糖心直播 grad makes history as JC鈥檚 1st MS Rural Dentists Scholar
ELLISVILLE 鈥� Just before Wendy Mendoza of Laurel graduated from 糖心直播 last May, she learned she was selected as one of only three college students in the state to be accepted into the Mississippi Rural Dentists Scholarship Program. She is also the first JC graduate to earn such an honor in the program鈥檚 12-year history.
鈥淲endy Mendoza is an exceptional young woman who has worked hard here at 糖心直播,鈥� said her JC advisor and biology instructor, Dr. Melinda Butler. 鈥淣o one is more deserving of the MS Rural Dentist Scholarship than Wendy. She is self-confident, resourceful, and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. Wendy will become a caring dentist.鈥�
In fact, Mendoza is well on her way to becoming a dentist by being accepted into this prestigious program coordinated through the University of Mississippi Medical Center. After enduring three rounds of interviews at UMMC, and being accepted into the program in May, Mendoza took part in the initial phase of the two-year undergraduate prep for dental school over the summer. She also began the academic pathway into the pre-dental program at the University of Mississippi on August 25.
鈥淚n July, we toured the dental school, learned about Dental Admission Tips and did waxing teeth activities during a two-day introduction at UMMC,鈥� shared Mendoza. 鈥淚t was a lot of fun!鈥�
Being a dentist is not something Mendoza has always dreamt about, but she did enjoy going to the dentist as a young child. Her original goal has always been to be a dental hygienist but then she realized there are not many dentists with a similar background as her.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a male dominated field but when I was young, I had to translate every single thing for my parents because they don鈥檛 speak English. I want to be able to help those who have similar backgrounds, and I鈥檝e always loved everything about the dentist and oral health. I even enjoyed playing dental video games as a kid,鈥� shared the 2023 West Jones High School graduate.
As she began her freshman year of college at JC, conversations with her advisor made her consider changing her career plans, but she had to overcome shyness. Being a member of the Bobcat Brigade and working at a local contractor鈥檚 office helped her gain confidence to handle the interviews and rigors of dental school.
鈥淛ones is a great place to start. I needed this place because like any medical major, the classes are difficult. The smaller class sizes allowed me to make friends with the few people taking organic chemistry and the instructor. Being involved with Bobcat Brigade, meeting people and giving tours also helped me personally. Furthermore, my boss鈥檚 wife, and EVP of Marketing at JC, Dr. Finee鈥� Ruffin coached me on how to handle my nerves during interviews,鈥� said Mendoza. 鈥淥riginally, I had a scholarship to play soccer at a different school but I didn鈥檛 feel comfortable so I thought I would see how I would do at Jones. It was better than I could ever imagine. Everything fell into place.鈥�
Shadowing local dentists while at Jones also helped Mendoza decide her career path and being accepted for the Rural Dentists Scholarship Program, solidified her choice. Through the MRDSP, Mendoza will have opportunities to work with and be mentored by local dentists, and she will get additional training through dental encounters. If she gets accepted into dental school after earning her bachelor’s degree, she will have up to four years of her tuition paid. In return, she plans to return to Ellisville to practice.
鈥淓llisville is where I started so I think I want to give back here because so many people helped me here in Ellisville,鈥� said Mendoza. 鈥淚 can even see myself mentoring other future dentists if I have my office down the road from 糖心直播.鈥�
VP of Enrollment Management at Jones, Dr. Amanda McLeod, is sure Mendoza will not only succeed but thrive. She witnessed her growth as a member of the enrollment management team鈥檚 student leaders when Mendoza was a member of the Bobcat Brigade.
鈥淲endy Mendoza is exactly the kind of future healthcare professional our rural communities need. She is driven, compassionate, and committed to making a difference. I have no doubt she鈥檒l make a lasting impact on the lives of the patients and communities she serves,鈥� McLeod said proudly.
Mendoza and Mississippi State University students, Haley Harris of Louisville, and Haley Jenkins of Meridian were also accepted into the Mississippi Rural Dentists Scholarship Program this year. For more information about the MRDSP click on the website:
糖心直播 HSE grads challenged to be life-learners & achievers
ELLISVILLE 鈥� More than 160 High School Equivalency (HSE) diplomas were distributed to graduates who completed their HSE at 糖心直播 with about 100 graduates participating in the Commencement Ceremony to celebrate their accomplishments. Brother and sister duo, Ta鈥橫ya and Dimeco Mercer from Waynesboro were especially excited to receive their diplomas together. Dimeco鈥檚 future looks a little brighter thanks to Wayne County Center鈥檚 Out-of-School-Youth Career Coach, Reed Walters and his younger sister, Ta鈥橫ya鈥檚 encouragement.
鈥淏asically, I was a high school drop-out at 14. I got kicked out of school, got sent up the road. I was in trouble,鈥� said the now 20-year-old, Dimeco. 鈥淏ut I couldn鈥檛 let my little sister beat me. Even though I did all that, I got to graduate with my sister. She kept pushing me and Mr. Reed is a great counselor, mentor and teacher. He stuck in there with me and made sure we got things done.鈥�
His sister, 17-year-old Ta鈥橫ya, is set on being a nurse but didn鈥檛 like going to public school. Graduating with her brother has been a special memory for both.
鈥淭his means a lot to both of us, to graduate with her because she influenced and inspired me. Now, I want to be a mechanic or a plumber,鈥� said Dimeco. Ta鈥橫ya added, 鈥淚鈥檓 very excited about graduating with him. I鈥檓 proud and I鈥檒l probably cry.鈥�
Also earning her diploma after waiting for more than 20 years, is 35-year-old Phyllis Evans of Laurel. She decided now was the time partly because her 16-year-old and 10-year-old urged Evans to get her HSE and live out her dream of becoming a teacher.
鈥淚 never thought this day would come!鈥� explained Evans. 鈥淚t鈥檚 definitely an accomplishment and I鈥檓 proud of myself. It took me a long time to get the courage to go back to school. However, I discovered it鈥檚 never too late to get your education.鈥�
Not only did Evans get her diploma, but she also earned a scholarship as the highest scoring student from Jones County. Overall, this class of graduates has been awarded nearly $65,000 in scholarships according to 糖心直播鈥檚 Director of Adult Education, Dr. Tiffany Culpepper. Receiving the Greene County Scholarship and the $500 糖心直播 Foundation Scholarship was Jesse Moran from Leakesville for having the overall highest score.
鈥淭his really means a lot to me. I don鈥檛 really think I deserve something like this, but I realize it鈥檚 all part of God鈥檚 plan for me,鈥� said Moran. 鈥淚 owe a lot to my friends and family. I鈥檇 say the people around me got me to where I am right now and I believe God put these people in my life to help take care of me.鈥�
Clarke County鈥檚 Scholarship recipient was Sarah Beth Smith with Alayjah Yockey of Bay Springs earning the Jasper County Scholarship. Andrew Nelson of Beaumont received the Perry County Scholarship and Kristen Bates of Waynesboro earned the Wayne County Scholarship. In addition to the County Scholarships, 20 additional ACT Scholarships were awarded to qualifying students.
Receiving the Academic Achievement Scholarship for their ACT scores were Sarah Beth Smith of Quitman, Rae Grantham of Sumrall and Bayli Stokes of Laurel. Earning the Rising Excellence Scholarships were Chelsa Shaw of Moselle, Andrew Nelson of Beaumont, Tristan Dykes of Richton, Kristen Bates of Waynesboro, Jesse Moran of Leakesville, Jadin Hilbun of Laurel, Joshua Grantham of Sumrall, Sean Gingrich of Collins, Rohan Ghimire of Laurel, Brandi聽Boreman of Ellisville, Caitlyn Varner of Stringer, Reagen Parker of Laurel, Hanna Hendry of Bay Springs, Miley Crager of Richton, Daytona Beasley of Moselle, Camryn Aylesworth of Prentiss and Paris Rose Alexander of Richton.
Despite the academic accomplishments announced at the HSE Ceremony, Keynote Speaker and Brigadier General, Bart Bartran challenged graduates to not get lazy and be satisfied with their current honors and awards. As someone who graduated at the bottom of his High School class, Bartran explained, joining the Army taught him a lot of things he missed in High School. Thinking he was an underachiever, Bartran learned it was not a matter of intelligence but a matter of how lazy you are as to whether or not you will succeed in life.
鈥淵ou have to strive to discipline yourself. You have to be dedicated and take everything on with will power and the determination to never quit and you鈥檒l achieve those things that you want to achieve,鈥� said Bartran.
He also encouraged graduates to focus on the next milestone in their life because life is not over now that they have a diploma. Challenging them to take on more degrees and training and never be satisfied, Bartran shared that after 36 years in public service through the military and nearly 10 years in law enforcement, he continues to look for opportunities to learn and to serve.
鈥淎fter I retired, I always wanted to get my commercial driver鈥檚 license, so I just completed the course at 糖心直播鈥檚 Workforce Center. I challenge you to find those certifications and something you like. Wake up doing something you鈥檙e passionate about and it will never be like working a day in your life,鈥� Bartran shared.
In fact, when Bartran retired from the Army National Guard, he found a new job at 糖心直播 as the Director of the JC CORP which includes a continuation of some of his previous job duties as the Director of the Regional Counterdrug Training Academy (RCTA) through the National Guard based in Meridian. Besides offering advanced training for law enforcement, Bartran is teaching Criminal Justice courses on campus. Bartran鈥檚 vast police and military experience includes 36 years of serving as a local policeman and sheriff deputy, being deployed overseas, commanding the 112th Military Police Battalion, serving as the Director of the Counterdrug Program for the Mississippi National Guard, and Commander of the RCTA. He is credited with training more than 36,000 law enforcement professionals throughout the nation during his career. The 1988 West Jones High School graduate also earned countless medals and honors along the way, including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with one Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Governor鈥檚 final rank advancement and Honorary Promotion to Brigadier General when he retired in April 2025. During the HSE Commencement Ceremony, Bartran reminded students he changed his direction in life to be successful. Since they have begun that journey by obtaining their HSE diploma, they too can strive towards excellence like him.
鈥淚 had some folks that invested in me many years ago and stayed with me through thick and thin and that鈥檚 why I鈥檓 here with you today. I did not like high school. I hated it. I was not a good student, but I found something I was passionate about and I changed my thinking,鈥� said Bartran. 鈥淵ou鈥檝e begun to challenge yourself with this course. I challenge you to continue but also find balance with your family and your spiritual readiness; stay focused.鈥�
The HSE classes are free of charge at 糖心直播 and most test costs can be covered by grant money. Supportive teachers and counselors at each of the 糖心直播 Centers where HSE classes are taught can help students determine the best pathway for their success for little to no expense. For more information about the Adult Education programs offered at 糖心直播 click on the website: /workforce/adult-learning/
糖心直播 High School Equivalency Graduates 2024-2025
- Chandler Lee Abernathy, Mize Smith
- Ashton Cape Ainsworth, Mount Olive Covington
- Jaci Ann Ainsworth, Bay Springs Jasper
- Aiden Maya Aldridge, Laurel Jones
- Nevada Nicole Alexander, Richton Perry
- Paris Rose Alexander, Richton Perry
- Zaylon Lahjuan Arrington, Laurel Jones
- Aprel Ann Ashcraft, Laurel Jones
- Camryn McLaurin Aylesworth, Prentiss Jefferson Davis
- Joshua Anthony Back, Enterprise Clarke
- Zachary Barnes, Taylorsville Jones
- Kristen Nova Bates, Waynesboro*** Wayne
- Fisher Ray Beal, Richton Greene
- Hunter Ray Beal, Richton Greene
- Daytona C Beasley, Moselle* Jones
- Inna Biriukova, Ellisville Jones
- Kaydance Destiny Bishop, Waynesboro Wayne
- Nehemiah Joel Boone, Waynesboro Wayne
- Brandi Izabella Boreman, Ellisville* Jones
- Esilda Markelys Bouttet, Laurel Jones
- Madison Nichole Bowman, Ellisville Jones
- Brendy Elizabeth Bradley, Leakesville Greene
- Aaleigha McKenzie Brister, Enterprise Clarke
- Adrianna Lillian Buckbee, Meridian Clarke
- Jared Bryar Burkett, Bassfield Jefferson Davis
- Colton Jase Byrd, Richton Perry
- Nathan Lee Byrd, Richton Perry
- Maegan Denise Callahan, Heidelberg Jones
- Maylee Leshae Carney, Laurel Jones
- Kaydence Terri Carr, Waynesboro Wayne
- Dalton Keith Churchwell, Leakesville Greene
- Kalee Reese Cooley, Waynesboro Wayne
- Miley Mae Crager, Richton Greene
- Ethan C Creppel, Ovett Jones
- Ryan Tyler Cromwell, Petal Forrest
- Bailey Adam Davis, Ellisville Jones
- Madison Grace Davis, Laurel Jones
- Olivia Star Davis, Ellisville Jones
- Starachel Marie Davis, Buckatunna Wayne
- Chloe Krysta Leeann Dennis, Enterprise Clarke
- Zailey Alana Dutton, Laurel Jones
- Tristan Noah Dykes, Richton Perry
- Lora Jane Edge, Laurel Jones
- Phyllis Evans** Jones
- Constance Lorraine Everett, Ellisville Jones
- Dalton Blake Files, Laurel Jones
- Kollin Ray Finnell, Richton Greene
- Lela Grace Foster, Laurel Jones
- Adrianna Marie Gable, Hattiesburg Forrest
- Josey Rain Gagnon, Leakesville Greene
- Rohan D Ghimire, Laurel Jones
- Sujan Ghimire, Laurel Jones
- Mya Ellen-Marie Gillie, Richton Greene
- Sean Anthony Gingrich, Collins* Covington
- Danielle Michelle Goforth, Magee Simpson
- Bricen David Goldman, Shubuta Clarke
- Reagan Katrina Graham, Soso Jones
- Terry Graham, Ellisville Jones
- Joshua Shelby Grantham, Sumrall* Lamar
- Rae Carrera Grantham, Sumrall* Lamar
- Mallory Middleton Green, Lucedale George
- Aden Douglas Haigler, Richton Perry
- Daniel Ryan Hampton, Mt Olive Smith
- Devin J Harrell, Forest Scott
- Alyssa Claire Harris, Ellisville Jones
- Darrien Kevontae Harris, Waynesboro Wayne
- Dalton Wayne Harvey, Laurel Jones
- Jackson Phillip Hayes, Bay Springs Jasper
- Teressa Hayes, Mount Olive Covington
- Timothy Alexander Hendren, Waynesboro Wayne
- Hanna Claire Hendry, Bay Springs Jasper
- Aaliyah La Shay Henry, Beaumont Perry
- Gregory Brayden Hicks, Leakesville Greene
- Remington Jayce Hicks, Ovett Jones
- Hallie Alexandria Hightower, Enterprise Clarke
- Jadin Nicole Hilbun, Laurel* Jones
- Rhett Howard Hinton, Laurel Jones
- Christopher Wayne Holder, Leakesville Greene
- Landon Richard Holifield, Ellisville Jones
- Weston William Holland, Ellisville Jones
- Harley Magdalene Hollinghead, Waynesboro Wayne
- Shanen Parker Hudson, Waynesboro Wayne
- Jack Louis Husband, Laurel Jones
- Andrew Blayne James, Ellisville Jones
- Mariana Jarquin Lopez, Laurel Jones
- Ashley Nicole Jones, Louin Jasper
- Haley Grace Keyes, Laurel Jones
- Ny’asia Ann Keyes, Bay Springs Jasper
- Jackson Lane King, Stringer Jasper
- Kaneesha L Knight, Laurel Jones
- Michael Seth Laznovsky, Laurel Jones
- Michael David Lemus Rosas, Laurel Jones
- Ethan Ryley Logan, Laurel Jones
- Hannah Nicole Lowery, Seminary Covington
- Robert Irvin Lowery, Seminary Covington
- Elexis Paige Mallett, Laurel Jones
- Elona Piper Mallett, Laurel Jones
- Jessica Ann Mason, Quitman Clarke
- Matthew Grayson McGuire, Moselle Jones
- Cameron McClure, Collins Covington
- Angel Marie McIntyre, Moselle Jones
- Memory Elizabeth McKenzie, Waynesboro Wayne
- Noah J. McLain, Richton Perry
- Dimeco Mercer, Waynesboro Wayne
- Ta鈥橫ya Trichelle Mercer, Waynesboro Wayne
- Pauline Janelle Millirons, Laurel Jones
- Duncan Minter, Ellisville Jones
- Joanna Moody, Neely Greene
- Jesse Elias Moran, Leakesville**** Greene
- Tristan Andrew Myers, Petal Forrest
- Andrew Chad Nelson, Beaumont*** Perry
- Diamond Unique Newell, Laurel Jones
- James Hunter Nicholson, Laurel Jones
- Madelyn Jane O鈥機onnell, Laurel Jones
- Nicholas Marshaun Odutola, Bay Springs Jasper
- Tristan Lee Palmer, Wiggins Stone
- Ian Bryce Pardue, Taylorsville Smith
- Annabelle Diane Parker, Laurel Jones
- Jasper Lee Parker, Laurel Jones
- Kayleigh Breanna Parker, Louin Jasper
- Reagan Miles Parker, Laurel Jones
- Kameron Hunter Pierce, Leakesville Greene
- Courtney Danielle Pitts, Stonewall Clarke
- Kaylandra Paige Powell, Laurel Jones
- Marie Priester, Laurel Jones
- Dedrick Deamond Rogers, Hattiesburg Lamar
- Ramsee Jewels Rounsaville, Leakesville Greene
- Chad Anthony Ruppel, Waynesboro Wayne
- La’Quinta B Russell, Laurel Jones
- Lindsey Rayanne Sanford, Petal Forrest
- Jaylen Scott, Richton Perry
- Makenna Lynn Marie Sharpe, Leakesville Greene
- Chelsa Renea Shaw, Moselle* Jones
- Wyatt Tristin-Lee Simonson, Laurel Jones
- Caden Lucas Sims, Bay Springs Jasper
- Ashley Madelyn Smith, Ellisville Jones
- Sarah Beth Smith, Quitman*** Clarke
- Kaydee Breann Solis, Ellisville Jones
- Edward Eli Stabler, Richton Greene
- Ian Stanley, Waynesboro Wayne
- Kallie Madison Stewart, Lucedale George
- Bayli Alysse Stokes, Laurel Jones
- Lakeiya Stokes, Waynesboro Wayne
- Jadeah Brook Styron, Waynesboro Wayne
- Katrina Rena Thigpen, Laurel Jones
- Joshua Mitchell Thomas, Meridian Lauderdale
- Qua’daysa Iceyonna Thomas, Laurel Jones
- James Caleb Tillman, Leakesville Greene
- Kolbe David Turner, Ellisville Jones
- Karlie Bianca Faith Upshaw, Hattiesburg Lamar
- Matthew Carl Van Orden, Shubuta Clarke
- Megan Hope Vara, Ellisville Jones
- Caitlyn Varner, Stringer* Jasper
- Cassandra Grace Vinson, Bay Springs Jasper
- Christopher Calvin Walters, Ovett Jones
- Joshua Isaiah Walters, Laurel Jones
- Savannah Leigh Walters, Waynesboro Wayne
- Clara Maurem Warren, Ellisville Jones
- Caleb Patrick West, Waynesboro Wayne
- Rebecca Westbrook, Taylorsville Smith
- Haidyn Leigh Williams, Waynesboro Wayne
- Jordan Benjamin Williams, Waynesboro Wayne
- Lauren Lorraine Wood, Laurel Jones
- Alayjah Herta Yockey, Bay Springs** Jasper
ACT Scholarship*
County HSE Scholarship**
ACT and County HSE Scholarship***
糖心直播 Foundation Scholarship****
Susan Chakiris Busby鈥檚 colorful artwork on display at 糖心直播
ELLISVILLE 鈥揟he colorful and uniquely created artwork of Susan Chakiris Busby will be on display at the Eula Bass Lewis Art Gallery on the Ellisville campus of 糖心直播 until September 18, 2025. Her paintings 鈥減op鈥� off the wall with color because of a unique style of painting and materials used to create a dimensional image.
鈥淚 have painted in watercolors and acrylic for many years and recently began exploring the medium of cold wax and oil, both on birch panel and yupo paper in a semi realistic and impressionist style.鈥� said Busby. 鈥淭his medium allows for the layering of colors and texture whether painting in the style of impressionism or abstraction. The cold wax and oil paint method is not defined by subject matter but by experimentation, texture and layers of paint. Cold wax medium is a mixture of natural beeswax, Gamsol and Danmar resin mixed with oil paint to achieve a buttery quality usually applied with a soft silicone bowl scraper or silicon brushes.鈥�
The former Jones County art instructor and adjunct professor at the University of Southern Mississippi is a native of Pennsylvania and lived in Tempe, Arizona for several years before meeting her husband and moving to rural Mississippi. While in Arizona, the former photographer taught dark room photography at Phoenix Arts and Crafts Center, freelanced as a photographer for modeling agencies in Phoenix and worked as an assistant to a commercial photographer. She attended art classes at Arizona State University and completed her Bachelors and Master鈥檚 degrees in Art in the late 1980鈥檚 at the University of Southern Mississippi with degrees in Fine Art and Art Education.
鈥淢y vision for my paintings comes from 45 years of living a rural life in the woods which has entailed growing food, herbs and flowers and raising children and farm animals. I have also spent many years exploring the marshes and waterways of South Mississippi along the beautiful Gulf Coast and sailing to our beautiful barrier islands. My art originates from paying attention to the natural world of light, reflections, shadows, textures and colors that surround us in nature. I translate what I see in the three-dimensional world onto a two-dimensional surface focusing on a more impressionistic style,鈥� said Busby.
Her life鈥檚 journey has earned her several awards and accomplishments with the latest being accepted as a member of the Mississippi Art Colony and being awarded the Becky Feder Award for Artistic Achievement. Busby has also been accepted as a member in the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington D.C. and she was accepted as a participant in the Meridian Museum of Art Annual Juried Competition for the past two years. Her work has been in the Lucile Parker Gallery and is currently a part of the Mississippi Art Colony Traveling Show. She is a board member of the Hattiesburg Arts Council and a member of the Lauren Rogers Art Museum, the Ohr O鈥橩eefe Museum and the Mississippi Museum of Art.
For more information about upcoming JC art shows or to arrange a visit to the gallery call, 601-477-8401. The Eula Bass Lewis Art Gallery is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., and by appointment only on Fridays. The gallery is closed during the holidays. To learn more about the 糖心直播 Art Department, /programs/finearts/ or the JC Art Department鈥檚 social media: Facebook page, and on Instagram .
Summer Semester Honor Roll at 糖心直播 Announced
ELLISVILLE – 糖心直播 has announced the 2025 Summer Semester honor roll scholars. Full-time students with 15 hours or more and who maintain the following grade-point averages will make the honor roll: President鈥檚 List–4.0; Dean鈥檚 List–3.99-3.5: Faculty List–3.49-3.0.
President鈥檚 Honor Roll
Covington Collins: Jonathan Kennedy Portillo.
Forrest Hattiesburg: Ashley Helena Hobson.
Greene Leakesville: Michael Chase Brewer and Brayden Anthony Miller.
Greene McLain: Mitchell Terrell Brown.
Hinds Jackson: Shantal Shavelle McLaughlin.
Jasper Louin: Quinteshia Zykeria Jones.
Jones Ellisville: Ashley Cheyenne Breazeale, Joshua Lee Crosby and Jonathan Ryan Hayes.
Jones Hattiesburg: Mckenzie Grace Walker.
Jones Laurel: Bryce Ann Burrell, Makayla R McCreary, Kandalyn Molloy and Brittany Danielle Perry.
Jones Moselle: Robin Delk McGinnis.
Jones Ovett: Ramsus Emmanuel Sauls.
Jones Soso: Diontre Te Smith.
Lamar Hattiesburg: Eric Benjamin Dean.
Lamar Purvis: Amy Marie Waters.
Madison Canton: Dannah A Knighton.
Perry Beaumont: Braden C Talley and Jeremiah Omarion Turner.
Scott Morton: Lillie Faith Bradshaw.
Smith Louin: Matthew Tyler McNeil.
Smith Magee: Criston Abbagail Little.
Smith Raleigh: Crystal Lynn McNeil.
Sunflower Indianola: Carien Rena Anderson.
Tallahatchie Charleston: Jayla Symone Bullock.
Wayne Waynesboro: Bethany Danielle Beard and Braden Gage Millican.
Dean鈥檚 List Honor Roll
Alcorn Corinth: Spence Maddox Coffman.
Covington Seminary: William Garrett Adcox, Autumn Grace Bullock, Triston Nicole Lowery and Isaac Riley McQueen.
Forrest Hattiesburg: Michael Dwight Brown and David M Smith.聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽
Greene Leakesville: Ian Mackenzie Stowers.
Greene Neely: Keaton Trais Byrd and Kemper Grant Williams.
Greene Richton: Addison Tate McLain.
Greene State Line: Layla Grace McIlwain.
Hancock Kiln: Naomi Renae Nelson.
Harrison Gulfport: Ashton Casey Przepierski.
Jones Ellisville: Jimmy Lee Brownlee, Charity Davis Busby, Alexandria Sanville Ruth, Shaquille Markee Shelwood and Hope Caroline Smith.
Jones Laurel: Rogel Moran Avendano, Jaylen Malik Evans, Sujan Ghimire, Case Dempse McMullen and Kynlee Elizabeth Smith.聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽
Jones Seminary: Gaden Lakoda Butler.
Jones Soso: Charles Williams.
Lamar Hattiesburg: Valeria Espinoza and Mario Rashan Henderson.
Lamar Sumrall: Gregory Thomas Bounds Landon James Robertson.
Lowndes Columbus: Clarice Lashay Richardson.
Neshoba Philadelphia: Ahmarion Dashaun Ragsdale.
Perry Richton: Ella Grace Smith.
Smith Louin: Kristopher Doyle Moss.
Smith Mount Olive: Javan R Hand.
Wayne Waynesboro: Ethan Michael Clark and Luke McRae Hudson.
Faculty List Honor Roll
Clarke Shubuta: Zyon McKenzie.
Clay Laurel: Juan Fredrick Nelson.
Covington Collins: Vinkodious Lovetagious Hilton.
Covington Mount Olive: LaKenneth Dywan Fairley.
Covington Seminary: Devan Scott Blancett and Leah Michelle Englett.
DeSoto Olive Branch: Keynasia G Porter.
Forrest Hattiesburg: Ahmya Kianna Bacot, Zack Dalton Horner, Karlmecia Lakyla Jones, Kristopher A Lee, Jamia Monae McCord and Jeakayla Tineria Wright.
Forrest Petal: Sarah Emily Ball, Kaylie S Derrick, Kadien Cierra Guy, Morgan Alisa Newsome, Grayson Cole Sanford, Allyson Paige Strahan, Jennifer Rene Waltere and Xandria Alexis Weatherton.
Greene Lucedale: Brody Osten Bradley.
Greene Richton: Kevin Bryce Walley.
Greene State Line: Brennan Carson Beard and Jerneshia Moneshe Turner.
Harrison Gulfport: Brooklyn Nichole Holton and Brittney Latrease Zeigler.
Hinds Jackson: Jermiah A Cross.
Jasper Bay Springs: Madalynn Grace Owens.
Jasper Heidelberg: Kamya J Graves and Mark Danielle Terrell.
Jasper Louin: Maylazia S Hardy and Kelli B Thornton.
Jasper Vossburg: Karli Chandler Whisenhant.
Jefferson Davis Prentiss: Kivionna M Johnson.
Jones Ellisville: Lekenya Nyasia Arrington, Tonancy Carranza, Bryson Jay Ford, Heather Marie Howell, Kayla Rae Patterson and Karli Arin Youngberg.
Jones Laurel: Brian Michael Blackledge, Sydney M Burchfield, Jakendis Atarius Jones, Reagen Miles Parker, Addison Marie Ray, Anjelena Takedra Lashell Sanson, Ashley Dungan Walters, Ethan Paul Walters, Jamie Elizabeth Watkins and John Gabriel Wheeler.
Jones Moselle: Jaquan Marquell Bean and Diego Alonso Rangel Martinez.
Jones Sandersville: Zoe Victoria Clingon.
Jones Soso: David Lane Landrum, Lanie J Shows and David James Tisdale.
Lamar Hattiesburg: Brandon Burkley Averett, Dylan A Johnson and Rashad R Prince.
Lamar Purvis: Meagan Rachel Lumpkin.
Lamar Sumrall: James Brody Courtney.
Pike McComb: Yasmine Aiyana Lee.
Rankin Brandon: Emma K King and Hannah M Martin.
Rankin Florence: Deamberleye E Rankin.
Scott Morton: Ghenessy Lopez Vicente.
Simpson Magee: Keanna Janay Walker.
Smith Mize: John Amory Darden.
Wayne Buckatunna: Phillip Chadwick McLaughlin.
Wayne Shubuta: Quaneshia LaShae Cooley.
Wayne State Line: Devin Jamal Miller.
Wayne Sumrall: Hanna Brazell.
Wayne Waynesboro: Jacob W Colling, Lashaun Tyrion Evans, Chrisquisa Monkhia Matthews and Knija E Russell.
Wilkinson Woodville: Shatyre Mona Hunter.
糖心直播 students return to campus
ELLISVILLE 鈥� Returning to the 糖心直播 campus in Ellisville this fall has been super exciting for many students. Sophomores, Emily Davis of Laurel, and Caroline Whittington of Sumrall are especially thrilled about the opportunity to have a class together for the first time.
鈥淲e鈥檙e suitemates, living on campus and we鈥檙e really excited about going to Comp 1 this morning,鈥� said Davis who is majoring in Elementary Education. Whittington, a communications major, explained. 鈥淭his is the first class we have together and we鈥檙e super happy about it.鈥�
Also returning to campus was Maloree Walters of Seminary, however this is the first time the sophomore is able to walk to classes instead of driving from her home. Never-the-less, the nineteen-year-old Walters knew arranging the traditional first day of class photo tradition may be more challenging.
鈥淲hen my mom reminded me to take a selfie for my first day of school picture before I go to class, I asked her, 鈥楥an you come give me a hug and take the picture?鈥� My mom is my best friend and it means a lot to her, well both of us.鈥�
After taking a few pictures with Maloree posed in front of Anderson Hall before heading off to class, Mrs. Walters wiped some tears, hugged her daughter and sent her off to begin her sophomore year of college.
鈥淪he鈥檚 my baby, and only daughter,鈥� explained Danielle Walters, who is a 1997 JC graduate and owns The Haven hair salon in Ellisville. 鈥淚 have always taken pictures of my kids on their first day of school. My 23-year-old son is taking Electromechanical Technology classes on campus and graduates this year, and I have a 26-year-old son too. They are all near and dear to my heart.鈥�
Not wasting any time to make new friends in a new environment, 20-year-old Jacarrio 鈥淩io鈥� Anderson of Macon became friends with a classmate he just met, JC freshmen, Zay Owen and his girlfriend Kemya Wesley of Waynesboro. As they escorted Wesley to her nursing class, Anderson said he wanted to get more experience in the Commercial Construction Technology program at JC even though he just earned his Associate鈥檚 degree at another college close to home.
鈥淢y cousin and I own a construction company, Bankhead and Sons, and I do some side work on my own. I want to fine tune my skills here because I鈥檒l learn a little of everything. One day, I hope to build houses on site,鈥� said Anderson.
There are a few new courses for anyone still wanting to enroll, like the new, face-to-face course, Drugs and Society which is part of the Criminal Justice program and the Farm and Ranch Management program. Registration continues for traditional classes through Friday, August 22. Online courses begin on Monday, August 25, with registration continuing through August 29. For more information about 糖心直播, click on the website, /.
