{"id":2318,"date":"2021-07-30T15:06:07","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T21:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/?p=2318"},"modified":"2021-07-30T15:06:07","modified_gmt":"2021-07-30T21:06:07","slug":"jones-colleges-high-school-equivalency-grads-earn-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/news\/jones-colleges-high-school-equivalency-grads-earn-scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"糖心直播\u2019s High School Equivalency grads earn Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/u>ELLISVILLE \u2013 Eighty-one students from 糖心直播\u2019s High School Equivalency program were eligible to participate in a graduation ceremony honoring the classes of 2020 and 2021 with most choosing to participate in the celebration. Held at the Advanced Technology Center in Ellisville, HSE graduates heard an inspiring message from the keynote speaker, Jones County Drug Court Coordinator for the 18th<\/sup> Circuit Court District of Mississippi, Consuelo W. Walley.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe learn what we\u2019re capable of by going through trials. As Winston Churchill\"\"<\/a> said, \u2018Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts,\u2019\u201d Walley declared.<\/p>\n

The graduate of 糖心直播, the University of Mississippi and Mississippi College School of Law shared with the audience that dreams can change. She emphasized the value of knowledge, which is power. Through our experiences, good and bad, Walley told the crowded auditorium, that we can learn to overcome and rise up when we\u2019re knocked down.<\/p>\n

\u201cTonight, is a stepping-stone in your journey, graduates. Where you go from here is totally within your power to determine. You just have to have the determination to get there. Don\u2019t stop when you fulfill one dream and never, ever stop dreaming. Always be open to changing your plans. Take pride in your journey and look forward to the journey,\u201d said Walley.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Several graduates\u2019 futures will be changing not only because they received their High School Equivalency diploma, but because they also earned a scholarship for their accomplishments. A graduate from each county in 糖心直播\u2019s eight-county district was awarded a full-tuition scholarship for two semesters. The overall high scoring student from Stonewall, Tabitha Mixon earned the Clarke County Scholarship along with an Academic Distinction Scholarship because of her ACT score. Additionally, because she was the overall high scorer on the HSE, Mixon earned the $500 糖心直播 Foundation Scholarship.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was really excited to earn these scholarships because my family can\u2019t afford tuition!\u201d said Mixon who wants to be a graphic designer\/illustrator. \u201cIt was also really nice to have my younger brother, David participating in the ceremony with me, and my family here to celebrate too. They didn\u2019t realize I was working so hard and studying to earn these scholarships!\u201d<\/p>\n

Mixon wasn\u2019t the only graduate with a sibling sharing this special occasion. Four additional families, Bradey and Amanda Hart of Collins, Garrett and Olivia Clark of Buckatunna and Abbigail and Isaac Davis of Seminary enjoyed graduating together. Another family with three siblings, Jeremiah, Noelle and\"\"<\/a> Sasha Barrow started their HSE at the Greene County Center in Leakesville, with David Clark in 2019. They returned from Gate City, Virginia to participate in graduation ceremonies together with the teacher who supported them from more than five hundred miles away to ensure they earn their High School Equivalency diploma.<\/p>\n

\u201cSasha, the oldest sibling, was upset she didn\u2019t have her HSE before her siblings completed their testing. However, her frustration stemmed more from her issues with dyslexia and ADHD. After testing, we were able to get Sasha special accommodations and she was able to show off her abilities. Then, her father\u2019s job moved the family to Virginia, which didn\u2019t offer the HiSet. After some research, Sasha commuted 25 minutes to a junior college in Tennessee to complete the HiSet and earn her HSE diploma,\u201d Clark explained proudly. \u201cSasha and Mary Dickerson are the highest-scoring students in my 17 years in adult education. I\u2019m very proud to have also taught Barrow\u2019s mother, Natasha and her two sisters.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sasha Barrow is currently enrolled in the CNA program with the goal of becoming a registered nurse. Her brother, Jeremiah aspires to be a business owner and is working on his business degree while managing a restaurant. Their sister, Noelle works at the restaurant her brother manages.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Other HSE graduates who are also on the path to success are County Scholarship recipients, (pictured in order of names listed) Bradley Hart of Collins, who earned the Covington County Scholarship. Leakesville\u2019s Mary Dickerson was awarded the Greene County Scholarship. Amber Windham of Bay Springs received the Jasper County Scholarship. The Jones County Scholarship recipient was Helenia Smith of Laurel. Samuel Menzik of \"\"<\/a>Taylorsville earned the Smith County Scholarship and Justice Pitts of Shubuta received the Wayne County Scholarship.<\/p>\n

Also honored during the commencement ceremony were several ACT scholarship recipients: Lydia Davis, Lucedale-Rising Excellence ACT Scholarship; Amanda \"\"<\/a>Gilbert, Pachuta-Academic Distinction ACT Scholarship; Mary Dickerson, Leakesville-Academic Achievement ACT Scholarship; Samuel Menzik, Taylorsville-Rising Excellence ACT Scholarship; Tabitha Mixon, Stonewall-Academic Distinction ACT Scholarship; Helenia Smith, Laurel-Academic Distinction ACT Scholarship; Amber Windham, Bay Springs-Academic Achievement ACT \"\"<\/a>Scholarship.<\/p>\n

For more information about the Adult Education Program at 糖心直播 contact, Gwen Matuszewski at 601-477-3125 or email gwen.matuszewski@jcjc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2020 & 2021 HSE Graduates<\/strong><\/p>\n

Name\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0City\u00a0\u00a0 <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Matthew Adams, Ellisville<\/p>\n

Mariano Arellano, Hattiesburg<\/p>\n

Noelle Barrow, Lucedale<\/p>\n

Jeremiah Barrow, Lucedale<\/p>\n

Sasha Barrow, Lucedale<\/p>\n

Rikki Brown, Heidelberg<\/p>\n

Thomas Bullock, Seminary<\/p>\n

Ashley Carlson, Stonewall<\/p>\n

Brooklynn Ciessau, Waynesboro<\/p>\n

Ashton Clark, Leakesville<\/p>\n

Garrett Clark, Buckatunna<\/p>\n

Olivia Clark, Buckatunna<\/p>\n

Tamika Coleman, Laurel<\/p>\n

Tristan Collins, Seminary<\/p>\n

Emma Cotton, Ellisville<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Crum, Enterprise<\/p>\n

Abbigail Davis, Seminary<\/p>\n

Isaac Davis, Seminary<\/p>\n

Jaylne Davis, Waynesboro<\/p>\n

Katlyn Davis, Bay Springs<\/p>\n

Lydia Davis, Lucedale<\/p>\n

Angel Denson, State Line<\/p>\n

Hannah Dickerson, Leakesville<\/p>\n

Mary Dickerson, Leakesville<\/p>\n

Jessica Duke, Ellisville<\/p>\n

Randalyn Dykes, Waynesboro<\/p>\n

Candice Finnegan, Enterprise<\/p>\n

Linda Foster, Sumrall<\/p>\n

Bailey Freeman, Waynesboro<\/p>\n

Tonya Gardner, State Line<\/p>\n

Amanda Gilbert, Pachuta<\/p>\n

Avant Gillispie,\u00a0 Ellisville<\/p>\n

Micheal Gray, Petal<\/p>\n

August Hand, Ellisville<\/p>\n

Natasha Hargrove, Ellisville<\/p>\n

Amanda Hart, Collins<\/p>\n

Bradey Hart, Collins<\/p>\n

Ethan Hilbun, Laurel<\/p>\n

Devin Hill, Petal<\/p>\n

Alex Holifield, Ellisville<\/p>\n

Jeremiah Holland, Leakesville<\/p>\n

Alaina\u00a0 Hutto, Waynesboro<\/p>\n

James Ivy, Enterprise<\/p>\n

Ta’Varence Jones, Waynesboro<\/p>\n

Aiden Kidwell, Laurel<\/p>\n

Makayla Kitchens, Stringer<\/p>\n

Chasity Knight, Laurel<\/p>\n

Larry Landrum, Mize<\/p>\n

Laiken Langley, Ellisville<\/p>\n

Dixie Lee, Ovett<\/p>\n

McKenzie Lee, Waynesboro<\/p>\n

Blake Lowery, Seminary<\/p>\n

Paula McAuley, Ellisville<\/p>\n

Zachary McLeod, Leakesville<\/p>\n

Samuel Menzik, Taylorsville<\/p>\n

David Mixon, Stonewall<\/p>\n

Tabitha Mixon, Stonewall<\/p>\n

Bailey Nicholas, Ellisville<\/p>\n

Logan Overstreet, Laurel<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Pipkins, Waynesboro<\/p>\n

Justice Pitts, Shubuta<\/p>\n

Sarah Roberts, Heidelberg<\/p>\n

Sofia Ruiz, Laurel<\/p>\n

Maricruz Sanchez, Laurel<\/p>\n

Seth Schumpert, Soso<\/p>\n

Linda Shelby, Bay Springs<\/p>\n

Helenia Smith, Laurel<\/p>\n

Quendarius Smith, Waynesboro<\/p>\n

Shacovia Stevens, Laurel<\/p>\n

Waylin Strite, Bay Springs<\/p>\n

Harley Taylor, Taylorsville<\/p>\n

Darryn Thompson, Richton<\/p>\n

Jadin Thrash, Heidelberg<\/p>\n

Thomas Tillman, Leakesville<\/p>\n

Breana Walker, Lucedale<\/p>\n

Dylan Walters, Ellisville<\/p>\n

Logan Watkins, Laurel<\/p>\n

Shelby Whitehurst, Laurel<\/p>\n

Amber Windham, Bay Springs<\/p>\n

Dixie Wise, Petal<\/p>\n

Dainera Wooten, Bay Springs<\/p>\n

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