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Trio of Bogue Chitto students sign band scholarships
Three Bogue Chitto band members recently signed scholarships to attend Southwest Mississippi Community College. They are: Evana Martin, Band scholarship; Cassidy Donaho, Color Guard scholarship; and Camden Donaho, Band scholarship. The post Trio of Bogue Chitto students sign band scholarships appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven Spotlight Student of the Year enjoys reading, dreams big
BROOKHAVEN — LaTronda Gayten, Brookhaven Elementary School principal, announced the Spotlight Student of the Year is Mason Adams. He is a 4th grade student who loves to read and has big dreams. Adams received many accolades during his two years at BES, but he is most notable for his Accelerated Reading Success. He earned 1,384 […] The post Brookhaven Spotlight Student of the Year enjoys reading, dreams big appeared first on Daily Leader.
Friends named Dr.Sam Bounds Scholarship Winners
BROOKHAVEN — Lisa Bounds, the widow of a lifetime educator and former Brookhaven School District Superintendent Sam Bounds, awarded two friends the Dr. Sam Bounds Scholarship Tuesday. Seniors Jenna Fuller and Allie Grace McNeill will graduate this Friday. Fuller and McNeill became friends at Mamie Martin Elementary School in first grade. Coincidentally, their moms Allison […] The post Friends named Dr.Sam Bounds Scholarship Winners appeared first on Daily Leader.
Alexander Jr. High Quest students present annual Showcase
Alexander Jr. High Quest students presented their annual Showcase May 9. The Showcase provides a special time for students to display the work they have done throughout the year. This year, Quest students showed off their creativity through projects such as Drop Everything, Shape Art, and See My Van Go. The Masterpiece Reproduction paintings are […] The post Alexander Jr. High Quest students present annual Showcase appeared first on Daily Leader.
Enterprise senior says class ‘weathered storm unlike any other,’
ENTERPRISE — Yellow Jacket seniors entered the next chapter of life Thursday evening as storms started to hit Lincoln County. Enterprise celebrated the graduation of 32 seniors. Alex Sales was the salutatorian and spoke about how the group of students had overcome COVID four years ago. He said the day was a momentous occasion as […] The post Enterprise senior says class ‘weathered storm unlike any other,’ appeared first on Daily Leader.
Loyd Star celebrates graduation of 51 Hornets
LOYD STAR — The 2024 graduating class at Loyd Star is 51 strong. Students received their diplomas and celebrated the start of their next chapter Friday evening. Principal Seth Lofton’s first year as principal was made easier by the leadership of this class. He thanked them after welcoming everyone to Loyd Star. “I appreciate your […] The post Loyd Star celebrates graduation of 51 Hornets appeared first on Daily Leader.
Graduating swarm of Yellow Jackets is 32 strong
ENTERPRISE — Yellow Jacket seniors entered the next chapter of life Thursday evening as storms started to hit Lincoln County. Enterprise celebrated the graduation of 32 seniors. Alex Sales was the salutatorian and spoke about how the group of students had overcame COVID four years ago. Lindley Ferguson was the valedictorian and reminded students that […] The post Graduating swarm of Yellow Jackets is 32 strong appeared first on Daily Leader.
5 Lincoln County students named to honors lists at Alcorn State
Five Lincoln County residents have been named to the President’s and Dean’s lists at Alcorn State University for the fall 2023 semester. They are Kristina Catchings, Denise Davenport, Latonya Tucker, Tay’Na Williams, and Connor Kees. Dean’s List students must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.99. President’s List students maintain a 4.0 GPA. […] The post 5 Lincoln County students named to honors lists at Alcorn State appeared first on Daily Leader.
5 Lincoln County students named to honors lists at Alcorn State
Five Lincoln County residents have been named to the President’s and Dean’s lists at Alcorn State University for the fall 2023 semester. They are Kristina Catchings, Denise Davenport, Latonya Tucker, Tay’Na Williams, and Connor Kees. Dean’s List students must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.99. President’s List students maintain a 4.0 GPA. […] The post 5 Lincoln County students named to honors lists at Alcorn State appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven MSA student wins regional writing Silver Key honor
Mississippi School of the Arts junior Amelia Whitaker, of Brookhaven, recently was awarded a Silver Key in the 2024 Regional Scholastic Writing Competition. Junior and senior students across Mississippi received 99 total awards in the competition, and were recognized at a ceremony at the Eudora Welty House and Gardens in Jackson. MSA’s Literary program instructor […] The post Brookhaven MSA student wins regional writing Silver Key honor appeared first on Daily Leader.
Co-Lin students claim 2 of 3 MATh society national scholarships
Copiah-Lincoln Community College sophomores Kortne Nelson of Brookhaven and William Clark Jr. of Taylorsville have each been selected to receive $4,000 Mu Alpha Theta scholarships. THE national MATh organization awards three scholarships to two-year college students in the nation, and this year two of the three were Co-Lin students. “I am extremely proud of Kortne […] The post Co-Lin students claim 2 of 3 MATh society national scholarships appeared first on Daily Leader.
2 SMCC students make All-MS academic teams
Two Southwest Mississippi Community College Phi Theta Kappa members have been named to the PTK All-Mississippi Community and Junior College Academic Team. Amy Rebekah Melissa Mabile, of Bogue Chitto, was named to First Team and Gavin Wicker, of Summit, was named to Second Team. The Academic Team recognizes high-achieving two-year college students who demonstrate academic […] The post 2 SMCC students make All-MS academic teams appeared first on Daily Leader.
BHS student awarded for Aspirations in Computing
A Brookhaven High School student is one of five high school students to be honored at the Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Award ceremony recently. Makiya Wilson, a senior at BHS, was one of two 2024 NCWIT-Mississippi AiC Award winners. Passionate about technology, Wilson plans to major in computer science and promote diversity and inclusion in […] The post BHS student awarded for Aspirations in Computing appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven students donate supplies to Children’s Village
The Brookhaven High School Student Council conducted a spring donation drive to benefit the Baptist Children’s Village. Students donated more than 350 cleaning supplies. The post Brookhaven students donate supplies to Children’s Village appeared first on Daily Leader.
BA’s Goss gets scholarship as Co-Lin Colettes member
Brookhaven Academy senior Jaylynn Goss has been awarded a scholarship to Copiah-Lincoln Community College as a Colette dance team member. Goss is the daughter of Chris and Mandy Goss. The post BA’s Goss gets scholarship as Co-Lin Colettes member appeared first on Daily Leader.
Student Spotlight: Brookhaven third grader scores out of this world
BROOKHAVEN — LaTronda Gayten, Brookhaven Elementary School principal, reported one of her students exceeded expectations this year. Destin Edwards, a third grader at the school, set a school high test score on the iReady Screener. Edwards is a third grader who scored a grade 6, the highest of all 3rd grade students, in reading. His […] The post Student Spotlight: Brookhaven third grader scores out of this world appeared first on Daily Leader.
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