Vincent Middle High School

67 graduates 42505 Alabama 25 • Vincent, AL 35178 Yellow Jackets • 257 students • Ranked the 45th best college readiness school in the state

Chancellor Tristan James Abbott Xavier Chance Abbott Brady Landon Ables Antonie Jay Acton Braxton Zane Allred Paisley Elizabeth Armstrong Valeria Monserrat Arteaga Garcia Hunter Cole Baker Zyikeriah Dezarai Benson Manda Bell Boothe William Brent Bowyer Hayden Clint Brown Joshua Harmon Burcham Kelly Rae Burkett Katrina Michelle Caswell Reagan Nicole Colvin David Hayden Conley Jeffrey Scott Crowder Tabitha Lenise Crowder Ryan Cordell Culliver

PAISLEY ELIZABETH ARMSTRONG

Valedictorian

Torian Tyvon Datcher Angel Katherina Dates Jonathan Lynn Dates Molly Lenae Davenport Dusty Dale Davis Samantha Makayla Davis Heather Nicole Ganey Elizabeth Lauren Glaze

Sydney Inez Griffin Joshua Bradley Hamer Malik Devon Hamilton

Austin Cage Harrison Brandon Michael Hayes Joshua Trent Hayes Cameron Isaiah Howard Equashia Shanterra Jackson

Johntavius Ryshod Keith Jamichael Lambert King Martaviun Jelani Lawson Shonna Rena Littlefield

Amanda Jean Manning Jackson Rashad McGinnis I’Kevia Shavonne McGowan Kylei Ann Miller Thomas Martin Minix Jordan B Moler Leslie Jennifer Molina Seth Chandler Nelson

Eric James Overton Angelic Pearl Partridge Matthew Logan Pate Kathleen Elizabeth Phillips Zhari Anavion Posey Alayna Jean Reynolds Elizabeth Shyanne Riojas Joseph Blake Roberson Madyson Cheyanne Maria Smith Treston Lavoris Smith Zachery Ty Smith Jayla Deonna Smoot Chelsea Faith Spradlin Jakiya LaVonna Threatt James Thomas Watts Kaleb Dewaine Wilson Tion Damaris Wright Toni Alya Wright Jeremiah Tiyae Youngblood

To the class of 2020,

Vincent Middle High School has always been my home. The teachers and administration are my loved ones and my fellow classmates are my siblings. Freshman year, my life changed and I moved away from Vincent. I knew that I had to make every effort to get back to the home I loved. Once I was home, I knew everything I did had to be for the betterment of my school.

That is where our principal, Dr. Michele Edwards, comes in. Dr. Edwards went out of her way to guide me on my path, even if that meant me going to her office unannounced...which most of my high school experience was, unannounced. I was loved when I stepped onto campus and most knew me as the “voice” of our school.

Every morning at 7:45 sharp, my voice rang throughout every classroom and hallway to bring the daily announcements to the Yellow Jacket Family. This was the highlight of my days until my junior year, when I was selected as the Drum Major of the Vincent Yellow Jacket Marching Band.

Also, I served as Drum Major during my senior year. I did not know it then, but my band and band director, Landon Manning, changed my perspective. They brought me happiness, frustration, tears, and after our final performance of the 2019 season, sadness.

Throughout these years, many things taught me that through hard work and dedication anything is possible. One of the many things that I love about Vincent is the COMMUNITY our teachers build around us. The saying “It Takes A Village” becomes a reality when stepping onto campus at VMHS.

The amount of overwhelming love and support from teachers and faculty have made this my village.

High School can be a whirlwind of emotions and experiences, but they all end up falling into place right where they need to be. My days at Vincent Middle High School have shaped me into the person I am; and the person that will show up on a college campus prepared for what is next. Unity at Vincent has taught me the true meaning of trust, loyalty, and friendship. The friends I have made throughout the years are the people that I want my future kids to know. This has been more than a high school to me; it has become a home, one that will last forever in my heart. I’m thankful for the opportunity to have made such wonderful memories. As for the class of 2020... you will indeed go down in history. Zach Smith

Class of 2020 Vincent High School

Congratulations Vincent Class of 2020!

Under the unexpected circumstances that is COVID-19, we can officially call ourselves graduates. Although not the conclusion we intended, we still made it to the end of these four short years of high school. Let us remember the pleasant times, the tough times and our last times we have spent together. You should be proud of your accomplishments and your determination to see past graduation in order to achieve your dreams. As we go our separate ways, feel no sorrow for we are going to do and bring better things to the world and ourselves. For we are the class of change, excellence and resilience! Nothing will stop us from succeeding. We have stood together and will stand together stronger through this time.

The best of luck to you, our Classmates, our friends and our family,

Toni Wright and Tion Wright President and Vice President VHS Student Government Association

Dear Class of 2020,

The administration, faculty and staff want to let each of you know how PROUD we are of the fine young men and women you have become throughout your academic journey at VMHS. We are excited about your many accomplishments, achievements and honors.

Upon much reflection, there are many characteristics that make your class so unique and very special. Your class has withstood much hardship and loss. You came into this world during uncertain times surrounding the 911 terrorist attacks. You have endured the loss of a classmate. You have lost many of the celebrations and rites-of-passage that most seniors enjoy during their final year of high school. Yet, you have done so with great compassion, love for each other, dignity, and resolve. For this, we are extremely PROUD!

Your class has also achieved greatness in many areas. Academically and in the career tech fields, 100% of your class has met one of the requirements to be deemed College and Career Ready. A great many of you have accepted scholarship offers from a variety of post-secondary institutions worth thousands of dollars. Many of you participated in the inaugural Ready to Work class - which has been described as the model of excellence for our county- resulting in twenty-two job offers from established companies seeking dedicated professional employees. Finally, a large number of you have chosen to serve our country by enlisting in one of the branches of the US Armed Forces. For the dedication, honor, grit, and determination you have shown to achieve these many accomplishments, we are PROUD!

As your senior year draws to a close, take some time for personal reflection. Reflect upon your personal achievements, your future goals, your future life path, and your future career path. Remember your years at VMHS and embrace your many successes. Cherish the good memories and let go of the ones that are painful. Each one of you has a future that is bright and filled with endless possibilities. Go now and achieve your dreams, remember what defines you as a person, and continue to push yourself toward success. Each of you possess all that is necessary for greatness. For this, we couldn’t be more PROUD!

Always remember how much we love and respect each of you. You are family to each of us, and we will always be here for each of you. We are all part of the Jacket family, and “WE ARE VINCENT STRONG”! With Love, Mrs. Nelson, Mr. Manning, Ms. King, Mr. Riggins, VMHS Faculty & Staff ” “ Go now and achieve your dreams, remember what defines you as a person, and continue to push yourself toward success. Each of you possess all that is necessary for greatness.