Diocese of Jackson Graduation 2023

Graduation ISSUE 2023

FAITH KNOWLEDGE SERVICE . .

Cathedral SChool NatChez

– Number of graduates: 38

– Number of students going to 4-year colleges: 32

– Number of students going to community colleges: 6

– Number of scholarship recipients: 32

– Largest scholarship awarded: $90,000

– Notable next steps: United States Army –Wyatt Fair

– Total amount of scholarship money offered: $2,101,656

– Total amount of scholarship money accepted: $1,087,014

– Total amount of service hours: 5,900 total for the four years of high school, with 25 seniors receiving the Exemplary Service Award

– Notable service projects: Honor Society Coat Drive – Members organized an extremely successful campus wide coat drive from November 28 – December 18, 2023. Then, students organized the donated coats by size and transported them to The Natchez Stewpot where they distributed coats to those in need.

– STAR Student/Teacher Award: Will Welch and Mrs. Jean Biglane

CATHEDRAL SCHOOL NATCHEZ VALEDICTORIAN:

MARISSA RILEY STARR

GPA: 4.35 – ACT: 30

From her speech: Setting high expectations has been a cornerstone of our education here at Cathedral. Our teachers have pushed us to excel academically, spiritually and morally, inspiring us to become the best versions of ourselves. Through our education, we have been given the tools necessary to continue on this journey. High expectations are like our own personal compass. They guide us, motivate us, and help us navigate the ups and downs of life. They challenge us to strive for excellence, even when the road ahead seems daunting. Setting high expectations means having the audacity to dream big, to believe in ourselves and to be unafraid of failure. After all, as the saying goes, "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars."

Church: Our Lady of Lourdes, Vidalia, Louisiana

Favorite service project: My favorite service project was the coat drive for the National Honor Society. It was a thrill to see how happy people in need were to choose coats from the piles. Some even took whole bags with them. I got to enjoy the experience of helping others with my friends, which made the project that much better. It was a wonderful way to bring the Society together to benefit the community.

Plans to attend: William Carey University

Plans to study: Nursing An-

esthesiology

Scholarships: William Carey University Trustee Scholarship ($9,300/year); David G. Hall, M.D. and Christina W. Hall, R.N. Memorial Scholarship

Scholarships offered, but not using: Mississippi State University ($5,000/year); University of Mississippi ($5,500/year); University of Southern Mississippi ($7,000/year); Copiah Lincoln Community College President’s Scholarship ($1,750/semester)

Awards/honors: CARE Award (9-11); SAINT Award (12); Valedictorian; Exemplary Service; Betsy James Memorial Scholarship (10); Principal’s List (9-12); Highest Average Award (all classes except Pre-Calculus and College Algebra); Sophomore Class Representative; Junior Class President; National Honor Society President (12); Golf’s Most Valuable Golfer Award (11)

Activities: Golf (9, 11); National Honor Society (10-12); Peer Ministry (11-12); Key Club (9); Science Olympiad (10); Student Government (10-11)

Favorite subject: Science (especially Anatomy and Physiology)

SALUTATORIAN: JACKSON PARKE LEWIS

GPA: 4.28 – ACT: 30

From his speech: I believe that the class of 2023 has achieved these requirements to be considered winners. Though only one of us can be ranked first in our class, we are all winners tonight. Whether you are standing here to give a speech or simply watching me nervously stumble on my words, we will all leave here with a diploma. That is something that we should all be proud of. With that being said, I want to congratulate you all for working tirelessly to get here and for all of the accom-

plishments you have achieved. I also want to thank all of our friends, family and faculty because we could not have done any of it without them.

We must also thank God for getting us here today. Cathedral has instilled each of us with a firm faith that should be a guiding light in all we do.

As we move on to the next stages of our lives, let us remember all of the memories we have made and the lessons that we have learned. I know that in all we set out to do, our class will always be winners!

Church: First Baptist of Natchez

Favorite service project: Hunters for the Hungry/Stewpot – I believe feeding the hungry is a must, and I am grateful to assist those in need of food.

Plans to attend: Mississippi State University

Plans to study: Civil Engineering

Scholarships: Freshman Academic Scholarship $20,000; Colvard Future Leaders $10,000; Mississippi State Salutatorian $4,000; Rotary of Natchez $2,000; Mississippi Eminent Scholar $10,000; Key Club $250; George and Ninette Junkin Memorial Scholarship $670; Southern Ag Credit $1,000 – $52,920 Total

Awards/honors: Senior year team Captain on Baseball and Football team; Most Improved Football player junior year; SAINT Award – 1st nine weeks senior year; Principal’s list – each year at Cathedral School

Activities: Varsity Baseball and Football

Favorite subject: AP Calculus

St. JoSeph MadiSoN

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Number of graduates: 61

– Number of students going to 4-year colleges: 48

– Number of students going to community colleges: 12

– Number of scholarship recipients: 60

– Notable next steps: USMA West Point; Montana State; Three military

– Total amount of scholarship money offered: $2,730,214

– Total amount of scholarship money accepted: $2,063,174

– Total amount of service hours completed by senior class: 2,146 hours

– Notable service projects: Day of service at the Carmelite Monastery

– STAR Student/Teacher: Thomas Klopman and Dr. Ron May

– National Merit Commended: Thomas Klopman

ST. JOSEPH MADISON

VALEDICTORIAN: MARY LEE TOPIK

AVERAGE: 4.306 – ACT: 33

From her speech: Our efforts have led us to this ending, our graduation from high school, and it can be bittersweet to leave behind a place you’ve spent countless hours in, willingly or not. We must remember that we close the door on high school, not to walk away from this chapter of our lives, but to grow even further into the best version of ourselves.

Endings facilitate new beginnings, so this graduation isn’t truly the end of our education, even if some of us wish it were so. This end creates a new beginning to explore ourselves in new environments, deepen our knowledge and spiritual life,

and broaden our understanding of the worlds we hope to enter.

I would encourage all of you to take advantage of this new beginning to get to know yourself better, try new things and be open to new friendships. We cherish the experiences of high school, but know that there is something bigger and better out there for us. We just have to have courage to find our place in this next part of our journey.

Church: St. Paul Catholic Church, Flowood

Favorite service project: Playing flute for my parish.

Plans to attend: Louisiana Tech

Plans to study: Aviation Management

Awards/honors: National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society; Rho Kappa Honor Society; Tri-M Honor Society; and the National English Honor Society

Activities: Student Legislative and Band

Favorite subject: Chemistry

SALUTATORIAN: LAUREN NICOLE ABADIE

AVERAGE: 4.258 – ACT: 31

From her speech: After learning I was the salutatorian last Thursday and that I needed to write a speech by Monday, I put off writing until 10 p.m. Sunday because I didn’t know how to start or what to even talk about. Then it hit me. Maybe I should talk about procrastination and punctuality.

I found three reasons why being on time is important, whether it be completing an assignment or just getting to class. First, it shows respect for your teachers, employers, and even friends. You want them to know that you're dedicated, that you appreciate their efforts, and that their time is important. Second, being punctual reduces stress. I can vouch for this one. I’ve stressed for about a week about this speech, and I wish I started working on it sooner. Lastly, your reputation is at stake. If you’re always showing up late or missing deadlines, you start to look sloppy, and it seems that you can’t be

bothered to make an effort.

Now, I know what some of y'all are thinking, "What authority does she have speaking to me about time management when I see her pulling into the school parking lot at 7:59 a.m. or doing her homework the class before its due?" or as Coach Poe once asked, "How is it you live five minutes away from the school and still show up late?” I don’t have a good answer to those questions, but for future reference, the front office only allows one excuse for “car trouble.”

Church: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Madison

Favorite service project: I enjoyed cleaning up and making life a little easier for the sisters at the Carmelite Monastery.

Plans to attend: Mississippi State University

Plans to study: Chemical Engineering

Awards/honors: National Honor Society; National English Honor Society; Mu Alpha Thea; Tri-M Music Honor Society; and National Science Honor Society

Activities: Softball; Marching Band; Orchestra; Chess Club

Favorite subject: Math

MISSISSIPPI CATHOLIC JUNE 23, 2023

MADISON – Senior ladies pose for a photo during the annual senior retreat. (Photo courtesy of school)

NATCHEZ – (Above) Abby Rose Mire and Isabella Milligan process down the aisle at the close of Cathedral School's annual Baccalaureate Mass. (Photo courtesy of school)

GREENVILLE – (Right) St. Joe seniors pose for a photo in front of their school. (Photo courtesy of school)

VICKSBURG – (Below) St. Al seniors pose for a photo at their "Blessing Box." (Photo courtesy of school)

MADISON – Bruin seniors show their chosen school spirit. (Photo courtesy of school)

PEARL – (Right) St. Jude students graduating from high school were recognized at Mass on Sunday, May 14. (Photo by Rhonda Bowden)

HOUSTON – (Above) Recent graduates, Diana Vazquez and Luis Rojas, received a blessing from Father Tim Murphy, and gifts from family and friends after Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Houston, on the Sunday, May 21. Pictured left to right are Jessica Romero, Diana Vazquez, Father Tim Murphy, Luis Rojas and Paty Hernández. (Photo courtesy of parish)

VICKSBURG – On the last day of School St. Al seniors, took part in the tradition of wearing a shirt displaying the college they will be attending in the fall. (Photo courtesy of school)

VARDAMAN – Michael Cruz received a blessing from Father Tim Murphy, in the Catholic Community of Vardaman, on the Sunday, May 21. (Photo courtesy of community)

GREENVILLE – St. Joseph seniors Cliff Perry and John Maddox Hillman serve at Mass during the school year. (Photo courtesy of school)

St. JoSeph GreeNville

– Number of graduates: 20

– Number of students going to 4-year colleges: 14

– Number of students going on to community colleges: 6

– Number of scholarship recipients: 19

– Largest scholarship awarded: $90,000 Leland Speed Scholarship to Mississippi College

– Notable next steps: Two students to attend Kentucky State University; Roury McCloyen will continue to compete in the National Junior Olympics in shotput and discus.

– Total amount of scholarship money offered: $3,143,724

– Total amount of scholarship money accepted: $620,486

– Total amount of service hours completed by senior class: 1,241

– Special honors: Mrs. Celeste DeAngelo was named STAR Teacher for the tenth time and entered the STAR Teacher Hall of Fame. Roury McCloyen is a six-time Junior Olympic All-American.

ST. JOSEPH GREENVILLE

VALEDICTORIAN:

MARGARET ALEXANDRIA BROWN

GPA: 4.2273 – ACT: 25

From her speech: We are here today to celebrate our triumph, the accomplishment of graduating. But let us also celebrate the joy and laughter, the pain and tears, and all the other experiences we have shared along the way. Let us revel in the beauty that was high school and prepare ourselves for the wonders ahead in college, the military and the workforce.

Let us say thank you to our marvelous families, who have had nothing but love for each of us since our very beginning. Thank you to our wonderful friends who have become some of the best support systems possible. And thank you to our phenomenal teaching and office staff, who have held our best interests close to their hearts.

"Family of 2023," as we depart from this place, I have one final thing to say to you. This world will test you, and it will try to conform you to its ways. Don't let it. 1 Timothy 4:12 reads "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”

No matter where you are, or what you are doing, someone is always watching

you. Each one of us possesses a quality that someone can learn from. I challenge each of you to remain true to yourselves, and let God shine brightly through you.

Church: New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church

Favorite service project: My favorite service project is my church’s food pantry. I love participating in the food pantry because it is an effective and safe way to give back to the community. It allows us to provide the less fortunate with much needed necessities each month.

Plans to attend: University of Southern Mississippi

Plans to study: Psychology

Scholarships: Academic Excellence Scholarship $20,000; ALA Girls State Scholarship $1000; Alpha Kappa Alpha Legacy Scholarship $200; Eta Phi Beta Sorority Inc $500; Freshman Designation-Based Girls State Scholarship $8000; Freshman Designation-Based Valedictorian Scholarship $8000; New Jerusalem Church Scholarship $500; Robert James Myles Memorial Scholarship $1000; Rotary Four Way Test Scholarship $1000; 100 Black Men Scholarship $1000; Total Monetary Value: $41,200

Awards/honors: Class Representative (10th Grade); Class Treasurer (7th and 9th Grade); Class President (8th, 11th and 12th Grade); St. Joseph School Best Actress 2021-2022; Participation and Advancement in the 2016 Mississippi Region III Science and Engineering Fair; Participation and Advancement in the 2019 Mississippi Region III Science and Engineering Fair; Participation in the 2019 Mississippi Science and Engineering Fair; State Level; Member of the National Society of High School Scholars;

Member of the National Honor Society; Member of Mu Alpha Theta; Mu Alpha Theta Vice President; Attended 2018 Ambassador Leadership Summit at Yale University; Valedictorian

Activities: Archery; Choir; Drama Club; Mayor's Youth Council; Musical Theatre; Softball

Favorite subject: Math

SALUTATORIAN: ALLYSON GLYNN MOSS

GPA: 4.1692 – ACT: 26

From her speech: We cannot be spectators to our own life, God gave us this life, and from this point on we have the freedom to follow him in his glory to have eternal life, to correctly use the cards we were given. ... We will forever remember our days playing on the playground at the old Lourdes, where multiple times a week the principal would have to talk to the boys about roughhousing. Or the days when ignorance was bliss. ... But that wasn’t living. We got a chance to live, a chance to change and to grow into the person God wants us to be, into a person that ourselves now will be happy to meet in the future. We can’t fold and look on from the outside, no matter how easy that seems. My grandfather realized that, our parents realized that now it is time for us to realize that giving up is not an option and acting like something we aren’t is not an option. We can no longer be ignorant, we have to face this world full force. But, we have an advantage. We grew up knowing God’s love, we grew up knowing the power he holds in this world, and no matter how young we

were, we felt his love and his power, and no matter how old we get, ... his love will be there to guide us.

Now, class of 2023, my final note to you, is that wherever you are, no matter how much we’ve changed, whether we look the same or act different, we have a home within our class. We have memories, we have a kinship, we have love. Don’t forget us, don’t forget what we had during our time together, we’ve had a long journey, but now it is time to take a step in our own directions, where we can be free to follow God and live accordingly.

Church: St. Joseph Catholic Church, Greenville

Favorite service project: I really enjoy working at St. Vincent de Paul. I didn’t do it often, but this past year I was able to a few times and being part of the St. Joseph Parish in Greenville meant I knew a lot of the people working there and it was really great to work closely with people I go to Mass with on a weekly basis.

Plans to attend: Mississippi College

Plans to study: Administration of Justice

Scholarships: Mississippi College Leland Speed Scholarship $90,000

Awards/honors: Mu Alpha Theta President; National Honor Society; Salutatorian

Activities: Football Manager; Basketball Bookkeeper; Piano

Favorite subject: History or Calculus

– Number of graduates: 42

– Number of students going to 4-year colleges: 32

– Number of students going to community colleges: 10

– Number of scholarship recipients: 29

– Largest scholarship awarded: Three students each received the $90,000 Leland Speed Scholarship to Mississippi College

– Total amount of scholarship money offered: $754,106

ST. ALOYSIUS VICKSBURG VALEDICTORIAN:

RACHEL ANIELA DAHL

GPA: 4.58 – ACT: 34

From her speech: Mr. Blanche has a saying, “See the bagel.” It means to focus on the rewards of your efforts over the struggles of getting there. High school is hard. There’s always so many commitments to juggle on top of school work and maybe even a social life, and that’s not even counting all the crazy unexpected stuff like pandemics. But we got through it. ... Not only did we survive individually, we lifted each other up as a class. I would not have made it through without your support. I am so glad to be a part of the class of 2023, and I cannot imagine a better group of people to have grown up with. Thank you for always being kind, funny, hardworking, friendly, supportive and just overall amazing.

Church: Christ Episcopal Church

Favorite service project: Setting up fields and making sets at robotics competitions.

Plans to attend: Louisiana Tech

Plans to study: Cyber Engineering

Scholarships: ERDC Alumni

Association; Louisiana Tech

Presidential; Louisiana Tech Bulldog

Awards/honors: MAIS ACT Distinguished Scholar; STAR Student; Math & Science Tour-

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– Total amount of scholarship money accepted: $700,000

– Total amount of service hours: 6,655

– Notable service projects: Rolling Fork Disaster Relief – items were collected schoolwide and then delivered to Rolling Fork after a tornado devastated the community.

– STAR Student/Teacher Award: Rachel Dahl and Mr. Brian Blanche

nament Finalist Division III; Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society; History, Science and Fine Arts Academic Award; Silver “A” Award; 4.0 Academic Excellence; Valedictorian

Activities: Team 456 Siege Robotics; Quiz Bowl; Math and Science Team; MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge Team; Vicksburg Swim Association; Swim Team; Purple Pride Marching Band; Choir; Mu Alpha Theta; National Honor Society; Botany and Gardening Club; School Musical

SALUTATORIAN: ALISON BARRETT BLACKBURN

GPA: 4.5 – ACT: 27

From her speech: Now the time has come for us to ponder on what comes next. Our future is up to each one of us. We choose whether we want to take the easy path or the difficult one. ... At St. Aloysius High School, we learn the foundation. It is up to us to build upon those roots in college. As students ride the high school portion of the roller coaster, we sometimes lose sight of the big picture – our happiness and future. It is imperative that we understand the lessons we learned here will guide us to success. ... Some of the most important things we learned in high school were things we did not even learn in the classroom, such as the knowledge of patience, loyalty, honesty, and even cheese touch. Truthfully, the most crucial part of education comes next. It doesn't just end here today.

Church: Church of the Holy Trinity

Favorite service project: My favorite service project is the United Way trunk or treat. Around Halloween, volunteers get to set up booths or cars with Halloween decorations on them and hand out candy to children

in the community. Getting to put a smile on the kids' faces is the best feeling. It reminds me the importance of service and kindness.

Plans to attend: University of Mississippi

Plans to study: Biological Sciences, Chemistry

Scholarships: United Way Bruce Ebersole; Chancellor’s Leadership; Academic Merit 4; 1848 Scholarship I; UM Raise Me; Herb Dewess Alumni; Grove Society Academic; Academic Merit 5

Awards/honors: Principal’s Leadership; Presidential Silver Service Hour; English Academic Excellence; Gold “A” Award; Mu Alpha Theta; National Honors Society; 4.0 Academic Excellence; National Honor Society; Highest GPA Award in AP Biology, Honors English III, Chemistry, Honors English II, Art I, Public Speaking, Biology, and Honors English I

Activities: Yearbook Editor; Lead in the school’s musicals Grease and Mamma Mia; GIRLZ GROUP member; Retreat Team; Key Club; The Diamond Girls; Interact Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Secretary and Vice President on Student Government; Senior Homecoming Maid; Captain of tennis and cheer teams; three time UCA and NCA All American; Sophomore Homecoming Maid; Cheerleading Leadership Award; MAIS South State Champion in girls doubles II; Tennis Most Versatile Award; Tennis Coach's Award; three time Bronze Service Award recipient; Ronald Reagan Student Leader Award; and the George Eastman Young Leaders Award

Cathedral NatChez

Samantha Claire Ashley*

John Carter Austin II*

Derek Kaden Batieste*

Michael Francis Blackburn

Madison Elaine Burgess*

Barrett Alwood Burget*

Samuel Connor Cauthen

Allison Grace Chauvin*

Irving Dewight Clark

William Logan Ellis*

Wyatt Remington Fair

Sa’Myria Louise Gibson

Grayson Noble Guedon*

Jacob omas Hairston*

Teddrick LaShone Hargrave Jr.*

Jordan Anthony Henry*

Lauren Bailee Hoggatt*

Brycen Jacob Hughes

Justin Armonte King

Hudson Emily Lees*

Jackson Parke Lewis* (S)

Kentrell Marquee Mackel Jr.

Jacob Kyle Maples

Camille Constance McDonough*

Hayden Bryce McGlothin

Brooklyn Leigh Miller

Isabella Grace Milligan*

Abby Rose Mire*

Mason Allen Moore

Sara Kathryn Nunnery*

Robert Noah Russ*

Jacob Darrien Smith

Natalie Paige Smith*

Marissa Riley Starr* (V)

Ryan Andrew ompson*

Madeline Grace Verucchi*

William Bruce Welch*

Tanner Cole Wimberly

St. JoSeph GreeNville

Margaret Alexandria Brown* (V)

Christion Le'Charles Foster

Carson Reece Graham

Ja'Meiva Katrice Grossley

John Maddox Hillman

Alvin Maurice-Benjamin Hughes

Lori Ann Hughes*

Cameron Isaiah Louis

Kayden Maria Lum

Roury Lee McCloyen

Cedric Eli Moore, Jr.

Allyson Glynn Moss* (S)

Kye Jamaal Nelson

Cli ord Edward Perry, III

Raymon Singh

Donnie D. Smith, Jr.*

Alicia Alexus Solorzano

Mary-Elizabeth Ireta Street

Emma Kate reet*

St. JoSeph MadiSoN

Lauren Nicole Abadie* (S)

Truus Ann Alford

Samuel Shepherd Andrews

Patrick James Beasley

Jeanne Scherrie Beebe

Angela Marie Bethea*

Brennyn Chambliss Bolden

Kelli Lane Brasher

Alexia Marissa Brown*

Camryn Ai Hua Cassreino*

Robert Bryson Clark

Edderek Lennel Cole, II

Zoie Rhanay Couch

Ainsley Elizabeth D'Alfonso*

Megan Elizabeth Davidson*

Daniel Roland Dear*

Rachel Ann Donaldson*

Emma Grace Rose Furini*

Denise Garcia

Salayka Jackelyn Garcia

Jordan Alejandra Glass

Maurice Mekel Greenwood

Keagan Mykel Hamilton

Rainey Lynn Ho man

Kaitlyn Nicole Jones

enya Bradeah Kennedy*

Million Nekai Kelly*

omas Adam Klopman*

Bryn Hannah Lieb

Keuntay Ke'Von Littleton

Asmit Malhotra

William Egan Manhein, IV

Joiya Alexandra McCall

John Patrick McElwain, III

Tyrone Monroe, Jr.

Leah Grace Munoz*

David Huu Nguyen

Kenneth Eric O'Quinn, II*

Kyndal Elizabeth-Rosa Pace*

Gia Genevieve Picarella*

Bryson Lee Poindexter*

MacKenzie Lane Powell

Mason Gerald Roach*

Claire Alexis Robinson*

Johnathan David Rule*

Ramsey Clare Sandel

Jadon Emmanuel Smith

Iris Elizabeth Steckler*

Ava Kathryn Stephen*

Frederick Kentmore Stribling

Chloe Elise Louella Taylor

Christopher McKinley omas, Jr.

Winston James ompson, IV

Mary Lee Sophie Topik* (V)

Charles omas Turner

James Edward Drake Turner

John Kelly Turner

Carter Nasir Walker

Walter Grady Williams

Emily Rayne Worsham

Charlie Christopher Zhang

St. aloySiuS viCkSburG

Gabrielle Anne Andrews*

Gael Gonzalo Angel*

Hope Elizabeth Baker

Alison Barrett Blackburn* (S)

Jacob Connor Brister*

Bree Rhodes Butler*

Skylar Renae Connelly*

Emily Reece Cook*

Rachel Aniela Dahl* (V)

Ally Reid Doiron*

omas Cole Dowe*

INDIANOLA ACADEMY

VALEDICTORIAN:

HANNAH LLOYD

GPA: 4.0 – ACT: 24

Church: St. James Catholic Church, Leland

Plans to attend: University of Mississippi

Awards/honors: United States Senate Page (Summer 2022); UM Lott Leadership Program; Planters Bank Student of the Month; National Honor Society; Daugh-

William Aden Dowe*

Miracle Denisia Elizabeth Flowers

Justin Truett Glass

Conner Patrick Gaul

Karly Marie Henderson*

Kathryn Buchanan Simrall Hood*

Joshua Jamison

William Joseph Keen*

Presley Ann Lancaster

John David Liggett

Dalton Kade Lott

Falyn Grace Lusby*

Madeline Frances Mathews*

Jack Christopher McBride*

Macy Marie McDonald*

Abigail eresa Mikulski*

Lydia Katherine Nettles

Jax Carter Oglesby

Matthew Joseph Pitre

Madelyn Christine Roesch*

Olivia Kate Scallions

William David Smith

Natalie Brooke Southerland*

Ahmad Dupree Stewart

Noah Michael Taylor*

Marion Miller eobald*

Christopher Torres

Christine Leanne Wallace*

David Je ery Wallace*

Mason omas McArthur Watts

Jack Grierson Wheeldon IV

(V) – Valedictorian

(S) – Salutatorian

* Honor Graduate (A)

ters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award; Harper-Lipnick Leadership and Patriotism Award; Math and Science Competition Chemistry Medalist; Highest Average Honors Chemistry I, Spanish I, Spanish II and Biology; Junior National Honor Society Member and Officer; Indianola Academy Most Beautiful and Most School Spirit; UCA Cheerleader All American Nominee; Track and Field 100 Meter HurdlesDistrict Champ, North State Champ, State Silver Medalist and District Champ; and MAIS All Star, All Conference and Best Defensive Player in Soccer; and Basketball – Best Offensive Player

Activities: Mississippi College Math and Science Team

Captain (12); Student Council (7-12); Student Body President (12); Yearbook Annual Staff Editor (11-12); Junior Auxiliary Crown Club; Scrapbooking Club; Fellowship of Christian Athletes Leadership Team; Catholic Youth Organization; Delta Health Alliance Health Fair Volunteer; Indian Bayou Arts Festival Volunteer; Leland Frog Festival Fun Run Volunteer; University of Mississippi Summer Enrichment – Impact the Race Program; Junior Auxiliary of Indianola Crown Club President; Cheerleading Team (7-12); Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheer Captain; and Soccer Team

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