Just Among Friends
At last Monday’s Philadelphia Rotary Club guests were Abby Peeples and Lucy Ray, recent participants in Girls State, which was held at the University of Mississippi.
American Legion Auxiliary Girls State is a nonpartisan participatory program for high school juniors that teaches young women responsible citizenship grounded in ethics, our founding fathers' principles, and an innate ability to respect both God and country.
This program provides a week-long experience during which participants are immersed in simulations related to government, allowing them to develop analytical and leadership skills.
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The University of Oklahoma chapter of the NAational Society Of Collegiate Scholars nominated Isaiah Autry for membership in recognition of his commitment to the ideals of Scholarship, Leadership, and Service.
Isaiah is not only a very talented athlete on the football field, but he is also academically inclined. His parents are Marcus and Pashen Thompson-Dent, Sr. His grandmother and one of his biggest fans is Ruby Jean Thompson Brazzzle of Philadelphia. Congratulations!
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Neshoba Central has announced candidates for the Homecoming Court for 2024: Senor Maids are Gracey Dertinger, Ella Jai Elliott, Marlee Washington; Junior Maids are Avery Kate Holland, Kenadi Stallings, Bree Winstead: Sophomore Maids are Sloane Blackstock, Callie Tubby, Zylah Woodward; Freshman Maids are Ely Kilgore, Maddie Mae Myers, Addy Walker Phillips. Attendants are Brantley Grace Edwards and Burkes Breland.
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Philadelphia Public Schools received a very generous donation of over 20 cases of paper from Walmart to Philadelphia High School! Paper seems to be in short supply each year in the schools and this gift is greatly appreciated.
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Last Sunday was a big day for Shirley Cox and her newest great-granddaughter, Lyla Larue Rhodes. Lyla is Shirley's tenth great-grandchild. Four grandchildren were represented: Shirley, Carla, Macy, and Lyla.
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Cheers to 41 years on Aug. 27 to Randy and Cindy Thomas! The couple is enjoying their grandchildren and taking an active part in their lives. Congratulations!
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Joyce Hardy entertained her bridge club with a lovely luncheon followed by an afternoon of bridge. Her guests enjoyed a luscious lunch seated at a perfectly appointed table, complete with her beautiful china and crystal. It was a great afternoon for playing bridge.