Fall Semester Honor Roll at Jones College Announced
ELLISVILLE – Jones College has announced the 2023 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.
Faculty List Honor Roll Fall 2023
Herne Bay, England: Cameron Jude Chamberlain.
Newton Aycliffe, England: Liam Joseph McGrath.
Quatre Cocos, Mauritius: Isadore Rose Loic Thomas.
Chatom, AL: Jeffery Jaylen Wimbley.
Fruitdale, AL: Shyla Raelynn Williams.
Northport, AL: Sterling Brax Garrison.
Silverhill, AL: Harrison Justin Knight.
Simsbury, CT: Henry Nelson White.
Bonita Springs, FL: Shelby Lynn Powell.
Paducah, KY: Ethan D Guminski.
Belle Chasse, LA: Olivia Claude Stall.
Ville Platte, LA: Donald Gene Keenum.
Memphis, TN: Chaunterion Latrez Ward.
Murfreesboro, TN: Ethan A Johnson.
Groesbeck, TX: Jeremiah W Irwin.
Missouri City, TX: Latrell Sean Neville.
Adams Natchez: John Carter Austin II.
Amite Liberty: Fredrick James McNeil.
Clarke Enterprise: Alyssa M Elmore and Johnathan S Kennedy.
Clarke Quitman: Chase Jackson Albritton, Xander R Brady, Tykia Laprail Hill, William Joshua Jackson, Kennedy C Johns, Jessica Grace Manning and Zoe Payne.
Clarke Shubuta: Eryonna Savanna Lynch.
Clarke Vossburg: Ny’asia Breonna Necole Arrington, John Thomas Bryant and Paula Kenyatta McGill.
Coahoma Clarksdale: James Michael Chicorelli.
Copiah Hazlehurst: Alex Grace Rogers.
Covington Collins: Jada Jamya Brinson, Marcus Ray Brinson, Makenzie R Burns, Dalton Stephen Burrell, Eli Garrett Carter, Aniyah D Epps, Zachary Lane Fortenberry, Blair Madison Hicks, Kimmion Chartel Prewitt and Caleb Lowery Saucier.
Covington Hattiesburg: Julie A King.
Covington Mount Olive: Shelby Nicole Ainsworth, Kayla Margarette Howell, Carl Benton Leonard, Teonna T Mack, Jacey Nataya Mangrum, Darion L Posey, Colin Clark Robinson and Keylan D Walker.
Covington Seminary: Phoebe Anne Boozer, Christopher Hunter Bullock, Korri R Coulter, Sailor C Cranford, Landon Michael Davis, Jordan Gabrielle Field, Aiden C Graves, Peyton Bradley Jones, Jasmine Marie Kitchens, Erin Brett Lott, Landen C Neal, Trista Leann Smith, Nicholas P Welborn, Raven Wolfe and Tucker Henderson Woods.
DeSoto Horn Lake: Allison Marie Liddell.
DeSoto Southaven: Gavin Scott Brassfield.
Forest Hattiesburg: Kamron J Brooks, Kyra Brown, Patrick T Bullock, William Gaveritt Carlson, Felicia Ann Davis, Katelynn N Duckworth, Jazlyn Taniel Eaton, Kailey B Fowler, Charleise Tonai Hill, Daniel D Jackson, Rakia Charshell Kennedy, Kami Anne Moler, Alyssa J Murry, Gabrielle Lakyn Parker, Juan Pablo Pinilla, Allison Nicole Rand, Travis Kole Redd, Parker Rothwell, Triniti Joy Scott, El’shanti Natrese Smith, Zaroria S Smith, Khalia Renee Sparks, Gerard Antony Stewart, Kaylee Grace Welch and John B Wells.
Forrest Petal: Derek Johnathan Blades, Samuel Lucas Bullock, Gared Roy Courtney, Jamie Lynn Crutchfield, Timothy D Denmon, Andie Lauren Freeman, Mark Davis Green, Avery C Hampton, Catherine Emiline Hitchcock, Daniel William Marino, Haley Breann McSwain, Ian Dewanye Merriam, Kelten D’kies Mickell, Paris Lashun Morris, Caitlyn Grace Myers, Parker W Smith, Dylan J Stianche, Lanie Lee Updegraff, Jaylen L Varnado, Bailie G Walters, Jennifer Rene Walters, Zachary Thomas Wascoe and Hannah L Williams.
George Lucedale: Elizabeth Paige Copeland, Phebe Davida Frey, Amber Caitlyn Goldman, Julia E King, Grant W Rice and Chandler L Stanfill.
Greene Leakesville: Caleb Jaycob Bufkin, Taylor A Garretson, Amber W Holifield, Halli B Jordan, Caitlyn Carole Pearce and Melanie Lynn Walley.
Greene Lucedale: Ryan L James and William A Nichols.
Greene Mc Lain: Mallorie L Thomas.
Greene Neely: Catie Nicole Boothe.
Greene Richton: Anthony Blake Clark, Emily G Cooley, Kourtney Evelyn McDonald, Karli R Mills, Jaylon J Walley and Haley D West.
Greene State Line: Taylor K Leverette, Kristyn Fay Leeann Scarbrough and Dalarrus Jevontae Cooper.
Harrison Gulfport: Isaiah Jacob Atkins, Raymond Jacob Collins, Maverick Sheen Johnson and Makayla Resha Lindsey.
Hinds Jackson: Herbert Trey Smith.
Jackson Laurel: Quavion K Bell.
Jackson Lucedale: Andrew Marshall Marble.
Jackson Moss Point: Tempess T Cooper, Jeremy Rashad Flora and Hudson J Hans.
Jackson Ocean Springs: Christopher B Wagner.
Jackson Pascagoula: Seantelle Akia Smith.
Jasper Bay Springs: Zaria Monique Barabino, Dalton Cole Blakeney, Nicole Bolton, Aidan William Brewton, Nathaniel David Bullock, Lajada B Johnson, Amber Jean Knight, Samuel Allen Sherwin, Alexis Belle Sides, Wynstin Paul Strite.
Jasper Heidelberg: Dikerion Kesean Chandler, Aleigha Destiny Heidelberg, Tyler Trayveon Hill, Trayveon Malik Page, Ashlen Le’ketra Terrell and Ashton G Terrell.
Jasper Laurel: Abbygail G Hosey, Caleb Lee Jackson, Haiden Richard Nicholson and Kaylee Grace Townsend.
Jasper Louin: Jackson Rex Brown, Megan Gable Phillips, Kataya Yahna Shipp, Savannah Raye Sims and Preston Thomas Sykes.
Jasper Rosehill: Keziah Akima Nickelson.
Jasper Stringer: Caleb Levi Jenkins, Brayden Kellum Jennings, Matthew Shawn McCallum, Karlee Abigail McCarty, Cara Ashley Robertson, Trista M Sims, Raven Harleybreeze Smith, Cecil Jeffery Upton, Sadie M Williams.
Jasper Vossburg: Elisha Sharna Horne.
Jefferson Davis Prentiss: Madelyn Annelise Berry.
Jefferson Davis Silver Creek: Kobe Ahmad Weathersby.
Jones Ellisville: Nikita Deann Bandy, Charlie Stuart Brady, Davis W Brown, Kalilah Elise Cash, Brock Dees, Samuel Payton Ellard, Bryan Mitchell Garris, Jacob L Golobay, Luke Edward Griffin, Zoe Jade Hill, Jasmine Angelea Hinton, Heather Marie Howell, Deborah Johns, Lindsey Virginia Johnson, Cameron Lee Kinmon, Raven C Lindsey, Erika Tashianna McCoy, Taylor Leighann Minter, Connor Reid Mitchell, Garrett James Mixon, Karley Breann Parker, Kade Carmichael Phillips, Elizabeth E Pitts, Haleigh Alexis Nacole Ramos, Karyme Mayrin Ramos, Aubrey Nichole Register, James Michael Rigdon, Olivia Faith Roberts, Rustin Lee Rounsaville, Trey Daniel Sanderson, Tyler Seth Sharp, Cambre Grace Smith, Shelby M Stockman, Conner A Tisdale, Brandalyn Micah Warden, Kyler Seth Welch and James Stephen Yarbrough.
Jones Heidelberg: Kimberly Louise Eddy and Tazanna Grace Thomas.
Jones Laurel: Kayla Adcox, Austin Chase Ashley, Simone Angelique Baldwin, Lemaya Leighanndra Barnes, George Kameron Barnett, Rachel J Barnett, Bradyn C Bigler, Anna Grace Bolivar, James Connor Brashier, Shikeria Buckley, Maggie Elizabeth Bullock, Leonard Beau Busby, Joseph Austin Clark, Jaythan Comegys, Emeri Cooley, Alia Laniah Cooper, Analy Monserrat Cordoba Jarillo, Kirsten Nicole Crowe, Javon R Dean, Jordan D Dobbs, Keila Rebecca Escamilla, Brianna Evans, Jaylen Malik Evans, Chazz Emil Fountain, Priscila Elena Francisco, Breanna Supree Alezandri Gamble, Oscar Javier Gomez, Jamaris Rashad Graham, Caleb Austin Griffin, Jeffrey Alex Guy, Isabella Grace Hammond, Matthew J Harrelson, Brodie Haverlock, Joseph Tyree Henley, Isaac Andrew Herrington, Ava Elizabeth Hickson, Kenyota Rena Higgins, Emily Ann Hill, Cheyenne Grace Hodgson, Mackenzie Katherine Hoffman, Autumn Paige Holifield, Jordan Monique Horne, Jerald Donald Howard, Graysen Glenn Irvin, Bryce Jacory Jasper, Mason William Jenkins, Briar A Johnson, Halee D Johnson, Destiny Brooke Jones, Jelonnie L Jones, Sophie Wilhelmina Kasco, Kaneshia Monique Kirk, Jamel Mckinley Knight, Connor Larson Langley, Flor Lopez-Suarez, Taeveon D Mackay, Rylan G Martin, Katie Lynn Mauldin, Dajah Charna McConnell, John Taylor McCraw, Micah Montez McSwain, Kinsley Paige Melton, Jose E Mendez, Carlos Mendoza, Antonio L Moncivais, Kelli Brooke Moore, Caleb L Mosley, Ashlynn G Myrick, Quanteze Tyshawn Nobles, Kylie Gale Noland, Sydney Michelle Owens, Dejarris Levell Page, Carmen Pilar Pearson, Dani Marie Perna, Semiko Stacy Renea Phillips, Marlee E Pierce, Da’d Bent Muhammed Pigford, Sommer J Ramsey, Ahleeona Meleeisha Richardson, Adamaris Rivera, Ashley Rivera, Lenzi Machel Roney, Emma G Rustin, Christopher Ashton Sasser, Dadreon M Seals, Landon Howard Sharp, David C Sims, Katherine R Smith, Lamyra C Smith, Kyla Marlene Stringer, Haley Grace Sykes, Katelynn E Temple, Cody Devon Thomas, Hanna Caroline Tilford, Alexis Breanne Tucker, Kawanda A Turner, Zachary Elyas Varela, Aldo Omar Velasco, Reynaldo Na Vera, Khara Leann Walters and Rashunda Nicole White.
Jones Moselle: Alyson Joleen Brownlee, Emily Austen Brownlee, Emmalee Cole Jones, Olivia L Odom, Nicole Marie Palmer, Moises Sanchezpaz, Jerrett L Smith and Mattie Yelverton.
Jones Ovett: Wyatt Cole Bullock, Collin Grant Culpepper, Breyland Everett, Hannah Brooke Higginbotham, Sabrina Elizabeth Hogue, Tyler Afton Lott, Britlyn Jade Phillips, Kason Nathaniel Scruggs, Addison Grayce Sims and Dustin Luke Walters.
Jones Petal: Jacquelynn Rheese King.
Jones Sandersville: Hannah M Latham and Daniel Eugean Heath.
Jones Seminary: Gunner Lathan Kyle Butler, Walker Lee Griffith and Adrian Noelle Nelson.
Jones Soso: Kylee Nicole Blakeney, Danielle Denise Connelly, Avery Shea Hamm, Madison Alexandria Hendry, Mary Bradley McCardle, Jon Landon Pool and Bailey Grace Wedgeworth.
Jones Stringer: Zoe M Vanderslice.
Jones Taylorsville: Antarian Mikell Chapman, Haley Brianna Clark and Michael Cody Conliff.
Kemper De Kalb: Kaila J Clemons.
Lamar Hattiesburg: Amado J Amador, Kendrick L Barnes, Katelin Michelle Dorn, Carlos O Garcia Jr, S’naila Gabbriel Hicks, Alexia D Jones, Daniel B Kelly, Lily C Lopez, Dwight Uriaa McClendon, Emily Kate McCollum, Aisya Audreanna McCormick, Hallie R Myers, Quintin T Sterling, Larson A Ware, Campbell Wood, Jackson K Wright, Andrew Hunter Wu, Shulinsha Mae Chavis and Mallorie A Rahaim.
Lamar Purvis: Emily Carol Cook, Micah Stephen Daniell, Tyler W Jacobs, Nataliya Davon Magee and Conner Dawson Morrow.
Lamar Seminary: Trevor Rogers.
Lamar Sumrall: Shelby L Clark, Payton Lance Graves and Caden McAlpin.
Lauderdale Marion: Sylvia Breanne Lambert.
Lauderdale Meridian: Charity Chantel Hinton.
Lawrence Silver Creek: Santana La’shayla Barnes and David Chandler Little.
Leake Carthage: Savannah Paige Oliphant.
Lowndes Columbus: Luther Gene Hackman.
Madison Camden: Lorenzo T Smith.
Madison Canton: Tatum Colvin Grace, Kaleigh E Steverson and Bobby Terrell Thompson.
Madison Flora: Lantavius Montrell Johnson.
Madison Madison: Beau S Bryans.
Madison Ridgeland: Tamya L Barnes.
Marion Columbia: William Bradford Arinder, Joshua Emmanuel Brown, Dontavious Ladarian Howard, Megen Ann Giles, Sarah Nicole Kelly, Ta’nia La’shuan Patrick, Hannah N Pittman, Sahoyia Shontayia Russell, Melania Michelle Sanders and Aleighia Kiara Watts.
Marion Foxworth: Natalee L Dixon.
Marion Kokomo: Donna Marie Cameron and Natalie L Holmes.
Newton Lake: Anyia Z Hunt.
Newton Lawrence: Daylon M Taylor.
Newton Newton: Tyreke Davonta Snow.
Oktibbeha Starkville: McKailey Alyssa Sauseda.
Pearl River Carriere: Xoe A Lockhart.
Perry Beaumont: Colton Blaine Johnston, Gabrielle M King, Christian Derek Magee, Melissa Consuela Parimon, Sylvester B Robinson, Evan Michael Sylvester and Amelia L Tyree.
Perry New Augusta: London Lakiria Turner.
Perry Petal: Jacob Levi Douglas, Ron Clayton Herring and Riley L Shows.
Perry Richton: Kylie Cheyenne Atwood, Dawson Eric Byrd, Avery Clay Carter, Barbara Nicole Collier, Jacob Aaron Cowart, Samuel J Henderson, Cayne Jerid Hensarling, Emily Eliza Herring, Kayla Nicole Kelly, Elizabeth Micah Newell, Christian Walker Wilson Perry, Alejandro Fortino Rios, Jacob Dekota Ryals and Rachel Ryuka Womack.
Pike McComb: Gary Isaac.
Rankin Brandon: Hannah Elizabeth Ainsworth, Wade Graham Fulton, Holton Haney, Lindsey Aline Hull, Jackson Bradley Parker, Jaiden J Pitts, Raina C Rice and Maggie Savell.
Rankin Florence: Deamberleye E Rankin and Brady Abram Smith.
Rankin Flowood: Joshua White.
Rankin Lena: Markia D Lloyd.
Rankin Mendenhall: Seth R Rusche.
Rankin Pulaski: Nolen G Goree and Johnna C Nail.
Scott Forest: Zechariah Elijah Parodi.
Scott Pulaski: Tristen S Goss.
Sharkey Rolling Fork: Nathan Ryan Williamson.
Simpson Braxton: Chancellor I Barron and Derrick Keshaun Jenkins.
Simpson Magee: Robert Banks, Caleb Jerome Brown, Jada Nicole Brown, Jayden E Thurman and Kaci N Wallace.
Simpson Mount Olive: Kati J Barnard and Weston Frye.
Smith Bay Springs: Kaleigh P Hosey and Sara S Stringer.
Smith Forest: Chase Alexander Boone, Kaydence Leeanna Johnson and Hunter Gwain Miles.
Smith Louin: Laila Goins, Emerald Rose Green, Rachel Iniece Jones, Taylor Leann Keeton and Kristopher Doyle Moss.
Smith Magee: Al Cleo Garner and Leia C Puckett.
Smith Mize: Brody Carl Easterling, Tymber Brooke Eubanks, Melissa Hosey Hughes, Bailey Jace Kile, Austin D Nguyen, Elizabeth Paige Shoemake, Eric Brody Speir and Shaniyah Anett Turner.
Smith Morton: Logan Tyler Ingram, Kaylee A Jones and Logan Grace Medders.
Smith Mount Olive: Vaydin Love Beltran and Sabrina Rose Stuckey.
Smith Raleigh: Rosemary Rosamaria Aguilar, Jaden Reese Corley, Natalie Leann Craft, Brody Layton Hammons, Delton Lane Harvey, Tasjane’ Laila Jones, Kaylee Lauren Keller, William F Kelly and Lani Alyce Middleton.
Smith Taylorsville: Shayna L Bruce, Heather Ladawn Hester, Ivana L Hughes, Madison Raelyn Johnson, Scarlett Z Johnson, Jay’nia Darlene Keyes, Effie Rawls Klein, Lederick J’marion Knight, Jaqualun James McGill, Brianna Lee Miller, Mackenzie Diane Page and Harleigh P Shutters.
Stone Wiggins: Angel Marie Deforge and Caleb R Peters.
Tippah Ripley: Alan A Rangel.
Walthall Tylertown: Lauryn Alexandria Jackson.
Warren Vicksburg: Bree Butler, Malik E Franklin and Bella Grace Wooten.
Washington Greenville: Daishun Amar Charvez Scott.
Wayne Buckatunna: Cade Barrett Bradley, Luke Shelton Ferguson, Da’kyra Lashay Payton and Abigail Grace Rigney.
Wayne Laurel: Ashton K Rigney and Daphanie R White.
Wayne Richton: Adisyn Mae Gainey.
Wayne Shubuta: Dyamond K Coleman and Heather Danette Roberts.
Wayne State Line: Joshua Markel Evans, Shaqueria Monique Harris, Bria Reatta Johnson, Jermeneshia Kinyatta Jordan, Myeisha Rekay Lang, Mary J Hayes, Aalyiah Danyale Robinson, Destiney Nichole Spiars.
Wayne Waynesboro: Marvertrius Arrington, Markisha Sharae Bivens, Benjamin Kane Blackledge, Lottie Idell Boyles, Shelby Danielle Brazell, Kyle Brenan Carney, Braden M Chain, Brayden Adam Clements, Justin Tyler Cochran, Zion Cooper, Paris Serenity Davis, Penelope Ann Davis, Brenna Dixon, Shaniya Tyriel Evans, Trentez Tylon Figgers, Kelviyuna C Gaines, Patricia M Gandy, Jadin Kennedy Gray, Artdaeshun Hayes, Bailey Hinton, Justice N Kittler, Brent Cody Roan Lee, Hailey Grace Lofton, Marlee Elizabeth Logan, Trevion Marquis Loston, Jomeria Elese McDougle, Justice Cherelle McGill, Reagan Elyse McLeod, Dorothy Lee Mobberly, Nevaeh Roselynn Nelson, Heidi E Odom, April Regina Olson, Shontia Katrese Pacley, Arijion Kentrell Powe, Kendall Rene Prestage, Takeria Alexus Robinson, Austin J Smith and Bailey Alexis Walker.
Wilkinson Centreville: Lindsey Renee Clark.
Wilkinson Woodville: Shatyre Mona Hunter.
Fall Semester Dean’s List Honor Roll Announced
ELLISVILLE – Jones College has announced the 2023 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.
Dean’s List Honor Roll Fall 2023
Bogota, Colombia: Duvan Santiago Torres Villamil.
Barquisimeto, Venezuela: Daniela Valentina Tovar Carrasco.
Foley, AL: Cameron Delano Schultz.
Millry, AL: Mary Grace Becton.
Mobile, AL: Hilary Stacy Jaen.
Semmes, AL: Jayden M Sawyer.
Silas, AL: Jessica Lauren Burford and Sydney Paige Sikes.
Denver, CO: Jonathan Isaac Herndon.
Paducah, KY: Landon Blake Colson.
Marrero, LA: Imari Lailah Lewis.
Vacherie, LA: Jadan A Aubert.
Alexandria, VA: James K Leggett.
Amite Liberty: Skylar Lynlee Terrell.
Clarke Bay Springs: Brylee H McCool.
Clarke Enterprise: Parks R Burt and Timothy D Pitts.
Clarke Meridian: Nathan Allen Jenkins and Riley J Smith.
Clarke Pachuta: J’len Nalani Noel.
Clarke Quitman: Madison L Dearman and Lainey R Parker.
Clarke Shubuta: Christopher M Coleman Jr., Sarah Julianna McRee and Adrian J Roberts.
Copiah Crystal Springs: Lakieundria Zykhia Kangar.
Covington Collins: Mason Michael Broadus, Larry Adams Felix, Blane Harvey Herrington, Wayne A Nitsche, Jonathan Kennedy Portillo and Kyra Monet Woullard.
Covington Magee: Cailynn A Wilson.
Covington Mount Olive: Katie E Jones and Joseph Emmanuel Walker.
Covington Seminary: Tanner R Barrett, Sebastian Colt Bozeman, Cameron M Easterling, Alexandria Dawn Hall, Kaleb Michael Harrell, Isaac Riley McQueen, Ethan James Noffke, Emma Rose Ruiz, Robert Dewitt Sanford and Cade W Welborn.
Covington Sumrall: Logan Paul Jordan and Hannah Marie Luker.
Desoto Nesbit: Libby B Aldridge.
Forrest Hattiesburg: Barbara Ann Ahlvin, Richard Seth Aultman, Madelyn Brown, Jordan Andrew Johnson, Hartmann Anderson Marblewright, Shaughnessy Alaihya Martin, Brittany B Martinez, Lorine Makynzee McCullum, Marquavious Rashad Porter, Dennis Paul Shaffer, Naomi Grace Thompson, W. C. Louis Washington, Shannon Nyleah White and Lillian Kathryn Wilson.
Forrest Petal: Mallory G Anderson, Abby Nicole Bass, Crystal Lucille Buchanan, Logan C Charleville, Elizabeth Ann Clark, Anna Caroline Coats, Courtlynn Grace Coats, Terry Dean Coker, Madison Claire Dearing, Kelsee Faith Draughn, Grace C Frey, Kylee G Gatlin, Gabrielle E Graham, Graham Harrison Gunn, Meagan E Hall, Karah Jane Henderson, Kallie Juliania Hinton, Carson Allen Keene, Garrett W Lee, Dane Michael McCormick, Hope Elizabeth Mealer, Halle Kaitlin Myrick, McCory Reid Powell, Breanna K Ray, Hannah F Reid, Hunter J Robinson, Peyton Elizabeth Rowell, Michael John Slemensky, Ethan G Smith, Kevin James Smith, Jalynn E Spell and Addison T Thames.
Franklin Roxie: Nyla J Clark-Smith.
George Lucedale: Joseph Colburn and Samantha J Pierce.
Greene Beaumont: James Valentine Ulmer.
Greene Leakesville: Anna Marie Bufkin, Lillie S Coxwell, Krystal D Eubanks, Landyn Kel Longmire, Jaiden Christa Lara Lord and Conner Slade West.
Greene Richton: Abigail Leanna Brewer, Darren B Henderson, Kristina Renee McLain and Kelsie Grace Mitchell.
Greene Stateline: Randall Keaton Hollinghead.
Grenada Grenada: Carson H Stanford.
Harrison Gulfport: Lauren Elizabeth Carothers and Brooklynn P Montana.
Harrison Saucier: Micah Lee Broome.
Hinds Clinton: Esha Na Arora and Clifton Cole Manuel.
Hinds Jackson: Joshua C Davenport.
Hinds Madison: Hilton Banks McNair.
Hinds Ridgeland: Samuel Jeffrey Hadley and Ava L Moore.
Jackson Ocean Springs: Bart Edmiston.
Jackson Vancleave: Taylor E Butler and Jeffery A Grimme.
Jasper Bay Springs: Chelsea Jahisa Amerson, April Mechelle Gavin, Aliese Lanay Keller, Spencer C Loftin, Kahlie Brooke McNeil and Gracie L Parker.
Jasper Heidelberg: Dasanna Venna Boyer, Tyra T Cooley, Kamya J Graves, Ty A Herrington, Skylar R Lamar and Shevawn Lolita McLain.
Jasper Laurel: Kyle Allen Cosper, Richard A. Daverson, Jean Ray Davis, Alley Payton Gunter, Leighton McKenzie Johnson and Tiera Porsche Lindsey.
Jasper Louin: Jessica A Haigler.
Jasper Pachuta: Zackary Hunter Bishop and Lauren O Buster.
Jasper Rose Hill: Jonathan Clayton O’dell.
Jasper Soso: John Kolby Holder.
Jasper Stringer: Ashley N Creel, Braden Chase Gray, Lance J Jenkins, Grace M King, Hunter Jack Parker and Grace L Smith.
Jasper Vossburg: Destiny Bernay Lott.
Jefferson Davis Bassfield: Laura Kimberly Hendry.
Jefferson Davis Collins: Mary T Jones.
Jefferson Davis Columbia: Byron D Anderson III.
Jefferson Davis Prentiss: Cameron Danielle Gentry.
Jefferson Davis Sumrall: Chloe Ashton Smith.
Jones Ellisville: Emily K Ali, Mackenna Grace Beech, Sophia A Bowden, Thomas F Buckley, Bailey Leann Chastain, Collin Richard Crager, Deborah Michelle Cranford, Conner Hayes Davis, Daxton Brock Ellzey, Tyler Zane Frank, Samayra C Garcia-Gervacio, Martha L Hernandez, Sofia A Jeri, Baxter R Karns, Kelsey C Lawrence, Jessica Sabrina Magana, Jackson R Martineau, Logan Anthony Miller, Logan Reese Miller, Marissa Sable Morgan, Kieran John Morris, Laken A Nicholas, Leo P Norman, Logan Cole Odom, Elizabeth Dianne Parker, Micah Darrel Pope, Kayla Lynn Purvis, Taylor L Robinson, Jonathan Kimble Roney, Andrew Carl Smith, Reagan Elizabeth Smith, Priscilla Victoria Thacker, Sydnee E Tisdale, Alea Miriam Turner, Samantha Olivia Williams, Katelyn Reese Williamson, Macey Love Windham, Robert Yarber and Julianne J Zickus.
Jones Heidelberg: Karoline A Ayres, Seth L Craven, Savannah Rose Gatlin and Ina J Knotts.
Jones Laurel: Elijah Noah Allen, Tanner R Anderson, Jonathan Carl Baldwin, Lillian Damara Barnett, Za’marion Dae’shon Barnett, Sequoiya A Bell, Nathan Alan Brabham, Hailey R Brown, Makenzie G Buchanan, Deshanda Laquelle Campbell, Daniel Jay Chastain, Kendal Delaney Clark, Emilie J Coats, Virginia G Coleman, Zykeria Lizhae Coleman, A’myjah V Cooley, Benjamin C Cooper, Emma Crowder, Zac C Dyess, Silas M Ensign, Zoe O Estacio, Zachery B Fore, Autumn Rachel Fuchs, Luis Raphael Garcia, Trinity N Gieger, Justus Dean Goff, Alan Lee Hamilton, Breanna Claire Harrison, Kylie Harrison, Marcie D Harrison, Destiny Patrice Heidelberg, Allari Hernandez, Kylee M Hicks, William Thomas Hoffman, Carley Madison Holifield, Hope K Houston, Erin Nicole Hutto, Leeanna Harley Hutto, Jermaine Ivory, Olivia Loteia Jackson, Robert Laurie Jackson, Haley James, Dalton Creed Johnson, Kendall R Johnson, Anna G Jolly, Carter Mason Jones, Rosayda S Juarez Tomas, Justin T Keys, Demetrius Devonty Lang, Marlon Antwain Lindsey, Kennon Loftin, Lacy Angel Long, Ariel Raysha Loper, Jennifer Lazara Lopez, Kiandra Yadit Lopez, Jennifer Lizett Lopez Munoz, Jana Lynn Manning, Ashley Nicole Mason, Benjamin Cole Masters, Semaj T McCray, Zikeria Monique Melton, Taylor Loy Messersmith, Tori Leann Mobbs, Journee Aubreana Moffett, Dakeiya T Morgan, Braxton I Myrick, Dasia Michelle Newell, Antony Geriant Nicholson, Ruth A Nicholson, Rebecca D Parker, Shauna Maria Parrish, Jaylen H Phillips, Jarrett Dalton Pugh, Brooke L Robinson, Brenda Cerecedo Santiago, Maria Katherine Santos, Alishia R Satcher, Regan M Shoemaker, Alex Christopher Slater, James Matthew Smith, Kena Monique Smith, Kailan D Snow, Kaylee A Sullins, Joey Allen Taylor, Maria Terry, Carlos D Tuyub Palacios, Kameron A Upchurch, Nelly Michelle Vela, Darlene S Villaseca, Alexis Marie Wade, Matthew Ingram Wells, Michael Chris West, Madison Larissa White, Kaydence Wilde, Aasia L Wilson, Vickey Denise Windham, Elizabeth Grace Young and Ella K Young.
Jones Moselle: Nathan Michael Bower, Sumer Boyette, Gabriela Isabel Cruz, Lillian Marie Hall, Casie Jane Husack, Jalea Desirae Jackson, Daniel P Patterson, Pierce Caden Prince, Gabriel Tyler Schrader, Sunny Rochelle Sokol, Harley Elizabeth Wedgeworth and Stephanie Leigh Williams.
Jones Ovett: Fischer Dewayne Parish.
Jones Sandersville: Michael Ashton Champion and Zane G Clarke.
Jones Seminary: Sam G Griffith, Sawyer Jace Griffith, Christian Alexander Kitchens, Susan Marie McArn.
Jones Soso: Isaiah Christopher Spradley.
Jones Taylorsville: Bailie Jade Bishop, Jessie Renee Doll, Rkeda Nickenya Shelby and Randreah Chanell Terrell.
Lamar Hattiesburg: Carly N Adkins, Sharon Ann Beeman, Evan Patrick Brewer, Joshua Reeves Goodwin, Logan T Histand, Ashly Lauren Kyzar, Ethan Matthew Miller, Morgan T Mitchell, Anna Hope Morris, Brooks A Newell, Baleigh Breanne Patton, Rosa Denise Reedy, Jacarious Hakeim Roberts, Patrick Emory Smith, Garrett L Stephens, John Riley Turner and Audrey E Whitehead.
Lamar Lumberton: Kirsten Lashel Joseph.
Lamar Purvis: Katelyn A Alexander, James Broc Bookout, Andrew David Cook, Monique Shantell Crosby, Brett S Jones and Joshua Adam Melton.
Lamar Sumrall: Kayley Brooke Davis and Landon James Robertson.
Lauderdale Toomsuba: Meagan S Hembree.
Lincoln Bogue Chitto: Jacob S Livingston.
Madison Canton: Jamijah Roshun Day and Kylie Denae Robinson.
Madison Madison: Molly Catherine Bennett, Shane Laroy Davis and Gatlin Mackenzie Sanders.
Marion Columbia: Sierra M Ardis, Hays C Carley, Kameron Taylor Carter, Devron Jalil Cloyd, Olivia Danielle Lewis, Janiya Bana Magee and Jonathan Edgar Wiltz.
Marion Foxworth: Madison E Foxworth, Makayla Joy Hunt and Madeline Russell.
Marion Sandy Hook: Aliyah Christiana Watts.
Newton Newton: Jashonna Diamonique Nicholson.
Oktibbeha Starkville: John Charlton Cox.
Panola Batesville: Sadie Elizabeth Morris.
Perry Petal: Austin James Holder, Taliyah S Jackson, Stephen Menton Underwood and Jatton S Walker.
Perry Richton: Brookelyn G Brewer, Ethan Cochran, Sydney Leighanne Conway, Phillip Cooley, Kryslynn Taylor Fulmer, Cole Austin Garner, Samuel Riley Graham, Jeremy Cade Hunt, Sakira Akia Husband, Heather Brianne Jarrett and Thomas J Kuna.
Rankin Brandon: Aubree Ainsworth, Connor Lee Brooks, Brandon Corey J Fletcher, Benjamin Gayle Means, Ansley C Tomkins and Katherine L Westbrook.
Rankin Ellisville: Ashlynn R Taylor.
Rankin Florence: Jenna E Bryant, Ceilia E Burkett, Cody J Holliday and Anna Marie Vaughn.
Rankin Pearl: Josephine Lynne Duncan and Irish N Horne.
Rankin Richland: Alainah Ciara Alexander.
Scott Forest: Demetrius Lashun Burks.
Scott Morton: Meghan Torrano.
Simpson Harrisville: Natalie Grace Abraham.
Simpson Magee: Bailey Lynn Blakeney, Kaylee Madison McWilliams, Vivian Deidra Russell and Olen Brady Shows.
Simpson Mendenhall: Joseph G Ashley and Kenleigh Ashton Magee.
Simpson Mount Olive: Abigayle Grace Adcox.
Simpson Pinola: Parker Rae Jones.
Smith Bay Springs: Hunter D Ferreira, Tyler T Keyes, Natalyn H Odom and Amyia D’Shanti Watts.
Smith Forest: Haidyn D Houston.
Smith Louin: Mersadi Nichole McCarter and Bennett C Thurston.
Smith Magee: Wilson Lane Allen and Madison Mckenzie Craft.
Smith Mize: Mark Curtis Adcox, Trinity E Amason, Ashton Lani Blair, Alexis D Kittrell, Ty C Magee, Alissa C Moulder, Dawson W Temple, John Michael Traxler and Levi Andrew Turnage.
Smith Morton: Britton Holland.
Smith Mount Olive: Steven Aaron Keith, Taylor McKenzie Keyes, Tamara Nashae Nixon and Lauren E Runnels.
Smith Raleigh: Gracelyn Marie Arender, Lawrence Mason Crumpton, Logan Micheal Dearman, Abby Lynn Garner, Olivia G Grimme, Ethan Hammons, Jacob Lawrence Harris, Olivia Grace Hennis, Kaitlyn B Hutchinson, Rhett D Ivy, Sydney K Ivy, William W Mason, Aubree Brooke McMullan, Consquella Shantè Moncrief and Emily K Sims.
Smith Taylorsville: Matthew D Campbell, Madelyn G Chennault, Howard Ford Eaton, Sadie Jones, Gracie Merle Jordan, Briona Killings, Abby A Pittman, Daniel Edward Upchurch and Dillon Brett Williamson.
Smith Vossburg: John C Hosey.
Stone Wiggins: Aylesia D Hartfield, Manning E Moody.
Sunflower Indianola: Ridgeley Prescott Schaumburg.
Warren Vicksburg: Elizabeth Grace Theriot.
Washington Leland: Molly Marc Elizabeth Giachelli.
Wayne Buckatunna: Debbiana Ambrasia Cooley, Tylan Lecharles Davis, Lila F Griggs, Noah Jeremiah Rigney, Jonteshia I Stephens and Keesha Lashelle Walker.
Wayne Laurel: Pacey Layne Baucum and Jasmine V Cooley.
Wayne Shubuta: James Dylan Presley.
Wayne State Line: Hannah J Byrd, Morgan Victoria Guy and Tanya Olivia Lee.
Wayne Waynesboro: Brooklyn Dan Brown, Chaseanna S Carter, Yuridia Castillo, Monica Nicole Doherty, Chasity Shannaa Everett, James Colton Greene, Nigel Kane Johnson, Tavarious Reshawn Lacey, Shirkira Shandrell Mayfield, Sarah Louise McCollough, Shelby Annette McLain, Samuel Miles Pitts, Arthur S Ross, Raven Seawright, Jasmine Diyan Steward, Lakiriya Randaesha Stokes, Logan Connor Walker, Ella Katherine Walley, Brianna A Williams and Amber Paige Woods.
Webster Waynesboro: Lucy Amelya Tulipan.
Fall Semester President’s Honor Roll Announced
ELLISVILLE – Jones College has announced the 2023 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.
President’s List Fall 2023
La Plata, Argentina: Matias Ruiz.
Loughton, England: Andie Boo Mills.
Brake, Germany: Jona Marie Hennings.
Brymbo, Wales: Abby May Sheriff.
Mobile, AL: Emily K Mizelle.
Franklinton, LA: Cayden Emile` Bellanger.
Lafayette, LA: Meredith Claire Fontenot and Ava Kathryn Prejean.
Clarke Enterprise: Jake M Shelby.
Clarke Pachuta: Carter Shane Milstead.
Clarke Quitman: Magestyic Faith Allen and Kathryn Elizabeth Nichols.
Clarke Shubuta: Hannah C Mayo.
Clarke Stonewall: Ember Mixon.
Covington Collins: Halie M Dunn, Karli Grace Hall and Madison Dawn Yates.
Covington Seminary: Wes Garrett Armstrong, Kathryn Rose Hester, Landry Josette Hill, Owen Bradley Massey, Jensia Heidi Moore, Sarah E Riels, Emmalee Maria Sorto and Haleigh I Sorto.
Covington Sumrall: Audrey Faith Barry.
DeSoto Lake Cormorant: Scarlette Rose Roberts.
Forrest Hattiesburg: Jamal Q Barnes, Ryan H Boleware, Bryan David Broome, Katie Nicole Walker and Trinity R Williams.
Forrest Petal: Eli Manuel Chancellor, Britney Shante Coleman, Devon Cameron Ivy, Jhalana Shanta Jackson, Bryce Keen, Hezekiah Rashard Miller, Nicholas Patrick Pagano, Jonathan Michael Pierce, Jerrad Paul Ratliff, Haley K Shepherd, Ayden Alexander White and Hunter M White.
Forrest Richton: Abby E Shows.
Forrest Seminary: Alexis M Knight.
George Lucedale: Riley Paige Davis and Jaycee J Scott.
Greene Leakesville: Dawson Craig Hobby, Kaden W Turner and Cameron Scott Williams.
Greene Neely: Eliza Michelle Holder.
Greene Richton: Britton C Dunnam.
Hancock Pass Christian: Ryan J Tyler.
Hancock Pearlington: Anna Cagle Courtney.
Harrison Biloxi: Andrew Kravette.
Harrison Pass Christian: Avery C Saulter.
Jackson Moss Point: Jewel Hamilton.
Jackson Ocean Springs: Samantha Elizabeth Jordan and Owen G Williams.
Jackson Vancleave: Ethin Warren McKinnon.
Jasper Bay Springs: Isabelle P Boyd, Emma G Buckley, Jay Brandon King, Sylvia Mae Leonard, Ashton Nicole Stockman and Madison Elaine Stringer.
Jasper Heidelberg: Robert Patrick Edwards and Terrance Anthony McGill.
Jasper Laurel: Sydney K Bryan, Jaysen Clyde Doggett, Sophia Nicole Lunstrum and Michael Montgomery McGinnis.
Jasper Louin: Jacobi Moncrief.
Jasper Pachuta: Katherine Abbigail Herrin.
Jasper Soso: Kaylei Marie Hinton.
Jasper Stringer: Hailey Alexandria Jones and Holly Rene Smith.
Jefferson Davis Prentiss: Eddison Settle.
Jones Ellisville: Caitlin E Amerson, Paula Leann Barrera, Joshua Davis Butler, Kaylan Amanda Cook, Titus Crouch, Molly Kathleen Griffin, Kayla Nicole Hamil, Ja Kera Marshell Hill, Ann Rileigh Holder, Matthew Dakota Hoodless, Ethan T Johnson, Mckenzie Connor Lee, Kaitlyn E Massie, Meredith Scot McCraw, Jesse Daniel McDonald, Anna Grace McMullan, Christian Xavier McMullan, Celine Ottah, Nora D Pitts, Zachary Reese Rivers, Ian M Tate, Rachel Cambrea Thrash and Sophie Diane Wansley.
Jones Laurel: Alyssa Jade Adams, Ethan K Ainsworth, Latoya Diane Allen, Angel Amayo, William Richard Anderson, Deja Dashawna Baskin, Emily E Boone, Hudson T Bryant, Nathan Thomas Bryant, Lauren Nicole Buxton, Caden Michael Carter, Charlie Lawrence Clark, Jordan D Coats, Derrick A Conliff, Joshua Thomas Dean, Raegan A Drummer, Josie Garcia, Laura Elizabeth Gatzman, Natalie Reshay Graves, Lexus Jade Hall, Ollie John Hammonds, Brinkley A Hearn, Emily E Hester, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Huddleston, Kallie Claire Jordan, Kiaya Caroline Kee, Nicolas Ryan Kelly, Dawson Gabriel Kervin, Eric Lashun Lee, Courtney Patricia Lewis, Kimberly J Long, Cody Michael Lowe, Emily Diane McLain, Wendy Lynn Mendoza, Jesse Wayne Montgomery, Hadassah S Nichols, Abby Hope Parker, Heather Kale Powell, Kennedy Richardson, Kailee L Rogers, Karlee L Rogers, Alex Sanchez, Keri Dale Smith, Milton Ray Smith, Nia Soul Stephens, Dawson William Stringer, Kaleigh Morgan Sullivan, Preston Cole Sullivan, Jordan Haley Thurman, Blayne A Turner, Judson Isaac Vance, Seth Walker, Alexia Carol Watkins, Elijah C White, Makenzie Jade Williams and John Michael Wilson.
Jones Moselle: Andrea E Gonzalez, Kristen Gail Heidelberg, Taylor Grace Lawrence and Tressie Richardson.
Jones Ovett: Donna Temple Collins and Julianna Marie Dominguez.
Jones Richton: Cassidy Grace Hancock.
Jones Sandersville: Karsen Brooks Lightsey.
Jones Seminary: Sidnee Ann Blackwell.
Jones Soso: Leah Michelle Englett, Camdyn E Goddard, Austin Keegan Johnson, Devin O Lucus and Aaron William Reiher.
Lafayette Oxford: Caroline G Wilson.
Lamar Hattiesburg: Georgia C Boudreaux, Conner Omari Davis, Christopher Carson Goolsby, Julio C Martinez, Amber Danielle Minter, Julianna Caroline Smith, Madeline Claire Smith, Madison L Swales, Katherine H Wimberly and Lillian G Yawn.
Lamar Purvis: Reagan Hope Taylor and Jonah Brayden Williamson.
Lamar Sumrall: Andrea Marie Booth, Jessica Lee Deare, Adanely Espinoza and Kylie R Graves.
Lauderdale Lauderdale: Annabelle H Simmons.
Lauderdale Meridian: William Campbell Partridge.
Lee Plantersville: Annalyn V Housley.
Leflore Greenwood: Lawson Harvey.
Madison Canton: Anna Ashley and Dannah A Knighton.
Madison Madison: Jakobie O Owens and Allie Reich.
Marion Columbia: Theresa R McHenry.
Panola Batesville: Gracey Lin Harbour.
Pearl River Lumberton: Caitlin D Watters.
Pearl River Picayune: Rylee Christy Claire Burks and Christon D Parker.
Perry Beaumont: Katelyn Elise Hillman and Braxton Tyler Lott.
Perry Brooklyn: Destiny McDaniel.
Perry New Augusta: Annie Gabbrielle Runnels.
Perry Petal: Kera Ashlie Greer and Gabriel Latrell Murphy.
Perry Richton: Jacob Ryan Brunson, Jacob Andrew Herring, Brady Nicholas Inmon, Braxton Edward Inmon, Garrett Cole Munn, William Tyler Roberts and Mary Grace Walley.
Rankin Brandon: Karlye Kaye Flanagin, Graham Harris Harris, Benjamin Kody McElroy, Emma Helen Moore and Braden Patrick Smith.
Rankin Florence: Walker Eugene Dear and Amy Grace Dykes.
Rankin Flowood: Harleigh A Abernathy.
Rankin Pearl: Kimberly J Arevalo and Chanel Latreece Evans.
Rankin Richland: Matthew A Taylor.
Scott Forest: Chloe Taylor Boyles.
Simpson Braxton: Gavin L Barry.
Simpson Collins: Drew P Rogers.
Simpson Magee: Daniel Gregory Baldwin, Emma Landry Cockrell and Kaden W Harper.
Simpson Mendenhall: Rustlin Shiloh Brown, Karoline Lee Martin and Emily L Wicker.
Smith Bay Springs: Issac Gage Phillips.
Smith Magee: David H Garner and Dori L Saranthus.
Smith Mize: Ethan Cade Byrd, Gillian Grace Harrison, Samuel T Holston, Weston W Kennedy, Raelyn E Lee and Bailey Anna McNeil.
Smith Morton: Ernie Lee Easterling, Morgan H Prestage, Nathan I Prestage and Heather Danielle Puckett.
Smith Mount Olive: Harley G Chain, Natalie A Plunk, Andrew Houston Reyes and Chloe Walker.
Smith Pulaski: Jeteric Jumaine Ellis.
Smith Raleigh: MaKayla J Blakeney, Dylan R Bryant, Darcee S Kinkead, Natalie Grace Lillie, Aaron D Mason, Macey E Nelson, Thakarius Jaquaveon Smith and Caden H Thornton.
Smith Taylorsville: Landon M Harris and Robert A Hawkins.
Walthall Tylertown: Markavious Jaheim Andrews.
Warren Vicksburg: Jatoria Latrice Morris.
Wayne Buckatunna: Kaleb G Carr.
Wayne Richton: Reavan Bailey Freeman and Emily Nicole Walley.
Wayne Shubuta: Heather N Shaw.
Wayne Waynesboro: Jaquaria Enfenati Clark, Jaylynn S Conner, Tyler G Freeman, Kadin P Johnston, Keyonna Darshae Jordan, Pablo Alexander Lopez, Hollie G McRae, Darcy Claire Miller, Chasity Leighann Mills, Renecia Catassia Mosley, Tanika Quaina Norsworthy, Morgan Odom, Alexis Rose Smith, James C Trigg and Jasmia Curea West.
Wilkinson Centreville: Callie Grace McDaniels.
Yazoo Yazoo City: Allison Clayton Wyatt.
Jones College’s A.D. Nurse grads ready to “transform” the world
ELLISVILLE – For almost 60 years, Jones College’s Associate Degree Nursing program has been sending its graduates into the healthcare field. On December 7, during the Graduation and Pinning Ceremony at Jones College, administrators, family, and friends, congratulated 24 new graduates who will join the thousands of nurses before them and transform their communities as new nurses.
“Thank you for investing in these students because there is not a single thing that we do that’s more important,” Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith declared to friends and family at the A.D. Nursing program’s Graduation and Pinning ceremony recently. “A nurse doesn’t just get a great job and work in healthcare. One nurse in the community transforms the lives of our families and our communities. The trajectory of a nurse not only enhances that family’s income, but also the health of everyone they see, their children, and their parents. You can see the impact grows. From my perspective as a college president, we see those investments and they add value for the greater good. It reminds me of the book of Matthew in the Bible. ‘You are the salt of the earth….’ A nurse graduates, works in their field and literally transforms the health of an entire family.”
Stringer’s Katelyn Green is one of the nurses who answered the call. After considering being an athletic trainer, she was inspired to make a difference as a nurse after her father’s passing.
“God really touched me and showed me this career actually needs me. I truly want to try to help everyone and anyone I can who has gone through something similar to me. Even if I can help just one person, that will make everything so worth it,” said Green, who plans to work in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.
Now that Laurel’s Sarah Boone has her associate degree in nursing, she aspires to work in the hospital emergency department. Initially, she was inspired by her sister and 2021 JC Practical Nursing graduate, Hannah Boone Swindall.
“It was kind of scary watching her go through this program because it looked very stressful, but it was worth it,” shared the younger Boone. “It’s very rewarding to have your patients thank you at the end of the day, even when you feel like you haven’t done your best. That’s the most rewarding part, I think.”
Continuing his education and working in the ICU is on the horizon for the A.D.N. Class President, Shakeeb Anderson. The Quitman resident wants to work in the ICU while continuing his medical training in hopes of becoming a doctor. While addressing his classmates during the Graduation and Pinning Ceremony, he challenged them to always remember the essence of their profession regardless of their future endeavors.
“See beyond the illness or injury of your patients and embrace the humanity of every individual who crosses your path. Each patient has a unique story, fear, hope, and dream. It is our ability to listen attentively to our souls and to provide care that goes beyond the physical, encompassing the emotional and spiritual aspects of healing. Be advocates for your patients, ensuring their voices are heard, their rights are respected, and their needs are met,” shared Anderson. “Our degrees are not an ending as much as a new beginning. As Colin Powell said, ‘A dream doesn’t become reality through magic. It takes determination and hard work.’ Our dreams are now becoming real.”
Acknowledging the grit of the 24 new nurses, A.D. N. program director, Mike Cummings also praised this class for overcoming numerous obstacles during the pandemic.
“They had to wear masks at different times, and all the things that it took to get through this program, yet they showed up for work and it’s impressive. They persisted and they remained flexible as the world changed in front of them. Job well done!” Cummings told the graduating class.
Ultimately, both the graduates and college administrators also praised the support of friends and family. The help and assistance provided to these nurses while in school for five semesters, allowed them to reach their goals and dreams of earning an Associate Degree in Nursing while working through unprecedented challenges.
Jones College Associate Degree Nursing Graduates December 2023
Sarah Boone-Laurel
Jana Bounds-Hattiesburg
Sydney Brady-Madison
Amber Butler-Waynesboro
Isabella Cherry-Waynesboro
Nadalyn Cluff-Moselle
Shakema Cobb-Paulding
Bailee Dental-Tampa, FL
Kravian Gillum-Heidelberg
Katelyn Green-Stringer
Nia Henderson-Waynesboro
Stacey Higgins-Hattiesburg
Robert Little-Laurel
Nancy Long-Lucedale
Nikki Magee-Forest
Gracie McCullough-Stringer
Kourtney McDonald-Sand Hill
Mary Kimble Pearson-Indianola
Alexys Price-State Line
Stephen Schmidt-Mobile
Austin Stringer-Laurel
Shelby Thibodeaux-Perkinston
Marci Walley-Leakesville
Jones College Practical Nurse grads “Bridge” the healthcare gap
ELLISVILLE – Twenty-six Jones College students in the Practical Nursing program successfully completed the three-semester program and are now ready to help bridge the healthcare crisis. One way to accomplish that is through the Nursing Bridge Program offered at Jones College and many other colleges and universities statewide, to help fill the demand for nurses.
“All of our practical nursing students can go on from here in their education. In fact, nearly 50% of ours do continue their education,” said Amy Myers, Practical Nurse Program Director. “Here at Jones, there is a Bridge Program for our students and the Associate Degree Nursing program. They can work and take classes, and it takes them a little less time to earn the next degree. There are Bridge programs across the state for the bachelor’s degree in nursing too.”
This is one of the many options 53-year-old Regenia Hamilton is considering as she celebrates finishing the Practical Nursing program. The Columbia mother and grandmother and her sister, Theresa McHenry had planned to be in nursing school together, however, her 51-year-old sister had to take a few more prerequisite classes and will begin the program in January.
“When I finish the practical nursing program, I plan on bridging to the Associate Degree Program,” said McHenry. “I am also very proud of my sister today. She deserves it because she works hard. She’s going to be a great nurse and she has had it in her all these years.”
Ironically, the Jones College nursing faculty also believes Hamilton most emulated the founder of nursing, Florence Nightingale. During the Pinning and Graduation Ceremony, Hamilton was selected as the recipient of the Florence Nightingale Award for her compassion, dedication, and kindness with professionalism, integrity, and selfless attitude toward humanity.
“It has changed my life coming to Jones. Every instructor has become family and I’m so excited about today,” said Hamilton. “You have endless opportunities as a nurse. I have yet to decide what I’ll do next, but it’s not a burden to think about. I’m so excited and I just want to choose the right path because at my age, you know, I want to make the best decision for me.”
In her challenge to the Level 1 Nursing students, Hamilton encouraged the group to “start over” whenever they make a mistake. “That is the one thing that I carry with me through life as an older student, but I’m here,” explained Hamilton. “When you come to that bump in the road. Start over. Regroup. Never quit and keep going.”
Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Tessa Flowers shared with the graduates, family, and friends at the Pinning Ceremony, that the nursing program has a special place in her heart. Her grandmother is a graduate of the JCJC Practical Nursing program and is confident the newest graduates are ready to serve. She said she is also thankful for their desire to help others.
“I’m thankful for the students here today who will help bridge the gap with our current health care crisis. We need good nurses. We need nurses who are trained to take care of us. These students have the training and education. I’m also thankful for the faculty, qualified caring faculty, who have helped these students through some of the hardest days they have faced yet. They have persevered.”
One graduate, LaKirria Everett of Waynesboro was selected to receive the Rising Star Award for showing continuous dedication and exceptional growth in the classroom and clinical setting. Her positive attitude and perseverance have enriched her professionalism and nursing knowledge, her teachers explained. The Academic Excellence Award was given to Shelby Brazell of Waynesboro who achieved the highest average and superior academic performance. The ceremony concluded with the traditional Lamp Lighting Ceremony which is a representation of the enlightenment of your mind. The traditional “Lamp Lighting” was inspired by the founder of nursing, Florence Nightingale who carried a lamp to find and help wounded soldiers during the Crimean War in 1854.
Practical Nursing Graduates December 2023
Layesha Brianna Bâ, Clarksdale
Brittany Michelle Barnes, Laurel
Madelyn Berry, Prentiss
Catie Booth, Heidelberg
Shelby Brazell, Waynesboro
Jada Jamya Brinson, Prentiss
Kyra Nicole Brown, Indianola
Kaila Ja’Maya Clemons, DeKalb
Emily Grace Edwards, Richton
LaKirria Aaliyah Everett, Waynesboro
Adisyn Mae Gainey, Waynesboro
Regenia Hamilton, Columbia
Mallorie Harris, Stringer
Shaqueria Polk-Harris, State Line
Bailey Holifield, Laurel
Laneshia Chanea Jackson, Laurel
Jermeneshia Jordan, State Line
Kaneshia Monique Kirk, Laurel
Taneshia LaSha Leverette, Waynesboro
Sidney Matthew, Moselle
Haley McSwain, Petal
Karli Rhyne Mills, Greene County
Abigail Grace Rigney, Buckatunna
Emma Shepherd, Ellisville
Kendell Smith, Greene County
Rachel Ryuka Womack, Richton