  {"id":3884,"date":"2023-04-25T13:53:56","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T19:53:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/?p=3884"},"modified":"2023-04-26T11:30:54","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T17:30:54","slug":"jones-college-announces-2022-2023-hall-of-fame-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/news\/jones-college-announces-2022-2023-hall-of-fame-students\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ announces 2022-2023 Hall of Fame students<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>ELLISVILLE \u2013Twenty Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ sophomores were selected as Hall of Fame finalists after completing an application listing campus and community involvement, volunteer service, leadership positions or offices held, and academic honors. Students also have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Some of these students are athletes and hold jobs in addition to their academic and campus responsibilities. They will receive special recognition in the college yearbook and during the spring commencement ceremony in May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Hall of Fame 2022-2023 includes Alondra Abad, Laurel-International Business; Macy Ainsworth, Taylorsville-Occupational Therapy; Faith Collins, Heidelberg-Computer Science; Morgan Durning, Hattiesburg-Biology; Virginia Fortenberry, New Hebron-Medical Doctor; Gage Herring, Foxworth-Electro-Mechanical Technology; Micah Hill, Laurel-Computer Science; Kaliyah Jones, Wesson- Physical Therapy; Farrah Jordan, State Line-Nursing; Meg Matthews, Raleigh-Communications; Sara Morgan, Foxworth-Physical Therapy; Abby Morris, Columbia-Radiology; Tomas Nader, Ellisville-Engineering; Bralynn Newell, Newton-Journalism; Elizabeth Parker, Ellisville-Early Childhood Ed Technology; Breanna Penton, Petal-Elementary Ed; Christopher Ritz, Sumrall-Engineering; Madison Temple, Pearl-Nursing; Madison Wicker, Mendenhall-Radiology Technology and Brady Williams, Mendenhall-Business Administration.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/alondra-abad-laurel-small-191x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/alondra-abad-laurel-small-191x300.jpg 191w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/alondra-abad-laurel-small-652x1024.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/alondra-abad-laurel-small-768x1207.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/alondra-abad-laurel-small-977x1536.jpg 977w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/alondra-abad-laurel-small.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alondra Abad<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Alondra Abad <\/strong>is a graduate of Northeast Jones High School, graduating Summa Cum Laude and she was a member of the Future Leaders of Jones County program. While earning Dean\u2019s List and President\u2019s List honors at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥, Abad was also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, received the Letter \u201cJ\u201d Academic Award, and 2<sup>nd<\/sup> place honors in Public Speaking and in Organizational Behavior &amp; Leadership at the FBLA State Leadership Conference. She serves in her church as a member of the Catholic Church Spanish Choir and the A.C.T.S. Religious Retreat team. Abad majored in international business with the goal of earning her bachelor&#8217;s degree at the University of Southern Mississippi. Her parents are Juan Carlos Abad and Marcelina Velazquez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs a first-generation Hispanic college student, I&#8217;m flattered to receive this recognition. It has been overwhelming to figure out college without any help from my parents, but I&#8217;m slowly but surely working my way up. Being selected for the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Hall of Fame just proves to me that hard work pays off. It is an honor that fills my heart with joy because I know that my presence, dedication, commitment, perseverance, and love were truly noticed. I&#8217;m so glad I became part of the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Family!\u201d said Abad.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"205\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/macy-ainsworth-taylorsville-small-205x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/macy-ainsworth-taylorsville-small-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/macy-ainsworth-taylorsville-small-700x1024.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/macy-ainsworth-taylorsville-small-768x1124.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/macy-ainsworth-taylorsville-small-1050x1536.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/macy-ainsworth-taylorsville-small.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Macy Ainsworth<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Macy Ainsworth <\/strong>of Taylorsville was a Mississippi Scholar, Miss Taylorsville High School, President of National Honor Society and FCA Champion of Character. At Âé¶¹Ö±²¥, she\u2019s been a member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society with plans to earn her bachelor\u2019s degree at the University of Southern Mississippi and then pursue a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Bucky and Amanda Ainsworth are Macy\u2019s parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTo me, being selected for Jones Hall Fame means more than just an award. In receiving this honor, it has allowed me to reflect on my personal scholarship experience, which is humbling to know hard work pays off. I have yet to accomplish all my academic goals, however this award gives me the motivation and confidence to pursue my chosen profession,\u201d Ainsworth shared.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/faith-collins-heidelberg-small-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/faith-collins-heidelberg-small-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/faith-collins-heidelberg-small-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/faith-collins-heidelberg-small-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/faith-collins-heidelberg-small-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/faith-collins-heidelberg-small.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Faith Collins<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Faith Collins<\/strong> of Heidelberg majored in Computer Science earning President\u2019s List Honors each semester at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥. She is a member of PTK, Sigma Kappa Delta Honor Society, Student Government Association, Engineering Society and FBLA. Collins is her church\u2019s pianist and has volunteered on various disaster relief efforts. Her future plans include earning a software degree with minors in mathematics and German.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTo me, being selected for Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Hall of Fame, is confirmation that I have done all I was able to in regard to academic and social life, and that if I set my mind on something, with enough time and planning, I am able to achieve it,\u201d Collins said.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"203\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/morgan-durning-hattiesburg-small-203x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/morgan-durning-hattiesburg-small-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/morgan-durning-hattiesburg-small-693x1024.jpg 693w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/morgan-durning-hattiesburg-small-768x1135.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/morgan-durning-hattiesburg-small-1039x1536.jpg 1039w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/morgan-durning-hattiesburg-small.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Morgan Durning<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Morgan Durning <\/strong>of Hattiesburg is a Sacred Heart High School graduate after moving from Charlotte, North Carolina. She is a member of the Lady Bobcat Soccer team, earning All-Academic MACCC, and All-Academic NJCAA honors. Morgan earned a spot on the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Honor Roll every semester and has been a member of PTK and a Diamond Girl. Her future plans include becoming a doctor. Jim and Nancy Durning are Morgan\u2019s parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s an honor to be nominated and recognized by the faculty and staff of Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ for my contributions and hard work in the community, on the soccer field and in the classroom,\u201d said Durning.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/virginia-fortenberry-new-hebron-small-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/virginia-fortenberry-new-hebron-small-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/virginia-fortenberry-new-hebron-small-685x1024.jpg 685w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/virginia-fortenberry-new-hebron-small-768x1148.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/virginia-fortenberry-new-hebron-small-1028x1536.jpg 1028w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/virginia-fortenberry-new-hebron-small.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Virginia Fortenberry<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Virginia Fortenberry <\/strong>of New Hebron aspires to be a medical doctor. At Âé¶¹Ö±²¥, she is a member of PTK, the Charles Pickering Honors Institute, the Baptist Student Union, Jones OnStage show choir, the Concert Choir &amp; Collegiate Chorale, and was a cast member in the Spring Musical Revue of \u201cSTARCROSSED.\u201d She\u2019s serving her church, New Hebron Methodist Church as the Children&#8217;s Church and Youth Leader. Also, Fortenberry has volunteered as Worship Leader\/Dorm Dean for Mississippi summer Bible Camp in Collins and the Worship leader for summer missions in Belize. Her future plans include attending Belhaven University to earn a bachelor\u2019s degree in chemistry. Virginia\u2019s parents are Robert and Andrea Fortenberry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBeing selected for the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Hall of Fame is an honor that I will cherish for a lifetime. It feels so rewarding to see the hard work and dedication I put in over the last two years be recognized and appreciated. I owe many thanks to the professors and staff at Jones who have gone above and beyond to shape me into the person and student I am today,\u201d Fortenberry shared.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"213\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gage-herring-foxworth-small-213x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gage-herring-foxworth-small-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gage-herring-foxworth-small-728x1024.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gage-herring-foxworth-small-768x1081.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gage-herring-foxworth-small-1091x1536.jpg 1091w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gage-herring-foxworth-small.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gage Herring<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Gage Herring <\/strong>of Foxworth majored in Electro-mechanical technology. He has been a student recruiter and member of the Bobcat Brigade, the Student Spirit Chairmen for the SGA, and the Southern District Representative for the Mississippi\/ Louisiana PTK region. He was voted on by his peers to be Mr. Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ 2022 \u2013 2023 and has earned the Phi Theta Kappa Regional Officer Induction Award, The Letter \u201cJ\u201d Award, and the Presidential Partnership Scholarship. His future plans include attending Mississippi State University to earn a bachelor\u2019s in industrial automation technology. Gage\u2019s parents are Niki and Toby Herring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis honor means so much because of how much I love Jones. Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ has been my second home for two years now and being able to represent my college means that I get to show others the opportunities that Jones can provide for anyone,\u201d said Herring.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/micah-hill-laurel-middle-college-and-laurel-hs-grad-small-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/micah-hill-laurel-middle-college-and-laurel-hs-grad-small-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/micah-hill-laurel-middle-college-and-laurel-hs-grad-small-765x1024.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/micah-hill-laurel-middle-college-and-laurel-hs-grad-small-768x1028.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/micah-hill-laurel-middle-college-and-laurel-hs-grad-small-1148x1536.jpg 1148w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/micah-hill-laurel-middle-college-and-laurel-hs-grad-small.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Micah Johnson Hill<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Micah Johnson Hill <\/strong>has the honor of being the first Laurel Middle College graduate earning Hall of Fame honors. She and six of her classmates will be graduating from both Laurel High School and Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ this May as a member of the new, Middle College Program. Micah majored in Information Technology and has served on the Mississippi State Board of Education as the Senior Student Representative since her appointment in 2021, with her term ending this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Laurel High School, Micah was a member of the Beta Club, Key Club, Student Council, Varsity Tennis, STEM Competition Team, LMSA Tornado Techies Mentor, Mississippi Department of Education&#8217;s Student Representative, Mississippi&#8217;s State Beta Vice-President, and Jones County\u2019s Distinguished Young Woman. She also volunteers for the Agape Church Tech Team, Church Kids Team and the Agape Church Announcement Team. Her parents are James and Anicia Hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI feel honored having the opportunity to represent Laurel High School as the first Middle College student to receive such a prestigious award from Âé¶¹Ö±²¥. The Middle College Program gives students the chance to receive their high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously. Being in the Hall of Fame is a staple in my educational journey that shows the importance of working hard and pursuing my aspirations no matter the odds. Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ has prepared me to take my next steps as a scholar. One of my career goals is to work for one of the biggest technology companies in the country, and I whole-heartedly believe the Middle College Program has set me up for success in reaching that goal. I feel so grateful to be in the Hall of Fame, and this is a memory I will take with me forever,\u201d Micah shared.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"216\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kaliyah-jones-wesson-small-216x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kaliyah-jones-wesson-small-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kaliyah-jones-wesson-small-736x1024.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kaliyah-jones-wesson-small-768x1069.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kaliyah-jones-wesson-small-1104x1536.jpg 1104w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kaliyah-jones-wesson-small.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kaliyah Jones<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Kaliyah Jones <\/strong>is from Wesson and a graduate of Enterprise Attendance Center. She will be working on her physical therapy degree at the University of Western Kentucky and earn her PT degree as a new member of the UWK coed cheerleading squad. At Âé¶¹Ö±²¥, Kaliyah has been a member of PTK and the 2022 UCA National Championship Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Cheerleading squad. She has been on the President\u2019s and Dean\u2019s List Honor Roll and has received the Letter \u201cJ\u201d Award. In her spare time, Jones volunteers for several organizations, including a local nursing home, the Covid Relief Program for State Representative C. Denise Marcelle\u2019s Office, the Masonic Lodge Toy Drive, the Saint Peter Rock Choir and Praise Dance and for various campus events. Kaliyah\u2019s parents are Steve and Christa Jones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis honor means the absolute most to me! I have enjoyed both years at Jones. As a student-athlete, I have always strived to keep a good balance with juggling cheer, academics, giving back to the community, and representing the school, so receiving this honor makes me feel that my hard work has paid off and this will forever be special to me,\u201d shared Jones.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"210\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/farrah-jordan-state-line-small-210x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/farrah-jordan-state-line-small-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/farrah-jordan-state-line-small-718x1024.jpg 718w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/farrah-jordan-state-line-small-768x1095.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/farrah-jordan-state-line-small-1077x1536.jpg 1077w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/farrah-jordan-state-line-small.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Farrah Jordan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Farrah Jordan <\/strong>of State Line is a Wayne Academy graduate. At Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ she has been the Sports Editor for the <em>Lair <\/em>Yearbook and for <em>The Radionian<\/em>, student newspaper. Upon graduating from Âé¶¹Ö±²¥, she plans to earn her Bachelor of Science in nursing at USM. Jordan is an active member of PTK and has been able to help many people in surrounding communities through various volunteer efforts. She is also a member at First Baptist Church of Waynesboro where she mentors youth. Terance and Amanda Jordan are Farrah\u2019s parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI would like to thank each and every teacher who pushed me to become the best student that I could be. Thank you, Dr. Reynolds, for giving me the scare of my life my first semester in general biology. If it wasn\u2019t for you pushing us to \u2018be proactive, not reactive\u2019 I would not have worked as hard and continued to do so. I am truly grateful for my two years here at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥. #chooseJones\u201d Jordan shared.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"185\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/meg-matthews-raleigh2-small-185x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/meg-matthews-raleigh2-small-185x300.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/meg-matthews-raleigh2-small-632x1024.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/meg-matthews-raleigh2-small-768x1244.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/meg-matthews-raleigh2-small-949x1536.jpg 949w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/meg-matthews-raleigh2-small.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 185px) 100vw, 185px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Meg Matthews<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Meg Matthews <\/strong>of Raleigh majored in Communications\/Public Relations and Cosmetology and is very proud of her Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Legacy. Her parents, Jeremy and Shanna Sorey Matthews, and her grandparents each met while at Jones. Her grandfather, Robert Sorey, was Mississippi\u2019s only, Little Football All-American while at Jones. Being present for his induction into the Jones Sports Hall of Fame fueled her desire to be a Bobcat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meg has created a legacy of her own by being a 2022 Student Body Maid, a two-year member of the Touch of Gold Dance Team for the Maroon Typhoon, a Gold Rush Dance Team Member for basketball, SGA and PTK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Calvary Presbyterian Church member shared, \u201cAs a little girl, I would attend Jones events with my parents and grandparents and look forward to the day that I would be a part of the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ family. I dreamed of performing with the Touch of Gold dance team and enjoying campus life. One of my most vivid memories was of the Homecoming Court riding the sparkling white float around the track. Thanks to Âé¶¹Ö±²¥, my childhood dreams became my reality. Dancing with the Touch of Gold and being voted Student Body Maid were priceless experiences that were made possible by Âé¶¹Ö±²¥. Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is the ultimate crowning achievement to end my time at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥. It is true that you find your place and your people when you attend college, and I am forever grateful to have found mine here at Jones.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"204\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sara-morgan-foxworth2-small-204x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sara-morgan-foxworth2-small-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sara-morgan-foxworth2-small-697x1024.jpg 697w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sara-morgan-foxworth2-small-768x1129.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sara-morgan-foxworth2-small-1045x1536.jpg 1045w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sara-morgan-foxworth2-small.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 204px) 100vw, 204px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sara Morgan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Sara Morgan<\/strong> of Foxworth is a West Marion High School graduate. The physical therapy major plans to continue her education at William Carey University. At Âé¶¹Ö±²¥, Morgan was the Vice President of Fellowship for PTK and assisted with the College Project and Honors in Action Projects, and she is a member of the Charles Pickering Honors institute. After graduating from Âé¶¹Ö±²¥, Morgan will be serving in Washington as a Summer Missionary through the BSU, where she serves on the BSU State Lead team as well as President. Sara\u2019s parents are Brad and Jill Morgan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis honor warms my heart. Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ has been such a blessing to me, and I am beyond honored to be considered part of the Jones Family for years to come,\u201d said Morgan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/abby-morris-columbia-small-192x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/abby-morris-columbia-small-192x300.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/abby-morris-columbia-small-656x1024.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/abby-morris-columbia-small-768x1198.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/abby-morris-columbia-small-985x1536.jpg 985w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/abby-morris-columbia-small.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Abby Morris<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Abby Morris<\/strong> of Columbia is graduating as a medical radiologic technician with a job lined up at Covington County Hospital. The 2020 Marion County Distinguished Young Woman is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥. At Columbia High School, she was third in her class, her Senior Class Vice-President, a Hall of Fame recipient and a member of the 3A Cheer State Champion Squad. Her future plans include becoming a Radiation Therapist. Abby\u2019s parents are Steve and Elizabeth Morris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI have loved my time at Jones and made so many lasting friendships and memories. It is such an honor to receive this award. This place has made such an impact on my life,\u201d Morris said.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"208\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tomas-nader-ellisville-small-208x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tomas-nader-ellisville-small-208x300.jpg 208w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tomas-nader-ellisville-small-711x1024.jpg 711w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tomas-nader-ellisville-small-768x1107.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tomas-nader-ellisville-small-1066x1536.jpg 1066w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tomas-nader-ellisville-small.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 208px) 100vw, 208px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tomas Nader<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Tomas Nader<\/strong>, a native of Buenos Aires, Argentina and currently living in Ellisville, majored in Software Engineering. In addition to academic honors such as being on the President\u2019s List Honor Roll and Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Nader has also earned many accolades in Tennis. He was selected as the MACCC Player of the Year, MACCC All-Conference team, NJCAA First Team All-American, MACJC Distinguished Scholar Athlete, and the ITA Scholar Athlete. Nader plans to earn his bachelor\u2019s degree in computer science at the University of Southern Mississippi. Javier Nader is his father.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis honor means a lot to me because it shows I have left a legacy I will not forget. It also shows all the effort I&#8217;ve been putting in over the past few years both academically and in sports. Being selected as a Hall of Fame Finalist is something that I will always cherish for years to come. The memories and the achievements that I have made will always last a lifetime,\u201d shared Nader.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bralynn-newell-newton-small-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bralynn-newell-newton-small-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bralynn-newell-newton-small-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bralynn-newell-newton-small-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bralynn-newell-newton-small-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bralynn-newell-newton-small.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bralynn Newell<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Bralynn Newell<\/strong> of Newton aspires to earn her bachelor\u2019s degree in communications at Mississippi State University. At Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ she was actively involved as the photographer for the <em>Lair <\/em>Yearbook, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the Baptist Student Union, the 2022 Collegiate Choir, the Concert Choir 2021-2022 and was a cast member in the musical theater production of \u201cHigh School Musical.\u201d The 2021 Distinguished Young Woman of Newton County earned the academic honor of being on the President&#8217;s List Honor Roll, the Presidential Excellence Scholarship and won the Best Feature Photo award at the Mississippi Press Association competition. Bralynn\u2019s parents are Brad and Michelle Newell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBeing chosen for Hall of Fame means that all my hard work over the past two years has not gone unnoticed and that Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ appreciates me as much as I appreciate it. I am so grateful to be chosen for this high honor to represent Âé¶¹Ö±²¥. Thank you to all who have encouraged me and been with me every step of the way. This has been a journey I will never forget!\u201d said Newell.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/elizabeth-parker-ellisville-small-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/elizabeth-parker-ellisville-small-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/elizabeth-parker-ellisville-small-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/elizabeth-parker-ellisville-small-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/elizabeth-parker-ellisville-small-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/elizabeth-parker-ellisville-small.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elizabeth Parker<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Elizabeth Parker <\/strong>is a non-traditional student who is earning an Early Childhood Education Technology degree at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥. The Jones County native is the owner and director of the Early Childhood Center and is also caring for her husband of fifty-five years. Additionally, Parker volunteers in her church nursery and as a Sunday School teacher, while also teaching cooking, sewing, canning, dry pack and pressure canning, and she has sewn clothing for missions and the needy, in addition to helping with home renovations. Living on the farm is a great lifestyle that she said allows her to share its many blessings with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI feel it is a privilege to be able to get a higher education, and that was one of my daddy&#8217;s goals for his children. To be selected to Hall of Fame is an honor and it\u2019s truly a blessing,\u201d said Parker. \u201cMy family has deep roots in Jones County with ancestry I have traced to being a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Each family connection, including my parents, William Pruitt and Myrtle (Dennis) Pruitt have made me who I am. I hope they are proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"216\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/breanna-penton-petal-small-216x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/breanna-penton-petal-small-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/breanna-penton-petal-small-738x1024.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/breanna-penton-petal-small-768x1066.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/breanna-penton-petal-small-1107x1536.jpg 1107w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/breanna-penton-petal-small.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Breanna Penton<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Breanna Penton<\/strong> of Runnelstown was the Perry Central High School 2021 Salutatorian. She was also a member of four sports, earning All-American Cheerleader honors, and she was a member of six clubs in high school. Breanna continued to work hard at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ by being on the President\u2019s List Honor Roll, and she was a member of the Bobcat Brigade and the Charles Pickering Honors Institute. As the Vice President of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, she organized numerous events and volunteered for many PTK sponsored activities while also working at Chick-fil-A in Petal. Her goal is to continue her education at USM to earn her elementary education degree. Breanna\u2019s parents are Windell and Jennifer Penton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is such an honor to be selected. It is something that I will always keep near and dear to me. It shows that all the time and effort of working hard and putting myself out there paid off. Choosing Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ and getting involved on campus is the best decision I have made,\u201d Penton said.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"196\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/chris-ritz1-small-196x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/chris-ritz1-small-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/chris-ritz1-small-670x1024.jpg 670w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/chris-ritz1-small-768x1174.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/chris-ritz1-small-1005x1536.jpg 1005w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/chris-ritz1-small.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chris Ritz<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Christopher Ritz <\/strong>of Sumrall majored in electrical engineering and served as the President of the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Student Engineering Society. He\u2019s been on the President\u2019s List Honor Roll and is a member of PTK and the Charles Pickering Honors Institute. Ritz has been volunteering as a tutor, and the local coordinator for Students for Liberty in addition to being an evangelist. Floyd and Tracy Ritz are his parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ has been an incredible blessing on my life, and I won&#8217;t forget what its students, teachers, and staff have done for me,\u201d said Ritz. \u201cThe recognition of all the hard work and sacrifice that my family and friends have made to get me where I am today, could not have been achieved successfully without the strength and guidance from God.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"197\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/madison-temple-pearl-cropped-small-197x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/madison-temple-pearl-cropped-small-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/madison-temple-pearl-cropped-small-671x1024.jpg 671w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/madison-temple-pearl-cropped-small-768x1172.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/madison-temple-pearl-cropped-small-1007x1536.jpg 1007w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/madison-temple-pearl-cropped-small.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Madison Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Madison Temple <\/strong>of Pearl served on the Pearl Mayor&#8217;s Youth Council while also being a member of the 2019 and 2020 State Champion Pirates\u2019 Crew Dance Team, the Varsity Tennis Team, the Student Council Senior Class President, and Pearl High School\u2019s 2020-2021 Hall of Fame. She continued to dance at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥, earning the captain\u2019s responsibilities for both the Touch of Gold Dance Team and Gold Rush Dance Team, as well as being a member of the Maroon Typhoon Leadership Team. Her academic honors include being a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and earning the Letter \u201cJ\u201d Award. Temple\u2019s future plans include attending the University of Mississippi and receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing to pursue a career in Pediatric Oncology Nursing. Madison\u2019s parents are John and the late Natalie Temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis great honor proves to me that all of my hard work and determination have been worthwhile. I have enjoyed my time here and will miss the people and atmosphere of Âé¶¹Ö±²¥,\u201d Temple said.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"206\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/madison-wicker-mendenhall-small-206x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/madison-wicker-mendenhall-small-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/madison-wicker-mendenhall-small-702x1024.jpg 702w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/madison-wicker-mendenhall-small-768x1121.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/madison-wicker-mendenhall-small-1053x1536.jpg 1053w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/madison-wicker-mendenhall-small.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Madison Wicker<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Madison Wicker<\/strong> of Magee and currently Mendenhall is majoring in radiography. The Simpson County Academy graduate is a student member of the Mississippi Society Radiologic Technologist. She has been working at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ as a Resident Assistant (2019-2023) and the Soccer Team Manager (2019-2022). Also, Wicker has earned the Letter \u201cJ\u201d Award honors, and she has been on the Honor Roll each semester. She volunteers her time on church mission and disaster relief trips. Keith and Jennifer Warren are Madison\u2019s parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am so very grateful for this opportunity to be chosen as a 2023 Hall of Fame Honoree,\u201d said Wicker.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"233\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/brady-williams-mendenhall-small-1-233x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/brady-williams-mendenhall-small-1-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/brady-williams-mendenhall-small-1-797x1024.jpg 797w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/brady-williams-mendenhall-small-1-768x987.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/brady-williams-mendenhall-small-1-1195x1536.jpg 1195w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/brady-williams-mendenhall-small-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brady Williams<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Brady Williams<\/strong> of Puckett plans to earn a degree in business administration at the University of Southern Mississippi. Brady has been actively involved at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ as the Student Government Association president and the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society president. Williams volunteers for numerous campus events and his church\u2019s Love the Hub event. Additionally, Williams has been a men\u2019s tennis team manager and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Brady was recently bestowed with the All Mississippi First Academic Team honors through PTK. His parents are Alison and Mason Williams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is an honor and privilege to be selected as a Hall of Fame finalist for the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ class of 2023. I have enjoyed serving my classmates during the past two years. This honor shows that I left a legacy at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ that will not be forgotten,\u201d said Williams.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ELLISVILLE \u2013Twenty Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ sophomores were selected as Hall of Fame finalists after completing an application listing campus and community involvement, volunteer service, leadership positions or offices held, and academic honors. Students also have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Some of these students are athletes and hold jobs in addition to their academic and campus responsibilities. &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/news\/jones-college-announces-2022-2023-hall-of-fame-students\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;<strong>Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ announces 2022-2023 Hall of Fame students<\/strong>&#8220;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3887,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,9],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3884"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3884"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3884\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3915,"href":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3884\/revisions\/3915"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3887"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3884"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3884"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3884"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}