Spring Semester FACULTY LIST Honor Roll Announced
ELLISVILLE – Ā鶹ֱ²„ has announced the 2026 Spring Semester honor roll scholars. Full-time students with 15 hours or more and who maintain the following grade-point averages will make the honor roll: Presidentās List–4.0; Deanās List–3.99-3.5: Faculty List–3.49-3.0.
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Faculty List Honor Roll
Spring 2026
Mar del Plata, Argentina: Camila Belen Piquin.
Willoughby, Australia: Thomas James Garrett.
Ambato, Ecuador: Felipe Fabian Morales Beltran.
Ampthill, England: Stanley Anthony Christopher Georgiou.
Milton Keynes, England: Harry James Guess.
Wolverhampton, England: Marmpeliano Novaku.
Paradis, Norway: Eskil Opheim Insteboe.
Mobile, Alabama: Mamie L Fromdahl.
Huntsville, Alabama: Sway’von L Wheeler.
Loxley, Alabama: Arterus Nigene Moffett.
Millry, Alabama: Caylee J Campbell and Kyleigh Annabelle Williams.
Saraland, Alabama: Damond Jaydon Williams.
Baker, Florida: Madolyn Richelle Mills.
Bartow, Florida: John Victor Acosta.
Atlanta, Georgia: Peyton Alexander Shaw.
Melber, Kentucky: Quinton Jace Sullivan.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Kelan Guidry.
Denham Springs, Louisiana: Hayden L Colvin.
Patterson, Louisiana: Braden Mouton.
Prairieville, Louisiana: Diego Manuel Spears.
West Monroe, Louisiana: Brian Chad Moore.
Wyoming, Michigan: Jenna E Reich.
Tyler, Texas: Derek D Hollman.
Adams Natchez: Destiney Brielle Varnado.
Attala Kosciusko: Makynlee Dickerson.
Clarke Enterprise: Harris J Burt.
Clarke Pachuta: Gardarius Rashawn Sterling.
Clarke Quitman: Samantha Ann Barnett, James Dale Blackmon, Tommy J Chambers, Jasmine Gabriele Felps, Audriana D Harris and Sarah B Smith.
Clarke Shubuta: Crishon Brykel Brown and Sheritta Lashell Dear.
Copiah Hazlehurst: Tahlasja Michelle Coleman.
Covington Collins: Okenya Rochelle Barnes, Kuwonja La’queen Bradley, Benson Chen, Danielle Latrice Clark, Samantha Gene Cruise, Tzuriel Ra’john Gibbs, Ethan Reed Harmon, Francisco Hernandez, Devin Armstrong Leflore, Amyiah Lockhart, Zakirah Marie Luvine, Tanesha Magee, Hailey Breanne Martin, De’Angelo D McLaurin, Lyric S McLaurin, Anastasia Onya Nichols, Kantarius Rayshaun Owens and Keylin Salvador.
Covington Mount Olive: Ty’kerria K Feazell, Lacruz Tarue Hayes, Scottie Damarion Haynes, Abbie Gayle Hughes, Katie E Jones and Anarria Mangrum.
Covington Seminary: Anthony P Field, Natalee Dannielle Leggett, Kali Shayden Lowery, Allicha Dianne Martin, Emma Grace Massey, Adam Seth Mauldin, Benjamin Bryce Patterson, Emily Grace Pierce and Keegan Alexander Temich.
Covington Taylorsville: Tripp Randall McGee and Drake A Williamson.
DeSoto Nesbit: Dalton Cole Laughter.
DeSoto Olive Branch: Ottawba K Dickson Jr.
Forrest Hattiesburg: Carter Raymond Bush, Whitney Chianne Clark, Aaron Dakota Clingan, Paige Elizabeth Farris, Jarrod M Hall, Deayra Jamya Henson, Marilyn Auderiana Johnson, Kade Thomas Lott, Dorcas Isabella Pilgram, Ruslan Bryce Saucier and Landen Silas Upton.
Forrest Moselle: Cameron Sawyer Davis.
Forrest Petal: Mason Emile Amacker, Jestine Yvonne Baker-Coleman, Cataryna M Brack, Autumn Lynn Brock, Adeline N Clayton, Dylan B Dykes, Matthew Josiah Eubank, Cameron Renee Forrester, Parker Daniel Haring, Ella OĀ Ā Ā Jolly, Kylan Rae Kinsey, Holly Miles, Gavin Michael Milstead, Malani N Ouellette, Susan Kennedy Ray, Tyree Marquez Revies, Josh Robinson, Grayson Cole Sanford, Bailey Madison Sims and Emily G Strickland.
Franklin D’Iberville: Angel M Reed.
George Lucedale: Lauren Nicole Classen.
George Lucedale: Keri Henderson.
Greene Leakesville: Jazmane Celest Jones, Jeffrey Cole Helton, Dawson Magee Turner and Kayden Marie Walters.
Greene Lucedale: Harper J James.
Greene McLain: Catherine L Hembree.
Greene Neely: Kennedy L Cooley and Calup Ryan Williams.
Greene Richton: Annah Bryce Clark, Miley Mae Crager, Britton C Dunnam, Unique Jordyn Ford, Mya Ellen MarieĀ Gillie, Breanna Harris, Makayla Rashay Mozingo and Danielle Natosha Roberts.
Grenada Grenada: Luke Westmoreland.
Hancock Bay Saint Louis: Chesley James Rhodes.
Harrison Biloxi: Zharia Tianie Hubbard.
Harrison DāIberville: Teeale M Wells.
Harrison Gulfport: Tyree Jeremy Barnett, Ashton Casey Przepierski and Brandy Maria Rivenbark.
Harrison Long Beach: Pressley Hayden Carothers and Sarah J Olson.
Hinds Edwards: Jadyn Jakari Garrett.
Hinds Jackson: Shamarye Na Lee and Zantasheia La’maya Marranda Mallett.
Hinds Utica: Charles Wesley Lindsey.
Holmes Lexington: Brittany Nicole Thompson.
Jackson Moss Point: Trinity D Ward.
Jackson Pascagoula: Tamariyah A Washington.
Jackson Vancleave: Kristen Nicole Grimme.
Jasper Bay Springs: Hannah Dove Campbell, Samia Latishia Crosby, Ivan L Davis, Nathan Alexander Gavin, Chandler Lee-Ann McGaughy, Larryonia J Pruitt, Houston Ryan Rhodes, Markeelah Soryah Shanta Sims and Kelo Thigpen.
Jasper Heidelberg: Asia Alayah Deneice Jones, Mercedie Denise Jones, Tyesha Tytiania Jones, Tamara Shanee Stephens, Zakyle Demoud Young and Savanna Grace Edwards.
Jasper Laurel: Gracyn Anderle Foster, Isabella Nicole Jefcoat, Hunter Braydan Riley and Trace Bradford Townsend.
Jasper Louin: Cameron Gail Haralson, Nicholas Thomas Johnstone and Tymeshia Dyshai Moffett.
Jasper Pachuta: Jalen Jaqwon Dixon.
Jasper Paulding: Mariah Ja’nae Agee.
Jasper Soso: Johnny Oliver Hand and Taylor M Price.
Jasper Stringer: Myah Nicole Herrington, Brady Hudson, Xavier Charles Jones, Cera Ashleigh Thompson, Caitlyn Michelle Varner and Taylor Mone Whittaker.
Jefferson Davis Bassfield: Taylor Elise Fairley.
Jefferson Davis New Hebron: Gracyn Lee Sistrunk.
Jefferson Davis Prentiss: Shelby Bridges, Macy V Conley and Johnathan Ulices Flores.
Jones Elisville: Azaire Alycia Hailes, Elisha Paul Arroyo, Ethan Beech, Gabrielle Elizabeth Marie Boudreaux, Tonancy Carranza, Isabella Grace Ellzey, Madyson Shae Gardner, Alexis Rayne Hendry, Delylah Belle Holland, Everitt Kimble Hosey, ChloeĀ Madison Jarrell, Conner Lane Johnson, Lexie B Jones, Dalton Jerrod Keys, Alexis Michelle Lunn, Zaynyn Aubrey McInnis, Kyron Jacob Murphy, Olivia Grace Parish, Aubrey Kate Patterson, E’marria Shardai Phillips, Raziah Arrianna Rambo, Jamie Romero Fernandez, Gabrielle Lynn Scott, Dayne AustinĀ Strickland and Samuel R Yelverton.
Jones Hattiesburg: James Henry Ellis.
Jones Heidelberg: Emily Paige Davis.
Jones Laurel: Henry Acevedo Rosas, Talmadge B Anderson, Caden J Arrington, John Ethan Bartholomew, Aviana B Beavers, Quavion K Bell, Holden E Brabham, Lauren Grace Bridges, Kilah Rae Bustin, Jennifer Carrera, Zykiria J Cooley, Alex De Jesus, Adelaide G Dixon, Jakera Natay Ducksworth, William Riley Edwards, John Englade, Keila Rebecca Escamilla, William Eli Fikes, Jaden N Flynt, Addyson Raelee Foster, Alyse Michelle Frazier, Liliana Patricia Gregorio Garcia, Jaylyn Paige Gatlin, Andy Na Gutierrez, Eilleen M Hancock, Nadiah Quiarah Harmon, Hannah Harrison, Marcie D Harrison, Madilyn Leigh Heathcock, Christa Leanna Hegwood, Stephanie Yesenia Hernandez, Kelbi Ann Herring, Hailey Olivia Yang Hogue, Sasha N Hogue, Hannah J Hupe, Noah Dylan Jefcoat, Jakendis Atarius Jones, Corieonna King, Maitin Ariel Lainez, Jaylin Caleahry Lang, Julie Marie Legros, Cadie Breann Lowe, Tyler Braxton McBride, Alexis Nicol McQueen, Shamon Pedro Miranda, Dallas Emmanuel Moore, Makenzie Ashlyn Moore, Dylan Mckinley Moss, Sonny D Murry, Ethan P Nail, Thomas A Neal, Reagen Miles Parker, Anna Patrice Patterson, Jennifer Magen Pennington, Agustin Ramirez, Nola Rae Reid, Vangelis Rivera, Alexander Rodriguez, Daniel Na Ruiz, Franklin Thomas Sanford, Jaxon Bryce Shafer, Charles Lavell Shows, Lisa J Simon Perez, Allyson D Sims, Dakota Allen Smith, Kara Sheldon Spradley, Terica Amyjah Straughn, Emily Grace Stringer, Dexyia Terena Sullivan, Calloway Karder Taylor, Javo Xavier Terrell, Ashten R Thornsberry, Sterling Alexander Touchstone, Nelly M Vela Gonzalez, Alex Gianluca Virgen, Chance Treyvon Walker, Luke J Waluk, Annie Elizabeth Wells, Braxton Tate White, Lekita Danielle Williams, Byesha Shar’dae Williamson, Maggie Elizabeth Williamson, Malea A Windham, Matthew G Wynn, Jhaimaiya Denise Young and Shakira Shaniece Young.
Jones Moselle: Destiny Adams, Brady Butler, Carlos Adrian Cruz, Addison Bernice Everett, Mary A Hodges, Jennie Kiara Wilson Lee, Alex Christopher Mixon, Virginia Sanchez Paz, Elizabeth Kay Thomas, Abigail G Trejo and John Sawyer Williamson.
Jones Ovett: Landon Bradley Pool.
Jones Petal: Kaitlyn B Ellis.
Jones Sandersville: Destiny M Walker.
Jones Seminary: Vanessa Lyn Thornton.
Jones Soso: Meribella Rose Bufkin, Emma Cash, Sadie B Sanders, Lanie J Shows and Adria Gabrielle Stephenson.
Jones Taylorsville: Jeremiah R Musgrove.
Lafayette Oxford: Jadamien Dante Clayton.
Lamar Hattiesburg: Krista Sharee Adamick, Alexandria Quinn Dungy, Deyonta Rydell Edmond, Jackson S Fisher, Kassidi Leigh Fitzgerald, Erika Shawnic Caprice Henderson, Kianna Saniya Hunter, Dylan A Johnson, Ryder Ray Light, Luci Kate Massey, Keoshia McNair, Wyatt Douglas Moorehead, Taliyah Marie Pack, Alberto Antonio Pascual, Ella R Phillips, Jacob Patrick Reagan, Brooks Carson Roberts, Jadyn Jamaria Sharkey, Darell Elbert Shows, KaidenĀ Ā Dewayne Smith, Akeenan Brealon Strahan, Ireanna Rimiyah Trotter, Catherine Elise Turner, Vincent ChaseĀ Voltolina and Caleb G Wheat.
Lamar Moselle: Mariah A Overstreet.
Lamar Purvis: Chad Michael Anderson, Landon Paul Fontes, Sullivan Scott Jones, Joshua Adam Melton, Vanteshia Shina Preston, Gabriela Maria Ysabel Rosales, Ronald Shorts, Sela LeeĀ Spiers and Kailee Diane Stroud.
Lamar Sumrall: Caleb A Bailey, Claire Marie Carpenter, John Faler, Macy M Herrington, Hayden Kalani Isabel, Aaliyah Jermya Ishman, Jazmyne Aaliyah Pressley and Tyler Marquis Rogers.
Lauderdale Collinsville: Breelyn Jade Cain.
Lauderdale Meridian: Elisa Cook and Artecia Marie Crowell.
Lawrence Jayess: Kaitlyn R Kelly.
Lawrence Monticello: Gracelyn Summer Knight.
Lawrence Silver Creek: Mattie Ann McRaney and Micah Murry.
Lee Okolona: Lamarah Cleaves.
Lee Saltillo: Baylor M Phillips.
Lincoln Brookhaven: Caroline Hardy Kilpatrick and Austin Rylee.
Madison Canton: Amari Jamal Dixon and Artis Cooper Rayburn.
Madison Flora: Jaylee Susan Weems.
Madison Madison: Ethan Angel Duarte.
Madison Ridgeland: Janeika Reshay Thigpen.
Marion Columbia: Chloe Kay Arinder, Alarea Jakia Brown, Tessa J Brown, Taylor Brooks Dease and Kaden Sistrunk.
Marion Kokomo: Natalie L Holmes.
Neshoba Philadelphia: Myrehnia Chiquale Clemons, Cole Markel Dupree, Zharia Nikayla Leflore.
Newton Newton: Devin George Smith and Raven Walker.
Pearl River Lumberton: Mathias Raymond Westmoreland.
Perry Beaumont: Diamond Deshae Bolton, Paul Ignatius James, Jkylon Martavious Lawrence, Vennit Barkley Mathis, Ariel Josephine McDonald, JonnettaĀ Shaquita Moore, Andrew Chad Nelson and Rylie Morgan Stuart.
Perry Brooklyn: Branson D McDaniel.
Perry New Augusta: Chloe Michelle Fairley, Trace Duran Hinton and Sophia Lynn Morrow.
Perry Ovett: Adriana Aleatha Anderson Walley.
Perry Petal: Dakota J Broome.
Perry Richton: Nathan Byrd, Christopher Lauren Fairley, Destiney Kaylee Marie Husband, Presley Mills, Kaylan Belle Powell, Jessica Rose Shows and Lauren Amelia Smith.
Rankin Brandon: Daniel P Brown, Caleb A Harris, Layla Sharon McCollum, Gavin A Myers, Samuel B Oakley, Jordan Nicole Robinson and Duncan C Thortis.
Rankin Braxton: Landon Brooks Boyd.
Rankin Flowood: Katie Brooke Hennington.
Rankin Morton: Mackenzie Paige Walker.
Rankin Pearl: Brax T Rials.
Rankin Pelahatchie: Ian Race Holliday and Caden A Smith.
Scott Forest: Alyssa Ciara Barnes, Timarian Letahjrick Burks and DerrickĀ Aveion Little.
Scott Lena: Amiyah Chanell Burks.
Scott Morton: Ashlynn Morado and Austin Lee Traxler.
Simpson Harrisville: Tyonna K Coleman.
Simpson Magee: Hunter Aaron Booth, Marlee Rayann Dampeer, Kalyn Brianna Fletcher, Delarrius Monteze Hayes, Semya Zykia Magee, Tyreunna McGhee, Jamecia Amya Robinson and Hanna Grace Sullivan.
Simpson Mendenhall: Samantha Shanice McAfee, Payton Lane Purvis and Madison Nikole Worrell.
Simpson New Hebron: Anastasia Taylor.
Smith Bay Springs: Boyd Nichols Hillman and Katrina Veatrice James.
Smith Collins: Regan Keyes.
Smith Louin: Brianna A Boutwell, T’oreion T McCurdy and Trudie Wilson.
Smith Magee: Rosemary Taylor Allen and Lily Ann Davis.
Smith Mize: Redding Myles Day, Betsy Valleen Eubanks, Alexis D Kittrell and Dillon Gustaf Everett Lee.
Smith Mount Olive: Jessica Leigh Robinson
Smith Raleigh: Dakota Jade Blakeney, Daniel Clifton Lane, Kaylea Rogers and Nathan Allen Rose.
Smith Taylorsville: Jewel Victoria Gunther, Merigrace Gambrell Hawkins, Denzell Azar Moffett, Kolbee J Moore, Liah Allisabeth Shutters, Dillon C Smith, Saylor Grace Sullivan, Chloe M Tanner, Roselyn Roshell Williams and LondonĀ Ā Ā F Young.
Walthall Tylertown: Amelia Lashell Johnson and Takya Lashell Johnson.
Warren Vicksburg: Christopher Shane Madison.
Wayne Buckatunna: Zachary Joseph Carr, Keithen Nelson, Zavious Jarkeis Owens, Sarah Mackenzie Sellers.
Wayne Laurel: Kimberly M Foster.
Wayne Richton: Maci Victoria Walley.
Wayne Shubuta: Marleigh Payge Stewart.
Wayne State Line: Mickeal Lannice Binder, Kaydnse Ja’niya Breland, Ariel Rinn Henderson, Lauren Olivia Guy and Jaxson Robert Jordan.
Wayne Waynesboro: Kyanna Ruth Allen, Ja’miya T Blakney, Jamyah Quintaye Brown, Bristen Bruce, Stephen Cooper Bynum, Addison Kate Clark, Austin Ciecle Cochran, James Carter Cochran, Jensyn Ried Coxwell, Auriunna K Davis, Bayleigh J Edwards, Shaniya Tyriel Evans, Carlysia Rekira Everett, Rolexis Myesha George, Caleb Isaiah Holifield, Savannah Deann Holifield, Coley Danielle Jenkins, Logan Elizabeth Jordan, Cquarria M Lynn,Ā Victor Lewis Payton, Myka S Pitts, Ella Revette, Audrey Leighann Roach, Grenetta Sharnise Roberts, Ana Grace Shaw, Kassidy A Shirley, Kiley D Stevison, Cayden Wyatt Street, Princess Q Sumrall, Kemya Alese Wesley, Anastin C West and Jalyn B West.
Yazoo Vaughan: Khalee Autrice Harrison.
Spring Semester PRESIDENT’S LIST Honor Roll Announced
ELLISVILLE – Ā鶹ֱ²„ has announced the 2026 Spring Semester honor roll scholars. Full-time students with 15 hours or more and who maintain the following grade-point averages will make the honor roll: Presidentās List–4.0; Deanās List–3.99-3.5: Faculty List–3.49-3.0.
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Presidentās List Honor Roll
Spring 2026
Olpe, Germany: Julius Maximilian Hautmann.
Arraijan, Panama: Dayane Nichole Madrid.
Rapperswil, Switzerland: Jennifer Laura Huerzeler.
Decatur, Alabama: Abigail Grace Lindsey.
Saraland, Alabama: Madison Grace Sawyer.
Troy, Alabama: Annabelle Lynn Wesley.
Trussville, Alabama: Mark Andrew Dukes.
Auburndale, Florida: Olivia R Lacson.
Ventress, Louisiana: Morgan Landry.
Attala Kosciusko: Mary K Price.
Clarke Enterprise: Josie B Bryant.
Clarke Quitman: Alahna Jade Fella and Logan David Jenkins.
Clarke Vossburg: Kaylee Marie Yarber.
Copiah Crystal Springs: Dustin Shawn Lucas.
Covington Collins: Johana F Gabriel, Reyna Galdamez, Trey A Hamilton, MaeveĀ Wells Ireland, Ashtin Nicole Labiche, Jasmine Marie Lee, Cameron Blake McClure, Johanna Blaire Pope, Jennifer Portillo, Jesse Christopher Runnels, Emma Leigh Williamson and Matthew Luke Woodard.
Covington Hattiesburg: Christian Wayne Sanford.
Covington Mount Olive: Hunter Alan Emfinger and Ashton Tyree Ross.
Covington Seminary: Emma G Banister, William Ezekiel Carter, Emily Grace Daigle, Claire Alden Welborn, Raven Wolfe and Mason Howard Yawn.
Covington Taylorsville: Tyrone Lautrel Porter.
Desoto Olive Branch: Andrew J Groscost.
Forrest Hattiesburg: Shakia Patrice Hill, Seth Mastin, Emoree Joy McNell, Kendric Shamar Moffett, Emma Katherine Pattie, Lashae L Payne and David M Smith. Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā
Forrest Petal: Janessa Serenity Caves, Gracie Drinkwine, Logan Lamar Easley, Mallory G Johnson, Chloe D Jones, Brody Parker, Hakon William Roberts, Brooke Lindsey Sheffield, Juliett T Travis and Sydney L Trimm.
Forrest Seminary: Alexis M Knight.
George Lucedale: Zahmiya Estes.
Greene Leakesville: Leilani Debar and Grace Dickerson.
Greene Richton: Gatlin Reese Brewer and William David Henderson.
Harrison Gulfport: Roderick Mark Alexander, Lynde Isabelle Barnes, Fairley Reagan Hall and Larissa Jade Hubbard.
Harrison Long Beach: Riley D Rolison.
Jasper Bay Springs: Raeghan Bennett, Aubrey Gilmore, Jake Rayner Pippen, Ashton Nicole Stockman and Alexis House Walker.
Jasper Heidelberg: Yolanda Latrice James, Shantoni O Jones, Mason G Stringer and Maurice Anthony Wheaton.
Jasper Laurel : Jedidiah Jacob Hill and Dallas Mitchell Peacock.
Jasper Paulding: Jaria Jonay Jones.
Jasper Soso: Shelby Lynn McCord.
Jasper Stringer: Lindsey Grace Larson, Dereka L McLaurin, Kennedy Hagan Williams and Rhiannon Noel Williams.
Jefferson Davis Carson: Damari John McDonald.
Jefferson Davis Prentiss: William Cody Daley.
Jones Ellisville: Colton Lane Bennett, Mycah Lashay Callahan, Abbie Grayce Corley, Isaac N Crouch, Skylah Noelle Edwards, Caitlyn R Lollis, Kaiser M Mack, Angela M Martinez, Makya V McGilberry, Samuel Thomas Mitchell, Adam L Nix, Stefani Danielle Pickering, EricksonĀ Ā Ā Ā Hamilton Probst, Tyriney Renee Pruitt, Brooke Mlee Purvis, Allie M Robinson, Krysta Nichole Rogers, Madalyn Leah Showes, Anna C Smith, Emma HatleeĀ Smith, Brighton Asher Sullivan, Addison Faith Tisdale and Kennedy Elise Watts.
Jones Laurel: Audrianna Rutila Allen, Kelli Brooke Allen, Levi G Allen, Gracie Claire Allgood, Jasmin Arenas, Gabrielle Christine Baldwin, Emily E Boone, River G Branch, Benjamin Buchanan, Eddie Jayquan Cole, Adriana Marie Crosby, Damaris DeJesus, Henry Robert DeJesus, Kayden Dozier, William Christopher Germany, Rohan D Ghimire, Evelyn Gonzalez Mendoza, Allee Rena Green, Alexis Michaela Hennington, Jacey Holifield, Russell Cooper Johnson, Ridgeland S Jones, Briuna Damyah Keys, Demetria Latrec Keys, Christa Laznovsky, Jean Carlos Lopez, Audrey Elizabeth Maggard, Rylan Grant Martin, Jakavia McCray, A.G. McSwain, Stephanie R Mendez, Itzell Yamilet Mixtega, Anthony Moreno, Aaron Mitchell Neel, CaysonĀ Blaine Pickering, Josue Ariel Ramirez, Tyler Wayne Robbins, Johnny Olivares Rodriguez, Jessie Sanchez, Jaqueline Santiago, Sarah Olivia Scott, Joshua Taylor Smith, Lauren Elizabeth Smith, Mitchell Andrew Spradley, Kelinn Jessel Toto, Kiefer Copeland Vanorden, Robert E Veasley and Ansley Bean Wilson.
Jones Moselle: Kamryn S Boyette, Noah Paul Clark, William Scott Davis, Chase E Ellis, Cadun Lane Everett, Brandon J Flowers, Shelby Myers Robertson and Ragen Grace Smith.
Jones Ovett: Nitra N Breland, Chloe Elizabeth Pierce and Hanna E Shoemake.
Jones Richton: Cassidy Grace Hancock.
Jones Sandersville: Hannah M Latham.
Jones Seminary: Ariel Michelle Lyn Thornton.
Jones Soso: Karlie Anne Dickens, Carlie Ellisa Flynt, Ashtin Lynn Parnell, Milnge Perez Chun and Bella Skidmore.
Jones Stringer: Emma K King.
Jones Taylorsville: Tyzavien Hopkins, Quineasha Lousie McCurty and Kathryn A Pickering.
Lafayette Oxford: Claire Catherine Wicker.
Lamar Hattiesburg: Sakinah A Abdul-Shakir, Bailee Olga Bennett, Pierce Scott Denham, Riley Ilise Edwards, Ina Cantina Gordon, Charles M Herrington, Michael Sims Herrington, Cody Craig Keith, Sergio Solano Mejia, Dustin L Mitchell, Joshua Daniel Myers, Henry Nolan Painter and Jacqueline Rios Rebollar.
Lamar Sumrall: Sydney L Clearman, Joshua Shelby Grantham, Rae Carrera Grantham, Walker C Long, Christian Reed Patterson, Pamela Denise Rawls, Kaio Michael Spuhler and Caroline Gandy Whittington.
Lee Guntown: Tylee Reagan Bowland.
Lee Tupelo: Lilly Catherine Crump.
Lincoln Brookhaven: Natalie Chole Williams.
Madison Madison: Warren Curtis Hutchinson, Sofia G Monico, Charles Gordon Russell and Reese M Touchet.
Marion Columbia: Austin Keith Baughman and Sarah Nicole Kelly.
Newton Chunky: Cassidy Kay Cowan.
Panola Batesville: Makenzie Houston.
Pearl River Picayune: Kamari C Mark and Kathryn Elizabeth Randazzo.
Perry Beaumont: Brendli J Bolton, Jaqua Bradley, Gary Douglas Dunnam, Justin Chance Eubanks, Abigail Leigh Graham, Keenan Tremar Moody, Tyler Adam Pierce and Allie Windham. Ā Ā Ā
Perry Brooklyn: Chloe King, Andrew Gordon Pearce and Avery G Walters.
Perry Petal: Vanessa Hope Bazor, Rylee James Freeman, Gabriel Latrell Murphy and Hunter Allen Riels.
Perry Richton: Braxton Edward Inmon, Alanna Faith Pearce, Tiyanequa Rigsby, Curry J Skipper, Ella Grace Smith and Brookelyn Nikole Turner.
Rankin Brandon: Mary Katherine Gunter and Jaxon Donald Lindsay.
Rankin Florence: Katie Michelle Dunn and Brady Abram Smithand.
Rankin Flowood: Lauren Mckenzie Howard.
Rankin Pearl: Lucy L Channell and Addison Deshay Mosley.
Scott Forest: Hershyia Tamia Parker.
Scott Morton: Edna L Perez Ambrocio.
Simpson Braxton: Crystal Danelle Blair.
Simpson Magee: Daniel Gregory Baldwin.
Simpson Mendenhall: Aaron Batton and Faith Deanna Drummond.
Smith Bay Springs: Haley I Gammage, Ashtyn L Jones, Summer McMullan, Tamia Moore and Shandyn Terrell.
Smith Forest: Ariel Roberts.
Smith Louin: Daniel Wayne Allen and John R Sims.
Smith Magee: Bradley J Garner and Laney A Little.
Smith Mize: Trenton Chase Amason and Trinity E Amason.
Smith Morton: Logan C Cushman.
Smith Raleigh: Bryston Ladarius Brown, Chloe A Coley, Tanner Garrett Guthrie, Crystal Lynn McNeil, Jada Mckenzey Rezaei.
Smith Taylorsville: Malak Yousef Alriashi, Katelyn P Horn, Heather Breanna Pearson and Ashley White.
Union New Albany: Heidi Susanne Clayton.
Walthall Tylertown: Kansas Demyla Young.
Washington Greenville: Javeon Deshun Byars.
Wayne Buckatunna: Jacob Pate Bowles and Hallie Bay Hopkins.
Wayne Laurel: Harlan James Williams.
Wayne Richton: Juliana James.
Wayne State Line: Cassidy Morgan Coaker.
Wayne Vossburg: Tanner J Moore.
Wayne Waynesboro: Heidi A Ainsworth, Brenna Autumn Chain, Devan T Crowe, Summer K Dimaggio, Savannah Victoria Doby, Kelviyuna C Gaines, William P Holston, Jessica B Newsom, Tanika Quaina Norsworthy, Jeshua Daquan Shelby and ErinĀ Faith West.
Wilkinson Centreville: America M Vannorman.
Ā鶹ֱ²„ celebrated graduates, family, education and the U.S.A.
ELLISVILLE ā As 665 graduates crossed the stage to roaring applause, Ā鶹ֱ²„ celebrated academic achievement, family support and the approaching 250th birthday of the United States during its 98th Commencement Ceremony. These graduates received either an associate in arts degree, associate in applied science degree, associate of science, associate of science and technology, a technical certificate, or a career certificate. Although rain forced the ceremony indoors, college leaders and graduates embraced the change with optimism and gratitude, turning the day into a memorable celebration of perseverance and patriotism.
āAs our country approaches its 250th birthday, we celebrate not only the founding of our nation, but the generation of leaders who have carried our country forward based on its promise,ā Ā鶹ֱ²„ President, Dr. Jesse Smith told the audience. āLeaders who have worn the uniform, answered the call and devoted their lives to something greater than themselves.ā
The commencement ceremony featured keynote speaker, Major General Augustus Leon Collins, a retired United States Army Major General and Former Adjutant General of Mississippi, as well as a community college graduate from Booneville. He challenged graduates to believe in themselves, remain adaptable and live lives defined by character and service.
āThings do not always happen as theyāre planned, so you always have to have a contingency plan,ā Collins said, referring to the weather-related change in ceremony plans. āThose who have contingency plans have a greater level of success than those who donāt.ā
Collins repeatedly emphasized the importance of confidence, discipline and perseverance, encouraging graduates to embrace opportunities and trust their abilities.
āI think you ought to believe in yourself,ā Collins said. āPrepare yourself, drill yourself and go through it over and over, because when your time comes, youāll be ready and have the confidence that you can perform.ā
He also reminded graduates that their actions and decisions will shape their futures.
āYour character and your reputation will speak for you when you canāt speak for yourself,ā Collins said. āLive your life as if somebody just might chisel your name off the plaque of graduates, like they do for U.S. War College alumni who dishonor themselves.ā
The ceremony highlighted the collegeās patriotic theme with a performance of the National Anthem, by 2026 graduate from Ellisville, Sydney Tisdale and the Alumni Choir performing āThe Battle Hymn of the Republic,ā as well as spiritual references with the Concert Choir singing, āRide on King Jesusā and Jones OnStage performing, āTake Me to the King.ā Graduates reflected on both the emotional and historic significance of the day.
āItās more exciting than stressful,ā said graduate Emily Daigle of Seminary, a William Winters Scholar, and Charles Pickering Honors Institute member who majored in English. āI couldnāt stop thinking about it because I was so excited to celebrate our accomplishments with everyone else around me. Today is basically the gateway to everything next.ā
Daigle said she plans to continue her education in Germany and hopes to pursue a career in communications. Graduate Jayla Jones of Quitman said commencement represented the reward for years of hard work and preparation.
āItās just a testimony of all of our hard work and it is preparation for the future for us,ā Jones said and she added that the rain brought back memories of her indoor high school graduation. āMy high school graduation had to be inside because of the rain too, so itās kind of like a double whammy,ā she said with a laugh.
Jones plans to attend The University of Southern Mississippi to study journalism and work in the universityās Roy Howard Community Journalism Center. For non-traditional student Hope Mealer of Petal, graduation symbolized perseverance and setting an example for her children.
āToday means everything to me because it gives my twins somebody to look up to,ā Mealer said. āMy story is just a testimony from being a single mom playing basketball to making it to the Hall of Fame. Itās just a little part of my story.ā
Leakesvilleās Leilani DeBar described commencement as the culmination of years of dedication and hard work.
āThis just means accomplishment,ā DeBar said. āEverything that Iāve worked for has led up to this point.ā
DeBar, who delivered the invocation during one of the three ceremonies, encouraged graduates to use their education to serve others with kindness and compassion. Following graduation, DeBar will intern in Washington, D.C., for Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith before continuing her accounting degree at Mississippi State University with plans to attend law school.
Tripp Alexander of Gulfport reflected on the relationships and opportunities he experienced during his time at Jones as he prepared to walk out on stage.
āThis day is an accumulation of a good two years,ā Alexander added he will continue his soccer career at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama. āI had a great opportunity to come play soccer at a great place. Itās meant the world to me.ā
For Hall of Fame graduate, Noah Allen of Columbia, commencement represented both achievement and gratitude.
āThis day means so much,ā Allen said. āMy family and friends supported me through the good times and bad times, and Iām just glad to graduate with my friends. I am looking forward to going to the University of Southern Mississippi to pursue a bachelorās degree in information technology and study coding.ā
One of the ceremonyās most celebrated moments happened while honoring Laurel High Schoolās groundbreaking program called Middle College. Through a partnership with the Laurel School District, 19 high school students simultaneously earned both high school diplomas and associate degrees from Ā鶹ֱ²„. The fourth class of Middle College graduates included, Amber Burks, Gracelyn Carmichael, Davon Chambers, Eddie Cole, Henry DeJesus, Liliana Garcia, Autumn McGill, Karina Julio, Maitin Lainez, Laila McMillan, Jamari Morrow, Arberney Pollard, Vanessa Reyes, Sydney Ridgeway, Malia Sanders, Dexyia Sullican, Javon Terrell, and Richard Ward. Alex Virgen additionally earned Ā鶹ֱ²„ās prestigious Hall of Fame academic honor.
āSince the first Laurel High School cohort launched in 2021, these students have shown remarkable determination and achievement. Itās incredible,ā Smith said. āWhen they finish high school, they are already Ā鶹ֱ²„ graduates.ā
He also praised the Womenās Tennis Team who just captured the NJCAA Division II National Championship, which is the first time the ladyās tennis team has won the National title for Ā鶹ֱ²„ and itās the first for Mississippi. Also, the JC Ladies Tennis Team won three individual national titles and three national doubles titles. With lots to celebrate, but before the streamers fell from the ceiling and before ending his commencement speech, Collins urged students to remember the people who helped them succeed and to use their education to serve others.
āNone of us achieve greatness alone,ā Collins said. āYour family, your teachers and your community helped shape who you are today. Honor them by making a difference wherever life takes you.ā
Ā鶹ֱ²„ celebrates largest class of Radiological Technology grads
ELLISVILLE ā The Ā鶹ֱ²„ Radiologic Technology program celebrated the accomplishments of the largest class of graduates in recent program history. Sixten students, Eden Alyssa Benoit-Hattiesburg, Jordan D Garcia-Laurel, Abbie Grace Glasscock-Ellisville, Hannah Brooke Graham-Ovett (Raleigh native), Kelbi Ann Herring-Laurel, Katie E Jones-Mount Olive, Kaylee Lauren Jones-Mize, Alexis D Kittrell-Mize, Jayden B Lathem-Sebastopol, Gracie Elizabeth McDill-Sebastopol, Hope Elizabeth Mealer-Petal (Olive Branch native), Taylor Loy Messersmith-Laurel, Kendalen Carol Russell-Stringer, Sydney Paige Sikes-Silas, AL, Ashton Nicole Stockman-Bay Springs and Rachel Cambrea Thrash-Ellisville, each completed the six-semester program according to JC Program Director Mandy Pearson. She credits their excellent performance and dedication to learning and mastering new skills, as well as having new equipment in the JC Hospital Simulation Lab as the reason for their success in the job market.
āThese program graduates have put forth great effort to succeed in earning this degree. Their next step is the ARRT national certification examination, and I know they are prepared and will continue their success to become Registered Radiologic Technologists. We cannot wait to see the impactful futures ahead for these graduates as they become Registered Technologists and join the health care workforce!ā said Pearson.
Two students earned scholarships and special honors during the completion ceremony. Ashton Stockman of Bay Springs received the Clinical Student of the Year Award. This award is given to a student in the graduating class that excels in the clinical setting and goes above and beyond their clinical duties and is voted on by affiliate clinical sites. Stockman also received the Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technology scholarship which is awarded to a student that demonstrates good moral character and professionalism in both the classroom and clinical setting, while maintaining a competitive GPA. Both JC instructors, Mandy Pearson and Brittany Barron said Stockman is a dedicated and driven student that demonstrated exceptional patient care skills in the clinical setting.
āI am incredibly thankful to have been a part of the Ā鶹ֱ²„ Radiography Program. Throughout my journey, I had the opportunity to learn from so many amazing mentors who helped shape me into the technologist I am today. Their guidance, support, and encouragement have meant so much to me, and I am truly honored to have been chosen by the clinical instructors and technologists as Clinical Student of the Year,ā said Stockman.
Furthermore, Ashton has distinguished herself clinically and academically with impressive scholastic achievement throughout the radiography program, further reflecting her commitment to success in the field. We are extremely proud of what she has accomplished and look forward to seeing what she accomplishes in the future.
Gracie McDill of Sebastopol was named the programās, Academic Student of the Year, an award presented to a student who exceeds program graduation requirements while maintaining an outstanding grade point average throughout their college career. Her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence have made her an exceptional representative of the program.
āFaculty members describe Gracie as a student who consistently demonstrates positivity, perseverance, and compassion toward both patients and classmates. Mandy and I proudly congratulate Gracie on these well-deserved accomplishments and look forward to the impact she will make in the radiologic sciences profession,ā said Barron.
Additionally, McDill was selected as the recipient of the annual $400 scholarship presented by the Mississippi Radiological Society. This scholarship is awarded to the programās Outstanding Radiologic Technology student based on high academic achievement, sound moral character, and financial need.
āThis scholarship means more to me than just recognition, it represents the hard work, sacrifices, and encouragement that helped me get to this point. Iām incredibly thankful,ā said McDill.
Also earning honors from JC students were the clinical staff whom the students voted on as their favorite. Jeri Douglas, R.T.(R)(CT)(M) at Wayne General HospitalĀ was chosen as the Radiographer of the Year. And the Clinical Instructor of the Year Award went to Ashley Bradford, R.T.(R) at South Central Regional Medical Center.Ā
Ā鶹ֱ²„ Radiography Class of 2026Ā
Eden Alyssa Benoit Hattiesburg
Jordan D Garcia Laurel
Abbie Grace Glasscock Ellisville
Hannah Brooke Graham Ovett (Raleigh native)
Kelbi Ann Herring Laurel
Katie E Jones Mount Olive
Kaylee Lauren Jones Mize
Alexis D Kittrell Mize
Jayden B Lathem Sebastopol
Gracie Elizabeth McDill Sebastopol
Hope Elizabeth Mealer Petal (Olive Branch native)
Taylor Loy Messersmith Laurel
Kendalen Carol Russell Stringer
Sydney Paige Sikes Silas, AL
Ashton Nicole Stockman Bay Springs
Rachel Cambrea Thrash Ellisville
Ā鶹ֱ²„ students earn Gold Key honors
ELLISVILLE ā Six Ā鶹ֱ²„ students were selected by their peers for the special recognition to be named Gold Key recipients. Two students, Chrishon Ellis of Panola and Callee Knotts of Soso received the Merit Gold Key Award. At Jones, Knotts served as the president of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and was selected as to the All-State Academic Team. Also, the agricultural communications major was a member of Bobcat Brigade Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Ā鶹ֱ²„ Livestock Show Team.
Ellis is also majoring in agricultural science and served as the Vice President for Mississippi FFA State Association. At JC, he was a member of Bobcat Brigade, FBLA, Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society, Student Government Association and FCA. Additionally, both Ellis and Knotts were selected for Hall of Fame honors.
Leadership Gold Key Awards were given to Alexis McQueen of Laurel and Noah Allen of Columbia. McQueen is majoring in communications and was involved in Bobcat Brigade and was voted the 2025 Homecoming Queen. The Northeast Jones High School graduate is a leader at Mt. Vernon Baptist Churchās Youth Group.
Allen is an IST-Web and Programming major who has been involved in Bobcat Brigade, Phi Theta Kappa and volunteered for Heal the Land Service and the Words of Prayer Services for the elderly.
The female Athletic Gold Key Award went to Sydney Clearman who is majoring in biological sciences. In addition to being a member of the National Championship Bobcat Cheerleading squad, she is a member of Bobcat Brigade, PTK, FCA and Temple Baptist Church Ministry Leadership Team.
Ridgeland Jones is the Team Captain for the Menās Tennis Team, the 2024 and 2025 Single and Menās Doubles Tennis Champion and the 2026 MACCC Menās Tennis Champion/and 2025 Region 23 Menās Tennis Champion. Jones is a member of Bobcat Brigade, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and is majoring in Kinesiology. Both Clearman and Jones are members of the Hall of Fame and were named Tullos Scholars.