Graduation 2017

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DAILY JOURNAL

ALCORN COUNTY

ABIGAIL FIELDS Alcorn Central High School • Valedictorian • Other Honors and Activities: Abby is currently ranked first in her graduating class and her academic achievements include: 1st place awards in Chemistry, U.S. History, Health, Fields Algebra 2, English II; 2nd place awards in Eng I and Dual Credit Eng Comp I. Honors and Awards Abby has received are: Selected to attend Mississippi Governors School, ACHS Top Ten, Alliance Junior Leadership Alcorn Graduate, Citizenship Award, Principal Leadership Council, finalist in speech and 3rd place in song leading at Lads to Leaders, and Good Samaritan Platinum Service award for three years running at Lads to Leaders.

Parents: Ricky and Kimberly Fields Future Plans: After Abby graduates high school, she plans to attend Freed Hardeman to pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry.

TRINITY LASSITER Alcorn Central High School • Salutatorian • Other Honors and Activities: Trinity is currently ranked #2 in her graduating class, is a member of ACHS Hall of Fame, and attended 2016 Rotary Youth Leadership Alcorn Convention in Olive Branch.

Trinity has received 1st place awards in these subject: Spanish I, Spanish II, Family & Individual Lassiter Health, Early Childhood Education I, and Music Appreciation , and 3rd place awards in: Algebra II, U.S. History, and Family Dynamics.

She also received a Certificate of Excellence in Mississippi Studies. Trinity has poetry in two books published by the America Library of Poetry, “Feathers of Angels” in Accolades (2014) and “Colder than You” in Imagine (2017). She has also had poems featured in the Crossroads Poetry Project in Corinth. Trinity has been a member of the 4-H Shooting Sports and won first place in a shooting competition her first year of the program along with three Certificates of Achievement from the club.

Parents: Scott and Heather Future Plans: After graduation Trinity plans on attending Northeast Mississippi Community College where she will pursue a degree in elementary education and then transfer to Ole Miss to finish up her degree.

• Professional Honors and Activities: STAR Teacher 2006-2007; Master Teacher of Economics; FBLA co-sponsor; Yearbook co-sponsor; Bowling coach, 2 years; MS FFA Honorary State Degree recipient 2016.

ROBERT CAMPBELL III Biggersville High School • Valedictorian • Other Honors and Activities: Class President – 10th, 11th, and 12th grades; President of the BETA Club, SGA, and Science National Honor Society; Member of the MHSAA Campbell Student Leadership Committee; Dual Enrolled Student at NEMCC; Attended APEX Leadership Summitt at Ole Miss 2016 • Parents: Bob and Maria Campbell • Future Plans: Pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing at the University of Mississippi.

BROOKLYN GODWIN Biggersville High School • Salutatorian • Other Honors and Activities: JARED HOLSTEIN BETA Club, Spanish Club, ReadAlcorn Central High School ing Club, English Club, Music • STAR Student Club, FBLA, • Other Honors and Activities: FCCLA, FCA, Scored 30 on ACT, MississipRotary Youth pi Scholar Leadership Student, MisRepresentative sissippi Tech 2016, AcaMaster Studemic Awards dent, National – US History, Technical Art I, II, and Honor SociGodwin III Awards, Art ety,Student of Holstein the Quarter for work displayed at the Corinth Art Health Scienc- Gallery 2017 es, Attended National Leadership • Parents: Shane and Pamela Godwin Conference, HOSA Member • Future Plans: She plans to • Parents: Keith and Angel attend NEMCC and then transfer Holstein to MSU to pursue a degree in • Future Plans: Jared plans on attending Northeast Community Veterinary Medicine.

College to pursue a degree in the LANDON PORTERFIELD medical field.

Biggersville High School • STAR Student ANGIE GRISHAM • Other Honors and Activities: Alcorn Central High School DAR Good Citizen Award, Rotary • STAR Teacher Student of the • Education: Month, Rotary Northeast MS Youth LeaderCommunity ship RepresenCollege, AA; University tative 2016, of North AL, FFA – 2017-18 Bachelor State Officer of Science Candidate, Grisham Porterfield English; Uni2016-17 State Officer Canversity of MS, didate Finalist, FFA President, M. Ed. Social Studies • Teaching Experience: 17 years Spanish Club, BETA Club, SGA Representative, FCA, Numerous teaching English and Social Academic Awards Studies, all at Alcorn Central • Parents: Trish Porterfield and High School

Danny Porterfield • Future Plans: He plans to attend MSU and major in Biology with a concentration in Pre-Medicine. He then plans to attend Medical School at Vanderbilt University. His goal is to be an Orthopedic Surgeon.

RAY NASH Biggersville High School • STAR Teacher • Education: NEMCC – A.A. Degree, Mississippi State University – B.S. and Masters Degrees, Arkansas State University – Ed. Specialist Degree Teaching Nash • Experience: He has taught for 22 years and was named STAR Teacher previously in 2008. Mr. Nash is a National Board Certified Teacher.

• Professional Honors and Activities: MS Association of Vocational Agriculture Teacher of the Year, President of the NAAE, President of MAVAT, and President of the National Council of Ag. Education.

BAYLEE HOWARD Corinth High School • STAR Student • Other Honors and Activities: Top score in the United States (AICE Pure Math), will receive Cambridge AICE Diploma, Cambridge Howard Medallion for College and Career Readiness in all subjects, Student Body Vice President, Mu Alpha Theta President, 2nd place College Savings Mississippi Art Competition, 1st place (Individual and team) Blue Mountain Math/Science Competition, Top 10% Math at Mississippi College Math/Science Competition, Wendy’s High School Heisman School Winner, District of Innovation Conference (Panelist) at MSU, Varsity Cheerleader (Captain), Diamond Girl (Captain), Academic Team (Captain), C-Club Secretary, Twelve school academic subject awards, Beauty Revue Pianist, Mu Alpha Theta Sweetheart, Costumer for 8 school plays/ musicals, Mayor’s Youth Council, Junior Leadership Alcorn, Rotary Student of the Month, Numerous Community Service Activities (Interact Christmas Boxes, Amen Food Drive, Disney Dinner, Junior Auxiliary Camp Hollywood, JA Living Ad,

Rotary Race, Coke Race, Art Club Painting pianos, Mad Hatter Tea Party, Little Cheer Camp, Moonlight Magnolias) • Parents: Eddie and Nicole Howard • Future Plans: Baylee plans to attend the University of Mississippi and major in biomedical engineering.

DANIEL VILLAFLOR Corinth High School • STAR Student • Other Honors and Activities: Top score in the United States – AICE US History (Spring 2015), Cambridge AICE Diploma, National Merit Villaflor Semifinalist, currently competing for Finalist standing, Rotary Student of the Month (September 2016), College and Career Readiness in all subjects medallion awarded by Cambridge, Tennis (junior varsity, 2011-2014; varsity, 2015-present); received Warrior Award for dedication and hard work (2016), National Honor Society (2014-present), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (2013-present, Secretary-treasurer 2016-2017), Interact Club (2014-present), Mu Alpha Theta (2014-present), C Club (2015-present), Mississippi State Honor Band (Wind Symphony, 2014) – Wind symphony, alto saxophone, 3rd chair, Corinth Warrior Band (2013-2015) – alto saxophone, 1st chair freshman year, 2nd chair and section leader sophomore year, Mayor’s Youth Council (2013-2015) • Parents: Greg and Annette Villaflor • Future Plans: Daniel plans to attend Baylor University and major in Mechanical Engineering.

VICKI SHIRLEY Corinth High School • STAR Teacher • Education: Mississippi State University- BA, University of Mississippi- M.Ed • Teaching Experience: 42 Years National Board Certified Teacher • Professional Honors and Shirley Activities: Teacher of the Year- Corinth School District, Mississippi Power Foundation Scholars Award, IMPACT II Award, Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics, Mississippi Christa McAuliffe

Fellow, National Tandy Technology Scholar, Educator of the Year Award- Milken Family Foundation.

BEVERLY HENSON Corinth Middle School • STAR Teacher • Education: Crichton CollegeBS • Teaching Experience: 14 years Professional • Honors and Activities: Teacher of the Year- 2014, Henson 2012, & 2011 at Corinth Middle School, Teacher of the Year 2007 at Cape Hatteras Elementary.

LAUREN BEARD Kossuth High School • Valedictorian • Other Honors and Activities: FBLA; FCA; National Honors Society; Modern Woodmen; Spanish Club; SGA; Senior class officer; KHS cheer squad; ACT score of 30; MissisBeard sippi Scholar; Homecoming representative; KHS Hall of Fame; Foote Street Church of Christ youth group; Recipient of Larry Mitchell Scholarship • Parents: Ricky and Martha Beard • Future Plans: Attend Freed-Hardeman University beginning in fall of 2017 to major in Biology; then attend UT-Memphis to obtain a doctorate in occupational therapy.

BEN SPENCER Kossuth High School • STAR Student • Other Honors and Activities: 5th in Kossuth Class of 2017; Kossuth 2015-2016 FFA Sentinel; Kossuth 20162017 Vice President; 1st place state FFA Farm Business Spencer Management; 1st place state FFA Livestock Judging; 1st place state FBLA Parliamentary Procedure; 1st place district FFA Parliamentary Procedure; 2nd place NEMCC mathematics; 2nd place BMC Advanced Mathematics; 2nd place state FFA Meats Judging; Silver medal FFA National Farm Business Management; Bronze medal FFA National Livestock Judging; Advanced Mathematics Plus School Award; Physics School Award; Metal Fabrication Student of the Year; Metal Fabrication Citizenship Award; Proficiency Award in Agribusiness Placement; Kossuth FFA Petting Zoo Catfish Presenter; Kossuth Elementary School Mentor; Kossuth Middle School Mentor; Corinth Coke Run Worker; Mathematics Tutor; Science Tutor • Parents: Cindy Benefield; Jeff Benefield; David Spencer • Future Plans: My future plans are to attend Mississippi State University for 6 years, so I can attain both my bachelor’s and master’s of science in mathematics. After that, I want to attend either Mississippi State University or another college for my PhD in mathematics, so I can become a research professor.

EDDIE HARVILLE Kossuth High School • STAR Teacher • Education: Master of Combined Sciences. Ole Miss • Teaching Experience: 25 years in Alcorn County, Harville MS and Hardin County, TN Combined • Professional Honors and Activities: STAR Teacher 3 times, Alcorn County; Teacher of the Year Hardin County, TN, 2008; Past President of Alcorn Teacher’s Association, 1973 and North MS Chemistry Teachers 1990

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TANEDRA HAMPTON Ashland High School • Valedictorian • Other Honors and Activities: FBlA State Leadership Conference Achievement Award (2016), FBLA District Leadership Conference Achievement Hampton Award 1st (2016), Certificate of Outstanding Achievement for Highest Average in Business Management (2016), Certificate of Outstanding Achievement for Highest Average in Business Law (2016), Honor Roll Award for Principal’s ARIEL KAYLEE JONES List (2016), Certificate of ExcelKossuth High School lence for Highest Average in U.S. • Salutatorian History (2016), Certificate of • Other Honors and Activities: Achievement for Highest Aver4.0 GPA; National Honor Society, age in English III (2016), Honor Secretary; Ac- Roll Award for Principal’s List ademic Team, (2015), Certificate of AchieveCo- Captain; ment For Highest Average in Community Geometry (2015), Certificate of Connections Excellence for Highest Average Mentoring; in Oral Communications (2015), Spanish Club; Certificate of Achievement for Modern Wood- Highest Average in Biology man; Math Jones (2014), Certificate of Achieveand Science ment for Highest Average in Club; Slow Pitch and Fast Pitch Keyboarding (2014), Certificate Softball; Rotary Club November of Achievement for Highest Student of the Month; Miss Average in Mississippi Studies Congeniality; Voted All-Division (2014), Certificate of AchieveMultiple Seasons ment for Highest Average in • Parents: Richard and Christy Comprehensive Health (2014), “Meyers” Fiveash Honor Roll Award for Superin• Future Plans: I will be attending tendent’s List (2014) Arkansas State University in the • Parents: Tonya Hampton and fall of 2017. I have been accept- Nathaniel Hampton ed into their Honors College and • Future Plans: My plans and

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signed to play softball. I will be pursuing a Bacholr’s Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

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goals are to attend Ole Miss and major in pre-medicine and specialize in pediatrics. After that, I plan to travel the world to help kids all around the world.

YASMIN HOWELL Ashland High School • Salutatorian • Other Honors and Activities: Member of Ashland High School Beta Club, Tuition academic scholarship for JSU, Full scholarship for Tougaloo College, Member of W.E.B. Howell Dubois Honors College, Member of National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), Basketball (9-10), Softball (9-10), Track and Field (11), Cheerleading (12), Volleyball (12), Jazzy’s Dance Academy (9-10). Memphis Pride All-Stars (11), Elite Dance Starz (12) • Parents: Helen Howell • Future Plans: Bachelor’s degree in biology with a concentration in Physical Therapy from JSU. MEREDITH WILBURN Hickory Flat Attendance Center • Valedictorian • Other Honors and Activities: A&B honor roll or A honor roll every year;

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member of the Beta Club; high school basketball for 5 years; volleyball since its inception in 2016-2017 • Parents: Shannon and Cassandra Wilburn • Future Plans: Attend Northeast Community College, and become a respiratory therapist.

KELSEY ALLEN Hickory Flat Attendance Center • Salutatorian • Other Honors and Activities: Beta Club member; basketball team; volleyball team • Parents: Shane and Stephanie Allen • Future Plans: attend Northeast Allen Mississippi Community College EMT/Paramedic program.

CaLHOun COunTy LEMARCUS ECHOLES Bruce High School • Valedictorian • Other Honors and Activities: BETA Club, Powerlifting 2016 & 2017 State, The National Society of High School Scholars Member, Jr High Beta 3rd Place Poetry, Football Super 24, HOBY Representative, RYLA Youth Conference Representative, 9th Grade Class Representative, 9th & 10th & 12th Grade Class

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President • Parents: Cynthia Renee Petty, Victor Lamar Echoles (Deceased) • Future Plans: Attend and Echoles play football at Belhaven University for 4 years and major in Political Science.

PAUL TUTOR Bruce High School • Salutatorian • Other Honors and Activities: 2017 Hall of Fame, Bruce Rotary Youth Leader Award, and Scholar Athlete. Member of the BETA club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and served as class representative.

Received 2015 Region 2A Super 24 Tight end and 2016 Super 24 PuntTutor er in football.

Also participated in baseball, basketball, and tennis. Member of Old Field Methodist Church • Parents: Sam and Renee Tutor • Future Plans: Plans to attend Northwest Community College in the Fall and pursue a degree in Physical Therapy.

JOHN WILBANKS Calhoun Academy • Valedictorian • Other Honors and Activities: Boys State County Judge, Apex

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Leadership Summit Attendee, Basketball, Baseball, Video Manager for Football, Quiz Bowl, BETA Vice President, and Student Body President • Parents: Kenny and Susan Wilbanks • Future Wilbanks Plans: I plan to attend ICC before transferring to Ole Miss to pursue a degree in Business Administration.

HALEY TEDDER Calhoun Academy • Salutatorian • Other Honors and Activities: Softball, Basketball, Yearbook Editor, Newspaper Staff, BETA Officer, Student Government, and various softball awards • Parents: Darin and Kim Tedder Tedder • Future Plans: I plan to attend Holmes Community College to play softball while pursuing a degree in nursing.

AVERY BULLARD Calhoun City High School • Valedictorian, STAR Student • Other Honors and Activities: National Society of High School Scholars, Rotary Youth Leadership Scholar, Miss Calhoun City High School, All-Region Honors Fast Pitch, All-ReBullard gion Honors Slow Pitch, UCA All-American Cheerleader, STAR Student • Parents: Lisa and Douglas Bullard • Future Plans: Attend the University of Mississippi and major in biochemistry.

MARLEE VANCE Calhoun City High School • Salutatorian • Other Honors and Activities: I

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and Beth Vance • Future Plans: I am attending Northwest Community College with hopes of transferring to MUW to pursue a degree in Speech Pathology.

JON BARNETT Calhoun City High School • STAR Teacher • Education: Associate of Arts-Education-Social Studies from North Mississippi Community College; Bachelors of Arts-Education-Social Studies from the University of Mississippi; Master of Barnett Arts-History student currently enrolled at the University of Mississippi • Teaching Experience: 5 Years.

1 Year at Clarksdale High School; 4 Years at Calhoun City High School. I’ve taught U.S. History, AP U.S. History, Government, Economics, MS Studies, Geography, Psychology, and World History • Professional Honors and Activities: Calhoun City High School Teacher of the Year 2014 & 2016.

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BRANDON WASHINGTON Vardaman High School • Salutatorian • Other Honors and Activities: Citizenship Award, Principal’s Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Special Honors Graduate, Football All Region 1st Team and MVP, Receiver Award; Baseball Division Offensive MVP, 1st Team All Division, Infield Award; Basketball Jake Parker Award; Beta Washington Club; FCCLA; Student Council • Parents: Dennis and Laurie Washington • Future Plans: To attend Northwest Community College and major in civil engineering.

PATTI HARRELL Vardaman High School • STAR Teacher • Education: University of Mississippi – B.S. and M.S. in Liberal Arts (Mathematics) • Teaching Experience: 30 years of experience • Professional Honors and Activities: Teacher of the Year at VHS 2006 and 2011; Mississippi Alliance Harrell for Minority Participation Outstanding Teacher 1998, Member of Delta Kappa Gamma Teaching Society (Dissolved Oxford Chapter), STAR Teacher 2017, 2014 and 1991.

CJ WEDDLE Vardaman High School • Valedictorian, STAR Student • Other Honors and Activities: FFA Chapter president; Beta Club; varsity basketball; Quiz Bowl; ALEX SPRINGER 4-H; Dixie Na- Houston High School tional Scholar• Valedictorian, ship recipient; STAR Student Special Honors • Other Honors Graduate and Activities: Weddle • Parents: SuperintenLaDonna dent’s List Williams Honor Roll • Future Plans: To become an (4 years), Springer

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DAR American History Award, February Student of the Month, HHS Cheerleader, Diamond Girl, BETA Club, Anchor Club, Houston Community Theater, HHS Senior Play • Parents: Barry & Julie Springer • Future Plans: I plan to attend Itawamba Community College and major in nursing. I will then transfer to the Mississippi University for Women to obtain my bachelor’s degree and eventually pursue a career as a nurse anesthetist.

Athlete Award • Parents: Ken and Kerry Dill • Future Plans: Plans to attend East Mississippi Community College to play baseball for the Lions.

• Teaching Experience: 48 years teaching experience • Professional Honors and Activities: Star Teacher 12 times, Itawamba County Teacher of the Year twice, Star Teacher Hall of Fame.

MACKENZIE GUIN TANNER GRUBBS Mantachie High School Oak Hill Academy • Valedictorian • Salutatorian • Other Honors and Activities: • Other Honors and Activities: Beta Club, OHA’s 2016-17 Junior Civitan Homecoming Club, Science Queen, MVP Club, Mu Alpha – basketball, Theta, Honor MAIS Allstar Graduate, Miss – basketball, HARLEY NABORS MHS, Hall of District MVPHouston High School Fame basketball, • Salutatorian Parents: Kelly OHA’s Raid• Other Honors and Activities: Guin Grubbs and Kim Guin erette Award, BETA, Anchor Club, Student Miss OHA , OHA’s Most Athletic, Future Plans: Attend the UniverCouncil PresAll American Varsity Cheerlead- sity of Mississippi and major in ident, French Honor Society, er, March Rotary Student of the Physical Therapy.

Month FCA, National ALLIE DUBOSE • Parents: Jeff and Leeandra Power AssoMantachie High School Grubbs ciation Youth • Salutatorian • Future Plans: Tanner plans to Leadership • Other Honors and Activities: attend Ole Miss University and Mississippi Nabors Beta Club, Science Club, Mu Representative major in Kinesiology.

Alpha Theta, • Parents: Lee Class PresiMARION BRATTON and Millette Nabors Oak Hill Academy dent, Hall of • Future Plans: Attend Ole Miss STAR Teacher Fame and Major in BioChem with a • Parents: Minor in Foreign Language; then • Education: Graduated from the University of Alabama in Michael and attend Medical School.

Environmental Karen DuBose Science • Future Plans: BEVERLY DOSS • Teaching Attend Blue Houston High School Dubose Experience: Mountain STAR Teacher Has taught College and major in Pediatric • Education: Mississippi State science at Oak Nursing.

University B.S., M.ed. SecondHill Academy arary Education, English, Social for over 20 WILL LODEN studies Bratton years and Mantachie High School • Teaching has coached • STAR Student Experience: 39 • Other Honors and Activities: years of teach- baseball for over 27 years.

Beta Club, ing, retired last • Professional Honors and ActiviScience Club, ties: He has been Baseball Coach year Mu Alpha • Professional of the Year numerous times and Theta, Class also MAIS ALL-Star Coach of the Honors and President, Hall Year many times as well. He also Activities: Doss of Fame.

National Board received MAIS 25 year Teaching/ • Parents: Coaching Award this year.

Certified Michael and Teacher, STAR teacher 3 times.

Karen DuBose Loden • Future Plans: STETSON COLE LESTER Attend Blue Mountain College Okolona High School and major in Pediatric Nursing.

• Valedictorian TIERRA HOOD • Other honors and Activities: Itawamba Agricultural High JOHN TIGNER National Honor Society, AcaSchool Mantachie High School demic Honor Roll (9-12) • Valedictorian • STAR Teacher • Parents: Lisa Diane Chavez • Other Honors and Activities: • Education: • Future Plans: Attend Itawamba Soccer, SoftICC, MississipCommunity College in the fall, ball, National pi State Univerthen transfer to Mississippi State Honor Society, sity (Bachelor’s University and major in graphic Mu Alpha Degree in design. She aspires to move to Theta, Anchor Biological California and create graphics Club, Mt. Sciences, for video games and other Pleasant Youth Bachelor’s technologies.

Group Hood Degree in An• Parents: Tigner imal Science), ERIC LAMONT GUYTON JR. Terry Hood and Arkansas State Okolona High School Marie Johnson University (Master’s Degree in • Salutatorian • Future Plans: To attend Educational Leadership) • Other honors and Activities: Itawamba Community College • Teaching Experience: Nine National Honor Society, Varsity and transfer to a university to years of teaching experience. boys basketball, member of New pursue a career in Pediatric Zion M.B. Church Medicine.

• Parents: Lynn Guyton and Eric Guyton Sr. KATHRYN STANLEY • Future Plans: Attend MissisItawamba Agricultural High sippi State University and major School CHYNA QUARLES • Salutatorian in architectural design and also Lafayette High School • Other Honors and Activities: receive a barber’s license. He • Valedictorian Mu Alpha wants to use his education to • Other Honors and Activities: Theta, National National Honor Society, National become an entrepreneur, doing Honor Society, what he loves, creating and Beta Club, Special designing.

Elected to StuHonors, Hall dent Council of Fame, Band, Secretary, Anchor Club, HOBY LeaderGirls State, ship, Tret Lott Stanley Student CounLeadership HOLLY HUDSON cil, Treble Song Institute, AcaHebron Christian School • Valedictorian, Honor Choir demic awards Quarles STAR Student • Parents: Dave and Joyce in Biology 1, • Other Honors Stanley Adv. Algebra II and III, Chemand Activities: • Future Plans: To attend the istry, AP History., Citizenship University of Mississippi and Honor roll, award, Academic Excellence for major in Nursing. girls basketthree years. Have volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, Christball, softball mas Store and mission trips to • Parents: Da- PAIGE SHEFFIELD Hudson Navajo Indian Reservation, New vid and Taliltha Itawamba Agricultural High School Orleans homeless population, Hudson served as a page at Mississippi • Future Plans: Attend Mississip- STAR Student • Other Honors Legislature. pi State University. and Activities: • Parents: Steve and Wendy Mu Alpha Quarles DR. OSWALD Theta, National • Future Plans: To become a BARNES Honor Society, math teacher.

Hebron ChrisBand, DECA, tian School Treble Song ANJA DIERCKS STAR Teacher Choir, Girls Lafayette High School State, Student • Salutatorian, Sheffield Council STAR Student Barnes • Parents: Bri• Other Honors and Activities: an Sheffield and Mary Ann King Member of • Future Plans: To attend Rhodes KEN DILL Mu Alpha College and major in History and Oak Hill Academy Theta, National Psychology • Valedictorian, STAR Student Honor Society, • Other Honors Diercks and Activities: THOMAS CLAYTON National Beta Itawamba Agricultural High MAIS ALLClub, Art Club, School Star football, Book Club, Played on Soccer • STAR basketball, and team, Cross-Country team, Teacher baseball, EmTrack team and swimming Education: team. She has won the German inent Scholar, Itawamba 1 and 2 awards, Accelerated President of Community English 1 Award, World History National HonDill College, MisAward, Drama 2 award, Art 3 ors Society, award, Academic Excellence sissippi State December Rotary Student of the award for 3 years. Scholar athUniversity, Month, Mr. OHA, OHA’s Most Clayton University of lete award. Came in 2nd in local Athletic, MVP – football and North Florida art show, 5th at North half track basketball, Raider and Academic

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• Professional Honors and ActivTAYLOR LANGFORD ities: Oxford School District First Lafayette High School Year Teacher of the Year (2004); • STAR Teacher Oxford High School Teacher of • Education: Bachelor’s and the Year (2015); Clarion-Ledger Master’s in Baseball Coach of the Year Secondary (2015); Northeast Mississippi Education – Daily Journal Baseball Coach Chemistry from University of the Year (2015); National of Mississippi Baseball Coaches’ Association Southern Region Coach of the • Teaching Experience: 9th Year (2015) year teaching Langford JIM REIDY • Professional Oxford High School Honors and Activities: 3rd time selected as Star Teacher, Nation- • STAR Teacher • Educaal Board Certified. tion: M.Ed., University of SHAWN CHAO Mississippi Oxford High School (2015) • Valedictorian Teacher • Other Honors and Activities: Certification, 3x Intel ISEF Finalist; 2nd Place University of Team State Science Olympiad; Oregon (1989) Genius Olympiad Global Finalist, Reidy B.A., University 2017; Interof Mississippi national Sustainable World (1986) • Teaching Experience: Oxford Engineering High School (1993 – Present): EnvironmenAP Physics, AP Chemistry, tal Project Physics, Chemistry Coldwater (ISWEEEP) Global Finalist, High School (1992): Physics, Chao 2017 National Chemistry, Consumer Science Soldotna High School (Soldotna, Merit Scholar Alaska; 1990-1992): Physics, Winner; Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar/Semifinal- Chemistry, Trigonometry, Precalculus ist; Research Science Institute; • Professional Honors and Channel 3 Knowledge Activities: STAR Teacher (12 • Parents: Ping Zhang and times) and STAR Teacher Hall Xiaobo Chao of Fame (upon receiving STAR • Future Plans: Attending MIT Teacher award 10 times);Presi(Massachusetts Institute of dential Scholar’s Most Influential Technology).

Teacher (2013, 2014); Advisor, 2-time State Champion Science NITIN ANKISETTY Olympiad Team; QuarkNet Oxford High School Program Lead Teacher (2002 – • Salutatorian, STAR Student Present).

• Other Honors and Activities: National Merit Finalist; AP Scholar; Biology Olympiad Semifinal- JOAN WESTMORELAND ist; Chemistry Olympiad Semifi- Oxford High School • STAR Teacher nalist; Debate • Education: Member, DisB.A. Duke tinction; ACS University Outstanding M.Ed. UniversiGeneral ty of North CarChemistry olina-GreensStudent Award, boro University of • Teaching MS; University Ankisetty of MS Chess Westmoreland Experience: Westmoreland Tournament Champion; Top 20, has taught English, French, and Chemistry Lab Event, Science composition for 41 years in Olympiad Nationals; Quiz Bowl North Carolina and Mississippi Champions • Parents: Srivdevi Ankisetty and high schools and at Longwood University in Virginia.

Madhu Ankisetty • Professional Honors and • Future Plans: Attending the Activities: Westmoreland has University of Georgia. been named STAR Teacher three times at Oxford High School: REBECCA ANNE HARDY 2010, 2012, and 2017. She Oxford High School received the U.S. Presidential • STAR Student Scholar Teacher Recognition • Other Honors and Activities: Award once in 2012 was chosen National Merit Finalist; STAR Oxford High School Teacher of Student; AP the Year in 2008.

Scholar with Honor; National Forensic League Degree of Honor; State Public Forum ROBERT “BO” THOMAS Debate, 2nd Mooreville High School place; State Valedictorian, STAR Student Hardy Girls Double Other Honors and Activities: 5A, 2nd place; Public Forum De- MSHSAA Lindy Callahan Scholbater; Peer mentor, tutor; Anchor ar/Athlete scholarship recipient Club; National Honors Society District 1, Daily • Parents: Sarah Frances and Journal Fall John Hardy Sports Schol• Future Plans: She will be ar/ Athlete attending Northwestern. scholarship recipient, MHS PATRICK SCOTT BROWN Roy StrickOxford High School land Award, Thomas • STAR Student MHS Hall of • Other Honors and ActiviFame, Student ties: 2017 OHS Star Student; Council President, FCA Council, Principal’s Senior Class President, EngiHonor Roll; AP neering Excellence, Scholarship Scholar with -MSU, Hope Church Tupelo Honors Award; Impact National Parents: Sam and Nikki Thomas Society of High Future Plans: Bo plans to attend Shcool Schol- Mississippi State University in ars; Mississip- the Bagley School of EngineerBrown pi Boy’s State ing majoring in Mechanical Delegate; 5A Engineering.

Track State Champs; 5A Cross Country State Champs; Award ROBERT PATTERSON of Excellence, MS High School Mooreville High School Juried Drawing Competition • Salutatorian • Parents: Ginger and Patrick • Other Honors and Activities: In Brown addition to salutatorian, I am the • Future Plans: He will be attendVice-President ing Ole Miss. of my class, a member CHRIS BAUGHMAN of the Hall of Oxford High School Fame, Student • STAR Teacher Council, and • Education: FCA Council.

B.A. from The My activities University of include playing Patterson Mississippi football and in Secondary soccer, spending time with my Math Educabrothers, and speaking at my tion church.

Baughman M.S. from • Parents: Robert & Tonya meet in the high jump.

• Parents: Arnie and Tracy Diercks • Future Plans: Plans to go to medical school.

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Patterson • Future Plans: I plan to attend Mississippi State University to pursue degrees in English and Spanish in the hopes of eventually starting a career in secondary education.

SUSAN MARTIN Mooreville High School • STAR Teacher • Education: Northeast Community College – Associate of Arts, Mississippi State University – Bachelors – English Education, Nova Southeastern Martin University – Masters- Curriculum and Instruction • Teaching Experience: 16 years: 3 years at North Pontotoc High School, 10 years at Saltillo High School, 3 years at Mooreville High School • Professional Honors and Activities: Earned National Board Certification in 2008, National Board candidate mentor with the University of Mississippi World Class Teaching Program, Lee County Schools professional development leader, Saltillo High School Teacher of the Year 2011 ANNA CLAIRE PRIEST Saltillo High School • Valedictorian • Other Honors and Activities: US Presidential Scholars Semi-Finalist, Balfour Award, SHS Hall of Fame, Beta Club, MS Beta Convention Priest Senior Scholarship Finalist, SHS Varsity Tennis, Scholar’s Bowl Team, Gifted Art Honor Society, Anchor Club, SHS Yearbook Staff, Student Council • Parents: Ed and Elizabeth Priest • Future Plans: Plans to attend Auburn University majoring in Pre-Architecture WILLIAM GUY Saltillo High School • Salutatorian • Other Honors and Activities: Student Council President, Scholar’s Bowl Captain, Band Drum Major, Hall of Fame, Youth Praise Band Leader, Boys’ State Guy participant, Blue Mountain College Math and Science Team Member, Member of State Archery Team • Parents: David & Lori Guy • Future Plans: Plans to study Electrical Engineering and minor in math at the University of Mississippi. My future plans are to seek a career at a space organization such as NASA or Space X. Brooks Wing Saltillo High School • STAR Student • Other Honors and Activities: Student Council, Beta Club, English I Award, Geometry Award, AP Calculus Award, Citizenship Award, Scholar’s Bowl Team, Science Bowl Team, MS College Math & Science Tournament Team, Blue Mountain College Math & Science Competition Wing Team • Parents: Toddy & Amy Wing • Future Plans: Brooks plans to attend Mississippi State University majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

JENNY SIMMONS Saltillo High School • STAR Teacher • Education: Bachelor of Science – Mississippi State University; Master of Education – University of Mississippi • Teaching Experience: 34 years – teaching experience • Professional Honors and Activities: 2016 SHS & Lee County Teacher of the Year; 2013 Simmons Presidential Award for Excellence in teaching Math & Science; 2006 SHS Teacher of the Year; National Board Certified Teacher.

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DAILY JOURNAL

GRADUATION

Sunday, May 28, 2017

WILLIAM RAY BRADFORD JR. Tupelo High School • Valedictorian, STAR Student Other Honors and Activities: • National Merit Finalist; 4.0 GPA; 6-year Rotary Scholar; English, • History, and Foreign Language Student of the Year; AP Bradford Scholar with Distinction; Student Council; National Honor Society; FCA; Key Club; Cross-Country team; Track team; Lawndale Presbyterian Church; Tupelo Suzuki Association • Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Bill • Bradford • Future Plans: Attend University of Mississippi, majoring in Biomedical Engineering/Genetics and minoring in Spanish and music.

JAMES UNDERWOOD Tupelo Christian Preparatory School • STAR Teacher • Education: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Education from Blue Mountain College Underwood Master of Arts from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary • Teaching Experience: 11 years Professional Honors and Activities: 3rd time chosen as STAR Teacher

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JOSEPH STONE Holly Springs High School • Valedictorian • Other Honors and Activities: Football, DAVIS SPENCE ARTHUR Powerlifting, Tupelo High School National • Salutatorian Honor Society, • Other Honors and Activities: Track, Student National Merit Government Stone Finalist, AP • Parents: Scholar with Sherna Jones Honor, Rotary and Joseph Stone Jr. Scholar, Cum • Future Plans: I plan to attend Laude Society college and study kinesiology member. and also continue my football Davis’s accom- career. I want to one day start my own gym and training plishments Arthur company. include his officer position in the National BRIANNA CRANE English Honor Society and Holly Springs High School National Honor Society as well • Salutatorian as his team golf state champi• Other Honors onship. and Activities: • Parents: Mr. Fred and Mrs. National Honor Ashley Arthur Society, 3.93 • Future Plans: Davis will major GPA, Cheerin physics as a student in the Honors College at Auburn leader University.

Parents: Bettie Crane Crane JONATHAN BEGNAUD • Future Plans: Tupelo High School Attend Northwest Mississippi STAR Teacher Community College to obtain an • Education: Associate Degree in Nursing.

Mississippi State Universi- DAR’SHUN FREEMAN H.W. Byers High School ty, Bachelor’s • Valedictorian degree in • Other Honors Physics and Activities: • Teaching ExBeta Club, perience: Mr. Science Club, Begnaud has Begnaud ACT 20+ been teaching Club, Student for 7 years. He is also the Tupelo Council, VarHigh School Boys Cross Country Coach. sity Basketball • Professional Honors and Team, Archery Freeman Activities: 2013 THS Boys Cross Team, Cross Country Coach of the Year. He is County Track Team a member of West Main Church • Parents: Daryl and Diann of Christ.

Freeman • Future Plans: Attend College HANNAH ROGERS and major in Mechanical EngiTupelo Christian Preparatory neering.

School • Valedictorian BRYONNA CAMPBELL • Other honors H.W. Byers High School and activities: • Salutatorian Executive • Other Honors Officer for and Activities: National Honor Beta Club, StuSociety, Cross dent Council, Country, Track Science Club, Rogers • Parents: Rick Senior Class and Phyllis Treasurer, Rogers GOMAD (Go • Future Plans: Accepted into the Campbell Out and Make Early Entry Pharmacy Program A Difference), at the University of Mississippi Act 20+ Club, Archery Team, Varsity Girls Basketball Team, NICOLE BECKER Track Team Tupelo Christian Preparatory • Parents: Bradford and NekaySchool chell Campbell • Salutatorian • Future Plans: Attend College • Other honors and become a Registered Nurse. and activities: Beta Club BETTIA HANKINS President, Ex- Potts Camp High School ecutive Officer • Valedictorian for the National • Other Honors and Activities: Beta Club Honor Society, President, Senior Chapel Future Farmers Committee Becker of America Member, (FFA) Vice Tennis, Basketball President, • Parents: Dr. Robert and Rachel Student GovBecker • Future Plans: Attend St. Mary’s ernment (SGA) College in Indiana to possibly Vice President, Hankins pursue a major in Engineering Family Career Community CARRIE COLE Leaders of America member Tupelo Christian Preparatory (FCCLA), PCHS Choir Secretary, School Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, • STAR Student Annual Staff, Prom Committee • Other Honors • Parents: Danny and Lameshia and Activities: Hankins Horseback • Future Plans: My plans are to riding, attend North East Community cheerleading, College in the fall and major in All-American Pediatric Nursing. I hope to concheerleader tinue my education and become 2016, National a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

Cole Honor Society, Beta Club DESTINEE HANNAH • Parents: Chris and Carolyn Potts Camp High School Cole • Salutatorian • Future Plans: Study Environ• Other Honors and Activimental Engineering through the ties: Beta Club, Future Career Honors Program at Louisiana Community Leaders of America State University.

(FCCLA), Annual Staff, Girls

Varsity Basketball, National Society of High School Scholars, Drafted for the NEMBCA AllStar Basketball Hannah Game • Parents: Reyshann and Cathy Hannah • Future Plans: My plans are to attend Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta and major in Mass Media Arts. I want to become a sports announcer.

admitted to the Shackouls Honors College and to Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State University. She received Freshman Academic Excellence, Engineering Excellence, and Salutatorian Scholarships. She plans to major in Engineering with dreams of becoming a Disney Imagineer for the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

KRISTINA SAWYER Amory High School • STAR Teacher • Education: PEYTON MONTORIA Bachelor’s Potts Camp High School degree in • STAR StuMathematics from Missisdent • Other Honors sippi State and Activities: Sawyer University Beta Club, • Teaching Future Farmers Experience: Three years. of America (FFA), Fellow MAKAELA DICKERSON Christian AthHamilton High School Montoria letics (FCA), • Valedictorian Chess Club, President of Senior • Other Honors and Activities: Class, Soccer Team Captain, Makaela Honor Roll, Band has been • Parents: Alan and Jaclyn Student Body Montoria President, a • Future Plans: My plans are member of to attend the University of the Northeast Mississippi in the fall and major Mississippi in Mechanical Engineering.

Youth Foundation as well Dickerson JUSTIN WEEDEN as the Junior Potts Camp High School Auxiliary Crown Club. She has • STAR attended HOBY and Girls’ State, Teacher and received numerous academEducation: ic awards for grades 7-12.

Bachelors in • Parents: Tim and Jennifer Education Dickerson (Mathematics) • Future Plans: Makaela is • Teaching attending Itawamba Community Experience: College in the fall of 2017 where Weeden I have been she will serve as a member of teaching for the Indian Delegation. Makaela 15 years. plans on transferring to Missis• Professional Honors and sippi State University to major in Activities: Received Star Teacher public relations. in 2015.

ETHAN FOSTER Hamilton High School • Salutatorian, STAR Student • Other Honors and Activities: Ethan is the Class President PEYTON WALL of the Class of 2017 and has Amory High School served as Vice • Valedictorian, STAR Student President in • Other Honors and Activities: previous years.

National Honors Society; AHS Ethan has BAND; AHS Outstanding Musialso been a cian Award; member of the AHS Swim Hamilton Quiz Team- North Bowl team for Half & State three years, Qualifying Foster serving as Quiz Boys Relay; Bowl Team Captain.

Rotary Youth • Parents: Jennifer Foster and leaderScott Clay. ship-award; Wall • Future Plans: Ethan has been Symphony accepted to Itawamba CommuOrchestra-2017 Margaret nity College for the fall of 2017.

Ann Murphy Music-ScholHe will be majoring in Public arship-Award; MSU Relations/Communications and Band-Scholarship; MSU then hopes to study broadAcademic-Scholarship; MSU casting at Mississippi State Engineering-Scholarship; University.

• Parents: Richard & MeChele Wates Wall ALEC JOEL BLAYLOCK • Future Plans: Attending Hatley High School Shackouls Honors College at • Valedictorian, STAR Student MSU, majoring in Biomedical • Other Honors Engineering, and performing in and Activithe Famous Maroon Band. ties: Class President; NaMEGAN FINNEY tional English Amory High School Honor Society • Salutatorian President; Mu • Other Honors and Activities: Alpha Theta ICC’s Phi President; Theta Kappa, Blaylock Science NaNational Honor Soci ety, Most tional Honor Society President; BETA Club; Hatley High School Intellectual Pride; Advanced Learning Center Girl 9th-11th, Cutest Girl 9th, Delegate • Parents: Terry and Teresa nominated Finney Blaylock for Trent Lott • Future Plans: Attend The UniLeadership and Girls State. Tennis-lettered 3 versity of Southern Mississippi. years, won First Place in 4A Region 1 Individual Mixed Doubles HUNTER COLBURN Hatley High School Division Tournament 2016 and tied for 3rd Place in MHSAA 4A • Salutatorian • Other Honors State Championship Tournaand Activities: ment, MVP, Most Dedicated Girl, BETA Club; Team Captain, Girls Doubles Rho Kappa, 4A Region 1 Division Individual National Arts Semi-Finals 2015, 2nd in 4A Honor Society; Region 1 Division Team ChampiNational onship, 1st Place Candy Classic English Honor 18s Mixed Doubles 2016, USTA, Colburn Society, Mu FBLA Vice-President, SophoAlpha Theta more Vice-President, 3rd & 4th place District, Rotary Girl, Band • Parents: Randall and Cynthia 1st Chair & Section Leader, Most Colburn • Future Plans: Attend ICC to a Outstanding Front Ensemble degree in nursing before furthermember, lettered 4 years, MSU ing my education to became a & Mid-South Honor Bands, Indoor Percussion, Sweepstakes nurse practitioner.

Award 10th &am p; 12th, FCA, COREY SUMMERFORD ASFC Community Service Platinum member, MSMS Math Hatley High School STAR Teacher Competition 3rd, Spanish Club, Education: Bachelor’s Degree ACT 30+ Club 4 years, Rocket from University of Mississippi; Team, Beauty Revue, English 2 PARCC perfect score, JA Crown Working on Masters from University of West Alabama Club, Millsaps Presidential Teaching Experience: 11 years Scholar • Parents: Frank and Tam Finney • Nettleton School District; Mon• Future Plans: Megan has been roe County School District

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• Professional Honors and Activities: BETA Club Sponsor; STAR teacher in 2014; Sponsor of Rho Kappa.

BRANDON BLAIR Smithville High School • Valedictorian, STAR Student • Other Honors and Activities: Mississippi College Presidential Scholar Scholarship, Honor Club, AP Government, Physics, Balfour Award, Service Award, Blair Superintendent’s Award, ACT 30, Honor Graduate, Hall of Fame, SHS Ambassador, Monroe County Advanced Learning Center Student Delegate, Member of SHS Archery and Basketball Teams • Parents: Keith and Angel Blair • Future Plans: I will attend Mississippi College in the fall to pursue a degree in Political Science/Pre-Law with a minor in Spanish. I then will pursue a law degree with hopes of one day practicing law and someday running for office.

SAVANNAH BROWN Smithville High School • Salutatorian • Other Honors and Activities: Honor Club, Chemistry Award, “I Dare You” Award, Superintendent’s Brown Academic Award, Honor Graduate, Hall of Fame, National Honor Society • Parents: Shellie and Dewayne Brown • Future Plans: Attend ICC and become a nurse.

AIMEE BORDELON Starkville High School • STAR Teacher • Education: Mississippi State University • Teaching Experience: 11 years.

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POnTOTOC COunTy MADISON MCWHIRTER North Pontotoc High School • Valedictorian • Other Honors and Activities: 4 year honor roll, Student Council, Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, science club, varsity baskeball • Parents: Brock and Mellanie McWhirter McWhirter • Future Plans: I will be attending ICC and transferring to Ole Miss to pursue a degree in elementary education.

MAGGIE PHILLIPS North Pontotoc High School • Salutatorian, STAR Student • Other Honors and Activities: President of Student Council, member of Beta Club, member of Mu Alpha Theta, and President of Civic Ballet • Parents: Cindy Phillips and Phillips Clyde Phillips • Future Plans: Attend UAB in the fall of 2017 pursuing a major in psychology.

TREY HILL North Pontotoc High School • STAR Teacher • Education: University of Mississippi; BA, History, 2009 • Teaching Experience: Eight years, all CICI ZHANG at North Starkville High School Pontotoc High • Valedictorian School • Other Honors and Activities: In• Professional tel InternationHonors and al Science and Activities: New Engineering Teacher of the Fair Finalist; Year, 2010.

Distinguished Hill Young Women KARA GALLOWAY of Starkville/ Pontotoc High School first alternate Zhang • Valedictorian, STAR Student of Mississip• Other Honors and Activities: pi; National Star Student, highest subject History Day Nationals Finalist; grade (9-11th, MMTA State Piano Competimultiple tion Gold Medal; Mississippi areas), Drum Model Security Best Resolution Major, Most Award; National Volunteer Week Outstanding Starkville Volunteer Spotlight Band Student, • Parents: Jilei Zhang and May Theatre, ScholHan ars’ Bowl, • Future Plans: My next step Beta Club, Mu is to complete the Biomedical Galloway Alpha Theta, Engineering program at Johns National Honor Society, Math Hopkins University and get into & Science Competition, Tennis, medical school.

Class Officer, FCA • Parents: Bishop Murray and SHANIKA MUSSER Andrea Galloway Starkville High School • Future Plans: Oral Roberts • Salutatorian University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

• Other Honors and Activities: Cross country, track, SHS Ping Majoring in Music Therapy while Pong Club Founder, Starkville participating in mission work.

Church of God keyboardist, Lindy Callahan Scholar Athlete, CALEB GINN Clarinetist in Pontotoc High School MSU Com• Salutatorian • Other Honors and Activities: munity Band, Band, Theatre, Beta Club Vice Mississippi President, Mu Alpha Theta, Teen Talent National Honor Instrumental Society, Math Winner, Vol& Science unteer at Ms. Competition, Smith’s TutorMusser Class Officer ing Services, (President/Vice Most Outstanding Senior Award, President), Senior of Distinction.

Tennis, FCA • Parents: Fred and Rima Ginn • Parents: Jon Musser and Kelly Ginn • Future Plans: I plan to major in Environmental Engineering with • Future Plans: Mississippi College; majoring in Biochemistry a minor in Global Engineering into Optometry.

Leadership at Mississippi State University. My ultimate goal is to reduce water and/or air pollution RICHIE WATSON Pontotoc High School in impoverished countries.

• STAR Teacher • Education: Bachelor’s Degree JAMES TRAVIS in instrumental music education Starkville High School from The University of Missis• STAR Student • Other Honors and Activisippi.

• Teaching ties: Political Millennial Club Experience: Varsity soccer Seven years nominee • Professional for Lindsey Honors and Callahan StuActivities: dent-Athlete Member of Fellowship Mississippi of Christian band master’s Athletes Watson association and • Parents: Travis Northeast Mississippi band direcRickey and tor’s association. Presidents of Cynthia Travis Northeast Mississippi Junior High • Future Plans: Will attend Georgetown and double major Band Director’s association. Two time Mississippi Star Teacher. in Marketing and Finance.

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KARIS COX South Pontotoc High School • Valedictorian • Other Honors and Activities: Beta Club; President of Student Council/Task Force; National Art Honor Society; Cox National Spanish Honor Society; Spanish Club • Parents: Dennis and Melanie Cox • Future Plans: I plan to attend ICC then transfer to Ole Miss to major in Accounting.

Student, Beta Graduate, Honor Graduate, member of the Student Government Association, Red Cord Recipent • Parents: Delbert and Melissa Morgan • Future Plans: I will attend Mississippi State University and earn a degree in Software Engineering.

ANDREW MURPHY New Site High School • STAR Teacher • Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Biology Education from Blue Mountain College Murphy Teaching Experience: Taught Biology I, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, and Botany at New Site High School over the past five years.

• Professional Honors and Activities: Selected as STAR teacher 2015-2016.

Fame; Member of the Beta Club, Math and Science Club, Cheer Team, and Lady Eagles Softball Team; Mrs. WHS; Most Likely To Succeed; Best All Around; 2016/2017 WHS Most Beautiful; 2016/2017 Homecoming Queen; • Parents: Lisa Crum, Shelby Crum, and the late John Tutor • Future Plans: Attend college and major in Secondary Education and be a softball coach.

MONTE GARRETT Wheeler High School • STAR Teacher • Education: Attended Northeast Mississippi BRIANNA WALLACE Community South Pontotoc High School College for 2 • Salutatorian years before • Other Honors transferring to and Activities: Garrett Blue Mountain American HisCollege and tory Award by received a B.S. in Mathematics.

Woodmen of Received my masters degree the World; US from Walden University in History Award; Integrating Technology Spanish I & • Teaching Experience: Just II Awards; Wallace completed my 25th year teachNational Spaning at Wheeler High School. This ish Honor Society; National Art school year I taught Geometry, BRYSON SPENCER Honor Society Algebra 2, and ACT Prep Thrasher High School • Parents: David and Charity • Valedictorian • Professional Honors and Vandiver • Other Honors Activities: STAR teacher 2009 • Future Plans: I plan to pursue and Activities: and 2017, awarded Yearbook a career in healthcare. I have dedication 3 times, named as Graduating not decided on what occupation a teacher of distinction in 2009 as a MissisI want, but I am considering by the Booneville Business and sippi Scholar, dentistry. member of the Professional Womens Club.

Hall of Fame, JONATHAN WEEKS FCA, Beta, South Pontotoc High School Spencer and easy on • STAR Student • Other Honors the Superintendents List all four and Activities: years of high school.

DAVID KNIGHT • Parents: Billy and Melissa DAR Good Blue Mountain High School Spencer Citizen; Beta • Valedictorian • Future Plans: Attend NEMCC Club; Student • Other Honors Council; Math pursuing a degree in Criminal and Activities: Justice. & Science Cross Country Team 2014-2015, BLAKE BERRY-CHILDRESS • Parents: Baseball Weeks Thrasher High School Milfy and All-Divi• Salutatorian Jenae Weeks sion 2014, • Other Honors and Activities: • Future Plans: I plan to attend Academic Beta Club, Stu- Knight ICC and play baseball. I then Team, Amerplan to transfer to a 4 year dent Counsel, ican Legion college and pursue a degree in Honors Oratorical Contest 1st 2013-14 math education and become a • Parents: Jer- & 2014-15, Beta Club, FCA, teacher/coach. emy and Tricia Student Council 9th-12th, Childress National Society of High School SHEREE COLLINS • Future Plans: Scholars, Rotary Student of South PonAttend North the Month, Honor Graduate, Berry-Childress East Mississip- English Composition I Highest totoc High pi Community Average School • STAR Teacher College and later attend Missis- • Parents: David and Donna sippi State Universty.

• Education: Knight Bachelor’s in • Future Plans: Major in PsycholLAURA BROWN Math Educaogy at Blue Mountain College tion, University Thrasher High School where he has been awarded the • STAR Student of MS Lowry Heritage Scholarship.

Collins • Other Honors • Teaching and Activities: ERIC WHITE Experience: South Pontotoc Mississippi High School, 6 years.

Blue Mountain High School Scholars, • Salutatorian Hall of Fame, • Other Honors Historian, and Activities: President of Basketball, the Student All-Division SUSAN HEYTENS Council, Baseball, 2nd New Site High School Brown President of Woodman • Valedictorian of the World • Other Honors the Beta Club, Cheerleader for 4 U. S. History and Activities: years, National Technical Honor White Award, History Honor Gradu- Society, HOSA, Science Club, FCA, Award, Class ate, SuperinBeau, Most Dependable Boy, tendent’s List, • Parents: Charles and Brena Brown 3 time Rotary Club Student of many poems • Future Plans: Attend NEMCC the month, Hall of Fame, Honor published in for pre- pharmacy then Ole Miss Graduate, DAR Good Citizen the American Heytens for pharmacy school.

Award Library of • Parents: Sheena and Eric White Poetry TESSA JOYNER • Future Plans: Attend Blue • Parents: William and Carol Wheeler High School Mountain College and attain a Heytens • Valedictorian, STAR Student degree in education. He hopes to • Future Plans: I plan to com• Other Honors become a teacher one day. plete volunteer work to help and Activities: people understand the Bible.

SuperinJAMIE JOHNSON Falkner High School tendent’s MADELINE SANDERS • Valedictorian List; honor New Site High School • Other Honors graduate; • Salutatorian and ActiviHall of Fame; • Other Honors and Activities: Mississippi Mississippi ties: National Scholar; presScholar, Honor Joyner Honor Society ident of the Graduate, Beta President, Beta Club; member of the Graduate, Beta Club Math and Science Club and the member of President, the Bible Club, Book Club; voted Most Likely Class Johnson member of the to Succeed and Most Friendly; Vice-PresiNew Site High placed in the top ten in math at dent, NEMCC Sanders the 2017 Northeast Mississippi School Slow Leadership Scholarship, NEMCC Community College MathematPitch Softball ACT Scholarship, Tri-State ics & Science Competition team.

Scholarship, FHS High Score • Parents: Larry Joyner and the • Parents: Brett and Melinda Biology State Test, Numerous late Betty Joyner Rutledge Subject Area awards: English, • Future Plans: I plan to attend • Future Plans: I will attend Mathematics, and Science; Northeast Mississippi CommuNortheast Mississippi CommuVarsity Fast and SlowPitch Softball, Cheerleader, blood donor, nity College and then transfer to nity College for two years and a university in order to obtain an then transfer to Mississippi State volunteer.

• Parents: Janee Conner and accounting degree and become to earn my degree in Biology.

After that, I would like to work as Mark Johnson a certified public accountant a biological technician.

• Future Plans: I plan to attend (CPA).

Northeast Mississippi CommuniJAYCEE TUTOR ty College for two years, transfer JOSHUA “LEVI” MORGAN to the University of Mississippi New Site High Wheeler High School • Salutatorian to finish a degree in Biology, and School • Other Honors then be accepted into a medical • STAR Stuand Activities: school. dent Senior Class • Other Honors President; SYDNEE JEANES and Activities: WHS Honor Falkner High School New Site High Graduate; In• Salutatorian School Hall of ducted into the • Other Honors and Activities: Fame, Eagle Morgan WHS Hall of National Beta Club- 10th, 11th, Scout, Rotary Tutor

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12th. Beta Club Officer12th. National Honors Society- 10th, 11th, 12th.

National Honors Society Jeanes Officer- 12th.

Salutatorian Award. Red Cord Award. Academic All-Star.

NEMCC ACT Scholarship.

NEMCC Leadership Scholarship. Salutatorian Scholarship.

Standex Scholarship.

• Parents: Brian and Kisha Jeanes • Future Plans: I plan on attending Northeast Mississippi Community College for two years then transferring to the Mississippi University for Women to pursue a nursing degree.

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SARAH RODGERS Pine Grove High School • STAR Teacher • Education: Graduated from Blue Mountain High School.

Bachelor of Science from Rodgers Blue Mountain College. Master of Science from Mississippi State University • Teaching Experience: H.W. Byers Attendance Center – 1 year. East Union Attendance Center – 5 years. Pine Grove High School – 16 years.

• Professional Honors and Activities: STAR Teacher – 2003, 2016, 2017. BETA Sponsor.

ELI BRYANT Walnut High School • Valedictorian, STAR Student JOSHUA JONES • Other Honors Falkner High School and Activities: • STAR StuBeta Club-4 dent years, Highest • Other Honors Honor graduand Activities: ate, graduate Member, with 21 college National credits, Voice Honor Society; of the Wildcats Member, Beta Bryant Jones for 3 years, Club; Falkner Most Intellectual-7-12th grade, High School, Most Likely to Succeed-12th High Score Recipient-Algebra grade, Fellowship of Christian 1, English II, and U.S. HistoAthletes-4 years, Honor roll-Sury; Academic All-Star; Hall of Fame; Eagle Staff; Fellowship of perintendent’s list 12 years Christian Athletic; Sports; Tippah • Parents: Shannon Bryant and the late Timmy Bryant Career Technology Center Outstanding Student; Math/Science • Future Plans: Attend Union University and major in MarClub; FBLA keting.

• Parents: Carrie Rowell and Corey Jones LUKE DEVORE • Future Plans: The University Walnut High School of Mississippi and Mississippi • Salutatorian Army National Guard.

• Other Honors and Activities: Walnut High School Math and PAIGE MCMILLIN Science TeamFalkner High School 4 years, Beta • STAR Club-4 years, Teacher Football-4 • Education: years, BaseNortheast ball-4 years, MS CommuFellowship of nity College, Christian AthUniversity of letes-4years Mississippi, DeVore McMillin • Parents: PauBachelor of la DeVore and Calvin DeVore Science Degree in Secondary Mathematics • Future Plans: NEMCC for 2 years and then to MS State for a Education, Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Sec- B.S. in Engineering ondary Mathematics Education COREY BENNETT • Teaching Experience: 8 year experience, 3 years at H.W.Byers Walnut High School STAR Teacher Attendance Center and 5 years Education: Bachelor’s degree in at Falkner High School Social Studies • Professional Honors and Education Activities: WREG Teacher of the from Ole Miss.

Week (2012), Target Teacher of Currently Distinction Nomination 2015attending 2016, 2016-2017 Arkansas State working on EMMA BRADY Master’s in Pine Grove High School Educational • ValedictoBennett Leadership rian, STAR Teaching Experience: 5 years at Student Walnut High School as social • Other Honors and Activ- studies teacher and assistant football coach, high school and ities: Highest Overall Math, junior high track coach Science, Brady English & History Awards.

Active member of Springdale Baptist Church. Member of HANNAH DAVIS PGHS Math & Science Team.

Belmont High School Works at McAlister’s Deli in • Valedictorian New Albany.

• Other Honors and Activities: • Parents: Jason & Leslie Brady Miss Belmont High School, Bel• Future Plans: I will attend mont High School Hall of Fame, Itawamba Community College All State Honor in the Fall to pursue a degree Band, Disney as an Occupational Therapy AsPerformer, sistant. Upon completion of the Beta Club OTA Program, I plan to attend President, Key Belmont University to pursue a Club President, Master’s Degree.

FCA, Belmont High School Davis MONTANA BROWN Band member, Pine Grove High School Belmont High • Salutatorian School Drum Major, Belmont High • Other School Tennis Team – Captain, SeHonors and nior Class Vice President, Spanish Activities: Club, Theatre Arts BETA Club • Parents: Dr. Shawn and Lynita President, Davis Class Pres• Future Plans: I will be attending ident, Vice Mississippi State University in Brown President of the fall of 2017. I plan to obtain a FFA, Student degree in Kinesiology, and then go Government Association to a medical center to obtain a docPresident, Math and Science torate degree in physical therapy.

Team Member, Diamond Girl, Basketball Manager, Rotary GABRIELA NIETO-HALE Student of the Month, Home- Belmont High School coming Queen, Member of • Salutatorian Phi Theta Kappa at NEMCC • Other Honors and Activities: • Parents: Lori & Lacy Mims She is the of Dumas; Lonnie Brown of reporter of Blue Mountain both the Beta • Future Plans: After graduaand math club tion, I plan to attend Northat her high east MS Community College school and the in the Fall of 2017 for 3 years historian of the and major in Radiology. I Northeast Misplan to then transfer to the sissippi Youth Nieto-Hale Baptist College of Health Foundation.

Sciences to major in SonogShe also recently played Tracy raphy.

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• Parents: She is the daughter of Christy and Angel Nieto.

• Future Plans: In the fall, she will further her studies at the University of Mississippi, where she will major in musical theater.

BRADEN WELLS Belmont High School • STAR Student • Other Honors and Activities: Beta Club; Skills USA – 1st Place in Related Technical Math • Parents: Joel Wells Wells; Angiela Gonzalez • Future Plans: Computer Science Major at Mississippi State University; Software Development.

STEVE KENNEDY Belmont High School/ Tishomingo County Career and Technical Center • STAR Teacher Education: NEMCC History Major, University of North Alabama B.S. History, Vanderbilt University Divinity Kennedy School • Teaching Experience: 1999-2000 Burnsville Middle School (Computer Discovery and Career Discovery), 2000-present Tishomingo County Career and Technical Center (Information Technology) • Professional Honors and Activities: 1998 University of North Alabama History Award, 2015 Teacher of the Year Tishomingo County Career and Technical Center, Skills USA advisor 2000-present.

UNION COUNTY CAYCE SMITH East Union Attendance Center • Valedictorian, STAR Student • Other Honors and Activities: Class President 11th/12th; Student Council Vice President 11th; Received an athletic scholarship to Blue Mountain College; HOBY Alumni 10th HOBY Junior counselor 11th; Smith APEX Alumni UM 11th; UCLA Alumni; 2015 2A XC State Champions; 2015-16 Individual Pole Vault State Champion • Parents: Susan and Johnny Smith • Future Plans: I plan to attend Blue Mountain College and either Ole Miss or MS University for Women to pursue a career in speech pathology.

CAROLINE WIGINGTON East Union Attendance Center • Salutatorian • Other Honors and Activities: Northeast MS Youth Foundation member; Senior Beta Club; Union County/East Union Theater, FCA, and Anchor Clubs. I participated in Wigington Girls State and APEX (UM) Leadership Summit.

• Parents: Audrey and Kevin Wigington • Future Plans: I plan to attend NEMCC and major in Liberal Arts. Afterwards, I will most likely attend Ole Miss or Southern Miss to earn my Bachelor’s Degree. I hope to one day become a lawyer.

NATHAN MCLELLEN East Union Attendance Center • STAR Teacher • Education: Received a BA. Ed in Social Studies from the University of Mississippi • Teaching Experience: Taught a semester at Byhalia High School, has taught the past McLellen 11 years at East Union Attendance Center.

• Professional Honors and Activities: 2009-10/11-12 XC Coach of the Year; 2010 Nat’l Federation of High School MS XC Coach of the Year; 6 time XC State Champions; Coached 15 XC/T & F State Champions TURN TO 18E

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Phone 662-841-9100

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662-287-3156

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662-234-6152

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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES OF 2017

Bill Benson Chancery Clerk PROMPT • EFFICIENT • COURTEOUS

Phone 662-841-9100

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

For Information Concerning: • Passports

• Recording UCC’s

• Prior Year Property Tax

• County Financial Info

• Recording Deeds

• Recording Deeds of Trust

CONGRATULATIONS FROM

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365-7059

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8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday

290 W. Prentiss St. • Baldwyn, MS • 662-365-9876

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200 Jefferson St. | P.O. Box 762 | Tupelo, MS 38802

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Est. 1972

1001 E. Main St • Tupelo (662) 844-3410

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Woodchuck’s Pizza 576 Hwy 371 Mooreville • 844-9474

Woodchuck’s Pizza 198 Mobile St. Saltillo • 869-8630

Seminole Market 63490 Hwy 25 Smithville • 651-4241

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Bill Benson CHANCER Y C L E R K Phone 662-841-9100

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm

For Information Concerning

Passports Prior Year Property Tax Recording Deeds

Recording UCC’s County Financial Info.

Recording Deeds to Trust

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506 North Third Street • Booneville, Ms. 38829

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106 S. First Street • Booneville, MS 38829

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from

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circuitclerk@co.prentiss.ms.us Office Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

P.O. BOX 727 | 101-A NORTH MAIN BOONEVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 38829 OFFICE (662) 728-4611 | FAX (662) 728-2006

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STORE HOURS: THURSDAY 11-5 • FRIDAY 11-5 • SATURDAY 10-3

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662-432-2300

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767-9789

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OPEN 7:00 am - 8:30 pm 7 DAYS A WEEK!

Still Family Owned for Over 45 Years!

HWY 45 SOUTH / SHANNON, MS

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200 Jefferson St. | P.O. Box 762 | Tupelo, MS 38802

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday

¥ Marriage Licenses ¥ Circuit Court ¥ Elections ¥ County Court ¥ Judgment Roll ¥ Youth Court

Voter Registration

Circuit Clerk, Lee County Mississippi

Camille Roberts Dulaney

From...

CONGRATULATIONS

• Recording UCC’s • Passports • Prior Year Property Tax • County Financial Info • Recording Deeds of Trust • Recording Deeds

For Information Concerning:

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Phone 662-841-9100

Chancery Clerk

Bill Benson

• PROMPT • EFFICIENT • COURTEOUS

Congratulations Graduates of 2017

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232 Broad Street | Shannon, MS 38868

SHANNON OFFICE

Community Bank President

| SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2017

144 S. Thomas Street, Suite 101-8 | Tupelo, MS 38801 | (662) 392-1867

Hearing Services of Tupelo

Krisha Boren, AuD., CCC-A, Doctor of Audiology

Call for an appointment today.

following directions, difficulties with reading and spelling, cannot hear well in noise, have a tendency to make passing grades, but the grades do not show the amount of effort and work put into the task?

We offer comprehensive evaluations and consultations with individualized hearing solutions.

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Continue your EDUCATION for your FUTURE!

WALTER L. TRICE, JR.

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8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday 662-432-2300

200 Jefferson St. P.O. Box 762 Tupelo, MS 38802

CRUMP BODY & PAINT SHOP, INC.

“A Family Business Since 1946”

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If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please call me.

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INC.

LICENSED & INSURED

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Congratulations to the CLASS OF 2017

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

1457 Cliff Gookin Blvd Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 844-7938 Fax (662) 680-5083

Matthew 6:33

King James Version (KJV)

PROMPT • EFFICIENT • COURTEOUS

Bill Benson Chancery Clerk Phone 662-841-9100

“A Medical & Professional Community”

662-844-2032

info@midtownpointe.com

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

For Information Concerning:

• Passports • Prior Year Property Tax • Recording Deeds

• Recording UCC’s • County Financial Info • Recording Deeds of Trust

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Leading students, in partnership with Christian families, to know Christ and make Him known through rigorous academics, challenging athletics, stimulating arts, and servant-hood activities.

GRADUATION

Sunday, May 28, 2017

JULIE MCCULLOUGH Myrtle Attendance Center STAR Teacher AUDREY ANNA YOUNG Education: Bachelor’s of Science Myrtle Attendance Center – Blue Mountain College; Mas• Valedictorian ter’s in Educational Leadership • Other Honors and Activities: – Arkansas State University President of the Beta Club; Teaching Experience: 19 years experience teaching English II President of and English IV the Anchor Professional Honors and ActivClub; FBLA vice president; ities: National Board Certified Teacher.

Senior class secretary; Kylie Special honor Young roll; Basketball Massengill team; Cross Country team; West Union Bowling team Attendance • Parents: Phil and Paige Center Young • Valedictorian, • Future Plans: My future STAR Student plans are to attend Northeast • Other Honors Massengill Mississippi Community College and Activities: and then Freed Hardeman Uni- Varsity Basketball, Varsity Fast versity. I will major in Exercise Pitch, Beta Club, FCA • Parents: Kevin and Melanie Science, and go to a graduate Massengill school to become a Physician • Future Plans: Attend Blue Assistant.

Mountain College.

WILLIAM HANCOCK DILLON CLAYTON Myrtle Attandance Center • Salutatorian, West Union Attendance Center • Salutatorian STAR Student • Other Honors • Other and ActiviHonors and ties: Varsity Activities: Basketball and State FBLA Cross Country, Computer Student CounProblem SolvHancock sil Vice-Presing 1st place; Clayton ident, Beta State FBLA Club President, Introduction to Information Senior Class Vice-President, and Technology Systems 2nd Member of FBLA (Future Busiplace; State FBLA Impromptu ness Leaders of America) Club, Speaking 6th place; Member UCLA (Union County Leadership of Beta Club; Member of FCA; Academy), and NMYF (North Member of S.A.D.D.; Member of FBLA; Member of the Myrtle Mississippi Youth Foundation) • Parents: Greg and Kim Clayton Bowling Team; Former Myrtle • Future Plans: Attend Freed Basketball Manager; Member Hardeman University. of Beulah Baptist Church and Youth Group; Member of MisKELVIN MEEKS sissippi on Wheels Car Club.

West Union Attendance Center • Parents: Dee and Phyllis • STAR Hancock Parker Teacher • Future Plans: I plan to earn • Education: my B.S. in Computer Science BS in Psyat The University of Mississipchology from pi’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Blue Mountain Honors College, then my College Master’s at The University of Teaching Mississippi School of Law. Meeks • Experience: Upon receiving my degrees I 10 years will open my own business in my community.

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In-state tuition at public universities remains a considerable bargain over out-of-state tuition or tuition at private universities.

Students planning to do postgraduate work might benefit by enrolling in instate public universities and saving their money to finance their postgraduate educations. Students who hope to attend a public university in a state that borders their home state may be eligible for a border waiver, which grants them in-state tuition even though they attended high school outside of the state.

Attending college has never been more expensive, but students and their parents can explore various options that can help reduce the cost of college tuition.

Financial must-do’s for the college-bound

By STaTEPOInT

One challenge looms large for many American families as students approach high school graduation: how to pay for college.

Financial planning should ideally begin several years before college applications are even due.

But no matter what financial preparation your family has done, everyone planning to attend college should take these concrete measures during senior year of high school. first step to securing financial aid for college, including federal student loans, and most state and

institutional aid. Unfortunately, many students don’t realize they are eligible for such aid, leaving tons of money on the table.

To complete the FAFSA, visit fafsa.ed.gov.

Search for Scholarships.

Because scholarship money typically does not have to be repaid, it’s important to secure as much of it as possible. Begin your search using online scholarship databases, such as TuitionFundingSources.com, and meet with your school counselor to discuss other available scholarship opportunities. Micro-scholarships are another option to consider. Check out sites

like raise.me to learn more about how you can earn scholarship money for your high school achievements.

Understand Family Finances. Now is the time to have some important family discussions. Parents should set expectations aboutmoneywiththeirstudents, letting them know what, if any, portion of college expenses they plan to pay. Students should find out if any funds have been set aside for their education, as well as what their responsibilities will entail – whether that involves holding down a part-time job or maintaining a grade-point average.

Consider Private Loans.

After exhausting grants, scholarships and other aid options that don’t require paying interest, private loans may be worth some consideration and can, in some cases expand your educational opportunities as a college-bound student.

“It’s important to keep in mind that there are often many unanticipated expenses associated with the college years – from taking an extra course to paying for materials and technology to spending a term studying abroad,” says John Rasmussen, head of Wells Fargo’s private student lending business.

Mayor Jason L. Shelton, the Tupelo City Council, and The City of Tupelo

MADDI BROWN – HATLEY HIGH SCHOOL LACEY CARROLL – SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN JESSICA DAVIS – AMORY HIGH SCHOOL HENRY HUTSON – EAST MS COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLAY JOHNSON – CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS OF NORTH MS (C.H.E.N.M.) JULIE JOHNSON – FLORIDA COLLEGE LOGAN JOHNSON – MANTACHIE HIGH SCHOOL OLIVIA JOHNSON – FLORIDA COLLEGE WILL JONES – PICKENS ACADEMY (Carrolton, AL) AUSTON RAY – ACKERMAN HIGH SCHOOL DEVIN RIGGS – PONTOTOC HIGH SCHOOL

Would like to congratulate All Graduating Seniors!

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