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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMusic Industry Recording Arts major, Daniel Baldwin<\/strong> has already made a name for himself in the music industry with the release of his Christian single, \u201cInstantaneous\u201d last summer. The Magee resident has also been busy as a member of the Concert Choir, Jones OnStage, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Theater Club with the lead role in the spring musical, West Side Story<\/em>, and as President of the Baptist Student Union. He was voted as Mr. 糖心直播 by his peers and has earned the Letter \u201cJ\u201d Award, Hall of Fame, has maintained a 4.0 GPA and was named a Tullos Scholar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, Baldwin leads worship for multiple ministries and regularly serves in summer missions including in Romania and Moldova. His plans after graduation include continuing his education at the University of Mobile to pursue a degree in commercial voice. His parents are Greg and Julie Baldwin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBeing accepted into the 糖心直播 Hall of Fame is a true honor and something I am so grateful for. I feel incredibly thankful to get to be a small part in the 糖心直播 legacy. This recognition means a lot to me and reflects the encouragement and support I have received along the way,\u201d said Baldwin. <\/p>\n\n\n Basketball star, Amillion Buggs<\/strong> moved to Ellisville from Chicago, Illinois. The Wausau West High School graduate helped the JC men\u2019s basketball team win the Region 23 Championship and play for the national championship. The Business Marketing major earned Dean\u2019s List honors while at Jones. Buggs plans to continue his education and basketball career at the University of West Alabama. Will Connors and Shi Buggs are Amillion\u2019s parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis honor is something that will live on forever and it\u2019s something that my family and I can be proud of because I was an average to below average high school student, academically,\u201d said Buggs. \u201cJC has turned out to be the most influential years of my life. It has been a time of recovery and redemption. I came to Jones broken and I leave as a champion, with many lifelong relationships.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n Rylee Burks <\/strong>cheered for the Bobcats during her two years at 糖心直播 in addition to earning awards for her work as an Editor and writer for the student newspaper, The Radionian<\/em>. The Political Science and Psychology major from Picayune was a member of the Charles Pickering Honors Institute and the international honor society, Phi Theta Kappa. She plans to transfer to Mississippi State University with the goal of becoming a school counselor. Additionally, while at JC she volunteered her time as a tutor, cheerleading coach, Habitat for Humanity volunteer and Homeless Outreach. Burks earned the academic honor called the Letter \u201cJ\u201d Award, and she was on the President\u2019s and Dean\u2019s Lists. Her parents are Zachary Burks and Jennifer Fried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis was truly the best place to be and the gold standard that all students and particularly student athletes are held to is really something special. This standard of excellence truly has impacted my life, and it is something I will be glad to be honored for upholding,\u201d said Burks.<\/p>\n\n\n Future Nurse Practitioner, Hannah Byrd<\/strong> from State Line is currently working on her Associate Degree in Nursing. The Fruitdale High School graduate was a section leader for the Jones Concert Choir and JC Voices and was the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Director of Events and Fundraising. She earned President\u2019s and Dean\u2019s List honors, the Letter \u201cJ\u201d Award and was recognized as a Distinguished member of the PTK Officer Team. Outside of school, Byrd is the Pure Joy Christian Youth Group Team Leader. Her parents are Dr. Zickeyous and Najena Byrd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis honor means that you are celebrated for your individuality, dedication and willingness to learn. It means that someone saw me reaching out to learn because I learn differently. Not only did they see me, but they also celebrated me!\u201d said Byrd. \u201cI am forever grateful for the countless opportunities that 糖心直播 has granted me!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n Also an Associate Degree Nursing major, Titus Crouch<\/strong> from Ellisville, was inducted into the Nursing Honor Society, Alpha Delta Nu and was selected as a Tullos Scholar. The member of the International Honor Society for two-year colleges, Phi Theta Kappa, also served as President of the Associate Degree Nursing graduating class of 2025. While at Jones, Crouch shared his musical talents studying piano under Dr. Theresa Sanchez and performing in the special Christmas with the Arts concert with his brother and Dr. Victoria Johnson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A few of his honors include being inducted into the Hall of Fame and being nominated for the Gold Key Award for Merit\/Honor and Leadership. His future plans include earning his bachelor\u2019s degree and working as a nurse locally, with an end goal of being a nurse practitioner. His parents are Roy and Rachel Crouch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI have worked tirelessly during my time at Jones, putting forth my very best effort. This honor is a testament to the fact that hard work truly pays off!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n Ellisville\u2019s Molly Griffin<\/strong> has been a member of the Jones Concert Choir, Jones OnStage and the honor society, Phi Theta Kappa. The Secondary English Education major has plans to continue her education at the University of Southern Mississippi and become a teacher. Brad and Keri Griffin are her parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cJones gave me several opportunities to continue to use my talents beyond my South Jones High School experience, allowing me to grow in those talents and make great relationships along the way. I am thankful I chose Jones and was able to represent a strong legacy that I\u2019m proud to be a part of at Jones.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n Electrical Technology major, Sam Griffith,<\/strong> will be pursuing a bachelor\u2019s degree in Electrical Engineering at Mississippi State University. His goal is to work with his brothers and begin their own electrical company in the future. While at JC, Griffith was a member of Phi Theta Kappa and has earned the Letter \u201cJ\u201d Award, Academic Distinction Scholarship and was on the President\u2019s List. Greg and Jennifer Griffith are his parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt is a huge honor to me to be in the Hall of Fame,\u201d said Griffith. \u201cJust as Jones has left a lasting legacy within me, I hope to leave a legacy with Jones.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n Ollie Hammonds<\/strong> is an accounting major from Laurel who assisted the Bobcats Athletics Sports Information Office while being a member of the Charles Pickering Honors Institute, PTK and FBLA. Some of his honors include being selected as a Tullos Scholar, earning the Letter \u201cJ\u201d Award and being on the President\u2019s List all four semesters. Hammonds\u2019 future plans include attending the University of Mississippi and becoming a CPA with aspirations of working in sports broadcasting. His parents are Luke and Andrea Hammonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy father (Luke) graduated from JC and came back to work here when I was very young. I never really considered another college because my life\u2019s path has been shaped and directed by Jones,\u201d said Hammonds. \u201cI have a foundation of education and personal growth that I will forever cherish.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n Hope Houston <\/strong>of Laurel has been a member of the JC Concert Choir and JC Voices, a photographer for the yearbook, the Charles Pickering Honors Institute, Baptist Student Union and the V.P. of Scholarship for PTK. In fact, she earned the PTK Distinguished Officer Team Award and was selected to the All-Mississippi Academic 1st<\/sup> Team and the Gold Key Merit Award. Off campus, Houston spends her time volunteering at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans and the Veteran\u2019s Memorial Museum in Laurel. Her parents are Jimmy and Angela Houston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAcademics have been extremely hard for me because of my dyslexia and bad vision. The Lord has taught me so much through all of these challenges. I have learned the value of hard work and to fully rely on Him for all of my strength. JC has been the biggest blessing by experiencing a myriad of situations that have helped me grow as a person.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n Madison\u2019s Dannah Knighton<\/strong> is majoring in elementary education and specializing in general science. The Germantown High School graduate made her mark at 糖心直播 as a yearbook photographer and assisted the Student Affairs Office. She has earned honors as a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Vice President and part of the PTK Distinguished Officer Team, Letter \u201cJ\u201d Award and she has been on the President\u2019s List. She is a member of the Student Government Association, Charles Pickering Honors Institute and was selected as the Homecoming Student Body Maid and as a Tullos Scholar. Knighton volunteers her time as a small group leader at First Baptist Church in Ellisville for the children\u2019s ministry. Her future plans include pursuing an elementary education degree at the University of Southern Mississippi before earning her master\u2019s degree in biology or education administration. Her parents are David and Jill Knighton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI ended up at Jones by the grace of God, but I just felt it would make sense since my whole family grew up in Jones County,\u201d said Knighton. \u201cI am forever changed for the better because of JC. It has set the golden standard and will continue to do so as it inspires greatness across each generation of students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n Biology major from Ellisville, Devin Lucus, <\/strong>is pursuing the goal of becoming a veterinarian after earning her degree from Mississippi State University. The Tullos Scholar recipient is also a member of PTK, FBLA and she was the 2023-2024 manager of the Women\u2019s Soccer National Championship Team. The graduate of South Jones High School earned numerous accolades including the Lindy Callahan Scholarship, Leadership Jones County and Trent Lott Leadership Award, as well as maintaining a 3.8 GPA or higher. Kevin and Sonia Lucus are Devin\u2019s parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI love Jones because there are so many opportunities for each individual to create their own pathway post college. The teachers, organizations, and resources have provided me with so many blessings that I intend to use going forward,\u201d said Lucus.<\/p>\n\n\n Owen Massey <\/strong>of Seminary is pursuing a degree in electrical engineering from Mississippi State University. The Presbyterian Christian High School Valedictorian has earned accolades at 糖心直播 as a Tullos Scholar, and member of the Charles Pickering Honors Institute, Engineering Society, PTK and FBLA. After earning his bachelor\u2019s degree in electrical engineering and minor in math and industrial engineering, Massey plans to work for a local electric cooperative or utility company. His parents are Joseph and Amy Massey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Being a part of the Hall of Fame is a great privilege and I appreciate the focus 糖心直播 places on academic excellence and integrity.”<\/p>\n\n\n Earning honors on the field and in the classroom, Mary Bradley McCardle<\/strong> hopes to become a teacher and Leadership Coach. The Ellisville native was a member of the 2023 NJCAA Women\u2019s Soccer National Championship team, Bobcat Brigade and Phi Theta Kappa honor society. While completing her education at Belhaven University, McCardle plans to continue playing soccer. Brad and Paige McCardle are her parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis recognition is not just about academic success, but it\u2019s also about the journey, the friendships built, the lessons learned outside the classroom and on the athletic field, and in the methods we lifted each other up along the way,\u201d said McCardle. \u201cI\u2019m proud, humbled, and inspired to carry the spirit of 糖心直播 into my future. JC is not just a college but it\u2019s home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n Business Administration major, Alexandria Ruth <\/strong>has been a member of the Concert Choir, Theater productions, Bobcat Brigade, Charles Pickering Honors Institute and FBLA while enrolled at JC. The Laurel Christian School graduate has volunteered her time as a tutor for an elementary school in Laurel, as part of the literacy project, Mission Accelerate, and she has been a Fellowship of Christian Athletes Lead Team member. Also, Ruth is a member of PTK and has earned Faculty List honors. Stacy Ruth has been her mother since Alexandria was 11 years of age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTo be inducted into the Hall of Fame is not only an honor, but it is also a reflection of the years of hard work and dedication to my studies, and a firm commitment to learning,\u201d said Ruth. \u201cJones is not only a fantastic school, but a family, support system and institution that has had a strong impact on who I am as a person.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n Eddison Settle<\/strong> of Prentiss is studying to be a lawyer. His future plans include earning his bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees, in law, in addition to attending medical school. While at JC, Settle was a member of PTK, FBLA and the Vice President of the Philosophy Club. He earned the Letter \u201cJ\u201d Award and was on the President\u2019s List. His parents are Ricky Burrow and Maryann Settle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTo me, this honor is about leaving a lasting mark on the college I\u2019ve been proud to attend, showing passion, perseverance, and purpose can make a difference,\u201d said Settle.<\/p>\n\n\n Speech Pathology and Audiology major, Addison Thames<\/strong> of Petal\u2019s future plans include earning her degree at USM and working with individuals to improve their communication skills. While at JC, Thames was a member of the JC Voices, Concert Choir, Jones OnStage, 糖心直播 Quartet, JC Octet, and PTK. She led the student body as the Student Government Association President in addition to earning President\u2019s and Dean\u2019s List honors. Greg Thames and Tasha Reynolds are her parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c糖心直播 has shaped me into a stronger, more confident person and it will always hold a special place in my heart.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n Leading the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Rho Sigma chapter as president, Meghan Torrano<\/strong> of Morton has earned many accolades. She earned the Regional Gold Key Distinguished Chapter Officer Award and the PTK Distinguished Chapter Officer Team Award. Additionally, she received the Letter \u201cJ\u201d Award, and was on the Dean\u2019s Honor List, while being a member of the marching, concert and basketball pep bands. The Medical Radiologic Technology major hopes to earn her radiography Associates Degree then specialize in ultrasound. Ricardo and Yanina Torrano are Meghan\u2019s parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI hope to inspire my younger siblings and others in my community to pursue their dreams and education, proving that with dedication and perseverance, anything is possible. This journey has shaped my future as a first-generation college and high school graduate. JC helped me build my dreams,\u201d said Torrano.<\/p>\n\n\n Mia Walters <\/strong>of Ellisville is majoring in Animal Science with the goal of pursuing a degree in Animal Dairy Science and applying for veterinary school at MSU. The Ellisville resident is a member of the Bobcat Brigade, Charles Pickering Honors Institute and PTK. Walters spends a lot of her time volunteering for a vet, working the concession stands at sporting events, and volunteering at Sandhill Baptist Church. Jake Wade and Danyelle Walters are Mia\u2019s parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAlthough I didn\u2019t plan on graduating from Jones in one year, I am blessed to have created the relationships I have while being here. I have gained so much experience here and I would not be the person I am today without it,\u201d said Walters.<\/p>\n\n\n Music Education major, Sophie Wansley<\/strong> hopes to spend her life helping others through music in some fashion. At JC, she was a member of the marching band and served as woodwind captain and flute section leader. The Ellisville native also played in the Basketball Pep Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Band and Flute Choir. Wansley was also a member of the international honor society, PTK and was on the President\u2019s and Dean\u2019s Lists. She volunteered as a woodwind tech for Northeast Jones and South Jones high schools and assisted First Baptist Church of Ellisville\u2019s Children\u2019s Choir. After earning her bachelor\u2019s degree in music therapy and master\u2019s degree in music education from William Carey University, she plans to, \u201cmake a difference in the lives of the people she encounters, whether it\u2019s through teaching, healing or simply sharing the joy of music.\u201d Her parents are Josh Wansley and Sarah Wilborn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBeing selected for the Hall of Fame is one of the most meaningful honors I\u2019ve received. As a music major, I\u2019ve poured my heart into every class, every performance, and every organization I\u2019ve been a part of,\u201d said Wansley. \u201cTo know that my hard work has not only paid off but it has also made an impact on others is incredibly humbling.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n Sumrall resident and civil engineering major, Kate Wimberly<\/strong> has earned honors as a Tullos Scholar at JC and has served as the President of the Engineering Society. While at 糖心直播, Wimberly was a member of PTK and the Charles Pickering Honors Institute. Her future goal includes earning her bachelors of science degree in civil engineering at MSU. Guy and Virginia Wimberly are Kate\u2019s parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis honor is not only a reflection of my own work, but it is also a testament to the great professors and faculty I have had the honor of encountering at 糖心直播,\u201d said Wimberly. \u201cThey have been nothing short of amazing, constantly encouraging me and preparing me for every stage of life. I am forever grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information about 糖心直播, visit the webpage, <\/strong>https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ELLISVILLE \u2013 Twenty 糖心直播 sophomores were selected as Hall of Fame recipients based on their academic achievements, in addition to campus and community involvement. 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