Just Among Friends
The First Methodist Church welcomed May with a churchwide Picnic at the Park on May 1, at Northside Park and Imagination Fun Station. Everyone was invited to come and bring a friend, a finger food, and a lawn chair. Hamburgers and hot dogs were served. It was a fun event with people enjoying visiting, children involved in the Fun Station, and some playing tug-of-war and other games.
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Congratulations to Sofia Euyoque for being selected as one of the drum majors for the Pride of the South marching band at the University of Mississippi. She is one of four drum majors and the only female in the group. These are very prestigious positions in the band and Sofia feels fortunate to have been chosen. She is excited to be a part of this awesome crew of musicians and is looking forward to the fall at Ole Miss.
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The Ladies of the Cross met in the hall at Holy Cross Catholic Church for their fourth Wednesday meeting. The hostesses were Jo Helen Daly, Regina Hicks, Emily Moran, and Jo Beth McGilbra who served a great dinner. Plans for Tristan Stovall's reception on May 19th were discussed. He will offer his First Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving at Holy Cross after his ordination on May 18 in Jackson.
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A fun fashion show was presented by HASE Clothing Company of Philadelphia with Deanna Prince Jones and Savannah Jones Simmons. There were live models wearing clothes from their store in Philadelphia which has a wide selection of clothing available to suit many customers.
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Samuel Prince played in the Magnolia Sports All-Star game recently and was named Most Valuable Player for his remarkable 20+, 6 boards, and 3 steals during the game. Although his team didn't win, his parents, Phillip and Valeria Prince, were so proud of his award because it speaks of more than winning a game, but of his character and values. Congratulations!
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Taylor Allen played in the MAIS 5A Tennis State Championship games recently representing Leake Academy. She had already won the semi-finals match to advance to the finals. She came up short in the finals which ended her season as the runner-up in the MAIS 5A Championship.
During the Leake Academy Athletic Banquet held last week, Taylor received the MVP award and was recognized as District Champion, North State Champion and Runner-Up for the State Champion for the 2024 Tennis Season. Congratulations!
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Congratulations to Jarquez Hunter who graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor of science degree! He was an outstanding football player on the Auburn Tigers team who not only played football but also earned a degree which he can use for the rest of his life. Jarquez is a graduate of Neshoba Central High School where he was a star Rockets athlete.
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Holy Cross Catholic Church's First Holy Communion Class received their first Holy Communion during Sunday mass on April 28. It was a lovely service with special music by Anna Kate Martin singing, accompanied by Avery Kate Holland playing the flute. The little girls wore beautiful white dresses and the boys wore white dress shirts, ties, and khaki pants. They were a great-looking group. Father Joffin George, pastor, celebrated the mass.
A reception was held in the church hall which had been turned into a glistening room in white with sparkling white tablecloths covering round tables centered with a floral arrangement in white flowers and greenery on each one. The serving tables were also covered in white cloths which extended to the floor. There was a table for each child covered in a white cloth with a First Holy Communion memorial framed in gold and each child's name printed on it. The children receiving First Communion were Brynlee Yandell, Sophia Tran, Aiden Le, David Do, Jennifer Garcia, Christian Cardenas-Garcia, Diana Cardenas-Garcia, Jose Cardenas-Garcia, Luis Cardenas-Garcoa. and Amulfa Cardenas-Garcia. Congratulations!