Education

H.W. Byers students attend High School Day at JSU

By Kearee J. Jackson

Members of the junior and senior classes at H.W. Byers High School recently traveled to Jackson State University’s High School Day. On Saturday, October 6, the students arrived at the university with a warm welcome from campus students. The students received valuable information regarding the university such as: admissions requirements, scholarship information, and academic programs information. They also received welcomes from Jasmine Searcy, Miss Jackson State University, the Student Government Association president, and the president of the university. Not only did they learn about the college, but they were able to see the JSU Dance Ensemble, Wavy Dave and the Baby Tigers, and a Greek show where members from the Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, and Zeta Phi Beta sororities and Phi Beta Sigma fraternity performed. “This opportunity has really allowed me to get the JSU experience,” said Simone Ryan, a senior class member. “God‚ Family‚ JSU‚” was the main theme for the High School Day. Chaperone Lender Luse said, “I was glad that the students were able to view my alma mater. I think they will add this university to the list of colleges and universities they would like to attend.

“Ultimately, it was a great trip and an awesome opportunity. After viewing the campus and thoroughly enjoying it, maybe some of our students will become a ‘Jacksonian’,” she said.

Duke talent ID program

Pictured are seventh grade students at Potts Camp School who qualified for Duke University’s Talent Identification Program (TIP). Since 1980, Duke TIP has been a national leader in identifying academically talented students and providing them with exciting educational opportunities. Pictured are: third row , l-r; Michaela Anderson, Justin Franco, William Smith; second row, l-r; Dakota Bass, Korey Davis, Garrett Riles, Tierra Zinn; first row l-r; Kimberly Allen, Shauna Haney, Abby Farr, Savannah Gandy. Not pictured, Megan Watkins and Justin Stanton.

Class reunion

The W.T. Sims Hi Hawks class of 1967 celebrated their 40th class reunion in St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 2 – 5 with their spouses and friends. Classmates are, front row: Maudie Burton Freeman, Vadis Jones Lee, Stella Smith Hall. Second row: Loretta James Sims, Lennel Smith Sites, Barbra Freeman Beard, Alice Smith Thomas, Doris Woods Journey, Olive M. Martin Holloway. Third row: James Alford, Mildard Steward Guy, James Brooks, Edwards Sims Jr.

Celebrating 41st class reunion

Classmates of the W.T. Sims High School Class of 1966 and their family and friends sailed to Cozumel, Mexico, to celebrate their 41st class reunion. They spent four nights aboard the Fantasy Cruise Ship of Carnival Cruise Line. They enjoyed gourmet meals, comedy shows, shopping and nights of dancing. From left, Constance Mason, Juanita Taylor, Hannah Tunstall, Lillian Johnson, Barbara Moore, Cheryl Brannon, Jesse Dawkins, U.Z. Nunnally and Anthony McKinnon. Not pictured, Vivian Walls. Other travelers were Jesse Campbell, Lillian Smith, Maggie Taylor, Alfred Moore, Aberdene Dawkins, Jeanelle Nunnally, Patricia Selman, Dana Walls, Marsha Walls and Anthony Harvey.

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