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ELLISVILLE -Jones College has announced the 2021 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.

Fall 2021 Honor Roll – Faculty List

Auburn, AL:  Ladamian Tyreeke Webb.

Duson, LA: Julian Paul Melancon.

Houma, LA: Joshua J Shelly.

Iowa, LA: Karagan Sage Howard.

Luling, LA: Kathryn L Smith.

Mount Hermon, LA: Adrian Joseph Schexnider.

Prairieville, LA: Jakob D Wax.

Jackson, NJ: Lovell Larry Smith.

Perkins, OK: Chloe Jane Katherine Tolar.

Rosharon, TX: Ashlynn Joy Freeman.

Adams Natchez: Ty Steven Bertelsen, Emily A Rasco and Bethany J White.

Adams Roxie: Taylor Brooke Martin.

Amite Smithdale: Sarah Christine Ballard.

Bolivar Shaw: Jalen Orlando Washington.

Clarke Enterprise: Jonathan D Minchew, Hailey Danielle Moorhouse, Carleigh Leann Murray and Summer Haise   Satcher.

Clarke Meridian: Madison Claire Gibson and Lani Michelle Roark.

Clarke Quitman: Hayden Christian Myrick and Ellisa Renee Patrick.

Clarke Shubuta: Ronneyeka Jacwanna Duncan, William Dasean Edwards and Anthony Kajuan Evans.

Clarke Stonewall: Alexis Taylor Britain.

Clarke Vossburg: Kenetria Monae Vaughan.

Covington Collins: Amyracle Booth, Richard Phong Cao, Alexis Catchings, Fredrick D Flowers, Nicolas Raine Hall,

Emily Ruth King, Mar’ques Ontario McLaurin, Orlandus Markel McLaurin, Carley Rae McNair and Cagle   S Pitts.

Covington Hattiesburg: Donna Danielle King.

Covington Mount Olive: Brandon Patrick Butler, Tehonnie Deshay Cooper, Warren P Diehl, Ty’kerria Feazell, Jackson L Flynt, Julie Ann Herring, Brandon Lee Norris, Myneka L Owens, Haylei Bre Anna Powell, Nic Lee Sartin and Amerie D Sherman.

Covington Seminary: Amia Kay Agar, Amber Jones Brignac, Katlyn Amanda Cascio, Jarrett Anthony Darden and Tiffiany N Lightsey.

Covington Sumrall: Shaylie Brianna Dye.

Covington Taylorsville: Charla Lashae Packer and Louis Carl White.

DeSoto Olive Branch: Kyron Lashaun Pleas.

DeSoto Southaven: Jordan Xavian Hibbler.

Forrest Brooklyn: Torian Elyse Benton.

Forrest Hattiesburg: Jonathan Charles Adams, Shannon R Barbin, Derrick Dwayne Funches, Noll Conner Goff, Mikayla Jordan Green, Abigail R Hennis, Hayley Elizabeth Hines, Gabriela C Martin, Cade Andrew Mattison, Kendric Shamar Moffett, Mathews Kole Newton, Ashley Elizabeth Owens, Arryn E Pope, Isabela Costa Severino, Mayra Solano, Le’chasity Danyelle Taylor, Dakota Lobrano Wallace and Maggie Dianne Wimberly.

Forrest Petal: Logan Michael Bryant, Clint Anthon Bullock, Grace Caroline Burt, Rayya Nha Lan Cao, Addelyn Mckenzie Clark, Tiffany September Cochran, Analee Sinclaire Dumas, Gabriel Levi Dye, Angela Aline Floyd, Briana Alese Griffin, Lindsey C Hampton, Bailey Andrew Harrison, Victor Alexander Heath, Devon  Cameron Ivy, Kaitlyn Mackenzie Jones, Kalyn Mackenzie King, Sydnee Elizabeth Marie Mabe, Tristin B Montague, Mary Margaret Parker, Evelyn Joseline Pilgrim, Colby J Pittman, Jimmy Clifton Rogers, Nathaniel Cole Short, Thomas Hayden Shows, Bailey Madison Sims, Andrew Thomas Suttle, Catherine D Taylor, Tyler D Trigg and John Paul Wallace.

Franklin Roxie: Gabrielle D Weathersby.

George Lucedale: Shawna Nicole Breland, Lydia A Davis, Andrea A Kiser, Mckenzie F Lamerand, Dulce Analilia Lara, Brody Matthew Loftin, Nancy Brooke Long and Gerrin Layne Shaw.

Gluckstadt Madison: Abigail McQuagge.

Greene Leakesville: Woodard Lee Eubanks, Jordan Ashanti Evans, Da’kyriah Shanee’ Garrett, Robert Jeremiah Holland, Kristen B Hunt, Kerigann Denise Jones, Ariane Lea, Lawson Davis Merritt, Gracie Izabella Palmer, Daniel  Rylie Turner, Hannis Cole Turner, Makaila Railynn Valentine, Kayla Diane Volovecky and Sydni N Westmoreland.

Greene Lucedale: Jessica M Gibson.

Greene McLain: Anthony Lee London and Molly R Roberts.

Greene Neely: Kayleigh Fayeth Byrd.

Greene Richton: Shara Lynn Beasley, Noah Breland Bradley, Robert Landon Brewer, Darren Brinkley Henderson, Heather Ann Hillman, Kourtney Evelyn McDonald, Kennedy Grace Mills and Kelsie Grace Mitchell.

Greene State Line: Mason Reese Brewer, Jakerria S Franks, Dasani Hill, Jordyn Paige Kittrell, Taylor Alyssa Odom and Alexys Michelle Price.

Grenada Grenada: Elizabeth G Gustafson and Salathiel Peeairr Hemphill.

Hancock Waveland: Semaj Kevin Robertson.

Harrison Biloxi: Tristan C Pearson.

Harrison Gulfport: Maleah Marie Barnes, Justin Matthew Holder, Elijah  T Walker and Ricky Dajon Willis.

Harrison Pass Christian: Mackenzie R Lacy.

Harrison Saucier: Micah Lee Broome, Azlyn Christine Dollar and Colby Reece Tubre.

Hinds Clinton: Emily Rebecca Ford.

Hinds Crystal Springs: Jarod Dillon Thornton.

Hinds Jackson: Jeffrey Dawon Blackmon, Aaliyah Brianna Dixon, Alana Rai Sampson, Corterrious A Shaw and Jaylin Deyquan Simmons.

Humphreys Lexington: Justin Dewayne Smith.

Jackson Jackson: Jasmyne Amber Rose Cooke.

Jackson Laurel: Quavion K Bell.

Jackson Ocean Springs: Emily Jane Briggs.

Jackson Pascagoula: Dreyden M Russell and Andrea Ruth Shanks.

Jackson Vancleave: Hanna Shoemaker.

Jasper Bay Springs: Kiara Chinez Adams, Alyson Renee Bender, Nathaniel David Bullock, Jamal Maurice Laster,  Cali Le, Kendale R Musgrove, Krystopher Alexander Newell, Rebecca Michelle Parker, Clarence Henry Reed, Sherandal Angelique Robinson, Allison Renea Rowell, Jaliyah Simone Shelby and Jade Michele Stockman.

Jasper Heidelberg: Jamaal Barnett, Annabelle L Faust, Sheria Siesha Page and Justin Jamarius Wilson.

Jasper Laurel: Nate Grayson Arender, Hanna Leigh Chancellor, Jaysen Clyde Doggett and Kaitlin Taylor West.

Jasper Louin: Hannah Grace Fries, Leah May Green, Naja J Holliday, Jaydon Kenyun Quince and Christopher Austin Thornton.

Jasper Newton: Karli Nichole Blackledge.

Jasper Stringer: Braden Chase Gray, Alexis Rayne Hendry, Alexis Grace Herrington, Luke Thomas McCallum and Raven Harleybreeze Smith.

Jasper Vossburg: Aisha Vasonana Jones.

Jefferson Davis Bassfield: Jana Kate Johnson, Chloe Ashton Smith and Jayden Travis Smith.

Jefferson Davis New Hebron: Lacala Dianne Renfrow.

Jefferson Davis Oak Vale: Naomi R Winfree.

Jefferson Davis Prentiss: Hanna Francis Lee.

Jones Ellisville: Preston Tanner Beard, Poppy Louise Binding, Brandon A Black, Hannah Iona Burnham, Haylee Grace Burnham, Kaleb Payton Bush, Wesley Nelson Carmical, Darah Haley Cliburn, Dustin Kelby Coats, Coteasha Pearson Conner, Elda Ann Cook, John Christopher Cunningham, Brianna Mckenzie Fenton,  Abbie Grace Glasscock, Karlos Deyondrey Hill, Bailey G James, Kaleb Jordan Jefcoat, Abby Gail Keen, Ashton Lanae Mattox, Tracy Annie McInnis, Madison Savannah Mitchell, Thaily H Moreno, Timothy Bayne Perry, Richard Todd Petersen, Natalie Nicole Ramos, Shane Cody Reynolds, Makal Dontavious Ross, Ezra Windham Sanders, Jaylen Charles Smith, Raven Michelle Stewart, Abbie Thomas, Candice Marie Thompson, Sydney Mechelle Tisdale, Victor Daniel Tosca, Charlene Vy Tran, Milicent R Weddle and Chrishawn Donta Wright.

Jones Hattiesburg: Brandy Nicole Patterson and Amber Noel Watts.

Jones Heidelberg: Autumn Broadhead.

Jones Laurel: Sarah Michael Ables,  Edwin Roel Acevedo, Natalee Claire Ainsworth, Damaris Aldana, Natalie Brooke Allgood, Austin Ray Anderson, Victoria Nadine Ball, Cameron H Beech, Hannah Cheryl Beech, William Beau Blackledge, Alexis Laine Blakeney, Olivia Rose Blythe, Braxton Kirk Bolivar, Sarah Allison  Boone, Summer L Boyd, Jadoriae Arianna Boykin, Jada D Bright, William Henry Britt, Tyler Lane Broadway, Vicky Carol Broome, Kaelyn Bryce Bufkin, Daniel T Buster, De’miya Kristanna Campbell, Taylor Yawn Clark, Bryan Cordoba, Cody Daniel Corey, Luke Garrett Cummings, Mark Terrell Darensburg, Javon R Dean, Rebekah Elisabeth Denham, Jolee Breann Doiron, Jonathan Mason Dry, Kimbula Michelle Ducksworth, Kayla Elizabeth Ensign, Logan Walter Evans, Kody Bernard Fagan, Emersen Ann Fiala, Kevin Osbeli Gabriel, Shasta Nicole Garrett, Cameron Scott Glenn, Vanicia Shari Gregory, Wesley Alexander Hamilton, Carolann Renea Hanington, Gabrielle Breanna Hankins, Luis D Hernandez, Macey Jane Hill, Robin Kensley Hodge, Cambry Alyse Holifield, Collin E Holifield, Corbin Bryce Holifield, Jason Michael Hull, Spencer Reid Hurst, Corbin Jvay Husband, Zipporah Kenzie  Husband, Courtney Devon Jones, Reginald Duval Jones, Shelby Nicole Jones, Mary Kilpatrick, Alexus Akira Lindsey, Colton Joseph Maslanka, John Kace Matthews, Jacob Alan McCraw, Jajuan Depre McGee, Joshua Bryce McLain, Glenn Earl McNeil, Brodie Alan Myrick, Constance Evon Newell, Katelynn McKenzie  Perry, Corey Donavan D Pitts, Jasmine Iris Pitts, Raegan Alisia Pitts, Richard Anthony Pitts, Jarrett Dalton Pugh, Erica Eileen Rayner, Austin Allen Read, Chloe N Riddle, Todd Kelton Rogers, Jakarta Kyannah Ruffin, Ethan Juan Sanchez, Milca Sanchez, Lindsie R Saul, Jackson Alexander Shanks, Landon Howard Sharp, Lazarius Edward Shelby, Levino Shakur Sims, Ashlynn Kadence Smith, Emily Jean Smith, Taylor Elizabeth Stauffer, Madalyn Elizabeth Stringer, Zachary Cole Taylor, Mackenzie Lanae Thomas, Molly Waldrop, Liam Saxon Walker, Dylan Conley Walters, Stephanie Leann Wardell, Alexia Carol Watkins, Myron White, Hallee K Windham, Yolanda Shantell Wolverton and Daysia Deavion Woodland.

Jones Moselle: Diamond Rose Bullock, Janet Mae Clark, Katie Malynn Delk, Preston Blake Jones, Daniel Logan McLelland, Kaitlyn Alexis Stiglet and Cody Lavelle Walters.

Jones Ovett: Landri Mechelle Warren.

Jones Petal: Aric Thomas Armstrong.

Jones Seminary: Susan Marie McArn and Briana Jean Nix.

Jones Soso: Maryanna Renee Jefcoat, Olivia Danielle Jenkins, Cameron Scott Johnston, Jacob Thomas Parker, Isaiah  Christopher Spradley and Emma J Williams.

Jones Sumrall: Hanna M Tisdale.

Jones Taylorsville: Michael Cody Conliff, Malea J Cook, Beyonce N Gray and Vinquatis Keybraunta Hilton.

Lafayette Oxford: Kimaya N Dixon.

Lamar Hattiesburg: Nicolas C Barnes, Taryn Alyssa Barnes, Bryce Elliott Crawford, Elean Noe Fajardo, Courtney Nicole  Foxworth, Griffin Howard Gatwood, Gracie Briana  Gordy, Camryn B Graves, Heath Alan Hogan, Ursula  Zippora Jenkins, Diana N Ruiz Martinez, Megan Michaela McMichael, Jelesia D Moody, Gavin Miller  Phillips, Joshua Reid Posey, Kaitlyn Danielle Sivley, Kealy Shai Smith, Olivia R Stovall, Abigail Grace Swilley and Benson Alexander Trussell.

Lamar Lumberton: Trevor Cole Eure.

Lamar Purvis: Kaylee K Evans, Tyler Owen Lowe, Joshua Corban McDade, Zylah Amil Mulligan, Amy Marie   Waters and Hailey G Webb.

Lamar Sumrall: Jamie Lewis Anderson, James Davis Cagle, Jarren Marquis Campbell, Derrick Ray Clinton, Christopher Lee Cowart, Christian Alexander Foster, Lily Grace Hendrix, Emma Grace Hodges, Cade J Miller, Mae Elizabeth Miller, Akele Yakira Parkman, Reagan Nicole Poole, Haley L Turnage and Mykaela Nicole Williamson.

Lauderdale Meridian: Nicholas Scott Gregory, Rhagan Anaiya Harris, Elizabeth R Hughes and Gabriella Noelle  Williams.

Lawrence Monticello: Riley Catherine Powell.

Lawrence New Hebron: Scarlet Breann Russell.

Lawrence Oak Vale: Dreamanda R Ross.

Leake Carthage: Raegyn N Phillips.

Leake Kosciusko: Kenderius Jamal  Burke.

Leflore Greenwood: Travor Dijonne Randle.

Lincoln Brookhaven: Breanna Nichole Boyles.

Madison Canton: Wallace James Brewer and Joy Nicole Fendley.

Madison Madison: Blake William Miller and Lardarius Mondez Webb.

Madison Ridgeland: Sarah E Powell.

Marion Columbia: Robert T Johnson, Ta’Kyra R’Reon Lampton, Monica  Lametris McKenzie, Colby C Thompson and Mikel D Whitehead.

Marion Foxworth: Thomas A Bozeman and Audriana Rochelle Taylor.

Marion Kokomo: Ethan Wilson Robertson.

Marion Sumrall: Savannah Faith Greene.

Marion Tylertown: Havin Mibr Mazarac and Megan Irene Pounds.

Neshoba Philadelphia: Sairah Katherine Jaafar.

Neshoba Union: Kelsey Lynn Bounds.

Newton Decatur: Jackson Matthew Edwards.

Newton Lawrence: Issyss Sh’lliyah Ickom.

Newton Newton: Shavaris Deshun Logan.

Oktibbeha Starkville: Brody Ross Pierce.

Perry Beaumont: Mitchell Bennett Herring and Logan Gerald Reynolds.

Perry Brooklyn: Brody Paul Martin and Clarissa Jean McDaniel.

Perry New Augusta: Arseunna Morriel Hardin and Marilyn Audreiana Johnson.

Perry New Augusta: Phyllis Shonice Miller.

Perry Ovett: Baylee Grace Hollimon.

Perry Petal: Anna Lauren Hensarling, Gracye Michelle Tower and Rachel E Turner.

Perry Richton: Samantha Dusty June Brown, Amber Marie Cowart, Kastyn N Daughdrill, Malachi Nathaniel Graham, Brady Nicholas Inmon, Megan Danielle Matthews, Harrison Parker Munn, Conner Albert Rutherford, Mahala L Shelby, Chloe Michelle Shepard, Katelyn Vanessa Steverson and Makenna Yesenia Vega.

Pike McComb: Takeria Moesha Harris.

Rankin Brandon: Kevin Wesley Allen, Logan Michael Files, Tyler M Harris, Emma Kate King, Gabriella Mackenzie Lopez, Abby Grace Smith and Carol C Turner.

Rankin Florence: Avery McCall Burnette and Callie Tisdale.

Rankin Flowood: Blakeney J Summerlin.

Rankin Laurel: Drew R Tucker.

Rankin Mendenhall: Shannon Rene Fuller.

Rankin Pearl: Micheal E Arevalo, Elizabeth N Burke and Kadarius M McIntyre.

Rankin Puckett: Bailey E Dupree.

Rankin Richland: Shannon Brooke  Ferguson, Kierra S Kelly, Jessica Leann Moudy and Tommieleigh Summerlin.

Scott Forest: Jeremiah C Odom.

Sharkey Rolling Fork: Sharaven Ramonia Booker and Demetric L Watson.

Simpson Braxton: Kayla Gabrielle Butler.

Simpson D’Lo: Jasmine Nicole Decker.

Simpson Magee: Shameria M Norwood.

Simpson Mendenhall: Iiesha Keiana Stuckey, Madison Grace Wicker, Brooks Christopher Williams and Tori S Williamson.

Simpson New Hebron: Harrison C Groover.

Smith Bay Springs: Bryce Adam Dupree, Christi Duckworth Smith and Keegan Daniel Tumblin.

Smith Louin: Makayla T Halton and Kathryn E Moss.

Smith Magee: Madison Taylor Bryant, Jacob L Dickerson, Trinity Ashton Carolynn Thompson.

Smith Mize: Cameron Thomas Brewer, Tristan Patrick Craft, Nathan Isaac Dennis, Zoe Grace Hays, Ariel Leanna Holston, Samuel Taylor Holston, Ty C Magee, Carly Nickole McInnis, Conner Joel Smith, Whitney Maryanna Speir and Elizabeth Ann Strickland.

Smith Mount Olive: Emaleigh Grace Welborn.

Smith Raleigh: Jaaliyah M Ellis, Hannah Brooke Higginbotham, Brice J Johnson, Tasjane’ Laila Jones, Hunter M Moore, Dylan  Michael Nelson, Reagan Danielle Revette and Christian Dee Shaw.

Smith  Taylorsville: Keidran Chaunte’ Beard, James Austin Stringer, Jessica Ann Blackwell, Brianna L Brewer, Brendan H Dorsey, Taikya Janee Ducksworth, Kason Chadwick James, Joycelyn S Johnson, Abby S Jordan, Daniel  Martinez, Zarian Latreel Tywon McGill, Ethan Matthew Menzik, Spencer A Pearson, Callie Rose Phillips, Noah Jacob Shoemaker, Matthew Austin Upchurch and Michaelyn Grace Warren.

Sunflower Indianola: Ridgeley Prescott Schaumburg.

Tate Senatobia: Reagan Alexis Salter.

Walthall Tylertown: Lindsey Reed Stinson.

Warren Vicksburg: Kendraya Dechelle Smith.

Wayne Buckatunna: Justise W Davis, Maggie Saige Mason and Shanteshia K Morgan.

Wayne Shubuta: Kadarius R Henry, Seth Andrew Mosley and Laiklynn Alyssa Roberts.

Wayne State Line: Arnissa Lachell  Holloway and Olivia Leonie Kittrell.

Wayne Waynesboro: Jakeria Larice Bailey, Jaydah M Butrick, Rachel L Carlino, Baylee Rachelle Cooper, Josephine Ariana Evans, Abreia K Gandy, Sharrangelia Shlay Green, Star  Aspen  Green, Lance Dewayne Hamilton, Kalyn N Henry, John William James, Jasmine Bene’ Jones, Tyrion Cardrule Lacey, Austin David Malone, Kyle E Manseill, James Dylan McLain, Jomeria Else McDougle, Darcy Claire Miller, Alexis Faith Odom, Brandilyn Leshae Pou, Chekevia Ilila Rankins, Jim’mekita Dalekarra Richey, Knija E Russell, Dymond Jerla Satcher, Erik Joseph Sickinger, Lowery William Skinner, Alandria Laerial Smith, Jaxon Issac Smith, Christian F Swindle, Addison Rose Torrey, Lauren Tyler Waites, Aeriunna Monae Walker, Katelyn Mckenzie Walters, May Chelle White, Samuel Logan White and Tucker Ross White.

Webster Maben: Mikeyia Janae Strong.

Winston Louisville: Dyshunte Ametria Bragg and Jamarcus Jahiem Eiland.

ELLISVILLE -Jones College has announced the 2021 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.

Fall 2021 Honor Roll – Dean’s List

Guetersloh, Germany: Mia Victoria Hoddinghaus.

Chatom, AL: Sarah McLaurin Perkins.

Millry, AL: Amy Sheleigh Heller.

Mobile, AL: Peyton Thomas Bell.

Moll, AL: Christina Foster.

Semmes, AL: Drew Alexander Druckenmiller.

Tuscaloosa, AL: Sakyia Trela White.

Vinegar Bend, AL: Sabrina Lynn Turner.

Grant, FL: Tahjai Tirell Graham.

Paducah, KY: Maxwell T Housman.

Jonesboro, LA: Michael Benjamin Decou.

Apison, TN: Raelyn Mae Maddux.

Amite  Smithdale: Justin Michael Reynolds.

Clarke Enterprise: Alexandria Danielle Barrett, Savannah Alex Marie Satcher and Brandon M Williams.

Clarke Meridian: Jeremy Matthew Corley, Amber N Cates and Joseph L Daugherty.

Clarke Quitman: Kayleigh Lauren Fagan, Logan Michael  Griffin, Samuel Clifton Henke, Erin Lee Perkins,  Landry L West and Hailey Brook Wilborn.

Clarke Shubuta: Tanyia Arieunna Cooley and Madison Colby Hoze.

Clarke Stonewall: Rebecca G Carlson.

Copiah Crystal Springs: Erin Marie Buckley.

Covington Collins: Regan Diane Allmon, Sydney Anais Ducksworth, Rachel Presley Fairchild, Caitlyn N Graves,  Brylee Annabeth Holder, William Douglas Mitchell, Eileen N Ortega, Zachary Dalton Pope, Dawson Brian Sanford and Rayshaun D Walker.

Covington Mount Olive: Lazerrick Dieshun Jones.

Covington Seminary: Jerry Lynn Anthony, Victoria Lynn Anthony, Alexis Danielle Boyle, Abbigail Davis, Erin Fairchild, Chloe Amelia Hinton, Alyssa Grace Humphrey, Jackson D Ingram, Benjamin Bryce Patterson and George Trent Quick.

Covington Taylorsville: Aliyah Savannah Denham.

DeSoto Hernando: Alexandra Grace Johnson.

DeSoto Olive Branch: Decorian Darrell Payton and Amya D Black.

Forrest Hattiesburg: Steven Ray Anderson, Codarriyiene Keshawn Arrington, Tanner D Bevard, Ashley N Brazile, Emma Leigh Cothen, Keona Sharee Crowell, Cameron W Grantham, David Harry Halliwell, Cameron Gabrielle McLaurin, Jaclyn Ryan Mordica, Mitchell Scott Murphy, Mary Kimble Pearson, Matthew Lamont Perkins, Samuel Edward Pineda, Hannah Elizabeth Schlatre, Elijah Carey Sellers, Jenna Irene Shackelford, Kendyl E Terrell, Alyssa M Toney, Lanett S Travis, Forrest Nicholson Vance, Stephen B Wilberding and Brooke Lashe’ Williams.

Forrest Petal: Jeremy Paul Bingham, Elayna Carlene Cline, Madyson Kerri Hebert, Kailin Marie Henry, Kezia Angenise Keyes, Samuel Alexander Marlowe, Hien T Nguyen, Katlyn Danielle Schrimpshire, William Kelton Sims, Landon R Tyner, Ryan Amanda Veon, Hayleigh Breanna Welborn and Demayah Martha Woods Johnson.

George Lucedale: Richard Douglas Bullock, Ruben Diaz, Mackenzie Rose Drinkard, Cole M Hillman and Brenda G Nicolas.

Greene Leakesville: Laykin Daphne Beech, Jordan Elizabeth Grimes, Nicholas Levi McArn, Zayne Maccrae  Robertson, Gavin Kincaid Stowers and Graceanne E Walters.

Greene McLain: Zackary Taylor Jones and Hannah Elizabeth Hillman.

Greene Neely: Hannah Grace Parker.

Greene Richton: Malcolm Scott Brewer, Kayla Elizabeth Burnett, Karli Rhyne Mills and Abigail Grace Smith.

Greene State Line: Quaniesha Lacree Porter.

Hancock Bay St Louis: Danae Celeste Fowler.

Hancock Diamondhead: Jacob Myron Moore.

Hancock Gulfport: Danyen  Dwayne Leleaux.

Harrison Biloxi: Garrett Anthony Clendenning and Weston J Kropp.

Harrison Gulfport: Baylor William  Ormes.

Harrison Pass Christian: Gabriel M Bradford.

Harrison Saucier: Justin David Sniff.

Hinds Byram: Nalaya Emaia Thompson.

Hinds Clinton: Acacia Daelynn Rodriguez.

Hinds Jackson: Xavier James Coleman.

Hinds Terry: Carly Elizabeth Lewis.

Jackson Gautier: Tanner D Hubbard.

Jackson Vancleave: Sophie A Endt.

Jasper Bay Springs: Anthony Bryce Gilbert, Maci McCormick, Jadyn Olivia Pippen, Amber L Windham and Daniel  Hayden Windham.

Jasper Heidelberg: Rikki Veloia Brown, Brady R Collins, Sanuelle L Dixon, Audrease Tamar Jackson, Kelsie  Destina Jordan and Kaley Walters.

Jasper Louin: Cade E Blackwell, Eli Lane Blackwell, Holden L Brown, Christian Chase Carpenter, William Drew Hendry, Dalton Drew Little, Jacobi Moncrief, Ashley Nicole Parker, Abigail Lynn Vanderford and Erianna Nicole Walker.

Jasper Pachuta: Madilyn Alexis Pitts and Makenzie Taylor Waites.

Jasper Stringer: Makenze Faith Hudson, Christian Aaron Myers, Haley B  Myers, Lanie Deanne Parker and Jace Charles Welborn.

Jasper Vossburg: Jalee L Horne.

Jefferson Davis Bassfield: Hunter Scott Courtney, Trevor A Courtney and Mariah McRaney.

Jefferson Davis Prentiss: Stephen Micah Langley.

Jones Ellisville: Marla Danielle Beach, Colton Lane Bennett, Cody Weston Bode, Delaney Marie Cooley, Reeves B Crowder, Araseli Gonzalez Perez, Sarah Denise Havard, Jonathan Ryan Hayes, Leahmae Keogh, Jessica Sabrina Magana, Richard Dale McCollum II, Meredith Scot McCraw, Abby Kristine Nix, Olivia Grace Norwood, Arely Dayren Osorio, Igor Ovcarevic, Christy Naomi Parish, Elizabeth Dianne Parker, Mikayla R Rainey, Haleigh Lashae Reid, John Tanner Robertson, Courtney Paige Scarbrough, Isabel Emily Rose Moss    Scott, Graycee Bond Strickland, Jacob C Sumrall, Kiplen M Touchstone, Ignacio Kaddour Vanecek and Kenneth Mason Walker.

Jones Heidelberg: Alyssa Brook Ball, Quinton T Chapman, Elijah T Gray, Haden Todd Smith and Laken Tori Wilson.

Jones Laurel: Miranda Victoria Beckwith, William C Boone, Victoria A Brewer, Dawson Cole Brooks, Desiree Makayla Brunty, Rachel Kathryn Bryant, Judah Gabriel Capers, Alexandra Marjineth Castillo Rivera,  Nicholas Addison Chesser, James Clayton Coffin, Virginia  G Coleman, Zoey Alasia Cooley, Stevieyonte Catina Crawford, Braden A Dennis, Alice M Dickey, Nathan Nguyen Do, Jason C  Eason, Jana D Fenton, Jordan Amil Fountain, Araceli Gaspar, Vincent Paul Heath, Darran Pheonix Hembree, Bailey Catherine Holifield, Ronald James Hughes, David Carson Ishee, Laurel S Ishee, Madelyn M James, Kaidarea L Jennings, Halie Morgan Jones, Kristen Sanaa Jordan, Jared Lagunes, Robert T Laypath, Maureanna Va’trice Lindsey, Ariyana Monique Logan, Ariel Raysha Loper, Heather Shayne Lowe, Robert Christian Lowery,  Alyse Renae Lunsford, Paul Garfield Mackay, Norrison Tran Mai, Macy K Malone, Sam Allen Mansell, Cynthia Janean Marsh, Rebecah N McBride, Sa’Quioya Chardae’ McCullum, Christopher B Melton, Theresa A Michel, Destiney Sheniese Milsap, Garrett B Minchew, La’Lexia Teresa Martavia Murrell, Megan Allison Noble,  Kerri Lauren Page, Mia Chawnene Page, Abby Hope Parker, Tialea Ledora Parker, Raveon L Pruitt, Hayden Kimberly Pryor, Alizabeth Rose Rainer, Ines Rivera, Milan Auryan Shanks, Tylee P Shows, Alayna Kathleen Smith, Gary Chase Smith, Rebecca Lauren Stapp, Jarrett Nathaniel Stephens, Alyssa Kathryn Stroud, Payton   Christopher Sullivan, Toby Clayton Sykes, Benjamin Austin Taylor, Lori-Alice Thomas,  Michael Joshua Waite, Dylan T Walker, Treveon Ty’shawn Wallace, Ana Claire Walters, Caleb Evan Walters, Weslee Rece Walters, Lori Elizabeth Ward, Kate Gracen Weekley, Kambri Anna Welborn, Amiah Gabrielle White, Carley Lanea Williams, Charles Tyler Williams, Makenzie Jade Williams, Samuel Caleb Winpigler and Hanna Grace Wood.

Jones Moselle: Baylee Bryn Boyette, Bayley Brooke Burns and Jericho Annie Ellzey.

Jones Ovett: Britlyn J Phillips, Breanna Daniella Purvis, Dalton Brett Tanner and Lara Beth Wright.

Jones Soso: John Robert Bates, Summer Audrey Brewer, Maggie Byrd, Miles Dwayne Dennis, Dustin Colt Logan, Katlyn Dawn Myrick, Marcus T Nixon, Emma Reese Shows and Taylor G Smith.

Jones Taylorsville: Joanna C Dunkerton, Chris Edward Emmons, Amanda Lynn Herrin, Eboni McDonald, Kennedy Roselle Page, Jacob Hunter Valentine, Melanie Lynne Valentine and Rhiannon N Williams.

Lamar Collins: Stuart A Sanford.

Lamar Hattiesburg: Alfred Alexander Acosta, Kinnady Olivia Barlow, Emma F Burge, Clayton R Cothern, Donavon Allen Drennan, Mary Alison Ducksworth, Morgan Josephine Durning, William  Jackson Eaton, Caden Jake Grover, Jennifer Ha, Amber Rose Hill, Kaitlyn Grace Little, Garon C Malone, Zackery Issiah Maxwell, Aisya Audreanna McCormick, Nathan Soren Pickering, William Thomas Purser, John Philip Scott, Lacey Savanah Sims, Jordan Amaya Smith, Rebecca Swanson, Charles Thomas Vann, Hope Olivia Weathersby, Karen L Windham and Wallace Wyatt Wood.

Lamar Lumberton: Jakob Edward Anderson, Robert Tyrone Henry and Randy Gabriel Patrick.

Lamar Purvis: Angela Elizabeth Boyd, Catherine Elizabeth Brogan, Magnolia May Cagle, Catherine Omega Hannabass, Zaria Letrice Myers, Conner Nathaniel Rayburn and Lauren Elise Williamson.

Lamar Sumrall: Caragan Ashley Childs, Brooke Ann Davis, Justice Darren Hanberry, Dustin Trey Jackson, Melinda  G Johnson, Kari Elizabeth Lefan, Mackenzie Nicole Mauldin, Dylan J Mowry and Taylor Leigh Ready.

Lauderdale Meridian: Danielle Skye Holt, Christopher Charles Lewis and Arianna T Patton.

Lawrence Monticello: Mary E Howell.

Lawrence Silver Creek: Alexus T Buckley.

Lee Saltillo: Michaela P Anderson.

Lowndes Columbus: Kyia Mckenzie Skinner.

Madison Madison: Madison F Horel, Mollie G Potter and Thomas Garrett Wise.

Marion Columbia: Olivia L Adams and Abby Claire Morris.

Marion Foxworth: Sierrah Jade Beasley, Gage A Herring, Katelyn Marie McKenzie and Q’Darius J Swanigan.

Neshoba Philadelphia: Lonia S Anderson.

Newton Hickory: Sidney Kathryn McGee.

Noxubee Macon: Tiyunna Lechelle Maxwell.

Perry Beaumont: Kaneesha M Moody.

Perry Brooklyn: Ayden M King.

Perry Petal: Gabriel Michael Gardner and Kristen Elizabeth Holder.

Perry Richton: Daniel Jacob Broome, Kallie Elizabeth Dykes, Peyton Eric Dykes, Braxton Edward Inmon, Thomas Kevin Lewis, Braden Eric Meadows, Sophia Jeannine Oneal, Colton Middle Sanderson and Mary Rebecca Strickland.

Rankin Brandon: Lillian Cashae Baker, Abigail E Boone, Andrew Ross Jones, Alexis Leigh Millwood, Jackson C Peoples and Lauren Elizabeth Revette.

Rankin Florence: Samantha Addison Bishop, Nicole Christine Cline, Gabrielle Elizabeth Hoffman, Farah M Johnson and Hailey Grayson Weathersby.

Rankin Pearl: Keri Elizabeth Coulter, Olivia Deseraya Knight and Colby Omari Spence.

Rankin Richland: Noah Dale Jones.

Scott Forest: Paul Keith Hughes.

Sharkey Rolling Fork: Beyonce J Kenny.

Simpson Magee: Landon J Brown and Mollie Katherine Jones.

Simpson Mendenhall: Kenleigh Ashton Magee and Karli E Welch.

Smith Bay Springs: Tyler T Keyes and Marcie Jean Massey.

Smith Forest: Matthew Brewer Roberts.

Smith Louin: Shakiara Campbell and Holly Nicole  Craft.

Smith Mize: Isabelle Myah Halley, Jasper David Hays, Heather Marie Lee, Daniel Christian Magee and Alissa C Moulder.

Smith Morton: Destiny Lingle and Heather Danielle Puckett.

Smith Mount Olive: Ashtin Hope Beltran and Haley Isabellelynn Walters.

Smith Pulaski: Rachel Hope Hawkins.

Smith Raleigh: Erica A Ates, Ja’ravien K Ducksworth, Hayden A Hunt, Brett A Johnson, Natalie Grace Lillie, Meg L Matthews, Jaquavion Jashone Nixon, Caitlyn Capitola Thompson, Amy Renee Thornton, Kaylee Marie  Chennault and Jacob M Sumlin.

Smith Taylorsville: Carter G Walters.

Stone Perkinston: Clint A Ryals.

Walthall Tylertown: Samantha Diane Freeman.

Warren Vicksburg: Shanitra Jameca Lee, Anna-Claire Elizabeth McKellar and Sara-Beth McKenzie McKellar.

Washington Greenville: Matthew David Kimbriel.

Washington Leroy: Virginia Rose Ramey.

Wayne Buckatunnna: Gabriel Corwin Staehle.

Wayne Clara: Lia Danielle Waites.

Wayne Heidelberg: Katie Jo Butler.

Wayne Laurel: James N Schumann.

Wayne Shubuta: Hermon McDonald.

Wayne State Line: Tyler Austin Dunn, Kerrington Grace Kittrell, Hayley Christian Revette and Lakesha Woulard,

Wayne Waynesboro: Tonya Leeann Boyles, Hannah Courtney Brewer, Hope Laquisha Cochran, Kaden Davis, Jaylon Deniece Fleming, Neena M French, Erika M Gardner, Reagan Gass, Mckinnley Elton Hollinghead, Joei Katlynn Holt, Stevonta Vaquan Mayfield, Brittney P Morgan, Kala Sha Nelson and Jeffery Quade Stadalis.

 

ELLISVILLE -Jones College has announced the 2021 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.

Fall 2021 Honor Roll  –  President’s List

Madrid, Spain: Andrea Adoracion Vlasceanu Puscalarga.

Millry, AL: Katelyn Shea Carlisle.

Mobile, AL: Lauren Rochelle Lindsey.

Denham Springs, LA: Daniel Joseph Watson.

Adams Natchez: Monroe Jackson Moody.

Clarke Pachuta: Amanda Michell Gilbert and J’len Nalani Noel.

Clarke Quitman: Joshua Patrick Denham, Hannah L Manning, Dixie Grace Pinkerton and Presley Mason White.

Clarke Stonewall: Tabitha Leeann Mixon.

Copiah Crystal Springs: Anna Gayle Rutledge.

Covington Collins: Mason Michael Broadus, Claire E Polk, Madison Diann Warren and Kaylea Anna Yates.

Covington Mount Olive: Hasting Amelia Hitt.

Forrest Hattiesburg: Timothy Gibson Bellington, Austin Cater Blanks, Bennett Wells Gibson, Christopher  Roger Hartfield, Anna Catherine Kofman, Rebekah  Anne Lawless, Courtney Perryman, Brooklyn Leigh   Poole, Zachary Trent Simmons, Ashley Rachelle Smigielski and Trinity R Williams.

Forrest Lumberton: John E Brown.

Forrest Petal: Candy Denae  Bridges, Eli Manuel Chancellor, Shayna Lee Clark, Breanna Nicole Cooper, Angela Kristine Dalbratt, Abbey Lynn Dodd, Emma E Hampton, Autumn Brooke Henderson, Sydney Alexandra Jolly, Toby Eugene Lofton, Angelia Ranell Luker, Hilary Charis Magee, Hoang Theresa Nguyen, Jennalyn Nicole  Purvis, Jordan Jeffray Rainey, Lena A Ruble, Asa Graham Theus and Reagan A Veon.

George Lucedale: Jerry Crowder Holland and Evie Mary Marie Simpson.

Greene Leakesville: Rebekah Faith Brondum, Ashton Kohl Clark, Hannah Myree Dickerson, Mary Donnalynn Dickerson and Jaren Delane Green.

Greene Lucedale: Stance Lamar McLeod.

Greene McLain: Zane Mitchell Turner.

Greene Neely: David Andrew Backstrom.

Greene Richton: Ethan Lane Brewer, Kade Mackenzie Cochran, Lyla M Jordan, Ciera Darlene Lightsey and  Michael Clay Renfroe.

Greene State Line: Isabella Kittrell and Anna Katherine Wood.

Harrison Biloxi: Devon T Smith.

Hinds Clinton: Hanna Suzanne Zeitz.

Jackson Ocean Springs: Kenneth Jermaine Mack.

Jackson Vancleave: Kaia Olivia Taylor.

Jasper Bay Springs: August Nathan Jones and Lamarcus I Stubbs.

Jasper Heidelberg: Faith Elizabeth Collins.

Jasper Laurel: Andrew Thomas DeSantis, Bailey Nicole Hill, Ashleigh Nicole Jenkins.

Jasper Louin: Brandon Oree Ainsworth.

Jasper Stringer: Chloe Lane Clark, Blane F Graham and Kaylee M Robertson.

Jefferson Davis Carson: Crystal O Bullock and Riles Anthony Stuart.

Jefferson Davis Prentiss: Kaelin R Berry, Olivia Lois Boleware and Jaden Zane Jackson.

Jones Ellisville: Darcy Erin Beech, Kennedy Trent Brooks, Timothy J Broom, Brooklyn Danielle Brown, Kirsty  Dawn Cameron, James Aaron Dorman, Julian Lorenzo Fairley, Roby Taylor Hebert, Kennedy Grace Herrington, Tacora Monique  Houston, Thomas K Johnson, Kaitlyn Brianna Kirksey, McKenzie Connor Lee,    Katherine M Lollis, Darrell McCullum, Sabreya McDonald, Charity Elizabeth Miller, Logan Reese Miller, Tomas  Nader, Ella Grace Pitts, Michael A Price, Zachary Reese Rivers, Michael Talib Stewart, Kyle Roland Tice, Sophia Isabelle Tisdale and Fay Inez Wielinga.

Jones Laurel: Morgan Allyse Breland, Bryanna Leigh Davidson, Natalie Allison  Dewitt, Alan Joseph Follis, Leonard Charles Hayes, Emily Ann Hill, Micah Evyn Johnson Hill, Hannah Grace Holifield, Sophie Anne Hoover, Erin Jema Howard, Tyquaris M Hoze, Kalli Arrianna Husband, Kaitlyn Mae James, Alejandro M Jarillo,    Lakitia Maeshell Jefferson, Emily Rose Jones, Ashley Nicole Jordan, Carley Ashlynn Malone, Garrett R Manns, Mary Alaina May, Kinsley  Paige Melton, Jose E Mendez, Dakota Jean Noland, Isabella Charay Parker, Cameron B Pruitt, Wyatt Wilson Reid, Leslie Santiago, Madison Saige Schneider, Jacob Eli Scott, Samuel H Shoemake, Calvdedra Leonya Smith, Abigail Rebecca Stauffer, Abigail  Rebecca Thrash, Tanya Grice Thrash, Anna Grace Stotts Todd, Payton Ann Voge, Bre Regina Waite, Anna Cate Walters, James David Walters, Morgan Jennifer White, Samuel C White and Jeremy Morgan Wilson.

Jones Moselle: Logan Brady Carr, Carson Edward Davis and Mackenzie Brooke  Golemon.

Jones Ovett: Carter Brentley Hinton, Alex Jacob Lee, Kaylee Nicole Vanrossum and Rebecca Grace Watson.

Jones Richton: Casity S Rowell.

Jones Sandersville: Joshua E Brown and Tracy Dalan Sumrall.

Jones Soso: Alexis Annette Brewer and Lorin Jena Musgrove.

Lamar Hattiesburg: Rebekah Alicia Baugh, Alexis Mykala Cato, Gabriel Coleman Cooley, Cody Lane Davis,  Valeria Michelle Green, Patrick E Henderson, Matthew McCrory Jernigan and Brandon Levelle Yawn.

Lamar Lumberton: Eli Austin Barrett and  Markees Rashad Johnson.

Lamar Purvis: Jada Kaylyn Austin, Jana Lynn Bounds, Melissa Lauren Franzen and Samuel Aaron Walters.

Lamar Sumrall: Joshua Glen Allen, Gary Jeff Fagan, Mary Paige Matheny and Christopher Floyd Ritz.

Lauderdale Meridian: Trinity R Glover and William Campbell Partridge.

Lawrence Jayess: Sydney Ruth Pevey.

Lawrence Monticello: Rebecca Jamison Speights.

Lawrence New Hebron: Virginia A Fortenberry.

Lincoln Brookhaven: Chicago Loreanna Collins.

Lincoln Wesson: Kaliyah L Jones.

Lowndes Columbus: Taylor  Michelle Bailey and Michael  J Chambers.

Madison Camden: Laura Kristen Walker.

Madison Madison: Bailey Grace Collums.

Marion Columbia: Amy Gail Polk.

Marion Foxworth: Madison E Foxworth, Sara G Morgan and Jaelynn B Peak.

Newton Canton: Erien Ashaureyah Caldwell.

Newton Decatur: Lee P Hill.

Newton Newton: Bralynn Rainer Newell.

Oktibbeha Starkville: Wilfrid Lionel Hufton.

Pearl River Poplarville: Tres Owen Ray.

Perry Beaumont: James Lavon Bolton, Shanan Latoya Edwards and Hayden Benjamin Fairley.

Perry Brooklyn: Destiny McDaniel and Lexie Gabrielle McDaniel.

Perry Petal: Kimberlie Faith Graham and Breanna Michelle Penton.

Perry Richton: Adam Stanton Backstrom, Eugenia Rachelle Creel, Jayson Lowery Dykes and Madison Delaina McSwain.

Rankin Brandon: Andrew R Craig, Taylor Mackenzie Glascoe, Andrew Varner Horton, Luke Caden Lycette, Joshua Davis Sullivan and Makenna  G Yarrow.

Rankin Florence: Amy Grace Dykes and Sara Grace Jackson.

Rankin Mendenhall: Brady Mason Williams.

Rankin Pearl: Zackary Lee Alleman, Taylor R Channell, Landon K Moore, Brodie M Rials, Lily G Taylor and Madison Grace Temple.

Rankin Richland: Addy Grace Seward.

Scott Morton: Joshua Waite  Phillips.

Simpson Mendenhall: Terry James May and Rayelle M Nations.

Smith Bay Springs: Carly Nicole Hendry and Colby M Shoemaker.

Smith Magee: Mary Alison Garner and Carrie Lynn McGee.

Smith Mize: Erin A Carter, Montanah Rayne Middleton, Tanner Caigen Speir and Haley Tanyell Spencer.

Smith Morton: Ryan Purvis.

Smith Mount Olive: Dustin Conner Bush and Chloe Walker.

Smith Raleigh: Anna Beth Blackwell, William T Blakeney, Haylee Suzanne Sims and David Cody Watts.

Smith Taylorsville: Macy Grace Ainsworth, Alexis Brianna Ducksworth and Kristen King West.

Warren Vicksburg: John Robert Jabour.

Wayne Buckatunna: Mya Ruth McLain, Abigail Grace Rigney and Jordan Elizabeth Sullivan.

Wayne Clara: Jessica Lynn Long.

Wayne Heidelberg: Presley Lillian Brownlee.

Wayne Laurel: Marlee R Dickinson and Ethan S Wimberly.

Wayne Shubuta: Matthew E Barnett.

Wayne State Line: Farrah Leigh Jordan.

Wayne Waynesboro: Ivana Christian Bishop, Elizabeth Ann Blair, Stephanie Lean Brewer, Damion Bryce Gibson, Emily Brooke Henderson, Marquez Tyreon Hundley, Trevion Marquis Loston, Makayla Paige Mason, Abney Grace Pittman, Brandon Ray Pruitt, Jonathan Uzziel Reyes, Kacie Amanda Rigby, Elijah Holt Ross, Jennifer  Elise Shirley and Morgan Kasadi Williams.

ELLISVILLE-The College Public Relations Association of Mississippi (CPRAM) is encouraging students interested in the area of communications to apply for one of two scholarships offered to students attending a Mississippi two-year or four-year college. The two, $1,250 scholarships are available for one student, each seeking a university or community college education.

Students applying for the CPRAM scholarship must be majoring in one of the following fields of study: public relations, communications, journalism, advertising, mass communications, political communications, crisis management, graphic design, or any other communications-oriented field of study.  The scholarships could be awarded to a full-time student entering or enrolled at one of the state’s two-year colleges or the state’s four-year colleges.

Scholarship applicants must be in good standing and present three letters of recommendation from individuals connected to his/her academic institution. This includes college advisors, high school teachers/officials, home-school teachers, etc. Students may be recommended by an active CPRAM member.

The applicants must complete in full the scholarship application and have it returned to the scholarship committee no later than Feb. 25, 2022. Applicants also must include a 500-word essay entitled, “With all the changes being made in the field of Communications, what skills do I have to keep up with these changes?”

Students receiving the scholarship can be awarded the scholarship for more than one year, but they must re-apply every year. The scholarship committee reserves the right to make its decision based on need, merit and the number of applicants each year.

CPRAM reserves the right to withdraw this scholarship if a student withdraws from school during the award year, changes his/her major, fails to maintain a 2.0 GPA or other grave instances of misconduct.

The committee will announce the winner(s) during its annual conference held in May 2022. The scholarship will then be awarded for the 2022 fall term.

For more information and to receive an application, contact CPRAM scholarship chairman Steve Diffey at (662) 472-9068 or sdiffey@holmescc.edu, or committee member, Teresa McCreery at (601) 477-4032 or teresa.mccreery@jcjc.edu  Applicants can apply online at CPRAM Scholarship Application 2022

ELLISVILLE – A section of Highway 11 was dedicated in honor of a longtime Jones College coach on Tuesday morning.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) designated the portion of the highway in the name of Elmer J. Higginbotham during a ceremony held at the Family Life Center of Ellisville’s First Baptist Church.

Several people spoke at the event, including Higginbotham’s daughter, Mary Boleware.

“Jones is where I pretty much grew up,” said Boleware, who teaches Physics at Jones College. “Daddy has always been in the community because everybody knew who he was because he was Coach Higg. We would go to Therrell’s Drug Store on Saturday mornings and get a grilled cheese and a cherry coke. Whether it was at the gas station or the grocery store, everybody knew coach Higg.

“When he retired from coaching, he decided to stay in the community and he really wanted to make a difference for the people of Ellisville. He was not born and raised here, but he loved it and he just wanted to make an impact for the community.”

Higginbotham was a beloved figure at Jones where he coached from 1971-92. He was an assistant football coach from 1971-87 and head football coach from 1988-91. He was also head baseball coach from 1971-88.

While serving as an assistant coach to Sim Cooley, the Bobcats won three state football championships and participated in the playoffs 12 times. He also helped the Bobcats go to the Junior Rose Bowl in 1977.

The section dedicated to Higginbotham runs from the intersection of Highway 11 and Hill Street to one mile south past the entrance to the college. Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom King said it was an honor to dedicate this portion of the highway to Higginbotham.

“Dedications like this are one of my great privileges as transportation commissioner,” he said. “You get to learn about a great Mississippian who made our state better in so many ways.

Honoring Coach Higginbotham with this highway dedication is a great testament to the good he did for countless students who he was able to coach throughout his life.

“He was very well-liked and very well known. He was a community inspiration to a lot of people and students that he coached. He was loved by everyone I’ve talked to here today. It’s an honor to be here for this dedication. This lets people know that MDOT does more than just build highways and bridges. We care about people.”

Joey Davis, who was a trainer for the football team as a Jones student in 1979-81, remembers the first time he met Higginbotham.

“It’s an honor to talk about Coach Higg and what he meant to me,” said Davis, who later served as the school’s athletic trainer and taught Western Civilization and other subjects for over 35 years. “From the first time I met him, he was a great friend. I pulled up to the gym on the first day. If you know me, you know generally my truck is filled up with fishing stuff.

“I didn’t know who he is, but he walked up to me and said, ‘Two questions, son. How deep are they? And what color are they biting?’ From then on, I knew I had a friend. Coach Higg was a great coach and teacher. He possessed those attributes that you hear people discuss like integrity, family, loyalty and work ethic. He possessed all of those. He loved his community, he loved his church and he loved Jones Junior College.”

Robert Thomas, a wide receiver from Coffeeville, Alabama, played at Jones in 1988-89. He said Higginbotham was a major influence in his life.

“Coach Higg was more of a father figure to me,” said Thomas, who is now a pastor in Sumrall. “Being here for two years and not having a father in the picture for two years, coaches become your father.

“When he and his wife went on vacation, there was always a fridge that sat outside of their house on their porch with food in it for us. Now, we had to figure out how to cook it, but the food was there. I think that was amazing for somebody to take the time out to think about you while they were absent.”

Thomas said Higginbotham’s love for Ellisville was clear.

“It’s pivotal for kids and athletes and for people to see that you are not only a coach, but you are a part of the community – you live here, you eat here, you shop here,” said Thomas, who credits Higginbotham for helping him to earn a scholarship to Tennessee-Martin. “I think that’s phenomenal to show that his heart was here. His legacy will live on, not just on the highway, but in the lives and in the houses he visited from time to time.”

Higginbotham coached in numerous postseason bowl games and several All-Star teams in football and baseball. The Macon native was a three-sport letterman in high school, participating in football, baseball and basketball.

After graduating from Macon High School in 1962, he earned a football scholarship to East Mississippi Junior College where he became an All-State player. He received his BS degree at Livingston University in Alabama and his ME at the University of Southern Mississippi.

He served as an assistant coach at East Mississippi and was the head coach at Leakesville High School, posting a 13-7 record in 1969-70. He then became offensive line coach at Jones in 1971, where he served until becoming head coach in 1988. He was inducted into the Jones Sports Hall of Fame in 2011 and the Mississippi Community/Junior College Sports Hall of Fame in 2015. He is also a member of the East Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.

Higginbotham was an active member and deacon at Ellisville’s First Baptist Church. He was a member of the Ellisville Lions Club and was named Lion of the Year. He was named a Melvin Jones Fellow by Lions Club International. He was a lifetime member of Masonic Lodge #161 and was an active member of the Gideons. After retiring from Jones, he established three businesses in Ellisville.

His wife, Sandra, was an instructor at JCJC and retired in 1995. She passed away in 2015. Both of their daughters, Michele Whittle (Tim) and Mary Boleware (Garland), are JCJC graduates.

His three grandchildren are Tanner Boleware, Hunter Boleware and Brock Walley.

“He passed away 10 years ago and for 10 years to have passed by and for him to still be making such an impact – this room full today tells me a little bit of how he impacted people,” Mary Boleware said. “When I get to drive to work and I see that sign, I’m sure I’ll tear up. I’m sure I’ll grin a few times, but I’m sure I’ll tear up, too.”

Higginbotham died on July 26, 2011.

(Story written by Shawn Wansley, JC SID-Photos by Teresa McCreery, JC Director of PR/Media)