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ELLISVILLE – Jones College has announced the 2026 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鈥檚 List–4.0; Dean鈥檚 List–3.99-3.5: Faculty List–3.49-3.0.

Jones College

President鈥檚 List Honor Roll

Spring 2026

Olpe, Germany: Julius Maximilian Hautmann.

Arraijan, Panama: Dayane Nichole Madrid.

Rapperswil, Switzerland: Jennifer Laura Huerzeler.

Decatur, Alabama: Abigail Grace Lindsey.

Saraland, Alabama: Madison Grace Sawyer.

Troy, Alabama: Annabelle Lynn Wesley.

Trussville, Alabama: Mark Andrew Dukes.

Auburndale, Florida: Olivia R Lacson.

Ventress, Louisiana: Morgan Landry.

Attala Kosciusko: Mary K Price.

Clarke Enterprise: Josie B Bryant.

Clarke Quitman: Alahna Jade Fella and Logan David Jenkins.

Clarke Vossburg: Kaylee Marie Yarber.

Copiah Crystal Springs: Dustin Shawn Lucas.

Covington Collins: Johana F Gabriel, Reyna Galdamez, Trey A Hamilton, Maeve聽Wells Ireland, Ashtin Nicole Labiche, Jasmine Marie Lee, Cameron Blake McClure, Johanna Blaire Pope, Jennifer Portillo, Jesse Christopher Runnels, Emma Leigh Williamson and Matthew Luke Woodard.

Covington Hattiesburg: Christian Wayne Sanford.

Covington Mount Olive: Hunter Alan Emfinger and Ashton Tyree Ross.

Covington Seminary: Emma G Banister, William Ezekiel Carter, Emily Grace Daigle, Claire Alden Welborn, Raven Wolfe and Mason Howard Yawn.

Covington Taylorsville: Tyrone Lautrel Porter.

Desoto Olive Branch: Andrew J Groscost.

Forrest Hattiesburg: Shakia Patrice Hill, Seth Mastin, Emoree Joy McNell, Kendric Shamar Moffett, Emma Katherine Pattie, Lashae L Payne and David M Smith. 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽

Forrest Petal: Janessa Serenity Caves, Gracie Drinkwine, Logan Lamar Easley, Mallory G Johnson, Chloe D Jones, Brody Parker, Hakon William Roberts, Brooke Lindsey Sheffield, Juliett T Travis and Sydney L Trimm.

Forrest Seminary: Alexis M Knight.

George Lucedale: Zahmiya Estes.

Greene Leakesville: Leilani Debar and Grace Dickerson.

Greene Richton: Gatlin Reese Brewer and William David Henderson.

Harrison Gulfport: Roderick Mark Alexander, Lynde Isabelle Barnes, Fairley Reagan Hall and Larissa Jade Hubbard.

Harrison Long Beach: Riley D Rolison.

Jasper Bay Springs: Raeghan Bennett, Aubrey Gilmore, Jake Rayner Pippen, Ashton Nicole Stockman and Alexis House Walker.

Jasper Heidelberg: Yolanda Latrice James, Shantoni O Jones, Mason G Stringer and Maurice Anthony Wheaton.

Jasper Laurel : Jedidiah Jacob Hill and Dallas Mitchell Peacock.

Jasper Paulding: Jaria Jonay Jones.

Jasper Soso: Shelby Lynn McCord.

Jasper Stringer: Lindsey Grace Larson, Dereka L McLaurin, Kennedy Hagan Williams and Rhiannon Noel Williams.

Jefferson Davis Carson: Damari John McDonald.

Jefferson Davis Prentiss: William Cody Daley.

Jones Ellisville: Colton Lane Bennett, Mycah Lashay Callahan, Abbie Grayce Corley, Isaac N Crouch, Skylah Noelle Edwards, Caitlyn R Lollis, Kaiser M Mack, Angela M Martinez, Makya V McGilberry, Samuel Thomas Mitchell, Adam L Nix, Stefani Danielle Pickering, Erickson聽聽聽聽 Hamilton Probst, Tyriney Renee Pruitt, Brooke Mlee Purvis, Allie M Robinson, Krysta Nichole Rogers, Madalyn Leah Showes, Anna C Smith, Emma Hatlee聽 Smith, Brighton Asher Sullivan, Addison Faith Tisdale and Kennedy Elise Watts.

Jones Laurel: Audrianna Rutila Allen, Kelli Brooke Allen, Levi G Allen, Gracie Claire Allgood, Jasmin Arenas, Gabrielle Christine Baldwin, Emily E Boone, River G Branch, Benjamin Buchanan, Eddie Jayquan Cole, Adriana Marie Crosby, Damaris DeJesus, Henry Robert DeJesus, Kayden Dozier, William Christopher Germany, Rohan D Ghimire, Evelyn Gonzalez Mendoza, Allee Rena Green, Alexis Michaela Hennington, Jacey Holifield, Russell Cooper Johnson, Ridgeland S Jones, Briuna Damyah Keys, Demetria Latrec Keys, Christa Laznovsky, Jean Carlos Lopez, Audrey Elizabeth Maggard, Rylan Grant Martin, Jakavia McCray, A.G. McSwain, Stephanie R Mendez, Itzell Yamilet Mixtega, Anthony Moreno, Aaron Mitchell Neel, Cayson聽Blaine Pickering, Josue Ariel Ramirez, Tyler Wayne Robbins, Johnny Olivares Rodriguez, Jessie Sanchez, Jaqueline Santiago, Sarah Olivia Scott, Joshua Taylor Smith, Lauren Elizabeth Smith, Mitchell Andrew Spradley, Kelinn Jessel Toto, Kiefer Copeland Vanorden, Robert E Veasley and Ansley Bean Wilson.

Jones Moselle: Kamryn S Boyette, Noah Paul Clark, William Scott Davis, Chase E Ellis, Cadun    Lane Everett, Brandon J Flowers, Shelby Myers Robertson and Ragen Grace Smith.

Jones Ovett: Nitra N Breland, Chloe Elizabeth Pierce and Hanna E Shoemake.

Jones Richton: Cassidy Grace Hancock.

Jones Sandersville: Hannah M Latham.

Jones Seminary: Ariel Michelle Lyn Thornton.

Jones Soso: Karlie Anne Dickens, Carlie Ellisa Flynt, Ashtin Lynn Parnell, Milnge Perez Chun and Bella Skidmore.

Jones Stringer: Emma K King.

Jones Taylorsville: Tyzavien Hopkins, Quineasha Lousie McCurty and Kathryn A Pickering.

Lafayette Oxford: Claire Catherine Wicker.

Lamar Hattiesburg: Sakinah A Abdul-Shakir, Bailee Olga Bennett, Pierce Scott Denham, Riley Ilise Edwards, Ina Cantina Gordon, Charles M Herrington, Michael Sims Herrington, Cody Craig Keith, Sergio Solano Mejia, Dustin L Mitchell, Joshua Daniel Myers, Henry Nolan Painter and Jacqueline Rios Rebollar.

Lamar Sumrall: Sydney L Clearman, Joshua Shelby Grantham, Rae Carrera Grantham, Walker C Long, Christian Reed Patterson, Pamela Denise Rawls, Kaio Michael Spuhler and Caroline Gandy Whittington.

Lee Guntown: Tylee Reagan Bowland.

Lee Tupelo: Lilly Catherine Crump.

Lincoln Brookhaven: Natalie Chole Williams.

Madison Madison: Warren Curtis Hutchinson, Sofia G Monico, Charles Gordon Russell and Reese M Touchet.

Marion Columbia: Austin Keith Baughman and Sarah Nicole Kelly.

Newton Chunky: Cassidy Kay Cowan.

Panola Batesville: Makenzie Houston.

Pearl River Picayune: Kamari C Mark and Kathryn Elizabeth Randazzo.                                                                                                                                          

Perry Beaumont: Brendli J Bolton, Jaqua Bradley, Gary Douglas Dunnam, Justin Chance Eubanks, Abigail Leigh Graham, Keenan Tremar Moody, Tyler Adam Pierce and Allie Windham. 聽聽聽

Perry Brooklyn: Chloe King, Andrew Gordon Pearce and Avery G Walters.

Perry Petal: Vanessa Hope Bazor, Rylee James Freeman, Gabriel Latrell Murphy and Hunter Allen Riels.

Perry Richton: Braxton Edward Inmon, Alanna Faith Pearce, Tiyanequa Rigsby, Curry J Skipper, Ella Grace Smith and Brookelyn Nikole Turner.

Rankin Brandon: Mary Katherine Gunter and Jaxon Donald Lindsay.

Rankin Florence: Katie Michelle Dunn and Brady Abram Smithand.

Rankin Flowood: Lauren Mckenzie Howard.

Rankin Pearl: Lucy L Channell and Addison Deshay Mosley.

Scott Forest: Hershyia Tamia Parker.

Scott Morton: Edna L Perez Ambrocio.

Simpson Braxton: Crystal Danelle Blair.

Simpson Magee: Daniel Gregory Baldwin.

Simpson Mendenhall: Aaron Batton and Faith Deanna Drummond.

Smith Bay Springs: Haley I Gammage, Ashtyn L Jones, Summer McMullan, Tamia Moore and Shandyn Terrell.

Smith Forest: Ariel Roberts.

Smith Louin: Daniel Wayne Allen and John R Sims.

Smith Magee: Bradley J Garner and Laney A Little.

Smith Mize: Trenton Chase Amason and Trinity E Amason.

Smith Morton: Logan C Cushman.

Smith Raleigh: Bryston Ladarius Brown, Chloe A Coley, Tanner Garrett Guthrie, Crystal Lynn McNeil, Jada Mckenzey Rezaei.

Smith Taylorsville: Malak Yousef Alriashi, Katelyn P Horn, Heather Breanna Pearson and Ashley White.

Union New Albany: Heidi Susanne Clayton.

Walthall Tylertown: Kansas Demyla Young.

Washington Greenville: Javeon Deshun Byars.

Wayne Buckatunna: Jacob Pate Bowles and Hallie Bay Hopkins.

Wayne Laurel: Harlan James Williams.

Wayne Richton: Juliana James.

Wayne State Line: Cassidy Morgan Coaker.

Wayne Vossburg: Tanner J Moore.

Wayne Waynesboro: Heidi A Ainsworth, Brenna Autumn Chain, Devan T Crowe, Summer K Dimaggio, Savannah Victoria Doby, Kelviyuna C Gaines, William P Holston, Jessica B Newsom, Tanika Quaina Norsworthy, Jeshua Daquan Shelby and Erin聽Faith West.

Wilkinson Centreville: America M Vannorman.

ELLISVILLE 鈥� As 665 graduates crossed the stage to roaring applause, Jones College celebrated academic achievement, family support and the approaching 250th birthday of the United States during its 98th Commencement Ceremony. These graduates received either an associate in arts degree, associate in applied science degree, associate of science, associate of science and technology, a technical certificate, or a career certificate. Although rain forced the ceremony indoors, college leaders and graduates embraced the change with optimism and gratitude, turning the day into a memorable celebration of perseverance and patriotism.

鈥淎s our country approaches its 250th birthday, we celebrate not only the founding of our nation, but the generation of leaders who have carried our country forward based on its promise,鈥� Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith told the audience. 鈥淟eaders who have worn the uniform, answered the call and devoted their lives to something greater than themselves.鈥�

The commencement ceremony featured keynote speaker, Major General Augustus Leon Collins, a retired United States Army Major General and Former Adjutant General of Mississippi, as well as a community college graduate from Booneville. He challenged graduates to believe in themselves, remain adaptable and live lives defined by character and service.

鈥淭hings do not always happen as they鈥檙e planned, so you always have to have a contingency plan,鈥� Collins said, referring to the weather-related change in ceremony plans. 鈥淭hose who have contingency plans have a greater level of success than those who don鈥檛.鈥�

Collins repeatedly emphasized the importance of confidence, discipline and perseverance, encouraging graduates to embrace opportunities and trust their abilities.

鈥淚 think you ought to believe in yourself,鈥� Collins said. 鈥淧repare yourself, drill yourself and go through it over and over, because when your time comes, you鈥檒l be ready and have the confidence that you can perform.鈥�

He also reminded graduates that their actions and decisions will shape their futures.

鈥淵our character and your reputation will speak for you when you can鈥檛 speak for yourself,鈥� Collins said. 鈥淟ive your life as if somebody just might chisel your name off the plaque of graduates, like they do for U.S. War College alumni who dishonor themselves.鈥�

The ceremony highlighted the college鈥檚 patriotic theme with a performance of the National Anthem, by 2026 graduate from Ellisville, Sydney Tisdale and the Alumni Choir performing 鈥淭he Battle Hymn of the Republic,鈥� as well as spiritual references with the Concert Choir singing, 鈥淩ide on King Jesus鈥� and Jones OnStage performing, 鈥淭ake Me to the King.鈥� Graduates reflected on both the emotional and historic significance of the day.

鈥淚t鈥檚 more exciting than stressful,鈥� said graduate Emily Daigle of Seminary, a William Winters Scholar, and Charles Pickering Honors Institute member who majored in English. 鈥淚 couldn鈥檛 stop thinking about it because I was so excited to celebrate our accomplishments with everyone else around me. Today is basically the gateway to everything next.鈥�

Daigle said she plans to continue her education in Germany and hopes to pursue a career in communications. Graduate Jayla Jones of Quitman said commencement represented the reward for years of hard work and preparation.

鈥淚t鈥檚 just a testimony of all of our hard work and it is preparation for the future for us,鈥� Jones said and she added that the rain brought back memories of her indoor high school graduation. 鈥淢y high school graduation had to be inside because of the rain too, so it鈥檚 kind of like a double whammy,鈥� she said with a laugh.

Jones plans to attend The University of Southern Mississippi to study journalism and work in the university鈥檚 Roy Howard Community Journalism Center. For non-traditional student Hope Mealer of Petal, graduation symbolized perseverance and setting an example for her children.

鈥淭oday means everything to me because it gives my twins somebody to look up to,鈥� Mealer said. 鈥淢y story is just a testimony from being a single mom playing basketball to making it to the Hall of Fame. It鈥檚 just a little part of my story.鈥�

Leakesville鈥檚 Leilani DeBar described commencement as the culmination of years of dedication and hard work.

鈥淭his just means accomplishment,鈥� DeBar said. 鈥淓verything that I鈥檝e worked for has led up to this point.鈥�

DeBar, who delivered the invocation during one of the three ceremonies, encouraged graduates to use their education to serve others with kindness and compassion. Following graduation, DeBar will intern in Washington, D.C., for Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith before continuing her accounting degree at Mississippi State University with plans to attend law school.

Tripp Alexander of Gulfport reflected on the relationships and opportunities he experienced during his time at Jones as he prepared to walk out on stage.

鈥淭his day is an accumulation of a good two years,鈥� Alexander added he will continue his soccer career at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama. 鈥淚 had a great opportunity to come play soccer at a great place. It鈥檚 meant the world to me.鈥�

For Hall of Fame graduate, Noah Allen of Columbia, commencement represented both achievement and gratitude.

鈥淭his day means so much,鈥� Allen said. 鈥淢y family and friends supported me through the good times and bad times, and I鈥檓 just glad to graduate with my friends. I am looking forward to going to the University of Southern Mississippi to pursue a bachelor鈥檚 degree in information technology and study coding.鈥�

One of the ceremony鈥檚 most celebrated moments happened while honoring Laurel High School鈥檚 groundbreaking program called Middle College. Through a partnership with the Laurel School District, 19 high school students simultaneously earned both high school diplomas and associate degrees from Jones College. The fourth class of Middle College graduates included, Amber Burks, Gracelyn Carmichael, Davon Chambers, Eddie Cole, Henry DeJesus, Liliana Garcia, Autumn McGill, Karina Julio, Maitin Lainez, Laila McMillan, Jamari Morrow, Arberney Pollard, Vanessa Reyes, Sydney Ridgeway, Malia Sanders, Dexyia Sullican, Javon Terrell, and Richard Ward. Alex Virgen additionally earned Jones College鈥檚 prestigious Hall of Fame academic honor.

鈥淪ince the first Laurel High School cohort launched in 2021, these students have shown remarkable determination and achievement. It鈥檚 incredible,鈥� Smith said. 鈥淲hen they finish high school, they are already Jones College graduates.鈥�

He also praised the Women鈥檚 Tennis Team who just captured the NJCAA Division II National Championship, which is the first time the lady鈥檚 tennis team has won the National title for Jones College and it鈥檚 the first for Mississippi. Also, the JC Ladies Tennis Team won three individual national titles and three national doubles titles. With lots to celebrate, but before the streamers fell from the ceiling and before ending his commencement speech, Collins urged students to remember the people who helped them succeed and to use their education to serve others.

鈥淣one of us achieve greatness alone,鈥� Collins said. 鈥淵our family, your teachers and your community helped shape who you are today. Honor them by making a difference wherever life takes you.鈥�

ELLISVILLE 鈥� The Jones College Radiologic Technology program celebrated the accomplishments of the largest class of graduates in recent program history. Sixten students, Eden Alyssa Benoit-Hattiesburg, Jordan D Garcia-Laurel, Abbie Grace Glasscock-Ellisville, Hannah Brooke Graham-Ovett (Raleigh native), Kelbi Ann Herring-Laurel, Katie E Jones-Mount Olive, Kaylee Lauren Jones-Mize, Alexis D Kittrell-Mize, Jayden B Lathem-Sebastopol, Gracie Elizabeth McDill-Sebastopol, Hope Elizabeth Mealer-Petal (Olive Branch native), Taylor Loy Messersmith-Laurel, Kendalen Carol Russell-Stringer, Sydney Paige Sikes-Silas, AL, Ashton Nicole Stockman-Bay Springs and Rachel Cambrea Thrash-Ellisville, each completed the six-semester program according to JC Program Director Mandy Pearson. She credits their excellent performance and dedication to learning and mastering new skills, as well as having new equipment in the JC Hospital Simulation Lab as the reason for their success in the job market.

鈥淭hese program graduates have put forth great effort to succeed in earning this degree. Their next step is the ARRT national certification examination, and I know they are prepared and will continue their success to become Registered Radiologic Technologists. We cannot wait to see the impactful futures ahead for these graduates as they become Registered Technologists and join the health care workforce!鈥� said Pearson.

Two students earned scholarships and special honors during the completion ceremony. Ashton Stockman of Bay Springs received the Clinical Student of the Year Award. This award is given to a student in the graduating class that excels in the clinical setting and goes above and beyond their clinical duties and is voted on by affiliate clinical sites. Stockman also received the Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technology scholarship which is awarded to a student that demonstrates good moral character and professionalism in both the classroom and clinical setting, while maintaining a competitive GPA. Both JC instructors, Mandy Pearson and Brittany Barron said Stockman is a dedicated and driven student that demonstrated exceptional patient care skills in the clinical setting.

鈥淚 am incredibly thankful to have been a part of the Jones College Radiography Program. Throughout my journey, I had the opportunity to learn from so many amazing mentors who helped shape me into the technologist I am today. Their guidance, support, and encouragement have meant so much to me, and I am truly honored to have been chosen by the clinical instructors and technologists as Clinical Student of the Year,鈥� said Stockman. 

Furthermore, Ashton has distinguished herself clinically and academically with impressive scholastic achievement throughout the radiography program, further reflecting her commitment to success in the field. We are extremely proud of what she has accomplished and look forward to seeing what she accomplishes in the future.

Gracie McDill of Sebastopol was named the program鈥檚, Academic Student of the Year, an award presented to a student who exceeds program graduation requirements while maintaining an outstanding grade point average throughout their college career. Her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence have made her an exceptional representative of the program.

鈥淔aculty members describe Gracie as a student who consistently demonstrates positivity, perseverance, and compassion toward both patients and classmates. Mandy and I proudly congratulate Gracie on these well-deserved accomplishments and look forward to the impact she will make in the radiologic sciences profession,鈥� said Barron.

Additionally, McDill was selected as the recipient of the annual $400 scholarship presented by the Mississippi Radiological Society. This scholarship is awarded to the program鈥檚 Outstanding Radiologic Technology student based on high academic achievement, sound moral character, and financial need.

鈥淭his scholarship means more to me than just recognition, it represents the hard work, sacrifices, and encouragement that helped me get to this point. I鈥檓 incredibly thankful,鈥� said McDill.

Also earning honors from JC students were the clinical staff whom the students voted on as their favorite. Jeri Douglas, R.T.(R)(CT)(M) at Wayne General Hospital聽was chosen as the Radiographer of the Year. And the Clinical Instructor of the Year Award went to Ashley Bradford, R.T.(R) at South Central Regional Medical Center.聽

Jones College Radiography Class of 2026聽

Eden Alyssa Benoit                Hattiesburg

Jordan D Garcia                      Laurel

Abbie Grace Glasscock          Ellisville

Hannah Brooke Graham         Ovett (Raleigh native)

Kelbi Ann Herring                  Laurel

Katie E Jones                          Mount Olive

Kaylee Lauren Jones               Mize

Alexis D Kittrell                     Mize

Jayden B Lathem                    Sebastopol

Gracie Elizabeth McDill        Sebastopol

Hope Elizabeth Mealer           Petal (Olive Branch native)

Taylor Loy Messersmith        Laurel

Kendalen Carol Russell          Stringer

Sydney Paige Sikes                Silas, AL

Ashton Nicole Stockman        Bay Springs

Rachel Cambrea Thrash         Ellisville

ELLISVILLE 鈥� Six Jones College students were selected by their peers for the special recognition to be named Gold Key recipients. Two students, Chrishon Ellis of Panola and Callee Knotts of Soso received the Merit Gold Key Award. At Jones, Knotts served as the president of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and was selected as to the All-State Academic Team. Also, the agricultural communications major was a member of Bobcat Brigade Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Jones College Livestock Show Team.

Ellis is also majoring in agricultural science and served as the Vice President for Mississippi FFA State Association. At JC, he was a member of Bobcat Brigade, FBLA, Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society, Student Government Association and FCA. Additionally, both Ellis and Knotts were selected for Hall of Fame honors.

Leadership Gold Key Awards were given to Alexis McQueen of Laurel and Noah Allen of Columbia. McQueen is majoring in communications and was involved in Bobcat Brigade and was voted the 2025 Homecoming Queen. The Northeast Jones High School graduate is a leader at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church鈥檚 Youth Group.

Allen is an IST-Web and Programming major who has been involved in Bobcat Brigade, Phi Theta Kappa and volunteered for Heal the Land Service and the Words of Prayer Services for the elderly.

The female Athletic Gold Key Award went to Sydney Clearman who is majoring in biological sciences. In addition to being a member of the National Championship Bobcat Cheerleading squad, she is a member of Bobcat Brigade, PTK, FCA and Temple Baptist Church Ministry Leadership Team.

Ridgeland Jones is the Team Captain for the Men鈥檚 Tennis Team, the 2024 and 2025 Single and Men鈥檚 Doubles Tennis Champion and the 2026 MACCC Men鈥檚 Tennis Champion/and 2025 Region 23 Men鈥檚 Tennis Champion. Jones is a member of Bobcat Brigade, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and is majoring in Kinesiology. Both Clearman and Jones are members of the Hall of Fame and were named Tullos Scholars.