Degrees
Published 12:00 am Wednesday, January 21, 2009
* Danielle LaShondra Williams received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Mississippi College during December commencement exercises. She is the daughter of Carolyn Jones Jefferson and James Daniel and the granddaughter of Carrie Jones and the late James Jones of Vicksburg. She has two children, Dedric and James.
* Debra Kent of Vicksburg has received a Master of Science degree in management from Belhaven College. She is a laboratory coordinator and chemistry section supervisor at River Region Medical Center.
* Lana Freeman of Vicksburg is a candidate for a Master of Education degree from the University of Mississippi.
Honor rolls
* Emily Henry and Lindsey Williams, both of Vicksburg, were named to the fall semester dean’s list at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala.
* Joshua Lawrence Dixon of Vicksburg was named to the fall semester dean’s list at Mars Hill College in Chattanooga, Tenn.
* Dillard Robinson III of Vicksburg has been named to the honors list for the first semester at Hinds Community College in Raymond. A 2008 graduate of Vicksburg High School, he is the son of Martha Robinson and Dillard Robinson Jr. He is the grandson of Marie Pierce of Vicksburg and Marie Robinson of Utica.
* Steven Worley of Vicksburg has been named to the chancellor’s honor roll at the University of Mississippi with a 4.0 grade-point average. He has completed his first semester as a civil engineering major.
* Area students named to the president’s list for the fall semester at the University of Southern Mississippi were Jade L. Young of Edwards and Holly Marie Duke, Miles Aaron Dunbar, Mary Katherine Gwin, Stephanie Anne Gwin, Miranda Sara-Anderson Hunt, Kelly Patricia McGrath, Shannon R. Price, Vincent Ray Price, Kayla Shane Strong, Lakena Nakiel Wiggins and Erin Lynn Wojtala. Those named to the fall dean’s list were Katie Leigh Loper of Edwards and Christopher Charles Abbott, Allie Ann Barfield, Leanthony Don’te Bell, John Zachary Booth, Maegan Rachelle Cook, Kimberly Marie Danczyk, Mary Myers Franco, Elizabeth Rose Funk, Johnny Eric Hesselberg Jr., Christopher E. James, Holly Cathryn Jones, Amanda M. McDaniel, Denina Lisa McGee, Sarah Michele Mitchell, Albert Joseph Nosser, John Rice Pettway, Maggie Elizabeth Pikul, Justin Clayton Roberts, Katie Jane Ross, Rachel Marie Ross, Tericka Ashley Selmon, Amanda M. Smith, Jordan Marie Towne and Beth Marie Williams.
* Area students named to the president’s list for the fall semester at Delta State University were De’Andrea L. Eason and Chelsea R. Sherrill, both of Rolling Fork; and Kayla L. Eaton and Brandi N. Head, both of Vicksburg. Those named to the fall dean’s list were Haley F. Sligh of Bentonia and Rachel M. Brasfield, Sarah E. Green, Kelsey R. Jones, Anna E. Larson and Austin L. White, all of Vicksburg.
Honor societies
* Russell W. Chisolm of Vicksburg has been initiated into Phi Kappa Phi honor society at Mississippi State University. He is majoring in microbiology.
* Colin Bruce Reid of Vicksburg is among fall initiates into Phi Kappa Phi academic honor society at the University of Mississippi. A junior international studies and Spanish major, he is the son of Bruce and Lisa Reid.
In attendance
• Wynne Campbell and Tiffany Miller, both of Vicksburg, served as pages for the Mississippi Senate under the sponsorship of Sen. Briggs Hopson. Their responsibilities included running errands for officials and Senate staff. Wynne, the daughter of Glen and Virginia Campbell, attends St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. Tiffany, the daughter of Jerry and Debbie Miller, attends Warren Central High School.
Scholarships
* National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Inc. is accepting applications for its Graduate Scholarship Program. Applicants must be pursuing graduate-level studies for one year in fields that address special needs of children — counseling, psychology, mental development, special education, speech pathology, exceptional skills, remedial development, hearing impaired and gifted and talented. Instructions and application forms are available through Feb. 1 at www.najanet.org.
Upcoming events
Spring Soccer Registration — Through Friday for ages 4-18; registration forms available at Just Duett, Sports Center or www.vsosoccer.org; email kacmullins@bellsouth.net for more information.
Girl Scout Cookie Sale — Individual scouts taking pre-orders through Friday; booth set-up in front of local businesses will be Feb. 20–March 8; $3 per box; flavors available are Thin Mints, Trefoils (shortbread), Samoas (caramel and coconut wafer), Do-Si-Dos (oatmeal wafer with peanut butter), Tagalongs (chocolate-coated wafer with peanut butter), Lemon Chalet Crèmes (lemon sandwich), Chocolate Chip (sugar free) and Dulce de Leche (caramel striped wafer); 601-366-0607 or 800-898-4975.
New GED Program — Orientation/interest meeting, 6 p.m. Monday, Greater Grove Street M.B. Church; Multi-Purpose Building, 2715 Alcorn Drive; refreshments; Dr. Casey Fisher or Dr. Toni Lowe, 601-636-9798 or tonilowe00@yahoo.com.
Mississippi College Career Day 2009 — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 24, B.C. Rogers Student Center on the Clinton campus; recruiters from more than 50 companies; Jan. 30 is the deadline for employers to register ($100); www.mc.edu/career or 601-925-7717 for information.
Junior Auxiliary of Vicksburg $1,000 Scholarships — To be presented to three graduates of local high schools planning to enroll in a full-time program with a minimum of 12 semester hours; application forms are available at www.javicksburg.org or through the guidance office at all local high schools; deadline for applications is March 1 and should be mailed to Kristy Ehrgott, 125 Brookwood Drive, Vicksburg, MS 39183; additionally, two letters of recommendation (including one from school personnel), a high school transcript, ACT/SAT scores and an applicant photograph are required.
Home Educators of Southwest MS — Spelling Bee for homeschoolers age 9-14; 9 a.m. Jan. 30; New Heights Baptist Church in Summit; fee, $10 per entrant; Elise Parker, 601-551-7323, for more information.