Jones College grad earns a spot in the MS Rural Physicians Scholarship Program

ELLISVILLE – Just before graduating from Jones College in May, Matt Burke of Brandon earned a spot in the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. As a member of the back-to-back State Championship Bobcat soccer team, Burke played in the first game of the college’s first appearance in the National Junior College Athletic Association II National Tournament in Wichita, Kansas. However, he left Kansas before playing in the second game because he was eager to begin his journey in the medical field.

“I’m from rural Mississippi and have seen the need for medical care first-hand. This program is a great fit for me and I am ecstatic to be accepted,” said Burke. “I am really looking forward to all the information and experience that I will obtain as a Mississippi Rural Physician Scholar and the opportunity to practice in a rural area in the future.”

Burke said while he loves soccer and even served as the captain of his high school team, he has always enjoyed and excelled in science and human anatomy. His personal experience witnessing the hardships that many endure getting good medical care prompted him to be part of the solution. Furthermore, the death of his childhood friend, 17-year-old friend, Ian Cochran, who was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer exposed Burke to the reality and hardships of the health care industry and inspired him to be a doctor.

“My aspiration is to serve as a medical professional and try my best to never let any family go through what Ian and his family went through,” said Burke. “Another friend’s mother who is a nurse shared her struggles during the pandemic. Hearing about how the Covid-19 Pandemic affected the medical staff who had to be separated from family and the feeling of hopelessness, has only confirmed my love for medicine and justified my pursuit.”

Burke gained some medical experience job shadowing at the Madison Ridgeland Medical Clinic with Dr. Indira Veerisetty, which also exposed him to the realities of medical care in Mississippi. Additionally, he personally realized the difficulty of getting care when he needed a doctor.

“My mom’s main job was downsized, and we lost medical insurance. We didn’t have any way to pay for the clinic visit which really upset my mom. I began thinking about those who can’t pay for medicine but are in actual danger. My minor cold and sore throat would be better soon but thinking about those who may not recover, made me want to pursue a career in medicine to help change this,” said Burke.

To help pay for college expenses at Jones, Burke worked in the Science Department while also keeping a 3.9 GPA. In his spare time, he volunteered at the Jones County Heart Walk and through the Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, he helped at the annual Blood Drive and Bobcat Pantry Drive. Science Division Chair, instructor and PTK co-advisor, Eric Shows said Matt’s quiet, thoughtful and hardworking traits have served him well in pursuing his goals.

“Matt has a laser-like focus on academic excellence and extracurricular preparation in service of his goals of becoming a doctor. I am elated that his commitment and his efforts are being rewarded. I’m proud as a Jones College faculty member and as a Mississippian to have Matt representing our school and our state as a future medical professional,” said Shows.

Burke’s experiences may have inspired him to pursue being an internal medicine doctor, but he was not sure if he and his family could afford medical school. Receiving the scholarship is very important to Burke because it will relieve the financial burden, but it will also provide a unique training opportunity and mentorship with other physicians in rural Mississippi.

“My mom works two jobs to give my sister and me what we need. Doing well in school and in college has helped me get this far. Medical school would most likely not be an option because the tuition and expenses are high. This scholarship allows me to go to medical school without the crippling debt and saves my family the financial setback,” said Burke.

During medical school, each MRPSP scholar receives $30,000 per year based on available funding. Consistent legislative support of the MRPSP translates to 61 medical students receiving a total of $1,830,000 to support their education this fall. In addition to the legislative support, three privately funded scholarships are also awarded this year from the Madison Charitable Foundation, the Selby and Richard McRae Foundation, and the Medical Assurance Company of Mississippi. Other benefits include personalized mentoring from practicing rural physicians and academic support.

Upon completion of medical school, MRPSP scholars must enter a residency program in one of five primary care specialties: family medicine, general internal medicine, pediatrics, medicine-pediatrics, or obstetrics/gynecology. The MRPSP Scholar must provide four years of service in a clinic-based practice in an approved Mississippi community of 15,000 or fewer population located more than 20 miles from a medically served area.

MRSP provides a means for rural Mississippi students to earn a seat in medical school and to earn a $120,000 medical school scholarship in return for four years of service while learning the art of healing from practicing rural physicians.

For more information, contact MRPSP Associate Director Steven Carter at 601-815-9022, jscarter@umc.edu or http://mrpsp.umc.edu.

Jones College’s All-Mississippi Academic Team named

ELLISVILLE- Two Jones College students earned individual honors through the International Honor Society for two-year colleges, Phi Theta Kappa. Sophomore pharmacy major from Laurel, Faith Houston was selected to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s All-Mississippi Academic First Team. Biological Sciences major from Leakesville, McKay Lee Bray was chosen for the All-Mississippi Academic Second Team.

“It was an absolute honor to make the All-State Academic Team. I am thankful for this scholarship and all of the opportunities it will give me to continue my education at the University of Mississippi. I am also thankful for Jones College and the way it has impacted my life. Jones has given me so many opportunities and life experiences that have prepared me to continue my education at Ole Miss,” said Bray.

Besides representing the state as Miss Hospitality 2020, Bray served as a PTK officer, and she is a member of the Charles Pickering Honors Institute, Student Government Association, Jones OnStage and Concert Choir. She is a Hall of Fame recipient and was selected as one of five Tullos Scholars at Jones College. She will continue her higher education as a Lyceum Scholar at the University of Mississippi with plans to practice internal medicine in rural Mississippi.

“McKay was a no-nonsense, hardworking powerhouse of a PTK officer. This academic honor is a great recognition of her accomplishments. She was a leader that aptly used a combination of humor, organization, creativity and focus on her local community in her endeavors and ideas, and we benefitted greatly by having her as a part of our PTK leadership team,” said Eric Shows, Science Division Chair and PTK Co-Advisor.

Houston came to Jones on an ACT scholarship and was invited to be a member of the Charles Pickering Honors Institute for both years at Jones. She served as a Senator for the Student Government Association her freshman year and as Secretary of the organization her sophomore year. In the International Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, Houston performed the duties of Historian despite the challenges of the pandemic. She has been named a Gold Key Merit and Leadership recipient, received the Letter “J” Academic honor and she has been on the President’s List Honor Roll each semester. In her spare time, Houston volunteers at the Glory House in Laurel.

“I am so thankful for being selected as one of the fifteen people chosen for the All-Mississippi Academic First Team. This award will help me earn more scholarship money for pharmacy school,” said Houston.

Shows noted Houston went above and beyond her duties when pandemic restrictions made simple tasks more difficult.

“She completed tasks with aplomb and was the consummate example of servant leadership. This honor is well deserved,” said Shows.

History instructor and PTK Co-Advisor, Sarah Ishee, said she is also very proud of both ladies, who proved to be essential to the Rho Sigma chapter at Jones College.

“They overcame challenges faced during the pandemic and were still able to promote the Hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa. McKay kept us on track with due dates and other important tasks with her Miss Hospitality flair. Faith reminded us that kindness and a smile are just as powerful as any fancy media promotion in encouraging membership participation. I look forward to seeing where life will take these ladies because I’m sure it will be exceptional!” said Ishee.

Both students were chosen as Jones College’s nominees from a larger pool of Jones applicants that also boasted impressive resumés. The nominees were then evaluated by PTK officials on effective writing skills, the academic rigor of their majors and their leadership impact at their colleges.

“Our nominees distinguished themselves scholastically with excellent grades, and they all had notable records of service and campus and community involvement. Their particular accomplishments and successes are truly highlighted by being named as the college’s nominees for this prestigious academic competition,” said Shows.

The JC students competed with more than 1,800 nominations from each of the 15-community colleges. As part of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society’s annual academic and workforce competition, each student submitted an essay, answered discussion questions, and described their leadership roles and activities while in college

The highest scoring nominees from each of the 15 two-year colleges earned First Team All-Mississippi honors and $500 scholarships provided by the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges. All team members received special medallions, certificates, and printed resolutions from the Mississippi Legislature.

Jones College employees honored for service 

ELLISVILLE – Forty-five Jones College faculty and staff members were recently honored for their years of service to the college during a special Employee Recognition event. Administrators and the JC Foundation treated the Jones College faculty and staff to a picnic lunch outdoors before the end of the spring semester. JC administrators honored employees for their service at five-year increments, beginning with those who have served at least five years.

Estella Chapman and Regina Clark were honored for having the most service years in 2020, with 30 years each. Chapman has worked on campus keeping several facilities clean. Clark has worked in the Student Affairs and Instructional Affairs Offices as an administrative assistant.

Also honored were four employees for serving the college for 25 years: Mary Abbey-CTE Administrative Assistant, Erin Knight-A.D. Nursing Division Chair, Angela Parker-Environmental Services and Theresa Sanchez-Fine Arts Piano instructor.

Twelve JC employees were recognized for their 20 years of service: Carson Atwood-History instructor, Ashley Beard-Institutional

Research, Mary Boleware-Physics instructor, Wesley Dixon-Librarian, Tara Dupree-Enrollment management, Amy Hinton-Paralegal instructor, Sonya Graves-Payroll, Dana Knight-Humanities instructor, Kelly Robinson-Workforce College, Paul Spell-V.P. of Enrollment Management, and Merry Tigert-Jasper County Center, Adult Education.

Celebrating 15 years of employment at JC were nine people: Mark Brown-Visual Arts Division Chair/instructor, Debbie Buckley-Environmental Services, Rosa Conner-Environmental Services, Lucy Flowers-CTE Support Services, Kayla Hankins-Student Affairs/Cheerleader Advisor, Diane Love-Bookstore, Carla Manning-Adult Education, Kristen Register-EMT & Health Clinic Assistant, and Elizabeth Russell-Environmental Services.

Six JC employees were recognized for their 10 years of service including Victoria Johnson-Fine Arts Piano instructor, Karen Kirk-CAD/Engineering Technology, Stan Livingston-Chief of Campus Police, Kandace Martin-Business Office Technology instructor, Scott Sumrall-Special Projects, and Jamie Williams-Dual Enrollment Coordinator.

After five years of employment at Jones, these fourteen employees were honored for their service: Jay Aultman-Heating/AC instructor, Melissa Bilderback-Ladies Basketball head coach, Steve Buckley-Football head coach, Devin Cooper-Ladies assistant coach, Rebecca Covalt-Environmental Services, Latishea Crabtree-Greene County Center, Lakin Craft-OneCard Services, Brad Ellzey-Automotive instructor, Ashley Garick-Practical Nursing instructor, Kisha Jones-A.D.A. Coordinator/Psychology instructor, Bharath Kandula-Physics instructor, Gwendolyn Matuszewski-MiBest Coordinator, Billy Miller-Commercial Truck Driving instructor, Cody Robertson-Electro-Mechanical Technology instructor, and Gary Russell-Maintenance.

Each honored employee was given a special item designed for each level of achievement: 5 years-small plaque; 10 years-large plaque; 15 years-clock; 20 years-small acrylic trophy; 25 years-medium acrylic trophy and 30 years-large acrylic trophy.

Jones College holds community-wide Blood Drive

ELLISVILLE – Jones College is hosting a community-wide blood drive on Tuesday, June 15, in the Student Union, behind the A.B. Howard Gymnasium. Vitalant strongly encourages blood donors to make and keep appointments to give blood between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Scheduling appointments can be made through this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c44a8af28a0fac61-blood or through the QR code.

“It is very important that we have as many donors as possible at the upcoming blood drive at Jones College because donations are currently running short. The summer months mean more people are out of town on vacation and not available to donate,” said Jons College Blood Drive Coordinator and EMT instructor, Benji Sessums.

Donors that have been fully vaccinated arriving at Jones College are not required to wear masks, but masks are required of staff. There will be no temperature checks at sign in. Vital signs will be checked as part of the normal screening protocol.

To view Vitalant’s current, up-to-date guidelines to support the health and safety of donors and staff, visit the Vitalant website, https://www.vitalant.org/COVID-FAQs or call Vitalant Donor Recruitment Representative, Sara Dyess at 601-602-5969.

Faculty List – Spring Semester Honor Roll

Jones College Honor Roll   Faculty List   Spring 2021

ELLISVILLE -Jones College has announced the 2021 spring 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.

Citronelle, AL: Richard A Davis.

Leroy, AL: Virginia Rose Ramey.

Millry, AL: Joshua Raiford Brown, Katelyn Shea Carlisle and Hannah D Henderson.

Mobile, AL: Destinee Paige Boutwell and Daisha Janae Bradford.

Saint Stephens, AL: Christian Hunter Branch.

Bartow, FL: Lemar T Kirkland.

Lakeland, FL: Kenneth Mackeroy.

Covington, LA: Reginald Eric Gause.

Duson, LA: Julian Paul Melancon.

Franklinton, LA: Wallace Semrow Bird.

Mandeville, LA: Hannah Kate Bergeron.

Mount Hermon, LA: Adrian Joseph Schexnider.

New Orleans, LA: Logan Michael Schroeder.

Pride, LA: Bobbie Nicole Amond.

Belton, MO: Kamryn Cierra  Estell.

 

Adams Natchez: Yohan Michael Thompson and Diamond Janai Washington.

Amite Osyka: Brady Clint Wilson.

Amite Smithdale: Desmond Deon Smith.

Choctaw Weir: Kendall Coleman.

Clarke Enterprise: Macy C Culbreth and Savannah Alex Marie Satcher.

Clarke Meridian: Felisha D Wilkinson.

Clarke Quitman: Mayonda Cherlize Edwards and Kayleigh Lauren Fagan.

Clarke Shubuta: Yalise Granae Payton.

Clarke Stonewall: Rebecca G Carlson and Noah Blake Covington.

Clarke Vossburg: Kenetria Monae Vaughan.

Copiah Crystal Springs: Julianna Clarice Moore.

Covington Collins: Kristlyn Nicole Parker, Benjamin J Barnes, Richard Phong Cao, Adara Paige Davis, Emily Ruth King, Richard Lee Klug, Debra Ann Magee, William Douglas Mitchell, Ryan Bryce Ogletree, Kara Leeann Rogers and Antonio Marquez Spencer.

Covington Mount Olive: Cherisse Nicole Blackwell, Jose Alan Bravo, Mason Wayne Carrell, Tayshaun Ladainian Chapman, Tony Jerome Garrett, Gracie Jacquline Ingram, Brandon Lee Norris, Nic Lee Sartin, Haskel Walter Sellers and Breanna Regan Williams.

Covington Seminary: Jackson Ellis Bryant, Hannah Iona Burnham, Morgan Rayne Butler, Katlyn Amanda Cascio, Jarrett Anthony Darden, Sophia Isabella Gordon, Molly Elmore Graves, Samantha Paige Hawkins, Chloe Amelia  Hinton, Nathan Cole Pitts, Bailey E Thrash and Elijah Stewart Whitehead.

Covington Sumrall: Landon Kyle Trigg.

Covington Taylorsville: Kavez Deshon Keyes and Louis Carl White.

Forrest Brooklyn: Torian Elyse Benton and Audree Elizabeth Trotter.

Forrest Hattiesburg: Jonathan Charles Adams, Gwana Ashley Childs, Brittany Renee Franks, Derrick Dwayne Funches, Teel Garrett Garcia, Mikayla Jordan Green, Kaitlyn Leanne Hennis, Javarian Randell Jenkins, A’dashun Ashaunte Jones, Vanderrick Tashon Jones, David A Lara, Cameron Gabrielle McLaurin, Ashunte Nycole Nixon, Annie H Russ, Abigayle Kate Sawyer, Mayra Solano, Hannah Daley Stanley and Dakota Lobrano Wallace.

Forrest Lumberton: Samantha Rachelle Smith.

Forrest Petal: Michael Blake Amason, Christopher David Barnes, Logan Michael Bryant, Samuel William Burcaw, Elayna Carlene Cline, Analee Sinclaire Dumas, Karina Feliciano, Jenna Rose Fisher, Zachary Joseph Gregore, Tami Telese Hamil, Archana Shena Haynes, Kailin Marie Henry, Julia Grace Hinton, Michael Desten Hooks,  Donald Cade Law, Alexander Lamar Nelson , Hayden Lee Pendarvis, Evelyn Joseline Pilgrim, Brett Patrick Pittman, Layton Thomas Pitts , Korrinn Alexyss Robinson, Caylee Lynn Roney, Alexis Nicole Setliff, Bailey  Madison Sims, William Kelton Sims, Robert Jarrett Stephens, Andrew Thomas Suttle, Justin Tate Warren and Michael D Windham.

George Lucedale: Shawna Nicole Breland, Isaac T Burns, Kenny Lamond Cortina, Grace Anne Holloman and Logan  Spencer Howell.

Greene Leakesville: Kala Causey, Jaren Delane Green, Dylan Thomas Miller, Jasper Sean Penton and Molly Allana  Simpson.

Greene Lucedale: Jessica M Gibson and Jasmine Marie Rushing.

Greene McLain: Ivan Joel Hernandez, Jalen Jyree Blackston and Jamya Lenia Moody.

Greene Richton: Braxton Scott Brewer, Julianna Grace Clark, Rayborn Kade Merritt and Kennedy Grace Mills.

Greene State Line: Kayla Jelecia White.

Hancock Bay St Louis: Colby Richard Oliver.

Hancock Diamondhead: Jacob Myron Moore.

Harrison Biloxi: Garrett Anthony Clendenning, Dylan Raymond Fontan and Kayla Ann Webb.

Harrison Gulfport: Jimmie Lee Worthen.

Harrison Pass Christian: Andrew Moffett.

Harrison Saucier: Emily G Callender and Justin David Sniff.

Hinds Clinton: Emily Rebecca Ford.

Hinds Crystal Springs: Jarod Dillon Thornton.

Hinds Jackson: Tre’voin Dantrell Bass and Mason Glenn Morgan.

Jackson Moss Point: Ariana Denya Lyons.

Jackson Ocean Springs: Brittany Ann Carroll and Stephen Gage Harbour.

Jackson Vancleave: Stori Adison Endt.

Jasper Bay Springs: Tori Marissa Butts, Riley P Ferguson, James  Patrick Hinton, Markia A Jones, Krystopher Alexander Newell, Lydia Ruth Odom, Makenzie Ann Sides, Tenisha Larachell Dominique Wheaton, Jesse Travis White and Daniel Hayden Windham.

Jasper Heidelberg: Jamaal Barnett, Tishala  N Brown, Bradley Allen Hobson, Audrianna Denise Jenkins, Tawiana Shanta Jones and Justin Jamarius Wilson.

Jasper Laurel : Jean Ray Davis, Jaysen Clyde Doggett, Bailey Nicole Hill and Julie Etoile West.

Jasper Louin: Hannah Grace Fries, Breuna Gray, Jakela Zamaria Quince, Destiny Samone Ross, Hunter Adam  Sykes and Gracie Lea White.

Jasper Pachuta: Madilyn Alexis Pitts and Makenzie Taylor Waites.

Jasper Stringer: Molly Kaitlyn Dyess, Selena Michelle McCardle, Gracie Mae McCullough, Andrew Wade Nix and Chasity Alana O’Quinn.

Jefferson Fayette: Derrika Dakyla Jackson.

Jefferson Davis Bassfield: Jana Kate Johnson.

Jefferson Davis Prentiss: Jimmie Grace Anderson, Stephen Micah Langley and Katilyn Elizabeth Lee.

Jones Ellisville: Sarah Nickole Adams, Itai Allen, Hanna Leianna Beasley, Poppy Louise Binding, Michelle Elizabeth Brady, Maranda Broadway, Caidyn Grace Crowder, Zachary J Evans, Jose L Gonzalez, Peyton James Griffin, Jonathan Ryan Hayes, Cooper Reed Herrington, Destini Neykole Hill, Andrew Endom Howard, Marlee Nicole Hunnell, Mackenzie Amyah Jones, Natasha Rachel Keen, Adam Michael Lynch, Ty Brannon Magee, Grace Kelley McAlpin, Richard Dale McCollum II, Akiah Andria McGilberry, Zachary Channing Mills, Madelyn Rose Morgan, Olen Luke Morgan, Justin Dale Moss, Sarah Amanda Phelps, Chelsea Me’shel Phillips, Matthew C Pressly, Evan Cole Sheffield, Conner Jesse Smith, Jonah Aaron Walters and Chrishawn Donta Wright.

Jones Hattiesburg: Rhian Alayne Keyes.

Jones Heidelberg: Autumn Broadhead and Savannah Lynn Sumrall.        

Jones Laurel: Victoria Nadine Ball, Howard Adam Bassett, Anna Jewel Bookout, Sarah Allison Boone, Haley   Boutwell, Rob L Breland, William Henry Britt, Tyler Lane Broadway, Dawson Cole Brooks, Desiree Makayla Brunty, Hannah G Byrd, Justin G Clifton, Sydney Cole Cooper, Aryn Makayla Cox, Jasimaine Janay Crosby, Ciara Michelle Crutcher, Mark Terrell Darensburg, Ethan Daniel Davis, Shayla Emily Davis, Ariel Shenake Ducksworth, Kristian M Edwards, Cristal Bautista Enriquez, Logan Walter Evans, Emersen Ann Fiala, Haley Lane Gable, Odalys Garcia, Alyssa Grace Garick, Katherine Elizabeth Gomez, Vanicia Shari Gregory, Anfrenee Hardy, Emily A Harrelson, Matthew Woods Harrison, Slade C Hicks, Mark Gregory Hinton, Catalynn G Hodge, Jakeb R Hosey, Hannah Grace Husband, Bryan A Hutchinson, Ta’Shiera Illyanna Jones, Shane Roderic Kirk, Karley Renee Landrum, Madilyn Olivia Lapeyrouse, Xiyanna Nechel Ann Larkin, Brenda Lopez, Robert Christian Lowery, Courtney Tashae McCann, Cade Tillman McNeil, Ag McSwain, Christopher B Melton, Theresa A Michel, Brandon Michaels Murray, Brodie Alan Myrick, Stuyuncey Delon De’Tanaye Nobles, Ahlandria N Norton, Kerri Lauren Page, Beverly Victoria Patterson, Jade Daniell Peacock, Cody Jasper Pitts, Cody Lee Pitts, Evan Pitts, Jana Lynn Pitts, Rhiannon E Pitts, Thomas Daniel Powell, Austin Allen Read, Alyssa Kaitlyn Scott, Lazarius Edward Shelby, Kyyora Kenneshya Sidney, Tellas Va’sente Smith, Brandon Scott Speagle, Taylor Elizabeth Stauffer, Austin Hunter Stoll, Evelyn Faith Sullins, Alize Sullivan, Haley Breanna Walters, Morgan Jennifer White, Carley Lanea Williams, Makenzie Jade Williams and Daysia Deavion Woodland.

Jones Moselle: Bridgette Marie Boleware, Dillan Zane Parker, Edward Drake Pepper, Mariza Puebla, Michelle Puebla, Hunter Daniel Sumrall, Gabrielle Faith Walley, Caitlin Diane Watters and Shelley Ann Yates.

Jones Ovett: Eden Elaine Adams, Laiken Danielle Burroughs, Jayden Adam Jones, Tristan Seth Nash and Caitlin Elizabeth Shows.

Jones Seminary: Sidney Marie Matthew and Briana Jean Nix.

Jones Soso: John Robert Bates, Alexis Annette Brewer, Bailee Elizabeth Bynum, James William Hiram  Corley, Marcus T Nixon and Hunter Reed Parish.

Jones Taylorsville: Kennedy Roselle Page and Hailey Madison Perkins.

Lamar Hattiesburg: Blythe Madison Beason, Patrick Garrett Bell, James Reeves Bryant, William Andrew Burgess,  Rachel Rogers Chauvin, Mary Alison Ducksworth, Morgan Josephine Durning, William Jackson Eaton, Michael Christopher Farmer, Kayla Marie Graham, Tanner Daniel  Grantham, Bobbi Trine Honeycutt, Rachael L Jones, Tristan Daniel Lee, Mason Storm Marcel, Isabella Christine Massenburg, Caylee Laine Massey, Blake Alexander Ortego, Joshua Reid Posey, Hannah Mae Smith, Jarius Wanya Smith, Kealy Shai Smith, Jose Manuel Soto, Jathan Conner Stevens, William Edward Sullivan and Karea M Welch.

Lamar Lumberton: Eli Austin Barrett, Haddasah Sonsarai Bowens and Trevor Cole Eure.

Lamar Purvis: Jack Kimball Debrow, Catherine Omega Hannabass, Kathryn Alexis Lea , Kathryn Elise Phillips and Emily Brooke Robinson.

Lamar Sumrall: James Davis Cagle, Caragan Ashley Childs, Anjanica Anntreia Crosby, Justice Darren Hanberry, Nadia Horne, Mackenzie Nicole Mauldin, Kaia Gabrielle McGee, Akele Yakira Parkman and Daniel Grant Ready.

Lawrence Jayess: Ashley Kay Holden.

Lawrence New Hebron: Kendarius Jamal Feazell.

Lawrence Silver Creek: Tyuna Darreyun Slay and Amaya Gail Tavarez.

Leflore Itta Bena: Marshakie D’shurn Applewhite.

Lincoln Bogue Chitto: Braxton Rials Wallis.

Lincoln Ruth: Zachary James Lester.

Madison Canton: Andre C Mack.

Madison Madison: Wyatt Everitt Blalock, Will Peyton Burwell, Davis Allen Gibson, Blake William Miller, Ryan    Wayne Armstrong Myers, Isaiah Damon Wilson and Thomas Garrett Wise.

Marion Columbia: Jason Duane Dement, Ta’Kyra R’Reon Lampton, John Jabus Rawls, Patience Amanda Stringer and Colby C Thompson.

Marion Foxworth: Amanda Marie Bozeman.

Montgomery Columbia: Jordan Michelle Jackson.

Newton Decatur: Jackson Matthew Edwards.

Noxubee Macon: Khristopher Jarret White.

Oktibbeha Mississippi State: Abigayle Kayla Green.

Pearl River Picayune: James Matthew Walerius.

Pearl River Poplarville: Mehgan Elizabeth Hebda.

Perry Beaumont: Nekylyn Latron Moody and Paul Joseph Windham.

Perry New Augusta: Kelly Mikael Welsh.

Perry Ovett: Baylee Grace Hollimon and Jonathan Richard Watkins.

Perry Richton: Matthew Kaleb Brewer, Samantha Dusty June Brown, Erica Dianna Conway, Mallorie Alayna Cooper, Kara N Dunn, Emily Grace Edwards, Cole Austin Garner, Malachi Nathaniel Graham, Mary Elizabeth Kebodeaux, Katelyn Vanessa Steverson and Mary Rebecca Strickland.

Pike McComb: Ashley Roshae Moore.

Rankin Brandon: Keyanna Flores, Emma Kate King, Janai Mason, Skylar Brooke McLellan, Ashton J Nickelberry

and Maile Faith Tubbs.

Rankin Florence: Gunnar Daniel Granberry and Daja Deshawn Sayles.

Rankin Flowood: Charles T Stribling.

Rankin Pearl: Landrew Alexander Douglas, Olivia Deseraya Knight, Kadarius M McIntyre, Alejandro Mauricio Pocasangre and Bryanna Elizabeth Weems.

Rankin Pelahatchie: Sandra Laquann Lewis.

Scott Morton: Joshua Waite Phillips .

Simpson D’Lo: Jasmine Nicole Decker.

Simpson Magee: Ryan O’neal Freshour and Rebecca Grace Taylor .

Simpson Mendenhall: Nathan Mitchell Abernathy, Corbin Dane Hosey and Mahagane Jahna McGee.

Smith Bay Springs: Kayla Lee Hutchins and Marcie Jean Massey.

Smith Louin: April L Smith.

Smith Magee: Aubrey James Price.

Smith Mize: Olivia Jane Childres, Tristan Patrick Craft, Madison A Hammons, Jasper David Hays, Mason Glenntavius McCullum, William Avery Rice, Elizabeth Ann Strickland, Kallee Jo Wooten, Haley Rae Workman.

Smith Morton: Jewelian Gabreal Collins and Sharon Jantelle Jordan.

Smith Mount Olive: Dawson Ty Bush, Ashley E Hollman and Hannah A Sanderford.

Smith Raleigh: Bree L Boykin, Josie Sarah McMullan, Solomon Shakeim Page, Lakiska Rosha Porter and Reagan Danielle Revette.

Smith Taylorsville: Alexis Makelia Booth, Jared Ky Buckley, Kaylee Marie Chennault, Brendan H Dorsey, Kason  Chadwick James, Zarian Latreel Tywon McGill, Tiara Latasha Merrill, Annaleigh Gayle  Ragsdale, Malik Rashad Strickland and Michaelyn Grace Warren.

Stone Perkinston: Jacob K Paulk.

Stone Taylorsville: Quillie Quartez Gammage.

Warren Vicksburg: Taylor R Lampkin and Reann Nicole Ponder.

Washington Greenville: Matthew David Kimbriel.

Wayne Buckatunna: Erica Shea Kirkland and Jamarion Martez Parker.

Wayne Heidelberg: Caleb Oneal Hinton.

Wayne Laurel: James N Schumann.

Wayne Richton: Adisyn Mae Gainey and Matthew Garrett Templeton.

Wayne Shubuta: Lauryn Paige Loper and Seth Andrew Mosley.

Wayne State Line: Zikeya Markayle Byrd, Meagan Diane McCarty and Johnathan J Street.

Wayne Waynesboro: Alexis Danielle Andrews, Rachel M Chapman, Isabella Nicole Cherry, Gladys E Crist, Star Aspen Green, Kayla Lashay Harp, Tekeyla Tranette     Hartzog, Jadazia Monet Land, Haley S Locke, Ladonya Shaunte McGrew, Haley E Merritt, Logan Ray Miller, Courtney Claire Pope, Kasia T’yonna Rankin, Erin Katherin Revette, Alandria Laerial Smith, Aeriunna  Monae Walker, Madeline R Walker and Tucker Ross White.