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9 Local Flavor Local restauranteur brings the

beach to the metro

10 Freshman 15 How not to pick it up

14 Class of 2013 Some of the best and brightest

recount their Senior year

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On the CoverGraduation cap, gown and tassels provided by Jostens, photo by David Wiggins

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14 Canton Academy

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16 Jackson Academy

17 Jackson Prep

20 Madison Central

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24 St. Joseph’s

25 Tri-County Academy

26 Velma Jackson

27 The Veritas School


Don’t Miss

MAy 4DAy AT THE DERBy

This is the fourth annual “Day at the Derby” to benefit University of Mississippi Medi-cal Center transplant patients. It is being held this year at The Cotton Market Venue in Rankin County.

Ladies are encouraged to wear their best Derby style hat, and men are encouraged to wear col-orful ties. There will be a winner for the most original hat and tie, so don’t be bashful about putting your ensemble together.

The Jackson All Star band will provide music, and you will have the opportunity to watch the Kentucky Derby on large screen TVs while enjoying food and drink.

They will also have a silent auction and a draw down to raise funds for transplant patients.

Finish the evening with dancing to the Dirty Laundry Band.

For more details and ticket information, visit university-transplantguild.com or call 601-984-5078.

INAGURAL CINCO DE MAyO MISSISSIPPI 2013 FESTIVAL

Cinco de Mayo Mississippi Festival 2013, commemorating the historic battle of Puebla, Mexico, will be held on Saturday, May 4th from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. including a parade and street festival at the center of downtown Jackson encompassing an area from Capitol Street to Smith Park to Congress Street. The 2013 Cinco de Mayo Festival celebrates the diversity in central Mississippi and throughout the state featuring activities

for the entire family. The celebration begins with a parade at 11 a.m. that includes real Charro Mexican Rodeo cowboys and multi-cultural American Cowboys.

SOUTHEAST REGIONAL BALLET ASSOCIATION FESTIVAL 2013 - GALA PERFORMANCE

Showcasing the brightest young dance talent from across the Southeast. Hosted by Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet. The show runs from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Tickets: 601-853-4508 or available at the door.

NATCHEz TRACE CENTURy RIDE

Go the distance this spring at the Natchez Trace Century Ride in Ridgeland and enjoy a scenic bike ride through the beautiful countryside in Madison and Rankin counties, then finish up on the historic Natchez Trace Parkway.

The ride will take place on Saturday, May 4 at 7 a.m., and will start at the Ridgeland Rec-reational Center. With your choice of distances from 25, 50,

62 and 100 miles, it is perfect for all ages and ability levels. Sign up the whole family.

A registration fee of $45 in-cludes Welcome Party on Friday evening, ride, event t-shirt post-ride meal and post-ride social.

New ride courses this year! For complete event details and to register, go to www.natchez-centuryride.racesonline.com.

MAy 5THE BAND PERRy

Mississippi natives, The Band Perry, will be back in Jackson May 5, for a benefit concert to be performed at Thalia Mara Hall. Proceeds will benefit the MIND Center (Memory Impairment and Neurodegenerative Dementia Research), a cutting-edge Alzheimer’s disease research center at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The Band Perry’s “modern throwback” style combines classic Country with an eclectic infusion of Rock and Soul. As songwriters and musicians, their sound is rounded out by perfect three-part harmonies. The self-titled debut album, THE

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BAND PERRY, was released in October 2010 by Republic Nashville and one year later was certified Platinum. The Band Perry will arrive in Jackson just a month after its second album, Pioneer, is released on April 2. The album is already receiving advance praise from critics, and the first single off that album, “Better Dig Two”, has already hit No. 1 on the U.S. Country charts and has been certified Platinum.

MAy 6TAkE A TASTy BITE OUT OF CRIME

Come join us celebrate our 15th annual “Take a Tasty Bite Out of Crime” fundraiser on Monday, May 7, 2012 at Highland Village. Our Honorary co-Chair’s are Hinds County Sheriff Tyrone Lewis, Madison County Sheriff Randy Tucker and Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey. Many will remember this event to be one of the best outdoor parties of the year! Tasty Bite will feature Metro Jackson’s finest restaurants and wine/liquor/beer distributors, along with great entertainment in a casual and festive atmosphere enjoyed by everyone from singles, couples to corporate groups.

For more information please contact Cindy Clegg at 601-212-0016.

MAy 9 - MAy 10TOMMy TUNE STEPS IN TIME

Broadway’s legendary song and dance man, Tommy Tune, hits the stage high stepping through his 9 time Tony Award winning career celebrating 50 years on the Great White Way. He sings, dances, and laughs his way through those glorious musical moments that made him a Theatre Legend. Admission.

MAy 10PEPSI POPS

Come out and enjoy family

event at Old Trace Park on the Ross Barnett Reservoir in Ridge-land. The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra treats spectators to a concert under the stars. Food vendors will be on-site. The sky will light up with fireworks at the conclusion of the event.

MAy 18SyMPHONy ON THE SqUARE

The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will join award winning Mississippi actor and writer John Maxwell for a night of both patriotic selections and pops music on the beautiful Canton Square.

The MSO and John Maxwell will present a salute to Armed Forces Day during the first half of the program.

This will include The Star Spangled Banner, Armed Forces Salute, Tribute to Irving Berlin, Jump Swing Fever, and God Bless America. John Maxwell’s narration will provide a powerful tribute to our flag, our military, our people, and our land.

The second half of the pro-gram will include pop and broadway selections Phantom of the Opera, Eleanor Rigby, and Seventy Six Trombones. The eve-ning will close with patriotic fa-vorite Stars and Stripes Forever.

The entertainment will start at 5:30 p.m. with the Full Circle Party Band led by Bill MacNeill.

This event is free and open to the public. Lawn chairs, picnic baskets, coolers, and blankets welcome.

The Canton Chamber Main Street Association will provide a concession stand. The menu will include pulled pork, burgers, sides, soft-drinks, and sno-cones. Proceeds go to support art events in Canton.

MAy 28 - JUNE 9HAIRSPRAy

Hairspray will delight audiences by sweeping them away to 1960s Baltimore, where the ‘50s are out -- and change is

in the air! It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire -- to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her ‘do! Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Hairspray is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs including Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now , You Can’t Stop the Bea t and Good Morning Baltimore . Admission. For more information, visit their website.

JUNE 1HEATWAVE CLASSIC TRIATHLON

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi and Ridgeland Recreation & Parks will host the 28th annual Heatwave Classic Triathlon.

This year’s race will consist of a half mile swim in the Ross Bar-nett Reservoir, a 24-and-a-half mile bike ride along the scenic and historic Natchez Trace Park-way, and ending with a 10K run along Ridgeland’s heavily shaded Multi-Purpose Trail. Participants may register online at www.heat-wavetri.racesonline.com.

JULy 18yES AT THALIA MARA

Red Mountain Entertainment brings YES to Thalia Mara Hall. YES will play three albums in their entirety; The Yes Album, Close to the Edge, and Going for the One. Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets, the Coliseum Box Office or by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Tick-ets are $35-$69.50.


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Local Flavor

Eight months ago, Chris Jacobs brought the beach to the metro area when he transformed the Sportsman’s Lodge on Northside Drive in Jackson to the paradise known as Islander Seafood & Oyster Bar.

Reminiscent of coastal eateries, Jacobs is proud of the transformation. White-top tables match well with

the light blue chairs and walls. A little bit of orange is thrown in the mix as well. Add some mounted marlin and “beach lighting” and the mood is set.

“I’m saving everybody four hours worth of driving to the coast,” Jacobs laughed. “This place has a very coastal feel.”

With Jimmy Buffett and Bob Marley playing in the background, patrons have plenty of options on the menu. From fresh oysters to filet mignon, Jacobs said there is nothing on the menu he can call his favorite.

“They all are,” he said. “When I started, the menu was 15 pages. I’ve narrowed it down to a front and back of all my favorite things.”

Jacobs said the lunch crowd keeps them busy, serving everything from hamburger steak to the fresh fish of the day. There are always specials, like soft shell crab with sweet chili remoulade.

At night, oysters run a plenty. Whether you like them raw or with a twist, Jacobs and company have many options to choose from — Rockefeller, Santa Fe and Bienville to name a few.

With a fresh delivery of fish and oysters every day, Jacobs has ordered from all along the Atlantic Coast up to Nova Scotia.

“The best, clearest oysters I have seen lately have been coming out of Apalachicola, Florida,” he said. “They’re cold, they’re clear, and they’re fresh. We don’t crack them until you order them.”

On Sundays, hit up their brunch, beginning at 10 a.m. It’s where the beach meets New Orleans. Then you have a chance to try their take on Eggs Sardou and Eggs Benedict. Or you can opt for the lobster omelet or spicy crawfish omelet. If that won’t fill you up, try the Islander Benny — smoked salmon on a toasted bagel with cream cheese and capers.

The po’ boys are also local favorites. Jacobs said what separates them from other eateries is they ship up french bread from Gambino’s Bakery.

“Everything is made in-house and we use the finest of ingredients,” he said. “We’re having a good time and we’re real proud of what we’re doing.”

He added, “The Islander is unique to the area. Everybody loves to go to the beach and eat at their favorite restaurant. We bring that to this area.”

Islander Seafood & Oyster House opens at 11 a.m. Monday - Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. They are located at 1220 East Northside Dr., #100. Visit www.islanderoysterhouse.com for more information. - MC

Local restaurateur brings the beach to the metroBy MICHAEL SIMMONS


Madison Healthcare

You’re 18, on your own, the boss of yourself, your time and all things you. Oh, and you’ve got to get to class, make new friends, learn how to really handle money and get into the groove of college life. But beware, all these social changes can lead to physical changes – the dreaded “Freshman 15.” That weight gain that seems to slip up on you over the first semester

of two in your collegiate life. But there are ways to avoid and even stave off moving up to a bigger pair of Levis.

Registered Dieticians Amber Westbrooks of Baptist Hospital and Paul Robertson of University Medical Center gave us some simple advice to follow and things to look out for that first year of higher academic learning. Robertson put together 10 tips to fight the Freshman 15. In no particular order of importance, each one plays a role in weight management.

“Have a schedule or routine for eating,” he said. “Have a time planned out. People who don’t do that may stay up late for a test and your appetite kicks up and you may eat that fourth or fifth meal of the day.”

And remember, you do have to eat, just eat early.“Establish a habit of eating breakfast,” he said. “Breakfast is really impor-

tant for setting the tone for your metabolism. Eating breakfast within the first hour of waking up may increase your metabolism or boost it by up to 20 percent throughout the day.”

And you don’t need a full on Bacon, eggs and grits but you can supplant that with a Carnation breakfast drink or some other type of protein, accord-ing to Robertson. Another tip is how you actually set up your plate for your scheduled meals.

“Make three-fourths of your plate with grains, fruits and vegetables,” he

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said. “Dining halls typically have different lines you can go through but try and pick some of those better choices. But if you have your plate set up with those better choices and if they are prepared in a healthy manner that’s going to help as far as calorie control.”

Look for fruit rather than a bread pud-ding, he suggests for a dessert. But also, take a break and see if you’re full. Your stomach and brain take a bit to communicate while eating.

“Wait about 10 to 20 minutes after a plate of food and see how you feel at that point. If you’re satisfied you’re done. If you’re not go back and get some non-starchy vegetables or a small piece of lean meat – the size of half a deck of cards. Protein will help keep you from getting hungry.”

How much you eat is key, according to Westbrooks.

“Watch the portion sizes and eat slowly. The slower you eat the less you are likely to eat,” she said. “And choose low-fat options – fat free salad dressings and mayonnaise or low-fat cheeses.”

The best way to find a starchy vegetable is to cut it open. If it’s the same color inside as out, then it’s non-starchy according to Robertson. You also need to watch out for “liquid calories.”

“That’s something people get in trouble with. Alcohol is prevalent in college and not recommended unless they are 21 but just be careful. Avoid mix drinks, they have a lot of calories,” he said.

Robertson suggests sipping slowly on one or two light beers. But also remember to limit your lattes. The milk and sugar added compounds calories so a diet soda, ice tea or a simple cup of coffee will bring the caffeine you might need without the added weight gain. And you don’t want to pick up any other “bad habits.”

“Smoking – a lot of times people are less likely to exercise if they start smoking,” Westbrooks said.

Another simple thing is to educate your-self on your snack content.

“Pick a healthy snack and watch portion control,” he said. “Look for whole grains like whole grain crackers with low-fat string cheese or a non-starchy vegetable. But a lot of folks aren’t too excited about those op-tions so I tell people to keep it to 100 to 200 calories unless they are a world class athlete.”

Also, plan ahead and don’t be compul-sive if possible. If you’re going to go out to Buffalo Wild Wings for a game or have a pizza night, plan ahead by not making poor


choices during the day.But one of the biggest things that lead to

packing on the pounds is stress. By managing your stress in college you’ll be less apt to eat empty calories and throw late-night eating binges in your dorm room.

“Stress makes people eat compulsively and it causes hormones like cortisol to be released a little bit more. The best thing is to plan ahead, stay organized and get plenty of sleep. Try to create a low stress environment,” Robertson said.

“Get plenty of sleep – at least seven to eight hours a night,” Westbrooks said. “There are plenty of studies that link lack of sleep to weight gain.”

Dorm rooms can be small and naturally you end up lying in bed reading, studying and hanging out but don’t eat there, accord-ing to Robertson.

“A lot of times you find yourself sitting there working on something and you just start eating something. It can create bad habits for later in life and I always encourage folks to not do that,” he said.

But one of the best things to do to keep that weight off – exercise. By simply walking to class and not hitching a ride can help burn off excess calories and keep your body

moving.“And if you exercise a minimum of 30

minutes four to five days a week that will re-ally help,” Robertson said. “And get involved in organizational sports. That keeps you ac-tive and helps you meet other people which is really important in college,” he said.

There are plenty of ways to gain but by eat-ing regularly during the day and not snacking late at night.

“Avoid eating while you are studying or watching TV. You consume a lot more than you would normally. Put everything on a

plate and don’t eat out of a bag so you can see the amount,” Robertson said. “And steer clear of vending machines and fast food.”

Westbrooks summed up the list of do’s and don’ts with, exercise common sense.

“A lot of it whether you’re in college or 20 years later in life, these are practical solu-tions,” she said. “Lots of water, less alcohol, good sleep, no smoking and watch your portions.”

That’s a healthy full education that will get you past your freshman year and beyond. - MC



2013class of

Canton AcademySenior Portraits by David Wiggins Photography

Name: Patrick SmithParents: Rai and Clark Smith

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: Student Council, Annual Staff, BETA Club,

Honor Society, Speech Club, Interact Service Club, Football, Basketball, Track and Tennis. Awards: Student Body President, Editor-in-Chief of the

Reflections Yearbook, Mississippi Scholastic Press Association Yearbook Editor of the

Year 2013, Bo Godfrey Award, Rotary Club Honoree, Madison County

Journal Student 360, Country Club of Canton Employee of the Month

June 2010, Madison County Economic Development Authority

Star Student. What is your favorite high

school memory? Being on the student council and

the annual staff have been my favorite activities throughout high school. They have given me many opportunities to be involved in many areas that I would not have been able to

have if I was not a part of those associations.

Where did you decide to go to college and why?

I have chosen to attend Mississippi State University. My family has a

tradition of going there and it is a place where it is easy to get involved and to be

a part of something. Who has inspired you the most as a

student and why? My science teacher Mrs. Kathy Sheffield

has inspired me the most as a student. She moved from a registered nurse to

an educator. She was a dedicated nurse and has applied the same dedication

towards science and teaches students to be passionate and dedicated to their

own work. If you could choose one superpower,

what would it be? The ability to stop time.

When I was 5 years old, I wantedto be…

A Brain Surgeon What is your motto in life?

Lead others by serving others first.Where do you see yourself in

10 years? In ten years I see myself in medical

school at UMC.

Name: Elisabeth Hart Pepper Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pepper

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: Student Council Vice President, Beta Club Secretary, Cheerleading Captain, DAR Good Citizen Award, STAR Student, WAPT Scholar Athlete, UCA All-American Cheerleader, Madison County Journal Student 360, Rotary Student of the Month, Math and Science Competitor, ABC participantWhat is your favorite high school memory? Of all the wonderful memories I carry with me from high school, my favorite has to be working on my senior project. The work was extensive and not always fun, but the results were incredibly rewarding. I was able to hold three art classes for the students in the elementary, and I benefited from the experience as much as they did. Whether I was learning through hands-on work or reading books and research concerning my topic, I was always learning. Where did you decide to go to college and why? I am currently undecided as to where I will attend college in the fall, but I have narrowed my choices to Millsaps College and the University of Mississippi. I have chosen these two colleges because each will prepare me for success later in life, hopefully as an optometrist and as an individual. After finishing my undergraduate degree, I hope to attend the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. Who has inspired you the most as a student and why? This is a hard question to answer because each faculty member at my school has contributed so much to the person I am today. However, I did choose Ms. Alesha Leveritt as my STAR teacher this year; Ms. Leveritt has helped develop my capacity to understand Literature and has been a positive and encouraging influence in my life. She has always given me constructive criticism, and she has taught me life lessons that I will use after leaving Canton Academy. If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? The power to heal. When I was 5 years old, I wanted to be… A mermaidWhat is your motto in life? “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.” 1Peter 4:8Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself out of school and working as an optometrist somewhere in the south. I hope to be doing a lot of traveling across America and the globe, and I will keep up my hobbies of painting and reading.


2013class of

Germantown High SchoolName: Hayden Coffey

Parents: Perri & Danny Coffey

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: Soccer, Citizenship Award, A-B Honor Roll,

and friendliest.What is your favorite high school

memory? High school soccer games


MS State because their curriculum best suits my

field of study (biomedical engineering), it’s not far

from home and I’ll be surrounded by a lot of my

good friends.Who has inspired you the most as a student

and why? My parents because they’ve never been

hard on me in school. They’ve always trusted my

judgment, so I’ve always tried to maintain the trust

level by striving to meet the expectations I know they

have for me.If you could choose one

superpower, what would it be? Superhuman endurance

When I was 5 years old, I wanted to be…

An astronautWhat is your motto in life?

The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. To achieve your

goals you have to be willing to give 100%.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I hope to be in good health debt free, and with someone, I want to spend my life with. I want to

be working in a field that I enjoy, hopefully a dentist. That is my current

occupational goal.

Name: Olivia DavisParents: Kim & Don Davis

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: Band, Art Club, Beta Club, AP Scholar with Honors, Germantown Star Student, Superior Rating for piano performances, published in Teen Inc., National Merit finalist. What is your favorite high school memory? Last February the Germantown band gave an electric performance for our concert evaluation. Although our high superior pleased us, knowing that all of our hard work paid great dividends was thrilling. And we got cupcakes the next day.Where did you decide to go to college and why? I will attend Ole Miss next year. The campus and faculty exude a spirit of excellence. Who has inspired you the most as a student and why? One can attribute much of who I am today to the influence of two people who each discovered and encouraged my passions of music and writing, my first piano teacher Mrs. Hawk and my third grade teacher Mrs. Andrews.If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? Mind readerWhen I was 5 years old, I wanted to be… A preacher. I would frequently deliver sermons to my parents. What is your motto in life? Live for an audience of one.Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Serving as a conduct for God’s love through the written word and the power of music.


Jackson AcademyName: Daniel Ashford

Parents: Dr. Bill and Leslie Ashford

School Name: Jackson Academy

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: Eagle Scout, Student Body President, Latin

Club president, Young Republicans founder and president, Most Likely

to Succeed, Cum Laude, Wendy’s Heisman, Coca Cola Scholarship

Semifinalist, HS Golf and Tennis Team, Quiz Bowl, FBCJ

Youth Group. What is your favorite high

school memory? My favorite memory is being elected as JA’s Student Body

President. Being able to serve the school and lead

the students has been a wonderful experience for me.Where did you decide to go

to college and why? I decided to attend the University of Alabama

because of its excellent business school, the southern hospitality

of Tuscaloosa, and its fun athletic tradition. I am looking forward to its

top-ranked business school. Who has inspired you the most as a

student and why? I have been inspired by my former pastor,

Dr. Frank Pollard. His caring attitude and honesty in the pulpit made his

humble appearance inspiring to me.If you could choose one superpower,

what would it be? Fly


A preacherWhat is your motto in life?

“With God all things are possible”- Matthew19:26


I plan to major in International Finance at Alabama, and hope

to one day be the CEO of an international company. I have

interests in politics and ministry but I will go wherever God leads

me.

Name: Catherine Strauss Parents: Cathy Strauss and Late Harry C. Strauss

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: Homecoming court 3 years in a row, (beauty 2012), most talented nominee for Miss JA, Mary Prayberry Memorial Art Scholarship Academy Honor Roll, Diamond Girl, Encore Show choir member, soloist.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite High School memory was playing Kim in Bye Bye Birdie. It was my senior year and I had a lead role. The energy and love I felt performing was outstanding, it is a feeling I hope I never forget. Where did you decide to go to college and why? I chose the University of Mississippi because I felt so welcomed and comfortable on campus. Also, my older sister lives in Oxford and we are as close as two sisters can be, so I wanted her around. Who has inspired you the most as a student and why? When I was 5 years-old my father died. I never knew growing up how academically and athletically talented, he was. As I got older, my mom told me about his accolades and I was inspired to achieve my greatest potential as he did. If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? To be able to flyWhat is your motto in life? Being a runner means you are “free” to win and lose and live life to the fullest.” -Bill RodgersWhere do you see yourself in 10 years? I always pictured myself as a doctor working in a prestigious hospital. Honestly though, as squeamish as I am that doesn’t seem like a very legitimate future. I have always loved music and acting so maybe one day I will be gracing the Broadway stages. I don’t know where life will take me but I am excited and anxious to see what life brings me.

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Jackson PrepName: Chandler Pride

Parents: Jeff and Marietta Pride

School Name: Jackson

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: Varsity Football (10-12) (Captain) MVP Football

Defense (10-12) Varsity Soccer (10-12) Varsity Swim Team (10-12) National Honors Society

(10-12), Mu Alpha Theta (10-12) Cum Laude (11-12) FCA (10-12) Spanish Honors

Society (10-12) Showchoir Set Crew (9-12) National Merit Finalist,

Mr. Jackson Prep, Wendy’s High School Heisman State Finalist, Bright Lights Scholar Athlete,

Lacoste Academic Award.What is your favorite high

school memory? I’ve never been one to pick a

favorite, but winning the state championship as a senior in all three of the sports I play was a

pretty big deal to me. In football, we had an undefeated season, and

in soccer, we finally got a three-peat state championship.


I decided to attend Mississippi State this fall, mainly because I just love

the atmosphere of the campus. The longer I’m there the more I enjoy it.

Also, I’ve always been sort of a home-body and that was the university for

me that I enjoyed that was close to home.

Who has inspired you the most as a student and why?

My parents have definitely been the most inspiring to me, because they both

worked extremely hard so that I could get an education from a private school.

They believed that I could learn and become the best I could possibly be,

constantly pushing me to further my academic boundaries.

If you could choose one superpower, what would it be?

Super smartWhen I was 5 years old, I wanted to

be… Six years old

What is your motto in life? I can do all things through Christ who

strengthens me. Philippians 4:13Where do you see yourself in 10

years? In ten years, I see myself, out of school

and hopefully either joining a practice with a doctor, or working in the biomedical field.

Name: Rachel CarltonParents: R. Scott Carlton and Judge Virginia Carlton

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: Editor-in-Chief of Earthwinds, Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Community Service Club, Junior Classical League, Harry Potter Club, President of Gerard C. Brandon C.A.R. Society. Awards: National Merit Finalist, Youth Legislature Outstanding Legislator, Cum Laude Society, 7th Place Calculus Written at MSMS, Graduate of MS Governor’s School, Graduate of Youth Leadership Jackson, Scholastic Writing Gold Key, Certificate of Merit for fixed poetry from CSPA Gold Circle Awards. What is your favorite high school memory? One of my friends wanted me to join the newspaper staff, so I went with her to an informational meeting about the publication. I’d promised her I’d join the newspaper, but when I heard Dr. Smith talk about creative writing and Earthwinds, I knew I’d be joining the literary magazine staff instead. I’ve never regretted that decision. Where did you decide to go to college and why? I decided to attend Mississippi State University, because I’d have the resources and the freedom to study what I enjoy rather than study what I think would pay off student debts. Who has inspired you the most as a student and why? Dr. Paul Smith has encouraged me to evolve as a writer and a person these past three years at Earthwinds. He has made me force myself to do things I didn’t know I had the ability to do and he taught me to speak without fear of criticism. He honestly has helped me to become a better version of myself. If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? The ability to slow down time. Obviously, this is so I will never be too busy to read a book or enjoy the moment.When I was 5 years old, I wanted to be… A ninja ballerina or a novelistWhat is your motto in life? If you want something that seems unattainable, at least ask. You’d be surprised how much help you get. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself in Europe, learning a new language, eating great food, and immersing myself in an unfamiliar culture.

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Aalaap DesaiMadison-Ridgeland Academy

Ben BransonMadison Central High School

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Patrick SmithCanton Academy

Merrie Morgan VolkGermantown High School

Chau (Mimi) TruongMadison Central High School

Teryn YazdaniSt. Joseph Catholic School

Emily AblesThe Veritas School

Jamey McDowellJackson Prep

Sarah CriddleJackson Academy

Jarian CottinghamSt. Andew’s Episcopal School

Sara BolenJackson Prep

Hart PepperCanton Academy

Brent FergusonJackson Academy

MariMac CollinsSt. Joseph Catholic School

Jamie LoganRidgeland High School

Rachel LukeTri-County Academy

Meredith BlanchardSt. Andrews Episcopal

Lance McTaggartThe Veritas School

Sidney D’AmicoGermantown High School

Frederica CobbVelma Jackson High School

Cole HillmanTri-County Academy

Taylor BushMadison-Ridgeland Academy

Ann Louise SeabrookRidgeland High School

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Ben BransonMadison Central High School

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Patrick SmithCanton Academy

Merrie Morgan VolkGermantown High School

Chau (Mimi) TruongMadison Central High School

Teryn YazdaniSt. Joseph Catholic School

Emily AblesThe Veritas School

Jamey McDowellJackson Prep

Sarah CriddleJackson Academy

Jarian CottinghamSt. Andew’s Episcopal School

Sara BolenJackson Prep

Hart PepperCanton Academy

Brent FergusonJackson Academy

MariMac CollinsSt. Joseph Catholic School

Jamie LoganRidgeland High School

Rachel LukeTri-County Academy

Meredith BlanchardSt. Andrews Episcopal

Lance McTaggartThe Veritas School

Sidney D’AmicoGermantown High School

Frederica CobbVelma Jackson High School

Cole HillmanTri-County Academy

Taylor BushMadison-Ridgeland Academy

Ann Louise SeabrookRidgeland High School

Keana GrissomVelma Jackson High School

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Madison CentralName: Miller Richmond

Parents: Jim and Jennifer Richmond

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: Outstanding Volunteer Goodwill Industries Award,

A/B Honor Roll, Most involved, Most Likely to Succeed, SGA Class President (9th-11th), Student Body Co-President (12th), Interact

Community Service Club President, Jaguar Mascot, Relay for Life

Committee, Madison the City Junior Ambassador

What is your favorite high school memory?

My favorite high school memory is having the opportunity to be the Jaguar mascot during

Madison Central football games and famous pep rallies. I enjoyed

getting to see children’s eyes light up as they saw the Jaguar, and I also enjoyed keeping my

peers entertained with skits. Where did you decide to go to

college and why? I chose to attend the University of Mississippi this fall not only

because of the great opportunities and resources of the Croft Institute,

but also because I love my home state and want to stay here a few more

years.Who has inspired you the most as a

student and why? Ms. Kristy Patrick, my AP U.S. History

teacher and SGA sponsor has inspired me to be a better leader and student on a daily

basis. She is both a great teacher who is very intelligent and a great person who has

enormous compassion. If you could choose one superpower,

what would it be? Omniscience


A surgeon What is your motto in life?

“I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.”-

Thomas JeffersonWhere do you see yourself in 10 years?

Although I haven’t decided on a route past undergrad, in 10 years I hope to use my International Studies education from

Ole Miss to have the opportunity to attend a top-tier medical or law school, and I see myself enjoying practicing in one of those

fields.

Name: Alex Martin Parents: Trey and Rebecca Martin & Donnie and Traci Tigert

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: Student Body Co-President, Varsity Cheerleader, National Merit Finalist, MEC Star Student, All-American Cheerleader, Croft Scholar, Madison the City Chamber of Commerce Junior Ambassador, Upward Youth Cheerleading Coach, Relay for Life Planning Committee Member, Broadmoor Baptist Youth Group, Interact Club, Global Studies Team, Future Problem Solving. What is your favorite high school memory? Probably my senior homecoming pep rally! As cliché as it may sound, it is such a fun and exciting event, one that will be impossible to forget. Where did you decide to go to college and why? I have decided to attend the University of Mississippi. They have excellent math and international studies programs, and the campus is just the right distance away from home!Who has inspired you the most as a student and why? Mrs. Shivers, who has taught me in several different courses, has inspired me in my ways. Her seemingly never-ending flow of energy, excitement for the subjects she is teaching, and care for each one of her students has shown me how to be both a better classroom learner and a better person. If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? Super speed reading!When I was 5 years old, I wanted to be… A “big book” writerWhat is your motto in life? Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.” J.M. BarrieWhere do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully, I will be beginning both a family and a career in financial or economic analysis, possibly living in London or Paris. The fun of life, though, is that one never really knows!

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Madison-Ridgeland AcademyName: Taylor Bush

Parents: John and Connie Bush

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors:

Soccer, Tennis, Outstanding Representative at Youth Legislature, Chief of Staff for

2011-2012 Youth Legislature, Director of North Mississippi Happening #9,

National Merit Finalist, Captain of Quiz Bowl Team.


When one of my best friends and I worked as the announcers

for our Senior V. Faculty basketball game.


Mississippi State University. It’s close to home, has an excellent

engineering department, and many great people in attendance. Who has inspired you the most

as a student and why? Probably my best friend, Aalaap Desai. Our friendship has had a

lot of vitriol over the years, but he’s always very encouraging and a great friend. He’s an excellent role model

and a better person. If you could choose one

superpower, what would it be? I’d like to be able to fly.


A paleontologist. What is your motto in life?

From a quote by Douglas Adams- “You live, and you learn. At any rate you live.”


Ideally, I’ll have finished grad school fairly recently and will be taking my

first, stumbling steps into the “real world.”

Name: Anne Tatum McPherson Parents: Jeff and Tracie McPherson

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: President of Pre-Law Club, Patriot Pride, Dance Team, Mock Trial Captain, Student Body Vice President, Honor Society Vice President, Teenage Republican Vice-Chairman, AP Sunday Award, Highest Average in English 11th, Pre-Cal, Geometry, English 10th; MRA Faculty Service and Leadership Award.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite High School memory was attending YoungLife Camp the summer after my junior year. YoungLife is a Christian organization that meets with our schools 9th-12 grades and has been a great influence on all our Christian lives. Where did you decide to go to college and why? I decided to attend Mississippi State University for many reasons. I have grown up as a State fan my whole life and love the university, have been accepted to the Honors College, and have loved the atmosphere on campus and the opportunities the university can provide. Who has inspired you the most as a student and why? My teachers at MRA and my parents’ ambitions have inspired me tremendously. All of these people have sculpted my character but also displayed passion, which I want to have in my future career. If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? The ability to freeze time so that I can cherish every moment. When I was 5 years old, I wanted to be… A doctor without a doubt in my mind.What is your motto in life? Do not be scared to be different. How I live my life can be summarized in Emerson’s quote: “Go not where the path may lead but go instead where there is none and make one.” Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself graduating law school with also a masters and CPA in accounting. I well be pursuing my dream to be a federal tax attorney in D.C. while hopefully having a great husband and children.

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The Roberts’ Barn

Ridgeland High SchoolName: AnnLouise SeabrookParents: Patton and Sarah Seabrook

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: Student Government, Diamond Girl Captain, National Honor Society Treasurer, Mu Alpha Theta, Chamber of Commerce Junior Diplomat Co-Captain, RHS Ambassador, RHS Academic Excellence Award, Madison Choir of Christ Youth Group, AP U.S. History Award, Madison County Journal Scholar of the Week. What is your favorite high school memory? Going to New York City with choir in the 11th grade. I was with my two best friends, and we go to perform in Carnegie Hall. It was an absolutely incredible experience.Where did you decide to go to college and why? I decided to attend Ole Miss because I was accepted into their Honors College, and when I visited there, I truly fell in love with the atmosphere and the people. Oxford felt like home. Who has inspired you the most as a student and why? My mother has truly inspired me to be a strong student. She has set a great example of hard work, and she always encouraged me to be the absolute best I can be. If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? MindreadingWhen I was 5 years old, I wanted to be… A preacher or a hairdresserWhat is your motto in life? “And we know in all things God works for the good of those who love Him.” Romans 8:2Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself finishing a graduate program in either psychology or medicine and hopefully living life to the fullest.

Name: Rodney Kipchumba Parents: Solomon Musani

Mary Kipchumba

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: Symphonic and Marching Band, 2012

Cross Country Captain, Mu Alpha Theta President, SGA Senior Vice President,

National Honor Society Vice President.

What is your favorite high school memory? Winning the 5A

State Marching Band Championship in 2010.

Where did you decide to go to college and why? Mississippi State because

they are the only school in the state that offers

biomedical engineering, I love the campus

and faculty.Who has inspired you the most as a student

and why? Coach Marett because he

pushed me and never expected anything short of my best. He made me feel significant and I

would hate to let him down. If you could choose one

superpower, what would it be? Good luck in all my pursuits


An actorWhat is your motto in life?

If you don’t build your dreams, someone will hire you to help

build theirs. Where do you see yourself in 10

years? Doing my residency program

at John Hopkins specializing in neurosurgery or opening up

a business.


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St. AndrewsName: Caroline Brewer Parents: Laurie Alley and Edward Brewer

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: Varsity Dance Team, Mock Trial Team, VP of National Art Honor Society, Member of National Honor Society, National Merit Finalist, Multiple Silver Keys in Scholastic Art Comp, Recipient of William Watkins Scholarship in Visual Arts. What is your favorite high school memory? Winning the State Mock Trial Competition my junior year was a very big moment for me. It was so gratifying to have worked so hard and get to go to nationals with my team. Where did you decide to go to college and why? I’ll be going to Washington University in St. Louis next year! Wash U stood out to me because it was the perfect balance between the small community of a liberal arts school and the opportunities of a research university. Who has inspired you the most as a student and why? My math teacher Mrs. Kelsey was a motivational force for me in my junior year. I have always known what I wanted to do as a career, but she gave me the inspiration and encouragement to believe I could reach farther than my expectations. If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? Flying When I was 5 years old, I wanted to be… A princess and/or rock starWhat is your motto in life? Don’t be afraid to have passion and believe in yourself. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I hope to be working as an architect in developing countries where slums and overpopulation have created unsafe living environments. I want to use architecture to reshape the way people live and interact by promoting community and a connection to nature.

Name: Johnathan TaylorParents: Drs. Herman and Jasimne

Taylor

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: 4 years of Varsity Football (Quarterback) This year,

I received “Most Valuable Offensive Player.” Eagle Scout and lacrosse.

What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory was my last football game.

It was the most fun game I ever played, and I couldn’t have asked for a better

senior night. Where did you decide to go to

college and why? I am attending Birmingham Southern College. I chose it because I really felt at home

when I visited campus. Who has inspired you the

most as a student and why? Both of my parents were very

accomplished students and they push me to

excel academically.If you could choose one

superpower, what would it be? Flying


Professional football playerWhat is your motto in life?

“Never give up!”Where do you see yourself in 10

years? I hope to be a successful professional

in a yet to be determined field.


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St. JosephName: Kylan Toohey Parent: Lesly Toohey

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: Choir, Chamber Choir, Theatre, Piano, Guitar, Voice, one of Portico’s 25 People to Change the World (nominated), National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta. What is your favorite high school memory? Being a part of musicals at school and joining that family.Where did you decide to go to college and why? The University of Mississippi. I was accepted into the Croft School of International Studies so I decided to attend that and study East Asian Studies, specifically Korean. Who has inspired you the most as a student and why? I am inspired by my friends and family and all those who encourage me and push me harder to succeed. If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? Reading minds at willWhen I was 5 years old, I wanted to be… A Singer!What is your motto in life? Whether good or bad, nothing lasts forever, so you have to keep moving forward. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully either an accomplished singer and musician or a successful businesswoman or English teacher in South Korea.

Name: Eduardo Zuniga Parents: Blanca Rosa Peralta

and Gaspar Zuniga

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: Football, Track and Field, Speech and Debate,

National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Footbal, All

Region 6-2A Center.What is your favorite high school

memory? Making school history by winning

the first playoff game against Lumberton.


I have decided to attend Mississippi State

University since it has an excellent engineering

program. Who has inspired you the most as a student

and why? I am inspired by my

parents who worked very hard to bring me to the USA

from Peru. My hard work and success in school makes me feel

that I am making their efforts worthwhile.


TelekinesisWhen I was 5 years old, I wanted

to be… A fireman

What is your motto in life? “Don’t be afraid to try something

new, professionals built the Titanic, amateurs built the Ark.”


I see myself as an electrical engineer who develops new technologies.

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Tri-County AcademyName: Derek Martin

Parents: Hank and Paula Martin

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta,

ABC Participant, FCA, Wendy’s High School Heisman Award, American Legion Boys

State. Baseball: Three time All Conference MVP, First Team All Madison County, First Team All

Metro, State Games of Mississippi, All MAIS First Team. Basketball:

Clarion Ledger’s Metro Player of the Week, Three time All

Conference MVP, MAIS All-Star MVP, Southern Sports and Travel

Player of the Week, All Conference All Tournament Team, North Central State All Tournament

Team, State All Tournament Team, Mr. TCA, Most Popular, Most

Athletic, Most Talented, Most Handsome.


Winning State Championship my eleventh grade year in basketball.


Hinds Community College to play baseball.

Who has inspired you the most as a student and why?

A combination of my coaches and teachers have inspired me to excel in the

classroom and on the field. They have made me a better person and prepared me

well for college. If you could choose one superpower,

what would it be? To be able to fly


A professional baseball player What is your motto in life?

“Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there”-

John WoodenWhere do you see yourself in

10 years? Ten years from now I see myself being

successful in whatever profession I choose.

Name: Amanda Hodge Parents: Janet Hill and Charlie Hodge

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: Mu Alpha Theta, ABC Participant, FCA, In basketball I made the All-Star team and in 2012 All Tournament Team. I play tennis and I’m a student Athletic Trainer. This year I am Homecoming Queen, Miss TCA, Class Favorite and Most Beautiful. I have had honor roll all during high school and I’m class Vice President. What is your favorite high school memory? Playing in the State Championship basketball game. Where did you decide to go to college and why? Northwest Community College; I wanted to get away and still go to a community college and Northwest seems like the perfect place. Who has inspired you the most as a student and why? My basketball coach Coach Delaney, because he taught the value of hard work and to get the most of the talent you have. If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? Tell the futureWhen I was 5 years old, I wanted to be… A school teacherWhat is your motto in life? I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:1Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully working in a school system with occupational therapy. Also married with 2 kids.

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The Tatum’s Barn

Velma JacksonName: Ji Emmanuel Jennings

Parents: Leroy and Margret Jennings

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: Football, Power-lifting, Choir

What is your favorite high school memory? Scoring my first touchdown as a high

school student. Where did you decide to go to college

and why? Alcorn State University because of

its strong tradition in music and to minor in political science.

If you could choose one superpower, what would

it be? The ability to read minds


An astronaut What is your motto

in life? YOLO: you only

live onceWhere do you see yourself

in 10 years? I see myself being a successful

young lawyer or excelling in anything that the Lord leads me to.

Name: Kionna Steward Parent: Brenda Kelly

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: Beta Club, Cheerleader, Journalism, Yearbook Staff, Top Ten Award, Honor Roll, Highest Average Award, National Honor SocietyWhat is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory is when I made the cheerleading squad for the first time. Where did you decide to go to college and why? I have decided to attend the University of Mississippi because it is a great school and it will provide me with many opportunities. Who has inspired you the most as a student and why? My mom has inspired me the most because she has always pushed me to be the best I can be. If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? TelekinesisWhen I was 5 years old, I wanted to be… A lawyer What is your motto in life? Success is restricted only from those who restrict themselves from success. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In ten years, I see myself as a successful lawyer working for a big law firm.

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The Veritas SchoolName: Carmen Sanders Parents: Todd and Tammy Sanders

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: Soccer, Swimming, Leadership Award (swimming 10th), MVP (swimming 11th), Drama, Discipleship Award (11th), Service Award (9th), New Testament Award (9th), Rhetoric Award (10th), National Honors Society, History Award (11th), Art Award (11th) What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory is probably our senior trip to NYC. We stayed for only five days, but made enough memories to last a lifetime. Everyone had a fantastic time. Where did you decide to go to college and why? I decided to go to Mississippi College because they offer wonderful academics from a Christian worldview. It is a smaller college with a close-knit feel. It was a good distance from home, but not too close and not too far away. They also have an excellent pre-med program which is what I am interested in. Who has inspired you the most as a student and why? My mom has inspired me the most as a student. She is always giving helpful encouragement and challenging me to do my best. She is a physician, is very dedicated, and works hard at everything she does. If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? Invisibility When I was 5 years old, I wanted to be… A ballerinaWhat is your motto in life? Colossians 3:12-17Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself in my residency, ready to become an obstetrician. I would like to be an obstetrician and serve women in Africa with a condition called obstetric fistula.

Name: Lance McTaggart Parents: John McTaggart and

Sarah Adcock

Extracurricular Activities/Awards/Honors: Football, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, National

Honors Society-VP, National Society of High School Scholars, 25 Students Who Will

Change the World, Bank Plus 360What is your favorite high school

memory? Living in the dorms at the McCallie

School in 9th grade is by far the most fun I have ever had.


I will attend Mississippi State to study Biological Engineering because I am a lifelong fan and they have the best engineering

program in the state. Who has inspired you the most

as a student and why? My dad was always hard on me as a child making me do extra work.

He set the base for my academic success later.


Super human strength When I was 5 years old, I wanted to

be… A mechanic that builds custom cars

What is your motto in life? Learn from the past, but live in

the present. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Doing what I love, whether it be engineering or going on to medical school

after I graduate.

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1) -Tacky chrisTmas Day - Stu-dents and teachers throughout the school got to show their Christmas spir-it by wearing their tackiest sweaters on December 14, 2012. Students were en-couraged to make a monetary donation or purchase a toy for the charity Toys for Tots. If they participated in either of those ways, they got to wear their tacki-est Christmas clothes to school. This is a great way to remind students about the true season of giving. 2) - Snow Day3) - Germantown’s Got Talent (Student Talent Show)4) - Veteran’s Day Program5) - Teacher Talent Show

1) - compeTiTions - Whether it’s sports, academics or the arts, Madison

Central students set out to win. Pictured here are the 6A championship soccer

players. 2) - Homecoming Week

3) - Beauty and Beau Week4) - “New york Masquerade” Prom

5) - School-wide musical

1) - prom - Jessica Wilner and Wade Grady celebrate the senior prom. This dance is a celebration for students each year. 2) - Make-A-Wish Fundraiser3) - Homecoming4) - 11th Annual Titan Talent Show5) - Dress-up days

Germantown High School

Ridgeland High School

Madison Central

TOP 5Most Memorable MomentsChosen by each school


1) - arTs on The Green - The entire St. Andrew’s family comes out on this day each spring for a day of fun and fellowship. The arts are highlighted, along with accomplishments of students.2) - Homecoming3) - Saints Celebration4) - Prom5) - The Importance of Being Earnest

St. Andrews

Tri-County Academy1) - BaskeTBall championship - Tri-County Academy’s varsity Girls Basketball Team, coached by rod Delaney and Joshua Osborne, won the school’s first-ever MAIS Class A North State Championship and State Champions-runner up in girls basketball.2) - Second consecutive MAIS State A Football Championship3) - Third place in Fast Pitch MAIS State A Championship4) - Alysa Crigler placed third in MAIS Overall Spelling Bee5) - Connor Hillman and Ava kump earned 1st and 2nd in MAIS Overall State Art Contest

Canton Academy1) - Dyslexia Forum - Canton Academy hosted Governor Phil Bryant for the first ever dyslexia forum. 2) - Canton Academy cross country team won AA State. 3) - Canton Academy hosted 16 teams for the North State AA basketball tournament. 4) - Canton Academy art students won several awards in this year’s scholastic art competition. Daniel Smith, Mary kate Rankin and Haley kuhn.5) - Canton Academy Seniors wrote and performed their own senior play – All Out.


Jackson Prep

St. Joseph

1) - campus consTrucTion - Jackson Prep entered into the final phase of its master plan and broke ground for the Centre for Arts and Leadership. The Centre will include, among other amenities, a 1000-seat theatre, a 450-seat Global Leadership Institute venue, broadcast suite, art gallery, multi-purpose room, and school store. 2) - GLI MAD Project; 3) - Coach Ricky Black’s 300th Win; 4) - Jackson Prep 2013 Scholastic Art Awards; 5) - Jackson Prep Mathletes

1) - sT. Joseph senior marimac collins became the school’s first student to win the prestigious Lindy Callahan Scholar Athlete Schol-arship. Given by the Mississippi High School Activities Association in honor of Mr. Lindy Callahan, the award goes to the top male and female scholar athlete in each of the state’s eight districts. Collins won for Dis-trict 6. She is a National Merit finalist and the Star Student. She made a 35 on her ACT and has a 4.31 GPA. She is a state champion swimmer, soccer MVP, and a track and cross country state finalist. She is shown with Mr. and Mrs. Lindy Callahan.2) - : St. Joseph Bruin football team went undefeated, 11-0, in regular season play for the first time since 1972. The Bruins advanced to the playoffs, ending the season 12-1 after losing Nov. 9 in a close game against East Marion Eagles.3) - A group of St. Joseph students joined a delegation from the Catholic Diocese of Jackson in January on a trip to Washington to participate in March for Life -- and protest the legalization of abortion that took place 40 years ago with the Roe V. Wade U.S. Supreme Court decision.4) - St. Joseph’s theater department staged a successful three-day run on Friday, April 19, through Sunday, April 21, of Meredith Wilson’s award-winning musical “The Music Man” -- one of the most ambitious theatrical productions staged in the school’s Fine Arts theater.4) - St. Joseph seventh-grader Linda Martinez was selected as the Mis-sissippi winner of the 2012 Healthy Lunchtime Challenge contest and at-tended a kid’s State Dinner at the White House on Aug. 20, 2012, hosted by First Lady Michele Obama. Martinez participates in track and volley-ball at St. Joe and was the 2013 spelling bee winner for the school.


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Bucky and Catherine with their dogs Bella and Xander.

Bucky and Catherine Bell have spent the last three years in Madison County.

The pair, both Mississippi State alums, met back in 2005. “We met through mutual friends at a New Year’s Eve par-

ty while students at Mississippi State,” Bucky said. “They thought that since we are both tall, naturally it just makes sense for tall people to be together.”

Their friends’ intuitions paid off and the couple was wed in Vicks-burg in 2010.

Bucky, 29, is currently an accountant at Armstrong Resilient Tile Plant. Catherine, 27, is an attorney with Wells, Marble & Hurst PLLC. She is also involved with the Jackson Young Lawyers Asso-ciation, offering pro-bono mediations with the Hinds County Justice Court.

It was their careers that led them to Madison County. “Job opportunities brought us to the Jackson area,” Bucky said.

“During our process of selecting a home, Madison stood out due to the big city opportunities with a small town feel.”

The couple currently resides in Locust Hill in Madison, where both serve on the HOA board.

“We have really enjoyed our neighborhood community at Locust

Hill,” Bucky said. “On our first day in our new home we had several homemade goodies hand-delivered to our doorstep. Madison is also very convenient and offers several amenities.”

The couple have no children yet, but they are parents to an English Bulldog named Bella and a Britney Spaniel mix named Xander.

They have been members of Broadmoor Baptist Church since 2011. Both Bucky and Catherine love the outdoors and said the many

sites in Madison County are great for adventuring. “We love to utilize the Natchez Trace trails, by either jogging or

biking. Whenever we get a chance we like to camp and canoe out on creeks or in local state parks. We enjoy traveling and hope to eventu-ally see all 50 states. (Bucky’s plan is by RV).”

When not enjoying the outdoor amenities, in the fall the couple travels back to their alma mater in Starkville to do a little football tail-gating.

Hobbies for Catherine include running, yoga, gardening and read-ing. Bucky is more hands-on — honing his woodworking skills or cooking in BBQ competitions.

The still-newly-married couple is building their own family tradi-tions, but one thing that comes to mind is always cooking pancakes on Christmas morning before doing anything else. - MC


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