Ā鶹ֱ²„ announces Homecoming Court 2025
ELLISVILLE ā Homecoming on the campus of Ā鶹ֱ²„ in Ellisville will be a celebration of the theme, āAll Roads Lead to Jones.ā Numerous activities, reunions and gatherings are scheduled before the culmination of Homecoming celebrations on Saturday, September 27, 2025. During halftime of the football game, Queen Alexis McQueen of Laurel, and the entire JC student-elected, 2025 Homecoming Court will be presented. Escorting the ladies will be a Ā鶹ֱ²„ student selected by the student representatives.
Queen Alexis McQueen of Laurel is a communications major at Ā鶹ֱ²„. She is a member of the Bobcat Brigade student ambassadors group, and she works on campus. Academically, McQueen has earned the Letter āJā Award and has been on the Deanās List Honor Roll, while also volunteering as a Youth Group Leader at Mount Vernon Church. The Northeast Jones High School graduate was a member of the Gold Horizon Show Choir and Student Council. Her future plans include earning her bachelorās degree at the University of Southern Mississippi. Her parents are Beverly McQueen and Len Armstrong.
āI have always wanted to be Homecoming Queen since I was in elementary school to show people who I am as a person; someone who is different but also willing to serve others. I hope to use this platform to inspire others to get involved, support each other, and make a greater impact,ā shared McQueen. āMy mom is the reason why I set such high goals. She always encouraged me to fiercely pursue my goals, and she is the one who encouraged me to attend Ā鶹ֱ²„ to pursue my education.ā
Dawson Graves of Hebron will be escorting McQueen at Homecoming. The Ā鶹ֱ²„ sophomore is majoring in electrical technology with plans to get a job in the electrical field in the future. He is also a member of the Bobcat Brigade. While attending West Jones High School, Graves was a member of the football team, Show Choir, Beta Club and Student Council. His parents are Jessica Graves and the late James Strong, III.
Destiny Velasco-Izaguirre of Ellisville is your Student Body Maid. The Laurel Christian High School graduate is majoring in International Business with French as her chosen language of study. At Jones, she is serving as the VP of the Baptist Student Union and social media, VP of Leadership for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and VP of the Student Government Association. As a writer for the student newspaper, The Radionian, Velasco-Izaguirre won 2nd place for Best General News Story in 2024 at the Better News/Media Contest, and she has been on the Faculty List Honor Roll. Furthermore, she volunteers at First Baptist Church of Ellisvilleās Mission Monday. While at LCS, she earned numerous Speech and Debate awards including being 36th out of 238 competitors in Dramatic Interpretation at the Harvard National Speech and Debate Tournament in 2024, and first place in Declamation at John C. Stennis in 2020. Her future plans include graduating with two bachelorsā degrees from USM or MSU in economics and specializing in International Business and French. With those degrees, Velasco-Izaguirre wants to create and manage a non-profit that supports the local community as well as address an international problem. Her parents are Rodolfo Velasco and Lindarena Izaguirre.
Escorting Velasco-Izaguirre will be Wesley Culbreth of Enterprise. While in High School, Culbreth was the captain of the football team, powerlifting and he was a leader in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The Forestry major is a member of the JC FCA, and Bobcat Brigade. His future plans include earning a Forestry Management degree at Mississippi State. His parents are Ernie Culbreth and Kim Dampier.
Harleigh Ann Fortenberry of Moselle is your Sophomore Maid, who is majoring in nursing. The South Jones High School graduate was the President of the Class of 2024, the Captain of the Bravettes Dance Team, and a member of the Student Council and Beta Club. At JC, Fortenberry is a member of the Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the Fellowship of Christian Nurses. In her spare time, Fortenberry volunteers at North Street Missions with the First Baptist Church of Ellisvilleās College Group, and she is an active member of Vision Baptist Church. While pursuing her bachelor of science degree in nursing, Fortenberry plans to work as an R.N. in labor and delivery and then work towards becoming a nurse practitioner. Dusty Fortenberry and Mandy Hughes are her parents.
Adam Nix of Ellisville will be escorting Fortenberry at Homecoming. The South Jones High School graduate was a member of the baseball, soccer and golf teams and he was fifth in the class of 2024. The chemical engineering major is a member of the Charles Pickering Honors Institute and PTK, and Nix has earned the Letter āJā Award. Nix is an active member of First Baptist Church of Ellisville where he is a leader for youth group events and various mission projects. His future plans include pursuing a degree in chemical engineering at Mississippi State University. His parents are Anthony and Stacey Nix.
Sophomore Maid, Edna Perez-Ambrocio is a graduate of Morton High School and is majoring in elementary education. The Morton native has served as the VP of Educators Rising, a Morton High School Senior Representative, President of the National Technical Honor Society, VP of Community Service of Family, Career, Community Leaders of America and Secretary of Beta Club. She has continued being active at Ā鶹ֱ²„, as a member of the FCA, JC College Choir, the Typhoon Marching Band, PTK, and the English Honor Society, in addition to earning the Letter āJā Award. Perez-Ambrocio plans to continue her education at Mississippi State University and also earn a masterās degree in accounting. Julio Domingo Chun and Mayra Ambrocio-Perez are her parents.
Her escort will be Jacey Posey of the Currie settlement. The Recording Arts major is a member of the Typhoon Marching Band, Concert Choir, and an audio technician for Jones OnStage Show Choir. While at South Jones High School, Posey shared his talents as a member of the Band of Braves and āCompanyā Show Choir. Starting an audio engineering company, while helping local ministries and businesses are Poseyās future plans. His parents are Anitra Pierce and Lyterrial Pierce.
Freshman Maid, Annah-Bryce Clark is a Sand Hill resident majoring in secondary education. The Greene County High School graduate was a cheerleader, a member of WILDPAT, and she served as president of the Beta Club. At Ā鶹ֱ²„, Clark is proud to be a member of the Bobcat Brigade student ambassadors. In her spare time, Clark volunteers with the beautification of the campus and community, supports elementary students with reading development and assists teachers with classroom responsibilities. All of her volunteer work will be instrumental as she pursues her secondary education degree with an emphasis in history at Mississippi State University. B.J. and Amy Clark are her parents.
Escorting Clark will be Cole Helton of Leakesville, where he was a member of the baseball team for Greene County High School. Helton was also a member of the National Beta Club in high school. At Jones, he is continuing to share his baseball skills as a member of the Bobcat Baseball team while majoring in engineering. His future plans include pursuing his engineering degree at Mississippi State University. Chad and Candice Helton are his parents.
Shmyricah Shyon McCann is your Freshman Maid from State Line. The Wayne County High School graduate was a member of the yearbook all four years and the volleyball team. McCann was named Class Favorite, Best Dressed and Most Outgoing while in high school. At Ā鶹ֱ²„, she is majoring in business management and is proud to have been selected to be a part of the Homecoming Court since she was in fourth grade. Her parents are Steve Morgan and Lameka McCann.
Nathan Gavin of Bay Springs will be escorting McCann. The sports journalism major is a member of the Bobcat Broadcast, and he is a member of the student newspaper, The Radionian. At JC, Gavin also enjoys playing Flag Football as part of an intramural team. His future plans include attending the University of Mississippi and pursuing his masterās degree in sports journalism with the goal of working for ESPN. Mark Gavin and Natalie Cole are his parents.
The Homecoming Court will also feature Novalee Pearl Yates as the Flower Girl. The five-year-old is a kindergartner at West Jones Elementary School. Her parents are Bill and Britanie Yates, and her grandparents are the retired Police Chief for Ā鶹ֱ²„, Stan Livingston and the current Director of JC One Card and Facility Reservations, Tina Livingston. The Crown Bearer is Mason Kole Robinson. The five-year-old kindergartner at South Jones Elementary School is the son of Macon and Alyson Walters and the grandson of Shelby and Tina Walters of Ellisville.
Ā鶹ֱ²„ hosts annual Fall Blood Drive
ELLISVILLE – Ā鶹ֱ²„ās annual Fall Blood Drive will be held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, September 15, 16, and 18, at two different locations on campus. On Monday, the Mobile Unit will be parked outside of the Industrial Services Building from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. On Tuesday and Thursday, Vitalant will have a Mobile Unit collecting donations behind the C.L. Neill Student Center on Dan Jones Memorial Drive near the Student Union from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, and until 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. The public, as well as the JC community are invited to participate by making an appointment on the Vitalant website,
āEvery year Ā鶹ֱ²„ās blood drive helps provide a critical resource to sick and injured people throughout the state. As the need for critical blood supplies increases, JC students, faculty and staff step up every year and we do our best to meet the needs of our state and our community. I couldnāt be prouder of what Jones does through this one community service opportunity,ā said JC Blood Drive Coordinator and Dean of the School of Health Sciences, Benji Sessums, Ph.D. NR-P.
The overall goal for the three-days is 105 units of blood stated Sessums. To encourage donations, T-shirts will be given to all donors and donors will have a chance to win $10,000, during random drawings according to Vitalant.
Ā鶹ֱ²„ās Typhoon Marching Bandās Drum Majors, ready to āgrooveā
ELLISVILLE ā The Ā鶹ֱ²„ football team has excelled on the road for the first two games, and now the Drum Majors for the Typhoon Marching Band are ready to debut their show before the home crowd. Returning sophomore drum majors, Elisa Cook of Meridian and Chaz Welborn of Ellisville are joined by Laney Ingram of Raleigh and they are ready to āgrooveā with the 101-member Typhoon Marching Band at Ā鶹ֱ²„.
āI am looking forward to entertaining our audience with the āElements of Groove: A Typhoon Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fireā show,ā said Cook. āI think the audience will love the extravagant sound coming from our horn players.ā
The business and marketing management technology major spent two years of leadership experience as a Clarkdale High School Drum Major, earning the title of MHSAA Superior Drum Major. Additionally, she has been a member of the marching and concert bands at Clarkdale High School, President of the FBLA, and she served as the 2024 Miss Black Queen City Talented Teen.
Welborn is also an experienced musician playing in the marching, jazz and concert bands at Northeast Jones High School. The sophomore electromechanical technology major enjoyed watching the Typhoon Marching Band in parades and at the games when he was younger. To be in a leadership role now, is an accomplishment he is proud of and takes this responsibility, seriously.
āBeing a member of a group that had a major influence in my life has been a great honor,ā said Welborn. āBand camp was a major success and Iām proud the special traditions of the Typhoon have continued.ā
Bringing a fresh excitement to the Typhoon, is nursing major from Morton, Laney Ingram who said she is, āgetting into the groove with the rest of the Typhoon.ā For the past four years as a member of the Raleigh High School band, Ingram and her twin sister Linsey have watched the halftime show at JC and are excited to finally be a part of the Typhoon.
āI wanted to be the drum major for the Typhoon so badly that I watched videos I recorded of their halftime show and you can hear me getting excited over every cool cue they added to their routine or every time I was inspired by their performance. I would often find a way to incorporate some moves into my high school marching band performance,ā shared Ingram.
Her determination, practice and lessons over the years proved to be successful. Ingram said being the drum major at JC is one of the best decisions sheās made.
āI love the Typhoon, and I hope that I can be a drum major that encourages others to join like my co-drum majors inspired me!ā
These drum majorsā first public appearance leading the Typhoon Marching Band onto the field will be on Thursday, September 11, when Ā鶹ֱ²„ hosts Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in football at 7 p.m. at Bobcat Stadium/Sim Cooley Field when the 2025 members of the Sports Hall of Fame are recognized.
Ā鶹ֱ²„ grad makes history as JCās 1st MS Rural Dentists Scholar
ELLISVILLE ā Just before Wendy Mendoza of Laurel graduated from Ā鶹ֱ²„ last May, she learned she was selected as one of only three college students in the state to be accepted into the Mississippi Rural Dentists Scholarship Program. She is also the first JC graduate to earn such an honor in the programās 12-year history.
āWendy Mendoza is an exceptional young woman who has worked hard here at Ā鶹ֱ²„,ā said her JC advisor and biology instructor, Dr. Melinda Butler. āNo one is more deserving of the MS Rural Dentist Scholarship than Wendy. She is self-confident, resourceful, and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. Wendy will become a caring dentist.ā
In fact, Mendoza is well on her way to becoming a dentist by being accepted into this prestigious program coordinated through the University of Mississippi Medical Center. After enduring three rounds of interviews at UMMC, and being accepted into the program in May, Mendoza took part in the initial phase of the two-year undergraduate prep for dental school over the summer. She also began the academic pathway into the pre-dental program at the University of Mississippi on August 25.
āIn July, we toured the dental school, learned about Dental Admission Tips and did waxing teeth activities during a two-day introduction at UMMC,ā shared Mendoza. āIt was a lot of fun!ā
Being a dentist is not something Mendoza has always dreamt about, but she did enjoy going to the dentist as a young child. Her original goal has always been to be a dental hygienist but then she realized there are not many dentists with a similar background as her.
āItās a male dominated field but when I was young, I had to translate every single thing for my parents because they donāt speak English. I want to be able to help those who have similar backgrounds, and Iāve always loved everything about the dentist and oral health. I even enjoyed playing dental video games as a kid,ā shared the 2023 West Jones High School graduate.
As she began her freshman year of college at JC, conversations with her advisor made her consider changing her career plans, but she had to overcome shyness. Being a member of the Bobcat Brigade and working at a local contractorās office helped her gain confidence to handle the interviews and rigors of dental school.
āJones is a great place to start. I needed this place because like any medical major, the classes are difficult. The smaller class sizes allowed me to make friends with the few people taking organic chemistry and the instructor. Being involved with Bobcat Brigade, meeting people and giving tours also helped me personally. Furthermore, my bossās wife, and EVP of Marketing at JC, Dr. Fineeā Ruffin coached me on how to handle my nerves during interviews,ā said Mendoza. āOriginally, I had a scholarship to play soccer at a different school but I didnāt feel comfortable so I thought I would see how I would do at Jones. It was better than I could ever imagine. Everything fell into place.ā
Shadowing local dentists while at Jones also helped Mendoza decide her career path and being accepted for the Rural Dentists Scholarship Program, solidified her choice. Through the MRDSP, Mendoza will have opportunities to work with and be mentored by local dentists, and she will get additional training through dental encounters. If she gets accepted into dental school after earning her bachelor’s degree, she will have up to four years of her tuition paid. In return, she plans to return to Ellisville to practice.
āEllisville is where I started so I think I want to give back here because so many people helped me here in Ellisville,ā said Mendoza. āI can even see myself mentoring other future dentists if I have my office down the road from Ā鶹ֱ²„.ā
VP of Enrollment Management at Jones, Dr. Amanda McLeod, is sure Mendoza will not only succeed but thrive. She witnessed her growth as a member of the enrollment management teamās student leaders when Mendoza was a member of the Bobcat Brigade.
āWendy Mendoza is exactly the kind of future healthcare professional our rural communities need. She is driven, compassionate, and committed to making a difference. I have no doubt sheāll make a lasting impact on the lives of the patients and communities she serves,ā McLeod said proudly.
Mendoza and Mississippi State University students, Haley Harris of Louisville, and Haley Jenkins of Meridian were also accepted into the Mississippi Rural Dentists Scholarship Program this year. For more information about the MRDSP click on the website:
Ā鶹ֱ²„ HSE grads challenged to be life-learners & achievers
ELLISVILLE ā More than 160 High School Equivalency (HSE) diplomas were distributed to graduates who completed their HSE at Ā鶹ֱ²„ with about 100 graduates participating in the Commencement Ceremony to celebrate their accomplishments. Brother and sister duo, TaāMya and Dimeco Mercer from Waynesboro were especially excited to receive their diplomas together. Dimecoās future looks a little brighter thanks to Wayne County Centerās Out-of-School-Youth Career Coach, Reed Walters and his younger sister, TaāMyaās encouragement.
āBasically, I was a high school drop-out at 14. I got kicked out of school, got sent up the road. I was in trouble,ā said the now 20-year-old, Dimeco. āBut I couldnāt let my little sister beat me. Even though I did all that, I got to graduate with my sister. She kept pushing me and Mr. Reed is a great counselor, mentor and teacher. He stuck in there with me and made sure we got things done.ā
His sister, 17-year-old TaāMya, is set on being a nurse but didnāt like going to public school. Graduating with her brother has been a special memory for both.
āThis means a lot to both of us, to graduate with her because she influenced and inspired me. Now, I want to be a mechanic or a plumber,ā said Dimeco. TaāMya added, āIām very excited about graduating with him. Iām proud and Iāll probably cry.ā
Also earning her diploma after waiting for more than 20 years, is 35-year-old Phyllis Evans of Laurel. She decided now was the time partly because her 16-year-old and 10-year-old urged Evans to get her HSE and live out her dream of becoming a teacher.
āI never thought this day would come!ā explained Evans. āItās definitely an accomplishment and Iām proud of myself. It took me a long time to get the courage to go back to school. However, I discovered itās never too late to get your education.ā
Not only did Evans get her diploma, but she also earned a scholarship as the highest scoring student from Jones County. Overall, this class of graduates has been awarded nearly $65,000 in scholarships according to Ā鶹ֱ²„ās Director of Adult Education, Dr. Tiffany Culpepper. Receiving the Greene County Scholarship and the $500 Ā鶹ֱ²„ Foundation Scholarship was Jesse Moran from Leakesville for having the overall highest score.
āThis really means a lot to me. I donāt really think I deserve something like this, but I realize itās all part of Godās plan for me,ā said Moran. āI owe a lot to my friends and family. Iād say the people around me got me to where I am right now and I believe God put these people in my life to help take care of me.ā
Clarke Countyās Scholarship recipient was Sarah Beth Smith with Alayjah Yockey of Bay Springs earning the Jasper County Scholarship. Andrew Nelson of Beaumont received the Perry County Scholarship and Kristen Bates of Waynesboro earned the Wayne County Scholarship. In addition to the County Scholarships, 20 additional ACT Scholarships were awarded to qualifying students.
Receiving the Academic Achievement Scholarship for their ACT scores were Sarah Beth Smith of Quitman, Rae Grantham of Sumrall and Bayli Stokes of Laurel. Earning the Rising Excellence Scholarships were Chelsa Shaw of Moselle, Andrew Nelson of Beaumont, Tristan Dykes of Richton, Kristen Bates of Waynesboro, Jesse Moran of Leakesville, Jadin Hilbun of Laurel, Joshua Grantham of Sumrall, Sean Gingrich of Collins, Rohan Ghimire of Laurel, BrandiĀ Boreman of Ellisville, Caitlyn Varner of Stringer, Reagen Parker of Laurel, Hanna Hendry of Bay Springs, Miley Crager of Richton, Daytona Beasley of Moselle, Camryn Aylesworth of Prentiss and Paris Rose Alexander of Richton.
Despite the academic accomplishments announced at the HSE Ceremony, Keynote Speaker and Brigadier General, Bart Bartran challenged graduates to not get lazy and be satisfied with their current honors and awards. As someone who graduated at the bottom of his High School class, Bartran explained, joining the Army taught him a lot of things he missed in High School. Thinking he was an underachiever, Bartran learned it was not a matter of intelligence but a matter of how lazy you are as to whether or not you will succeed in life.
āYou have to strive to discipline yourself. You have to be dedicated and take everything on with will power and the determination to never quit and youāll achieve those things that you want to achieve,ā said Bartran.
He also encouraged graduates to focus on the next milestone in their life because life is not over now that they have a diploma. Challenging them to take on more degrees and training and never be satisfied, Bartran shared that after 36 years in public service through the military and nearly 10 years in law enforcement, he continues to look for opportunities to learn and to serve.
āAfter I retired, I always wanted to get my commercial driverās license, so I just completed the course at Ā鶹ֱ²„ās Workforce Center. I challenge you to find those certifications and something you like. Wake up doing something youāre passionate about and it will never be like working a day in your life,ā Bartran shared.
In fact, when Bartran retired from the Army National Guard, he found a new job at Ā鶹ֱ²„ as the Director of the JC CORP which includes a continuation of some of his previous job duties as the Director of the Regional Counterdrug Training Academy (RCTA) through the National Guard based in Meridian. Besides offering advanced training for law enforcement, Bartran is teaching Criminal Justice courses on campus. Bartranās vast police and military experience includes 36 years of serving as a local policeman and sheriff deputy, being deployed overseas, commanding the 112th Military Police Battalion, serving as the Director of the Counterdrug Program for the Mississippi National Guard, and Commander of the RCTA. He is credited with training more than 36,000 law enforcement professionals throughout the nation during his career. The 1988 West Jones High School graduate also earned countless medals and honors along the way, including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with one Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Governorās final rank advancement and Honorary Promotion to Brigadier General when he retired in April 2025. During the HSE Commencement Ceremony, Bartran reminded students he changed his direction in life to be successful. Since they have begun that journey by obtaining their HSE diploma, they too can strive towards excellence like him.
āI had some folks that invested in me many years ago and stayed with me through thick and thin and thatās why Iām here with you today. I did not like high school. I hated it. I was not a good student, but I found something I was passionate about and I changed my thinking,ā said Bartran. āYouāve begun to challenge yourself with this course. I challenge you to continue but also find balance with your family and your spiritual readiness; stay focused.ā
The HSE classes are free of charge at Ā鶹ֱ²„ and most test costs can be covered by grant money. Supportive teachers and counselors at each of the Ā鶹ֱ²„ Centers where HSE classes are taught can help students determine the best pathway for their success for little to no expense. For more information about the Adult Education programs offered at Ā鶹ֱ²„ click on the website: /workforce/adult-learning/
Ā鶹ֱ²„ High School Equivalency Graduates 2024-2025
- Chandler Lee Abernathy, Mize Smith
- Ashton Cape Ainsworth, Mount Olive Covington
- Jaci Ann Ainsworth, Bay Springs Jasper
- Aiden Maya Aldridge, Laurel Jones
- Nevada Nicole Alexander, Richton Perry
- Paris Rose Alexander, Richton Perry
- Zaylon Lahjuan Arrington, Laurel Jones
- Aprel Ann Ashcraft, Laurel Jones
- Camryn McLaurin Aylesworth, Prentiss Jefferson Davis
- Joshua Anthony Back, Enterprise Clarke
- Zachary Barnes, Taylorsville Jones
- Kristen Nova Bates, Waynesboro*** Wayne
- Fisher Ray Beal, Richton Greene
- Hunter Ray Beal, Richton Greene
- Daytona C Beasley, Moselle* Jones
- Inna Biriukova, Ellisville Jones
- Kaydance Destiny Bishop, Waynesboro Wayne
- Nehemiah Joel Boone, Waynesboro Wayne
- Brandi Izabella Boreman, Ellisville* Jones
- Esilda Markelys Bouttet, Laurel Jones
- Madison Nichole Bowman, Ellisville Jones
- Brendy Elizabeth Bradley, Leakesville Greene
- Aaleigha McKenzie Brister, Enterprise Clarke
- Adrianna Lillian Buckbee, Meridian Clarke
- Jared Bryar Burkett, Bassfield Jefferson Davis
- Colton Jase Byrd, Richton Perry
- Nathan Lee Byrd, Richton Perry
- Maegan Denise Callahan, Heidelberg Jones
- Maylee Leshae Carney, Laurel Jones
- Kaydence Terri Carr, Waynesboro Wayne
- Dalton Keith Churchwell, Leakesville Greene
- Kalee Reese Cooley, Waynesboro Wayne
- Miley Mae Crager, Richton Greene
- Ethan C Creppel, Ovett Jones
- Ryan Tyler Cromwell, Petal Forrest
- Bailey Adam Davis, Ellisville Jones
- Madison Grace Davis, Laurel Jones
- Olivia Star Davis, Ellisville Jones
- Starachel Marie Davis, Buckatunna Wayne
- Chloe Krysta Leeann Dennis, Enterprise Clarke
- Zailey Alana Dutton, Laurel Jones
- Tristan Noah Dykes, Richton Perry
- Lora Jane Edge, Laurel Jones
- Phyllis Evans** Jones
- Constance Lorraine Everett, Ellisville Jones
- Dalton Blake Files, Laurel Jones
- Kollin Ray Finnell, Richton Greene
- Lela Grace Foster, Laurel Jones
- Adrianna Marie Gable, Hattiesburg Forrest
- Josey Rain Gagnon, Leakesville Greene
- Rohan D Ghimire, Laurel Jones
- Sujan Ghimire, Laurel Jones
- Mya Ellen-Marie Gillie, Richton Greene
- Sean Anthony Gingrich, Collins* Covington
- Danielle Michelle Goforth, Magee Simpson
- Bricen David Goldman, Shubuta Clarke
- Reagan Katrina Graham, Soso Jones
- Terry Graham, Ellisville Jones
- Joshua Shelby Grantham, Sumrall* Lamar
- Rae Carrera Grantham, Sumrall* Lamar
- Mallory Middleton Green, Lucedale George
- Aden Douglas Haigler, Richton Perry
- Daniel Ryan Hampton, Mt Olive Smith
- Devin J Harrell, Forest Scott
- Alyssa Claire Harris, Ellisville Jones
- Darrien Kevontae Harris, Waynesboro Wayne
- Dalton Wayne Harvey, Laurel Jones
- Jackson Phillip Hayes, Bay Springs Jasper
- Teressa Hayes, Mount Olive Covington
- Timothy Alexander Hendren, Waynesboro Wayne
- Hanna Claire Hendry, Bay Springs Jasper
- Aaliyah La Shay Henry, Beaumont Perry
- Gregory Brayden Hicks, Leakesville Greene
- Remington Jayce Hicks, Ovett Jones
- Hallie Alexandria Hightower, Enterprise Clarke
- Jadin Nicole Hilbun, Laurel* Jones
- Rhett Howard Hinton, Laurel Jones
- Christopher Wayne Holder, Leakesville Greene
- Landon Richard Holifield, Ellisville Jones
- Weston William Holland, Ellisville Jones
- Harley Magdalene Hollinghead, Waynesboro Wayne
- Shanen Parker Hudson, Waynesboro Wayne
- Jack Louis Husband, Laurel Jones
- Andrew Blayne James, Ellisville Jones
- Mariana Jarquin Lopez, Laurel Jones
- Ashley Nicole Jones, Louin Jasper
- Haley Grace Keyes, Laurel Jones
- Ny’asia Ann Keyes, Bay Springs Jasper
- Jackson Lane King, Stringer Jasper
- Kaneesha L Knight, Laurel Jones
- Michael Seth Laznovsky, Laurel Jones
- Michael David Lemus Rosas, Laurel Jones
- Ethan Ryley Logan, Laurel Jones
- Hannah Nicole Lowery, Seminary Covington
- Robert Irvin Lowery, Seminary Covington
- Elexis Paige Mallett, Laurel Jones
- Elona Piper Mallett, Laurel Jones
- Jessica Ann Mason, Quitman Clarke
- Matthew Grayson McGuire, Moselle Jones
- Cameron McClure, Collins Covington
- Angel Marie McIntyre, Moselle Jones
- Memory Elizabeth McKenzie, Waynesboro Wayne
- Noah J. McLain, Richton Perry
- Dimeco Mercer, Waynesboro Wayne
- TaāMya Trichelle Mercer, Waynesboro Wayne
- Pauline Janelle Millirons, Laurel Jones
- Duncan Minter, Ellisville Jones
- Joanna Moody, Neely Greene
- Jesse Elias Moran, Leakesville**** Greene
- Tristan Andrew Myers, Petal Forrest
- Andrew Chad Nelson, Beaumont*** Perry
- Diamond Unique Newell, Laurel Jones
- James Hunter Nicholson, Laurel Jones
- Madelyn Jane OāConnell, Laurel Jones
- Nicholas Marshaun Odutola, Bay Springs Jasper
- Tristan Lee Palmer, Wiggins Stone
- Ian Bryce Pardue, Taylorsville Smith
- Annabelle Diane Parker, Laurel Jones
- Jasper Lee Parker, Laurel Jones
- Kayleigh Breanna Parker, Louin Jasper
- Reagan Miles Parker, Laurel Jones
- Kameron Hunter Pierce, Leakesville Greene
- Courtney Danielle Pitts, Stonewall Clarke
- Kaylandra Paige Powell, Laurel Jones
- Marie Priester, Laurel Jones
- Dedrick Deamond Rogers, Hattiesburg Lamar
- Ramsee Jewels Rounsaville, Leakesville Greene
- Chad Anthony Ruppel, Waynesboro Wayne
- La’Quinta B Russell, Laurel Jones
- Lindsey Rayanne Sanford, Petal Forrest
- Jaylen Scott, Richton Perry
- Makenna Lynn Marie Sharpe, Leakesville Greene
- Chelsa Renea Shaw, Moselle* Jones
- Wyatt Tristin-Lee Simonson, Laurel Jones
- Caden Lucas Sims, Bay Springs Jasper
- Ashley Madelyn Smith, Ellisville Jones
- Sarah Beth Smith, Quitman*** Clarke
- Kaydee Breann Solis, Ellisville Jones
- Edward Eli Stabler, Richton Greene
- Ian Stanley, Waynesboro Wayne
- Kallie Madison Stewart, Lucedale George
- Bayli Alysse Stokes, Laurel Jones
- Lakeiya Stokes, Waynesboro Wayne
- Jadeah Brook Styron, Waynesboro Wayne
- Katrina Rena Thigpen, Laurel Jones
- Joshua Mitchell Thomas, Meridian Lauderdale
- Qua’daysa Iceyonna Thomas, Laurel Jones
- James Caleb Tillman, Leakesville Greene
- Kolbe David Turner, Ellisville Jones
- Karlie Bianca Faith Upshaw, Hattiesburg Lamar
- Matthew Carl Van Orden, Shubuta Clarke
- Megan Hope Vara, Ellisville Jones
- Caitlyn Varner, Stringer* Jasper
- Cassandra Grace Vinson, Bay Springs Jasper
- Christopher Calvin Walters, Ovett Jones
- Joshua Isaiah Walters, Laurel Jones
- Savannah Leigh Walters, Waynesboro Wayne
- Clara Maurem Warren, Ellisville Jones
- Caleb Patrick West, Waynesboro Wayne
- Rebecca Westbrook, Taylorsville Smith
- Haidyn Leigh Williams, Waynesboro Wayne
- Jordan Benjamin Williams, Waynesboro Wayne
- Lauren Lorraine Wood, Laurel Jones
- Alayjah Herta Yockey, Bay Springs** Jasper
ACT Scholarship*
County HSE Scholarship**
ACT and County HSE Scholarship***
Ā鶹ֱ²„ Foundation Scholarship****