark Stringer.

Forrest Hattiesburg: Ryan H Boleware, Johnnie Cleveland Hubbard, Samuel Lucas Jones, Kamecia D Love, Lorine Makynzee McCullum, Samuel Edward Pineda, Lanett S Travis and Trinity R Williams.

Forrest Lumberton: John E Brown

Forrest Petal: Angela Kristine Bollinger, Eli Manuel Chancellor, Breanna Nicole Cooper, Alexis M Essary, Meagan E Hall, Devon Cameron Ivy, Jhalana Shanta Jackson, Brannon M King, Kaleb Presley Mitchell, Halle Kaitlin Myrick, McCory Reid Powell, Lena A Ruble, Reagan A Veon and Hannah L Williams.

George Lucedale: Riley Paige Davis, Cole M Hillman, Julia E King and Jaycee J Scott.

Greene Leakesville: Ashton Kohl Clark, Mary D Dickerson, James Kaden Dixon, Jasper Nathaniel Everett, Jaren Delane Green.

Greene McLain: Hannah Elizabeth Hillman and Anthony Lee London.

Greene Neely: Christopher Ryan Huey and Clayton Westley Moody.

Greene Stateline: Matthew Tyler Crawford.

Grenada Grenada: Carson H Stanford.

Hancock Bay St Louis: Danae Celeste Fowler.

Hinds Ridgeland: Samuel Jeffrey Hadley.

Jackson Moss Point: Hudson J Hans.

Jackson Ocean Springs: Brelynn Leona Fetsko and Sydney Marie Johnson.

Jasper Bay Springs: Jason Thomas Cannon, Sylvia Mae Leonard and Betty Juwell McCurty.

Jasper Heidelberg: Faith Elizabeth Collins, Saniya Jones and Emily Grace Myers.

Jasper Laurel: Tyler Lane Brady, Sydney K Bryan, Abigail A Nichols and Nathan Alexander Riley.

Jasper Louin: Eli Lane Blackwell, Makayla T Halton, Melanie Anne Marie Mayo, James  Charles Wedgeworth and Tremayne Sherell Wheaton.

Jasper Pachuta: Lauren O Buster and Katherine Abbigail Herrin.

Jasper Stringer: Chloe Lane Clark, Colton Graham, Grace M King, Jessica Beth McAlpin, Trista M Sims and Sadie M Williams.

Jefferson Davis Prentiss: Kaelin R Berry

Jones Ellisville: Colton Lane Bennett, Carlie Olivia Breanne Benoit, Kennedy Trent Brooks, Brooklyn Danielle Brown, Kirsty Dawn Cameron, Rylee A Cormier, Titus Crouch, Bradley Travis Ellzey, Paige Elizabeth Ellzey, Bryan Mitchell Garris, Jonathan Ryan Hayes, Roby Taylor Hebert, Savannah Cheyenne Heidelberg, Darrin Evan Looney, Kaitlyn E Massie, Christian Xavier McMullan, Anna Rachel McRee, Charity Elizabeth Miller, Ella Grace Pitts, Michael A Price, Brooke Mlee Purvis, Karyme Mayrin Ramos, Zachary Reese Rivers, Kenda Michelle Rose, Ezra Windham Sanders, Isabel Emily Rose Moss Scott, Krista Marie Shorter and Sophia Isabelle Tisdale.

Jones Heidelberg: Laken Tori Wilson.

Jones Laurel: Alondra Maria Abad, Alyssa Jade Adams, Ethan K Ainsworth, Vanessa Carolina Atencio, Deja Dashawna Baskin, Nathan Thomas Bryant, Caden Michael Carter, Kyrin Umod Chapman, Joseph Austin Clark, Virginia G Coleman, Derrick A Conliff, Vincent Mykal Daubenspeck, Bryanna Leigh Davidson, Natalie Allison Dewitt, Raegan A Drummer, Kayla Elizabeth Ensign, Alan Joseph Follis, Emily Ann Hill, Ethan John Hill, Kendall R Johnson, Jelonnie L Jones, Dawson Gabriel Kervin, Morgan G Kilts, Courtney Patricia Lewis, Ariel Raysha Loper, Jennifer Lazara Lopez, Colby Lane Martin, Benjamin Cole Masters, Zachary Tyler McClain, Kinsley Paige Melton, Jose E Mendez, Jaylen H Phillips, Leslie Santiago, Samuel H Shoemake, Rebecca Lauren Stapp, Dawson William Stringer, Tanya Grice Thrash, Blayne A Turner, Darlene S Villaseca, Derrick Montez Walker, Seth Walker, Tykevia N Watson and Chaz Hunter Williams.

Jones Moselle: Christy Leigh Boe, Sumer Boyette, Mackenzie Brooke Golemon, Stacy Beech Graves, Tressie Richardson and Kirkland Chad Sharplin.

Jones Soso: Summer Audrey Brewer, Olivia Danielle Jenkins, Dustin Colt Logan, Lorin Jena Musgrove and Sheridan A. White.

Jones Taylorsville: Joanna C Dunkerton.

Lamar Hattiesburg: Alexis Mykala Cato, Morgan Josephine Durning, Skyler Len Hill, Katherine D Holm, Craig Erwin Plunges, John Riley Turner and Andrew Hunter Wu.

Lamar Purvis: Katelyn A Alexander.

Lamar Sumrall: Joshua G Allen, Aja Y Bryant, Hope Burns and Christopher Floyd Ritz.

Lauderdale Meridian: Trinity R Glover and William Campbell Partridge.

Lawrence New Hebron: Virginia A Fortenberry.

Lee Plantersville: Annalyn V Housley.

Lincoln Wesson: Kaliyah L Jones.

Madison Canton: Jamijah Roshun Day.

Madison Madison: Madison F Horel and Gatlin Mackenzie Sanders.

Marion Columbia: Regenia A Hamilton and Robert T Johnson.

Marion Foxworth: Sierrah Jade Beasley, Gage A Herring and Jaelynn B Peak.

Marion Tylertown: Havin Mibr Mazarac.

Neshoba Philadelphia: Rebekah Lynn McCall

Newton Newton: Shavaris Deshun Logan and Bralynn Rainer Newell.

Newton Rose Hill: Katie A Edwards.

Perry Beaumont: Christian Derek Magee.

Perry Brooklyn: Destiny McDaniel.

Perry Petal: Kimberlie Faith Graham, Kera Ashlie Greer and Breanna Michelle Penton.

Perry Richton: Jacob Aaron Cowart, Kallie Elizabeth Dykes, Heather Brianne Henderson, Brady Nicholas Inmon, Alejandro Fortino Rios and Dalton Tyler Strickland.

Pike Summit: Margaret C Gatlin.

Rankin Brandon: Abigail E Boone, Karlye Kaye Flanagin, Emma Krystine Jackson, Terry James May, Ian Maxwell Samuel and Ashleigh Michelle Westbrook.

Rankin Florence: Carlyle M Doss and Hailey Grayson Weathersby.

Rankin Pearl: Hanna G Broadwater, Taylor R Channell, Josephine Lynne Duncan, Brodie M Rials, Lily G Taylor and Madison Grace Temple.

Sharkey Rolling Fork: Nathan Ryan Williamson.

Simpson Florence: Rayleigh M Loyd.

Simpson Harrisville: Natalie Grace Abraham.

Simpson Magee: Dori L Saranthus.

Simpson Mendenhall: Harleigh A Abernathy and Jessica L Wallace.

Smith Bay Springs: Isabelle P Boyd.

Smith Louin: Bennett C Thurston.

Smith Mize: Ethan Cade Byrd and Erin A Carter.

Smith Morton: Tabitha G Bradshaw, Morgan H Prestage, Nathan I Prestage and Madeline Cait Price.

Smith  Mount Olive: Dustin Conner Bush and Chloe Walker.

Smith Raleigh: William T Blakeney, Dylan R Bryant, Hannah Brooke Higginbotham, Aaron D Mason, Sandra Denise Page and David Cody Watts.

Smith Taylorsville: Macy Grace Ainsworth, Destiny Sarah Gayle Brown, Bart Eaton Hawkins, Kirsten L Jones, Emma C Kennedy, Abby A Pittman, Deborah Leneice Shelby and Jacob M Sumlin.

Sunflower Indianola: Ridgeley Prescott Schaumburg.

Union Union: Connor Joseph Smith.

Washington Greenville: Daishun Amar Charvez Scott.

Washington Leland: Molly Marc Elizabeth Giachelli.

Washington State Line: Sarah G Gonzalez.

Wayne Buckatunna: Cameron Scott Bradley, Kaleb G Carr and Jordan Elizabeth Sullivan.

Wayne Laurel: Daphanie R White.

Wayne Richton: Emily Christine Beck.

Wayne Shubuta: James Michael Cook, James Dylan Presley and Heather N Shaw.

Wayne State Line: Farrah Leigh Jordan.

Wayne Waynesboro: Benjamin Kane Blackledge, Hannah Courtney Brewer, Stephanie Lean Brewer, Claire Lindsey Bunch, Hannah Adair Cascio, Jaylynn S Conner, David M Farrior, Crystal Gandy, Lance Dewayne Hamilton, Kadin P Johnston, Pablo Alexander Lopez, Makayla Paige Mason, Sarah Louise McCollough, Garret D Mccollough, Jailyn Denise Mozingo, Kacie Amanda Rigby, Elijah  Holt Ross, Christina Lee See, Jennifer Elise Shirley and James C Trigg.

Wilkinson Centreville: Callie Grace McDaniels.

ELLISVILLE – The Jones College Practical Nursing Program’s Pinning and Diploma Ceremony was very emotional, especially for those who overcame numerous challenges to reach the end of the three-semester program successfully.  Molly Mize of Sandersville was one of the 58 graduates who had to endure tragedies and took a break before reaching her goal.

“Today means everything to me. My dad died, I had a baby and my mom had cancer but she’s doing well now,” explained Mize. “I made it through a very hard year, however, my 11-month-old is my motivation. I had him and came back in the summer when he was four-and-a-half months old. I knew he deserved more.”

Also inspired by her children is 36-year-old Renee Price of Waynesboro. The mother of four children, a 16-year-old, two five-year-old twins, and a one-year-old, worked in another job for 16 years before finally following her dream of becoming a nurse.

“I did this for my baby so they can see and be encouraged that they can do whatever they set their mind to do,” said Price. “At the end, I tripped up a little, and couldn’t get over the finish line but I kept pushing and I did it. Walking across that stage and getting my pin means everything to me and I’m ready to take on the next challenge!”

Nursing is one of the most difficult programs and requires the support of friends and family to make it. Jones College Practical Nursing Program Director, Amy Myers explained to graduates that instructors are also proud and are celebrating their accomplishments.

“Seeing nursing students achieve their goals and succeed is one of our proudest moments as instructors. Graduates, you have proved yourself capable of great things!” said Myers. “This semester we have PN graduates in both our full-time and part-time programs. Several of our students struggled to juggle work, home, and school. Several had very difficult personal and family situations to overcome. I am very proud of ALL our students for the hard work and dedication that they showed to further their nursing goals.”

Faculty members honored several members of the graduating classes from the Ellisville full time program, part time night class program and Wayne County Center program. Three students from each program were honored with three different awards for their accomplishments during the three-semester program.

Cyndi Colson of Magee, Kimbula Ducksworth of Laurel, and Sharrangelia Green of Waynesboro each received the Florence Nightingale Award for exhibiting the true spirit of nursing qualities, like the founder of nursing, Florence Nightingale who showed compassion, dedication, and kindness with professionalism, integrity, and a selfless attitude toward humanity. 

The Rising Star Award was presented to Inez Bridgeman of Jackson, Tameria Bunch of Canton and Shanteshia Morgan of Wayne County for their continuous dedication and growth in the classroom and clinical setting, and their positive attitude and perseverance which has enriched their professionalism and nursing knowledge.

Karen Windham of Hattiesburg, Lakesha Woulard of State Line and Sarah Gonzalez of Leakesville each earned the Academic Excellence Award for having the highest academic average. Gonzalez said she attributes her success in the program to her deep desire to care for people and being a nurse is the only thing she wanted to do.

“I feel it’s my calling and I’m ready to get my first job and build a future for my future kids,” said Gonzalez, who wants to work with geriatric patients. “I enjoy geriatrics because that’s a community that needs the most love. I feel like they should get extra attention because they’ve lived their lives so long and we should be in debt to them.”

Hattiesburg’s Kia Pruitt, who is currently a pharmacy technician also answered a “calling” to become a nurse. The 29-year-old explained she enjoys working in the pharmacy, but the Covid 19 pandemic enlightened her to the need to do more.

“I still like what I do but I chose to come to nursing to lend a helping hand. Pharmacy technicians work behind the scenes but what I do in nursing is all hands on and I can help more people physically and mentally. I also like a challenge!” said Pruitt.

Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith shared with the graduates and audience, the college has high expectations of nursing students. He explained, at the conclusion of the Pinning and Graduation Ceremony, where graduates light each other’s lamps as part of the traditional “Lamp Lighting” inspired by the founder of nursing, Florence Nightingale who carried a lamp to help wounded soldiers during the Crimean War in 1854, is very significant.

“The lamp lighting ceremony is much more than just a moment. It is an actual representation of the enlightenment of your minds, and it is also an enlightenment of love, joy, and the great care that I unequivocally endorse of the health care these ladies will do in the future and be exceptional. We’re excited for your future graduates!”

As the graduates’ lamps were lit, Practical Nursing instructor, Oshaugnessye McCormick, challenged the newest nurses to be more like Florence; innovative, critical thinkers, warm and compassionate and to let their lights shine.

Jones College Practical Nursing Graduates December 2022

1. Jakeria Bailey, Waynesboro
2. Miranda (Wright) Beckwith, Laurel
3. Haley Boutwell, Sandersville
4. Alexis Boyle, Sumrall
5. Inez L. Bridgeman, Jackson
6. Amber Brignac, Seminary
7. Tameria Raymona’ Bunch, Canton
8. Cyndi Colson, Magee
9. Wayn-Keyera Davis, Waynesboro
10. Kasey Dayon, Petal
11. Chanece Denton, Meridian
12. Kimbula Ducksworth, Laurel
13. Briana Frierson, Hattiesburg
14. Sarah Gonzalez, Leakesville
15. Breuna Gray, Louin
16. Sharrangelia Green, Waynesboro
17. Makenzie Grimsley, Petal
18. Kaitlyn Hennis, Hattiesburg
19. Bailey Hobby, Greene County
20. Arnissa Holloway, State Line (Wayne)
21. Tacora Monique Houston, Ellisville
22. Brooke Sky Hudson, Seminary
23. Halie Jones, Laurel
24. Jordyn Kittrell, State Line
25. Kamecia Love, Hattiesburg
26. TaQuana Magee, Tylertown
27. Madison Matthew, Seminary
28. Ashlynn McLeod, Leakesville
29. Molly Mize, Sandersville
30. Jelesia Moody, McLain
31. Kaneesha Michele Moody, Beaumont
32. Brittney Paige Morgan, Waynesboro
33. Shanteshia Morgan, Wayne County
34. NaToria Moulds, McLain
35. Miracle Monai Murrell, Hattiesburg
36. Ni’Esha Nelson, Heidelberg
37. Megan Noble, Laurel
38. Charla Packer, Hattiesburg
39. Joy Dionne Powell, Prentiss
40. Renee Price, Waynesboro
41. Kia Deshae’ Pruitt, Hattiesburg
42. Kasia Rankin, Waynesboro
43. Hayley Deann Revette, Raleigh
44. Jakarta Kyannah Ruffin, Laurel
45. Knija Russell, Waynesboro
46. Courtney Scarbrough, Ellisville
47. Mahala Shelby, Richton
48. Iiesha Stuckey, Mendenhall
49. Alexis Keonna Taylor, Magee
50. LaBrittany Triplett, Louisville
51. Jacey Ann Varnado, Picayune
52. Jonnah Walters, Ovett
53. Stephanie Leann Wardell, Laurel
54. Brooke Lashe’ Williams, Gulfport
55. Gabriella Noelle Williams, Shubuta
56. Karen Windham, Hattiesburg
57. Lakesha Woulard, State Line
58. Taniya Young, Richland

ELLISVILLE – Embarking on one of the most difficult professional programs, 27 Jones College Associate Degree Nursing students celebrated the completion of their studies at the Nurse’s Pinning and Graduation Ceremony. Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith commended the newest nurses for never “vacillating from the challenge” because of their grit.

“We’ve been educating students since 1911 and there is nothing harder than what these students have been through,” said Smith. “They have the desire, the grit and certainly the aptitude but they also have the support from you, friends and family, an entire network around them. Without you, they (the nurses) would not be where they are today.”

Ironically, a medical condition almost kept the class president, Kaneisha Fortenberry from realizing her dream of being a nurse. The Laurel resident began having unexplainable cardiac problems over the last three years, which led to visiting doctors from New Orleans to Jackson. However, she never wavered.

“It can be disheartening. I was almost unable to see this day but we’re overcoming,” said Fortenberry. “I’ll be starting in the cardiac bypass nursing unit and hopefully be a labor and delivery nurse. That’s my dream!”

After 10 years working in an office because of a medical condition, Sara Johnson of Laurel also thought her desire to be a nurse would be impossible to achieve. At 18 months of age, she was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, a lung disease which affects breathing and overall health. In 2019, a new medicine changed her life drastically, allowing the Laurel resident to reconsider following her nursing dream.

“Until I moved into the adult clinic at UMMC, I had the same nurses for 18 years caring for me and I looked up to them. I wanted to do what they did. These nurses gave me hope and they treated me like family. I want to really make a difference in patients’ lives, and they encouraged me to do so,” said Johnson.

Also, as a young mother, Johnson said her son, Benjamin inspired her to go back to school as a 32-year-old.

“Even though I haven’t been able to spend as much time with my family, it’s going to be worth it, and my son is seeing me follow my dream. I hope it encourages him. However, none of this would be possible without Brandon. He’s been the best husband through all of this!”

Associate Degree Nursing Program Director, Mike Cummings explained to the auditorium filled with friends and family, it takes a lot of hard work and effort to get to this day, the pinning and graduation ceremony. The next step is enduring the five-hour NCLEX licensure exam, after completing five semesters of 12-hour clinicals, six-hour labs and three-hour lecture classes. For Shelbi Sumrall of Laurel, the Covid-19 pandemic delayed her journey. Nonetheless, she’s excited about embarking on a career in the E.R.   

“I’ve been waiting for this day for a very long time because of some setbacks. It took a little longer than expected because I had to repeat a semester, because of Covid and because of some things going on, I didn’t do well in my classes,” said Sumrall. “However, I’m more confident now and will be a better nurse in the long run because of it.”

After working three years at Forrest General Hospital as a medical transporter, Dalton Jenkins of Piave explained the pandemic helped him discover his purpose.

“I transported hundreds of Covid patients. That didn’t bother me, it makes it more special because Covid kept some of my family and friends from seeing their loved ones. I could go into the patients’ rooms and speak to them or bring something to the nurse’s station for them. I got to be that ‘somebody’ when they are isolated.”

While his desire to be a youth pastor led him to the hospital to help people and job shadow, he realized being a nurse would be one of the paths he could take to help make a difference in someone’s life. Even before reaching graduation, Jenkins’ role as a Peer Mentor to the new nursing students at Jones College helped him in ways he didn’t foresee.

“Being a mentor really helped because if they asked me something I didn’t know, it helped me to learn. To teach, you have to know it really well, so it made me accountable. I really like being there for somebody. It also made me study that much harder,” said Jenkins.

Through all the long, challenging hours of studying, labs and clinicals, many members of the class became emotional seeing the support from family as they received their nursing pins and diplomas.

As Jenkins explained, “The last two years were challenging; sacrificing time with family and even sometimes church if there was test on Monday, while also trying to work. But that’s what makes it all the more rewarding today.”

At the conclusion of the Pinning and Graduation Ceremony, graduates participated in the Lighting of the Lamp, a nursing school tradition. This ceremony is a symbol of the passing on of knowledge from nursing faculty to graduates after receiving their official Nurse Pin with a Maltese Cross. For more information about the Associate Degree Nursing program at Jones College check out the website, https://www.jcjc.edu/programs/adn/

Associate Degree Nursing Fall 2022 Graduates

Destiny Bester , Picayune                  

Autumn Broadhead, Heidelberg        

Rachel Dearman, Brandon                 

Courtney DuBose, Columbia            

Kailyn Dukes, Laurel                        

Kaneisha Fortenberry, Laurel            

Kenadi Freeman, Waynesboro           

Chase Hall, Hattiesburg                    

Rondaisha Henry, Bay Springs         

Aja Hersey, Meridian                        

Dalton Jenkins, Richton                    

Sara Johnson, Laurel                         

Kailey Lawrence, Moselle                

Charlie Lowe, Monticello                   

Kaylyn McKinney, Raleigh              

Bridgette McLain, Leakesville          

Hope McNair, Collins                        

Kirsten Nicolosi, Hattiesburg            

Lindsey Patterson, Moselle               

Lauren Powell, Laurel                          

Annie Russ, Hattiesburg                   

Bethany Sanderson, Richton             

Shalena Scarbrough, Wiggins

Dalton Snow, Raleigh                        

Shelbi Sumrall, Laurel                      

Lauren Thompson, Laurel                 

Rebecca Yandell, Petal