Just Among Friends
Congratulations to STG3 Emily Berry, United States Navy, for making Jr. Sailor of the Quarter! After being awarded Resident of the Month for the barracks, she went up for Junior Sailor of the Quarter.
She appeared before a board that consisted of higher-ranking peers and was asked questions about the Navy which she had to answer correctly. Her chief told her the next day that she won. She is stationed aboard USS Gridley (DDG101). This is her first year in the Navy. Her proud parents are Brian and Lydia Whitaker Berry.
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Last Wednesday Landry Payne interviewed for a really great promotion, Miss Mississippi Volunteer! She is currently Miss MUW.
She appeared before a panel of judges who asked her to share who she is, her plans for the organization, and what she would accomplish as Miss Mississippi Volunteer.
The Miss Mississippi Volunteer is a nonprofit organization based in Amory, Mississippi. It is a statewide service-oriented scholarship program seeking to empower young women through education and opportunity. Congratulations! She is the daughter of Paul and Cindy Hall Payne.
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It has been a busy time for Maggie Taylor who will be competing for the title of Distinguished Young Woman of Mississippi for 2024.
She is part of an exceptional class of rising high school seniors who will be showcasing their talents and the results of hard work on July 13-15. Maggie will be a fantastic representative for Neshoba County. We all wish her the very best of luck! She is the daughter of Mark and Amy Taylor.
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The Mississippi Lions All State Band is one of the premier marching and concert bands in the world. Each year over a hundred high school students from all over the state go through an extensive two- step audition process.
Avery Kate Holland, was one of eight flute/piccoloists to make the band. Lakynn Picket, Cole Freeman, and Katie Ward were selected for color guard. Students then go through a week-long camp at Pearl River Community College. Following the camp, the band went on a state tour and played concerts in Kosciusko and Oxford.
After the state tour, the band traveled to Washington, D.C., and marched in the 4th of July Parade! At the conclusion of the parade, the students enjoyed a concert and the fireworks display on the lawn of the White House. Congratulations!
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This fall Neshoba Central Elementary School will welcome five new teachers who are thoroughly familiar with the school. They were teacher assistants for two years while pursuing their bachelor degrees and graduated from Mississippi State University in the class of 2023. Congratulations to Kailynn Graves, Mallorye Irby, Alyssa Kilpatrick, Allyson Mitchell, and Keri Beth Stokes.
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Cheers to 55 years of marriage! Bobby and Pam Nance Hardy celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary on July 6th. The couple likes to participate in their children’s and grandchildren's activities. Congratulations!
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Congratulations to Jimmy and Gail Gray who celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary on July 2nd. They have an extended family and a grandson and enjoy many activities together.