91猎奇

ELLISVILLE 鈥� Jones College鈥檚 2021-22 Maroon Typhoon Marching Band is ready to blow fans away with a 鈥淪tyleish鈥� show this fall. Being fortunate to finish a week of band camp after having it canceled last year, the approximately 160 members endured the Mississippi heat fine-tuning their technical and marching skills. Director of Bands, Dr. Ben Burge is thrilled with the group鈥檚 accomplishments after an intense week of drills.

鈥淭his group of resilient, young people has been a joy to work with during Band Camp,鈥� said Burge. 鈥淐OVID-19 has impacted them in so many ways. I am glad we were able to get through this very important week of training with almost everyone! I am hopeful we will be able to continue to provide a wonderful college experience for them at Jones. They have already proven to be very flexible and very hardworking. I am looking forward to showing the Jones family what they can do!鈥�

Sophomore Morgan Breland of Ellisville is especially happy to be able to participate in Band Camp this year. The South Jones High School graduate enjoyed her time on the Bravette dance team and was looking forward to coming to Jones College her freshman year before everything was canceled. This year, she almost missed out again because the COVID-19 virus kept her isolated just before Band Camp.

鈥淎lthough COVID-19 guidelines have strongly impacted our normal activities, we have made the best of the situation. I recently battled COVID-19 myself and have worked hard to get my body prepared for our recent Band Camp. Although the days were hot and tiring, we were all proud to be back at 91猎奇. It takes all of us giving 100%,鈥� said Breland.

Realizing many students did not get to complete their high school band experience and have missed out on so many normal and traditional experiences because of COVID-19, Burge said band members are grateful for the opportunity to perform again.

鈥淭hey have missed out on so many normal and traditional experiences because of COVID-19. With the protocols in place at 91猎奇, I am hopeful COVID-19 won鈥檛 interrupt our performances this fall,鈥� said Burge.

This year鈥檚 鈥淪tyleish鈥� half-time show features the music of entertainment icons Harry Styles and Billie Eilish. The show begins with, 鈥淣o Time to Die鈥� from the 007 blockbuster movie by the same name. The nine-member Touch of Gold dance team will be featured in 鈥淕olden鈥� by Harry Styles and again in the pregame show to the 1968 chart-topper, 鈥淏end Me Shape Me鈥� by the American Breed. The Percussion section and the weapon line are highlighted in, 鈥淵ou Should See Me in a Crown.鈥� The show ends with the One Direction hit, 鈥淪teal my Girl鈥� and 鈥淏ad Guy.鈥�

JC Sophomore, Emma Burge of Oak Grove will lead the band as Drum Major, joined by sophomore Genna Ramey of Leroy, Alabama and freshman, Cambry Holiefield of Laurel-Northeast Jones. Also guiding the Maroon Typhoon in her eighth season is Assistant Director of Bands and flute instructor, Dr. Lindsey Keay, with percussion instructor, Dr. Josh Frans in his third year, and woodwinds instructor, Michelle Graham beginning her fourth season at Jones. Joining the staff as brass instructor, is former Marine Band member, Caleb Owenby. Lora Davis, the Touch of Gold choreographer/advisor, and 1989 Jones alumna, returns for her 30th season.

鈥淚 appreciate the opportunity to continue to be able to do what I love and offer scholarship opportunities for dance students,鈥� said Davis. 鈥淩eflecting on all the band camps over the years, the big trips to perform in parades in Chicago, Dallas, New York City and Washington D.C., I have fond memories of the students, their families and the chaperones who have helped over the years. I particularly remember, Willie and Joyce Rigdon, who recently passed. They were a precious couple who poured into students for decades, including me.鈥�

Breland said she began her love for dancing at Lora Davis鈥檚 dance studio in Ellisville, 14 years ago. The sophomore said she is especially excited to continue dancing for the former Saintsation and South Jones High School Bravette choreographer for one more year.

鈥淥ver the years, Lora has been a role model for me, as well as thousands of others. It has been a joy to continue to have her in my life at 91猎奇.听She sets high standards for Touch of Gold and spends a lot of time working with the team. I am looking forward to making memories and performing with the best band with the best directors around, JC Maroon Typhoon!鈥� said Breland.

Upcoming performances of the Maroon Typhoon include the 鈥淢eet the Bobcats鈥� pep rally on Thursday, August 26, at 6 p.m. in Bobcat Stadium/Sim Cooley Field. The Bobcats will go up against Northeast CC in the first home football game on Thursday, September 2, at 7 p.m. A week later, on September 9, Jones will face Northwest CC and on September 30, Jones will square off against Hinds CC. Appearances in October include Homecoming on Saturday, October 9, at 2 p.m. when the Bobcats meet the Southwest CC Bears. The last home football game is between Gulf Coast CC on Thursday, October 21, at 7 p.m. For more information about the Jones College Fine Arts Department, contact 601-477-4203. For more information about the Maroon Typhoon, contact Dr. Ben Burge at 601-477-4095 or by email at ben.burge@jcjc.edu or the Jones College website:

MAROON TYPHOON MARCHING BAND 2021 by County

Name听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 High School听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听County 听听听听听听听听听 Instrument

Madilyn Pitts听 听 听 Enterprise High School听 听 听Clarke听 听 听 听 听 听 听Clarinet

Summer Satcher听 听 听 Enterprise High School听 Clarke听 听 听 听 Trumpet

Shakeeb Anderson听 Quitman High School听 听 Clarke听 听 听 听 听 听Snare

Anthony Evans听 听 Quitman High School听 听 听 听 听 听Clarke听 听Alto sax

Dixie Pinkerton听 听 听Quitman High School听 听 听 听 听 Clarke听 听 Flute

Jeremy听Corley听 听 听 Enterprise High School听 听 听 Clarke听 听 听 听 听Tenors

Kaitlin Davis听 听 听 听 听 Enterprise High School听 听 听 听Clarke听 听 听 Colorguard

Savannah Satcher听 听 Enterprise High School听 听Clarke听 听 听Percussion

Jarrett Darden听 听Seminary Attendance Center听 Covington听 听 Euphonium

Sophia Gordon听 听 听 听 听Seminary High School听 听 听 Covington听 听 听 听 Flute

Eileen Ortega听 听 听 听 听Seminary High School听 听 听 听Covington听 听 听 听 听 听Flute

Kristlyn Parker听 Seminary Attendance Center听 听 Covington听 听 听 听Flute

Trinity Williams听 听 听 听 Forrest County AHS听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 Forrest听 听 听Trumpet

Tiera Hough听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听Hattiesburg High School听 听 听 听 听Forrest听 听 听 听 听 听 听Clarinet

DJ (Daniel) Jackson听 听 Hattiesburg High School听 听 听 Forrest听 听 听 听 听 听 听 Horn

Emily Bingham听 听 听 听 听 听 Petal High School听 听Forrest听 听Colorguard

Samuel Burcaw听 听 听 听 听 听Petal High School听 听Forrest听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听Horn

Abbey Dodd听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 Petal High School听 听Forrest听 听 听 听 听 听 听 Dancer

Analee Dumas听 听 听 听 听 听Petal High School听 听 听 听 听Forrest听 听 听 听 听 Dancer

Emma Hampton听 听 听 听 听Petal听High School听 听 Forrest听 听 听 听 听 听 听Manager

Chris听Hartfield听 听 听 听 听 听 Petal High School听 听 听 听Forrest听 听 听 听 听 听 Front ensemble

Victor Heath听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听Petal High School听 听 Forrest听 听 听 听 听 听 听Clarinet

Zachary Gregore听 听 听 听Petal High School听 听Forrest听 听 听 听 听 听 听Tenors

Sydnee Mabe听 听 听 听 听 听 听Petal High School听 听 听 听 Forrest听 听 听 听 听 听 听Manager

Tyler Nunn听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 Petal High School听 听 Forrest听 听 听 听 听 听 听Tenors

Lena Ruble听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听Petal High School听 听 听Forrest听 听 听 听 听 听 听Clarinet

Angel (Luis) Salas听 听 听 听 Petal High School听 听Forrest听 听 听 听 听 听 Trumpet

Jordan Stianche听 听 听 听 听 Petal High School听 听Forrest听 听 听 Front Ensemble

Andrew Suttle听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 Petal High School听 听 Forrest听 听 听 听 听 Snare

Mackenzie Drinkard听 听George County High School听 George听 听 听Dancer

Rebekah听Brondum听 Greene County High School听 听 Greene听 听Colorguard

Jordan Evans听 听 Greene County High School听 Greene听 听 Manager

Makaila Valentine听 听 听Greene County High School听 Greene Manager

Jacob Moore听 听 Hancock High School听 听 听 Hancock听 听 Bass Drum 2

Emily Ford听 听 听Clinton High School听 听 听 听 Hinds听 听 听Trumpet

Tanner Hubbard听 听 Gautier High School听 Jackson听 听Tuba

Jaiquan Lyons听 听Moss Point High School听 听 Jackson听 听Tuba

Sandra Massey听 听Stringer Attendance Center听 听Jasper Clarinet

Xavier Porter听 听Laurel High School听 听 听 Jones听 听Tuba

Tyler Broadway听 听Northeast Jones High School听 听 Jones听 听Trumpet

Logan Evans Northeast Jones High School听 Jones听 听 Snare

Gabrielle Hankins Northeast Jones High School听 听 Jones听 听Colorguard

Luis Hernandez听 听 Northeast Jones High School听 Jones听 听Trumpet

Cambry听Holifield听 听Northeast Jones High School听 Jones听 Drum Major

Alisha Hudson听 Northeast Jones High School听 听Jones听 听Colorguard

Ema Hudson听 Northeast Jones High School听 听 Jones听 听Percussion

Raveon Pruitt-Lane听 Northeast Jones High School听 听Jones听 Clarinet

Brandon Murray听 Northeast Jones High School听 听Jones听 听Alto sax

Katlyn Myrick听 听 Northeast Jones High School听 听 Jones听 听Clarinet

Jade Peacock听 听Northeast Jones High School听 听 Jones听 听 Colorguard

Cameron听Pippen听 听Northeast Jones High School听 听Jones听 听Tuba

Kambri Pippin听 Northeast Jones High School听 Jones听 听Flute

Hailey Reaves听 Northeast Jones High School听 Jones听 听Manager

Kyyora Sidney听 听Northeast Jones High School听 Jones听 听Trumpet

Reagan听Thornton听 Northeast Jones High School听 Jones听 Trumpet

Sarah听Adams听 听 听South Jones High School听 Jones听 Colorguard

Laniyah Barnes South Jones High School听 听 Jones听 听Euphonium

Morgan Breland听 听 South Jones High School听 听 Jones听 Dancer

Joshua Brown听 听 听South Jones High School听 Jones听 听Clarinet

Tyler Cash听 听 听 听South Jones High School听 听 Jones听 听Percussion

Elda Cook听 听South Jones High School听 听 听 听 听Jones Clarinet

Nataley Evans听 听 听 South Jones High School听 听 听 听 听 Jones听 听Colorguard

Alex Lee听 听 听 South Jones High School听 听 听 听 听 Jones听 听Manager

Cambrie McRee听 听 South Jones High School听 听 听 Jones听 Trumpet

Erica Kitchens听 听 听South Jones High School听 听 听 听 听Jones听 Flute

Sydney Tisdale听 听 South Jones High School听 听Jones听 Saxophone

Bonner Welch听 听 听 听 South Jones High School听 听 听 Jones听 听Bass Drum 5

Kaylea Yates听 听 听 South Jones High School听 听Jones听 听 Flute

Heighlie Frias听 听West Jones High School听 听 听 听Jones听 听Clarinet

Karlee听 Green听 听 听West Jones High School听 听 听 听 听Jones听 听Dancer

Kelbi Herring听 听 听 听 West Jones High School听 听 听 Jones听 听 听Flute

Mackenzie Herrington听 听 West Jones High School听 听 Jones听 听Flute

Corbin Hollifield听 听 听West Jones High School听 听 听Jones听 听 听Trombone

Ronald (R.J.) Hughes听 听 听 West Jones High School听 听 听 听Jones听 听Tuba

Abigail Garick听 听 听 West Jones High School听 听 听 听 听Jones听 听Percussion

Eboni McDonald听 听West Jones High School听 听 听 听 Jones听 听 Saxophone

Lorin Musgrove听 听 听West Jones High School听 听 听 听 听Jones听 听 Clarinet

Marcus听Nixon听 West Jones High School听 听 听 听 Jones听 听Manager

Hunter Overstreet听 听 听 West Jones High School听 听Jones听 Trumpet

Ines Rivera听 听West Jones High School听 听 听 听 听Jones听 Flute

Aidan Slater West Jones High School听 听 Jones听 听Flute

Isabelle (Belle) Walters听 听West Jones High School听 听 Jones听 听 Colorguard

Rhiannon Williams听 听West Jones High School听 听 Jones听 听 听Clarinet

Emma Burge Oak Grove High School听 听 听Lamar听 听 听Drum Major

Will听Eaton听 听Oak Grove High School听 听 听Lamar听 Trombone

Kaitlyn听Little听 听 听Oak Grove High School听 听 Lamar听 听Colorguard

John Scott听 听 Oak Grove High School听 Lamar Trombone

William Purser Oak Grove High School听 听Lamar Tuba

Nicolas Barnes听 听Purvis High School听 听 听Lamar听 听Melodic Percussion

Jamie Anderson听 Sumrall High School听 Lamar听 Tenor Sax

Brandon Broome听 听 Sumrall High School听 听 听Lamar听 听 Trombone

Erin Buckley听 听 听 听Copiah Academy听 听 听 Lincoln听 听 Dancer

Kenaz (Adonijah) Gaddis听 West Marion High School听 听 Marion Colorguard

Madison Foxworth听 听 听 听 West Marion High School听 听 听 Marion听 听Clarinet

Vada Koepp听 听 听 听 West Marion High School听 听 听 Marion听 Saxophone

Ethan Robertson听 听West Marion High School听 听 听Marion Alto sax

Kaia Taylor听 听 听 West Marion High School听 听 听 听Marion听 听 Majorette

Mikel (Dalton) Whitehead听听听听 West Marion High School听 听 听Marion听 听 听Colorguard

Rachel Turner听 听 Perry Central High School听 听Perry听 听 Colorguard

Lexi听Millwood听 听 Brandon High School听 听 听 Rankin听 听 Colorguard

Gabriella Lopez听 Northwest Rankin High School听 听Rankin听 Colorguard

Taylor听 Channell听 听 听Pearl High School听 Rankin听 听 Colorguard

Amy Thornton听 听Pearl High School听 听 听 听Rankin听 Flute

Rachel Hawkins听 听 听Pearl High School听 听 听 听Rankin听 听 Trumpet

Miyalexis Douglas听 Pearl High School听 听 听Rankin听 听Euphonium

Cameron Dewberry听 听 听Pearl High School听 听 听 听Rankin听 听Bass Drum 3

Colin Ingram听 听 听 Pearl High School听 听 听 听 听 听 Rankin听 听 Drum 4

Michael Arevalo听 听 Pearl High School听 听 听 听 听 Rankin听 听Snare

Hanna Broadwater听 听 Pearl High School听 听 听 听 听Rankin听 听Colorguard

Jessica Moudy听 听Richland High School听 听Rankin听 Colorguard

Callie Tisdale听 听Richland High School听 听 听Rankin听 听Trumpet

Rebekah Sudduth Pearl High School听 听 听 听 Rankin Colorguard

Lily Taylor听 听Pearl High School听 听 听 听 听 听 Rankin Colorguard

Madison Temple听 听 Pearl High School听 听 听 听 Rankin听 听Dancer

Garrett Griffin听 Morton High School听 听 听 听Scott Manager

Anahi Chercoles听 Forest High School听 听 听 听Scott听 Colorguard

Jasmine Decker Mendenhall High School听 听 听Simpson Flute

TJ May听 听 听Mendenhall High School听 听 听 Simpson听 Euphonium

Jacob Dickerson听 听 Mize Attendance Center听 听 听Smith Tenors

Abby Doiron听 Mize Attendance Center听 听 听 Smith听 听Flute

Summer Hughes听 听 听Mize Attendance Center听 听 听 Smith听 Trumpet

Daylen Hux听 听 听Mize Attendance Center听 听Smith听 听Tuba

Anna Leigh Ragsdale听 Mize Attendance High School听 听 听 Smith听 Colorguard

Conner Smith听 Mize Attendance Center听 听Smith听 听Bass Drum 1

Taikya Ducksworth听 听Taylorsville High School听 听Smith听 听 Front Ensemble – Rack

Tony Ducksworth听 Taylorsville High School听 听 Smith听 听 Tenor Saxophone

Meg Matthews听 Raleigh High School听 听 Smith听 听 Dancer

Laurel (Tootie) Hunt听 听Stone High School听 听 Stone听 听 听 听Trombone

Sara-Beth McKellar听 听Warren Central High School听 听 听Warren听 Bari Saxophone

Ivana Bishop听 Wayne Academy听 听 听 Wayne听 听Dancer

Kaitlyn听Beasley听 听 Wayne County High School听 听Wayne听 Clarinet

Rachel Carlino听 听Wayne County High School听 听 Wayne听 听 听Manager

Tyler听Dunn听 Wayne County High School听 听 听Wayne Manager

Marquez Hundley听 听 听Wayne County High School听 听 听Wayne听 听Trombone

Isabella听Kittrell听 Wayne County High School听 听 听Wayne听 听 听 听Clarinet

Jessica Long听 Wayne County High School听 听 Wayne听 听 听 Flute

Travis听Kogutkiewicz听 听Wayne County High School听 听 听 Wayne听 听 Tuba

Stevonta (Stevo) Mayfield听 听Wayne County High School听 听 Wayne听 听Snare

James (Noah) Schumann Wayne County High School听 Wayne听 Trumpet

Christian (Doll) Swindle Wayne County High School听 Wayne听 听Colorguard

Logan Walker听 Wayne County High School听 听Wayne听 听Euphonium

Out of State 听

Dallas听 Trehern听 Mary G Montgomery High School听听听听 Mobile, AL Clarinet

Mary Elizabeth Kebodeaux Fruitdale HS-Washington County, AL听 Trumpet

Virginia Ramey听 听 Leroy High School Washington County, AL听 听 听Drum Major

Christian听Branch听 听Leroy High School听 听Washington County, AL听 听 听Snare

Michael DeCou Covenant Christian Academy-Gray, LA听 听 听 Front Ensemble

ELLISVILLE -Jones College has announced the 2021 Summer Session 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听听Summer Session听听2021 Honor Roll听听

Presidents List听 听 听 听 听 听听 听 听 听 听 听

Covington Seminary: Michael Hunter Barrett, Samuel Jason Barrett and Stacey A Barrett.

Forrest Hattiesburg: William Eugene Howard and Dakota Lobrano Wallace.

Forrest Petal: Loren Christopher Gibson.

George Lucedale: Cameron Daquan Hartfield.

Greene Leakesville: John Michael Holland and Zayne Maccrae Robertson.

Greene Richton: Ethan Lane Brewer, Alston Thomas Freeman and Joseph Michael Liuzza.

Greene State Line: Mason Reese Brewer and Caleb J Kittrell.

Harrison Saucier: Justin David Sniff.

Jasper Louin: Dalton Drew Little.

Jasper Vossburg: Jalee L Horne.

Jones Laurel: Connor Lee Sullivan.

Lamar Hattiesburg: Cody Alexander Haynes.

Marion Columbia: Caitlyn Abigail Smith.

Perry Richton: Adam Stanton Backstrom and Erica Dianna Conway.

Smith Mize: Joseph Drew Johnson and Heather Marie Lee.

Smith Mount Olive: Ashley E Hollman.

Warren Vicksburg: Reann Nicole Ponder.

Wayne Waynesboro: Jimmy Joseph Brazell and Mardracques Latraveon Pough.

Jones College听听Summer Session听2021 Honor Roll

Dean鈥檚 List听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听听

Forrest Petal: Kezia Angenise Keyes, Bo E Rylee and Ethan Andrew Sapp.

Greene Leakesville: William G Keys.

Greene McLain: Jalen Jyree Blackston.

Greene Richton: Darren Brinkley Henderson and Michael Clay Renfroe.

Jasper Bay Springs: Lamarcus I Stubbs.

Jones Ellisville: Darah Haley Cliburn, Jose L Gonzalez, Olen Luke Morgan, Slade Mattison Purvis and Diana Michelle Sharp.

Jones Laurel: Judah Gabriel Capers.

Lamar Hattiesburg: Kinnady Olivia Barlow, William Cody Gatwood, Aaron Holmes Huff and Breanna Shanice King.

Marion Columbia: Patience Amanda Stringer and Colby C Thompson.

Perry Beaumont: Nekylyn Latron Moody and Paul Joseph Windham.

Smith Taylorsville: Jessica Ann Blackwell.

Walthall Jayess: Taylor Nicole McKenzie.

Wayne Shubuta: Layne Christian Smith.

Winston Noxapater: Keri Elizabeth Stokes.

Jones College听听Summer Session听听2021 Honor Roll

Faculty List听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听听听 听 听 听 听 听

Chatom, AL: Sarah Mclaurin Perkins.

Bolivar Shaw: Jalen Orlando Washington.

Covington Collins: Releshia Antae Chatman, Debra Ann Magee and Sherika RaQuel McInnis.

Covington Seminary: Molly Elmore Graves and Savannah Reann Thompson.

Forrest Hattiesburg: Jebony Dawn Jones.

Forrest Lumberton: Philip Walter Cain.

George Lucedale: Shawna Nicole Breland.

Greene Leakesville: Tyler Allen Avera, Kala Causey and Kristen B Hunt.

Harrison Gulfport: Maleah Marie Barnes.

Jasper Heidelberg: Tawiana Shanta Jones.

Jasper Laurel : Malik Drekwan Dade.

Jasper Stringer: Alexis Breann Cook.

Jones Ellisville: Marlee Nicole Hunnell, Ty Brannon Magee, Anna Grace Mills, Sarah Amanda Phelps and Kiplen M Touchstone.

Jones Laurel: Hannah Elise Boone, Rebecca Lynn Green, Brandon Michaels Murray, Cody Lee Pitts, Hollis Lane, Pitts, Jana Lynn Pitts, Taylor听听听 Elizabeth Stauffer and Takella S Washington.

Jones Moselle: Bridgette Marie Boleware, Katherine Maryuri Guerra and Dillan Zane Parker.

Jones Sandersville: Heather听 Nicole听 Hickson.

Jones Seminary: Briana Jean Nix.

Jones Soso: Cassidy Laurel Lofton.

Lamar Hattiesburg:听 Rachel Rogers Chauvin, Lakeisha Allexia Loftin, Akira Jael Myers, Ladeidra S Rhodes and Karea M Welch.

Lamar Purvis: Trista Courtney Shoemake and Amy Marie Waters.

Lamar Sumrall: Courtney E Brumfield and Akele Yakira Parkman.

Lawrence Monticello: Anthony Jewel Buchanan and Amber Shakara Newsom.

Leake听 Carthage: Chelsea Larose Vaxter.

Marion Columbia: Caitlin Marie Hughes and Ta’Kyra R’Reon Lampton.

Pike McComb: Logan M Nunnery.

Rankin Mendenhall: Shannon Rene Fuller.

Rankin Pearl: Kadarius M McIntyre.

Rankin Richland: Hannah Grace Taylor.

Scott Forest: Noah Daniel Thornton.

Simpson Magee: Madison May Shinstock.

Smith Louin: Ashanti S Brown.

Smith Raleigh: Dustin Chad Lambert and Reagan Danielle Revette.

Smith Taylorsville: Abby S Jordan.

Wayne Laurel: Summer N Davis.

Wayne Shubuta: Lauryn Paige Loper.

Wayne State Line: Jone’t D Johnson.

Wayne Waynesboro: Shaqwanna Mechelle Gandy, De Carlos Ke’shun Garrett, Austin David Malone and Lauren Tyler Waites.

 

Jones College Practical Nursing graduates enter profession at critical time

ELLISVILLE 鈥� Thirty new, Practical Nursing graduates from Jones College are entering the profession at the most critical time. They were challenged during their education and will most likely continue to be challenged in their careers. Director of the Practical Nursing Program at Jones, Amy Myers said she is proud of their accomplishments, and she is confident they are prepared to make a positive impact in the medical profession.

鈥淭hese graduates have completed nursing school during a time of uncertainty. The pandemic forced our graduates to complete much of their classwork online. Learning difficult, nursing content in an online format is no easy feat! Many students also faced financial and personal challenges, persevering despite it all. I am excited for the opportunities our graduates will have to better their own lives and those of their future patients,鈥� said Myers.

Three students were honored for their accomplishments during the three-semester program. Jimmy Brazell of Waynesboro earned the Academic Excellence Award for having the highest academic average. The Rising Star Award was presented to Amaya Tavarez of Silver Creek for her continuous dedication and growth in the classroom and clinical setting, and her positive attitude and perseverance which enriched her professionalism and nursing knowledge. Dustin Lambert of Raleigh was honored to receive the Florence Nightingale Award amongst the full-time practical nursing program graduates by Jones College faculty who believe he exhibits the qualities of the founder of nursing, with his professionalism, integrity and selfless attitude.

The Pinning and Graduation Ceremony ended with the traditional 鈥淟amp Lighting鈥� inspired by the founder of nursing, Florence Nightengale who carried a lamp to help wounded soldiers during the Crimean War in 1854. For more information about the Practical Nursing Program, check out the website: /programs/practicalnursing/

听PRACTICAL NURSING GRADUATES AUGUST 2021

Hannah Boone, Laurel

Jimmy Brazell, Waynesboro

Courtney Brumfield, Sumrall

Kala Causey, Leakesville

Rachel Chauvin, Hattiesburg

Malik Dade, Laurel

De Carlos Garrett, Waynesboro

Rebecca Green, Laurel

Katherine Guerra, Moselle

Tekeyla Hartzog, Waynesboro

Nicole Hickson-Wigington, Sandersville

Ashley Hollman, Mize

Caitlin Hughes, Columbia

Marlee Hunnell, Ellisville

Jebony Jones, Port Gibson

Breanna King, Laurel

Dustin Lambert, Raleigh

Cassidy Lofton, Soso

Sherika McInnis, Collins

Ariel Mills, Waynesboro

Akira Jael Myers, Lumberton

Amber Newsom, Monticello

Bryce Odom, Richton

Cody Pitts, Ellisville

Jana Pitts, Laurel

Chezne Porter, Hattiesburg

Amaya Tavarez, Silver Creek

Hannah Grace Taylor, Richland

Savannah Thompson, Seminary

Takella Washington, Laurel

ELLISVILLE 鈥� Jones College pharmacy technology sophomore, Kayleigh Byrd of Neely is one of only 25 recipients to earn a new scholarship offered by Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, an international honor society for two-year colleges. The PTK and Walgreens Pharmacy Technician Scholarship is worth $250 to cover the cost of the Pharmacy Technician Certification exam fee for the 2020 Richton High School graduate.

鈥淭his is exciting and very humbling to receive this new scholarship and to be Jones College鈥檚 first recipient. Every little bit helps as I plan to earn my doctorate in pharmacy,鈥� said Byrd.

Jones College Pharmacy Technology instructors, Tracy Parker and Stephanie Jones said Byrd is very deserving of this honor and scholarship.

鈥淭his speaks volumes of her work and study ethics. She takes the initiative and because of it, she is our top student,鈥� said Parker.

Additionally, Stephanie Jones said, 鈥淜ayleigh works well under pressure and she grasps the skills easily. She will make an excellent pharmacy technician and pharmacist.鈥�

The Walgreens Pharmacy Technician Certification Scholarship recognizes Phi Theta Kappa members who are enrolled in allied Health or Pharmacy Technician programs. The scholarship is open year-round with recipients being selected twice a year. Up to 50 scholarships are issued each year.

鈥淲e are excited about the opportunity to partner with Walgreens to offer career opportunities and scholarships to our members,鈥� said Dr. Monica Marlowe, Executive Director of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation. 鈥淐ertification exam costs often create a financial barrier for students that hinders their ability to enter the workforce. We are grateful to Walgreens for addressing these challenges and providing a pathway to great career opportunities.鈥�

Byrd is a member of the PTK Honor Society and is on course to graduate from Jones in May 2022. For more information about the Pharmacy Technician program at 91猎奇 browse the website: /programs/pharmacy/

ELLISVILLE 鈥� After studying and working in the Cosmetology clinical lab for the past year, 18 Jones College students have graduated from the Cosmetology Technology Program. During a special graduation ceremony, Grace Bower, Sophie Coxwell, Abby Daughtry, Molly Dyess, Catherine Hunter, Hannah Husband, Elizabeth Jones, Rachael Jones, Breunna McCann, Jeremiah McFarland, Dajah Miller, Janie Parish, Katelyn Reid, Allison Richardson, Evelyn Sullins, Calin Taylor, Bryanna Weems, and Tiffany White earned their Career Certificate of Completion.

Cosmetology instructor, Sylvina Buckley said she is especially proud of this class of graduates for many reasons.

鈥淭hey have worked hard, overcome challenges related to learning during a pandemic, and have done so well! I am especially proud that almost all of them have already secured a job. I know the last two students will have something shortly!鈥� said Buckley.

Several students were honored with special recognition at the ceremony. Janie Parish earned the 鈥淭op of Class鈥� honor with the highest GPA. Allison Jo Richardson earned the Salutatorian honors with the second-highest GPA. Catherine Hunter earned the 鈥淧erfect Attendance鈥� award and Bryanna Weems was recognized as the 鈥淢ost Improved Character.鈥� The 鈥淢ost Determined鈥� award was given to Breunna McCann, and Hannah Husband was recognized with the 鈥淢ost Humble鈥� award.

For more information about the Cosmetology Technology Program visit the website, /programs/cosmetology/