Just Among Friends
Neshoba Central High School's STAR Student and Teacher have been announced by the Mississippi Economic Council M.B. Swayze Foundation, sponsor of the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program. Established by the Mississippi Economic Council in 1965, the purpose of the STAR program is to recognize outstanding students and teachers in Mississippi.
Jordan Turk is Neshoba Central's STAR Student for 2022. Each STAR Student is asked to designate a STAR Teacher, the teacher who made the greatest contribution to the student's scholastic achievement. Jordan chose Kimberly Fisher for this honor. Congratulations to both of you!
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Our local Rotary Club has made a tremendous difference in one person's life this week During the club's volunteer time at God's Closet, it came to their attention that one of God's Closet clients was in desperate need of a wheelchair due to a recent stroke. At Monday's meeting the club voted to purchase a wheelchair to donate to God's Closet which would then be donated to their client. The wheelchair was presented to a member of the committee by Rotarians Virginia Wells, Kyle James, and Lisa Nowell. This is another example of the community support given by the Rotary Club. Thank you!
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The Neshoba Central High School Chapter of FFA recently recognized several of its members who are graduating seniors and have been members of the group for three years.
Wright Beckham has enjoyed working on projects and expanding his knowledge. During his time as a member of FFA, he earned his Greenhand Degree, Chapter Degree, and an SAE Wildlife Management Proficiency Award. After graduating, Wright plans to attend Meridian Community College to pursue an Industrial Maintenance Certificate.
During his 3 year FFA membership, Nick Spears has enjoyed working in the shop and developing his skills in this field. He also earned his Greenhand and Chapter Degrees.
Another member of the Neshoba Central FFA is Asher Eubanks. He earned his Greenhand Degree, Chapter Degree, and an SAE of AG Mechanics proficiency award. He plans to attend East Central Community College for the basic courses and continue his education at Mississippi State University.
Dayton Byrd participated in welding projects which he enjoyed. He earned his Greenhand and Chapter Degrees and an SAE in Landscape Management Proficiency Award. His future plans include attending college before entering the workforce.
Issac Allen liked working on different building projects in the shop and doing hands-on projects to learn new information. During his 3 years in FFA he earned a Greenhand Degree, Chapter Degree, and a Proficiency Award in AG Mechanics. Isaac plans to attend East Central to pursue certification as an Automotive Technician. Congratulations to each one of these seniors!
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Spring break brought a happy surprise to Mack and Sherry Alford. Their daughter, Jennifer Alford Walker and her three children, Joseph, Emily, and Grace, arrived a day early for their visit from Macon, Georgia. They appeared at the Alford's home where they were truly a joyous surprise!
They had a wonderful time, as always, exploring the woods around the Alford home, visiting, and being in the country. They went to Meridian where they went to the Children's Museum and the Meridian train depot, both of which were so interesting. Sherry and Mack enjoyed being with their grandchildren and watching them having fun. They even tried out a few of the interactive exhibits. Pictures of the three children were taken at Quality Hospice Care among the red tulips. It was a wonderful time that ended too soon!
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Neshoba Central High School announced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Graduating Class of 2022. The Valedictorian is Mallory Chunn. The Salutatorian is Jayla Johnson. Four years of diligence, hard work, and perseverance was rewarded. Congratulations to each one of you!