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ADDICTION AND RECOVERY
Pouring out the wine and filling up her mother’s wine bottles at the age of six is a vivid memory of Ruth Ann Rigby. Even at that early age, Ruth Ann knew her mother became a different person when she drank. She knew her mother needed help and she wanted to do whatever she could to make her mother quit drinking. “If you think your child does not know what is going on in a household, they know,” she said.
THE DEBUTANTE CLUB OF MISSISSIPPI
This 82nd year’s formal presentation of debutantes as planned by the executive board of the Debutante Club of Mississippi will take place Friday, November 27 in the ballroom of the Hilton Hotel of Jackson, followed by dancing in the ballroom.
HEAD OF THE SCHOOL
Come rain or shine, you’ll always know where to find Gary Herring each morning at 7:30. He can be seen greeting the children in front of First Presbyterian Day School (FPDS) as they come to school each day. This is just one of the many acts of his love and devotion for the school he has served as head of school for 29 years. As First Presbyterian Day School celebrates its 50th year, Herring said those 29 years have been some of the best of his life.
DINING DAMES
The first Tuesday of each month has become a very special day for the Dining Dames Cooking Club. For the past seven years, 12 women set this date aside from their regular activities for this funfilled day of food and fellowship. One of the 12 signs up each month to be hostess and sets the menu and theme. n o v e m b e r
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ENGAGEMENT PARTY The Merrell family hosted a weekend of parties to welcome to Mississippi the Powell family of Palos Verdes Estates, Calif., in honor of the announced wedding of Kristen Dawe and Alex Powell.
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CHATHAM ART SHOWCASE St. Richard Catholic Church recently hosted the fifth annual Chatham Art Showcase.
JA BLUE & WHITE NIGHT The Jackson Academy Association (JAA) recently hosted A Blue and White Night at The South.
THE GREENVILLE CONNECTION The eighth annual Greenville Connection party in Jackson was held recently in the Northpointe Barn.
JURIED ART SHOW The Renaissance Society of Fondren Renaissance Foundation recently hosted a private showing of the 2015 Cedars Juried Exhibition.
FRIENDS OF CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ENCHANTED EVENING Enchanted Evening, a gala benefiting Batson Children’s Hospital, was held recently at the Arts Center of Mississippi.
BECKHAM SIP AND SEE Beckham Custom Jewelry hosted a sip and see at the store to view the one-of-a-kind emerald and pearl necklace Brian Beckham designed for the Mistletoe Marketplace preview party live auction.
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98 CHAINE AT SEAFOOD REVOLUTION Members and guests of the Jackson chapter of the Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs dined recently at Seafood R’evolution in Ridgeland.
MMA POP-UP ART SHOW The Mississippi Museum of Art recently hosted Museum After Hours.
MS DINNER OF CHAMPIONS The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Alabama-Mississippi Chapter’s Dinner of Champions was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson.
MADISON'S NIGHT OUT Madison the City Chamber of Commerce hosted Madison’s Night Out recently at the Madison Square Center for the Arts.
STORYTELLERS BALL The 10th annual Storytellers Ball, presented by the Greater Jackson Arts Council, was held recently at the Arts Center of Mississippi.
MS KIDNEY The board of trustees and the professional advisory board of the Mississippi Kidney Foundation recently met at the Country Club of Jackson for the 50th annual meeting.
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ouring out the wine and filling up her mother’s wine bottles at the age of six is a vivid memory of Ruth Ann Rigby. Even at that early age, Ruth Ann knew her mother became a different person when she drank. She knew her mother needed help and she wanted to do whatever she could to make her mother quit drinking. “If you think your child does not know what is going on in a household, they know,” she said. “There were many ways to escape the chaos that was going on in our home. I could ride horses before I could walk. Our family loved the outdoors and we lived in the country on a farm next door to my grandparents. My grandparents were my saving grace.” The Northsider remembers going out to the pasture at night to get her Welsh pony, John, and bringing him into the house to sleep with her at night. She would return him to the pasture before her parents would wake up. She also started scuba diving at the age of 13 and was going diving every weekend with a local dive team. “I would say they were my weekend babysitters. It was another way to escape.” A native of Jackson, Ruth Ann’s story is an incredible tale of survival and a journey as she is not only a child of an alcoholic but has actually been in recovery herself for almost 19 years. Growing up in a Christian home, she attended First Baptist Jackson each Sunday, listening to Frank Pollard, Larry Black and Eva Hart. Larry Black baptized her when she was a young adult. “Being part of Wednesday night activities and Sundays made a huge impact in my life,” she said. “Young life leaders, youth ministers, and choir leaders provided nurturing and encouragement and helped guide me when they didn’t even know it. I could go there and be safe in the choir and other activities,” she said. “This was my life-line.” Ruth Ann began her school years at Jackson Academy with Ann Caves her first-grade teacher. “This teacher was amazing and I am grateful to say that she is still a part of my life,” she said. She transferred to the Education Center
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in the eighth grade. “The family atmosphere at the Education Center with Martha Kabbes and Lynn Macon was what I needed to be able to soar. You can remember the teachers that impacted you. Jane Roper was mine.” “Don’t get me wrong, I have many great memories as a child, too,” she said. “My family and extended family have been an amazing support to me.” When Ruth Ann turned 18 years old, her mother finally received help and got sober after a family intervention. During her treatment the family met a counselor, Ruth Searcy, who has been a part of Ruth Ann’s life ever since. “Once my mother got into recovery, my family became very active in support groups for family members and for teens,” she said. “It was vital to our own recovery.” “We went from being strangers to really being mother and daughter. My mother took responsibility for her problem with the help of a family intervention and friends and her higher power,” she said. “My mother was my hero and it was only in recovery could I provide her with the greatest gift of my own recovery. In recovery I was able to be present for my mother in her greatest time of need up until she passed away.” Her mother passed away with 25 years of sobriety. Rigby’s journey in recovery begins shortly after she married Joseph “Jody” Rigby. Jody was a state trooper who moonlighted as a security officer at her family’s farm. Rigby saw Jody for the first time and knew she was going to marry him. They married a couple of years later. But shortly after the marriage, she had yet another life and death experience. She had already miraculously survived a rock climbing accident, a scuba diving accident, a horseback riding accident, and several medical emergencies, just to name a few. But it wasn’t until the night she went to get gas at a local gas station that her life changed forever. She was attacked after leaving work one night while filling up her car at the gas station. She did not realize the station was a site for drug deals. Ruth Ann went on a downward spiral with this trauma. Because she is a child of an alcoholic, she also carries the addiction gene. She started having headaches and flashbacks. She would quickly become addicted trying to numb up her pain. “I grew up saying that I would not become an alcoholic and boy I was wrong,” she said. “Within six months, I was almost dead until my husband and extended family members told me enough was enough.” She went to treatment for six months where she had what people in recovery call a spiritual awakening. “I became willing and accepting, but more important, my relationship with God changed. He is a part of everything that I do today.” Ruth Ann credits her husband for helping her throughout her recovery. “He has brought me so much love, joy and taught me how to live,” she said. “He is my hero.” After treatment, Rigby went back to school to be an alcohol and drug abuse counselor. She worked at St. Dominic Behavioral Health for nine years before becoming director of alumni relations at Pine Grove Behavioral Health. Just over a year ago, she took a position as the director of business development with Capstone Treatment Center, a Christian Treatment Center for Adolescents and Young Adults up to the ages of 25. “God has opened so many doors for me. I am able to do what I do with integrity and God’s grace; it is what he wants me to do,” she said. Her service in recovery will be awarded at the 66th Annual Celebration: A Night of Honor for the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of the Central Mississippi Area (NCADD). Ruth Ann is the Bronze Key Award recipient, and will be recognized at the event. Glenda Crump, a longtime friend said, “Her presence absorbs you and never lets you go. You are drawn to her energy and she makes you believe that you can conquer the world. Her humor heals you. To say she is remarkable would not do her justice.” To say she is phenomenal comes a little closer. Ruth Ann embodies all the traits of a servant leader - listening skills, compassion, commitment to the growth of others, empathy, awareness, persuasion, foresight, sense of community, conceptualization and stewardship, according to Crump.
Ruth Ann and her mother
“The lives she has touched and changed will forever be part of her legacy. The NCADD award is a testimony to the many contributions she has made, many that are unknown because of her humility. I heard this quote once about a great woman, ‘A woman who walks in purpose doesn’t have to chase people or opportunities. Her light causes people and opportunities to pursue her.’ This person must have known Ruth Ann. Aren’t we all blessed to know her.” Ruth Ann has served on the board of directors for NCADD and is a strong advocate of recovery. Her passion is helping families and loved ones get the help they need to fight their greatest battle. She is a very active member of Broadmoor Baptist Church. She serves on the advisory board for the Center for Hope and Healing at Broadmoor, and on a task force for LEOS-Law Enforcement Officers. Throughout her journey, she has served on the boards of the American Diabetes Association, the Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals, and the Mississippi Drug Court Advisory Board (to which she was appointed by former Gov. Haley Barbour). Ruth Ann and Jody live in Jackson with their three Cocker Spaniels: Graciee, Cailee and Darby. A Night of Honor will be held on Thursday, November 12, at 6 p.m. at The South Warehouse. The event will feature baseball legend Darryl Strawberry with Ronald Dock. Advance tickets are $50. To purchase tickets, call 601-8995880 or visit ncaddms.org.
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he first formal presentation of debutantes planned by the University Club of Jackson with Josh Halbert as president took place November 7, 1933 in the drawing room of the University Club of Jackson followed by dancing in the ballroom. In 1936, under the guidance of Mrs. James Dorsey Ball, advisor, the Debutante Club of Mississippi was organized and composed of girls who made their debut under the auspices of the University Club and of the Debutante Club of Mississippi. The club progressed under the guidance of Mrs. Ball, gradually becoming a self-supporting organization; and on December 5, 1946, the Debutante Club of Mississippi Inc., was incorporated. This 82nd year’s formal presentation of debutantes as planned by the executive board of the Debutante Club of Mississippi will take place Friday, November 27 in the ballroom of the Hilton Hotel of Jackson, followed by dancing in the ballroom. Michelle Lynne Morris, chairman of the executive board of the Debutante Club of Mississippi announces the following 2015 debutantes: Alexis Elizabeth Brantley, Mary-Morgan Coburn, Keaton Hayes Cook, Anna Elizabeth Edge, Abbey McCulloch Goodman, Elizabeth Mary Hannon, Carly Love Herrin, Mary Helen House, Allison Douglas Manning, Georgia Caroline May, Miriam Lamar Phillips, Katelyn Elise Seago, Sarah Neal Secrest, Sarah Martin Tucker, Madeline Scott Webb, Mary Frances Weeks, and Catherine Killelea Wohner. Several of the 2015 debutantes are carrying on the tradition of their grandmothers, mothers, sis-
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ters, aunts and cousins who were presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi. One debutante is the granddaughter of a former debutante: Abbey McCulloch Goodman whose paternal grandmother, Shirley Lumpkin Goodman, was presented in 1954. Two debutantes are daughters of former debutantes: Elizabeth Mary Hannon whose mother, Elizabeth Mary Wise Hannon, was presented in 1983, and Allison Douglas Manning, whose mother, Allison Barrett Manning, was presented in 1985. Six debutantes are sisters of former debutantes. These six debutantes are Mary Morgan Coburn, Mary Helen House, Georgia Caroline May, Miriam Lamar Phillips, Sarah Martin Tucker and Catherine Killelea Wohner.
THE DEBUTANTES OF 2015 Miss Brantley is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Shelby Karl Brantley Jr. of Ridgeland. She is the granddaughter of Shelby Karl Brantley Sr. and the late Alice Snuggs Brantley of Madden, of Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Sexton White of Madison and the late Billy Lynn Jordan of Cleveland. Miss Brantley was graduated with honors from Jackson Academy where she was a member of the National Honor Society, Pre-Med Society and Latin Club. She received the English Award and participated in the Mississippi Scholastic Art Competition. At JA, Miss Brantley was a cheerleader for five years, co-captain her senior year and participated in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. She was also a member of the Central Mississippi Cheerleading Co-Ed Level 5 squad, the
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Jackson Symphony League Sub Debs, participated in Peru mission trips with Christ United Methodist Church for the past five years and a Discipleship Leader for four years. A sophomore at Southern Methodist University, Miss Brantley is pursuing a double major in biology and applied physiology and sports management. She is the recipient of the Cornerstone Scholarship, the Discovery Scholarship, a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Miss Coburn is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Michael Coburn of Ridgeland. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Earl Coburn of Biloxi and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Joseph Gauthe’ Jr. of Ridgeland. Her sister, Madison Elizabeth Coburn, was presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi in 2011. Miss Coburn was graduated with highest honors from Jackson Academy where she served as senior class president, member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, recipient of the Outstanding Academic Excellence Award and was selected as a spotlight senior in the Madison County Magazine. Miss Coburn served as captain of the varsity cheerleaders and was selected as a UCA All-American Cheerleader and participated in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. She was an active member of Young Life and the Jackson Symphony League Sub Debs. A sophomore at the University of Mississippi, Miss Coburn is a business major and attends the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. She
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Anna Elizabeth Edge was the recipient of the Academic Excellence Scholarship and Bledsoe Scholarship. Miss Coburn served as a member of the Associated Student Body’s Freshman Council, the Student Activities Association, and is a current member of the Big Event Executive Committee and Delta Delta Delta sorority. She attends St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gluckstadt Miss Cook is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Wagar Cook of Jackson. She is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. William S. Cook Sr., and Mrs. James Coggins and the late Mr. Coggins, all of Jackson. Miss Cook’s great-aunt, Jane Randolph Cook Wood, was presented in 1945 as well as her cousin, Jane Nicholas Wood Ward, in 1973 by the Debutante Club of Mississippi. Miss Cook was graduated from Jackson Preparatory School. She was on the Headmaster’s Honor Roll. Miss Cook was a member of the golf team and a cheerleader. Her senior year, Miss Cook was elected beauty. She was an ambassador of the Mississippi Children’s Museum and the Jackson Symphony League Sub Debs. A sophomore at the University of Mississippi, Miss Cook is on the Honor Roll. She is a member of Chi Omega fraternity, Sigma Alpha Beta and Gamma Beta Pi. She is also involved with Federal University Rebel Rescuers. Miss Cook attends Reformed University Fellowship and is a member of First Presbyterian Church of Jackson. Miss Edge is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wayne Edge of Madison. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Post of Jackson, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Edge of Milton, Fla. Miss Edge was valedictorian and was graduated with honors from St. Joseph Catholic High School where she was vice president of the National Honor Society, president of Mu Alpha Theta, a member of the National English Honor Society, and a charter member of the Junior Classical League Latin Honor Society. She was co-captain of the cross country team, a member of the St. Joseph choir, Bruin Ambassadors, Jackson Symphony League Sub-Debs, and a violinist for the youth mass at St. Francis of Assisi. She was
Abbey McCulloch Goodman named an AP Scholar, awarded the Bishop R. Kopacz Catholic Witness Award, the Heart of Service award for completing 250 hours of community service, and the highest GPA in AP English, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, Honors Physics, and Human Anatomy and Physiology. She was selected as a Bank Plus scholar of the week and was chosen to represent St. Joseph Catholic School in the Madison County Magazine. Miss Edge is a sophomore chemical engineering major at Mississippi State University where she is on the President’s List. She is the recipient of the Swalm Scholarship, the Freshman Academic Scholarship, the Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant, and the Central Mississippi State Annual Scholarship. She is a member of Shackouls Honors College, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, Catholic Student Association, Chi Omega fraternity, and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Miss Goodman is the daughter of Tish Bowie Goodman of Greenwood and the late Paul Lumpkin Goodman. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Herbert Raymond Goodman of Tupelo and the late Rev. Goodman, and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Doty Bowie of Greenwood. Miss Goodman’s grandmother, Shirley Lumpkin Goodman, was presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi in 1954. Miss Goodman was graduated from Pillow Academy where she was a Mississippi Scholar, Crown Club officer, Astra Club president, class officer, and a member of the Mustang Club. She was also a maid in the Junior Auxiliary Cotton Ball. She participated in various mission trips while in high school including a trip to La Romana, Dominican Republic. She has been involved in the community through volunteer work with the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, Salvation Army, United Way and Beacon Harbor. A sophomore at Mississippi State University, Miss Goodman is a graphic design major. She is a member of Delta Gamma sorority. She is a recipient of
Elizabeth Mary Hannon the MSU Alumni Scholarship. At MSU, she has continued her volunteer work with Young Life, Salvation Army, Community Food Pantry, and the United Way. She is a communicant member of the Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Greenwood. Miss Hannon is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Kirk Hannon of Ridgeland and Elizabeth Wise Hannon of Jackson. She is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Louis Julian Wise of Jackson, John L. Hannon of Ridgeland and the late Lolita Starnes Hannon. Miss Hannon’s mother, Elizabeth Mary Wise Hannon, was presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi in 1983. Miss Hannon was graduated from Jackson Academy where she was a member of the Accents varsity dance team, the editor-in-chief of the Jackson Academy Chronicle newspaper, elected to homecoming court, Winterfest Court and presented as Jackson Academy’s most beautiful. She was a member of the Jackson Symphony League SubDebs, an ambassador for the Mississippi Children’s Museum, volunteered for the Mustard Seed, CARA, Stewpot arts and crafts, and helped with the annual Easter Egg hunt at Sunnybrook Children’s Home. As a sophomore at Tulane University Madison campus, Miss Hannon is a public relations major and is also pursuing a degree at the Gemological Institutes of America. She attended the University of Mississippi her freshman year and was a Chi Omega fraternity pledge. Miss Hannon is a lifelong member of St. James Episcopal Church. Miss Herrin is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tatum Herrin of Jackson. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Carl Herrin and the late Mr. Herrin of Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Myrick, and Carolyn Myrick of Monroe. Miss Herrin’s aunt, Holley Herrin Noblitt, was presented in 1976 and her first cousin, Tatum Noblitt Goodman in 2001 by the Debutante Club of Mississippi. Miss Herrin is a 2014 graduate of Jackson Academy where she was a member of the Accent varsity dance team and was chosen as a UDA All American Dancer, varsity soccer team, varsity track team, elected prom queen, and president of the French Club. She was a member of the n o v e m b e r
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Carly Love Herrin Jackson Symphony League Sub-Debs, a life time member of the United States Equestrian Federation, volunteered at CARA, Animal Rescue Fund volunteer, and Operation Christmas Child volunteer. As a sophomore at the University of Mississippi, Miss Herrin is an English education major. She is an active member of the Chi Omega fraternity and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Miss Herrin is a member of Northminister Baptist Church. Miss House is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Robert House III of Jackson. She is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Robert House Jr. of Hattiesburg, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gully of Louisville. Miss House’s sister, Laura Kathryn House, was presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi in 2007. Miss House attended Jackson Preparatory School and was graduated in 2014. She was a member of Jackson Prep’s Reveillon show choir where she served as dance captain and received awards for showmanship and choreography. She was a cast member in all musical productions at Jackson Prep, including “Grease” and “Les Miserables.” Miss House was also elected Most Talented her senior year. She was a three-year member of the Pacer varsity dance team. Miss House is a sophomore at the University of Mississippi where she is a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. She is on the Dean’s Honor Roll and a member of Phi Eta Sigma and Sigma Alpha Lambda honor societies. Miss House is a member of First Presbyterian Church of Jackson. Miss Manning is the daughter of Dr. Robert Glynn Manning and Allison Barrett Manning of Jackson. She is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Albert Simon of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barrett of Oxford. Miss Manning’s mother, Allison Barrett Manning, was presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi in 1985 as well as her aunts, Susan Margaret Barrett, Leighton Barrett Strong and Kathryn Meloan Barrett in 1991, 1994 and 1997 respectively. Miss Manning is a 2014 graduate of Jackson Academy where she served as a student ambassa30
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dor, and was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Habitat for Humanity Club and Students Against Destructive Decisions. She was a member of the varsity cheerleading squad, where she was elected co-captain, chosen as a UCA and NCA All-American cheerleader and received an invitation to serve as a UCA staff instructor. She was also a member of the Jackson Symphony League Sub-Debs and an ambassador for Mississippi Children’s Museum. As a sophomore at the University of Mississippi, Miss Manning is a dietetics and nutrition major. She is an active member of the Chi Omega fraternity and is a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Miss May is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George William May Jr. of Jackson. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Georgia William May of Jackson, and the late Mr. and Mrs. John Deloy Thomas of Hattiesburg. Her sisters, Elizabeth Claire May Meadows and Laura Catherine May Permenter, were presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi in 2006 and 2009 respectively. Miss May was graduated with high honors from Jackson Preparatory School where she was a member of the National Honor Society, the National Spanish Society, the National Society of High School Scholars, a member of the Phil Bryant Youth Advisary Council and a youth ambassador at the Mississippi Children’s Museum. She was captain of the varsity cheerleading squad at Prep. Miss May was elected beauty her senior year. She was a member of the Jackson Symphony League Sub Debs and volunteered at the Young Life Capernaum Camp in Williams, Ariz., helping children with special needs. She also went on mission trips to Cajamarca, Peru, teaching vacation Bible school. A sophomore at the University of Mississippi, Miss May is a pre-med major. She is a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda honorary society, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, a committee member of the University of Mississippi Student Activities Association and Chi Omega fraternity. She worked in Lima, Peru, with the Young Life Capernaum Camp and also at Sharp Top Cove
Young Life Camp in Jasper, Ga., in the summer of 2015. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church. Miss Phillips is the daughter of Vernon Lamar and Dr. Denise Edwards Phillips. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Daniel Edwards Sr. of Flowood, and Mrs. Logan Burch Phillips of Madison and the late Mr. Phillips. Her sister, Frances Norfleet Phillips, was presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi in 2012 as well as Miss Phillips’ cousins, Paige Nichols Primos and Margaret Claire Phillips Reeves. She was graduated from Jackson Preparatory School where she was a member of the golf and soccer teams, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fusion Showchoir and the Spanish Club. She was a junior varsity and varsity cheerleader. She was active in Young Life and served at Capernaum Camp for mentally challenged and disabled children. She was an active volunteer for University of Mississippi Children’s Hospital, Madison ARC, and the Mississippi Children’s Museum. She participated in Jackson Symphony League Sub Debs and Youth Legislature. Miss Phillips served as a United States Senate page under Sen. Thad Cochran her junior year and was elected to the student council of the Senate page program. Miss Phillips attended the University of Mississippi where she was a biology major, member of Chi Omega fraternity and Reformed University Fellowship. She is continuing her studies at Central Oregon College. Miss Phillips is a member of First Baptist Church of Jackson. Miss Seago is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Donald Paul Seago and Karen Edwards Seago, all of Madison. She is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Donald Lee Seago of Jackson and Saundra Ketchens Edwards of Clinton. Miss Seago’s cousins, Ginger Veazey Tramel, Lucy Brewer Gray, Allison Brewer Tomlinson, Veazey Tramel Reindl, and Mary Garner Veazey were presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi in 1978, 1992, 1994, 2009, and 2013 respectively. Miss Seago attended St. Andrew’s Episcopal School and was graduated from Madison Central High School, where she was active in many clubs
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Georgia Caroline May and committees. She was honored being selected Most Involved Student and a Mississippi Scholar. Athletic activities included being a Saints swimmer and softball player and an Aqua Jag. Young Life was an important part of her high school years, summering in Colorado for youth camp and the following year, work crew. Her community service was to the Cancer League of Jackson, Habitat for Humanity, Make a Wish Foundation, Jackson Symphony League Sub-Debs and many other organizations. A sophomore at Mississippi State University, Miss Seago is a science major. She is a member of the Chi Omega fraternity and is actively involved in Reformed University Fellowship. Following her freshman year at MSU, she studied abroad in Spain. Miss Seago enjoys the opportunity of working on campus at the Mississippi State University Bulldog Club athletic office. She is a member of Vertical Church in Madison. Miss Secrest is the daughter of Charles Lloyd Secrest of Longview, Texas, and Mary Kelly Davis Farrish of Jackson. She is the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Charles Ray Secrest of Houston, Miss., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Gilliam Davis of Bossier City, La. Miss Secrest is an honors graduate of Jackson Preparatory School, where she was student body president, Miss Jackson Prep and inducted into the Jackson Prep Hall of Fame. A three-year member of the Pacer drill team, she served as officer her senior year. Miss Secrest served on Youth Legislature, was president of the Mississippi Children’s Museum Youth Ambassadors, was a Mississippi Emerging High School leader, and won the National American Visions Award in the Scholastics Art and Writing Competition. She was recognized by Metro Christian Living as a Future Christian Leader and by Goodwill Industries as the Youth Volunteer of the Year in 2013. A sophomore at Texas Christian University, Miss Secrest is a faculty scholar majoring in biology, and minoring in Spanish for the Health Professions and Psychology of Leadership. Miss Secrest is a member of the Chancellor’s Leadership Program, Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Honor Society, and
Miriam Lamar Phillips Chi Omega fraternity where she serves on the Cardinal Cabinet for Campus Involvement. She is also a member of the Student Government Association where she is the representative for the Class of 2018 and serves on the student outreach and academic affairs committees. Miss Secrest is very active in Young Life and Reformed University Fellowship, and is a member of the Village Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Miss Tucker is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Martin Tucker. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Clifton Smith Jr. of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Tucker of Aberdeen. Miss Tucker’s sisters, Ann Robin Tucker, Mary Grace Tucker Sessums and Clara Elizabeth Tucker, were presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi in 2007, 2009 and 2013 respectively. Miss Tucker is a 2014 honors graduate of Jackson Academy where she was a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and the annual staff. She received the Character and Service Award, was elected to the Homecoming and Winterfest Courts and crowned Winterfest Queen. She was a sophomore, junior and senior class favorite and served as a class representative on the student council. She was a member of the Jackson Symphony League Sub-Debs and served as a buddy at Young Life’s Capernaum Special Needs Camp in New Mexico. A sophomore at the University of Mississippi, Miss Tucker is an accounting major. She is the recipient of the Herb Dewees Alumni, Academic Excellence and Bledsoe Scholarships. A Provost Scholar, Miss Tucker is on the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, and is a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, Phi Eta Sigma, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the Student Alumni Council and Chi Omega fraternity. She volunteers with the Best Buddies Program for Special Needs at the North Mississippi Regional Center. She has worked at the Jackson Academy preschool and served at Young Life’s Capernaum Special Needs Camp in Peru. Miss Tucker is a communicant of Saint Richard of Chichester Catholic Church in Jackson. Miss Webb is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Peeples Webb of Ridgeland. She is the grand-
Katelyn Elise Seago daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Steve Webb and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Paul McDaniel, all from Philadelphia. Miss Webb’s first cousin, Ava Mackenzie Head, was presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi in 2012. Miss Webb was an honor roll student at Jackson Preparatory School where she was actively involved in the Community Service Club from which she received the Bronze Service Award. Her service commitments included tutoring at the Neighborhood Christian Center, volunteering at the Mustard Seed, and assisting at the University Medical Center Hospital. She was a member of the Spanish Club at Prep and received an Honorable Mention Award for the National Spanish Exam. She was also involved in multiple school plays, attended St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church Youth Group and Young Life throughout high school, and went to Young Life Capernaum Camp as an assistant to special needs children. In addition, Miss Webb was a member of the Jackson Symphony League Sub-Debs, worked at Amy Head Cosmetics, and received the class favorite award as a senior. Miss Webb is a sophomore at the University of Mississippi where she plans to study speech pathology. She is a member of Delta Delta Delta social sorority and continues to work with special needs individuals with the Best Buddies program. Miss Weeks is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Weeks of Flora. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Billy Weeks of Lucedale and Mr. and Mrs. Bob James of Morton. Miss Weeks was graduated with high honors from St. Andrew’s Episcopal School where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She served as co-captain of the varsity cheerleading squad and played varsity soccer. While in high school she volunteered with the Mississippi Food Network, the Mississippi Children’s Museum, and Operation Cheer Strings. She was a member of the Jackson Symphony League Sub-Debs. A sophomore at the University of Alabama’s Honors College, Miss Weeks is a presidential scholar majoring in biology with a minor in business. She is a member of Chi Omega fraternity and curn o v e m b e r
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rently serves as assistant new member trainer. She is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta and the Student Government Association Committee on Higher Education. She volunteers at Batson Children’s Hospital and the Boys and Girls Club of West Alabama. She is a member of Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church through which she has served at St. Catherine’s Alzheimer’s unit, Habitat for Humanity and participated in a mission trip to Honduras. Miss Wohner is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Collins Wohner Jr. of Jackson. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Joseph Collins Wohner Sr. of Canton and the late Mr. Wohner, and Mrs. Donald Edward Killelea of Natchez and the late Dr. Killelea. Miss Wohner’s sister, Margee Medley Wohner, was presented in 2013 by the Debutante
Club of Mississippi. Miss Wohner was graduated from Jackson Preparatory School, where she was a member of the Patriot League, French Club, National Honors Society, and Mu Alpha Theta. She danced for Ballet Mississippi and performed in the “Nutcracker” annually. She was a member of the Jackson Symphony Sub-Debs. A sophomore at DePaul University in Chicago, Miss Wohner is a business major and a member of Alpha Phi social sorority. She made the Dean’s List throughout her freshman year and also joined the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Although the name and the venues have changed throughout the history of the club, traditions still continue. The Debutante Club of Mississippi wishes to pay tribute to our oldest for-
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can be seen greeting the children in front of First Presbyterian Day School (FPDS) as they come to school each day. This is just one of the many acts of his love and devotion for the school he has served as head of school for 29 years. As First Presbyterian Day School celebrates its 50th year, Herring said those 29 years have been some of the best of his life. “I have been so blessed,” Herring said. “I never thought I would be involved in the lives of so many people. It’s all God’s work. It’s definitely not about me.” A NATIVE OF BRANDON, Herring’s parents were both educators. These educators made sure Herring was at the Presbyterian church in Brandon every time the doors were open. This gave him a great love and foundation for the church. Herring decided not to go into education. Instead, after he saw he could make more money than his dad did in just the first year he was graduated college, he decided having a business degree was the route to take. Herring was graduated from Ole Miss and moved to Montgomery, where he earned his master’s of business administration from Auburn University. That’s where he met his wife, Jerri, at a Young Life meeting. In 1980, the Herrings and their young children moved back to Jackson. He accepted a position as the business administrator of First Presbyterian Church and spent six years on the job until he was approached by the FPDS board to see if he would be interested in taking the head of school position. Herring then went back to Mississippi College to get a master’s in education to help prepare for the job. “I honestly took the job on a handshake. I never signed a contract, and this is highly unusual. I’ve still not signed a contract to this day.”
HAVING A BUSINESS DEGREE also prepared Herring to run a school, something he has taken much pride in, for FPDS continues to thrive under his leadership. In 1987, Herring became only the third head of the school in its 50year history. Today, that is unheard of, as the average length of a headmaster stay in a private school is approximately five to six years. The first headmaster, Shellie Bailey, was there for five years before Joe Treloar took his place in 1970. Treloar mentored Herring for a year, giving him the practical aspects of running a school. “He took me under his wing for a whole year. He left spring break to move to North Carolina and left the school to me.” Herring said he wants to represent Jesus and prays every day for wisdom in running a school this large. “One of the things that has been so beneficial to me is having a school board that has been so supportive. I’ve had three chairman of the board since I became headmaster, and that stability has been wonderful.” FPDS was created in 1965 after the United States Supreme Court took the Bible and prayer out of public schools in two rulings in 1962 and 1963. In June n o v e m b e r
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of 1963, First Presbyterian Church officers formed a committee to establish a school located on the church campus where prayer and Bible reading could continue for children. After two years of surveys, studies and prayer, the officers voted unanimously to move ahead with chartering the school “to preserve succeeding generations strong in the faith of our fathers.” The school is governed by a 15-member board of trustees, elected by the officers of the church. Members serve a five-year rotating term, but FPDS has seen very little turnover on the board. BILL COX, an FPDS school board member from 1970 to 2009, said his 39 years were a wonderful learning experience. “I came on board as a new Christian, and the youngest board member,” he said. “I was privileged to work alongside, observe and hopefully learn from Christian businessmen, professionals, physicians, judges and engineers, all greatly respected leaders in Jackson whose lives honored Christ. Our school’s policies and business - all decisions - were handled by the board
around the table in our monthly meetings. There was full, open debate and exchange of ideas from all sides of most issues.” Cox acknowledges the wise and able guidance the school got from three men who served as head of school: Bailey, Treloar and Herring. “I was constantly impressed how they knew each student by name and the names of their parents and their siblings,” he said. “God surely guided us and led us in all those years.” The ministry of First Presbyterian Church’s day school is, and has been, an important and Christ-honoring part of the ministry of First Presbyterian Church, according to Cox. “I humbly praise God for the honor and privilege of being a small part of that; it was a challenging, wonderful and fulfilling part of my life.” CAL WELLS, BOARD CHAIRMAN, was elected in January 1992 and elected chairman in January 2002. His children attended First Presbyterian Day School, and he says it gave their children the very foundation on which they have each built their lives. “The school provided us, as parents, peace and assurance in knowing that our children were in a loving environment and being educated to the highest standards, with a Biblical world-view that was consistent with our beliefs,” he said. “First Presbyterian Day School was our biggest ally in the fight for our children’s hearts and minds as the school totally reinforced what we were teaching at home.” Wells said he has seen first-hand the value of both the scholastic education as well as the spiritual education that was afforded them. “Our children were totally prepared for work at the high school and collegiate levels as a result of the advanced academic programs at First Presbyterian Day School. Spiritually, day school children know the Bible and its lessons thoroughly and are well-equipped to handle exposure to ideas, teachings and views that are not in line with God’s word. The pressure children face at colleges and universities to reject Biblical truths is enormous, and the spiritual training our children received in their early years served them well,” he said. THE SCHOOL BEGAN WITH 55 students in four grades five decades ago. Today, the school has grown to more than 600 students in grades kindergarten through sixth with a mission that began in 1965 and continues
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today. “Our mission statement states: believing that children are our heritage from the Lord, we strive to plant seeds of Christlikeness in the hearts of children; pursue excellence in academics; and prepare students for future service in God’s kingdom in their homes, churches, and professions,” Herring said. According to Herring, FPDS has a wonderful faculty of Godly women and men who feel called from the Lord to teach children. “Our purpose here is to affect the hearts of children,” he said. The school doesn’t have much of a turnover as some of the teachers have been at the school for decades. The school also provides a state licensed nursery for the teacher’s children. “This really does keep our turnover low,” he said. “The environment is so pleasant. We only hired one teacher last year, and we’ve hired just three in the last few years. This truly creates stability in the curriculum.” RUTH SMITH JOINED the FPDS faculty in 1978. Her children attended FPDS, and her grandchildren do now. She formerly taught sixth grade and fourth grade and is currently the Bible teacher for fourth and fifth grades and chapel coordinator/ instructor for fifth and sixth grades. “When I think about what First Presbyterian Day School means to me, my heart overflows with joy and thanksgiving,” she said. “This school has touched the lives of so many students and parents, and I am honored to have been a part. The teachers have a heart for the children and strive to bring out the very best in each one.” Everything that is done at FPDS is Christ-centered, because the goal is to share Jesus and bring out Christlikeness in all who enter the doors, according to Smith. “We want the children to feel good about themselves, knowing that they are special and are made in the image of our Creator, God,” she said. “The students and teachers are prayed for constantly by each other as well as parents. Most of all, our school is a family. We love each
other, we laugh with each other, we cry with each other, and we are always there for one another. We enjoy a bond that can never be broken. How many people have the privilege of going to work at a job that they absolutely love and enjoy every single day? I do! And I get to teach these precious children and about Jesus Christ and His love for them.” First Presbyterian is located on North State Street in the Belhaven neighborhood near downtown Jackson within First Presbyterian Church. Over the years, numerous classrooms have been renovated, including the art room, library and a new state-of-the-art science lab. The “kindergarten house” was torn down in the early 1990s to create room for a safe and fun playground and pavilion. The gymnasium was renovated in 2000, providing updated space for students to play intramural basketball, participate in pep rallies, and attend physical education
classes each day. Also during Herring’s tenure, the school has reduced teacher to student ratios, instituted curriculum changes, developed strategic plans, and introduced modern technology at every grade level. A BIG REASON the school is able to renovate and provide upgrades to the school is largely due to their biggest fund-raiser of the year, Holiday Potpourri. Holiday Potpourri is led by the families of FPDS and has raised funds since 1974, adding a level of excellence to the school. Monies raised from the event have built a state-of-the-art science lab, updated playground, renovated art room and library, and provided Apple technology. The 2015 Holiday Potpourri, held in October, supported three key enhancements to the school – a Chromebook laptop for each fifth and sixth-grader; remodeling projects around the building, including new paint, lighting, floor-
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ing, and design; and the creation of an Idea Lab, where students have access to technology to work together creating projects that correlate with classroom curriculum. “Because we are able to raise $200,000, we do not have to raise tuition as much,” he said. “It’s much more than fund-raising. It is about parents and students coming together for the common good of the school and commu-
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nity.” MELISSA AND RANDY SITES, current FPDS parents, moved to Jackson from Birmingham for Randy’s job at University of Mississippi Medical Center seven years ago. Last year, Randy took a job in Memphis at Regional One Health, and they planned to move there as a family. But when Melissa toured schools in Memphis, she found herself praying and trying to figure it out. They ultimately decided not to move. Randy continues to work in Memphis but commutes back and forth. “The schools were so nice and glossy, but they were nothing like First Pres.,” Melissa said. “A school is so much more than the aesthetics – the bricks and mortar are nothing compared to what is taught within the walls.” The Sites live in Madison and have been at FPDS for three years. They have two daughters Regan (fourth grade) and Lilly Grace (sixth grade) and one son, Andrew (first grade). “That drive is the most precious time with my children. That drive is our time together before school,” she said. “We talk about who we will pray for and what is going on at school. We are not rushing out the door and dropping off – it’s good family time.” She says she will never forget the Coffee and Campus meeting when she came to tour First Pres. “I sat down, and Mr. Herring started talking. It was like I was talking to my dad – like a partnership. It moved me. It’s hard to put into words.” SOME OF THE SCHOOL’S FACULTY have gone to Africa, and over the course of two years, FPDS students raised $30,000 for an orphanage there through chapel
offerings and fund-raisers. “We try to emphasize to our students about how blessed they are compared to other people,” Herring said. FPDS brings together students from 26 communities and approximately 10 church denominations. “It truly is a melting pot,” Herring said. “This is an outreach ministry.” Herring said they are trying to carry out the mission that they prepare children to serve Christ in their home, in their jobs and their churches when they get older. “We want to prepare them to go to any school they want to.” Herring hopes in 50 years, they will still be doing what they’ve been doing for the past 50 years. “We want generations to come to know the faith of our fathers. The whole culture of the United States is changing. It is so important we have a Christian school so we can prepare children to stand up for what is right,” he said. “We want to have children and grandchildren who will stand for Christ in this world.” In 2013, Herring was awarded the Joe F. Shepard Memorial Award from the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools, an annual award recognizing outstanding school administrators. But Herring said his greatest accomplishment at FPDS has been the hiring of the right faculty. “God has led me to the right people to hire, and God’s led the right people here.” Gary and Jerri Herring have been married for 40 years. Both daughters went to FPDS. And two of their five grandchildren attend the school. “It’s been an amazing ride and a wonderful blessing.”
THE FIRST TUESDAY of each month has become a very special day for the Dining Dames Cooking Club.
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THE TASK of hosting the Dining Dames Cooking Club October holiday luncheon fell to Debbie Westbrook. The club was founded by several Junior League of Jackson sustainers who all shared a love of cooking. They choose one cookbook to cook from each year and each month’s hostess sets the menu and assigns recipes for each member to make. The group’s leader, Lisa Paris, is credited with keeping everyone on task and together for these seven years. The group has cooked their way through several cookbooks and is currently cooking recipes from a trio of Barefoot Contessa cookbooks. Each month’s theme is reflected not only in the menu but also in the thoughtfully designed table settings and floral arrangements. So, Debbie reached out to fellow member Gina Diamond to create the arrangements and help her bring her vision for the day to fruition. Gina surveyed Debbie’s home and found some treasures including an extensive collection of Imari porcelain, blue and white transferware, and copper and Annieglass serving pieces. “Debbie’s home is very warm and inviting and is perfect for a holiday setting. I was thrilled she asked for my assistance,” Gina said. Debbie and Gina chose a deep magenta, amber, brown, teal and blue palette to set the mood for autumn entertaining.
AS THE LADIES began to arrive with their carefully prepared dishes, a chill in the air hastened their steps toward the warm and cozy scene set on the front porch. A wool throw was casually draped across a wrought iron bench filled with khaki and teal quatrefoil patterned pillows. The two large ferns and a mix of pumpkins added to a touch of seasonal whimsy. The front door was outfitted with a lush autumn floral arrangement that beckoned the guests to enter and hinted at the conviviality that awaited inside. Inside the entry, a bold red chest bathed in lamplight provided a backdrop for a pair of crisp blue and white ginger jars and a floral arrangement in a small Imari bowl. Guests entered the family room where seasonal flowers filled two blue and white vases on the mantel above a fire. On the coffee table, an arrangement of greenery was neighbor to a pheasant pelt.
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DINING DAMES Debbie chose a menu exclusively of hors d’oeuvres. In the kitchen, the island was filled with martinis and hors d’oeuvres, which were arranged on copper serving pieces. A pheasant, a copper tree and collection of blue and white pieces interspersed with bittersweet and greenery adorned an antique hutch. In the dining room a floral arrangement in an Imari footbath took center stage along with hors d’oeuvres displayed on silver and gold Annieglass. Two slender Imari vases filled with bittersweet sat atop an armoire. The ladies mixed, mingled and enjoyed conversation before settling into the family room to discuss each recipe as they do every month. Group members include Angela Byers, Gina Diamond, Beth Fike, Susan Kellum, Rebecca Long, Melissa Neyland, Lori Newcomb, Lisa Paris, Lisa Rotolo, June Stone, Robin Tucker and Debbie Westbrook.
DIRECTIONS Mix thyme, sage, salt, pepper, allspice, and garlic in a small bowl. Rub tenderloin in oil then coat evenly in thyme mixture. Cover and marinate at least one hour in the refrigerator. Combine marmalade, mustard, ginger, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Prepare grill. Oil grill rack and position four to six inches above coals. Place tenderloins on rack so that they are not directly over heat. Close grill and maintain constant temperature. Grill 45 to 60 minutes, basting with marmalade mixture every
1/2 cup sour cream 1 T freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 T minced fresh dill 1 t prepared horseradish, drained 1/2 t kosher salt 1/4 t freshly ground black pepper 1/4 pound (4 ounces) smoked salmon, minced (may add extra to taste) DIRECTIONS Cream the cheese in an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until just smooth. Add the sour cream, lemon juice, dill, horseradish, salt and pepper, and mix. Add the smoked salmon and mix well. Chill and serve with crudites or crackers. “If you can find it, I prefer Norwegian salmon; it’s drier and less salty than other smoked salmon.” (from “Family Style”)
GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN Serves 4 to 6
INGREDIENTS 2 T chopped fresh thyme 1 T chopped fresh sage pinch salt 1 t freshly ground pepper 1/4 t ground allspice or cloves 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 T vegetable oil or olive oil 1 to 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin 1/2 cup orange marmalade 1/3 cup Dijon mustard 1 T grated fresh ginger 1 T Worcestershire sauce 1/4 t salt 1/4 t freshly ground pepper
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10 minutes. Pork is done when a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees. Remove from grill, cover loosely with foil, and let rest 10 minutes. Slice and serve immediately. (from “Stop and Smell the Rosemary”)
SMOKED SALMON SPREAD
Makes 1 1/2 pints “We started to make this dip at Barefoot Contessa to use up extra smoked salmon, but it was so popular that we had to buy more salmon just to make it. This is my idea of the perfect ‘nocook’ appetizer to serve with drinks. And the good news is that it actually tastes better if you make it a few days early.” INGREDIENTS 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature, whipped
CRAWFISH CARDINALE Serves 8 - 10
INGREDIENTS 1 lb crawfish tails 8 T unsalted butter, divided 1 medium white onion, chopped (1 cup) 3 T all-purposer flour 1 T tomato paste 1/2 pint half and half 1/4 cup white wine 2 T chopped fresh parsley 1/2 t salt 1/2 t white pepper 1/4 t cayenne pepper Melba rounds and crackers for serving chopped fresh parsley for garnish paprika DIRECTIONS Saute crawfish in four tablespoons butter for 10 minutes and set aside. In remaining butter, saute onion for 10 minutes, then add flour and tomato paste and blend well. Add half and half, wine, parsley, crawfish, salt and peppers. Continue cooking five minutes. Serve in chafing dish with Melba rounds and crackers. Garnish with fresh parsley and paprika. (from “Come On In”)
SPINACH GRATIN
“Paul Hodges is a wonderful cook at Barefoot Contessa. He makes the best creamed spinach in the world. I decided to sprinkle it with grated cheese and bake it to make a gratin. It was creamy on the inside and browned and crunchy on the top. You can assemble the dish with the cheese topping a day or two ahead, then bake it before serving.” INGREDIENTS 4 T unsalted butter (1/2 stick) 4 cups chopped yellow onions (2 large) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 t grated nutmeg 1 cup heavy cream 2 cups milk 3 pounds frozen chopped spinach, defrosted (five 10-ounce packages) 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 T kosher salt 1/2 t freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 15 minutes. Add the flour and nutmeg and cook, stirring, for two more minutes. Add the cream and milk and cook until thickened. Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the spinach and add the spinach to the sauce. Add 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese and mix well. Season
to taste with the salt and pepper. Transfer the spinach to a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan and the Gruyere on top. Bake for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately. (from “Parties”)
GRAND MARNIER CUSTARD SQUARES Yields 60
INGREDIENTS Bottom layer: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 t salt 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature Top layer: 1 1/2 cups sugar zest of 3 oranges 1 1/4 t baking powder 1/4 t salt 6 large eggs 3 T orange juice 3 T Grand Marnier liqueur 1 t orange extract
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. To prepare bottom layer, blend sugar, salt, and flour and cut in butter. Spread mixture in buttered and floured 10” x 15” baking pan. Bake until very lightly browned, 20 minutes. For the top layer, blend sugar and zest in food processor until zest is finely chopped. Mix in baking powder, salt, eggs, orange juice, Grand Marnier, and orange extract. Pour mixture over bottom layer in pan and bake until firm, 20 minutes. Allow to cool. Prepare icing by blending powdered sugar and Grand Marnier with just enough orange juice to produce a spreadable consistency. Spread icing over cooled cake and cut into squares. (from “Come On In”)
PARMESAN AND THYME CRACKERS
Makes 24 crackers “Whenever I go to London, I have to visit the Borough Market. I once bought delicious savory crackers that had the buttery texture of shortbread but were filled with cheese and herbs. These Parmesan and thyme crackers are the perfect small bite with a glass of white wine or champagne before dinner. “You can make the roll ahead and freeze it for up to six months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator and then slice and bake when you’re ready to serve the crackers. “Grind the Parmesan in a food processor fitted with a steel blade.” INGREDIENTS 1/4 pounds (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 4 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 cup) 1 t minced fresh thyme leaves 1/2 t kosher salt 1/2 t freshly ground black pepper 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Icing: 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 3 T Grand Marnier liqueur 3 T orange juice, or less
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bine until the mixture is in large crumbles, about one minute. If the dough is too dry, add one teaspoon water. Dump the dough onto a floured board, press it into a ball, and roll into a nine-inch log. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to four days. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the log into 3/8-inch-thick rounds with a small, sharp knife and place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 22 minutes, until very lightly browned. Rotate the pan once during baking. Cool and serve at room temperature. (from “Back to Basics”)
BAKED ARTICHOKE BRIE SPREAD
Makes 4 1/2 cups “Brie’s creamy texture and buttery taste make this a sophisticated version of more basic artichoke spreads. Guests will ask for it again and again.”
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POMEGRANATE MARTINI
Serves 4 “This pretty, red martini is festive enough for any occasion.” INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice 2 ounces lemon-flavored vodka 1 ounce Cointreau or other orange liqueur sparkling water (optional) pomegranate seeds (if available) lemon twists DIRECTIONS Shake the juice, vodka and Cointreau over ice in an extra-large cocktail shaker and strain into chilled martini glasses. Finish each martini with a splash of sparkling water, pomegranate seeds and a lemon twist. (from “Peace Meals”)
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WHAT DO TENNIS on the island of Anguilla and missionary work have in common you might ask? Emily and Michael Ward from Clinton come to mind very quickly. They grew up playing tennis, went to college playing tennis, and now are making their living teaching tennis. "Emily and I want to serve and glorify God in our lives and in our actions and we thank Him for the work He is doing in Anguilla. I spend daily time with the kids not only teaching tennis but emphasizing sportsmanship and character, and praying and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ,” Michael says. Their story of taking tennis to the remote island of Anguilla is a true example of using your talents to help others, while helping yourself as well. Michael’s love for the game of tennis has driven him to compete since childhood and to begin coaching even in his junior high years. After winning three Mississippi high school state championships in singles and more than 20 first and second place junior titles, Michael became a four-year varsity tennis player at Mississippi College, posting only one conference division loss his senior year. Michael served as the men's assistant tennis coach at MC for two years while earning a master’s in business administration. As a certified tennis professional with the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), he has instructed tennis at resorts all over the world including the Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita in Mexico, Couples Swept Away in Negril, Jamaica, and Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands. Michael earned his BSBA and MBA in banking and finance from Mississippi College, and Emily earned
her degree from MC and went on to University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) where she received her doctorate in physical therapy. After Michael had spent five years in the “real world” they both felt the calling to change directions and take a leap of faith by moving to Anguilla to teach tennis. “About five months ago, I left a five-year career in finance and my wife left her job as a doctor of physical therapy at UMC Pavilion to take our passion for tennis and love of our Lord to Anguilla. On very short notice, we sold vehicles, rented our house, and moved out of the country to Anguilla where I am the tennis director for the Anguilla Tennis Academy,” Michael says. BEFORE MOVING to Anguilla, Michael sharpened his coaching skills at the prestigious T Bar M Tennis Academy in Dallas. He had worked with Chris Wade while there. Mitch Lake started the tennis academy in Anguilla about 20 years ago with the intent to give the island children an opportunity to learn how to play tennis and have a chance to go to college on scholarships. Chris hooked Michael up with Mitch, and with more than 100 applicants for the job, Michael was hired and the rest is history. Emily started playing tennis at a very young age and grew up playing USTA Junior Team Tennis and playing tournaments. As a seventh-grader, she made the Clinton High School tennis team and continued to play for the Arrows through high school, winning the state championship in girls doubles during her senior year. She continued her tennis career at MC where she was Freshman Player of the Year for the American Southwest Conference, American Southwest Conference All Academic Honor Roll, captain
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of the Lady Choctaws Tennis Team, and received the Most Valuable Player and Choctaw Awards. In 2008 she became a certified tennis professional where she and Michael taught at the Van Der Meer Tennis Academy in Hilton Head. After graduating from MC with a degree in kinesiology in 2010, Emily received a doctor of physical therapy from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2013. She worked at the Pavilion at UMMC before moving to Anguilla. On the island, Emily is working at a private medical clinic as a doctor of physical therapy in addition to working with the kids at the academy. She created and is employed by Anguilla Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, which is a subset to Atlantic Star Medical Center and works with a wide range of patients including local children and adults. She is also contracted by the resorts to work with high-end clientele requesting physical therapy during their time in Anguilla. WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS on sportsmanship, Michael brings discipline, experience, and a passion for using this sport to help others to the Anguilla Tennis Academy. “I am excited to initiate a high performance tennis program and to serve the Anguillan tennis clientele,” continues Ward. The academy runs a nonprofit tennis program after school for the local youth. Currently, he teaches and mentors 83 boys and girls, and the program is growing. New to the program is a chess club, a mentor program, SAT and ACT preparation classes, and they recently launched a full-time highperformance tennis academy to keep these kids on the right track toward higher education. They now provide online private education
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9.0 Mixed Several Northsiders played on the 9.0 team from the Pinebelt area. Brooks Buffington, Andrew Poole, Wren Hood; (front) Sarah Spraberry Buffington, Melissa Poole, Stephanie Mueller
qbkkfp ^as^kq^db through Laurel Springs for the kids and there are four children enrolled to date. Michael directs the full-time tennis program as well. They are on court with him for technique, tactics, and drills from 8 to 10 a.m., in the classroom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on court for match play 2 to 3:30, back in the classroom for homework/study hall 3:30 to 5, and they are on court for injury prevention and strength and conditioning with Emily; DPT from 5 to 6. So far seven Anguillan youth are attending college in the United States through tennis scholarships. "I manage tennis at three of the most prestigious resorts in the Caribbean (Viceroy, Malliouhana, and Cuisinart) and we use the proceeds to pay our tennis professionals and fund the programs at the Anguilla Tennis Academy. The island's economy was hit hard by the 2008 financial crisis but we continue to run our facility, serve the community in nonprofit tennis endeavors, and are even finding ways to grow in expansion of our tennis services and in the foundation of our new full-time high-performance academy. The Anguilla Tennis Academy founder and CEO, Mitch Lake, fights for economic growth and positive changes. There is currently no minimum wage, no retirement, and no severance package for most workers. The Anguilla Tennis Academy is using tennis as a tool to combat this. We are training kids on and off court to receive college educations and return to Anguilla to help our cause. It is a true grassroots project and after 20 years in the making, the country is beginning to see real results brought on by the efforts of a fast-growing tennis academy in Blowing Point, Anguilla.” EACH YEAR, the Southern Section sponsors the Southern Junior Cup (formerly Junior Davis/Fed Cup) team competition. The nine states in the Southern Section bring the top 12, 14, 16, and 18year-old players to compete at the premier junior event of the year. Boys and girls 14, 16 and 18 compete as state representatives in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. The competition for the 12-year-old players is held separately. In its 21st year, the Southern Junior Cup was held in Chattanooga at the Champions Club. The 12s traveled there September 11-13 and the 14-18s went the following weekend. The 12s were coached by Levi Patton and the older kids were coached by Justin Schelver and Kevin Gillette. Each state team receives a Most Valuable Player award/awards given to a girl and/or a boy. These selections are made by tournament staff, officials and coaches, recognizing players not only for their results, but team spirit by assisting others through tough times, bringing the players together on their teams and just stepping above and beyond in the eyes of the selection committee. The winner for Mississippi in the 12s is Christina Danford (Laurel) and in the 14-18s Meredith Roberts and Larry Qu (tri-county area) came home with MVP honors. Congratulations Team Mississippi. The Tennis Foundation of Mississippi and the marketing committee for USTA Mississippi have decided to have a draw down to benefit the tennis foundation. A draw down is simply buying a chance
Emily and Michael Ward left the United States to “Live the Dream” by teaching tennis on the island of Anguilla. They have been there almost a year and were back in the states recently and shared their story. They went to the US Open in NYC while here.
The Anguilla Tennis Academy summer campers pose for a group shot.
Receiving a t-shirt from the Anguilla Tennis Academy Summer Camp is pure joy.
Heading in to see some great tennis are Michael and Emily Ward
Loving their time together at the US Open, Emily Newman Ward and her mom Karen, executive vice president for USTA MS
Great friends enjoying great tennis during the 2015 US Open (from left) JB, Carla and Michael Ward, Emily Newman Ward, Karen Newman, Sarah and Brooks Buffington
Michael Ward works with children on the island of Anguilla, helping them by teaching tennis skills daily.
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to win money. They will be giving away $10,000 to the winner and whatever is left from money raised will go to the Tennis Foundation of Mississippi. This is a great way to increase the funds available for Mississippi junior tennis players. Only 600 tickets have been printed so the odds are pretty good to win. The actual draw down will be held on Friday night, November 20, in conjunction with the Combo Doubles State Championship. You do not have to be present to win. If interested in purchasing a ticket, call 601-981-4421 and we
will direct you to someone that has tickets for sale. AND THE USTA LEAGUE Championships continue……the Mixed Doubles 18 and over championships were held in September on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Pascagoula was the city and Singing River Yacht Club was the host site. Satellite courts were I.G. Levy Courts and Gulf Coast Community College. Although rain totally “washed out” Friday, the championships were completed and champions were crowned. Two teams from the Northside won their division, Mark Adair’s 6.0 team and Paul
The Southern Junior Cup was recently held in Chattanooga. The 12s were coached by Levi Patton and the 14-18s were coached by Justyn Schelver and Kevin Gillette.
Congratulations to the 12s Team Mississippi for a great showing during the 2015 Southern Junior Cup (from left) Gordon Whitwell, Andrew Sweat, Will Leathers, Coach Levi Patton, London Breedlove, Christina Danford, Isabella Thornton
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Congratulations to Team Mississippi 14-18s for their great showing during the 2015 Southern Junior Cup. Coach Kevin Gillette, Sebastian Rios, Eric Huey, Victor Fantaziu, Larry Qu, Mason Vice, Andrew Hildebrand, Coach Justyn Schelver; (middle row) Mathis Billman, Stedman Strickland, Abbie Vaughn, Meredith Roberts, Sylvia Viljoen, Chris Wilkins; (front) Caroline Hudson, Callie Billman, Faatimah Bashir, Sophie St. Amant, Grace Ann Jones, Megan Humphreys
Sandra McLaurin was the captain for the ladies 3.5, 55 and over team that went to Asheville for the USTA League Southern Sectionals. Virginia Foreman, Sue Yarbro, Linda Blissett, Zandra Nowell, Sissy Jackson, Janis Freeland, Donna O’Neill, Trish Windham; (front) Phoebe Ashcraft, Sandra McLaurin, Muriel Greer. Not pictured: Betsy Ditto
Kimble’s 8.0 team; Jennifer Do’s 6.0 team received a wild card and one winning team from Pinebelt had several Northsiders playing with them. These teams traveled to Chattanooga in October to compete in the USTA League Southern Sectionals Mixed Doubles Championships. Congratulations to all winning teams. It’s hard to say this when the temperatures are still hovering in the 90s, but fall is in the air, which means the holiday season will be here before you know it. Take the time now to get outside and enjoy some tennis. As always, for all of your tennis needs go to mstennis.com; you can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at ustamississippi.
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COOKING POTATOES AND USING A SECRET INGREDIENT text and photography by
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ave you ever had trouble trying to communicate with someone that didn’t understand what you were saying? Maybe they couldn’t hear you or your dialect was difficult to comprehend. I recently experienced all of the above when Gran, my 92-year-old grandmother, and I took a trip for a manicure and pedicure. The outing was interesting. The pedicurist could not understand Gran’s request to cut her nails a little shorter. Gran did not hear what the woman was saying in response to her wish - and in my grandmother’s defense, I couldn’t translate any of the conversation between the husband and wife that were clipping, filing and painting our nails, either. Strangely enough, the encounter reminded me of a little trouble I had in understanding one of my college economics professors, Ms. Lee, explaining a graph representing the demand for potatoes and consumer income. I’m not sure if Lee was her last name or if it was supply that was influenced by consumer debt, but I do know that I just couldn’t get the potato graph. As I sat in the pedicure chair with the massage on high, I tried to forget my economic shortcomings. Instead, I thought of all the things I needed to do -
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including the very past due column you’re reading. Even though I was getting my nails done, my mind was racing. I had a lot going on - Gran, my daddy’s mother, was staying at our house for a few days while my aunt took one last trip to the beach before fall temperatures set in. That same weekend, my mom’s mother, Grandma, celebrated her 92nd birthday with a family gathering. In anticipation of my “granny weekend,” my plan had been to interview my grandmothers and record some of their best Thanksgiving recipes. After several attempts, I realized getting a complete recipe with measurements, cooking time and oven temperature from a woman in her 90s is about as probable as me meeting a deadline. All of a sudden it hit me, like a sack of potatoes. Both of my grandmothers were born in the 1920s. They married at a much younger age than I and have experienced depressions, recessions, wars, political uprising and economic change that are completely foreign to me. After all that these women have been through, why would I ask them to recall from memory recipes that they probably haven’t cooked in years? My economics professor would have surmised that since I hadn’t personally experienced certain economic influencers I might be insensitive to such shifts in behaviors. While I might not have understood the potato graph at the time – suddenly, it began to make sense. With the help of my smart phone, I learned that when my grandmothers were my age, a pound of potatoes cost 10 times less than they do today and they have been a staple in most homes in good times and in bad. According to the USDA Economic Research Service, potatoes are the leading vegetable crop in the United States (not including sweet potatoes), contributing about 15 percent of farm sales receipts for vegetables. POTATO PRICES The crop grows in various Year $ Per Pound climates and soil types, is 2015 $0.65 storable, and provides con2005 $0.46 sumers with a relatively inexpensive source of calo1995 $0.34 ries. Potatoes are the fourth1985 $0.25 most-consumed food crop 1975 $0.13 in the world, after rice, 1965 $0.09 wheat, and corn. More than 1955 $0.06 50 percent of potato sales are to processors for french 1945 $0.05 fries, chips and other potato 1935 $0.02 products; the remainder 1925 $0.04 goes to the fresh market -
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My grandmother and my mother’s mother.
FOODWISE nail extend outside the potato, because it's the exposed portion of the nail that absorbs heat from the oven and transfers it to the potato. If your nails are too short, insert one from each end of the potato. Stainless steel chopsticks or barbecue skewers make a good substitute, if your potatoes are extra large or you’re short on building supplies. I did not have stainless steel nails in my toolbox. So, for testing purposes, my daughter and I used stainless steel chopsticks. NOTE: Before microwaves, it was long ago observed that a potato with a long nail driven through it cooks faster. Potato nails are a commercial product intended for this specific use, manufactured from food-safe metals. Most are made of either aluminum or stainless steel, each of which has its advantages. Aluminum is better at transferring heat and tends to cook potatoes more quickly. On the other hand, stainless steel nails won't discolor the potato's flesh as aluminum nails will.
(not The Fresh Market, but grocery stores and wholesale food suppliers). There are numerous types of potatoes, but Russets are my favorite tubular vegetable because they are great for baking and suitable for making mashed or creamed potatoes too. The skins are thicker and the starchy interior has a sweet flavor and fluffy texture when baked. Russets are also fairly large and easy to peel. I asked Gran how she made a baked potato and I learned a couple of new tricks. If you put a nail in the potato it will cook faster and if you oil the outside of the potato, the skin will become crispy without drying out. I was surprised by Gran’s kitchen ingenuity. I had never in my whole life heard of putting a nail into a potato to make it cook faster.
GRAN’S BAKED POTATO INGREDIENTS Potatoes (all the same size – she does not suggest buying the big bag of potatoes, but rather selecting them individually) Nail, stainless steel Oil Foil DIRECTIONS Wash the potato. Insert nail,* put a little oil on it and wrap it in foil. Bake at 350 until it’s done. *Carefully insert the nail lengthwise through the potato. The nail must be long enough so that at least an inch of the nail extends from either side. It is crucial that the
When I asked my mom’s mother for a potato recipe, she said, “You know how to cook potatoes.” For a moment I felt like a little girl asking for help tying my shoe. “Grandma, I know how I make creamed potatoes, but how do you make them?” I probed. Grandma doesn’t measure anything and she became annoyed when I questioned her on measurements, cooking time and consistency. She said you just have to test it to know if the potatoes are done, look at it to see if they’re too stiff, and taste it to know if you need more seasoning. I’ve always known that Grandma was a good cook and probably doesn’t own a measuring cup, so I wasn’t surprised by her lack of details on the exact amount of an ingredient to use. However, I was surprised by the ingredient list – it was simple and had one unexpected condiment that I’ve never thought of putting in hot potatoes. Grandma’s secret ingredient is mayonnaise (specifically Blue Plate Mayonnaise) to make her potatoes creamy.
GRANDMA’S CREAM POTATOES INGREDIENTS Potatoes Blue Plate mayonnaise Butter Salt and pepper DIRECTIONS Wash and peel potatoes. Cut potatoes into cubes and place in saucepan with just enough water to cover the potatoes. Boil until fork tender. Drain off excess water. Add butter and mayonnaise to drained potatoes. Use a potato masher to mash potatoes. Add salt and pepper to season. Granny weekend was quite the event - I talked a little louder and listened a lot more. I am thankful for my grandmothers, for their longevity, and for all of the little tips and tricks they’ve taught me in and out of the kitchen. Who knew you could learn something new about a potato from a lady that’s 92? Sources: American Journal of Potato Research, Volume 82, Issue 4 , pp 339-343 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: One hundred years of price change: the Consumer Price Index and the American inflation experience, April 2014. n o v e m b e r
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Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Tyler Layton
llison Gray Boyd and Derrick Tyler Layton were united in marriage August 1 at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Jackson. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Jeffery Boyd of Brookhaven. She is the granddaughter of Margaret Gray Chism of Brookhaven, formerly of Tupelo, the late John Maury Chism, Joyce Boyd Livingston of Tupelo and the late Jim Long Livingston and James Dawayne Boyd. The bridegroom is the son of Kimberly Darlene Layton of Canton and Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Norwood Layton of Madison. He is the grandson of Michael Bruce of Shreveport, the late Glenda Waaga, formerly of Gulfport, Phyllis Layton of Greenville, the late John Silvey Layton Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Charles Jones of Madison. Officiating the ceremony was Dr. James Bassett Hurley, professor of marriage and family therapy at Reformed Theological Seminary, where the bride is a student . Music was provided by violinist Joanna Boyd Hotten of Birmingham, cousin of the bride; vocalists Sarah and Caleb Cook; harpist Mandy Mangrum and pianist Symeon Robins. Scripture was read by Clara Ann and Helen Frances Hotten of Birmingham, cousins of the bride. The church was decorated with cascading floral pew markers. The altar décor included a hedge of vegetative florals including white hydrangea, snap dragons, Bells of Ireland, Italian Ruscus, and coral and peach roses. The bride, escorted by her father, wore a couture designer bridal gown of ivory lace. The cap sleeve bodice featured a ruched front with an illusion back covered with beads, crystals, and pearls that defined the fitted gown. The fit and flare silhouette flowed into a scalloped edge chapel length train. She wore a finger length veil of illusion edged in re-embroidered Alencon lace. Her bouquet was a hand-tied bouquet of cendella roses, peach garden roses, dusty miller and white scabiosa. Matrons of honor were Emily Boyd Tullos of Jackson, Danica Layne Boyd of Oxford, and Anna Reid Rushing of Clinton. Maid of honor was Olivia Day Oberschmidt of Jackson. Bridemaids were Leslie Anne Aker of Clinton, Mitzi Morgan Berryhill of Baton Rouge, Jourdan Smith Branning of Greensboro, N.C., Kelly Michelle Henderson of Laurel, Victoria Elizabeth Layton of Starkville, Leigh Dexter Monistere of Clinton, Virginia Edwards Stanford of Flowood, Jane Story Hatcliff of Jackson, and Shelby Marie Wagner of Hattiesburg. They wore five different style dresses in champagne and gold. Their bouquets were smaller versions of the bride’s. Flower girls were Bailey Elizabeth Boyd of Oxford, Anna Grant and Caroline Boyd Kahlstorf of Tupelo. Best man was Paul Christian Branning of Greensboro, N.C. Groomsmen were Logan Newman Allard of Starkville, Jason Michael Boyd of Oxford, Dane Stewart Kilpatrick and Parker Charles Layton of Madison, Steven Critz McKay of Pineville, La., Dr. Bobby Woodrow Tullos of Jackson, and James Nathan Wimberly of Hickory, N.C. Ring bearer was Gavin Marshall Boyd of Oxford. Program attendants were Ashton Reece and Braxton Reed Presley of Tupelo. Registry attendants were Kelsey Morgan and Lauren Elizabeth Case of Madison. Reception attendants were Carleigh Grace and Colin Boyd Leech of Farmington, Minn. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at The Ivy in Flowood. The wedding party traveled by limo bus to the reception where Second Coming presented the music. The couple danced their first dance to “Unforgettable” by Natalie and Nat King Cole. The Ivy was decorated in silk and sequined linens in shades of salmon, gold, and rose gold. Pillars and gold candlesticks along with flower hedges of white and green hydrangea, cream, peach and coral roses, and seeded eucalyptus adorned the tables. The bride’s cake was five-tiered with swirls, embellished with fresh flowers and one gold leafed tier. The bridegroom’s cake was a tennis design, special to the couple because they met on the Mississippi College tennis team. At the end of the reception, the couple was sent off beneath a canopy of sparklers. The bridemaids luncheon was held on Friday at the Country Club of Jackson hosted by family and friends of the bride. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the bridegroom’s family at Table 100 on the eve of the wedding. On the wedding day, the bride and her attendants began the day at Amy Head Cosmetics, where the bride is employed, for brunch and makeup. The bridegroom and his friends enjoyed a golf outing and lunch at Tyler’s place of employment, Lou’s Full-Serv. After a wedding trip to Playa Del Carmen, the couple lives in Jackson. n o v e m b e r
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mily Margaret Boyd and Bobby Woodrow Tullos were united in marriage November 22, 2014 at 6 p.m. at the Paris-Yates Chapel on the University of Mississippi campus.
The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Jeffery Boyd of Brookhaven. She is the granddaughter of Margaret Chism of Brookhaven, formerly of Tupelo; the late John Maury Chism; Joyce Boyd Livingston of Tupelo; the late Jim Long Livingston and the late James Dawayne Boyd. The bridegroom is the son of Tony Lawrence Tullos of Vicksburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Forrest McNair of Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Vicksburg. He is the grandson of the late Avanelle McWhorter Tullos, the late Oscar Woodrow Tullos, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Joseph Leclair. Officiating the ceremony was the Rev. Arnold Brown of Sontag. The bride’s cousin, Joanna Boyd Hotten of Birmingham, and string quartet presented nuptial music. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a strapless designer gown of ivory tulle and lace with a beaded bodice. She wore a fingertip tulle and pearl veil handsewn by her mother-in-law, Mary Leclair McNair. She carried a bouquet of a mixture of deep purple, raspberry, and pink mixed flowers. Maid of honor was Allison Boyd Layton of Jackson, the bride’s sister. Matron of honor was Danica Layne Boyd of Oxford, the bride’s sister-in-law. Bridesmaids were Rachel Tullos Rogers of San Antonio, sister of the bridegroom, and Marion Patti of Hattiesburg. They wore one-shoulder dresses of taupe chiffon and carried smaller versions of the bridal bouquet. Bridesmen were Madison Kane Honea and Justin Joseph Small of West Hollywood, Calif. Honorary bridesmaids were Sheree Catherine Carty of Cordova, Tenn.; Sarah Allison Holland Day of Brookhaven; Kayla Kathleen Fisher, Joy Elizabeth Powell and Laura Hawks Saffle, all of Ridgeland; Lauren Toinette Grady of Lousiville, Ky.; Rebecca Huff Manning of Tyler, Texas; Amy Marlena Lewis of Greenport, N.Y.; Amber Gray Morris-Carr of Raleigh, N.C. Ryan David Stinson of Baton Rouge was best man. Groomsmen were Jason Michael Boyd of Oxford, brother of the bride; Tony Lawrence Tullos of Vicksburg; and Michael David Hurley of Savannah. Flower girls were Caroline Boyd Kahlstorf of Tupelo; Carleigh Grace Leech of Farmington, Minn.; and Katherine Grace Rogers of Wake Forest, N.C. Train bearers Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Woodrow Tullos were Helen Frances Hotten of Birmingham, and Anna Grant Kahlstorf of Tupelo. Bible bearer was Colin Boyd Leech of Farmington, Minn. Registry attendant was Clara Ann Hotten of Birmingham. Program attendants were Ashton Reece and Braxton Reed Presley of New Albany. Following the ceremony, the wedding party was taken by double decker bus to the reception, which was held at the Lyric on the Square in Oxford. Mo Money presented the music. The couple celebrated their first dance to “How Long Will I Love You?” by Ellie Goulding. The bride and father dance was to “ Brown-eyed Girl.” The bridegroom and mother dance was to “Parlez-moi d’amour.” The bride’s cake was five-tiered and adorned with fresh flowers in the bride’s colors. The bridegroom’s cake showed elements of the bridegroom’s ties with the military, the medical profession and Ole Miss, his alma mater. A bridesmaids luncheon was held November 21 at the home of Julie Bennett Sample of Oxford. Co-hostesses were Joyce Boyd Livingston of Tupelo, grandmother of the bride; Jennifer Boyd Hotten of Birmingham, and Joanna Boyd Megginson of Tupelo, aunts of the bride; Angela Price Leech of Farmington, and Catherine Leech Kahlstorf of Tupelo, cousins of the bride. A rehearsal dinner was held at The Ravine in Oxford. The couple went to Hawaii for a wedding trip. They live in Jackson, where the bride is associated with UMC Wellness, formerly known as Courthouse Racquet Club, as the fitness specialist as well as personal trainer and spin instructor. The bridegroom is a board certified internist and is in a pulmonary fellowship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. 56
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my Kathryn Shapley and Mark Page Miller Jr. were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m. April 11, at the Chapel of Memories in Starkville. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Brian Sorgenfrei. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark John Shapley of Ridgeland. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moskewitz and Mrs. Pal Shapley of Ridgeland. The bridegroom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Mark Page Miller of Memphis, and Janet Farrish Miller of Germantown. He is the grandson of Herbert Miller of Drew, and Frances Farrish of Germantown. The bride wore two redesigned heirloom gowns. For the rehearsal dinner, the bride wore her maternal grandmother’s wedding gown, worn in 1957. Escorted by her father, the bride was attired in her mother’s wedding gown, originally worn in June of 1986. The antique white satin gown featured a fitted V-neckline bodice embellished with Alençon lace, scattered with seed pearls and an illusion lace back. The slim skirt was trimmed with lace and her cathedral train edged with the Alençon lace fell from a fitted waist. The bride’s cathedral veil of silk illusion was accented with a border of Alençon lace with seed pearls. She wore sapphire heels with a lace detail and the necklace her great-grandmother wore during her wedding in May of 1931. The bride’s bouquet was all white with ranunculus, hypericum, berries, roses, wax flower and tulips with dripping silver dollar eucalyptus. Maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Elizabeth Shapley. Bridesmaids were Caroline Brown, cousin of the bride, and Emily Stidham, Shelby Jo Martin, Gracy Hewes and Ali Pyron. They wore chiffon, dove-gray gowns and carried hand tied bouquets of white and blush colored flowers that complemented the bridal bouquet. Katelyn Shapley and Catherine Shapley, cousins of the bride, were flower girls. David Miller, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Groomsmen were Hicks Manson, Bradley Roelofs, Ethan Russell, Jonathan Mace and Eric Tabor. Ray Waters Jr., cousin of the bridegroom, was ring bearer. He carried a pillow made from lace and satin from the bride’s mother’s wedding gown. Nuptial music was presented by Nora Sills, pianist; Ben Shudak, violinist; and Shelby Jo Martin, vocalist, who sang “In Christ Alone.” Cousins of the bride Kate Brown provided the Scripture reading while Erin Spalding attended the chapel entrance during guests’ arrival. Wedding ceremony and reception directors were Megan Odom and Mary Beth Baldwin. A reception, hosted by the parents of the bride, was held at The Gridiron in the north endzone of Davis Wade Stadium. Guests were entertained by the Atlanta band Creativity, and treated to an array of food. The focal point was the assortment of cakes. The bride’s cake was a four-tiered square cake with touches of italic lace on each layer. The cake was adorned with fresh flowers in blush and white tones. The bridegroom’s cake included three cakes. The center cake was a two-tiered square cake that consisted of chocolate cake iced in chocolate buttercream. It was drizzled in dark chocolate ganache, surrounded by fresh chocolate covered strawberries and chocolate shavings and topped with figurine ducks as requested by the bridegroom. Two single-layer cakes were placed on each side with the couple’s initials scripted on top. They departed from the reception through a shower of white rose petals and were driven away in a white Mercedes S550. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted a seated rehearsal dinner and cocktail hour at Old Waverly. A wedding day brunch and hair and makeup treatments for the bride and bridesmaids were given by the bride’s cousins while the bridegroom and groomsmen played cornhole with friends from out of town. After a wedding trip in Nevis, West Indies, the couple is at home in Madison.
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achel Laurn Oddo and Hunter Shelton Norris were united in marriage during a candlelight ceremony at 7 p.m. June 27 at Royal Oaks Country Club in Houston, Texas. The bride is the daughter of Michael Oddo and Laurn Oddo of Houston. Norris is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Norris Jr. of Madison. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Richard (Rick) Stark. Nuptial music was presented by Kenneth Smith, pianist. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an ivory silk satin couture designer gown featuring a crystal beaded, fitted bodice with a deep sheer illusion back that swept into a tiffany train. She chose a chapel length Swarovski crystal veil. The bride carried a bouquet of white hydrangeas, white lisianthus, vandella, and quicksand roses topped with white phalo orchids that were meshed with cream majolicas accented with blush pink majolicas stems wrapped in champagne satin ribbon held by a pearl pin handle. Maids of honor were Dorothy Jane Daboval, Meghan Alyssa Harper, and Caitlin Jeanette Kalfayan, all of Houston. Bridesmaids were Jennifer Hutton Barnett of Austin; Sarah Louise Morris of Memphis; Hayley Anna Norris of Madison; Bianca Nicole Oddo of Katy; Kelsey Elise Still of Hernando; and Mary Margaret Via of Booneville. Anabela Jane Governale of Fort Collins, Colo., was junior bridesmaid. They wore fuschia gowns of chiffon featuring ruffled strapped halter necklines. They carried bouquets of ivory and champagne garden roses and quicksand roses accented with champagne satin ribbon wrapped stems held in a pearl pin handle. Flower girl was Madeline Isabel Nelson of Katy. The bridegroom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Clayton Scott Crockett of Memphis; Michael Sykes Heard, Hayes Jackson Norris and Jonathan Michael Horton, all of Madison; William Morgan McDowell of Indianola; Jarrod Benton Moulds of Meridian; Michael Anthony Oddo Jr. of Houston; Brett Norris Watson of Cary, N.C.; and Edward Marion (Rion) Watson III of Jackson. Ushers were James Bishop Barlow of Flora; Dawson Alexander Graves of Jackson; Jason Colby Heathcoe of Hamilton, Ga.; Charles Stephen Oddo Jr. of Katy; Matthew Cameron Richardson of Indianola; and Grant Chandler Staten of Yazoo City. Ring bearer was Jacob Michael Nelson of Katy. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the Royal Oaks Country Club. Password presented the music. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Ouisies’ Table in Houston. The day before the wedding, a bridesmaids luncheon was held at Brennan’s Restaurant in Houston. After a wedding trip to the Dominican Republic the couple is at home in Madison.
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Lindsey Reed White & John Foose Harris DECEMBER 19, 2015
MINT SPRINGS FARM • NEAR NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
r. and Mrs. Robert Ellis “Butch” White Jr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Reed White, to John Foose “Jack” Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Harding “Hardy” Harris. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Lois Reed White and the late Robert Ellis White Sr. of Aberdeen, and the late Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gene Lindsey of Fulton. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Virginia Wilkes Blanton and the late Orion Dee Blanton of Memphis, and Frances Foose Harris and the late Ellis Isbel Harris Sr. of Tchula. Miss White is a graduate of Oak Hill Academy in West Point. She was graduated from the University of Mississippi, earning her bachelor’s degree in English. At Ole Miss, she was a member and officer of Delta Delta Delta fraternity. She participated in various activities of the Associated Student Body and is involved as a state campaign consultant. Harris is a graduate of Jackson Academy. He was graduated from Mississippi State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in risk management, insurance and financial planning. At State, he served as an officer of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He is a volunteer at Peyton’s House, a division of the Neighborhood Christian Center. Harris is associated with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi. The couple will exchange vows December 19 at Mint Springs Farm near Nashville. Lindsey Reed White, John Foose Harris
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CRYSTAL SPRINGS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CRYSTAL SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI
r. and Mrs. Ralph Gleason Beach Jr. of Crystal Springs announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Elizabeth Beach, to Dustin Hunter Renfroe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Todd Renfroe of Crystal Springs. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Ralph Gleason Beach Sr., and the late Mr. Beach of Hazlehurst, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Harold Graham of Crystal Springs. Miss Beach is a 2011 graduate of Copiah Academy and a 2015 graduate of the University of Mississippi, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. At Ole Miss, she was a member of Chi Omega sorority where she was an executive officer. She was presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. James Elbert White of Morton and Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie Franklin Renfroe of Jackson. Renfroe is a 2010 graduate of Copiah Academy and attended Mississippi State University as a scholar athlete. In 2013, Renfroe was selected as the 13th overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft chosen by the San Diego Padres. The couple will exchange vows December 5 at Crystal Springs United Methodist Church in Crystal Springs.
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r. and Mrs. William Charles Brabec announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan Claire Brabec, M.D., to William Harold Rosenblatt II, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cy Hart Rosenblatt. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Liebewein of Hattiesburg, the late Lt. Col. C.R. Brabec and the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe A. Sutherland of Canton. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of William Robert Clinton III and the late Mrs. Clinton, and the late Dr. and Mrs. William Harold Rosenblatt. Dr. Brabec is a graduate of Jackson Academy. She was graduated summa cum laude from the University of Mississippi. At Ole Miss, she was a Taylor Medalist, initiate of Phi Beta Kappa, an officer of Omicron Delta Kappa and Chi Omega fraternity. Dr. Brabec was presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi. She is a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, where she was an initiate of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Following her residency, Dr. Brabec is board certified in internal medicine and completing a fellowship in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at UMMC. She is a member of the Junior League of Jackson. Rosenblatt is a graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. He was graduated magna cum laude from the University of Mississippi, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in history. At Ole Miss, Rosenblatt was inducted into the Hall of Fame, an initiate of Phi Beta Kappa, elected Associated Student Body treasurer and ASB judicial chair. He was an officer of Sigma Chi fraternity. Rosenblatt is associated with the Mississippi Poultry Association. The couple will exchange vows December 12 at First Presbyterian Church. n o v e m b e r
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Massey Claire Buckner & Ross Carter Mitchell NOVEMBER 21, 2015
THE SOUTH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
r. and Mrs. Stephen Eugene Buckner of Flowood announce the engagement of their daughter, Massey Claire Buckner, to Ross Carter Mitchell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ross Mitchell of Smyrna, Tenn. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brooks H. Polk Jr. of Summit, and Eugene Bernard Buckner and the late Patricia Buckner of Marks. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Stevenson and Mrs. Robert S. Brown and the late Mr. Brown, all of Nashville. Miss Buckner is a 2009 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. In 2013, she was graduated with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with a concentration in clinical exercise physiology from Mississippi State University where she was a member of Chi Omega fraternity. She is pursuing a master’s of occupational therapy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Mitchell is a 2011 graduate of Blackman High School in Murfreesboro, Tenn. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing from Mississippi State University in 2015. At Mississippi State, Mitchell was a member of the baseball team and named All-American in 2013. He is the assistant marketing director at The Face and Body Center in Flowood. The couple will exchange vows on the evening of November 21 at The South in Jackson. Massey Claire Buckner, Ross Carter Mitchell
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Jordan Lynn Eiland & Daniel Craig Morris JANUARY 30, 2016
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PARTIES AND CELEBRATIONS
Kristen Dawe and Alex Powell engagement celebration
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The bride-elect is the daughter of Lynette Merrell Dawe and Chris Dawe of Cincinnati. Kristen Dawe is a graduate of Fordham University, N.Y. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Curt and Carrie Powell of Palos Verdes Estates and Las Vegas. He holds a master’s of finance from Fordham University. A spring wedding will be held in Palos Verdes Estates. Shown are scenes from the celebration.
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Kristen Dawe, Tootsie Merrell
Tito Bigalow, Kristen Dawe, Nita Bigalow, Kinney Moore
Tito Bigalow, James Haycraft, Laura and Pete Foley, Chris Dawe, Mark Cherney, Curt Powell, William and Mollie Merrell, Kathryn Simmons; (third row) Nita Bigalow, Kenney Moore, Margret Smith, Tootsie Merrell, Lynette and Kristen Dawe, Alex and Carrie Powell, Miles and Nan Merrell, Tina Bailey, Allison Cherney; (second row) Kristin Merrell, Greg Smith, John Merrell, Matthew Sellers, Ryan Haycraft, Ian Powell, Nick Dawe; (front) Elizabeth Sellers, Mary Lyn Haycraft, Mary Lou Culpepper, Marie Merrell, Chandler Wade Smith, Sara Nilmeier, Mary Rogers Merrell
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EVENTS CHATHAM ART SHOWCASE St. Richard Catholic Church recently hosted the fifth annual Chatham Art Showcase. Shown are scenes from the event.
Bill Gray, Peggy Hampton, Jill Gray
Larry and Gwen Gordon
Patrice Wilkinson, Laurel Schooler, Mary Trepanier
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Mac and Claudia Addison, Cleta Ellington, Tim Avalon
Daniel Callaghan, Susan and Bill Raphael, Henry Muse
Michelle Cleveland, Jeffrey Yentz, Nancy Cleveland, Patty Killelea-Willard
Margaret Campbell, Richard Johnson
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EVENTS JA BLUE & WHITE NIGHT The Jackson Academy Association (JAA) recently hosted A Blue and White Night at The South. Guests dressed in blue and white to enjoy silent and live auctions, a tuition raffle, food and live music. This fund-raising event offered fellowship among Jackson Academy (JA) families, alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff, and administration. Through funds raised, the JAA will be able to provide educational tools for K3-12 classrooms as well as grants, scholarships and other benefits to JA students and faculty. Shown are scenes from the event.
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Brian and Angie Adair
Jared and Heather Pierce, Steve Davis
Kristin Allen, Anna Haralson, Tatum Goodman, Elizabeth Quinn
Jamie and Katie Chutz, Bebe and John Sumner
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Shawn Ward, Lea Easley
Jeanne and John Scarbrough
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Katherine Youngblood, Jim Ishee
Matt James, Percy Quinn, Reid Davis
Sherrye Taylor, Cathy Strauss, Patrice Worley, Beth and Tim McWilliams
Wray Eidt, Pat Scanlon
Haleigh and Andrew Ritter, Bryan and Cyndi Eubank
Ebony Welch, Amanda Smithers, Ashley Dugger
Cliff and Jennifer Powers, Emily McNeil, Jennifer and Robert Miller
Taylor Wondries, Cliff Kling, Kristen and Lee Nations
Sandy and Charlie Penick
John Hugh and Linda Tate, Shannon and Kevin Hahn n o v e m b e r
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JA BLUE & WHITE NIGHT
Allen and Geri Beth Smith, Heather and Rocky Wilkins
Gina and David Mulholland
Ryan and Lisa Perkins, George and Whit Johnson
Collin and Stephanie Maley, Tommy and Suzanne Barnette
Rob Triplett, Sandra England, Rosanna Maxwell, Mary Schiele Scanlon n o r t h s i d e
Christie and Paxton Farese
Mel and Josie Burgess, Paul and Shay Schoeneck
Reid Davis, Dodds Dehmer
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EVENTS THE GREENVILLE CONNECTION The eighth Annual Greenville Connection party in Jackson was held recently in the Northpointe Barn.
Solon Smith, Leah Smith, Kelsi Stayart
Mary Pryor and Joe Sherman
Wilson LaFoe, Walterine Odom, Marcella LaFoe
Teresa Rushin, Scottie Schwarz, Charlie Itzig, Charles Purvis
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Tracy Provenza, Doe Signa
Amy Permenter McMahan, Frances Smith, Walterine Odom, Suzanne Hickox
Susan McCreary, Larry Cox s u n
Mayor John Cox, Cheryl Skelton, Lynn Cox
Ben and Dianna McLain
Donna Nigro, Charlie Itzig
THE GREENVILLE CONNECTION
Sug Signa, Wren Dukes
Helen Wallis, Patricia Monroe, Peggy Makie
Denise Wilson, Debbie Williams, Cleve Barham; (front) Majie Northway, David Wilson
Beth Orlansky, Cleve Barham, David and Steve Orlansky
Shirley and David Orlansky
Mary Pryor Sherman, Susan McCarty, Dottie Graves
Dave Parkerson, Jon Provenza
Frances Smith, Walterine Odom
Ann Weathers and Kinney Swain
Larry and Nonie Joiner
Larry, Laura and Don Mills, Dianne Holloway Mills, Fred Whitiker, Bob Mills n o v e m b e r
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EVENTS JURIED ART SHOW The Renaissance Society of Fondren Renaissance Foundation recently hosted a private showing of the 2015 Cedars Juried Exhibition, juried by internationally acclaimed artist Myrna ColleyLee.
Stephanie Garriga, Doug and Angie Noble
Ken and Betsy Barton, Jerrod Partridge
Jan and Lawrence Farrington
Kirk Sims, John Q. Porter, Caroline Sims
Avery Jenkins, Gingia Yerger, Winston Jenkins
Jim and Leigh Eley, Patty and Don Clark
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Buddy Graham, Donny Cannada
Audrey Bowman, Christie Farese
Tom Hunter, Linda Allee
Tommie and Susan Cardin
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Bill Nation, Dottie Donaldson
Micajah Sturdivant, Myrna Colley-Lee, Art Spratlin
Andy Sweat, Tom Fortner
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EVENTS FRIENDS OF CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ENCHANTED EVENING Enchanted Evening, a gala benefiting Batson Children’s Hospital, was held recently at the Arts Center of Mississippi. Enchanted Evening offers an opportunity for the community to support Friends of Children’s Hospital and their efforts to meet the needs of caring for sick and injured youngsters. The event theme, “A Night in Old Havana,” was highlighted by entertainment from a Miami-based live dance band, Cuban food, and the customary all white attire.
Tara Engels, Tamyne Armour, Ditz Sander, Rob Armour
Stuart and Emily Whitaker, Brian and Sara Jones
Steve and Susie Erickson
Lindsay and Brian Hamm n o r t h s i d e
Alicia and Chris Swann
Clinton and Phyllis Doby, Bill Ray
Kelsey Kitch, Deonica Davis
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Tena McKenzie, Elisha Bailey, Melanie Schade
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Judy and Dan Grafton
Alice Chaney Herndon, Ashley Baldwin
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Katie McRae, Holly Lange
Peter Marks, Susan Shands Jones, Travis Bradburn
Kevin and Shannon Hahn, Lanier and Vaiden Clark
Heather Lincoln, Elizabeth Sosebee
John and Amanda Polles, Staci and Brent Tyler
Jim and Marilyn Tipton
Pam and Jon Turner, Hunter and Suzanne Cade
Amelie and Johnny Black
Robby and Linda Huff
Joey and Cathy Havens
John Mercer, Robin Ray Burns, David and Susan Martin n o v e m b e r
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FRIENDS OF CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ENCHANTED EVENING
Carol and Wade Shrader
Cherry and Ted Duckworth, Gabe and Ashley Baldwin
Sidney and Deborah Allen, Aaron and Morgan Samuels
Ray Rodriguez, Ivonne Galarza
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Debbie Weems, Patti Wentworth
Mike and Celeste Hurst, Margaret and Lex Taylor
Lisa Comer, Lynda Lesley
Bekah Woodruff, Suzann Thames
Todd and Leigh Reeves, Bill Lee, Annelle Primos
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EVENTS BECKHAM SIP AND SEE Beckham Custom Jewelry hosted a sip and see recently at the store to view the one-of-a-kind emerald and pearl necklace Brian Beckham designed for the Mistletoe Marketplace preview party live auction. The Mistletoe Marketplace preview party will be at the Mississippi Trademart November 4. Shown are scenes from the event. Brenda Williams, Lori Marshall, Catherine Florreich, Erica Bertschler
Brian Beckham, Alan Burrow
Sean Roland, Lisa and Dean Lester
Will Freeman, Mark Pang, Marquita Johnson
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Lori Quarles, Jennifer Wellhausen, Rochelle Hicks
Catherine Trimm, Brian Beckham, Beth Griffith, Alan Burrow
Lori Sanders, Michelle Taylor
Lori Marshall, Anne Daly
Amanda Lacoste, Anne Daly
Evon Joiner, Brian Beckham
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EVENTS CHAINE AT SEAFOOD REVOLUTION Members and guests of the Jackson chapter of the Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs dined recently at Seafood R’evolution in Ridgeland. The Chaine is the world’s oldest food and wine society, and it meets several times a year at various Jackson area restaurants. At Seafood R’evolution, diners and guests enjoyed a sevencourse meal prepared by Chef John Folse. Dishes included scallops, a special tomato soup and other entrees, coupled with wines. Jack and Melissa Torrence, Elliott Haller
Cynthia and David Gandy
Suman Das, William and Susan Jeannes, Rosa Lynn Das
Billy and Rebecca Long, Tommy James, Norm Rush, Sara Knight
Melissa and Jonathan Daniel
Marlin Rains, Randy Rogers, BC Rogers III
Ralph, Melissa and Jonathan Daniel
Brinda and Dev Mansundaran, Bob and Linda Brodell, Erin Tilton
Tracy Szilasi, Peder Johnson, Ken Szilasi, Jennifer Johnson
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EVENTS MMA POP-UP ART SHOW The Mississippi Museum of Art recently hosted Museum After Hours. The museum partners with artists, musicians, chefs, and other organizations for a one-night pop up experience and social event on the third Thursday of each month. These partnerships help foster collaboration among creatives and entrepreneurs. July featured Mississippi pop art by Big Dan Magee and Adrienne Domnick. Shown are scenes from the event. Mandy Davis, Jasper and Patricia Welsch
Barry and Mary Margaret White
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Kara Patterson, Chris Wooley s u n
Nathanael Gassett, Courtney Helfrich
Richard McKey, Sarah Broom, James Patterson
Jason Daniel, Dan McGee, Mike Lovett, Jonathan Blackwell
Mary and David Nelums
Randy and Lula Vessell
Candy and John Spurzem
Shelley and Stewart Eaton
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Meredith, Matt and Sabrina Felton
Emily Summerlin, Allison Harrison, Marika Cackett
Hap and Hilda Owen, Debbie Hida, Shelley Gendusa
Marshall, Henry and Russell Bennett
Josh, Emily and Paul Hamblin
Bella and Mary Allen Bennett
Shannon Valentine, Will Brooks, Tony Davenport
Janette Flynt, Shirley Roberts
Mary Grace and Susan Russell
Candy Clark, Matthew Magee
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EVENTS MS DINNER OF CHAMPIONS The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Alabama-Mississippi Chapter’s Dinner of Champions was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. This year’s event honored former Gov. William Winter with the society’s Hope Award for his exceptional dedication and leadership.
Dennis and Cheryl Miller, Carolyn Quarles
Jessica and Chad Ainsworth
Myrtis Rankin, Michael Booker n o r t h s i d e
Elizabeth and Charles Mullins
Rick and Colleen Hartfield, Rubye Moss
Anders Ferrington, Dorsey Carson, Gov. William Winter, Mandy Ferrington
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Rachel Jacobson, Chris Bourn
Ed and Ricci Casserly, Irene Underwood, Dale Yates
Hibbett and Susan Neel
Misty Wilson, Tyler Lamb
MS DINNER OF CHAMPIONS
Jennifer Anderson, Stanford Griffin
Stacey Stockwell Irwin, Gov. William Winter, Paul Stockwell
Charlotte Jenkins, Yvonne Porter, Elaine Tobias, Nancy Johnson
Gloria and Kerry Ford
Jackie Franco, Sherry Barnes
Kathy and Robert Herndon
Lindsey Dancy, Kevin Silence, Matt Allen
Rubye Moss, Clyde Muse
Bill, Leslie and Karen Philipp
Becky and Mark Fowler
Ronnie and Melody Musgrove
Kathy and Ron Mumbower n o v e m b e r
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EVENTS MADISON’S NIGHT OUT Madison the City Chamber of Commerce hosted Madison’s Night Out recently at the Madison Square Center for the Arts. The evening included entertainment plus tastings. Participants were invited to vote for their favorites. Shown are scenes from the event.
Rashad Williams, Bill Bethany, Scott Lee
Valerie and Rob Thames
Deena Likamuva, Chelsea Young, Amber Corley
Jessie Harthcock, Michael Haley, Barry and Cheri White
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Shelby D’Amico, Anna Shepard
Mark and Rachel Hearst, Jo and Harvey Luby
Lia and Tom Browning
Karen and Stephen Dekock
Ken and Ronda Slay
Leigh Ann and Will Longwitz
Justin and Casey Gauthier
MADISON’S NIGHT OUT
Lisa and Scott Parenteau
Crea and Paul Shelton
Brandi and Ben Garrott
Melanie and Mark Beyea
Russ Ogbum, Brian Lott, Spence Melton
Joel and Dianne Cushing
Linnae Hartley, Lisa Nichols
Garrig and Lauren Shields
Bill and Jerri Carnesi
Melissa Skelton, Patsy Wilkerson
Donna Vervalin, Ann Buchanan
Lisa Ratzlaff, Leigh Pace
Olatz Azcon, Teresa Fortney
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EVENTS STORYTELLERS BALL The 10th annual Storytellers Ball, presented by the Greater Jackson Arts Council, was held recently at the Arts Center of Mississippi. Shown are scenes from the event.
Sheila and Bill Grogan
Benee Wallace, Jerry and Mary Clift Abdalla
Joanna McNeel, Jessica Coleman
Ravin Hill, Mack Sullivan, Misty Shanas
Judge James Graves, Ross Adams, Tommy Estwick, Dan Hart, Dianne Pumphrey
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Kirk Sims, Paul Musick
David Clark, Mona Nichols, Victoria Clark, Janet Scott
Billy and Michelle Taylor
Mark and Cathy Reed
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Gary Scott, Erin Pickens
Janice Hughes, Tom Harmon, Carrie Roebuck
Jay McDonald, Lorie and Carroll McLeod, Tiffany Couch
Lynda Lesley, Steve Erickson
Brett and Meredith Bailess
Mark Herbert, Nina Lott
Andrey and Eliza Ueltschey, Kelli and Matt Ferrell
John and Candy Spurzem
Joseph Handy, Jerry Miller, Mike Koskie
Lori Rickmand, Bob Pieczyk
Amanda and Scott Overby
Brian Beckham, Alan Burrow n o v e m b e r
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EVENTS MISSISSIPPI KIDNEY FOUNDATION The board of trustees and the professional advisory board of the Mississippi Kidney Foundation recently met at the Country Club of Jackson for the 50th annual meeting. The new slate of officers for 2015 - 2017 are Lee Parrott, president; Johnny Maloney, immediate past president; Dr. Daniel Habeeb, president-elect; Bonnie Coleman, vice-president of programs; Debbie Minor, secretary; Natalie Hutto, treasurer; and members at large Tommy Abernethy, Dr. Alvin Brent and Bill Crim. New board members include Billy Brunt, Trey Turnage, Dr. James Wynn and Anna Adcock.
Dr. Marcelo Ruvnsky, Dr. Chris Anderson, Dr. James Wynn
Dr. Alvin Brent, Natalie Hutto, Kent Wilkinson
Lee Parrott, Anna Adcock
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Monica Day, Paul Howell, Heather Bryan
Johnny Maloney, Gail Sweat
Cal Wells, Billy Brunt, Paul Howell, Trey Turnage
Johnny Maloney, Lee Parrott, Dr. Daniel Habeeb
Bill Crim, Larry Lefoldt
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