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Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ grads, “Moving for the Ministryâ€

ELLISVILLE – Motorcycles and ministry were not on the top of Jarrod and Cassidi Hankins’ minds until recently. About a month ago, the 2011 Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ grads announced they were “moving for the ministry.†The 2008 (Jarrod) and 2009 (Cassidi), West Jones High School graduates and natives of Laurel, Mississippi, have decided to join the ministry full-time at the Christian Motorcyclists Association headquarters in Hatfield, Arkansas, August 16.

“About a year ago, we attended a Christian Motorcyclists Association rally in Hatfield, Arkansas. While there, we met the national evangelist for the area, John Ogden Jr., and his wife, Holly, the International Ambassador for CMA. They contacted us this spring about some job openings, and everything worked out. God took care of every obstacle we thought of like, housing, daycare, everything!†said Cassidi Hankins.

Amongst the concerns the couple had to consider included their two young boys, four-year-old Collin, and two-year-old Benton. Jarrod, a mechanic and classic car lover had just started working as the Assistant Manager of Sales and Production at Headrick Signs and Graphics, in May 2020, after leaving a seven-year career in sales at Southern Pipe and Supply in Laurel. Cassidi left her journalism career with WHLT-TV and the Laurel Leader Call six years ago to begin teaching at East Jones Elementary School. She was ready to leave her students either.

“It’s funny, our foundation at Jones for our careers has completely changed in different directions. I love teaching. I love every minute of teaching and the only way I’d leave the classroom is if God told me to,†said Cassidi. “Which He did so we’re following His lead.â€

2015 Blessing of the Bikes Rally

After God revealed his plans to the couple about a month ago, they started preparing for their new roles. Cassidi’s duties with CMA will include being the event coordinator for CMA’s national rallies and assisting the international ambassador. Her main job will consist of coordinating the Changing of the Colors Rally every year in October and any regional or national rallies, including a CMA International Rally, along with different, smaller events and rallies at the CMA’s campground, Iron Mountain.

Meanwhile, her husband, Jarrod will be heading up the CMA Motorcycle Repair Shop for local CMA riders and coordinating emergency road assistance and repairs for CMA members traveling in the area. Ironically, Cassidi admits now, none of this would have happened if Jarrod had not brought home a sports bike, on a whim.

“Nine years ago, I had no desire to ride a motorcycle, or even touch one,†said Cassidi. “However, a few months after we got married in 2013, Jarrod came home with this ‘crotch rocket’ and I thought he had lost his mind! We went riding after he learned how to ride, and it wasn’t so bad, especially after I told him he had to get a Harley Davidson! Now, I can’t imagine not riding,†said Cassidi.

As they looked for others to join them riding motorcycles, the couple was introduced to the Christian Motorcyclists Association in 2015. Immediately, Cassidi thought this would take up too much of their time but agreed to attend a monthly meeting.

“I was super skeptical. Once he convinced me to go, I met everybody in the local chapter in Laurel and they were like family, instantly. At the second meeting, Jarrod got ‘saved’ or gave his life to Christ and that changed everything!â€

Cassidi (left) and Jarrod (middle) Hankins receive their Christian Motorcyclists Association, Freedom Riders Chapter patches in 2015 from then president, Thomas Parker.

It wasn’t long before the couple immersed themselves in participating in the Blessing of the Bike Rallies, fundraising events, and traveling across the country. In fact, Jarrod served as CMA President (2018-2020) and Chaplin (2020-2021) while Cassidi has served as Secretary for four of the six years, they’ve been members of the local CMA Chapter, Freedom Riders. Their two young boys, even “ride†along, said Cassidi!

“Every Christian is called to minister in some capacity. Whether it’s to be a part of the church, another ministry organization like CMA, or in our daily lives. Being able to serve with people who are like family and then to be able to eventually see the fruits of our service is very rewarding,†said Cassidi.

Members of the Laurel and Hattiesburg CMA say their farewells to the Hankins.

The CMA’s goal is to tell every stranger we meet, you need Jesus. Cassidi explained, the group doesn’t just talk about Jesus, they show the “Jesus in us†as they work, picking up trash, cleaning bathrooms or giving out water.

“We’re not doing anything glamorous as we serve others at CMA and at “secular†events. We see people and they may be talking, spewing out cuss words. Then, they look at your patch and they realize who we are and who we represent, and they respect it, whether they are Christians or not, most of the time, they respect that,†said Mrs. Hankins.

Her respect for Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ is also apparent. Both Jarrod and Cassidi keep in touch with their teachers and mentors at JC.

“Jones was an awesome experience for me. In high school, I was the quiet, shy girl. I literally grew up at Jones. This side of Heaven, the two most important decisions I tell people are, Know Jesus and Go to Jones!!!â€

At Âé¶¹Ö±²¥, Jarrod Hankins earned his degree in Automotive Technology and Cassidi (Bush) was a Journalism major. After graduating from JC in 2011, they began dating while Cassidi continued her education at USM. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications in 2013, and they were married a week later.

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥â€™s Maroon Typhoon Marching Band ready for a “Styleish†Season

ELLISVILLE – Âé¶¹Ö±²¥â€™s Maroon Typhoon Marching Band was able to get a little more “Styleish†in tune with this season’s show. The band was able to get photos in uniform for the first time in more than a year and were thrilled to be able to show off before the “Styleish†half-time show performances begin September 2, featuring the music of entertainment icons, Harry Styles and Billie Eilish.Ìı For more information about Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ or the Fine Arts Department, check out the website: /

Band in Uniform PicturesÌı

Drum Majors: Pictured left to right are the 2021 Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Maroon Typhoon Marching Band Drum Majors, Emma Burge-Oak Grove, Genna Ramey-Washington County, AL, and Cambry Holifield of Laurel.

Feature Twirler: Kaia Taylor of Columbia is the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Maroon Typhoon Marching Bands’ solo feature twirler this year.

Touch of Gold Dance Team: The 2021 Touch of Gold Dance Team at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ is pictured in the front row, left to right, Erin Buckley of Gallman, Madison Temple of Pearl and Abbey Dodd of Petal. Pictured in the middle row, left to right, is Ivana Bishop of Waynesboro, Mackenzie Drinkard of Lucedale and Meg Matthews of Raleigh. In the back row, pictured left to right is Analee Dumas of Laurel, Morgan Breland of Ellisville and Karlee Green of Laurel.

Colorguard group: The Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Maroon Typhoon Marching Bands’ Colorguard group consists of 23 members from throughout South Mississippi and Washington County, Alabama. Pictured in the front row, left to right are Captains, Lexi Millwood-Brandon, Emily Bingham-Petal, Anna Leigh Ragsdale-Mize, and Kaitlyn Little-Oak Grove. Pictured in the second row, left to right is Kaitlin Davis-Enterprise, Jessica Moudy-Richland, Gabriella Lopez-Flowood, Taylor Channell-Pearl, Nataley Evans-Ellisville, and Gabrielle Hankins-Laurel. Pictured in the third row, left to right is Anahi Chercoles-Forest, Doll Swindle-Waynesboro, Hannah Broadwater-Pearl, Sarah Adams-Ellisville, Lily Taylor-Pearl and Jade Peacock-Laurel. Pictured in the fourth row, left to right is Rebekah Brondum-Leakesville, Rachel Turner-New Augusta and Rebekah Sudduth-Pearl.ÌıPictured in the fifth row, left to right is Kenaz Gaddis-Columbia, Alisha Hudson-Laurel and Mikel Whitehead-Columbia.

Colorguard, Touch of Gold, Drum Majors and Feature Twirler : Creating the visual aspect of the Maroon Typhoon Marching Band at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ is the colorguard, drum majors, feature twirler and the touch of gold dance team. Pictured in the front row, left to right is feature twirler, Kaia Taylor of Columbia; drum major, Cambry Holifield, Laurel; touch of gold members, Erin Buckley of Gallman; Madison Temple of Pearl; Abbey Dodd of Petal; and drum majors, Emma Burge of Oak Grove and Genna Ramey of Washington County, Alabama. Pictured in the second row, left to right are colorguard members, Anna Leigh Ragsdale-Mize and Lexi Millwood-Brandon; touch of gold members, Ivana Bishop of Waynesboro; Captain-Mackenzie Drinkard of Lucedale; Meg Matthews of Raleigh and colorguard members, Emily Bingham-Petal and Kaitlyn Little-Oak Grove. Pictured in the third row, left to right are colorguard members, Kaitlin Davis-Enterprise and Jessica Moudy-Richland; touch of gold members, Analee Dumas of Laurel; Captain-Morgan Breland of Ellisville and Karlee Green of Laurel; colorguard members Taylor Channel-Pearl and Nataley Evans-Ellisville. Pictured in the fourth row, left to right are colorguard members, Anahi Chercoles-Forest; Gabriella Lopez-Flowood; Doll Swindle-Waynesboro; Hannah Broadwater-Pearl; Sarah Adams-Ellisville; Lily Taylor-Pearl and Gabrielle Hankins-Laurel. Pictured in the fifth row, left to right are colorguard members, Rebekah Brondum-Leakesville; Rachel Turner-New Augusta; Rebekah Sudduth-Pearl and Jade Peacock-Laurel. Pictured in the last back row, left to right are colorguard members, and Kenaz Gaddis of Columbia; Alisha Hudson-Laurel and Mikel Whitehead-Columbia.

LARGE GROUP PICTURE OF THE MAROON TYPHOON MARCHING BAND

The 160-member Maroon Typhoon Marching Band consists of Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ students who are majoring in a wide variety of subjects who enjoy sharing their musical talents and support the Bobcat Athletics at various sporting events. Pictured in the front row is the feature twirler, Kaia Taylor-Columbia. Next are the drum majors, Genna Ramey-Washington County, Alabama, Emma Burge-Oak Grove and Cambry Holifield-Laurel. In the third row are colorguard captains, Lexi Millwood-Brandon; Anna Leigh Ragsdale-Mize; touch of gold captains, Morgan Breland-Ellisville, and Mackenzie Drinkard-Lucedale with colorguard captains, Emily Bingham-Petal and Kaitlyn Little-Oak Grove. Pictured in the fourth row, left to right are colorguard members, Gabrielle Hankins-Laurel; Doll Swindle-Waynesboro with touch of gold dancers, Ivana Bishop-Waynesboro, Abbey Dodd-Petal and Meg Matthews-Raleigh; and colorguard members Taylor Channel-Pearl and Nataley Evans-Ellisville. Pictured in the fifth row are colorguard members, Kaitlin Davis-Enterprise; Gabriella Lopez-Flowood; Jessica Moudy-Richland with touch of gold members, Analee Dumas-Petal; Erin Buckley-Gallman; Madison Temple-Pearl and Karlee Green-Laurel with colorguard members, Lily Taylor-Pearl; Hannah Broadwater-Pearl; Anahi Chercoles-Forest and Jade Peacock-Laurel. In the sixth row, colorguard members are pictured left to right, Kenaz Gaddis-Columbia; Sarah Adams-Ellisville; Rebekah Brondum-Leakesville; Rachel Turner-New Augusta; Alisha Hudson-Laurel; Rebekah Sudduth-Pearl and Mikel Washington-Columbia.

Instrumental members of the band are pictured by section in random order, in rows seven through 14, beginning with flutes/woodwinds, brass and percussion. Jasmine Decker-Mendenhall; Abby Doiron-Mize; Sophia-Gordon-Seminary; Kelbi Herring-Laurel; Mackenzie Herrington-Laurel; Erica Kitchens-Ellisville; Eileen Ortega-Seminary; Kristlyn Parker-Seminary; Dixie Pinkerton-Quitman; Kambri Pippin-Laurel; Ines Rivera-Laurel; Aidan Slater-Laurel; Amy Thornton-Pearl; KayleaÌıÌı Yates-Ellisville; Jessica Long-Waynesboro; KaitlynÌıBeasley-Waynesboro; Joshua Brown-Ellisville; Elda Cook-Ellisville; Madison Foxworth-Columbia; Heighlie Frias-Laurel; Victor Heath-Ìı Petal; Tiera Hough Hattiesburg; IsabellaÌıKittrell-Waynesboro; Sandra Massey-Stringer; Lorin Musgrove-Laurel; MadisonÌıMyers-Columbia; Katlyn Myrick-Laurel; Madilyn Pitts-Enterprise; Raveon Pruitt-Lane-Laurel; Lena Ruble-Petal; Dallas TrehernÌıÌı -Mobile, AL; Rhiannon Williams-Laurel; Anthony Evans-Quitman; Brandon Murray-Laurel; Ethan Robertson-Columbia; ÌıVada Koepp-Columbia; Eboni McDonald-Laurel; Sydney Tisdale-Ellisville; Sara-Beth McKellar-Vicksburg; Jamie Anderson-Sumrall; Tony Ducksworth-Taylorsville; Samuel Burcaw-Petal; DJ (Daniel) Jackson-Hattiesburg; Tyler Broadway-Laurel; Emily FordÌıÌı -Clinton; Rachel Hawkins-Pearl; Luis Hernandez-Laurel; Summer Hughes-Mize; ÌıMary Elizabeth Kebodeaux-Fruitdale, AL; Cambrie McRee-Ellisville; Hunter Overstreet-Laurel; Angel (Luis) Salas-Petal; Summer Satcher-Enterprise; James (Noah) Schumann-Waynesboro; Kyyora Sidney-Laurel; ReaganÌıThornton-Laurel; Callie Tisdale-Richland; Trinity Williams-Brooklyn; Brandon Broome-Sumrall; WillÌıEaton-Oak Grove; Corbin Hollifield-Laurel; Marquez Hundley-Waynesboro; Laurel (Tootie) Hunt-Wiggins; John Scott-Oak Grove; Laniyah Barnes-Laurel; Jarrett Darden-Seminary; Miyalexis Douglas-Pearl; TJ May-Mendenhall; Logan Walker-Ìı Waynesboro; Tanner Hubbard-Gautier; Ronald (R.J.) Hughes-Laurel; Daylen Hux-Mize; TravisÌıKogutkiewicz-Waynesboro; Jaiquan Lyons-Moss Point; CameronÌıPippen-Laurel; Xavier Porter-Laurel; William Purser-Oak Grove; Conner Smith-Mize; Jacob Moore-Kiln; Cameron Dewberry-Pearl; Colin Ingram-Pearl; Bonner Welch-Ellisville; Shakeeb Anderson-Quitman; Michael Arevalo-Pearl; ChristianÌıBranch-Washington County, AL; Logan Evans-Laurel; Stevonta (Stevo) Mayfield-Waynesboro; Andrew Suttle-Petal; JeremyÌıCorely-Enterprise; Jacob Dickerson-Mize; Zachary Gregore-Petal; Tyler Nunn-Petal; Michael DeCou-Gray, LA; Jordan Stianche-Petal; ChrisÌıHartfield-Petal; Taikya Ducksworth-Taylorsville; Nicolas Barnes-Purvis; Tyler Cash-Ellisville; Abigail Garick-Laurel; Ema Hudson-Laurel; ÌıSavannah Satcher-Enterprise; SarahÌıAdams-Ellisville; Emily Bingham-Petal; Hanna Broadwater-Pearl; RebekahÌıBrondum-Leakesville; Taylor Channell-Pearl; Anahi Chercoles-Forest; Kaitlin Davis-Enterprise; Nataley Evans-Ellisville; Kenaz (Adonijah) Gaddis-Columbia; Gabrielle Hankins-Laurel; Alisha Hudson-Laurel; KaitlynÌıLittle-Oak Grove; Gabriella Lopez-Flowood; LexiÌıMillwood- Brandon; Jessica Moudy-Richland; Jade Peacock-Laurel; Anna Leigh Ragsdale-Mize; Rebekah Sudduth-Pearl; Christian (Doll) Swindle-Waynesboro; Lily Taylor-Pearl; Rachel Turner-New Augusta; Isabelle (Belle) Walters-Laurel; Mikel (Dalton) Whitehead-Columbia; Pictured left to right in the last two rows are band managers, in random order, Rachel Carlino-Waynesboro; TylerÌıDunn-Waynesboro; Jordan Evans- Leakesville; Garrett Griffin-Morton; Emma Hampton-Petal; Alex Lee-Ellisville; Sydnee Mabe-Petal; MarcusÌıNixon-Laurel; Hailey Reaves-Laurel and Makaila Valentine-Leakesville.

Fall semester starts off “normal†at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥

ELLISVILLE – The first day of the fall semester Monday, August 23, seemed to be more “normal†according to students and administrators at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥. After a year of virtual and/or hybrid classes, students are meeting in person while wearing masks and trying to physically distance themselves.

“The campus feels alive today with activity and excitement! We are thrilled to be able to welcome students back to class in a traditionalÌısetting and we are offering some of the more ‘normal’ activities we all have missed,†said Dr. Finee’ Ruffin, Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Executive Vice President, Chief Enrollment Management, Information Technology and Marketing Officer.

With everyone back on campus, finding a parking spot was challenging, as usual. Freshmen students like Ariyonne Varra of Lake, and Kenaz Gaddis of Columbia were actively searching for their next classes and dodging cars as they traveled across campus.

“It’s going really well today,†said Varra a nursing major. “There’s a nice vibe here and everyone has been so helpful.â€

As a member of the colorguard in the Maroon Typhoon Marching Band, Gaddis added, “Everybody has been very friendly. I’m really looking forward to the first performance for the band and pep rally next week during ‘Meet the Bobcats.’â€

Especially happy to be living on campus are freshmen, Amberlyn Holifield of Leakesville, and Lily Hendrix of Sumrall. They said being at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ this semester has been refreshing.

“I love living on campus because it is so easy to meet people, especially after last year with everything being virtual,†said Hendrix who is majoring in elementary education.

Holifield said she likes living on campus for the convenience. “Besides meeting a lot of people, it’s easier to get to classes, and I don’t have to wake up as early!â€

As a dual-enrolled student last year, freshmen, Danielle Fenton of Laurel said she is excited to be able to take traditional classes at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ this fall.

“I didn’t mind virtual classes too much; it was actually easier to ‘go to’ class when it fit my schedule. However, I missed the social aspects of college. I am hopeful this year will be much better than last year.â€

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JC’s Davis begins 30th season as Touch of Gold Choreographer

ELLISVILLE –The Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Maroon Typhoon Marching Band has been led by some incredible directors over its 90-year history. However, only one band director, Jeff Brown has served just three years longer than Touch of Gold Dance Team Choreographer, Lora Davis. The Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ 1989 graduate was a member of the Touch of Gold Team before making dance her career for more than 30 years. As choreographer for the dancers, Davis has traveled across the country with the band ensuring her team dazzles the crowd with their routines.

“Reflecting on all the band camps over the last 30 years, the big trips to perform in parades in Chicago, Dallas, New York City and Washington D.C., I have fond memories of the students, their families and the chaperones who have helped over the years. I particularly remember, Willie and Joyce Rigdon, who recently passed. They were a precious couple who poured into students for decades, including me,†said Davis.

The accomplished dancer/choreographer opened her Dance Arts Studio in Ellisville, in 1992. Many of the Touch of Gold dancers consider the studio a second home as they learn routines and perfect skills.

“I appreciate the opportunity to continue to be able to do what I love and offer scholarship opportunities for JC dance students,†said Davis. “I was in their shoes here at Jones and I was able to choreograph some as a student. This college is really a special place and I’m grateful to still be able to share my talent and love for dance with the next generation of ladies.â€

JC sophomore Morgan Breland is especially happy to be able to continue her relationship with Davis who could be called the “Dancing Queen.†Spanning nearly four decades, Davis has been inspiring dancers like Breland who said she began her love for dance at Lora Davis’s studio in Ellisville, 14 years ago. The Ellisville resident said she is especially excited to continue dancing for the former Saintsation and Breland’s South Jones High School Bravette choreographer for one more year.

“Over the years, Lora has been a role model for me, as well as thousands of others. It has been a joy to continue to have her in my life at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥.ÌıShe sets high standards for Touch of Gold and spends a lot of time working with the team. I am looking forward to making memories and performing with the best band with the best directors around, JC Maroon Typhoon!†said Breland.

Especially happy to have Davis on the staff of the Maroon Typhoon Marching Band is the Director of Bands, Dr. Ben Burge.

“Lora is a musician, specifically she plays piano. I can give her the drill and music and she knows how to interpret the songs, how to count the routine off and she enhances the overall show with her dancers. I don’t think everyone understands how unique it is to have a dance teacher who knows how to read music and who can read drill instructions. Most schools and colleges have a faculty member who may have some knowledge of dance. Lora is a lady with many talents and we’re especially grateful to have her on our team!†said Burge.

The Maroon Typhoon’s “Styleish†show will be performed during pre-game and half-time at all JC home football games.

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥â€™s Maroon Typhoon prepares a “Styleish†show

ELLISVILLE – Âé¶¹Ö±²¥â€™s 2021-22 Maroon Typhoon Marching Band is ready to blow fans away with a “Styleish†show this fall. Being fortunate to finish a week of band camp after having it canceled last year, the approximately 160 members endured the Mississippi heat fine-tuning their technical and marching skills. Director of Bands, Dr. Ben Burge is thrilled with the group’s accomplishments after an intense week of drills.

“This group of resilient, young people has been a joy to work with during Band Camp,†said Burge. “COVID-19 has impacted them in so many ways. I am glad we were able to get through this very important week of training with almost everyone! I am hopeful we will be able to continue to provide a wonderful college experience for them at Jones. They have already proven to be very flexible and very hardworking. I am looking forward to showing the Jones family what they can do!â€

Sophomore Morgan Breland of Ellisville is especially happy to be able to participate in Band Camp this year. The South Jones High School graduate enjoyed her time on the Bravette dance team and was looking forward to coming to Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ her freshman year before everything was canceled. This year, she almost missed out again because the COVID-19 virus kept her isolated just before Band Camp.

“Although COVID-19 guidelines have strongly impacted our normal activities, we have made the best of the situation. I recently battled COVID-19 myself and have worked hard to get my body prepared for our recent Band Camp. Although the days were hot and tiring, we were all proud to be back at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥. It takes all of us giving 100%,†said Breland.

Realizing many students did not get to complete their high school band experience and have missed out on so many normal and traditional experiences because of COVID-19, Burge said band members are grateful for the opportunity to perform again.

“They have missed out on so many normal and traditional experiences because of COVID-19. With the protocols in place at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥, I am hopeful COVID-19 won’t interrupt our performances this fall,†said Burge.

This year’s “Styleish†half-time show features the music of entertainment icons Harry Styles and Billie Eilish. The show begins with, “No Time to Die†from the 007 blockbuster movie by the same name. The nine-member Touch of Gold dance team will be featured in “Golden†by Harry Styles and again in the pregame show to the 1968 chart-topper, “Bend Me Shape Me†by the American Breed. The Percussion section and the weapon line are highlighted in, “You Should See Me in a Crown.†The show ends with the One Direction hit, “Steal my Girl†and “Bad Guy.â€

JC Sophomore, Emma Burge of Oak Grove will lead the band as Drum Major, joined by sophomore Genna Ramey of Leroy, Alabama and freshman, Cambry Holiefield of Laurel-Northeast Jones. Also guiding the Maroon Typhoon in her eighth season is Assistant Director of Bands and flute instructor, Dr. Lindsey Keay, with percussion instructor, Dr. Josh Frans in his third year, and woodwinds instructor, Michelle Graham beginning her fourth season at Jones. Joining the staff as brass instructor, is former Marine Band member, Caleb Owenby. Lora Davis, the Touch of Gold choreographer/advisor, and 1989 Jones alumna, returns for her 30th season.

“I appreciate the opportunity to continue to be able to do what I love and offer scholarship opportunities for dance students,†said Davis. “Reflecting on all the band camps over the years, the big trips to perform in parades in Chicago, Dallas, New York City and Washington D.C., I have fond memories of the students, their families and the chaperones who have helped over the years. I particularly remember, Willie and Joyce Rigdon, who recently passed. They were a precious couple who poured into students for decades, including me.â€

Breland said she began her love for dancing at Lora Davis’s dance studio in Ellisville, 14 years ago. The sophomore said she is especially excited to continue dancing for the former Saintsation and South Jones High School Bravette choreographer for one more year.

“Over the years, Lora has been a role model for me, as well as thousands of others. It has been a joy to continue to have her in my life at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥.ÌıShe sets high standards for Touch of Gold and spends a lot of time working with the team. I am looking forward to making memories and performing with the best band with the best directors around, JC Maroon Typhoon!†said Breland.

Upcoming performances of the Maroon Typhoon include the “Meet the Bobcats†pep rally on Thursday, August 26, at 6 p.m. in Bobcat Stadium/Sim Cooley Field. The Bobcats will go up against Northeast CC in the first home football game on Thursday, September 2, at 7 p.m. A week later, on September 9, Jones will face Northwest CC and on September 30, Jones will square off against Hinds CC. Appearances in October include Homecoming on Saturday, October 9, at 2 p.m. when the Bobcats meet the Southwest CC Bears. The last home football game is between Gulf Coast CC on Thursday, October 21, at 7 p.m. For more information about the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Fine Arts Department, contact 601-477-4203. For more information about the Maroon Typhoon, contact Dr. Ben Burge at 601-477-4095 or by email at ben.burge@jcjc.edu or the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ website:

MAROON TYPHOON MARCHING BAND 2021 by County

NameÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıCounty ÌıÌıÌıÌıÌıÌıÌıÌıÌı Instrument

Madilyn PittsÌı Ìı Ìı Enterprise High SchoolÌı Ìı ÌıClarkeÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıClarinet

Summer SatcherÌı Ìı Ìı Enterprise High SchoolÌı ClarkeÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Trumpet

Shakeeb AndersonÌı Quitman High SchoolÌı Ìı ClarkeÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıSnare

Anthony EvansÌı Ìı Quitman High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıClarkeÌı ÌıAlto sax

Dixie PinkertonÌı Ìı ÌıQuitman High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ClarkeÌı Ìı Flute

JeremyÌıCorleyÌı Ìı Ìı Enterprise High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı ClarkeÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıTenors

Kaitlin DavisÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Enterprise High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı ÌıClarkeÌı Ìı Ìı Colorguard

Savannah SatcherÌı Ìı Enterprise High SchoolÌı ÌıClarkeÌı Ìı ÌıPercussion

Jarrett DardenÌı ÌıSeminary Attendance CenterÌı CovingtonÌı Ìı Euphonium

Sophia GordonÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıSeminary High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı CovingtonÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Flute

Eileen OrtegaÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıSeminary High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı ÌıCovingtonÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıFlute

Kristlyn ParkerÌı Seminary Attendance CenterÌı Ìı CovingtonÌı Ìı Ìı ÌıFlute

Trinity WilliamsÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Forrest County AHSÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ForrestÌı Ìı ÌıTrumpet

Tiera HoughÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıHattiesburg High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıForrestÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıClarinet

DJ (Daniel) JacksonÌı Ìı Hattiesburg High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı ForrestÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Horn

Emily BinghamÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Petal High SchoolÌı ÌıForrestÌı ÌıColorguard

Samuel BurcawÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıPetal High SchoolÌı ÌıForrestÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıHorn

Abbey DoddÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Petal High SchoolÌı ÌıForrestÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Dancer

Analee DumasÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıPetal High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıForrestÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Dancer

Emma HamptonÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıPetalÌıHigh SchoolÌı Ìı ForrestÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıManager

ChrisÌıHartfieldÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Petal High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı ÌıForrestÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Front ensemble

Victor HeathÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıPetal High SchoolÌı Ìı ForrestÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıClarinet

Zachary GregoreÌı Ìı Ìı ÌıPetal High SchoolÌı ÌıForrestÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıTenors

Sydnee MabeÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıPetal High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı ForrestÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıManager

Tyler NunnÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Petal High SchoolÌı Ìı ForrestÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıTenors

Lena RubleÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıPetal High SchoolÌı Ìı ÌıForrestÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıClarinet

Angel (Luis) SalasÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Petal High SchoolÌı ÌıForrestÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Trumpet

Jordan StiancheÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Petal High SchoolÌı ÌıForrestÌı Ìı Ìı Front Ensemble

Andrew SuttleÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Petal High SchoolÌı Ìı ForrestÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Snare

Mackenzie DrinkardÌı ÌıGeorge County High SchoolÌı GeorgeÌı Ìı ÌıDancer

RebekahÌıBrondumÌı Greene County High SchoolÌı Ìı GreeneÌı ÌıColorguard

Jordan EvansÌı Ìı Greene County High SchoolÌı GreeneÌı Ìı Manager

Makaila ValentineÌı Ìı ÌıGreene County High SchoolÌı Greene Manager

Jacob MooreÌı Ìı Hancock High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı HancockÌı Ìı Bass Drum 2

Emily FordÌı Ìı ÌıClinton High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı HindsÌı Ìı ÌıTrumpet

Tanner HubbardÌı Ìı Gautier High SchoolÌı JacksonÌı ÌıTuba

Jaiquan LyonsÌı ÌıMoss Point High SchoolÌı Ìı JacksonÌı ÌıTuba

Sandra MasseyÌı ÌıStringer Attendance CenterÌı ÌıJasper Clarinet

Xavier PorterÌı ÌıLaurel High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı JonesÌı ÌıTuba

Tyler BroadwayÌı ÌıNortheast Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı JonesÌı ÌıTrumpet

Logan Evans Northeast Jones High SchoolÌı JonesÌı Ìı Snare

Gabrielle Hankins Northeast Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı JonesÌı ÌıColorguard

Luis HernandezÌı Ìı Northeast Jones High SchoolÌı JonesÌı ÌıTrumpet

CambryÌıHolifieldÌı ÌıNortheast Jones High SchoolÌı JonesÌı Drum Major

Alisha HudsonÌı Northeast Jones High SchoolÌı ÌıJonesÌı ÌıColorguard

Ema HudsonÌı Northeast Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı JonesÌı ÌıPercussion

Raveon Pruitt-LaneÌı Northeast Jones High SchoolÌı ÌıJonesÌı Clarinet

Brandon MurrayÌı Northeast Jones High SchoolÌı ÌıJonesÌı ÌıAlto sax

Katlyn MyrickÌı Ìı Northeast Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı JonesÌı ÌıClarinet

Jade PeacockÌı ÌıNortheast Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı JonesÌı Ìı Colorguard

CameronÌıPippenÌı ÌıNortheast Jones High SchoolÌı ÌıJonesÌı ÌıTuba

Kambri PippinÌı Northeast Jones High SchoolÌı JonesÌı ÌıFlute

Hailey ReavesÌı Northeast Jones High SchoolÌı JonesÌı ÌıManager

Kyyora SidneyÌı ÌıNortheast Jones High SchoolÌı JonesÌı ÌıTrumpet

ReaganÌıThorntonÌı Northeast Jones High SchoolÌı JonesÌı Trumpet

SarahÌıAdamsÌı Ìı ÌıSouth Jones High SchoolÌı JonesÌı Colorguard

Laniyah Barnes South Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı JonesÌı ÌıEuphonium

Morgan BrelandÌı Ìı South Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı JonesÌı Dancer

Joshua BrownÌı Ìı ÌıSouth Jones High SchoolÌı JonesÌı ÌıClarinet

Tyler CashÌı Ìı Ìı ÌıSouth Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı JonesÌı ÌıPercussion

Elda CookÌı ÌıSouth Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıJones Clarinet

Nataley EvansÌı Ìı Ìı South Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı JonesÌı ÌıColorguard

Alex LeeÌı Ìı Ìı South Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı JonesÌı ÌıManager

Cambrie McReeÌı Ìı South Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı JonesÌı Trumpet

Erica KitchensÌı Ìı ÌıSouth Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıJonesÌı Flute

Sydney TisdaleÌı Ìı South Jones High SchoolÌı ÌıJonesÌı Saxophone

Bonner WelchÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı South Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı JonesÌı ÌıBass Drum 5

Kaylea YatesÌı Ìı Ìı South Jones High SchoolÌı ÌıJonesÌı Ìı Flute

Heighlie FriasÌı ÌıWest Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı ÌıJonesÌı ÌıClarinet

KarleeÌı GreenÌı Ìı ÌıWest Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıJonesÌı ÌıDancer

Kelbi HerringÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı West Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı JonesÌı Ìı ÌıFlute

Mackenzie HerringtonÌı Ìı West Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı JonesÌı ÌıFlute

Corbin HollifieldÌı Ìı ÌıWest Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı ÌıJonesÌı Ìı ÌıTrombone

Ronald (R.J.) HughesÌı Ìı Ìı West Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı ÌıJonesÌı ÌıTuba

Abigail GarickÌı Ìı Ìı West Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıJonesÌı ÌıPercussion

Eboni McDonaldÌı ÌıWest Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı JonesÌı Ìı Saxophone

Lorin MusgroveÌı Ìı ÌıWest Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıJonesÌı Ìı Clarinet

MarcusÌıNixonÌı West Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı JonesÌı ÌıManager

Hunter OverstreetÌı Ìı Ìı West Jones High SchoolÌı ÌıJonesÌı Trumpet

Ines RiveraÌı ÌıWest Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıJonesÌı Flute

Aidan Slater West Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı JonesÌı ÌıFlute

Isabelle (Belle) WaltersÌı ÌıWest Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı JonesÌı Ìı Colorguard

Rhiannon WilliamsÌı ÌıWest Jones High SchoolÌı Ìı JonesÌı Ìı ÌıClarinet

Emma Burge Oak Grove High SchoolÌı Ìı ÌıLamarÌı Ìı ÌıDrum Major

WillÌıEatonÌı ÌıOak Grove High SchoolÌı Ìı ÌıLamarÌı Trombone

KaitlynÌıLittleÌı Ìı ÌıOak Grove High SchoolÌı Ìı LamarÌı ÌıColorguard

John ScottÌı Ìı Oak Grove High SchoolÌı Lamar Trombone

William Purser Oak Grove High SchoolÌı ÌıLamar Tuba

Nicolas BarnesÌı ÌıPurvis High SchoolÌı Ìı ÌıLamarÌı ÌıMelodic Percussion

Jamie AndersonÌı Sumrall High SchoolÌı LamarÌı Tenor Sax

Brandon BroomeÌı Ìı Sumrall High SchoolÌı Ìı ÌıLamarÌı Ìı Trombone

Erin BuckleyÌı Ìı Ìı ÌıCopiah AcademyÌı Ìı Ìı LincolnÌı Ìı Dancer

Kenaz (Adonijah) GaddisÌı West Marion High SchoolÌı Ìı Marion Colorguard

Madison FoxworthÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı West Marion High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı MarionÌı ÌıClarinet

Vada KoeppÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı West Marion High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı MarionÌı Saxophone

Ethan RobertsonÌı ÌıWest Marion High SchoolÌı Ìı ÌıMarion Alto sax

Kaia TaylorÌı Ìı Ìı West Marion High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı ÌıMarionÌı Ìı Majorette

Mikel (Dalton) WhiteheadÌıÌıÌıÌı West Marion High SchoolÌı Ìı ÌıMarionÌı Ìı ÌıColorguard

Rachel TurnerÌı Ìı Perry Central High SchoolÌı ÌıPerryÌı Ìı Colorguard

LexiÌıMillwoodÌı Ìı Brandon High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı RankinÌı Ìı Colorguard

Gabriella LopezÌı Northwest Rankin High SchoolÌı ÌıRankinÌı Colorguard

TaylorÌı ChannellÌı Ìı ÌıPearl High SchoolÌı RankinÌı Ìı Colorguard

Amy ThorntonÌı ÌıPearl High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı ÌıRankinÌı Flute

Rachel HawkinsÌı Ìı ÌıPearl High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı ÌıRankinÌı Ìı Trumpet

Miyalexis DouglasÌı Pearl High SchoolÌı Ìı ÌıRankinÌı ÌıEuphonium

Cameron DewberryÌı Ìı ÌıPearl High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı ÌıRankinÌı ÌıBass Drum 3

Colin IngramÌı Ìı Ìı Pearl High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı RankinÌı Ìı Drum 4

Michael ArevaloÌı Ìı Pearl High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı RankinÌı ÌıSnare

Hanna BroadwaterÌı Ìı Pearl High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıRankinÌı ÌıColorguard

Jessica MoudyÌı ÌıRichland High SchoolÌı ÌıRankinÌı Colorguard

Callie TisdaleÌı ÌıRichland High SchoolÌı Ìı ÌıRankinÌı ÌıTrumpet

Rebekah Sudduth Pearl High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Rankin Colorguard

Lily TaylorÌı ÌıPearl High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Rankin Colorguard

Madison TempleÌı Ìı Pearl High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı Ìı RankinÌı ÌıDancer

Garrett GriffinÌı Morton High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı ÌıScott Manager

Anahi ChercolesÌı Forest High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı ÌıScottÌı Colorguard

Jasmine Decker Mendenhall High SchoolÌı Ìı ÌıSimpson Flute

TJ MayÌı Ìı ÌıMendenhall High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı SimpsonÌı Euphonium

Jacob DickersonÌı Ìı Mize Attendance CenterÌı Ìı ÌıSmith Tenors

Abby DoironÌı Mize Attendance CenterÌı Ìı Ìı SmithÌı ÌıFlute

Summer HughesÌı Ìı ÌıMize Attendance CenterÌı Ìı Ìı SmithÌı Trumpet

Daylen HuxÌı Ìı ÌıMize Attendance CenterÌı ÌıSmithÌı ÌıTuba

Anna Leigh RagsdaleÌı Mize Attendance High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı SmithÌı Colorguard

Conner SmithÌı Mize Attendance CenterÌı ÌıSmithÌı ÌıBass Drum 1

Taikya DucksworthÌı ÌıTaylorsville High SchoolÌı ÌıSmithÌı Ìı Front Ensemble – Rack

Tony DucksworthÌı Taylorsville High SchoolÌı Ìı SmithÌı Ìı Tenor Saxophone

Meg MatthewsÌı Raleigh High SchoolÌı Ìı SmithÌı Ìı Dancer

Laurel (Tootie) HuntÌı ÌıStone High SchoolÌı Ìı StoneÌı Ìı Ìı ÌıTrombone

Sara-Beth McKellarÌı ÌıWarren Central High SchoolÌı Ìı ÌıWarrenÌı Bari Saxophone

Ivana BishopÌı Wayne AcademyÌı Ìı Ìı WayneÌı ÌıDancer

KaitlynÌıBeasleyÌı Ìı Wayne County High SchoolÌı ÌıWayneÌı Clarinet

Rachel CarlinoÌı ÌıWayne County High SchoolÌı Ìı WayneÌı Ìı ÌıManager

TylerÌıDunnÌı Wayne County High SchoolÌı Ìı ÌıWayne Manager

Marquez HundleyÌı Ìı ÌıWayne County High SchoolÌı Ìı ÌıWayneÌı ÌıTrombone

IsabellaÌıKittrellÌı Wayne County High SchoolÌı Ìı ÌıWayneÌı Ìı Ìı ÌıClarinet

Jessica LongÌı Wayne County High SchoolÌı Ìı WayneÌı Ìı Ìı Flute

TravisÌıKogutkiewiczÌı ÌıWayne County High SchoolÌı Ìı Ìı WayneÌı Ìı Tuba

Stevonta (Stevo) MayfieldÌı ÌıWayne County High SchoolÌı Ìı WayneÌı ÌıSnare

James (Noah) Schumann Wayne County High SchoolÌı WayneÌı Trumpet

Christian (Doll) Swindle Wayne County High SchoolÌı WayneÌı ÌıColorguard

Logan WalkerÌı Wayne County High SchoolÌı ÌıWayneÌı ÌıEuphonium

Out of State Ìı

DallasÌı TrehernÌı Mary G Montgomery High SchoolÌıÌıÌıÌı Mobile, AL Clarinet

Mary Elizabeth Kebodeaux Fruitdale HS-Washington County, ALÌı Trumpet

Virginia RameyÌı Ìı Leroy High School Washington County, ALÌı Ìı ÌıDrum Major

ChristianÌıBranchÌı ÌıLeroy High SchoolÌı ÌıWashington County, ALÌı Ìı ÌıSnare

Michael DeCou Covenant Christian Academy-Gray, LAÌı Ìı Ìı Front Ensemble