ELLISVILLE –Jaythan Comegys of Laurel and Taylor Garretson of Leakesville were recently voted as Mr. and Miss JC by their peers. The sophomores competed for the titles to represent Jones College students and are considered to be the best representation of the student body. They will be recognized during Homecoming activities on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
“With having a family full of Jones alumni, it feels so incredible to continue on the legacy of being a Bobcat. Having the opportunity to have been chosen by my peers to represent Jones College is truly one of the greatest honors I have ever received because of the impact that this school has had on my life. Jones has been and will always be home for me no matter where I go in life,” said Garretson.
The 2023 Miss Hospitality of Leakesville and the 2022 Distinguished Young Woman of Greene County graduated from Greene County High School, third in her class while being a High School Dance Team Captain and being a part of the Center Stage Dance Competition Team. At Jones College, Garretson has been a member of the Bobcat Brigade student Ambassadors, Student Government Association, Philosophy Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and a writer for the Lair Yearbook, as well as captain of the Touch of Gold Dance Team. Last year, the Bobcat Broadcast anchor/reporter earned first place honors from the Mississippi Press Association for the Best Use of Video. Her future plans include earning a broadcast meteorology degree from Mississippi State University. Her parents are Ron and Vicky Garretson.
Computer Science major, Jaythan Comegys participated in Beta Club, Key Club and student council at Laurel High School. At Jones College, he is a member of the Bobcat Broadcast team, FBLA and an officer for the Bobcat Brigade. He plans to become a web developer after graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi.
“It is my honor to represent Jones College as Mr. JC and inspire others to step out of their comfort zone and to dream big. I did not get here alone and ever since I started college, I have had an amazing community to help me achieve my dreams,” said Comegys.
His parents are Shemica McGill and Stacy Comegys, and Demetra Comegys and Leo McGill.