Author: Teresa McCreery

ELLISVILLE -Jones College has announced the 2020 fall 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’s List–4.0; Dean’s List–3.99-3.5: Faculty List–3.49-3.0.

Jones College  Fall 2020 Honor Roll  Dean’s List

Bexley, OH: William  Henry Brotherton.

Hixson, TN: Kirsten Mary Verble.

Loranger, LA: Blair Renee Valenti.

Luling, LA: Hunter John Leblanc.

Mandeville, LA: Geneva E Bergeron and Kaitlyn Elizabeth Houk.

Mobile, AL:  Randal Jarret Johnston.

Newbern, TN: William Taylor Rushing.

Paducah, KY: Maxwell T Housman.

Slidell, LA: Preston James Ratliff.

Vinegar Bend, AL: Sabrina Lynn Turner.

Virginia Beach, VA: Jazmine Patrice Turner.

Adams Natchez:  Kearius Levonta Griffin.

Amite  Crosby: Zykerianta Brearshanea Rodgers.

Amite  Liberty: Kentrel L Steptoe.

Attala  Kosciusko: Kendrell L Gamble.

Clarke Enterprise: Madison  Brooke Downs and Timothy Garrett Ivy.

Clarke Meridian: Jeremy Matthew Corley.

Clarke Pachuta: Tylan Kevon Howze.

Clarke Quitman: Logan Michael Griffin, Aldyn Brooke Minella and Dixie Grace Pinkerton.

Clarke Shubuta: Madison Colby Hoze.

Clarke Stonewall: Noah Blake Covington and Kamryn Alexis McGee.

Covington Collins: Tamara Danielle Carney, Kennitha Chardae Harris, Richard Lee Klug, Zachary Dalton Pope, Brian Hebert Cadiz Sasser and Courtney B Townsend.

Covington Mount Olive: Cherisse Nicole Blackwell and Mason Wayne Carrell.

Covington Seminary: Victoria Lynn Anthony, Michael Hunter Barrett, Samuel Jason Barrett, Stacey A Barrett, Karington Alexandra Boren, Sophia Isabella Gordon, Molly Elmore Graves and Natalia L Shelby.

Covington Sumrall: Shaylie Brianna Dye, Nicholas A Kingery, Cameron Gabrielle McLaurin and Madison Diann Warren.

DeSoto Hernando: Alexandra Grace Johnson.

DeSoto Southaven: Chase Dalton Honeycutt and Katherine Sterling James.

Forrest Brooklyn: Brandon Lyle Brown and Audree Elizabeth Trotter.

Forrest Hattiesburg: Kenya A Baker, Percy Lee Carpenter, Keona Sharee Crowell, Hannah Bethany Gagliano, Bennett Wells Gibson, Makeshia Chanel Leflore, Sarah Denise McFadden, Christian C Nickens, Angela Maria Picarella, Marnecia Deshae Richardson, Skyler Runnels, Mason Titus Simmons, Trinity R Williams and James David Williford.

Forrest Lumberton: Philip Walter Cain.

Forrest Petal: Christopher David Barnes, Roberta Danielle Barnes, Logan Michael Bryant, Natalya Hall Dekleva, Victor Alexander Heath, Kailin Marie Henry, William Chancellor  Holton, William Tyler Howell, Catherine Elizabeth Hunter, Justin Colt James, Donald Cade Law, Samuel Alexander Marlowe, Karmen Myree McNatt, Hien T Nguyen, Madelyn Nicole Pace, Mary Margaret Parker, Hayden Lee Pendarvis, Jennalyn Nicole Purvis, Korrinn Alexyss Robinson, Cheslena Danielle Sanford, Robert Jarrett Stephens and Michael D Windham.

George Lucedale: Garrett Lee Charlton, Kenny Lamond Cortina, Allison Lauralee Gibson, Lauryn Elizabeth Jemison and Evie Marymarie  Simpson.

Greene Leakesville: McKay Lee Sue Bray, Joshua  Ryan Cook, Jordan Ashanti Evans, Da’rell Jerome Johnson and William G Keys.

Greene Lucedale: Stance Lamar McLeod.

Greene Neely: Kayleigh Fayeth Byrd and Emily Williams Smith.

Greene Richton: Robert Landon Brewer, Connor Drake Dunn, Dylan Reid Dunn, Ciera Darlene Lightsey and Kinley Michelle Thornton.

Greene State Line: Jakerria S Franks and Caleb J Kittrell.

Grenada Grenada: Salathiel D Hemphill.

Harrison Gulfport: Jacob Waites Hollingsworth and Jathan L Watson.

Harrison Pass Christian: Andrew Moffett.

Harrison Saucier: Emily G Callender and Justin David Sniff.

Harrison Gulfport: Morgan  Renee McKinnon.

Hinds Clinton: Alana Reshea Jolly.

Hinds Jackson: Jeffrey Dawon Blackmon.

Hinds Terry: Carly Elizabeth Lewis.

Humphreys Lexington: Justin Dewayne Smith.

Jackson Gautier: Preston Scott Creel.

Jackson Ocean Springs: Christopher Donevan Duncan and Stephen Gage Harbour.

Jasper Bay Springs: James Patrick Hinton, Cali Le, Samuel Angelo Martone, Cassandra E Phillips, Makenzie Ann Sides, Jennifer Danielle Smith, Jesse Travis White and Daniel Hayden Windham.

Jasper Heidelberg: Jessica D Bond, Brady R Collins, Derrick Oneal Cooley, Tiffaney Leigh Gambrell, Kravian L Gillum, Bradley Allen Hobson, Audrease Tamar Jackson, Javeon De’shun Jones and Zane Austin Nichols.

Jasper Laurel: Brinley Catherine Bullock, Hanna Leigh Chancellor and Kaitlin Taylor West.

Jasper Louin: Brandon Oree Ainsworth, William Drew Hendry, Kezia Alexus Herring and Hunter Adam Sykes.

Jasper Paulding: Adrian Lajalen Cole.

Jasper Rose Hill: Jessica Leann Chatham.

Jasper Stringer: Michael Murphy Jenkins and Ashley Helen Parker.

Jefferson Davis Bassfield: Hunter Scott Courtney and Blake Timothy Manning.

Jefferson Davis Mt Olive: William Dalton Magee.

Jefferson Davis New Hebron: Lacala Dianne Renfrow.

Jefferson Davis Oak Vale: Timothy Michael Dyess.

Jefferson Davis Prentiss: Patricia Alexis Daughdrill and Janie Carol Parish.

Jones Ellisville: Itai Allen, Ethan Jerome Beasley, Maranda Broadway, Thomas Franklin Buckley, Lydia Katherine Dees, Jenneia Faith B DeCastro, Jackson Everett Delk, Kaneesha Daisha Flowers,  Abbie Grace Glasscock, Roby Taylor Hebert, Halle Paige Holland, Daniel Todd Hopkins, Jasmine Grace Howard, Natasha Rachel Keen, Annamarie Elizabeth Kirkwood, Charles Barrett Knox, Adam Michael Lynch, Madelyn Rose Morgan, Ethan Cade Morris, Christy Naomi Parish, Sarah Amanda Phelps, Christian Lee Pruitt, Cydney Brooke Robertson, Griselda Ojeda Ruiz, Sarah I Runnels, Luther Andrew Thompson, Dallas Kellie Williamson and Charles Joseph Zickus.

Jones Heidelberg: Candice Lynn Ball.

Jones Laurel: Annie Bell Arrington, Marqualis S Bell, Brendon M Bennett, William Beau Blackledge, Alexis Laine Blakeney, Corey Austin Blue, Autym Laine Brashier, Dawson Cole Brooks, Justin Dallas Bumgardner, Sydney Cole Cooper, Brittney S Darbonne, Shayla Emily Davis, Allison Breann Dexter, Nathan Nguyen Do, Tyler D Ducksworth, Ginger Lushion Ekes, Cameron Evans, Kaneisha Dionne Fortenberry, Jordan Amil Fountain, Jacob Aaron Fulcher, Jessica M Gardner, Landra Alexus Gavin, Carolann Renea Hanington, Katherine Hawkins, Riley Makae Holifield, Marley K Hoover, Faith Carolina Houston, Ronald James Hughes, Hannah Grace Husband, Madison Kate Johnson, Rivers E Johnson, Kyia Jockeia Jones, Kennedy Hope Jordan, Kristen Sanaa Jordan, Madilyn Olivia Lapeyrouse, Jennifer L Lopez, Heather Shayne Lowe, Macy Kate Malone, Hunter Eugene Mason, Mason Garrett Maxey, Mary Alaina May, Shelby Nicole McMinn, Glenn Earl McNeil, Sarah A Norris, Kerri Lauren Page, Lauran Rajean Page, Abby Hope Parker, Lindsay Faith Parker, Daniela Dani Pimentel, Jana Lynn Pitts, Jasmine Iris Pitts, Patrick Jamison Prine, Levi Dominic Proctor, Raveon L Pruitt, Angela Rose Ramsey, Austin Allen Read, Wyatt Wilson Reid, Derek L. Richards, Alyssa Kaitlyn Scott, Lazarius Edward Shelby, Connor Lee Sullivan, Payton Christopher Sullivan, Jenna Kate Sumrall, Lorialice Elizabeth Thomas, Bryce Andrew Turner, Payton Ann Voge, Rachael L Wade, Lori Elizabeth Ward, Emily Leann Welch, Makenzie Jade Williams and Samuel Caleb Winpigler.

Jones Moselle: Carson Edward Davis, Magen Erica McDurmond, Lindsey Nicole  Patterson and Michelle Puebla.

Jones Ovett: Laiken Danielle Burroughs.

Jones Richton: Austin Richard Dearmon and Kelsey Nicole Malone.

Jones Seminary: Russell Paul Gunnell and Carly Rae Rosser.

Jones Soso: Summer Audrey Brewer, Conner D Coleman, Peyton Scott Flynt, Jared A Knotts, Acenith Ann Mullins and Amanda Grace Spradley.

Jones Taylorsville: Kaylin Aushai Adams.

Lamar Hattiesburg:  Patrick Garrett Bell, D’mtrice Chantrail Booth, James Reeves Bryant, Emma F Burge, Alice Caroline Bynum, William Andrew Davis, Griffin Howard Gatwood, Jennifer Ha, Evan Isaiah Lewis, Stevie Donell Mack, Isabella Christine Massenburg, Blake  Alexander Ortego, Nathan Soren Pickering, Donavyn Montel Jordan Powell, William Thomas Purser, Michael David Ritter, John Philip Scott, Nikita Lashae Scott, Jordan Amaya Smith, Kealy Shai Smith, Benson Alexander Trussell, Madalyn Grace Turner, Chandler Nelson White, Tiffany Elizabeth White and Thomas Tanner Woolbright.

Lamar Lumberton: Eli Austin Barrett and Melissa Elizabeth Cabaniss.

Lamar Purvis: Jana Lynn Bounds, Angela Elizabeth Boyd, Madeline Rose Browning, Abram Joel Engle, Christopher Roger Hartfield, Tanner Blaine Hatten, Halle Blaire Hendrix, Jesse Lee Johnson, Tyler Owen Lowe, Jacob Steven Villarreal, Lydia Claire  Ward and Hannah Clare West.

Lamar Sumrall: Cameron Mashelle Aultman, Caragan Ashley Childs, Justice Darren Hanberry, Mackenzie Nicole Mauldin, Tanner Jeffrey Morgan, Reagan Nicole Poole and Adam Shervon Rawls.

Lawrence Oakvale: Chloe Joann Riley.

Leake  Carthage: Amonna Michelle Barfield.

Lee Saltillo: Mary Katherine Knight.

Leflore Itta Bena: Marshakie D’shurn Applewhite.

Lincoln Brookhaven: Chicago Loreanna Collins and Brady Everett Spring.

Lowndes Columbus: Jherquaveus Deionta Sanders.

Lowndes Crawford: Maycee Brooke Knight.

Madison Canton: Andre C Mack and Cy Katherine Robbins.

Madison Madison: Willpeyton Burwell, Zachary Lamar Causey, Meredith Grace Jones, Bailey Lleyton Miller, Ryan Wayne Armstrong Myers, Mollie G Potter and Isaiah Damon Wilson.

Marion Columbia: Hayden Glynn Graves.

Marion Foxworth: Amanda Marie Bozeman and Katelyn Marie McKenzie.

Marion Sumrall: Savannah Faith Greene.

Neshoba Philadelphia: Tyesha Lavondra Lil’ Kendra Cole.

Newton Hickory: Kamryn Elizabeth Rodriguez.

Newton Newton: Angel Brittany Fortenberry.

Panola Sardis: Cheyenne Victoria Clark.

Perry Brooklyn: Lexie Gabrielle McDaniel and Jaden Victoria Rogers.

Perry Petal: Jaison Alexander Graham and Christopher Lane Ratliff.

Perry Richton: Samantha Dusty June Brown, Colby James Clark, Zoe Noel Clark, Erica Dianna Conway, Eugenia Rachelle Creel, Malachi Nathaniel Graham, Mary Elizabeth Kebodeaux, Joddie Earl Lewis, Gracie Ann Nicholas, Connor Joseph Sanderson and Isabelle Sinclair Smith.

Pike Magnolia: Chasity I Moses.

Rankin Brandon: Andrew R Craig, Rachel Greer Dearman, Taylor Mackenzie Glascoe, Andrew Varner Horton, Janai Mason and Mckinley Kate Weeks.

Rankin Florence: Breley Raie Boykin and Avery Mccall Burnette.

Rankin Flowood: John Mark Rose.

Rankin Lena: Connor Louis Shivers.

Rankin Pearl: Landrew Alexander Douglas and Troy Stephen Hilton.

Rankin Pelahatchie: Macey Alexandria Tullos.

Rankin Richland: Matalyn Hallam Miller.

Scott Morton: Joshua Waite Phillips.

Simpson Florence: Anna Grace Wilson.

Simpson Magee: Lamaudekiah D King, Martha Grace Maddox and Madison Grace Wicker.

Simpson Mendenhall: Kaitlyn Grace Martin and Kaylee Madison Taylor.

Simpson Pinola: Zachary Todd Cole.

Smith Magee: Jacie L Dickerson, Jacob Lee Dickerson and Mary Alison Garner.

Smith Mize: Vanessa Michele Emanuel, Zoe Grace Hays and Summer Nicole Hughes.

Smith Morton: Jewelian Gabreal Collins, Madeline Cait Price and Heather Danielle Puckett.

Smith Mount Olive: Dawson Ty Bush.

Smith Raleigh: Hannah Elizabeth Buffington, Morgan Michelle Fields, Henley Rae Garrett and Samantha Marie Yates.

Smith Taylorsville: Austin Lee Bray, Lane Anthony Clark, Taikya Janee Ducksworth, James Austin Stringer, Matthew Austin Upchurch and Jessica Brylee White.

Stone Lumberton: Tytan Alex Lee.

Stone Taylorsville: Quillie Quartez Gammage.

Walthall Jayess: Taylor Nicole McKenzie.

Walthall Tylertown: Samantha Diane Freeman and Lindsey Reed Stinson.

Warren Vicksburg: Madison Brooke Dixon, John Robert Jabour and Shanitra Jameca Lee.

Wayne Buckatunna: Madison Leanna Gass, Molly D Pitts, Wraz Edward Smith and Nyah Mekel Sumrall.

Wayne Heidelberg: Katie Jo Butler and Caleb Oneal Hinton.

Wayne Laurel: James N Schumann.

Wayne Richton: Jacob Gerald Stevison.

Wayne State Line: Zikeya Markayle Byrd and Jessica Brianna Crager.

Wayne Waynesboro: Sharityn Isabella Beasley, Rebekah Mackenzie Bradley, Kimberly L Breland, Hannah Courtney Brewer, Hannah Faith Burke, Hunter Brent Cauley, Jada D Clark, Gladys E Crist, Kassidy Kiandria Gray, Emily Brooke Henderson, Diamond  Deandria Hill, Sydney Alexis James, Thomas Carson Kelley, Austin David Malone, Fredasia L Marshall, Stevonta Vaquan Mayfield, Joseph Quandarius McFarland, Dianna Lashaya Meardry, Kalandra D Nelson, Chancellor Ray Newsome, Josias Reyes Parra, Erik Joseph Sickinger, Alandria Laerial Smith, Samantha Alexandria White, Morgan Kasadi Williams and Kionna L Young.

Wilkinson Crosby: Forrest Sawyer Campbell.

Winston Lousiville: Tylan Glass.

ELLISVILLE -Jones College has announced the 2020 fall 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’s List–4.0; Dean’s List–3.99-3.5: Faculty List–3.49-3.0.

Jones College  Fall 2020 Honor Roll  President’s List

Madrid, Spain: Andrea Adoracion Vlasceanu Puscalarga

 Semmes, AL: Dallas Lee Trehern

Santa Rosa Beach, FL: Gabreil Fulton

Abita Springs, LA: Chantel Brooke Schurr.

Excelsior, MN: Jake Christopher Zaetta.

Clarke Enterprise: Sarah Renee Fury, Carleigh Leann Murray and Caleb Phillips.

Clarke Meridian: Kadyn Laine Townsend.

Clarke Quitman: Kayleigh Lauren Fagan and Ellisa Renee Patrick.

Clarke Stonewall:  Shunda L. Grace.

Covington Collins:  Joseph William  Daley, William Morgan Fortenberry, Layton Hudson, Mar’ques Ontario McLaurin, Roy Lee McLaurin and Lyntavia B Owens.

Covington Mount Olive: Huyen Dang, Olivia Blakeley Hitt, Loren Colleen Jones and Saige Michael Troney.

Covington Seminary:  Savannah Gail Anglin, Kimberly Baker, Lauren Ashlyn Bullock, Chelsey Marie Craft and Abbigail Davis.

Covington Sumrall: Ashton Taylor May.

Forrest Hattiesburg: Nellie  Boone Arrington, Treston Deundre Gray, Jordan Michael Hetrick, Zachary Trent Simmons, Derranijah Da’yunna Smith and Ronnie James Watts.

Forrest Petal:  Katelyn D Albarado, Shayna Lee Clark, Abbey Lynn Dodd, Ashley Kaitlyn Fairley, Kylee Mary Jacqueline Flores, Kyra Moneke Lampley, Rachelle   Lauren Powe, Ethan Andrew Sapp, Alexis Nicole Setliff, Ryan Shane Weekley, Jonathan Gray Wilkinson and Rebecca Ann Yandell.

Forrest Purvis: Jordan Leigh Boss.

George Lucedale: Ollia Danielle Boykin and Mackenzie Rose Drinkard

Greene Leakesville: Hannah Myree  Dickerson and Lakyn  M Edwards.

Greene Richton: Shara Lynn Beasley, Ethan Lane Brewer, Alston Thomas Freeman, Kourtney Evelyn McDonald, Madison Grace Shattles, Abigail Grace Smith and Cassidy Erin Smith.

Greene State Line:  Leslie Alan Breeland.

Harrison Biloxi: Sierra Brooke McLeod.

Harrison Saucier: Azlyn Christine Dollar.

Hinds Clinton: Acacia Daelynn Rodriguez.

Jackson Ocean Springs: Kenneth Jermaine Mack.

Jackson Vancleave: Anna Claire Besse.

Jasper Bay Springs: Kaitlyn S Ellis, Anthony Bryce Gilbert, Rondaisha Winshay Henry, Brooklyn Denise Odom, Lydia Ruth Odom, Allison Renea Rowell and Jordan SinClair Scott.

Jasper Heidelberg: Mallory J Gilbert.

Jasper Laurel : Ashleigh Nicole Jenkins.

Jasper Louin: Cade E Blackwell, Paul Daniel Clark and Colby Kane Evans Pilgrim.

Jasper Pachuta:  Makenzie Taylor Waites.

Jasper Rose Hill: Johnathan Jamal Richardson.

Jefferson Ellisville: John Tanner Robertson.

Jefferson Davis Carson: Riles Anthony Stuart.

Jefferson Davis Oak Vale: John Kade English.

Jefferson Davis Prentiss: Olivia Lois Boleware, John Ryan Lee and Jakera D Madison.

Jones Ellisville: Darcy Erin Beech, Erin Lee Biglane, Poppy Louise Binding, Amanda Leigh Boleware, Jackson Creed Broom, Kirsty Dawn Cameron, Delaney Marie Cooley, Ashton Cade Culpepper, James Aaron Dorman, Victoria Leigh Ellis, Sarah Denise Havard, Kaitlyn Brianna Kirksey, Lorran Daphne Morgan, Kevin Osorio, Slade Mattison Purvis, Laikyn Richelle Rizzo, Ezra Windham Sanders, Brittney Nicole Sanderson and Keely Brianna Skellion.

Jones Heidelberg: Autumn Broadhead and Hannah Elizabeth Mattison.

Jones Laurel: Olivia  R Adkins, Alexander Lee Booth, Wesley Booth, Morgan Allyse Breland, Tracie Diane Crumbley, Braden Andrew Dennis, Kayla Elizabeth Ensign, Alyssa Claire Ezell, Nicholas K Frasier, Madison A Gieger, Shea Rozlyn Graham, Kaitlyn Alyse Hearn, Hannah Grace Holifield, Sara Beth Johnson, Haleigh Michelle Kerwath, Vivian Lam, Aisha Larik, Ariel Raysha Loper, Tanner William Manning, Colton Joseph Maslanka, Jordan Kade Matthews, Wilicia Kelly McClendon, Keimauri Rashaun McKenzie, Brittany Laquay Millsap, Samuel Thomas Mitchell, James Halcyon Morgan, Ahlandria N Norton, Lizbeth M Olivares, Luis M Olivares, Beverly Victoria Patterson, Jeffrey Mantrel Payton, Dajah Danai Portie, Thomas Daniel Powell, Cameron B Pruitt, Colenia Loteia Ross, Madison Saige Schneider, Danielle LaShae Schrimpshire, Terrance Ellis Shelby, Madison Lane Shoemake, Josarah A Slover, Michael Isaiah Smith, Ricky D Smith, Megan Allen Stewart, Alyssa Kathryn Stroud, Ashley Breann Sumrall, Chelsee Anne Ulmer, Bre Regina Waite, Michael  Joshua Waite, Caleb Evan Walters, Jace Charles Welborn and Quadarius Wilson.

Jones Moselle: Baylee Bryn Boyette, Kailey Nicole Lawrence and Josie Michelle Walters.

Jones Ovett: Carter Brentley Hinton, Alex Jacob Lee and Kaylee Nicole Vanrossum.

Jones Soso: Maggie Byrd, Chelsey Rose Dry and Emma Reese Shows.

Lamar Hattiesburg: Rebekah Alicia Baugh, Alexis Mykala Cato, Gabriel Coleman Cooley, Cody Lane Davis, Elean Noe Fajardo, Michael Christopher Farmer, Valeria Michelle Green, Caden Jake Grover, Cody Alexander Haynes, Kaitlyn Grace Little, Jacob King Maddox, Taylor Leigh Ready, Jared Clayton Soberoski, Jordan Nadine Townsend and Brandon Levelle Yawn.

Lamar Purvis: Alyssa Leigh Ann Carr, Melissa Lauren Franzen, Haley D McCray, Cassi Lynn Smith, Cecil Slade Smith and Lauren Elise Williamson.

Lamar Sumrall: Stoney Edward Bryant.

Lauderdale Meridian: Zachary Kyle Flaskamp.

Lawrence Jayess: Sydney Ruth Pevey.

Lawrence Monticello: Anthony Jewel Buchanan and Rebecca Jamison Speights.

Lawrence Silver Creek: Scarlet Breann Russell.

Lincoln Brookhaven: Daniel Vincent Panzica and Katherine Lejeune Wallace.

Madison Madison: Zachary Aaron Diaz.

Marion Columbia: Abby Claire Morris, Caitlyn Abigail Smith and Patience Amanda Stringer.

Marion Kokomo: Ethan Wilson Robertson.

Newton Newton: Chloe Katherine Rigdon.

Oktibbeha Mississippi State:  Abigayle Kayla Green.

Pearl River Picayune:  James Matthew Walerius.

Perry Beaumont: Hayden Benjamin Fairley.

Perry Petal:  Ally M Stansell.

Perry Richton:  Caylen Mckenzie Burge, Zoe Clark, Luis Isaac Jimenez, Mason Chandler Malone, Madison Delaina McSwain, Hannah Faith Prentiss, Nash Dwayne Thompson, Carlton Demond Travis, Brittany Alexis Williford.

Pontotoc Pontotoc:  Allyson Brooke Chism and Judith Yvonne Susann Mills.

Rankin Brandon: Wilson Matthew Burke and Jack Martin Owens.

Rankin Pearl: Anna Carol Crane and Lauren Nicole Pope.

Rankin Richland:  Meagan Leigh Wynne.

Simpson Magee:  Kirstyn Lingle Boykin and Eric M White.

Simpson Mendenhall:  De Anna Jolisa McNair.

Simpson Mount Olive: Josie Faith Russell.

Smith Bay Springs: Kayla Lee Hutchins.

Smith Forest:  Matthew Brewer Roberts.

Smith Magee: Aubrey James Price.

Smith Mize:  Ashleigh Elizabeth Michelle Gunter, Lindsey Ponder Himmel, Daniel Christian Magee, Montanah Rayne Middleton, Hayley Leann Nowlin, William Avery Rice and Haley Tanyell Spencer.

Smith Mount Olive: Landon Luke Malley.

Smith Raleigh: Bree L Boykin, Garrett Miller Bradshaw, Haylee Suzanne Sims and Caitlyn Capitola Thompson.

Smith Taylorsville: Alyssa Dawn Adrion, Victoria  Leigh Blackwell, Hannah Katherine Jacono, Collin Lee Nelson and Dustin Gene West.

Stone Wiggins: Emilee Smith Patton.

Tunica Tunica: Bryonna Jonet Willis.

Warren Vicksburg: Alston Lamar Harris and Greyson Heath Parman.

Washington Greenville: Matthew David Kimbriel.

Washington Leland: Skylar  Mackenzie Gentry.

Wayne Buckatunna: Mya Ruth McLain.

Wayne Shubuta: Jamaria S Mayfield.

Wayne State Line: Kerrington Grace Kittrell.

Wayne Waynesboro: Ivana Christian Bishop, Rylee G Brabham, Amber LaShae Butler, Rebekah Hope Clark, Baylee  Rachelle Cooper, Alex Jayrid Crocker, Michael T Greenhaw, Ladurus Marquiv Henry, Forest Bradley Jacobs, Joel Maurice Jordan and Jessica Lynn Long.

 

ELLISVILLE – Most of the 20 graduates from Jones College’s Practical Nursing summer program returned to campus to participate in the traditional Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony. They joined the 26 Fall graduates at the Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony prior to Thanksgiving, at the end of the semester. The CDC’s COVID-19 protocols restricted most gatherings last summer, including graduation ceremonies to help prevent the spread of the virus. However, using a little creativity, Jones College Practical Nursing Director, Teresa McDonald, and Jones administrators found a way to celebrate safely, outside in the Bobcat Stadium/Sim Cooley Football Field.

“Nursing school is hard and as a nurse, you will face many challenges every day when you arrive to work.  These graduates have adapted, adjusted and accepted the challenges and the changes, and they were successful,” said McDonald. “We are especially happy that we can celebrate your accomplishments together today, with those who have supported you through this journey, amidst this pandemic.”

One of the graduates from the inaugural part-time practical nursing program at the Wayne County Center was Kimberly Breland. At 35 years of age, the wife and mother of two children said she knew when the program started in Waynesboro, she wanted to be in class.

“I knew it was going to be a struggle because my husband works out of town; it was all on me to succeed. Then, classes switched to online, and my kids were home and they needed help with their schoolwork, which turned into a fight to get them to study and complete assignments,” said Breland. “Online courses have all the resources and information, but you have to teach yourself which takes determination. In the end, I have learned more than becoming a nurse. It has taught me to lean on others too.”

Breland’s determination exceeded her own expectations. Not only did she succeed, but Breland landed at the top of her class.

“I have always been a helpful and giving person who fell in love with the medical field as a teenager. Graduating from the Jones College practical nursing program is a huge accomplishment for me,” said Breland.

Jacque Fitch of Meridian also faced the challenge of learning online, raising kids, and keeping her job. In addition to commuting to Wayne County, Fitch lost her mother prior to starting classes.

“As I close one chapter in my life with graduation, I am starting another chapter,” said Fitch.  “I want to make a positive impact on my community, support my family and be a good example for my child.  With my passion and a drive to be a part of the healing process, I want to continue my education at Jones and through its partnership with the University of South Alabama, earn my bachelor’s degree in nursing. Hopefully, I can also get my master’s degree and be a Nurse Practitioner.”

Also seizing the opportunity to accomplish her dream of becoming an L.P.N. was 38-year old Candice Ball of Laurel. Initially, she left her career as a dental assistant and office administrator to homeschool her then, 11th-grade daughter. Ball soon recognized it was also the perfect opportunity to fulfill her lifelong dream by applying at Jones College.

“I used to dream of applying and I finally did it! I figured it was now or never! Graduating this program means everything to me,” said Ball.  “Of course, nursing school is very challenging, but my classmates became family.  Having an amazing support system at home was also crucial. It’s been a hard journey but definitely worth it!”

During the Pinning Ceremony, Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith praised the class of 46 new practical nurses. As they take the next step in their lives, he commended the graduates for overcoming the many challenges which will prepare them, unlike any other group.

“There is nothing we do more important at the college than to educate nurses, who are going out into the front lines and making a difference in people’s lives. There will be no other graduates that will be more prepared to make a difference in humanity, than these fine graduates,” said Smith.

The Jones College practical nursing faculty members recognized three groups of students who have excelled in the program. Receiving Academic Excellence Honors were Kimberly Breland of Waynesboro and Jamie Ramsey of New Augusta. Ramsey earned the top academic award for the Full-Time program. Makeshia LeFlore of Waynesboro earned the top Academic Honor for the Night program.

Earning the Rising Star Award for the Full-Time program was Brittani Dozier of Laurel. Night program graduate, Joretta Ellison of Petal, Summer Program graduate, Roantonio Hollins of Hattiesburg, and Wayne County Center graduate, Lakeryia Lacey of Waynesboro were named Rising Stars. They were chosen for their positive attitude and perseverance, which enriched their professionalism and nursing knowledge.

The Florence Nightingale Award was given to students who encompass all the qualities of Florence Nightingale-professionalism, integrity and selflessness towards humanity. Faculty selected Candace Ball of Laurel, for the Wayne County program, Makeshia LeFlore of Waynesboro for the Night program, and Elizabeth Lee of Raleigh for the Full-Time program.

Practical Nursing faculty member, Jill Burge challenged the new graduates to be like the founder of nursing, Florence Nightingale. As they lit their lamps, Burge reminded graduates, “Florence Nightingale cared for the wounded and dying by lamplight. Patients knew when the light approached, so did comfort and mercy. Graduates, as you leave and begin your careers, you too will bring light to the sick, anxious and suffering. Never forget how important you are. We are proud of you. Let your light shine! We faculty members, pass the flame of nursing on to you.”

Practical Nursing Graduates Fall/Summer 2020

Candice Ball, Laurel

Shelena Benamon, Porterville

Jordan Boss, Richton

Stuart Bowman, Petal

Emerald Bradshaw, Raleigh

Kimberly Breland, Waynesboro

Deborah Craig, Waynesboro

Sarah Davis, Seminary

Tania Dean, Ellisville

Laurie Dear, Hickory

Jessica Deese, Waynesboro

Brittani Dozier, Laurel

Ginger Ekes, Laurel

Joretta Ellison, Petal

Raven Evans, Laurel

Jacque Fitch, Meridian

Candice Forrest, Waynesboro

Lauren Fowler, Meridian

Kashareya Funches, Cleveland

Kandy Griggs, Waynesboro

Catalynn “Gabi” Hodge, Laurel

Samantha Holifield, Laurel

Roantonio Hollins, Hattiesburg

Leeanna Hutto, Laurel

Abbigail Johnson, Waynesboro

Lakeryia Lacey, Waynesboro

Karri Lambert, Petal

Kelsie Lawson, Laurel

Makeshia LeFlore, Waynesboro

Tammie Lofton, Waynesboro

Elizabeth Lee, Raleigh

London Magee, Franklinton, LA

Essence McCray, Laurel

Ashley McKenzie-Skipper, Quitman

Jalynn McLain, Waynesboro

Amberlee Miller, Waynesboro

Trina Moore, Lumberton

Katelyn Parker, Ellisville

Jamie Ramsey, New Augusta

Sujeila Rios, Petal

Kassidy Roney, Ellisville

Tatiana Savage, Hattiesburg

Savannah Sumrall, Perkinston

Shakera Thigpen, Shubuta

Christina Welch, Laurel

Kaila Willis, Philadelphia

Latorius Wilson, Waynesboro

ELLISVILLE – While working on research on the Mississippi State Flag this fall with a retired geography professor from the University of Kentucky, Jones College geography and history instructor, Caleb Smith stumbled upon a prize-winning photo opportunity. Driving to work, he passed by the Jones County Courthouse in Ellisville and was inspired by the bare flagpole which had displayed the Mississippi State Flag since the courthouse was built in 1908.

“When I drove past the courthouse in October, I realized that the way the sunlight hit the American flag made for a really good photo,” said Smith. “However, what was more intriguing I thought, was the empty flagpole. My photo and essay depict the Ellisville Courthouse when the state did not have a state flag- a flagpole with no flag.”

Realizing the historical importance of such a rare occasion, Smith decided to submit his photo and essay in the Southeastern Division of the American Association of Geographer’s contest prior to the November conference. Members of the association voted on their favorite nominated photos and essays on the conference website before the virtual conference. Smith would have to wait until the closing session to learn his entry won the 2020 Southeastern Geographer’s Photo Essay Contest.

“This was the first time I ever submitted a photo for a contest,” said Smith. “An empty state flagpole is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The same old state flag has flown on a pole outside that courthouse and in the offices of that building since it was built. From July until November, there was no official flag for the state, so there was no flag on that pole, which is significant because it is rare, very rare.”

The photo and a longer version of the essay will appear in one of the four, 2021 issues of the Southeastern Geographer, the academic journal that is the foremost authority on geography in the South. The process of creating a commission to propose a new state flag and the eventual public vote to support the new flag will be included in Smith’s updated essay.

“I know we walk past or drive past places like this every day, but we don’t think about the messages that these public places present. As you walk into the courthouse, you walk between these two flagpoles that feature the flags of the U.S. and the State of Mississippi. We go inside and pay taxes, pay fines, register to vote, or attend court cases in a building that has these two poles outside that fly the reminders of where we are, what laws we follow, and where our tax dollars go (The U.S. and the state). I think that’s part of the reason why the entry struck a chord with so many people,” explained Smith.

ELLISVILLE – Observing CDC protocols, 41 Jones College Associate Degree Nursing graduates celebrated their successful completion of the five-semester program with the traditional, Nurses Pinning Ceremony in the Bobcat Stadium/Sim Cooley Football Field. Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith noted today’s celebration in the football stadium was an odd place for these nursing graduates, but it is also very appropriate considering their adaptable attitudes have allowed them to be successful.

“If it were easy, we’d all be nurses. You have chosen the most noble profession we can teach at Jones. We are honored you have made it through and are celebrating today. It makes me very proud that the most important thing we do at the college, you have done very well, and we thank you. We know you are going to impact so many lives,” said Smith.

Completing the rigorous but rewarding nursing program was a dream come true after two years of sacrifice, dedication and perseverance for Keira James of Jackson. One of the biggest challenges for James was juggling her responsibilities at home and school.

“Switching to online learning while balancing a life at home with my husband and young toddler was difficult. However, my instructors were so helpful by providing different time slots where we could join lecture conferences at our convenience because so many of us had busy home lives,” said James. “As for working amidst the pandemic, I feel a little more at ease going into a hospital setting with prior education and experience with pandemic protocols and seeing it first-hand. COVID-19 is still concerning, especially as the numbers are back on the rise, but I feel more prepared to help in this pandemic.”

The COVID-19 virus changed these graduates’ normal course of study, and everything else, midway through the A. D. N. program. While it threw a few off-track, for Hannah Lott of Petal, it forced her to find a new way of learning.

“Although online testing didn’t numerically affect my grades, it raised my stress level knowing that I was not able to physically write on a test anymore. We also transitioned into online lectures instead of class lectures, which took a toll on me as well as some of my classmates. However, I believe I adapted very well given the circumstances, and I think the pandemic prepared me for the future and being comfortable with the ‘unknown’ and just learning how to quickly adjust and adapt. In the end, Jones’ nursing instructors and South Central Regional Medical Center provided me with the necessary tools and guidelines needed to help protect myself and others from this virus,”

Being flexible is something graduate, Laura Ellerman of Hattiesburg said she learned as she navigated through the changes the COVID-19 protocols mandated. As both faculty and students worked toward accomplishing mutual goals to attain clinical experience, creative problem solving became more necessary.

“Having evening clinicals is just one example of how we had to be flexible to meet the educational and clinical requirements for this challenging program,” said Ellerman. “The JC A.D. Nursing program not only taught us these abilities, but they also put them in action with us, in real-time.  I will be eternally grateful to the JC COVID-19 Task Force and faculty and SCRMC for diligently and successfully creating, monitoring and maintaining environments that allowed our program to continue to thrive during these trying times.  It was not an easy feat to accomplish!”

Associate Degree Nursing Program Director, Erin Knight, MSN, RN, acknowledged there have been many changes but these graduates have embraced the changes and thrived.  Nurses are well-equipped to best embrace an ever-changing environment.

“The year 2020 has been such a challenge for all of us in so many ways.  We are proud that these students have embraced those challenges and are now able to move out into the workforce.  We know they are ready to take NCLEX-RN and be at the bedside taking care of patients where they will make a difference every day and to every patient they encounter,” said Knight.

At the Pinning Ceremony, five graduates were recognized by Knight for their perfect attendance and dedication. Jasmine Hamilton of McComb, Breanna Helms of Hattiesburg, Harleigh Howell of Ellisville, Madison Odom of Ellisville, and Sarah Sherman of New Hebron.

JC nurse graduates, Brianna Helms, Lori Jones of Hattiesburg, Hannah Lott of Petal, Hannah Smith of Heidelberg, Dalton Sumrall of Moselle and Kaelin Vegas of Columbia were also recognized as the newest members of the Gamma Nu chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society.