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ELLISVILLE – Three ladies beat out the competition to lead Jones College’s Maroon Typhoon Marching Band this fall. Freshman, Melania Sanders of Columbia, Jessica Manning of Quitman and sophomore, Rachel Turner of Runnelstown will lead the nearly 180-member organization.

“Being drum major is a whole new level of leadership and you get to know everyone in the band, not just one or two sections. That’s what I wanted; that relationship with people and also being able to help, lead and guide as much as I could. This is a really great environment to do that and that’s why I wanted to be a drum major,” said the Perry Central 2021 graduate.

During her freshman year at Jones College, she was a member of the Color Guard. However, she served as drum major at Perry Central and her family has strong ties to the Maroon Typhoon and Jones College.  Her mother, Lynn Turner played trumpet in the Maroon Typhoon and her father was the sound engineer for the theater. Rachel said her parents loved Jones and she is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the Maroon Typhoon Band Directors before transferring to a university to pursue her career as a cattle rancher.

“When we finish the song or even the whole program, the roar of the crowd puts it in perspective for me. I am part of something so big and people love this! I love being a part of it and the fact the crowd enjoys our performances makes it all worthwhile for me,” said Turner.

While new to the Maroon Typhoon this year, Jessica Manning has served as drum major for three years at Quitman High School. The alto saxophonist has plans to make music her career and is thrilled to include being a drum major at Jones as part of her preparation for her future.

“As drum major in Quitman, it just felt like I fell in love with people and I realized, that’s what I wanted to do here, at Jones. This will give me more experience to go into the field as a band director and music education major.  Knowing Dr. Burge also plays saxophone is a bonus!”

Manning’s family is also rooted at Jones. Her parents, Douglas and Carla Manning are JC alumni with their daughter Hannah, being a 2021 member of the Maroon Typhoon as a trumpet player. Jessica said she will also be sharing her vocal talents singing in the Concert Choir at Jones.

Melania Sanders’ family tree also includes several JC Bobcats. Her sister, Kimberly played trumpet in the JC band and convinced Melania to pick up the horn too. Her mother and her cousin came to JC and one of her cousins works in the horticulture department at Jones. Sanders said a lot of her friends have made Jones College their choice too. However, her rodeo skills and the agricultural opportunities at Jones are what sold Sanders on being a part of the Bobcat family.

“My ultimate goal is to be a vet. Nevertheless, my band director in Columbia encouraged me to audition for the drum major role at Jones. I’ve been playing trumpet since I was in sixth grade, I was the drum major for the last two years at Columbia High School and I love making new friends. I’m excited to be here!”

Director of Bands, Dr. Ben Burge explained the three were selected after a competitive audition that included demonstrations, a lengthy interview and a presentation of their field conducting and showmanship.

 “I’m really proud of each of these young ladies who each had a wonderful audition with our judging panel. They each bring a very unique perspective to their leadership role! Their diverse backgrounds from very different high school experiences and personal interests are going to make them a very strong team,” said Burge.

After meeting and working today for the first time, he is confident they will be a dynamite leadership team.

“They are already communicating well together and have each displayed wonderful leadership and interpersonal skills. They are going to make a wonderful addition to our long and distinct Maroon Typhoon history!” said Burge.

For more information about the JC Band and the Fine Arts program click https://www.jcjc.edu/programs/finearts/ or email Dr. Burge at ben.burge@jcjc.edu

ELLISVILLE -Jones College has announced the 2022 spring 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     Honor Roll – President’s List    Spring 2022   

Guetersloh Germany: Mia Victoria Hoddinghaus.

Madrid Spain: Andrea Adoracion Vlasceanu Puscalarga.

State Line, Alabama: Sarah G Gonzalez.

Vinegar Bend, Alabama: Sabrina Lynn Turner.

East Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Jada Kaylyn Austin.

Clarke Enterprise: Hailey Danielle Moorhouse.

Clarke Pachuta: Amanda Michell Gilbert and J’len Nalani Noel.

Clarke Quitman: Joshua Patrick Denham, Taina Kauna Hill, Dixie Grace Pinkerton and Presley Mason White.

Clarke Stonewall: Tabitha Leeann Mixon.

Covington Collins: Mason Michael Broadus, Bianca A Edwards, Brylee Annabeth Holder, Lyntavia B Owens, Claire E Polk, Kara Leeann Rogers, Madison Diann Warren and Kaylea Anna Yates.

Covington Mount Olive: Lazerrick  Dieshun Jones.

Covington Seminary: Jerry Lynn Anthony, Victoria Lynn Anthony and Abbigail Davis.

DeSoto Hernando: Alexandra Grace Johnson.

Forrest Hattiesburg: Timothy Gibson Bellington, Austin Cater Blanks, Ashley N Brazile, David Harry Halliwell, Christopher Roger Hartfield, Rebekah Anne Lawless, Courtney Perryman, Lanett  S Travis and Trinity R Williams.

Forrest Lumberton: John E Brown.

Forrest Petal: Eli Manuel Chancellor, Shayna Lee Clark, Angela Kristine Dalbratt, Abbey Lynn Dodd, Gabriel Levi Dye, Emma E Hampton, Autumn Brooke Henderson, Devon Cameron Ivy, Angelia Ranell Luker, Hilary Charis Magee, Samuel Alexander Marlowe, Lena A Ruble and Reagan A Veon.

George Lucedale: Richard Douglas Bullock and Mason Harley Miller.

Greene Leakesville: Rebekah Faith Brondum, Jaren Delane Green and Nicholas Levi McArn.

Greene McLain: Hannah Elizabeth Hillman.

Greene Neely: Kayleigh Fayeth Byrd, Christopher Ryan Huey, Clayton Westley Moody and Hannah Grace Parker.

Greene Richton: Shara Lynn Beasley and Kade Mackenzie Cochran.

Greene State Line: Quaniesha Lacree Porter and Anna Katherine Wood.

Hancock Bay St Louis: Danae Celeste Fowler.

Hancock Gulfport: Danyen Dwayne Leleaux.

Hinds Terry: Carly Elizabeth Lewis.

Jackson Ocean Springs: Kenneth Jermaine Mack.

Jasper Bay Springs: Jordyn Marie Harris, Cali Le, Brittany Elaine McCool and Maci McCormick.

Jasper Heidelberg: Faith Elizabeth Collins and Kelsie Destina Jordan.

Jasper Laurel: Abigail A Nichols and Stacey Marie Smith.

Jasper Louin: Holden L Brown and Erianna Nicole Walker.

Jasper Stringer: Anna Grace Dykes, Blane F Graham, Grace M King and Haley B Myers.

Jefferson Davis Prentiss: Kaelin R Berry, Olivia Lois Boleware and Jaden Zane Jackson.

Jones Ellisville: Darcy Erin Beech, Stephen S Breazeale, Brooklyn Danielle Brown, Carmen Alexis Bullock, Kirsty Dawn Cameron, Darah Haley Cliburn, Delaney Marie Cooley, Haylee B Derrick, James Aaron Dorman, Paige Elizabeth Ellzey, Julian Lorenzo Fairley, Thomas K Johnson, Kaitlyn Brianna Kirksey, Katherine M Lollis, Darrell McCullum, Charity Elizabeth Miller, Elizabeth Dianne Parker, Michael A Price, Brooke Mlee Purvis, Zachary Reese Rivers, Kenda Michelle Rose, Ezra Windham Sanders, Isabel Emily Rose Moss Scott, Austin Glenn Thompkins, Kyle Roland Tice and Fay Inez Wielinga.

Jones Heidelberg: Elijah T Gray.

Jones Laurel: Teresa A Abad, Vanessa Carolina Atencio, Kathryn A Blackledge, Morgan Allyse Breland, Cody Daniel Corey, Stevieyonte Catina Crawford, Braden A Dennis, Jana D Fenton, Alan Joseph Follis, Jordan Amil Fountain, Shasta Nicole Garrett, Juan Carlos Gomez, Vincent Paul Heath, Darran Pheonix Hembree, Hannah G Holifield, Sophie Anne Hoover, Erin Jema Howard, Anna Faye Hutto, Jessie Mae James, Kaitlyn Mae James, Ty’Quan A Jasper, Antwoin Shaiqun Jones, Sakehanna Kehara Jones, Ashley Nicole Jordan, Jeanette Lynn Jordan, Robert T Laypath, Robert Christian Lowery, Macy K Malone, Mary Alaina May, Jose E Mendez, Destiney Sheniese Milsap, Brandon Michaels Murray, Abby Hope Parker, Cameron B Pruitt, Hayden Kimberly Pryor, Gracie Nicole Reece, Wyatt Wilson Reid, Leslie Santiago, Jacob Eli Scott, Samuel H Shoemake, Emily Jean Smith, Abigail Rebecca Stauffer, Richard Blaine Stokes, Payton Christopher Sullivan, Toby Clayton Sykes, Tanya Grice Thrash, Joshua Hewitt Thurman, Liam Saxon Walker, Tiffany Danyel Wallace, Caleb Evan Walters, James David Walters, Keyera C Waters and Amiah Gabrielle White.

Jones Moselle: Baylee Bryn Boyette, Carson Edward Davis, Dayton Orion Davis, Jericho Annie Ellzey, Daniel Logan McLelland, Jordan Faith Roberts and Kaitlyn Alexis Stiglet.

Jones Ovett: Breanna Daniella Purvis and Lara Beth Wright.

Jones Richton: Casity S Rowell.

Jones Sandersville: Joshua E Brown and Tracy Dalan Sumrall.

Jones Soso: John Robert Bates, Alexis Annette Brewer, Summer Audrey Brewer, Miles Dwayne Dennis, Dustin Colt Logan and Kimberly Jane Williams.

Jones Taylorsville: Chris Edward Emmons, Kennedy Roselle Page, Jacob Hunter Valentine and Melanie Lynne Valentine.

Lamar Hattiesburg: Rebekah Alicia Baugh, Alexis Mykala Cato, Gabriel Coleman Cooley, Cody Lane Davis, Mary Alison Ducksworth, Valeria Michelle Green, Troy Stephen Hilton, Nathan Soren Pickering, John Philip Scott,   Reagan Denise White and Brandon Levelle Yawn.

Lamar Purvis : Samuel Aaron Walters.

Lamar Sumrall: Joshua Glen Allen, Dustin Trey Jackson and Christopher Floyd Ritz.

Lauderdale Meridian: William Campbell Partridge.

Lawrence Jayess: Sydney Ruth Pevey.

Lawrence Monticello: Rebecca Jamison Speights.

Lawrence New Hebron: Virginia A Fortenberry.

Leake  Carthage: Raegyn N Phillips.

Lincoln Wesson: Kaliyah L Jones.

Lowndes Columbus: Taylor Michelle Bailey.

Madison Madison: Bailey Grace Collums, Mollie G Potter and Thomas Garrett Wise.

Marion Columbia: Robert T Johnson.

Marion Foxworth: Sierrah Jade Beasley, Madison E Foxworth, Gage A Herring, Sara G Morgan and Jaelynn B Peak.

Marion Tylertown: Havin Mibr Mazarac.

Newton Newton: Shavaris Deshun Logan and Bralynn Rainer Newell.

Perry Beaumont: Shanan Latoya Edwards.

Perry Petal: Kimberlie Faith Graham and Breanna Michelle Penton.

Perry Richton: Jayson Lowery Dykes, Sophia Jeannine Oneal, Harley Jeffery Roberts, Nash Dwayne Thompson and Jennifer Rene Walters.

Rankin Brandon: Abigail E Boone, Luke Caden Lycette and Makenna G Yarrow.

Rankin Florence: Amy Grace Dykes and Sara Grace Jackson.

Rankin Mendenhall: Brady Mason Williams.

Rankin Pearl: Taylor R Channell, Brodie M Rials and Lily G Taylor.

Sharkey Anguilla: Beyonce J Kenny.

Smith Bay Springs: Carly Nicole Hendry, Tyler T Keyes and Colby M Shoemaker.

Smith Louin: Shakiara Campbell.

Smith Magee: Madison Taylor Bryant.

Smith Mize: Tristan Patrick Craft, Daniel Christian Magee and Haley Tanyell Spencer.

Smith Mount Olive: Dustin Conner Bush.

Smith Raleigh: William T Blakeney.

Smith Taylorsville: Macy Grace Ainsworth, Destiny Sarah Gayle Brown, Kiara Nyasia McNair, James Austin Stringer and Carter G Walters.

Warren Vicksburg: Anna-Claire Elizabeth McKellar.

Washington Greenville: Matthew David Kimbriel.

Wayne Buckatunna: Mya Ruth McLain, April Regina Parker and Jordan Elizabeth Sullivan.

Wayne Heidelberg: Katie Jo Butler.

Wayne Laurel: Ethan S Wimberly.

Wayne Shubuta: Jaylon D Fleming and Hermon McDonald.

Wayne Waynesboro: Shelby Danielle Brazell, Hannah Courtney Brewer, Stephanie Lean Brewer, Denesa Kenyetta Davis, Josephine Ariana Evans, Erika M Gardner, Damion Bryce Gibson, Makayla Paige Mason, Shirkira Shandrell Mayfield, Kala Sha Nelson, Alexis Faith Odom, Brandon Ray Pruitt, Jonathan Uzziel Reyes, Kacie Amanda Rigby, Jennifer Elise Shirley, Tijana Sharda Smith, Jeffery Quade Stadalis and Morgan Kasadi Williams.

ELLISVILLE -Jones College has announced the 2022 spring 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       Honor Roll – Dean’s List        Spring 2022

Mallusk, Northern Ireland: Rhys McAllister.

Mobile, Alabama: Lauren Rochelle Lindsey.

Semmes, Alabama: Drew Alexander Druckenmiller.

Lebanon, Indiana: Chicago Loreanna Collins.

Denham Springs, Louisiana: Daniel Joseph Watson.

Duson, Louisiana: Julian Paul Melancon.

Houma Louisiana: Joshua J Shelly.

Jonesboro, Louisiana: Michael Benjamin Decou.

Pioneer, Louisiana: Kimara Danaysia Jones.

Newbern, Tennessee: Taylor Rushing.  

Adams Roxie: Taylor Brooke Martin.

Amite Liberty: Kentrel L Steptoe.

Amite Smithdale: Justin Michael Reynolds.

Clarke Enterprise: Brandon M Williams.

Clarke Meridian: Amber N Cates.

Clarke Quitman: Landry L West.

Clarke Stonewall: Alexis Taylor Britain.

Clarke Vossburg: Kenetria Monae Vaughan.

Copiah Crystal Springs: Anna Gayle Rutledge.

Covington Collins: Levi Adison Brenner, Richard Phong Cao, Eileen N Ortega, Zachary Dalton Pope, Dawson Brian Sanford and Rayshaun D Walker.

Covington Mount Olive: Katie Beth Jones, Brandon Lee Norris, Nic Lee Sartin and Amerie D Sherman.

Covington Seminary: Erin Fairchild, Sophia Isabella Gordon, Katie Michelle Guthrie and Tiffiany N Lightsey.

Covington Sumrall: Taylor Ashlyn Phillips.

Covington Taylorsville: Aliyah Savannah Denham.

DeSoto Hernando: Chase Dalton Honeycutt.

Forrest Hattiesburg: Codarriyiene Keshawn Arrington, Emma Leigh Cothen, Tahir M Elzare, Teel Garrett Garcia, Bennett Wells Gibson, Mikayla Jordan Green, Anna Catherine Kofman, Sherri Elizabeth Lee, Cameron Gabrielle McLaurin, Blake Alexander Ortego, Samuel Edward Pineda, Brooklyn Leigh Poole, Zachary Trent Simmons, Isabela Costa Severino, Mayra Solano, Nora Grace Watford and Gavin Lavon Wells.

Forrest Petal: Logan Michael Bryant, Rayya Nha Lan Cao, Breanna Nicole Cooper, Alexis M Essary, Victor Alexander Heath, Madyson Kerri Hebert, Kailin Marie Henry, Hien T Nguyen, Madelyn Nicole Pace, Gavin Charles Pierce, Regan Marie Robinson, Jimmy Clifton Rogers, Thomas Hayden Shows, Asa Graham Theus, Landon R Tyner and Ryan Amanda Veon.

Franklin Roxie: Gabrielle D Weathersby.

George Lucedale: Lydia A Davis, Ruben Diaz, Mckenzie F Lamerand and Dulce Analilia Lara.

Greene Leakesville: Scott James Brocious, Ashton Kohl Clark, Mary Donnalynn Dickerson, Makaila Railynn Valentine and Graceanne E Walters.

Greene McLain: Anthony Lee London and Zane Mitchell Turner.

Greene Neely: Catie Nicole Boothe.

Greene Richton: Ciera Darlene Lightsey, Karli Rhyne Mills and Kelsie Grace Mitchell.

Greene State Line: Isabella Kittrell.

Hancock Diamondhead: Jacob Myron Moore.

Harrison Biloxi: Weston J Kropp, Tristan C Pearson and Devon T Smith.

Harrison Gulfport: Diamond Kevisha Nealy.

Hinds Clinton: Hanna Suzanne Zeitz.

Hinds Jackson: Xavier James Coleman.

Hinds Utica: Wiljerna Embriana Bumphis.

Jackson Moss Point: Ariana Denya Lyons.

Jackson Ocean Springs: Emily Jane Briggs.

Jackson Vancleave: Sophie A Endt, Kaia Olivia Taylor and Andrew Shelton Williamson.

Jasper Bay Springs: Lamarcus I Stubbs.

Jasper Heidelberg: Annabelle L Faust and Audrease Tamar Jackson.

Jasper Laurel: Kaitlin Taylor West.

Jasper Louin: Eli Lane Blackwell, William Drew Hendry, Dillan River Pinson, Jakela Zamaria Quince and Kymbriuna Josea Ross.

Jasper Pachuta: Makenzie Taylor Waites.

Jasper Stringer: Chloe Lane Clark, Alexis Rayne Hendry, Makenze Faith Hudson and Lanie Deanne Parker.

Jefferson Davis Bassfield: Trevor A Courtney and Mariah McRaney.

Jefferson Davis Carson: Crystal O Bullock.

Jones Ellisville: Marla Danielle Beach, Hanna Leianna Beasley, Colton Lane Bennett, Kennedy Trent Brooks, Reeves B Crowder, Evan Mason Ellzey, Araseli Gonzalez Perez, Kennedy G Herrington, Leahmae Keogh, Mckenzie Connor Lee, Jessica Sabrina Magana, Grace Kelley McAlpin, Meredith Scot McCraw, Logan Reese Miller, Tomas Nader, Nash G Phillips, Ella Grace Pitts, Shane Cody Reynolds, Makal Dontavious Ross, Kristy Kay Stockman, Abbie Thomas, Kiplen M Touchstone, Ignacio Kaddour Vanecek and Kaylee Nicole Vanrossum

Jones Hattiesburg: Brandy Nicole Patterson.

Jones Heidelberg: Cody D Hiatt, Haden Todd Smith and Laken Tori Wilson.

Jones Laurel: Alondra Maria Abad, Gwendolyn Latrese Agee, Victoria Nadine Ball, Vicky Carol Broome, Desiree Makayla Brunty, Virginia G Coleman, Bryanna Leigh Davidson, Natalie Allison Dewitt, Jason C Eason, Colton Nathaniel Edmonds, Ginger Lushion Ekes, Kayla Elizabeth Ensign, Rustin Paul Freeman, Luis D Hernandez, Mackenzie Aislynn Herrington, Ronald James Hughes, Zipporah Kenzie Husband, David Carson Ishee, Emily Rose Jones, Sophie Wilhelmina Kasco, Brittany Nicole Kilgore, Jared Lagunes, Maureanna Va’trice Lindsey, Heather Shayne Lowe, Tanner William Manning, Garrett R Manns, Sam Allen Mansell, Colton Joseph Maslanka, Rebecah N McBride, Garrett B Minchew, Diana Shai Moore, Jaylen H Phillips, Heather Monique Reynolds, Ines Rivera, Lindsie R Saul, Milan Auryan Shanks, Tylee P Shows, Alayna Kathleen Smith, Gary Chase Smith, Stephen Tyler Smith, Tellas Va’sente Smith, Jarrett Nathaniel Stephens, Reagan Danielle Thornton, Abigail Rebecca Thrash, Anna Grace StottsTodd, Payton Ann Voge, Bre Regina Waite, Ana Claire Walters, Weslee Rece Walters, Kambri Anna Welborn, Morgan Jennifer White, Samuel C White, Chaz Hunter Williams and Brandon Yanez.

Jones Moselle : Christy Leigh Boe and Mackenzie Brooke Golemon.

Jones Ovett: Carter Brentley Hinton, Alex Jacob Lee, Britlyn J Phillips and Rebecca G Watson.

Jones Soso: Olivia Danielle Jenkins, Cameron Scott Johnston, Lorin Jena Musgrove, Emma Reese Shows and Emma J Williams.

Jones Sumrall: Hanna M Tisdale.

Jones Taylorsville: Malea J Cook, Joanna C Dunkerton, Beyonce N Gray and Eboni McDonald.

Lamar Hattiesburg: Alfred Alexander Acosta, Kinnady Olivia Barlow, Anna Grace Branan, Emma F Burge, William Andrew Burgess, Donavon Allen Drennan, Morgan Josephine Durning, William Jackson Eaton, Elean Noe Fajardo, Caden Jake Grover, Patrick E Henderson, Rebecca Joyce Lampshire, William Henry Lee, Garon C Malone, Zackery Issiah Maxwell, Aisya Audreanna McCormick, Gavin Miller Phillips, Joshua Reid  Posey, Lacey Savanah Sims, Kealy Shai Smith, Logan James Stone, Hope Olivia Weathersby, Nicholas Anthony Williamson and Tyler Anthony Williamson.

Lamar Lumberton: Jakob Edward Anderson.

Lamar Purvis: Magnolia May Cagle, Joshua Corban McDade and Lauren Elise Williamson.

Lamar Sumrall: Caragan Ashley Childs, Gary Jeff Fagan, Justice Darren Hanberry, Emma Grace Hodges, Cade J Miller and Dylan J Mowry.

Lauderdale Meridian: Trinity R Glover and Christopher Charles Lewis.

Lawrence Jayess: Christy Lea Stuart.

Lawrence Monticello: Riley Catherine Powell and Carla Deanna Young.

Lawrence Silver Creek: Alexus T Buckley.

Lee Saltillo: Michaela P Anderson.

Lincoln Greenville: Inari D Reed.

Lowndes Columbus: Micheal J Chambers and Kyia Mckenzie Skinner.

Madison Canton: Wallace James Brewer.

Madison Madison: Madison F Horel.

Marion Columbia: Olivia Danielle Lewis, Abby Claire Morris and Amy Gail Polk.

Marion Foxworth: Thomas A Bozeman, Maggie Virginia Hammond, Vada Paige Koepp, Katelyn Marie McKenzie, Q’darius J Swanigan.

Marion Sumrall: Savannah Faith Greene.

Neshoba Philadelphia: Sairah Katherine Jaafar.

Newton Lake: Taylor B Duncan.

Oktibbeha Starkville: Wilfrid Lionel Hufton and Brody Ross Pierce.

Pearl River Picayune: Deshodrick Dashawn Jefferson.

Perry Beaumont: James Lavon Bolton, Christian Derek Magee and Jeremy Austin Parker.

Perry Brooklyn: Brody Paul Martin, Lexie Gabrielle McDaniel, Clarissa Jean McDaniel and Destiny McDaniel.

Perry Petal: Gabriel Michael Gardner, Kristen Elizabeth Holder and Rachel E Turner.

Perry Richton: Samantha Dusty June Brown, Kallie Elizabeth Dykes, Braxton Edward Inmon, Thomas Kevin  Lewis and Conner Albert Rutherford.

Rankin Brandon: Kevin Wesley Allen, Lillian Cashae Baker, Andrew R Craig, Taylor Mackenzie Glascoe, Andrew  McCrae Houston, Andrew Ross Jones, Alexis Leigh   Millwood, Jack Martin Owens, Jackson C Peoples, Lauren Elizabeth Revette, Abby Grace Smith and Joshua Davis Sullivan.

Rankin Braxton: Samuel Logan Marshall.

Rankin Florence: Samantha Addison Bishop and Hailey Grayson Weathersby.

Rankin Pearl: Zackary Lee Alleman, Hanna G Broadwater, Keri Elizabeth Coulter, Kadarius M McIntyre, Landon K Moore, Colby Omari Spence and Madison Grace Temple.

Rankin Richland: Noah Dale Jones and Tommieleigh Summerlin.

Simpson Magee: Mllie Katherine Jones and Shameria M Norwood.

Simpson Mendenhall: Tori S Williamson.

Smith Bay Springs: Bryce Adam Dupree, Marcie Jean Massey and Keegan Daniel Tumblin.

Smith Louin: Holly Nicole Craft.

Smith Magee: Savannah Leigh Bryant.

Smith Mize: Erin A Carter, Jasper David Hays, Zoe Grace Hays, Heather Marie Lee and Montanah Rayne Middleton.

Smith Morton: Heather Danielle Puckett and Ryan Purvis.

Smith Mount Olive: Eddy Christopher Gutierrez, Elijah Lane Roberts and Haley Isabellelynn Walters.

Smith Raleigh: Anna Beth Blackwell, Hannah Brooke Higginbotham, Brett A Johnson, Brice J Johnson, Anna Frances Kelly, Meg L Matthews and David Cody Watts.

Smith Taylorsville: Alexis Brianna Ducksworth, Taikya Janee Ducksworth, Bart Eaton Hawkins, Daniel Martinez,  Spencer A Pearson, Noah Jacob Shoemaker and Matthew Austin Upchurch.

Tate Senatobia: Reagan Alexis Salter.

Warren Vicksburg: John Robert Jabour and Sara-Beth McKenzie McKellar.

Wayne Buckatunna: Danielle Danaye Bowles, Cameron Scott Bradley, Justise W Davis and Abigail Grace Rigney.

Wayne Clara: Jessica Lynn Long.

Wayne Laurel: Marlee R Dickinson and Daphanie R White.

Wayne Shubuta: Matthew E Barnett, James Michael Cook, Seth Andrew Mosley and Laiklynn Alyssa Roberts.

Wayne State Line: Farrah Leigh Jordan, Kerrington Grace Kittrell, Meagan Diane McCarty and Hayley Christian Revette.

Wayne Waynesboro: Ivana Christian Bishop, Zaleijah Eulexis Bishop, Kaden Davis, Thomesha Lishae Edwards, Reagan Gass, Joei Katlynn Holt, Marquez Tyreon Hundley, John William James, Trevion Marquis Loston, Kyle E Manseill, Kari Kay Miller, Abney Grace Pittman, Kendall Rene Prestage, Colby Mason Riley, Dymond Jerla Satcher, Christian F Swindle, Jordan Wyatt West, May Chelle White, Samuel Logan White and Tucker Ross White.

Yalobusha Water Valley: Jennifer Lander Bittner.

ELLISVILLE -Jones College has announced the 2022 spring 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       Honor Roll      Faculty List     Spring 2022                

Birmingham, Alabama: Charles Claiborne Bounds Iiicha.

Leroy, Alabama: Virginia Rose Ramey.

Millry, Alabama: Katelyn Shea Carlisle, Katlin Michelle Heath and Amy Sheleigh Heller.

Mobile, Alabama: Peyton Thomas Bell.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama: Sakyia Trela White.

Homeland Florida: Elijah A Garcia.

Paducah, Kentucky: Maxwell T Housman.

Baton Rouge Louisiana: Jakob D Wax.

Iowa, Louisiana: Karagan Sage Howard.

Luling, Louisiana: Kathryn L Smith.

Rosharon, Texas: Ashlynn Joy Freeman.           

Adams Natchez: Lakeria Patrice Armsted, Yohan Michael Thompson, Diamond Janai Washington and Bethany  J White.

Amite Smithdale: Sarah Christine Ballard.

Clarke Enterprise: Jonathan D Minchew and Savannah Alex Marie Satcher.

Clarke Meridian: Madison Claire Gibson.

Clarke Quitman: Deonshia Renee Everett, Kayleigh Lauren Fagan, Hayden Christian Myrick and Erin Lee Perkins.

Clarke Shubuta: Tanyia Arieunna Cooley, Ronneyeka Jacwanna Duncan, Shemerial B McDonald.

Covington Collins: Amyracle Booth, Brittany Shanelle Buckhalter, Alexis Catchings, Leangel Lashay Coleman, Rachel Presley Fairchild, Fredrick D Flowers, Calder Hale Mikell, Kristlyn Nicole Parker, Cagle S Pitts, Fredrick Pounds, Brian Hebert Cadiz   Sasser and Keshun Williams Wilson.

Covington Mount Olive: Brandon Patrick Butler, Tehonnie Deshay Cooper, Charles Macallister Dunsford, Jackson L Flynt, Hasting Amelia Hitt, Clara G Love and Haylei Bre Anna  Powell.

Covington Seminary: Regan Diane Allmon, Wes Garrett Armstrong, Amber Jones Brignac, Jarrett Anthony Darden, Karen A Lowery and George Trent Quick.

Covington Sumrall: Shaylie Brianna Dye.

Covington Taylorsville: Kavez Deshon Keyes.

DeSoto Olive Branch: Decorian Darrell Payton.

Forrest Brooklyn: Torian Elyse Benton.

Forrest Hattiesburg: Shannon R Barbin, Tanner D Bevard, William Beau Blackledge, Demetrique De’rone Dickerson, Cameron W Grantham, Abigail R Hennis, Hayley Elizabeth Hines, Kamecia D Love, Autumn Danielle Miller, Kendric Shamar Moffett, Mitchell Scott Murphy, Kia D Pruitt, Elijah Carey Sellers, Jenna Irene Shackelford, Alyssa M Toney, Forrest Nicholson Vance and Maggie Dianne Wimberly.

Forrest Lumberton: Samantha Rachelle Smith.

Forrest Petal: Amari Danielle Andrews, Kalie Jordan Bellinger, Joshua Wayne Cary, Addelyn Mckenzie Clark, Ashley Reagan Clark, Zachary Joseph Gregore, Lindsey C Hampton, Bailey Andrew Harrison, Sydney Alexandra Jolly, Kaitlyn Mackenzie Jones, Kalyn Mackenzie King, Kimberly Marie Kirk, Jordan Jeffray  Rainey, Selencia Petreice Roberts, Caylee Lynn Roney, Bailey Madison Sims, William Kelton Sims, Robert Jarrett Stephens, Andrew Thomas Suttle, Tyler D Trigg, John Paul Wallace, Zachary Thomas Wascoe, Hayleigh Breanna Welborn, Timothy Roy Williams, Demayah Martha Woods Johnson and Ciera Youngberg.

Franklin Lawrenceburg: Lindsay K Henson.

George Lucedale: Cole M Hillman and Jerry Crowder Holland.

Greene Leakesville: Logan A Bufkin, Jordan Ashanti Evans, Da’kyriah Shanee’ Garrett, Jordan Elizabeth Grimes, Kerrigan Denise Jones, Ariane Lea, Gracie Izabella Palmer, Daniel Rylie Turner and Sade Woullard.

Greene Lucedale: Jessica M Gibson and James Gregroy Pierce,

Greene McLain: Mitchell Terrell Brown and Molly R Roberts.

Greene Richton: Malcolm Scott Brewer.

Greene State Line: Dasani Hill.

Harrison Biloxi: Garrett Anthony Clendenning.

Harrison D’Iberville: Marquette Deonte Gibson.

Harrison Gulfport: Elijah T Walker.

Harrison Pass Christian: Mackenzie R Lacy and Shaniia Elise Naycole Lee.

Harrison Saucier:  Micah Lee Broome and Azlyn Christine Dollar.

Hinds Byram: Nalaya Emaia Thompson.

Hinds Clinton: Jonathan Edward Hughes and Acacia Daelynn Rodriguez.

Hinds Jackson: Alana Rai Sampson.

Hinds Ridgeland: Ava L Moore.

Jackson Gautier: Tanner D Hubbard.

Jackson Moss Point: Mathews K Newton.

Jackson Ocean Springs: Jacquelyn Mary Dilorenzo.

Jasper Bay Springs: Shannon Rena Cole, Kendale R Musgrove and Rebecca Michelle Parker.

Jasper Heidelberg: Dasanna Venna Boyer, Brady R Collins, Lindaza Hamilton and Sheria Siesha Page.

Jasper Laurel: Nate Grayson Arender, Hailey Nicole Barnes, Hope G Barnes, Hanna Leigh Chancellor,  Mikayla Breann McMillan and Kayleigh Lane Hammons.

Jasper Louin: Queneisha Renee Bender, Cade E Blackwell, Jaysha Aryion Jones, Drequan Tyrese Myers, Christopher, Austin Thornton, Abigail Lynn Vanderford and Shabraia Sedadrain Wheaton.

Jasper Newton: Karli Nichole Blackledge.

Jasper Pachuta: Krystal Gail Bowens and Madilyn Alexis Pitts.

Jasper Paulding: Miracle A Bender and Tracie Alexandria Evans.

Jasper Stringer: Jennifer Michelle Edwards, Ethan L Hankins, Alexis Grace Herrington, Walker Thomas Manning, Christian Aaron Myers, Kylie Rae Peterson and Tristan Micah West.

Jasper Vossburg: Elisha Sharna Horne.

Jefferson Davis New Hebron: Lacala Dianne Renfrow.

Jefferson Davis Prentiss: Madelyn Annelise Berry, Stephen Micah Langley, Hanna Francis Lee and Joy Dionne   Powell.

Jones Ellisville: Sarah Nickole Adams, Lauren Rhianne Baker, Nikita Deann Bandy, Poppy Louise Binding, Cody Weston Bode, Timothy J Broom, Hannah Iona Burnham, Wesley Nelson Carmical, Darren M Clark, Coteasha Pearson Conner, Elda Ann Cook, Roby Taylor Hebert, Tacora Monique Houston, Leighton Samuel Jameson,  Mackenzie Amyah Jones, Ashton Lanae Mattox, Cambrie Taylor McRee, Thaily H Moreno, Madelyn Rose Morgan, Laken A Nicholas, Abby Kristine Nix, Olivia Grace Norwood, Arely D Osorio, Igor Ovcarevic, Timothy Bayne Perry, Richard Todd Petersen, Sarah Amanda Phelps, Haleigh Lashae Reid, Stephen A Schmidt, Michael Talib Stewart, Jacob C Sumrall, Benjamin Jamal Thames, Sophia Isabelle Tisdale and Kenneth Mason Walker.

Jones Heidelberg: Quinton T Chapman and Michael Shane Johnson.

Jones Laurel: Sarah Michael Ables, Edwin Roel Acevedo, Natalee Claire Ainsworth, Austin Ray Anderson, Dekevin Dekeith Arrington, Ni’riyah Ronet Bell, Braxton Kirk Bolivar, William C Boone, Summer L Boyd, Jadoriae Arianna Boykin, Brandon Dylan Bradshaw, Rachel Kathryn Bryant, Kaelyn Bryce Bufkin, Andrew Jacob Bush, Daniel T Buster, Cameron Jason Buxton, Judah Gabriel Capers, Joshua Luke Chandler, Luke Garrett Cummings, Nolan R Davis, Alice M Dickey, Nathan Nguyen Do, Landry Evan Dyess, Ja’miracle Kathryn Escamillia, Logan Walter Evans, Brooklyn Taylor Flowers, Araceli Gaspar, Haley Grace Gibbs, Keandranique A Gilbert, Cameron Scott Glenn, Zackary Tanner Graham, Carolann Renea Hanington, Anfrenee Hardy, Emily Ann Hill, Micah Evyn Johnson Hill, Kentavius Orlandus Hilton, Bailey Holifield, Emma Faith Holifield, Stephen Seth Holifield, Joshua Noah Hosey, Kayla Monique Hosey, Jason Michael Hull, Spencer Reid Hurst, Madelyn M James, Alejandro M Jarillo, Lakitia   Maeshell Jefferson, Shelby N Jones, Kacie Lynn Kitchens, Destiny       Na’shae Lewis, Robert Lafayette Little, Jennifer Leigh Loper, Nissa Roxana Lopez Munoz, Paul Garfield Mackay, Carley Ashlynn Malone, Cynthia Janean Marsh, John Kace  Matthews, Barbara A McKenzie, Margaret Elizabeth McMinn, Christopher B Melton, Theresa A Michel,  Zaida Fabiola Morales, La’zya Jamila Morris, Dakota Jean Noland, Grace Mckenzie Odom, Tialea Ledora  Parker, Anna M Pickering, Cameron Michael Pippen, Corey Donavan D Pitts, Jessica Ashley Plunk, Patrick Jamison Prine, Austin Tabyiss Pruitt, Alizabeth Rose Rainer, Austin Allen Read, Todd Kelton Rogers, Bailey E Rowell, Milca Z Sanchez, Madison Saige Schneider, Jackson Alexander Shanks, Lazarius Edward Shelby, Ashlynn Kadence Smith, Rebecca Lauren Stapp, Madalyn Elizabeth Stringer, Alyssa Kathryn Stroud, Benjamin Austin Taylor, Zachary Cole Taylor, Peyton Grace Thompson, Madison Cade Tidwell, Molly Waldrop, Amya Monei Walker, Ashlynn Ray Walker, Carly Briana Walker, Dylan T Walker, Garrett Dewayne Walley, Isabella Micheal Walters, Daygen Thomas Warren, Alexia Carol Watkins, Charles Tyler Williams, Desiree Aiko Williams, Samuel Caleb Winpigler and Hanna Grace Wood.

Jones Moselle: Callie Lynn Bell, Diamond Rose Bullock, Bayley Brooke Burns, Katie M Delk, Cody Lavelle Walters.

Jones Ovett: Jacob Brian Strickland and Dalton Brett Tanner.

Jones Richton: Mason Braiden Mills.

Jones Soso: Lauren Elizabeth Flynt, Maryanna Renee Jefcoat, Katlyn Dawn Myrick, Taylor G Smith, Isaiah Christopher Spradley and Michael Kagen Welch.

Jones Taylorsville: Kaylin Aushai Adams, Hayden Withers Kilgore, Austin Jamal Land and Rhiannon N Williams.

Kemper Ovett: Jonnah Elizabeth Walters.

Lamar Collins: Stuart A Sanford.

Lamar Hattiesburg: Jonothon Santiaz Barnes, Taryn Alyssa Barnes, Patrick Garrett Bell, Inez Latrice Bridgeman, Bryce Elliott Crawford, Shakeena D Daniels, William Francis Garrity Iv, Griffin Howard Gatwood, Gracie Briana Gordy, Heath Alan Hogan, Hadlee Quinn Johnson, Victoria Grace Patterson, Kaitlyn Danielle Sivley, Tavion D Smith, Benson Alexander Trussell, Charles Thomas Vann and Wallace Wyatt Wood.

Lamar Lumberton: Markees Rashad Johnson and Randy Gabriel Patrick.

Lamar Purvis: Tyler Owen Lowe, Zylah Amil Mulligan, Zaria Letrice Myers and Seth Curtis Pounds.

Lamar Purvis: Conner Nathaniel Rayburn.

Lamar Sumrall: Jamie Lewis Anderson, Jarren Marquis Campbell, Shelby L Clark, Brooke Ann Davis, Lily Grace Hendrix, Kari Elizabeth Lefan, Mackenzie Nicole Mauldin and Haley L Turnage.

Lauderdale Meridian: Chanece Lanae Denton, Nicholas Scott Gregory and Arianna T Patton.

Lauderdale Toomsuba: Holly Denice Myrick.

Lawrence Monticello: Macala T Atterberry and Greshanti Faybreann Henley.

Lawrence Silver Creek: David Chandler Little.

Madison Camden: Laura Kristen Walker.

Madison Canton: Joy Nicole Fendley.

Madison Madison: Murray Roberts Hutchinson, Abigail McQuagge and Lardarius Mondez Webb.

Madison Ridgeland: Sarah E Powell.

Marion Columbia: Olivia L Adams.

Marion Foxworth: Timothy Drake Alford and Ethan McCain.

Marion Kokomo: Kristina Alexis Goldman and Ethan Wilson Robertson.

Neshoba Choctaw: Meloney Nicole Thames.

Newton Canton: Erien Ashaureyah Caldwell.

Newton Hickory: Sidney Kathryn McGee.

Newton Newton: Heath Allen Spears.

Pearl River Carriere: Shane Bryce Lott.

Pearl River Poplarville: Tres Owen Ray.

Perry Beaumont: Logan Gerald Reynolds and Oksana Demaris Watkins.

Perry Brooklyn: Ayden M King.

Perry New Augusta: Arseunna Morriel Hardin and Marilyn Audreiana Johnson.

Perry Petal: Gracye Michelle Tower.

Perry Richton: Anai Aguilar, Savanna Michelle Bowar, Daniel Jacob Broome, Amber Marie Cowart, Kastyn N Daughdrill, Brady Nicholas Inmon, Braden Eric Meadows, Harrison Parker Munn, Colton Middle Sanderson, Mary Rebecca Strickland and Makenna Yesenia Vega.

Pike Magnolia: Chasity I Moses.

Pike McComb: Creshona Zy’kavia Kenny.

Rankin Brandon: Dylan Carter Brennan, Logan Michael Files, Tyler M Harris, Emma K King, Skylar McLellan, Ian Maxwell Samuel and Brannon Silas White.

Rankin Florence: Gabrielle E Hoffman and Farah M Johnson.

Rankin Laurel: Drew R Tucker.

Rankin Pearl: Devonta Terrell Alexander, Micheal E Arevalo, Miyalexis L Douglas, Olivia Deseraya Knight, Rebekah N Sudduth, Amy Renee Thornton and Rahchal D Williams.

Rankin Puckett: Bailey E Dupree.

Rankin Richland: Kierra S Kelly and Addy Grace Seward.

Scott Morton: Joshua Waite Phillips.

Sharkey Rolling Fork: Demetric L Watson.

Simpson Braxton: Kayla Gabrielle Butler.

Simpson D’Lo: Jasmine Nicole Decker.

Simpson Magee: Gracelyn Brooke Bowen, Landon J Brown, Jelecia L Stubbs and Alexis Keonna Taylor.

Simpson Mendenhall: Cyndi Leigh Colson, Kenleigh Ashton Magee, Terry James May, Madison Grace Wicker and Brooks Christopher Williams.

Smith Louin: Makayla T Halton and Kathryn E Moss.

Smith Magee: Jacie L Dickerson and Trinity Ashton Carolynn Thompson.

Smith Mize: Gabriel Adam Bishop, Cameron Thomas Brewer, Nathan Isaac Dennis, Ty C Magee, Carly Nickole   McInnis, Alissa C Moulder and Elizabeth Ann Strickland.

Smith Morton: Destiny Lingle.

Smith Mount Olive: Mica Amanda Barnes and Kylee B Hughes.

Smith Pulaski: Rachel Hope Hawkins.

Smith Raleigh: Erica A Ates, Kyle Glenn Bradshaw, Jaaliyah M Ellis, Hayden A Hunt, Tasjane’ Laila Jones, Natalie Grace Lillie, Hunter M Moore and Jaquavion Jashone Nixon.

Smith Taylorsville: Jessica Ann Blackwell, Brenton Lee Jones, Ethan Matthew Menzik, Lakhia Shequita Musgrove,    Jacob M Sumlin.

Sunflower Indianola: Ridgeley Prescott Schaumburg.

Walthall Tylertown: Tiffany Holmes, Taquana S Magee and Elijah Dewayne Wells.

Warren Vicksburg: Ramone Leuise Brown, Alexis Desirea Ta’shay Johnson, Kevin Cleon Miller and Kendraya    Dechelle Smith.

Wayne Buckatunna: Kaitlyn Mackenzi Beasley, Debbiana Ambrasia Cooley and Maggie Saige  Mason.

Wayne Heidelberg: Caleb Oneal Hinton.

Wayne Shubuta: Laura Noel Carson and Takyah Gloriunna Smith.

Wayne State Line: Tyler Austin Dunn and Taneshia Lasha Leverette.

Wayne Waynesboro: Elizabeth Ann Blair, Deniyah Teriana Boose, Jaydah M Butrick, Neena M French, Tiondra Antoinette Griffin, Lance Dewayne Hamilton, Kalyn N Henry, Hayden Peter Hudson, Jasmine Bene’ Jones, Tyrion Cardrule Lacey, Drake Allan Loftin, Stevonta Vaquan Mayfield, James Dylan McLain, Makayla Tiara   Mickens, Brittney P Morgan, Kalandra D Nelson, Shontia Katrese Pacley, Brandilyn L Pou, Chekevia Ilila Rankins, Elijah Holt Ross, Lowery William Skinner, Aeriunna Monae Walker, Madeline R Walker, Carlton D Hunter Williams and Chandler Doran Williams.

ELLISVILLE – Twenty-eight Associate Degree Nursing graduates left Jones College learning more than just nursing because of COVID-19. At the pinning ceremony, Class President, Brigit Kelly reminded the auditorium filled with friends and family, that this group of nurses embarked on the nursing school journey during a very disheartening time in world history.

“The day we received our notice we were accepted into the program was the day each of us walked into a somewhat frightening unknown. We began this journey in August of 2020 during the peak of Covid in our nation and only five months after the first positive case was reported in Mississippi. Yet, we all decided to sign up for whatever the next two years might bring us,” said Kelly.

Immediately, this group of students learned Covid Protocols and learned while in quarantine through a computer and wearing a mask. Learning to adapt alongside their instructors, Kelly shared the Class of 2022 had some fun memories too.

“We made the best of our situation even though our situation was not the best. In Nursing 3 and 4 we finally got a glimpse of what regular nursing would look like,” said Kelly. “We began to associate a name with a face and created lifelong friendships too.”

It was during the final semester of nursing school these graduates said they learned the biggest lesson of all. While navigating through the news of vaccine mandates, these nurses learned an important life lesson.

“We navigated intense emotions, debates, and general paperwork with this event. The biggest lesson we learned however was there is immense power in compassionate and considerate coexistence. Together, no matter what our beliefs or stance on any topic, we learned how to acknowledge humanity in one another,” said Kelly. However, she continued, “In Nursing 5 we all grew to admire our profession and began to master the power of harnessing harmful emotions and replaced them with civility and compassion instead.”

Additionally, during their five semesters, the nursing students overcame numerous obstacles while simultaneously being full time parents, full and part time employees, caretakers and they also dealt with various degrees of grief.

“While we mourn our old reality, many of us continue to mourn the loss of people we loved,” shared Kelly. “Regardless, we leave here today not only as soon-to-be registered nurses, but as changed human beings. May we continue to use our voice for kindness, our ears for compassionate listening, our hands for healing, our minds for truth and hearts to love.”

Director of the Associate Degree Nursing Program, Mike Cummings agreed that this class was challenged to the extreme. However, in the face of our number one health crisis, he praised this class for coming to work regardless.

“They didn’t have to continue. They could have chosen to take a different career path because of all they experienced but they didn’t,” said Cummings. “They continued to show up and do the work and accomplished what they set out to accomplish. They were committed and remained flexible as the world changed before them. We commend you. Job well done!”

Noting that the nursing curriculum is one of the more difficult programs to pass, Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith said this class has endured extreme challenges. Even so, he shared there’s nothing more important than educating outstanding nurses.

“Everything has to change in nursing school. The way you think, the way you sleep, the way you study, the tears, the joys, the ups and downs, and in the middle of a pandemic with all of those challenges, you’ve succeeded,” said Smith. “Remember our motto is, ‘Inspiring Greatness’ and we expect you to do so. It’s a long road ahead but it’s very rewarding. We expect you to make this world a better place because we know you are eminently prepared to take this next step.”

Perhaps the overall difference for these 28 graduates’ ability to reach today’s Pinning and Graduation Ceremony, Smith said is the supportive network of family and friends. Just like the nursing school tradition of the Lighting of the Lamp demonstrates the passing on of knowledge from nursing faculty to graduates, Smith said he is also impressed with the Jones College nursing faculty’s ability to adapt to the changes, while still managing to keep what’s most important, first and foremost.

For more information about the Associate Degree Nursing program at Jones College check out the website, https://www.jcjc.edu/programs/adn/